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New Community Coming to Clovis
De Young Properties has announced the development of a new community coming to Clovis. The new neighborhood will be called De Young Trailside at Loma Vista. It will be located on Leonard Avenue just south of Ashlan Avenue, with 111 homesites. The first stage will start with twenty homesites. The community will offer homes varying in size from 1,695 square feet to 3,820 square feet, and prices start in the low $300,000s. Residents can choose from single family homes to multi-generational homes, as well as customize them to make them their own. If you are looking for a new home, then De Young Trailside may be the right place for you. The new community coming to Clovis has a lot to offer.
Smarthome Icon Series
The Smarthome Icon Series was designed to be energy efficient. Some of the features include:
- A fully insulated attic – the roof will be insulated in addition to the walls.
- Advanced wall framing design to increase space for insulation.
- A fully pre-paid solar system from SolarCity. It is included in the price of the home.
- Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.
Healthy Living
The De Young Trailside community is promoting healthy living by encouraging people to spend more time outside. It is located near the Dry Creek Trail where residents can run, walk or bike with friends and family. Pump House Park and Gallery Park are also located nearby for families to enjoy.
Clovis Unified School District
The new community coming to Clovis is located within the Clovis Unified School District where high school students will attend Clovis East. Clovis Unified School District is one of the top school districts in California and highly sought after in the Fresno and Clovis area.
Entertainment and Dining
Sierra Vista shopping center, the Square Campus Point, and Old Town Clovis are located nearby and offer loads of entertainment options as well as many different restaurants to choose from.
Fresno and Clovis Real Estate
We are Foxen Realty, located in the Fresno and Clovis area. We are experts in selling your home in this fast paced real estate environment. Let us help you sell your home for top dollar.


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American Courtney Waldrop is a reality television star, social media star, and entrepreneur. She is most well-known for starring alongside her husband and children on Sweet Home Sextuplets, a reality show that airs on TLC. In the years since the launch of the show, Courtney has become a household name. So what exactly is Courtney Waldrop's net worth?
Who Is Courtney Waldrop?
Courtney Waldrop was born Courtney Hill on March 3, 1982 in Albertville, Alabama to parents Gerry Hill and Ramona Hill. She is her parent's only child. While her parents have often appeared with her on the reality show, they have a limited presence on social media and not much is known about them.
Courtney graduated from Auburn University with a degree in early childhood education in 2004. She then worked as a teacher for Albertville City Schools for over 13 years. According to previous reports, she taught first-graders in the district.
Courtney and her husband Eric Waldrop started dating when they were in the eighth grade. They continued dating as they went to the same college, and Eric proposed while they were in their final year. Shortly after graduation, they were married.
Courtney is famously known for starring on the TLC reality show Sweet Home Sextuplets, which follows her life with her husband and their nine children, comprised of six sons and three daughters. While the family didn't initially set out to have so many children, fertility medication after multiple miscarriages resulted in the birth of sextuplets, adding six children to the three they already had. The children are Saylor (2010), twins Wales and Bridge (2013), and the sextuplets; Rayne, Rawlings, Rivers, Tag, Layke, and Blu (2017). Sweet Home Sextuplets launched on September 18th, 2018.
Courtney is also a well-known social media personality, often sharing updates regarding her life and children. She has more than a half million followers on Instagram and more than 50,000 subscribers to her Youtube channel, God's Divine Nine. She is also a successful businesswoman, launching a God's Divine Nine business that sells her clothing line, accessories, and gifts.
Courtney Waldrop's Net Worth And Assets
According to published reports, Courtney Waldrop's net worth is estimated to be about $1 million U.S dollars, although information concerning her annual income has not been shared with the public. It is believed that her career as a reality television star has been the primary source of her income since leaving the teaching profession. According to estimates based on what other TLC reality stars have received in salary, it is estimated that she earned at least $25,000 per episode or $25K per season.
Courtney's YouTube channel is quite popular and due to her immense popularity, it is believed that her company has been also running prosperously, adding to her income. Courtney and her spouse also own a house that has been recently remodeled to be more spacious and comfortable for their big family. Due to security reasons, her precise location of residence has not been shared.
Future Effects On Net Worth
Although Courtney and her family have decided not to resume their reality show, she is expected to continue her YouTube videos, which will increase her income from YouTube in the future. Her clothing and accessories line appears to be flourishing and that is expected to continue as long as she continues to be popular with the public.
What do you think Courtney Waldrop's net worth will be in 2025? Let us know in the comments below!
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Toi Williams began her writing career in 2003 as a copywriter and editor and has authored hundreds of articles on numerous topics for a wide variety of companies. During her professional experience in the fields of Finance, Real Estate, and Law, she has obtained a broad understanding of these industries and brings this knowledge to her work as a writer.

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Topics AMED as First IRDiRC Member Institution from Japan
AMED will participate in policy discussions at IRDiRC, which contributes to the acceleration of research and development (R&D) in rare diseases. Shared among the members are challenges attracting global attention, including the clinical trials environment and framework (e.g. patient consent, evaluation, and guidelines), and the standardization of data sharing (e.g. genotypic and phenotypic profiles, which are often stored in separate registries or databases and thus hard to aggregate).
Smaller patient populations lead to a greater risk in drug development without a scheme realizing worldwide data sharing and multinational clinical trials. AMED aims to take advantage of updates from the IRDiRC members to harmonize the national R&D environment, thereby maximizing impact to local and global medical communities. In parallel, AMED also focuses on communicating to the consortium the activities and accomplishments of Japan's more than 40-year history of "nambyo" (rare and intractable diseases specifically defined in a Japanese policy document) research.
The promising opportunities at IRDiRC will help AMED deliver better solutions to patients suffering from rare/intractable diseases, having them live a better LIFE in three meanings—the biological life, the everyday life, and the human life.
About IRDiRC
IRDiRC, established in 2011, is an international consortium of research funding agencies and interested parties. With their ambitious goals of delivering 200 new therapies and means to diagnose 6,000 rare diseases by 2020, 42 member institutions from 18 countries (as of July 2015) are working together to accelerate research and development related to rare diseases through global collaborations.
IRDiRC is governed by an Executive Committee, three Scientific Committees (Diagnostics, Interdisciplinary, and Therapies) and several Task Forces. Discussion at these bodies has led to partial but significant contribution to the progress towards the abovementioned goals. As of July 2015, according to the IRDiRC website, 149 medicinal products and more than 3,300 disease-related genes assume to be available.
Division Name | Division of Rare/Intractable Disease Research, Department of Research Promotion Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) |
nambyo-info "at" amed "dot" go "dot" jp |
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In some cases, acupuncture can help with arthritis pain. As part of traditional Chinese medicine, the process involves the insertion of fine needles in the body. The process stimulates the flow of qi, or life energy, through the human body. It is also thought to reduce pain, modulate endorphin levels, and improve overall well-being. Acupuncture has been used for more than 2,000 years.
Acupuncture benefits the nervous system by activating the rest and digesting the response in the brain. When the nervous system is under stress, it responds to pain more strongly. As a result, pain tolerance may be reduced. Using acupuncture can increase endorphin production, reduce pain perception, and even improve tolerance to pain. Although there are some risks associated with acupuncture, it is well worth trying it if you're looking for a more natural way to treat pain.
Research into the effectiveness of acupuncture for pain relief has been mixed. Some studies have reported positive results, while others have reported adverse effects. However, despite mixed results, many experts believe that acupuncture is safe and effective. Besides relaxing the body and mind, acupuncture also helps tissue heal. It stimulates fibroblasts to secrete collagen proteins. This in turn increases the healing of injured tissues. This method is often recommended to relieve pain in people with osteoarthritis.
In addition to its effectiveness in managing pain, acupuncture has been shown to be safe and effective for a variety of conditions. According to an analysis of medical journals, the only serious complication associated with acupuncture is the accidental insertion of the needle into the pleural space. Other reported complications include skin infections and muscle sprains. But these are relatively rare. The most important benefit of acupuncture for chronic pain is that the procedure is safe and effective.
Acupuncture for pain relief has been shown to be effective in reducing pain. Its success has been documented in numerous SRs. In a recent review, it was shown to be safe and effective for a range of conditions. This is an important aspect for any clinical trial of acupuncture for a wide range of health problems. It has been recommended for patients with varying levels of sensitivity to pain, such as those with backaches.
Acupuncture for pain relief is safe. Its effectiveness is largely dependent on the practitioner. For example, a doctor may have no knowledge of how to diagnose a condition or prescribe an effective medication. The treatments are a safe, effective, and cost-effective alternative to conventional medicine. This is a popular option for people suffering from a wide range of health conditions, including arthritis. Acupuncture is an excellent way to alleviate pain and is also inexpensive.
Acupuncture works by relaxing the body activating the rest and digesting the response in the brain. By activating this response, the nerves respond to pain signals more deeply, lowering the threshold for the sensation. Acupuncture helps the body repair itself by stimulating the release of collagen proteins, which decreases the level of inflammation and pain in the body. Acupuncture is an effective, natural way to deal with chronic pain and improve your quality of life.
Acupuncture for pain relief is an effective alternative medicine that has been used for centuries. Acupuncture is a proven method that has been used for thousands of years to help people with all kinds of pain. This form of alternative medicine is an excellent choice for chronic pain. This practice is a good option for those who want to relieve pain naturally. The low complication rate of acupuncture makes it a great choice for chronic and recurrent pain.
Acupuncture is an effective method of pain relief. Modern research has proved the efficacy of acupuncture as a natural and safe way to treat chronic pain. Acupuncture has a long history of being used in traditional medicine. In addition to being effective, acupuncture is considered a safe and affordable alternative treatment option. Acupuncture is covered by many insurance policies and is an excellent alternative treatment for chronic pain.


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Dubbed as super-resolution, a new brain-imaging technique could potentially detect neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease at their earliest stages. The technique combines position emission tomography (PET), enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly.
Positron emission tomography (PET) enables the visualization of metabolic processes in the body. Sometimes, a patient's movement during brain scanning limits the image quality of PET imaging.
This new super-resolution technique combines position emission tomography (PET) with an external motion-tracking device to create highly detailed brain images. In addition, it harnesses the typically undesired head motion of subjects to enhance the resolution in brain PET.
Yanis Chemli, MSc, Ph.D., candidate at the Gordon Center for Medical Imaging in Boston, Massachusetts, said, "This work shows that one can obtain PET images with a resolution that outperforms the scanner's resolution by making use, counterintuitively perhaps, of usually undesired patient motion. Our technique not only compensates for the negative effects of head motion on PET image quality, but it also leverages the increased sampling information associated with imaging of moving targets to enhance the effective PET resolution."
Moving phantom and non-human primate experiments were performed on a PET scanner in conjunction with an external motion tracking device that continuously measured head movement with extremely high precision. Static reference PET acquisitions were also performed without inducing movement. After data from the imaging devices were combined, researchers recovered PET images with noticeably higher resolution than that achieved in the static reference scans.
Scientists tested their technique in preclinical studies. Now scientists are looking forward to testing it on human subjects.
Journal Reference:
- Yanis Chemli et al. Super-resolution in brain PET Using a Real-Time Motion Capture System.


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Amazon Browser
The Amazon Browser is a tool within Price Checker 2 which allows you to scan Amazon search results, a brand store, or a competitor's storefront, and run the listed products through your PC2 analysis.
In essence this replaces the input file with items read directly from the browser.
For versions prior to 3.1.0 this feature requires Chrome browser to be installed on your system. Please see https://pricechecker2.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PC2/pages/786445 for Chrome installation troubleshooting.
For versions 3.1.0 and onwards a local version of Chromium will be installed during initial installation.
The Amazon Browser function is only available on paid subscriptions, it isn't available in the free demo. Read this guide to see how it works if you are looking to use this as your main source of product lists.
Begin by launching the browser using the orange button in Price Checker. This will launch a control window and an instance of Chrome which is controlled by and linked to PC2.
This control window can be independently minimised and resized. Clicking the orange "Amazon Browser / Storefront" button again will bring the existing window to the foreground if already opened.
You will see 3 buttons on the control window:
1. Check Page for Products | Begin an initial analysis of the currently open page. |
2. Select this page / Analyse XYZ | Use the current page as the input for your run. |
Close Amazon Browser | Close the control window together with Chrome. |
1. Check Page for Products
First, let's navigate to a page we want to run. Do this by browsing as normal using the connected Chrome browser (not your own, which might be open separately). In the rest of this guide, when we say 'Chrome', we mean that special Chrome window (Chromium with a blue logo as of version 3.1.0).
The following types of pages are currently supported:
Brand Store | Almost arbitrary search results | Seller Storefront |
Example: Lego | Example: Children's Toothpaste | Example: Superdeals1116 |
If you'd like to try these, you can copy and paste the links into Chrome.
The page to be analysed must be open in the first tab. Some links open a new tab - please copy the url and open in the first tab instead.
Once the desired page is open, hit "Check Page for Products". It may take a few seconds before anything happens, but you should then see a "Deep Scan" popup, looking something like this:
Once this is complete, the control will update to show an expected number of results, and "Analyse XYZ" will light up green instead:
Due to a lack of support from Amazon's end, storefronts will redirect to an equivalent search.
2. Analyse [store/brand/results title]
Click this button now and you'll be taken to the same run page as when launching files:
From here you can start the run or abort (by closing the window), after making any necessary configuration changes as explained in https://pricechecker2.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PC2/pages/360500 .
The browser will remain open, allowing you to continue browsing for another storefront if necessary. You can close it at any time without affecting started runs, or use the rest of Price Checker while Chrome and/or the control are minimised.
Cost Column
On the run settings screen you will see under 4. Cost Column that the default is "B: Cost: 50% Storefront Price". This is explained below.
Supplier Multipack Column
Under 5. Supplier Multipack Column the default is "C: Pack Size". This is actually the Packaging Quantity as listed on Amazon. This means that the listed price can be correctly interpreted on a per-unit basis in arbitrage situations. In a browser run this is important when encountering multi-variation parents. For more information please see https://pricechecker2.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PC2/pages/360500/Run+Settings#5.-Supplier-Multipack-Column .
Browser Run specific settings
Some special configuration is possible when launching from the browser.
These can be adjusted under Analysis Options:
Cost Percentage
We call this the Storefront or Browser Cost Percentage. The purpose of this setting is to give PC2 an initial cost figure to work with, because as you can imagine there is no way for you to explicitly input a price for each ASIN that is taken from the search results. The label will change depending on your configured percentage.
As an example of how this works, take this random product listing taken from Amazon.de:
Here the listed price is €21.99. When configured as 50%, PC2 will use a cost of €12 for working out fees and potential profit.
Sometimes Amazon may show a price range for an item. PC2 will always use the lower value.
Cost figures on individual items can be adjusted in the output Excel, and profits will be recalculated immediately without having to run everything again.
Slow down the browser
This is an advanced setting and in most cases it won't be necessary to uncheck this option.
Amazon restricts browsing by showing captchas or returning error pages when it thinks that it has detected an automated tool instead of a human user. This can happen if pages are accessed too quickly or the browsing pattern suggests so. The 'slow down' option introduces a delay which makes this much less likely.
If a captcha is encountered, PC2 will ask you to solve it and pause the run in the meantime. If you're not in front of the screen and the browsing session times out before you can do so, you may need to solve two captchas in succession to continue.
Browser Run specific output
In addition to the main input columns explained above, the output will also contain a "Prime?" columns.
Prime? value | |
Y | Item has Prime logo on the search result listing, or is invisibly marked as Prime directly in the page. |
? | No Prime logo and not marked - but that doesn't necessarily mean 'no' in all cases, so we use '?' instead. |
Subscribe & Save or Sponsored Listings
PC2 ignores Sponsored Listings. These are not reflected in the estimated results in the beginning, nor in the output, but the non-sponsored product could appear if it is part of the 'regular' results and is found during browsing.
PC2 always uses the "buy once" prices instead of S&S.
Major Brands
If you have the https://pricechecker2.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PC2/pages/139919389 filter enabled, please note that the deep scan will automatically skip brands listed in it. This reduces the length of the run. However, just like the regular filter it may not skip misspellings or alternatives. Add them to your major brands file to remove them in the future.
Problem | Solution |
On a storefront, when clicking "Check this page", the screen flashes briefly and nothing changes. | Please ensure that the page to be analysed is opened in the first tab in Chrome. |
The button says "Analyse null" - the store name is missing | This won't affect analysis, but we recommend that you change the output file name to make it recognisable (the default may just be "Results"). |
After deep scan there are fewer results than the initial "Check Page". | Try cancelling the deep scan. This will give up to 2400 top products from the initial check. For example: |
There are fewer results than expected | Try changing the sorting. Please also bear in mind the https://pricechecker2.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PC2/pages/142475353 limitations. |


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Chrissy Teigen And John Legend Are Twinning With Luna And Miles — See The Adorable Pics
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend look exactly like their children Luna and Miles and the Internet is freaking out. Chrissy shared several photos of her children on her official Instagram account and the photos are going viral. Twinning with your children isn't that unusual, but Luna is the spitting image of her mother and Miles looks exactly like John. The stunning visual has tons of the couple's fans leaving sweet comments on the photos.
Chrissy shared the photo with her 24.7 million followers and the picture went viral. More than 1.2 million people liked the photo and there are over 11,000 comments. She shared the following caption and didn't need to say anything more, "Me and John."
Singer Lauren Jauregui noticed that the two children were twins of their parents and left the following comment.
"Literally they're both perfect mixtures of your dnas."
Other celebrities who responded to the photo and left comments include January Jones who called the similarities uncanny, Kate Hudson who agreed and Rachel Zoe who said she was dying.
Check out the adorable pictures of Luna and Miles as their parents' mini-mes below.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen top the list of celebrity parents with their love and devotion to their children. Chrissy Teigen is as equally laid back and down to earth with her followers as she is glamorous. Her followers appreciate her realness with them as she opens up about many day-to-day situations that she deals with, even though she's a megastar.
John Legend has earned the respect of millions across the board. In addition to his work as a singer and television producer, he is known for his civil rights activism as well as his willingness to speak out against injustice. Some of John Legend's film producing credits include La La Land, Southside With You, Breaking Through, Southern Rights, and the television series Underground and Sing It On.
When Lifetime aired the documentary Surviving R. Kelly, John Legend was the only big-named musician with a current record of success who was brave enough to speak out against R. Kelly in the docu-series.
What do you think of Chrissy Teigen's photos of Luna and Miles? Do you think they look identical to their parents?


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Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, during the regular Port Angeles City Council meeting at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
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We all must be aware of the famous novel "Around the world in 80 days". The journey of Phileas Fogg who attempted a valiant trip of the world to succeed in his bet is an adventure that lingers in our memory forever. While no one has achieved such a feat or tried their luck for such a daring attempt, there comes a very close deal that will give you the closest pleasure. The bus trip from Delhi to London, via 18 countries in 70 days captures the attention of everyone. As interesting as it sounds, let's peek into the details to know more about the fun it will entail if we were to embark on this crazy journey.
Countries to be visited:
Similar to long flight travels which have transits, this bus travel also comes with numerous breaks and stops. What is a road trip to London without having a sneak peek of the places in-between? Some beautiful places we might enjoy a little view time include Thailand, Laos, China, Uzbekistan, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, etc.
Leg 1: South Asian borders in 11 nights and 12 days:
The first leg is a road trip to Thailand which will present the splendid borderlines of the country as we cross Myanmar and enter Bangkok. Myanmar, which is famous for its monuments and architectural sites will give a much-needed respite for the tourists. Bagan, the world heritage site from the Mandalay region is a must-visit spot that cannot be missed. The city houses beautiful monuments and Buddhist temples.
A beautiful city that picks the curiosity of travelers to know the ancient culture of Pagodas, who are scarcely populated here. It is an undervalued tourist spot due to the remoteness of its location. As we cruise along the border of India, we end up in Bangkok, which again stuns us with the opulence of its infrastructures. We cross the Mekong River as we bid bye to Thailand to enter the boundary of Asia and reach Laos.
Leg 2: Magnificent China in 15 nights and 16 days:
We will commence our leg 2 journey from Chengdu, and enjoy the pleasure of viewing the Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders that attract our eyeballs with its grandeur. As we drive along with the western borders of China, the mere journey would offer pleasantries filling our eyes with glaciers and snowy mountain drives. The views that capture our attention during this drive renders the most splendid experience of the expedition. Although we would miss the most happening cities like Shanghai, and Hong Kong, we would still have a liveliest journey that encompasses fun and relaxation to extremes.
Leg 3: Leading to Russia, in 21 Nights and 22 days:
Starting this leg from Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, we revolve around its borders to cross Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. As we tread along these unsung countries, we get to peep their beautiful spots. The snowy mountains and driveways of Kyrgyzstan will entice our eyes for eternity. The driveways are filled with glaciers and mountains, and our journey becomes an eyesight celebration of these wonderful locations. As we end our Leg 3, we land in the largest country Russia. We will never miss the richness of the country as it will flaunt its monuments and architectural beauties.
Leg 4: The End, to the UK in 15 nights and 16 days:
The last leg of our journey as we come to the end of this expedition will kick-start from Baltic countries. As we will cross through Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and London, the rich cities and marvelous infrastructures will welcome your visit in all these places.
Bus Facilities:
Traveling by bus is a marvelous experience in itself. The bus provides us with all the necessary equipment and accessories for such prolonged travel. The seats will have enough legroom, and there will also be regular digital provisions like free Wi-Fi and USBs. Emergency facilities like first-aid kits and essential medicines will be offered. Every seat will have enough space for the comfort of people with fold trays, bag hooks, and holders. Pantry is in-built as the food of our choice will be available frequently. The convenience of every passenger will be checked and validated from time to time.
As this trip is the first of its kind, it is prone to a lot of obstacles and minor blocks. So, we should get ready for whatever ensues, as we revel in the mission of enjoying this lovely trip.
Our private tours typically range from $500 - $1000 per person/per night depending on chosen hotels and room categories, vehicles used, types of tours, flight cost, time of year and other factors. Make an inquiry for a customized trip quote.


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Prince's Band – The Revolution – Will Perform In St. Cloud
One of the first things that I learned about Minnesotans when I moved here a couple of years ago, is that almost all of you are Prince fanatics. And it's easy to understand why. The guy was crazy talented.
Not only was he a great singer/songwriter, but he was also a multi-instrumentalist, and frequently played all of the instruments on his recordings. I'm pretty sure the only other people in history to do that are Phil Collins and Dave Grohl. It's a pretty exclusive club. Like most people, I remember the day Prince sadly passed away.
I was never a big fan of his style, but I saw what his music meant to people (especially Minnesotans) and that was nothing short of inspiring. Even after his passing, things in the land of Prince continue moving forward, from his families legal battles to his unreleased music
However, one aspect of his career that we don't hear enough about is his band - The Revolution. These guys have lived in the shadow of their former leader for far too long. The Revolution is an incredible band that doesn't get the recognition they deserve.
Prince may no longer be with us, but The Revolution are still very active, and it just so happens that they will be gracing St. Cloud with their presence this Friday at the Paramount Theatre. They're headlining The Autumn Moon fundraiser. The event kicks off at 7 pm and The Revolution takes the stage at 8.


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Voters in several parts of the state will decide the fate of local tax measures – primarily parcel taxes – in March and May.
The table below, compiled by CalTax using data from local elections offices and media reports, will be posted online and updated with results after the elections.
All of the measures are special taxes that need at least a two-thirds vote to be approved, and all were placed on the ballot by local government bodies acting in their official capacity.


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IHSS Public Authority
The Public Authority was established by the state to act as Employer of Record for In-Home Supportive Services providers and to establish a Registry of Providers. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors acts as the governing body for the Public Authority. The Public Authority is a separate legal entity from the county, but works in partnership with IHSS to help serve IHSS providers and recipients.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
IHSS provides services to blind, aged and disabled people with the goal of allowing people to live safely in their own homes and avoid the need for out-of-home care.
To apply to be a provider or for services, please call 707-476-2100.
IHSS Caregiver Registry
The Humboldt County IHSS Caregiver Registry is a database of specially screened care providers who are available to work for IHSS recipients. When a recipient calls the registry looking for a new care provider, registry staff look at specific recipient needs, provider skills, availability, demographic data and other factors in order to find the best potential matches. A list of names is then provided to the IHSS recipient who is responsible for interviewing and hiring the care provider. This is a free service available to all IHSS recipients.
Please note: The Caregiver Registry is a referral service. The IHSS recipient is responsible for interviewing, hiring and supervising the care provider. Enrollment in the registry is not required to serve as an IHSS care provider.
Need more information? Contact us directly at 707-476-2100.
Free Essential Protective Gear for IHSS Recipients and Care Providers
The IHSS Public Authority is distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks, gloves and sanitizer to current IHSS recipients and care providers free of charge. You can pick up the free PPE in the office at 808 E St., Eureka. Supplies are limited, so please call ahead at 707-476-2100 to check availability.
IHSS Advisory Committee
The IHSS Advisory Committee's mission is to serve as a bridge to improve the IHSS system for recipients and providers by being an ongoing conduit of information and advocacy to the Board of Supervisors for the community.


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JAMESTOWN – Local high school students will compete for the Robert H. Jackson Cup in the mock trial finals on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the center's downtown facility.
Center President Susan Moran Murphy made the announcement on Friday.
This is the first time the tourney has been hosted at the center.
Each year, the winning team is presented with the Robert H. Jackson Cup in honor of the Supreme Court Judge.
In a media release, the center said competition evokes Justice Jackson's experience on the lyceum team at Jamestown High School in 1909-1910.
Jackson's work on the lyceum team acted as a precursor to a career that led him to the world stage at the Nuremberg Trial following World War II, according to the center.
The county's top team proceeds to Regional Competition, and the top team from each of the state's eight regions advances to the State Finals.
Each team, with the guidance of an attorney advisor and teacher coach, prepares for competition using a standard set of procedures. These procedures are a modified version of trial procedures that are adapted for use in the mock trial setting.
During the course of review and practice of the assigned case study, team members develop their various roles, prepare a team strategy, and learn trial procedures.
It is expected that team members enhance critical reasoning skills, listening skills, and their ability to "think on their feet" because each team is judged not only on their case presentation, but their ability to follow courtroom procedures and professional decorum, as well.
During tournament competition, each team will argue both sides of a case and assume the roles of attorneys and witnesses. The tournament judges, who are usually local judges or attorneys, score the teams based on a rating sheet that includes scoring on preparation, performance, and professionalism.
Admission is free and open to the public. The competition will begin at 4:30 p.m. will display the best of the county's high school mock trial teams.
Chautauqua County has participated in the New York Statewide High School Mock Trial program since 2001.
Learn more at www.nysba.org/nysmocktrial.


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Sydney's petrol prices are rising three times faster than they are falling, latest statistics from the NRMA have revealed.
The analysis shows prices falling at just one cent a day – one third the rate that prices have increased over the last three weeks.
The average price of regular unleaded fuel has fallen 22 cents per litre over the last 22 days.
Prior to reaching a high-point of the last cycle, prices increased at almost three cents per litre a day.
During one of the toughest years in the Australian economy due to COVID-19, prices in Sydney rose twice and fast as they fell across the whole of 2020.
Profit margins were highest across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne throughout the pandemic.
According to the myNRMA App, the average price in Sydney is currently 115.8 cents per litre for regular unleaded and is expected to fall at least another five cents per litre.
Across the last 10 price cycles in 2020/21 prices never fell below the wholesale price.
This is compared with with 2019 when prices fell below the wholesale price 41 times.
Across 2020/21 the daily gap between the wholesale and retail price closed below five cents per litre on 47 occasions compared with 133 times in 2019.
The numbers have sparked a callout from the NRMA, urging fuel companies to drop their prices for Aussie families struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic.
"The NRMA has long known that Sydney's bizarre price cycles exposed motorists to higher prices for longer – especially in 2020 - but for prices to fall three times slower than they rise is patently wrong and unacceptable," NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury said.
"The gap between the wholesale and retail prices is one of the key indicators of profit margins at the bowser and the fact that this gap closed to five cents or less on 133 days in 2019, yet only 47 days last year, further highlights that Sydney drivers aren't getting a fair deal.
"If ever the public was in need of a fair deal it was in 2020. This year, the oil companies need to drop their prices faster and further to better reflect a fair and reasonable price."
The calls follow mounting pressure from the NRMA over the holiday season for retailers to drop their prices below $1.10.


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Ben Meyers' rating: 4.7|5.0
Chasing Trane—a
tribute to loving jazz a la John Coltrane—takes its audience on a very good tour
of Coltrane's life from his time as saxophonist with Miles Davis Quintet to the
development of his own interpretation of jazz and the formation of his own
band. The documentary is fully enjoyable as well as informative.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Coltrane's (voice of Denzel Washington) life and music are thoroughly explored
in this documentary movie.
Additional Thanks
You to Director John Scheinfeld for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive
Producers Mark Pinkus, Bruce Resnikoff, and Sig Sigworth for making the film
possible. Additional characters/cast include: Himself (Reggie Workman), Himself
(Ravi Coltrane), Himself (Ashley Kahn),
Himself (Sonny Rollins), Herself (Antonia Andrews), Himself (Jimmy Heath),
Himself (Benny Golson), Himself (Lewis Porter), Himself (Bill Clinton), Himself
(Cornel West), Herself (Michelle Coltrane), and Himself (Wynton Marsalis).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Video Critique Available Here:
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Sitting in Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre with the leader of the Brent Council, the Mayor of Brent, local charities and businesses, local school children, volunteers and users of the Food Bank all gathered to celebrate Sufra NW London, it is not difficult to realise that Sufra NW London is more than a food bank. It is apparent that a lot of people have invested in Sufra NW London and the whole community has really united in support of it.
"It brings together hundreds, if not thousands of people from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds to contribute to the common good of those who live on our doorstep." – Mohammed Mamdani, Director of Sufra NW London
Thirty-one individuals/businesses were presented with awards during the celebration. One of the recipients was Rui Martins, a previous user of the Food Bank who is now a very active and inspiring volunteer at Sufra NW London. We heard from Abayomi and Dahir who joined Sufra NW London after completing one week of work experience at the charity. "They represent a new generation of young people on whom we rely for the betterment of our community", said Mohammed about the young boys. Everyone I spoke to took great pride at being a part of Sufra NW London and pledged their continued support to its continuing success.
"As I look across the audience, I can see people who have made our work that little bit easier, because of their commitment and contribution to the cause. I am eternally grateful." – Mohammed Mamdani, Director of Sufra NW London
"More than 29,000 children in North West London are living in severe poverty and may go to bed hungry. Families across the borough are struggling to survive with rising prices, benefit caps and high unemployment. Even those families who may have been comfortable can be caught off-guard when a mother or father is suddenly made redundant. Sufra NW London provides a life-line for families who simply don't have enough food to eat."
Sufra NW London was set up in April 2013 by a partnership of 4 charities committing an annual investment of £35,000 for a 3 year period to establish a food bank service that not only provided food aid, but also an array of subsidiary services that contend with individual experiences of poverty.
"Sufra NW London has demonstrated the power of partnerships in achieving veritable social outcomes. Working alongside statutory organisations, voluntary sector agencies, as well as faith and civic groups, you have made a lasting impact in aligning services, innovating new approaches and contributing to the council's strategy and policy in reducing poverty across the Brent." – Councillor Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council
The word "Sufra" originates from the Persian meaning 'table-setting' or anything 'on which food is served'. The term strongly indicates hospitality and generosity towards guests through the service of food and refreshments. Sufra NW London has embodied this and welcomes its users, referred to as 'guests', with a hospitality that is rare in a food banks.
The striking thing about Sufra NW London, though, is not the traditional Food Bank service, but its commitment to the local community through several programmes set up over the past three years.
"Sufra NW London has redefined the traditional food bank model and integrated the provision of emergency food aid within a wider programme of community regeneration. Poverty and deprivation are complex phenomena; they go beyond the lack of subsistence to encompass health inequalities, a shortage of skills, overcrowded housing, poor wages and lack of networks, to name but a few." – Mohammed Mamdani, Director of Sufra NW London
Sufra NW London's projects include:
Sufra NW London provides a hot meal service, called the Community Kitchen, which serves a 3-course vegetarian meal, served restaurant-style to the tables and attracts an average of 30 guests per week.
Staff and volunteers provide personally tailored advice and advocacy through their Welfare Surgeries. Sufra NW-London also supports a wide range of national and international research projects in partnership with various universities on the impact of welfare reform.
Sufra NW London are transforming a derelict site on the St. Raphael's Estate to develop a landmark food growing project, with plans to reduce social exclusion, offer horticultural training and support the regeneration of the community. Sufra NW London also runs a Vegetable Box Scheme set up to make fresh fruit and vegetables affordable for low-income families.
Sufra NW London trains young people under the age of 25 years in basic cookery skills through the Food Academy programme. The course is an accredited qualification, which participants can use to apply for an apprenticeship or employment in the catering industry.
The aim of the partnership that set up Sufra NW London was to create a sustainable charity able to finance itself. IUS, along with the other partner charities, are extremely proud of the incredible achievements of Sufra NW London in just three years. The partner charities are confident in handing over the reins to Sufra NW London and have faith in its ability to continue to grow as an independent charity.
"The Director's Report pays tribute to the important role of the founding partners in getting Sufra NW London off the ground. The commitment made by Al-Mizan Charitable Trust, Beta Charitable Trust, BW Foundation and the Islamic Unity Society to support Sufra NW London for its first three years was crucial. I hope that they are proud of the results of that commitment." – Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Chair of the Board of Trustees
"Giving charity, feeding the homeless and looking after the poor are amongst the most recommended actions in the religion of Islam. According to an article in The Times in 2013, Muslims are Britain's top charity givers based on the ICM poll. It is great to see how different organisations have come together to support this great cause of serving those in need and to contribute towards the society they live in. We are grateful for the commitment of all those involved and hope that through this partnership we can contribute towards reducing poverty in NW London and, hopefully, expand to other boroughs." – Dr Mohammad Ehsan Rangiha, Chair of the Islamic Unity Society
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The Media Mod is an accessory designed by GoPro to house the GoPro Hero8 Black giving it more options and usability.
The added options are a 3.5mm port for an external microphone, a micro HDMI-out port, a built-in directional mic, and two cold shoe fittings.
The Media Mod was first announced in early October 2019 alongside the Hero 8 Black.
Note: The Media Mod for Hero8 is NOT compatible with the GoPro Hero9 Black.
It was launched to the US market at the beginning of January 2020.
In a strategy to compete with other high-end Vlogging setups, GoPro created a very big hype about the Media Mod.
In this review, I will cover all its aspects and helps you decide whether you should spend an additional $80 to give your GoPro Hero8 Black an added touch to it.
Media Mod Uses
The Media Mod will upgrade your GoPro Hero8 Black to a photography masterpiece. As I mentioned earlier, the following options are packed in the Media Mod:
- Built-in directional mic which delivers clear audio and reduces noise significantly.
- Two cold-shoe mounts to attach the optional Display and Light Mods accessories and external microphones.
- One USB-C port
- 3.5mm audio port allows you to connect an external microphone and boost your audio experience.
- An HDMI-out port so you can connect to a TV or convert the Hero8 to a webcam.
- With a dimension of 6 × 8.6 × 3.1 cm and weighing 50grams, the unique design is very portable and makes mounting very easy.
- It is compatible with third-party accessories.
Webcam &Vlogging
The Media Mod will allow you to seamlessly use your GoPro Hero 8 Black as a webcam for virtual meetings and any other video calls.
In a nutshell, apart from requiring the Media Mod for turning your camera into a webcam, you will also need the following:
- Micro HDMI to HDMI cable
- USB-C to USB3.0 cable or USB-C to USB-C
- Video capture card
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, video calls have become an essential part of our lives, and with the Media Mod, you can easily convert your Hero8 to a webcam.
To know more on how to do the setup, check my article on how to use your GoPro Hero 8 Black as a webcam.
The Media Mod can also be used for your Vlogging which is really what it is all about.
This will give you a finer touch by allowing the connection of your desired high-end microphone and other accessories like lights to the Media Mod.
Design and Components Explained
Straight out of the box, the first thing you will notice is the cheap plastic build that forms the Media Mod.
It is very easy to cause scratches and dents to this accessory and for this reason, I advise you to be careful when handling it.
The Media Mod is ONLY compatible with the GoPro Hero 8 Black.
It is important to note that the Media Mod will not work with any other camera from GoPro. Be it the Hero7 or Hero6, none of them is physically compatible with this Media Mod.
Its structure relies on the specific arrangements of the USB port, battery compartment, and other selective components of the GoPro Hero 8 Black.
At the bottom of the Media Mod, small fold-down mount feet are fitted. Taking a close look at the underside, you will also see another which ensures the mounted body is fortified.
Having a dimension of 6 × 8.6 × 3.1 cm, the Media Mod weighs an exact 50 grams which makes it a super portable accessory.
Portability will again depend if you would wish to attach the Display and Light Mods to the two cold shoes provided, which is super cool.
The built-in mic is also a selling point for the Media Mod. It is a directional mic, and GoPro claims it can cancel both ambient and wind noise.
I tested that out and I will be giving my thoughts on it, be sure to check that out.
The micro HDMI out port will allow you to connect the GoPro Hero8 Black to a TV for footage playback and also to preview your recordings.
How to Insert a GoPro Hero8 Black into a Media Mod
Inserting your GoPro Hero8 Black into the Media Mod is a fairly straightforward task.
The retail box comes with the Media Mod itself as well as a Vertical Mounting Buckle and a Thumb Screw.
Go ahead and open the GoPro Hero8 Black camera's side door which houses the battery, pop it out, and put it aside in a place you won't forget.
Take the Media Mod and open it on its side, then slide in your camera ensuring that the open side meets the closed side of the Media Mod until it fits.
No need to worry because this set up only fits one way, where the USB-C port interlocks with the USB connector of the GoPro Hero8 Black.
Finally, just close and lock the door of the Media Mod. Once it's locked your set up is complete and ready to use.
Make sure you update your GoPro Hero8 Black to the latest firmware, this will ensure a functional interaction with the Media Mod.
Here's a video by WordofTech showing us how to insert the GoPro Hero8 Black into the Media Mod:
How is the Audio Quality of the Built-in Microphones on the Media Mod?
By default, when you attach the GoPro Hero8 Black to the Media Mod, it will automatically use the Media Mod's built-in microphones.
The built-in mic is quickly noticeable in the upper edge of the unit.
It is essentially designed to capture audio directionally; this simply means that it records both the front audio (when you are facing the camera) and a rear mic to capture audio from behind (when you aim the camera at something else on your front).
The front mic is what will be used by default, however, you can navigate that in the setup options which is present in the menu in every video preset.
If you are someone who frequently records audio from behind the camera, then the reverse mic in the Media Mod will come in handy and I do like the directionality of that.
But here's the twist, the stereo mode, and overall audio quality is similar to what the Hero 8 Black offers. I simply did not hear any substantial difference between the camera's microphone and this setup.
So yes, the audio quality on the Media Mod built-in mic is good but it's not an improvement to the GoPro Hero8 Black's mics.
At this point, I strongly recommend getting an external microphone. I think the ability of a Media Mod to give you a 3.5mm jack option should be well utilized.
How to prepare your GoPro Hero 8 Black for the Media Mod
Before you can utilize all perks of the Media Mod, update your GoPro Hero 8 Black to its latest software version.
Updating the software is quite easy and basically, we have two ways of going about this:
- You can update using the GoPro App which can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google play store. Once you have downloaded the App to your smartphone, follow the on-screen guidelines to link up your camera to your smartphone. The App will tell you if there's an updated software you need to install and how to go about it.
- You can do the update manually. Just visit gopro.com/update then go to the list of cameras and choose Hero 8 Black. Select 'update your camera manually' and follow the easy steps provided there.
Once your Software is up to date, you are ready to go…
How to Connect an External Microphone to the Media Mod
If you are only looking to add an external microphone to your Hero8 Black, then I would advise you to get the USB-C to 3.5mm GoPro adapter, you don't need to buy the Media Mod.
However, if you need both the 3.5mm mic port and the HDMI port then it would be logical to order the Media Mod.
So going back to the Media Mod, the mic port is placed around the back mainly to prevent the mic cables from interfering with your lens view.
As I covered out earlier, the built-in mic of the Media Mod is not a worthy replacement to the one on the Hero 8 Black. An external microphone is a great way to bump up the audio of your footage and plugging it to the Media Mod is simple.
Check my list of external microphones recommended by GoPro.
In my case, I used the Rode VideoMic which is great for canceling wind noise.
You can also place it on the side and still get a completely clear sound even when the Hero8 Black is some distance away.
Once your microphone is plugged in, go ahead and select the mic type in the GoPro settings.
This is simply done by accessing the dashboard through a top-bottom swipe from the main screen of your camera.
Then tap on Preferences, then Input/Output, and finally Audio Input. Make a scroll through the options on the right side and make your preferred choice there.
Below is a snippet from the Media Mod manual to guide you through:
Pro tip: Be sure to check the manual that came with your external mic too, it will help.
I selected powered mic from the menu since the Rode VideoMic is of that description. The mic+ option would increase the sensitivity by 20dB, I did not need that but it's something you can consider.
After the set-up is complete, you are now set to do your recordings and that's exactly what I did to test my GoPro Hero8 Black performance with the accessories.
How to Connect your GoPro Hero 8 to a TV or Monitor using HDMI
As I said earlier, the Media Mod comes with a micro HDMI port which will enable you to connect your GoPro Hero 8 Black to any HDMI supported devices.
Most people will use TV screens to playback their recorded footage. So make sure that you have a micro HDMI to HDMI cable.
Once you get your micro HDMI cable, which is sold separately, connect it to your Media Mod and then to your TV.
Doing this will make your camera's touchscreen to blackout and to get around this, go to preferences, input/output, and set HDMI to Media.
You will then be directed to your camera's media gallery where you will have two control options (Button and Touchscreen controls) that appear at the top of the screen.
To use Button control, you will have to press the Mode button on your Hero 8 Black to navigate through the available options.
To select the one that suits you, press the shutter button. Touch Screen control is fairly easy, you will simply swipe and tap the camera screen to go through the items present.
To preview what you are recording, set your HDMI setting your GoPro to Live or Monitor. Press the camera icon then press the shutter button on the GoPro Hero8 Black to either start or stop recording.
This will broadcast live coverage of what your lens is capturing directly to your TV. Switching between photos, video, and Time-lapse mode is also available.
Combining Mods
There are also other additional accessories that can be used with the Media Mod.
The GoPro Light Mod and GoPro Display Mod will give you a nice experience as you record videos with your GoPro Hero 8 Black.
GoPro Light Mod
You can spice up your footage by adding some LED lighting to your GoPro Hero8 Black.
This GoPro Light Mod attaches to any of the two cold shoe mounts on your Media Mod and will help you in low-light conditions.
The Light Mod can also work as a standalone light when used with GoPro mounts. Filming your next escapade is some bits of darkness is no longer a concern.
The Light Mod specifications are so appealing and I will go through the major ones right here.
For crisp details, it has 4 levels of brightness going up to 200 lumens. With a rechargeable battery that can run for 6 hours, the Light Mod is also tough and waterproof.
Using it near swimming pools should not be a problem. It also has a light color temperature of 5700K without a diffuser.
The Light Mod can also shine on maximum brightness for up to 30 seconds with Overdrive mode.
It mounts on any of the Media Mod's cold-shoe mounts.
Generally, when using the Light Mod, you will give your Hero8 Black a chance to capture more sharp and detailed images.
GoPro Display Mod
The compact design for this Display Mod is perfect for vloggers and if you are one, you should probably consider it.
The GoPro Display Mod's features are also interesting and I will highlight the main ones here.
The 2-inch flip screen is foldable making this set up more portable. An additional micro HDMI connector comes with the Display Mod which also includes a built-in rechargeable battery.
Once again, it's important to note that the Display Mod will connect to your GoPro Hero8 Black via the Media Mod.
Pros and Cons of the GoPro Media Mod
The GoPro Media Mod will attract Love and Hate in equal measures.
As such, I have made a list of pros and cons exclusively from my own experience.
Your judgment on whether to buy the Media Mod for your GoPro Hero8 Black will solely depend on what you intend to use it for.
The Good
- The 3.5mm mic input is really valuable especially if you are the kind of person looking to get a high-end mic for your monologues and video chat needs.
- The fact that there is an option to attach a GoPro Light Mod and Display Mod all in the Media Mod is something great.
- It is fairly easy to set it up with your Hero8 Black.
- The two cold-shoe mounts work very well, it presents a very compact set up to attach your favorite Lights, Mic or Display, and offers an all-in-one Vlogging set-up.
- Though the Media Mod adds a little weight and size, the set-up is still super portable.
- Gets the job done making Vlogging a super easy task. I have successfully used it and yes, taking the recordings is not burdensome now.
The Bad
- The Media Mod is not waterproof by any chance. This will limit your scope of adventures when you have this accessory cage your Hero8 Black as you should only focus on dry environments.
- The Media Mod's built-in microphone which GoPro calls 'two mics in a cardioid array' is not a worthy upgrade to the GoPro Hero 8 Black's own internal mic.
- You will need to disassemble everything in case you wish to change the memory card or the battery. This is a bit annoying if you need to replace the memory card or the battery. GoPro should certainly work on that.
- By lacking a power source, this means that the Media Mod can utilize extra power from your camera depending on the accessories you use. If you are a very heavy user, then this will most definitely pull you down.
Final Thoughts
I hope my review on the GoPro Media Mod has given you insights on what to expect once you get it for your Hero8 Black.
The final question is, should you buy the Media Mod?
I would say it depends. If you are looking to turn your Hero8 into a webcam, a vlogging camera, or just to watch your footage on a TV then I would say go for it.
The built-in mic is mediocre but you can use your own external mic. You can also utilize the two cold shoes to attach accessories like the Display and Light Mods.
GoPro priced this accessory at $80 and to be honest with you, I think the price is a little on the higher side.
But hey, if you have the bucks and looking for a light upgrade to your GoPro Hero8 Black, then go for it.
I hope you liked my GoPro Media Mod Review and found it useful.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the comments section below and I will get back to you as soon as I can 🙂


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theGrio: Republican Iowa Representative Steve King has said he doesn't want to sign off on federal Hurricane Sandy relief unless a specific plan on how the money will be spent is set in place. He supported his statement with claims that money provided during Hurricane Katrina was spent on "Gucci bags and massage parlors." King said, "I want to get them the resources that are necessary to lift them out of this water and this sand and the ashes and the death that's over there in the east coast and especially the northeast … But they need to come with a plan on how to spend it."Here's a video someone put together that shows this total disregard for life and the American ideal. Simply put, it's hard to imagine anyone thinking and talking like this.
So would Mitt Romney just let the states handle this? Chris Christie reacts, and Rachel Maddow wonders what the Mittster would say, despite being asked 11 times:
Even the Wall Street Journal chimed in on the horrors of helping homeless hurricane victims:
Newsmax: Liberals are mistaken to argue in the wake of super-storm Sandy that it proves the need for more government, according to a Wall Street Journal editorial. "The larger liberal fallacy here is that effective government requires bigger government," Journal editors write. "Americans expect a government, at whatever level, to do its core functions well. But the bigger and more costly the government, the more likely it is to do more things poorly." Romney was right to say that the federal government should allow states and cities to handle disasters to the extent that they can … "Energetic governors and mayors are best equipped to handle disaster relief because they know their cities and neighborhoods far better than the feds ever will, and they know their citizens will hold them accountable. The feds can help with money and perhaps expertise."


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Advent of Code 2019 - Day 7, in Kotlin
Kotlin solutions to parts 1 and 2 of Advent of Code 2019, Day 7: 'Amplification Circuit'
Today we'll reuse our IntCodeComputer
class and scratch the surface and see what Kotlin Coroutines have to offer.
If you'd rather just view code, the GitHub Repository is here .
Problem Input
We receive a single file with a comma separated list of integers. In order to turn that into something more useful, we will pass that to today's class as a String
and parse it into an IntArray
as a private variable.
class Day07(input: String) {
private val program: IntArray = input.split(",").map { it.toInt() }.toIntArray()
This is identical to Days 2 and 5.
⭐ Day 7, Part 1
The puzzle text can be found here.
Well, it looks like all the work we did on Day 5
to make our IntCodeComputer
reusable is about to pay off. The good news is that for part 1, we can reuse our IntCodeComputer
In order to solve Part 1, we need to:
- Write a function to get all of the permutations of a list
- Write a function to hook five
instances together and feed it our potential input - Run every combination and figure out which one yields the largest number
Let's dig in!
Permutation Situation
Let's start by writing an extension function on List<T>
to get all of the permutations of that list, and return them all in a List
. Meaning, if we call permutations()
on a List<Int>
, we will get back a List<List<Int>>
Depending on how many permutations we will end up with, we might have to change our return type. If the number is small, we can return all of the possible permutations as a List
as we've outlined above. Otherwise, if we expect so many permutations that it will cause memory pressure, we might want to return a Sequence<List<T>>
because a Sequence
is lazily evaluated. This reduces the number of permutations that need to be in memory all at once, and they are only generated when needed.
Because we know from the puzzle description that we have 5 inputs in our list (0-4), we can go the simple route with our permutations
function and return a List<List<T>>
// In Extensions.kt
fun <T> List<T>.permutations(): List<List<T>> =
if (this.size <= 1) listOf(this)
else {
val elementToInsert = first()
drop(1).permutations().flatMap { permutation ->
(0..permutation.size).map { i ->
permutation.toMutableList().apply { add(i, elementToInsert) }
Our new function is recursive (it calls itself). The first thing we do is check for the easy cases. If the List
is empty or has one element, we can calculate all of the permutations without doing any work. On the other hand, if we have a longer List
, we need to start moving some elements around. In this version, we see the familiar flatMap
structure that we've seen in days past. This lets us create one big List
out of multiple Lists
. Our main logic looks at the first element of the list and places it in each position it can. This is done recursively so we get every possible combination (permutation!).
I'm a bit disappointed that something like this doesn't exist in the Kotlin Standard Library. I know Scala has this. I know there are plenty of Kotlin or Java implementations I could have pulled in, but I want to avoid dependencies for this project.
Building the Amplifier Array
Our next task is to create a function called runPhase
which will take a set of inputs and link five IntCodeComputer
instances together, providing the output from one as the input to the next, finally retrieving the final computer's output.
We will do this with a fold
private fun runPhase(settings: List<Int>): Int =
(0..4).fold(0) { past, id ->
IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), mutableListOf(settings[id], past)).run().first()
We "fold" over a range of 0 to 4 in this case, in order to trigger our logic 5 times. When using a fold, we need to give it an initial state (in this case, just the number zero). What's nice about fold is that for every iteration, we get back the value that was generated the last time through (past
) as well as the next element from the collection we're folding over (id
). This combination of things let's us create a computer, give it the appropriate inputs, run it, and pass the output value down the chain to the next fold
. At the end the result of the fold
is the output from the final computer.
Solving Part 1
Now that we have a way to link our IntCodeComputer
instances together into an Amplifier Array and run it for a single set of inputs, we can solve Part 1.
fun solvePart1(): Int =
listOf(0, 1, 2, 3, 4).permutations().map { runPhase(it) }.max()
?: throw IllegalStateException("No max value, something is wrong")
To solve the puzzle, we first create a list of all the possible Amplifier inputs (0 through 4), get every permutation of that list, and then for each one of those, run our logic. Once that's done, we take the max
value is our answer!
Star earned! Onward!
⭐ Day 7, Part 2
The puzzle text can be found here.
Yikes! This might look difficult, but if we come up with a plan, we can do it.
The Plan:
- Make
work with Kotlin Coroutines - Write a function to chain the Amplifiers in a circle
- Generate permutations and solve the problem.
Let's go!
Kotlin Coroutines and IntCodeComputer
You might be asking: "why bother with coroutines?". At a fundamental level, coroutines allow us to write asynchronous code while making it look imperative. More directly, we want to run IntCodeComputer
and instead of having an error when it tries to read inputs that aren't there, we want to have it suspend until input becomes available. We also want all of our IntCodeComputer
instances to run at the same time.
The core of our change is the Channel
. Think of these like queues that we can write to and read from. Kotlin Coroutines use them to send messages to one another. One coroutine calls send()
to send its message. On the other end of the Channel
, another coroutine can call receive()
to get the message. Depending on the settings, this Channel
can hold unlimited messages, one message, or replace a message that has not been delivered. And all of the sending and receiving can happen asynchronously.
How does this help us? Well, if we replace our input
and output
in the existing IntCodeComputer
with Channels
, we can have our computer suspend operation until a message is available!
Wait? Suspend? When we read coroutines code, we often see the keyword suspend
. This tells the compiler that when this function is going to be called in the context of a coroutine, it can be suspended if there is no work to be done. That means if another coroutine is ready to do work, it can be scheduled to run and when the suspended function has more work to do, it can resume.
The problem with this is that we can't call suspending functions from non-suspending functions. This will have to be taken into account when we refactor IntCodecomputer
The challenge here is to modify IntCodeComputer
to use coroutines in a way that does not break our existing usages (Day 2 and Day 5 solutions)!
Let's start by changing our input
from a List<Int>
to a Channel<Int>
. We'll also make it public. And we'll move our output
up to the class level and turn it into a Channel<Int>
as well.
class IntCodeComputer(private val program: IntArray,
val input: Channel<Int>
) {
val output: Channel<Int> = Channel(Channel.UNLIMITED)
Remember how we wanted to make our existing callers unaware of these changes? Let's do that now. We have two constructors that will no longer work because we need to use Channel
and not List
. We'll use the trick of overriding invoke
in the companion to mimic constructors and move our old logic here:
// In IntCodeComputer
companion object {
operator fun invoke(program: IntArray, singleInput: Int) = runBlocking {
IntCodeComputer(program, mutableListOf(singleInput).toChannel())
operator fun invoke(program: IntArray, input: MutableList<Int> = mutableListOf()) = runBlocking {
IntCodeComputer(program, input.toChannel())
You might have noticed that we've introduced a runBlocking
call here. That allows us to bridge our non-coroutines client with our soon-to-be-coroutines code. The runBlocking
is a coroutines context. It lets us call suspending functions and will block until the entire function has completed. This means we can receive a List
or an Int
from our caller and turn that into a Channel
without them knowing!
We also need to define an extension function to turn a List
into a Channel
. I wouldn't go putting this into production, but it works for Advent of Code:
fun <T> List<T>.toChannel(capacity: Int = Channel.UNLIMITED): Channel<T> =
Channel<T>(capacity).also { this.forEach { e -> it.offer(e) } }
The next step is to add a suspending version of our run
function. We will move all of the logic from our existing run
function here:
// In IntCodeComputer
suspend fun runSuspending() {
var instructionPointer = 0
do {
val nextOp = IntCodeInstruction(instructionPointer, program)
instructionPointer += nextOp.execute(instructionPointer, program, input, output)
} while (nextOp !is Halt)
This more or less does the same thing as before, except with a bit of channel management. We loop through the operations, execute them, and halt. Before we return, we close the output channel to signal that we do not anticipate any more work.
Since the logic is here, we'll refactor run
to be runBlocking
and call our runSuspended
function. At the end, we'll turn our output Channel
into a List
, so again, the caller doesn't know our internal implementation has changed.
// In IntCodeComputer
// Replaces old version of run()
fun run(): List<Int> = runBlocking {
In the real world, we might not be able to get away with this. But this is Advent of Code and has a highly specific definition and a finite number of inputs.
The final thing we need to do here is to make sure our IntCodeInstruction
works with Channel
instead of List
. To do this, we replace List
with Channel
and mark it suspend
// In IntCodeInstruction
abstract suspend fun execute(pointer: Int,
program: IntArray,
input: ReceiveChannel<Int>,
output: Channel<Int>): Int
This will cause all of the sealed subclasses to change. The only two interesting ones are Input
and Output
, the two that work with the Channel
// In IntCodeInstruction
object Input : IntCodeInstruction(2) {
override suspend fun execute(pointer: Int,
program: IntArray,
input: ReceiveChannel<Int>,
output: Channel<Int>): Int {
val writeTo = program[pointer + 1]
program[writeTo] = input.receive()
return nextInstructionOffset
object Output : IntCodeInstruction(2) {
override suspend fun execute(pointer: Int,
program: IntArray,
input: ReceiveChannel<Int>,
output: Channel<Int>): Int {
output.send(program.param(1, pointer))
return nextInstructionOffset
Other than the signature change, there are two important changes here:
- When we read from the channel, we call
, which will suspend until something is on the channel to read. - When we write to the channel, we call
, which will also suspend if we don't have room on the Channel. Since I've defined all of our channels as unlimited in length, this won't be an issue.
Circle of Amplifiers
One of the requirement is for the output of the amplifiers to feed back into each other. So the output of the final amplifier (E) must be the input to the first amplifier (A). Since we also need to know what the final output is, we'll have to resort to spying!
class ChannelSpy<T>(
private val input: Channel<T>,
private val output: Channel<T>,
val spy: Channel<T> = Channel(Channel.CONFLATED)) {
suspend fun listen() = coroutineScope {
for (received in input) {
Our ChannelSpy
is given an input
Channel and an output
Channel and defines its own spy
Channel. This channel is a CONFLATED
channel in our case. That means if there is a value in the channel, it is replaced. So the receiver only ever sees the latest write. This works for our needs today, we don't care about any values other than the final one. When we call the listen
function, it suspends while waiting for a message to be received from the input
Channel. Once that happens, the message is copied to our spy
Channel, and the output
Channel. Pretty sneaky.
Next up, we need to create each of our 5 IntCodeComputer
instances, send them off to asynchronously calculate the answer, and wait for them to halt.
// In Day07.kt
private suspend fun runAmplified(settings: List<Int>): Int = coroutineScope {
// Part 1: Set up computers
val a = IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), listOf(settings[0], 0).toChannel())
val b = IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), a.output.andSend(settings[1]))
val c = IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), b.output.andSend(settings[2]))
val d = IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), c.output.andSend(settings[3]))
val e = IntCodeComputer(program.copyOf(), d.output.andSend(settings[4]))
val channelSpy = ChannelSpy(e.output, a.input)
// Part 2: Run asynchronous tasks
coroutineScope {
launch { channelSpy.listen() }
launch { a.runSuspending() }
launch { b.runSuspending() }
launch { c.runSuspending() }
launch { d.runSuspending() }
launch { e.runSuspending() }
// Part 3: Return results
In Part 1, we set up our spy, and a
, b
, c
, d
, and e
. These are our IntCodeComputer
instances. The interesting part is that we capture the output from a
as the input for b
, and so on. Because these channels need to have a value in there already, we'll use our andSend()
extension function to make this look a little more clean:
// In Day07.kt
private suspend fun <T> Channel<T>.andSend(msg: T): Channel<T> =
this.also { send(msg) }
In Part 2, we set up a new coroutine scope. This is so any child process (that we launch
within it) will be registered with that context. This in turn ensures that the context will end until all of its children have completed. It also has the benefit that if any of its children fail, the rest will be cleaned up automatically. This is nice because we don't have to manually check any of that. We also kick off our spy
so it will start listening for messages.
Part 3 we receive
the final message that the spy has waiting for us. Our answer.
Solving Part 2
Well, we're finally here. We finally have enough to solve the problem and it looks a lot like Part 1:
fun solvePart2(): Int = runBlocking {
listOf(5, 6, 7, 8, 9).permutations().map { runAmplified(it) }.max()
?: throw IllegalStateException("No max value, something is wrong")
The only real differences between this and the code that solves Part 1 is the fact that this is run within a runBlocking
(see above) and has different starting values (5 through 9 instead of 0 through 4).
Problem solved and star earned! I think this was the most fun day so far, for me. The best part about this, to me, is that our code for Day 2 and Day 5 does not change at all, but now we have new coroutine functionality that will hopefully come in handy in future puzzles.
Further Reading
- Index of All Solutions - All posts and solutions for 2019, in Kotlin.
- My Github repo - Solutions and tests for each day.
- Solution - Full code for day 7
- Advent of Code - Come join in and do these challenges yourself!


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STAR WARS: RESISTANCE Set 6 months before TFA
Thanks to some curious fans, we now know when Star Wars: Resistance is supposed to be set in the great Star Wars timeline.
It's close to six months before The Force Awakens. The information has now been removed from starwars.com, but a fan got some screenshots of the site's metadata to backup the claim.
Haven't seen this anywhere else. If you inspect Resistence page on https://t.co/dDkCx5APXe, it apparently confirms that #StarWarsResistance is going to take place around 6 months before #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/F2NfPTXfhj— Jose Ruiz (@Darth_Hardy) August 19, 2018
Does this surprise you? Make you more curious about the show? What background information do you think they'll give us about Poe, Captain Phasma, BB-8, General Leia, and the new character, Kazuda Xiono? Let us know what you think on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, @WOBAMEnt, and make sure you're following us for all your Star Wars news.
Star Wars: Resistance premieres on October 7 2018 at 10 pm on Disney Channel.
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Have You Played... Watch Dogs 2?
I won't dignify the underscore that is in the official title. Watch Dogs 2 may not have an iconic cap, but you know what it does have? An iconic mask.
I really liked the whole little crew in this, another example of how an Ubi series only gets properly good with the second game. Watch Dogs 2 is set in the bay area, principally San Francisco, and it's a fun playground version of it where you can action-adventure hack your way to defeating an evil megacorp that's stealing data and spying and whatnot.
Dedsec, you gang of hackers, is a little family of outcasts, and Ubisoft actually gets pretty close to talking meaningfully about things like gender, race, mental health and autism (pretty close, but no cigar). Main character Marcus is great, and my favourite of the supporting cast is Wrench. Wrench dresses like a punk who exclusively shops at Hot Topic and has an animated emoji mask because he is self conscious about his actual face.
He is a sweetheart and I wish he was my best friend. The end.


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A good litter box for your cat is one of the best investments you can make as a cat keeper. It allows your cat comfort as it goes about its business and also ensures you live in an odorless environment. So what is the best litter box for your cat?
Cats are naturally clean animals. They love to stay well groomed and usually keep their business to themselves. Cats are born with the natural instinct to dig up a hole in the ground to drop fecal matter the cover it up. Since this may not be possible at home, cat owners use litter boxes.
Litter boxes are ingenious inventions that make living with cats a seamless experience. However, if you have the wrong litter box, it may cause your house to have a constant odor. Good litter boxes actually lessen this odor, and they make cats comfortable as they use them. You may have to pay a pretty penny for one, though.
So what brands have the best litter boxes for odor control? This article will look at few brands that are comfortable for your feline friend and that keeps the odors away. You will also find a buying guide that will help you find the best litter box for your cat.
Let's jump in!
Best Cat Litter Boxes for reduced odor
Brand Name | Type (Enclosed/Open) | Buy on Amazon |
Iris Top Entry Cat Litter Box with scoop | Open + Top entry | |
Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Litter Pan | Enclosed + Front entry | |
Good Pet Stuff Plant Hidden Litter Box | Enclosed + Front entry | |
PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Automatic Self Cleaning Hooded Cat Litter Box | Enclosed + Front Entry |
The Best Cat Litter Boxes for Odor Control Product Review
Iris Top Entry Cat Litter Box with scoop – Ideal for a home with one cat
This litter box has a simple build, but it is also quite sturdy. It has grooves at the top to clean your cat's feet of excess litter.
Key features
- It is an open litter box
- It has rounded corners
- It is accessed from the top
- Has a scoop
This litter box has a deceptively simple build that would make you underrate it. However, it is an effective design that works well for your cat. For starters, it is accessed from the top. This means that your dog will not have access to the litter inside. It also has a surface that has grooves at the top that traps any litter debris on your cat's feet.
The design is quite effective. It prevents spillage and keeps everything inside, including all odors. The rounded corners of the litter box make it quite easy to clean. It also comes with its own scoop for using to take the litter out.
This litter box is actually big, but the design makes it take very little space. It sits perfectly in a corner and remains unnoticeable. This litter box is quite durable as it is made with strong material.
- It has a sleek design
- It is easy to clean
- It has a grooved surface that removes excess litter from the cat's feet
- Dogs cannot access it
- It is affordable
- Your cat may be forced to step on its own litter when stepping out depending on how they use the litter box
This litter box's build is nice and beautiful and it fits right in with the rest of your furniture. It is affordable and easy to clean, and it will keep your curious dog away.
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Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Litter Pan – Ideal for a home with multiple cats
If you have a large cat like the Maine Coon Cat or many cats in your home, this big litter box is ideal for you.
Key features
- It is hooded
- It has a carbon filter that keeps odors away
- Removable hood for easy cleaning
- Accessed from the front
Cats are incredibly private creatures, especially when it comes to matters excretion. It would do your cat a great deal of good to get it a litter box that allows it to have its privacy. This Catit Jumbo Hooded litter box is an ideal fit for privacy. It is actually quite big, and if you have one of those massive cat breeds, it will have no problem at all fitting.
This litter box comes with a carbon filter that absorbs all odor, keeping your home environment free of cat dropping smells. The hood is removable, making the box easy to clean. You do not need to worry about putting it back, it clips easily onto the bottom body of the litter box.
Due to the smell absorption, you do not have to clean the box every other day. It has round corners that make it quite easy to clean. All you have to do is dismantle it and wash it with mild soap and water.
- It is hooded for privacy
- It is ideal for large cats and homes with multiple cats
- It is easy to clean
- It has a carbon filter that absorbs all odors
- It is easy to dismantle and put back together
- Corners are rounded for easy cleaning
- It is quite expensive
If you have many cats or really big ones, this litter box will be an ideal fit. It allows them privacy as they go about their business. The fact that it also comes with a carbon filter that keeps your home odorless.
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Good Pet Stuff Plant Hidden Litter Box – Ideal for spaces with limited space
This cat litter box with a plant on top mimics a clay plant pot. It sits pretty in the corner for your cat to use without anyone noticing that it is a litter box.
Key Features
- It mimics an actual clay pot
- It has a plant at the top
- It is accessed through the front
- It has a filtered vented system
If you are a cat owner that has a large cat or multiple ones, this litter box is ideal. It is a favorite of people who have small spaces as it doubles up as part of the décor. This litter box gives your cat privacy as you can have the entrance facing away from the room, but be sure to leave enough space between the wall and the box for your cat to fit through.
It is made using polypropylene which is a durable material. For odor control, this litter box comes with a filtered vented system. It is also meant to control dust. To clean the litter box, you have to dismantle it. It has a lever design that ensures ease in reconstructing it.
It comes with a synthetic plant that looks just like an actual plant. When using this litter box, ensure that your cat does not play with the synthetic straw placed at the base of the artificial plant as it may be a choking hazard.
- It looks just like a decorative plant pot
- It is quite large, making it ideal for big and multiple cat use
- It has a filtered vented system for odor control
- It gives your cat privacy
- It is easy to clean
- It is easy to dismantle and put back together
- It may be easy for dogs to access and get into
- It is an expensive litter box.
This piece will have both you and your cat happy with the combination of a litter box and a décor fixture. It is quite big, making it ideal for even massive cats, but you may have to part with a pretty penny.
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PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Automatic Self Cleaning Hooded Cat Litter Box – Can stay without cleaning for weeks
If you wish to splurge a bit of cash on a litter box that can stay for long without demanding cleaning, this piece here is for you.
Key features
- It automatically removes waste
- It uses crystal litter that eliminates all odor
- It uses disposable trays
- Has a motion sensor that tracks your cat's activity and the number of times your cat uses it
This kitty litter box may be expensive, but it may be worth every penny you spend. Get this; this litter box does not need you to clean it. All you have to do is take the tray out and throw it away. The build is actually quite clever, and your cat can use the box with or without the hood.
It has crystal litter that ensures zero odors by absorbing all smells and dust. One pack of the litter lasts a good 30 days, meaning that you only get to throw the tray out once a month. The trays have a plastic lining that keeps them from leaking. A metal scrape inside the box keeps the waste beneath the waste trap. There are safety sensors that stop the rake from moving when your cat steps into the box. These sensors also track your cat's movement in and out of the litter box which gives you a general overview of your cat's gut health.
- Crystals absorb moisture and dust for zero odor
- It has motion sensors that allow you to track your cat's gut health
- It has a rake that pushes the waste beneath the crystals
- It does not need you to clean it
- One waste tray lasts 30 days
- It has plastic linings for the tray to keep it from leaking
- It has a detachable hood
- This cat litter box is very expensive
This litter box is the stuff of dreams for cats and their owners. It is self cleaning, odorless and motion sensitive which makes it worth the money you spend on it.
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Buying a litter box for your feline friend – What should you consider?
This is what you should look out for when getting your cat a litter box.
Size – There are litter boxes that are small and may only fit an average sized cat. If you have a massive can such as a Maine Coon cat or a Ragdoll, you may want to consider buying a big litter box. A big one is also of advantage because it can be used by multiple cats.
Cleaning method involved – There are litter boxes that actually clean themselves as in the example shared in this article. They give you an easy time since you do not have to handle the litter yourself. You may have to pay a lot more for these, though.
Enclosed vs. Open top – Your choice of litter box based on its openness or otherwise is dictated by your cat. There are cats that prefer the privacy of an enclosed litter box while there are others that get uncomfortable in the same environment. These are happier in an open litter box.
Entry type – There are top entry and front entry litter boxes. Top entry boxes are advantageous in that spillage and leakage is minimal. They are also easy to clean, and they keep the dogs from reaching the litter. Front entry litter boxes are easy for cats to get into and out of. Other pets such as dogs, however, tend to get into them and spill the litter. But most are easy to clean.
Final Verdict
As earlier mentioned, cats are naturally clean animals. They also prefer to do their business in private. With this in mind, it is important to get your feline pet a litter box that they will feel comfortable using and also one which will not give you a hard time when it comes to cleaning.
When buying a litter box, ensure that it checks all boxes that are characteristic of a good and practical one. Ensure that your cat will find it easy to use and that you will find it easy to clean.


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Lockheed Martin is to deliver 63 electronic consolidated automated support system (eCASS) stations to the U.S. Navy, the company said. As part of a $166 million contract, the Navy has approved full rate production of the stations. The new technology has a smaller footprint, and is faster and more reliable, than legacy systems. It allows for larger workload with less equipment.
"The Navy actively participated in the development and design of eCASS; it's truly been a great partnership," says Laura Frank, vice president of Integrated Test and Logistics at Lockheed Martin. "This is a great example of how we're looking to leverage commonality across our organization to deliver a highly cost-effective test capability that's prepared to support our customers well into the future."
The new system is compatible with more than 550 test program sets (TPS) and is part of the company's SciosTest product line. Because it is electronic, it also enables a cost avoidance of $1 billion annually. Predicated on Lockheed Martin's LM-STAR standard test operations and run-time manager (STORM), the system can support the avionics on an F-35. Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 65 systems to the Navy since 2010, and expects 341 of its new stations to support U.S. naval weapons systems once the transition from the legacy technology is completed.


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DataBio will be presented in the Data-Driven INNOVATION in food and agriculture event, which will take place on November 9th, in Rome (Italy). The event will represent the perfect scenario to talk about developments and opportunities related to bigdata, market analysis, innovation intelligence and everything related to the future of innovation and the market in a strategic way, with the aim of using data to create more and more value for businesses.
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HELDON (FR, Richard Pinhas) + ANLA COURTIS (AR, Reynols) & GERT-JAN PRINS + OCTATANZ -DJ's Oscar Der Winzige (ES) & Aerobia (LT)
Doors open: 00:00
Showtime: 20:30
Damage: €10
We are beyond excited to announce the first ever concert in The Netherlands (!) by legendary French band Heldon led by guitarist Richard Pinhas!
HELDON (FR, Cuneiform Records)
Progressive Electronic / Progressive Space Rock
In 2019 HELDON is:
Pinhas Richard, guitars and synths,
Arthur Narcy, drums and synths,
Florian Tatard, bass and synths.
Already since the early seventies Heldon is one of the pinnacle French bands of electronic experimentation, cosmic soundscapes and the psychedelic prog-rock explosion. Richard Pinhas, having released dozens of albums both solo and with Heldon, is without a doubt one of the most important French underground musicians who kept true to his musical visions until today. His dreamlike guitar moves combined with modular synthesizer experimentation inspired by Robert Fripp and Brian Eno has given Heldon an important place in the historical development of electronic music, next to some of the most known Krautrock groups. Pinhas played with numerous important French musicians including members of Magma, Gilbert Artman (Lard Free/Urban Sax), Patrick Gauthier and many more. He was also student and friend of philosopher Gilles Deleuze who collaborated with Heldon in the 70's. The musical themes of Pinhas vary from Deleuze's rhizome theory to radical politics to science fiction creating a special musical universe of its own.
On March 14th this unique concert will take place at OCCII Amsterdam which cannot be missed!
Alongside Heldon there will be a support act: the duo of Dutch experimental music composer Gert-Jan Prins and Alan Courtis of Argentinian cult-band Reynols.
Last but not least the night will be weaved together (+ afterparty) by underground surrealist DJ duo Octatanz (Oscar Der Winzige, ES & Matas Aerobica, LT).
ANLA COURTIS (AR, Reynols) & GERT-JAN PRINS
Octatanz – Oscar Der Winzige (ES) & Aerobia (LT)
Behind Octatanz are two people who accidentally met through their shared interest in music in October, 2012. Oscar der Winzige (Oscar Olias Castellanos) and Aerobica (Matas Labašauskas) who are founders and initiators of the Braille Satellite Festival in Lithuania.
Together they offer a selection of ideas floating around in the deepest recesses of musical sub-culture. You will discover some artists or composers, which might be hard to find anywhere else because they usually don't belong a label. Some of the authors produced a valuable number of records, while others dedicated themselves to audio-cassettes as a media for expression. Between them a few approached commercialism, however, most made no attempt in this direction. What, in fact, binds these diverse characters together is their valiant efforts to express a range of thoughts, feelings and atmospheres utilising conventional aural art as their experiences, perceptions and fantasies allowed.
Bookings are closed for this event. 150 tickets will be sold at the door