text: Primary Schools This is an excellent service and provision. I cannot praise DMS highly enough. We have many pupils, including those form disadvantage backgrounds, who are able and keen to access music tuition after First Access. Parents enjoy the performances of the children. The support from the service is excellent overall. Thank you! Mrs Glass, Head Teacher, Bowburn Primary School. Provision for Schools from Durham Music Service Durham Music Service strives to support every child throughout their musical journey with the highest quality music education and performance opportunities. We Have continued to develop our range of programmes for 2019 and hope that you will find something that both inspires your children and supports your broad and balanced curriculum. In addition to some of our most popular choices, we are very excited to introduce our first primary rock and pop programme and musical theatre for schools. I am also delighted to announce the publication of the Music Curriculum Map, which will support National Curriculum delivery in your classroom. All schools in Durham and Darlington can access funded whole-class provision form Durham Music Service and free in-school consultation to help you make the best of your funding and music provision. You will be contacted directly by the Music Service during the Spring Term with full details of all of ours services and available subsidies. Michael Summers Manager of Music Education, Specialist Inspector for Music, Durham Music Service. The DMS teacher has helped children's musical skills and understanding improve and she is wholly inclusive and supportive of all children. With her professionalism and passion she feels like a member of our staff. Mrs N Noble, St Cuthbert's School, Seaham. Primary:First Access Every child can access free instrumental learning as part of the National First Access scheme. These programmes introduce pupils to instrumental learning in a fun and inclusive way. They are carefully designed to develop pupils' love of, confidence and progress in music, while also enhancing their personal and educational development as a whole. Options include: Recorder Violin Ukulele Guitar Voice Clarinet Wind Band Brass Percussion Rock and Pop Sessions include a wide variety of musical activities and build musical understanding in a progressive and fun way. The use of voice is integral to the sessions and can contribute to overall vocal development within your school. Each school can access subsidised teaching time to put towards our range of programmes and free training for one nominated member of school based staff. PricingLength of Programme1 hour per week for the year £2,3851 hour per week for the year 2 teachers WIND BAND programme £39251.5 hours per week for the year (2x45mins) £35302 hours per week for the year £4,5753 hours per week for the year £6,7204 hours per week for the year £8,9955 hours per week for the year £10,955 Please note some programmes will incur a small maintenance fee for upkeep of instruments. Progression routes What happens after the first access programme To make the very best of your First Access programme, Durham Music Service has created several pathways for progression that best suit the needs of your pupils. Options include: Whole Class Instrumental Teaching Pupils can continue their instrumental learning as a whole class, similar to First Access. Pricing structure as First Access tuition. Large Group Tuition Pupils can learn in larger groups funded by the school. Enrichment Programmes Pupils can continue with other musical activities from our enrichment programme including after school music clubs. Small Group Lessons Pupils can opt for small group lessons where parents are invoiced directly. Instrument hire is available. Many schools support the cost of a small group lessons for pupils eligible for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium. Small group pupils can also access a wide range of after school ensembles which are free of charge. Brass is really fun and I enjoy learning new tunes. One day i would love to play in a full orchestra. Lessons have influenced me in making this choice. Jake Marriage, St Georges School Darlington. Enrichment Durham Music Service offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities to further enhance your music provision. These include both in school and extracurricular activities and can be regular weekly or "one off" events such as workshops, concert performances and Arts Week events. World Percussion African and Samba Beats 1 Term. 1 Hour £1090 : 1.5 hours £1,330 Musical Playgrounds Create musical buddies in the playground with free resource pack and CPD 5/10 weeks £540/£1080 School Choir Weekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,895/£2,385 Curriculum Workshops A variety of topic and curriculum-based workshops. £135per hour Live Music for Schools Durham Music Service musicians performing live for whole school concerts. £195 per concert. Music Club Weekly 45/60 minute sessions £1.895/£2,385 School Ensemble Create your own school ensemble with help of our experienced ensemble leaders 1 hour per week £2385 Rock Workshop Create your own School of Rock! Workshop encompassing performing, arranging and composing. Whole or half day. Contact us for pricing details. Singing In Schools The National Plan for Music Education highlights the importance of singing for young people's whole development and Durham Music Service have created a range of programmes to help develop and support singing in your school. This is enhanced by a range of performance opportunities outside the classroom: Our Big Sings, competitions, choirs and Durham Vocal Festival events will inspire and enthuse your young singers and we also offer a range of CPD opportunities to build confidence and enjoyment of singing in your school. Singing Programmes Description Costs Singing Training Scheme Develop you choir or class alongside a DMS singing leader, Teacher CPD included £540/£1,080 5/10 weeks School Choir Start or boost your school choir with FREE entry to our KS2 choir of the year competition £2385/£1,895 1 hour/45 mins per week Musical Playgrounds Sing, dance and laugh with our programme of singing games £540/£1,080 5/10 weeks Musical Theatre Develop a singing group with a musical theatre focus £2,385/£1,895 5/10 weeks Little Singers Singing for KS1 and EYFS £2,385/£1,895 1 hour/45 mins per week The singing Assembly Developing singing for assembles. Bespoke programme dependent on need. Please contact us for details. Outside the classroom KS2 Choir of the Year December 2019 £20 The Big Sing Big Sing Events around the county with free resource pack and support £150 per school includes event, CDP and Singing School Book Vocal Horizons CPD vocal packages Various prices Durham Vocal Festival - January/February Durham Vocal Festival brought hundreds of young people together to perform alongside prestigious professional musicians such as Apollo 5, Mahogany Opera ad The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Sage Showcase - March Nearly 1000 young musicians performed at DMS's biannual showcase event to a sold out audience. Darlington Jazz Festival - April A fantastic weekend which brought international Jazz performers to the heart of Darlington. Exam Success - June Once again Durham Music Service achieved 100% pass rate in external exams. Great Exhibition of the North - July Over 100 First Access Brass Players performed alongside hundred of other young musicians from across the North East at Sage Gateshead as part of the Great Exhibition of the North. Durham Music Service Website Launch - August Durham Music Service were delighted to gain funding to help launch its website celebrating the breadth and quality of music making across the region. Durham County Youth Big Band and NYJO - September Durham County Youth Big Band were chose to work with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain in their Academy programme and Durham Music Service has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Will Michael Jazz Award 2018 for their ground-breaking work in the field of jazz. DMS Teachers Inspire Awards - October Durham Music Service Teachers received recognition for their commitment to young people in the annual DCC Inspire Awards. Durham Music Service was also shortlisted for the Durham County Council's Inspire Unsung Hero Award. Durham Music Service - November Durham Music Service received praise for their increased engagement with schools and performance opportunities in their Annual Feedback from Arts Council England 2018. Choirs of the Year Competition - December Over 600 pupils, form 20 choirs across the county, completed for the KS2 and KS3 choir of the year in the beautiful chapel at Ushaw College. Durham Music Service Christmas Concerts - performed to over 3000 pupils in two days. Durham Music Service is one of the biggest music hubs in the county and is the lead partner in the Durham and Darlington Education Hub. We believe that music makes a difference, that every child deserves the opportunity to make music and we're committed to making music accessible and inclusive. Durham Music Service provides high quality and inclusive musical education for over 18,000 pupils each week and works with over 40 ensembles across the County Durham and Darlington. We have over ensembles including a range of orchestras, choirs, wind and brass bands as well as percussion, strings and special school ensembles and work in partnership with our schools to support a further 120 ensembles. Over the last 12 months we have organised over 300 concerts in iconic venues like Sage Gateshead, Ushaw College, and Durham Cathedral as well as smaller community venues giving performances opportunities for over 10,000 young people with a total audience exceeding 50,000 people from all sectors of our community. Durham Music Trust is the charitable arm of Durham Music Service and registered with the Charity Commission. We aim to support the work of Durham Music Service by providing life-changing musical experiences and performance opportunities. Special Schools Musical activity gives powerful, validating, multi-sensory and kinaesthetic experiences to children with SEND, supporting the development of the whole child. Durham Music Service has created a range of programmes to help develop and support music in your school. This is enhanced by a range of performance opportunities outside the classroom such as the Big Sing and Sign and the SEND Showcase days. All schools are entitled to a subsidised teaching, please contact us for details. SEND Programmes PMLD Sensory Approaches ASC - Developing Communication Skills KS1/KS2 Music Curriculum African Drumming - whole class Ukulele - whole class Brass - whole class Rock Band Project KS3 Music Curriculum Instrumental Tuition - drum, guitar, brass Music Technology CPD Outside the classroom Showcase Day Schools come together in a day of performance and workshops to share the fun of music making together. Big Bing and Sign Special schools from across the North East are inspired and enthused at Durham Vocal Festival Curriculum Workshop A variety of topic and curriculum based workshops Live Music For Schools Durham Music Service musicians performing live for whole schools concerts. Brass Ensemble Day Youngsters having brass lessons in Special Schools can access this fun ensemble day. Sage Showcase An opportunity for Signing Choirs across Durham to perform together for a sold out audience, an experience not to be missed.


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Boyfriends on Social Media Vs In Reality
We all know how some guys are obsessed with keeping their image all "masculine," "cold," and "tough" in front of the world, even when they are none of that in reality. But some people have taken this to a point where not only are they deceiving the world but also themselves. I mean, I understand sometimes people wear social facades to act in certain ways with different people. But, I'm not so sure if the following even falls in that category.
You see, this one girl shared how her boyfriend acts with her IRL and in public, and it has honestly raised some serious questions. Olivia, a 20-year old college student at University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, while talking to Buzzfeed says:
My boyfriend is so affectionate and sappy 90% of the time, but his Instagram captions were so vague and bland, which I thought was a funny contrast to how he normally is.
Anyway, Olivia took to Twitter and shared this unusual scenario with the rest of the world. And it turns out; she's not alone. Scroll on below and take a look at how Olivia's story encouraged other girls to share their own experiences.
Here's what she tweeted.
For better understanding, she shared some of his text messages along with how he captions pictures with her on Instagram.
Olivia O'Leary
Well, I don't know about you, but that's just straight up hypocrisy! Anyway, Olivia just decided to share it with everyone, and she jokingly said: "He's the softest motherfucker I've ever met, but on Instagram, he's like, 'Me and a feral cat I found in the alleyway' on his captions of us."
But Olivia didn't expect that other girls will relate to it too. Here's what other girls posted.
Oh my goodness.
Okay, this is hilarious.
Guys, what are you doing?
Well, you know what, guys? It doesn't matter now.
It doesn't matter how you portray yourself.
Because now we all know how you really feel.
So, yeah. The jokes on you boys!
Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Monday, April 21, 2008
In critical condition - from "Excited Delirium"?
But let's not jump to any conclusions about the safety of tasers... no no no.
I really hope he comes out okay.
4 comments:
- Katie said...
I've been tased... by the department in question. It was part of a demonstration, and other than sore abs the next day, I was fine. I am a juvenile diabetic with a heart condition, so not in such great health. I was NOT, however, drunk or on cocaine at the time. I also believe the officer was justified in his/her use of force and think the "victim" is lucky OPD uses tasers... in their absence, a firearm would have been the next step--and THOSE are deadly with or without outside factors like drugs or heart conditions.
- April 22, 2008 at 8:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hi Katie. Although your comment is brief, it makes several points. And as usual, it takes longer to rebutt than your original comment.
I've already posted about these FAKE taser demonstrations where the taser current is applied across the waist, or down one leg, or in the back in Drive Mode. What I don't see is the X26 taser being fired at the chest exactly as is normal practice on the street. For that reason, all that these FAKE demonstrations do is allow Taser to build-up the demoninator in their claimed safety number ratio. Even if these demos hurt, they obviously don't put as much current through vital organs as would a normal street deployment that happens to land on the chest. And any even small reduction is probably very significant since it seems to be on the hairly edge of risky. For that reason I call these demos FAKE. This point has already been discussed in some detail in the blog.
Taser has been claiming that the tasers are safe - period. If they're now willing to admit that they're potentially lethal to people on drugs or drunks, then that is a nice change. Given that many of the people they're being used against are drug users or drunk, then that admission multiplies through to mean that they'd be admitting that the devices are actually potentially lethal in the real world. If this is their admission (?), then Excited Delirum is just a name for the drugs-or-beer+taser=death scenario. Is that what Taser is now admitting? I think that they're still on the fence on that issue.
Also, note that many people that have died after being tasered were not on drugs nor anything else.
And many of the drug addicts have been using drugs for many months and died moments after being tasered. Coincidence? This point was also recently discussed.
If an officer is justified in using lethal force, and they choose to use a taser instead, then that is just great. They deserve a commendation for taking an added risk to save a life. This is common sense and there is no argument on this point.
Unfortunately, tasers are being used about 100 times as often as guns ever were. So this ratio exposes that lovely fairly tale for the lie that it often is (not always, but mostly). But in those occasional success stories, there is some rare good news.
The Taser Issue is this:
They appear to be more risky than we were led to believe, and they're certainly being used much more than would appear to be reasonable.
And the intersection of risk and misuse means that innocent people might die.
The blog contains almost 200 posts. I hope that you'll have time to review and see if it addresses some the arguments that you seem to be proposing. Most of these topics we've already been over several times.
Also, don't miss the right hand column for some elementary logic of use of force issues.
- April 22, 2008 at 9:28 PM
- Katie said...
My argument is not that tasers are absolutely safe... simply that this particular case is probably not the best poster-child for your side. There were outside risk factors involved (ie, drunkeness, heart condition, drug use, etc) that almost certainly exacerbated the effect on Mr. Piskura. Not that he in any way deserves what he is now going through, of course. I don't really feel like getting into the whole debate now... maybe that's something I'll research on my own time (when I have it finally this summer!), I just wanted to point out that the Piskura case is not particularly strong support for the arguments here.
- April 23, 2008 at 7:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
Drunks and drug addicts will obviously and inevitably provide a large fraction of the taser "client base". So if the taser is not safe for those people, then it is really not safe for its intended purpose.
In fact, if that risk is ever admitted or proven, then Taser would be probably be liable for huge damages in such cases for missing that obvious safety issue. I don't believe that they've ever stated that the taser should not be used on drunks or drug addicts due to increased risks. In fact, I don't think that taser would ever be willing to explicitly make the sort of connection that you're proposing.
The primary reason that this news item was posted on the blog is because we have someone that was tasered, and is now in critical condition.
Taser has made the statement that "electricity doesn't linger in the body like a poison" - true, but it misses the point. This incident may prove (or maybe not) to be an example of a lingering EFFECT. That alone makes it worth following.
- April 23, 2008 at 9:17 PM


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They're very pretty and large birds. Peacocks are extremely beautiful so most of the time, people forget that they can get pretty dangerous. Unless you have a large yard or farm on your property, then there's no reason for you to keep these peacocks around.
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While decorating cookies ...
Mason: Mom, your cookies are really, really beautiful! You are decorating them beautiful!
While talking about the car that Kyle is getting ready to buy ...
Mason: This car is not for Chicky and Nika. It is just for me and Daddy, because we need some peace and quiet!
Referencing his two little sisters ...
Mason: I am the boss of the babies!
Talking back while in time out ...
Mason: You aren't the boss of me ... Daddy is!
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The Things He Says
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Underground secrets of Belgrade
Belgrade under Belgrade
Have you ever ask yourself what is under the streets and squares of the big city such is Belgrade?
Have you ever wonder how is it to travel thru the centuries and feel for the moment the time that is behind us?
If you searching for good adventure vibes, than search no more. Belgrade can offer you all that and even more.
Nowadays Belgrade is famous as a city with the best night life in Europe, but people often forget that Belgrade is also the city with a long history.
It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
There are many layers of history hidden in his grounds.
The best way to get to know one city is to discover his secrets that has been kept for centuries. We are inviting you to explore the historical caves, tunnels and bunkers hidden under our capital city. Take a tour known as a "Belgrade Under Belgrade" and enjoy in your trip.
This city tour gives you opportunity to listen to incredible stories about Belgrade history, Romans, and Ottoman Empire.
If you are adventurous person and If you are searching for adventure in Belgrade then this is the best choice for you. You will certainly enjoy, that is for sure!
Take 2,5 hour long walking tour, led by an expert local guide. The tour is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, whole year. And The Best thing is that you don't need to book it!
The Underground labyrinth of Belgrade
The tour starts from the Republic Square in front of the clock by the Boutique restaurant.
The underground secrets of Belgrade tells the legend of Belgrade from the Roman, Austrian, Turkish and Serbian periods, each of them has their own charm.The tunnel through which the visitors pass is 200 years old and it leads to another lagoon.
One of the interesting spots in this tour is bunker built in the mid-20th century where you can hear some of the spy secrets of Yugoslavia and Tito political games between great powers.
The end of the tour is at Karađorđeva Street, in the hart of the modern Savamala quart, in a wine-cellar, where you can try some of the best local wines.I hope that all this gives you a good reason to take the tour and feel the vibes under Belgrade. So huru up, visit Belgrade and buy yourself a tiket for a great memories.


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Voice Over director Theresa Buchheister has directed and sound-engineered 100s of audiobooks, including How Music Works with Andrew Garman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Noah Galvin, Leaving the Sea with Brian Hutchison, Lydia Davis Collected Stories with a variety of actors, Wild Boys with Luis Moreno, and many, many more. She has narrated (under her name and a pseudonym) over 50 books, including erotica, young adult and educational texts.
Over the course of this workshop, Theresa will introduce you to the basic skills and valuable practices of audiobook voiceover performance. First, we will start at the very beginning: genre differences, preparation questions, common terms, valuable warm-ups and tricks, differentiation from other areas of voice acting, what your voice is best suited to, focus and clarity, and more. Next, we will put these into practice: subtle shifts in vocal characterization, flow and breath, dialogue pacing, tonal qualities within genres. Theresa will send you with homework – selecting books that are a good fit for your voice – and you will have the to opportunity to perform an in-class, expanded audition. We will start and stop, make adjustments, and get a clean take of your pieces.
This workshop is open to those with VO experience looking to sharpen and expand their audition and performance skills, as well as to performers who are new to VO looking for an introduction to the craft.
You will have the option of bringing home your audio files for a $15 fee, which includes a flash drive. Files are for educational reference only, they are not a professional reel. Purchase online here.
Recommended for pairing with Voice Over: Cartoons & Videogames. Purchase both together for $15 off!


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Fix the IC on the flexible circuit board grain soft film technology, which using soft additional circuit boards as packaging chip carrier, put the chip and soft circuit board joint together.
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J shaped pin small packaging. One of the SMT type packaging. Pin from both sides of packaging downwards a J shape, so named it. Usually in the form of plastic products, mostly used in DRAM and SRAM of the memory LSI circuit, but most of it is DRAM. Packaged with SOJ DRAM devices mostly are assembled on the SIMM. Pin center distance of 1.27 mm, pin number from 20 to 40 (see SIMM).
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Transistor Outline Packaging.
QFP(quad flat package)
Four side pin flat package. One of SMT type packaging, pins from the four sides assumes the gull wing type (L). Base material is ceramic, metal and plastic. See from the quantity, the plastic packaging accounts for most of them. When there is no special show material, most is plastic QFP. The most popular of Plastic QFP is multi-pin LSI package. Not only for microprocessors, door display of digital logic LSI circuit, but also used in VTR + signal processing, audio signal processing analog LSI circuit. Pin center distance is 1.0 mm, 0.8 mm and 0.65 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.4 mm, 0.3 mm and various specifications. Center distance of 0.65 mm specification in most pin number is 304. The pin center distance is less than 0.65 mm of QFP, Japan called it QFP (FP). But now the Japanese electronic machinery industry reevaluate the appearance of QFP specifications. On the pin center distance without distinction, but according to package thickness of the QFP (2.0 mm to 3.6 mm thick), LQFP (1.4 mm thick) and TQFP (1.0 mm thick) three types. In addition, some LSI manufacturer named the pin center distance of 0.5 mm of QFP specifically as deflating QFP or SQFP, VQFP. But some manufacturer named pin center distance of 0.65 mm and 0.4 mm of QFP also as SQFP, to make the name slightly some confusion. QFP weakness is that when the pin center distance is less than 0.65 mm, pin bend easily. In order to prevent deformation of pin, there are several improved QFP varieties. Such as packages; such as four corners with cushion the tree BQFP (see BQFP); With resin protection ring covering the front of the pin GQFP (see GQFP); Setup test bumps in the package, TPQFP which can test in special fixture to prevent deformation of pin(see TPQFP). In terms of LSI logic, a lot of development products and high reliable quality products are packaged in the multi-layer ceramic QFP. Minimum pin center distance is 0.4 mm, pin count up to 348 products has come out. In addition, also use glass sealed ceramic QFP (see Gerqa ).
LQFP(low profile quad flat package)
Thin type QFP. Refers to QFP package thickness of 1.4 mm, Japan electronic machinery industry use this name according to the new QFP specifications.
MQFP(metric quad flat package)
A classification which is according to JEDEC (united electronics commission) standard of QFP. Pin center distance of 0.65 mm, thickness from 3.8 mm to 2.0 mm standard QFP (see QFP).
TQFP(Thin Quad FLat Packages)
Thin Quad FLat Packages
SQFP(Shorten Quad FLat Packages)
Shorten pin Quad FLat Packages QFP.
BQFP(quad flat package with bumper)
With the four side of the pin cushion flat package. One of QFP package, set in the four corners of the package protrusions (cushion) in order to prevent the bending deformation of pin occurred in the process of transportation.The American semiconductor manufacturer mainly in microprocessor and ASIC circuit adopts this package. Pin center distance of 0.635 mm, pin number from 84 to 196.
Plastic quad flat package.
FQFP(fine pitch quad flat package)
Small pin center distance QFP. Usually refers to pin center distance is less than 0.65 mm of QFP (see QFP). Some conductor manufacturers use this name.
PFPF(plastic flat package)
Plastic flat pack.Plastic QFP nickname (see QFP). Some LSI manufacturer use this name of the part.
QFN(quad flat non-leaded package)
Four side without pin flat packge. One of the SMT type packaging. Now known as the LCC. QFN is named by the Japanese electronic machinery industry. Packaging configuration has four side electrode contact, because without pin, SMT occupied area is smaller than QFP, height is lower than QFP. However, when the printing base stress with package, the electrode contact cannot be alleviated. So electrode contact is difficult to make the pins of QFP, generally from 14 to 100. There are two kinds of materials, ceramic and plastic. Where there is marked LCC, it is ceramics QFN. Electrode contact center distance of 1.27 mm. Plastic QFN is printing base glass epoxy resin base material of a low-cost package. Electrode contact center distance, besides 1.27 mm, there are 0.65 mm and 0.5 mm. The packaging is also known as plastic LCC, PCLC, P-LCC, etc.
LCC(Leadless chip carrier)
No pin chip carrier. Refers to the four sides of the ceramic base electrode contact without pin but SMT type packaging.
Is high speed and high frequency IC packaging, also known as ceramic QFN or QFN - C (see QFN).
PLCC(plastic leaded chip carrier)
Plastic leaded chip carrier. One of the SMT type packaging. Pin from the four sides of package, a crowd, is plastic products. Texas instruments companies in the United States in the first place in the 64 and 256 k bit DRAM k dram using, is now popular used in logic LSI, DLD clutches (or logic devices) circuit, etc. Pin center distance of 1.27 mm, pin number from 18 to 84. J shaped pin is not easy to deformation, easier to operate than QFP, but after welding inspection is difficult. PLCC with LCC (also called QFN) is similar. Previously, the difference between the two is that the former only in plastic, the latter with ceramic. But now there have been fabricated with ceramic J shaped pin and no pins made of plastic packaging (marked as plastic LCC, PC LP, P - LCC, etc.), has been unable to distinguish. The Japanese electronic machinery industry decide in 1988, from the four side raises encapsulation of J shaped pin called QFJ, encapsulate in four side with electrode bumps called QFN (see QFJ and QFN).
CLCC(ceramic leaded chip carrier)
With pin ceramic chip carrier, one of SMT type packaging, the pins from the four sides of package, a crowd. With a window is used to package ultraviolet erasing an EPROM and microcomputer with EPROM circuit etc. The packaging is also known as QFJ, QFJ-G.
JLCC(J-leaded chip carrier)
J shaped pin chip carrier. Refers to the nickname of window with CLCC and ceramic QFJ with window (see CLCC and QFJ). Some semiconductor manufacturers use this name .
LGA(land grid array)
Contact display packaging. Array at the bottom the electrode contact packaging. Plug the socket when assembly. There are 227 contact (center distance 1.27 mm) and 447 contact (center distance 2.54 mm) LGA ceramic, applied to high-speed LSI logic circuit. Compared with QFP, LGA accommodates with smaller package more input/output pin. In addition, because of the small lead impedance, is very suitable for high speed LSI. But because the socket production complex, high cost, now seldom use. It is expected that the demand will increase in the future.
PGA(pin grid array)
Display pin package. One of the cartridge type packaging, the vertical pin at the bottom is displayed. The base material basically use multi-layer ceramic base. Under the condition of not specifically show the names of materials, mostly it is ceramic PGA, used for high speed large scale logic LSI circuit. The high cost. Pin center distance of 2.54 mm, usually around the pin number from 64 to 64. In order to reduce costs, packaging printing base use glass epoxy resin base material instead. There are 64 ~ 256 plastic PG A pin. In addition, there is a pin center distance of 1.27 mm short pin type surface-mount PGA (touch welding PGA).(see surface-mount PGA).
CPGA(Ceramic Pin Grid Array)
Ceramic pin grid array packaging.
BGA(ball grid array)
The spherical contact display, one of the SMT type package. At the back of the printed base display mode to produce spherical convex point to replace pin, in the front of the printed base assembly LSI chips, then by moulding resin or potting method for sealing. Also known as the convex point display carrier (PAC). Pin can be more than 200, one of the multi- pin LSI package. Package body also can do better than QFP (four side pin flat pack). For example, pin center distance of 1.5 mm 360 pin BGA is only 31 mm square; And pin center distance of 0.5 mm 304 pin QFP is 40 mm square. And BGA don't have to worry about QFP pin deformation problem.
The package was developed by Motorola companies in the United States, first of all be used in devices such as portable phone, it is likely to spread in the personal computer in the United States in the future. Initially, BGA pin (convex point) of the center distance of 1.5 mm, pin number is 225. Now there are some manufacturer of LSI is developing 500 pin BGA. BGA problem after reflow soldering appearance inspection. It is unclear whether the appearance of the effective inspection method. Some think that due to large welding of center distance, connection can be regarded as a stable, only through a function to deal with. Motorola companies in the United States call with sealed moulded resin encapsulation OMPAC, and called the potting method sealed packaging GPAC (see OMPAC and GPAC).
FBGA(Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array)
Fine pitch ball grid array.
PBGA(Plastic Ball Grid Array)
Plastic welding ball grid array.
FCBGA(Flip Chip Ball Grid Array)
Flip chip ball grid array.
C - ceramic, ceramic packaging mark. Ceramic welding ball grid array.
MCM(multi-chip module)
Multi-chip module. A packaging which put several blocks of semiconductor bare chips assembly on a wiring board. According to the substrate material can be divided into MCM -l, MCM - C and MCM -d three categories. MCM-L is used usually multi-layer printed base glass epoxy resin components. Wiring density is not very high, the cost is low. MCM-C is the formation of multi-layer wiring, with thick film technology in ceramic (alumina ceramic or glass) as the base plate component, and the use of multilayer ceramic substrate thick film hybrid IC similar. There was no significant difference. Wiring density higher than that of MCM-L.
MCM-d is form multi-layer wiring with membrane technology, ceramic (alumina and aluminum nitride) or Si, Al component as the base plate. Wiring plot is the highest in the three components, but the cost is high.
OPMAC(over molded pad array carrier)
Molding resin sealing convex point display carrier. American Motorola company named the molding resin sealing BGA (see BGA).
CPAC(globe top pad array carrier)
Motorola companies in the United States use the nickname of BGA (see BGA).
LOC(lead on chip)
Lead packaging on the chip. One of LSI packaging technology, in the front of the lead frame is a structure above the chip, there is convex solder joints near the center of chip, sewn up with lead to electrical connections. Compared to the original use the lead frame as a structure near the sides of the chip, same size packaging of the chip up to around 1 mm in width.
COB(chip on board)
Board chip packaging, is one of the bare chip SMT technology, semiconductor chips handover pasted on the printed circuit boards, lead the electrical connection in the chip and the base board with suture method, use resin covered in order to ensure reliability. Although the COB is the simplest bare chip SMT technology, the packaging density is much less than the TAB and slice welding technology.
PCLP(printed circuit board leadless package)
Printed circuit board leadless packaging. Japan Fujitsu use the name of plastic QFN (plastic LCC) (see QFN). There are two specifications, pin center distance is 0.55 mm and 0.4 mm. Is currently under development.
SIMM(single in-line memory module)
Single in-line memory module. Equipped with electrode storage module only at one side of the printed circuit board. Usually refers to insert the socket of the module. There are two standard SIMM specifications, i.e. the center distance of 2.54 mm 30 electrodes and the center distance of 1.27 mm 72 electrode. Single-side or double-side printing board are equipped with 1 million SOJ packaging and 4 million-bit DRAM SIMM, have common used in personal computers, workstations and other equipment . At least 30 to 40% of the DRAM assembly in SIMM.
SMD(surface mount devices)
Surface-mount devices. Occasionally, some semiconductor manufacturer mistake the SOP for SMD (see the SOP).
QFJ(quad flat J-leaded package)
Four sides J shaped pin flat packaging. One of the SMT packaging. Pin leads to four sides, down J glyph. In the name of the Japanese electronics machinery industry rule. Pin center distance of 1.27 mm. Two kinds of materials, plastic and ceramic.Plastic QFJ most often referred to as the PLCC (see PLCC), used in microcomputer, door display, DRAM, ASSP, OTP circuit, etc. Pin number from 18 to 84. Ceramic QFJ also called CLCC, JLCC (see CLCC). Encapsulation type used for ultraviolet erasing type EPROM with windows and microcomputer chip circuit with EPROM. Pin number from 32 to 84.


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The plant Cucurbita pepo (of the family Cucurbitaceae) is a species of plant with a large amount of variants that are collectively known as pumpkins, squash, zucchini, and gourds.
The flesh, which has a moisture content of 92.93+/-1.01%,[1] contains:
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The rind, which has a moisture content of 84.18+/-1.42%,[1] contains:
A fatty acid (6.57%), carbohydrate (19.45%), protein (23.95%), and ash (10.65%) content by dry weight[1]
β-carotene (751.99µg/100g dry weight[1])
The triterpenoids calotropoleanyl ester and 13(18)-Oleanen-3-ol[1]
The seeds, which have a moisture content of 43.29+/-4.38%,[1] contain:
A fatty acid (47.03%), carbohydrate (6.37%), protein (35.95%), and ash (3.55%) content by dry weight[1]
The fatty acid component, called the seed oil, is comprised mainly of oleic acid (43.8%), linoleic acid (33.1%), palmitic acid (13.4%) and stearic acid (7.8%)
β-carotene (78.89µg/100g dry weight[1])
Caffeic acid trihexoside and two caffeic acid derivatives[2]
Phenolic acids including p-hydroxybenzoic acid, sinapic acid, and vanillic acid[2]
Vitamin E tocopherols including α (0.97-3.46mg/100g seed oil), β (not detectable up to 1.29mg/100g seed oil), γ (15.5-28.7mg/100g seed oil), and δ (1.44-6.73mg/100g seed oil)[2]
The seed oil contains phenolic acids in the free form only, at 34.3-113mg of gallic acid equivalents per 100g of seed oil.[2]
In general, all parts of cucurbita pepo fruits are considered food products but extracts from the seeds (water extracts of the seed oil) can be used as dietary supplements. The unique bioactives in these extracts seem to be triterpenoid structures, and there are some carotenoids and phenolic acids as well
1.3Forms of Supplementation
ProstateEZE Max is a brand name product that contains cucurbita pepo alongside other supplements including epilobium parviflorum, lycopene, pygeum and saw palmetto[3] for the purpose of treating benign prostatic hypertrophy.
2Interactions with Glucose Metabolism
It is thought that pumpkin exerts hypoglycemic activities[4]
3Interactions with Cancer Metabolism
3.1Breast Cancer
In isolated MCF-7 cells, extracts from pumpkin fruits appear to hold cytotoxic potential with IC50 values in the range of 0.4-1.01µg (with the rind being most potent).[1]
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In isolated HepG2 cells, extracts from pumpkin have cytotoxic potential with IC50 values in the range of 0.60-5.03µg.[1]
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- ^ a b c d Nawirska-Olszańska A, et al. Characteristics of antioxidant activity and composition of pumpkin seed oils in 12 cultivars. Food Chem. (2013)
- ^ Coulson S, et al. A phase II randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy and safety of ProstateEZE Max: a herbal medicine preparation for the management of symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Complement Ther Med. (2013)
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【李鵬 – 國務院總理】
【陳希同 – 北京市長】
【王丹 – 北京大學學生】
【柴玲 – 北京大學學生】
【李錄 – 南京大學學生】
李錄為六四事件後被通緝的21名學生領袖之一。他當時在南京大學修讀經濟,並在四月始在天安門廣場帶領學運。六四事件後,他逃到美國,在哥倫比亞大學繼續學業,並創辦私募基金喜馬拉雅資本(Himalaya Partners)。巴菲特在2003年成為其基金的其中一個主要客戶,並有傳他會成為巴菲特的接班人。2010年,他隨巴菲特合法返回中國大陸,成為首名回國的流亡學運領袖;並在15年在北京大學的投資課程擔任演講嘉賓。他曾在微博撰文指大陸史無前例的經濟增長,因「有一個具有超強執行能力,聚集了一批優秀人才的執政黨」。
The death of Hu Yaobang, former Secretary General of the Communist Party of China, triggered the student movement in Tiananmen Square in 1989, commonly known as the June-Fourth Event. University students in Beijing voiced their discontent towards social issues that came to light from the Reform and Opening Up, such as corruption and bureaucracy. The movement expanded and students protested for freedom and democracy in China. On the night of 3rd June, the Liberation Army raided the Square. Lethal and brutal forces such as tanks, guns and poisonous gases were deployed to clear the Square. It is difficult to estimate the number of casualties. The Central government still categorizes the Event as an anti-revolution riot. Many across the Greater China region have been seeking for an official reassessment of the crackdown and demanding for official rehabilitation of those involved with the movement.
The memories of the June-Fourth Event have been gradually fading after 28 years. Some university students in Hong Kong try to distance themselves from China as well as the Event. It is hard to tell if it is a result of the rise of localism, or simply because we have not witnessed the tragic incident ourselves. China itself has also changed over the past decades. She became the driving force of the world's economy and rose into one of the most important superpowers in the global stage. In light of these development, how many of the students who fought for democracy in the Square retained their passion? How many of them changed their views after witnessing the rise of China as a superpower? On the other hand, how many of the decision-makers in the "Great Hall of the People" on the other end of the Square still defend their decision to put security of the sovereign first? And how many of them regret causing the death of so many students?
This snapshot will tell the stories of five people on both sides of the Square in the June-Fourth Event and what they think about the Movement today.
[Li Peng – Premier of the State Department]
Li was the Premier of the State Department when the student movement unfolded. He insisted on responding with a high hand and played a vital part in deciding to clear the Square using violent means. Before the Event, he made a strong statement against the student movement on the television, but that resulted in even more support for the students. He was also the person who signed the order to enforce martial law in some parts of Beijing. As the protest escalated, he, alongside Deng Xiaoping and several other senior figures of the Communist Party, decided to "use whatever means" to clear the Square in order to "bring an end to the riot and restore discipline in the capital". Li continued to serve as Premier until taking up another senior post as Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in 1998. To many's surprise, there were 210 votes against him when Li sought for re-election in 1993, which is extremely rare in the history of the Communist Party. He wrote a few memoirs after retirement, including "The Critical Moment: Li Peng's Tiananmen Diary". The book is prohibited from circulation in mainland China but is published in Hong Kong. The Diary shows that Li and Deng refused to make any concession with the protesting students. He seems to be proud to defend the one-party dictation with "his life and all of his wealth" in 1989 and shows no signs of regret.
[Chan Xitong – Mayor of Beijing]
Chan was the Mayor of Beijing at the time. Zhao Ziyang claimed that he was one of the leading proponents for categorizing the student movement as a "riot". Nevertheless, he rejected the claim that he assumed the role as "Chief Commander" in the "Headquarter for the Enforcement of Martial Law in Beijing" in an interview for his memoir. He fell from power in a power struggle in 1995 and was jailed for corruption. He was given compassionate release due to his medical condition in 2004 and died shortly before 4th June in 2013. He said in his late years that "I am sorry as the mayor of Beijing. … If the event was properly handled, no one would have died. In fact, several hundreds died that day." The author of his memoir said that although Chan retained the mindset of an authoritative governor, he showed compassion and humanity in the conversion with him.
[Wang Dan – student of Peking University]
Wang was one of the key student leaders in the Movement. He was sought after by the Chinese government after the incident and was thrown into jail twice. He was later allowed to seek treatment for his health issues in the United States. After finishing his Master in Harvard University, he taught in several universities in Taiwan. He asserted strong support for Taiwan's Sunflower Student Movement and the movement for democracy in Hong Kong. He recently announced that he will move to Washington D.C. to continue to advocate for human rights and democracy in China.
[Chai Ling – student of Peking University]
Chai was the Chief Commander of the "Headquarter for Safeguarding Tiananmen Square". She also launched the student hunger strike on the Square. She left China for the United States right after the Event. She is now the founder and CEO of Jenzabar, a high school software development company. Chai turned to Christianity in 2010 and advocated against the one-child policy. She wrote to Ding Zilin, one of the mothers who lost her child during the Tiananmen crackdown, in 2014, saying that if she was Christian at the time, she would not have asked the students to protest and launch hunger strikes. She said that she "forg[a]ve Deng Xiaoping and Li Peng, forg[a]ve the troops who rushed into the Tiananmen Square in 1989". Other student leaders were highly critical of her forgiving attitude.
[Li Lu – student of Nanjing University]
Li was one of the 21 student leaders who were sought after by the authorities after the June-Fourth Event. He was studying Economics in Nanjing University before the incident and started to assume a leading role in the student movement in April. He fled to the United States after the June-Fourth Event and continued his studies in Columbia University. He founded Himalaya Partners, a private equity fund. Warren Buffett is one of his major clients and it was rumoured that he would be named successor of one of Buffet's multi-billions funds. Li returned to mainland China for the first time in 2010 in a trip with Buffett, becoming the first student leader in the June-Fourth Movement to return. He taught as a guest lecturer in an investment course in the Peking University in 2015. He once wrote on his Weibo account that the unprecedented economic growth in China is owed to the effective ruling of the governing party which is capable of drawing talents.
The five characters all have their own stories. Some of them persisted in the fight for democracy; others conceded to the reality. Some remained strong in defending the government's actions that night; others regretted the mistakes they have made. There are numerous views on the June-Fourth Event across the political spectrum. However, the more critical question for us today is whether the economic growth renders political reform unnecessary. Does democracy and freedom mean anything to today's China?


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July 30th, 2018
Brothers and Sisters,
On June 14th, 2018 the company made a "Final Offer" for an agreement that stated that they had no more to give and that they were done with direct negotiations. We were faced with two choices at that point. Move directly into Government Supervised Mediation, which will prolong the process indefinitely, or allow you, the members to review the improvements the Company's "Final Offer "made to the failed TA and allow you to vote.
Your rank and file Negotiations Committee could not reach a consensus on whether to bring this final offer to the floor for a vote, but after discussion with Local Union leadership, IBT review, and in accordance with our by-laws, it was determined, that not only is it the right thing to do but, that there is enough improvement in the final offer for you, the members, to decide.
Voting materials should start arriving at your homes in the week of August 6th. We are aware there is very misleading disinformation that is being circulated, so please take time to read the official ballot documents and ask your Business Representatives questions before you vote. We will make the documents available on your local website as well as on the Airline Division's web. Voting will be by phone or the internet. Voting will open on, or about, August 6th and will close on, or about, August 27th.
In Solidarity,
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I speak for myself when I say worldbuilding is hard. I decided to take a peek at my manuscript again with fresh eyes after finished it many months ago. Seeing the way it was allowed me to see that even if it was perfect (to me), it needed a little work.
I've taken a couple of days to head back into revision hell and even if it's quite easy for me, it's still tough. I've cut out so many things that I felt would have dragged down the book. Most of what I changed/removed, I felt wouldn't work anymore.
This mean deleting over 6k and more words only to rewrite everything so it can fit perfectly. Trust me, it hurt. Especially when I changed the ages to suit the genre. But honestly it's worth it because the path it's taking might turn out for the best!
But revising came easy once I built a calendar for my world as an outline for myself. It's my first time every creating an outline. I don't normally give an outline for plot at all. I just pick a creative idea and then pants it all the way through. Anyway, the calendar thing was a great idea. I got to learn about my world a little but more because of it.
One day, I hope everyone can enter it and enjoy it as much as I do.


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I've been threatening to start a blog for sometime now, and it seems appropriate to start my first entry on the eve before what looks to be a very interesting and dynamic year- the 2015th Gregorian year after the theoretical incarnation of Jesus of Nazereth. As a primer to much of the blogging that I foresee covering, I highly recommend reading though my home pages to get a more complete picture of my philosophy and practice. This blog will cover varying, interrelated topics that spawn out of the areas of service that I provide, with a particular focus on cosmic ponderings and their ramifications. By cosmic I mean both astrological interpretation of events and people, as well as broader, space-time considerations that help shed light on the realities we experience. Within this context however, I also endeavor toward the deconstruction of the dominant cultural paradigm that operates in a seemingly perpetual state of imbalance, injustice, and general reckless incompetence. I also intend to promote and propose strategic solutions for a new direction towards a more just, sustainable, and sacred world.
Much of my core spiritual practice revolves around the remnants of Celtic tradition that has been reinvigorated in the past centuries along with elements from various other occult systems. Most of the world we live in, along with the entire lexicon of astrological language that I practice originates in the Roman world view. Being born into this system, it is impossible to escape entirely the influences of centuries of social construct, and yet, I find it necessary to look at the areas where I believe Roman-Christian culture has lead us astray, and the calendar is one of those areas I have always felt lies behind our disjointed and dysfunctional relationship with the world and each other. Rome was a society that specialized in institutional power- which manifested in many areas of life, some helpful, others not so much. It is this juxtaposition between the searching of my own indigenous heritage and naturalist philosophy, and the imperialist nature of Roman-descended society that will frame my writing here.
The counting of time is said to be a crucial aspect of how a given culture perceives reality, and therefore how they act and react with that given reality. Our current paradigm operates in a Heliocentric counting which suits me fine as a Sun-worshiper, and for the sake of simplicity I won't delve into Lunar calendrical systems. Lately however, I have been contemplating a strange and deep resistance I've had to placing any kind of weight on celebrating the New Year of the Gregorian Calendar. Its ostensibly arbitrary nature alone is enough for me, as an observational astronomer/astrologer, to dismiss it as a holiday of little significance. It is not aligned with the Solstices or Equinoxes, nor with the cycles of the moon or any other observable cosmic phenomenon, and thus a poor reckoning for time. New Years Day stems entirely out of a hodge-podge of political and religious agendas that still influence our collective consciousness- for better and for worse. The Gregorian calendar we currently use is a descendant of the Julian calendar, developed by Julius Ceasar in 46 BCE, which itself was based on the older Roman calendar. All three of these calendars were heavily manipulated by superstition and gross human egotism (July being named after Julius and August for Augustus for example). By contrast, various other calendrical systems throughout the world designate different new years dates that correspond to observable cosmic alignments and rhythms; the Chinese New Year being the second New Moon after Winter Solstice (and the animal of that year being the sign that Jupiter is in on that New Moon), in India various sects celebrate at different times either roughly around the Spring Equinox or the Sun's entrance to Sidereal Aries (April 14 or 15). Tropical astrology of course also designates the beginning of its year also at the Sun's entrance to Aries on the Spring Equinox, though of course an Aries that is not visible. It seems only fitting that the counting of our orbits around the Sun should begin at an observable cosmic occurrence- such as a Solstice or Equinox- rather than a moment deemed important by emperors and popes.
In popular culture, it is perhaps the biggest event in which people routinely commit (and recommit) to making themselves and/or the world better- you would think Christmas would evoke such feelings, but no. It is celebrated in countries around the world, largely due to centuries of Western political domination and colonialism. The great amount of pomp and ceremony that surrounds it outshines just about every other holiday at least in Western culture, neck-and-neck with Christmas to which it is closely linked. And yet, we have very little story describing it's importance aside from it's when we change the number of our calendar. The link with Christmas of course is not accidental- it being the time when the Church deemed to be the birth of their savior despite there being no historical evidence to support this designation. The choice of December 25 for the birth of Jesus is a hotly debated topic which I will not attempt to cover here. In accordance with Jewish tradition it is said, eight days after his birth he was circumcised and named, which would have been January 1. This is a convenient happenstance since January 1 had previously been the start of the Roman year, and was marked by the counsuls taking office. The New Year at its foundation was primarily a political/legal event that only gradually and somewhat accidentally became the grand opportunity to better oneself that we know today.
So in wrestling with these layers of history and convention, I have come to a place where I reject New Years as a important holiday for me personally and cosmologically, but still recognize it as a significant rhythm in our world simply on the basis of its agreed upon nature. The sheer force of human emotion and will create a swell of power that is nonetheless worthy of reflection and declaration. In another blog post, I'll address the astrological implications for this year based on the pattern present on January 1, 2015 CE. Like all things however, New Years Eve/Day too will eventually be subject to the passage of Time, and will someday be replaced by some other holiday as our calendar will likely be changed. When this will occur I cannot say, nor hold any hope of seeing that change in my lifetime. Perhaps someday, after we have thrown off the yolk of empire and the colonialism of our minds, we will address the hidden and subtle inequities embedded in our sense of time and realign it to something more in tune with the greater rhythms of Nature that envelope us.
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Memo to Media: As the 114th Congress's Second Session Begins, Speaker Ryan Must Choose: Play the Politics of Delay for a Year or Work with Democrats to Effect Bipartisan Results Now
Mariel Saez 202-225-3130
To: Editors, Editorial Writers, Reporters
From: House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer
Re: The 114th Congress's Second Session Begins
Date: January 8, 2016
As we begin the new year and the Second Session of the 114th Congress, newly elected Speaker Paul Ryan has an opportunity to turn the page on the bitter partisanship of the past few years and show that he is willing to work across the aisle to get things done for the American people. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that "House Speaker Paul Ryan starting this month will push to turn the chamber into a platform for ambitious Republican policy ideas." But evidence points to the contrary, with the first items on the House's agenda for 2016 being the sixty-second vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act, the eleventh vote to attack women's health, and several bills that would undermine consumer safety, workplace safety, and environmental protections. House Republican leaders know these bills will never become law, yet they continue to pander to the far right with political messaging bills instead of bringing substantive, bipartisan legislation to the Floor. It is also unfortunate that Speaker Ryan has already taken issues such as comprehensive immigration reform and an expansion of paid family and medical leave off of the table.
Speaker Ryan has a choice: yield to the hardliners in his party who want to focus on partisan messaging until November, or work with Democrats to tackle the challenges Americans are facing every day. We cannot wait another year to act. Congress must take steps that will create the conditions to encourage the private sector to create good jobs here, make opportunities available to those who are working hard for a secure place in the middle class, and make our nation and its communities more secure. Americans expect their Congress to put responsible policymaking ahead of partisanship and messaging.
Opportunities for Bipartisan Progress
In 2016, there are a number of areas where Democrats and Republicans can – and ought to – work together to achieve results for the American people and move our country forward.
- Helping more of our people Make It In America: Congress has an opportunity over the months ahead to set policies that encourage private sector businesses to invest and create good jobs here at home. As House Democrats continue to hold hearings as part of our "Make It In America: What's Next?" series to update our jobs plan for 2016 and beyond, we will be looking for opportunities to work across the aisle with Republicans to pass bipartisan legislation that supports job training, infrastructure development, high-tech innovation, an educated workforce, and a strong manufacturing sector.
- Securing a fiscally sustainable future: Democrats and Republicans have a responsibility to work together to reach a long-term fiscal agreement that permanently replaces the sequester. Sequestration was never meant to be a permanent pathway to deficit reduction. It was intended to be so objectionable that it would necessitate a bipartisan compromise on real, sustainable deficit reduction that addresses revenue and the long-term health of our entitlements as well as strategic changes to both defense and non-defense discretionary spending that allow Congress the flexibility to invest in long-term growth and in helping end the scourge of poverty in America.
- Making our tax system work again: Businesses and individual filers alike have demanded for years that Congress take action to reform our tax system to encourage growth and opportunity. This is an area where there is a lot of potential for Democrats and Republicans to find common ground, but it will take a concerted effort, serious leadership, and a spirit of compromise from Members of both parties from the first hearing to final passage to get workable tax reform off the ground and across the finish line.
- Addressing Puerto Rico's debt crisis: Congress must act quickly to ensure that Puerto Rico's debt crisis does not turn into an economic catastrophe. While Democrats are encouraged by Speaker Ryan's comments that he will bring legislation to the Floor early this year, we continue to urge House Republicans to work with us on a bipartisan basis to enact a commonsense package of reforms addressing the crisis as soon as possible.
- Fixing our broken immigration system: While the Senate passed its historic immigration reform bill, S. 744, with a strong bipartisan vote of 68-32 in June 2013, the House has failed to follow suit. In the absence of action by Congress, President Obama took what steps he could on his own to create the DACA and DAPA programs, but that is no substitute for legislation. Democrats and Republicans have come close to achieving a real bipartisan, bicameral immigration reform package. Now it's time to finish the job and keep families together, create an earned pathway to citizenship, secure our borders, and recruit the best innovators and entrepreneurs from overseas to help build our economy.
- Reforming our criminal justice system: Our criminal justice system faces significant challenges, which Congress has an opportunity to address this year. Committees of jurisdiction in the House and Senate have put forward various proposals, and Democrats stand ready to work with Republicans to move forward with responsible, common-sense reforms.
- Restoring voter protections: Since the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, there has been ample opportunity for bipartisan action on legislation to restore the protections that were lost. As millions prepare to head to the polls this year, we must work together to ensure that the victories of the Civil Rights Movement are not lost. Additionally, Democrats are urging action to enact key election reforms, such as addressing long lines and outdated election equipment and registration practices. There is no reason we cannot make reforms on a bipartisan basis, similar to what we achieved in 2002 when we passed the Help America Vote Act by large bipartisan majorities. Democrats have introduced the Voter Empowerment Act as a starting point for making these reforms. Eligible voters across the country deserve to have their voices heard, and Congress must act to prevent our democracy from being undermined.
- Protecting Americans from gun violence: While the President's executive actions announced this week were a positive step, only Congress can take the actions necessary to close the loopholes in our gun safety laws. An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that someone who purchases a firearm ought to be required to pass a background check. Convicted criminals, terror suspects, and the severely mentally ill should not be able to acquire dangerous firearms. Democrats and Republicans must work together this year to address the epidemic of gun violence in our country by passing a universal background check law that keeps guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them while safeguarding the rights of responsible gun owners.
- Addressing mental health and substance abuse: According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 18.5 percent of Americans suffer from a mental illness each year, and it is critical that we work to improve access to mental health treatment for these Americans and their families. Members on both sides of the aisle are focused on this issue, and Democrats hope to move forward on a comprehensive bill to invest in our mental health system and improve access to services for all Americans. In addition, in every district across the country, individuals and families are affected by substance abuse and addiction, and we are focused on taking action to support the efforts of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address this crisis in our communities.
- Addressing our national security challenges: Congress owes it to our troops and our allies to consider an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) bill to define the United States' mission against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. We must also ensure that the nuclear agreement with Iran includes the most rigorous verification and enforcement regime possible to prevent the exploitation of any possible loopholes and to make clear that the United States will never tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran. Democrats and Republicans must continue to work together to pursue stability in the Middle East and Asia, which includes standing firmly in defense of our allies.
Building on Bipartisan Successes
We know that Congress can achieve bipartisan results because we've seen it happen in recent weeks. First, Congress reached a major bipartisan budget agreement in October that prevented a default on our debt and provided greater certainty to our economy, removing the threat of the sequester for FY 2016 and FY 2017. Next, Democrats and responsible Republicans came together to force a vote to reopen the Export-Import Bank and stop jobs from being shipped overseas. That took real courage and leadership on both sides of the aisle, and we got it done. In November, we passed a bipartisan highway bill that made investments in our roads, rails, and bridges across the country. Last month, Democrats and Republicans enacted a new, bipartisan reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to set high standards and promote student success that prepares young people for college and careers.
The Speaker's Choice
If we can build on these recent successes in the weeks and months ahead, there is no reason why the 114th Congress's Second Session cannot be one marked by bipartisan action and productivity. The choice belongs to Speaker Ryan – will he continue House Republicans' dysfunctional and partisan business-as-usual, as he has this first week of the year, or will he instead work with House Democrats to achieve results based on bipartisan compromise? We hope he will choose to do the right thing and put the needs and expectations of the American people first.