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Eric Remington REVEALS ALL About His Music Project Lavender Galaxy — Interview
This interview lets you discover more about Eric Remington aka Lavender Galaxy. Without a doubt, his new music project caught my attention mainly because it's a blend of funk-infused, chill, energetic Pop melodies. Scroll down to read all!
1 – Thanks for your time, how do you feel as an artist after 13 years hiatus?
Oh, man… I feel like a huge void has been filled. Words really cannot describe the feeling of making music gives to me.
2 – What does your new project Lavender Galaxy mean to you?
Lavender Galaxy is a new beginning for me. A dream fulfilled. A dream lived.
3 – What themes are your lyrics about?
Finding the love of your life, finding happiness in what seems a dark place, hope, and living your life to the fullest. "Lip Gloss" was the song that started this whole project. I always like to surprise my wife, and she can be a tough one to surprise, so I made her a song… "Lip Gloss". The lyrics in "Lip Gloss" are all about her and the fun we have together.
4 – Your self-titled album sounds pretty good, how did you come to collaborate with all the vocalists?
Well, I worked with quite a few vocalists and writers until I found the right people to fulfill this vision… to get the right sound. Once I found Marvin, Antonia, and Nekane, I knew this was it. The internet is a never-ending resource of untapped talent. If you need a bass player, look online. If you want someone to sing harmonies with you on a track, you'll find one.
5 – How did you get your creativity flowing while recording this material in the studio?
Ideas usually happen in the damnedest places. Most time you just hear something that starts that creative fire. Sometimes it's just a word someone says, something I see, or simply just a strange thought that transitions into a lyric, which transitions into a song idea.
6 – Do you have a favorite song? If so, what makes it so special?
I have two favorite songs. One is "Pills Of Pain", which I wrote almost 15 years ago. It was my late cousin Mike's favorite song, whom I lost to drug addiction, and I'm currently working on remaking and releasing it in honor of him. The second favorite song is "Time With You", which is by one of my best friends, Jeremy Hartman. Damn tune still chokes me up when I hear it 15 years later because it reminds me of when we were all learning to make music together, and all the things we lived through together.
7 – Are you planning to release a music video? Please tell us more.
I actually just released the music video for "Paradise", which is an anime based story I wrote, which actually sets the stage for all the other Lavender Galaxy videos. They'll all be tied together in some way. The video for "I'd Follow You" just finished filming and is expected to be released before the end of March. The video for "Here You Are" is starting filming soon and is expected to be released later this month or early April.
8 – How does this album differ from your previous music projects?
Lavender Galaxy is a lot more upbeat and fun. My older works had more of a saddened and darker tone to them. This is some serious night and day differences from way back when.
9 – What about an album remix? Do you like this idea for the future?
I'd consider it, for sure. I love working with other musicians. In fact, Jenn Desantis did a short remake of "Paradise", which I loved so much that I asked to put do a little mastering on it. She's got a spectacular voice and I'm seriously considering collaborating with her in the future.
10 – What's next for Lavander Galaxy?
Where do I begin? You'll find out in 2021.
DENNII Opens Up About Latest Track, "Back 2 Love" — Interview
Allow Electro Wow to introduce you to DENNII, a rising European music producer and DJ with enough talent to impress. Frankly, "Back 2 Love" is the kind of housey track that will grow on you in mere seconds. We had a chat about his latest single, so scroll down and read the full interview right here!
1 – How are you feeling with the release of "Back 2 Love"?
I feel great about it, cause' I've spent a lot of time to find something that fits me and emotion that I wanna bring, something different, enough club oriented but still radio-friendly and unique on the market.
2 – What artists inspired you to produce it?
There are a lot of artists I am amazed by like Tchami and his basslines, Matroda and his power to always bring something new, Chris Lake, Hugel to name few. I am always trying to stay true to myself and my sound to keep it simple, catchy and unique.
3 – What message are you trying to send with this song?
There is no message really in it, at the moment when my friend sent me the vocals I enjoyed it cause' there are a lot of heart-breaking moments' in our lives and I founded myself in it and hope that people are also going to. It went great, lyric about broken love and energetic background. My next single "Burn" is gonna send strong message and it's out 1st of April.
4 – Who is the singer behind the powerful vocals of "Back 2 Love"?
I really don't know, one of my friends gave me these vocals, he said he bought it from some ghost singers and didn't know what to do with so I took it and worked great for me.
5 – What made you come together and work on this track?
Music. As I told before, I really don't know whose vocals are, but I would like to find out.
6 – The music video looks amazing I like how the camera captures the reaction of your fans. Where was it filmed? Please tell us more about it.
The video was filmed by one crazy guy who likes to spend time with his camera more than his girlfriend I think. Different places, different venues, clubs, and festivals. So he wanted to do it with his material and I said yes. Some of the material is from my show's here in Switzerland, some in Croatia.
7 – I know you are about to release your next single, "Burn" in April. What can we expect?
I am leveling up with this one, which really describes me in all ways. Energy is also stronger and bigger, the message from this one is that you always have to go further, no matter what, you have to fight for something. I think a lot of people is going to find themselves in it.
8 – Where exactly can we listen to your mix sessions, 'Music Like Religion'?
My "Music Like Religion" sessions I am publishing on my Mixcloud profile, it's the best of what I have at the moment on my playlist for live shows. Every month I publish one. Besides my radio-friendlly tracks are also the IDs that I work for live shows which are more energetic, party-oriented tracks which I am releasing in April too.
9 –Is there any live show you would like to announce?
There are few, but I am still in negotiations with the agency I work for. The Castle Club, Thun CH, I'll be a resident in April and May. Summer festivals in Switzerland, Kalypso Club in my homeland Croatia, Zrće Beach.
10 – Finally, what would you like to achieve as an artist in 2020?
I just want to enjoy what I am doing and make people also enjoy it. I hope I will fulfill expectations from everybody. Thank you a lot for having me.
Interview | Questions & Answers With Kēvens
There is nothing new in the fact that greedy corporate interests represent a threat to our Mother Earth. Climate change is a critical issue that will get worse in the next years if we don't take action and protect our planet. In this interview, I had the pleasure to chat with Kēvens, who worried about the environment, created a music video entitled, "World Is Burning". Open your mind to his words, and let's raise awareness together for the conservation of nature. Learn also about the artist's career below.
1 — Do you really feel the world is burning?
I certainly do. I learned long ago if your neighbor's wall is on fire, it's your problem too. What happened in Australia will happen again somewhere else, I pray not but it's up to us to be vigilant and do everything in our power to reverse global warming. That window of opportunity is closing fast.
As a Florida resident, the last few hurricanes we went through have gradually intensity and I have a nauseating feeling that's not going to stop.
In 1992, I experienced my first cat 5 hurricane and it was devastating. Now due to increasingly careless human activity on the planet, primarily the burning of fossil fuel that pump (CO2) in the atmosphere, methane, and other greenhouse gasses, the atmosphere and oceans have been heating up, glaciers melting way faster than originally predicted. Yes, World Is Burning 🥵
2 — Why is it important to create awareness through music?
Music is a language everyone can speak, it is the best platform for sonic expressive communication I know. If you have something serious to say, put it in a song.
3 — How do you respond to those who deny the reality of climate change?
I simply tell them the climate crisis is real, whether they believe it's manmade or the Earth's natural cycles, climate change is happening. In the end, no matter what, Mother Nature will heal herself, but we may not be able to recover.
4 — Where do you find the most inspiration to write your lyrics?
I've been asked this question the most over the years. My source of inspiration comes from The Almighty through life's experiences.
5 — Can you tell us more about your life's mantra?
My life's mantra is "Positivity is a Necessity " When I was much younger I had a best friend, Anthony Booker, who died tragically. I felt at a loss since we had plans to take our band Le Coup at the time to higher heights.
Years later after countless trials and errors in the music industry in addition to personal failures in love relationships, I discovered meditation. Through that new outlet, I came to know the power of positive thinking.
In 1997, a gentleman by the name of Jason Donavan (of Zenfest) hired my group, to perform at The Florida Zen Music festival. After my performance, DJ and Producer, Francisco Mendez said to me, there is trouble brewing by the main arena, the audience is being rowdy due to the heavy police presence. He urged me to get on stage and "do my thing". Mind you, this is the rave era when parties got shut down regularly.
I went on that stage, while a member of Rabbit in The Moon (DJ Monk) was spinning. I did a little toasting to the drum and bass track he was spinning to get in sync with the audience before I decided to address them. I told the masses, "Most of us have travelled from far to be here. We don't want to cause any trouble with the authorities, we just want a chance to dance and celebrate life!" They responded with loud screams of joy, to my surprise.I went on to say, "We don't want this party to get shut down, so let's raise our voices and tell the Police 'Positivity is a Necessity' ". At this, the crowd started chanting along with me — there was little to no music playing, just me and thousands of "strangers" raising their voices in peaceful resistance. That was the first time I used my motto in public and saw its effect. After that, things cooled off, and the event continued without any more tension with the authorities.
6 — Would you describe your musical style as drum and bass?
I would say that drum and bass is the foundation of my musical style. The drum and bass I am talking about is not the modern one but from the early reggae dub days.
7 — Over the years you've performed in different music festivals. Which one is your favorite? Why?
I have three special moments that comes to mind and want to share them with your audience.
A.- Being the closing act at the Ultra Music Festival Soundstage in Miami back in 2003 Bringing an all live band to an EDM scene was a challenge back when I did it in the rave days and it's still is today. Closing that night validated me as a headlining act and changed the way I promoted my brand.
B.- Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in New Mexico. Over 500 tribes come together to dance, I had never seen anything like that before, so many spiritual dancers with costumes and songs, a treat for the mind-body and soul and experience of the Native Americans no books can teach you. To have been invited to perform in that arena was a true honor, one I will always carry with me.
C.- My all-time favorite to date is in a little town called Takamatsu Japan, the festival was One Love Fest. It was the very first time I performed in a foreign country as a Headliner. Although it was a small arena, I will never forget that experience. I ended up doing three encores, on the last one, the people in the front row rushed the stage, lifted me, and attempted to carry me. It was surreal, I never experience fans with that loving intensity until that point.
8 — What would your pre-show ritual be before performing alone on stage?
There are a few things I always do:
A.- Pray for a strong spiritual connection with the audience, that's most important to me always.
B.- I like to be alone and silently visualize my intro, a strong intro set the pace.
C.- A quick check with my stage manager making sure the band is dialed in, dancers ready and my wardrobe person is the last person I interact with before walking on stage.
9 — What are you most excited about right now?
At this very moment in time, I am very excited to have lent this song to The Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI) with the support of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Lagos, Nigeria in a campaign against Climate Crisis to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of United Nations.
10 — Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
With guidance from The Most High, in 10 years my brand will be well established globally for years, inspiring young and old towards taking positive action in improving the human condition.
Interview | Questions & Answers With Keldamuzik
"Magic" by Kelda Williams aka Keldamuzik is a sexy RnB jam you should definitely add to your playlist. With a total of 4 albums, this is the first single off her upcoming 2020 record via Digz Media Group. Her passion for the entertainment industry has taken her to divide her time among, TV, film, and music projects. Discover more about this new track and her artistic career down here!
1 – First of all, what got you into music?
I started writing a lot of poetry, I decided one day this needs to be converted into music because people were digging it! I always had a passion for writing and performing, I can't imagine my life without doing this.
2 – How do you think growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area has influenced you as an artist?
Heavy influence for sure, from all the artists that come from the Bay to the culture, it has definitely had a major impact on my career lyrically and musically.
4 – How would you describe your music to someone in just three words?
Fly, unique, inspiring.
5 – Do you consider yourself a multi-talented artist? Why?
Because I can apply myself to any type of music and I'll still be me, I can be on a rock song and someone will be like, yeah that's Keldamuzik!
6 – Have you ever signed a record deal or do you prefer to stay indie? What are the pros/cons?
I have signed a record deal, it was an indie deal. The pros were that you had access to bigger resources to further your career, the cons were they have many other artists just like you and when they get to project they do, if they don't, then they don't and you're just left on the shelf. I rather stay indie and have my marketing teamwork behind me under my label.
7 – Why is your new single entitled "Magic"?
I wanted something catchy for people to listen to. "Magic" is a fun and radio-friendly song and it has a global appeal.
8 – What is your favorite line from this song?
My favorite line is "Ya candy rain just fell on me"… haha, I don't know why but I like that line a lot.
9 – Is there any funny anecdote while you were recording the music video for "Magic"?
Hmm…Well, my producer and I were just thinking of something sexy and catchy so we were like when a couple comes together it's like making "Magic" yeah magic! And shout out to Mrs. Thesis for writing this, while I write all of my rap songs, I get help when it comes to my Pop and R&B sounds.
10 – What else can we expect from Keldamuzik in 2020?
More music, more movies and more content that will be on my channel Keldamuzik Presents which is on Apple TV and Roku… check it out!
Interview | Questions & Answers With L.A. Bliss
Check out this exclusive interview with L.A. Bliss. The artist's storytelling lyrics revolve around obstacles, journeys, searches for self. Meaningful songs that share messages of reflection are sonic gems that never go out of style. For this reason, we discuss one of her best Pop songs to date, "Stranger Love". Learn more here.
1 – In your opinion, what makes Los Angeles so special for you and other artists?
It's a place where you can come to be accepted for your creativity and individuality. So many of us come from different backgrounds where choosing a creative career is frowned upon-a pipe dream. This is a community where you can find strength from others who share your passion and don't judge you for it.
2 – When and where did you write the lyrics for "Stranger Love"?
I wrote Stranger Love about two years ago. I was coming off of about 8 years of pain and struggle. I was finding my way through that heartbreak.
3 – Is there a message you are trying to convey with this song?
Yes, I want to let people know that toxic relationships are just that. No matter what title that person has in your life, you do have another option to choose- yourself. If a relationship isn't serving you for your highest good it's ok to leave and detach with love. It's about self-love.
4 – Are all your lyrics based on personal experiences?
For sure, the song is about my family. I found that strangers were giving me what I expected my family to give. Which would be love, acceptance, and support.
5 – How much were you involved in the creative process behind the music video?
It's all me. I wanted a story to drive the message home. The metaphorical suitcase we all carry around. It's life's baggage. I try to throw it off a cliff, bury it, dig it back up and burn it. So many of us have our issues bubble up and we try to bury it but it always rears its ugly head. It never goes away. At the end of the video, the sunflowers symbolize a new perspective on my baggage (suitcase). It's replaced with a healing and hopeful view of my pain. I allow myself to carry that instead. A transmutation of that pain.
6 – Can you tell us more about locations and anecdotes while shooting this clip?
I need locations where I could shoot this all in one day. The car scenes needed a beautiful backdrop so Malibu was perfect. The beach would be an easy place to bury the suitcase and throw it off a cliff. The scene where I'm singing and journaling is a depiction of the inside of my head. I used the inside of my friend's garage. She had some great stuff lying around that were nods to my interests growing up and some are still today. Like the dress, a form is a nod to my apparel company I'm starting. I have a wig from my old band, Warped Angel. Rollerskates, crystals, my mother's blanket, my books, old dance shoes… they are all easter eggs. I used to do display design so I put that set together in a few hours.
7 – Is it true you are currently working on your first EP? When is the release date?
Yes, I am working on my EP as a solo artist. I really want it to be released this summer hopefully the stars and schedules align.
8 – Can you reveal to us important details about this project?
It's going to be a very personal insight into some of the topics that you would find in that suitcase.
9 – Do you think your songs only target young women?
Well, I hope not. I want to reach all walks of life. If you are human then you can relate. If it's not something close to what you have experienced then maybe you will find compassion through the lyrics and music.
10 – Finally, where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?
Inspiring the world to heal and create with my music, films, designs, and philanthropy. To be limitless with creation.
Exclusive Interview: Talè Reveals The Story Behind "Favours"
Get to know Talè and the story behind his newest release "Favours" in this exclusive interview. In partnership with PaypaBag Multimedia, he joined forces with South African Reggae/Dancehall artist Ras Mashi. Learn more below.
1 – Where did you get the inspiration to write your first single, "Favours"?
The lyrics of the song were inspired by a friend's experience. His ex-girlfriend would always come back to him whenever she wanted to have a good time. He was pretty devastated by their breakup as she had already met someone who was in a better financial position than he was.
She was not getting everything that she had hoped for in the new relationship so she could not let him go and all he wanted to do was move on.
2 – Which line of the lyrics carry the deepest part of the song's message?
"I tried to call last night, I never call you when I'm sober". (Laugh) 😄
I feel like anyone who has been through a breakup has had one of these moments when they call or text their ex when under the influence (even though it's often a bad idea), most of us just don't have the confidence of doing this when we are sober.
3 – What kind of challenges did you have when producing it?
Definitely the mixing and mastering process.
I mix and master my own music so I always find different challenges for each song I do, for this particular song the challenge was getting Ras Mashi's vocals to fit in the mix and have the same vibe as mine, it's always difficult working with another artist especially when they are on another continent.
4 – What was it like working with South African artist Ras Mashi? How did you meet him?
Ras Mashi is a PaypaBag artist and that's how I was connected with him.
Working with Ras Mashi has been a great experience, he is an excellent musician, even though we have not yet met, I feel like we have become family after this project.
5 – Who in the world, dead or alive, would you love to collaborate with?
Uhhh, I would have to say Burna Boy, I have been a fan since 2013.
He believes he is an African giant and so do I… (Laugh) 😄
6 – Can you tell us more about your partnership with PaypaBag?
Paypabag Multimedia is a network of artists, from different creative backgrounds, that work together to achieve a common goal. I have simply become a part of this network.
7 – Why did you choose a Reggae/Dancehall beat for this debut single?
I listen to a lot of Reggae and Dancehall music, so as soon as I heard the melody on this beat I knew I had to drop some vocals on it. It's just got that vibe that you can bounce to in a club but you can also listen to it on your own if that makes sense.
8 – What else can we expect from Talè in 2020?
Music, music and more music!
I have been producing music for just over 7 years now and because of my own insecurities and fears of being judged I haven't put out as much music as I should have; I have had to learn to embrace the fact that my sound is completely different and there's nothing wrong with that.
Some people will get it and some won't. This year I feel like I have finally found myself and I am enjoying myself, so hopefully, people will get with the vibe.
I am not one dimensional so my next few singles will have a completely different sound.
9 – Do you think there's no hit song without money?
There are plenty of hit songs out there but most of us haven't heard them.
Getting your music heard by a wider audience without money is really difficult, just finding a radio plugger will make you go broke as a starving artist. That is why most of us are not being played on national radio.
That is also why most of the time only artists signed to major labels have hit songs; they usually have big marketing budgets for their music.
10 – Lastly, what do you hope listeners take away from hearing "Favours"?
If you are going through a breakup, remember you are not alone. That relationship didn't work for a reason so just try to move on and find someone who treats you better. You deserve that.
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Jaipur, The Lake & Birding (North India - Day 1)
We stopped for lunch in the city before starting at the lake, eating at a restaurant called the Peacock, selected it turned out because the foreigners pay so the guides get to eat free. This proved the start of my Indian food adventure. In South India the locals had resolutely refused to feed me spicy food but I persuaded our guide to request the Hot and Sour soup at a local temperature. I finished, the local guide did too, Helen stopped after about two-thirds and our bird guide managed about half! They then ordered me raw green and roasted green chillies to see how far I could take it, all watched by a selection of waiting and kitchen staff...
After lunch and having said goodbye to our local guide (already there was a theme developing of guides taking a shine to Helen which was getting irritating), we parked up at the start of the lake and took a walk along a new road, closed to all but two-wheeled traffic. In the adjacent ponds we started to add species to the holiday list, including Red-wattled Lapwing:
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Purple Sunbird:
Oriental Turtle Dove:
And more that we've seen in India before, like this Oriental Magpie Robin:
While watching the birds moving around we spotted a Long-tailed Common Mongoose, which stopped briefly to watch us too:
The view across the lake from the road:
Then from the main road running alongside the lake:
And of the water palace on the lake, which looks to me to be partially submerged:
A Black Drongo, a lifer, in some reeds on the lake:
A Green Bee-eater:
And a Large Grey Babbler (another lifer):
As well as the birds and the mammals we were befriended by a local dog which, when fed, took to guarding us against all-comers, irrespective of whether they were passing-by or stopping to stare and standing right next to us.
Anyway, more birds, the Indian Robin, male:
and female:
A five-striped squirrel (apparently):
And a fabulously plumaged starling, the Brahminy Starling:
Together with a common city bird, the Bank Myna:
seen here in close proximity to the Common Myna:
Another starling, this the Asian Pied Starling:
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Overview: Linear Actuator Design. Woodworking for engineers. How Gears Work" Gears are used in tons of mechanical devices.
They do several important jobs, but most important, they provide a gear reduction in motorized equipment. This is key because, often, a small motor spinning very fast can provide enough power for a device, but not enough torque. For instance, an electric screwdriver has a very large gear reduction because it needs lots of torque to turn screws, but the motor only produces a small amount of torque at a high speed. With a gear reduction, the output speed can be reduced while the torque is increased. Another thing gears do is adjust the direction of rotation. A Hydraulic System. The basic idea behind any hydraulic system is very simple: Force that is applied at one point is transmitted to another point using an incompressible fluid.
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How to Build a Robot Tutorials - Society of Robots. This is where brazing excels.
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Robotics. Robotics is the branch of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots,[1] as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. The concept of creating machines that can operate autonomously dates back to classical times, but research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century.[2] Throughout history, robotics has been often seen to mimic human behavior, and often manage tasks in a similar fashion.
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South Korean Cheetaroid Wants to Join the Cat Robot Race. Four-legged robots are multiplying in labs around the world, and a number of projects are drawing inspiration from one particular family of animals: big cats. This new breed includes Boston Dynamics's Cheetah, MIT's Cheetah Robot, Osaka University's Pneupard, and EPFL's CheetahCub.
The latest specimen comes from South Korea and is called Cheetaroid. Now, you may be asking why we need quadruped robots and, in particular, cat-inspired ones. The creators of the Cheetaroid, a team from Sogang University's Robotic Systems Control Laboratory, led by Professor Kyoungchul Kong, are envisioning different applications. They illustrate those in the image below, which shows how Cheetaroid could be used to assist firefighters, soldiers, disabled individuals, and—well, we're not exactly sure what's going on in the lower right image but we wouldn't want to be the guy in the bite suit. Lately, most quadruped projects have focused on building faster and more efficient robots. Robots:scarleth – Legged Robotics. ScarlETH (Series Compliant Robotic Leg) was developed at our Lab for fast, efficient, and versatile locomotion.
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Since our inception in the fall of 2013, ArtRoot has:
- Formalized a vision statement (2014) and created an initial list of short, medium, and long-term tactics to realize the vision (2015). The tactics are being reviewed and updated in 2019.
- Inventoried the arts and culture resources in Racine and created a Wikipedia page (2014): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arts_and_Culture_Resources_in_Racine,_Wisconsin
- Initiated biannual ArtsMixers to enhance networking opportunities among area artists, arts professionals and arts advocates (2014). As of fall 2018, we have hosted 9 ArtsMixers with attendance ranging from 50 – 100 people.
- Worked with the Racine Arts Council to establish a Local Authors' Lounge (2015) where poetry, fiction and art books featuring local writers and artists are showcased and available for purchase.
- Collaborated with Visioning a Greater Racine to organize a visioning session for Racine's arts community. Over 50 artists, arts supporters, and representatives of local arts organizations attended the November 21, 2016 session held at the Racine Public Library.
- Developed a Writer-in-Residence program, beginning in January 2017, for local writers. The Racine Literacy Council is the program's current sponsor. Two writers are selected each year as residents for 6 months. Writers-in-Residence are provided with a stipend and work space at The Branch in Uptown Racine. Five writers from Racine and Kenosha have been residents so far and are updating a weekly blog.
- Created a Facebook page to post information about art events and opportunities around town with the goal of fostering a diverse, engaged and interconnected community (2017).
- Partnered with Ask Me Why I Love Racine and UW Parkside beginning in 2017 to produce the first design in the Wall Poems of Racine project.
- Started an ArtRoot welcome wagon in 2017 to introduce creatives moving to Racine to the local arts community. The committee has welcomed 17 artists, curators and gallery directors to date.
- Compiled a comprehensive Resources Guide (2018). The guide, published on our website, includes information on funding, exhibition opportunities, residencies, work spaces and much more.
- Created and began distributing a promotional card to market visual and performing arts organizations and projects in Racine (2019).


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Pramila Jayapal
|Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
|Assumed office
January 20, 2019
Serving with Mark Pocan
|Preceded by
|Raúl Grijalva
|Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 7th district
|Assumed office
January 3, 2017
|Preceded by
|Jim McDermott
|Member of the Washington Senate
from the 37th district
|In office
January 12, 2015 – December 12, 2016
|Preceded by
|Adam Kline
|Succeeded by
|Rebecca Saldaña
|Personal details
|September 21, 1965
Chennai, India
|Political party
|Steve Williamson
|Georgetown University (BA)
Northwestern University (MBA)
|House website
Pramila Jayapal (/prəˈmɪlə ˈdʒaɪəpɑːl/; born September 21, 1965) is an American politician and activist who currently serves as the U.S. Representative from Washington's 7th congressional district, which includes most of Seattle as well as suburban areas of King County. As a member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 37th legislative district in the Washington State Senate from 2015 to 2017. She is the first Indian-American woman to serve in the House of Representatives.[1] The district's first female member of Congress, she is also the first Asian-American to represent Washington in Congress.
Before entering electoral politics, Jayapal was a Seattle-based civil rights activist, serving until 2012 as the executive director of OneAmerica, a pro-immigrant advocacy group.[2] Jayapal founded the organization, originally called Hate Free Zone, following the 2001 September 11 attacks. The organization successfully sued the Bush Administration's Immigration and Naturalization Services to prevent the deportation of over 4,000 Somalis across the country.
Described by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "a rising star in the Democratic caucus",[3] Jayapal currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus[4] and serves on both the Judiciary and Budget committees; Jayapal is the only member of Congress from Washington on the Judiciary Committee.[5]
Early life and education[edit]
Jayapal was born in Madras (since renamed Chennai), India and raised in Indonesia and Singapore.[6][7] She immigrated to the United States in 1982, at the age of 16, to attend college. She earned a baccalaureate from Georgetown University and an MBA from Northwestern University.[8]
Jayapal worked with PaineWebber as a financial analyst after graduation from Northwestern. While at PaineWebber she began to work on development projects from Chicago to Thailand. Later, she briefly worked in sales and marketing for a medical company before moving into the public sector in 1991.[9]
Advocacy work[edit]
Jayapal founded Hate Free Zone after the 2001 September 11 attacks as an advocacy group for immigrant groups. Hate Free Zone registered new American citizens to vote and lobbied on immigration reform and related issues. They successfully sued the Bush Administration's Immigration and Naturalization Services to prevent the deportation of over 4,000 Somalis across the country.[10] The group changed its name to OneAmerica in 2008.[11][12] Jayapal stepped down from her leadership position in May 2012. In 2013 she was recognized by the White House as a "Champion of Change."[13]
On June 29, 2018, Jayapal participated in Women Disobey and the sit-in at the Hart Senate Office Building to protest the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" approach to illegal immigration.[14] The protest resulted in the arrest of over 500 people, including Jayapal. She said she was "proud to have been arrested" for protesting the administration's "inhumane and cruel" policy.[15]
Early political career[edit]
Jayapal served on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle's $15 minimum wage,[16] and co-chaired the Mayor's police chief search committee, which resulted in the unanimous selection of the city's first woman police chief.[17]
After State Senator Adam Kline announced his retirement in early 2014, Jayapal entered the race to succeed him. She was endorsed by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray[11] and won more than 51% of the vote in the August 5 primary, out of a field of six candidates.[18] She went on to defeat fellow Democrat Louis Watanabe in November 2014.[19]
In the Washington State Senate, Jayapal was the primary sponsor of SB 5863, which directs the Washington State Department of Transportation to administer a pre-apprenticeship program targeting women and people of color; the bill passed into law in July 2015.[20] She co-sponsored a bill to test and track thousands of police department rape kits.[21]
Jayapal endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in the 2016 Democratic primaries.[22]
U.S. House of Representatives[edit]
In January 2016, Jayapal declared her candidacy for Congress in Washington's 7th congressional district, after Congressman Jim McDermott announced his retirement.[23] In April, she received an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.[24] On August 2, 2016, Jayapal finished first in the top-two primary, alongside state representative Brady Walkinshaw, also a Democrat.[25] This was the first time in the state's history that a federal seat was contested by two Democrats.[26] In the final weeks of the race, Jayapal and her supporters contested claims from Walkinshaw that she had not advanced enough legislation.[27][28] Jayapal won the general election with 56 percent of the vote.[29]
Jayapal is a co-sponsor of legislation intended to make public colleges and universities tuition-free for most families and to significantly reduce student debt.[30] She and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the Trump Transparency Package, a series of bills aimed at promoting transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest in the Trump White House.[31] Jayapal and her fellow co-chairs of the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force also introduced a package of Environmental Justice bills to fight the impact of climate change on frontline communities.[32] Jayapal is a supporter of universal healthcare and co-sponsor of Expanded and Improved Medicare For All Act.[33] On April 16, 2018, Jayapal joined Justice Democrats.[34]
During the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Jayapal met with constituents in her congressional district instead of attending the ceremony.[35] The Nation called her "a leader of the resistance," quoting Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi calling Jayapal "a rising star in the Democratic caucus."[3] In September, Rep. Don Young (R-AK) apologized to Jayapal after calling her "young lady" in an exchange that went viral.[36] Jayapal has described facing sexism from colleagues in Congress.[37]
Jayapal voted against a House resolution condemning the U.N. Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements built on the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank.[38] In July 2019, Jayapal voted against H. Res. 246 - 116th Congress, a House resolution introduced by Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. The resolution passed 398-17.[39]
On April 25, 2018, 57 members of the House of Representatives, including Jayapal,[40] released a condemnation of Holocaust distortion in Ukraine and Poland.[41] They criticized Poland's new Holocaust law, which would criminalize accusing Poles of complicity in the Holocaust,[42] and Ukraine's 2015 memory laws glorifying Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its pro-Nazi leaders, such as Roman Shukhevych.[40]
In April 2019, after the House passed the resolution withdrawing American support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, Jayapal was one of nine lawmakers to sign a letter to President Trump requesting a meeting with him and urging him to sign "Senate Joint Resolution 7, which invokes the War Powers Act of 1973 to end unauthorized US military participation in the Saudi-led coalition's armed conflict against Yemen's Houthi forces, initiated in 2015 by the Obama administration." They asserted the "Saudi-led coalition's imposition of an air-land-and-sea blockade as part of its war against Yemen's Houthis has continued to prevent the unimpeded distribution of these vital commodities, contributing to the suffering and death of vast numbers of civilians throughout the country" and that Trump's approval of the resolution through his signing would give a "powerful signal to the Saudi-led coalition to bring the four-year-old war to a close".[43]
In June 2019, Jayapal became the first South Asian American woman to preside over the House.[44]
On January 20, 2020, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jayapal officially announced her endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.[45][46]
Leadership posts[edit]
- Senior Whip, Democratic Caucus of the United States House of Representatives
- Vice Ranking Member, United States House Committee on the Budget
Co-chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Co-chair and co-founder, United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force
- Chair, Immigration Task Force, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)
- Co-chair, Women's Working Group on Immigration Reform
- DNC Transition Team Member
Committee memberships[edit]
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Committee on Education and Labor
- Committee on the Budget
Jayapal is also a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.[47]
Personal life[edit]
Jayapal became a U.S. citizen in 2000.[12] She is the author of Pilgrimage: One Woman's Return to a Changing India, published in March 2000.[48][49]
Jayapal lives in Seattle with her husband Steven R. Williamson.[50] Janak, Jayapal's child from a previous marriage, is gender non-binary.[51] In 2019 Jayapal for the first time publicly wrote that she had chosen to abort a pregnancy because the pregnancy would risk her and the potential child's health.[52]
Jayapal's older sister Susheela has served on the Multnomah County Commission since 2019.[53]
Electoral history[edit]
|Pramila Jayapal
|Brady Walkinshaw
|Joe McDermott
|Craig Keller
|Scott Sutherland
|Arun Jhaveri
|Leslie Regier
|Don Rivers
|Carl Cooper
|Total votes
|Pramila Jayapal
|Brady Walkinshaw
|Total votes
|Democratic hold
|Pramila Jayapal (incumbent)
|Craig Keller
|Total votes
|Pramila Jayapal
|Craig Keller
|Total votes
|Democratic hold
See also[edit]
- List of Asian Americans and Pacific Islands Americans in the United States Congress
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
- ^ Beekman, Daniel; Thomson, Lynn; Rowe, Claudia (November 9, 2016). "Jayapal becomes the first Indian-American and First Tamil woman elected to Congress". Seattle Times. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ "Pramila Jayapal Leaving OneAmerica". OneAmerica. July 8, 2017. Archived from the original on July 8, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "Pramila Jayapal Wants Democrats to Know That Resistance Is Not Enough". The Nation. ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Caucus Members". Congressional Progressive Caucus. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ Jayapal, Pramila. "About". Pramila Jayapal. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "About". Pramila Jayapal. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's parents: 'She's interested in social justice'". firstpost. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ "Pramila Moves to West Seattle". Pramila Jayapal. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "About". Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. December 3, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ "History". OneAmerica. weareoneamerica.org. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Turnbull, Lornet (March 10, 2014). "Seattle activist Pramila Jayapal seeks state Senate seat". Seattle Times. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b Shephard, Aria (June 30, 2008). "Hate Free Zone gets new name, OneAmerica, With Justice for All". Seattle Times. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "Seattle woman honored as 'Champion of Change' at White House". KING5. May 6, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ Reints, Renae (June 29, 2018). "Nearly 600 Arrested in Washington #WomenDisobey Protest". Fortune. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ Niraj, Chokshi (June 29, 2018). "Hundreds Arrested During Women's Immigration Protest in Washington". New York Times. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
On Thursday afternoon, Ms. Jayapal said she was "proud to have been arrested" in protesting the administration's "inhumane and cruel" policy.
- ^ "Mayor's Income Inequality Advisory Committee" (PDF).
- ^ "Murray Makes Police Chief Pick: It's Kathleen O'Toole!". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Pramila Jayapal wins six-candidate primary race for WA state senate". Nri Pulse. August 13, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "Democrats trailing in state Senate races". Seattle Times. November 5, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "SB 5863 - Concerning highway construction workforce development". app.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "SB 6484 - Protecting victims of sex crimes". app.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Merica, Dan (August 9, 2015). "Sanders' biggest rally yet comes with an undercurrent of racial issues". CNN. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ Connelly, Joel (January 21, 2016). "Pramila Jayapal enters U.S. House race with blast at 'the 1 percent'". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Beekman, Daniel (July 6, 2016). "Boost from Bernie Sanders plays into Seattle race for Congress". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ "Congressional District 7". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Jayapal claims victory over Walkinshaw in House battle of progressives". kuow.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ^ "Misogyny and racism, sure - but not in Seattle congressional race". The Seattle Times. October 25, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "7th Congressional District race: Overstated accusations about Pramila Jayapal". The Seattle Times. October 28, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Congressional District 7". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Jayapal and Sanders Introduce College for All Act". Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. April 3, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Trump Transparency Package". Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. May 17, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, McEachin Introduce Environmental Justice Bill Package". Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Cosponsors: H.R.676 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)". Congress.gov. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- ^ "Justice Democrats on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Won't Be Attending the Inauguration". The Stranger. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Rep. Don Young apologizes for irate retort to female colleague". USA Today.
- ^ "Rep. Pramila Jayapal takes sexist arrows and fights back". The Hill.
- ^ "AAI Thanks 80 Representatives For Standing Against Illegal Israeli Settlements". Arab American Institute.
- ^ Schneider, Bradley Scott (July 23, 2019). "H.Res.246 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel". www.congress.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ a b History, Defending (April 25, 2018). "57 Members of US House of Representatives Condemn Holocaust Distortion in Ukraine and Poland".
- ^ "Congress members urge US stand against Holocaust denial in Ukraine, Poland". The Times of Israel. April 25, 2018.
- ^ "It's now a crime in Poland to suggest Poles were complicit in the Holocaust". Vice News. March 1, 2018.
- ^ Haitiwanger, John (April 5, 2019). "Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ro Khanna, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Trump imploring him to end US support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen". sfgate.com.
- ^ "Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to preside over House". TheHill. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rep-jayapal-a-leading-liberal-endorses-sanders-for-president/2020/01/19/d1bdb3c0-3a35-11ea-bb7b-265f4554af6d_story.html
- ^ https://www.axios.com/bernie-sanders-pramila-jayapal-endorsement-4b033fc4-cc78-4e45-a666-6b99a1d05cd6.html
- ^ "Members". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: Pilgrimage: One Woman's Return to a Changing India by Pramila Jayapal". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ Stephen, David (June 25, 2001). "Pramila Jayapal talks about her book Pilgrimage: One Woman's Return to a Changing India". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". www.facebook.com. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Watch: Rep. Jayapal tearfully reveals child came out as gender nonbinary". NBC News. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ Jayapal, Pramila (June 13, 2019). "Opinion | Rep. Pramila Jayapal: The Story of My Abortion". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ Nakamura, Beth. "Jayapal sworn in as Oregon's first Indian American to hold elected county office". OregonLive.com. The Oregonian. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pramila Jayapal.
- Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- Pramila Jayapal at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- "The Country I Love," op-ed by Jayapal published in the New York Times about her path to American citizenship
|U.S. House of Representatives
|Preceded by
Jim McDermott
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 7th congressional district
|Party political offices
|Preceded by
Raúl Grijalva
| Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Served alongside: Mark Pocan
|U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
|Preceded by
Trey Hollingsworth
| United States Representatives by seniority
|Succeeded by
Mike Johnson


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"There is no art form that has so much in common with film as music. Both affect our emotions directly, not via the intellect." — Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman (14 July 1918 – 30 July 2007) was a Swedish director, writer, and producer for film, stage, and television. He directed over sixty films and documentaries for cinematic release and for television, most of which he also wrote. He also directed over 170 plays. Most of his films were set in the landscape of Sweden, covering major topics of death, illness, faith, betrayal, and insanity. His career was active for more than six decades but went into self-imposed exile in Germany after a botched criminal investigation for alleged income tax evasion.
– Smiles Of A Summer Night / Sommamattens leende (1955): A film featuring three dysfunctional couples; who are forced to intermingle in a country estate. A comedy of dark proportions.
– The Seventh Seal / Det sjunde inseglet (1957): The tale of a knight who returns home after the Crusades to find his home ravaged by the plague. A search for meaning amidst death and disillusionment.
– Wild Strawberries / Smultronstället (1957): A character study of a retired medical professor who reveals much about his past and memories during a long automobile trip. Considered to be one of Bergman's most emotional and optimistic films because of its thought-provoking themes of self-discovery and human existence.
– The Virgin Spring / Jungfrukällan (1960): A revenge tale about a father's merciless response to the rape and murder of his young daughter. Considered controversial when released due to its infamous rape scene.
– Through A Glass Darkly / Smultronstället (1961): The first film in the "Bergman Trilogy," three movies that explore faith and doubt in God. A film which takes place in a 24-hour period, with only four characters vacationing on an isolated island. Its title is lifted from a biblical passage in 1 Corinthian13, in which seeing through a glass darkly refers to our understanding of God when we are alive; the view will only be clear when we die.
– Winter Light / Nattvardsgästerna (1962): The second film in the "Bergman Trilogy." A pastor of a small rural church attempts to come to terms with an existential crisis and his dwindling faith in Christianity.
– The Silence / Tystnaden (1963): The third film in the "Bergman Trilogy." Two sisters — one young and sensuous and one older, more intellectual, and seriously ill — travel homewards through a Central European country on the brink of a war.
– Persona (1966): Considered by Bergman to be one of his most important films. An exploration of psychology and dreams, through quite an experimental filter.
– Shame / Skammen (1968): An exploration of shame, stress, jealousy, self-loathing, and anxiety through a politically unaware couple attempting to flee a war-ravaged European nation.
– Cries And Whispers / Viskningar och rop (1972): Two sisters watch over their third sister who is on her deathbed, torn between fearing that she may die and hoping that she will. Unlike Bergman's previous films, this one uses saturated colors, especially crimson.


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It's World Book Night – Let's Celebrate the Joy of Reading
We started A Box of Stories with a vision to disrupt the status quo, by giving adventurous book lovers a platform to discover powerful authors, beyond the obvious bestsellers; authors whose names are often drowned out in the marketing noise created for just 10% of the 220,000 titles launched in the UK every year.
A big part of the vision behind ABOS is to give back. An opportunity for us to use a part of our profits to spread the joy of reading across the world. We do that through the World Literacy Foundation that uses the proceeds in its literacy initiatives throughout Africa.
It is for this very reason that World Book Night holds a special place for us. World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 April every year.
An initiative launched by the Reading Agency, World Book Night encourages book lovers to gift / donate books to those who don't have the opportunity to read. Books are gifted individually or through organisations like prisons, libraries, hospitals, care homes or within our own communities in the UK.
It's also an evening where events are organised by book lovers to celebrate the joy of reading. If you're free that evening here's where you can find if there's a World Book Night event taking place near you.
The World Book Night website even has some downloadable resources you can use, if you want to get involved too.
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Introducing LawSikho's Diploma in Cyber Law, FinTech and Technology Contracts: Apply by May 31
All startups need technology and massively rely on technological advancements. Some are even solely tech based startups that help consumers and even other companies to make the best use of science.
But what do these startups need? How did companies like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Flipkart and Uber become as successful as they are now? They were all once 'young startup companies', after all. You probably guessed it right! People are what make companies great. People with knowledge!
In the times of internet with currencies are being digitized, there are innumerable laws and regulations that govern everything from operations, contracts and transactions. Without the knowledge of these, no company or its people can be able to achieve what they're set out to.
Do you wish to be a part of these world changing institutions? Or have one such company of your own?
Do you think you can advice these companies about cyberspace laws, and the legalities and limitations of it?
Internet and tech-based companies usually operate in almost all parts of the world and various cross-border transactions and problems are an extremely common occurrence.
Do you have the overall knowledge to single-handedly steer the company policies in the right direction?
Do you know how can net neutrality affect these businesses? Why do you think Facebook was at the forefront of the fight against net neutrality and came up with 'Free Basics'? What was the motive behind it?
Can you set up payment gateways and wallets for your startup or company? Could bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies be allowed in these transactions?
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These are all tricky and serious questions that can make or break the backbone of any startup that relies on internet and other technology. To not know the answers to these problems can be unforgivingly fatal, and in fact these are just the tip of the iceberg. For comprehensive knowledge of ALL these spheres in just one place, LawSikho is exceedingly proud to announce a Diploma Course in Cyber Law, FinTech, and Technology Contracts. Yes, it is a 12 month extensive Diploma Course, and not just another certificate course that does not dwell deep into all aspects. Count this is to be exhaustive, thorough, and a path changing diploma in your career. Never ever have these three huge areas of study been combined together in one course, in the history of Online Education in India.
About the Course:
Information technology practice, technology litigation, E-commerce and FinTech are fast emerging, and some of the most lucrative areas of practice. Lawyers, CAs and business consultants have immense opportunity to develop a thriving practice in the following sunrise industries:
- E-commerce & FinTech
- Data Security and Privacy
- Cyber Security
- Online reputation management
- Software licensing
- Technology Contracts
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Outsourcing
- Software as A Service (SAAS) and Cloud Computing, amongst others.
These emerging industries need capable legal professionals and consultants, but there are few lawyers who know practical aspects of IT business, and most lawyers are unable to provide high-quality legal support.
To practice in this area, it is imperative to acquire a range of skills and industry perspectives. This Diploma course is built to fulfill this need. Here, allow me to even go ahead and say that some diplomas are even more valuable than degrees altogether. Did you know that up till this year IIMs in India always awarded a Diploma and not a Degree? This is similar.
What Will I Learn?
The course will arm you with inside-out legal and practical knowledge of all aspects related to Cyber, Information Technology, and E-commerce and FinTech industries. Designed with the help of top industry leaders from all the respective fields, it makes this Diploma absolutely unmissable. Some broad things that you can expect to learn from this course are listed below:
- How to handle cyber crimes – legal actions and procedures
- How to enter into valid international transactions online, involving cross-border entities across multiple jurisdictions
- Negotiate, draft technology agreements and provide key strategic insights on various technological transactions and contracts – Master Service Agreement, Outsourcing Agreement, EULA, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, online payment regulations, cryptocurrencies, market-place models
- How to determine appropriate business structures for outsourcing and e-commerce ventures
- How to ensure Data Privacy and deal with intermediaries
- The essentials of the IT Act and transactions and money recovery during banking frauds
Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction to Information Technology Law
Module 2: Introduction to Technology Contracts
Module 3: Critical Interests To Be Protected in Technology Contracts
Module 4: Website Related Agreements
Module 5: Software Development, Licensing, and Acquisition
Module 6: E-Commerce: Law & Contracts
Module 7: Other Technology Contracts
Module 8: Privacy & Data Protection and Other Intermediaries
Module 9: FinTech And The Law
Module 10: Cyber Crimes
Module 11: Online Reputation Management
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Apar Gupta: Technology Lawyer, Briefing Counsel in the Right To Privacy Case
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Ketan Mukhija: General Counsel, SREI Group
Anuj Shah: Principal Associate, Khaitan & Co.
Pingal Khan: Partner, Ashlar Law
Puneet Bhasin: Founding Partner, Cyberjure Consulting
Sameer Jain: Partner, Pamasis Law Chambers
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Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya: Founder, CSR – Centre of Excellence, Mysore. Former National Advisor, CII
Dr. Y. L. Tehkre: Former Research Director, NHRC, Government of India.
Benefits of This Diploma Course For Me?
The use of cyber law is immense in today's world as things are slowly moving from the physical world into the world of internet. The regulation practices of the internet space are constantly increasing, and for you to have the upper hand in this developing and evolving industry, you must be thorough with all essential know-how's.
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September 21, 2016 • RECIPE
DJ Drinks: Recipe for "Lost Thyme" Bourbon Cocktail
What better way celebrate to September as National Bourbon Heritage Month than with a cocktail? (Really, it's the only way.) The folks at Down One, a bourbon-focused bar and restaurant serving over 170 bourbon selections in the heart of Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail, shared this signature recipe with us.
Created for the restaurant by award-winning mixologist Beth Burrows, the Lost Thyme is the perfect drink for a crisp fall day. It will appeal to bourbon connoisseurs and newbies alike, and goes beautifully with baked fish, shrimp, or a pesto chicken.
Recipe for Lost Thyme
2 oz. Maker's Mark (or similar)
1 oz. Domaine de Canton
2 sprigs of thyme
Gosling's Ginger Beer
6 drops lavender bitters
2 sprigs of thyme
Add the first five ingredients into a shaker over ice, shake, and strain into a glass over ice. Top with 2 sprigs of thyme.


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Who do you turn to when you need professional advice? Sure, your parents and siblings can be helpful, but have you thought about getting a mentor? Having a mentor in your industry can help you gain insight, provide advice on next moves in your career, and ultimately give you a leg-up in your field. Finding a mentor can be a bit intimidating at first, but they can have a huge impact on your career trajectory and make your working experience more positive.
Before you begin seeking a mentor, you must ask yourself a few questions:
- Do I have the time to reach out, follow up, and nurture this relationship?
- Why am I looking for a mentor and what do I hope to get out of the experience?
- Why should they say "yes" to my request?
- What do I have to offer my mentor?
Once you have answered these questions, you are ready to look for a mentor. Here are four ideas to help make this a reality:
1. Look around and reach out.
You may already know the person who you want to mentor you. Think about people you already know who might fit the profile you've come up with. You are connected to many more people than you realize and doing initial outreach will help you pinpoint who you're interested in. There are many ways to find a mentor.
Here are a few places ways to start your search:
- Talk to your professors who are in the field
- Look up alumni of groups you belong to at school (fraternity, sorority, business organizations or volunteer groups etc.)
- Join LinkedIn groups that are specific to your industry and college
- Go to your career center and look up alumni in your field
A mentor can come in any form and may not have the "mentor" title. Anyone who gives you professional feedback and helps you learn more about your field can be one. They should be invested in your professional growth and have extensive experience in your industry.
Maybe your favorite professor is at the forefront of the field you're interested in. They likely have contacts within the industry and can help connect you to a potential mentor. This goes for anyone you reach out to. Even if they personally aren't able to give you advice, they might know of someone who could help you (tip: if they're not a good fit – ask if they have suggestions/can refer you to someone else). If you feel like it is appropriate, don't hesitate to ask them to reach out to their network.
The opposite tactic is to reach out to professionals you aren't connected to. Find someone who has things in common with you. They will be more likely to respond if they work somewhere you have interned in the past or are from the same hometown as you.
Your school career center can help you get in contact with professionals in your field. If you don't have access to an alumni database, LinkedIn is a good alternative. Your LinkedIn profile should be up to date, professional, and accessible before you reach out to anyone on the site. Many schools have alumni groups on LinkedIn and you can find someone who might be eager to discuss what has changed at the school since they graduated. Industry specific LinkedIn groups are also great places to find people who work in the same field and may be great fits. However, before you contact anyone, you should first compile a list of the people you are interested in.
2. Make a list.
Just like applying for positions, not everyone is going to say "yes." Make a list of a few people you would like to have as your mentor. Write up compelling reasons why you want them in particular to be your mentor. How you ask is just as important as who you ask.
3. Ask!
It sounds simple, but if you don't ask anyone, you certainly won't get a mentor. Building a relationship before you ask them is a good idea, especially if you haven't known them for very long. Don't jump into it too quickly, give it time, and get to know them before transitioning it into a mentoring relationship.
Keep your request simple and specific. If you know them through someone else, make sure you mention the link between you. If it's over email, you could say:
Subject: Engineering Advice – Melinda Lopez
Dear _______,
My name is ______ and I am an engineering student working on a project on ______ in San Francisco. I heard about the great work you are doing at ______ through my professor, Melinda Lopez. She suggested I contact you because I am seeking engineering advice on _____ and she thought you might be a great person to ask because_____. I would like to meet you for coffee in the next week to discuss the engineering field and your experience in it. Does this work with your schedule?
Thank you for your time.
4. Maintain the relationship.
Following-up and following through are key to having a good relationship with your mentor. Get to know their mentoring style. They may want to meet for coffee once a week or exchange emails twice a month. Tailor your follow-up tactics based on what is best for them.
When you receive advice about what job you could apply for or a change in the layout of your resume take action in a timely manner. Give your mentor updates about how things are going with your job search or show them your updated resume. They are going to be volunteering a lot of time and effort, so make sure that you thank them, employ their suggestions, reach out periodically, and give back when you can.


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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
UV Sun Protection For Eyes
I love the sun. You will never hear me complain about too much sun or too much heat. I have never met a beach or tropical spot that I didn't love. As I write this, the sun has beamed 95 sweltering degrees onto Chicago and I am heading out to soak it up. Don't get me wrong, I always protect my skin with sunscreen and usually a wide-brimmed hat but always, always, sunglasses. I wear sunglasses year round and wherever I travel because my eyes are sensitive to light. It never occurred to me that I was actually protecting my eyes from damaging UV rays until I recently attended an informative webinar organized by The Vision Council. It turns out that your eyes can get sunburned just as easily as your skin and wrinkles around the eyes, cataracts and cancer of the eye are all connected to UV eye exposure.
Since I specialize in traveling to sun-drenched locations, I thought it would make sense to learn important UV blocking tips for the eyes. According to The Vision Council's UV Report:
*Although UV protective sunglasses are the best defense against UV-related eye damage, only 40% or adults in the U.S. wear sunglasses outside.
* UV damage is cumulative, which means that daily UV exposures adds up over time, possibly leading to future vision impairment and medical issues.
*UV rays can penetrate the Earth's atmosphere at any time or place but certain locations produce increased risk. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Honolulu, Hawaii and Miami, Florida top the list for the highest UV concentration.
* It's best to avoid direct UV radiation but reflected UV light is just as damaging. Water reflects up to 100% of UV rays, snow up to 85%, and dry sand and concrete up to 25%.
So what to do when traveling to sunny or UV-reflecting locations?
*Purchase UV-protected sunglasses from reputable outlets. This means that vendors along the beach, online auction sites, vintage stores and that guy selling shades on the sidewalk are out. I'm a huge fan of scoring bargains but it turns out that cheap sunglasses offer little value for eye health. Shop eye wear shops, department stores and brands that offer UVA and UVB protection labels.
*Check the label. Sometimes UVA and UVB protection stickers can be torn off or switched around. Your optometrist actually has a machine to check just how much UV protection your sunglasses provide.
*A protective carrying case is key. Good quality sunglasses come with cases to protect against scratches and breaks.
*Slather sunscreen on exposed skin, including around eyes and areas not covered by your sunglasses.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by The Vision Council, a non profit organization.
Posted by Fly Girl at 11:10 AM
Labels: eye protection, sun protection, travel tips, Tropical Travel, UV protection, Vision Council
12 comments:
- 2girlsbikini said...
WOW. I never knew certain locations expose me to increased UV rays! Good Info. THANKS!
- September 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Angela, I'm so glad you read this post! Beach lovers really need this info, wear those shades!
- September 10, 2013 at 6:07 PM
- TexWisGirl said...
i only started wearing sunglasses again 2 years ago after a fellow blogger did a post on eye health and protecting your eyes from the sun's rays. now i wear them all the time outside. :)
- September 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Tex, I'm so glad to hear that, especially in sunny Texas. I'm just learning about all the damage the sun can do to eyes and prevention is key.
- September 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM
- A Cuban In London said...
Thanks for the info. You see, you're our travel writer fairy godmother! :-)
Greetings from London.
- September 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM
- Fly Girl said...
Cubano, Thanks. I know London is dreary a lot of the time but I still hope you keep sunglasses handy!
- September 15, 2013 at 2:31 PM
- SandyCarlson said...
I, too, love the sun and the heat. Thanks for the tips!
- September 15, 2013 at 6:21 PM
- Fly Girl said...
The sun and heat are wonderful as long as you're protected!
- September 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM
- Andrew Graeme Gould said...
A great idea to give this warning and advice here for those who are unaware of the damage that UV rays can cause to the eyes, Rosalind. There's a huge amount of publicity on this in Australia, and so it's something that I've been known about for a very long time. I have to say that as I'm always on the lookout for the next photo to take, I don't like using sunglasses. What saves me here is that my normal glasses block out UV rays just like sunglasses do. I'm not sure if this is the case with absolutely every type of lens, but it's something worth confirming for eyeglass wearers when getting new glasses. Happy time in the sun then, but with precautions!
- September 17, 2013 at 3:06 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Andrew, I learned that Australia is one of the places with the highest UV ratings so I'm glad that the word is out. No, every type of lens doesn't block UV but if you request the protection, I'm sure an optometrist can put it on your eye glasses. Glad you're safe in the sun!
- September 19, 2013 at 2:20 PM
- Lisa researching farsightedness said...
It is so important to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Thanks for sharing this informative post!
- September 27, 2013 at 4:53 PM
- Fly Girl said...
I hopes it helps educate people about the harm their eyes can suffer from the sun. I had no idea before. Thanks for dropping by.
- September 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM


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