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The Best Buy Memorial Day sale has arrived, which means fantastic deals across the site, including 4K TVs, major appliances, laptops, air fryers, tablets, AirPods, vacuums, and so much more. We've combed through today's offers to bring you the top Best Buy Memorial Day sales just below.
The top deals from the Memorial Day sales event include this 65-inch 4K smart TV on sale for just $529.99 (was $599.99), this HP touch-screen Chromebook marked down to just $219, and Apple AirPods with wireless charging case on sale for $159.99 ($199.99).
You'll also find appliance bargains at the Best Buy Memorial Day sale, like over $1,000 in savings on major appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers from brands like Samsung, LG, and Whirlpool. You can also snag the best-selling iRobot Roomba e5 on sale for $299.99, and the popular Ninja air fryer marked down to $99.99.
See more of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale below, and keep in mind, these limited-time offers end on Monday, so we recommend taking advantage now before it's too late.
Best Buy Memorial Day sale – top deals
Best Buy | Save up to $500 on top-brand appliances
Best Buy's Memorial Day appliance sale includes big savings on top-brand appliances. You score deals on KitchenAid appliance packages, LG appliances, GE washer and dryer packages, plus Best Buy members can get up to $500 e-gift cards when you purchase four or more select Samsung major appliances.
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Hisense 65-inch H65 Series Smart HD TV:
$599.99 $529.99 at Best Buy
Save $70 – This Hisense might be on the cheaper end of things, but that doesn't mean it's not packed to the brim with great features, and with a $70 discount, you're also getting a fantastic price. With Google Assistant and a voice remote, you're off to a great start, and you're also getting Motion Rate 120 and DTS Sound Studio.View Deal
HP 14 Touch-Screen Chromebook:
$299 $219 at Best Buy
Save $80 – Snag the HP Chromebook on sale for just $219 at Best Buy's Memorial Day sale event. The budget laptop features a 14-inch multitouch screen display, 4GB of RAM, 32GB SSD, a dual-core Intel Celeron processor, and a long-lasting battery life.
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Vizio 65-inch OLED TV:
$1,899.99 $1,499.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 – This OLED TV has a massive $400 discount at the Best Buy Memorial Day sale. The premium 65-inch Vizio TV features 4K HDR, an OLED panel, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, HDMI 2.1, and a 120Hz panel.
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Keurig K-Select Single-Serve Coffee Maker:
$129.99 $79.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 – Brew a cup of coffee in minutes with Keurig K-Select that's on sale for $79.99 at Best Buy. The single-serve coffee maker can brew five cups at a time without refilling the 52-oz. reservoir and features three different sizes so you can make coffee that suits your tastes.
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Samsung 70-inch 7 Series 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV:
$749.99 $679.99 at Best Buy
Save $70 – Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has this Samsung 70-inch 4K TV on sale for $679.99. You're getting a cinema-like picture experience thanks to the Crystal Processor 4K and the PurColor technology delivers bright, bold images with sharp contrast.
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iRobot Roomba e5 Robot Vacuum:
$349.99 $299.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 – Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has a $50 discount on the iRobot Roomba e5. The popular robot vacuum works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant for hands-free control, and the compatible iRobot app allows you to clean your floors from anywhere.
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Bella Pro Series Analog Air Fryer:
$59.99 $34.99 at Best Buy
Save $25 – You can pick up this cheap air fryer for just $34.99 at Best Buy's Memorial Day sale event. The 4.2-quart air fryer allows you to whip up your favorite fried foods with little to no oil for healthier meals.
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Acer Spin 713 13.5-inch Chromebook:
$529 $329 at Best Buy
Save $200 – One of our favorite Memorial Day deals, Best Buy has this Acer Spin 713 on sale for just $329. Inside you're getting a 10th gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB SSD, making it pretty specced out indeed for a Chromebook.
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LG High Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer:
$999.99 $749.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 – Upgrade your washing machine with this LG stackable smart washer that's on sale for $749.99 at Best Buy's Memorial Day sale. The front-load washer uses AI technology and advanced sensors to detect fabric texture and load size to automatically select the perfect settings and comes with a 10-year warranty.
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Samsung 70-inch 6 Series 4K UHD Smart TV:
$749.99 $649.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 – You can get this stunning Samsung 70-inch 4K TV on sale for $649.99. The 70-inch set delivers a premium picture experience with brilliant colors and sharp contrast thanks to the powerful 4K crystal processor.
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Apple AirPods (2019) with wireless charging case:
$199.99 $159.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 – Get the best-selling Apple AirPods with wireless charging case on sale for $159.99 at the Best Buy Memorial Day sale. That's a $39 discount for the wireless earbuds, which can be charged using a Qi-compatible charging mat or using a Lightning connector.
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Ninja Digital Air Fryer:
$119.99 $99.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 – Make your favorite fried foods with less oil with the Ninja air fryer that's on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. The best-selling digital air fryer features a 4-quart nonstick basket and is dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning.
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Sony 65-inch X750H Series 4K Ultra HD smart TV:
$749.99 $699.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 – You can save $50 on this stunning 65-inch Sony X750H LED 4K TV this week at Best Buy. Featuring one of Sony's latest 4K processors and their 4K X-Reality PRO technology for sharper picture upscaling, this a great way to get a high-tech TV into your living room for less.
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Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 UHD Touch Laptop:
$1,349.99 $1,099.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 – The versatile Dell Inspiron 7000 gets a massive $250 price cut with this fantastic Memorial Day deal at Best Buy. The 2-in-1 laptop packs a 13.3-inch 4K touch screen display, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD, and an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
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Insignia 50-inch 4K TV:
$379.99 $339.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 – Best Buy has this 50-inch 4K TV from Toshiba on sale for just $339.99. The smart TV has the Fire experience built in for easy streaming and includes an Alexa-enabled voice remote.
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More Memorial Day sales
- Amazon: 50% off furniture, grills, and more
- Lowe's: Memorial Day sale – patio furniture starting at $19.99
- Best Buy: save up to $500 on major appliances
- Home Depot: Memorial Day deals on appliances, patio furniture and tools
- Allswell: Memorial Day sales event – save 20% off all mattresses
- Bear mattress: 25% off sitewide + $250 free gift set
- Bed, Bath & Beyond: 40% off outdoor, kitchen, and home
- Casper: up to 15% off sitewide at the Memorial Day sale
- Cocoon by Sealy: Memorial Day sale, save 35% off + free pillows & sheets
- Dell: Summer sale event, laptop deals starting at $289.99
- DreamCloud: $200 off mattresses + $399 in free accessories
- Emma: up to 35% off all mattress sizes
- Ghostbed: Memorial Day sale – 30% off mattresses + two luxury pillows
- HP: Memorial Day sale – save up to 47% off sitewide
- Idle: 50% off all foam mattresses
- Kohl's: Memorial Day must-haves starting at $4.99
- Layla: Memorial Day mattress sale – $150 off + free pillow & accessories
- Lenovo: Memorial Day sale – up to 66% off laptops + free shipping
- Lucid: cheap mattress deals starting at $159.99
- Mattress Firm: up to 50% off best-selling mattress brands
- Nectar: save $400 on mattresses + get $399 of free gifts
- Overstock: Memorial Day Blowout – 70% off sitewide + free shipping
- Purple: Memorial Day sales event: up to $400 off mattress + bundle
- REI: up to 50% off clothing, shoes, gear, and more
- Saatva: $200 off luxury mattresses when you spend $1,000
- Samsung: save up to 30% off major appliances
- Sealy: up to $400 off mattresses at the Memorial Day sale event
- Tempur-Pedic: save up to $500 on adjustable sets
- Tuft & Needle: save up to 20% off sitewide
- Walmart: deals on patio & garden, mattresses, tech, and more
- Wayfair: Huge Memorial Day sale, up to 70% off patio furniture
See more tech bargains with our roundup of the best Memorial Day TV sales and the best Memorial Day laptop sales.
You can also see the best Memorial Day mattress sales and the top Memorial Day appliance sales with deals from Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon.


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Phew! 2020 finally came to end. And thank goodness for that. But as we start a new year afresh, with an atmosphere of hope for change, we can be sure that the takeaway industry won't be turning back to how it was. Most likely, the demand for takeaways will continue to rise.
And that's because it's never been easier to meet the demands of hungry crowds who've become used to the convenience and quality of ordering food from the comforts of their homes.
So, to help you plan for how to catch a ride on the coming waves, we've outlined 5 trends your takeaway business should consider running with in 2021.
1. Food delivery subscriptions
Paying a monthly subscription for takeaway services isn't something new. But with the surge in demand in 2020 set to grow in 2021, more and more customers are ordering takeaways during the weekdays. And by signing up to monthly subscriptions, they can reduce costs, or get free delivery. And this makes sense to do if you're a regular takeaway customer.
Plus, since Deliveroo doubled their UK driver base from 25,000 to 50,000 in 2020, we may see demand rise at similar rates.
2. Bringing the restaurant experience to your home
An exciting trend in recent months is for a full restaurant experience delivered to your door. And sure, takeaways are pretty similar, but we're talking 3-or-4-course, restaurant curated fine dining experiences delivered to your home. The only catch is that you'll need to prepare the food yourself!
Offerings from Home By Nico and Jason Atherton's home box are two fine examples. And customers can recreate their own favourite restaurant experiences by preparing meals designed by some of the best chefs in the industry.
3. Increased snacking and lighter bites
Since so many of us have been stuck at home – working, living, eating, sitting – more people have started eating smaller amounts at regular intervals. And this is shifting them away from taking a traditional hour for lunch or dinner as they once did to move towards snacking.
In fact, snacking increased by over a third in 2020, with more people enjoying smaller portions throughout the day. And for the takeaway industry, this means more regular deliveries and smaller bites.
4. More eco-consciousness
Having seen this trend arise in our 2020 predictions, the popularity of environmentally conscious food is set to expand. And specific areas you'll want to be aware of include:
A new breed of eco-consciousness where individuals question how every facet of their experience impacts the environment. So, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, and non-biodegradable food containers should be off the menu. If your services offer anything that threatens sustainability and the 'future of the planet', you'll need to consider how you'll adapt to meet this need.
Food waste reducers
Speaking of impacting the planet, food waste is a serious culprit in advancing damage to the environment. Because statistics from food waste app OLIO suggest the UK wastes over 20% of its weekly food by throwing it away. And this may see people have increasing concerns over the size of their takeaway portions.
Vegetarians and vegans
Social media has played a strong part in advancing awareness of sustainability. And for takeaways, this resulted in demand for plant-based dishes, and veganism and vegetarianism. This year, we'll see the growth continue and impact on the types of foods customers desire from their takeaway.
5. Alcohol orders
With fewer of us able to get out to enjoy a drink with friends and family, bringing the pubs to our homes has become possible. So alcohol deliveries went up by a third in 2020, and while we would hope to have more freedom than we did, customers will continue to look for ways to relax at home with a great meal and good drink.
Of course, no-one knows what the future holds. But if you're running a home delivery or takeaway service, Grafterr's advanced food delivery functionality will make it easier to assign orders, manage drivers, and use app software to take payments.

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New Zealand Leaders Have Divided Opinions On Online EducationBy Emily Marks, UniversityHerald Reporter
New Zealand leaders are divided on the concept of online education. The nation's political party, known for its charter schools, is very open to the idea. Another leader, though, thinks that it will "damage the state education system most children rely on."
News Hub reported that the proposal, named "COOL" (Communities of Online Learning), would allow kids to be taught at a computer at home rather than in a classroom. It will definitely replace going to a traditional school. David Seymour, ACT leader, agrees with it and thinks that it's a brilliant idea.
"It's quite possible that you're going to have a person whose particular circumstances are such that they haven't got on very well in the existing school system, and this is the solution that will work with them," he said.
"The internet is changing many industries very rapidly, and it will change education too. The question is whether the New Zealand Government is going to be permissive to technological change, or stop it and let us fall behind the rest of the world."
On the other hand, the president of the Post-Primary Teachers Association (PPTA), Angela Roberts, disagrees. She believes that the proposal, deemed as the biggest shake-up of the education system since the 1980s, will damage the education system.
"Anything that increases privatization and reduces resources and support for the network of state schools is of course going to be damaging," she said.
Tracey Martin, New Zealand First MP, also criticized the proposal. According to her, it will devalue teachers and affect the development of social skills. She described it as the "largest social experiment on our children that we've ever seen in this country."
"I think it's terrible," Ms. Martin added. "I think they've got a cool catchphrase that they're trying to market an education system on. It's a disaster, an absolute disaster. This is one of the most dangerous things I've ever seen to education. It's the final nail in the coffin devaluing trained and qualified teachers in front of our children."
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The best convict sites in Tasmania you've never heard of
It's no secret Tasmanians are proud of their rich convict history, which draws tourists from far and wide — but there's much more to Van Diemen's Land than the infamous penal settlement at Port Arthur.
Key points:
- More than 1,000 convict sites can be found across Tasmania
- Most of Tasmania's road network was created entirely by skilled convict labourers
- About one fifth of all convicts transported by the British Empire came to Tasmania
Here are some other important convict-era sites you've probably never heard of.
Fortunes built on convict labour
Nestled into the pristine foothills of Longford in Tasmania's Midlands region, Brickendon Estate is a grand convict-built homestead established by William Archer and his family in 1824.
It features a variety of structures including cottages, a coach house and stables, a brick granary, a chapel and a blacksmith's shop.
The property received World Heritage status in 2010 and was formally recognised as one of the most significant rural estates in Australia.
Today, Richard — a sixth-generation Archer — runs his farm on the property, carrying out the mixed farming tradition of cattle, sheep and cropping.
"He [William Archer] purchased it from some Norfolk Islanders and set about making it a successful farm," Richard Archer said.
"His brothers had come out as well, the whole family moved out and our family have been running it ever since."
The Archers enlisted the help of the convict labour force to build the site, which Mr Archer said proved an invaluable resource to help run the establishment.
"In the early days, around 1850, they were very important. They were a labour force which wasn't available to a lot of people," he said.
"We [the Archers] were able to share them at critical times like harvest where you would get a lot of convicts to harvest all your crops and things."
But Mr Archer said getting tourists to come out to the regions and visit sites like Brickendon was proving to be an ever-increasing challenge.
"Port Arthur is so dominant because it is a wonderful place, it is marketed well, it is preserved well, they do some wonderful work there, but there is so much convict infrastructure around Tasmania, not just world heritage but in local towns," he said.
"Getting the message out to people that it [Brickendon] is worth seeing is not easy."
'Walking in the footsteps of convicts'
Next door to Brickendon, operators at Woolmers Estate have experienced a similar lull in tourist numbers in recent years.
Business administration manager Sue-Ellen Groer said Woolmers plays an important part in understanding Tasmania's colonial history.
"Woolmers would certainly be home to some of the oldest and most intact museums as part of the convict site," she said.
Woolmers Estate has received World Heritage status for its ability to convey the story of the convict assignment system, which was in place in Van Diemen's Land until 1840.
Thomas Archer and his family founded the property in 1817 — their family line ended with Thomas Archer VI, who died without heirs in 1994.
"The house dates back to 1819 and the family stayed six generations thereafter; so it's not just a museum of old stuff, it's right through until the last Thomas Archer passed away in 1994," Ms Groer said.
"The convicts [who] were assigned to Thomas Archer would have been housed, fed and reformed so that they could re-enter society and be productive people themselves.
"Being able to walk the footsteps of the convicts that were here is very important."
'Babies were dying at a massive rate'
Only one structure remains at the site of the former Female Factory in the town of Ross in Tasmania's Midlands.
Erected in 1833, the factory was originally one of four built to house convict chain gangs and served as a probation station for male convicts who worked on the Ross Bridge.
Today it remains the most archaeologically intact female convict site in Australia.
Site manager Debra Cadogan-Cowper said the site was set up to be a more sanitary facility separate from Hobart's Cascade Female Factory.
"There were a lot of unsanitary conditions, babies were dying at a massive rate," she said.
Ms Cadogan-Cowper said the growing economy meant more people were moving to the area and building big houses and therefore required servants.
"This area was picked out because it already had men, their huts were here and there was a burgeoning economy in the Midlands," she said.
"The convicts that came here were trained in domestic duties as well as doing spinning and laundry work and so that was like an employment office for the local people to gain servants."
It's estimated about 120 female convicts lived at the site at a time, with the last to leave in 1854.
'Just about everybody went through it at some point'
Hamish Maxwell-Stewart, a professor of history, said Van Diemen's Land was one of the most important places in the British Empire that convicts were transported to.
"There were about 360,000 convicts transported in all, and approximately 75,000 of them came to Tasmania," he said.
Professor Maxwell-Stewart said the Hobart Penitentiary Chapel on Campbell Street was a historically significant piece of convict architecture.
"It could house a further 2,000 male convicts — it was the equivalent of the Cascade Female Factory for men," he said.
Professor Maxwell-Stewart said the penitentiary later became the Tasmanian jail, and housed the Supreme Court until 1984.
"Even convicts who were sentenced to go to Port Arthur, they were held in that building before they were shipped off to Port Arthur," he said.
"Just about everybody went through it at some point in their life."
Built to last, by convicts
The heritage-listed arch bridge can be found in the quaint town of Richmond, north-east of Hobart, but that's only one of many convict-built bridges to be found in Tasmania.
"There were a whole heap of really fantastic bridges around the state, including the Spiky Bridge and at Richmond and Ross," Professor Maxwell-Stewart said. "There's a beauty at Campbell Town as well."
The Spiky Bridge at Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast draws attention from tourists because of its odd design.
Professor Maxwell Stewart said the bridge was built by convicts at the Rocky Hills Probation Station, but it was poorly designed and "massively over-engineered".
"A bridge designed by somebody who doesn't know a lot about bridge building," he said.
According to the professor, the majority of the state's roads were built by the skilled convict labour force and chain gangs.
"In fact, it was said that Tasmania had the best road system in the world," he said.
The Richmond Bridge, completed in 1825, was made so robust it is now the oldest stone-span bridge still in use in Australia.
Sleep where the convicts slept
During the last stage of convict management in eastern Australia, probation stations were places that housed convicts who had been granted permission to work for settlers, while they awaited assignment.
Professor Maxwell-Stewart said the best example — Darlington Probation Station — could be found on Maria Island, just a short trip by boat from Triabunna, about 85 kilometres from Hobart.
The island was a penal station from 1825 until 1832, and a probation station was later developed in the 1840s.
"The penal station on Maria Island was largely abandoned because convicts were actually very good at getting away from it," the professor said. "There were plenty of escapes to the mainland."
He said the island was a great place to visit because tourists could stay in the original 1820s barracks.
"It's got many hidden treasures, including the most intact bread ovens dating to the convict era," he said.
"It's the best-preserved probation station that's in public ownership."
Hard time at the mine
When the harsh labour wasn't enough to set a convict on the right path, they may have been sent to the Coal Mines Historic Site for some extra punishment, where they would be "pushing the trucks loaded with coal and getting the coal down various tramways," Professor Maxwell-Stewart said.
The mine was operational for more than 40 years — with a number of solitary confinement cells reserved for the worst offenders.
Following the discovery of coal in 1833, Lieutenant Governor George Arthur decided convicts could be best used for hard labour on the site.
"It highlights how much convicts were used industrially in Tasmania," Professor Maxwell-Stewart said.
Preserving the past doesn't come cheap
Eleanor Casella, a professor of humanities, said a lot of work went into preserving convict-era sites, with many restrictions to working with specialised convict-laid bricks and facade.
"Having these sorts of assets that are, in a lot of cases 150 years old, requires an awful lot of funding and focus," she said.
Professor Casella said preserving the archaeological values of a site was important for future generations to understand what life was like as a convict in the 1800s.
"Tasmania has the largest concentration of world-heritage sites in the world, it should be taking these resources seriously, given the interest in tourism on this island," she said.


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We took Stella to Pittsburgh this week for the start of college at University of Pittsburgh. On the way home we stopped in Carlisle to see Max who's starting law school at the Penn State/Dickinson. The trip was a two-day whirlwind and here are just a few pix and some comments.
Windmills of your dreams
They appear to be silent as you pass them on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Somerset but you know the windmills–turbines in contemporary energy parlance– must make a racket. How could they not? They're enormous, scarily so, and there appear to be more than a half-dozen of them. These machines for generating energy have always fascinated, from the cute Dutch windmills of European landscape paintings to these tall improbable robots in "farm" configurations. We may have a romance with Dutch windmills but these contemporary machines are too spare and weird to get all dreamy about. Partly it's the size of them which is so monstrously out of scale with everything around them. And then there's the quantity and seriality of them–a group of turbines, all the same, all moving in the same manner, evokes a kind of army. You have to assume they're benevolent, otherwise they evoke the rhythms of hell–neverending cycles of motion. Cute they ain't and yet fascinating? Yes.
This group of turbines is the Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm and it's built and owned by a Spanish energy company, Gamesa. The company, which started making and building wind turbines beginning in 1994 has wind farms in Pennsylvania, Texas and Oklahoma. This is not government in action–it's private enterprise seizing on a really good idea (sustainable energy) and running with it. The Allegheny Ridge Farm is a work in progress and will include some 40 turbines in all when it's complete.
Gamesa makes the turbine blades, towers and other parts at a factory in Cambria County and will build more technology factories in Bucks County. And, not only are the windmills helping the local economy by creating jobs, but, according to a story in the local newspaper, the Tribune-Democrat the wind farms are becoming big tourist attractions!
History among us
First Presbyterian Church. Washington worshipped there. Citizens voted there to support the revolutionary war.
Carlisle, PA, was founded in 1751. It's a revolutionary war town where Washington hung out while passing through presumably raising funds and good will for his army. In fact there seem to be as many historic markers in downtown Carlisle as there are in Philadelphia's Society Hill!
Evidence of the shelling of Carlisle by Confederate soldiers on July 1, 1863. This column is part of the courthouse in carlisle. The battle of Carlisle was the northernmost battle of the Civil War.
The Carlisle Barracks, a military outpost dating from the 1750s, is there, and right now it's the home of the Army War College. During the Civil War Carlisle Barracks served as a store house for supplies for Union soldiers and a place for soldiers to train before moving out with their units.
Historical information outside the courthouse about the shelling of the town.
On June 27, 1863, Confederate army cavalry troops under Brig. Gen. Albert Jenkins seized the Barracks and demanded food from the town for its men and animals. Another Confederate cavalry division under Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart came to Carlisle from the East and demanded food for his troops. He later shelled the town and burned the barracks when the federal troops failed to surrender. The Confederate soldiers were ordered to Gettysburg where that battle was underway.
The Army War College, for training gifted soldiers for high command, was established in 1903 in Washington D.C. and moved to Carlisle in 1951.
Today, Carlisle is like most college towns that combine the old and new. It's got its historical markers and buildings. And it's full of ethnic restaurants (Thai, Indian, Mexican), bars and cafes that serve a mean veggie burger.
Javid's Indian Grill and Hookah Lounge, one of several ethnic restaurants in Carlisle.
In our brief visit which included a walk around the town center we discovered the major impediment to Carlisle's becoming a big tourist destination–noise. This little town has a major highway running through its main street and the sound of big rig trucks and other massive trucks was jarring and a complete spoiler. The other major arteries through town were no better being full of noisy SUVs and smaller trucks and cars racing and revving their engines at the lights. It's a shame because the town is sweet and yet the noise is a complete turn off.
Carlisle car culture. This car was parked outside the Thai restaurant we ate at.
Runner Up Best Coffeehouse. There were several emporiums touting themselves as "we're number two!!" It was funny.
Anyway, we're back now. And I have more photos at flickr.


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With time, doors may sag and stick in the jamb. This deterioration also affects the performance of deadbolts or doorknobs. Here are seven key steps to eliminate it.
The cause may be as simple as loose hinges. It may also be a symptom of more complex issues – for example, door sags due to settling of the foundation. If this is the case, deal with sagging first and address settling later.
Tighten the Screws
Try tightening the hinge screws. Do it the old-school way using the screwdriver because a drill may strip them. Try closing and opening the door afterward – the problem may be resolved.
Replace the Screws
You may try replacing loose screws with longer ones. For the jamb, the best choice is a 3-inch screw as it must sink deep into the frame. In general, choose screws that are at least an inch longer than the old ones.
Fix Holes
You may find that some of the holes have widened or the screw does not bite them. In this case, you may use a couple of wooden match sticks to pack the opening. Cover them with carpenter's glue and let it dry first. Next, cut them flush with the wood and try driving the screw back in.
Shim Hinges
If the door is still sagging, try shimming out the hinge at the top or bottom of your door. First, open the door and place support or a wooden wedge under it to relieve tension. Starting with the top hinge, remove the hinge and put 1-2 pieces of plain paper between it and the jamb. Screw the new hinge on. Alternatively, you may set it deeper into the door or jamb by chiseling out the mortise.
Add One 3-inch Screw
Driving one screw into the jamb may help loosen a sticking door, as it will draw the jamb against the frame. Choose a point where sticking is the strongest.
Readjust the Jamb
If none of the above works, try taking the door down and replumbing the jamb. This step may be considered if the gap at the top or bottom is at least 1/4 inch wide. To see which of the side gems needs readjustment, measure their levels. In some cases, both should be repositioned.
Take off the Casing
If you know which side jamb is to blame, use a pry bar to pry the casing off both sides of it. Pull out the bottom of the jamb and replace the shims. Use a level to plumb the jamb and nail it back to the frame. Finally, change the casing and rehang the door.
Did It Work?
These stops eliminate sagging in most cases. If you are still experiencing problems, or feel you lack the experience to resolve the problem by yourself, contact your local repair team. Door sagging is a common issue, but it is not that difficult to fix.


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the past years I was working at the intersection of computer-science and art and created a few dozen interactive media installations for events, museums, exhibitions and the like.
I also gathered quite some experience in consulting and project-management in this domain.
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STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. Vs ACHARYA D. PANDEY & ORS.
Case number: Appeal (crl.) 2 of 1968
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ACT: Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 ss. 35(1), 66-Scope of-Mens Rea-If necessary ingredient.
HEADNOTE: On the allegations, that the 1st accused, who was the Acharya of a public trust withdrew monies from the trust fund to meet his tax liabilities, that the other accused as trustees connived at the contraventions of the law, and that the monies were reimbursed later, the accused were convicted under ss. 35(i) and 66 of the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950. In appeal, the High Court acquitted, the accused, holding that the requisite mens rea was not proved against the 1st accused, and that the other accused were not trustees at the time of the alleged offence. Dismissing the appeal, HELD : The broad principles accepted by Courts with regard to the question whether a crime can be said to have been committed without the necessary mens rea. are : Where an offence is created by statute, however, comprehensive and unqualified the language of the statute, it is usually understood as silently requiring that the element of mens rea should he imported into the definition of the crime, unless a contrary intention is expressed or implied. In other words, the plain words of statute are read subject to a presumption, which may be rebutted, that the general rule of law that no crime can be committed unless there is mens rea has not been ousted by the particular enactment. Mens rea means some blameworthy mental condition, whether constituted by knowledge or intention or otherwise. But this rules has several exceptions. [560 H] The principal classes of exceptions may be reduced to three. One is a class of acts which are not criminal in any real sense, but are acts which in the public interest prohibited under a penalty. Another class comprehends some, and perhaps all, public nuisances. Lastly, there may be cases in which although the proceeding is criminal in form, it is really only a summary mode of enforcing a civil right. But except in such cases as these, there must in general be guilty knowledge on the part of the defendant, or of some one whom he has put in his place to act for him, generally or in the particular matter in order to constitute and
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offence. The present case falls within the first category [561 G] Section 35(1) of the Bombay Public Trust Act creates a quasi-criminal offence. It is a regulatory provision. It is enacted with a view to safeguard the interest of the public regarding trust money. The offence in question is punishable only with fine. The conviction under that does not carry any stigma. The language of the provision appears to make its contravention an absolute liability. Consequently the requirement of mens rea cannot be read into it. [563 A]
JUDGMENT: CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION : Criminal Appeals Nos. 2 to 12 of 1968. 558 Appeals by special leave from the judgments and orders dated June 25, 1965 and February 20, 1967 of the Gujarat High Court in Cr. Appeals Nos. 828 of 1965 etc. Urmila Kapoor and S. P. Nayar, for the appellants. V. K. Sanghi, for the respondents. The Judgment of the Court was delivered by Hegde, J. These appeals arise from two complaints field by the Charity Commissioner, State of Gujarat under s. 35(1) read with s. 66 of the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950 (which will hereinafter be referred to as the Act). In those complaints 10 accused were proceeded against. It was said that they were the trustees of two trusts known as "Shree Swaminarayan Mandir" and "Narayan Mandir". The 1st accused in both those complaints was the Acharya, the 10th was said to be the Mahant and the other accused the associated trustees at the relevant time. It was said that all these trustees were appointed under two different schemes framed by the High Court of Bombay. The trial court convicted the accused but in appeal the High Court of Gujarat acquitted all of them. It held that there is no proof to show that accused 2 to 10 were the trustees of the institutions at the time the alleged offence took place. It allowed the appeal of the 1st accused on the ground that the prosecution has failed to prove the required mens rea on his part. The State of Gujarat and the Charity Commissioner have brought these appeals after obtaining special leave from this Court. In the first complaint the allegation is that the 1st accused withdrew from the trust funds in Samvat year 2014 a sum of Rs. 30277/53 for meeting his income-tax liability and that he reimbursed that amount only in Samvat year 2018. The allegation against the other accused is that they allowed the 1st accused to utilise that amount in contravention of the law. In the second complaint the allegation is that the 1st accused withdrew a sum of Rs. 40653/56 P. in the Samvat year 2015 again for meeting income-tax liability and that he reimbursed that amount also in the Samvat year 2018 and that the other accused connived at the contravention of the law by the 1st accused. Accused 2 to 10 pleaded that they were not the trustees of the institutions concerned during the Samvat years 2014 and 2015 and nor were they aware of the withdrawals and as such, they are not guilty of any offence. The 1st accused admitted the withdrawals mentioned in the complaints but his case was that the 559 withdrawals were made from his Hathu Khata, a Khata built up
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by him and his ancestors and he has put back that amount., So far as accused 2 to 10 are concerned there is absolutely no evidence against them. The only witness examined on be-- half of the complainant namely the Legal Advisor of the Charity Commissioner did not give any evidence against them. No material was placed before the court to show that they were the trustees of the trusts in question during the Samvat years 2014 and 2015. This is not a case where a trustee has failed to deposit the amounts in his hands but is a case of unauthorised withdrawals. There is no evidence to show that accused 2 to 10 knew about those withdrawals even if we assume that they were the trustees during the Samvat years 2014 and 2015. Hence the case against them must necessarily fail. Now coming to accused No. 1 his case is that he withdrew the amount from his Hathu Khata which Khata according. to him is his private Khata. There is no contra evidence. The complainant's witness admitted during his cross-examination that accused No. 1 kept a huge sum with the trust and that no interest was given to him in respect of that amount. It is not possible to come to the conclusion, on the basis of the evidence of P.W. I that accused No. 1 had withdrawn any amount belonging to the trust. In order to prove the case put forward in the complaints, reliance was sought to be placed on a letter said have been sent by the accused to the Charity Commissioner. The original letter was not produced; only an alleged copy of the same was put on record. No witness has proved the letter said to have been written by accused No. 1, nor is there any evidence to show that the copy produced is a true copy of the letter said to have been sent by accused No. 1. We are asked to infer the guilt of the accused No. 1 on the basis of the statement made by him under s. 342, Cr.P.C. We cannot split that statement into various parts and accept a portion and reject the rest. We have to either accept that statement as a whole or not rely on it at all. In his statement the accused pleaded that he was not guilty and if his statement is taken as a whole, it does not show that he was guilty of any offence. Our above conclusion is sufficient to dispose of these appeals but as the High Court has elaborately gone into the question whether the requirement of mens rea is a necessary ingredientof s. 3 5 (1), we shall proceed to examine that question. The High Court primarily addressed itself to the question whether the court should read into s. 35 of the Act, the requirements of mens rea. Section 35(1) reads : "Where the trust property consists of money and cannot be applied immediately or at any early date to 560 the purposes of the public trust the trustee shall be bound (notwithstanding any direction contained in the instrument of the trust) to deposit the money in any Scheduled bank as defined in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, in the Postal Savings Bank or in a Co- operative bank approved by the State Government for the purpose or to invest it in public securities : Provided that such money may be invested in the first mortgage of immovable property situate in (any part of India) if the property is not leasehold for a term of years and the value of the property exceeds by one-half the mortgage money :
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Provided further that the Charity Commissioner may by general or special order permit the trustee of any public trust or classes of such trusts to invest the money in any other manner." Assuming that the requirement of mens rea is a necessary ingredient of the offence under s. 35(1) and further that the facts pleaded in the complaint are correct then there can be hardly any difficulty in coming to the conclusion that the accused had the required intention. He is said to have withdrawn monies from the trust fund and utilised the same for his private purpose. It may be noted that the requirement of S. 35(1) that a trustee should invest in proper securities the trust monies not required for immediate use merely emphasises an obvious duty of the trustee. Section 35(1) imposes certain penalty on the trustee if he fails to do his duty. The purpose of S. 35(1) is to safeguard the trust funds and also to guard against its misappropriation and misapplication. The Trust Act as well as S. 35(1) imposes a duty on the trustee. The language of the provision shows that the liability imposed on the trustee is absolute. The provision is regulatory provision enacted in public interest. For the contravention of S. 35(1) only a fine can be imposed and the punishment does not carry with it any stigma. The question whether a crime can be said to have been com- mitted without the necessary mens rea has led to considerable controversy. The broad principles accepted by courts in this country as well as in England are : Where an offence is created by a statute, however comprehensive and unqualified the language of the statute, it is usually understood as silently requiring. that the element of mens rea should be imported into the definition of the crime, unless a contrary intention is expressed or 5 6 1 implied. In other words, the plain words of the statute are read subject to a presumption, which may be rebutted, that the general rule of law that no crime can be committed unless there is mens rea has not been ousted by the particular enactment. The mens rea means some blameworthy mental condition, whether constituted by knowledge or intention or otherwise. But this rule has several exceptions, as observed by Lord Evershed in Lim Chin Aik v. The Queen(1). "Where the subject matter of the statute is the regulation for the public welfare of a particular activity-statutes regulating the sale of food and drink are to be found among the earliest examples-it can be and frequently has been inferred that the legislature intended that such activities should be carried out under conditions of strict liability. The presumption is that the statute or statutory instrument can be effectively enforced only if those in charge of the relavant activities are made responsible for seeing that they are complied with. When such a presumption is to be inferred, it displaces the ordinary presumption of mens rea." As long back as 1895. Wright J. observed in Sherras v.De Rutzen. "There is a presumption that mans rea, an evil intention of knowledge of the wrongfulness of the act, is an essential ingredient in every
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offence; but that presumption is liable to be displaced either by the words of the statute creating the offence or by the subjectmatter with which it deals, and both must be consi- dered." It is further observed therein that the principal classes of exceptions may perhaps be reduced to three. First, is a class of acts which are not criminal in any real sense, but are acts which in the public interest prohibited under a penalty. Another class comprehends some, and perhaps all public nuisances. Lastly, there may be cases in which, although the proceeding is criminal in form, it is really only a summary mode of enforcing a civil right. But, except in such cases as these, there must in general be guilty knowledge on the part of the defendant, or of some on whom he has put in his place to act for him, generally, or in the particular matter, in order to constitute an offence. The present case, in our opinion, falls within the first category mentioned above-Section 35(1) deals with a quasi- criminal act. (1) [1963] A.C. 160. (2) [1895]1. Q. B. 918 5 62 This Court in Ravule Hariprasada Rao v. The State(1) ruled that unless a statute either clearly or by necessary implication rules out mens rea as a costituent part of the crime, a person should not be found guilty of an offence against the criminal law unless he has got a guilty mind. The same view was reiterated by this ,Court in State of Maharashtra v. Mayer Hans George (2) . But in both those cases this Court recognized that the language of a provision either plainly or by necessary implication can rule out the application of that presumption. Further the Court may decline to draw that presumption taking into consideration the purpose intended to be served by that provision. In fact in Ravula Harprasada Rao's case(1) this Court held that the ,liability imposed under S. 27(A) of the Motor Spirit Rationing Order 1941 is an obsolute liability. The law on this point was ,elaborately discussed by the House of Lords in Sweet v. Parsley(3). Therein it was laid down that it is a general principle of construction of any enactment which creates a criminal offence that, ,even where the words used to describe the prohibited conduct would not in any other context connote the necessity for any particular mental element they are nevertheless to be read as subject to the implication that a necessary element in the offence is the absence of a belief, held honestly and on reasonable grounds in the existence of a facts which, if true, would make 'the act innocent. In the course of his speech Lord Reid obser- ved after referring to the well known observations of Wright J. to which we have already made reference. "It does not in the least follow that when one is dealing with a truly criminal act it is sufficient merely to have regard to the subject matter of the enactment. One must put oneself in the position of a legislator. It has long been the practice to recognise absolute offences in this class of quasi- criminal acts, and one can safely assume that, when Parliament is passing new legislation dealing with thise class of offences, itse silence as to mens rea means that the old practice is to apply. But when one comes to acts a truly criminal character, it appears to me that there are at least two other factors
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which any reasonable legislator would have in mind. In the first place a stigma still attaches to any person convicted of a truly criminal offence, and the more serious or more disgraceful the offence are greater the stigma. So he would have to consider whether, in a case of this gravity, the public interest really requires than an innocent person should be prevented from pro- (1) [1951] S. C. R. 322. (2) [1965] 1 S.C.R. 123. (3) [1965] 2 W. I-R. 470. 5 63 ving his innocence in order that fewer guilty men may escape." Section 35(1) of the Act creates a quasi-criminal offence. It is a regulatory provision. It is enacted with a view to safeguard the interest of the public regarding trust money. The offence in question is punishable only with fine. The conviction under that does not carry any stigma. The language of the provision appears to make its contravention an absolute liability. Under these circumstances, we think the offence mentioned in that section is an absolute one. Consequently we cannot read into it the requirement of mens rea. For the reasons mentioned above these appeals fail and they are dismissed. Y.P. Appeal dismissed. 564


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Just over a year ago, I welcomed Betanda Shanam to the Microcosm and perhaps you've read her book reviews here. Today, I am excited to present you Betanda's first writing about her life with accompanying pictures.
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Four weeks into our 3rd national lockdown and there is a buzz in the air, an expectancy, children are peering out of their windows looking up at the sky waiting, social media is abuzz, some already enjoying the gift that has arrived. No, it is not Christmas, there is snow on the way and we British do love our weather!
Despite the horrors of the pandemic, people are enjoying the joys the world has to offer. We all entered this 3rd lockdown with a heavy heart, there seems no end to this pandemic. The freedom we all tasted has been taken from us again. But like every cloud there is a silver lining, with the restriction in England only allowing one exercise per day outside and being allowed to meet one other person, from a different household for exercise, and being restricted to stay in our local area, many have found the joys of walking and running.
I come from a family who enjoys the outdoors, taking long walks is a weekly, if not daily occurrence, so being limited to our local area I was concerned for my sanity. I did not need to worry. With my work contract coming to an end, I felt like a child starting the Christmas holidays. Yes, I should be worried about not bringing in any money, but I am excited to be spending time with my family, going for long walks, and discovering new places in our local area.
The joys of being restricted to our area has been an uplifting experience. During our 1 mile radius walk (a total of about 7 miles to walk the perimeter of our village), we have discovered a public tennis court (our tennis rackets are on order, ready for when we are able to use the courts) a big playing field, which the local children don't seem to use. A golf course which we knew existed but had never explored, that offers beautiful vistas and just by the church a secret field alongside a stream! We have lived in our village for over 20 years and I feel ashamed that it's taken a pandemic for me to explore our surrounding area. I have, like many stuck to the popular places to walk: local park and county parks.
This morning I took a walk around the village and through the field when the snow arrived. Why does it feel so uplifting to be out in the weather? Feeling the cold on your cheeks and the snowflakes on eye lashes, I think it reminds us that we are alive and belong to the earth, and that is something to be grateful about. There have been many discoveries in the last 10 months to be grateful for, in the spring (during the 1st lockdown) we spent a delightful afternoon watching a baby Great Tit make its way to the bottom of the garden, with its mum encouraging him along the way so he could join his siblings. Watching the sunsets and the sunrises, noticing the feeding habits of animals and birds. Discovering we have a visiting badger, and cat that likes to take supper in our garden. Recently we found a Great Crested newt in our garden who seemingly was stuck on his back, when I helped it turn over it scurried off under a rock by our pond. There are many joys in the world, but it often takes a cloud for us to discover the silver lining which has always been there. So whilst I cannot wait for this pandemic to come to an end, I am looking forward to the changes in the weather and longer days, so I can enjoy our new discoveries, in lockdown all over again.


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On Monday, June 18, GBCA hosted the 2018 Golf Outing at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. This year's Golf Outing was not only the biggest Golf Outing of the last 3 years, but it also sold out for the 3rd year in a row! Even in the 100 degree heat, our members stayed hydrated and played through all 18 holes of golf on two courses.
The Golf Outing was also the official launch of GBCA's Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraising, organized by GBCA's Construction Leadership Council. Fundraising included selling mulligans and golf balls for the Ball Drop, a 50/50 raffle. For the Ball Drop, golf balls were dropped from over 100 feet in the air onto a putting green. Congratulations to the Ball Drop winner, Tom Carfagno, Business Development Manager for Kastle Systems, whose ball landed the closest to the putting green hole! Thanks to AmQuip Crane Rental LLC, a Division of Maxim Crane LP for providing the crane. In total, we raised over $2300 towards Alex's Lemonade Stand at the Golf Outing!
The GBCA Alex's Lemonade Stand will be at the GBCA Offices on June 22, from 10am – 2pm. You can also donate online! Find out more here:
Check out photos of the event!
The winners of the Golf Outing are as follows:
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Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive
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Congratulations to all of the winners!
Thank you to the GBCA members for attending, golfing, and donating! A big thank you also goes to all of our sponsors!


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On the afternoon of July 20, Ledman New Technology News Conference was held solemnly in the headquarters of Ledman Optoelectronic Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen. At the conference with the theme of "Ultimate·Breakthrough", Ledman officially released the Ledman Micro LED SuperCOB Technology , and announced the mass production of 0.79mm and 0.63mm spacing UHD Micro LED displays using COB technology and the cutting-edge SuperCOB technology.
Hong Zhen, Secretary General of LED Display Application Branch of China Optics and Optoelectronics Manufactures Association, Prof. Sun Xiaowei and Secretary General Cao Wenping of Guangdong Micro LED Extremely Dense Pixel Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, Zhao Fei, Secretary General of Shenzhen Lighting and Display Engineering Industry Association, Liang Yi, Secretary General of Shenzhen Business Display System Industry Promotion Association; Zhou Mi, Secretary General of Shenzhen LED Industry Association, Xue Zhijian, Secretary General of Shenzhen FPD Industry Association, Xie Binbin, Deputy Secretary General of Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance, and other industry leaders gathered together to discuss technological innovation.
This technology has also attracted many media, such as LEDinside, Gaogong LED, Hangjianet, Digital Audio Video, gdLED, Meiri LED, China Public Security, b2bdisplay, HC360.com, China Securities News, Securities Daily, and taojszb.
Speech by Mr. Martin Lee, Chairman and President of Ledman
Technical Release by Mr. Tu Menglong, Senior Director of Ledman Technology & Research Center
Mr. Martin Lee, Chairman and President of Ledman , made a speech at this technology conference. Mr. Tu Menglong, Senior Director of Ledman Technology & Research Center, introduced Ledman Micro LED SuperCOB Technology in detail: The pixel spacing of the original RGB layout is reduced by half through the layout of RGBG, and the pixel resolution is improved by four times theoretically by using a pixel engine algorithm matching with the RGBG layout. The resolution of Micro LED display is greatly improved without significant increase in cost through the organic integration of the hardware layout of LED chips and software algorithm.
After the release, chairman Martin Lee presented a live demo of Ledman P0.6 4K Micro LED UHD display using SuperCOB technology, the experts and industry media watched 4K films and felt the leap of UHD display quality brought by Micro LED SuperCOB Display Technology. They also approached and touched the display and discussed it.
Speech by Hong Zhen, Secretary General of Display Application Branch of China Optics Association
Hong Zhen, Secretary General of Display Application Branch of China Optics Association, said that as a technology leader of LED industry, Ledman has always been leading in the field of COB display technology and is continuously innovating. The Micro LED SuperCOB Technology released by Ledman in the conference is not only a kind of hardware and software innovation, but also a system innovation and integration innovation. He fully affirmed and appreciated the technological progress and leadership of Ledman.
Speech by Prof. Sun Xiaowei of Guangdong Micro LED Extremely Dense Pixel Industry Technology Innovation Alliance
Prof. Sun Xiaowei, Chairman of Guangdong Micro LED Extremely Dense Pixel Industry Technology Innovation Alliance and Director of Electronic and Electrical Department of South University of Science and Technology, commented that the application of this SuperCOB technology of Ledman in Micro LED field is the world first, leads the industry for at least two years, and will play a important role in promoting the long-term development of the whole Micro LED display industry.
In the interactive Q&A session, Chairman Martin Lee and Director Tu Menglong answered the questions about the commercial progress, feasibility of cinema application, industrial chain integration and advantages of Ledman COB UHD display series products.
Watching Ledman 324" 8K Micro LED UHD display
Later, the group visited the exhibition hall of Ledman, observed the application of UHD display products of Ledman COB technology in conference rooms, intelligent monitoring center and other scenarios, praised the display effect of 324" 8K Micro LED UHD display, and fully communicated and understood its application in monitoring, commercial display, situation map and other scenarios.
Expert and media group experience welcome signature and taking away by scanning
The staff of Ledman demonstrated the 138" Ledman LEDHUB Intelligent Conference System: with an interactive and touchable COB UHD display panel, which integrates a dual system of WINDOWS and Android, a 4K UHD distortionless wide-angle camera and a stereo high fidelity acoustics; it has four major functions of writing, browsing, sharing and collaboration, as well as some small special functions such as small touch and large display.
July 21 is the 16th anniversary of the founding of Ledman. Ledman took this new technology conference as a gift to all Ledman employees for their 16 years of striving. With 16 years of packaging experience, 15 years of display manufacturing experience and 6 years of Micro LED R&D experience, Ledman has accumulated more than 300 independent patents, and is constantly pursuing the ultimate display. So far, the Micro LED UHD displays with all of 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm point spacing of Ledman achieved mass production.
In the future, Ledman will continue to brave winds and waves, actively set the layout of large-scale professional and commercial display, and high-end conference display market, and bring better quality products and more professional services to customers.
Ledman COB UHD Display Unveiled in Korean Cultural Center
Ledman UHD Large Screen Escorts the Upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games


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Callaway, Claude
Class of: 1974
This Fresno High School graduate went to Stanford University in 1932. He was part of the famous team known as the "Vow Boys" under Coach Claude B. "Tiny" Thornhill. The vow was made in his freshman year to never lose to USC and they didn't. Stanford's three-year record was 25-4-2. Calloway played in three Rose Bowls, losing to Columbia 7-0 in 1933 and to Alabama 29-13 in 1934. The Redskins did beat Southern Methodist 7-0 in 1935. Callaway earned a medical degree at the Washington University School of Medicine and served as a captain in the Army Medical Corps.
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Zildjian would like to once again welcome all of our Z Club members to our chat session with LARRY ABERMAN today starting at 8 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
For those of you that would like to submit questions you may start doing that now and we ask that you try to keep your questions brief to allow for as many questions as possible in the time that we have available. Zildjian monitors all chats and cannot guarantee that every question will be answered during the time allotted. Larry will begin to respond to your questions promptly at 8 PM and we hope that you will enjoy the session that follows.
LIVE from the LAS VEGAS STRIP ! Larry Aberman's career has taken him from the stage of the Avery Fisher Hall with the New York Philharmonic, to the studios of Memphis to record the Grammy winning CD "Family Style" with Stevie Ray and Jimmy Vaughan. Currently, he is in Las Vegas performing with Cirque du Soleil's "Zumanity" at the New York, New York Hotel and Casino. Find out what it takes to become a "First Call Drummer" in Las Vegas and much more.
Larry, thanks for joining our Z Club Chat Session Today
Are kidding me? I'm honored! I really have to thank you all at Zildjian for all your incredible support all these years. Since 1990! I'm really excited to be here today. This is great, let's hit it!
Before we start taking questions from our Z Club members, can you give us a little backgroud on how you started with drumming?
Simple. My brother was in a band and his drummer left his drums at our house for rehearsal. One day I grabbed a floor tom and played along with one of my records. It was the theme to Hawaii 5-0. I played in perfect sync with the drum fill at the beginning of the song and I was hooked. I was 10 years old. 60 years later here we are....
One of my favorite albums is Family Style with the Vaughn brothers, what was your favorite experience making that album?
The first day we started was so exciting. We cut the song DFW that night. It was a magical experience. That song won a Grammy for best instrumental blues performance
What education do you feel is needed to do what you do?
All kinds! My present job at Cirque embraces pretty much everything I know. They really pick your brains! Not just musically. Whatever you can bring to the table is valuable. I'm glad I went to an Arts HS and then on to a music college but I also learned so much just growing up in NYC
When "locked" into a show like the one in which you perform,how does one retain the organic aspect of a live show
Actually Zumanity is far from being locked like a B'Way show. Being on this gig is exactly how Cirque describes it, it's the "human ZOO!" It gets pretty crazy, things move so fast. The show constantly changes because of new artists, injuries or whatever. I've been doing it for three years now and close to 1400 shows! I'm back to work on Friday and I'm excited about it. I know for a fact SOMETHING will be different.
cymking from MA
Before Las Vegas, what were the gigs you remember most?
I love every minute that I work with Nile Rodgers. He's so fun and positive. Joe Sample was like going to a University. His musical history is so rich.
Larry, what kind of tonal qualities do you look for when choosing a cymbal?
I'm probably into darker tones. I love the 17in K Dark Crash Med Thin. I like even sounding cymbals. Too much of one frequency is a drag. Recording with a cymbal that doesn't have a full spectrum can be a problem. If the cymbal is screaming in one range it's a problem, especially in a mix.
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How did you get the gig with Cirque du Soleil?
I was recomended to Cirque by a friend. I auditioned and a few months later they called me for Zumanity. The audition was a lot of fun. I wrote about the whole experience in a Modern Drummer article I did for them. It's up on my website.
What is the environment you play in and how do you choose your cymbals accordingly?
I'm in a smallish plexi room. Affectionately know as my fishbowl. If you come to the show, you'll see me! I HAVE to use thinner cymbals. I like the K Fast Crashes. Thick cymbals would ring for days in there.
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what's the music scene in Las Vegas like from your perspective?
Man, I can see it growing on a weekly basis. So many notable musicians are moving here either to play a show or get on one. I go out and see a lot of good playing. I think with the studio at the Plam's opening a lot of possibilities open up. The city is changing so quickly anything is possible.
with cirque, what's the situation regarding subbing out shows?
I do have a sub on Zumanity. Generally every Cirque show is set up differently. Different instrumentation. Different needs.
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Earlier I meant to say the Studio at the PALMS Hotel and Casino...it's an amazing studio. What is a Plam anyway?
Tell us a little more of your musical experiences before going to Las Vegas?
I was on the road with Joe Sample for the three years before starting with Zumanity. I recorded his solo disc the Pecan Tree. I also did a lot touring with singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke. She's incredible.
What do you most like about playing at Cirque du Soleil?
It has to be the change. If it stayed the same things would get stale realy quickly. It's a new experience working with acrobats! They have a whole other mindset. I'm used to working with musicians, singers, dancers...
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What suggestions would give someone as far as networking in the music business?
The word networking suggests a traveling line of things inter connecting. So most importantly don't burn bridges as you go. Keep the lines alive. Create the lines by heading out to where live music is being played. Meet other musicians. Have a business card ready. A website with playing examples and resume is great so people can check you out. It's mostly personal contacts. You have to be seen.
do you still practice? and if so, what things do you work on?
I do practice a lot. I have to keep that going. If I do any one thing too much, like a show, somehow I forget how to play!
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I recently pulled out the Wilcoxen Swing solos book
how much work do you do outside of your commitment to Zumanity in terms of recording, live shows, etc. Any work in L.A. ?
I do work pretty often on my weekends down in LA. I also do a lot of sessions via the web from my home studio. Actually the last few years that I was in LA I was doing more and more work for guys in my studio that were only a few miles away! I wrote a Modern Drummer article about this that is also on my website.
what will be the next thing for you in your profession
Wow, the sky's the limit huh? I'd like to continue to expend my composing. Somethings I've written have been on different TV shows lately. I think the world of multimedia basically says it all. I'm always interested in combining different media. In the digital world mashing up visual/audio is a breeze.
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Who are some of your favorite drummers?
Oh man...well all my NY HS of Music and Art peeps: Omar, Justin DiCioccio, Sterling Cambell, Charley Drayton....there's Herman Mathews, Steve Jordan, Derrick McKenzie, Philly Joe, Blakey..most of all Elvin. Questlove, Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Roy Haynes, Jack DeJohnette, Bonham, Gadd, Ferrone, my first teacher Armand Santarelli, Mr Beck at Eastman......oh Harvey Mason! Man....must ssssstop.
you are free to go to L.A. on the weekends? No Zumanity shows?
My weekend is Wed-Thurs. I often go away either to LA or NYC...RED EYE!
ledmaiden from
What music are you listening to currently?
WHat comes to mind......New Salif Keita - M'Bemba, Taylor Hawkin's solo disc, Sigur Ros' Takk, Jamiroquai - Dynamite, Kanye West - Late Registration (incredible Jon Brion orchestration!) I got the complete Miles in the 60's box set....Tony...OUCH!
cymking from MA
What type of drums do you use in the Plexiglass environment? And what sizes?
DW Built in Bottom
22 BD, 10, 12, 16 Toms
solid SD
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The VLT technology they now have has so much tone it would shatter my booth! Check DW's site for more on VLT etc...
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Ah, Sigur Ros, they're one of my favorite bands. Do you have an all-time favorite cymbal?
I do actually. It's an old K my teacher Justin DiCioccio gave me back in HS. A K ride. It's very thick and unique. Actually the K Custom Dry Light Ride is very similar to it. I dream at night about my old K..
How do you like Las Vegas?
LV can be anything you want it to be. A big city, a small town, whatever. I do miss the water. I've never lived inland so that's been a big adjustment. A lot of the hype I see about Vegas seems to be a lot of hype really. Somehow I think people get the impression that you just show up and you're in some sort of fantasy land. Then reality sets in. The traffic on the strip is ridiculous! Finding good restaurants that are open after 11PM is a challenge. That shocked me. But with that said it is a pretty amazing place. I love it for so many reasons. I love how much Vegas is changing. Seems like every time I turn around a new casino just opened.
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LA vs. Las Vegas in terms of opportunities from your perspective
GOOD question. I think LA is probably a better place because there's so many different ways to make a living. It's a bigger place so I would think more possiblities. With that said, there are probably as many possibilties...proportionately.
Do you teach? Do you still take lessons?
I haven't been teaching much lately but I do teach. I haven't taken a formal teacher-student lesson in a while BUT....listen to Elvin play on Crescent by Coltrane or go see Charley Drayton play......THAT's a lesson. I sat and watched my buddy Tommy Igoe from the pit at Lion King last month..another lesson. I go to UTUBE.com there's plenty of lessons there. Do a search for Weather Report..
do you know if there are more Cirque shows opening in Vegas? Do you ever sub for any of the other existing shows?
I hear a lot about new shows opening in Vegas so from what I hear there are a bunch still coming! If you want to contact them for an audition the best way is through their website. Click the casting link once there.
with 2 shows a nite,how do you keep the weight up,drummer gotta eat right ?
HHHHHHA drummer gotta EAT! I have no problem keeping the weight up, always trying to keep in down!
Are you currently working on any other projects in your studio?
I just finished a score for a new special on commedians. I do a lot of TV and jingle stuff. I did a Korean artist's drum tracks here couple months ago.
Comment from Larry Aberman
Funny enough I played on tracks for the recent American Experience special on LV here in my studio.
what is the best way to get a gig with cirque? contact them on the website? do they hold auditions randomly?
Cirque holds auditions all over the world. They'll give you the whole low down once you contact them.
Larry, even though we have lots more questions pending, we have to declare that this Zildjian Chat Session is at an end. Thank you for taking the time to be with us today.
Well this has been an incredible experience. Man the world is changing so fast. Chatting over the net is like second nature. Thank you to everyone for coming by, it's been great meeting you all. I hope we cross paths again soon. Till then stay positive and focused on your dreams. And most importantly everything I say is only my opinion based on my life experiences so far. Nothing I say is the only way to do it. Form your own opinions, make your own statements. To me that makes things more interesting!
Be cool. Z People. Oh one more thing don't come to Vegas in July, it's hot like crazy now!


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Shopping for Intimacy
Youth Media Map: Foundations of Youth Media
Open Work: Language, Cinema, Jazz
Paper or Plastic? Publishing in the Age of eBooks
Killing Time with Lizzie Boredom: Boredom and Technology in the Digital Age
Spoilsport: Political Training and Distraction on the Field and in the Stands
The New Hollywood Leading Man-Child
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Editor: Sumita Chakravarty
Ideas and messages of 'change' are everywhere in our society, yet the term itself and how it is to be recognized or known remains a difficult one. While war and natural disasters bring cataclysmic change, everyday change, whether in the social or personal realms, is harder to grasp or initiate, and seems to elude our understanding. Perhaps it is the strong desire for change and the difficulties of achieving it, at least in the short run, that explains the popularity of television's most prominent genre of recent years: reality tv. In her book, Makeover TV, Brenda Weber offers a forceful critique of the promises of transformation of one's body, house, relationships, dog, and numerous other self-improvement projects that have monopolized the airwaves. We now have an army of experts (style gurus, fitness coaches, dog whisperers, nannies, mechanics, surgeons, chefs, interior decorators) to help aspirants achieve the change they are seeking. When the emphasis shifts to the care of the self, what happens to our public spaces, our institutions, our habits of mind? What visions of change mark our collective consciousness and shape our futures? Here it is useful to remind ourselves of the numerous ways, large and small, that society in general has become re-invested in examining change, or bringing it about. As part of a do-it-yourself culture, change is what drives the creativity of the young and the dogged perseverance of the old.
The year 2012-13 seemed like an opportune time to reflect on the concept of change and media's role in heralding change, embodying change, and promoting social change. Four years earlier, during the presidential campaign of Barack Obama, it seemed that everyone (everyone who took an interest, that is) believed that change of a fundamental sort was about to happen. Apart from the fact of an African-American becoming president, it is perhaps not unreasonable to say that desires for change were vague and diffuse. 2012 saw the re-election of the incumbent president, but with less talk of change, and in an atmosphere of diminished expectations. This recent and familiar chapter played out in national politics could serve as the rationale, if one is needed, for the focus on change as a thematic in the current issue of Immediacy. It seemed to us that some degree of exploration could be directed to ideas of change, and their processes and effects, that are shaping our visual, practical, and discursive worlds at the present time.
Three ways of addressing the theme of 'media and change' can be loosely suggested for the projects in this journal issue. The first might be termed the idea of using media for purposes of change. This is no doubt the most direct way in which media practitioners can hope to address real-world issues. The media advocacy projects undertaken in a design class both create, and reflect on, bringing about change through artful design of posters or messages addressing local and global matters of concern. The goal of these projects is to use the creative means at one's disposal for purposes of education. Using mundane settings, such as the exterior of a bus or the surface of a handbag, the projects imagine how these might look emblazoned with socially-conscious or alternate messages. Then there is the role of documentation via new mapping techniques (Kelly); or the use of social media to promote activities that serve a particular population (Sdao). Using a less direct, and more personal approach, the film "Our Sandy" (Waytowich) moves the viewer with the destructive change experienced in her hometown.
The second way in which the relationship of media to change is explored is through critical commentary on the impact of new or emergent forms of media and related practices on a wide variety of fields. An article published in the New York Times a few months ago, for instance, asked if film is dead, and went on to debate the relative merits of mechanical versus digital processes in retaining the magic of the cinema. Said one film reviewer, "we're talking about deep ontological and phenomenological shifts that are transforming a medium."
Such discussions are happening at every level as new technologies transform everyday practices and environments. The projects in this category included here range from the cameo of love relationships of a woman in her seventies (Chu) to the fate of publishing in the era of e-books (Gamino); from the shape of masculinity as represented in popular culture (Farhi) to the control exercised by corporations in the field of competitive sports (Kannes); from concerns with copyright protection of digital materials (Killelea) to the role of social and web-based media in defining human absence (Pugh).
The third strand of inquiry examines the existential and philosophical dimensions of change, particularly in the digital era. As Theis says, "we must examine our relationship with machines in the age of accelerated innovation." She argues for a return to Heidegger's notion of boredom as a way back to self-reflection. Similarly, the practices of online dating explored by Kingdon become grounds for reflection on the thinning of personal connections deplored by Sherry Turkle in her recent work.
Both projects outline the costs of our preoccupation with the mediated self. More optimistically, Jankauskaite takes us in another philosophical direction, via theories of language, signification, and translation espoused by Umberto Eco, Barthes, Benjamin, and others. Hers is a rumination on cinema and jazz as open works, and through this process of semantic plurality, new interpretations arise.
Of course, the projects assembled here can be brought into fruitful juxtaposition in other ways as well. For instance, as a temporal concept, change is most often thought of in terms of then and now; the question is always worth raising as to the nature and impact of new practices, ideas, and technologies for individuals and collectivities alike, defined against older practices or situations. Then there is the issue of scope: when is change widespread enough to merit attention and analysis? Yet we all know that the particular instance can help to capture the niceties of a problem in a way that general accounts may not. Add to this creativity as a mode of inquiry and all the forms that this can take. And so it goes. . . . The online visitor is encouraged to make his or her own connections on this challenging topic.
As in all issues of Immediacy, the attempt is always to articulate word and image as complementary modalities, moving seamlessly from one to the other in a process of inquiry, experimentation, and communication.


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