Migrating databases is a complex task that requires careful planning, execution, and validation to ensure data integrity, minimal downtime, and a successful transition. AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of migrating databases to Amazon Web Services (AWS) or between different AWS database engines. In this blog post, we’ll explore various database migration strategies and how AWS DMS can be used to achieve a smooth and efficient migration process.
Database Migration Strategies
- Homogeneous Migration: This strategy involves migrating a database from one engine to the same engine, either on-premises or in the cloud. For example, migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle. AWS DMS facilitates this type of migration by replicating data in real-time, and it offers minimal downtime and data consistency.
- Heterogeneous Migration: In this strategy, you migrate a database from one engine to a different engine. For instance, moving from an on-premises Microsoft SQL Server database to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. AWS DMS supports heterogeneous migrations by converting the source database schema and data to the target engine’s format.
- Full Load and CDC (Change Data Capture): Full load involves migrating the entire database to the target system initially, while CDC captures and replicates changes made after the full load. AWS DMS handles both full load and CDC by continuously replicating changes to keep the target database up to date.
- One-Time Migration: This strategy involves migrating a database once, usually from an on-premises environment to the cloud. AWS DMS simplifies this process by providing easy-to-use interfaces and automating much of the migration workflow.
- Ongoing Replication: Ongoing replication is used for scenarios where you need to keep databases synchronized across different locations. AWS DMS supports ongoing replication by continuously capturing and replicating changes to the target database.
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Benefits of Using AWS Database Migration Service
- Reduced Downtime: AWS DMS allows you to migrate databases with minimal downtime by using CDC to replicate changes made during the migration process.
- Data Consistency: AWS DMS ensures data consistency during migration by maintaining a replication instance that validates the integrity of data during replication.
- Schema Conversion: For heterogeneous migrations, AWS DMS performs schema conversion, handling differences in data types, indexes, and more.
- Automated Migration: AWS DMS provides an easy-to-use interface that automates many aspects of the migration process, reducing the complexity for administrators.
- Monitoring and Validation: AWS DMS offers monitoring capabilities and validation checks to ensure that the migration is proceeding as expected and data is accurate.
- Real-Time Replication: AWS DMS enables real-time data replication, making it suitable for scenarios where minimal data lag is crucial.
Database migration is a critical task that demands careful planning and execution to ensure a seamless transition with minimal impact on business operations. AWS Database Migration Service simplifies the migration process by providing tools and capabilities that cater to different migration strategies, including homogeneous, heterogeneous, full load, CDC, and ongoing replication. By leveraging AWS DMS, organizations can achieve efficient, low-downtime database migrations while maintaining data integrity and consistency. Whether you’re migrating to or within AWS, AWS DMS can be an asset in your migration journey, helping you unlock the benefits of cloud-native databases with ease.
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Neurons in a brain region called the thalamus may regulate social behavior and play a key role in autism, researchers reported at the 2019 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
The thalamus has long been thought of as a relay station that merely passes sensory information to the cerebral cortex. But researchers are recognizing that one part of it — the mediodorsal thalamus — is critical for cognition1.
The researchers identified two types of neurons that send signals from the thalamus to the prefrontal cortex, a region implicated in autism. They found that one of these types signals poorly in mice that lack FMR1, the gene mutated in fragile X syndrome.
“There’s been so much work done on the prefrontal cortex in autism, but we’re starting to understand that a lot of what the prefrontal cortex does is orchestrated by the thalamus,” says lead investigator Audrey Brumback, assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin.
Brumback and her colleagues first used a tiny electrode to probe the electrical properties of thalamus neurons in slices from mice’s brains. They discovered two neuronal responses to the current the electrode transmits.
In all of the neurons, the voltage drops in response to the electrical current. But this drop persists in some of the neurons, whereas in others it ‘sags,’ or decreases over time. The team referred to these two neuron types as ‘low sag’ and ‘high sag.’ These responses have been found in other parts of the brain, but not the thalamus.
In mice that lack FMR1, the researchers found that high-sag neurons fire less often than those in controls, but low-sag neurons are unaffected.
“Neurons that have this [high-sag] electrophysiological property might be selectively impacted in autism,” Brumback says.
Brumback’s team also found that a circuit that links the thalamus and prefrontal cortex is important for social behavior. Her team has previously reported that this circuit is impaired in three mouse models of autism.
They used a tool called optogenetics — which involves the use of pulses of light — to turn on or off the neuronal branches that extend from the prefrontal cortex to the thalamus. Activating these branches in typical mice diminishes the animals’ interest in social interactions. Turning them off in mice exposed to valproic acid in utero — an autism mouse model — enhances social exploration.
The team then used the same strategy to activate the branches of neurons that extend from the thalamus to the prefrontal cortex. This, too, worsens social behavior in controls. The results in valproic-acid-exposed mice are not yet in, but the work so far suggests that reciprocal connections between the prefrontal cortex and thalamus influence social behavior.
“This circuit is bidirectionally important for social behavior,” Brumback says.
For more reports from the 2019 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, please click here.

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So often we are afraid to do what it really takes. Crossing over the edge feels like such a threat to all that we are and all that we know. But it is what is on the other side of the edge, the usually self-imposed edge, that is what we really long for: the contribution we want to make, the fulfilling life, the biggest dream. If we aren’t willing to risk, we are unlikely to create what we want in life.
The time is now. Do something, anything, just try it. That risk you take might change everything.

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Etro Resort Collection 2023 | vogue
With a new creative director just named, the Etro house is gearing up for its big plan. Marco De Vincenzo takes the lead and will present his first collection in September. Meanwhile, the station was showcased by Veronica Etro during an appointment in the showroom.
Pop-up buyouts in prime beach locations have become increasingly common – and lucrative – for luxury fashion brands, and Etro is no exception. Its colorful spirit matches the upscale getaway atmosphere of Porto Cervo and Forte dei Marmi. A new boutique has just opened in Capri, and others are in preparation. The Veronica-imagined collection would be perfectly at home in any of these places, but it’s also flexible enough to be worn in more everyday situations, full of covetable and easy pieces with a distinctive flavor of cheerful bohemian.
The brand’s basics – the glamorous caftan, the kimono, the duster, the flowing dress – have been reinterpreted in a fresh and summery way. The paisley pattern has been puffed up in a vibrant abstract interpretation, printed on a long chiffon dress with butterfly sleeves, or on masculine Bermuda shorts, or even a figure-hugging number with an asymmetrical ruffled hem. Punctuating the collection with an artisan touch, a series of crocheted pieces including an elongated knit cardigan, a hand-knitted knotted fringe miniskirt and a show-stopping dress/poncho exuded the high hippie vibe that is a hallmark of the collection. ‘Etro. His free-spirited attitude will surely make the transition to Etro’s new direction.

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An extraordinary evolution: Temple’s campus throughout the years
From the state-of-the-art library to new dining experiences and residence halls, Temple has taken big strides to enhance the overall campus experience.
It’s no secret that Temple continues to develop ambitious plans to make the campus experience as rewarding as possible for visitors, students and faculty alike.
Over the past several years, undeniably big changes have swept across campus. But some might be more obvious than others, so to celebrate the end of the spring semester and to reflect back with our graduating seniors, we’ve rounded up some of the most rewarding renovation projects you may (or may not) have missed.
The updated O’Connor Plaza and Founder’s Garden, one of the most photographed spots on campus. (PHOTO: Betsy Manning)
O’Connor Plaza and Founder’s Garden
In September 2017, the newly renovated Founder’s Garden and O’Connor Plaza made their debuts. O’Connor Plaza, created in the center of campus, included updated landscaping, a water wall and, most notably, a new bronze owl statue (Temple’s beloved mascot). Take a few steps down into Founder’s Garden, where you can see fresh pavement with a large Temple “T” and new furniture, including tables and chairs for students to take advantage of the outdoor space.
The glass skywalk connects the renovated 1810 Liacouras Walk building to Speakman Hall for students to easily navigate both buildings. (PHOTO: Joseph V. Labolito)
1810 Liacouras Walk and skywalk
Fox School of Business has been home to an ever-growing student body, and therefore began plans for expansion in 2017. Additional classrooms were created in 1810 Liacouras Walk, directly across from Alter Hall, along with improvements to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute. The historic facade of 1810 Liacouras has remained the same, however, preserving the building’s original look and feel. Additionally, an enclosed skywalk now connects the third floor of Speakman Hall to the fourth floor of 1810 Liacouras for easy access.
Charles Library, which opened in fall 2019, has become one of the hottest study spots on campus. (PHOTO: Ryan S. Brandenberg)
Perhaps the most obvious of the bunch, the highly anticipated Charles Library finally bedazzled campus in August 2019. The library boasts stunning architectural and design elements including tons of natural light, 2200 square feet of space, and meeting spaces for students to study and collaborate. Additionally, there is a makerspace, which includes a 3D printing “farm” with the ability to print several items at once, and a virtual reality studio. Added bonuses include one of the largest green roofs in Pennsylvania, Stella’s Cafe serving fresh pastries and La Colombe coffee for brain fuel and, of course, the renowned BookBot to help you retrieve your books.
The first floor of the Science and Education Research Center (SERC) boasts plenty of natural light and lounging space. (PHOTO: Joseph V. Labolito)
Science and Education Research Center (SERC)
One of the most beautiful buildings on campus, the Science and Education Research Center (SERC) is dedicated to cutting-edge science and technology research. As home of the departments of Physics and Computer & Information Science and seven research centers, SERC provides one collaborative space for scientists and students from different fields to work side by side. The building started off as a vision in 2007 and, more than a decade later, has blossomed into reality.
The second floor of the Howard Gittis Student Center now has a variety of food options from your favorite chain restaurants, including Chick-fil-A and more. (PHOTO: Ryan S. Brandenberg)
New dining options
When you envision the overall college experience, the dining hall is probably one of the first pictures to come to mind. Temple’s new partnership with Aramark allowed for the renovation of the Howard Gittis Student Center food court and updated options at Morgan Hall, which both accept meal swipes. The Howard Gittis Food Center now has updated lighting, new finishes for floors and flows, and updated seating configurations to fit 750 students at a time. Options include popular chains such as BurgerFi, Chick-fil-A, Saladworks and more. And for all of the coffee addicts, you can grab Starbucks (located on the first floor) on your way to class.
The Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex allows space for many different workouts, including a free-weight room, track and turf. (PHOTO: Joseph V. Labolito)
Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex
The Aramark STAR Complex was unveiled in August 2017 as a multipurpose academic, athletics and recreation facility. The academic area features clinical training spaces for the College of Public Health, while the athletics area includes free-weight space, a climbing wall and turf field for intramural offerings and sports clubs. The best part? Treat yourself to a Jamba Juice after a grueling workout session, because you’ve definitely earned it.
Located behind the Bell Tower, all Owls are reminded every day that Perseverance Conquers. (PHOTO: Betsy Manning)
All of the additions above have inarguably improved the culture of campus, but maybe the most simple update is one of the most important. The grassy area behind the Bell Tower, that you’d previously walk by without second thought, now has a new sign in place gently reminding all Owls that no matter what, perseverance always conquers.

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Wuzhou Minren Hotel
The 3-star Wuzhou Minren Hotel boasts close proximity to Wenshu Monastery, Tianfu Square and Sichuan Science and Technology Museum just 1.8 km away.
The city center is 4 km away from the hotel. The property is set 15 minutes' walk away from Live-water Park, Wenshu Yuan Monastery and Jinniu Wanda Plaza Chengdu.
Nearby points of interest include the monastery and museums.
Offering szechuan dishes, Chen Mapo Doufu is a 15-minute walk away.
20 minutes' drive from Shuangliu airport and 20 minutes' walk to Chengdu North Railway Metro train station.

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In the memo, Hinton states, “Therefore, as we continue to look for further cost efficiencies, I have decided to implement a one-year freeze on salaries. The freeze applies across the board (the only exceptions are when collective bargaining agreements or statutory obligations require). We will seek an equivalent freeze for union-represented staff as we conduct negotiations for successor collective-bargaining agreements going forward.
“I know you are all well aware that the uncertainty of the broader economy touches all our businesses. We don’t know how profound the problems will be, or how long they will last. The only prudent course is to continue managing all expenses aggressively until we can see more clearly where we are headed. The savings we capture by forgoing raises will mitigate future possible job cuts and help support and sustain our products and brands.
“I know this isn’t easy. I know you’ve worked hard this past year under difficult conditions. I know without your talent, diligence and perseverance, we wouldn’t have achieved all we did in 2008.”
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There's nothing like a fresh baguette, hot out of the oven. And one company has made it as easy and quick to get as a Snickers bar.
Le Bread Xpress has opened vending machines in San Francsico that produce hot and fresh baguettes in seconds. The machines are operating at the new Myriad market in the Castro.
The baguettes rise at a bakery in Burlingame and are slighty baked. The baking process finishes in the vending machine. Operators say the machine is a hit in France.
"In a mall next to transportation, people come back from work, get their fresh baguette and get home," says Anthony Fountaine, of Le Bread Xpress.
A baguette costs $4.25 and comes out in about 20 seconds. Le Bread Xpress is hoping to expand operations around the Bay Area. In addition to France, it currently has machines in Russia, the U.K. and China.

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Hunt signs insurance hike
The cost of private health insurance for Australian families is on the rise.
Health Minister Greg Hunt has given Federal Government approval to the insurance industry’s plan for an average premium rise of 4.84 per cent.
That means the top tier of family hospital cover will increase to around $4500 a year, while singles cover will cost an extra $100 to $1250.
The rise should be about $2 a week for a single person and $4 for families.
Mr Hunt said there had been some pricing changes on procedures including hip and knee replacements and some prostheses, which would otherwise have driven up the price.
Even though the price rises are at three times the rate of inflation, Mr Hunt insists it is the lowest increase in a decade.
“As the new Health Minister, I will work with insurers over the next year to find ways insurers can deliver more value for customers without compromising on the quality of cover,” he said in a statement.
“I have already made this clear to the insurance companies and received a commitment that they will work to that end.”
Industry insiders were expecting a 5 per cent hike in 2017, adding to cumulative increases of 28 per cent since 2012.
In 2016, there was an average price rise of 5.59 per cent, lower than the long-term average of 6.1 per cent a year.
Opposition health spokeswoman Catherine King said families are getting less for more.
“Australians are paying more than ever for their private health insurance but they are getting less and less, and the Liberals have done absolutely nothing to help families with the costs of health,” Ms King said.
“This $200 increase comes on top of some of the highest premium increases on record, spiralling complaints against private health insurers and Australians increasingly discovering they are simply not covered for basic inclusions in their policies.”
The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman reportedly received over 4400 complaints last year; a 30 per cent increase.
“The new Health Minister is joking if he thinks this is good news – he can't seriously expect a pat on the back for a 23 per cent increase to private health insurance premiums,” she said.
The leaders of the industry are certainly not suffering, with executive pay packets at the biggest private health insurers soaring.
The total pay for former Medibank Private chief executive George Savvides climbed from $1.4 million in 2014 to $2.4 million in 2016, while NIB chief executive Mark Fitzgibbon’s total pay increased by 95 per cent in the same period to $1.76 million.
Market leader BUPA does not publicly disclose its chief executive's pay, while HCF only states a total of about $7 million is given to its eight senior executives.


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This wonderful Geek-Christmas time of the year is back once more, promising a lot of exciting reveals from big manufacturers such as HTC and Samsung, but also some pretty gems teased by other smaller OEMs. What kind of exciting products will we see? While we've got a lot of leaked information from the highly expected S6 and M9, there is still a lot to learn about both - and about everything else that will be shown. What kind of trends will...
G-NetTrack v2.2 for WM
XDA member gyokov presents G-NetTrack for Windows Mobile devices. This application will track the current CELLID, RXLEVEL, MCC, MNC, LAC from the UMTS/GSM network taking full advantage of your in built GPS receiver. You can have accurate aditional information such as longitude, latitude, speed and altitude, also shows the numbers of satellites from where it´s pulling the data. The app creates KML and tab delimited file for easy viewing in Google Earth or Google Maps for Mobile. Compact Framework 3.5 is required.
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G-NetTrack v3.1 – tracks UMTS/GSM CELLID and RXLEVEL, exports kml file
The application tracks the current CELLID, RXLEVEL, MCC, MNC, LAC of the UMTS/GSM network.
In [\logs] folder two kind of log files are created:
– KML file – for using with Google Earth or Google Maps on you mobile device
– Tab delimited file
For kml file new point is created when the distance difference is >15m or cellid has changed.
For tab file new row is created when cellid has changed.
Attention: Make sure you closed the application before opening the log files. Exit the application from Menu->Save Log and Exit
Requires Compact Framework 3.5
You can find more information in the application thread.
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Last week, I wrote about the best apps to unleash the raw photographic power of your Lollipop smartphone. All four of those cameras generate lossless DNG images with pounds of potential for apps like Photoshop to unlock, but what if you’re looking to edit or view those pics on the go? QuickPic, Google Photos, and the other mainstays treat raw images like they don't exist. This rundown seeks to fill the void and give you full control over your precious pictures....
While the majority of the top apps have already incorporated Google's newest design language, there are still very many apps that are in need of some Material Design love. Which apps do you think are most desperately in need of an update?


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Smoked Pork Spare Ribs!
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I cooked them using a Traeger pellet smoker but the temps and times can be used in an oven without issue.
1/4 cup – Kosher salt
1.5 Tbsp – Garlic powder
1 Tbsp – Onion powder
2 Tbsp – Paprika (use smoked paprika if cooking in an oven)
3 Tbsp – Chili powder
2 Tbsp – Black Pepper
1.5 Tbsp – Cayenne
1 Tbsp – Ground Thyme
1 Tbsp – Cumin
1 tsp – nutmeg
1 tsp – cinnamon
Pat ribs dry with paper towel. Then trim to desired size (if necessary).
Liberally sprinkle with rub (Do not actually rub in). Let sit for 15 mins to allow rub to absorb into meat.
Cook for 3 hours at 180° F
Take ribs out and wrap in 2 layers of aluminum foil.
Cook for an additional 2 hours at 250°F
Take ribs out and unwrap them. Place them meat side up, slather with sauce. ( There are a few good choices for sugar free sauces.)
Cook ribs for an aditional 30-45 mins at 250°F to allow sauce to tack up.
Remove ribs from heat, and let rest for 15-30 mins.
Cut and enjoy!
As a rib aficionado myself, these look just perfect!
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Cyber bullying increases in era of Covid-19 pandemicUntact classes are have become commonplace in the Covid-19 pandemic, and unfortunately, school bullies have also found ways to take their bullying online.
In light of the recent controversy over alleged school bullying by star sports players and celebrities during their school years, experts say that preventive measures need to be taken to cut down on the ever-increasing cases of cyber bullying.
Cyber bullying among students involves bullies using messengers and social media to verbally attack victims.
Choi, a student about to enter high school in Namyangju, Gyeonggi, has deleted her KakaoTalk account four times over the past year. As her social media usage has increased due to staying at home more often because of the Covid-19 outbreak, friends around her called her an "Instagram attention-seeker."
When she posted a picture on her Instagram account, she saw a comment reading "Bluffer.” Soon after deleting the comment, Choi was invited to a group chat room with seven people, where they continuously bullied her.
"I deleted my KakaoTalk account to avoid cyber bullying, but I had to re-establish my account a month later in order to get information about school from my teacher,” she said. Choi said that she has been seeing a psychiatric doctor for counseling once a week.
According to the School Bullying Survey 2020 released by the Ministry of Education on March 21, 12.3 percent of all types of school bullying were cyber bullying.
This is a 3.4 percent increase from 2019, before the outbreak of Covid-19, and the highest since the annual survey began in 2013.
On the other hand, 0.9 percent of students said they experienced physical abuse, the lowest level since 2013. This can be attributed to a decrease in face-to-face classes due to school restrictions.
Cyber bullying in schools is largely divided into three types, and KakaoTalk bullying is the most frequently used method of cyber bullying. This method involves inviting victims to a group chat room to bully them, without letting them leave.
The other two types are "Wi-Fi shuttle," where bullies use the wireless data of victims, and "game item shuttle," where bullies force victims to pay for game items.
The problem is that cyber bullying can occur anytime and anywhere, without time or space constraints, even if the victim does not attend school or moves to a faraway place.
"Since school bullying previously mostly occurred at school, many victims thought that it was at least safe at home,” said Kim Bong-seop, a researcher at the Intelligence Information Ethics Team at the Korea Intelligence Information Society Promotion Agency.
“However, in cyber bullying, perpetrators cannot be physically separated," said Kim.
External monitoring is also not easy. Teachers and victims' families cannot easily access the social media accounts and group chat rooms because they can only be accessed by people of the same age.
Furthermore, if a third party intervenes, it can lead to invasion of privacy and personal information controversies.
In 2012, a middle school student in Daegu took his own life after being subject to continuous cyber bullying. At the time, the investigative authorities announced that they would strengthen monitoring of SNS posts and group chat rooms. However, online censorship became an issue.
"SNS posts are deleted from time to time, and slang is used in group chat rooms, making it difficult for external people to understand the context of the conversation and who the specific person is,” said Lee Chang-ho, a senior researcher at the Korea Youth Policy Institute.
Victims of cyber bullying tend not to tell teachers or parents of their experiences. They are worried that they will be banned from using social media or lose their phones. The atmosphere around them makes it difficult to talk about their situation.
The School Violence Prevention and Countermeasures Act (School Violence Prevention Method) included cyber bullying as one of its types of school bullying through a revision in April 2012.
However, there were no regulations on the fundamental response to and punishment for cyber bullying. In order to protect the victims, psychological counseling, temporary protection and class replacement were allowed.
"The current law is based on physical bullying and physical separation from the establishment of the school bullying committee,” said Cho Jung-sil, chairman of the victims' family council. “As untact classes increase, existing laws cannot cope with cyber bullying."
Criminal punishment for cybercrime is not impossible, but it depends on the age of the perpetrator — which is why many are calling for a revision to the juvenile law.
“As these occur within the educational sphere, it is essential to assure students' safety of their right to learn, so criminal punishment for cybercrime is important,” said Lee Seung-hyun, a researcher at the Korea Institute for Criminal Policy.
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Invited Speaker, Gerontology
Physiotherapist, Calvary Public Hospital, ACT
Elizabeth Webb is a lymphoedema physiotherapist with a clinical and research interest in chronic oedema management. She works in the lymphoedema service at Calvary Public Hospital Bruce in Canberra and has shared the role of Lymphoedema Service Coordinator and Senior Clinician since 2019. Elizabeth is currently completing a PhD through the University of Canberra investigating the impact and cost of compression therapy on recurrent cellulitis.


text: With this unique hands-on resource, students grab their hundred boards to explore counting and ordering numbers, place value, number patterns, and beginning addition and subtraction. Book features 60 games and activities with accompanying teacher notes. Correlated to the Common Core State Standards. Includes CD for IWB presentation and interactive fun. 136 pages.


I am participated in a custom Windows Software backup/restore project development that requires the loading of Windows SOFTWARE/SYSTEM registry hives from an "external" target OS system drive connected to a Windows host system.
On all Windows versions except Windows 8.1 program works correctly, but when host system (on which the program is run on) is Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 and target system is Windows 8.1 the registry hive load failed with the following error:
Failed to load f:\Windows\System32\config\software:  The configuration registry database is corrupt.
After run of 'chkdsk /r' error still remained. All required security privileges (SE_BACKUP, SE_RESTORE) are applied. All systems are 64-bit.
Generally even system registry editor (regedit) could not open SOFTWARE hive from Windows 8.1 with following error:
Cannot Load f:\Windows\System32\config\software: Error while loading hive.
But when host system is Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 then SOFTWARE hive loaded without any problem.
So is there some Windows 8/8.1 registry hives validation mechanism or additional security checks that prevents load of registry hives from another OS instance?


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Slender annual 10-60 cm. Leaflets 3-8 pairs, 5-15 x 2-5 mm, obovate-oblong. Heads 2- to 6-flowered; peduncle about equalling leaves. Corolla 5-8 mm. Legume 20-40(-60) x 3-5 mm, curved so that the sinuses open on the convex edge; segments with orbicular sinuses, glabrous or very sparsely papillose.
Low, usually prostrate, hairy plant, woody at the base. Leaves pinnate with three to eight pairs of linear to oval leaflets. Flowers, yellow, 6 to 10 mm, in stalked heads of five to 12, the standard petal with a distinct claw. Pods twisting, with horse-shoe shaped segments.
This is an annual herbaceous plant 20-50 cm tall, with a bare, straight to creeping stem branched from the base and above. Leaves petiolate, with 3-8 pairs of oblong-linear narrowly inverted ovate-wedge-shaped leaf fragments. Umbrellas 3- 8-flowered with a yellow corolla of petals. The fruit is a pod. Seeds are cylindrical, arcuate, brown and smooth. It blooms in late spring and early summer.
This plant is useful.
How to get rid of:
Dig up the area thoroughly. This is not an easy job, because it is not enough just to dig up the ground - you also need to scrupulously select all the rhizomes from it. But on the other hand, this is a very effective way to control perennial weeds.

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April 2013: various items of unfolding news...
Just saw some of the shots from the Eastleigh by-election by my friend, street photographer, Paul Russell. Great stuff! Thought the one of Michael Fabricant was particularly engaging! Available as book in a PDF download. See Paul's website. http://www.paulrussell.info/
Paul also put me onto the work of an up and coming student photographer, Christopher Bethell: http://www.christopherbethell.com/ - worth checking out.
Done some great new architectural shots recently, of my environs in general and specifically a fabulous new building in Cheshire - soon to be posted on this site.
Speaking of portraits – saw, recently, a documentary on Saul Leiter. His work is not all portraiture, but he often appropriates people into his street-scene compositions. Leiter lives in New York and has for most of his long life, and he is reputed to take most of his shots within a few blocks of his home. Leiter was also one of the pioneers of colour photography, back when only black and white was considered an appropriate form for the serious photographer. Like Eggleston in this regard, Leiter is something of a mould-breaker. Love his stuff (and Eggleston’s).
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A lot of people spent some time walking down memory lane during an open house at Findlay’s Lincoln Elementary School.
The open house on Tuesday was held to give people a chance to check out the more than 100-year-old school one last time before it closes at the end of the school year.
Thomas Brumley started at Lincoln in 1947, and went to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade there.
Brumley, who went on to become a physician, remembered his time at Lincoln fondly.
We also spoke with Cathy Floyd at the open house. (second from left in above picture)
She taught 2nd grade at Lincoln for 35 years and says it was just a wonderful place.
In January, Findlay City Schools announced that the school district would be undergoing some elementary school building consolidation in the wake of three failed operating levies in 2020.
Lincoln Elementary will close at the end of the current school year and will be sold.
The last day for students at Lincoln will be May 26th.
Also, Jacobs Primary will be repurposed and will no longer be a K-3 school building.


A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode Goerge, has insisted that Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) begged late military dictator, Sani Abacha, for appointment.
George, in an interview with The Sun, provided more details and said people like former Osun governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, knows about the story.
His reaction follows comments by some Tinubu’s associates absolving him of allegations that he sold out to Abacha.
George said: “I have nothing personal against Tinubu. I don’t hate him. We may not be in the same political party and there is no big deal about that. Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of association. On this issue of Kola’s claims, I’m saying nothing but the truth. Kola Abiola was right.
“Tinubu begged Abacha to make him an administrator or a state commissioner. I was in the military that time, and I was in Aso Rock with Gen. Abacha and Gen. Oladipo Diya who was then chief of general staff to Abacha. I was the principal staff officer I to Gen. Diya. I was then a commodore in the Nigerian Navy.
“Tinubu came to Aso Rock to lobby for these positions but already the military had taken decisions that Abacha’s regime was going to be purely a military regime unlike that of Babangida who appointed civilians as deputy governors to military governors then.
“Tinubu actually came to lobby to be made a commissioner but when he was told about the military decision, he became sad. He wasn’t happy and that was when he went to join NADECO and other pro-democracy activists. If Abacha had given him the positions he lobbied for, Tinubu would have been part of Abacha’s government.
Unfortunately, some of these people defending Tinubu and now attacking both myself and Kola Abiola don’t know all these that I’m revealing. I’m saying it again categorically that it was when Tinubu didn’t get appointment from the Abacha’s government that he, out of frustration and anger went to join NADECO.
“I challenge Tinubu to a public debate on this. I challenge Tinubu to a public debate on any national television station either here in Nigeria or abroad. I’m even ready to face him on CNN or BBC on this issue. I’m calling out Tinubu, he should take up my challenge. Even if he said we should go to a graveyard to face one another on this issue, I’m ready to face him.
“For those defending Tinubu, have they seen Tinubu coming out to speak personally or issue a personal statement on Kola Abiola’s claims and my support for Kola Abiola? I’m talking about people like former Lagos state APC chairman, Chief Henry Ajomale, former NUPENG president, Joseph Akinlaja and others who have become Tinubu’s defenders on this issue.
“If these people don’t know about what transpired during the June 12 crisis, they should keep quiet instead of defending what is not defensible, I say once again, Tinubu should come and face me in a public debate on this issue if he believes I’m not saying the truth.
“If Abacha had agreed with Tinubu, Tinubu would have become deputy governor to Oyinlola. Both Oyinlola and Tinubu are brothers. They are both from Osun state. Tinubu is from Iragbiji while Oyinlola is from Okuku. Nigerians should ask Oyinlola if I’m lying. Facts are facts, Tinubu can’t deny that he lobbied Abacha to be made a commissioner or deputy governor to Oyinlola. I’m putting all these together in my memoirs, which will be out very soon,” he said.


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While The Dictator was in production, the film was rumored to be based on an Iraqi novel called Zabibah and the King. Zabibah was published anonymously, but most Iraqi citizens–as well as the C.I.A.–believed that its author was none other than Saddam Hussein.
Zabibah is an allegorical tale about a love affair between a medieval ruler of Iraq and a peasant-woman, Zabibah, who’s abused by her husband. Zabibah is a stand-in for the Iraqi people, and the king who rescues her is meant to be Hussein. Two of the novel’s antagonists, a wicked prince named Hezkel and Samil, a merchant, are meant to represent Israel and the Jews, according to Middle East Quarterly.
The New York Times said definitively that The Dictator was not based on Zabibah–and, in fact, that the rumor was probably started by Cohen and his camp. Whether Zabibah will make an appearance in the film is unclear. One thing is more or less certain: Were he alive, Hussein would probably be less than pleased by a smart-alec Jewish satirist adapting his novel.


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The sell-off in futures follows sharp losses in global equities on worries a deteriorating U.S. economy would drag other regions down with it.
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English Tutorial – King Lear
At the end of King Lear the evil characters die a violent death, but so do the good ones. What does the play say about human and divine justice, or its absence?
There are many evident themes in Shakespeare’s play, ‘King Lear’, but perhaps one of the most prevalent relates to the theme of justice. ‘King Lear’ is a brutal play, filled with human cruelty and awful disasters. The play’s progression of terrible events makes both the characters in the play, and the readers question whether or not there is justice in the play, hence in the world.
The play raises the questions, who is responsible for what happens in the world and ...view middle of the document...
In fact, he says that Goneril and Regan’s death ‘Touches us not with pity’. However, after the death of Cordelia, Albany, the believer in justice also is in doubt to whether or not there is justice in the world. Lastly, according to Edmund, people cause their own downfall. In fact, after his fight with Edgar he admits that he has once again found his place at the bottom of the wheel of fortune, which shows that he, as an illegitimate son belongs at the bottom of society.
Towards the end of the play, the reader can notice that the evil characters are punished for their sins. Edmund, Goneril, Regan and Cornwall all die at the end of the play. Gloucester too pays for his sins, even though he is punished in the cruelest manner possible. He pays for his adultery, by having his eyes plucked out. King Lear is also punished throughout the play for being blind enough to believe Goneril and Regan’s words, rather than Cordelia’s sincerity. Like Cordelia, he is punished by being banished and humiliated. He is further punished by having to suffer madness. However, Lear’s worst punishment is having to see Cordelia’s death, hence this really does make him a man more sinned against than sinning. On the other hand, good characters like Edgar are rewarded, in this case, Edgar is titled as the new king of Britain. Therefore, order is restored in Britain. All of this makes the reader agree with Edgar and Albany that that the Gods are just, and that people get what they deserve. However, the reader cannot conclude that easily that there is justice in the play. This is because good characters like Kent, foresees his death. In addition, Gloucester and Lear’s death make the reader wonder whether or not they deserved such punishment. However, it is the death of the innocent Cordelia, which makes it hard for the reader to conclude whether or not there is justice in the play. After the death of Cordelia, Albany the believer in justice too is in doubt whether people really get what they deserve. All of this makes it difficult for the audience to tell which of the evil or good characters triumphs in the end.
Critics of ‘King Lear’ too tried to answer the question about the theme of justice in the play. A.C Bradley argues that in a tragedy like that of ‘King Lear’, characters cause their own downfall. He says the wrong that King Lear did to Kent and Cordelia is repaid with extreme...


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NOTES ON SEROLOGIC TESTS FOR LYME DISEASE
1. This assay should be used to test human serum specimens which have been found to be positive or equivocal using an EIA or IFA test procedure. It should not be performed as a primary screening test.
2. A negative result does not completely exclude the possibility of an infection. The sample may have been taken before the appearance of IgM antibodies, or the antibody titer exists below the detection limit of the test.
3. The treatment of the patients with antibiotics during the early stage of the disease may lead to a suppression of the immune response, so that no specific antibodies may be detected.
4. The diagnosis of Lyme disease must include careful clinical evaluation and should not be based only on detection of antibodies to B. burgdorferi.
5. A positive IgM test result indicates recent or past exposure and does not necessarily indicate a current infection with B. burgdorferi.
6. The continued presence or absence of antibodies to B. burgdorferi cannot be used to determine the success or failure of therapy.
• Positive: A sample is considered anti-B. burgdorferi IgM positive if two or more of the following three bands are present: 23 kDa (OspC), 39 kDa (BmpA), and 41 kDa (Fla).
• Positive: A sample is considered anti-B. burgdorferi IgG positive if five or more of the following 10 bands are present: 18 kDa, 23 kDa (OspC), 28 kDa, 30 kDa, 39 kDa (BmpA), 41 kDa (Fla), 45 kDa, 58 kDa (OppA-2), 66 kDa and 93 kDa.
CDC criteria (firstname.lastname@example.org, 1995) require >=5 bands for IgG or >=2 bands for IgM for the Western blot to be considered positive. Bands (e.g.,p41) may be detected in patients without Lyme disease, and patterns not meeting the CDC criteria should be interpreted with caution.
European criteria (based on German guidelines www.lgl.bayern.de, 2014) require >=1 band for Ig M and at least 2 of the following bands (p23, p30, p39 or p58) for IgG for the western blot to be considered positive. These criteria should be applied only if there is a suspicion that the patient could have been in contact with ticks or Borrelia spp of European origin.


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Last fall, Rdio made its radio feature, Stations, available free to non-subscribers on its mobile apps in the United States, Canada and Australia. In January, coinciding with the launch of streaming rival Beats Music, the company started offering a full, ad-supported service on the Web, writing, “If you love something, set it free.” Today, Rdio has launched its so-called freemium model in earnest, rolling out the free version in 20 countries and updating its much-lauded design to emphasize its Pandora-like radio product.
The result is a service that’s set up to combine two experiences users might currently be getting different places: passive internet radio listening and, for $9.99 a month, Spotify-like on-demand streams. “Listening to these services is an investment in your time,” Rdio’s head of product, Chris Becherer, told Quartz. “As you listen, the service starts to learn more about you and make better recommendations. But if you are bifurcating that investment over multiple services — half with Pandora, half with Spotify — you are really cheating yourself out of getting the most out of any particular service.”
The new design makes Rdio’s radio services more prominent, betting that some free users will turn their investment into a paid, on-demand subscription. The overhauled home page offers a Facebook- or Twitter-like news feed for streaming music. The “stories” here can include recommended radio stations based on listeners’ tastes, releases that are currently trending and various social components, such as comments from friends.
Rdio, created in 2010 by two Skype founders, isn’t the first on-demand streaming service provider to eye internet radio as a way to grow its paid subscriber base. Spotify started offering a free radio service for mobile users in June 2012 and added the ability to listen specific artists and playlists last December. As Billboard reports, Rhapsody’s unRadio service opened its doors in July, though that costs $4.99 a month and is ad-free. Apple kicked off its free iTunes Radio last fall, months before buying the subscription-based service. Somewhat differently, Google Play Music offers free storage of up to 20,000 songs, but its “All Access” subscription costs $9.99 a month.
Rdio has yet to disclose its subscriber numbers, but it certainly has some distance to go to catch up with its competitors. Pandora has 3.5 million paying subscribers (out of 77 million monthly users). Spotify has 10 million and Rhapsody has 2 million. Still, Rdio has money behind it: The current refresh follows a deal announced last September with Cumulus Media, giving the radio network partial ownership of the company in exchange for content and promotion that Cumulus values at $75 million.
“What we’ve learned collectively over the last few years,” Rdio CEO Anthony Bay told The New York Times, “is that the most successful models are freemium models.” With its new push, his company is betting it will be one of the successes.


The project will consist of a multi-story academic building with two basement levels. The building will have East and West Wings which are interconnected only at the lower level basement. Above Grade, the appearance will be of two separate buildings separated by a plaza. The building will contain approximately 2,500 classroom seats predominately in large lecture hall configurations.
The building will consist of a total of approximately 175,000 Square Feet of usable area, including classrooms, lecture halls, faculty offices, and mechanical rooms. Faculty space will predominately be located on the upper floors of the West Wing.


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L'été - French Taboo Speaking Game - Summer Theme
About This Product
Playing French TABOO is a great way to get students to speak French and learn a lot of new vocabulary. This game is simple to modify and use with beginners and advanced students alike. The them of this TABOO game is L'ÉTÉ. 30 French-English cards are included. There are 2 fun ways to play this fun vocabulary game and both are explained in the instructions.
All of the words on the cards are in French and English. This is very useful as many of the words will be new to students.
This French Taboo game includes the following:
How to play classic Taboo (beginner and advanced levels)
30 Taboo game cards to print, cut out and laminate if possible (black and white and color versions)
How to play 15 MINUTES MAX - an alternative version of the game
15 MINUTES MAX game board
Sheet to record new words in French and English (nouveaux mots)
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In clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), gadolinium-based contrast agents are most commonly used for evaluating brain tumors. However, contrast-enhanced MRI can only provide relative signal changes such as mixed information with longitudinal relaxivity (r1) and contrast agent concentration. Herein, we present a new method to evaluate r1 and contrast agent concentration separately in contrast-enhanced lesions using quantitative parameter mapping. We demonstrated that it is possible to evaluate pathophysiological tumor changes owing to therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, the r1 value can be used as an extracellular pH tumor marker. We believe that our method has an easy clinical application and demonstrates how acidic environments affect the T1 relaxation time of contrast agents. In conclusion, these indices can be useful for brain tumor management.


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EatLove Team Showcase: Meet Carolyn Hsieh
This story is part of the EatLove Team Showcase series. Read along to learn about our outstanding members and see what drew them to EatLove.
In three sentences, here’s some background about myself:
I am a Bay Area native and current dietetic intern at UCSF on my way to becoming a registered dietitian. Making food has always been a central part of my life, from growing up wrapping dumplings with my mom to first learning how to cook for myself as a college student. I like to spend my free time trying new recipes and am usually surrounded by food, plants, books or a combination of the three.
Here’s what I do for my job at EatLove:
- Cook and test recipes from EatLove’s partners and dietitians
- Style and photograph meals to input onto the recipe database
- Assess the nutrition content of recipes and make healthy adjustments if needed
- Develop new, healthy recipes for special projects
My favorite thing about working for EatLove is…
Having a space where I can both push my creative boundaries and grow as a nutrition professional — also, learning to cook all kinds of tasty dishes!
Why does food matter?
We all need to eat. The food we put into our bellies can really set the foundation for good health. When we eat better, we feel better, think better, and perform better.
Beyond that, I believe that food is an integral part of our identities. The food we each choose to eat is a unique reflection of our own culture and upbringing. Through food, we can preserve traditions, tell stories, build community, and connect with our families and loved ones.
I believe in EatLove’s commitment to health through food because…
We empower people to reconnect with their food and prioritize healthy eating in their busy lives. I love EatLove’s recipes and personalization because it allows people to discover what approach to healthy eating works best for them.
Here are some of my favorite food photos…
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Herbs are known for aromatic properties that are used in flavouring and garnishing food. Proper use of herb can make any dish delicious as they add the layer of flavour in the food. Moreover, the flavour of herbs can change according to the weather conditions. Not only for flavouring foods, but herbs also promote health as it contains many medicinal properties. For the proper use of herbs, you must be aware of the herbs which can be used in cooking. (Also read: Star anise health benefits: Amazing health benefits of consuming star anise or chakra phool.)
Healthy herbs: Which herbs can be used in cooking.
Basil is one of most important common herb. This herb is used in sauces, sandwiches, salads as well as in soups. It has a more distinct flavour and used in stir-fries and pastes. (Also read: Cinnamon side effects: What are the side effects consuming excessive cinnamon)
Parsley is a very versatile herb used in cooking. It has a light peppery flavour that complements another seasoning. It is most often used in salads, sauces and sprinkled over dishes at the end of cooking. Moreover, is good source antioxidants, including vitamin C and Vitamin A. These helps in maintaining the healthy gut environment.
It is also known as coriander, which has an enriching flavour used in almost all types of cooking. Many people are actually addicted to its refreshing flavour. Moreover, it also has many health benefits as it reduces oxidative stress, lowers blood sugar levels and also prevents infections.
It has cooling properties and adds cooling flavour to the dishes. Fresh mint is perfect for summer salads and added in sauces. Moreover, the mint is great appetizer which promotes digestion and soothes the stomach during indigestion.
This herb has the pungent flavour and used in a dried or fresh form. This herb is added to soups, sauces and stew. Moreover, the consumption of rosemary herb helps in boosting memory, relieving mood and stress.
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If you consume herbs properly, then they not only enhance the flavour of food but also provide many health benefits. You can also read this article in Hindi.


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My friends made a rap song...then they asked me to remix it for an album they're releasing soon. Here is the result. It samples the amazing reggae song, Uptown Top Ranking by Althea and Donna.
My return to the cumbia-step experimentations. This is crazy, hyper remix of an old cumbia song.
A bassy dubstep remix I made of the 80s digital reggae track "Bless the Selector" by Colonel Mite. Give me some feedback...
I've been listening to a lot of boogie, funk and electro from the early 80s recently. This is my dubstep homage to those lovely genres.
Kraftwerk-esque dubstep. Attempting to balance heaviness, vintageness and spaciness.
Some pretty heavy space dubstep that I made for a variety show that happened this past weekend.
Today we're having a giant Thanksgiving feast/talent show at my place. I decided to make a Thanksgiving themed Baltimore Club track to celebrate.
Last night's lo-fi dubstep trip-out.
A song I made for an animated movie that might exist about people that are addicted to stars.
An electronic dance song I made the other day, but now with more of the flavor of today.
Just some music I just made just now.
On a whim I decided to make a Dan Deacon-esque song.
Ethereal dubstep/psychedelic vocoder jam. I think I love this song.
A dubstep/reggaeton remix of the GS Boyz crappy single, Booty Dew. I decided to make it sound good.
A spaced out dub remix of OJ Da Juiceman. Features some cocaine rap so it is not for fragile ears.
A nice summertime dub-reggae-esque jam featuring samples of Mungo Jerry and squealing synths.
A bassy electronic song that might or might not be about changing tampons.
Distorted dance music, like Black Dice but maybe slightly less abrasive.
A simple beat I made using samples of the kids in my class saying their names.
A Boards of Canada-esque song that I made the day that Michael died.
Cumbia-step made on Ableton, based on a classic Peruvian cumbia by Hijos del Sol.
Some more crazy cumbia I´ve made on the gameboy while traveling in Peru.
Cumbia'step made on the gameboy while travelling here in Peru.
Cumbia, as performed on the Nintendo DS
For the sake of consistency this song was made with Nitro Tracker on the Nintendo DS.
I'm back from South America for a little bit, so I have an urge to play with my electronic toys.
A Nina Simone Remix
A spazzy, ambient Gameboy tribute to Asia [the band?] and Leon Thomas.
A Gameboy tribute to Charlottesville.
A Gameboy tribute to London
A Gameboy tribute to Baltimore.
A little improv ambient electronic jam I made last night that was definitely influenced by herbs.
An improvised minimal techno song I made last night using a Gameboy and delay pedal, it has been cut down from the original 30 minutes to a slender 7 minutes. Enjoi!

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EJ Flavors to many of us is known as the "podfather" of Ol' School music. Many people from ToddKelley, KB, Fave, HoneySoul, Butta who are true music lovers has crossed the path of this guy. His range of music is from the hip hop, r&b classic, music from across the pond that he puts together takes you back to when music was music. Check him out at http://ejflavors.com when you get a chance but be warned once you are at his site you will not want to leave.
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4 Firms Hired to Clear Debris in Gulf Coast
Friday, September 16, 2005
The Army Corps of Engineers hired four companies yesterday to remove debris from parts of Louisiana and Mississippi damaged by Hurricane Katrina. No companies from the affected Gulf Coast were awarded a share of the $2 billion in contracts, but the winners must give preference to subcontractors in those areas, the Corps said in a statement.
The Corps of Engineers held an abbreviated competition. Firms had a few days instead of weeks to submit proposals, and 22 companies competed. One winner, Ashbritt Inc. of Pompano Beach, Fla., has another Corps of Engineers debris-removal contract and will focus its attention on Mississippi. California-based Environmental Chemical Corp., Ceres Environmental Services Inc. of Minnesota, and Phillips and Jordan Inc. of Zephyrhills, Fla., will remove debris in Louisiana.
Each contract is worth up to $500 million, with an option to increase the ceiling another $500 million.
Debris removal is among the most daunting tasks facing the Corps of Engineers. "We're expecting that mission to continue to grow as FEMA receives requests from counties and seeks to increase their response to those counties," Michael Logue, a Corps of Engineers spokesman, said of Mississippi.
Meanwhile, Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc., one of the largest contractors in the Iraq, is also working on the recovery effort. This time, KBR, a unit of Halliburton Co., is working under a Navy contract competitively awarded last year, rather than under a no-bid contract, which has been controversial for its work in Iraq.
Soon after Hurricane Katrina struck, the company was tasked with providing damage assessments on Naval facilities in New Orleans and restoring power and repairing roofs at three Mississippi Naval facilities. Then the Corps of Engineers used the Navy contract to hire the company to build a temporary morgue and to pump water from Plaquemines Parish east and west of the Mississippi River. Plaquemines is south of New Orleans.
"Due to the magnitude of Hurricane Katrina and the urgent requirements for emergency response, the Corps was authorized to tap into the existing contracts of sister services," Carol A. Sanders, a Corps of Engineers spokeswoman, said in an e-mail.
In a related development, Sens. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced a bill that would expand the role of the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction to include oversight of the spending in the Gulf Coast recovery. They said using an existing office was desirable because it can begin its work quickly.
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Time still flies when you aren’t having any fun. I am absolutely certain that time speeds up as you age. That is why old people wear clothes that are out of style. It was still in fashion just a minute ago, for them.
I was planning to include a vlog today, since vlogging is meant to be half of these posts. But, honestly, I don’t have anything worth videotaping right now. I also don’t have any new paintings to show.
2019 is speeding by, just like the past few years have. WTF is wrong with me? Besides the usual shit? Things actually are going pretty okay right now. I had a few rough months between December and February. That mess is finally settled, notwithstanding my growing piles of debt.
I have a list of folks waiting for Theee Urban SpaceCat cassette-zine. I have been digging through stacks of demo tapes and gigabytes of incomplete data trying to finish it. I have enough material already done for a complete issue or two… or three. But, I have spread it out over several zines. I didn’t like the way it was when I compiled it all together. So, I am filling each issue, finishing each song, one-at-a-time. A friend suggested that I do this to get myself focused, instead of hopping all over the place like I usually do. Get one thing done. Then, move on to the next thing. This approach seems to be pushing the process along, I suppose. Creating the equivalent of two double albums every few months is kinda hard when doing it all alone and you keep shooting yourself in the foot. Everything is absurdly late getting it out.
I asked around about getting my mixes mastered. But, I cannot afford to do it, not entire albums anyway. I might have one or two singles mastered for radio… maybe. The rest will just have to be a raw mix.
I am waiting for the government to process some of my tax shit, so I can finish setting up the business side of things. They’re still catching up from the Trumptard shutdown a few weeks ago. It has delayed everything. I’m never happy dealing with that sort of stuff. But, I anxiously want to get it done and out of the way.
Here is a Daniel Johnston song from my record collection for you. I get the same feeling myself sometimes. I am always starting my life over again… and again… and again… and again….
I don’t remember how long I have been interested in filmmaking. I’ve always loved movies, of every kind. You can combine every other artform together into it, if you are creative. I never had ambitions to be an actor, though. I fell into that by accident.
As a young child living in Detroit, I fantasized about becoming a stuntman. This could be because of the then-popularity of daredevil Evel Knievel, action films like Hooper (1978), and TV shows like The Fall Guy My favorite stuntman was the legendary Dar Robinson. His untimely death after shooting Lethal Weapon (1987) permanently put an end to that idea, for me. Though, I had become far more interested in playing music by then.
The size of a film’s budget or the skill of the actors involved were never really a big deal to me, if the script was still good. A bad actor in a great movie will still get by. But, a great actor in a bad movie is totally screwed (That philosophy can be applied to so many other things). Nonetheless, I still watch a lot of cheesy bad movies, seeking out their redeeming qualities.
I don’t remember how I got into underground independent films. It may have been through watching funky old horror, science fiction, and grindhouse movies on local UHF stations as a kid (before cable TV came along). The VHS revolution in the 1980’s also opened up a whole new universe of adventurous filmmakers, no longer restricted by studio gatekeepers. My mom would bring home all sorts of insane stuff she found at mom & pop video stores. Her taste in low-budget weird movies probably rubbed off on me a lot. I grew an increasing appreciation for DIY directors / producers making their visions a reality against all odds.
The Island of Misfit Noise has evolved from a 1990’s rock band into a 21st Century multimedia project, based around making videos and movies instead of performing live. I guess, in that way, it shares some similarities to The Banana Splits, The Archies, or Green Jellö.Not having a permanent band makes it an ideal vehicle to try new things out and bring in different collaborators. There is also less pressure figuring out how to do everything onstage, in front of an audience.
I have no idea how to do film distribution or anything technical. It is all learn-as-I-go. I have no budget or crew. I use whatever stuff I can get for free. Does it look like cheap crap? Probably. Will anybody ever see it? Maybe. Maybe not. But, it will get done and be out there for those who are curious. It may take awhile to finish without access to those things, though.
My short video “I Dream of SpaceCat” was a good learning experience, not just in producing content. But, also in presentation to an audience. I hope to do more.
I thought I would give you some GOOD news, for a change.
My van has been returned and drives better than it did before. My aunt loaned me enough money for the tire. I think they tightened something up to stop the wheel from wobbling. It helps. But, I got an estimate for repairs to the damaged tie rod and related issues that still need fixing. I do not think I can do this by myself. It looks like more than I can handle. The van still has trouble starting up. Someone said that the teeth on the starter may be worn out. I have a new one to replace it with. I couldn’t get the old one off. It is too tight and I’m not strong enough. But, it doesn’t have as much of a transmission problem as it did before. That could just be because they added enough fluid to it, finally.
My bank account balance is not in the red for the first time in months! I think I’m finally catching up, at least a little bit.
I’ve gotten a bunch of new pen pal letters, lately. I’m looking forward to replying to all of this mail. I’ve also been mentioned by some very prominent YouTubers, lately (Wow!). Maybe I’ll get more traffic on my site.
I have found and fixed my webcam problem. It was a system glitch. Not sure yet if I will include a vlog with today’s blog. Maybe I will post one after I finish this new painting I’m working on.
Today’s song from my collection is a Nirvana cover by Flipper. Enjoy!
Making mistakes are inevitable. You learn what you can from them and try not to make the same ones twice. But, as I’ve been told, I “never know when to quit.” I guess there are upsides and downsides to that. I’m persistent.
I’ve always hated the business side of art & music. There are some aspects that I don’t mind doing myself. But, most of it I’ve always left for someone else to handle (booking shows, collecting the door, etc.). I’m just really bad at it. But, as a club owner once told comedian / performance artist Andy Kaufman, “This is show-business. Show… Business! Show…Business! Without the business, there’s no show.” It took a very long time to beat that into my head. But, I still relied too much on others to get things done.
I’ve always known how important it is to have backup gear; strings, cords, cables, picks, etc. But, I never considered having a backup for other contingencies. A friend would set up a show for me and I’d prepare to get by at that one show. If something went wrong, though, I’d be fucked. I’ve been stood up by bandmates at booked gigs. I’ve had important pieces of equipment fail. If something CAN go wrong, it usually does.
I was, recently, reading a blog explaining the pros and cons of touring alone vs touring with a band. It got me thinking about how I can better prepare myself. I should ALWAYS have a backup plan ready for when shit goes wrong, “Always have a plan A, B, C, and D.” If an offer comes along and I don’t have a backup plan for it, then I probably shouldn’t accept it. I’m not ready. The best way to avoid this from happening is to DIY all of the work, as much as possible. If I’m bad at it, then I’ll learn how to get better. I’ve always been bad with cars, but eventually I had to learn shit or it didn’t get done…period.
If I’m setting up a show by myself, I can control the variables and take precautions. If bandmates flake out or cannot show up, I can still do it alone. If a piece of equipment fails, I can do something else instead. Whatever happens, I got this.
Part of this mindset is influenced by my “prepping hobby” or whatever you want to call it. I liked the TV show “Doomsday Preppers”, while it lasted. Sure, there were lots of nutcases on there with too much money to waste and not enough common sense. But, the general principle is a sound one, “Be prepared…for anything.” It got our grandparents through the Great Depression. The pioneers survived travelling across the wilderness because they prepared for it. Shit’s gonna happen, inevitably. What are you gonna do? Cry about it? No. If something needs to be done, get it done. No one else will do it. Think ahead, then you won’t have to worry as much.
I have repairs & replacements that need to be taken care of. But, I would like to set up a few mini-tours down the Midwest or The East Coast. Whether that is with a group or alone (or both) I’d like to somehow make that happen. If I can secure a decent-priced rental van and insurance with Roadside Assistance it would make a world of difference. Would it be a deal-breaker if I can’t? I’m not sure.
Another thing that has taken me a very long time to learn is, “If you can’t do it the way that you want to do it, find another way to do it. Then, do it anyway.” Being stubbornly perfectionist can really hold you back. I’ve had to learn that the hard way. I’ve had some great ideas which would have been fantastic to see materialize, “only if…” It’s always some details that prevented it from happening, when I could have done it in some other fashion and at least gotten SOMETHING done – instead of nothing.
This kinda goes back to my point of being more self-reliant. I’ve often needed someone around to break me out of my depression, get me motivated, and to bounce ideas off of. If I had simply recorded & performed everything myself, all along, I could have accomplished so much more! I thought that I NEEDED other people to do things. But, I really only WANTED them. That is a big difference. It is a huge mistake to wait for anyone for anything, if you can avoid it. “Don’t wait around for help, because it isn’t coming.” Otherwise, you’ll be sitting there, forever, Waiting For Godot.
One of my favorite cartoons is “Rick & Morty.” I think that the best episode, so far, has been “Pickle Rick.” In this episode, the title character (transformed into a limbless pickle) is physically helpless, trapped down a sewer drain, but manages to save his own life through sheer ingenuity and persistence. Just like one of my other favorite TV characters, MacGyver. He could have simply despaired there at the bottom of the sewer, hopelessly crying to himself, until the rats and roaches ate his lifeless corpse. But, instead, he used his environment to escape and survive. I’m a little envious that I don’t have more positive moments like that myself. It is something to strive for, though.
I’ve been kinda busy lately, helping my aunt and ex-gf move. I was also not feeling well for a week or so. Then, my van broke down. I’m behind on my projects, including providing this month’s MP3 for Patrons. I’m doing my best to catch up.
I received a small batch of comics, recently, that I contributed to. It’s called Five O’Clock Shadow. This is issue #25. I’m including them with orders and donations on my Bandcamp page, while they last.
I am recording a bunch of exclusive music for my supporters on Patreon, as well as contributions to The Residents, David Liebe Hart (“Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”), and some new collaborators who want to put a band or something together with me. Lots of stuff going on!
Issues of “Theee Urban SpaceCat” Cassette-Zine have been held back for an absurd amount of time, mostly for financial reasons. I’m always broke. Just to get them out there in some form, , I will be releasing the first couple of issues digitally (PDF & MP3). They may get printed physically at a later time. But, look on the bright side. At least you can download them instantly instead of waiting by your mailbox.
Another project that I’m working on is a series of paintings, each including a compact disc of unique material. I will show them for you on future videos. Plus, there is all of the other art that I’m making every day. So, perhaps good things are happening.
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I know that I need to put myself out there more if I want to accomplish my goals. My natural inclination is avoid everybody, though.
Procrastination is another big problem of mine. I “rack disiprine.”
I try REALLY hard to do better. But, I’m my own worst enemy. I self-sabotage everything.
I have put myself on a regular schedule, of sorts, to take care of everyday things, so I don’t have to think about it much. I make myself a daily to-do list. Otherwise, I don’t think I’d get anything done. But, it isn’t foolproof. I still get sidetracked with something else a lot. I tend to fixate on something, to the exclusion of everything else, and lose track of time.
I was thinking about the creative process, the thinking process. If I document it, publicly, maybe this will help to keep me motivated, creative and honest. When I write to friends or collaborate with other people I seem to get more stuff done. It helps, I guess. I might be less likely to throw everything away before I’m finished.
I’m blogging for my Patreon-supporters (the Superduper Secret SpaceCat Blog) almost every week-ish . I share things to keep it interesting.
I had a busy week or two, making a bunch of horror movie themed paintings for a show at the Phoenix Cafe’ and putting together a short movie for the Planet 9 Film Festival. Now that it’s over I’m catching up on neglected housework and van repairs.
Moving on to the next thing or so;
Working on issues #1-3 of“Theee Urban SpaceCat” cassette-zine. It has been held up for a ridiculous length of time already. It was always my intent to publish new issues every three or four months. But, I never have any money to do so. I’m considering just posting MP3/PDF versions online until I can get enough cash together. I have a growing backlog of material to do something with or discard.
Building new custom instruments, ShitKit 2.0 and miscellaneous noise machines. Everything was taking up space and had to be moved. My grandmother needs her garage back.
“The Island of Misfit Noise” movie might make a little more progress. The recent experience of making and showing a short film has been educational.
Recording new music for collaboration albums: David Liebe Hart (“Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”) and The Residents!
Of course, I will continue to collaborate on other things as well. I may have found a new drummer!
I doubt if I will perform alone again for awhile. Had a bad experience a few weeks ago. Was offered another gig in two months. But, I’ll pass, just stick to recording for the time being.

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Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Wednesday have seized thousands of chewing tobacco packets, as well as 121 live birds from a Malaysian-registered tour bus at Woodlands Checkpoint on Monday.
ICA said in a press release that the bus was directed for checks at about 6am on Feb 26. The officers found three black bundles in red plastic bags that contained 4,500 sachets of chewing tobacco. The authority added that the bags were found in a luggage compartment at the right side of the bus.
The sachets of chewing tobacco were referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for investigation.
In addition to this, ICA have also found 121 live birds concealed in 10 boxes in another compartment of the bus. The seized birds included red-whiskered bulbuls, white-rumped shamas, spotted doves and Fischer's lovebirds - a protected species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
ICA said that the driver, birds and bus were handed over to the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore for further investigations. On Wednesday, the man was charged in court.
According to ICA, if anyone is convicted of importing chewing tobacco, which is prohibited in Singapore, he will be liable to a fine of up to S$10,000, up to six months' jail or both for the first offence.
However for a second or subsequent offence, the punishment is a maximum fine of S$20,000, up to 12 months' jail or both.
CITES permits are required for any import, export and re-export of CITES species, including their parts and products. Under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, offenders can be fined up to S$50,000 per scheduled species (not exceeding a maximum aggregate of S$500,000) and/or imprisonment of up to two years upon conviction.
"In addition, the import of animals and birds without a licence is an offence," AVA said. It added that offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$10,000, a maximum of 12 months' jail or both.
Anyone who causes unnecessary pain to an animal may suffer a fine of up to S$15,000, a maximum 18 months' jail or both.
ICA said: "Our borders are our first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore's security. The security checks are critical to our nation's security. The ICA will continue to conduct security checks on passengers and vehicles at the checkpoints to prevent attempts to smuggle in undesirable persons, drugs, weapons, explosives and other contrabands."
"The same methods of concealment used by contraband smugglers may be used by terrorists to smuggle arms and explosives to carry out attacks in Singapore," it added.
The authorities have strongly advised the public not to purchase or bring prohibited tobacco products into Singapore. HSA encourages members of the public who have information on the illegal import, distribution, sale or offer for sale of prohibited tobacco products to call its Tobacco Regulation Branch at Tel: 6684-2036 or 6684-2037 during office hours (9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday).


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Apple officially pushed the Family Bucket upgrade package, including iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, HomePod version 14.4 software, etc.
This update mainly involves vulnerabilities fixes, such as WebKit vulnerabilities, kernel vulnerabilities may allow malicious applications to elevate privileges, and Apple said that it has learned about the vulnerability report.
In terms of functions, iOS 14.4 is optimized for QR code scanning. After the upgrade, the camera can recognize a smaller QR code. There is also a new Bluetooth device type classification option, which can correctly identify the headset for audio notification.
watchOS 7.3 fixes the problem that caused the control center and notification center to become unresponsive when the zoom function is enabled. The Unity dial is added, and the shape will change over time.
The ECG function is also open to more regions, including Japan, Mayotte, the Philippines and Thailand; the new support countries and regions for the irregular heart rhythm notification function include Japan, Mayotte, the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan.
The HomePod version 14.4 software is mainly optimized for interactive functions. The iPhone with U1 chip will have some exclusive special effects when it is close to HomePod.