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Today, computation is utilized in almost all aspects of our lives such as education, finances, communication, security, commerce, and many more.
Teaching children how to code can help prepare them for the world we live in today. The skills that could be developed with computer programming can help kids develop new ways of thinking; it teaches valuable cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem solving.
In collaboration with students from Tokyo Gakugei University, our students had the opportunity to conduct a programming class which taught the students of Okutama Elementary School basic programming knowledge. This is in preparation for the upcoming changes that will take effect in 2020 which would make computer programming a mandatory subject for all primary school students


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Beer spectrometer tests…
So while waiting (and waiting) for the eventual arrival of the last remaining parts for the Luminous Loafers I have been filling my time with new projects. After seeing an excellent POV globe at the Brighton Maker Faire I decided I wanted to do that! Also it would be a good way to learn a few new things too.
So here is my first experiment with POV. Very simple, just an Arduino nano clone, 595 shift register and 7 white LEDs. The first step on my way to building the full volumatric 3D POV display I want!
The result of me waving my phone around wildly hoping for a good pic…
Pendulum wave using the LOL shield
I have had a lol shield laying around for quite a while now and never really used it beyond the example sketches. It's a great little glowy shield, especially as I love anything involving leds.
So I decided to write up a quick sketch to make something interesting to light up my desk as I work. Being a physicist I decided on a pendulum wave. It's a nice demonstration of simple harmonic motion and pretty hypnotic to watch. Here's a nice youtube video of a real one in action: Pendulum Wave.
For my sketch, each vertical column of leds represents my mass on a spring, and each column will have a shorter string. This is simply modelled and a nice derivation is given here. So it was just a quick job of writing up a sketch and here we go! Enjoy the video (apologies for the poor quality).
Here's the sketch if you want to have a go:
#include <Charliplexing.h>
void setup() {
LedSign::Init(); //Initilizes the LoL Shield
int p = 0, Hled[15];
int N = 50; // N is the number of oscillations individual oscillations on the first pendulum until the whole wave repeats
int period = 20000; // each time step is an interger incremented each loop
double amplitude[15]; // amplitude of each pendulum colomn
void loop() {
for(int x = 0; x < 14; x++){
for(int y = 0; y < 9; y++){
if(y == Hled[x]){
for(int z = 0; z < 15; z++){
amplitude[z] = (4.5*(0.85+cos((2*3.141*(N+z))/(period)*p)))+0.5; // calculates the amplitude of each colomn
Hled[z] = int(amplitude[z]);

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Friday, December 4, 2009
My Gypsy "Eye Glass Case"
The case that came with my Gypsy just seemed a little to much like a wet suit. So, I had an excuse to sew. Well, here is the eye glass case I made for my Gypsy and a little pull with ribbon and a vintage button for my stylus. I love vintage buttons! Been looking for a place to use this one, reminds be of an acorn. I looked through my stash and found something with black and pink. Not sure why PC chose orange to go with the pink and black and not green.
I cut this without a pattern and got a little over confident. Those of you who sew and have sewn two left legs know what I'm saying. Meant to cut the flap to extend over, but as I usually do, I decided to go with it and use it as an opportunity to embellish. Another item from the stash, a frog. Can you tell I used to work in fashion design?!
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Dear parents, as the second month of English school comes to an end I want to take a little time to inform you about what we have been doing so far.
In spelling class the students learned a lot of new words and are able to put them in the context of a sentence they constructed themselves. By doing this, the students are having a good exercise in making a correct sentence and creating a context for a word that they understand.
In grammar class we are basically learning how you can provide that context by creating a sentence that is meaningful and is written in the write tense. Also the students started to learn how they can change these sentences and form them into questions.
In science class we have been learning all about plants and their needs. We investigated how the different parts of plants work together to provide the necessary nutrients the plants need to thrive in their environment. We also learned that plants adapt themselves to their environment by changing their part s so they are optimized to make the plant able to survive in harsh conditions. We also started introducing the vertebrates and how we can distinguish the different kinds of vertebrates from each other and classify them.
In Social studies we started by looking into communities, we have been covering the essence of a community and their different shapes and forms of existence. Further we have been looking at how the environment of a community correlates with the environment of a plant and how they differ from each other. We also have been looking at resources and how we can distinguish natural and unnatural resources. We looked into the importance of taking care of our natural resources and also into the dangers of only using the non-renewable resources as a source of energy in this world. By doing that we were able to see the importance of flow-resources like wind and water and also the importance of recycling.
In reading and writing class we started looking into different reading strategies and how to structure a good text with meaningful substance. In writing class, we wrote about a person we think is our example of a modern day hero. We also wrote a letter to a fictional neighborhood to prevent the closing down of Mrs. Wade's bookstore.
This has been a great month with level 4 and I am excited to continue working with them.
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WHAT'S WITH THE NOISE? -Remilekun Toviho
Noise pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms.
According to the World Health Organization, sound levels less than 70 dB are not damaging to living organisms, regardless of how long or consistent the exposure is.
That said, exposure for more than 8 hours to constant noise beyond 85 dB may be hazardous. If you work for 8 hours daily in close proximity to a busy road or highway, you are very likely exposed to traffic noise pollution around 85dB.
Noise pollution is so omnipresent in our society that we have become accustomed to it. We only acknowledge it when we have the opportunity to sit back and listen to experts about it. Noise pollution ranges from street traffic sounds from vehicles, construction sounds like drilling or other heavy machinery in operation, iron welding and so on.
Businessdictionary.com defines Noise Pollution as a form and level of environmental sound that is generally considered likely to annoy, distract or even harm other people. Britannica.com says Noise pollution is unwanted or excessive sound that can have deleterious effects on human health and environmental quality.
Noise pollution is not a new development but it increasingly seems like Nigerians, like the rest of the world, are oblivious of its dangers.
Noise pollution has been described as a stench in the ear. This is true though many may be unaware of or decide to ignore it. A sound or sounds can become pollutants when they are either excessively high or unpleasant so much that it causes temporary disruption in the natural balance.
The height of noise-making in this country is mind boggling; it is especially so when the density of the audio decibel is so high but doesn't seem to have any effect on the hearing of those around. They move around as though nothing is wrong. I think we need to educate Nigerians of the dangers of exposing the ear to high levels of audio volume.
Some of the sounds created by humans create health problems especially as civilization grows. Many of us are guilty of disturbing public peace knowingly or unknowingly.
Although noise pollution is probably not easy to measure, as humans we should be able to differentiate between the moderate and the extreme. It is true that the definition of noise is subjective since one person's idea of exultant, joyful music might be pure torment to the other but I think it is safe to conclude that uncontrolled noise threatens the health and welfare of humans.
Traffic or vehicular noise is a large constituent of our noise pollution crisis. It is the most common source of noise pollution affecting humans. Car honks are blaring on the street without ceasing. It is much like a child playing with a newly acquired toy. Some even push the honk rhythmically to make music.
Vehicle owners abuse the use of honks by fixing inappropriate ones. A motorbike rider for example fixes the honk meant for a trailer lorry so he can scare other road users to pave way for him. Any attempt to caution is rebuffed. And rather than get support from others to correct, all you get is complacency. You are to let sleeping dog lie. You are told to keep calm after all you won't leave on the bus forever. Or let the bike rider be, he is ignorant. If he is ignorant why do we not take it as a duty to enlighten him? If he is ignorant isn't it in order for those who know better to correct him?
Still on the streets, commercial audio products sellers are at work, constant loud music in or near commercial venues such as telecommunications stores. The latter is ever promoting sales of phones and related gadgets with music and dancing almost all through the day. All classes of music are blaring from their speakers. The volume, most of the time is without regard for other human beings.
Leaving the street, we are back to our homes hoping to find rest only to be treated to another onslaught of deafening noise. People use surround sound audio gadgets, popularly called home theater. The sound coming from these gadgets are gross -not in a bad way- but many do not understand that these gadgets are not meant for such tiny spaces.
Tenants 1,2, and 3 each have a surround sound system. Soon as power supply is restored or the generator is powered, each person wants to play music or watch TV.
Rather than listen to audio at a moderate level, the level is tuned up. Why? So the Tenant can listen from behind the window where he or she is doing dishes. Two other persons are doing just about the same thing in their rooms or apartment.
Each person wants to drown the noise from the other neighbors.
One wonders how such cacophony of audio could possibly be enjoyed by anyone!
So we have a competition. It becomes as though it is time to compete for the award of the best noise maker. Or perhaps the official noise maker in the neighborhood. Another tenant will disregard others who are fast asleep and watch TV shows at midnight at the same level as during daylight.
If we find ourselves following the craze of have the so-called home theater in our tiny cubicles, it is only responsible of us to moderate the volume so as not to infringe on other people's right to peace of mind.
A related noise irritant, which is also widespread, is the sound of hundreds of power generators in the neighborhood. It should be quickly pointed out that this is no fault of residents. The generator has become an essential prop for every home because of electricity supply situation in the country.
Yes that is a reality we have to live with.
Despite this, we should do things in moderation. Some generators have been so overused they just sound like clicking of parts in the engine. Neighbors have to fight each other over the positioning of generators and the greasiness of overused ones in addition to the noise.
A fashion designer I used to know years back would begin his work over night with his almost dead generator to the chagrin of other tenants. He switched on the generating set by 11:00 pm till the wee hours of the next day. His claimed he had a right to his shop and he had a right to make the most of the time to meet up with customers demand during the festive seasons.
Everyone kept quiet either because they were ignorant on the issue of rights or they did not want to be tagged "enemies of progress".
But beyond the superficial peace that will be forged based on sentiments, the effect of the noise is far reaching.
The noise from these home appliances is actually injurious to health long term. Sometimes it is short term.
A neighbor managing high blood pressure is in trying to sleep. He or she cannot sleep with the variety of noise. Lack of sound sleep aggravates this condition. In terms of security, generators should not be left running till too late at night or early in the morning. There has been instances where armed robbers carried out operations unhindered because the noise of the active power generating sets drowned either the commotion in entry, the ensuing barking of orders and frightful pleas, sound of gun shots or cry for help.
Men of the dark also lure out their unsuspecting victims by switching off the power in the hope that the owner would come out to check. This would give them access to enter. For such a reasons, some Community Development Associations set a rule as to the latest time a generating set should be left on.
There should be respect for others residing or located within earshot of the source of noise.
Then there is this very controversial one. The "holy noise". This is the sound coming from worship centers. Many of these places of worship are located in residential areas. That's the situation. This is an issue which generates mixed feelings. The service hours are dreaded by residents who just want to have peaceful sleep or rest.
Worship hours are endured by these set of people. Others grumble or speak openly against such pollution.
Yet others squarely direct their complaint to the source of the noise or the constituted authority. The funny thing is the latter is seen as devilish and against the spread of the words and teachings of the supreme God. They are tagged enemies of religion. Special supplications and prayers are offered against those who want to silence the gospel. Such an attack on innocent people who only want to have rest after a long day's work is not fair. Such an attack on people who are home recuperating from illness is unjust. Imagine a worship center near a hospital. This is not a fiction. We have such examples around. How does an invalid person heal with so much noise? Hospitals are supposed to be serene. Not that there aren't other sources of noise in the hospital itself.
Complaint about noise from these sacred worship places should not be seen as attack or antagonism against the gospel. This is for the overall good of the society which every religion should stand for. Complaints or enforcement of noise laws should not be considered witch-hunting.
After all, there is nothing like holy noise. Noise is noise, no sentiments needed.
A trend that is beginning to catch up in our society is location of small cottage industries near residential areas. Some of these factories emit noise which is annoying and irritating. This is referred to as Industrial noise. This includes sound of machinery when in operation. A printing press, however small, located on a property housing live-in tenants is an anomaly. Tenants in such a building will constantly have to deal with noise from the power generating set (public power supply is not a reliable source to run a business), noise from the machinery and so on.
These scenarios of noise pollution painted above are by no means exhaustive. Noise pollution is a serious problem. We must not let it be for our own good.
Isn't it possible to listen to audio at moderate levels. Is it very difficult to understand that one's right stops where that of other begin? The moment you do things that infringe on the right of another person then you cease to have a right. Moderation is key.
Whether we realize we are subjected to it or not, noise pollution can be hazardous to our health in various ways. It could lead to hypertension and sleep disturbances. Loud sudden noise can cause deleteriousness, particularly, at night or when all an individual needs is rest. We may not consider the latter a problem. Only medical check-up can explain its seriousness. However, in a layman's explanation, sleep disturbance affects individual's work performance during the day, it leads to hypertension and cardiovascular disease which will cost money to treat. Noise negatively affects school performance in children.
The effects of noise exposure on hearing depend on the intensity and duration of the noise. The effects may be temporary or permanent. A single exposure to an extremely intense sound, such as an explosion, may produce a severe and permanent loss of hearing. There are major health conditions that arise from noise pollution. They include Inflammation and tumour such as Labyrinthitis, Acoustic neuroma, Ménière disease.
The mere sound of the names of the diseases are scary. But simply put, loud abrupt sound can damage the eardrum while sustained lower volume damages the middle ear.
Other health conditions related to noise are constant headaches, colitis, ulcers and asthma.
Noise pollution can heighten stress as it does blood pressure. It can make one irritable, become unnecessarily angry and frustrated. This we do not need socially.
Noise also damages building structure overtime. This is because vibrations induced by the sound waves affect the structure. This will gradually lead to the weakening of the walls of such properties. It means that buildings with tenants blaring sound at very high levels at all times is at the risk of collapsing.
It is, therefore, more than important to protect our hearing to avoid diseases of the ear than worry about the minor conflicts complaint to effect corrective measures will bring. At the individual level, the ears can be protected with ear earplugs whenever exposed to elevated noise levels such as those from an inconsiderate neighbour, by avoiding prolonged use of earphones at high volume, by moderating noise level around the home with the change in time (day morphing into night).
More importantly, widespread education, implementation and enforcement of noise regulations is necessary. Many do not know that that there is such a thing as noise law or noise regulation.
The law prescribes the level of noise permitted in the atmosphere especially in urban areas and that there are sanctions for violating such laws. Aside from education, the implementing arm of government, the apex being the Ministry of environment in consonance with local government authorities should proactively monitor and enforce these laws for the sake of sanity.
Oyo state has been in the news recently concerning the enforcement of the noise regulations. The law makers were reported to have invited the Commissioners for Ministry of Environment, Urban Development and Physical Planning and Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism on the issue of noise pollution by worship houses.
The conclusion was to ban any place of worship adjudged to have violated the laws.
This is a step in the right direction. Other states should follow suit so that we do not all go deaf from this irritant.


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Published: July 31, 2010
The picture «The Madonna with the baby» can't be taken out from Great Britain
According to BBC News one of Assistant Secretaries of culture of England Ed Vaizey (Edward Veyzi) published a ban on export from the territory of Great Britain of a known cloth of the Spanish artist Bartolom? Esteban Murilyo under the name «The Madonna with the baby».
At present cost of this work of art makes not the small sum - 3 million pounds sterling. For this reason it has «serious art value» for the country. Jogged to this decision special English council on museums, archives and libraries.
The ban on export «Madonnas with the baby» will temporarily operate - till September 18 of the current year. If to this number will be wishing to get to itself in a collection this work and will pay for it an overall cost, for fund raising can allocate still time - till January 18, 2012.
It is known that in the British museums there are also other works of the Spanish artist Bartolomey Esteban Murilyo, and with the same plot, but this cloth is valuable that is written much earlier other pictures where the Blessed Maiden with the baby too is represented.
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Weekly Reflections 08 (End of season edition)
Well it's that time when everything seems to be ending – my watching list has emptied dramatically over the past week as I've managed to finish quite a substantial amount of shows! Time to give some opinions on them I suppose…..they're in the order I finished them, because I've been writing bits and pieces whenever I can manage it.
(Very late because pain in my arm and neck is back with an unholy vengeance. Suppose it was too much to hope I have been miraculously cured….I am seriously allergic to work!)
While I enjoyed the action in the final couple of episodes of Noragami, the story left me a bit cold as it didn't really seem to have much point. Rabo didn't really have a compelling reason for wanting Yato to revert to his former God of Calamity self, seeming to just be infatuated with the idea of Yato killing him while in that frame of mind. The romance thing with Hiyori also felt awkward to me. Hiyori is in middle-school. Yato is a centuries old god and acts like he's in his early 20s…..it is a bit ewww. I can accept that he feels protective of her since he doesn't have many friends, and she's a touch infatuated with him because he's saved her life before, but any proper romance just feels awkward and unnecessary.
The emotional climax of the series was Yukine's redemption, really the series should have ended with that, this anime original arc just didn't have the same punch. I really liked Noragami and would certainly be happy with another season, however it isn't going to be massively memorable in the long run. Extremely pretty (gorgeous art direction and superb animation), but rather shallow over all.
D-Frag surprised me by being pretty entertaining for much of its run. Not much happened and I don't actually know the characters names, but I still giggled at the majority of episodes – D-Frag had a lot of energy. This final arc was rather meh though, the former student council just weren't all that interesting.
Witch Craft Works
Witch Craft Works was one that I dropped after a couple of episodes and then went back to a couple of weeks ago after hearing positive things about it on Twitter. It was surprisingly not awful for a magical girlfriend show! The main couple are pretty dull, but the side characters are wonderfully quirky…..also that ED is fecking addictive. The ending was okay – I'm not a huge fan of reset endings, but this was acceptable since it had inexplicable penguins.
This fecking show. I have no idea what the hell it wants to be! And then it ends by bringing back the dead, killing the antagonist and leaving us with a cliffhanger about the fate of the main character……yeah, I don't want another season of your shite Hamatora, but now I'm interested!! Goddamnit.
Tokyo Ravens
Tokyo Ravens is one of those instantly forgettable, yet oddly watchable series I seem to end up watching with alarming regularity. This final episode was full of random ass-pulls – I don't buy Harutora as a badass just because he now has an eyepatch.
Phi Brain S3
In terms of having a coherent and linear plot, this was probably the best season of Phi Brain – but I have much more love for the earlier, goofier seasons. I mean Raetsel is a wonderful character – a well developed and capable female character in the hilariously misogynistic world of Phi Brain (a girl who is a brilliant Solver!? What madness is this!?), but she just doesn't appeal to me the way crazy Rook and Freecell did. Raetsel isn't even obsessed with Kaito (another huge departure from previous seasons), being more interested in their shared mentor Jin! Still this was a pretty satisfying end to a wonderful season of fabulous puzzling – even if it did have some rather lazy explanations for bringing back the dead.
I'm perfectly happy to leave Phi Brain here -although if another season does suddenly materialise I will be more than happy to sit through it with a grin on my face……hopefully there will be more dubstep eyecatches in the future.
This show is aptly named. Pointless, short and madcap – an enjoyable way to spend a couple of minutes.
Silver Spoon S2
Silver Spoon has a strange way of just getting right into your mind and staying there. It has remarkably well written characters and some really astute observations about how difficult realising your dreams is in reality. It isn't the most dynamic of shows and this final episode wasn't exactly exciting, but it has phenomenal character development and a mature approach to the difficulties many people from agricultural backgrounds face – and somehow does it without getting too dry, the humour is top notch. Hachiken has come a long way since the start of the show, his finally standing up to his stone-faced dickhead of a father was cathartic, if ineffective, although it did spur his mother into trying to understand her youngest son's current lifestyle a bit better which was sweet.
I'll be more than happy to watch another season of Silver Spoon.
Golden Time
Thank all that is holy this show is over. Golden Time quickly morphed from a fun college themed romcom with quirky characters, into a show about people with serious mental problems and their disastrous relationships. It became an absolute chore to watch – in direct correlation to the amount of screentime Ghost!Banri had. The ending was just the worst possible solution – Banri's mental issues aren't resolved, he could just be having another moment of clarity and could forget Koko all over again at the drop of a hat. He should be seeking psychiatric help, not dragging Koko into a committed relationship! Although Koko also has issues – her hardcore stalking and obsessive tendencies don't really spell healthy relationship to me……which really should have made Golden Time interesting, but that potential for angsty drama was mostly ignored in favour of Banri flipping out and crying.
God I am so glad I don't have to watch any more of this crap!!
I have no fucking clue what this last episode was. I didn't have much of a clue what the whole show was about, but could piece together a fair bit from the symbolism and limited dialogue. This just felt like a different show all together! Pupa felt like a nightmarish fever dream for the majority of the time – it was an interesting experiment, but the short running time and censoring pretty much destroyed any impact the series may of had. I don't have any real desire to pick up the manga to find out what the true story is about this series – the general impression I'm left with is that the subject matter isn't something I want to explore any further.
Kill la Kill
Perfectly awesome ending to Kill la Kill – everything gets ramped up to 110 with the ultimate forms of Ragyo and Ryuuko having their final battle IN SPACE! Ending with our heroines going on a girly date and getting to wear whatever the hell they want. Massive amounts of fun were had – thanks for the ride Trigger!
Samurai Flamenco
So I was only half kidding about Masayoshi suddenly declaring his love for Goto and saving him from Haiji's clutches – imagine my glee when Masayoshi suddenly proposes to Goto…..with bonus nudity! In all seriousness I really liked this rather low key end to the show – things are wrapped up nicely without being overly neat and tidy. Goto's mental issues aren't fully resolved, but he's starting to let go of his dead girlfriend. Masayoshi isn't quite ready to stop playing hero, but is trying to find some degree of satisfaction in mundane heroics rather than overblown saving the world antics. Things have sort of gone back to the way they where pre-Guillotine Gorilla, and that is a rather nice way to finish the show.
I hugely enjoyed Samurai Flamenco – the middle section lost me completely for a while, but it managed to pull it back in the end. More shows with the balls to pull this kind of crap please!
Space Dandy
Well the final episode of this half of Space Dandy was focused on QT, and while it wasn't my favourite episode ever, it had some pretty nice animation in the giant robot battle, and some nice things to say about love and emotions. Looking forward to more Space Dandy randomness in Summer.
Kuroko no Basuke S2
Eagerly awaiting news of a third season – we can't just leave it here in the middle of the Winter Cup! I want to see some of the other Generation of Miracles players clash!! Week isn't going to be the same without some Magical BL Basketball fun, really going to miss Kuroko.
Sekai Seifuku Bouryaku no Zvezda
Final episode of Sekai Seifuku didn't disappoint – ultimate forms, conquering galore and a return to the mundane normalcy of the earlier episodes – basically all I really wanted from this show. Sekai Seifuku was a very solid show from beginning to end, quite happily doing its own quirky thing without too much fanfare.
So the explanation for Jack the Ripper was pretty interesting……that's about the extent of the praise I can muster up for this series. I liked the idea of the E-genes, but the characters were just meh and the alien threat way too boring and lacking presence. There are only so many episodes of watching people squish bugs of various sizes that a girl can stand. Not a terrible show, but messy and very forgettable.
Wizard Barristers
Apparently we're just going to forget about the fact Lucifer is chilling in the law firm…..ah well life goes on. I can't believe I watched the entirety of this series, there is nothing of value to be had – not even Norio Wakamoto voicing the pervy frog.
Tonari no Seki-kun
Pretty fitting that the final episode focused on Yokoi playing with the robot family rather than Seki – her rampant imagination has been threatening to eclipse his for a while now. Tonari no Seki-kun is a sterling example of how to best use the shot format – every episode made great use of its time. Brilliant little show, hopefully there will be more in the future.
Buddy Complex
This show makes me laugh from start to end – it is just that dumb. See Bizon up there being all old and creepy – yeah, I can't wait for season 2 just to see how batshit insane he is now! Also all there are so many things wrong with the time travel in this series that it doesn't bare thinking about. What a stupid show….I enjoyed it.
Magi: The Kingdom of Magic
Weird to have this arc all wrapped up – felt really quick, I remember thinking the battle went on forever when reading the manga! All the good stuff was in there though, I really like Magi. Don't think there will be another season of the anime any time soon though, the post Kingdom of Magic stuff is heavy on political wrangling and light on action.
Gundam Build Fighters
You don't even know how happy this show makes me. You just don't. I loved this final episode – loved it! The fighting, the character dynamics, the shipping – it all made me deliriously happy. Sunrise really outdid themselves with Build Fighters – the love they have for the Gundam franchise was clear to see even as they unabashedly advertised their toys. I don't know how they're going to top this – it was just so much fun!
Hozuki no Reitetsu
That nod to the fate of the goldfish flowers in the ED killed me – so perfect. Hozuki no Reitetsu was enjoyable – not massively memorable (aside from that wonderful OP), but pretty fun to watch. Very heavy on Japanese folklore, it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I have an interest in the subject matter so I found it fun and interesting for the most part. I'm also hardcore shipping Hozuki with Hakutaku…..but I imagine that surprises no one.
Nagi no Asukara
So all the drama gets resolved in a lovely neat manner, life returns to normal thanks to the power of love, via a sea of tears and feelings. Sure is Mari Okada in here. I ended up really quite liking Nagi no Asukara, mainly due to the way the characters grew on me and came into their own. The world setting was always fascinating, and while that was mostly swept aside in favour of tangled love polygons and interpersonal drama, it still made for a wonderful backdrop for the series.
And that is my watching list more or less empty now, all ready for the Spring season to start in earnest! The only things I have carrying on are Hunter x Hunter, Yowamushi Pedal, Ace of Diamond and Nobunaga the Fool, so have loads of room for new stuff! Need to get my best of Winter post done before that though……if my arm co-operates.


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The mission of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is "to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond through education, research, and patient care." In 2015, MUSC developed a new strategic plan known as "Imagine MUSC 2020" with goals to commit to patients & families first, advance new knowledge and scientific discoveries, embrace diversity and inclusion, foster innovative education and learning, and build healthy communities. The MUSC Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) plays an integral role in this proposal by providing quality continuing medical education and continuing professional development in order to improve patient safety and enhance clinical outcomes by identifying and decreasing gaps between current clinical practices and optimal evidence based health care. Priorities in health care are based on the unique needs of the citizens in our community, state and region.
The MUSC Office of CME is committed to supporting the lifelong learning process of physicians and other health care providers by providing high quality educational opportunities designed to advance the quality and safety of patient care in South Carolina by enhancing learner competence and practice performance. The MUSC Office of CME is a strategic and organizational resource in the creation and development of continuing education activities for physicians, health care professionals and interprofessional teams. Through collaborative relationships with university departments and organizations within our state and region, the MUSC Office of CME is able to provide leadership in achieving improved health care outcomes.
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Based on gaps in health care in the state of South Carolina and other southeastern states, MUSC CME activities address primary care, specialty and subspecialty content areas across the various disciplines of medicine. Our educational activities are drawn from evidence-based knowledge originating in basic medical sciences, clinical disciplines, public health, behavioral medicine and preventive medicine. The MUSC Office of CME is committed to continuous monitoring of content areas to provide educational content that is scientifically rigorous, balanced, objective, and independent of commercial influence. An important component of our CME activities includes the core competencies of the ACGME/ABMS, IOM, and IPEC competencies, where appropriate.
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Physicians and other health care professionals of the Medical University of South Carolina, the affiliated health care systems, the state of South Carolina and the southeast region, along with those participating in our regional, national, and international activities.
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The CME activities offered include regularly scheduled series, performance improvement activities, conferences, and symposia. Enduring materials include online activities accessed through our website. The MUSC Office of CME also partners with organizations to jointly provide educational activities with selected non-accredited entities such as state, regional, and national societies.
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Speaking as someone who has read the budget in way too much detail: there are a number of really bad things going on with this budget which will be explained in a separate post, and probably be even better explained by the Ubyssey. Basically it boils down to the fact that execs were raising the alarm about the precarious financial situation of the AMS a few months ago, making lots of cuts to services and promising cuts to exec budgets as well. Now that the actual budget has arrived, the cuts to services are still there but exec budgets have actually increased, with a lot of the money finding its way into slush funds and executive perks. Even if you don't mind the increased exec budgets (though I don't know why you wouldn't), the false pretenses put forward for the whole process is offensive.
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*An extra $1000 (from $5k to $6k) for the renovation of 42A.
*An extra $350 (from $2k to $2350) for installing safety rails.
*Up to $3,500 to renovate the 249 service centre
*Up to $2,500 to renovate the public computer terminals
Executive Benefits
Be it resolved that the members of the executive, and the ECSS have their compensation changed to add the following: The ability to be reimbursed for expenses not covered under their healthcare coverage that would be provided under the extended healthcare plan that the AMS's permanent staff revive, up to $1200 per annum.
This is one of the aforementioned exec perks being proposed. Their argument is that it will simply bring them in line with other full time AMS employees. I'd argue that, although they work full-time, their primary identity should still be as a student (whom they are supposed to represent), not as an AMS employee. The execs are eligible for the AMS Health and Dental plan. My question to the execs: is that not an adequate health plan?
(To make matters worse, rumours also abound about cuts to the student health plan next year.)
Elections Administrator
Trying to get an early jump on things because they are planning referenda for October, the AMS is hiring their EA now. There's no name provided; interviews hadn't been completed when the agenda came out. Who's the (un)lucky person this year?
Committee Appointments
1 student-at-large seat on the University & External Relations Committee and 2 student-at-large seats on the Education Committee are up for grabs. Catch: the appointments are very short, ending at the first council meeting in September 2010.
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Looking ahead to the summer season, Recreation Services is hosting the annual Summer Camp Fair at the Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., on Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Attendees will learn about Recreation Services' Summer Camps, Teen Volunteer Program, Aqua Adventure Waterpark, and more. Camps take place June 15 to August 25 with full-day, half-day, and extended care options. Registration for 2020 Summer Camps is underway. Residents interested in learning more can visit www.Fremont.gov/Camps.
Those looking for job opportunities in the summer season can save the date for Recreation Services' Summer Job Fair on Thursday, March 5 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Centerville Community Center, 3355 Country Dr. This event provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a seasonal or year-round part-time job. Learn more online or call 510-494-4300.
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Twins for Faith
Faith our last pregnant Ewe has given birth to twins (a black female and a white male). Heavy rain and cold has made the conditions difficult for their start in life and Faith is a bit bonkers - not taking them into the shelter in awful conditions, so we're having to step in and take them there ourselves and she follows.
Nanouk has also been difficult - she's jumping through the fence to try and get to greener grass we causes havok in the flock. Some extra strands of fence wire we hope will keep her under control.
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GitHub, the popular code hosting service, has updated some of its features, offering greatly enhanced project management capabilities. Specifically, it is now easier to manage comments by grouping and categorizing them.
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The 5 Most Successful ICOs of 2018 (So Far)
2017 was the year of the ICO. As crypto went mainstream(ish) the money came flooding in, and in December of last year, the amount of capital ICOs raised broke 7 figures. As we move deeper into 2018, it doesn't seem as if this trend has cooled off in the slightest. According to Coinschedule, there has already been over 300 ICOs this year, and in March alone, $2,944,545,007 was raised.
Some people bemoan ICO investing as a minefield rife with scams, hucksters, and projects destined for zero. The Wall Street Journal recently published an exposé on some of the shenanigans.
However, some choose to focus on the bad and the good:
It's undeniable that ICOs have created something of a bubble and driven the false inflation of numerous projects, but they've also helped to unpair the advice, control, and money that VCs used to have a monopoly on. Ultimately, losses will drive out inexperienced investors and the skeptical money will demand more.
If you're one of the people who hopes some of these trends have begun to cleanse the ICO space, there are a few positive signs, but we're certainly not there yet. While this may be true, it also doesn't negate the fact that there are some really exciting projects which could be considered great investments.
In the following, we take a look at the 5 most successful ICOs of 2018 so far, based on the amount raised.
Bankera, the "regulated digital bank for the blockchain era," made news after their wildly successful ICO concluded on March 1, 2018. During the crowdsale, Bankera's Lithuanian team managed to raise over $150 million from over 100,000 people interested in helping fund their vision.
Bankera is a blockchain platform that offers users all the services of a traditional bank but in a totally decentralized manner. Underpinned by progressive blockchain technology, adherence to compliance, and a large capital base, Bankera will give users the full ability to transact using cryptocurrencies.
Many ICOs do little more than sell investors on a vision (sometimes based on little more than a cobbled together whitepaper). But in the case of Bankera, they already have the required IT infrastructure to facilitate payment processing and issue personal IBANs or payment cards. They've also got a minimum viable product completed (SpectreCoin), which comes with an associated exchange, wallet, and card services. According to their official website, SpectreCoin has 810,000+ clients and already issued 65,000 prepaid cards for fiat withdrawal and everyday use.
Where Are They Now?
Having completed a working version of the Bankera wallet, the team is currently focused on the launch of their exchange, which is reportedly scheduled for the "first half of 2018." As we approach the end of this time allotment, it will be critical to see if the team can hit the milestone on time.
Throughout the month of May, Bankera has also been testing their BNK smart contract, and they just announced that the auditing of it had been successfully completed.
To read a more in-depth update on the project, check here.
Elastos, the "smartweb powered by blockchain," will get its place in the crypto history books after raising almost $95 million in a token sale that ended on January 23, 2018. What got investors to pony up this much capital?
The answer is no less than a comprehensive vision for the future of the internet. Elastos is building a secure blockchain operating system that will help people to "turn digital assets into wealth."
Elastos is another project looking to take the groundwork laid by Bitcoin and Ethereum and try to springboard it to the next level. It will achieve this by adding further functionality, such as monetizable dapps and digital assets, unique digital identifiers for all users, a runtime operating system (that farms work out to devices instead of the network), and, of course, an SDK.
Elastos allows for ownership rights for digital assets to be verified and protected while providing more opportunity for owners to profit from said assets. There's been a lot of hype surrounding Elastos, and this is partly because of their close connection to fellow Chinese project NEO. But a lot of it can also be attributed to an exciting vision, a talented team, and solid tech.
Where Are They Now?
Elastos is doing something radical and far more ambitious than many other projects, and it's makes gauging progress a challenge. That said, Elastos mainnet is already live, and there have been demonstrations of it working on iOS.
In recent months, its social media channels have been awash with numerous events and meetups involving Elastos. If the roadmap can be believed, the next targets are a sidechain whitepaper and a simplified verification system. At the time of writing, the ELA token sits at #72 on Coinmarketcap with a price hovering around $40.
Envion, a platform for "off-grid blockchain mining," makes our list by raising close to $100 million before concluding its ICO in January 2018. This amount actually puts Envion comfortably within the top 10 ICOS of all time. Despite this enormous show of investor confidence, the Envion project has already run into legal disputes. Let's explain.
It should first be said that this is a project with a lot of merit and some exciting ideas behind it. Envion is tackling the issue of vast energy consumption (some might say waste) behind cryptocurrency mining.
Their solution is basically to pack shipping containers with cheap, scalable mining hardware, and deliver those shipping containers anywhere in the world where they can access cheap, abundant sources of energy. Envion is using patented cooling technology to make their containers more efficient than traditional data centers, capitalizing on areas of excess solar energy, and, of course, organizing it all via a decentralized system.
This creates an "indefinitely scalable solution" and is a marked improvement on the current state of affairs.
Where Are They Now?
Now here's the controversial part: the founding team of Envion is currently taking legal action against CEO and managing director of Envion AG, Matthias Woestmann, whom they accuse of "unlawfully securing a majority stake in Envion AG in breach of contractual obligations."
Envion AG is a blockchain startup which produces the cryptocurrency mining containers to be used for the project. The Merkle has a complete write-up on this story (read it here), but the upshot is that until this internal acrimony is resolved, the project is at best stalled and at worst paralyzed.
Zeepin, the "decentralized creative economy based on blockchain," launched an ICO on NEO early in 2018 that went on to garner over $62 million in funding. Zeepin is a blockchain-based platform intended to let creatives better participate and thrive within the new "smart economy."
The aim of the Zeepin platform is pretty simple. It provides more protection, more recognition, more connection, and more support for everyone in creative industries. As things currently stand, protecting copyrights is a tricky and inefficient process because mutual trust is so hard to come by and work is so easy to rip off. The Zeepin blockchain platform is being built to remedy the situation.
These problems are being addressed through features like asset digitization, anti-counterfeiting features, rights confirmation, crowdfunding, and the incubation of creative assets. The Zeepin Blockchain is designed for data-intensive dapps that will help facilitate the above.
Zeepin will use smart contracts to streamline transactions and remove a layer a trust. They will also offer up things like Zeecrew and Zeerights, tools to help users build autonomous teams and check IP rights. In sum, Zeepin is building an innovative platform that will breathe life into a borderless and transparent new economy with its own ZPT token at the center of it.
Where Are They Now?
Quite a few miles have been logged since the Zeepin ICO. In April, the Zeepin platform launched its testnet (mainnet said to be coming in July), and the focal points for May are said to be internal testing and upgrading of Zeerights, a new exchange, another partnership announcement, and the first major update of the Crypto Galaxy app.
The Zeepin wallet is currently in closed-beta testing, and the most recent update from the team indicates that progress on both of Zeepin's chains (one public, one consortium) is steaming along as well.
Olympus Labs
Olympus Labs (not to be confused with the supplement company) is a "blockchain financial ecosystem" based on the Olympus Protocol. Designed for the "decentralized creation of cryptocurrency-based financial products," Olympus Labs raised a cool $60 million during their token sale, which ended in January 2018. Olympus Labs' pre-ICO sales were so successful that they ended up canceling the public crowdsale.
What exactly is Olympus Labs up to? They're building things based on the belief that in the new crypto landscape, there is a real need for financial tools and protocols. Olympus Labs provide the tools for in-house and third-party developers to build products that include exchanges, market analytics tools, and payment services (among others).
Olympus labs will provide a web portal, SDK, and APIs for creators to easily create financial products. This is all being done with tech and non-tech users in mind, which leaves the door for broader adoption wide open. The cornerstone of Olympus labs' approach is a decentralized exchange, and, like many others, they're searching for a solution to the issue of how 2 parties from different blockchains (who do not trust each other) can execute a transaction.
Whether or not they achieve this remains to be seen, but there are exciting indications and it's certainly a project to keep an eye on.
Where Are They Now?
The last few months in the Olympus Labs' camp have been busy ones. A freshly released roadmap update shows ambitious targets for the app (which is already launched, with just updates and fixes being implemented), the web portal, the SDK, and the exchange. They've affirmed partnerships with Kyber Network, CIvic Key, and Digix Global. They also conducted an MOT token airdrop, with the idea that the airdrop will recruit new users and drive adoption.
Final Thoughts
We may not be close to the future foreshadowed by Naval, but that doesn't necessarily mean than ICO investing should be off limits. It just must be approached with heightened caution, and done within the context of a careful risk management strategy. There's nothing wrong with loading a few bags for the high risk/high reward category and seeing what happens.
With the exception of Envion (until legal uncertainty is resolved), all of these projects may be considered good long-term investments post-ICO as well. The big slide of a few months ago and the relatively flat performance since then has meant that most of these tokens haven't really taken off yet. And in many cases, they may be had at much lower prices than January or February. As with all things crypto, time will tell.
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Of course, there's still room for exceptions: in the case of the Yamaha YFL-874HW Handmade Wooden Flute, the difference from standard instruments is anything but subtle - and it's one of the only flutes you'll find still made of wood. It's fashioned from grenadilla, which is the same wood that's used in piccolos, clarinets and oboes. Yamaha uses the same curing process for this flute as they do for those instruments as well, which promises a long lifespan and good crack-resistance to keep the flute playing like new as long as it's taken care of.
While Yamaha's wooden flute is definitely an impressive option, there are plenty of ensembles and musical styles that will demand a standard metal design instead, and thankfully there are all kinds of those here to choose from. For instance, the Pearl Flutes Dolce Series Professional Flute is an accessible option for the pro player on a budget. On the other hand, if you're one of the most discerning flautists in town, you might prefer the peerless craftsmanship and gold risers on the Haynes Handmade Drawn Tonehole Model Professional Flute, which is available with your choice of inline or offset G.
An instrument is like an extension of the player's own body, so it makes perfect sense that every musician has his or her own tastes and preferences when it comes to picking one out. That goes double for players at the pro level, so as you approach this lineup of professional flutes, it might help to prepare an advance checklist of the traits you're looking for. Then you can easily sort the selection by material, plating, weight, features, key design and more, which makes it surprisingly easy to narrow down your options.


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Global Head of White & Case's Mergers & Acquisitions Group, John has more than 30 years of experience representing parties in virtually all manner of M&A transactions in all industries.
The Global Mergers & Acquisitions Group includes more than 500 lawyers across all the Firm's offices. In 2016, it was ranked #1 by deal value Globally, according to Mergermarket and Bloomberg's M&A League Tables. The US National and New York M&A practices were also ranked among the "Elite" law firms by Chambers USA 2016.
John's practice focuses on complex, multijurisdictional transactions, some of which have set new market precedents, and many of which have been recognized with national and international awards. Such major deals include Anthem's US$54.2 billion acquisition of Cigna Corporation, and Fortis' US$11.3 billion acquisition of ITC Holdings.
A diverse range of US and international clients has benefited from John's experience. His clients, from a range of industries, include Anthem, Avast Software, DISH Network Corporation, Fortis, Hess, ICBC, Pilot Flying J, Regal Beloit, SSAB Svenskt Stål AB, Toyota Industries and Ahold NV; as well as a variety of Private Equity firms such as Cobepa, CVC Capital Partners, Dominus Capital, Harvest Partners, Quad-C Management Inc. and Roark Capital.
John's leading contribution in the fields of M&A, Private Equity, and Corporate Governance is recognized by many highly respected professional publications, including Chambers, Euromoney and Legal 500. He has also appeared on a number of media outlets, including Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and CNBC.
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SodaStream International Ltd., 2018
John represented SodaStream International Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of sparkling water makers, in its US$3.2 billion sale to PepsiCo, Inc., a global food and beverage company.
Roark Capital Group and Inspire Brands, Inc., 2018
John represented Roark Capital Group and Inspire Brands, Inc., owner of the Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant chains, on Inspire Brands' US$450 million repurchase of The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ: WEN) remaining 12% ownership interest in Inspire Brands.
Roark Capital Group, 2018
John represented Roark Capital Group and its portfolio company Arby's Restaurant Group, in Arby's US$2.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWLD), an established international owner, operator and franchisor of quick-service restaurants.
Seaspan Corporation, 2018
John represented Seaspan Corporation (NYSE: SSW), the world's largest independent containership owner-operator, in its acquisition of the remaining 89% of Greater China Intermodal Investments LLC it did not previously own from affiliates of The Carlyle Group and other minority owners at an implied enterprise value of US$1.6 billion.
Anthem, Inc., 2016
John is representing Anthem, Inc., one of the nation's largest health benefits companies, in its recently terminated US$54.2 billion agreement to acquire Cigna Corporation, a combination that garnered front-page coverage for over 2 years and involved extensive coordination of a White & Case team of cross-practice lawyers in M&A, antitrust, litigation and bank finance.
Fortis Inc., 2016
John advised Fortis Inc. (NYSE, TSX: FTS), Canada's largest publicly-owned distribution utility, on its US$11.3 billion acquisition of ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC), an electric transmission company operating in the Great Lakes and Great Plains regions.
Quintiles, 2016
John advised Dr. Dennis Gillings, the founder and significant shareholder of Quintiles (NYSE:Q), in its merger with IMS Health Holdings (NYSE:IMS), creating a company with a combined enterprise value of more than US$23 billion.
GlobalWafers, 2016
John represented GlobalWafers Co. Ltd, a leader in the manufacture and sale of silicon wafers to the semiconductor industry, in its US$683 million acquisition of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited.
"Why Global M&A in the Second Half May Be Disappointing": July 2017: Bloomberg TV, New York, (interviewee)
"Bloomberg Markets: Reiss Says China 'Big Time' Player in M&A", April 2017: Bloomberg Radio, New York, (interviewee)
"China Outbound M&A May Reach $275 Billion in a Decade", March 2017: Bloomberg TV, New York, (interviewee)
"Industry Consolidation and M&A Trends", October 2016: PIRA Executive Energy Conference, New York, (moderator)
"Bloomberg Advantage: Reiss on CFIUS Impact on M&A", September 2016: Bloomberg Radio, New York, (interviewee)
"Bloomberg Advantage: Reiss on 'Overstated' Brexit Impact on M&A", July 2016: Bloomberg Radio, New York, (interviewee)
"M&A in 2016: Higher Volumes, but Smaller Deals?", February 2016: Bloomberg TV, New York, (interviewee)
"Which Industries Will See Consolidation in 2015?", December 2014: Bloomberg TV, New York, (interviewee)
"Opportunities Abound: The Rise of US M&A China Merchants Bank", October 2014: New York Branch Conference on Cross Border M&A in the US, Beijing, (speaker)
"Trends and Opportunities for Co-Investments and Direct Investments", November 2013: 5th Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit, Toronto, (moderator)
Leading Individual for M&A and Private Equity in the United States, Euromoney's Banking Finance and Transactional Expert Guide, 2018
Leading Individual for M&A and Corporate Governance, Who's Who Legal, 2018
Leading Individual for M&A and Private Equity, Chambers Global, 2018
Leading Individual for M&A and Private Equity, Chambers USA, 2018
Recipient of an "M&A Leadership Award" M&A Advisor, 2016
Listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2015
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Walden Announces Republican Rosters for House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees
Rep. Greg P. Walden (R–Ore.), Republican leader of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the Republican rosters for all six subcommittees on January 18, 2019.
Rep. Bob E. Latta (Ohio) will be the Republican leader of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (C&T)—a key subcommittee for legislation affecting the rural broadband industry. Other C&T subcommittee Republicans are: John M. Shimkus (Illinois); Steve J. Scalise (Louisiana), Pete G. Olson (Texas), Adam D. Kinzinger (Illinois), Gus M. Bilirakis (Florida), Bill Johnson (Ohio), Billy Long (Missouri), Bill H. Flores (Texas), Susan W. Brooks (Indiana), Tim L. Walberg (Minnesota), Greg Gianforte (Montana) and Walden, Ex Officio.
"Our Republican members are ready and willing to work with our Democratic colleagues to promote policies that grow our economy, put consumers first and bring commonsense solutions to the issues facing our nation," Walden said.
Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank J. Pallone (D–N.J.) announced the Democratic rosters for all six subcommittees January 15, 2019. (See #RuralIsCool, January 17, 2019.) Democratic C&T members are: Mike F. Doyle (Pennsylvania)–chair, Jerry McNerney (California), Yvette D. Clarke (New York), Dave W. Loebsack (Iowa), Marc A. Veasey (Texas), A. Donald McEachin (Virginia), Darren M. Soto (Florida), Tom O'Halleran (Arizona), Anna G. Eshoo (California), Diana L. DeGette (Colorado), G.K. Butterfield (North Carolina), Doris O. Matsui (California), Peter F. Welch (Vermont), Ben Ray Luján (New Mexico), Kurt Schrader (Oregon), Tony Cárdenas (California), Debbie Dingell (Michigan) and Pallone, Ex Officio.
FCC Reactivates Equipment Authorization System
Though the federal government remains shut down, the FCC has reactivated the Equipment Authorization System (EAS).
In a January 2, 2019, public notice addressing the impact of a lapse in funding resulting from a government shutdown, the commission had said EAS would not be available. But "after reviewing our statutory authority, the status of contract obligations and our lapse in funding plan, we will be reactivating this system today," the commission said in a January 18 public notice.
Telecommunications Certification Bodies must enter approved equipment certifications into EAS before such equipment can be imported and marketed in the United States. Reactivating EAS will allow this to happen; however, the commission noted that "while the EAS will be available to the public, no support will be provided by commission staff." New products requiring preapproval by the commission will continue to remain unavailable until the FCC reopens.
FCC Forms 499-Q and 502 Still Due on or Before February 1, 2019
Despite the federal government shutdown, FCC Form 499-Q, the Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, and FCC Form 502, the North American Numbering Plan Report, still must be filed on or before February 1, 2019.
The FCC's public notice describing the impact on operations in the event of a lapse in funding specified that "any filings with fund administrators" must still be timely filed with such entities, "even if the commission has suspended operations."
Please check with your consultants and appropriate staff members to ensure these filings are submitted on time.
Notes in the News for January 24, 2019
Rep. Doug A. Collins (R–Ga.) introduced the CAF Accountability Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 10. The legislation would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require some recipients of Connect America Fund support to report on methods of performance testing, among other things.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R–Fla.) introduced the American Data Dissemination Act of 2019 in the U.S. Senate last week, a bill that would impose privacy requirements on internet service providers.
Sens. John Thune (R–S.D.) and Edward J. Markey (D–Mass.) have reintroduced the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act (S. 151). You can read NTCA's statement on the legislation online.
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wrote a New York Times op-ed this week discussing the importance of securing any potential 5G networks against cyber threats.
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) will host a webinar, "SHAKEN 101: Mitigating Illegal Robocalling and Caller ID Scams," on January 30 at 2 p.m. ET.
Amidst an ongoing shutdown of the federal government due to a lapse in funding for certain agencies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled thousands of its employees to staff Farm Service Agency offices.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced January 23 that the open commission meeting originally scheduled for January 30 will proceed whether or not the government reopens by that date, but agenda items will not be considered at the meeting.
Data Privacy Day will take place on January 28. This is an annual effort sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance to promote data privacy awareness and education.
NTCA Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield will speak at the Alaska Telephone Association Winter Conference, January 28, 2019. Her topic will be, "The Road Ahead for the Broadband Industry and Rural America."


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A death of Nepali teenage schoolboy is still surrounded by mysteries. Kundan Thapa Magar, who was a student of Grade 8, had allegedly jumped to death from the third storey of the school after the school administration told him that it would call his parents to discuss his Facebook messages sent to a female classmate.
But, the family of the schoolboy has claimed that he was murdered. Magar's parents said they were not satisfied with the explanations given by the school management regarding their son's death and have demanded action against the guilty.
Following the incident, police had formed a five- member committee to investigate the death of a 14-year-old student in a school run by Nepal Police in Samakhushi.
A protest rally was held in front of Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Office, Ranipokharai on Sunday demanding a detailed investigation into the report. The protesters have alleged that Thapa was murdered and it was not a suicide. They have claimed that employees at the police school were also involved in erasing the proof of the 'murder'.


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Grass Bank Investments Paid Out in Green
One visible proponent of grass banking is the Nature Conservancy. The environmental group has entered into several successful grass banking agreements throughout the western United States, finding it a valuable tool in its mission to preserve wildlife by conserving the land. One such grass bank in Montana at the Matador Ranch is helping to protect vital habitat for dozens of species of native animals.
Started in 2000, this particular grass bank agreement allows ranchers to graze their herds on the 60,000-acre (24,281-hectare) ranch at a reduced price in exchange for agreeing to conservation practices like weed prevention, a ban on plowing and habitat protection. In just one year, the grass bank protected 24,500 acres (9,915 hectares) of sage grouse habitat, prevented 70,000 acres (28,328 hectares) of native range from being plowed under and replanted 50 acres (20 hectares) of cropland back to native grasses [source: The Nature Conservancy].
Successful grass banks don't require a big name like the Nature Conservancy. Another project in Montana, the Rocky Mountain Front Grass Bank, consists of 360 acres (146 hectares) rented out by private landowners. Ranchers agree to perform a combination of fence repair, weed control and monitoring on the leased property in exchange for temporary grazing rights, while their fields get a chance to rest and undergo similar restoration efforts. Similar grass banks exist everywhere from California and Oregon to New Mexico and Iowa.
Despite such successes, the concept has its detractors. Like financial institutions Lehman Brothers and AIG, grass banks, too, can fail. One of the primary complaints is cost. Operation expenses, such as irrigation, range from $5,000 to $260,000 a year and are usually split among the grass bank partners [source: Reese]. Unless they receive grants or government funding, many participants find such a price prohibitive.
Purchasing or leasing the land in the first place can be just as problematic. The Bureau of Land Management and other federal land managers think the idea has promise and sometimes participate as partners, but have yet to set up any grass banks of their own due to a lack of vacant land [source: Reese].
Besides the cost, some detractors also cite the fact that grass banks are merely a temporary solution to a long-term problem. Unless the ranchers sign permanent easements protecting their land, the conservation is good only for as long as they participate. What's to say they won't cash in all their chips one day, sending all the acquired capital down the drain?
A final complaint stems from the ranchers-versus-environmentalists conundrum. Some people believe ranching is impossible to sustain under any circumstance and that providing more land to ranchers -- called "welfare ranching" -- simply encourages poor grazing practices and is a waste of money [source: Batdorff]. Alternatively, some ranchers are hesitant to enter into an agreement with conservation groups.
For those who've shed their prejudices, though, the gamble has paid off. Not only are the ranchers and landowners happy, but the cows are happy, too. And full.
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- Batdorff, Allison. "Cattle grass bank stirs controversy." Billings Gazette. June 25, 2004. (Oct. 29, 2008)http://www.billingsgazette.com/newdex.php?display=rednews/2004/06/25/build/wyoming/25-grass.inc
- Betts, Nathan. "Grazing finds a place in stewardship effort." Wallaces Farmer. March 2007. (Oct 28, 2008)http://magissues.farmprogress.com/wal/WF03Mar07/wal051.pdf
- Debuys, Bill. "Grass Banks and Drought." Red Lodge Clearinghouse. June 2005. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://original.rlch.org/news/06_09_05_grassbanks.html
- "Grassbanking." Malpai Borderlands Group. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://www.malpaiborderlandsgroup.org/gb.asp
- "Grassbanking north of the Missouri." The Nature Conservancy. (Oct. 30, 2008)http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/montana/science/art14616.html
- "Grass banks." Midwest Woodlands & Prairies. Spring 2008. Agren, Inc. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://www.agren-inc.com/images/resources/Grass%20Banks%20Story.pdf
- Gripne, Stephanie Lynn. "Grassbanks: a new tool for conservation." The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming Newsletter. Fall/Winter 2004. Compatible Ventures. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://www.compatibleventures.us/04_gripne_grassbank_tnc.pdf
- Herring, Hal. "Fair Trade: Ranchers Bank on Conservation." The Nature Conservancy Magazine. Compatible Ventures. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://www.compatibleventures.us/herring_gripne_tnc_grassbank_2004.pdf
- Reese, April. "Advocates promote 'grassbanking' as way to improve rangeland conditions." Land Letter. 2004. Compatible Ventures. (Oct. 28, 2008)http://www.compatibleventures.us/0405_grassbank_land_letter.pdf
- Robbins, Jim. "Where the Cattle Herds Roam, Ideally in Harmony With Their Neighbors." The New York Times. July 11, 2006. (Oct. 28, 2008) http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/11/science/11grass.html


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As the morning air continues to get cooler it is clear autumn is creeping in and the rain won't be far behind. Now is the time to get your home ready for the rainy season—before it kicks in. Calling a roofing contractor in Vancouver is one way to get the ball rolling. They will inspect for leaks, cracked shingles, and any damaged areas that can degrade with the rain. Here are a few other items to help winterize your home.
Cleaning and Fixing Gutters
Do a thorough walk around your home and look for areas where gutters are cracked or pulling away from the house. Have those gutter sections fixed or replaced. Clearing gutters of falling leaves is an ever-present endeavor during the fall. Nevertheless, it is an important part of keeping a home safe from water damage. Backed up water in clogged gutters can be cause water to pool in areas of the roof or drip down into puddles around a home's foundation. Either is a threat to the home's structure.
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Decks, especially wood decks, can get slick when they get wet. Make sure there are no moldy areas on pouches, decks, and outdoor stairs. Keep these areas free from fallen leaves. The leaves create moldy conditions which add the the slimy slickness on the wood. Tacking down some roofing material to the edge of stairs or adding a runway strip of rough roofing is a great way to keep from slipping on a wet deck in the rainy season.
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Scheduling time to get the chimney cleaned and safe for use is much easier to do in September and than it is in November. Don't be tempted to start the first fire of the year without having had the chimney properly serviced. Call ahead and get it safe and ready for use when the chill sets in.
Insulate Pipes
Get those spigot insulators back on the outside faucets. Insulate any piping that is exposed to the elements. Start getting in the habit of disconnecting the garden hose after each use to ensure you do not leave it connected when that first frost comes around. Also remember to drain the hose of water if there is any chance the it may freeze overnight.
There is always more to do be done, but following these tips on getting the exterior of your home ready for the wet and cold to come is a great start. Get going now while there is still time to take on one project at a time.


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