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Civic groups orchestrate non-partisan voter education
Virtual events prove successful for 50 Ways and Rockbridge Justice Coalition
October 6, 2020
Two civic organizations in Rockbridge County are working to educate voters about who's on the ballot and voting procedures this election.
On Sept. 8, 50 Ways Rockbridge and Rockbridge Justice Coalition teamed up to host the virtual Lexington City Council debate, the only local debate of its kind so far in the run-up to the November election.
Chris Gavaler, Washington and Lee English professor and founding member of 50 Ways Rockbridge said the event was successful.
"We were just trying to get information out to all the voters," Galaver said. "We hosted it on our Facebook page, and gave each candidate equal time. Each candidate got the same questions. It was a very successful evening. A good number of people attended."
The organization, launched in December 2016, was initially as a response to President Donald Trump's election, he said. Since its inception, the organization has expanded to over 100 informal members, who advocate for various social justice causes including racial justice, immigration, anti-gerrymandering and encouraging voter turnout.
Rockbridge Justice Coalition began later, in June 2020, as a response to this summer's outcry for racial justice.
At its helm are a group of collegaged Lexington residents, like Ely Spencer and Oishani Sen-Basuchoudhary. Both grew up in Lexington, and they say their organization primarily focuses on combatting racist struc- tures in the Rockbridge area specifically.
Spencer said that hosting the debate allowed RJC to define the candidates' stances on issues pertinent to their organization, like Confederate symbols and race education in local schools.
"It was meaningful to hear our elected officials talk about racial justice issues as they pertain to Lexington specifically," Spencer said. "Those questions may not have been brought up in other years."
RJC has recently engaged with the Lexington City Council on reforming local Confederate symbols, including the renaming of the local hospital, cemetery and street names. They have also focused on educating Rockbridge County residents on local issues and candidates amidst an abnormal election year, a cause that prompted collaboration with 50 Ways Rockbridge.
50 Ways has organized a swath of voter turnout efforts prior to the November elec- tion. Gavaler said that the efforts are intended to be nonpartisan, though the organization has conducted separate events on behalf of Joe Biden.
Volunteers for 50 Ways have sent out hundreds of postcards that inform voters on dates and deadlines for voter registration and ways to vote. In Virginia, voters must register by Oct. 13 and they must request absentee ballots by Oct. 23. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and in-person ballots must be returned to the county registrar by 7 pm on Nov. 3.
"Currently we're saying you have three ways to vote and you can pick whichever you like most," Gavaler said. "You can vote early in person, via mail with an absentee ballot, or you can just wait until November 3rd and vote the way you've always done it."
Alongside postcards, 50 Ways has used other means to access voters who may not be responsive to mail notices.
The organization recently sponsored a showing of "Selma," a movie chronicling the historic civil rights march in Selma, Alabama, at Hull's Drive-In. They used advertising space on the screen to advertise voting dates and deadlines. They are also reaching out to residents via phone call. Since in-person voting in Rockbridge County began in mid-September, Gavaler said that eyewitnesses have reported high turnout, which 50 Ways considers a success irrespective of the partisan affiliation of who's voting.
"If you go to City Hall during voting hours, dozens and dozens are going every day," Gavaler said. "The word is out, we've had great success and we'll continue to spend the word."
Like 50 Ways, RJC has also prioritized non-partisan voter education efforts this election cycle, albeit with a more local focus.
Originally, some members of the organization supported Amber Poole's campaign for Lexington City Council, Spencer and Sen-Basuchoudhary said. But since Poole dropped out of the race and the three available council seats became uncontested, they've pivoted to clarifying candidates' stances on the issues.
"The focus we have now is not really on endorsing anybody," Sen-Basuchoudhary said. "Right now, we just want to have conversations with people. The symbols in public spaces that city council has jurisdiction over, we really would like city council to take a stand on those."
RJC has used social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to post infographics informing their followers on racial justice issues. Beyond dismantling local confederate namesakes and symbols, they said they want to see wholesale changes to race education in local schools.
"[Lexington public schools] didn't tell us about a lot of the terrible things that happened and the ways that people of color suffered and persevered," Sen-Basuchoudhary said.
50 Ways, like Rockbridge Justice Coalition, is championing other policy-oriented goals this election cycle. Amendment 1 is on Virginia ballots, which allows voters to decide on amending Virginia's constitution to end partisan gerrymandering. The measure, if passed, would shift control of Virginia's redistricting each decade from the party that controls the state legislature to a nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Galaver, who chairs the Anti-Gerrymandering Committee for 50 Ways, said that the organization is hosting virtual educational events and engaging voters with phone bank- ing and informative flyers in favor of the ballot measure.
Both groups said that the shift to virtual events has surprisingly bolstered their activism and civic engagement efforts. Gavaler said that the virtual nature of the city council debate allowed more people to engage than usual.
"When you have an online event, you can attract more people because you don't have to get in a car, you don't have to drive," Gavaler said. "You click on a link and you're good to go. You can even take little breaks."
Sen-Basuchoudhary and Spencer both attend college out of state. They said that being able to contact city council and Lexington voters virtually has allowed them to remain in touch with local politics even as they're not physically present.
"Right now I'm in Connecticut, but I lived in Lexington the first 17 years of my life," Sen-Basuchoudhary said. "It's my home, and the things that happen there are very important to me."


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Checks conducted at 5.30am on Najib (530723-06-XXXX) and Rosmah's status (511210-05-XXXX) on the Immigration Department website returned the results "Sila rujuk ke pejabat imigresen terdekat" (Please refer to the nearest immigration office) in red letters.
This was the same results several Pakatan Harapan MPs and activists received in the past when they were barred from travel.
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Kerala's snake boat regatta or the Chundan Vallam Kali are a world renowned phenomenon – with hundreds of boats from different villages participating to win a coveted trophy. The excitement and the adrenalin rush that these races bring about is something that is unmatched. The splash of the oars and the synchronised songs of the boatmen – Thithithaara thithithei thithei thakatheitheithom – is a spectacle that stays in the mind for long. While one possibly can not bring home a 100 ft long Chundan Vallam home, it is possible to bring home an equally aesthetic wooden model of the boat.
Kerala's boat building history
Being a coastal state, Kerala has a history of boat building and the Chundan Vallam boat races are a display of their naval architectural prowess. The original vallam or boat is made as per the ancient Stapathya Veda or boat-building rulebook. Each boat is over 100 ft long and can accomodate more than 100 people. The state's immense waterways made boat building a necessity as boats were a mode of transport too. In the days of yore, Chundan vallams were used by Kerala's erstwhile kings as a symbol of power and to wage wars with the neighbouring kingdoms.Today the Chundan Vallam races are a symbol of Kerala's history and architectural prowess.
The Vellam Kali or Boat Regatta
Kerala has annual boat races that are held between July and September across four places around the Alleppey backwaters. The most important and spectacular of them all is the Nehru Trophy Race that sees the maximum number of boats participating. Other races include the Champakulam, Aranmula and the Kumarakom races.
The Chundan vallam
The Chundan Vallam is something everyone who is from Kerala or has visited Kerala admires for its grandeur. The wooden model of the boat brings to life the Chundan vallam, right in your home. It is an equally perfect, architecturally sound model that brings to life the excitement of Kerala's Snake Boat races. The traditional chundan vallam holds nearly 60 oarsmen and a team of musicians too; the music and the songs that they sing provide a beat to which the oarsmen row.
All of this is depicted beautifully in the rosewood models that Kerala's talented artisans create. The models are carved from rosewood by hand and polished to give it the shining finish. Some miniatures also come encrusted with brass elements to give it a more elegant finish. While some models come with carved figurines of oarsmen seated inside, others are just hollow miniature boats.
The miniature Chundan Vallams make for great souvenirs from the state, excellent display pieces or even centerpieces for tables at home. A chundan vallam brings home the spectacular event from Kerala's culture.


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I have my doubts as to whether anyone's been reading my blogging. That's fine. I'm used to not being read. I write poetry, after all.
I just want to say in closing (I first typed "losing" -- har,har) that I like the Best American Erotic Poems as a book a whole lot because it makes me think about what I consider Erotic and what I deem merely graphic. Besides, it's a good read, that's for sure, and that's nothing to be taken for granted. There is also Lehman's wide scope. He's produced a fine and various collection, and it contains tons of audacious poems that I am very happy to get to know. I've also been exposed, on reading the volume, to many writers I was heretofore unfamiliar with, and for that I am grateful. I think editors of anthologies (especially Lehman) are to be commended . . . hell, it takes a lot of work to put a book like this together. Such books help to make us think. And let us never, as readers, take such gifts for granted.


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COLORADO — Fireworks are making a comeback this Fourth of July weekend after last year's shows were canceled across the state due to coronavirus pandemic.
Check out the list below to find the nearest firework show near you and click on their respective links to read more information about Independence Day festivities.
Alamosa County is hosting multiple Independence Day events, with a parade, scavenger hunt, local beer tasting, a pancake breakfast and more on July 3. On July 4, a fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Alamosa Fairground. Click here for a full schedule.
Arvada's Fourth of July fireworks display will be held at Stenger Sports Complex. Gates will open to vehicles at 7 p.m., and fireworks will start around 9 p.m., according to the city. W. 58th Avenue. will be closed to traffic starting at 8 p.m. Parking will be free but first-come, first-served.
Personal fireworks are banned, and no RVs, drones, alcohol, charcoal grills, or pets will be allowed. Propane grills will be allowed.
Aurora's fireworks display is planned for Sunday, July 4 starting at 9:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. People will be able to watch from the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn, and the Municipal Center's grounds and parking lot.
However, there will be no music, activities, or food and drinks for sale.
Berthoud's fireworks display this year will be held at the Bein Baseball Complex and will include music, drinks, a kid zone and more. The fireworks will be shot off from Richardson Open Space at 9 p.m., but N. Berthoud Parkway will be closed, and people won't be able to view the show from the open space.
Admission into the Fourth of July festival space at the Bein Complex is free. The festival starts at 5 p.m. on July 3 and runs until 8:30 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9 p.m.
There will be several food trucks, a beer garden, a DJ playing music, concessions, a dodgeball game, and a kids zone with slides, face painting and balloon artists.
Brighton's sixth-annual Stars & Stripes event will be held on Saturday, July 3 at Riverdale Regional Park. The free event includes a 7:30 a.m. 5K run, a 10 a.m. cornhole competition, live music from Morgan Evans and The Tyler Walker Band starting at 5 p.m., food and drinks, and fireworks set to start around 9:30 p.m.
The Great American Picnic in Broomfield is back in 2021 with fun for the whole family stating at 5 p.m. at Broomfield County Commons Park. Concessions and food vendors, plus a beer garden, will be available. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Click here for a schedule.
Buena Vista is bringing back its all-day July 4 celebration this year after only hosting fireworks last year. There will be an Independence Freedom 5K, Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McPhelemy Park, live music, a beer garden, food stands, art classes for kids, an 11:30 a.m. dance performance, and fireworks starting at dusk as long as there are no fire bans in the area.
If fireworks are a traditional part of your July 4 celebration, you'll want to turn your attention to Santa Fe Quarry Mesa – the butte above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course – for this year's fireworks show. Starting at sundown (about 9:30 p.m.) on Sunday, July 4, fireworks will shoot off from the top of the Santa Fe Quarry Mesa. Fireworks can be seen from most places in Town. Get more information on the views around town on the city's website.
The annual 4th of July Celebration at Cheyenne Frontier Days as back on this year. The day kicks off at noon with a car show, followed by entertainment for kids starting at 2:30 p.m. and live entertainment that begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:35 p.m. at the free event.
This year, Colorado Springs is having a widespread firework event called 4th of July Symphony On Your Porch. Fireworks will be shot off from north of the Cimarron Hills area and from the Fountain area, and the cityhas a map of where people can watch from their homes.
Folks will be able to tune into Sunny 106.3 FM, Y96.9 FM, KCME 88.7 FM, AM 740 KVOR, or 92.9 Peak FM to listen to the accompanying music.
Note on unincorporated areas of El Paso County - The following fireworks are still illegal in El Paso County: bottle rockets, any firework that explodes, mortars, roman candles, fountains, ground spinners, smoke bombs, sparklers.
The Colorado Rapids, in conjunction with Commerce City, announced that the club will host its 24th annual 4thFest Celebration with a post-game fireworks display at DICK's Sporting Goods Park on July 4. The state's largest public fireworks display will follow the game. Tickets to the July 4 match are now available.
Creede's three-day Independence Day Celebrations will kick off on July 2 with multiple events leading up to the fireworks once it gets dark on July 4. To see a full list of events — including festivals, mining competitions, liee music and more — through the weekend, click here.
The City Of Cripple Creek will host its 2021 Fourth of July Fireworks on July 4 about 20 minutes after dusk — approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks will be set off from the south side of town south of Myers Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate via drive-in, by staying in their cars.
The City of Delta will host its annual Fireworks display at Confluence Park on Gunnison River Drive in Delta on July 4.
DENVER (Elitch Gardens) — July 4
Elitch Gardens will light up the downtown Denver skyline on July 4 at closing time.
The Park Hill Parade will return for its 11th year at 1:30 p.m. on July 4. It is Denver's largest Independence Day march, and will travel along 23rd Avenue from Dexter Street to Krameria Street. More than 50 groups are participating in 2021.
DENVER (Coors Field) — July 2 and 3
You can watch the Rockies take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field before a firework show on both July 2 and 3. Fireworks will begin about a half hour after the game.
The City of Englewood is ready to host an evening of fun, food and fireworks to celebrate this year's Fourth of July on July 3 for residents from Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan and Arapahoe County. The festivities begin at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park at 5 p.m. with local business vendors and food trucks. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
The town of Estes Park will hold its annual Fourth of July fireworks show around 9:30 p.m. on July 4. The fireworks will be launched off the north shore of Lake Estes.
Enjoy a parade, festival and fireworks at the 19th Annual 4th At Firestone. The parade runs through historic Firestone from 10 a.m. to noon with the main event at Miner's Park (170 Grant Avenue) from 5:30-10 p.m. Local artisans will have their goods for sale at the Maker's Mart area in the park as live music plays. Adults are welcome to purchase beverages at a beer garden — a new addition this year. The fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. and are best viewed from the park.
Fort Carson continues the Freedom Fest tradition at Iron Horse Park on Friday, July 2 with Joe Nichols, Logan Mize, Johnny McGuire, and Ashlee & The Longshot Revival. The event is only open to Department of Defense ID card holders. Guests can also enjoy food trucks and fireworks! Parking opens at 4:30 p.m. The festival begins at 5:00 p.m. and wraps up with fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Check the Freedom Fest site for parking information and details on restrictions for visiting the Mountain Post.
Fort Lupton's Independence Day celebrations will include a "Ninja Warrior" course (with cash prizes), water slides, games, bounce houses, food, shaved ice, live music, a beer garden and fireworks at the end of the evening, courtesy of Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. The party starts at noon at the Community Park, 203 S. Harrison Avenue.To learn more, volunteer, sponsor or become a vendor, click here.
As of Thursday, June 24, the City of Fruita is working alongside the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and Lower Valley Fire District to determine if the firework show scheduled for July 3 should go on. The county is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and the show will be cancelled if the county moves to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. More details will be released on the city's Facebook page and website when details are solidified.
The Golden Lions Club is organizing and hosting a 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park (1300 10th St., Golden) again this year. Activities will include music provided by two bands starting at 3 p.m. and a fireworks display in the evening. Guests can purchase food and drinks from American Legion Golden Post 21, two specialty food trucks, Coors and Golden City Brewery beer, and Bonacquisti Wines (Denver's Urban Winery).
Greeley's fireworks on Independence Day are scheduled to begin around 9:30 p.m. on July 4, weather permitting, and will last about 20 minutes. The show is visible from up to 10 miles away, so there are several places to watch. There are no organized activities in the Island Grove Park this year.
Jorgensen Park is hosting a day of events on July 4, capped by a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Live music, a morning 5K run and other family events are on the schedule for Gunnison's "Together Again" celebration. Visit the town website for more details.
Lake City's annual fireworks display will be held July 3 at 9 p.m. at the Lake City Town Park. The town will also host a full day of events on July 4, including live music and a parade at 10:30 a.m. Visit the Lake City town website for full details.
The 3rd annual Big Boom Bash will celebrate with a fireworks-only display on July 3 around 9:15 p.m. The show is choreographed to music by MIX 100. The show will be visible from Lakewood parks, neighborhoods and residences within a 1.5-mile radius of Jeffco Stadium, located at 500 Kipling St.
Limon's annual Independence Day celebration will be held July 3, with all-day events in the downtown area and a fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m. Visit the town website for full details.
Loveland will host a free drive-in fireworks show at The Ranch Events Complex on July 4. Fireworks start around 9:15 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and about 4,000 parking spaces will be made available for families wanting to catch the show. Visit the Loveland website for full details.
A parade and fireworks show is planned for the Fourth of July in Montrose. The parade route down historic Main Street runs from N Pythian Ave to S Rio Grande Ave. Fireworks light up the sky off of Sunset Mesa at dusk. More information can be found on the city's website.
Bandimere Speedway will host an all-day event July 3, with races in the evening and a fireworks show beginning around 9:45 p.m. Admission will be $33 for adults ($30 in advance), $21 for kids 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Parking will be $15. Visit the Bandimere website for full details and ticket information.
The Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District will hold a fireworks show at Kenney Reservoir beginning at dusk on July 4. Visit the Western Rio Blanco website for a full schedule of the holiday weekend's events.
Start the 4th of July celebrations a day earlier in South Fork! There will be a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and the fun will continue for the next 12 hours with the annual Catfirsh Fry, a parade, the Kinawiss BBQ, a flag retirement ceremony, the Rockin' the Rio Grande Rodeo and lastly, a fireworks show once it gets dark!
One of Sterling's major summer events is the Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. It encompasses a wide variety of family fun for kids and adults including the town's famous turtle races, a great opportunity to enjoy some good BBQ, listen to live music and enjoy the best fireworks display around.
Come join the Town of Wellington for the annual 4th of July all-day celebration. The town will start the morning on Cleveland Avenue with the 4th of July parade at 10 a.m., transition to Wellington Community Park for the festival and car show at 11 a.m., and watch the fireworks show at 9:40 PM (audio/visual presentation begins at 9:15 PM before the fireworks).
Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. at Westminster City Park, located at 10455 N. Sheridan Boulevard. It's recommended taking the shuttle to the park. Masks are required on the shuttle. There is now pre-show entertainment or vendors this year, but the City of Northglenn will be hosting celebrations in four parks throughout the day, including a car show, face painting, music, and more.
Fireworks are expected to return to Boardwalk Park for on-site viewing this year with weather and safety precautions permitting. The show is expected to begin at around 9:15 p.m.
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Things that warm
Physics Narrative for 14-16
Warming is a kind of accumulating
Good room heaters warm the particles in a room, so they switch pretty much all of the power from the electrical pathway to a heating by particles pathway. Electric grills, ovens, hobs and irons are also very efficient, so the switch from one pathway to another is nearly 100 % efficient.
It might not always be the thermal store that you want that gets filled by the heating by particles pathway, but it will be a thermal store. Maybe the air outside gets significantly warmed because you didn't insulate well enough, or block off enough of those draughts. So you need to allow for this misdirection in the final description to make sure that when you do the calculations, you consider all the things that may be warmed and not just the target output.
Even simpler than electrical bulbs
These devices are also electrically simple: you've met them in circuits as simple resistors. Choosing the resistance, and using mains voltage
, so a potential difference of 230 volt, sets the current and therefore the power dissipated. Remind yourself how by looking again at episode 02 if you need to.
Heating by switching power from the electrical pathway is very convenient, but it has a cost. Much electrical power production is driven by the burning of fuels, so why not burn them directly where you want the warmth? This is more efficient, but perhaps less convenient (although cooking on gas is preferred by many, and gas patio heaters are more portable – no trailing wires for the guests to trip over – so the convenience arguments aren't all one-sided).
In generating electrical power, only 20–60 % of the energy extracted from the chemical store is available to the electrical pathway. These are very substantial inefficiencies (more exact information, and techniques for calculating efficiencies, are given in episode 04).
There is another cost. Transmission wires must be long enough that we don't all need localised power stations. Then the wires are no longer perfect: they function as devices that switch some of the power in the electrical pathway to a heating by particles pathway (typically 5–15 %). The more capital you spend on the wire (and therefore also its supports, if you string it up across the countryside), the lower the running costs will be. Thick wires, of highly-conducting, yet stiff and strong, materials, are best.
In practice, the long transmission wires now present a significant resistance, so not all of the potential difference appears across the heating element. In fact, this is a simple circuit with series connections and we have already learnt how to model these so as to find the power dissipated in each resistor (episode 02). This model doesn't mimic how electrical power gets delivered to the householder, but it's an important step on the way to understanding why the system needs to be more complicated. The result of the complications is that the electrical pathway for long-distance transmission is chosen to be of a particular character: large potential difference and small current, rather than the other way round. We come back to this later.
One final cost, often not included, is that the fuel used in the power stations may not be sourced from anywhere near that power station – it might be cheaper to pay miners in another country to dig up the coal and ship it to a power station in this country than to pay the miners closer to the power station. Working out exact efficiencies from chemical store to thermal store depends on accurate information about the larger picture.
Radiating is a kind of accumulating
There are times when remote and directed warming is wanted – a microwave or therapeutic infrared lamp – and here switching is from the electrical pathway to the heating by radiation pathway. These devices are not so simple, electrically, but the energy descriptions are still simple.
The energy descriptions provide both an overview of what the device does and a focus for the engineer trying to improve the design. She can see where the inefficiencies are by studying the Sankey diagram. It then requires considerable skill and cunning to improve the performance of the device. That's where an understanding of the detailed physics comes in useful. The energy description remains helpful, because it provides limits on what can happen, and it offers a mechanism-free overview of the whole process. Doing physics well is often a question of having the experience to select the appropriate point of view, and then developing that description in order to understand what is going on in the process.


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The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took cognisance of Delhi's Jama Masjid putting up notices outside its main gates banning the entry of 'girls', whether alone or in groups, while activists called the decision regressive and unacceptable.
The notices, which have no date, came up a few days ago outside the three main entry gates, sources in the famed mosque's administration said. However, it has come to attention only now. The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and is deciding on the action to be taken, sources said.
Women rights activists hit out at the mosque's administration, saying it takes women centuries back. Ranjana Kumari, an activist, said this is completely unacceptable. "What kind of 10th century mindset is this. We are a democratic country how can they do this. How can they bar women," she told PTI.
"This diktat takes us 100 years back. This is not just regressive but shows what kind of mindset these religious groups have about girls. It is extremely unfortunate," Yogita Bhayana , another women rights activist, said. The notice by the mosque's administration reads,"Jama Masjid mein ladki ya ladkiyon ka akele daakhla mana hai (The entry of a girl, or girls is not permitted in Jama Masjid)."
According to Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam, the decision was taken after some "incidents" were reported on the premises of the heritage structure. "Jama Masjid is a place of worship and people are welcome for that. But girls coming alone and waiting for their dates... this is not what this place is meant for. The restriction is on that," Bukhari told PTI.
"Any such place, be it a mosque, temple or gurudwara is a place of worship (ibadat ki jagah hai) and there is no restriction on anyone coming for that purpose. Just today, a group of 20-25 girls visited and they were allowed to enter," Bukhari added. The 17th century Mughal era monument attracts thousands of devout as well as tourists.
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Reflection: Once you grasp the essence of what King IV is about, you should understand the purpose of the framework, and be able to place in context its focus on people, profit and planet.
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Extremely rare colored etching made in 1939 when Quirt begins to transition from "social surrealism" to an exploration of more explicitly surreal figuration and landscape that we later see in the larger, bolder canvases of the early/mid 1940s. As a member of the John Reed Club, an organization of leftist writers and artists calling for social change, Quirt was outspoken in his work about social, economic, and racial disparity in America. Many of the social surrealist paintings revolved around subjects who were Native American or African American. The subdued palette and scale of the painting is also in keeping with much of Quirt's earlier paintings. By the late 1930s Walter Quirt was well established in New York and viewed primarily as an American Surrealist, although he never joined the formal European surrealists many of whom were living as ex-pats in New York during WWII.
The print is in overall very good condition having minor water damage on the top right corner, not damaging the printed area; the print is signed ''Quirt '39'' on the bottom right corner as part of the plate. and is framed with a mid gray mat and a black plastic frame.
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Walter Quirt |
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Untitled (Surreal Figures) |
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Approx. 14" (high) x 16" (wide) |
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Approx. 19.25" (high) x 25.25" (wide) |
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Colored Etching on Paper |
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1939 |
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Very Fine Overall |
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So juicy and so succulent, seasoned chuck roast is cooked to tender, fall-apart perfection in your Instant Pot, served on French rolls and slathered with au jus. This simple recipe features minimal ingredients, most of which are pantry friendly, and is perfect to serve for dinner, game-time or special occasions and parties.
The Instant pot is an excellent appliance for cooking pulled or shredded meats while getting juicy, tender results. Many of these types of recipes can take all day to slow roast in an oven or slow cooker, but your Instant Pot can do the job in a fraction of the time. This recipe for shredded beef sandwiches is so perfect for feeding a hungry crew and having them absolutely asking for more.
What is a Shredded Beef Sandwich?
You could call this recipe a pot roast sandwich, a French dip sandwich, even a roast beef sandwich. In fact, is the Midwest – Chicago area in particular, this recipe is similar to an Italian beef sandwich. Basically, we season a chuck roast and pressure cook it in a mixture of beef broth and other ingredients, then serve it on a French bread roll. The juice can then be used as a dip for the sandwich, or poured directly on the meat and bread. Oh my goodness! And… top it off with some pepperoncini peppers and fire roasted red peppers and you're in sandwich heaven!
Chuck Roast Makes Perfect Tender Shredded Beef
One of the many things that I love about this recipe is that the main ingredient – the beef, is so easy to find at most supermarkets or superstores. Chuck roast is very popular for recipes such as pot roast, French dip and more, and is ideal for this recipe. We generally look for a cut that's between 2lbs. and 4 lbs., and has nice marbling. The marbling, of course, helps with juiciness, flavor and tenderness. But really, you don't have to be too picky when it comes to most chuck roasts. They all have what we're looking for.
We like to keep our recipes simple and ingredient friendly. I've found that the best way to season beef such as this is with Montreal seasoning mix. This very popular steak seasoning is available at most supermarkets. It really is the perfect combination of herbs and spices to bring out the very best flavors in the beef. We'll bump up the flavors further with some onion powder and garlic powder. The meat will cook in a liquid of beef broth with a little Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Finally, our beef will be served on French bread rolls. But really, you can use just about any rolls or a loaf of French bread cut and sliced to serve. I like to use a hearty roll/bread that will hold up well to the beef and the juices. French bread rolls, ciabatta rolls, brioche and pretzel rolls all work well for this recipe.
We start by trimming the chuck roast of any large portions of fat, then cut the meat in to chunks. For a 2-4lb. chuck roast, cut it into 4-6 pieces. Then we add a little vegetable oil and season the meat liberally with Montreal seasoning. The seasoned beef will then be sauteed in the Instant Pot until all sides have a good sear. This step is important. Once the meat is seared, remove it from the Instant Pot to a plate. Then we'll see the bottom of the pot has a lot of stuck on bits. This is exactly what we want. Those bits are called "fond" and are essential to the flavor profile of the recipe. Next we pour in a little beef broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all that fond. This is important too, as we don't want any of it stuck to the bottom of the pot or we risk getting a "burn" notice while cooking.
Pressure cook for 50 Minutes
After we've scraped up all the fond (called deglazing the pot), add the remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Secure the lid, set the vent to the "sealing" position (closed), and pressure cook on high pressure for 50 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the 50 minute times begins. Once the 50 minutes are completed, let the pressure naturally release (basically, don't do anything) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes you can open the vent to release any remaining pressure.
Tender, Fall-Apart Meat
Use tongs and carefully remove the chunks of meat to a large bowl and add about ½ cup of the liquid from the pot. Use a couple of forks and gently shred the meat. It won't take much work at all as the meat will be fall-apart tender to the touch.
Ready to serve
You're now ready to serve your delicious, mouthwatering Instant Pot shredded beef. You'll want a good, hearty and crusty bun to hold up to the meat and juices. Use tongs and pile the beef right into the bun. Then I like to spoon some of the juices directly over the meat. Don't worry, it's ok to get the bun wet too. That's part of the allure of these sandwiches. In fact, much like a traditional French Dip sandwich, you can pour some of the juices directly into a small bowl or cup and dip the end of the sandwich in, prior to each bite. OH it's just so good that way!
Other Serving Options
You can also leave the meat in the juices in the Instant Pot after cooking and shred it directly. Once it's shredded just scoop up the meat and serve it, dripping with liquid, right on the bun. Be careful though, it can be really hot to the touch this way.
Add the perfect toppings by using sliced pepperoncini peppers and fire-roasted red peppers. It adds a cool zing, a little crunch, and even more flavor to these delicious sandwiches.
Another option is to add BBQ sauce. When the meat is done cooking, remove it from the juices to a bowl and shred. Then add about ½ – 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Mix it all in and it's ready to serve. You can pretty much discard the juices at this point, as the BBQ sauce will be all the liquid you'll need for the beef.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, you can certainly double this recipe or adjust for more. Increase the dry ingredients accordingly. You also don't have to stick to exact amounts of each ingredient. Basically you can season to taste. If doubling the recipe, you don't need to double the broth. Keep the amount of broth to 2-2.5 cups. You also don't need to double the cooking time. Keep it at 50 minutes.
Freeze for Later
Place the shredded beef with the juices into a freezer safe, airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
PrintBest Damn Instant Pot Shredded Beef Sandwiches
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Savory roast beef cooked to juicy, tender perfection in your Instant Pot and served on rolls with a delicious aus ju.
- 2.5lbs chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 4–6 chunks
- 2 tbs Montreal seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- ½ tbs vegetable oil
- Fresh, crusty rolls such as French rolls.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- In a large bowl, add chunks of beef and coat with vegetable oil. Add Montreal seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and mix to get all the beef well coated with the seasonings.
- When Instant Pot indicates "hot", slowly add chunks of beef with tongs and sear the meat on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes. Turn the meat every minute or so.
- When all the meat is seared, use tongs and carefully remove meat to a plate and set aside. Press "cancel" to stop the sauté mode and ¼ cup of the broth to the pot. Use a wooden spoon and scrape all the bits off the bottom of the pot (this is important – we can't have any bits stuck or we risk getting a burn notice while cooking).
- With the bottom of the pot scraped, add the remaining broth, Worcestershire and red wine vinegar. Then place the meat back into the pot in a single layer (don't stack on top or each other).
- Secure lid, make sure vent is closed (in sealing position) and pressure cook on high pressure for 50 minutes. (On some Instant Pots this is "manual" mode)
- After the 50 minutes are up, leave the pot alone for 15 minutes to allow for natural release of the pressure. After the 15 minutes, turn the valve to open to release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid when pin has dropped.
- Use tongs and carefully remove meat to a large bowl and add about ½ cup of the liquid. Use two forks and shred the meat.
- Heap the shredded meat onto buns and spoon over with some of the juices.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American


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One thing we can do is support Black-owned businesses (one of many). We were unaware of a printed list anywhere that had these so we have developed one with the help of the members of a Facebook group called "Where Black NOLA Eats." I'm sure there are omissions, so be sure to let us know if there's a business that should be on the list that isn't.
Black Owned Businesses in Mandeville
The Winewives
Owned and operated by Mandeville mom, Kevinnie Dreher, The Winewives started a local wine group and expanded to chapters all over the U.S. How can you support The Winewives? Join them! They have several membership levels and they have cute store as well. Check out their shop and see what works for you.
Mandeville Pharmacy
"Where the Client is King." This small, locally-owned pharmacy is owned by Mr. Malcolm Armstrong. While the pharmacy has only been open since 2016, he was serving the community for years before that at another chain pharmacy. You can support Mandeville Pharmacy by moving your prescriptions over there, stopping in to buy something you'd normally get at a chain, or getting a flu shot there. Check out their website or visit their Facebook page to keep up with Mandeville Pharmacy.
Innovative Boxing and Fitness Academy
Owned and operated by professional boxer Tory Williams, Innovative Boxing and Fitness Academy offers thirty different fitness classes a week. These include Boxing, H.I.I.T 360, Kickboxing, Youth Boxing, Strength Training and Personal Training. They are conveniently located on Florida Street in Mandeville How can you support them? Check out a class! Tell a friend who is looking for something new about them. Or follow them on social media: Facebook Instagram.
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A little piece of Jamaica located in Slidell! This little place sells Caribbean grocery items but also sells food and does catering. They are currently offering takeout so try something new and pay them a visit!
Papa's Backyard BBQ
Located in Slidell, this BBQ restaurant prides itself on it's pulled pork. But why stop there? They have full menu of delicious-looking items including corn bread! I've never had corn bread with my BBQ but now I'm going to have to give it a try! They are currently open for takeout.
House of Wings
Owned by Darryn Washington, House of Wings in Slidell features wings, New Orleans-style seafood, hamburgers, po boys, and loaded ranch fries. I don't know what those are but I definitely want to try them! They also offer daily specials including red beans on Mondays and spaghetti on Wednesdays. They have great reviews on Facebook as well.
Celina's Soul Food Cafe
Celina's Soul Food Cafe cooks food like your grandma used to make. Well somebody's grandma. Mine made tamales! They were closed during quarantine but they are back open now! They offer po boys, a ton of different side options, a daily special, and more. Keep your eye on their Facebook page where they post their specials each day.
Minnie's Daughter Catering and Cafe
Minnie's is currently closed because of the Coronavirus but please keep an eye on their Facebook page where they will announce their reopening. It's got five out of five stars on Facebook with eighty-four reviews. People talk about the fried fish, the mac n cheese, and the Sunday Buffet. I can't wait for Minnie's to be back so I can try it!
A Taste of Chef Ash Catering
A caterer and personal chef, Chef Ash brings the delicious food straight to you. You can book her for your next event by calling 504-515-5138.
D Taste of Elegance Bakery
Need a gorgeous cake for your next occasion? Check out D'Taste of Elegance! They specialize in custom event cakes, sweet treats, and dessert bars. You should see the senior cupcakes she did! Amazing. Get in touch by submitting a form on her website. If you need a quick response you can call or text her at 504-239-3128.
Flambeaux Barbershop and Beauty
Flambeaux Barber & Beauty is where your satisfaction is our pleasure. Tons of videos of completed hair styles on their Facebook page, so just click their name to see!
Seaux Polished
Manicurist. See her instagram page for work samples.
The Polish'd Doll
Manicurist. See her Facebook page for work samples.
Black Owned Businesses in Ponchatoula
Sweet Magnolia Ice Cream
Located in Ponchatoula, Sweet Magnolia features homemade ice cream sold by the pint in their own original flavors. They also make other types of sweet treats like cookies, brownies, pralines, and chocolate covered strawberries.
JRucker's House of Soul
A restaurant and event center, JRucker's offers an upscale dining experience. They also offer cocktails and have a bar menu as well. Check out their Facebook page for special events which they have often.
Owned and operated by a Ponchatoula High graduate, Hookie's has a full menu of delicious options. They have plate meals, sandwiches, plenty of desserts, and more. They also offer a breakfast menu. Their dining room is back open and they also have outdoor seating.
Black Owned Businesses in Hammond
Mr. Chef's Hot Wings and Things
Featuring sixteen different kinds of chicken wings, Mr. Chef's is located near Zemmuray Park in Hammond. Reviews recommend the lemon pepper, but they all sound pretty good to me.
Southern Comfort Diner
True to it's name, Southern Comfort Diner serves up a bunch of home-style cooking. They're open from 10:30AM-8PM. They are located on W. Church Street in Hammond not far from the Interstate. Reviews mention the delicious food but also the very nice owner. Go check it out!
We hope you find this list helpful. If we missed a business you can let us know by emailing [email protected], leaving a comment here, or messaging us on Facebook.
Additional Resources
If you are interested in visiting black restaurants all around the New Orleans Metro, we recommend Where Black NOLA Eats and their accompanying Facebook group.
Essence has a nice article on Black-owned businesses in the New Orleans area.
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La Guardia String Figures
ADDPMP411In the early 1980s, James R. Murphy began teaching mathematics using string figures in an effort to engage students who didn't "like" math. Kids found the activity enormously fun and, almost without realizing it, learned to the kind of focus and dedication necessary for solving a problem by completing a series of complex steps — a fundamental skill in math and science. Essentially, it was an early successful experiment in using gaming for education — something on the minds of many in our age of social innovation.
One day, Murphy asked Robin Moore, a student of his and a budding photographer, to take some pictures of the string figures, initially intended purely as a visual record. But Moore produced a series of remarkable black-and-white portraits of these kids and their strings.


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1241 Ginama, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1422.
(26.861379, 128.254592) |
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no restrictions. [2021] |
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free. [2021] |
Classification: | Stone Forests Covered Karst Karren |
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Guided tours: | self guided |
Photography: | allowed |
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Address: | Daisekirinzan, 1241 Ginama, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1422, Tel: +81-98-041-8117, Fax: +81-98-041-8276. |
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2021 | inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. |
大石林山 (Daisekirinzan) is said to be the northernmost tropical karst. The hill with its weird limestone formation is quite famous among Japanese. Not because of its geology, its a cultural thing, this site was used as location in numerous movies. In other words, every child has seen this site in a movie.
Locate at the northern tip of the island Okinawa is a limestone plateau with an escarpment all around, resembling the Lost World tepuis in Venezuely. The limestone is dissolved by slightly acidic rainwater. The water forms karren by dissolving the rock. They become deeper and deeper until the rocks with runnels on the surface have become runnels with pinnacle like rocks inbetween. These are the typical tropical stone forests, in more northern climates the are less spectacular, forming limestone pavements and karren fields.
The operators offer trails across the strange landscape and all necessary infrastructure. The also operate the (Okinawa Stone Culture Museum), a geological museum with the theme of "Okinawa stone". The collection contains rock specimens collected from all over the prefecture, but as most of the islands are limestone there are mostly limestones. And it is also a folk museum, as the use and the quarrying of the limestone is a historical and cultural topic. Many old-fashioned stone folk implements are on display, like a flower pot made from a huge coral mass.
Japan is located at the border of the pacific plate, where the oceanic plate subducts under the continental plate. But light rocks such as sandstone, mudstone, chert, and limestone, which rest on the oceanic plate, are not pulled underground. They are scraped off by the edge of the continental plate and pushed together, the results are folding and uplift. This is called an accretion wedge. Many of the japanese islands are actually the uppermost tips of this accretion wedge.
Daisekirinzan was a coral reef that spread over the seamount 250 Ma ago. It was uplifted to the present location, heavily dissolved and karstified by heavy subtropical rains, and became a tropical karst terrain characterized by a karst tower and pinnacles.


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The High Court declares that New Zealand's largest online trader used unfair contract terms in its standard form consumer contract.
On 12 November 2019, the High Court declared that certain terms used by New Zealand's largest mobile (or online) trader were unfair under the Fair Trading Act 1986 ("FTA") and therefore unenforceable, ordering it to refund customers hundreds of thousands of dollars.1
Home Direct Limited ("Home Direct") is New Zealand's largest mobile trader. It employs over 250 staff and operates nationwide selling consumer goods online, over the phone and via mobile shops. The types of goods sold include clothing, toys, electronics, furniture and whiteware.
Home Direct operated a Voucher Entitlement Scheme ("Scheme"). Under the Scheme, when a customer had repaid what they owed to Home Direct for previous purchases made on a "layby" arrangement, Home Direct would continue to debit regular amounts from the customer's bank account, with each of those payments converted into a "voucher entitlement". Customers could then use their vouchers to make future purchases from Home Direct.
The Scheme included two terms alongside the standard consumer contract that were allegedly unfair:
More than $644,000 was forfeited in this way over several years of the Scheme's operation. The issue before the Courts was whether these terms were unfair.
The Commerce Commission ("Commission") is responsible for enforcing the unfair contract terms regime in the FTA. The Commission may apply to the High Court or the District Court (at the choice of the Commission) for a declaration that a term in a standard form consumer contract is an unfair contract term and therefore unenforceable.2
As well as taking into account the whole contract and the extent to which the terms are transparent,3 section 46L of the FTA provides factors the Court must consider when deciding whether a term in a consumer contract is unfair. If the term:
then the term may be deemed unfair and may no longer be used, enforced or relied upon.4
Justice Muir held that under the FTA, the terms and conditions of the Scheme relating to refunds and expiry of vouchers were "insufficiently clear".5 This lack of transparency around the Scheme also added "a further layer of unfairness".6 The Scheme did not provide a corresponding benefit to customers (such as a discount on the purchase of goods) and Home Direct did not have any countervailing obligations (such as paying interest on accrued balances or discounts on future purchases),7 which led His Honour describing the Scheme as "one-way traffic".8 In accordance with sections 46H to 46L of the FTA, the Court declared that the terms were unfair.
Home Direct no longer operates the Scheme and co-operated with the Commission throughout its investigation, and consented to the declarations being made. It has credited customers over $133,000 and has agreed to refund any customers who were part of the Scheme.
This is the first unfair contracts term declaration by a Court in New Zealand and is a further example of the Government's crackdown on mobile traders. Earlier this month, the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill ("Bill") passed the select committee stage, which proposes a certification requirement for all lenders under consumer credit contracts. The Bill extends the certification requirement to mobile traders, who might also have to register under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008.
Given the increase in number of consumer complaints in 2018/2019, click here, we foresee that the Commission will strengthen their enforcement regime on unfair contract terms and is a timely reminder to businesses to review your consumer contracts.
To read a copy of the judgment, please click here. If you would like to know more about the High Court's decision, please contact us.
Please also read our previous article on the recent proposed amendments to the Fair Trading Act.
This article was written by Chris Parke, Partner, Charles Thompson, Senior Associate and Andrea Lim, Law Graduate.
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Alternate Names : Coronary Angiography, Heart Catheterization, Coronary Angiogram, Cardiac Angiography
Overview & Description | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values
Cardiac catheterization is a test used to diagnose abnormalities of the coronary blood vessels. These vessels supply blood to your heart. The test can also be used to observe your heart chambers and heart valves. The supplies used for this exam include:
First, a catheter is inserted through your skin and into your artery. An artery in your groin is the usual entry site. Dye is then injected through the catheter. X-ray pictures are taken as the dye travels through your arteries.
This test may be advised for people who have or are suspected to have one of the following conditions:
Cardiac catheterization is done in a special room with cameras, TV screens, and X-ray devices. Usually, the doctor who performs the test is a heart specialist, also called a cardiologist. Sometimes, an X-ray specialist, called a radiologist, may perform the test. During the procedure, the doctor and his or her assistants operate the equipment in the suite. A nurse checks your vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, throughout the exam.
During the test, you lie on a flat platform. The doctor selects an artery in which to insert the catheter. The femoral artery in the right groin is used most often. The skin in the groin area is numbed with local anesthesia. A small needle is then inserted through your skin and into your artery. Next, the doctor inserts a catheter into your artery through the small puncture made with the needle.
After being placed in the artery, the catheter can be pushed up into your aorta. This is the largest artery in your body. It connects directly to your heart and can be used to get into your heart chambers. Your coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to your heart, also stem from the aorta. An X-ray machine is used to help guide the catheter into proper position.
Dye is used to light up the structures of your heart and its arteries. The dye is injected into the catheter and enters your heart and heart arteries. This allows these structures to be clearly seen, as the dye used is easily seen when X-ray pictures are taken. Pictures are taken with an x-ray machine as the dye travels through your heart and heart arteries. The doctor usually takes several pictures of your heart filled with dye from different angles and positions. More than one injection of the dye is often needed. The images can be projected onto a TV or video screen so that the doctor can view your heart and its arteries during the test.
The standard test will typically take less than an hour. In more complex cases, the exam may last for several hours. The doctor may sometimes see an abnormality during the test that can be corrected during the exam. For example, a procedure called angioplasty is sometimes used to open up clogged arteries. This involves inserting a balloon catheter or other device through the catheter to open the area of blockage.
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SynthEdit is a modular synth/effect environment which allows you to save your creations as VST instruments and effects.
With SynthEdit you can design your own Soft Synth from the ground up. Drag and drop modular components, connect them with virtual "patch cords". Want to share your synth with others? SynthEdit's Save-as-VST function makes your own VST plug-in synth or effect.
Explore Virtual Analog synthesis, techniques like Frequency Modulation, Phase Distortion and Sampling. Create your own drum synth or effect unit.
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