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"Digital Betamax": Replay TV Owners Stand Up to Hollywood to Defend Digital VCRs
View Newmark v. Turner frequently asked questions.
What Is the ReplayTV Case About?
In 2001 28 major movie studios television networks and cable companies sued the creator of an innovative new digital video recorder (DVR) that allows you to skip through commercials and send recorded television programs to a limited number of other DVRs. The studios asked the court to ban the sale of the ReplayTV DVR because it gave ReplayTV owners "unprecedented new tools for violating [the Studios'] copyright interests." In June 2002 five people who own ReplayTVs represented by EFF and attorneys Ira Rothken and Richard Wiebe filed their own lawsuit. They asked the court to rule that using their ReplayTVs to skip commercials record shows for later viewing and send shows is fair use not copyright infringement.
What's at Stake?
Your fair use rights! In particular your right to use technology to skip commercials "time-shift " and "space-shift" television programming that you've already paid for (after all 85% of American consumers pay for cable or satellite television service).
In many ways the ReplayTV case is a digital re-run of the 1984 Sony Betamax case (Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios Inc. 464 U.S. 417) in the Supreme Court found that it is fair use (and not copyright infringement) for consumers to use VCRs to tape television programs for later non-commercial viewing in their homes. This time around it's a digital video recorder.
The case also has implications for the future of innovative media technology. In their lawsuits against the ReplayTV's creators the studios asked the court to overturn the Supreme Court's Sony Betamax ruling which found that new technologies that interact with copyrighted works can't be outlawed by copyright law if they are capable of substantial non-copyright-infringing uses. By asking the court to overwrite the Sony standard for technological innovation the studios would have achieved their real goal: control over technological innovation. If the court had ruled as the studios requested technology innovators would be required to seek Hollywood's permission before creating new products to record and view copyrighted works. Of course neither the VCR nor the ReplayTV DVR would have made it to market in that world because the studios would never have agreed to the VCR's recording and fast-forwarding capabilities nor the ReplayTV's "commercial advance" and "send show" features.
What Happened?
The creators of the ReplayTV SONICblue Inc. and its subsidiary ReplayTV Inc. were the first casualties of this copyright battle. After defending themselves through two years of expensive litigation the ReplayTV creators filed for bankruptcy in March 2003 and sold off their assets. Fearing a similar fate the purchaser of the ReplayTV technology Digital Networks North America announced in June 2003 that it was removing the contentious "commercial advance" and "send show" features in all future ReplayTV models to "address concerns of content copyright holders."
Shortly afterward the entertainment companies dismissed their lawsuit against ReplayTV and SONICblue. Then in an unprecedented retreat and after a year of litigation the studios gave "covenants not to sue" the five original consumer ReplayTV owners for copyright infringement.
After the studios failed to give a similar covenant not to sue the other estimated 5 000 owners of ReplayTV DVRs with commercial advance and send show features EFF asked the court to convert the existing consumer lawsuit into a class action to obtain a court ruling that would benefit all owners of legacy ReplayTV DVRs. Unfortunately on January 9 2004 the court denied that request. It ruled that there was no longer a live issue between the studios and the five original ReplayTV owners because of the studios' promise not to sue them and because the studios' lawsuit against the former owner of ReplayTV had been dismissed.
But that's not the end of this story. Although EFF was able to secure protection for our five original clients earning this hard-fought victory reminded us of an important truth; our rights as digital consumers are only as real as our willingness to stand up and defend them. Corporate copyright owners like the studios have no economic or other incentive to protect consumers' rights and no reason to foster the development of innovative technologies that may challenge their existing business models.
The ReplayTV case is a cautionary tale for our times. The Hollywood studios used expensive litigation and an unproven threat of copyright liability to bankrupt two companies and to force another to remove an innovative technology that threatened to disrupt their existing business models from the marketplace. As a result there has been a noticeable chilling effect on technological innovation and a corresponding reduction in consumer technology products.
However the news is not all bad. From a legal perspective the ReplayTV case was a tremendous victory for users of new technologies. For too long fights about whether new technologies violate copyright law have excluded the voices of people who use these technologies. With this case EFF established the right of people using new technologies to join lawsuits brought against the creators of those technologies when the creators are charged with contributory copyright infringement. That important precedent is now in the law books (Newmark v.Turner Broad. Network 226 F. Supp. 2d 1215 (2002)) and available online.


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The 10 Most Shocking Villain Reveals In Movie History
A dynamic villain character can take a good movie and make it great. While a film is nothing without its protagonist, a multi-faceted villain can take our hero's journey to new heights. In many movies, it's pretty easy to tell who the villain is. A shifty demeanor, dark gaze, or evil chuckle is a pretty dead giveaway. But in other movies, the villain is not as clear-cut. Ever heard of a wolf in sheep's clothing? Sometimes, it takes the entire movie to find out just who the bad guy — or girl — truly is. Once you finally do discover who the Big Bad is, you realize they've been hiding in plain sight all along.
It's the classic bait-and-switch technique. We meet a well-meaning character, who might be a little off-kilter, but nothing very noticeable to the viewer. There's also usually another character who displays all the typical traits of a villain. But as the plot unfolds, we learn that it's the unassuming friend, sidekick, or love interest that has been pulling the strings the whole time. In some cases, you can see it coming. Filmmakers will leave small hints planted throughout the movie to help clue you in on what's to come. However, some reveals are so shocking, they make you rethink every second of the movie up until that point.
The following movies expertly reveal their villains in mind-blowing, ingenious ways. It should go without saying, but there are some major SPOILERS for the films below, so proceed with caution.


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Dec 22, 2021Select dates from Nov. 26 – Jan. 1
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Eastern Ontario's biggest outdoor light festival is back for another season.
Alight at Night returns to Upper Canada Village, providing a one-of-a-kind magical experience to enjoy during the holiday season.
Over 1 million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences that make up the world-class attraction, and visitors are invited to bundle up and enjoy a stroll through this picture perfect Christmas setting. Don't miss it!
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General admission tickets are $15 (plus HST) and free for children 4 and under. Tickets are available online only at www.alightatnight.ca.
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Tickets are date and time specific so ensure to select the correct date and time when purchasing tickets. Plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your check-in time. Please note that tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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In this section we want the homeowner to be able to visualize a possible idea that they are thinking about. Are you looking for retro-kitchen decoration schemes or maybe futuristic bathroom design ideas, or how about a black and white living room. We present pics that can help you visualize almost anything you are thinking about implementing.
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For the first couple of decades of stereo recording, fast panning and volume-shifting effects required Olympic stamina, super-human timing and some very durable faders, done, as it was, by hand on the console.
So, a number of machines sprung up to manage this effect automatically, and it's on two of these that PanStation is based. It's inspired by Audio & Design's PanScan and the Drawmer M500.
Why autopan? Well, it can create a very pleasing effect - a moving sound source can quickly catch the listener's interest. More practically, autopanning can help a part fit into the stereo field. By moving around, a part can avoid clashing with others in the mix.
PanStation is driven by two LFOs - one for left, one for right. There are 11 LFO shapes, including typical sine, triangle, square and ramp/saw shapes and some less common ones, like steps, duo sine and converge/diverge. These can give drastically different results.
LFOs can be freerunning or tempo-synced, and the results dialled smoothly from tremolo to autopan using the phase Offset knob. The initial phase can be set with the Phase control, while Bias lets you apply more of the effect to the left or right channel.
For rhythmically useful results, you have two options - and you can use them both at once, if you like. First, there's straight-up host sync of the LFOs.
The other option is to reset the phase of the LFO on the fly; this can be triggered by the incoming signal exceeding the specified Threshold or via a MIDI note. We suggest trying these modes with rhythmic audio/MIDI and the LFO host sync disabled, for 'controlled chaos'.
That isn't the end of the triggering, though. An envelope is also triggered, and this controls the intensity of the effect. There are controls for attack, hold and decay. You can disable it, but it would be foolish not to explore its possibilities.
If all of this seems like hard work, there are a range of presets to get you started.
I am the law
PanStation features a number of subtler refinements that we haven't mentioned yet. One is the sum-input, enabling you to combine the left and right inputs. This is handy if the source is already panned hard left/right, as otherwise it would drop out every time PanStation panned the opposite way.
Also notable is the panning law setting, which dictates the relative volume difference between central and panned sounds. This has a definite effect on the sound levels' behaviour. It's best to adjust it in a mix context, as it becomes quickly apparent which pan law works best.
We only really have one request for an update and that is a dedicated wet/dry slider. The Depth control is effectively the same thing, but because of the way the GUI works - with individually draggable digits - you can't easily drag it through its full range of values using the mouse.
Instead, you have to use a MIDI controller or your DAW's generic plug-in display for real-time automation.
Panning the competition
PanStation's biggest rival has to be SoundToys' PanMan - both are modern interpretations of the same type of hardware. Which should you pick?
There are a few features that only the larger PanMan includes, such as the rhythm designer and the ability to modulate the LFO rate with the incoming signal level.
But PanStation offers up a few of the same tricks, such as the trigger counter, which lets you specify how many of the trigger sources must be received before the panning is actually triggered.
While PanMan is unquestionably the more complex of the two, it's also more expensive. We find it quicker to get going with PanStation, thanks in part to the vastly superior and clear signal display window.
In an ideal world, we'd recommend both. However, if you aren't the biggest tinkerer then a lot of PanMan's features will go unused - so you might as well opt for PanStation.
PanStation is an excellent plug-in and produces plenty of pan for your buck. The manual explains the possibilities (including gating effects) in far more detail than we have room for here.
It's incredibly useful for creative processing, mix trouble-shooting (far more than our audio demos can show) and even for use as a glitch tool - so it has potential use for nigh-on every computer musician.
Now listen to our audio demos to hear PanStation in action:
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I will be doing a free demo on Sunday from 12-1. my topic is "Improvising with Structure," and I've been having so much coming up with samples! You can find out more about the my demo as well as what else will be on offer here. Entry to the show is $15, but the demos are all free with admittance!
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The second show I want to tell you about is Stitch Modern, which runs from April 8 - May 8 at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. This show is very special to me because it's the 5th year that my group, the East Bay Modern Quilters, has put on this month long exhibit! Amazing! And, every year it gets better. Many of the events hosted over the course of the month are free, or at a very low cost and open to all ages. This is an event that we put on to promote our love of the art and we want to share it with as many people as possible! Check out what we have going on, or sign up for the East Bay Modern Quilters newsletter to keep abreast of late-breaking news.
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U.S. Government Tells States To Prepare For Coronavirus Vaccine November 1
In an unexpected announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday sent a message to state leaders: be ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by November 1. The news came in a memo from CDC director Robert Redfield to state governors. In it, he says the McKesson Corporation will help in distributing the vaccine to local and state health departments and medical facilities.
The U.S. government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready by Nov. 1. Health experts are concerned about an "October surprise" - a vaccine approval driven by political considerations ahead of an election, rather than science. https://t.co/tWtbjEmGhW
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 3, 2020
Just two days ago, a different U.S. vaccine entered Phase 3 trials with 30,000 test subjects. Although Redfield has offered no details about the vaccine that's coming in November, it's unlikely it completed all phases of testing. According to the FDA, Phase 3 alone usually takes one to three years.
As The New York Times reports, two companies — Moderna and Pfizer — have been testing a new kind of vaccine that has never before been approved for use by people. The Times notes that both vaccines have gone through extensive early tests, but it is not known if they're safe and effective. Some experts are concerned about what they see as a rushed process. "It's hard not to see this as a push for a pre-election vaccine," Saskia Popescu, an infection prevention epidemiologist in Arizona, told the Times. Election Day is November 3.


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Module::Build::Authoring - Authoring Module::Build modules
When creating a Build.PL
script for a module, something like the following code will typically be used:
use Module::Build;
my $build = Module::Build->new
module_name => 'Foo::Bar',
license => 'perl',
requires => {
'perl' => '5.6.1',
'Some::Module' => '1.23',
'Other::Module' => '>= 1.2, != 1.5, < 2.0',
A simple module could get away with something as short as this for its Build.PL
use Module::Build;
module_name => 'Foo::Bar',
license => 'perl',
The model used by Module::Build
is a lot like the MakeMaker
metaphor, with the following correspondences:
In Module::Build In ExtUtils::MakeMaker
--------------------------- ------------------------
Build.PL (initial script) Makefile.PL (initial script)
Build (a short perl script) Makefile (a long Makefile)
_build/ (saved state info) various config text in the Makefile
Any customization can be done simply by subclassing Module::Build
and adding a method called (for example) ACTION_test
, overriding the default 'test' action. You could also add a method called ACTION_whatever
, and then you could perform the action Build whatever
For information on providing compatibility with ExtUtils::MakeMaker
, see Module::Build::Compat and http://www.makemaker.org/wiki/index.cgi?ModuleBuildConversionGuide.
Module::Build creates a class hierarchy conducive to customization. Here is the parent-child class hierarchy in classy ASCII art:
| Your::Parent | (If you subclass Module::Build)
/--------------------\ (Doesn't define any functionality
| Module::Build | of its own - just figures out what
\--------------------/ other modules to load.)
/-----------------------------------\ (Some values of $^O may
| Module::Build::Platform::$^O | define specialized functionality.
\-----------------------------------/ Otherwise it's ...::Default, a
| pass-through class.)
| Module::Build::Base | (Most of the functionality of
\--------------------------/ Module::Build is defined here.)
Right now, there are two ways to subclass Module::Build. The first way is to create a regular module (in a .pm
file) that inherits from Module::Build, and use that module's class instead of using Module::Build directly:
------ in Build.PL: ----------
use lib q(/nonstandard/library/path);
use My::Builder; # Or whatever you want to call it
my $build = My::Builder->new
module_name => 'Foo::Bar', # All the regular args...
license => 'perl',
dist_author => 'A N Other <email@example.com>',
requires => { Carp => 0 }
This is relatively straightforward, and is the best way to do things if your My::Builder class contains lots of code. The create_build_script()
method will ensure that the current value of @INC
(including the /nonstandard/library/path
) is propagated to the Build script, so that My::Builder can be found when running build actions. If you find that you need to chdir
into a different directories in your subclass methods or actions, be sure to always return to the original directory (available via the base_dir()
method) before returning control to the parent class. This is important to avoid data serialization problems.
For very small additions, Module::Build provides a subclass()
method that lets you subclass Module::Build more conveniently, without creating a separate file for your module:
------ in Build.PL: ----------
use Module::Build;
my $class = Module::Build->subclass
class => 'My::Builder',
code => q{
sub ACTION_foo {
print "I'm fooing to death!\n";
my $build = $class->new
module_name => 'Foo::Bar', # All the regular args...
license => 'perl',
dist_author => 'A N Other <email@example.com>',
requires => { Carp => 0 }
Behind the scenes, this actually does create a .pm
file, since the code you provide must persist after Build.PL is run if it is to be very useful.
See also the documentation for the "subclass()" in Module::Build::API method.
Types of prerequisites
To specify what versions of other modules are used by this distribution, several types of prerequisites can be defined with the following parameters:
- configure_requires
Items that must be installed before configuring this distribution (i.e. before running the Build.PL script). This might be a specific minimum version of
or any other module the Build.PL needs in order to do its stuff. Clients likeCPAN.pm
will be expected to pickconfigure_requires
out of the META.yml file and install these items before running theBuild.PL
.If no configure_requires is specified, the current version of Module::Build is automatically added to configure_requires.
- build_requires
Items that are necessary for building and testing this distribution, but aren't necessary after installation. This can help users who only want to install these items temporarily. It also helps reduce the size of the CPAN dependency graph if everything isn't smooshed into
. - requires
Items that are necessary for basic functioning.
- recommends
Items that are recommended for enhanced functionality, but there are ways to use this distribution without having them installed. You might also think of this as "can use" or "is aware of" or "changes behavior in the presence of".
- test_requires
Items that are necessary for testing.
- conflicts
Items that can cause problems with this distribution when installed. This is pretty rare.
Format of prerequisites
The prerequisites are given in a hash reference, where the keys are the module names and the values are version specifiers:
requires => {
Foo::Module => '2.4',
Bar::Module => 0,
Ken::Module => '>= 1.2, != 1.5, < 2.0',
perl => '5.6.0'
The above four version specifiers have different effects. The value '2.4'
means that at least version 2.4 of Foo::Module
must be installed. The value 0
means that any version of Bar::Module
is acceptable, even if Bar::Module
doesn't define a version. The more verbose value '>= 1.2, != 1.5, < 2.0'
means that Ken::Module
's version must be at least 1.2, less than 2.0, and not equal to 1.5. The list of criteria is separated by commas, and all criteria must be satisfied.
A special perl
entry lets you specify the versions of the Perl interpreter that are supported by your module. The same version dependency-checking semantics are available, except that we also understand perl's new double-dotted version numbers.
XS Extensions
Modules which need to compile XS code should list ExtUtils::CBuilder
as a build_requires
Module::Build provides a very convenient way to save configuration information that your installed modules (or your regression tests) can access. If your Build process calls the feature()
or config_data()
methods, then a Foo::Bar::ConfigData
module will automatically be created for you, where Foo::Bar
is the module_name
parameter as passed to new()
. This module provides access to the data saved by these methods, and a way to update the values. There is also a utility script called config_data
distributed with Module::Build that provides a command line interface to this same functionality. See also the generated Foo::Bar::ConfigData
documentation, and the config_data
script's documentation, for more information.
When starting development on a new module, it's rarely worth your time to create a tree of all the files by hand. Some automatic module-creators are available: the oldest is h2xs
, which has shipped with perl itself for a long time. Its name reflects the fact that modules were originally conceived of as a way to wrap up a C library (thus the h
part) into perl extensions (thus the xs
These days, h2xs
has largely been superseded by modules like ExtUtils::ModuleMaker
, and Module::Starter
. They have varying degrees of support for Module::Build
One advantage of Module::Build is that since it's implemented as Perl methods, you can invoke these methods directly if you want to install a module non-interactively. For instance, the following Perl script will invoke the entire build/install procedure:
my $build = Module::Build->new(module_name => 'MyModule');
If any of these steps encounters an error, it will throw a fatal exception.
You can also pass arguments as part of the build process:
my $build = Module::Build->new(module_name => 'MyModule');
$build->dispatch('test', verbose => 1);
$build->dispatch('install', sitelib => '/my/secret/place/');
Building and installing modules in this way skips creating the Build
Note that if you want to provide both a Makefile.PL and a Build.PL for your distribution, you probably want to add the following to WriteMakefile
in your Makefile.PL so that MakeMaker
doesn't try to run your Build.PL as a normal .PL file:
You may also be interested in looking at the Module::Build::Compat
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Bug reports are also welcome at <http://rt.cpan.org/NoAuth/Bugs.html?Dist=Module-Build>.
The latest development version is available from the Git repository at <https://github.com/Perl-Toolchain-Gang/Module-Build>
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Gantner is a self-taught artist. His passion for the Impressionists and the Post-Impressionists was responsible for his move to France.This allowed him to freely study their work and to explore their universe. The majority of Gantner's paintings are set in Provence and the Midi.
The artist's fascination with quaint mountain villages with their narrow, winding streets becomes a perfect vehicle for the true subject of his work's solitude. Gantner's paintings are visual records of absence. This theme is reinforced through the artist's use of confined luminous and shadowed spaces that are defined and contained by vertical walls of stone. Even when the painting is not of a narrow village street, solitude and absence are still present.
Trained in the Impressionist vein, Gantner has resolved the age-old Poussiniste-Rubeniste conflict by combining the strengths and qualities of line with color.
This is apparent in Gantner's return to Giverny to repaint Monet's Japanese bridge and waterlilies.
The spontaneous quality that defined the impressionism of Monet has given way to a painted drawing that is a controlled application of color structured within a strong linear composition.


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As a parent you are a very important member of our school community and we see you as partners in your child's learning.
During the reception year, parents and carers are encouraged to contribute to their child's Learning Journey with activities the children have done at home. The reading diary is a valuable way of sharing information about children's responses to their books and we encourage parents to write in this each time they share a book or hear their children read. Parents and carers are welcome into the Reception class each Friday morning (please check exact times with your school) to share their child's learning experiences or hear their children read.
Homework varies in each class. Homework supports your children's learning and we focus on the areas of reading, spelling and mental maths which have the biggest impact on their learning in the classroom, although occasionally there will be longer term projects. Please see our homework page with advice on helping you child with their homework - alongside our expectations and our homework policy.
In school we formally meet with parents and carers to discuss their child's progress in the Autumn and Spring term at parental consultations, and provide an annual written report in the summer term. This contains details of any end of Key Stage assessments or Key Stage Two assessments.
Teachers will also have informal contact with parents and carers, or arrange meetings as necessary. Parents and carers can also request meetings at other points of the year as sometimes there are queries or concerns and we ask that you see the class teacher in the first instance to help alleviate any worries. It is always best to share any anxieties, no matter how small. We are very willing to see parents and carers but please remember teachers are very busy preparing for the day in the morning for school, so it is best, unless urgent, to make an appointment for after school.
At the beginning of each school year we will ask all parents/carers to sign a Home School Agreement, which sets out how we share responsibility for the care and education of our pupils.
Parents and carers are also encouraged to let teachers know if there are family or other circumstances which may adversely affect the children in school e.g. change to family make up or the death of a relative or family pet.
To help seek parental views or ideas, a box for suggestions is also available by the pupil entrance and the Governing Body sends a questionnaire annually.
It is lovely if family members can help at school, either regularly in class or at special events or on trips. Relevant checks and induction will need to take place before helping in school.


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Professional Locksmith Services For Unlocking Any Type Of Residential Or Commercial Door Lock in Sloan. One Click Locksmith is Specialize in Unlocking All Types Of Locks, Including Front Doors, Windows, Exit Doors, Bedroom, Bathroom Doors, & Car Lock Doors.
The security of a house largely depends on its door locks, but sometimes we face challenging situations like losing keys, forgetting the password, or not being able to recall how to unlock a high-security door. In such crises, you can rely on One Click Locksmith Professional Door Unlock Service. Our team provides effective solutions without damaging your doors. We specialize in unlocking all types of doors, including high-security doors, garage doors, and entrance doors. If you need to unlock any type of door, just give us a call. We are available throughout Sloan to assist you.
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At One Click Locksmith, our team of highly professional and knowledgeable locksmiths is well-versed in all types of technical methods for unlocking doors. We are committed to providing our clients with expert service and guidance to ensure their satisfaction. Our 24/7 locksmith service is always available, even in inclement weather or late at night. No matter the circumstances, if you have an issue with an unlocked door, you can rely on our Specialized Door-Unlocking service to be there for you 7 days a week.
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Doors offer various advantages to a property, but losing your door keys or forgetting the password or code can cause significant trouble. Additionally, if your door lock fails to accept your fingerprints or presents any other problem in unlocking, it can be frustrating. However, you don't need to stress about unlocking your door. Simply contact the experienced team at One Click Locksmith for their Unlock Door Service. Locked Car keys can be a frustrating and inconvenient situation that many people find themselves in at some point. It often happens when we're in a rush or distracted, leaving our keys inside the vehicle and the doors securely locked. We have a professional team to assist you in unlocking your door and resolving any related problems. If you require Emergency Locksmith or mobile locksmith services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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The Procedure for Using a Paper Clip Lock Pick
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Texas Wind Spinner
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All CNC cuts are made to order and typically take 1-2 weeks to ship (depending on finish)
If you are looking for the perfect gift, then look no further than these Wind Spinners.
Metal Wind Spinners are perfect for outdoor use. Fantastic addition to your home or garden. Creates a mesmerizing spinning effect as it blows in the wind. Decorative plasma cut design made of durable steel. Includes metal swivel hook for easy hanging.
Made from durable steel material, these wind spinners are sure to be long-lasting. The wind spinners may also be used on a powered motor so you may enjoy indoors or outdoors when there is not enough breeze.
Small = around 14" in diameter
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A token of appreciation for medical staff who worked in Wuhan when coronavirus was at its peak is getting an icy reception on social media.
The city of Wuhan may be in lockdown — but its couriers are still on the move, delivering everything from medical supplies to instant noodles.
The traditional propaganda tool is now addressing the outbreak. Like public health messages in many parts of the world, the banners can be straightforward, scary ... and quite creative.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, netizens are posting their thoughts on government information control — and showing how they manage to have fun in spite of it all.
Residents in Wuhan and other Chinese cities affected by the Wuhan coronavirus are using platforms like Weibo to share their fears and frustrations.
It's the most dramatic change in the wake of the newly discovered virus, which has so far infected some 500 individuals and killed 17. Will it help stem the outbreak?
In less than two years, the Chinese brand has opened 2,300 stores — second in China only to Starbucks. The company went public on Nasdaq on Friday. And it's losing millions.
Lessons in noodle-making is one of the ways that China hopes to eliminate rural poverty by 2020.
Her unretouched face set off a heated debate about beauty standards — and whether freckles are uglifying.
A professor sent an email instructing Chinese students at Duke to speak only English in certain campus buildings. An uproar and an apology followed.
No public Christmas displays. No celebrations. No holiday socks or Santa costumes sold by vendors. What's behind this seemingly Grinch-like stance?
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren't always respectful of other cultures, either.


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This ultra-low volume, matte mask incorporates a unique, lightweight frameless design and a single lens with a slight downwards angle to provide an unprecedented field of vision combined with great comfort for most face types.The extra deep and ultra-soft skirt provides a comfortable and flood resistant fit, which even works great with beards. Other masks give you the choice of low volume for easy clearance or a single lens for a greater field of vision. Poseidon's LVSL© technology gives you the best of both worlds with easy-to-clear low volume and a single lens in one frameless package.


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- Nicotine Salt Strength: 0MG
- E Liquid Content: 100ML
- Bottle Size: 120ML
- Nicotine Type: Zero Nicotine
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
E-liquids consist of four ingredients:
- Vegetable Glycerine (VG)
- Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Flavourings
- Nicotine
VG is a food addictive that has a dense nature and this allows it to create thick and 'milky' clouds. PG on the other hand, is thinner in nature and as a result, it produces less vapour. PG also contributes to the throat hit experienced by some e-liquids.
To Make Your Shortfills a 3mg, Follow The Guide Below
Add 1 x 18mg Nic Shots or Nic Salt Booster Shots
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Big 5 E-liquids originate from the land down under, Australia. Unlike many brands, they aim to keep their ranges both unique and fresh. They take time to develop new flavour which in a saturated e-liquid market is very difficult. All their flavours are a product of time consuming research, testing and tweaking.
To ensure high quality standard and compliance with UK legislation, all Big 5 e-liquids are tested to maximise consumer safety.
You Must be 18 or Over to Purchase from This Website. Any Order Placed by Anyone Under the Age of 18 Will Be Cancelled & Refunded. Do Not Use if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding. Some Users Are Known to Be Allergic to Propylene Glycol (PG). Please Contact a Health Professional if You Experience Any Allergic Reactions. Keep All Products Out of Reach of Children and Pets. Follow All Warning Procedures On Individual Products.


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Codes and Frequencies
For sample adults age 18+ who have at least one functional activity limitation (FLANY), and for whom a birth defect was reported as a condition causing any functional activity limitation (FLBIRTH), FLBIRTHY reports the duration, in years, of the birth defect.
Data on the duration of limiting birth defect were collected via the question, "How long have you had [a birth defect]?" Respondents could answer this open-ended question using the time unit of their choice (i.e., days, weeks, months, years, or since birth). The original responses to the question are reported in two complementary variables, FLBIRTHTP (which specifies the time unit) and FLBIRTHNO (which reports the number of such units). For the NHIS public use files, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) recoded the results from these two variables to create two other variables using standard time units: years (FLBIRTHY) and groups of months (FLBIRTHMO).
Apart from a change in the coding of "unknown" cases, this variable is comparable across years.
In 2002 forward, the unknowns were categorized as:
- Unknown number of years (IPUMS NHIS code 96)
- Unknown-refused (IHIS code 97)
- Unknown-not ascertained (IHIS code 98)
- Unknown-don't know (IHIS code 99)
However, in 1997-2001, the category of "Unknown number of years" did not occur.
Analysts can achieve comparability across all years by combining codes for values of 96 and above into a single "unknown" category.
- 1997-2013; 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018: Sample adults age 18+ who have difficulty with activities due to birth defect.
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I reseached a little information about how children benefit from music. Although, this information is not connected with the review, I enjoyed reading how music can help my children grow. Twelve Benefits of Music Education makes a lot of sense. Not only are we having fun listening and dancing to Children's Classics Vol 1. Americana Series but, I'm helping my sons mental development.
LifePath Entertainment releases Children's Classics Volume 1: Americana Series It's Fun To Sing Along! via HitPlay Records/RED. This family friendly CD is placked with 19 classic songs. A few include:
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Good Friday Appeal has been fundraising for The Royal Children's Hospital for over 90 years. Five years ago, it began working with Vertic to improve its scalability and increase its impact. Good Friday Appeal's custom-built app relied on several disparate databases; Vertic consolidated these into a single Salesforce solution that linked to Good Friday Appeal's payment gateway. With this solution, it gained better access to and transparency around donor records.
In 2020, its fundraising activities were severely impacted by the pandemic, and it saw donations cut by half. It became evident that adapting to the shift toward online donations would be key to its long-term success. Over the next two years, the organization invested more in digital infrastructure as donors increasingly moved online.
Good Friday Appeal sought to make it easier for donors to give online while maintaining a personalized experience. Since it was historically a cash-based organization founded on relationships, it wanted to offer the flexibility of cashless giving—even at in-person events—without losing the human touch. It needed a way to collect more data for insights into its donors so it could better support and thank them and enrich their entire giving experience.
As Good Friday Appeal scaled, it sought to reduce complexity, simplify its solution stack, and integrate payments better with Vertic's fundraising management app. It wanted a payments solution that could help it scale while simplifying processes, provide access to digital wallet payments like Google Pay and Apple Pay, and make the donation process as smooth and simple as possible. And, because most of its fundraising activity is centered on Good Friday, it needed a reliable and secure platform that could handle the high volume of payments that come through in one day.
Vertic, Good Friday Appeal's trusted partner, advised that it change from its legacy CRM to Salesforce's nonprofit solution, which would also allow it to work with Stripe as a payments gateway. Vertic helped Good Friday Appeal integrate Stripe with Vertic's digital fundraising solution, NPSP+ and the Salesforce platform, enabling it to improve, streamline, and simplify its systems.
With Salesforce's Nonprofit Success Pack, Good Friday Appeal is able to insert donation calls to action anywhere throughout its website, allowing for better trackability and access to data, and enabling it to optimize its approach to fundraising. Additionally, the donation widget powered by Stripe gives Good Friday Appeal more administrative flexibility and control over design features.
By integrating with Stripe via Salesforce, Good Friday Appeal was able to begin accepting mobile payments via digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. It could also now support recurring gifts through subscriptions with Stripe Billing and Salesforce, providing donors with more flexible options for giving.
Good Friday Appeal broke all prior fundraising records in 2022 by raising AU$22M+—over 25% of which was processed through Stripe. Stripe was able to handle 44,000 individual transactions for Good Friday Appeal in a 24-hour period.
Vertic has also helped Good Friday Appeal make it easier and more convenient for donors to give by providing more payment method options and increased flexibility. Good Friday Appeal's efforts to incorporate mobile payments via digital wallets were met with great success. Apple Pay and Google Pay saw widespread adoption, accounting for 22% of Stripe transactions, with the number of Apple Pay transactions topping the industry standard by more than 50%.
Good Friday Appeal has seen an improvement in efficiency across the board. By offloading the payments gateway to Stripe, which sends metadata to Salesforce, it can now use Salesforce as a single source of truth for all donations and donor details. This has streamlined the work of the small Good Friday Appeal team and its many volunteers. Whether dealing with reconciliations or donor issues, or simply seeking an overview of a campaign, Good Friday Appeal can access the data all in one place.
Going forward, Good Friday Appeal plans to continue consolidating and optimizing its efforts to scale its reach and impact while simplifying and automating more of its processes with Vertic, Stripe, and Salesforce.
Digital transformation is crucial during this period of change and we couldn't do what we do without Vertic. They're integral and committed to consolidating and simplifying our systems to deliver greater impact. Now more than ever, partnering with Vertic along with Salesforce and Stripe, is an essential part of our process and it will become an even more vital piece of our digital architecture.
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Vertic, an Australia-based digital consulting firm and Salesforce and Stripe partner, empowers customer-focused and digitally ambitious organizations to transform themselves with relevance, empathy, and ultimately, organizational success.
Linking our solution exclusively to Stripe was a very obvious choice for us because it's the best in the business, it has the most features by a mile, and the integration with Salesforce is wonderful.


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The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The more information and knowledge both sides have about buying and selling a business, the easier the process will become.
A Buyer Profile
Here is a look at the make-up of the average individual buyer looking to replace a lost job or wanting to get out of an uncomfortable job situation. The chances are he is a male (however, more women are going into business for themselves, so this is rapidly changing). Almost 50 percent will have less than $100,000 in which to invest in the purchase of a business. More than 70 percent will have less than $250,000 to invest. In many cases the funds, or part of them, will come from personal savings followed by financial assistance from family members. He, or she, will never have owned a business before. Despite what he thinks he wants in the way of a business, he will most likely buy a business that he never considered until it was introduced, perhaps by a business broker.
His, or her primary reason for going into business is to get out of his or her present situation, be it unemployment, job disagreement, or dissatisfaction. The potential buyers now want to do their own thing, be in charge of their own destiny, and they don't want to work for anyone. Money is important, but it's not at the top of the list, in fact, it is probably fourth or fifth on their priority list. In order to pursue the dream of owning one's own business, the buyer must be able to make that "leap of faith" necessary to take the plunge. Once that has been made, the buyer should review the following tips.
Importance of Information
Understand that in looking at small businesses, you will have to dig up a lot of information. Small business owners are not known for their record-keeping. You want to make sure you don't overlook a "gem" of a business because you don't or won't take the time it takes to find the information you need to make an informed decision. Try to get an understanding of the real earning power of the business. Once you have found a business that interests you, learn as much as you can about that particular industry.
Negotiating the Deal
Understand, going into the deal, that your friendly banker will tell you his bank is interested in making small business loans; however, his "story" may change when it comes time to put his words into action. The seller finances the vast majority of small business transactions. If your credit is good, supply a copy of your credit report with the offer. The seller may be impressed enough to accept a lower-than-desired down payment.
Since you can't expect the seller to cut both the down payment and the full price, decide which is more important to you. If you are attempting to buy the business with as little cash as possible, don't try to substantially lower the full price. On the other hand, if cash is not a problem (this is very seldom the case), you can attempt to reduce the full price significantly. Make sure you can afford the debt structure–don't obligate yourself to making payments to the seller that will not allow you to build the business and still provide a living for you and your family.
Furthermore, don't try to push the seller to the wall. You want to have a good relationship with him or her. The seller will be teaching you the business and acting as a consultant, at least for a while. It's all right to negotiate on areas that are important to you, but don't negotiate over a detail that really isn't key. Many sales fall apart because either the buyer or the seller becomes stubborn, usually over some minor detail, and refuses to bend.
Due Diligence
The responsibility of investigating the business belongs to the buyer. Don't depend on anyone else to do the work for you. You are the one who will be working in the business and must ultimately take responsibility for the decision to buy it. There is not much point in undertaking due diligence until and unless you and the seller have reached at least a tentative agreement on price and terms. Also, there usually isn't reason to bring in your outside advisors, if you are using them, until you reach the due diligence stage. This is another part of the "leap of faith" necessary to achieve business ownership. Outside professionals normally won't tell you that you should buy the business, nor should you expect them to. They aren't going to go out on a limb and tell you that you should buy a particular business. In fact, if pressed for an answer, they will give you what they consider to be the safest one: "no." You will want to get your own answers–an important step for anyone serious about entering the world of independent business ownership.


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off to the wonderful world of seattle to what mr.handsome likes to call "grandma dream camp" or better known as: the Dottie Angel workshop. Ahh that mister handsome... he does have a sense of humor. I remember back in early may i saw the announcement for this super amazing workshop by the wonderful Tif of Dottie Angel. I knew I wanted to go. And thankfully... I convinced mr.handsome that I NEEDED to go. like now. like 4 months ago. i wanted to open my eyes to vintage + crochet + sewing = love.
hi. i'm a nerd. grandma stuff is cool to me. and sadly i'm getting a little absent minded. let me explain. i accidentally threw out a whole bag of amazing vintage doilies and all my crochet hooks. yes. indeedy. i did. i kept thinking dangit debee! you dork! (yes. i yell at myself). heck i cried. i was so broken hearted just thinking about my little bag of goodness god knows where laying there all loveless thinking if they did something wrong to deserve being dumped.
oh how i want to rescue my little bag of goodness. I almost didn't allow myself to give up looking. I was getting so frustrated. i had a blanket to finish dangit. ( the blanket pictured above in the birth stage of a baby blanket :)
oh. joy. you are so funny.
alas. back to my travels. yes. i just finished packing Nena. She's not so happy with yarn stuffed up her nose and vintage pillowcases shoved in all directions. but i'm on a mission to enjoy a much needed me time. my grandma time. i really want to be a grandma. crochet.knit.sew. and mister handsome thinks it's like fantasy football or something so I have been hearing jokes about it for the past 4 months. real charmer that man :P
i love vacations that have been payed for since forever ago. seems like it's free now, especially since we wouldn't be able to afford it now. can you say perfect timing?! yay yay!
we will crochet our little hearts out
we will sew like nobody's business
and create whatever our little creative minds & hearts wish to create.
i . cannot. wait.
( i will be back to show you my finished blanket- it's soooooo cute!)
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One of the area's longest-established hotels, the Twin Trees Hotel has been in the Moylett family for three generations and is known for its hands-on hospitality and relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Formerly a country house, it first opened in 1938 and, quietly situated on the banks of the River Brosna in Ballina, still enjoys an almost-rural location just a short walk from the town centre.
Following a closure for renovations, the previous Downhill House Hotel re-opened a while ago with a new name, smart new facade and a spacious new lobby and reception, along with more seating areas and a conservatory overlooking the gardens. While giving the hotel a major face lift, it hasn't lost the comfortable old-fashioned feeling enjoyed by the guests who keep coming back year after year.
It's a good base for fishing holidays with golf also nearby, good on-site leisure facilities and Children's Club (and even a Children's Check-in Desk), and plenty of interesting places for family outings, it's not surprising that it's so popular for traditional family holidays.
The pretty setting also makes it popular for weddings. Short break offers are often available.


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A belated note of thanks for all involved in the June 6, June 6 (no that's not a typo—two performances on that day), and June 8 events. Thanks to the folk at ISIM, and in particular to Richard Robeson, Billy Satterwhite and Ed Sarath for organizing, curating and facilitating the event, and to Christopher Hoffman for the tech support; to Bruce and everyone at Downtown Music Gallery, the World's Greatest Record Store (seriously, go buy a record from them right now); and to Andrea Wolper and her amazing series, and to Why Not Jazz Room. Thanks also to the multiple documentarists: videographers Don Mount and Juan Ant [watch/listen…], and to photographer Peter Gannushkin [see…].
As always, big thanks to the creative folk who shared the stage with me; it's always a privilege. Applaud these folk: Mette Rasmussen, Michael Foster, Pascal Niggenkemper; Tom Rainey (how does one perform with a drummer who can anticipate every move?); and the two that complete Eris 136199: Nick Didkovsky and Catherine Sikora (always a blast).
Finally, thanks to all who came to listen. That's to be my last visit to New York for sometime, and, audience big or small, it's always a pleasure to perform for you.


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Let It Be...Naked
Release date: 17 November 2003
When The Beatles first set out to make Let It Be in 1969, they intended to record an album that would be a return to live performance. No studio effects or overdubbing of voices or instruments would be allowed - just the bare necessities of the band.
Let It Be… Naked is the stripped-down, return-to-live-takes album that The Beatles originally aimed to create, free of vocal and instrumental overdubs or added effects.
Let It Be evolved from an original plan to make a television show featuring the group playing tracks from the recent 'White Album.' That idea changed in three ways. First, abandoning the easier path, they opted to learn a completely new batch of songs for the televised concert. A second innovative approach was added when it was decided to film the rehearsals; allowing viewers to trace the development of each song from its first rough run through to the final polished version. Thirdly, as the climax of the project was a return to live performance, no studio effects or overdubbing of voices and instruments would be allowed at any time.
As usual, George Martin would be the supervising producer but - as he recalls - he had been instructed by John that 'none of your production rubbish!' was needed. However, amidst the turmoil of the band's breakup, the album was re-produced by Phil Spector before its 1970 release and it did not represent the raw and unadorned set The Beatles had in mind.
It is the Twickenham Film Studios sessions that have characterised the whole Let It Be project as an unhappy one both in the minds of The Beatles themselves and anyone who saw the documentary footage in the movie. The film sound rolls recorded at Apple (after their decision to move back to their studio there) disclose how much the atmosphere of the sessions had improved. Munching toast together, all four chat enthusiastically about playing live in the studio. 'I'm just so high when I get in at night' John tells the others. 'Yeah, it's great, isn't it?' George responds.
Original film sound rolls now provide an invaluable historical record of these days in the life of The Beatles and they do contain some candid discussions about the future of the group. Throughout the tapes Paul doggedly insists that only by working hard together can the group survive. He is also determined that they should break away from their insular recording career and appear before the public again. The other Beatles' enthusiasm for the planned concert ebbs and flows. But there are also happy moments in evidence as the group return to their roots - playing not only rock 'n' roll favourites but also unreleased early Lennon-McCartney compositions such as "Because I Know You Love Me So."


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President Donald Trump has warned Chinese President Xi Jinping that "war" will begin as of Monday 14 August, 2017.
Late on Friday night, Trump spoke to Jinping, warning him that a "trade war" will commence on Monday which will include an investigation into dodgy Chinese trade practices.
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Zerohedge.com reports: Politico confirms that Trump is ready to launch a new trade crackdown on China next week, citing an administration official, a step that Trump delayed two weeks ago under the guidance of his new Chief of Staff Gen.
Kelly, but now appears imminent. It is also an escalation which most analysts agree will launch a trade war between Washington and Beijing.
As Politico details, Trump on Monday will call for an investigation into China over allegations that the nation violated U.S. intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, the official said.
While it's unclear how much detail Trump will get into in the announcement, administration officials expect U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to open an investigation against China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The ordering of the investigation will not immediately impose sanctions but could lead to steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump has expressed frustration in recent months over what he sees as China's unfair trade policies.
As we discussed two weeks ago, Trump had planned to launch the trade investigation more than a week ago, but he delayed the move in favor of securing China's support for expanded U.N. sanctions against North Korea, the senior administration official said.
The pending announcement also comes amid heightened tension between the United States and China, even after the Trump administration scored a victory in persuading Beijing to sign onto new United Nations sanctions on North Korea. Still, Trump has delayed trade action before, amid pressure from business groups and major trading partners:
Two Commerce Department reports examining whether to restrict steel and aluminum imports on national security grounds were expected by the end of June but have been bottled up in an internal review. Trading partners raised threats of retaliation and domestic steel users complained of being hurt by price increases and restricted supply.
The trade investigation will immediately strain relations between the U.S. and China as the two countries wrestle with the unpredictable situation over North Korea. Should Trump follow through, the move will lay the groundwork for Trump to impose tariffs against Chinese imports, which will mark a significant escalation in his efforts to reshape the trade relationship between the world's two largest economies. In other words, even if there is now conventional war announced with either North Korea or Venezuela, Trump's next step is to launch a trade war against China.
"The United States government can, and does, work with countries to address serious concerns such as North Korea while also pursuing measures to address economic concerns, such as the theft of U.S. intellectual property," a U.S. National Security Council official said.
It wasn't immediately clear how China would react to the move.
When reports of the potential trade investigation first emerged more than a week ago, China's Commerce Ministry stressed the importance of U.S.-China trade ties and of resolving differences "through dialogue and consultation."
"We would like to emphasize that the Chinese government has always attached importance to intellectual property protection," a spokesman said. "The results are there for all to see."
Trump, who has been residing at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for the past week, plans to return to Washington on Monday to officially announce the trade investigation. The decision will not only take action against alleged Chinese violations of U.S. companies' intellectual property rights, but could also be perceived as an attempt by the U.S. government to crank up the pressure on Beijing to rein in North Korea. "I think China can do a lot more," Trump told reporters on Thursday. "And I think China will do a lot more."
As CNN adds, the trade investigation is expected to be only one part of a multi-pronged push by the Trump administration to counter perceived Chinese trade abuses. The administration has been eyeing other moves to rebalance the U.S.-China trading relationship. But analysts have cautioned that Trump faces a huge challenge in his desire to significantly reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China, which last year stood at more than $300 billion. "Protection measures against some specific items, such as steel and aluminum, may gain political favors, but are not likely to be of much help to rebalance trade," economists at the Institute of International Finance wrote in a research note this week.
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Meanwhile, as we reported previously, China state media signaled the nation would hit back immediately against any trade measures, as it has done in past episodes. This time around, the need to project strength domestically is compounded by the looming twice-a-decade leadership reshuffle that may further entrench President Xi Jinping's power.
Chinese officials have mulled stemming U.S. imports should retaliation be necessary. Under a draft plan, soybeans have been singled out as the top product that can be dialed back, according to people familiar with the matter. Autos, aircraft and rare-earth commodities have also been identified as potential categories for restriction, the people said.
Still, Trump's offensive comes at a very sensitive time for Beijing: just weeks ahead of the 19th Party Congress, when Xi Jinping wants everything in his economy to be perfect. "Ahead of the 19th Party Congress, the last thing that China will want is a trade war," said Callum Henderson, a managing director for Asia-Pacific at Eurasia Group in Singapore. "It is also important that Beijing does not look weak in this context. As such, expect a cautious, proportional response."
Of course, ultimately the big question – as Bloomberg puts it – is whether the Trump administration is willing to risk a trade war as it ups the ante. The IMF warned last month that "inward-looking" policies could derail a global recovery that has so far been resilient to raising tensions over trade. The problem, for both the US and China, is that as Trump gets increasingly more focused on distracting from his numerous domestic scandals, he is likely to take ever more drastic action in the foreign arena, whether that means "hot war" with North Korea, or trade war with China.
"So far, it's all been posturing, with little action,"' said Scott Kennedy, a U.S.-China expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. "Pressure is building to do something, so the U.S. doesn't look like a complete paper tiger."
And while we await the formal announcement on Monday and China's retaliation, below again is a breakdown of the biggest US state winners and losers if and when trade war with China breaks out, from "Winners And Losers When Trade War Breaks Out Between The US And China"
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Who stands to lose – and win – if the U.S. takes aim at the unbalanced trade relationship with China? With total bilateral trade of more than half a trillion dollars a year, the list of potential losers is very long as Bloomberg analyzed recently. The most notable examples include:
- U.S. companies such as Apple Inc., which assemble their products in China for sale in the U.S., and those tapping demand in China's expanding consumer market.
- U.S. agricultural and transport-equipment firms, which meet China's demand for soy beans and aircraft.
- Manufacturing firms from the U.S. that import intermediate products from China as an input into their production process.
- Retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the U.S. consumers that benefit from low-price imported consumer electronics, clothes and furniture.
- Other trade partners caught in the crossfire of poorly-targeted tariffs. On steel, for example, U.S. direct imports from China account for less than 3% of the total — below Vietnam.
And while conventional wisdom is that the US has a chronic trade deficit with China – it does – the U.S. also runs a nearly $17 billion trade surplus with China for agricultural products. China consumes about half of U.S. soybean exports, America's second largest planted field crop. Soybean farms are mostly located in the the upper Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Nebraska). The volumes are so significant that a spike in soybean exports was a noticeable contributor to GDP growth in the second half of last year as readers may recall. China is also a major buyer of U.S. aircraft, perhaps the only areas of manufacturing where the U.S. retains a competitive edge (though not for much longer). The U.S. also has an $8 billion dollar trade surplus with China in the transportation equipment category.
U.S. Trade Balance With China by Product
How about geographically?
It may come as a surprise that on a state-by-state basis, eight U.S. states are running surpluses with China, six of which supported Trump in last year's presidential election, including West Virginia. In 2016, Louisiana registered the largest surplus, at 2.9% of the state's GDP. Louisiana's exports to China are likely inflated given that 60% of U.S. soybean exports are shipped through the Gulf coast. Washington state was second at 1.6% of GDP, largely due to aerospace exports.
Tennessee maintains the largest trade deficit with China at 6.5% of GDP, meaning tariff-induced increases in the price of imports could have the biggest impact on this state.
The biggest losers? Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois and California, all of which maintain deficits at more than 3% of GDP.
For the sake of brevity, we will not discuss another, more troubling, aspect of conventional wisdom, namely that trade wars almost inevitably lead to real wars. Aside for the US military industrial complex, there are no winners there.


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What is amateur radio?
Amateur radio is a popular technical hobby and volunteer public service that uses designated radio frequencies for non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communications.
Amateur radio is the only hobby governed by international treaty.
As a radio amateur you are able to transmit radio signals on a number of frequency bands allocated specifically to the radio amateurs.
Radio amateurs make use of their frequencies in a number of ways:
- Contacting people all over the world by radio which often leads to developing international friendships
- Competing in international competitions to test how effective your equipment is, and how good you are as an operator
- Technical experimentation — many of the leaps forward in radio technology have been initiated by radio amateurs
- Communication through amateur space satellites or with the International Space Station (which carries an amateur radio station)
- Providing communications at times of emergencies and undertaking exercises to ensure you keep the capability to do so.
There is no better way to explore the fascinating world of radio communications than by becoming a radio amateur.
A 1910 announcement by the then HM Postmaster General licensed "experimental wireless", which still uniquely gives radio amateurs the ability to innovate without commercial or statutory controls even in the closely regulated environment of the 21st century.


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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Housing Market Index (HMI), showing another monthly gain — its ninth in a row.
The HMI — a gauge of homebuilder confidence — rose 1 point to 47 in December 2012, lifting the index to its highest levels since April 2006.
Readings under 50 indicate unfavorable housing conditions for builders. Readings over 50 signal "good" conditions. Coincidentally, the last time that the HMI read above 50 was April 2006, too.
The Housing Market Index is based on a survey which the NAHB sends to its members. The survey asks the nation's builders to rate the current housing market conditions.
In December, home builders reported gains in two of the three areas surveyed:
- Current Single-Family Sales: 51 (+2 from November 2012)
- Projected Single-Family Sales: 51 (-1 from November 2012)
- Buyer Foot Traffic: 36 (+1 from November 2012)
It's noteworthy that buyer foot traffic has climbed over nine straight months and is now at it's highest reported level in nearly 7 years. Low mortgage rates and rising home prices throughout Phoenix have compelled today's renters and existing homeowners to consider their home buying options.
This was none more apparent that in the Northeast Region in which builder confidence grew twelve points to 42. The Midwest Region also showed a strong improvement, climbing 2 points to 53. The West and South regions fell slightly between November and December.
For today's buyers, rising builder confidence may be a signal that home prices are headed higher. Confident home sellers — including the nation's builders — are less likely to make price concessions into an improving market, or may be less likely to offer free upgrades to buyers.
Therefore, if you are in the market for a newly-built home, consider that you may get the best "deal" by acting sooner rather than later. Mortgage rates are rising and home prices are, too. Six months from now, your costs of homeownership may be higher.