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How would you like traveling around the globe, participating in and enjoying prominent culture and sporting events across the world, working from your home, and relaxing seaside with the moon glowing at night? Utopia is the magic wand
By: LF Team
Posted on: July 10, 2010
How would you like traveling around the globe, participating in and enjoying prominent culture and sporting events across the world, working from your home, and relaxing seaside with the moon glowing at night? Well, technically, it won't be seaside, but on the ocean.
Utopia is the magic wand. A planned residential ship, Utopia will live up to its name when it finishes and launches in 2013. This USD 1.1 billion project has 200 residences ranging in price from USD 3.9-25 million. The luxury ship will also have a luxury boutique hotel, casino, spa, theatre, night club, swimming pools, marina, signature restaurants, private residents club, complete business center and conference facilities, and many other amenities.
David Robb, Chairman of Utopia Residences, answers a few questions for LuxuryFacts
LuxuryFacts: What is the thought-process behind Utopia Residences?
David Robb: The world's finest marine architects, engineers, shipbuilders, interior designers and environmental experts have collaborated to build the most technologically advanced and luxurious ocean liner ever conceived. Utopia will carry 199 residence owners, their families and guests year-round in spectacular full ownership private residences to the greatest events of the world. The ship's innovative concept, design and itinerary have prompted shipping industry experts to call Utopia "the next generation in ocean travel and a way to travel the world without leaving home". All the residences are beautifully furnished. They range in size from approximately 1,450 to 6,110 sq ft in 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom configurations with both traditional and contemporary design schemes.
Utopia will travel the globe to the world's greatest and most prestigious events according to a 24 month itinerary, staying in ports 275 days per year. The Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, Carneval in Rio, The Melbourne Cup, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan, The Venice Biennale, Olympics - all appear on Utopia's itinerary.
LF: What makes you think that people would be willing to stay in a mobile home?
DR: Well, Utopia is being built by the same maritime engineering team that built the world's first residential ocean liner - The World. That vessel launched in 2002 and today is home to approximately 120 families. The other great attraction to a life onboard Utopia is the fact that an owners apartment moves at will - coming alongside the greatest events on the planet. Utopia's itinerary allows residents time to explore the region being visited deeply as we stay in each port for an extended period. Your home's ability to move becomes a key component of a luxurious lifestyle. Today, security is a main focus, and having a home on Utopia is the safest, most secure method of international travel.
LF: How has the response been so far?
DR: We have just begun our sales campaign primarily in the USA from our locations on Madison Ave, NYC and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Excitement has been building for some time and the response has been overwhelming. Our register of interest is growing daily and this means lots of effort from our sales teams to ensure we are keeping our future residents happy.
LF: Do you have a certain criteria for selecting a residence owner or can anyone buy these residences?
DR: With only 199 residences becoming available to a global audience we are working diligently to attract a diverse group of families from around the world. We believe travelling with a purpose will be attractive to many of these families. Our philanthropic outreach programmes speak about the potential this community will have to make a difference. In our commercialized world, Utopia will be a beacon for good works around the world. We wish to travel with a purpose, give back wherever possible and leave lasting footprints of our lives' journey. Ultimately, we believe our residence owners pick themselves as they are all attracted to the Utopia lifestyle for different reasons.
LF: Are these homes feasible for retired people only?
DR: In fact our key buyer demographic is not even close to retiring age group! Most of our residents will be age 35-55. In fact, we believe that the age is less important than the attitude. The young at heart are all somewhat adventurous and look for inspiring experiences in everything they do.
LF: Then do you have provisions for education of children on-board?
DR: We have multiple educational choices for families with children and grandchildren onboard. Those offerings are tailored to suit depending on the families' length of stay with Utopia. We may even offer a Swiss Baccalaureate certification for students if sufficient interest is shown in this aspect of residential ocean living.
LF: Do you have the infrastructure to let working people function from the ship?
DR: Absolutely! This is one of our primary objectives to enable our residents to continue operating their businesses 24/7 while onboard Utopia.
Well, we are waiting for the ultimate luxury ship to touch the oceans!


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We would love to help you create just the right individual look for your home.
It would be great if it was always easy to find what you want ready made but the reality is that often it is hard to find the exact colour style or size you need. In many areas of style the trend is towards custom made items.
Times are swinging back to when people grew their own food, made their own clothes and footwear and took pleasure in creating unique home wares. We can help you to customise one of our own products to your exact needs, or we can assist if you are feeling creative and would love to be guided through the process of designing and ordering your own unique one-off work of art. In fact there's not much that we enjoy more than helping people to be creative in their homes, whether by visiting and making suggestions on colour style and placement of elements, or helping realise brand new ideas.
We can help you to customise one of our own products to your exact needs
We can duplicate an existing traditional design or modify a design.
It is possible to combine elements of one design with another. If you want to do something that's not been done before there are no rules to say you cannot. Please visit our warehouse for inspiration at 308 Penshurst street North Willoughby. We make a mean coffee, so bring your ideas photos and sketches with you and talk it over.
The price will of course depend on the complexity, size and style of the work. Come in and see what we can do together. Simple alterations and repairs can be done quite quickly while custom construction from scratch might be more like six weeks depending on the design and the construction methods. If you do not live nearby we can still help out. You may communicate with us by phone, text, email or live video (translation services available if required)
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Erfoud Desert Tours & Errachidia Desert Trips: Exploring the Sahara desert from Erfoud or Errachidia is your ideal way. We will get you from Erfoud to Merzouga to ride a camel into Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the stunning views of sunset or sunrise. Stay overnight in a desert camp located on the edge of the sand. Prepare for an incredible and unforgettable experience!
Please keep in mind that the tour price change depending on the number of people, accommodation choice, and season of travel.
Please keep in mind that the tour price change depending on the number of people, accommodation choice, and season of travel.
Getting from Erfoud to Merzouga by 4×4 is easier than before. The asphalted roads can lead you directly to Merzouga village. You have two options to choose from, and we recommend option 1 as it allows you to stop for stunning desert landscapes on the way.
Option 1: Erfoud – Hassi Lbied – Merzouga ( Takes 50 mintues drive)
Erfoud – Hassilabied: 36 min (45.1 km) via R702
Hassilabied – Merzouga: 13 min (7.5 km) via R702 and N13
Option 2: Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga ( Takes an hour and 20 minutes drive )
Erfoud to Rissani: 26 min (22.7 km) via N13
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Arranging a private transfer from Errachidia to Merzouga by 4×4 is a perfect way. You can access many isolated hotels and desert camps by using a 4wheel drive vehicle. Contact us for a private transfer to Erg Chebbi dunes.
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Ayesha Mukherjee confirms divorce with Shikhar Dhawan after 8 years of marriage
Ayesha Mukherjee confirms divorce with Shikhar Dhawan after 8 years of marriage
Melbourne-based Ayesha Mukherjee took to social media to confirm the news of her divorce with cricketer Shikhar Dhawan after 8 years of marriage.
- Shikhar Dhawan married Ayesha Mukherjee in October 2012
- Ayesha Mukherjee has two daughters from her previous marriage
- Shikhar and Ayesha have a 7-year-old son Zoravar, who was born in 2014
India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and wife Ayesha Mukherjee have divorced after 8 years of marriage. Ayesha Mukherjee took to social media to confirm the news and put all rumours to rest once and for all.
Shikhar Dhawan married Ayesha Mukherjee, who has two daughters from her first marriage, in October 2012. The couple have a 7-year-old son together named Zoravar, who was born in 2014.
"Funny how words can have such powerful meanings and associations. I experienced this first hand as a divorcee. The first time I went through a divorce I was soooooooo fu@kn scared. I felt like I had failed and I was doing something so wrong at that time.
"I felt as if I had let everyone down and even felt selfish. I felt that I was letting my parents down, I felt that I was letting my children down and even to some extent I felt as if I was letting God down. Divorce was such a dirty word.
"So now imagine, I have to go through it a second time. Woooahhhhhh. That is terrifying. Being divorced once before already, felt like I had more at stake the second time round. I had more to prove. So when my second marriage broke down it was really scary. All the feelings I felt when I went through it the first time came flooding in. Fear, failure and disappointment x 100. What does this mean for me? How does this define me and my relationship to marriage?
"Well, once I went through the necessary actions and emotions of what had happened I was able to sit with myself and see that I was fine, I was actually doing great, even noticed my fear had totally disappeared. The remarkable thing is I actually felt much more empowered. I realised my fear and the meaning I gave to the word divorce was my own doing.
"So, once I realised this I started to redefine the word and the experience of divorce according to the way I wanted to see it and experience it," Ayesha Mukherjee posted on social media.
Shikhar Dhawan is currently in the United Arab Emirates where he will be playing for the Delhi Capitals in the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Ayesha Mukherjee, who is originally from West Bengal but moved to Australia when she was 8-years-old, is a trained kickboxer and a sports fanatic based out of Melbourne.


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A major Chinese state bank is hiring 20 postdocs researching digital currency, quantum algorithms, cryptography, and more. Russia plans to launch a platform to test the digital ruble early next year. China's central bank showcases a machine that converts 17 kinds of foreign currencies into digital yuan. A Chinese education company plans to mine bitcoin outside of China to make money after the country cracks down on private tutoring.
The world of blockchain moves fast, and nowhere does it move faster than China. Here's what you need to know about China's block-world in the week of Nov. 3 to Nov. 10.
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- The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)'s postdoctoral research station is hiring 20 postdocs. Researchers can choose one or two study areas from 39 provided topics, including digital currency, quantum algorithms, and cryptography. ICBC established the station in 2002 and has since educated 101 postdoctoral graduates. (Mypaypass, in Chinese)
- Russia plans to launch a platform to test the digital ruble next year. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of Russia's central bank, said the platform prototype will be ready for early 2022. Russia plans to amend 13 pieces of legislation, including the Civil Code, Tax Code, Budgetary Code, Criminal Code, and Administrative Code, to establish the digital ruble. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, said the law must differentiate digital currencies, stablecoins, and the digital ruble. Since late 2020, China has become the first major economy to test and release its own digital currency, the digital yuan. (Yahoo)
- China's central bank unveiled a foreign exchange machine that converts foreign currencies into digital yuan at the China International Import Expo held in Shanghai. The machine only requires a foreign passport, with no bank account or registration needed. The machine supports 17 different currencies. (Coindesk)
From teaching English to mining bitcoin
Chinese English training firm Meten EdtechX is getting into the bitcoin mining space, another example of an education company pivoting as China cracks down on private tutoring businesses. In September, the Nasdaq-listed company said that it planned to get into cryptocurrency mining and raised nearly $60 million in a new round of equity issuance. The company plans to build its own mining farm outside of China. In July, China launched a sweeping crackdown on private education, resulting in many key players' stocks nosediving and numerous companies announcing plans to pivot to other industries. (The Block)


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To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, while also ensuring that we continue to meet our mission, we are providing the following guidance in effect until May 30, 2020 (90 days from the date proclaimed as the beginning of the national emergency in the President's Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak), unless the national emergency is extended beyond that date.
Please click on this link to access information, provided by DOT's Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance (ODAPC), about the impact of the COVID-19 national emergency on DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements for employers, employees, and service agents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations provide reasonable flexibility to motor carrier employers and their drivers subject to testing under 49 CFR part 382 to address the COVID-19 national emergency. FMCSA is aware that, as described in ODAPC's guidance, disruptions caused by the COVID-19 national emergency are interfering with, and in some cases, may be preventing, employer and driver compliance with current drug and alcohol testing requirements. In addition to the guidance provided by ODAPC, see below for further information specifically related to FMCSA's testing requirements.
Recommended actions for FMCSA-regulated employers unable to conduct:
• Random Testing – You are required by 49 CFR 382.305(k) to ensure that the dates for administering random alcohol and controlled substances tests are spread reasonably throughout the calendar year. DOT guidance further recommends that you perform random selections and tests at least quarterly.
For further guidance see: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Best_Practices_for_DOT_Random_Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing_508CLN.pdf.
If, due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 national emergency, you are unable to perform random selections and tests sufficient to meet the random testing rate for a given testing period in order to achieve the required 50% rate for drug testing, and 10% for alcohol testing, you should make up the tests by the end of the year. You should document in writing the specific reasons why you were unable to conduct tests on drivers randomly selected, and any actions taken to locate an alternative collection site or other testing resources.
• Pre-Employment Testing – If you are unable to conduct a pre-employment controlled substances test, in accordance with 49 CFR 382.301(a), you cannot allow a prospective employee to perform DOT safety sensitive functions until you receive a negative pre-employment test result, unless the exception in 49 CFR 382.301(b) applies.
• Post-Accident Testing – You are required to test each driver for alcohol and controlled substances as soon as practicable following an accident as required by 49 CFR 382.303. However, if you are unable to administer an alcohol test within 8 hours following the accident, or a controlled substance test within 32 hours following the accident, due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 national emergency, you must document in writing the specific reasons why the test could not be conducted, as currently required. See 49 CFR 382.303(d) and FMCSA Guidance at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/drug-alcohol-testing/commercial-motor-vehicle-operator-involved-accident-which
• Reasonable suspicion testing – You should document in writing the specific reasons why the test could not be conducted as required; include any efforts you made to mitigate the effect of the disruption, such as trying to locate an alternative collection site. This documentation should be provided in addition to the documentation of the observations leading to a test, as required by 49 CFR 382.307(f). Follow current regulations addressing situations in which reasonable suspicion testing is not conducted, set forth in 49 CFR 382.307(e)(1), (2).
• Return-to-duty (RTD) testing – In accordance with 49 CFR 40.305(a), you must not allow the driver to perform any safety-sensitive functions, as defined in 49 CFR 382.107, until the RTD test is conducted and there is a negative result.
• Follow-up testing - If testing cannot be completed, you should document in writing the specific reasons why the testing could not be conducted as in accordance with the follow-up testing plan; you should include any efforts you made to mitigate the effect of the disruption, such as trying to locate an alternative collection site. You should conduct the test as soon as practicable.
FMCSA-Regulated Employees:
Please follow the ODAPC guidance, as set forth below, and available at: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/compliance-with-dot-drug-and-alcohol-testing-regulations.
- If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, you should contact your medical provider and, if necessary, let your employer know about your availability to perform work.
- If you have COVID-19-related concerns about testing, you should discuss them with your employer. FMCSA joins ODAPC in suggesting that employers respond to employee concerns in a sensitive and respectful way.
• As a reminder, it is the employer's responsibility to evaluate the circumstances of what may be considered an employee's refusal to test and determine whether or not the employee's actions should be considered a refusal as per 49 CFR § 40.355(i). [1] This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in anyway. This guidance is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under the law.
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FMCSA COVID-19 Extension of Emergency Declaration for Certain Commodities
Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles
Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver's Licenses and Medical Examiner's Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency
Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits
Extension and Modification of Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 Cfr § 390.25 - June 08, 2020
Three-Month Waiver in Response to the Economic Consequences of the COVID-19
Hours of Service Drivers Final Rule - May 14, 2020
Extension of Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 - May 13,2020
Extension and Expansion of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020
FMCSA Expands Coronavirus Hours-of-Service Exemptions
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Facebook has once again found itself in the middle of a conspiracy. Apparently, Facebook says that it is "reducing the distribution" of the New York Post's report/story in which Hunter Biden introduced an executive for the Ukrainian company. This Ukrainian company executive was paying for his father when Joe Biden was the vice president of the United States.
Facebook reduces the distribution of Hunter Biden story
By preemptively reducing the distribution of this post, Facebook is showing its inherent bias and prejudice regarding the 2020 presidential election. It is reported that the New York Post's story contains hard documents and named sources.
Kelly Loeffler, a US Senate candidate tweeted, "Facebook allowed the Russian Collusion hoax to spread like wild fire on their platform… WITH NO EVIDENCE. There is PROOF that Joe Biden and Hunter Biden were involved in a corrupt scheme in Ukraine. Facebook needs to be held accountable for this blatant election interference!"
Another media person tweeted, "Democrat Operative using his Corporate position at Facebook to influence the United States Election. @andymstone is working with his coworkers in the Democrat party to… Shadow ban news that Joe Biden lied and knew about his son Hunter's corrupt foreign business deals."
Andy Stone, the Policy Communications Director at Facebook tweeted, "While I will intentionally not link to the New York Post, I want be clear that this story is eligible to be fact checked by Facebook's third-party fact checking partners. In the meantime, we are reducing its distribution on our platform."
Facebook accused of interfering in the election
Many people have expressed disappointment at Facebook's biased stance when it comes to news. One user tweeted, "This is why I used Facebook to look at animal videos, rock painting videos, and videos of old retired musicians. Facebook's censorship of the news, especially during a political campaign, is abominable. Facebook's publisher status needs to be addressed in the next Congress."
It is reported that "fact-checkers" employed by Facebook "fact-checkers" are extremely aligned to the left-wing ideology. It is alleged that their agencies like "lead stories" are predominantly extracted from former CNN staff. This pool of CNN staff also includes people who only donate to the Democrats.
One user tweeted, "Facebook liberals panic as Biden revealed to have met with Ukrainian's after lying about not knowing anything about Hunter's business dealings. Facebook should be broken up into tiny pieces after this election rigging." It is likely that Facebook will be penalized for demonstrating their inherent bias and manipulation regarding election campaigns. These actions are liable to be charged for interfering in the elections by manipulation of information. Facebook has also attracted considerable criticism in the past for similar actions.


text: Home Industry Finance UAE banks start process of recovering money from defaulters in India – report At least nine banks from the UAE have reportedly initiated legal action against defaulters in India to recover around $6.9bn by Aarti Nagraj February 9, 2020 Several Indian banks have started the process of initiating legal action against defaulters who are now in India, following the enforcement of the new law earlier this year. The new notification, passed by the Indian ministry of Law and Justice on January 18, identifies the UAE as a "reciprocating territory" for the mutual enforcement of court judgments. This means bank loan defaulters in the UAE can now be prosecuted in India. At least nine banks from the UAE, including Emirates NBD, Mashreq and ADCB have already initiated legal action against defaulters in India to recover around $6.9bn, Indian daily Economic Times reported. Most of the cases involve corporate loans taken by UAE-based subsidiaries of Indian companies, where the amounts are "huge", the report quoted sources as saying. Many of those loans were taken in the past 10 to 15 years. However, some cases also involve individuals, the report added. The banks have reportedly approached Indian law firms to complete the legal process or are approaching the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which deals with insolvency cases. The recent notification is expected to provide greater scope for legal and judicial collaboration between the UAE and India, according to a senior lawyer. "With the notification facilitating the enforcement of UAE judgments in India, we would expect to see more certainty in commercial dealings as businesses would have a right of recourse against their debtors in India," said Sally Kotb, counsel, Dispute Resolution – Arbitration at law firm Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla. "This development is especially significant considering the substantial number of trading relations and Indian owned companies in the UAE," she added. Read: Indian courts can now execute UAE civil case verdicts in a 'significant' move 0 Comments Share Tweet Share Share


text: The back refers to the lower part of a string instrument. Usually it is made of maple wood. Other hard woods such a poplar or willow have been and still are being used. Maple wood seems to produce the best sound, however. The back can be fashioned out of two separate pieces that are glued together in the middle. In instruments of the violin family (violin, viola and cello) the back and the belly are curved. The curvature is carved out of solid wood and the perfect sound is achieved using various thicknesses of wood.


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what to get in our biggest sale of the year
It's our birthday and we'll share the love with our friends if we want to! To celebrate 14 years of amika, we're giving ALL of our friends 25% off all orders $75 or more sitewide! Oh, and grab a free gift for orders that are $100 or more after the discount is applied! Our only birthday wish is that you treat yourself to all our hair must-haves, so keep reading for some recommendations!
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Our birthday sale is a great time to stock up on your hair must-haves. All hair is welcome when it comes to our products, so that means they'll work for all hair types and textures! Treat yourself to the gift of healthy hair.
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If you didn't already know, we dropped some reformulated collections over the last few months! So, now is the time to stock up on this amazing newness. The repair collection and blonde collections you know and love were infused with plant butters, vegan proteins, and our new bond cure technology.
repair collection - made especially for those looking to strengthen hair and reduce breakage due to everyday heat damage, environmental stressors, and chemical treatments.
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Ethnic history, history of material and spiritual culture of the peoples inhabiting Middle Asia and Kazakhstan represent the resulting product of complex ethnic processes and mutual cultural influences of the population of this vast historic-ethnographical province and neighbouring territories of Front Asia, Transcaucasus and Northern Caucasus, Sub-Urals, Southern Siberia and Central Asia. The Kirghis play a specific role in these important processes.
This book contains the most essential results of more than 40 years research works of the author. It gives generalization and analysis of the data concerning ethnic composition and ethnic history of the Kirghiz, their pre-revolutionary economic structure, material culture, social system, matrimonial relations and family life, religion and worship, oral poetic tradition and folk art. The author also examines the ways which led to the formation of ethnic and cultural characteristics of the Kirghiz people. It would be difficult to explain and interpret these peculiarities without making an attempt first to elucidate various ethno-genetic and historic—cultural ties of the Kirghiz with the neighbouring peoples and the peoples of contiguous territories. For analysis of these ties the author uses a good deal of historic-ethnographical data.
The Kirghiz were developing into nationality during a period of at least 500 years. Ancient-turkish tribes formed ethnic basis of this nationality. In the course of historic development these tribes were entering into close ethnic and cultural contacts with extensive circles of their neighbours, intermixing with them, assimilating them, establishing economic contacts, and forming military- and political alliances. Ethnic processes arising from these contacts expanded the bounds of ethnic nucleus of the Kirghiz nationality, led to consolidation around it of ever-increasing number of tribes, and finally resulted in the formation of new ethnic community — the Kirghiz nationality.
Ethnic processes as indicated above created an ever-expanding periphery of Kirghiz folk culture, drew into ethnic history of the Kirghiz at certain stages not only representatives of Turkish-speaking world but Mongol-speaking and other peoples as well. All this drove the Kirghiz with their mode of life and culture to a peculiar position of being at the boundary of several historic-ethnographical provinces: Middle Asia, Kazakhstan, Southern Siberia and Central Asia in the first hand.
Thus, the Kirghiz appear before our eye both in their own specific ethno-cultural character and in their profound and multi-latteral ties with the peoples of above-mentioned historic-ethnographical zones. These ties more or less intensively affected various aspects of economic, domestic and cultural life of the Kirghiz giving rise to the unique cultural peculiarity and originality material and spiritual culture of the Kirghiz people.
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Eco Stars Crayon - Box of 8
Regular price $5.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
More than 12 Million Crayons are made in the US, EVERY DAY! 100 New Crayons equal about 1 pound, let's do some math.
12 Million Crayons equals about 120,000 pounds.
That's 60 Tons of Crayons made EVERY DAY with petroleum-based wax that eventually ends up in our landfills when they don't have to! Guess how many dumpsters that would fill!
Recycled Eco-Star Crayons. Colors include solid options and unique swirl patterns.
"Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary".


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Final Finish - how great tables can maintain the perfect surface!
In principle it is simple: the table surface can be treated in one of two ways for the perfect haptic experience. None of them are needed, they only make the experience and longevity of the table even better.
Option ONE:
You can seal the table surface with polyurethane/hard wax. We have tested various versions of wax and can recommend a hard wax type. "Clear satin" is a splendid choice that looked and felt particularly good: Osmo Satin Clear Polyx-Oil 3043
Some of our customers have tested other variations and recommended and specifically liked water based polyurethane: Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane Half Pint Gloss Finish 8 Fl Oz
Option TWO:
You can leave it as is - and simply care for it regularly with furniture oil. Here you keep the pine surface and can feel the natural wood. The oil of choice is "Old English" - combined with a cleaning spray for removal of possible residues from everyday use Guardsman Deep Clean.
Personally - our TableChamp recommendation is the option TWO - to keep the great feel of natural wood and craftmanship.
How do you like your table best?
Get in touch with us for any questions or comments - for the best haptic experience of your new furniture.


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Organisation : SABC Television Licences
Facility : Pay your TV Licence online.
Head Quarters : Auckland Park
Country : South Africa
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SABC Pay Your TV Licence Online
It's now easy to pay your television licence. A television licence secures your legal viewing for an entire year and is payable in advance.
Related / Similar Facility : CF-Filing Compensation Fund
Payment Methods
** First-time applicants must pay the full annual fee of R265.
** Renewals must be made annually before the licence expires.
** Renewal payments may be spread throughout the year at R28 per month.
** Monthly payments are subject to a small premium for the convenience. The total cost is therefore R336 per year.
Note :
i. The standard rate of VAT will change from 14% to 15% with effect from 1 April 2018.
ii. The annual TV Licence tariff remains unchanged at R265.00
How To Pay?
If you pay your TV license first you have to register your account. For that follow the below steps
Step 1 : Go to the SABC Television Licences official website and Click the Sign In link
Step 2 : If you are a already registered user then enter your Cell Number and Password for Login
Forgot Password
If you don't remember your Password, click I Forgot my Password button in the Login page and follow the below steps
Step 1 : Enter Your Cellphone Number [9876543210]
Step 2 : Enter TV Licence Account Number [896325140]
Step 3 : Enter New Password [ Password must be 7 characters or more and have at least one special character (eg #,!,%). ]
Step 4 : Confirm Password
Step 5 : Click Reset Password button
Change Cell Phone Number
You can change your Cell phone number by Clicking 'My Cell Phone Number has Changed' button in the Login page and Enter your New Mobile Number.
Step 1 : Enter Old Cell Phone Number
Step 2 : Enter New Cell Phone Number
Step 2 : Click OK button to changed your cellphone number.
New Register
1. If you are new to this site then click the Register button in the Login page
2. Select I have a TV Licence/ I would like to purchase a TV Licence
I Have a TV Licence
Fill the Payment Website Registration Form,
Step 1 : Enter Your Cellphone Number [9876543210]
Step 2 : Enter Your Email Address [email@example.com]
Step 3 : Enter Your TV Licence Account Number [896325140]
Step 4 : Enter Your Licence Holder Surname/Business Name [John]
For households use your Surname. For businesses use your Business Name. As it appears on your Licence Renewal Notice.
Step 5 : Enter Your Password. Password must be 7 characters or more and have at least one special character (eg #,!,%).
Step 6 : Confirm Your Password
Step 7 : Click Register button
Purchase TV License
To Purchase a TV License Click 'I would like to purchase a TV Licence' button in the registration page.
Read the Terms & Conditions, then click the Accept button
Fill the below details,
Step 1 : Select your Licence Type – Domestic/ Dealer/ Business
Step 2 : Enter Your Cellphone Number [9876543210](required) Password must be 7 characters or more and have at least one special character (eg #,!,%).
Step 3 : Enter Your Password (required)
Step 4 : Enter Your Confirm Password (required)
Step 5 : Select Your Identification Type
Step 6 : Enter Your Identification Number [542135465] (required)
Step 7 : Select Your Title [Mr/Miss/Mrs]
Step 8 : Enter Your Initials [S] (required)
Step 9 : Enter Your Surname [John](required)
Step 10 : Enter Your Landline Contact Number [011 123 4567]
Step 11 : Enter Your Fax Number [011 123 9876]
Step 12 : Enter Your Email Address [email@example.com](required)
Step 13 : Click Send Mail To My Physical Address
Step 14 : Enter Your Physical Address
Step 15 : Click Register button
Other Payment Method
Debit Order
You can also pay your TV licence by debit order. With a debit order to pay your television licence in good time, thus avoiding penalties.
Just download the debit order form, print out and fax your details to (011) 330-9560/1.
Download Form :
For renewals, we'll debit your account according to your payment preference monthly or annual installments.
Our Pay points extends to Banks, the Post Office, Retailers, Easypay outlets, Pay At outlets, SABC Head Office and branches.
Banks :
Payments at ATM's are accepted by
** Nedbank (who also accept payments at their Self Service Terminals)
** Standard Bank
Alternatively, pay at the counter using your TV licence account number as the reference at the following banks
Deposit into Account Number: 2840 000 241, Branch No: 632005
Deposit into Account Number: 620 094 349 87, Branch No: 250 655
Standard Bank :
Deposit into Account Number: 002 351 234, Branch No: 051 001
Nedbank :
Please note that television licence payments may now be made over the counter at any Nedbank branch.
TV Licences account details :
Account Name – TV Licences
Bank Name – ABSA
Account No – 4050 720 141
Branch No – 33 51 05
Reference No – (Use your TV licence account number as your reference number)
Retailers :
** Incredible Connection
** Hi-Fi Corporation
** Makro
** Game
** Dion Wired
** JD Group Stores
Pay At :
** Ackermans
Easypay Outlets :
** Pick n Pay Supermarkets, Hypermarkets and Family Stores nationwide
** Foodworld, Saveworld and Hypersavers (in the Western Cape)
** Woolworths
** Boxer Cash Carry
** Shoprite Checkers
** Lewis
SABC Regional Offices :
** Polokwane
** Port Elizabeth
** Cape Town
** Bloemfontein
** East London
** Kimberley
** Limpopo
** Kwazulu-Natal
** Gauteng
1. What Happens If A Bank Dishonours A Cheque For Payment Of One's TV Licence?
An amount of R100.00 excluding VAT is payable by the licence holder per dishonoured cheque returned to the SABC by its bankers or paypoints.
2. What Do I Need When Renewing My Licence?
On renewal, one needs to present one's existing TV licence, a copy thereof, or a renewal notice.
3. What Are The Annual Licence Fees?
R265.00 per annum for a domestic, business, dealer, lessor or mobile television licence, and R74.00 per annum for a concessionary TV licence.
4. Who Needs A Television Licence?
In terms of the Broadcasting Act, No 4 of 1999, as amended, any person or entity that has in its possession and/or uses a TV set. A licence remains payable, irrespective of whether a television set in one's possession is used or not.


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Turning to the charts…
No it's not going to be pleasant, we can see that BTC is bleeding hard and that's because it finally broke a massive bear flag that had been forming on the monthly.
Previous zones of support and resistance suggest we could drop to 14K or 15K in the coming weeks before falling to the final destination 10K to 12K so buckle up.
Last week's top performing cryptos were Trust Wallets (TWT) token, Pax Gold, GMX, Dex's GMX token, Gemini's GUSD stablecoin and Fey protocol's Fey USD stablecoin.
Starting with Trust Wallet it's TWT token seems to have pumped because of the sudden shift towards self-custody in the crypto community caused of course by all the FTX Alameda situation.
On-chain data confirms that large amounts of BTC and ETH have left exchanges over the last week.
Now I must admit that I don't really trust the TWT tokens price action because it's been up only since the start of 2020.
Almost all its trading volume is happening on Binance which makes sense since the exchange bought the wallet and made it its native wallet.
So I'd be careful with this one.
Next up we have Pax Gold or PAXG which is a gold back token issued by Paxos the same company that issues Binance's BUSD stablecoin.
As expected Pax cheese rally is due to a rally in the price of gold plus a bit of extra volatility from crypto holders fleeing to safety in times of crypto market chaos.
Because I'm not all that familiar with the gold market it would be unwise for me to do any kind of analysis on the price of PAXG, all I will say is that gold tends to rally during times of general economic stress and you'll recall that we are on the brink of a global recession.
Then there's the Gmxdex's GMX token which is probably rallying because crypto holders have switched from using centralized exchanges to decentralized exchanges as a result of last week's events.
To clarify GMX is a decentralized exchange on arbitrim one of Ethereum's many layer twos.
Funnily enough gmx's limited price history again makes it hard to assess where the token will go next.
The longer term charts suggest it is in a slow but steady uptrend, note that this could change on a dime if DeFy related regulations are introduced in the United States and this is a very real possibility.
The same applies to stable coins and this is one of the reasons I've been watching them very closely.
Lately the slight increase in the price of Gemini's GUSD stablecoin seems to be because of the billions of dollars that are being rotated out of Tether's USDT and into other stable coins namely Circle's USDC.
And finally we have Fey protocol's Faye USD stablecoin which is a decentralized stable coin.
I must say that it's done a good job of maintaining its Peg so far.
This could change as the bear market gets worse but I reckon there's a bullish case to be made for the decentralized stable coins that survive the purge.
One thing's for sure and that's that centralized stable coins will come out the other side of the bear market more powerful than ever.


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If you feel like you're already doing everything you can to get clear skin -- eating right and using good-for-you skin care products -- yet... you're still battling blemishes, acne or eczema or other skin issues that just won't die, you could actually have an allergy to gluten.
We've heard a whole lot about gluten-free lately -- I know, it's almost reached saturation -- but, for some folks, this just could be the missing link to getting your skin clear for the first time and for the long-term. What a relief that would be, huh?
Gluten -- found in about 80 percent of the protein found in grains -- functions as a sort of glue that holds dough together, giving it its elasticity. And, it's not just in bread, it's pretty much everywhere -- in beer, pizza dough, cereals, soups, sauces, even salad dressings (but don't let that scare you). There are so many gluten-free options now, that going without doesn't have to be a horror show.
While a relatively small percentage of the population has a serious gluten allergy (called Celiac disease), many more of us are simply intolerant or sensitive to the stuff.
So what exactly is the connection between gluten and our skin? Whatever our bodies view as an allergen, whether it's nuts, dairy or gluten, the response is the same -- inflammation. Basically, for those of us with a gluten sensitivity, the presence of gluten activates our immune system and can trigger inflammation of all kinds -- acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. That's why our skin can look red, angry and irritated -- it is! In addition to frustrating skin problems, those with gluten sensitivity may have a host of other symptoms that include gas, bloating, fatigue and joint pain. Even those who don't experience gas and bloating may suffer from other digestive issues that stop our bodies from absorbing the essential nutrients that keep our skin healthy.
According to the Mayo Clinic, wheat is one of the top eight most allergenic foods, so it's not surprising that most of us have sensitivity to wheat and/or gluten. Gluten allergies are hard to diagnose, even with a blood test, so the best way to figure it out is to eliminate it from our diet. And, going gluten-free can be one of the best things we can do for our bodies and our skin. There are plenty of hearty, healthful gluten-free grains out there including quinoa, millet, buckwheat, teff, amaranth, corn and rice. There are also more and more restaurants and retailers that are making it easier to live a gluten-free life. In many natural and even conventional grocery stores, there's now an aisle (or more!) devoted to gluten-free products, and there are a plethora of cookbooks to guide you to recipes that are fast, easy and delicious.
Those who have tried an elimination diet say that after giving up gluten, they begin to see their skin improve (as well as their energy levels) within as soon as one to two weeks. So, even if you don't have an allergy, it's worth giving it a try. You might find that just a few foods that are staples in our daily diet are contributing to skin troubles. Imagine... just skipping a bagel or substituting some rice pasta in your diet for regular could help pave the way to clearer more radiant skin!


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If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you are probably feeling overwhelmed. Many people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease feel a profound sense of uncertainty. Researchers are still trying to determine what causes Alzheimer's disease and why it progresses at different rates in different patients. One of the most important things people can do after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is to hire an elder law attorney who will create a plan to protect their assets and ensure they have the best care possible moving forward. Below, we have provided 10 elder law planning tips to help those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
1) Look Into Elder Law Planning as Soon as Possible
We understand how difficult it can be to think about the future, especially after receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis. However, it is important to speak with an elder law attorney as soon as possible after receiving your diagnosis. Many people are unaware of all the different ways elder law attorneys can help them prepare for the future. Elder law planning goes far beyond simply creating a will or trust-based estate plan.
2) Get Your Financial Affairs in Order
An elder law attorney can help you prepare for the future by protecting your assets and helping you qualify for long-term care benefits through Medicaid. An elder law attorney can also help you create legal documents that will ensure you receive the type of medical care you want.
3) Protect the Assets of the Person With Alzheimer's Disease
You work your entire life to save and plan for retirement. An Alzheimer's diagnosis often seems like a blow because you are unsure how long you will have your mental facilities and manage your financial affairs. An elder law attorney can help you place your assets into a trust, and you can create the terms of the trust agreement. If you anticipate needing long-term care in a nursing home or assisted living facility, an elder law attorney can help you qualify for benefits while protecting your assets for your beneficiaries.
4) Obtain Services for the Person With Alzheimer's Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis or watching a loved one receive a diagnosis can feel incredibly overwhelming. Many people do not know where to turn after their doctor tells them the news. However, different government and private-sector programs and services are meant to assist people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In some cases, only those who have a low enough income will qualify for these services. Your elder law attorney can tell you about all the different programs available in your area, and help you arrange your finances, so that you qualify for them.
5) Create a Durable Power of Attorney
Creating a durable power of attorney is especially important for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In a durable power of attorney, you can select an agent who will make financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. This legal document is incredibly important because it will allow someone you trust to pay your bills, access your bank accounts, and manage your property when you are no longer able to do so. We recommend choosing someone who is geographically close to you and trustworthy.
6) Create a Caregiver Agreement
Many people diagnosed with Alzheimer's have concerns about who will take care of them as their disease progresses. One way to protect yourself and your caregiver is to create a caregiver agreement, especially when one of your family members is taking care of you. You can agree to how much you will pay your loved one for care services. Additionally, when you pay a caregiver according to your caregiver agreement, you may be able to deduct the expenses from your taxes.
7) Create an Advance Directive and Health Care Proxy
Creating an advance directive or Health Care proxy is perhaps the most important step after receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis. These legal documents can appoint a person to make healthcare decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. These documents also tell medical providers what type of care you would like in emergencies or as part of your end-of-life care. You and your loved ones will feel an immense sense of relief knowing that your healthcare wishes are stated in a binding legal document.
8) Understand How to Qualify for Medicaid
As mentioned above, one of the most important aspects of elder law planning is to allow an individual to qualify for long-term nursing home insurance. Most people do not have the assets to pay $8,000 to $10,000 a year for nursing care assistance. We can help you protect your assets by transferring them into an irrevocable trust. By doing so, you can lower your income and asset level to qualify for long-term nursing benefits through Medicaid.
9) Create a Living Will
A living will allows you to choose a Health Care Surrogate and discuss your medical preferences. Creating a living will is an important part of your estate plan. Many people will list what they would like to happen for their funeral service and how they would like their end-of-life care to take place. Sometimes, people will include letters to their loved ones as part of their living will, or thoughts about what is important to them in this challenging time of their lives.
10) It is Never Too Late to Start Planning
Many people are dismayed after receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis because they have not yet created their estate plan. It is never too late to begin the process of estate planning. Contact CommonWealth Elder Law today to learn more about how you can plan for the future.


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What Is Acthar (Corticotropin)?
Reviewed by: HU Medical Review Board | Last reviewed: October 2016. | Last updated: October 2020
H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) is a prescription medication that is used to treat psoriatic arthritis flares at times when symptoms suddenly worsen. Acthar can be an additional, short-term treatment to other ongoing treatments for psoriatic arthritis. Acthar is classified as a hormone, and as such, works with the hormonal system of the body.1,2
Acthar is used to treat a number of conditions, including infantile spasms, episodes of symptoms in people who have multiple sclerosis, lupus, flares of rheumatoid arthritis, flares of psoriatic arthritis, symptoms of sarcoidosis, dermatomyositis, and acute and chronic conditions affecting the eye.1
How Acthar works
Acthar is believed to work with the immune system, helping the body produce the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and has anti-inflammatory effects in the body. By reducing the inflammatory response, Acthar helps reduce the pain, swelling and stiffness caused during a flare of psoriatic arthritis.1,2
Acthar comes as a long-acting gel that is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) or into a muscle. It can be self-injected by the patient, or a caregiver or healthcare professional may give the injection. The dosage and frequency are determined for the individual patient by their doctor.1,2
Possible side effects
Common side effects experienced with Acthar are fluid retention, changes in blood sugar, high blood pressure, changes in behavioral and mood, increased or decreased appetite, weight gain, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Mood changes include irritability, or abnormally happy or excited mood. Some side effects are serious and require immediate medical attention, such as any signs of infection, puffiness or fullness of the face, open cuts or sores, thin skin, increased fat around the neck, stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs or breasts, easy bruising, muscle weakness, stomach pain, vomit that is bloody or blackish, bright red blood in stools, black or tarry stools, depression, difficulty recognizing reality, vision problems, excessive tiredness, increased thirst, fast heartbeat, rash, difficulty breathing, new or different seizures, or swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.1,2
Acthar can cause side effects similar to those with steroid treatments. Acthar can increase the risk of infections. After taking Acthar long-term, the adrenal gland may produce too much cortisol, which can cause symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. Sometimes, after stopping long-term treatment with Acthar, the adrenal glands may not produce enough cortisol on its own, a condition called adrenal insufficiency.1
Other precautions
Acthar should not be taken by people who have scleroderma, osteoporosis, any infections, eye problems, stomach ulcers, heart problems, high blood pressure, allergies to pig-derived proteins, or those who have had recent surgery. People who have a condition that causes their adrenal glands to produce too much or not enough adrenal hormones should not take Acthar 1
Acthar should never be injected directly into a vein.1
Acthar can cause an unpredictable response to vaccines. Patients should talk to their doctor about which vaccines are safe to use with Acthar.1
Using Acthar long-term can affect growth and physical development in children. This can be reversed when Acthar use is discontinued.1
Acthar has been shown to be dangerous to embryos and should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the risk to the unborn child. It is not known whether Acthar is excreted in breast milk. Women who are breastfeeding should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors.1


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What is the earliest birthday party that you remember? How old were you? And what details can you remember from it?
For me it's my third birthday. But that was so many years ago that it's amazing that I remember so many of the details about it.
My parents were still married at the time and had invited our entire family to the party. I remember the itchy dress that my mom put me in that day, the ponytails with with fuzzy ribbons that held my hair back, and my family. It was a pretty good day considering I was only three years old.
I don't remember a lot of decorations or anything like that but I do remember the double layer chocolate cake that my mom made, the three candles that were placed carefully on it, how my parents stood by me as my family sang happy birthday to me, the gifts, and the fact that my cousins told me exactly what they got me.
Before the cake was eaten and the gifts were opened my cousins told me that they got me a brand new pack of crayola crayons and two coloring books. I don't know why I remember some of these little details but I do and they're so special to me. They're memories that I hold on to tightly, never wanting to forget.
So what about my kids? Will they remember their birthdays with the same fondness that I do? Will they look back one day and think about their birthdays and the family, friends, the cake, and the gifts?
I hope that I've done everything that I can to make birthdays fun and memorable.
My oldest daughter had a big bash for her 13th birthday party complete at a hall with balloons, snacks, streamers, and a DJ. Why? Well, because you only turn 13 once in your life and it's one of those moments that are important… memorable… and special. I'm hoping that for her 16th birthday this year we can do something equally special but I'm having a hard time talking her into doing something.
Every year for the girls birthday I let them decide what kind of cake & party they want. For Natalie's 4th birthday she wanted a chocolate rainbow cake and that is exactly what I made for her. I love looking back at these pictures and seeing how young they were and how much they've grown over the years.
Lauren loved Strawberry Shortcake and everything had to be Strawberry Shortcake for her birthday that year! Even her dress was Strawberry Shortcake! What you can't see is all the other decorations, cupcakes, or the fact that the cake was strawberry too. As I look at this picture I wonder what it is that she wishing for. I'm sure that it had something to do with her gifts or all the things she wanted to do.
What do you do to make birthdays special for your kids?


text: Just to be sure, I tried swapping the left and right stab halves today. It didn't seem to work out well. The holes in the front mounting tube did not line up correctly. I'm going to keep investigating, though my working time will be limited for the rest of the month. I've got to go sell some motorcycle parts in Ohio, then lots of vacation and travelling including the usual Clinton Brodhead Oshkosh circuit.


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MADISON, Wis., April 13, 2010 – Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq:SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, received a congratulatory webcast and proclamation from Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle as the company enters into its 20th year since being founded. The message was delivered at UNLEASH 2010, the 4th Annual Mediasite User Conference, held this week in Madison, Wis.
Founded two decades ago and led by University of Wisconsin graduates Monty Schmidt, founder and CTO, and Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO, Sonic Foundry has charted the future of digital media and communication technology first through groundbreaking desktop software and today with an award-winning webcasting and knowledge management platform, Mediasite.
"Sonic Foundry is a great example of the innovative, high-tech companies we are trying to grow here in Wisconsin, and the company's technology is changing the way we communicate and do business," said Gov. Jim Doyle. "This technology represents the future of our globalized world – where students, business leaders, researchers and many others can communicate instantly and work together to solve the challenges that lay before us. I commend Sonic Foundry for 20 great years, and I am really proud that Sonic Foundry continues to call Wisconsin home."
There is a long history of collaboration between Sonic Foundry and Governor Doyle's administration. From the live webcast of the 2003 inauguration ceremony to the annual State of the State address, Mediasite provides the Governor with an online platform to instantly reach citizens throughout Wisconsin.
In addition, 22 agencies within the state of Wisconsin use Mediasite for live and on-demand webcasting of public meetings and training to help residents, staff and partners work and learn more efficiently, including helping the Department of Health Services plan pandemic flu responses last year. (See below for more examples.)
"We are honored by this commendation from Governor Doyle. Two decades ago we set out to change the way the average person created and shared music and video files. Today we are forging a future where not only the state of Wisconsin, but knowledge workers around the world are sharing groundbreaking research, creating virtual libraries, training emergency responders and even reducing the carbon footprint with webcasting," said Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO of Sonic Foundry. "We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin's growing high tech economy and committed to using webcasting technology to further link Wisconsin to the global community."
Wisconsin agencies using Mediasite:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO) is the global leader for video capture, management and streaming solutions as well as virtual and hybrid events. Trusted by thousands of educational institutions, corporations, health organizations and government entities in over 65 countries, Sonic Foundry's solutions include Mediasite®, Mediasite Connect, Vidable™ and Global Learning Exchange™.
© 2023 Sonic Foundry, Inc. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.


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U.S. Flood Center Should Sink Barriers
by Cedar Rapids Gazette Opinion Staff
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack is calling for the creation of a National Flood Center to coordinate a federal effort to bring the latest research to bear on flood preparedness and protection.
Loebsack would like to see the center housed in his district at the University of Iowa, which is already home to the Iowa Flood Center. His legislation is still being drafted, so a lot of details have yet to be filled in.
But on the surface, we see merit in Loebsack's vision of an agency that can pull together research and expertise from several sources to help communities across the country prepare for imminent or potential flooding. …


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Q: I'm Qasim Akhtar. I'm backstage at Warehouse Project, at the Albert Hall… with Riton.
R: Waddup.
Q: What sort of music genre would you define your music at?
R: I come from classic house — sort of early 80s to like 90s house stuff. That's why I like bass. Then I'm adding what I have to offer on top of it, like, I find a lot of vocalists. I work with a lot of people from Lagos and Nigeria. It's like good old-fashioned house with some good melodies.
Q: Are there any other influences on your music?
R: I like any Dance through to Disco. Anything electronic. Even Electronica like Kraftwerk. I work on proper old machines, like 70's analogue machines. That's how I make all the sounds.
Q: What sort of equipment do you use on stage?
R: When I'm Djing I just use the CDJ's. I play all of my own tracks. At home, I have Roland's like 909, 808. All these old drum machines.
Q: Do you ever use vinyl?
R: No. I used to. Back in the day, I used to work in a record shop so I have a massive record collection, but I go digital now. Records don't sound as good as CDs anymore. You can't DJ them out as loud.
Q: Before you started Djing as a full-time job, what did you do?
R: I was always doing music but I wasn't as well known as I am now. I was on the underground, I had a good living, doing good parties, smaller stuff, but still good. I'd do a couple of gigs a weekend and make music. I did that for twenty years before I had a hit, but I wasn't trying to have a hit. 'Rinse And Repeat' was the first hit. But up until then, I was just making underground stuff, all sorts of styles. I was making DJ music you know?
Q: Nightlife is generally dying around the country, you know the whole Fabric situation, but why is it you think Manchester has still managed to stay so diverse? Warehouse Project wouldn't really exist in any other city than Manchester…
R: I used to live here — I used to work in a record shop and know that there is a love for music here. A good, deep, proper love for music. You have a very good team that makes these parties happen. They have good taste and basically give the people what they want in a big way and they've been doing this for ten years. I actually did a mix CD for the first year of warehouse project for them so I've known these guys for years.
Q: Is Manchester one of your favourite places to play?
R: Yeah, in the UK it's like Glasgow and Manchester and London are the best crowds.
Q: What makes Glasgow and London special?
R: Just the people, the music. You know there's enough people in the city and enough people who will be into that sound so we can always have a good party.
Q: What draws students to the Warehouse Project?
R: It's just that time of your life. You're a student, you're into music more. The more students there are, the better.
Q: What DJ would you like to back to back with?
R: I'm gonna give a shout out to my old partner DJ Mehdi who passed away a few years ago. He was my favourite partner to ever DJ with. Me and him used to have this crew called Carte Blanche and we were making tunes together. He was the best DJ to work with for sure. He was the best DJ in the world.
Q: As a DJ, what do you think is the most important skill? Dillon Francis said in an interview that it's reading a crowd. Do you think that's true?
R: Yeah. It just depends [on] what you want to get out of it. Either you want to say something or you want to entertain. You can sort of do a bit of both and its finding that balance where you're yourself but not a sellout. You've got to satisfy everyone but you've also go to be your own person. Do your own thing and also know what you do best.
Q: In terms of your new music. Is there a certain direction you're going with?
R: I'm keeping to what I do really. I just work on something until I love it. When I feel it in my stomach and my heart that's when its time to put it out. I trust myself you know?
Q: Who were your inspirations when you were growing up?
R: There's been so many all the way through the years. I've been making music for 25 years so it's a thousand different people. Todd Terry, Carl Craig, all these old school house guys from the US that's like when you grow up on something, you'll always love it the most.
Q: Finally what is your all-time favourite city to play in?
R: Obviously Manchester's top ten of all time. For me Paris is good — that's just where I always play. I've played hundreds of places there. France is a really big place for me.


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A confessor is like "like a father of a small child who has pulled a prank, and he has to correct him. And he knows that if he approaches him with a stick in hand, things will not go well. He has to approach him with trust and confidence". So spoke Pope Francis during this morning's Mass, 27 February 2018, at Casa Santa Marta. Then he warned, "there are no threats in the confessional – only forgiveness". Jorge Mario Bergoglio recalls – as Vatican News reports - that Lent is a time that is "helpful for conversion," for growing close to God, for changing our life – and this is a grace we should ask for from the Lord.
The Bishop of Rome took cue from today's First Reading from the book of Isaiah: it is a true "call to conversion", that shows us the special attitude Jesus takes with regard to our sins: "He does not threaten," the Pope said, but instead, calls us "with kindness, gentleness, giving us confidence". "Come, let us reason together" the Lord say to the leaders of Sodom and the people of Gomorrah after having pointed out to them the evil they should avoid and the good they should do.
"The Lord says, 'Come now, let us reason together,' Let's talk for a while. He doesn't frighten us. He is like a father of a small child who has pulled a prank, and he has to correct him. And he knows that if he approaches him with a stick in hand, things will not go well. He has to approach him with trust and confidence. In this passage, this is how the Lord calls us: 'Come on, let's have a coffee together. Let's talk this over, let's discuss it. Don't be afraid, I'm not going to beat you.' And since he knows his child is thinking 'But I did something wrong…', he immediately [adds], 'Even if your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow. If they be crimson red, they may become like wool". Thus, just like the father confronting his young child, Jesus begins by inspiring trust and confidence, to lead bring us to "forgiveness, and a change of heart."
Pope Bergoglio recalls that Christ behaves in this way by calling Zacchaeus and Matthew, and He acts in this way in our lives, too. He shows us "how to take a step forward along the path of conversion". Therefore "Let us thank the Lord for His goodness. He does not want to beat us and condemn us. He gave His life for us and this is His goodness. And He is always looking for a way to get to the heart. And when we priests, in the place of the Lord, have to hear confessions, we too should have this attitude of goodness. As the Lord says: 'Come on, let's discuss this. It's no problem, there is forgiveness.' And from the beginning, there is no threat."
Francis shares at this point the experience of a cardinal confessor who, faced with sin that he understood were "big", he did not dwell on them too much but moved on, continuing the conversation: "And this opens the heart," the Pope emphasized, "and the other person feels at peace." The Lord does the same with us, saying, "Come now, let us discuss it, let's talk. Receive forgiveness. There is forgiveness".
The Pontiff finally adds, "It is helpful to me to see this attitude of the Lord: the [attitude of a] father with the child who thinks he is big, that he is all grown up, and yet is only halfway there. And the Lord knows that all of us are halfway there, and often we need this, we need to hear these words: 'Come on, don't be afraid, come. There is forgiveness.' And this encourages us. Go to the Lord with an open heart: He is the Father who is waiting for you."


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Jay-Z's album just leaked. It won't hit record stores for another 72 hours, and at this very moment, perhaps a million people are listening for free. Within a hour or two, it'll probably be recorded and uploaded to just about every illegal file-sharing site on the web.
But for Jay-Z, this is hardly a crisis--rather, it's all part of a plan that guarantees Magna Carta Holy Grail will give him the best opening-week sales figures of his career.
The "Empire State of Mind" rapper convinced Samsung to effectively pay him $5 million to leak his own album. As part of the deal, the handset maker purchased 1 million copies to give away to its customers, and as of 12:01am today, owners of its phones who downloaded a special app are tuning in for free.
Jay-Z's deal ensures that Magna Carta will sell at least 1 million copies in its opening week. That's almost a 50% increase over his next-best debut--Kingdom Come, which moved 680,000 units--and slightly better than the opening week sales of his first four albums, combined.
Yes, you read that last part correctly. The first week sales of Reasonable Doubt (43,000); In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (138,000); Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life (352,000); and Vol. 3...Life and Times of S. Carter (463,000) add up to 996,000 (all numbers from Nielsen SoundScan).
One drawback: Magna Carta's 1 million Samsung-related sales won't count toward placement on the Billboard charts.
"In the context of this promotion, nothing is actually for sale," wrote Bill Werde, the publication's editorial director. "Once something is -- i.e., when Jay's Magna Carta Holy Grail hits retailers and fans have the chance to express their support and interest by buying it, we'll obviously count those sales."
But the Samsung sales will count toward the RIAA's platinum certification process. The organization actually changed its rules on July 1 to ensure that Jay-Z's album would be instantly recognized as platinum, removing the old 30-day waiting period that once existed (to account for potential returns of physical albums).
"The reality is that how fans consume music is changing," explained RIAA's Liz Kennedy. "The music business is changing as labels and artists partner with a breathtaking array of new technology services, and the industry's premier award recognizing artists' commercial achievement should similarly keep pace."
Even if nobody buys Jay-Z's album when it arrives on physical and digital store shelves in three days, Magna Carta will be a huge win. The rapper has already achieved his probable goals for the album: getting paid millions of dollars, getting heard by millions of listeners, and getting the kind of buzz that will boost his other ventures--particularly his stadium tour with Justin Timberlake this summer.
Perhaps best of all, Jay-Z guaranteed himself an insurance policy: if the album had leaked to an outside source before tonight, that would have been Samsung's problem. And either way, he'd have gotten paid, racking up the best first week sales of his career.
Not a bad way to start the July 4th weekend.
UPDATE: The launch of Magna Carta Holy Grail experienced some technical difficulties early this morning--scores of users including FORBES contributor Joshua Steimle found that Samsung's app didn't work. Analysis? That's Samsung's problem, not Jay-Z's. The rapper still got paid, got tremendous buzz around his album, got his music out to millions (thanks in part to the efforts of Funkmaster Flex, who streamed it on Hot 97) and, as promised, got the best first-week sales of his career. Jay-Z wins again.
Want to learn more about the business of Jay-Z? Check out my book Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner to Corner Office and follow me on Twitter and Facebook.


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Lifetime Announces Gift of a Lifetime as Part of Lifetime's Commitment to Supporting and Empowering Women
As the holiday season gets fully underway, Lifetime announces GIFT OF A LIFETIME, as part of the network's pro-social giveback initiative to partner with standout charities to identify five deserving women and their families to receive the "Gift of a Lifetime" through brand partnership donations. The 2020 charities, who will also receive donations from A+E Networks/Lifetime, are Save the Children, #FirstRespondersFirst, Bob Woodruff Foundation, The Pink Agenda and The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
Marie Osmond, co-founder of the Children's Miracle Network and star of The Christmas Edition, joins Lifetime to reveal the gifts to each of the families, whose stories will be captured by Canyon Road Films and directed and executive produced by Lara Wickes and Chris Kim. Each story will be shared on mylifetime.com and on Lifetime's social platforms beginning the week of Thanksgiving and debuting each week through Christmas. Lifetime partnered with Zoe Katz from WCPG, a cause agency, to bring together the charity and brand partners for Gift of a Lifetime.
"In addition to providing much needed entertainment this season with It's a Wonderful Lifetime, we are honored to help bring these partners together to provide meaningful gifts for these special families," said Kannie Yu LaPack, SVP, PR, Public Affairs and Social Media, Lifetime and LMN. "To be part of those moments that will help make lasting memories is what the holiday season is all about."
"A+E Networks not only strives to create top of class programming, we are also committed to contribute to the communities we reach," said Kim Gilmore, SVP Corporate Outreach and Chief Historian, A+E Networks. "Gift of a Lifetime is just a small way for us to help make the world a better and more vibrant place for these families, especially for the holidays."
Viewers can learn more about the initiative and how they can give back to these causes at mylifetime.com/giftofalifetime
Each woman will receive a customized gift provided by the participating brands including Albertsons, Baby Bjorn, Bowflex, CycleBar, DoorDash, Lowe's, Freshly, Key Food, KidKraft, Kid Trax, Radio Flyer, Springfree, and Vrbo. As part of their overall gift package, each will also receive:
· a one-year subscription to Pandora Premium
· a variety of toys from Mattel, Lego and MGAE
· a $501 gift card from Levi's
· a $1000 gift card from Red Lobster
· a variety of books from National Geographic Books
· a full year subscription to the Lifetime Movie Club app
Below are each Gift of a Lifetime recipients' story:
Kelly O'Neill is a nurse at Mount Sinai Morningside from Leonia, NJ, who has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic. A mother to a 12-year-old son and one-year-old daughter, who resides with her parents, Kelly made the difficult decision to live in a hotel in order to keep her family safe from catching Covid earlier this year. The day she moved out, she got sick and discovered she did in fact catch the virus. Riddled with anxiety and fear, Kelly eventually recovered and was able to go back to work and move home with her family. Video will roll out week of Nov 23.
Gifts include a special weekend stay at the Vrbo It's a Wonderful Lifetime Holiday House and additional one-week stay at another Vrbo vacation home; toys from Kid Trax; a $2500 gift card to Key Food for groceries; and products from Baby Bjorn.
Save the Children
Katie Stewart is the executive director of the University United Methodist Day School in Lake Charles, Louisiana where nine of the centers twelve classrooms were destroyed by Hurricane Laura. Committed to keeping the center open, Katie found an alternative space to help keep early education ongoing for the 140 children they serve while the center is being rebuilt. Katie also has a five-year old daughter so knows the importance of early learning opportunities for the community. Video will roll out week of Nov 30.
Gifts include a Lowe's gift card for supplies in rebuilding the center, Baby Bjorn products for the center and additional toys for the center from Radio Flyer, Kid Kraft and Kid Trax. Katie will also receive a $2000 gift card Albertsons.
The Pink Agenda/Fab-U-Wish
Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2018, Shaquita Estes has tried to not let the disease take over her life. When she discovered her daughter was experiencing anxiety from her chemo treatments without many resources to turn to, she self-published a children's book to help other families going through similar challenges. Shaquita also has as a 17-year-old son and lives with her husband in Palmetto, Georgia. Video will roll out week of Dec 7.
Gifts Include a $5000 Door Dash gift card and a Bowflex C6 Bike, Bowflex Cardio Machine Mat, Bowflex X2SE Home Gym, Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell, Copy of "The Micro-Workout Plan" by Tom Holland, Bowflex Fitness Advisor, and One Year Free JRNY Membership, all courtesy of Bowflex
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Oriana Franklin is a veteran from Cypress, Texas. The single mother of a 10-year-old daughter was deployed to Afghanistan where she was wounded but continued her service before becoming an EMT and helping to train police on mental health emergency response for veterans. Overcoming homelessness, Oriana is currently a farmer in a food desert in Houston, helping to feed the community. Video will roll out week of Dec 14.
Gifts Include a CycleBar At-Home Bike, CycleBar Go Subscription, and in-person membership to a local CycleBar studio; gift cards for Levi's, a $2500 gift card to Randalls for groceries; and six-months of meal delivery from Freshly
The LAFD Foundation
Jenifer Landis is a firefighter and bilingual paramedic for the Los Angeles City Fire Department. She is the only female firefighter at Fire Station 72 in Canoga Park and just had her 19th year anniversary as a firefighter. During the pandemic, Jenifer is often the first responder on site with patients infected by the virus but she bravely continues to serve her community. When not residing at the station, Jenifer lives in Moorpark, CA with her husband Daryl and three young children. Video will roll out week of Dec 21.
Gifts Include a $2000 gift card to Albertsons, Vons or Pavilions, additional toys from Kid Trax, Kid Kraft and Radio Flyer; and a Springfree "World's Safest Trampoline"


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Villa Elopia
At a glance
A traditional beautiful house close to the centre of historic Hydra!
Villa Details
You will find Villa Elopia just a short walk from Hydra harbour on the coast road just before Kamini Harbour. This traditional house facing the sea was built in the 1950s and was fully restored recently. It measures 200 sq.m. and is set in a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Villa Elopia is available to sleep a maximum of 8.
The house configuration includes three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, one large living room with a fireplace, a sleeping alcove ideal for children, and a large kitchen with a dining area and a fireplace. Three separate terraces complement the living spaces of the house: just outside the kitchen, a large bougainvillea shaded terrace with a dining table for 12, next to bedroom 2 a jasmine/wisteria shaded terrace with a hammock and next to the living room an uncovered terrace with breathtaking views! Every room of the house faces west and enjoys an unobstructed view of the sunset, sea and the islands of Dokos and Spetses.
Only 500 meters from the port of Hydra and 200 meters from the port of Kamini the house combines the perfect quiet whilst having easy access to the best restaurants and beaches of the island. There are only 20 steps from the main coast road. The closest beach is at Castello, approximately 300 meters from the house.
The house features a fully equipped kitchen with serious cooks in mind, a weber bbq and a wood-burning oven. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and 2 of them have ceiling fans. WiFi, a Bluetooth enabled sound system and TVs with Netflix are provided.
- Sleeps up to 8
- 3 bathrooms
- Two outdoor showers
- A/C and ceiling fan
- Walking distance beach
- WiFi
- Daily Housekeeping service
- Change of linen and towels twice a week
Location Tips
- 10min walkable distance to Kamini beach and village
- 1h and 30min boat ride from Athens port
Villa Factsheet
Location: Hydra
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Hydra is the most impressive island in the Argo Saronic Gulf. Due to its close distance to Athens, it gets very popular in the summer months. Explore the wild beauty of Hydra Island with its rough and rocky scenery that comes in contrast to its romantic and noble side, creating a unique blend.


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Analysis from NASA's Genesis mission indicates our sun and its inner planets may have formed differently than previously believed.
Slight differences exist in the types of oxygen and nitrogen present on the sun and planets. Although the differences are slight, they could help determine how our solar system evolved.
"The implication is that we did not form out of the same solar nebula materials that created the sun — just how and why remains to be discovered," said Kevin McKeegan, a Genesis co-investigator from the University of California, Los Angeles and the lead author of one of two science papers published recently.
For current updates, go to the GENESIS mission website when you're teaching either of the NES lessons Chemical Elements: GENESIS — What Are We Made Of? (Grades 5-8) or Graph Analysis: GENESIS — Exploring Data (Grades 10-12).
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The independent island nation of Barbados sitting in the eastern Caribbean is within the British Commonwealth. It is a playground of cruise ship hopping, cricket, golfing and scuba diving amidst a plethora of shopping opportunities, colonial buildings and home to the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. It is also the birthplace of Alan Emtage, nicknamed "The Codefather", a computer scientist who wrote the code for the world's first search engine giving birth to the industry that is now called "Internet search", that he named "Archie".
Barbados is one of the most developed nations and is an ideal spot to set up your laptop beneath a palm tree on the sand. You can find free Wi-Fi in most seaside cafes and restaurants in between those necessary dips in the surf, whilst the quirky coffee shops in Bridgetown will give you plenty of opportunity to mingle with likeminded digital nomadic bohemians.
Barbados faces all the normal hurdles for a small country with little venture capital financing available, there are not many programmers for hire and mentorship is a scarce commodity for the newbie. Although this is changing rapidly as the younger crowd get hungrier for a slice of the action. It is a relatively well-off country with an educated population, but there are very few technology startups as most locals are not willing to give up a regular paycheck to take a chance, which is endemic in their culture.
Instead of building roads or canals, the information superhighway of the Internet is now the way to build on the entrepreneurial economy and a decent connection is the prime force behind this. With Barbados planning on saturating the island with Wi-Fi Internet access as one local said "from bus stop to rum shop", the country is well on its way.
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Electrodes attached to small facial muscles allow the researchers to measure the emotional reactions of the subject, even if he or she is not conscious of them. Photo credit Anna NilsenOur research aims to better understand the behavioral, psychophysiological, and neural components of stress and affective processing in humans.
We are particularly interested in the role of the endocannabinoid system, a neuromodulatory system implicated in affect and stress reactivity. In healthy humans, we are exploring how external factors (e.g. stress, drugs of abuse) influence the endocannabinoid system. In clinical populations, we are interested in how dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system contributes to impairments in stress responding and emotional reactivity.
Our long term goal is to determine whether this neurotransmitter system may serve as a novel target in the treatment of stress- and affect-related psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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We are interested in how humans process and react to emotional information and stressful situations, and how dysregulation of these processes contribute to various psychiatric disorders. We approach these questions using a combination of psychophysiology, neuroimaging, behavior, and pharmacology in healthy and clinical populations.