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April 29, 2016
The Decatur Arts Alliance has chosen the Milagros Collective to paint a mural on the MARTA overpass near the Decatur police station.
The overpass was chosen because "That area needed lightening up," said Angie Macon, Director of the Decatur Arts Alliance.
The Milagros Collective is comprised of Miami based artists Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre. "We push ourselves to work as hard as possible in every project and constantly think about what the best decisions are visually and functionally," Asteinza and Fillastre said. "While we work and create art, we do our best to keep the environment fun, intuitive and motivating for all parties involved."
Some of their previous works include murals at the New Orleans Public Library and the Elsewhere Museum in North Carolina. They've painted on canvas, walls and even cars. They do not see the overpass as a problem. "It's just a different surface," said Asteinza. "Because it is elevated, over a road, and an industrial material there is definitely more procedure involved than just painting a wall. Streets have to be closed, an aerial lift has to be used and a specific type of paint needs to be used."
In May the Arts Alliance plans to hold community meetings with Milagros that will allow residents to choose a design. Milagros will have a concept and it will be up to the community to choose a finalized design.The project is due to be completed in the fall.
Macon does not expect Decatur residents to get on scaffolding to paint but she wants Milagros to find different ways to interact with the community. Milagros was chosen because of their commitment to be engaged with the community.
Besides meeting with residents to talk about the mural design "Milagros has agreed to go to the City Schools of Decatur and talk to art students about their process," Macon said. She hopes that the Milagros Collective's interactions with art students will encourage them to get more interested in the medium of mural arts.
After the project is finished "We hope the completion of the project really takes off and encourages private businesses to employ mural artists to put up art on their buildings," Macon said.
Macon thinks murals are beneficial to a city. "I think it can really activate a space and make people aware of a certain wall or a certain bridge that they've never noticed before. It can become a marker, a landmark if you will." Macon said.


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Loi Nguyen is responsible for managing the Pro-Trading Portfolio and Pre-IPO Fund at Vietcapital Assets Management (VCAM) as well as Investment Committee member. Prior to VCAM Loi Nguyen was Investment Advisor at HSC Securities for 04 years and as Investment Director of the Helios Capital Fund – where he managed Fund size $20 million, focusing on various private equity deals. Loi Nguyen was previously a tax consultant at KPMG Vietnam where he worked with his clients to establish tax policies and processes. He used his in-depth technical tax knowledge, and his broader understanding of how tax fits into the wider business picture, to help clients to meet their compliance responsibilities and to act on planning opportunities.
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"The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself."
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Aug 4, 2014
The Bolivian government is lowering the legal age for child labor to ten years of age. This says a lot about social reality in one of the poorest countries of Latin America. According to a United Nations standard, child labor is supposed to be prohibited for children under age 14, and Bolivia will be the first country in the world to authorize it from age ten.
The Bolivian government says it is simply legalizing what already occurs, and it's going to reduce extreme poverty by 2025. Plus, this law is supposed to protect the child workers: they mustn't be prevented from going to school, the work can't be dangerous, and the children have to consent and have the approval of their parents. But first of all, this proves that the Morales Administration is powerless to fight child labor. And how do they expect to enforce these rules, when up to now child labor has been widespread despite being illegal?
The main problem is the extreme poverty of the big majority of the Bolivian population. Today, 35% of Bolivians live on less than $2 a day, and the average annual income of $2,550 per person ranks among the lowest in Latin America. According to the United Nations Children's Fund, 850,000 children from ages seven to fifteen are already working in dangerous conditions. Legalizing this work won't change the situation, nor the fact that parents need their children's labor to survive.
Bolivia has wealth. Spanish aristocrats got extremely rich by using the Indian population as slaves in the silver mines of Potosi. Since that time, the country has continuously been bled of its resources: natural gas, copper, precious wood–but none of these riches have benefitted the Bolivian workers. While this area used to be one of the most populous in Latin America, today Bolivia is the poorest country with the fewest people. It has only 10 million people for a country a bit bigger than Texas.
Some child workers have rejoiced at the law that just recognized them. "We aren't thieves, we are workers and we must have the same rights as others," said the sister of one. But first and foremost children should have the right to a decent education and a real childhood.


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Upper Limb Occlusive Disease
Upper Limb Occlusive Disease or Upper Extremity Occlusive Disease as it is also known, relates to the obstruction of large arteries in the arms (Subclavian and/or Axillary Arteries) often due to a build up of plaque that causes the arteries to narrow and stiffen. This process is called atherosclerosis.
It is far less common than Lower Limb/Extremity Occlusive Disease due to the arms' closer proximity to the heart, and the fact that most patients are asymptomatic making it difficult to diagnose.
This process is not infrequently diagnosed as abnormally low blood pressure in one of the arm.
A separate condition well known to cause Subclavian/Axillary Artery stenosis is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. In this condition the collar bone (clavicle) causes chronic excessive pressure applied to the outside of the above-mentioned arteries and compresses them against the first rib. Occasionally an extra rib arising from the neck called cervical rib can cause the same problem.
Treatment options:
- Subclavian artery angioplasty – a procedure that involves inserting a small balloon into the artery and inflating it to flatten the plaque, thus removing the obstruction.
- Subclavian artery angioplasty and stenting – a procedure that involves inserting a small balloon into the affected artery and inflating it to flatten the plaque, before inserting a stent to hold the artery open. This is required when angioplasty alone will not correct the problem.
- Open Bypass Surgery – infrequent way of addressing this problem requiring creation of communication between arteries above and beyond narrowing (stenosis) or blockage (occlusion) using either native material (vein bypass) or synthetic one (prosthetic bypass).


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Lewis Hamilton wins for the second time in Portugal for his 97th race win with his closest championship rival Max Verstappen coming in second with and Hamilton's teammate Bottas completing the podium in third with the Finn taking the extra point for fastest lap.
Bottas began the race on pole and got away well keeping the lead going into the first corner with Perez in his Red Bull going back from fourth on the grid to fifth being passed by Sainz on the start.
Kimi Raikkonen's weekend came to an early end when he made contact with his Alfa Romeo teammate Antonio Giovinazzi - leaving Raikkonen with half a front wing - Kimi didn't bother trying to go round and pit but instead went into a gravel trap and that was that for Raikkonen - with the car still in a somewhat dangerous place the Safety Car was deployed up until lap seven.
It was Max Verstappen who got the better restart out of him and Hamilton making a move on the Mercedes for second into the first corner. Bottas kept the lead.
It was just four laps later on lap 11 when Verstappen made a slight mistake which gave Hamilton the run he needed to get back past Verstappen.
On lap 18 Ricciardo (McLaren) passes former Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) for tenth place after Ricciardo started from 16th on the grid.
On lap 20 Bottas seemed to lose the race lead to Hamilton in a similar fashion to last year by going defensive and practically gifting the lead to Lewis.
By lap 22 of 66 - the teams began pitting with Sainz (Ferrari) being the first to blink - a lap later the likes of Norris (McLaren), Ocon (Alpine), Vettel and Giovinazzi all pitted.
It wasn't until lap 36 that one of the top three pitted - the first being Verstappen - pitting for the hard tyres dropping behind Perez into fourth place. The next lap Bottas pitted - Perez now goes into second - with Bottas initially coming out in second before Verstappen made a wonderful pass just three corners later to give the Dutchman third. Hamilton leads, before pitting gifting Perez the lead.
Then on lap 51 Hamilton made the move on the Red Bull of Perez to take the lead - the next lap Perez finally pitted - he came out fourth.
On lap 64 - Mercedes pit Bottas to go for the extra point for fastest lap and Red Bull reacted to this by pitting Verstappen on lap 65 to do the same thing an initially when Verstappen crossed the line he had the point but it was taken from him just moments later meaning Bottas takes the extra point.
The next race is the Spanish Grand Prix.


text: Sam Calagione makes fan Mat Pepino happy by giving him a taste of Festina Lente. Mat has had every Dogfish Head beer they have ever bottled with this one exception. The beer was first released in 2003, described as – A neo-lambic ale that goes through both a yeast and bacteria fermentation and is then aged on oak chips and 400 pounds of Delaware peaches. This beer is very tart and complex. It is bottle-conditioned in champagne bottles. Looked like a fun party.


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The U.S. will ban imports of cotton and tomato products from the Xinjiang region of China in an effort to eliminate slave labor from domestic supply chains, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday.
An ongoing investigation found that forced labor is being used in the Xinjiang Province of China where the Chinese government has detained over one million Uighurs and other minorities in "re-education" internment camps because of their ethnic and religious affiliations, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli said in a press briefing Wednesday.
The investigation found that goods in the region are produced using forced labor and by detainees and prison labor in the area, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan said on the call.
"Made in China does not just indicate a country of origin — it's a warning label," Cuccinelli said.
"It's clear, it's crystal clear, that the Chinese government is executing a campaign of oppression targeting the Uighur people and other ethnic and religious minority groups," Morgan said.
The new Withold and Release Order (WRO) allows and authorizes all CBP personnel to detain shipments containing certain goods at every point of entry, according to Morgan. The WRO applies to all products shipped from other countries that might be made from products that originated in Xinjiang, including processed items such as apparel made of cotton, tomato sauce and canned tomatoes.
"Consumers have a right to know where these products are coming from and how they are produced," Morgan said. (RELATED: US To Block Cotton And Tomato Imports From China's Xinjiang Region Amid Forced Labor Concerns)
The goal of the WRO is that the shipments completely stop and that China abandons the harmful practice of slave labor, Morgan said. The WRO targets an entire area instead of one specific company which broadens the scope CBP can work under.
Over 300 shipments containing $50 million worth of goods made by forced labor were seized by CBP last year, according to Morgan.
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A versatile 'throw over' style tunic, which is great worn as an extra layer. The stand-up collar gives the otherwise relaxed shape an element of structure, for a smart-casual, as well as a weekend, look. Side vents with ribbed trim add interest. The back is slightly longer than the front.
45% wool 25% viscose 20% polyamide 10% cashmere Despite its high wool and cashmere content, you can wash it in the machine! This high quality Italian manufactured yarn blend can be washed on a wool or handwash cycle at 30 degrees. Ensure you use a liquid soap adapted for wool and your tunic will come out looking like new after every wash. Made in Italy
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The monetary sector of the United States is collapsing – and it has been for years now. Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, expects the U.S. economy will develop but at a a lot slower pace of 1.6 p.c by 2020. This skilled on global business cycles additionally feels that, India is not just in a cyclical upturn, but has the flexibility to show high single-digit development charges for very lengthy durations of time.
With this in thoughts, the sub-prime crisis of recent months seems poised to further limit progress, especially in the US. The central bank's resolution so as to add cash into the financial system is designed to keep money-stream constant in markets, which will also hopefully help boost investor confidence.
The S&P index ought to generally go larger, while the GDP proportion growth rate ought to stay somewhere in between 0 and 5 p.c. That is why you have to take cost of your own monetary future and begin an element time business. The location provides comprehensive and real time data on Indian corporates, sectors, financial markets and economic system.
Citing strong fundamentals, Reserve Financial institution of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel instructed a gaggle of lawmakers on Tuesday that the impact of demonetisation was "transient" and the economy had registered a sturdy credit score growth of 15 per cent this fiscal, sources instructed NDTV.
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- Recent advances in ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) are detailed.
- Ultrasound extraction enhances extraction yield, economy and green impacts.
- Ultrasound acts directly in the plant cell to release metabolites.
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction acts through single or combined mechanisms.
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction is an efficient tool for plant-based chemistry
This review presents a complete picture of current knowledge on ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) in food ingredients and products, nutraceutics, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and bioenergy applications. It provides the necessary theoretical background and some details about extraction by ultrasound, the techniques and their combinations, the mechanisms (fragmentation, erosion, capillarity, detexturation, and sonoporation), applications from laboratory to industry, security, and environmental impacts. In addition, the ultrasound extraction procedures and the important parameters influencing its performance are also included, together with the advantages and the drawbacks of each UAE techniques. Ultrasound-assisted extraction is a research topic, which affects several fields of modern plant-based chemistry. All the reported applications have shown that ultrasound-assisted extraction is a green and economically viable alternative to conventional techniques for food and natural products. The main benefits are decrease of extraction and processing time, the amount of energy and solvents used, unit operations, and CO2 emissions.
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GA. Atoll, Maldives – A pharmacy operated by State Trading Organization's (STO) in GA. Villingili has been reported to be broken into and stolen from.
Maldives Police Service have said that they received a report that the STO pharmacy in GA. Villingili has been burglarized earlier today, and added that a detailed report of missing items has not been made.
The windows of the pharmacy were reportedly shattered, and while it is confirmed that some amount of money is missing from the counter and some psychedelic pills are also missing, efforts are currently underway to identify other missing inventory.
While the store suffered other massive damages to property, Police have said that this is currently an open investigation and have not arrested anyone regarding the case yet.
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Compared to the mobile app, the web version of YouTube Music misses out a lot of useful features such as lyrics, equalizer, smart downloads, etc. Thankfully, we have third-party Chrome extensions to fill the gaps. Let's check them out.
Also read: How to Use YouTube Music Collaborate Playlist Feature
Best Chrome Extensions for YouTube Music
1. Lyrics
Lyrics is obvious the most important feature missing on YouTube Music. Enter 'Lyrics', as the name suggests, this extension adds lyrics on the side of YouTube music. Unlike other similar extensions that appear as a pop-up on top of YouTube Music, this lyrics extension merges into the web player just like a native feature. Also, it works with a regular YouTube player.
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2. YouTube Music Mini Player
By default, Chrome provides an option to control media by clicking on the music icon beside the profile pic at the top right corner. But using YouTube Music Mini Player provides even more options like controlling upcoming songs, the option to checkout lyrics directly from the mini player, etc. Just make sure you have pinned the extension to the top bar so that access it when needed.
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3. Hotkeys
YouTube Music supports keyboard shortcuts such as a spacebar to play/pause music and forward and backward arrow keys to skip tracks. But there are no keyboard shortcuts to control volume and skim through the song just like on YouTube. Anyhow, you can customize the hotkeys with this hotkey extension. The main advantage of this extension is that you can set these shortcuts to work only when you are on YouTube Music, or only when you are on the Chrome, or even system-wide. So you can set a shortcut that you don't use and play and pause even without opening the YouTube Music tab each and every time in order to make shortcuts work. Anyhow first you need to open the YouTube Music app manually, these shortcuts cannot open the app and start playing automatically.
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Also Read: How to Upload Music to YouTube Music From Mobile
4. Sound Equalizer
When I am at a party, I definitely like to listen to more bass. While there is no option to do that on YouTube Music, you can install a sound equalizer extension to customize the sound from the Chrome browser. You also got a lot of presets to choose from. Anyhow, this isn't a professional tool and changes are barely noticeable if you aren't using speakers or earphones.
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5. YouTube Music Random Album
Wanna play some song from your albums instantly without the hassle of opening the YouTube Music website and searching for the songs, then this extension is completely for you. If you are saved any albums in your library, all you need to is just click on the extension icon to open the website and start playing a random album.
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6. YTSwag
Got Bored with how the YouTube Music app looks, here is an app that makes things more exciting. Instead of theming the app, YTswag completely rearranges the structure and also adds a few features like lyrics. Though lyrics from this app isn't a reliable option, you can still consider the app for the customization it provides.
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7. Open in YouTube
YouTube Music lacks a comments option. Anyhow, you can use this extension to switch from YouTube Music to YouTube by just selecting the "Open in YouTube" option from the three-dot menu beside the song. Apart from comments, you can have multiple advantages like you can click on the bell icon to get notified about new songs with isn't possible on YouTube Music yet.
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Also read: 19 Best YouTube Music Tips And Tricks


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2019 was definitely the year that the cloud computing race reached its peak. Headlined by a multi-cloud spin, the industry saw the injection of new players as well as the growth of those that are already existing. For those who carefully followed through, it was quite amazing to watch the cloud leaders stack up, see the hybrid market changing, and observe the SaaS players starting to compete with the IaaS leaders.
In a detailed recap, we're going to take a look at all the strategic moves made in the industry. Finally, we'll attempt to analyze how your 2020 might be shaped by the events that we witnessed in 2019.
Top Cloud Providers in 2019 – Modus Operandi
In 2019, the leading cloud providers changed how they approach the market, their strategies and the themes applied to their services. Through all these changes, they, however, managed to maintain their positions as the leaders on the market.
Due to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the cloud environment opened up to new players. One such newbie that was in the pipeline for a while and has carved a niche for itself within a short time after being introduced is FileWhopper.
Not surprisingly, the top cloud providers who started the infrastructure-as-a-service war are none other than Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure.
How Hybrid Multi-Cloud Platforms Have Helped Improve File Sharing
In a hybrid multi-cloud setting, whatever data and applications you upload become stored and actively run in the most compatible environment. Unlike back in the day when they had to run wherever they were uploaded because that was what the situation demanded, hybrid multi-cloud configuration gives the option that is best suited.
Thanks to hybrid multi-cloud systems, in 2019, businesses experienced an improvement to their infrastructure as it was operating at the most optimized level, delivering the best performance at the least cost. To get these changes right, make sure that you get the difference between multi-cloud and hybrid multi-cloud systems. Whereas a multi-cloud system is where the company uses several different public cloud services, usually in the forms of multiple different providers to store data, a hybrid multi-cloud service ensures that public and private components work together. There are a lot of intersections whereby data meet, and there are common grounds when using a hybrid system.
The dynamics are sure to change in 2020, the major reason being the fact that there has been a hybrid shift in the industry. For instance, in July 2019, Dropbox added a new feature known as Dropbox Transfer, which can be used by Dropbox users to send and receive large files. When sending on this platform, there's no 25MB size limit attached as you can now send up to 100MB.
Also, in July 2019, IBM acquired Red Hat. Thanks to this acquisition, IBM begins 2020 as the leading hybrid cloud provider. Since joining forces with Red Hat, IBM has continued to provide its customers with flexible choices and improved services. Through Red Hat's commitment to hybrid cloud computing, the partnership has managed to help deliver a next-generation hybrid multi-cloud platform.
Power Shift from Hybrid Architecture to Infrastructure Management
The last half of 2019 experienced a lot of changes in the cloud environment. To track how these changes were affecting the system in place, Kentik did an inclusive study. The results clearly indicate that 97% of the study participants rely on AWS while about 35% rely on Azure. There is also a high number of those using Google Cloud Platform indicated by the 24% rating received. During the same study, other participants indicated that their companies didn't just rely on one cloud provider but were happy to use two or three, such as AWS and Azure or Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
While considering the challenges presented by cloud environments, the other factors that were checked indicated that users were worried mostly about management, security, and control. All these factors can easily be solved by using FileWhopper, which charges a small one-off fee per upload, uses encryption and double protection and also gives the user full control of their data, which can be shared with whoever is interested in uploading it.
Struggles Met by Upcoming SaaS Players
The conversation around SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS has always been a hot one with cloud users wanting to understand their choices. There are three options to select from, namely Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Some of the top examples of IaaS include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Cisco Metapod. When using an IaaS platform, there's no need to buy the platform, you can simply buy the resources you need when and as the need arises. The top examples of PaaS include Google App Engine, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and Windows Azure. Developers using PaaS can use their own framework to come up with customized end products. And the top examples of SaaS platforms include Google Apps, Cisco WebEx, and Dropbox. Most SaaS apps function directly through your web browser and thus don't normally require downloading and installing.
Based on the details above, you can determine which platform your business uses and know whether or not you'd like to change over to another platform. For most businesses, 2019 was a year of learning that they could meet all their cloud needs on SaaS platforms. Thus, the year ended with most cloud providers offering SaaS.
Choosing a Cloud Provider
There are a lot of options to consider on the market at the moment. But there are also a lot of factors to look into before selecting a cloud provider. Dynamics changed a lot in 2019. In a nutshell, here are some of the big changes we have realized:
Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform saw the biggest rise. Their revenues skyrocketed as they improved their services and signed up more clients. The likes of Alibaba and other vendors were left in the dust, thinking about what to do and what to focus on as the dynamics were shifting. Some cloud providers changed their prices. For example, Amazon Web Services used to be one of the cheapest providers but, with more success, increased its initial offerings. Microsoft Azure floated around its normal prices, and Google Cloud Platform received a lot of deals by making its services cheaper.
AI is a game changer. Since IBM is big on AI, the company has experienced serious growth selling AI as a cloud service. The same goes for Microsoft and Amazon. Due to the staying power of AI, whoever has AI at their disposal easily experiences big changes and improvements, and this is wonderful news for those looking for a cloud service as it means that the competition is steep and they will get better deals than before.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
For AWS, 2019 was a year for investments. It added the elements of sales personnel and increased its technology buildout. According to statistics, in the third quarter of 2019, AWS's revenue grew by 35% compared to the second quarter. And AWS has done even better growing 45% in the last quarter of the year. Amazon's ecosystem and developers make it increasingly challenging to beat AWS so far.
If we are to throw AI, AR, and the Internet of Things into the mix, AWS outperforms every other IaaS on the market. It also has a hybrid system. Partnering with SAP, VMware and C3 helps further improve the processes for growing the ecosystem. The challenge would be seeing how far the AWS will go in the new year. For now, we observe and wait for the year to roll by.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is doing very well. Closely behind AWS, the platform enjoyed a really profitable 2019 and looks to an even better 2020. The Azure cloud business is recognized as a commercial cloud and encompasses many of Microsoft's projects from Office 365 to Dynamics 365, LinkedIn and Azure. With Microsoft's software stack, enterprise relations and data center tools, Azure gets a hybrid feel at the end of the day.
The direction taken by Microsoft enables the platform to focus on analytics, the Internet of Things, and AI. The Microsoft cloud unit also focuses on other similar ventures, including finance, retail, and healthcare.
Google Cloud Platform
Google is a large provider with more than one stream of income and focus avenue. The last half of the year saw Google Cloud Platform becoming a serious, heavyweight contender against AWS and Azure. Given the move to integrate business ethics and guidance as part of their offered services, the Google Cloud Platform services have improved. Their revenue also soared high, such that their last annual revenue run rate was recorded at $8 billion.
Google Cloud is also growing in its collaboration with SAP by pairing AI with machine learning services together with SAP's C4/HANA and S4/HANA. Experts remain ever ready to observe just how well Google Cloud Platform will perform in the near future with all other activities and services put into consideration.
This Asian cloud provider has contributed to the Chinese economy in recent years. Most companies looking to build a solid online presence are considering the Alibaba service. Thus, it's interesting to also put it in the spotlight and see how far they will go in 2020. The approach taken by Alibaba is set to expand its services and provide partners with a bigger piece of the pie through new software offerings.
Alibaba has a serious yearning for growth outside of China and beyond Asia. With their expansion and the introduction of more markets, 2020 can only be better for Alibaba, and shoppers can observe and see where the future takes them.
Meet FileWhopper, a Game Changer
FileWhopper came as a game changer. Without even knowing it, the industry had a tight competitor requiring the leaders to pull up their socks. The platform is a child project of an Australian software company and was designed by a team of brilliant IT professionals. FileWhopper came at the right time, just when the leading cloud storage platforms were running amok with their prices for file sharing.
The cloud provider solves the major issue faced by other platforms – the inability to send large files. If you have ever experienced the FILE TOO LARGE issue, now you know that there's a solution to it in the form of FileWhopper. In their own words, "FileWhopper helps when you need to send a very big file to someone, and no other service lets you do it without having to buy a monthly storage plan."
It is the company's mission to make sending large files online an easy thing, a task that can be easily completed without feeling robbed. And in case you're not ready to take our word for it, check out the Trust Pilot reviews to find out what other users have to say about their experience using FileWhopper to send large files. Previously, the platform allowed users to send large files of up to 1TB for free on their Beta version. But now, you pay a one-off fee for every upload depending on the size of the data you want to transfer. The cost is actually small enough to be negligible and allows companies to use this service time and again without experiencing financial strain.
Here's a summary of FileWhopper and why you need to use the platform in 2020 for all your file transfer needs:
- Super-fast upload and transfer speeds – as soon as you select the file or folder that you would like to share, the FileWhopper app helps you upload it fast. The recipient will get the transferred data just as fast. FileWhopper uses multi-threaded data transfer technology to make sure transfer speeds are fast.
- You determine how much data you will send – the service is open to any size data. You can transfer files without any limits, and the best part is that the process will always go smoothly.
- All-around safety and security – FileWhopper makes sure to emphasize the safety of their platform. If you would like to share highly confidential files, then this is where to do that. There is double protection for every piece of data alongside thorough encryption.
- Data integrity is maintained – don't fret about your data getting corrupted. In the event that there's a power cut or some sort of interruption, FileWhopper keeps the uploaded data so you just continue from where you left off. No data is lost as the system ensures the integrity of transferred files.
- A really low one-time transfer fee – unlike other platforms that require subscriptions, FileWhopper only charges a one-off fee. Once the site's app helps you upload, it also automatically calculates the size of data being transferred, then provides you with a quotation based on the size calculated. The minimum fee payable on site is $0.99.
There are a lot of other benefits of using FileWhopper. Give it a try and send the same link to up to eight recipients.


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DA: West Islip man indicted in crash that severely injured trooper
A distracted driver who hit a state trooper on a Sagtikos Parkway overpass, causing the officer to lose the ability to walk, talk or eat on his own, has been charged with misdemeanor assault, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Jesse Cohen, 23, of West Islip, "sent and received dozens of text messages in a number of separate conversations in the 20 minutes leading up" to his striking Trooper Joseph Gallagher on Dec. 18, 2017, Westchester County prosecutors said.
Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. was appointed special prosecutor in the case after the office of Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini recused itself because of an unspecified conflict, officials said.
The trooper, now severely disabled and requiring constant care in a rehabilitation center, was 35, married and the father of young children when Cohen ran into him, officials said. Gallagher had been helping another motorist with a disabled car.
The officer, who served in the Coast Guard before becoming a state trooper in 2014, had parked his patrol car — with its lights flashing — behind the stopped car, closing one of the two lanes on the overpass connecting the Sagtikos with the Long Island Expressway in Commack, prosecutors said.
And Gallagher, a native of the Buffalo suburb of West Seneca who had worked on Long Island for nearly a year, had placed flares around the stopped car, they added.
"While more than one car successfully passed the trooper in the right lane, motorist Jesse Cohen failed to move right and drove his car into Trooper Gallagher," the prosecutors said.
State Police Maj. David Candelaria, in a joint statement with the prosecutors, said, "Texting while driving is dangerous for the driver, other motorists and our first responders who are working to protect the driving public. The deaths and injuries caused by distracted driving are 100 percent preventable."
If convicted, Cohen, charged with assault in the third degree with criminal negligence, faces a top prison sentence of 1 year, prosecutors said.
Cohen was arraigned on an indictment in Suffolk County Court in Central Islip on Tuesday and released on his own recognizance, they said.


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Hard Science vs the neo-Darwinian "magic box"
Summary: Identical nucleotide sequences link energy-dependent changes in binding sites to different amino acids in different proteins. The binding sites are conserved in the orthologous mammalian genes.
- The in vivo structure of biological membranes and evidence for lipid domains
- Scientists investigate how the sense of smell works in bacteria
- Biogenic non-crystalline U(IV) revealed as major component in uranium ore deposits
As presciently predicted in the works of Richard Feynman and Bruce McEwen, bacteria feed on something that allows them to produce uranium isotopes in the context of their food energy-dependent biophysically constrained pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction. The link from a light-activated endogenous substrate in all cell types must be viewed in the context of energy-dependent feedback loops that link sunlight to the anti-entropic constraint of atomic energy in uranium isotopes. Chromosomal inheritance prevents the evolution of one species into another.
Hard Science at futurism.com
See: Scientists Have an Experiment to See If the Human Mind Is Bound to the Physical World
What it could mean is this: that the human mind (consciousness) isn't made up of the same matter governed by physics. Furthermore, it could suggest that the mind is capable of overcoming physics with free will. This could potentially be the first time scientists gain a firm grasp on the problem of consciousness. "It wouldn't settle the question, but it would certainly have a strong bearing on the issue of free will," said Hardy.
The idea that the mind isn't made up of matter, which is governed by the Laws of Physics is ridiculous. You cannot take such a ridiculous idea and make it meaningful via experiments. The experiment would be meaningless. All experiments must start with a rational hypothesis or something that is known. Then you must attempt to add scientific support for extending what is known to something that becomes known via your experiment. Otherwise, you start with a theory and add nothing more than another theory. You don't get answers to any questions.
See for example: Did humans evolve in Europe rather than Africa? We don't have the answer just yet
Charles Darwin believed that humans evolved in Africa, because that's where our closest ape relatives the chimpanzees and gorillas live. And during the twentieth century he was vindicated through a combination of fossil and genetic discoveries.
Darwin placed his energy-dependent "conditions of life" first. .
While our place in the tree of life is now well established – chimpanzees being our closest relatives – the beginning of the human line millions of years ago continues to be shrouded in mystery.
Charles Darwin had a theory about how his "conditions of life" might be linked to biodiversity via natural selection. Others thought that his theory could be linked from natural selection to the evolution of humans from ape relatives. They claimed that Darwin thought humans evolved during millions of years of natural selection for small changes. De Vries (1902) defined the small changes as mutations. Biologically uninformed neo-Darwinian theorists still claim that mutation-driven evolution is supported by the fossil record and genetic discoveries.
See for comparison: Natural Selection on the Olfactory Receptor Gene Family in Humans and Chimpanzees
Svante Paabo is one of the paleoanthropologists who has a grasp of cell biology, which links energy to RNA-mediated biodiversity via the sense of smell. When someone with his level of expertise refutes all neo-Darwinian nonsense with experimental evidence of biologically-based cause and effect, how can others justify their lack of acceptance for the facts? Paabo's facts link natural selection for energy-dependent codon optimality to all biodiversity via the claims in Feedback loops link odor and pheromone signaling with reproduction.
See also: Engineering RGB color vision into Escherichia coli reported as: Bacterial Photography Goes Technicolor
Genetically engineered "disco bacteria" sense and respond to different colors of light, creating both stunning art in the culture dish and new possibilities for synthetic biology.
See for comparison:Loss of Olfactory Receptor Genes Coincides with the Acquisition of Full Trichromatic Vision in Primates
Who engineered the energy-dependent acquisition of RGB color vision in E. coli and full trichromatic RGB color vision in primates? What prevents the biophysically constrained loss of the engineered receptors for RGB color vision in E. coli that are linked from the de novo creation of olfactory receptor genes to the loss of the genes that coincides with the advent of RGB (Trichromatic) color vision in primates?
Pseudoscientists might claim that evolution engineers the acquisition of all morphological and behavioral traits, but they won't make verifiable claims about biophysical constraints or loss of the genes after the genes are created. Instead, see: Mutation-Driven Evolution.
Theorists start with genes that were somehow created and then claim:
…genomic conservation and constraint-breaking mutation is the ultimate source of all biological innovations…
After the energy-dependent de novo creation of genes, genomic conservation continues to be nutrient energy-dependent and biophysically constrained by the physiology of pheromone-controlled reproduction in all living genera. Chromosomal inheritance prevents the evolution of one species into another — unless it occurs via magic traits. In the context of mutation-driven evolution species must have magic traits.
See for example: Evolution on the fast lane—One flounder species became two
"The answer may lay in so called magic traits, meaning traits that are under selection which at the same time cause reproductive isolation as a byproduct. In theory, selection on such traits could play a central role in rapid speciation events. The mating strategies and reproductive traits of the two flounder species could act as magic traits," clarifies Momigliano.
See for comparison: Molecular regionalization of the developing amphioxus neural tube challenges major partitions of the vertebrate brain
Reported as: Living fossil challenges thinking on brain evolution
Despite its appearance, amphioxus is not a fish. It has a primitive spinal cord which runs down its back, but no clearly defined face, no bones or jaws and a small brain with a single light-sensing "frontal eye". It has changed so little for hundreds of millions of years that it has been described as a "living fossil".
See for comparison to the report of a hundreds of million years-old "living fossil:" Bacteria evolve over a weekend (video)
Serious scientists know that the bacteria that reportedly "evolved" adapted to ecological variation in their food supply. Adaptation is nutrient energy-dependent and pheromone controlled via the physiology of reproduction in all living genera. It occurs over-the-weekend in P. fluorescens, but it is still reported to be mutation-driven evolution by biologically uninformed theorists.
Biologically uniformed theorists also make claims like those found here: The Physics of Everything
For comparison: This is the Physics of Everything, outside the context of the magic of evolution in the context of magic traits.
See: The in vivo structure of biological membranes and evidence for lipid domains
This approach relies on tuning the isotopic content of hydrogen within the membrane, and other parts of the bacterium, to generate neutron scattering spectra exclusively from the membrane. Using this approach, we confirmed that the structure of the B. subtilis membrane is lamellar and has an average hydrophobic thickness of 23.9 ± 0.9 Ångstroms (Å).
Average hydrophobic thickness cannot be linked from energy-dependent changes in the cell membrane to biophysically constrained cause and effect via the pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction in any organism.
See for comparison: Scientists investigate how the sense of smell works in bacteria
…the signaling and inactive states differ only very slightly at the nitrate-binding site – by 0.5-1 angstroms, which is approximately one fifth of the size of the ion itself (1 angstrom is 10-10 meters). However, when this ion binds to the sensor, it causes huge changes in the protein: The helices of different monomers begin to move in different directions, like pistons. These "pistons" transmit the small change of 0.5-1 angstroms through the membrane, and their outer ends shift by approximately 2.5 angstroms in different directions. Inside the cell, in the HAMP domain, these shifts are converted into the rotation of two parts of NarQ relative to each other. Ultimately, the positions of the output helices change by as much as 7 angstroms, thus completing the signal transmission.
Serious scientists do not link average hydrophobic thickness from the sense of smell in bacteria to all biophysically constrained energy-dependent biodiversity via the physiology of reproduction in species from microbes to humans. Serious scientists link the energy-dependent changes from angstroms to ecosystems in the context of RNA-mediated amino acid substitutions in supercoiled DNA.
See: Structural diversity of supercoiled DNA
Our data provide relative comparisons of supercoiling-dependent twisted, writhed, curved, and kinked conformations and associated base exposure. Each of these structural features may be differentially recognized by the proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules that modulate DNA metabolic processes.
The metabolic processes are energy-dependent and biophysically constrained.
For another example of biogenic metabolic processes, see: Biogenic non-crystalline U(IV) revealed as major component in uranium ore deposits
This was reported as: A new twist on uranium's origin story, by CSU scientists
In recent years, scientists had uncovered new evidence that bacteria – living microorganisms – could generate a different kind of reduced uranium that is non-crystalline and has very different physical and chemical properties.
…using new techniques including synchrotron radiation-based spectroscopy and isotope fingerprinting. They found that up to 89 percent of the uranium from their 650-foot-deep samples wasn't crystalline uraninite at all, but rather, a non-crystalline uranium that was bound to organic matter or inorganic carbonate. Most of the uranium they found in that unmined site is estimated to be 3 million years old, and formed via reduction by microorganisms – microbes that respire not on oxygen, but on uranium.
They linked the nutrient energy-dependent pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction in bacteria and all other living genera to the creation of differences in the 238U to 235U isotope ratio. The differences in the 238U to 235U isotope ratio discriminate between the abiotic and biotic transformation of uranium. But, they placed their findings on abiogenesis into the context of ridiculous theories of evolution and ignored everything known to serious scientists about the energy-dependent biotic transformation of uranium and all energy-dependent biogenesis.
For any example of how placing their results into the context of abiogenesis supports ridiculous theories about emergence and evolution, see: Uranium–lead dating
The method relies on two separate decay chains, the uranium series from 238U to 206Pb, with a half-life of 4.47 billion years and the actinium series from 235U to 207Pb, with a half-life of 710 million years.
For comparison, see: Evolutionary resurrection of flagellar motility via rewiring of the nitrogen regulation system
This was reported as: Evolutionary Rewiring: Strong selective pressure can lead to rapid and reproducible evolution in bacteria
NtrC shares 30 percent amino acid identity with FleQ… the re-evolved flagella enabled the bacteria to access food supplies…
Natural selection for food energy-dependent codon optimality links ultraviolet light (UV) to the nutrient energy-dependent pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction in P. fluorescens, which links UV light to the weekend resurrection of the flagellum because P. fluorescens fluoresces with exposure to UV light.
Differences in the nutrient energy-dependent RNA-mediated amino acid substitutions link differences in supercoiled DNA to the protection of all organized genomes from viruses. Virus-driven energy theft causes the degradation of messenger RNA, which links mutations to all pathology.
See Feynman's comments about food energy:
Could any other physicist but Feynman have guessed that bacteria feed on something that allows them to produce uranium isotopes in the context of their food energy-dependent biophysically constrained pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction?
Could any other molecular biologist but Bruce McEwen have linked an endogenous substrate from the energy-dependent biophysically constrained pheromone controlled physiology of reproduction to all biodiversity in all living genera?
See also: The Binding Sites of miR-619-5p in the mRNAs of Human and Orthologous Genes
Binding sites of miR-619-5p in the 3'UTRs of all human target genes are also present in the 3'UTRs of orthologous genes of mammals. The completely complementary binding sites for miR-619-5p are conservative in the orthologous mammalian genes.
CONCLUSIONS:(with my emphasis)
The majority of miR-619-5p binding sites are located in the 3'UTRs but some genes have miRNA binding sites in the 5'UTRs of mRNAs. Several genes have binding sites for miRNAs in the CDSs that are read in different open reading frames. Identical nucleotide sequences of binding sites encode different amino acids in different proteins. The binding sites of miR-619-5p in 3'UTRs, 5'UTRs and CDSs are conservative in the orthologous mammalian genes.
To help differentiate between evolution and adaptation in the context of natural selection for food energy-dependent codon optimality in the context of the physiology of pheromone-controlled reproduciton, see: Metrics of assay accuracy
For comparison, see: The Emerging View of Aging as a Reversible Epigenetic Process
This evidence supports the idea that progressive epigenetic dysregulation may be the key driver of organismal aging and challenges the conventional view of aging as an irreversible process. The model of aging as an epigenetic process provides an elegant explanation of a number of age-related processes difficult to explain by conventional theories of aging.
Conventional theories of aging have failed to link the nutrient energy-dependent pheromone-controlled physiology of RNA-mediated protein folding chemistry to all biodiversity via biophysically constrained chromosomal inheritance. That's how conventional theories left all of humanity waiting for cures that will never become available. Biologically uninformed theorists still do not know how protein folding chemistry is linked from changes in the microRNA/messenger RNA balance to healthy longevity via cell type differentiation or from the virus-driven degradation of messenger RNA to mutations and all pathology.
See: Genome editing: That's the way the CRISPR crumbles
Review of A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution This title will be released on June 13, 2017.
Not since the atomic bomb has a technology so alarmed its inventors that they warned the world about its use.
June 14, 2013 Nutrient-dependent/pheromone-controlled adaptive evolution: a model
…the model represented here is consistent with what is known about the epigenetic effects of ecologically important nutrients and pheromones on the adaptively evolved behavior of species from microbes to man. Minimally, this model can be compared to any other factual representations of epigenesis and epistasis for determination of the best scientific 'fit'.
June 14, 2013 Mutation-Driven Evolution
(1) Mutation is the source of all genetic variation on which any form of evolution is dependent. Mutation is the change of genomic structure and includes nucleotide substitution, insertion/deletion, segmental gene duplication, genomic duplication, changes in gene regulatory systems, transposition of genes, horizontal gene transfer, etc. (2) Natural selection is for saving advantageous mutations and eliminating harmful mutations. Selective advantage of the mutation is determined by the type of DNA change, and therefore natural selection is an evolutionary process initiated by mutation. It does not have any creative power in contrast to the statements made by some authors.


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The 1950′S Essay, Research Paper
Another element that was present in the 1950's was automobiles. Automobiles were
something that everyone once dreamed of owning. Now after the war. they could finally own
one. Automobiles of the 1940's were dull and very plain. This was because designers were too
busy designing tanks, planes, etc… for the ongoing war. The major event that took place that
changed the way cars looked and how they performed happened on October 14, 1947. This was
when Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier. From this point on everyone wanted to go faster.
People wanted automobiles with larger displacement engines. They also wanted sleek and
aerodynamic cars. This prompted General Motors Corporation to hold Motorama in 1949. This
was a giant exposition of concept cars that had an emphasis on power, style, convenience, and
features. These for features would be what many cars of the 1950's would be based on.
One car that was a design evolution was the Chevrolet Corvette. The first Corvette was
built on June 30th, 1953 at the Flint, Michigan plant and continues to be produced today. In 1953
it featured an all fiberglass body with a chromed grill. The car had no side windows and no
outside door handles. Each 1953 Corvette was virtually hand built and all 1953 models were
white and had red interiors. This may have not been the most technologically advanced car but it
would pave the way for the true performance and sports car.
Concept cars also played a part in the 1950's. They were designed to attract the publics
eye, introduce and gauge the publics reaction to new styling and engineering ideas, help attract
the public to the auto dealerships where they were displayed at, and to drive car crazy kids nuts.
The 1955 Lincoln Futura featured a plexiglass bubble top and a 300 horsepower V-8. In the
1960's this car was sold to a car customizer in California and was converted into the first ever
Batmobile. The 1958 GM Firebird III was the most radical concept car of the 1950's. It was
powered not by the normal combustion engine but by a gas turbine engine. It also featured a dual
cockpit design and was controlled by joystick controller instead of the normal steering wheel.
Another element that was seen in the 1950's were the tail-fins present on most Cadillacs. The
first Cadillac that had the tail fin was introduced in October, 1947. These fins were supposed to
give cars a look of high-speed stability. The fins were inspired the P-38 war plane. The caddy tail
fins continued to grow until they reached there height in 1959 when they were almost as tail as
the car itself.
As the number of automobiles increased so did the number of road trips that people were
going on. All of the traveling motorists needed places to stay. This brought about the
development of the motel. Motel combines the words "motorist" and "hotel". By the mid 1950's
the smaller quaint motor lodges of the 30's and 40's no longer could compete with rising motel
corporations like Howard Johnson or Best Western. These corporations designed their motels to
be comfortable and practical for those staying in them. They also built them with a standard
design. The catchy facades of the older motels were no longer attracting the customers. Motels
also started franchising and referral chains. A referral chain would consist of several motels that
form a union and refer customers to the other hotels in the union. Some large franchises that
started in the 1950's were Super 8 and Holiday Inn. These franchises soon spread out all over the
country and put the smaller "mom and pop" motels out of business. With the number of road
trips increasing the destinations that they were traveling to were also bringing in more people.
These destinations included national parks, family camps, wilderness areas such as the beach and
the mountains, and to large cities such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Remote national parks
were finally able to be traveled to because of newly constructed interstate systems. All of the
destinations that were traveled to had activities for both the young and the old. These were and
escape from the everyday rigors of suburban and city life.
The need for gas stations also increased as the number of automobiles and road trips
increased. Back in the 30's and early 40's before the dramatic rise in the number of automobiles,
gas stations would be designed in ways to attract customers. These designs often included very
unusual facades. They attracted customers when there were low number of cars on the roads.
But as the roadways expanded scenic gas stations eventually phased out because they no longer
attracted the eye of the public. Also the majority of gas stations in the 1950's were full-service
unlike the gas stations of today. They would try to make the customer as comfortable as possible
when filling up.
Places to eat on the road also sprang up. Diners were an important fixture on the road in
the 1950's. However food was not always served as fast as the customer would like it to be at
these diners. This lead to the development of fast food restaurants like McDonald's, White
Castle, and Burger King. These would allows families to eat on the road and get to their
destination more quickly. Diners may have provided better tasting and quality food but drivers on
the road liked the fact that they could get their food quickly from a drive thru window.
Eventually the small diners died out somewhat and the larger fast food franchises took over.
Another aspect of the 1950's American dream was the space race. The space race was a
race to see who could put a man on the moon first. It was mainly between the US and the Soviet
Union. Although the majority of the space race took place in the 60's it began in the late 1950's
with the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union. Sputnik was launched on October 4, 1957. It
was a very basic satellite and let out beeps every few seconds. This was very surprising to the
US. They did not think that the Soviets had the knowledge of anything as complicated as a
satellite. As a result of the launch of Sputnik the US began to put greater emphasis on science
and engineering in education. They also began to try extra hard to develop space technology.
Thus the space race had begun.
The American Dream of the 1950's involved achieving and expanding upon the success of
previous generations. This is shown in all of the things mentioned. Cars for example show how
much of a success previous generations were at creating machines. In the 50's however people
made these cars better and equipped them with newly developed technology. This was the
progressive spirit that the 1950's had. People had the spirit to expand to new areas. The
introduction of the interstate system allowed for easy expansion and growth. People began to
move away from the norms that the 30's and 40's had set. They began to live the ways that they
wanted and they would not let things such as technology restrict them. This is how the 1950's
played out the American Dream.


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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Disneyland After Dark: Annette & Bobby
Today's "Disneyland After Dark" segment showcases Annette Funicello, beloved Mouseketeer and teenage Disney Darling of the Movies. Annette sings "Dance Annette" here. Shot #2 shows Annette being joined by teen heart-throb Bobby Rydell, who also starred in "Bye Bye Birdie" with Ann-Margret.
Last one for today is a solo shot of Rydell, with The Skyway and Tomorrowland in the background. Rydell's song in the show was "Around the World."
See more vintage & current Tomorrrowland photos at my regular website.
4 comments:
- Major Pepperidge said...
Any idea where those first two were taken? I'm wondering if it was inside the Red Wagon Inn (sans tables), but am not really sure. Annette sure was a cutie!
- Daveland said...
David - I believe all three are in the same location in Tomorrowland.
- CoxPilot said...
Your right about the Tommowland location. They put up a bandstand area in front of the Space Bar. You can see some of the light through the blinds. You could still walk back behind that area and get food while they were playing.
I was somewhere in that crowd, and remember how good they all looked.
Great posts. I hope there are more of these. - 12:52 PM
- mr wiggins said...
Great stuff Dave! To show you how many times "Disneyland After Dark" has been played at our house (first Beta-taped off the Disney Channel in the 1980's, when it was the DISNEY Channel), I've done that Rydell shtick of "I like it! I like it! I like it! I like it!" so many times that at the first "I like it," my wife throws a plate at my head.
For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, play the "Around the World" sequence from that show. And turn it up.
Loud. - 12:32 AM


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13 Jul Museums, Memorials and more Museums
Hello readers,
The past two weeks have continued to be fun and full of learning. To this date, we are still producing the digital drawings of our row house closing in on the end product. It has been very interesting working with the point cloud and also the field measurements to be as accurate as possible when translating all our field notes. But for this Blog post I'm going step away from my work and talk about some of the places I've been to and experiences I've had here in DC.
Washington, DC has so much to offer. There are so many things to do like going on scenic bike rides, visiting tons of museums, as well as, walking and taking in the beautiful architecture. Since I arrived at DC I've visited the Holocaust Museum, the Air and Space Museum, The Museum of National History, The African American Museum, The National Portrait Gallery and, The National Zoo.
I cant forget to mention I've also toured the US Capitol and the White House exhibition at the White House Visitor Center and The Bureau of Engraving and Printing to see how money is made. Honestly, the list of places goes on and it'll keep growing for my remaining weeks in DC.
Some of my favorites so far have been the US Capitol, for me just walking the halls where important people have been, is like stepping through history, just like when I go to an archive and get to touch historical documents from the 1800's. The amount of sculptures inside is incredible and the paintings take you through pivotal moments in history. And the Portrait Gallery, my visit was short but it was interesting to see how the presidents portraits are starting to change from the classic portrait to a more modern painting or representation of the person.
For someone who has only read and watched movies or documentaries about WWII and the Holocaust, the museum is a mind-blowing experience where you can further learn and try to comprehend what millions of human beings went through and only "try" to imagine how it could've felt. The same goes for the African American Museum and how it shows us this community and all they had to overcome.
Something else I experienced this past week was the 4th of July! I've never spent this holiday in the United States before, remembering that I'm from Puerto Rico and this holiday is not as hugely celebrated there as it is here. It was a fun experience to watch the parade and all the representation from our military as well as from high school bands and other groups. At the end of the day, I was lucky to be invited to the Department of Interior Independence Day event to watch the fireworks. My friend and I joined a huge group of people that were also invited and the Secretary of Interior to watch the fireworks shows from the terrace of the Main Interior Building. Honestly, best viewing spot of all time, the fireworks were spectacular.
Thank You LHIP for this great opportunity to explore a new city and learn more about so many different things.
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Isabelle Graw - The Economy of Painting: Notes on the vitality of a Success-Medium
Painting is usually associated with various aesthetic, emotional, symbolic, and economic values. In this talk, "painting" refers to all those (often non painterly) artistic practices that draw on the picture on canvas in manifold ways. I consider paintings, unlike normal commodities, to be unique material objects that bring their singular author and her privileged artistic labour into play. Against this backdrop it will be demonstrated how paintings are commodities of a special kind because they nourish the vitalistic fantasy that their value is somewhat substantial or seemingly contained within them. I will also consider the changed situation that has resulted from the global pandemic: If paintings' special value depends on their unique materiality as something that can be perceived as I have argued, how is their value affected once they can only be contemplated in so-called "online viewing rooms"? I will propose that the value of paintings stands on shaky ground under such conditions.
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Kganya Mogashoa studied Visual Arts in High School. Amongst her many accomplishments, Her first successful achievement was being selected as a top student for visual arts in grade 11.
She often does live Paintings for worship nights at her local church.
Kganya is an Interior Design graduate at the University of Johannesburg.
- She was selected for the Newtown.Now Women's month Celebration" live painting competition to refurbish and revive a park in Newtown
- She painted a live painting in honor of Ellen Kuzwayo for Women's Month at the Ditsong Museum of Cultural History in Pretoria
- She Participated in doing a live painting for Ritevac TV (The Creative Hangout) in honor of African Women and the fight against Genger based Violence
- She recently painted a live painting at the Zulu Wedding Movie Premier in Sandton
What is the good and bad thing about Visual Art according to your experiences?
The good thing is that you get to freely express yourself and bring the creativity in your heart and mind to life.
On the bad side, getting recognised in the art industry can be difficult. Emerging artists are often shunned upon and a lot of well-established art galleries are not willing to give them a chance. The Visual Art space in South Africa is still growing. Art is not seen as something worth investing in for a lot of people in the country. People will enjoy seeing your work but it's either they can't afford it or they just won't buy it for many other reasons. Some people don't take art seriously and they look down on you.
Connecting with other well established artists can also be difficult. Some do not want to share information with you or help you. As a black female artist, it is difficult to thrive in the art industry. A lot of the times you are not taken seriously, especially when you trying to grow a business, or you
can be taken advantage of.
What impact does your work have on current social affairs?
I have participated in doing art projects for social events relating to women empowerment and gender based violence. I am very passionate about addressing gender inequality issues and communicating Godly principals through my artwork. I hope to change the narrative about women in society and make a difference in people's lives.
How do you seek opportunities in the visual art world?
You seek opportunities by mostly networking and participating in art events that are relevant to you
How do you price your artworks?
There are different methods of pricing depending on the artist and their work. You always have to make sure that you have covered the cost of the materials you have spent money on to produce your art. You can charge a certain amount per hour or charge based on the size of your art.
Pricing is not easy, but ultimately as the artist you are going to use your own discretion because you know best how much effort you have put into your work. Nobody can decide that for you. Sometimes you can negotiate the price with your client, but don't make it a habit. Be confident in what you believe and feel your art is worth.
What makes a great visual artist in your opinion?
Someone who is bold to share their creativity with the rest of the world. A great visual artist is humble and unafraid of competition, willing to share opportunities with others, always looking for ways to make a difference in the world with their art and willing to help other artists who are struggling. A great artist uses their gifts and talents to change people's lives.
You studied Interior Design, yet giving attention to Visual Art. How do you balance or handle the two?
I worked full time as an Interior Designer up until the end of last year. It was becoming difficult to balance the two as my art business was also growing and starting to interfere with my then 9 to 5 job. I also was not enjoying my job as an Interior Designer so I decided to quit and follow my passion in art because life is too short to be holding onto a career you do not like.
If your artworks had anything to do with Rap or Hip Hop, would it have the same impact like it does with spirituality and empowering women?
Yes, definitely. I believe I can make a difference in any space I am in. My creativity is not limited to one specific area.
How is the response from family and friends towards your Visual Art journey?
Mostly, family members do not understand what I am doing. As a result they do not believe in me or value what I am doing as a career. I find that I get overwhelmingly good responses from strangers and some friends. It is mostly people outside of my family circle who support me the most.
There are only a selected few people in my family who believe in me.
Which artwork is your favorite and why that artwork?
I call this painting Sophie. It is an actual portrait that I did of myself during a journey of self discovery. The name Sophie originates from the Ancient Greek name Sophia which means wisdom. I love wisdom and I believe it forms a huge part of me. This painting is a depiction of my identity, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It represents my faith in God, my skin, my hair which is my crown and my African beauty. It is a physical representation of the existence of the many faces of beautiful African women.
Surely there are so many young Visual Artists who wish to be like you one day. What wise words can you instil in their minds?
Do not trade your integrity for a pay check. Believe in yourself and your work. Always remember that not everybody is going to be your audience. Some people might like you art but some won't and that's okay. Keep on creating, marketing your art, networking as far as you can and always be expectant of opportunities. Be teachable and be willing to take risks. Rub shoulders with people who believe in you and people who are willing to invest in your art. Put God first and pray about everything you do.
Kganya Runs Koranges Art as well
Koranges Art, established September 2019, is a fine art business which sells and distributes art to art collectors or any art buyers. We pride ourselves in participating in social responsibility projects and making a difference in people's lives through art. Koranges Art is a newly established business which hopes to promote fine art in the corporate world and assist emerging artists to build their art careers sustainably.
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-Instagram: koranges_art
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Del Rey did not mince words on Twitter Wednesday night when she replied to Powers' post sharing her provocative article, which called Del Rey's lyrics "uncooked" in comparison to those of artists such as Joni Mitchell and analyzed Del Rey's reliance on a "persona as a bad girl to whom bad things are done."
"Here's a little sidenote on your piece," the "Venice Bitch" singer wrote. "I don't even relate to one observation you made about the music. There's nothing uncooked about me. To write about me is nothing like it is to be with me. Never had a persona. Never needed one. Never will."
"So don't call yourself a fan like you did in the article and don't count your editor one either," Del Rey added in another tweet. "I may never never have made bold political or cultural statements before-because my gift is the warmth I live my life with and the self reflection I share generously."
Powers' deep dive went on to laud the album as containing "Del Rey's most artfully constructed narratives, extending the arc of apparent self-realization also evident in widely framed narratives that stood out on her previous album." But among the praise Powers also noted the music's "needy," "disempowered," "self-sabotaging" and "unwoke" tones.
Revered as a pioneering critic, Powers has weathered plenty of controversy sparked by her scintillating criticism , particularly during her stint at The Times. The tweet sharing her Del Rey analysis was flooded with support from fellow critics, along with dismissive notes from Del Rey's admirers. Critic Jessica Hopper noted Powers' long history of championing female artists and leading the charge to take their work seriously.
Powers responded to the brewing backlash in a follow-up post Thursday morning, writing: "I really appreciate all the support today. I still think NFR is a deeply compelling, crucial album and hope everyone spends time listening to it (and goes back to Ultraviolence and Lust For Life too)."


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ShoonTH ESEP-01BL Initial Impression
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I'm back with an earbud impression, which isn't as frequent as some may want but at least I get some good ones for the earbud people and this new earbud company ShoonTH is quite likely one of the good ones. Available on Penon's website, this ear bud is also one of the few shells that actually fit me well, and due to its overall light weight and build, doesn't fall off my ears with use!
As buds go, minimalist and recyclable packaging is always good and this passes that. Aside from the box, the shell looks nice and a little more different than the MX, PK shells running around, it helps differentiate it in a sea of earbuds in the current market but other than looks, design and build, it's usually the sound that makes the most difference and a key element in any purchase. So here I am with a short impression with the ESEP-01BL (and hopefully they will think of something easier to remember their model names), using the Zishan Z1 with Burson V6i-D OPAmp and a totally random song selection.
All By Myself - Jaime O'Neal: The intro piano had beautiful weight and crunch, but the voice! The texture! The exclamation points! Definitely not over the top or sounding like a $100+ earbud, but the mids were able to convey the singers feelings, emotive! Granted it's nicely forward for the upper mids, clear and bodied without sounding thin, there's good detail presentation as well. The part near the end where she sings in an prolonged manner "aaaaall byyyyyy myyyyy seeeeeeelllllfffff aaaaannnnyyyyymmmmoooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrreee" felt strong and powerful, quite emotive, nearly hair raising. The drums felt good and had impact, the treble harmonics were a little extended, more than enough to convey a good amount of crisp and natural sounding cymbal crashes.
Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police: Lower mids also shine here with it being nicely forward too, the cymbals, hi hat taps sound crisp without being harsh, there is an almost delicate nature to the sound there, and the drums hit well, you can feel them in you ear though nothing like a basshead level earbud, decay sounded on the average with a little bit of rumble/reverb. Vocals sound good and bodied here too, not very thick that details are harder to hear, it's a good level of middle frequency sound.
Lithium - Nirvana: Kurt's voice sounded natural, the intonations and shifts in his voice sounded good and detailed, the way the 01BL portrays mids is something I could call exquisite, when the track gets busy, the sound does not compress or sound congested, there is good separation and instruments all sound crunchy, like what grunge is supposed to sound. The cymbal hits, crashes, harmonics sound well controlled, reaches well without inflicting pain in your ears, there is enough rumble/reverb to sound raw, resolution to pull it off well, drums that hit with good weight, though it does seem to just have average bass quantity and reach, the level of engagement you can get from this is quite good.
Overall, I believe the ShoonTH ESEP-01BL has very good mids, alright bass and treble, good stage and a relatively balanced signature that won't trigger treble sensitive people but remain quite engaging and enjoyable to listen music of varying genres. This is a rather exciting earbud to review, so stay tuned and till then, take care!


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Whether you are an LSU Alumni or just bleed purple and gold, we hope that you'll become an active part of our chapter and consider supporting our events with your annual dues. Our current prorated dues schedule is as follows:
Plan | Cost |
Half Year Individual Dues (Jan - July) | $5.00 |
Half Year Family Dues (Jan - July) | $7.50 |
Full Year Individual Dues | $10.00 |
Full Year Family Dues | $15.00 |
Membership Benefits:
The Phoenix Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association strives to keep its alumni and fans connected.
- Our Board has a direct line of contact to the LSU Alumni Association headquarters in Baton Rouge and is able to bring the latest in LSU news and information.
- Our chapter communicates via email, e-newsletters, website and/or flyers on average once a month.
- Our chapter members come from everywhere and range in age from young to old. We have fresh college graduates, 20- and 30-somethings, Baby Boomers, and more. We have doctors, lawyers, architects, business owners, students, nurses, teachers… you name it, and we've got it!
- We host no less than a dozen activities a year – most of which are free to LSU alumni and fans.
- Our chapter certainly gathers for most every major LSU sporting event, but we also meet socially for crawfish boils, wine tastings, BBQs, Diamondbacks games, and more!
- And finally, in addition to all the fun and games, our chapter has our own scholarship program -- the Joel Monte West Club Scholarship -- which funds an Arizona high school student when they attend LSU.
How is the LSU Alumni Association able to do so much?
Because of people like you! All programs, projects and the entire budget for the Phoenix Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association are financed by your dues contributions – our mailing costs each year are over $500! And so we thank you in advance. You can pay in person at any LSU Alumni event. In addition, our chapter sends out flyers for each event with payment coupons -- so make sure you are on our mailing list!
Throughout the year, our chapter sends out member updates via mail and email regarding special events and announcements. We hope that you'll take a moment to join our distribution list by simply inputting your email in the box below.
If you need to contact the national headquarters of the LSU Alumni Association in Baton Rouge, Lousisiana, please visit their website for the most current contact information.


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FINCA Microfinance Company PLC in Jordan (FINCA Jordan), FINCA Impact Finance's subsidiary in Jordan, announced it received Smart Certification in recognition of its long-standing commitment to client protection. This designation came after a rigorous independent review process found it has continued to uphold industry-leading client protection standards in providing responsible finance.
This certificate includes a set of international standards, among which is providing a service or product that is compatible with the client's needs and caring in providing information transparently to the clients ,considerate into client's over indebtedness, providing services that meets with our clients with our clients, maintaining confidentiality of information, and providing channels for submitting complaints.
FINCA Jordan joins FINCA Impact Finance subsidiaries in Armenia, Ecuador, Georgia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua and Pakistan, in receiving this designation from the Smart Campaign, a global initiative promoting prudent, transparent and respectful treatment of clients.
"Client Protection Certification from the Smart Campaign is an acknowledgement of FINCA Jordan's deep commitment to high ethical standards in the treatment of our clients," says Abduqodir Sattorov, CEO of FINCA Jordan. "Responsible banking has been and continues to be at the core of everything we do."
Earlier this year, FINCA Jordan also launched its new core banking system that will allow for the subsidiary to offer digital support for clients, bringing the company to the next level of client service provision.
In line with FINCA Jordan strategy in continuous development and improvement, and applying of global best practices, FINCA Jordan is now taking a new model in its work method especially in terms of disbursing loans and collection to be more centralized which helps to save time, effort and money on both clients and the company, to be more responsive to the requirements and needs of its clients.
About the Smart Campaign
The Smart Campaign, an initiative of The Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, is a global effort to unite microfinance leaders around a common goal: to keep clients as the driving force of the industry. The Campaign's Client Protection Principles were developed in 2008 and are intended to protect clients, businesses and the industry as a whole.
FINCA International, the majority shareholder of FINCA Impact Finance, is a founding member of the Smart Campaign.
Click here to read full the press release


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How to get cheap air tickets? – this word strikes in our mind when we book any flight to any destination for our self or in a group. As there are many ways to save money on your domestic travel in India but we are suggesting you few most important ways to make your travel under your budget and save more.
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By Father Thomas Esposito
Special to The Texas Catholic
The name Ronald Knox is probably unknown to most American Catholics, and that is a great shame. Hailing from a prominent Anglican family of clerics in England, he was one of the most famous Catholic converts of the 20th century. The quality of his writing, and the incisive depth of his faith-filled intellect, rival the likes of better-known contemporaries such as G.K. Chesterton, Hilaire Belloc, and C.S. Lewis.
I mention Msgr. Knox here because he has played a silent but significant role in many of these columns of mine. He published several books of brief reflections on topics related to faith; they were originally written monthly for a newspaper. One such book, entitled Lightning Meditations, contains a short sermon that I would be delightfully content to quote in full here. But lest the reader think I am simply lazy and lacking original ideas, I will paraphrase the master's thought presented in the reflection called "Our Lord's Disappearances."
Msgr. Knox notes something curious about the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances: they are sporadic, and do not paint the picture of a Jesus present continuously to his disciples. He manifests himself on the road, by the sea-shore, at the table- and then vanishes from sight. We recall his unforgettable encounters with Mary Magdalene in the garden, the two disciples bound for Emmaus, or the eleven in Galilee, and rightly so; yet what are we to make of his disappearances, his retreats even before his permanent departure 40 days after Easter morn?
This sequence of fugitive presences and longer absences on the Lord's part is actually a familiar refrain. In the Song of Songs, the young bride constantly laments the baffling withdrawals of her beloved, which seem only to further draw out her love as she passionately pursues him. The image of the bride searching madly for her groom was understood by the Jewish rabbis and then Christian theologians as a symbol of the human soul's desire for union with God. Though Msgr. Knox does not speak of this symbolism in his sermon, he does note that our experience of faith usually reveals a similar pattern: we will, on occasion, feel the presence of God in our heart, or be granted a graced consolation, a clear insight into the mystery of Christ at work within us. Those privileged moments, however, are fleeting and far-between, and our longing to love the risen Lord and accept him as our God, once seemingly natural, gradually cools, like a once-fiery ember choked by accumulated cold ash.
Perhaps in coming to terms with this manner of God's revelation to us, Msgr. Knox suggests, we can read in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances our own interaction with our elusive Lord. Those encounters, however seldom they be, however doubtful we may come to regard them later, can sustain our faith as we wander through the often bitter valley of life. Our Lord's resurrection appearances and disappearances force us to acknowledge that these moments must nourish us for the duration of our days. Faith is not the substance of fleeting feelings here and there, but the steady walk, whether in light or in apparent darkness.
I leave the final word of encouragement to the good monsignor: "Those days when heaven shone closer to you (or so you fancy) were the memories of his presence you were meant to carry away with you, to last you for a lifetime. Not for you to complain that religion is no longer vivid to you; rather to recall that religion was once vivid to you, and it was the same religion, and the same you. The assent we give to the doctrine of the risen Christ should not be the mood of a moment; it should be the considered judgment of a lifetime."
Father Thomas Esposito, O.Cist., is a theologian and monk at the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of Dallas in Irving. His column appears occasionally in The Texas Catholic.


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