How to Tame Frizzy Hair?
I personally have struggled with frizzy hair my whole life and know how upsetting and daunting it can be. When I was younger, I didn't know what was wrong with my hair and I didn't know what to do to make it normal. My mother uses to put lots of Multani Mitti with curd in my hair as my grandmother suggested her but that all spoiled more and the frizz continues. Later someone suggested having a haircut to tame those ends which were a disaster. After that haircut, my entire school started to tease me with the name of Abdul Kalam(he was president of India those days) but guys that were not the compliment. Struggle doesn't end here: to treat that frizzy hair, my friends suggested to go for rebounding and that was the worst decision of my life. I literally spoiled my hair.
On those days, my all the friends use to have beautiful silky straight hair, and I just thought – why god is so unfair with me. After all those experiments, I went back to my mother to ask for the cure then she also said do whatever you want to do, my advice you will never listen. This was the truth, she advised me not to go for rebounding but still, i went for it.
Motherlove is incredible and that's why she is the mother. She still advised me so many tips and use to oil my hair several times in a month and use to prepare hair masks and apply them. I completely abide by the comment that she is the only person responsible for my hair health today.
So through years of trial and error and trying different techniques and products, I learned how to deal with this crazy frizzy just with help of my mother.
1. Choose a sulphate-free, preferably organic shampoo.
Look for a shampoo which is sulphate-free and specially made for dry hair. Organic products are best for the skin as well as for hair. Harmful chemicals are not at all beneficial for hair.
Keeping your hair topped up with moisture prevents the cuticle from opening up and letting moisture in, keeping it smooth. Look for a conditioner that contains glycerin and apply it from mid-lengths down to your ends. Keep it away from your roots to prevent oiliness.
3. Once a week, apply oil on your hair.
You might think your hair doesn't need to be oiled several times a month, but it does. Every week, apply oil to your scalp and massage it properly. The Oil helps in maintaining PH level of the scalp and promotes hair growth. I used castor oil.
4. Use a hydrating mask twice a month.
Keeping hair hydrated helps prevent the hair opening up and letting in moisture contributing to the frizz. Doing a mask of Banana with honey will keep hair moisturized and is perfect for frizzy hair.
5. Let your hair air dry 90% of the way before blow-drying.
This is a stylist's trick and it is honestly life changing! By letting your hair 90% dry you are not disrupting the hair strand as it's drying, which helps keep it smooth. It also means, as you then blow-dry with a brush you get a much sleeker finish as the heat is being directed down the hair. The bristles are also guiding the cuticle keeping it straight. Result – oh-so-smooth!
When you come out of the shower, towel dry your hair very gently using a soft cotton t-shirt instead of a harsh towel and start brushing slowly from the bottom of your hair moving up.
Use a little bit of argan oil after drying and spread it evenly throughout the hair. If there are still some frizzy hairs left at the top, use a tiny bit of vaseline and smooth them down. Have it handy with you when you go out!
Don't ever brush your hair when it's dry. It's just going to create a frizzy mess.
Stop feeding your hair alcohol. If you look at most of your products and look at the ingredients – most drugstore products will have alcohol, because it's really cheap for them to put it and they put it in most of your products.
Hope you enjoy reading it. Don't forget to share your favorite hair mask for the season.
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Well I'm African and I have short hair.. Heheeheheeh.. But all the same, I've learnt something. Cheers.
My mop of hair likes to go full frizz, and though I do most of these things already I could definitely be better about oil and hair masks. I have plenty of castor oil that I use for a number of other things, perhaps this will be an addition to the list! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for sharing this article. I also struggle with frizzy hair… I'll follow these tips.


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Besides the stopwatch, there are two more options to time your work: Timer and Pomodoro timer.
Timer is a normal countdown timer. When it finishes, it stops and you have to start it again. To start a timer, click on Stopwatch text and choose Timer.
Then choose a tag and click Ok to start. When the time is up, it will save the tag and exit.
There is a lot written about Pomodoro timer, so we will not go into much detail here. The idea is that you work for a specified amount of time (usually 25 minutes), then have a break. After the break you repeat the process, which gives you a nice work-break balance.
To use it, click on Pomodoro in the Stopwatch dropdown then click Start.
By default work interval will be 25 minutes long. You also need to select a tag. The idea of Pomodoro timer is knowing what you will be doing for those 25 minutes, so think about what you will accomplish in the next 25 minutes, choose your task and start working.
Ok - Choose a tag and continue, for example tag "Break"
Skip break - continue working for another 25 minutes.
Do not tag - start the break, but do not tag this time (maybe you don't know what you will be doing during the break and want to fill this time later).
Pomodoro will stop once you click Stop or when one of the work-break windows is left unattended.


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Train delay compensation – what you need to know about the new guidelines
We've all been there, stuck on the train station platform while the voice on the tannoy informs us of 'leaves on the line', 'signal failures' or just the frustratingly vague 'technical issues' that have led to our trains being delayed.
Current guidelines state that train passengers are eligible to claim for compensation if their train is delayed by 30 minutes or more, but not many of us do. In fact, recent research has suggested that up to 80% of rail passengers fail to lodge a compensation claim for delayed trains.
All that could be about to change though, as new rules from the Department for Transport mean any passenger whose train is delayed by 15 minutes or more will be able to make a claim for compensation.
The new 'Delay Repay 15' rules are set to be launched in the next few months, following an initial consultation period, with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) (who operate Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern and the Gatwick Express) being the first service provider to take part before it is rolled out nationally.
Train delay compensation amounts – Delay Repay 15
Under the Delay Repay 15 scheme, the compensation payout thresholds will be as follows:
Delays of 15 to 29 minutes – 25% of the single fare
Delays of 60 minutes to 119 minutes – 100% of the single fare
Delays of two hours or more – 100% of the total ticket cost (including if it is a return)
Speaking about the new compensation scheme, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: "We recognise that, above all else, passengers want a reliable train service, but when things do go wrong it is vital that they are compensated fairly.
"Delay Repay 15 is a major improvement for passengers and we are working with train companies to make it as easy as possible for passengers to claim their rightful compensation.
"Together with the Consumer Rights Act, this policy shows we are putting passengers first and making sure they receive due compensation for poor service."
Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said: "Passengers will be pleased to see compensation for delays of 15 minutes, this will go a long way to help build back passenger trust.
"Train companies need to do more to alert passengers to compensation. Passengers expect the process to become smarter and automatic, taking the onus off them to have to claim in the first place – automatic Delay Repay is the way forward."
What are the current rules about train delay compensation?
While we wait for the Delay Repay 15 scheme to come into effect, compensation is still available for anyone whose train is delayed by 30 minute or more.
Below is a list of rail services that currently offer Delay Repay compensation – regardless of the reason why the train was delayed:
CrossCountry Trains
East Midlands Trains
Transpennine Express
Virgin East Coast
See the below table for the compensation amounts currently available under the Delay Repay scheme:
MINIMUM COMPENSATION
30-59 mins 50% of single fare back
60-119 mins 100% of single fare back
120+ mins 100% of single or return fare back
(30-59 mins) Proportionate: 1/20th of weekly ticket, 1/80th of monthly ticket, or 1/928th of annual ticket
(60+ mins) Proportionate: 1/10th of weekly ticket, 1/40th of monthly ticket, or 1/464th of annual ticket
How to make a train delay compensation claim…
The process of submitting a Delay Repay claim is surprisingly simple, just follow these five quick and easy steps to get on your way:
Look up the train company running the service's website and find out exactly how much compensation you can claim
Fill in the claim form – you should be able to get this from the website, but if not you can call them and request they post one out to you
Make sure you keep hold of your tickets as these will need to be sent/scanned to the train company
Apply within the time limit, typically 28 days (but check – it might be less)

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49ers Strike Gold in Madden NFL 25's All-Star Cover Contest
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Three San Francisco 49ers, including Hall-of-Fame teammates Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, are No. 1 seeds in the third edition of Madden NFL's tournament style cover vote. Current Niner quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the other top seed, as this year's vote will celebrate the series' 25th anniversary by pitting 32 current stars against 32 all-time greats.
All franchises but the 12-year-old Houston Texans have representatives in the Old School bracket. In the "New School" bracket, Houston is represented by running back Arian Foster, as a fourth seed in a division that includes Kaepernick, breakout rookie quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck. In the other cluster of 16, some might find it surprising that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is a No. 2 seed.
Peterson came back from torn knee ligaments in 2011 to win the NFL MVP, lead his team to a postseason berth, and come within 9 yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. The No. 1 seed in his region is Washington's Robert Griffin III, an electrifying player who nonetheless tore ligaments in his knee in a playoff loss. He could miss time in the coming season.
Madden NFL 13 cover star Calvin Johnson will sit out this year's contest, with Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford taking his place. The rest of the New School bracket is dotted with players making a repeat appearance in the voting; Foster, Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, Julio Jones, A.J. Green, Jake Locker, Ray Rice, Victor Cruz, Von Miller, Patrick Peterson, LeSean McCoy and Matt Forte all were in last year's 64-man bracket, whose first round pitted teammates against each other.
This year's novelty is the Old School half of the voting. The final round will pair a winner from that half of the bracket against a current star, with the winner getting the cover. Like the frequent fliers among the current stars, many legends have had long relationships with EA Sports. The Denver Broncos will be represented by Terrell Davis and not by John Elway, even though Elway appeared on the "Canton Greats" roster in Madden NFL 13. Had Elway been in the voting, it would have meant all three stars of 2K Sports' All-Pro Football 2K8's cover—Rice, Barry Sanders and Elway, would have been in the voting here.
The bracket briefly showed Kurt Warner as representing the Rams, giving St. Louis two players. He's in fact representing the Arizona Cardinals, whom he led to the Super Bowl before retiring. Marshall Faulk, the first Madden NFL cover star to be elected to the Hall of Fame (other than John Madden himself) represents the Rams.
Faulk is joined by Ray Lewis and Eddie George as previous Madden cover stars in the Old School division. None of the New School contenders have been featured on the cover in the past. Robert Griffin III was the star on EA Sports' NCAA Football 13.
Voting will take place over the next month, concluding just before the NFL Draft on April 25. To see all of the candidates and vote, visit the link below. I'll handicap the field, who I think has the best shot at prevailing, later in the week.
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Cast and crew of 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' discuss transition from Republic to Empire and found families in new series
by Brittani Tuttle May 3, 2021
written by Brittani Tuttle May 3, 2021
Hot off the heels of last year's series finale for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the new spin-off animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" follows a group of elite and experimental clones as they navigate an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War.
(L-R): Crosshair, Echo, Wrecker, Hunter and Tech in a scene from "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," exclusively on Disney+.
Image courtesy of Lucasfilm
Producer Brad Rau; head writer and producer Jennifer Corbett; and Dee Bradley Baker, the voice of The Bad Batch, recently got together over Zoom to discuss the new show that picks up where the final season of "Clone Wars" left off.
The Bad Batch is comprised of five clones, each with their own unique strength — Crosshair, Echo, Wrecker, Hunter, and Tech — and are all voiced by Baker, who does have a favorite of the group.
"It's fun to be Wrecker, because he's so honest and so clear and funny," said Baker. "I have a great affection for all of them. They're all very interesting fellows, but Wrecker, he's probably the furthest away from me from all of them. He's great fun."
Producers Rau and Corbett collaborated with Dave Filoni on "The Bad Batch," showrunner of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and executive producer of "The Mandalorian," and both agreed it was a great and educational experience.
"I got to work with Dave on 'Star Wars Resistance,' which was such a great experience. Getting the chance to develop ['The Bad Batch'] with him, you know, it's kind of like a master class in writing Star Wars," said Corbett. "With this being a sequel series of sorts to 'Clone Wars,' it was kind of crucial that he be involved in this process very much. Because these are characters that he's created and it's the world that he knows […] It's so exciting to see this show grow and develop with this team, and he's been fantastic to learn from."
"Dave — he's awesome. I've known Dave for a long time. When he was starting 'Clone Wars,' I first met him up at the ranch — Skywalker Ranch — and I happened to just be starting my own animation studio at the time. So I was unable to join the force of the Clone Wars," said Rau. "It was one of my regrets that I rectified later on in 'Rebels,' to join as an episodic director, and then on 'Resistance' […] I couldn't think of a better mentor. Especially for Star Wars. The stuff he tells us every day is fantastic. Just collaborating with him and being able to work with [Jennifer Corbett] so closely on this show's been awesome. It's been a dream come true."
"The Bad Batch" begins in the days of Order 66, offering a unique perspective on an event that fans know — or think they know. This concept was a major pull for the creative team working on the show, to be able to explore the specificities of the time period.
This time period is one of the reasons I got so excited about this show, other than this oddball group of characters.
I just found it intriguing and engaging to watch a series where you know, we've seen the Clone Wars where it's the height of the Clone Troopers doing what they're meant to do, and what they were created for. And the question became, 'What happens after the war is over? What happens to clones who all they know is being soldiers?' Especially for the Bad Batch, who do things differently as it is with the Republic and how they fit in once it becomes the Empire.
Because obviously, two very different regimes, and how they react to this new environment and the new way of doing things and new way of following rules. Which, again, isn't their favorite thing to do. But it was interesting to just sort of talk about the transition from the Republic to the Empire and what that looks like, because it's not what we saw in the original trilogy, where it's the dominance of the Empire.
It's kind of like the early stages, and I found it kind of interesting to show planets and places that were happy that the war is over, and they don't really understand the implications of what an Empire actually means. It's kind of just laying the groundwork for what everyone knows the Empire to be later on.
Jennifer Corbett, head writer and producer, "Star Wars: The Bad Batch"
This pivotal transformation moment in Star Wars history is not lost on Baker, who has to portray each of the members of the Bad Batch and their unique reactions to it.
Admiral Tarkin in a scene from "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," exclusively on Disney+.
"In the transition — the sudden, shocking transition from Republic to Empire […] it becomes a suddenly much more rule-based power structure of the galaxy […] and the Bad Batch are not so much a rule-based unit," said Baker. "They're very much a team, but they're not like the Clones are, where it's more of a top-down command structure. It's very interesting to place them in the middle of this transformational moment and to see how that plays out."
It's not all just fighting and rebelling in "Star Wars: The Bad Batch." A new family-style dynamic begins to take shape in the very first episode with a new character named Omega and Hunter.
"It's a fascinating relationship that unfolds, because at first, of course, the team is […] their own sealed unit, and they're certainly not used to having anybody else along or working with anybody else," said Baker. "It's interesting, in terms of the story and the writing, to have this kind of personal relationship with the younger character and to see how that changes and how they accommodate that […] because it's more of like an uncle/niece, or a father/child dynamic, but not entirely. Because Omega [has] her own interesting potential of powers. Maybe. So it's interesting to see all of that unfold. I think it connects you to the story in a personal way."
This sentiment is felt across the board and was important to the creative team in order to give the characters more depth and room to grow.
"It is really interesting to deal with this family dynamic. To have the stories be emotionally charged and emotionally based gives the action a lot more texture, honestly," said Rau. "Cause I mean, let's face it, we're blowing stuff up and we're having fun doing that, but to have the emotional context of that is the challenge, I think, in any of these stories. For us, I think, it helps that we are coming into characters that are familiar, and yet, we don't know that much about. It gives us room to kind of play around with how those characters develop."
Baker is no stranger to portraying multiple clones at once, though in the case of "The Bad Batch," he found it a bit easier to go from one character to the next during recording sessions, thanks to their distinct voices and personalities.
The tricky part for [voicing the Clones] is that the differentiation is much tighter between characters. Although, it has to be decisive. It has to be clear. The Bad Batch are actually much further apart from each other, which oddly makes it a little bit easier to jump from character to character.
For me, it feels like I'm jumping from rock to rock on a stream. I can see the rock, the writing is clear, and that's what I jump to. I can see them, I feel like I know them, and it actually helps that they're further differentiated vocally, and also in terms of their personality and their mood.
It comes off looking more as a magic trick than it does maybe with the Clones, but it's still a really fascinating process as a voice actor to just have these scenes where I'm just talking to myself. Just switching from character to character as we go through the script, which is typically how we do it.
Dee Bradley Baker, voice of The Bad Batch
"It's impressive to watch him do it in the room, because when we first started, I thought he was gonna go a character at a time Just watching him act out a scene with himself, with all of these clones — there's no pause. He just goes right into it," said Corbett. "I was blown away. Each time we do one of these record sessions, I'm just amazed at Dee's talent."
Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" premieres on May 4, 2021 exclusively on Disney+. You can check out the trailer for the series below:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Official Trailer | Disney+
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Research shows eggs from pastured chickens may be more nutritious
University Park, Pa. -- A study conducted by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has shown that eggs produced by chickens allowed to forage in pastures are higher in some beneficial nutrients.
In the research, titled "Vitamins A, E and fatty acid composition of the eggs of caged hens and pastured hens," which was published online this year in the January issue of Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, researchers examined how moving pastured hens to forage legumes or mixed grasses influenced hen egg omega-3 fatty acids and concentrations of vitamins A and E.
The study also compared the eggs of the pastured hens to those of hens fed a commercial diet. The differences were striking, according to lead investigator Heather Karsten, associate professor of crop production ecology.
"Compared to eggs of the commercial hens, eggs from pastured hens eggs had twice as much vitamin E and long-chain omega-3 fats, more than double the total omega-3 fatty acids, and less than half the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids," she said. "Vitamin A concentration was 38 percent higher in the pastured hens' eggs than in the commercial hens' eggs, but total vitamin A per egg did not differ."
The Penn State researchers used a "cross-over design" in the study to compare the influence of different pasture plant species. Seventy-five sister hens were assigned to one of three pasture treatment groups -- alfalfa, red and white clover or mixed cool-season grasses.
Groups of hens were rotated to all three pasture treatments, each for two weeks, and their diets were supplemented with commercial hen mash chicken feed. Pasture botanical composition, forage mass, leaf-to-total ratio and plant fatty-acid composition were compared among pasture treatments. Eggs of the pastured hens were compared to eggs of 50 sister hens that were fed only commercial hen mash in cages for the entire six weeks.
"The chicken has a short digestive tract and can rapidly assimilate dietary nutrients," said Paul Patterson, professor of poultry science, who was a co-investigator in the project. "Fat-soluble vitamins in the diet are readily transferred to the liver and then the egg yolk. Egg-nutrient levels are responsive to dietary change.
"Other research has demonstrated that all the fat-soluble vitamins, including A and E, and the unsaturated fats, linoleic and linolenic acids, are egg responsive, and that hen diet has a marked influence on the egg concentration."
Forage parameters in the study varied somewhat, Karsten conceded, but did not explain plant linolenic acid variation. Seventeen of the 18 quantified egg fatty acids and vitamin A concentrations did not differ among the three pasture treatment groups. Eggs of the hens that foraged grasses had 23 percent more vitamin E than eggs of hens that foraged clover. "Results suggest that grass pastures may enhance vitamin E in eggs of pastured hens more than clover," she said.
The researchers noted that the hens did not forage to the degree necessary to meet their requirements for energy and protein, when compared to the commercial birds. At the end of the experiment, pastured hens weighed 14 percent less and averaged 15 percent lower egg production than commercial birds.
"Pastured hens were lacking dietary protein and energy to match the intake of the commercial hens," Patterson explained. "We have since estimated that, at the level of voluntary forage consumption of hens in this study, pastured hens would require additional mash feed to sustain body weight and egg production equal to that of the commercial hens
"Supplementing the birds with additional mash, however, would likely result in reduced omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin A and E concentrations in their eggs," he added. "Further research is needed to identify how to optimize pastured poultry feed supplementation for optimum egg production, hen welfare and egg nutritional quality."
Producing poultry on pasture or cover crops is becoming a popular way for livestock and crop farmers to diversify their operations in the United States, especially in the Northeast. Poultry are often rotated onto pastures after cattle or sheep, where they forage on regrowth and scavenge for invertebrates in manure deposits, often helping to distribute manure nutrients.
Recent research indicates that livestock products from animals that forage grasslands have a higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins than livestock products from animals that are fed grain and stored-feed diets, Karsten pointed out. But studies of pastured poultry are limited.
The experiment was conducted at Penn State's Dairy Cattle Research and Education Center. Prior to the experiment, the field was rotationally grazed with dairy heifers and dry cows, with excess forage harvested. Pastures were mowed occasionally to maintain them in similar vegetative stages of development.
The study compared the eggs of the pastured hens to those of hens fed a commercial diet.
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The 243rd Soundtrack of the Week is a book: From Beat to Beat: Memoirs of the Man of the Harmonica by Franco De Gemini.
It comes with this compilation CD, all tunes from different film soundtracks which presumably feature the author in some capacity (usually as a harmonica player).
If you admired the harmonica playing on the soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the West, you can thank Franco De Gemini for that. He played the harmonica on that score and, by his reckoning, about 800 others, many for Morricone and for composers such as Nino Rota, Bruno Nicolai, Nino Rota, Nico Fidenco, Carlo Rustichelli, Francesco De Masi, Armando Trovaioli, Carlo Savina, Piero Piccinoi and many more.
He also played the anvil as well as harmonica on Morricone's score for A Fistful of Dollars.
"The production didn't want to pay a percussionist just for a single track of "anvil", so I suggested to Morricone that I play the thing myself, perhaps by hammering on it with my harmonica! As sometimes happens the best results are reached unwillingly, and on this instance I played the anvil just a tad ahead of the timing because I was nervously anticipating, in a jazzy way, each hammer hit. The result of that pre-emptive "anticipated sound" pleased Ennio so much he congratulated me, adding that my way was better than the original plan! Fortunately for both of us he didn't ask for a second take because I do not know if I could have recreated my "nice mistake" a second time!
De Gemini was brought up in Turin in the 1940s, where and when the harmonica was apparently a popular instrument among teenagers. He discovered he had an aptitude for it, started playing in dance bands and orchestras and eventually ended up a professional harmonica player doing soundtrack work in Rome.
In addition to having a successful career as a musician he also founded Beat Records Company, which has released numerous Italian soundtrack recordings. His memoir is a lot of fun. He took part in many important recordings and has a lot of amusing stories to tell about the characters he's met over the years.
The first track on the CD is Francesco De Masi and Alessandro Alessandroni's "Tema di Londra" from the movie Colpo maestro servizio di Sua Maestà. It's a loungey sort of thing with a good hook and the kind of vocals that I don't like so much. I remember hearing this played as background on WFMU's public access show in the '90s.
After that comes Franco Micalizzi's swinging theme song from They Call Me Trinity. "You may think he's a sleepy-type guy / Always takes his time / Soon I know you'll be changing your mind / When you see him use a gun."
Armando Trovaioli's "Sessomatto", the theme from the movie of the same name, sounds like a good accompaniment for a light-hearted soft-porn flick.
"Tomas Theme", by Riz Ortolani from the movie Il consigliori, is much more sombre and is reminiscent of Ennio Morricone, particularly the Morricone of Once Upon a Time in America.
After this, for some reason, is the "Adagietto" from Mahler's Fifth Symphony. I guess this must have been used in some movie but I can't find any information about it in the book or on the CD.
Then it's time for Ennio Morricone, with "La caccia". I'm not sure what movie this is from, but it's hunting music, with horns sounding out the chase.
"The life of a policeman" by Guido de Angelis and Maurizio de Angelis, from La polizia incrimina la legge assolve, which I watched a few years ago and didn't think much of, is up next. It's a nice tune, though, with some good guitar playing.
Gianfranco Plenizio's laid-back, soul-funk jazz piece "Grigio Perla" from the movie La gatta in calore comes after that.
More soft-porn hijinks follow that with Roberto Pregadio's "Claudia" from Il medico … la studentessa, which is cheesy and not very imaginative though it does have a decent electric piano solo.
You might not expect a love ballad from a Lucio Fulci movie called The New York Ripper, but Francesco de Masi's "Fay", from Lo squartatore di New York is just that, a tender and moving piece with an excellent harmonica solo.
"Freedom", by Walter Rizzati and from the movie Io sto con gli ippopotami, is a triumphal, uplifting piece with a marching rhythm.
Then it's Franco De Gemini's turn as composer, for "Il Mare di Alassio". It's a groovy lounge piece with some nice Hammong organ playing. I don't know what movie it's from.
Gian Stellari and Giacomo Gerosa's "Wonderful Together" is a sappy instrumental, no doubt a love theme for whatever movie this comes from.
Then Walter Rizzati and Franco De Gemini collaborate on "Autumn in Central Park", which is also a bit sappy but I kind of like it, maybe because I like autumn in Central Park.
Accordion dominates David Maulus and Lionel Maulus's "Diabolic", a sprightly, toe-tapping piece.
Franco Piana and Enrico Valdambrini's "Spagna" is a long piece for jazz combo, almost fourteen minutes. It's in the vein of the stuff you hear at big jazz festivals, the kind of jazz that gets taught at music school.
"Suzy's Bossa" by Susanna Bertuccioli features the harp, one of my favorite instruments, and is a lovely tune hampered by a cheesy arrangement.
Then it's "Non Arrosir" by Nadyr Vietti, an ebullient operatic number.
Finally there's Sergio Montori's "Il Decalogo di Tiburzy", in which a man's voice speaks in Italian over a pleasant orchestral backing.


text:
package dotpath

import (
	"fmt"
	"github.com/pkg/errors"
	"reflect"
	"strings"

	"github.com/spf13/viper"
	log "gopkg.in/inconshreveable/log15.v2" // logging framework
)

var logger = log.New()

func init() {
	config_logger("warn")
}

func SetLogger(l log.Logger) {
	lcfg := viper.GetStringMap("log-config.dotpath.default")

	if lcfg == nil || len(lcfg) == 0 {
		logger = l
	} else {
		level_str := lcfg["level"].(string)
		stack := lcfg["stack"].(bool)
		level, err := log.LvlFromString(level_str)
		if err != nil {
			panic(err)
		}

		termlog := log.LvlFilterHandler(level, log.StdoutHandler)
		if stack {
			term_stack := log.CallerStackHandler("%+v", log.StdoutHandler)
			termlog = log.LvlFilterHandler(level, term_stack)
		}

		logger.SetHandler(termlog)
	}
}

func SetLogLevel(level string) {
	config_logger(level)
}

func config_logger(level string) {
	logger = log.New()
	term_level, err := log.LvlFromString(level)
	if err != nil {
		panic(err)
	}

	term_stack := log.CallerStackHandler("%+v", log.StdoutHandler)
	term_caller := log.CallerFuncHandler(log.CallerFileHandler(term_stack))
	termlog := log.LvlFilterHandler(term_level, term_caller)

	/*
		term_caller := log.CallerFuncHandler(log.CallerFileHandler(log.StdoutHandler))
		termlog := log.LvlFilterHandler(term_level, term_caller)
	*/

	//	termlog := log.LvlFilterHandler(term_level, log.StdoutHandler)
	logger.SetHandler(termlog)

}

func Get(path string, data interface{}, no_solo_array bool) (interface{}, error) {
	if data == nil {
		return nil, errors.New("input data is nil")
	}
	if path == "." {
		return data, nil
	}
	paths := strings.Split(path, ".")
	if len(paths) < 1 {
		return nil, errors.New("Bad path supplied: " + path)
	}
	if strings.Contains(paths[0], ":") {
		pos := strings.Index(paths[0], ":")
		paths[0] = paths[0][pos+1:]
	}

	// fmt.Println("GETPATH:", path, paths, data)

	ret, err := get_by_path(0, paths, data)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if T, ok := ret.([]interface{}); ok {
		if no_solo_array && len(T) == 1 {
			return T[0], nil
		}
	}
	return ret, nil
}

func GetByPathSlice(path []string, data interface{}, no_solo_array bool) (interface{}, error) {
	if data == nil {
		return nil, errors.New("input data is nil")
	}
	if path[0] == "." {
		return data, nil
	}
	if strings.Contains(path[0], ":") {
		pos := strings.Index(path[0], ":")
		path[0] = path[0][pos+1:]
	}
	ret, err := get_by_path(0, path, data)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if T, ok := ret.([]interface{}); ok {
		if no_solo_array && len(T) == 1 {
			return T[0], nil
		}
	}
	return ret, nil
}

func get_by_path(IDX int, paths []string, data interface{}) (interface{}, error) {
	if data == nil {
		return nil, errors.New("input data is nil")
	}
	header := fmt.Sprintf("get_by_path:  %d  %v  in:\n%+v\n\n", IDX, paths, data)
	// fmt.Println(header)
	logger.Debug(header)

	P := paths[IDX]

	lpos_index := strings.Index(P, "[")
	rpos_index := strings.LastIndex(P, "]")
	pos_colon := strings.Index(P, ":")
	has_listing := strings.Contains(P, ",")
	pos_regex := strings.Index(P, "regex")

	has_eq := strings.Contains(P, "==")
	has_ne := strings.Contains(P, "!=")
	has_ge := strings.Contains(P, ">=")
	has_gt := strings.Contains(P, ">")
	has_le := strings.Contains(P, "<=")
	has_lt := strings.Contains(P, "<")

	logger.Debug("Has: ", "idx", IDX, "curr", P, "paths", paths,
		"lpos", lpos_index, "rpos", rpos_index, "slicing", pos_colon,
		"listing", has_listing, "regex", pos_regex,
	)
	logger.Debug("has bool",
		"has_eq", has_eq, "has_ne", has_ne,
		"has_ge", has_ge, "has_gt", has_gt,
		"has_le", has_le, "has_lt", has_lt,
	)

	switch T := data.(type) {

	case map[string]interface{}:
		elems, err := get_from_smap_by_path(IDX, paths, T)
		if err != nil {
			return nil, errors.Wrap(err, "while extracting path from smap in get_by_path")
		}
		// if E, ok := elems.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
		// 	return E[0], nil
		// }
		return elems, nil

	case map[interface{}]interface{}:
		elems, err := get_from_imap_by_path(IDX, paths, T)
		if err != nil {
			return nil, errors.Wrap(err, "while extracting path from imap in get_by_path")
		}
		// if E, ok := elems.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
		// 	return E[0], nil
		// }
		return elems, nil

	case []interface{}:
		logger.Debug("Processing Slice", "paths", paths, "T", T)
		elems, err := get_from_slice_by_path(IDX, paths, T)
		if err != nil {
			return nil, errors.Wrap(err, "while extracting path from slice")
		}
		if len(paths) == IDX+1 {
			return elems, nil
		} else {
			switch E := elems.(type) {
			case []interface{}:
				ees := []interface{}{}
				for _, e := range E {
					ee, eerr := get_by_path(IDX+1, paths, e)
					if eerr == nil {
						ees = append(ees, ee)
					}
				}
				if len(ees) == 1 {
					return ees[0], nil
				}
				return ees, nil
			default:
				ees, eerr := get_by_path(IDX+1, paths, elems)
				if eerr != nil {
					return nil, errors.Wrap(eerr, "while extracting path from slice in default")
				}
				//if E, ok := ees.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
				//	return E[0], nil
				//}
				return ees, nil
			}
		}

	default:
		typ := reflect.TypeOf(data)
		if typ.Kind() == reflect.Ptr {
			d := reflect.ValueOf(data)
			data = reflect.Indirect(d).Interface()
			typ = reflect.TypeOf(data)
			logger.Debug("pointer dereference", "data", data, "type", typ, "d", d)
		}

		switch typ.Kind() {
		case reflect.Map:
			M := reflect.ValueOf(data)
			logger.Debug("Map: ", "map", M, "type", typ)
			v := M.MapIndex(reflect.ValueOf(P))
			if IDX+1 >= len(paths) {
				return v.Interface(), nil
			}

			ees, eerr := get_by_path(IDX+1, paths, v.Interface())
			if eerr != nil {
				return nil, errors.Wrap(eerr, "while extracting path from slice in default")
			}
			// if E, ok := ees.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
			// 	return E[0], nil
			// }
			return ees, nil

		case reflect.Slice:
			S := reflect.ValueOf(data)
			logger.Debug("Slice: ", "slice", S, "type", typ)
			if IDX+1 >= len(paths) {
				return S.Interface(), nil
			}
			ees, eerr := get_by_path(IDX+1, paths, S.Interface())
			if eerr != nil {
				return nil, errors.Wrap(eerr, "while extracting path from slice in default")
			}
			// if E, ok := ees.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
			// 	return E[0], nil
			// }
			return ees, nil

		case reflect.Struct:

			S := reflect.ValueOf(data)
			logger.Debug("Struct: ", "struct", S, "type", typ)
			F := S.FieldByName(P)
			if IDX+1 >= len(paths) {
				return F.Interface(), nil
			}

			ees, eerr := get_by_path(IDX+1, paths, F.Interface())
			if eerr != nil {
				return nil, errors.Wrap(eerr, "while extracting path from slice in default")
			}
			// if E, ok := ees.([]interface{}); ok && len(E) == 1 {
			// 	return E[0], nil
			// }
			return ees, nil

		default:
			str := fmt.Sprintf("%+v", typ)
			return nil, errors.New("unknown data object type: " + str)

		}
		str := fmt.Sprintf("%+v", typ)
		return nil, errors.New("unknown data object type: " + str)

	} // END of type switch

}

func add_parent_and_path(child interface{}, parent interface{}, path string) (interface{}, error) {
	logger.Debug("adding parent to child", "child", child, "parent", parent, "path", path)
	parent_ref := "unknown-parent"
	switch P := parent.(type) {

	case map[string]interface{}:
		p_ref, ok := P["name"]
		if !ok {
			return nil, errors.Errorf("parent does not have name: %+v", parent)
		}
		parent_ref = p_ref.(string)
	case map[interface{}]interface{}:
		p_ref, ok := P["name"]
		if !ok {
			return nil, errors.Errorf("parent does not have name: %+v", parent)
		}
		parent_ref = p_ref.(string)

	default:
		str := fmt.Sprintf("%+v", reflect.TypeOf(parent))
		return nil, errors.New("unknown parent object type: " + str)

	}

	switch C := child.(type) {

	case map[string]interface{}:
		C["parent"] = parent_ref
		C["path"] = path
	case map[interface{}]interface{}:
		C["parent"] = parent_ref
		C["path"] = path

	case []interface{}:
		for _, elem := range C {
			switch E := elem.(type) {
			case map[string]interface{}:
				E["parent"] = parent_ref
				E["path"] = path
			case map[interface{}]interface{}:
				E["parent"] = parent_ref
				E["path"] = path
			default:
				str := fmt.Sprintf("in slice of %+v", reflect.TypeOf(E))
				return nil, errors.New("element not an object type: " + str)
			}
		}

	default:
		str := fmt.Sprintf("%+v", reflect.TypeOf(C))
		return nil, errors.New("unknown data object type: " + str)

	}
	return child, nil
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
package http

import (
	"go-common/app/admin/main/tv/model"
	"go-common/library/ecode"
	bm "go-common/library/net/http/blademaster"
)

// VideoList get ugc video list
func VideoList(c *bm.Context) {
	var (
		res   = map[string]interface{}{}
		err   error
		pager *model.VideoListPager
	)
	param := new(model.VideoListParam)
	if err = c.Bind(param); err != nil {
		c.JSON(nil, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	if pager, err = tvSrv.VideoList(c, param); err != nil {
		res["message"] = "获取数据失败!" + err.Error()
		c.JSONMap(res, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	c.JSON(pager, nil)
}

// VideoOnline online ugc video
func VideoOnline(c *bm.Context) {
	var (
		err error
		res = map[string]interface{}{}
	)
	param := new(struct {
		IDs []int64 `form:"ids,split" validate:"required,min=1,dive,gt=0"`
	})
	if err = c.Bind(param); err != nil {
		return
	}
	if err := tvSrv.VideoOnline(param.IDs); err != nil {
		res["message"] = "更新数据失败!" + err.Error()
		c.JSONMap(res, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	c.JSON("成功", nil)
}

// VideoHidden hidden ugc video
func VideoHidden(c *bm.Context) {
	var (
		err error
		res = map[string]interface{}{}
	)
	param := new(struct {
		IDs []int64 `form:"ids,split" validate:"required,min=1,dive,gt=0"`
	})
	if err = c.Bind(param); err != nil {
		return
	}
	if err := tvSrv.VideoHidden(param.IDs); err != nil {
		res["message"] = "更新数据失败!" + err.Error()
		c.JSONMap(res, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	c.JSON("成功", nil)
}

// VideoPreview ugc video preview
func VideoPreview(c *bm.Context) {
	var (
		playurl string
		err     error
		res     = map[string]interface{}{}
	)
	param := new(struct {
		ID int `form:"id" validate:"required"`
	})
	if err = c.Bind(param); err != nil {
		return
	}
	if playurl, err = tvSrv.UPlayurl(param.ID); err != nil {
		res["message"] = "获取playurl失败" + err.Error()
		c.JSONMap(res, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	c.JSON(playurl, nil)
}

// videoUpdate ugc video update
func videoUpdate(c *bm.Context) {
	var (
		err error
		res = map[string]interface{}{}
	)
	param := new(struct {
		ID    int    `form:"id" validate:"required"`
		Title string `form:"title" validate:"required"`
	})
	if err = c.Bind(param); err != nil {
		return
	}
	if err = tvSrv.VideoUpdate(param.ID, param.Title); err != nil {
		res["message"] = "更新失败" + err.Error()
		c.JSONMap(res, ecode.RequestErr)
		return
	}
	c.JSON(nil, nil)
}

func abnorExport(c *bm.Context) {
	buf, fileName := tvSrv.AbnormExport()
	c.Writer.Header().Set("Content-Type", "application/csv")
	c.Writer.Header().Set("Content-Disposition", fileName)
	c.Writer.Write(buf.Bytes())
}

func abnorDebug(c *bm.Context) {
	c.JSON(tvSrv.AbnDebug(), nil)
}


text:
Gli Ameridelphia sono uno dei due superordini in cui sono divisi i Marsupiali. Esso include tutti i marsupiali americani ad eccezione di una sola specie vivente, Dromiciops gliroides. Il taxon è stato istituito soprattutto su basi genetiche.

Contiene due ordini, ciascuno rappresentato da una sola famiglia vivente.

Tassonomia
Infraclasse Metatheria
Superordine Ameridelphia
Ordine Paucituberculata – Paucitubercolati
Superfamiglia Caenolestoidea – Cenolestoidi
Famiglia Abderitidae - Abderiditi †
Famiglia Palaeothentidae - Paleotentidi †
Famiglia Sternbergiidae - Sternbergidi †
Famiglia Caenolestidae - Cenolestidi (6 specie): opossum toporagno
Ordine Didelphimorphia – Didelfimorfi
Famiglia Didelphidae – Didelfidi (88 specie): opossum

Specie di ameridelphia
 Genere Caenolestes
 Caenolestes caniventer (Opossum toporagno dal ventre grigio)
 Caenolestes condorensis (Opossum toporagno delle Ande)
 Caenolestes convelatus (Opossum toporagno settentrionale)
 Caenolestes fuliginosus (Opossum toporagno scuro)
 Genere Lestoros
 Lestoros inca (Opossum toporagno peruviano)
 Genere Rhyncholestes
 Rhyncholestes raphanurus (Opossum toporagno dal naso lungo)
 Famiglia Didelphidae
 Sottofamiglia Caluromyinae
 Genere Caluromys
 Sottogenere Mallodelphys
 Caluromys derbianus
 Caluromys lanatus
 Sottogenere Caluromys
 Caluromys philander
 Genere Caluromysiops
 Caluromysiops irrupta
 Genere Glironia
 Glironia venusta - opossum dalla coda a pennello
 Sottofamiglia Didelphinae
 Genere Chacodelphys
 Chacodelphys formosa
 Genere Chironectes
 Chironectes minimus - yapok o opossum acquatico
 Genere Cryptonanus
 Cryptonanus agricolai
 Cryptonanus chacoensis
 Cryptonanus guahybae
 Cryptonanus ignitus
 Cryptonanus unduaviensis
 Genere Didelphis
 Didelphis albiventris
 Didelphis aurita
 Didelphis imperfecta
 Didelphis marsupialis - opossum comune
 Didelphis pernigra
 Didelphis virginiana - opossum della Virginia
 Genere Gracilinanus
 Gracilinanus aceramarcae - opossum gracile di Aceramarca
 Gracilinanus agilis
 Gracilinanus dryas
 Gracilinanus emilae
 Gracilinanus marica
 Gracilinanus microtarsus
 Genere Hyladelphys
 Hyladelphys kalinowskii
 Genere Lestodelphys
 Lestodelphys halli - opossum della Patagonia
 Genere Lutreolina
 Lutreolina crassicaudata
 Genere Marmosa
 Marmosa andersoni - opossum topo di Anderson
 Marmosa lepida
 Marmosa mexicana
 Marmosa murina
 Marmosa quichua
 Marmosa robinsoni
 Marmosa rubra
 Marmosa tyleriana
 Marmosa xerophila
 Genere Marmosops
 Marmosops bishopi
 Marmosops cracens
 Marmosops creightoni
 Marmosops fuscatus
 Marmosops handleyi - opossum di Handley
 Marmosops impavidus
 Marmosops incanus
 Marmosops invictus
 Marmosops juninensis
 Marmosops neblina
 Marmosops noctivagus
 Marmosops ocellatus
 Marmosops parvidens
 Marmosops paulensis
 Marmosops pinheiroi
 Genere Metachirus
 Metachirus myosuros
 Genere Micoureus
 Micoureus alstoni
 Micoureus constantiae
 Micoureus demerarae
 Micoureus paraguayanus
 Micoureus phaeus
 Micoureus regina
 Genere Monodelphis
 Monodelphis adusta
 Monodelphis americana
 Monodelphis brevicaudata
 Monodelphis dimidiata
 Monodelphis domestica
 Monodelphis emiliae
 Monodelphis glirina
 Monodelphis iheringi
 Monodelphis kunsi
 Monodelphis maraxina
 Monodelphis osgoodi
 Monodelphis palliolata
 Monodelphis reigi
 Monodelphis ronaldi
 Monodelphis rubida
 Monodelphis scalops
 Monodelphis sorex
 Monodelphis theresa
 Monodelphis umbristriata

Voci correlate
Classificazione dei mammiferi

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Marsupiali

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Коническая зубчатая передача — зубчатая передача, состоящая из двух зубчатых колёс, оси которых пересекаются. В первую очередь применяется для передачи мощности вращением под углом, при условии взаимной угловой неподвижности обоих осей в пространстве. Также может выполнять функцию механического редуктора.

Основополагающим документом, устанавливающим применяемые в науке, технике и производстве термины, определения и обозначения понятий, относящихся к геометрии и кинематике конических зубчатых передач с постоянным передаточным отношением, является действующий на 2020 год советский ГОСТ 19325-73.

Особенности
Для подавляющего большинства используемых конических зубчатых передач применяется эвольвентное зацепление.

Примечания

Литература

См. также
 Цилиндрическая зубчатая передача
 Гиперболоидная зубчатая передача

Механические передачи


text:
Copyright © 2021 Drone Delivery Canada.
All Rights Reserved. Designed by Channel 13.
Drone Delivery Canada is pleased to announce that Transport Canada has granted the Company approvals to commence Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) test flights in Alma, Quebec.
Drone Delivery Canada 'DDC or the Company' (TSX.V:FLT OTC:TAKOF), is pleased to announce that Transport Canada has granted the Company approvals to commence Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) test flights in Alma, Quebec.
The test flights in Alma, Quebec are the first phase of DDC's Remote Communities Project. Testing in Alma commenced August 13th, 2018 and is anticipated to run until August 17, 2018. This testing program is a key part of our preparatory efforts for DDC's direct participation in the Transport Canada, BVLOS Pilot Project. Upon completion of the Alma flights, DDC looks to commence testing in the communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory during a two (2) week period in September 2018.
"Our team has been working vigorously alongside many key stakeholders including Transport Canada and the National Research Council, having spent months planning and preparing. Our drone delivery system is complete and fully operational. DDC and its customers are excited to now have our Remote Community Project underway as we drive forward to commercialization.", commented Tony Di Benedetto, CEO.
"The Sparrow cargo drone is now fully equipped and operational for testing as we move to commercialization." added Paul Di Benedetto, CTO. "I would like to thank our entire team who spent extensive time and effort developing our proprietary FLYTE platform alongside our key Government stakeholders. Our FLYTE Management System enables our fleet of delivery drones to integrate safely into existing airspaces making commercial drone deliveries a reality both in Canada and abroad."
In Alma, DDC's key stakeholders that will be attending the trials include Transport Canada and the National Research Council.
For more information, please visit www.dronedeliverycanada.com
About Drone Delivery Canada
Drone Delivery Canada is a drone technology company focused on the design, development and implementation of its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones. The Company's platform will be used as Software as a Service (SaaS) for government and corporate organizations.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a publicly listed company trading on the TSX V Exchange under the symbol FLT, on the U.S. OTC Q B market under the symbol TAKOF and on the Frankfurt exchange in Germany under the symbol A2AMGZ.
Tony Di Benedetto, CEO
Email: tony@dronedeliverycanada.com
Richard Buzbuzian, President
Email: richard@dronedeliverycanada.com


This product download contains 25 files. Airborne is a collection of 25 images that work great as backgrounds for presentations, book covers, posters, videos, web sites and many other design uses.
These images were taken with a full frame camera while flying over New Zealand. There is a variation of clouds and aerial landscapes provided in this collection.
Not all images provided in the download are shown in the slideshow above.


🎶 I LOVE ME on Spotify now!!!
STARLINGS!!! I'm so excited to announce that my new single I LOVE ME will be released this Friday!!! 🎉🥳🎤🤘🏻💋 Can't wait for you all to hear it!
Listen up Starlings!!! BOY PROBLEMS is now at #20 on the @billboarddance chart! 🥰💋🌈🔥💖 Thank you to all you beautiful, wonderful, awesome people streaming and jamming to this! 🙏 You guys are the best.


In light of our continued work within the healthcare industry Steon Lighting have expanded their range of products suitable for clean rooms as well as other environments in which health and hygiene are of paramount concern; areas such as hospitals, operating theatres, laboratories, care homes commercial kitchens and schools can all benefit from these luminaires.
Lighting within the healthcare sector have exacting requirements over and above providing adequate light levels. Luminaires within these schemes must abide by stringent hygiene requirements and regulations.
Steon's Obrit Hygiene enclosure is injected moulded from polycarbonate with anti-microbial properties. The Orbit Hygiene eliminates micro-organisms that settle on it and inhibits their growth, the enclosure is also effective against bacteria such as MRSA and E.Coli.
The Orbit Hygiene LED is available in 4000K and outputs from 2156lm – 4872lm (luminous efficacy up to 163lm/W). The luminaire is compatible with intelligent lighting controls such as Manual Intelligent Control (MIC®), 3 hour-maintained emergency is also optional.
For more information please see our technical datasheet.
Due to being IP65 (dust tight & water jet proof) and fully recessed the Hermes LED is suitable for specification in operating theatres, laboratories and clean rooms. This modular panel is smooth with no obtrusive screws and a unique lever release system for healthcare environments where impenetrable enclosures are necessary.
Appliances such as these must be serviced with an abundance of light up to 1,000 lux in some instances. This is why the Hermes range was developed to boast enhanced output and great efficacy, along with uniform light distribution to avoid shadowing.
The Hermes is available in 4000K and a range of outputs from 2784lm – 11136lm ( luminous efficacy up to 155lm/W). Options for the modular panel include 3 hour maintained emergency and DALI dimming.
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Action Alert on Bill to Shield Information on Campaign Donors
October 16, 2015 By Bill Lueders
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is issuing an Action Alert on proposed legislation to end the requirement that donors to political candidates or committees identify their principal employer. The proposal was introduced Oct. 15 by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos as an amendment to AB387, a bill to rewrite state campaign finance laws, and promptly approved by a state legislative committee, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report.
We believe this legislation is unneeded, and that it would represent a retreat from the state's traditions of openness, contrary to the express recent declaration of lawmakers. It would complicate the task of tracking down donations by particular interest groups, and increase the possibility that donors will be misidentified.
Previous legislative attempts to eliminate this reporting requirement, including SB292 in the 2011-2012 session, were unsuccessful after drawing opposition from advocates of open and accountable government.
Proponents have argued that it is necessary to shield the names of employers to prevent them from being targeted or harassed. Besides a dearth of examples, this argument fails because this bill would do nothing to prevent this from occurring. Major donors could still, with a bit more work, be associated with particular employers, especially in cases where they are officers of these companies.
There are many legitimate uses of this information. For instance, it is used by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and others to link campaign donors into interest groups.
The provision would make it harder to track the affiliations of multiple contributors, undercutting one of the few tools available to the public to associate donations with interest groups. And the Government Accountability Board has said access to this information was helpful when it investigated allegations that Bill Gardner of Wisconsin & Southern Railroad used his employees to make contributions in excess of legal limits. Mr. Gardner was convicted of two felonies in connection with these donations.
Finally, having access to employer information makes it less likely that a given donor will be mistaken for someone else. While it appears that donors who give more than $200 must report their occupation, there are multiple instances in which different donors have the same name and occupation, such as "attorney."
On July 9, the state Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating that it "remains committed to our state's open record and open government laws and policies, and will take all necessary steps to ensure that these laws and policies are preserved without modification or degradation."
AB387, as amended, clearly violates this stated intent and should be widely opposed, in the brief period of time before it is likely to be voted on. The Council encourages its members to report and editorialize on this topic, providing additional examples about how having access to this information has served the public interest.
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July 3, 2015 By Bill Lueders
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June 4, 2015 By Bill Lueders
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Home Theater & A/V
Best Blu-ray Players With The Image and Sound Quality You Deserve
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OPPO BDP-103 Universal Disc Blu-ray Player
Sony BDPS6200 3D Wi-Fi and 4K Upscaling Blu-ray Player
Playstation 4 Black 500 GB Console Blu-ray Player
Samsung Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player
OPPO BDP-105D Universal Audiophile 3D Blu-ray Player Darbee Edition
Denon DBT-3313UDCI Universal Audio Video Player
Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD Blu-Ray Player
Onkyo BD-SP809 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Sony BDPS3200 Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi
Samsung BD-H5100 Blu-Ray Disc Player
LG Electronics BP340 Blu-Ray Disc Player with Internet Applications and Built-In Wi-Fi
As prices on Blu-ray players continue to drop, more and more consumers are making the switch from DVD to Blu-ray discs. Blu-ray players offer crisper image quality with full 1080p HD output as well as superior sound performance, making them the best way to enjoy high-definition movies in the home. But not all Blu-ray players offer the same level of performance or features, so it's important to consider many different factors when trying to determine the best Blu-ray player for your needs.
For more information on what to look at in selecting the best blu-ray players in 2022, check out our blu-ray players buyer's guide. It will tell you the most important specifications to watch out for and what they mean to you.
Best Blu-ray Player Overall
Best 7.1 Analog Output Equipped Blu-ray Player
Best High End Blu-ray Player
Best Budget Blu-Ray Player
Best Blu-ray Players of 2022 Reviewed in Detail
OPPO BDP-103 Universal Disc Blu-ray Player - Best Blu-ray Player Overall
Oppo has built its reputation on relatively affordable Blu-ray players with the BDP-103 building upon the technical base its predecessor established, offering a complete blu-ray package without requiring an investment of several thousand dollars worth. The BDP-103 includes built-in 4K upscaling and 2D-to-3D conversion, both of which work better than expected. The dual HDMI input/output endows the BDP-103 with much-appreciated flexibility and the 7.1 channel analog surround sound output ensures audiophiles can have the best experience possible.
Unlike many other high-end Blu-ray players, the BDP-103 offers modern conveniences such as integrated Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, and YouTube streaming. Though it seems pricey, the BDP-103 is an absolute bargain considering its elevated performance capabilities and full suite of modern technology features.
Sony BDPS6200 3D Wi-Fi and 4K Upscaling Blu-ray Player - Runner Up
Considering Sony had a hand in co-developing the Blu-ray standard, it comes as no surprise this company has a bit of an advantage. The BDP-S6200 represents Sony's stand-alone Blu-ray player for 2014 which comes with a long list of features contributing to its overall excellence. The dual-core processor allows fast load times and responsive menu navigation while built-in 4K upscaling allows regular HD material to look amazing on 4K-capable HDTVs. For owners of Sony's Triluminos-enabled HDTVs, the BDP-S6200 takes full advantage of this technology's superior color representation. Considering its flagship positioning and advanced features, the sub-$200 price tag is a downright steal.
Playstation 4 Black 500 GB Console Blu-ray Player - Honorable Mention
Sony has created a powerhouse with the Playstation brand and loyal followers have come to expect unrivaled versatility and performance from any device bearing the brand name. The Playstation 4 is heralded as one of the most advanced gaming consoles on the market today with elevated capabilities allowing it to serve double-duty as a high end Blu-ray player; load times are minimal and menu navigation is very responsive. Built-in WiFi eliminates the need for extra wires allowing the Playstation 4 to be set up in just about any location throughout the house. The only drawback is the unit's high price but remember it's essentially several devices combined into a single convenient package. If this breadth of capability is worth the added cost for you, the Sony Playstation 4 is an excellent choice.
Samsung Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player - Consider
As one of the original founders of the Blu-ray format, Samsung is capable of manufacturing solid media players with sleek design and modern technology. Although Samsung products are noted for being fairly expensive, the BD5700 is extremely affordable. While the BD5700 is simpler in function than some of its pricier peers, it includes enough technology to effectively mirror the functionality of a SmartTV when used with a regular television. This includes WiFi, internet streaming, support for Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, and more. The BD5700 also features DLNA capability for syncing and streaming content. Wired connectivity is achieved though a single front HDMI output, front USB port, and coaxial digital output. While the BD5700 might not be loaded with features, its sleek design and snappy, reliable performance make it an excellent budget-friendly choice.
OPPO BDP-105D Universal Audiophile 3D Blu-ray Player Darbee Edition - Best 7.1 Analog Output Equipped Blu-ray Player
Oppo's pricey BDP-105 shares the same overall components and performance of the cheaper BDP-103 model. This model costs roughly double the price but it's because of the extra attention placed on creating audiophile-grade performance to accompany the excellent video and audio quality. Beyond the changes made specifically for sound quality, the BDP-105 includes additional design touches giving it a higher-end appearance and feel. Built-in 4K upscaling is included along with 2D-to-3D conversion while a dual-core processor allows fast performance and access to Netflix, YouTube Pandora, and more. If quality video and sound are what you're after, the Oppo BDP-105 is an excellent choice.
Denon DBT-3313UDCI Universal Audio Video Player - Best High End Blu-ray Player
Denon's DBT-3313UDCI is a universal audio and video player offering high-end performance and execution. Top-notch design isolates independent internal mechanisms preventing interference, ensuring the highest quality playback regardless of format while the absence of an internal cooling fan keeps the player nice and quiet during quiet entertainment scenes. While lacking WiFi, the DBT-3313UDCI has plenty of online connectivity options and streaming works well through either Ethernet, wireless adapters, a networked PC, or simply via the USB port. HDMI outputs keep audio and video separate, and there's even an HDMI cable conveniently included.
All the expected features are present, such as DVD upconversion, and streaming Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. While the average user might not need to spend this much on a Blu-ray player, audio and video enthusiasts will appreciate the performance quality and design of the DBT-3313UDCI.
Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD Blu-Ray Player - Best High End Blu-ray Player
After an admittedly disappointing run with rebadged Sharp Blu-ray players, Pioneer has altered their game plan and are back to producing their own devices. Because of this, the 'Elite' Blu-ray players are once again a true alternative to Oppo's award-winning lineup. As with anything else bearing the 'Elite' badge, the BDP-52FD carries serious-looking styling and solid build quality. A quick peek at the internal components reveals that the BDP-52FD is built on a Mediatek chipset and the spec sheet is seeded with Pioneer's own performance-enhancing technologies.
Video performance is excellent with quick load times and responsive operation. The BDP-52FD supports 1080/24p output and can play back DVD and SA-CD content as well. Unfortunately, there's no sign of component video or multi-channel analog audio outputs, leaving only a single HDMI-out, composite video, and optical audio to connect to your TV or A/V receiver. However, the BDP-52FD comes in at a full $100 less than Oppo's competing BDP-103, making it a more attractive choice for budget-minded buyers. BDP-52FD signals Pioneer's return to the high-end home theater market with a product worthy of carrying the 'Elite' name.
Onkyo BD-SP809 Blu-Ray Disc Player - Best High End Blu-ray Player
Although the Onkyo BD-SP809 certainly costs less than it could, it remains nonetheless more of an enthusiast-focused niche product than an ideal general purpose product. Performance is excellent with isolated audio, THX-Certification, Qdeo video processing for upscaling of standard video, and a Dolby digital-to-analog converter. Upscaling works well, and movie sound is very good along with excellent video quality in all formats including 3D Blu-ray playback.
Although there's no multichannel analog output, a quality AV will handle high-quality sound just as well. Streaming such as Netflix is supported but built-in Wifi is not included necessitating hardwiring, a wireless adapter, a networked PC or the rear USB port. The BD-SP809 is simple to operate with no complex menus or settings. Some users describe this unit as being reminiscent of an old school high-end unit, with its focus on quality, simplicity, and a tank-like build quality. While likely not the first choice for a casual user, the Onkyo BD-SP809 is a solid high-end choice for a Blu-ray player.
Sony BDPS3200 Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi - Best Budget Blu-Ray Player
Sony's BDP-S3200 is a basic and affordable option for those either looking to save money, or just to try out Blu-ray before investing more money. If 3D isn't important for you, the BDP-S3200 sacrifices little in terms of features. This Blu-ray player offers numerous streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and Pandora and while there were some issues with Amazon Instant Video, a recent software update has been issued to rectify the problem. On-board WiFi is included as is DVD upscaling, DLNA compatibility, and Miracast screen mirroring.
The sacrifices made to ensure a low price point show up in the lack of a dual-core processor and the outdated XMB interface. This means although the BDP-S3200 is fast to startup in "quick start" mode, it's a bit slow overall and the interface is less streamlined than the competition. However, it plays Blu-ray discs well for the price, has a decent amount of features, and is a good entry point to these media players.
Samsung BD-H5100 Blu-Ray Disc Player - Best Budget Blu-Ray Player
While the Samsung BD-H5100 is quite basic, its simplicity allows for easy setup and a user-friendly interface. This model features a quick start mode, which draws more power but significantly cuts down on load times along with DVD upscaling, DLNA compatibility, and streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. To accommodate older receivers, a coaxial digital output has been included as well as an HDMI output. The BD-H5100 is compact and lightweight, so it won't take up much space. If a basic and ultra-affordable Blu-ray player is what you're looking for, this is a good choice as long as 3D and built-in WiFi aren't must-haves for you.
LG Electronics BP340 Blu-Ray Disc Player with Internet Applications and Built-In Wi-Fi - Best Budget Blu-Ray Player
The LG BP340 offers simplicity and affordability for those seeking a basic Blu-ray player used primarily for playing discs although streaming features such as YouTube and Pandora are also included. BP340 offers decent overall performance, with DVD upscaling, a USB port for sharing multiple media types, and DLNA compatibility. While the BP340 does include built-in WiFi , some users have reported connectivity issues with Netflix which haven't been fully resolved by LG. With a price tag of under $100, the LG BP340 is an affordable option for those who just want a basic Blu-ray player used mostly for disc playback.
Are you up for better quality, especially in sound and pictures? Then this is for you. When compared to standard DVDs, Blu-ray discs deliver an incredible improvement for your image and sound quality. However, you stand to get the best deal out of this when you combine it with some of the best Blu-ray players you can find. There are tons of choices to select from, but this is an excellent opportunity to upgrade your stereo set to either a regular Blu-ray player or one of the high-definition models. With just a little buck from your wallet, you can buy your way into loftier experiences using this best Blu-ray player buying guide in 2021.
Why Should You Buy a Blu-ray Player?
If you've had to ask yourself this question, why not add another to the mix? Why should you decide to upgrade the technology of your stereo set? The answer seems pretty straightforward. Just a couple of years back, we switched from the regular VHS tapes into DVDs. With the recent improvement in the sound and picture quality, the Blu-ray disc is the new kid on the block.
A Blu-ray player is engineered to play any old DVD or CD, even if they are not Blu-ray discs. This is one of the significant edges that this device has over others, asides from its improved quality and delivery. When old DVDs and CDs are played in a Blu-ray player, they are displayed in a higher resolution than they originally were – shouldn't that be thought of as a technological wonder? With this device's in-built technology, old DVDs and tapes can offer a roughly six times greater resolution than the original. This also means that you can effectively maximize your HDTV with Blu-ray technology – that's a double win on both sides. Furthermore, most Blu-ray players are fitted with popular internet apps such as Netflix, Pandora, and Hulu. Asides from this, Blu-ray players deliver the best sound and picture quality of all.
What Should You Keep in Mind Regarding Blu-ray players?
We know there is a loud rave about the wonders of Blu-ray technology, but like most new things, you should be informed of some of its specific qualities. Although there is a lot to benefit from using a Blu-ray player, you'd only enjoy it as much as you know. Here are some of the things to keep in mind.
Online-streaming Content
Most Blu-ray players have an in-built Wi-Fi feature that allows wireless streaming of most of your favorite content on media platforms. This is a big win for users who readily enjoy content from some of these streaming services. You get to enjoy varying content from different niches from YouTube, Netflix, Pandora, among others. Blu-ray products that do not have a Wi-Fi feature are often accompanied by a wireless adapter which can be used for internet connection. Some other products have a hardwired Ethernet connection. Depending on your preferences and immediate needs, you should look out for this when choosing which product to buy.
Are you a gamer? You may need to pay closer attention to which Blu-ray player to select when making a purchase. Due to the specifications of certain games and models, gamers are mostly advised to get products with a combination of online-streaming content, high resolution, and a gaming console. Some of the products featured in our recommendation list could be suitable for you. Of course, you might have to pay higher for these products, but you will get the equivalent value for your money, if not more!
Recently, there has been an upsurge in the number of content available in 3D, most of which you cannot view using old model players. With Blu-ray players, you can confidently watch high-image resolution 3D content. You might need to get a 3D-enabled television and special 3D glasses to enjoy your movie for a complete experience. However, when you need to watch a 3D movie as a group, you can opt for a 3D-enabled Blu-ray player with extra 3D shutter glasses. Although the rave about 3D content seems to have dropped over the years, we still believe that you can enjoy it anytime you are up for some fun.
Most Blu-ray players can boast of extra features such as 2D to 3D conversion. Although this might sound enticing, most Television companies have admitted that there is nothing to it except mere gimmicks on viewers. If your preferred product has this feature, great; if not, you still have other benefits to enjoy. Most of the best Blu-ray players available for sale will outperform the regular conversion models, as long as instructions are carefully followed.
What are the Connection Options for Your Blu-ray Player?
The connections and compatibility of your Blu-ray player with your existing devices are critical; otherwise, you might not be able to use it. To get the most advantage from Blu-ray technology, you need the best possible connection. Although there a few connection options for your player, if your TV isn't compatible with any of them, the imagery and resolution won't be any different than those from a regular player.
Some of these available options include
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Universally, this is the best connection option for a Blu-ray player. It provides a digital connection for both sound and video in one cable and can handle other formats such as DTS-HD, DTS-X, among others.
Composite Connection
This form of connection offers a comparably lower connection to HDMI. Nonetheless, it is perhaps the best choice when connecting with older devices.
Optical and Coaxial Outputs
This connection is recommended if you have to connect your Blu-ray player to your home theatre system and provides good audio quality.
Blu-ray players can be connected to Wi-Fi, thus eliminating the need for cables and compatibility. However, you may not be able to stream 4K content off the internet unless you have an excellent network connection.
With Blu-ray players, you have on-demand access to high-quality content any day, any time. Care for a fun ride; pick a product today.
Q: How much does a Blu-ray player cost?
A: Depending on your preferred products' quality and their extra features, most Blu-ray players cost between $200 to $1000.
Q: Do Blu-ray players need to be updated?
A: These products have several features with advanced coding and may need to be updated after a few years.
Q: What is the average lifespan of a Blu-ray player?
A: This is mainly dependent on the manufacturers of your product. Notwithstanding, the average lifespan of a Blu-ray player is about ten years.
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A tear in space opened up in the area nearby Mo Ni moments after Bai Yunfei disappeared. From the tear, three different figures came flying out!
"Whoosh! Whoosh!!"
Another two figures shot into the area from the left and right afterward to appear Mo Ni!
"Junior headmaster? What is the matter?!"
The one that appeared in front of Mo Ni was a white-haired elder in gray robes. He was surprised to see Mo Ni here and was the one to ask the question. There were four other elders with him, each with different-colored robes. Each one of them had powerful auras and were very clearly Soul Kings.
"Elder Xu…" Mo Ni was back on his feet now, though his face had still an astringent expression on it. "I used the transporting jade to come back…"
The five elders inhaled sharply at the news of that. "You used the final transporting jade?! What kind of danger were you in? And…shouldn't you have been transported to the training grounds? What reason have you to be transported to the Black Bamboo Temple?"
"I was a bit rushed prior to being transported, so I deviated a bit from the destination…" Mo Ni explained, "We can talk about the details later, elder Xu. We need to hurry ot and have some people capture that person just now. He's Bai Yunfei from the Crafting School, he can't be allowed to escape!"
"What?!" Elder Xu gasped again, "Another person was transported here with you? And…Bai Yunfei of all people?! Where is he now?!"
"He's the one who teleported away just now. I don't know how far he might've gone, but he's very weak. We need to take this opportunity to capture him now! He's beyond powerful with his soul armaments and has the Core Stone on him. He was able to kill three Late-stage Soul King at his strongest, he can't be given the time to recover!"
"The Core Stone!!"
It was one bombshell after another. The elders were already having a hard enough time understanding one sentence before Mo Ni said another, but his description of Bai Yunfei's strength was the ultimate finisher.
Still, these elders were all hardened veterans with over a hundred years of experience. They were strong in their own right and managed to calm down quickly enough. "There's no time to lose if that's the case then. Notify the entire school to be on high alert!"
"Yes!" A magentrobed elder on his right replied at once before moving to give the alert.
At that moment…
"Booommmm!!!!"
A tremendous explosion rocked the entire area with such magnitude that the ground beneath everyone's feet shook!
"What's all this?!"
An elder cried out in surprise. He was already scanning the area for anything suspicious but was coming up with nothing. That meant this explosion was coming from an area beyond his range.
"It came from the direction of the Coiling Serpent Mountain!"
"It has to be Bai Yunfei!" Mo Ni exclaimed, "He ran that way! Elder Xu, hurry!"
"Let's go!!" Elder Xu responded at once.
His hand created a tear in space for everyone to walk through. Leading the group, the five of them disappeared into the tear.
A moment ago.
Bai Yunfei had only just used the Core Stone's additional effect to teleport far away from Mo Ni.
Everything was a blur for him. He was in a strange new place now, and it seemed like there were only buildings around him.
"Who are you?!"
He hadn't even fully situated himself with this new place when a voice called out from behind him. A powerful aura burst out with vigor before Bai Yunfei felt a sinisterly cold force come flying at the back of his head!
Bai Yunfei whirled around. His left hand lashed out to strike at the incoming palm!
"Bang!!"
There was a muffled sound of collision before his mysterious assailant was flung away from him. He wasn't the only one, Bai Yunfei had to leap back several steps too.
"Soul Refining Palm!!"
The exchange just now made Bai Yunfei realize just who he was dealing with.
A trace of something toxic to his system had trailed from his assailant's palm to his left hand. Bai Yunfei could feel it worming into his body like a parasite even after the two had split apart. This was most definitely the Soul Refining Palm!
He raised his head to look at his opponent. It was a square-faced young man wearing robes as black as the night. He was currently cradling his left hand in pain while giving Bai Yunfei a look of fear.
"Senior Qi! What's going o—ah!! Who are you?!"
A skinny youth came flying over to the square-faced man's side a moment later. He had been startled by the roar of his elder and came to investigate, only to jump in surprise when he realized Bai Yunfei was standing there.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh…"
He wasn't the only person to come running here. Multiple bursts of wind could be heard as all sorts of people started to appear onto the scene. Nearly thirty youths surrounded Bai Yunfei as if to prevent him from running away. Judging from their auras, most of them were Soul Ancestors, though there were about a dozen of them that were Soul Exalts. Each one of them were equally surprised to see Bai Yunfei there, but most of them were already in the process of drawing out their soul armaments in preparation to defend or attack.
"He's an intruder! Capture him!" Exclaimed the man who saw Bai Yunfei first.
A calculative light entered Bai Yunfei's eyes as his mind raced to figure out what to do next. He was starting to have a bad feeling about where he was…
The person just now had clearly used the Soul Refining Palm. That was already a big hint on where he was. All these newcomers were all dressed the same, so they were clearly students of the same rank. And multiple sources of aura were popping up in his soul sense, meaning this was a place of relatively high population. Connecting the dots one by one, Bai Yunfei came to one conclusion. He was in…the Soul Refining School!?
"Capture him!"
While Bai Yunfei was in shock over that, the one called Qi was already urging his comrades to act!
The people surrounding Bai Yunfei immediately exploded with black light at once. They all had the same sinister aura as the one next to them! That was the final proof for what Bai Yunfei needed!
Knowing that he was about to be attacked, Bai Yunfei knew he had to act now. Releasing the Fire-tipped Spear, he freed up both hands to bring out two guns identical in everything but shape!
The Desert Eagles!
He took a half-step back with his right foot and crooked his back slightly to allow his left hand to extend further outwards and his right hand closer to his chest. To the students around him, this was a very strange posture to take.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh…"
None of the students were willing to let Bai Yunfei do whatever it was he was planning to do, much to their credit. Exploding forward in streaks of black light, the students launched a simultaneous attack onto Bai Yunfei!
The killing intent in Bai Yunfei's eyes sharpened. Glowing red in light, he began to rotate in place faster and faster before his body was practically a blur!
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!"
Multiple popping sounds exploded from the two soul armaments in his hand as red and violet balls of light flew off into every direction!
Bai Yunfei was using his Gun-Fu!!


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AU politics
Australian budget 2018
ABC funding slashed by $84m in budget to help broadcaster 'live within their means'
Scott Morrison announces cuts following fierce criticism from Coalition over coverage of corporate tax plans
• Budget 2018: news, analysis and reaction to the Australian federal budget – follow it live
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The budget in a minute with political editor Katharine Murphy– video
Funding for the ABC has been cut by $84m with the treasurer, Scott Morrison, saying the reduction is justified because "everyone has to live within their means".
The ABC's managing director, Michelle Guthrie, told staff she was "very disappointed and concerned" about what amounted to a substantial budget cut and it would impact audiences.
"This decision will make it very difficult for the ABC to meet its charter requirements and audience expectations," Guthrie told staff.
The cut comes on top of the government's decision not to continue a further $43m targeted grant to support news gathering and after cuts of the magnitude of $254m since 2014.
The budget in seven graphs: nice for now but horror lies ahead | Greg Jericho
While the ABC will be forced to make savings, SBS has been given an additional $14.6m over two years.
Operational funding for the ABC will remain at 2018-19 levels over three years in what the government has called an "indexation freeze".
The cuts come amid fierce criticism of the ABC from some elements of the Coalition, especially over the economics editor Emma Alberici's coverage of the government's corporate tax cut plans. In March the communications minister, Mitch Fifield, expressed his fury at ABC comedy show Tonightly for a sketch in which Australian Conservatives Party candidate Kevin Bailey was called "a cunt".
2018 budget at a glance
• Tax cuts for middle low and middle income earners with most saving between $200 and $530 a year on their tax bill through a tax offset
• Ambition for a flat tax rate by 2024 of 32.5% for everyone earning between $41,000 and $200,000
• $4.5bn earmarked for roads, but major public transport projects will have to wait years for the lion's share of funding announced in the budget. $24.5 billion has been directed to new commitments, but only $4bn of that is being spent in the next four years
• The controversial robodebt electronic debt recovery is to continue
• Newly arrived migrants will have to wait another year to receive welfare assistance, while refugees will see their wait for Newstart doubled to 26 weeks
• Superannuation funds to be banned from charging exit fees and fees for accounts under $3,000 will be limited to 3%
• ABC to have its funding cut by $83.7 million over three years. Meanwhile a Captain Cook statue in Scott Morrison's electorate is to be built at a cost of $25m
• 'Black' economy is under the spotlight with government planning to claw back revenue it is losing to illegal tobacco. Home Affairs estimates it can earn $3.6 billion from a crackdown
• Pensioners will be able to earn an additional $25 a week without reducing their pension. The pension loan scheme is also being expanded, which allows pensioners to use their homes as equity to boost their retirement incomes
• $1.6bn is being spent to support an additional 14,000 additional high-level home care packages. A further $82.5m is being spent on mental health services for older Australians, including a $20m "loneliness" package, to help people "remain connected to their communities".
• New measures to help crack down on multinationals avoiding tax commitments. The government is also moving to add to previously announced measures to make sure income earned in Australia, can be taxed by Australia.
In a shock move Fifield also announced a second efficiency review for the ABC and the SBS, echoing the Lewis review in 2014 which recommended a merger of some parts of the two broadcasters and the sale of ABC property assets.
Fifield said the Government is "confident further back office efficiencies can now be found".
The "indexation freeze" echoes the Coalition's "efficiency dividend" imposed on the ABC in the 2014-15 budget, which broke Tony Abbott's election-eve pledge of "no cuts to the ABC or SBS".
The cut will be phased in over three years, with a $14.6m cut in 2019-20, $27.8m in 2020-21 and $41.2m in 2021-22. Total funding for the national broadcaster will go from $1.131bn in 2017 to $1.122bn in 2018-19.
ABC changes 'unnecessary and unjustified', Michelle Guthrie says
The secretary of the ABC section of the Community and Public Sector Union, Sinddy Ealy, said the ABC would not survive another term of the Turnbull government.
"The ABCs MD has tonight confirmed the ABC will not be able to meet its obligations to Australian audiences as a result of these cuts," she told Guardian Australia. "This is extraordinary. The only way we can protect our national broadcaster now is a change of government at the next federal election."
The SBS boost includes $14.6m which the government says is to replace revenue that SBS could not raise as the legislation needed to allow the further advertising flexibility was not passed. A further $3m will be provided to support the development of Australian film and television content.
Savings from the ABC cuts will be redirected to other spending measures within the communications and arts portfolio, according to the budget papers, including $48.7m for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of James Cook's landing in Botany Bay.
The New South Wales government will be given $25m of this money for activities at the Kamay Botany Bay national park in Morrison's electorate of Cook such as exhibitions, educational material and a voyage of the replica HMB Endeavour.
The government has never explained why it handed Foxtel $30m in the last budget.
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0F 3A 0F /r ib1 PALIGNR mm1, mm2/m64, imm8 RMI V/V SSSE3 Concatenate destination and source operands, extract byte-aligned result shifted to the right by constant value in imm8 into mm1.
66 0F 3A 0F /r ib PALIGNR xmm1, xmm2/m128, imm8 RMI V/V SSSE3 Concatenate destination and source operands, extract byte-aligned result shifted to the right by constant value in imm8 into xmm1.
VEX.NDS.128.66.0F3A.WIG 0F /r ib VPALIGNR xmm1, xmm2, xmm3/m128, imm8 RVMI V/V AVX Concatenate xmm2 and xmm3/m128, extract byte aligned result shifted to the right by constant value in imm8 and result is stored in xmm1.
VEX.NDS.256.66.0F3A.WIG 0F /r ib VPALIGNR ymm1, ymm2, ymm3/m256, imm8 RVMI V/V AVX2 Concatenate pairs of 16 bytes in ymm2 and ymm3/m256 into 32-byte intermediate result, extract byte-aligned, 16-byte result shifted to the right by constant values in imm8 from each intermediate result, and two 16-byte results are stored in ymm1.
(V)PALIGNR concatenates the destination operand (the first operand) and the source operand (the second operand) into an intermediate composite, shifts the composite at byte granularity to the right by a constant imme-diate, and extracts the right-aligned result into the destination. The first and the second operands can be an MMX, XMM or a YMM register. The immediate value is considered unsigned. Immediate shift counts larger than the 2L (i.e. 32 for 128-bit operands, or 16 for 64-bit operands) produce a zero result. Both operands can be MMX regis-ters, XMM registers or YMM registers. When the source operand is a 128-bit memory operand, the operand must be aligned on a 16-byte boundary or a general-protection exception (#GP) will be generated.
operands produce the low 16-byte result of the destination operand, the high 16-byte block of the two source oper-ands produce the high 16-byte result of the destination operand.
Concatenation is done with 128-bit data in the first and second source operand for both 128-bit and 256-bit instructions. The high 128-bits of the intermediate composite 256-bit result came from the 128-bit data from the first source operand; the low 128-bits of the intermediate result came from the 128-bit data of the second source operand.