Hey guys! Welcome to Tech How ! How are y’all doing today? We are here, at the BMW X1 Launch! And here, in front of us we have two BMW X1s which we’re going to show you in detail. By the way, the first car that I’ll be showing you is actually the M-Sport which is the top of the line. Let’s look at the car’s overall design. You’ll notice that, the front grille that it gets, that’s extremely massive! So the new BMW design language, it’s similar to it in its overall styling. Plus, the headlamps that it gets are the BMW LEDs. You’ll notice that it’s a new pattern, new design, The lights are sharper than before. And overall, when you go down, here, the fog lamps are not provided. So this is how the front of the vehicle looks in its overall styling. Now, when you look at this SUV’s side profile, you’ll notice here that, overall, it’s quite, you know, bigger than before. Uhh, you’ll notice that, if you look at the wheel size of the car, it has 18-inch tyres on it. It gets 225/55 R18 tyres. And the door handles, its pattern has changed too. So now, you get a new styled door handles which is similar to iX, 7-Series, you get such type of door handles here. So that’s a differentiation. However, in this one, these open like this.
Elsewise you just have to touch below it. Here you have to open it. So this is where the differentiation comes. You’ll notice one more thing that, when you look at the back, so somewhere it looks different. It’s looking a bit shorter. But yeah, actually, it’s not short. They’ve given it a sloping pattern Which is where the differentiation happens. Okay. Even when you look at the tail lamps, they’re quite similar to the new generation iX. The new BMW design language, it’s been followed here and it’s made that way here. Okay. Before we move towards the lower part of the car, let’s take a look at the boot. Ofcourse, you get an electric tailgate here. You have decent enough space. There’s no problem. Maybe 2-3 of your suitcases can fit in easily here. Here, you get a 12 V socket right there. Along with that you get an LED bulb too. Plus, you get a spare tyre here Which is a space saver. Or we can also call it a doughnut tyre. So, now let’s go into the car. And before going, let me show you one more thing. The lower part of it, here, they’ve attempted to make the design sporty because this is the “M” version. And this, what you see in the new BMWs, this reflector, that’s also provided underneath here which does stand out. Alright then, Now let’s go inside. Alright! We’re in the back seat.
You get quite good knee room here. There’s absolutely no problem. Even the headroom, there’s no such problem here. You can sit comfortably at the back. Two people can sit here comfortably without any problem. You get a big armrest here too. And you’ll notice that you get three adjustable headrests. One, two, three. So you’ve got all three adjustable headrests. Okay. Plus, the centre seat. you can fold it completely and access the boot directly if you want to. Okay. Now this car, you’ll notice that here, it’s not flat from the centre. It is not flat actually from the centre. And when the third person sits in, it’ll be slightly uncomfortable. The pattern of the AC vents also has been changed. And what you also get are two type-C charging ports and here, you can keep your phone easily without any hassle. Okay You’ve got a massive sunroof. You get a panoramic sunroof here. It’s not completely open but it actually goes up till here.
So it’s a big sized sunroof that’s been made available in the car. Now let me show you the front. Alright. We’re here towards the front of the car. Here you’ll notice that you get two big size screens. So earlier you used to get smaller screens in this car. Now you’re getting a lot bigger. Of course I feel it could’ve been a lot bigger. But it’s fine. This is good enough in the X1. And here, you get the AC vents. And instead of something here, the AC vents continue down here. So you get a big, I mean You get a big sized AC vent in the centre and a big AC vent there and you know what? It’s got an airbag on this. You see this? Actually the airbag is here but they’ve mentioned it here. You get 12 speakers in this of Harman/Kardon. And one is of course here and there’s one on the door. You get a lot of speakers within the car. 12 speakers are what it gets And Harman/Kardon is a higher quality of Harman speakers. In Harman, the top quality is Harman/Kardon. What I also like is, the pattern of the steering wheel, it’s actually different.
Here you get new edges which were not there before. The controls of the cluster, that too are here now. So, it looks pretty nice. And the paddle shifters on the steering, you look at them, They are like, edged out. It looks neat. Moving towards the instrument cluster. You get a completely digital instrument cluster in this car. And this is quite similar to other BMWs which offer this. Now, before I go ahead and do more things, I’d actually want to tell you that the wireless charging pad, it’s here. So you actually have to keep your phone here and lock it to charge your phone. You get two cup holders up front. You also have two type-C charging points over here. One thing that’s more vital is that the seats are now wider than before. Due to which you can sit here more comfortably. And the extended thigh support that you get, you get that here too in this car as an extra.
Okay So the glovebox size is decent enough. Not the biggest but the glovebox is decent enough in terms of size. And here, underneath you get storage space which you’ve never seen before in BMWs. Okay Would you like to know the engine sizes? Here you get a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 134 bhp of power and you don’t get it in the top model. So there are two variants. You get petrol in the lower trim, it’s priced at ₹46 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom). And the second variant, it gets diesel, which is a 2-litre diesel engine option. This produces between 141-150 bhp of power. I’ll put the specs on the screen so don’t worry about that. And this is priced at ₹48 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom). Now if I look at the pricing, the pricing is quite aggressive. BMW claims that though they’ve reduced the power and the engine size, still the performance has not been compromised. Because the diesel does 0-100 in 8.9 seconds. And the petrol does 0-100 in 9.2 seconds. And the deliveries will be starting from March for the diesel. And it’ll start in June for the petrol engine.
I hope I’ve brought you complete clarity on the X1 specifically. So till then, See you guys! Bye!


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Porches Cafe is closed for the foreseeable future due to the lasting impact of COVID-19.
Although the restaurant is currently closed for business, Porches Cafe is a gem located in the heart of River Bluffs community amenity center. All menu items were locally sourced seasonal produce, picked fresh from the River Bluffs Farm, with nearly 90% of the menu offerings made onsite in the Porches Cafe kitchen. River Bluffs was the first neighborhood in the area to use its own Community Farm to help support the restaurant.

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Palestinians in Gaza speak of life under Israeli occupation.
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29 Aug 2010 13:55 GMT | Politics, US & Canada, China, Japan, United States
A leading Chinese armed forces newspaper has said that China's military thinking is outmoded and that the country should learn from others, particularly the US, when it comes to modernising its vast armed forces.A commentary in the Liberation Army Daily said that modernising China's military was central to reforms which have seen heavy investment in high-tech weapons like advanced fighter jets.
China has been slimming down its military - the world's largest - for the past few years and is trying to build a more effective force to face US-supplied Taiwan and Japan, as well as the US itself.On this episode of Inside Story we ask if China is attempting to become a major global military power and whether following the example of the US military would help it to achieve this objective.To discuss this we are joined by: Shunzi Taoka, a Japanese military analyst; Lei Wang, a fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; and Richard Weitz, a military analyst at the Hudson Institute.This episode of Inside Story aired on Sunday, August 15, 2010.
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With literary landmarks, beautiful and historic libraries, and a wealth of bookstores, Boston is every book lover’s dream. Check out this curated list of some of the best literary Boston has to offer.
The Boston Public Library’s Central Branch at Copley is one of my favorite places in the city and a can’t miss destination for visitors. Founded in 1848, the Boston Public Library was the first free library in the United States. It’s now home to over 23 million items, including rare books and manuscripts, art, music, and more. With regular exhibitions, musical events, lectures, and book sales it’s got something for everyone and is a true cultural center for the city. Not to mention that the building is breathtaking! Take a stroll through the courtyard and older sections of the McKim building as well as the newly renovated, modern Johnson building. Free art and architecture tours are offered daily.
Is one library not enough? The Boston Athenaeum, founded in 1807, is one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. Its collection today features over half a million volumes, with a particular focus on local Boston history, state, and New England history, as well as its permanent collections of artwork and rotating exhibitions. It’s a beautiful, classical space with columns, busts, and shelves and shelves of books. You have to pay for admission but it’s worth the trip to 10 ½ Beacon Street (I just love that!)
Omni Parker House Hotel
The Omni Parker House Hotel has a long and varied history since its opening in 1855 and that includes some literary greats. The legendary nineteenth-century Saturday Club, an intellectual club that included Emerson, Thoreau, Longfellow, and others, met regularly at the Omni Parker for conversation (and I would assume cocktails). You might also remember the Omni Parker House Hotel from Edith Wharton’s Age of Innocence. It’s not just a landmark though, but a working, gorgeously preserved historic hotel, so take a quick break in the hotel bar or restaurant—supposedly they perfected Boston cream pie here—and enjoy!
Famous Author Residences and the Boston Literary District
Speaking of famous authors, Boston has been home to so many I can’t even begin to list them all! Some of the highlights include Sylvia Plath and her residence on Willow Street, Kahlil Gibran, the Lebanese-American painter, poet, and author of The Prophet, and his residence and memorial, and Phillis Wheatley, the African-American poet and the Old South Meeting House where she joined the congregation in 1771. Boston has a designated Literary District (that stretches from the Boston Public Library in Copley Square through the Boston Public Garden and Beacon Hill) and the map provided by the Boston Literary District is an especially useful resource to find author residences, literary landmarks, and more!
Boston has a wealth of bookstores, notably independents that serve almost every neighborhood in the greater Boston area. I’ll feature a few here but they are all different and wonderful.
Brattle Book Shop and Trident Booksellers are two of the best indies in the downtown area. Brattle Book Shop, located next to the Boston Common, is one of America’s oldest and largest antiquarian book shops. It’s known for its collectible and rare books as well as its photogenic outdoor sale lot (And yes, that is a large pencil!) Trident Booksellers and Cafe is a lovely and inviting space, with a great selection of new books and gifts. And the cafe serves a killer brunch.
Brookline Booksmith, located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, just outside of Boston, is an absolutely wonderful and beloved independent bookstore. The selection is diverse and it’s obvious that a lot of love (and work) has gone into the curation of the Booksmith’s collection. Check out the used book cellar, the gift section, and all of the fantastic author events, book clubs, and more!
Harvard Book Store is a locally owned independent located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge. It’s an extensive collection of new, used, and remaindered books, Harvard University merchandise, and gifts. The author event series is award-winning and you shouldn’t miss their print on demand, espresso book machine “Paige M. Gutenborg.” Twice a year they open their warehouse in Somerville for a can’t-miss sale.
For the Kids
Visiting Boston with the family? Here are some easy, fun, literary adventures to have with children. If you’re downtown near the Boston Common, visit the Make Way for Ducklings Sculpture located in the Public Garden, a tribute to Robert McCloskey’s Caldecott medal-winning children’s story. It’s beloved by Bostonians and you’ll often find the ducklings dressed up for the season or a special event. You can pick up the book Make Way for Ducklings at most Boston-area bookstores for fun bedtime reading.
Also in the Public Garden is the Trumpet of the Swan Bridge and Swan Boats, named after E.B. White’s The Trumpet of the Swan. This is the spot where Louis, a trumpeter swan born with no voice embraces who he is and plays his trumpet. The swan boats are available to ride in the warmer months but it’s a lovely area to walk through regardless of the season.
A whimsical book and toy store in Harvard Square all about—you guessed it—Curious George. In addition to books, toys, and merchandise related to Curious George, the store also has a delightful selection of other children’s books and toys.

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The AWESOME! page has random music stuff that I think is cool. You never know what you will find here!
I wrote about novelty songs in my June 24, 2018 AWESOME! post. One of the songs I wrote about is my favorite novelty song, Amish Paradise, released in 1996 by Weird Al Yankovic. It’s a parody of the Coolio 1995 song Gangsta’s Paradise. The video is hilarious – you MUST watch it! I also included Coolio’s original video, so you can see how much Weird Al sounds like Coolio – “fool!”
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A man died after falling from a high-rise tower block in Walsall – as concerned neighbours alerted emergency crews to the tragedy.
The victim, who has not been named , was pronounced dead at around 10.30pm on Friday, February 9, in Tantarra Street.
West Midlands Police set up a cordon around the street and sealed off the road for around five hours , as an urgent investigation was launched.
His death was not being treated as suspicious and was referred to the coroner.
A spokeswoman for the force confirmed a man had died following the fall and said nothing could be done to save the him.
She said: “A man has died after falling from a tower block in Tantarra Street, Walsall last night (February 8).
“Police were called by a concerned neighbour at around 10.34pm. Unfortunately nothing could be done to save the man’s life and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
“His death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.”
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The indie film “Yellow Rose” tells a familiar story but does it in a wonderfully unfamiliar and regionally specific way.
Director/co-writer Diane Paragas takes what could be a cliche — a naive young performer trying to break into the world of show business — and puts it in a contemporary Texas setting where worlds and cultures collide. The result is a sweetly earnest character study and coming-of-age tale that’s impressive because of its low-key authenticity.
Eva Noblezada (who made her Broadway debut in 2017’s revival of “Miss Saigon”) is Rose Garcia, a teenager in love with country music who writes lyrics and plays acoustic guitar when she should be studying. In and of itself, that’s not all that remarkable, but Rose is Filipina, the daughter of an immigrant hotel maid. There aren’t many high school girls who look like Rose playing country music where she lives.
She doesn’t plan on playing outside of her bedroom until Elliot (Liam Booth), a guy her age who works at the guitar shop where Rose buys her strings, gets her to sing to him. They’re on their way to Austin (her first trip into the city) to see country singer Dale Watson (playing himself) at the Broken Spoke, and the trip is a revelation. Not only does Elliot discover that Rose has some vocal skills, but also Rose is emboldened about her true passion, putting her on a collision course with her hardworking, culturally conservative mother (Princess Punzalan).
But mom has problems of her own, namely her immigration status, that land her in hot water with ICE. And if the two of them have to go back to the Philippines, Rose will have to abandon what she really wants to do.
In some ways, “Yellow Rose” — out Friday, Oct. 9, in time for Filipino American Heritage Month — could be viewed as hopelessly unrealistic. Rose is on her own throughout much of the film, accompanied only by her guitar and a dream, and no one tries to take advantage of her. In fact, she ends up collaborating with Watson, who, it should be noted, spends more time acting in the film than playing music.
But that’s also the movie’s charm, painting a world where all you need is talent, a little luck and a couple of shoulders to cry on when things get tough. It’s a stripped-down “A Star Is Born” — without the rehab and suicide.
M“Yellow Rose”: Musical drama. Starring Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga and Gustavo Gomez. Directed by Diane Paragas. (PG-13. 94 minutes.) In select theaters Friday, Oct. 9. www.yellowrosefilm.com

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New Markforged Mark X at CREAT3D
Saturday, 8 October 2016 | Sabina Gonzalez-George
Markforged announce new Mark X.
A new Markforged composite 3D printer, the Mark X, will be joining the CREAT3D range of 3D printers.
The Markforged Mark X is a large format 3D printer designed for producing high-strength parts with the option to include reinforcing fibres in Fibreglass, High Strength - High Temperature Fibreglass, Kevlar and Carbon Fibre using Composite Filament Fabrication (CFF) processes.
The Mark X features a large build volume of 330mm x 250mm x 200mm and uses Nylon or Onyx as a base material. The new Markforged 3D printer has an improved Z-layer resolution of 50 microns, and features a unique in-process inspection system using a laser displacement sensor to enable you to test dimensional accuracy during the print process.
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'ER HU MASTER' GEORGE GAO SIAN CHA...
Hailed as one of the most exciting, innovative and respected erhu masters today, the Gemini Award nominated erhu master George Gao began studying the erhu at the age of six, a few years later, he won First Prize at the Shanghai Junior Instrumental Soloist Competition and a Silver Medal at the China National Junior Instrumental Soloist Contest in 1982. In 1985, he swept the three highest prizes of the Beijing China National Invitational erhu Competition. In 1999, He won a Recognition Award for his appearance at the 13th World Festival for Young Students in Pyongyang, North Korea.George Gao studied at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.After winning the first prize in the Beijing National Erhu Competition, George Gao launched on a truly international performing career. He toured the US, Canada, France, Germany, Denmark, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China extensively and featured as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Taiwan National Chinese Orchestra, National Arts Center Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and I Musici etc. George Gao has also performed many recitals, including appearances at the Glenn Gould Studio, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto), City Hall Concert Hall (Hong Kong), and the National Concert Hall (Taipei). Billions of people around the world have watched him on CCTV, China's most watched TV station.George Gao is a hot session player, his erhu performance is frequently recorded by many world renowned composers, film, record producers. George is featured in the soundtrack for the popular science fiction television program Earth: Final Conflict, which has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music.An enthusiast of many musical styles, George organized the Beijing rock band Red Maple Leaf and the pop group Snowman. In Toronto, he collaborated with many world music artists including Jesse Cook, Donald Quan, Ron Korb and joined many world music ensembles such as Bowfire, Silk Orchestra, George Gao Ensemble and Memento. He has pioneered the development of new music for the erhu, fusing traditional Chinese music with jazz, Western Classical music, New Age, and other ethnic music from different world cultures.As a composer, George Gao has composed music for many films and documentaries. He co-composed with Brian Keane for Bill Moyer's Productions/Lenon Documentary 3 part documentary film Becoming American, the Chinese Experience. In 2006, George Gao has co-composed and recorded the sound tracks for the Oscar winning short documentary The Blood of Yingzhou District. In 2010, The Warriors of Qiugang, another short documentary which George Gao has co-composed and recorded, has nominated by an Oscar again. George Gao is also a songwriter who has a few hit songs in China. He has written many erhu works including Capriccio for Erhu, which was designated as compulsory work for the final round of the 2002 International Dragon Cup Erhu Competition and Erhu Capriccio No. 2 - Mongolian Fantasy, which was designated as compulsory work for the final round of the 2008 Shanghai Spring Festival International Erhu Competition and 2011 Taipei Chinese Instrumental Competition for Erhu.
100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat...
THE 18TH 100 MILLION MANI RECITATION RETREATInspiring Lives:In The Light Of Great CompassionThe Singapore 100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat was initiated by the late H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche of the Drikung Kagyu lineage in the year 2001. Since then, more than 10,000 people have participated in this auspicious retreat. The 18th Mani Retreat will be led by His Eminence Thritsab Rinpoche and the Drikung Kagyu Lamas.ABOUT THIS MANI RETREAT PRACTICEParticipants will gather to recite the six syllabus mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG, which is the heart mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin) Bodhisattva. Through the power of the mantra and individual’s effort, one will begin to uncover the excellent qualities of Avalokiteshvara from within oneself. By purifying one’s body, speech and mind, one may experience inner peace, compassion and wisdom.It is taught that the merit of reciting even one OM MANI PADME HUNG is inconceivable. Doing this practice will help to close the doors of the six realms of cyclic existence. Sentient beings will gradually be free from sufferings, gain rebirth in the Buddha’s pureland and eventually attain full Enlightenment.As this is a group practice, the merits individual participant receive is equivalent to the vast merits of reciting 100 million Mani mantras, accumulated by the entire group upon accomplishing the full retreat.
10th Anniversary Concert 2018
Celebrate with us ! At our 10th anniversary concert , on Sunday 11th November, 2018. An afternoon of spectacular Music and Dance. Presented by our Teachers & Students.
2018 Singapore Lyric Opera - ASEAN ...
Organised by the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO), the SLO-ASEAN Vocal Competition was first established in 2016 and was the first of its kind in Singapore and the region. This year, there are SGD $30,000 worth of prizes to be won! Participants can join one of five categories:Professional category: 18-35 years oldOpen category: 16 years old and aboveSenior category: 50 years old and aboveJunior primary category: 7-11 years oldJunior secondary category: 12-15 years oldThe Competition’s aim is to promote Western Opera across all facets of the community within the region by providing a platform to facilitate cultural exchanges through music, as well as recognising and rewarding aspiring musical talents of all ages. So, grab a ticket and support your local and regional talents today!
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The finale concert of the 6th WBAS Youth Band Festival showcases young musicians ranging from primary schools to tertiary institutions. Handpicked via auditions prior to the Festival, these outstanding young talents experience a week of music making in a dynamic and exciting setting where they are mentored by professional musicians and are led by conductors Mr Tay Kai Tze, Mr Adrian Chiang and Mr Masanori Fukuda from Japan.Programme for the evening range from classics such as Music for a Festival, Peterloo Overture, Song without Words, Prokofiev's March to all-time favourite pops Japanese Graffiti XII and Latin Gold.Special appearance by the faculty ensemble performing Persichetti Serenade No. 1.
A $ingapore Carol
This holiday season, W!LD RICE brings you its heartwarming, hilarious take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale about love, compassion and the spirit of giving!S.K. Loo’s All-In-One app has made him the richest businessman in town. To him, only money matters. Kindness? Forget it. Generosity? Never heard of it. And Christmas? #BAHHUMBUG!He’s determined to spend Christmas as he always has – holed up in his penthouse, dreaming of hostile takeovers and retrenching staff.But this Christmas is going to be very different. Three very unexpected spirits appear to scare the Scrooge out of S.K. Loo.Will he survive being haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-To-Be? Can the three spirits withstand his acid tongue and icy meanness? And can the true meaning of Christmas thaw his frozen heart?Directed by Hossan Leong, the year’s most eagerly anticipated musical extravaganza features a cheeky script by Jonathan Lim and a magical score by Elaine Chan. As the miserly S.K. Loo, Sebastian Tan (a.k.a. Broadway Beng) leads a stellar cast that includes Siti Khalijah Zainal, Audrey Luo, Candice de Rozario, Fauzie Laily and the fabulous First Stage Kids!Don’t miss A $ingapore Carol – a brand-new musical for the entire family about the true spirit(s) of Christmas!
A Mass for Peace
PROGRAMMEKARL JENKINSThe Armed Man: A Mass for PeaceMARK HAYESWhat Sweeter Music: Festival of CarolsComposed by Karl Jenkins in 2000, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace is a moving work of tremendous breadth and soaring drama. Based on one of the most popular tunes of the 15th century, L'Homme Armé, Jenkins weaves in musical and literary elements from various cultures ancient and modern to create a poignant message of world peace.In What Sweeter Music, Mark Hayes presents an ingenious arrangement of classic carols and original compositions for chorus, piano and orchestra. Together, the songs form a seamless medley that tells the traditional Christmas story faithfully and affectionately.FEATURINGKhor Ai Ming, conductorEsther Maureen Kelly, sopranoVocal Associates Festival ChorusVocal Associates Festival Children’s ChoirVocal Associates Festival Youth Choir
A Night with the Dynamic Duo
A night with the award-winning dynamic duo Kion Chew (10) & Ryan Phuan (11). Be entertained with complete Bach 2-part Inventions to the complete Tchaikovsky The Seasons; as well as the works of Haydn, Mozart, Kabalevsky, Chopin as well as four-hands piano duet pieces from Mozart’s Papageno from The Magic Flute; and Faure’s Dolly Suite.Dynamic DuoKion and Ryan started collaborating as duet partners in 2015. They have since won numerous awards and invited to perform as a duo in cities such as Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Moscow. In 2017, both of them were invited to participate in the XVI Vladimir Spivakov Moscow Meet Friends International Festival and they performed at the Museum of Russian Impressionism and The Bosendorfer Loft. They participated in ChildAid 2017 in Singapore; and were invited to the launch of the Singapore Rhapsodies at National Museum of Singapore in June 2017; as well as the Grand Opening of the Steinway Gallery Singapore at ION Orchard in October 2017.
Alex in Wonderland - A Musical Stan...
After a super successful SOLD OUT run across India, Malaysia, United Kingdom and a houseful 25 city tour of USA, Alex in Wonderland is now back in Singapore with his smash hit show Alex in Wonderland! Don’t miss this globe-trotting musical standup show that has been getting rave reviews!Alex takes you into an hour of holistic humor and convinces that this world is indeed a wonderful place. In case you are not convinced, you will walk away with a tip or two to make it a wonderland.This is Alex’s first full hour solo stand-up show. This full length English show is mostly in Tamil and vice versa. Being a passionate music lover, Alex steals every other opportunity to sing and/or play his musical instruments and lets the music play the jokes and vice versa. This is one show you will want to take your parents along and vice versa. Yes, the show is clean and is 7+.Gear up for the unique, humorously musical, musically humorous, English show mostly in Tamil, a Tamil show that will engage all you urban English loving people, by sing-up comic Alexander Babu’s standup comedy show: Alex in Wonderland, a stand-up concert!
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Alter Ego is the second self of A Poke Theory, dishing out Hawaiian poke bowls by day, craft beer & unapologetically sinful bar grub by night. Situated on Esplanade's waterfront, it's a sweet spot to knock back IPAs under the stars, to an unrivalled view of the Marina Bay. Edgy, underground and an easy go-to for a day's brunch or night's post-work drinks – unleash your alter ego in an uninterrupted space.Ongoing promotions:All Day $5 Gin & Tonics$5 Bottled Beers$6 House pour wines$9.90 Pints
An Intimate Evening with Rachael Y...
"Along with the bad-assery, Yamagata brings a world-weary passion to her singing. Her voice is a soul-baring, sultry instrument that commands center stage at all times. She has that deliberate, I’ll-sing-the-note-when-I’m-ready pacing that helped make Amy Winehouse great, and before her Billie Holliday.” Associated Press“Highly successful indie artist” Forbes“Upbeat and orchestrally ornamented” Rolling Stone“The singer-songwriter unveils a dark fire burning within her obstinate self.” Paste"Yamagata’s new release is a career triumph. She did it her way, bringing to life the sound and songs that once only lived inside her head.” Electronic Musician“Some singer/songwriters wear their hearts on their sleeves. Some of them also make sure they’re dripping with blood. Case in point: the ultra-emotive singer/pianist Rachael Yamagata.” Digital Trends“Rachael Yamagata is a commanding presence to witness. She possesses a deep, powerful voice and a calming confidence that translates to seething, intense performances.” Audiotree"The writer’s newfound devotion to experimental soundscapes never gets in the way of just how damn listenable these songs are” **** - The Arts Desk"classy soul-baring pastorals from upstate New Yorker… a sonically rich experience that repays closer listening… Yamagata’s voice is superb at evoking languid heartache… This is an album of immersive and emotive pleasures’. UncutRachael Yamagata returns to Singapore this fall with a new EP ‘Porch Songs’ and an intimate show that will feature her love stricken ballads in their best light – performed one on one for the audience. She finished her successful ‘Song. Stories. Solo.’ tour in the U.S. and is excited to bring this concept to her fans who have yet to experience this kind of performance from her. She will be joined on stage for particular moments by a special guest and will add a new video component to the show that reveals a taste of her home life and travels to make the show even more intimate. Yamagata has quite a connection to her Singaporean fans and still holds the record for the longest after show signing at the Esplanade (3hrs). Along with multiple Esplanade shows she also performed at the Neon Lights festival in 2015.Well known to an international audience for her songs ‘Be Be Your Love’, ‘Dealbreaker’, ‘Duet’ and ‘You Won’t Let Me’, many from her catalogue have also been featured in television and film: Altman, Hope Springs, Prime, Monster-in-Law, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, How I Met Your Mother and Greys Anatomy to name a few.Past releases include Tightrope Walker and Acoustic Happenstance (2016), Heavyweight (2012), Chesapeake (2011), Elephants (2008) and Happenstance (2004).Career highlights include performing for President Obama, reaching #1 in Australia with ‘You Won’t Let Me’ (The Voice), performing at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden, appearing on Jay Leno, Conan O’Brian, Carson Daly, 30 Rock, One Life to Live, The O.C., 30 Rock and in the film ‘To Write Love on Her Arms’. Yamagata has also collaborated with artists Jungman Kim and Gregory Colbert and her touring partners have included Ryan Adams, David Gray, Ray LaMontagne, Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz, Amos Lee, Liz Phair and more.Last but not least, travelling with her to Singapore will be Mr John Justin Alagia (Guitarist) is a three-time Grammy-nominated, American record producer, composer, mixer and
An Italian Extravaganza
Maestro Enrico Onofri leads re:Sound in a spectacular musical journey with works by Italian masters Dario Castello, Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Luigi Boccherini, Gioachino Rossini and Ottorino Respighi.There will also be special performances of Vivaldi's “Winter” featuring Chloe Chua, co-winner of the 2018 Menuhin Competition (Junior Division).Main Concert - 8.15pmYoung Persons’ Matinee Concert - 5.00pm (1 hour)Entry to the Young Persons' Matinee is limited to persons 14 years old and below and accompanying adults.
Anuar Zain 'Cinta Takkan Berakhir' ...
An intimate night of Malay Music Extravaganza not to be missed! Be mesmerized by the Royalty of the Malay music scene, Anuar Zain this 26 October 2018, 8.30pm at the Star Theatre! Following the overwhelming success to his critically acclaimed concert in 2015, the multi-award winning Malaysian crooner finally returns with a brand new show, specially just for the fans in Singapore! Most recently crowned the Best Male Artiste at the regional Anugerah Planet Muzik Awards 2017, Anuar Zain is best known for his soulful renditions of emotional ballads and enigmatic persona. An extraordinary performer in the region, his popularity and creative standing in the music scene remain undisputed since breaking out in the music scene at the tender age of 13 years old. His illustrious music career spans over more than three decades he has been conferred with countless music accolades such as the Anugerah Industri Muzik awards, Anugerah Juara Lagu awards and Anugerah Planet Muzik awards. The icons remarkable vocals and music talents have placed him in a league above the rest and cemented his status as one of the regions most in-demand artiste, with a base of strong and loyal fans from all over the world. Be enchanted as he serenades you with a medley of his new songs as well as popular mega hits such as "Lelaki Ini", "Sedetik Lebih", "Sempurnakan Aku", "Bila Resah", "Andainya Takdir" and more... a promise of an unforgettable evening!
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay San...
The world's first ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is the Museum of Creativity, where the creative processes at the heart of art and science and their role in shaping society are explored.Featuring 21 gallery spaces totaling 50,000 square feet, the boldly iconic lotus-inspired ArtScience Museum is also the premier venue for major international touring exhibitions from the most renowned collections in the world.Click her for Full SynopsisTicket advisory:For Group Sales and School Group enquiries: Please email firstname.lastname@example.orgIMPORTANT NOTICETickets at the Singapore residents price are available at Marina Bay Sands box offices and SISTIC outlets. A valid identity card has to be presented for each admission ticket at the point of purchase. Random checks will be done at the point of entry; visitors who are unable to produce proof of eligibility will be required to upgrade to standard full price ticketsClick Here For ArtScience Museum Conditions of Entry
Asian Civilisations Museum Admissio...
Asian Civilisations MuseumLocated by the historic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum traces the cultural roots of Singaporeans. It features a diverse collection from Southeast Asia, South Asia, China and West Asia. The first museum in the region with a focus on Asian cultures, the ACM also presents a programme of changing special exhibitions throughout the year.
Because It's Fun
Presented By: The Fool TheatreWritten By: Tung Ka WaiDirected By: Xavier KangStarring: Audrey Luo / Drake Lim / Abby Lai / Terry Tan / Pearl HooSecondary school teacher, Ms Lim, finds it difficult to relate to the notorious, stereotypical troublemaker in her class. What can the frustrated her do about his crude jokes and attention-seeking behavior? Make him stand outside the class, as usual.Weicheng, seems undeterred by all forms of punishments for his misbehaviours. One evening, he follows his classmate Jasmine up to the rooftop. Mysteriously, she falls from the rooftop and lands in the hospital, in a coma. Weicheng, who is the only witness, is also the sole suspect.As Ms Lim takes on the daunting task to protect and help her students, she faces other emerging challenges – an uncooperative student and a principal who is going all out to protect her school’s reputation.Will Jasmine wake up from her coma? Will Weicheng return to the school? Will Ms Lim hang on to her faith and passion?The inaugural production for The Fool Theatre, Because it’s Fun shows how bullying is omnipresent in our society and how it affects our mental well-being. Don’t miss this mind-blowing new play by playwright Tung Ka Wai and artistic director Xavier Kang, founders of The Fool Theatre.There will be post-show discussions after each show. Join us, and be an upstander to bullying.
Captivate Escape Rooms Singapore
Book tickets for the biggest new entertainment buzz since the invention of the TV. “Cirque” by Captivate is coming to town from August 21st 2017.The smallest man in the world is murdered and you don’t need to be a fortune-teller to know it was murder.Captivate is rated among the best Escape Rooms in the world so you can expect to have the ultimate adventure.
Charlie Lim ''Live in Concert''
Three years after the release of his critically-acclaimed debut 'TIME/SPACE', Charlie Lim marks his return with a brand-new album, titled 'CHECK-HOOK'. Gathering prominent international festival slots and accolades along the way, including a successful showcase at Japan's Summer Sonic Festival as well as a central role in writing and performing the theme song for Singapore's National Day this year, Charlie has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia's most unique voices in modern pop music. Premiering tracks from his new album as well as re-imagined favourites from his past discography, fans will get to experience a fully-fledged headline concert for the first time in 3 years. Together with his superband The Mothership, the show will also feature special guests Weish (.GIF), Yung Raja and Fariz Jabba, as well as backing vocals from Vanessa Fernandez (Vandetta, Octover) and Eugenia Yip (The Steve McQueens, Riot !n Magenta). CHARLIE LIM - LIVE IN CONCERT is promoted by Universal Music Singapore and is proudly supported by Singtel Music (Official Mobile Music Partner), FRANK by OCBC (Official Card), AUGUSTMAN Singapore (Official Mens Magazine), Tiger Beer, and Scotch & Soda.
Chinese Chamber Music Southern Cha...
Led by Ding Yi Music Company’s concert master Chin Yen Choong and huqin musician Fred Chan, Ding Yi presents a night of traditional Cantonese music. Together with qin qin musician Chua Yew Kok, dizi musician Ng Hsien Han and yangqin musician Yick Jue Ru, the quintet will perform their rendition of classic Cantonese tunes including Birds Returning to the Woods, Sorrow of Twin Stars and The Peacock Displays its Feathers.Ding Yi has also invited Guangzhou’s gaohu virtuoso and Cantonese music expert Yu Le Fu, to be the artistic advisor for this lively showcase.
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Online bidding battles: Unique dining experiences up for grabs benefittingAustin's Les Dames d’Escoffier
There is a massive food fight underway throughout the city, but this fight won't leave you with a head full of spaghetti and a face full of whip cream. This food fight is a virtual one.
CultureMap Austin is proud to be the exclusive media partner of Les Dames d’Escoffier Austin Chapter (LDEI) third annual Austin Food Fight online charity fundraising event. The online auction is going on now through October 28th.
LDEI is a non-profit made up of highly respected women chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs, writers and other foodies. Members include Chefs like Sonya Coyte of Eastside Showroom Restaurant, Fall Creek Vinyard owner Susan Auler and El Alma Cafe y Cantina chef and owner Alma Alcocer-Thomas.
Throughout the year LDEI members volunteer their time to mentor future women culinary leaders, feed Austin's homeless and support school garden programs.
The 12-day online bidding battle (which kicked off last week with an actual food fight among local food bloggers and chefs) has already raised nearly $10,000 for LDEI. Hundreds of people are logging on to bid on 75 auction items ranging in value from $25 to $750.
LDEI president Cathy Strange (who is also the global cheese buyer for Whole Foods Market) said her team of female foodies worked their magic to secure the auction items. Some of the most popular items include brunch for 6 at Second Bar and Kitchen, a 5 course dinner for 2 at Wink, or a 1-night stay at the St. Cecilia Hotel with dinner for two at Perlas.
"Austin Dames have tapped their resources to create bid packages with many food and wine insider opportunities you can't get anywhere else," Strange said. "The best part is the good-natured bidding wars all benefit school gardens and culinary scholarships for women."
Added bonus to participating in this food fight? Knowing that there is absolutely no clean up involved.


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She looks brazilliant!
Jennifer Hudson wowed the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Friday where she was revealed as the celebrity judge for Project Runway's tenth season finale.
The QVC designer looked chic in a teal Michael Kors suit and Charlotte Olympia pumps.
Unfortunately, J-Hud was completely out shined and out sexed by Heidi Klum and her jaw-dropping Alexandre Vauthier backless gown.
Once a supermodel, always a supermodel, right?
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Humphrey School Experts Weigh in on Trump Administration's Policies
President-elect Donald Trump has called for far-reaching shifts in policies relating to immigration, environmental regulation, foreign policy, and women's rights, among many other issues. Faculty experts from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs discussed the potential impacts of those policy changes at a public forum on November 30.
While there’s a lot of uncertainty about what steps the new president might take, these experts shared their analysis of the most likely outcomes. Here are excerpts from the remarks of each participant.
Immigration: Ryan Allen, associate professor, Urban and Regional Planning Area
"Many of Donald Trump’s proposals to crack down on immigration he can theoretically implement through executive authority or pursue by working with the Republican-controlled Congress. But he will face some limitations along the way.
"He is promising to be more aggressive about deporting unauthorized immigrants. In his first 100 days, Trump has pledged to deport up to three million “criminal illegal immigrants,” among other actions. But it’s extremely unlikely he can accomplish that, without a huge increase in federal funding for enforcement and significant collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. In addition, most immigrants targeted for deportation are entitled to a hearing, and there’s already a backlog of cases stretching for nearly two years.
"Trump’s choice for Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions, who has been consistently antagonistic toward immigration during his time as a senator, signals a doubling-down on harsh campaign promises when it comes to immigration." Read Allen's complete remarks.
Education: Art Rolnick, co-director, Human Capital Research Collaborative
“I have been contacted by the president-elect’s transition team. We have been asked to present our approach and our results on early childhood education in Minnesota. The Minnesota Model targets early intervention and preschool scholarships for low-income families. So it’s possible that we will have a supporter in Washington in this administration for high-quality early education for our most vulnerable kids.
"It’s clear that investment in human infrastructure is very important. Let’s look at the return on investment for education, as well as physical infrastructure. We can’t afford the racial achievement gap in Minnesota or nationally. More of our kids are born into poverty. That’s a problem, and we have to deal with it. I hope the Republicans can make progress in this area.
"I applaud Donald Trump’s nominee for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, for seeking better performance for children through her support of charter schools and school vouchers in Michigan. But I’m concerned about the lack of oversight for charter schools there. Her unwillingness to back accountability for those schools is concerning.”
Gender equity and equality: Christina Ewig, professor and director, Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy
"It is still early to tell what will happen under a Trump administration in terms of gender equity and equality. In most areas, we only have some clues.
"Trump outlined policies during his campaign related to paid leave and child care; he proposed a six month paid family leave, which would be a big improvement over the current law which only allows unpaid leave. His campaign also outlined some relief for childcare expenses, through a series of tax deductions and incentives. But it’s unclear whether he will follow through on either of these proposals.
"In other areas, such as reproductive rights, it seems much more clear what Trump’s intentions are, especially through his choice of Congressman Tom Price to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Price is a longtime advocate for defunding Planned Parenthood, and Congress is also likely to act on restricting access to abortion." Read her complete remarks.
Climate policy and the environment: Anu Ramaswami, professor and director, Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
"The signs are there that Trump could reduce the authority of the EPA, and that means responsibility for protection of climate and the environment will shift to state and local governments. We’re already seeing that on the state level in California and other places, where cities are leading the work to become more energy efficient and planning ahead toward climate and overall resilience.
On infrastructure investment: "Trump has proposed a trillion dollars to invest in the country’s infrastructure. There will be interest in investing in transit and high-speed rail. Thinking through infrastructure and how it connects with employment, with the environment, and with public health is an area where we could move forward more cooperatively.
On global trade and climate change: "Donald Trump based his campaign on the notion that he can 'make deals.' To the extent that some of these trade deals have an environmental component, there may be potential for deals to address climate issues. So much manufacturing is now done in other countries that have fewer controls on air and water pollution, that kind of thing. If the U.S. wants to be a world leader again in manufacturing and research, we cannot disengage from clean energy topics. We will be pushed there by economics. The world is moving toward clean energy, not back to dirty energy."
Terrorism and the Middle East: Ragui Assaad, professor, Global Policy Area
“Donald Trump has focused on the threat from ISIS (the Islamic State), as has the Obama administration, but he has done that with a much more strident rhetoric that can be construed as broadly anti-Islamic. His National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, has been quoted as saying that Islam is the threat and not just ISIS.
"This kind of language that associates the vast majority of Muslims with terrorism plays right into the hands of the extremists who want to portray the United States as being at war with Islam rather than just with terrorism. While they may lose the military battle, they might make inroads in the fight for 'hearts and minds' which will maintain their ability to radicalize and recruit Muslims from around the world." Read his complete remarks.
National security: Eric Schwartz, dean of the Humphrey School
“By many accounts the U.S. is confronting national security challenges as serious as any we’ve seen in the past 50 years. The risks we face are more serious, they are more likely to become reality, and more likely to threaten the well-being of the citizens of the U.S. We confront them at a time when worldwide power and influence is shifting in dramatic fashion. Asia will surpass the U.S. and Europe in terms of global power by 2030.
"What this means is pretty simple. While the U.S. remains the world’s dominant power, the margin for error is diminishing rapidly. What can we expect from a Trump foreign policy? We don’t really know for certain.” Read his complete remarks.
The U.S. backing out of the Iran nuclear agreement: Eric Schwartz and Ragui Assaad
Eric Schwartz: I’m not sure what Trump is going to do on this issue, even though he's talked about getting out of the agreement. The Iranians have complied with the terms of the agreement so far, and that’s a good thing. The agreement is multilateral—there are a number of countries involved. So the U.S. pulling out would create the potential justification for the Iranians to break out of an agreement that, at this point, is meeting our foreign policy interests. If the Iranians were ignoring the terms, then it would be an easier decision.
Ragui Assaad: Another factor to think about is the balance of power in Iran between the moderates who negotiated this agreement, and the hardliners who would like to back out of it. Trump’s rhetoric is strengthening the hardliners’ position, which could take Iran into a more aggressive stance. The movement toward more moderate leaders is one of the best things that has occurred in Iran in recent times.


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Lynne Patton pushes back at Rep. Tlaib's 'prop' label, defends appearance at Cohen hearing
WASHINGTON – The African-American woman whom Democrats said was used as a "prop" during a House hearing on Wednesday is defending her appearance and firing back at her critics.
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., invited Department of Housing and Urban Development official Lynne Patton to attend the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing featuring President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen. Meadows referred to Patton – a longtime Trump associate who sat behind the congressman during the hearing – while disputing Cohen's claim that Trump is a racist.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich, had a heated exchange with Meadows when she said that using Patton as a political "prop" was "racism in itself."
"Just because someone has a person of color, a black person working for them, does not mean they aren't racist," Tlaib said.
"What I’d like to ask the congresswoman from Michigan is you know, why does she take the word of a self-confessed perjurer, and criminally convicted white man, over a black female who is highly educated, rose up through the ranks of one of the most competitive companies in real estate, spoke before 25 million people at the Republican National Convention and now works in one of the most historic administrations in history?" Patton told Fox News on Thursday.
"That’s more racist than being put up there as a 'prop,'" she added.
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Patton said she did not agree with Cohen's allegation that the president is a racist.
"I've said it before, I'll say it again. The president does not see color, race, creed, religion. What he sees is success and failure," she told the "Fox & Friends" hosts.
"Trump has time and time again done so much for the black community and I’m proud to be a part of it," she said.
The hosts pointed out that Tlaib apologized for any implication that Meadows is a racist, although on Thursday she stood by her assertion that the "act" of using Patton was racist.
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"Well, she didn’t apologize to me," Patton said. "I think she apologized to Congressman Mark Meadows for implying that he was racist, which is also laughable."
Patton also responded to Tlaib's criticism in a statement on Wednesday, saying she does not have "the resume of a prop."
"Today a race card was played. But not by Congressman Mark Meadows," she said.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lynne Patton pushes back at Rep. Tlaib's 'prop' label, defends appearance at Cohen hearing


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Last ditch efforts to save Carillion broke down over the weekend, prompting the outsourcing company to file for compulsory liquidation.
Philip Green, chairman of Carillion (left), said: "This is a very sad day for Carillion, for our colleagues, suppliers and customers that we have been proud to serve over many years."
Crisis talks between Carillion and its lenders broke down in the early hours of Monday and PwC is expected to be appointed by the courts as "special managers" to handle the liquidation as creditors seek to recoup some of their investments.
Thousands of jobs are expected to be lost over the coming weeks - Carillion employs 20,000 in the UK alone, more than 40,000 globally.
The government will be funding the continuation of many public services carried out by company, however, including hospital and school meals and essential engineering projects - until replacement contractors can be found.
News of the collapse sent waves of concern around the company's supply chain as fears that subcontractors which provide Carillion with services and materials could all come under pressure.
Rudi Klein, chief executive of the Specialist Engineering Contractors Group (right), told BBC’s Breakfast: “We’re going to have to look into exposure of companies this week, but there will undoubtedly be a number of suppliers who will face extreme distress.”
But in the immediate aftermath of the collapsed talks, questions were being asked about how such an important link in the government contract supply chain was able to get into such deep financial straits without prompting action.
Profit warnings ignored
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey, said: "Why did the government not act when profit warnings were issued? Why did they wait until the 11th hour to step in?"


Three men were rushed to local hospitals Saturday evening after dozens of shots were fired outside a North Long Beach apartment complex.
Two of the men are in critical condition, authorities said.
The gunfire erupted at a gathering around 6:15 p.m. in the 3300 block of Andy Street near Downey Avenue, police spokeswoman Jennifer De Prez said.
Preliminary evidence shows the shooting happened in the street outside an apartment buildings, she said.
At the scene, police taped off a colorful children’s party jumper that was sitting on a lawn outside one of the buildings.
Police learned at the scene that the three wounded men were transported to local hospitals either by themselves or by friends. The victims had gunshot wounds in the torso and one man had a gunshot wound in his lower torso, De Prez said.
The rapid gunfire alarmed neighbors as they went about their Saturday.
“I heard multiple gunshots with what must’ve been different style guns,” said nearby resident Julio Pedraza. “They loaded off, then reloaded.”
He said he heard the shooters unload possibly an entire clip from a gun, a pause, and then another round of gunfire. He then saw two vehicles speed off down Downey Avenue in opposite directions.
Police do not yet know the motive for the shooting and do not have a suspect description, but gang detectives are investigating, De Prez said.
“Bystanders at the scene were uncooperative during the preliminary investigation,” she said.
Saturday evening’s incident was at least the fourth shooting in Long Beach within the span of 24 hours.
Valerie Osier is a breaking news reporter for the Long Beach Post. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ValerieOsier
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EPA Urged to Rethink Hydrofluoric Acid Regulations in Wake of Recent Refinery Explosions
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is pushing the nation’s top environmental regulator to rethink its stance on hydrofluoric acid, following two major refinery explosions in the past four years.
Refineries Use Hydrofluoric Acid to Boost Octane in Gas
Hydrofluoric acid, AKA hydrogen fluoride, is used as a catalyst to boost octane in gasoline at about half of the nation’s refineries. The chemical is highly toxic, however, and can cause serious injury, or even death, at a concentration of just 30 parts per million.
In 1990, the U.S. Congress ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study hydrofluoric acid to identify potential risks to the public and the environment. Three years later, the agency reported that an accidental release could travel great distances as a dense vapor or aerosol cloud, possibly endangering the public and resulting in severe consequences.
Yet the EPA did not recommend any legislative action at that time, asserting that existing regulations already “provide a solid framework for the prevention of accidental chemical releases and preparedness in the event that they occur.”
EPA Urged to Review Hydrofluoric Acid Study, Explore Alternatives
Since 2015, however, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board has investigated two incidents in which refinery explosions elevated the threat of an accidental hydrofluoric acid release:
- The February 2015 ExxonMobil Refinery explosion in Torrance, California.
- The April 2018 Husky Refinery explosion in Superior, Wisconsin.
“In both investigations, the CSB conducted a public hearing in which members of the surrounding communities indicated great concern about the adequacy of the risk management strategies for the use of HF and the effectiveness of community notification procedures in the event of a catastrophic release,” Board Interim Executive Kristen M. Kulinowski wrote in a letter to the EPA dated April 23rd.
The letter urged the EPA to review its 1993 study to ensure that refineries’ risk management plans are sufficient to prevent catastrophic releases and explore the “viability of utilizing inherently safer alkylation technologies in petroleum refineries.”
Husky Refinery Will Use Hydrofluoric Acid after Rebuild
Friday will mark the 1-year anniversary of the Husky Refinery explosion in Superior, Wisconsin. The blast injured 36 people, including 11 refinery and contract workers, and forced the temporary evacuation of nearly all of Superior’s 27,000 residents.
The explosion also punctured a steel tank full of asphalt, spilling more than 15,000 barrels and sparking a fire that destroyed much of the facility. The refinery’s hydrogen fluoride tank was in the vicinity of the asphalt tank.
Husky Energy recently announced that it would invest over $400 billion to rebuild the Superior refinery. But despite the urgings of many residents and public officials, the project won’t involve retooling the facility’s alkylation process to eliminate the use of hydrofluoric acid.
“The largest risk to the public at the Husky refinery is undoubtedly hydrogen fluoride,” Ginger Juel, co-founder of the Twin Ports Action Alliance, told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune shortly after the announcement. “Is public safety less important than the investors’ bottom line?”
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The Honorable John McCain
The Honorable Mac Thornberry
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Dear Chairman John McCain, Chairman Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member Jack Reed, and Ranking Member Adam Smith:
We the undersigned current members of the U.S. armed forces, veterans, and military families are writing to express our strong support for the Education Savings Account for Military Families Act of 2018 (H.R. 5199), recently introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). If signed into law, this legislation would allow parents of military-connected children to establish voluntary Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to pay for whatever educational service works best for their children.
As you already know, recruiting and retaining talent in the military is a challenging task, but one that is vital to military readiness and national security. Part of this challenge is due to the lack of high-quality educational options available for the children of military families. According to a survey conducted by Military Times, 35 percent of readers, largely active duty military families say that dissatisfaction with their children's education was a significant factor in their decision to remain or leave military service.
Families who serve in the armed forces move from duty station to duty station with little choice in where they live or what schools their children attend. Military-connected children are too often assigned to the district schools closest in proximity to military bases, regardless of whether those schools meet their needs. More than half of all active-duty military families live in states with no school choice options at all.
This is a problem Congress can solve. By providing education choice through ESAs, the military will possess a key tool to both attract and retain military families that will help reduce turnover, save valuable resources, and retain institutional knowledge and skills necessary to defeat the enemy.
But this bill is about more than saving money or retaining talent. Military families already sacrifice so much on the battlefield, but far too often Washington fails them off the battlefield. Men and women in the armed forces have earned the right to send their children to whatever school or educational service provider they believe will benefit their family. Armed with a military ESA, parents can send their children to a private school, take individual classes at a public school, school at home, use an online learning program, hire a private tutor, and eventually use any surplus to help pay for college.
Every year Congress considers the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which sets the policies and authorizes the budgets for the U.S. Department of Defense. As you consider adding new policies in this year’s NDAA, please consider including Rep. Banks’ Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 to help strengthen the military and better serve military families.


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For their second project in South Africa, the Geberit apprentices are travelling to the province of Kwazulu-Natal, where Cottonlands Primary School is badly in need of assistance.
Geberit is continuing its tradition of carrying out social projects in 2015. Like in 2012, this year’s project will see the apprentices travel to South Africa – this time to near the port city of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Built in 1945 and originally intended for around 500 children, Cottonlands Primary School is today attended by some 1,000 schoolchildren. This figure is set to grow even further in the future due to the rapid population growth. A renewal of the infrastructure is urgently required. Eight apprentices, accompanied by two Geberit experts, are taking on the challenge.
In between the hours of hard work on the building site and memorable encounters with the people benefiting from their efforts, the apprentices always find time to tell the rest of the Geberit world about what they are getting up to: “It’s quite tough to work in this heat, but today we’ve made great progress again with the help of the South African workers,” the young apprentices write in their blog while they take a break.
Don’t be shy
Even if things don’t always run smoothly, it’s nothing that a round of the traditional South African “potjie” stew can’t solve and motivation within the group remains high. And of course, the wealth of magical moments experienced over these two weeks in November will not be forgotten quickly.


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Seven Indian states have confirmed a bird-flu outbreak, the Centre said on Sunday identifying them as Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The central government has put in place precautionary measures to identify and isolate any cases of avian influenza.
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), an offshoot of the Union Ministry for Environment also issued an office memorandum saying that reporting the outbreak of this scheduled disease is obligatory. Samples collected from Delhi and Maharashtra are still being tested to confirm whether the deaths of migratory birds in these states is a result of the outbreak or not.
Meanwhile, the state government's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a statement that samples of dead birds collected from Chhattisgarh's Balod have tested negative for the avian influenza virus.
Over the last nine days, 18 hens died in a poultry farm in Chikhli village in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district. In addition, a total of over 70 crows were found dead in Waghai in Dang district and Bhimasar village in Kutch district.
Carcasses of Red-wattled lapwings were also recovered from Rajkot's Gondal taluka while officials said several pigeons have also been found in Vadodara.
In a statement on Sunday, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said his administration is equipped to deal with the bird-flu outbreak in the state.
Days before the outbreak was confirmed in Haryana, the state government issued an advisory about poultry products. JP Dalal, Haryana's Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries Minister said that the department is exercising caution.
"Samples from Panchkula were immediately collected and sent to Bhopal. The sample from Siddharth poultry farm in Raipur Rani and Nature poultry in Dandlawar was found positive," Dalal added.
Authorities in Himachal Pradesh found the carcasses of as many as 215 migratory birds in the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kangra district. Reports also suggested that a large number of dead poultry birds were found dumped along the Chandigarh-Shimla highway in Solan for the fourth day in a row.
In Kerala, the state government said control and containment of the bird flu outbreak are complete. The administration has now issued post-operational surveillance programme guidelines as a precautionary measure. Earlier this week, a team of experts from the central government visited Alappuzha in Kerala to collect samples from the burial ground in Karuvatta village.
So far, more than 50,000 birds have been culled in Kerala since the outbreak.
Nearly 1,100 crows and other wild birds have been found dead across 27 districts of Madhya Pradesh since the bird flu outbreak. The presence of the avian flu has been confirmed in 13 districts, including Indore, Mandsaur, Agar Malwa, Neemuch, Dewas, Ujjain, Khadwa, Khargone, Guna, Shivpuri, Rajgarh, Shajapur and Vidisha.
In Rajasthan, authorities have confirmed the deaths of 2,950 birds, mostly crows. On Sunday, 428 birds, including peacocks and pigeons, were reported dead from different parts of the state.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, earlier this week, chaired a review meeting of the animal husbandry department directing officials to monitor Keoladeo National Park and Sambhar Lake among other places where birds flock.
Confirmed cases of bird flu have been reported from Jhalawar, Kota and Baran districts among others.
Following the confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government decided to close the Kanpur Zoological Park for the public until further orders. Preventive measures have also been implemented at the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden in the state capital Lucknow.
Deaths of birds have been reported from Amethi and Bareilly among other cities in UP.
A 10-kilometre radius around Ahmedpur in Maharashtra's Latur district was declared an 'alert zone' on Sunday after officials reported the deaths of as many as 180 birds from the area over the past few days.
Earlier this week, 900 hens reportedly died at a poultry farm in Murumba village in Maharashtra's Parbhani district. Samples of the dead birds have been sent for confirmation.
Less than 24 hours after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) ordered the closure of Sanjay Lake, 17 more ducks were found dead at the park on Sunday. Officials also confirmed that 91 crows have been found dead across 14 DDA parks over the course of the last few days.


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Okay so a week or so ago I got a big package from Prima Taste over in Singapore (thanks again!) – full of tasty stuff! Well, last Sunday I ended up getting the worst stomach flu I think I’ve ever had and it was really crummy. Really did a number on med and put me in bed a few days. This was not from what they sent – let’s make that clear – the stomach flu ios going around. Well, once the clouds started to lift, I was hungry. Didn’t want to do anything spicy and something tasty. My wife made me this Prima Juzz’s Mee with some hard boiled egg and cut up breaded chicken (yeah they’re chicken nuggets – we have kids and hey it’s protein so don’t give me any guff) and some instant rice thrown in there too.
Here it is (click to enlarge)! It was super good and I think from here on out this is my new go-to for when I’m under the weather. I really like it, but I think you can understand that I hope I don’t have to eat it again any time soon – unless I’m just hungry! I should note that Juzz’s Mee Creamy Chicken was on The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time list a year or two ago – super good stuff you should try! Here’s the original review.
While I’m at it, I tried these yesterday – I’ve tried the other Ready Meal varieties they have in the past and was really looking forward to giving this one a spin.
Here’s how it looks after a 90 second spin in the microwave (click to enlarge). It’s ultra good – decent amount of chicken and really tasty! I wish these were available in the United States – it’s a real shame it isn’t. I will say though if you dig and dig you might be able to find it. Some people I’ve been talking to lately have been really amazing me with their resourcefulness in looking high and low for foreign food products I’d never think could be found here or shipped here – and lo and behold, they are and they do! Thanks to Prima Taste for sending these along! I’m feeling better and enjoying food again.
Here’s the second of four short little looks at Prima Taste’s new Ready Meals line. This one’s beef rendang. Rendang is an Indonesian dish of beef that’s cooked in coconut milk with lots of seasonings. There is wet and dry Rendang – the wet is what I’m guessing we have here. Here’s a little more info from Prima Taste –
Our Ready Meals are made up of 75% White Basmati Rice, 20% of Brown Basmati Rice and 5 % of Multigrains so it has high dietary and soluble fibre.
To promote good bacteria in the gut, prebiotics are also added! . And because it can be heated up in two ways – 90s by microwave or immersing unopened pouch in a covered pot of boiling water for 8 – 10 minutes, it is a convenient and nutritious food for all to enjoy at home, at work or even when out camping.
I had no clue that there was anywhere to go camping in Singapore – I thought it was like one huge city. I still need to investigate this! However, let’s check out this Ready Meal!
Prima Taste Ready Meal – Beef Rendang With Rice – Singapore
Here’s an infographic (click to enlarge) about this new line of products that they sent to me.
Here’s the back of the package (click to enlarge). So if you don’t have a microwave, you can also boil these in water for a while until they heat up!
Finished (click to enlarge). Didn’t add anything, but had thought about throwing in some fried onions I have for a little crunch. So what gets me about these is the rice – it’s not mushpot and as you can see, the grains of Basmati aren’t a clumpy mess. The beef is everywhere in decent size and it’s moist and tasty. Glad they sent two of each variety because I think my wife will want to try this one. Oh yeah – 5.0 out of 5.0 stars -0 my tongue is definitely happy with this one! Thanks again to Prima Taste for sending this along!


Otokar to Exhibit 3 Armored Vehicles in Kazakhstan
Otokar, with products used in more than 30 countries across the world, will attend at the KADEX to take place on May 23-26, 2018 in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the four-day exhibition Otokar will showcase its ARMA 8×8, COBRA II and URAL armored vehicles.
Otokar, Turkey’s largest privately owned defense industry company, will participate in KADEX, the International Exhibition of Weapons Systems and Military Equipment, with its 3 armored vehicles, ARMA 8×8, COBRA II and URAL.
Stating that Otokar boasts the widest land defense systems product range from 4×4 to 8×8, from tracked armored vehicles to turret systems, General Manager Serdar Görgüç said “Apart from being the leading supplier of the Turkish Military and Security Forces for land systems, our military vehicles serve almost 50 different end users in over 30 countries. Today over 30,000 Otokar military vehicles are in service in many different parts of the world with an outstanding performance. Our strength in the defense industry is driven by our experience, engineering and R&D capabilities, and successful use of technology.”
Mentioning Otokar’s presence in Kazakhstan, Görgüç continued: “Otokar vehicles are currently in service in Kazakhstan. With the aim of increasing our presence in the region, KADEX is an important opportunity for us to meet our existing users as well as potential users. We believe that our vehicles serving worldwide are the most important reference for our potential users. We will use our unique experience in response to the unique needs of the region. Our aim is to be able to respond to the expectations of the region the best possible way through different collaborations, including technology transfer and local production.”
ARMA: MODULAR 8×8 ARMORED VEHICLES
Otokar presents ARMA 8×8 in KADEX; the modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to its superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, medium and high caliber weapon system integration options; ARMA is capable to serve modern armies in the real battlefield, peace keeping and human relief operations in most difficult terrain and climatic conditions. ARMA 8×8; is available in various types of configurations such as Personnel Carrier, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Fire Support Vehicle, Mortar Carrier, Short and Medium Range Air Defence, Mobile Gun Carrier, Command and Control Vehicle with optional amphibious capability. ARMA is suitable for integration of various weapon systems from light machine gun weapon stations up to 25-30 mm medium caliber cannon and 105 mm cannon.
HIGH PROTECTION AND MOBILITY CAPABILITIES
One of the Otokar vehicles displayed in outdoor at KADEX is COBRA II. COBRA II, designed by the R&D team and built on the existing COBRA vehicle to serve security forces in various missions, features a modular platform with superior technical and tactical specifications. COBRA II delivers high performance in the most challenging terrain and climate conditions and stands apart for its 9-personnel capacity as well as high level of protection, firing power and mission-oriented equipment. COBRA II, which was added to Otokar’s product range in 2013, also comes in an amphibious version and offers a modular construction. Designed and produced by Otokar in line with client expectations against present day threats, COBRA II offers outstanding level of protection against ballistic, mine and IED threats. COBRA II, subjected to rigorous climatic and amphibious tests in different parts of the world, traveled thousands of miles and also successfully passed the open sea swimming tests. COBRA II is in Turkish Armed Forces and security forces as well as export users.
URAL ARMORED CARGO CARRIER VEHICLE
URAL, designed in particular to meet the present needs and future expectations of the internal security forces, has been successfully serving in the Turkish inventory, and now the Armored Cargo Carrier is exhibited in outdoor at KADEX.
The vehicle, developed to deliver vital supplies such as fuel, food and water to troops deployed in dangerous and risky regions. With armored cabins, URAL ensures the personnel’s safety in these missions. The vehicle has an armored cabin, engine compartment, and a 1+1 seating capacity. The vehicle is also fitted with a 360-degree revolving gun-ring. The compartments in the rear are designed so that they can be easily and quickly change by the personnel using a special fixing mechanism, ensuring fast configuration for different missions.


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North Indian refers to the indigenous varieties of cannabis (or landraces) that grow natively in this region of the world. Because of this region's latitude and climate, these native landrace strains tend to be indica in structure and effect.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Istanbul’s new airport, which aims to become one of the world’s busiest, will not become fully operational until April 7, Hurriyet newspaper reported on Monday.
The $12 billion project was declared open in October by President Tayyip Erdogan but only a handful of flights have been operating from the site since then.
Its full operation had been delayed first until January and later pushed back to March, in a setback for the government which has hailed it as a centrepiece of the construction boom that has driven strong economic growth under Erdogan’s 15-year rule.
The transfer to the new airport from the existing Ataturk Airport will begin on April 5 at 3 a.m. (0000 GMT) and will last 45 hours, Hurriyet said.
IGA, the company building and operating the airport, said it would announce recent developments on its website soon. The General Directorate of State Airport Authorities (DHMI) said it had not received information regarding the latest delay.
Istanbul Airport will be able to handle 90 million passengers a year, and can be expanded to accommodate as many as 200 million, Erdogan said at the opening ceremony.
(Reporting by Ali Kucukgocmen; Editing by Angus MacSwan)


Interleaver/Deinterleaver - ntINT_DEINT
Error detection and correction are perhaps the most important quality factors to observe when evaluating a digital transmission system. A system’s noise environment can cause errors in the transmitted message degrading the credibility of the system. Digital communications systems designers can choose among many types of error-correction codes to reduce the effect of errors in stored or transmitted data. Most common error correcting codes are designed to correct random errors i.e. errors that are independent of each other and distributed uniformly in time. However errors that occur in bursts, i.e. errors that occur sequentially in time and as groups, tend to be problematic for most FEC schemes. Block codes, and in particular Reed-Solomon codes, can handle burst errors effectively only as long as the number of errors per data block is below a certain limit.
Interleaving is a simple, yet powerful technique that can be used to extend the error correcting capability of a Reed-Solomon code and other FEC codes. The ntINT_DEINT interleaver/de-interleaver subsystem rearranges the encoded symbols over multiple data blocks. This effectively spreads out long burst noise sequences so they appear to the decoder as independent random symbol errors or shorter more manageable burst errors. This is achieved by using the interleaving function that changes the order of data before the transmission on the channel so that any adjacent symbols are well separated during transmission. The symbols are then reordered by the deinterleaving function during reception. Block and Convolutional are the most frequently used interleaver types.
The ntINT_DEINT core can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Wireless broadband – IEEE 802.16.
- DVB (ETS 300 421 – Satelite).
- DVB (ETS 300-429 – Cable).
- Fully configurable, convolutional and rectangular interleaver/ deinterleaver.
- Compliant to a variety of industry standards.
- Rectangular Block (de) interleaver function fully parameterized:
– Block size
– Number of rows
– Number of columns
– Rows and/or columns permutations
- Convolutional (de) interleaver function fully parameterized:
– Number of branches
– Configurable branch length
- Variable block length on a block by block basis.
- Configurable number of bits per symbol.
- Handshaking logic for I/O data flow control.
- Fully synchronous design, using single clock.
- Silicon proven in ASIC and FPGA technologies for a variety of applications.
The core has been targeted to both ASIC and FPGA technologies for various applications. Noesis Technologies can also deliver netlist versions of the core optimized to specific area resources and performance requirements..
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140 K RAM bits
|Altera||StratixIII||161 ALUTs /|
3 M144K BRAMs
Noesis has engaged an “open” licensing philosophy in order to allow maximum technology transfer to our client’s engineering teams and to facilitate the integration of our IP cores into our client’s product. Various licensing models are available. The The ntINT_DEINT core is available as a soft core (synthesizable HDL) or as a firm core (netlist for FPGA technologies). The following deliverables are included:
- Fully commented synthesizable VHDL or Verilog source code or FPGA netlist.
- VHDL or Verilog test benches and example configuration files.
- Comprehensive technical documentation.
- Technical support.
We offer a variety of IP Core evaluation options such as C++, Matlab bit-true reference models, encrypted RTL simulation models with standalone, self-checking, fully automated RTL test benches, time limited FPGA netlists as well as FPGA demo boards for real-time verification.