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The Pastides are celebrating their 10th holiday season in the President’s House, and part of the house’s extensive decorations this year are 30 hand-painted ornaments that celebrate some of the university’s milestone accomplishments of the past decade.
Those custom-made baubles are the handiwork of Kailey Gregrow, a former student assistant in the Office of Special Events.
“I was notorious for doodling on calendars in the Special Events office, and they noticed that I have some artistic talent,” says Gregrow, a history major who graduates this month.
That led to Gregrow painting the ornaments as a surprise addition to the Pastides’ collection of holiday decorations. About half of the ornaments celebrate academic achievements — rankings, national scholarship winners and the like — and the other half touting the accomplishments of Carolina athletics.
“It took me an hour or more to paint each one,” she says. “The ornament with the Darla Moore School of Business building took quite a while.”
With the Dec. 18 commencement program to help her kick things off, Gregrow is already in the holiday spirit with future plans to launch a career as a high school history teacher. She has been substitute-teaching this past semester and hopes to begin the alternative certification process for teaching credentials this spring.
“One of my AP history teachers in high school inspired me to pursue history as a major,” Gregrow says. “I started out thinking about advertising and design to make use of my creative talents, but I decided to keep that as an avocational pursuit. I love history and I like high school students — that’s my teaching niche, I think.”
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In its release on fiscal year 2011, which ended Jan. 29, HD Supply noted a 14.8% sales gain across its many lines of distribution—to $1.8 billion. That brought sales for the fiscal year to $7.7 billion, up 10.1%.
HD Supply CEO Joe DeAngelo noted that “this momentum has continued, with double-digit year-over-year sales growth in February 2012.”
While the company ended 2011 with a $440 million loss from continuing operations (before income taxes), the company noted that the FY10 loss was $116 million bigger and that it had $1.2 billion of “liquidity” if it needed it.
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Even if the world economy is headed for a recession, South Korea’s economy experienced a slight gain due to “revenge spending” once the country reopened.
Kathleen Oh, Bank of America’s Korea economist, stated on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” that she believes the domestic momentum to be rather resilient.
“Consumption is holding up well with the reopening and pent-up demand in services,” she said, adding that domestic demand is projected to sustain growth over the remainder of the year.
According to the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, from January to October, the total amount spent on tourism and leisure activities was approximately 67 trillion won ($47.2 billion). Even though it was more than 5% lower than the same time period in 2019, before the epidemic, it nevertheless increased by more than 21% from the previous year.
The expenditures decreased by more than 28% in 2020 compared to the same time in 2019 and remained constant in 2021.
“Private consumption maintained a robust rate of growth,” Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a Thursday report, adding that it was greater than anticipated and driven by spending on autos and services.
Additionally, ING economists stated, “Reopening-enhanced pent-up consumer spending slowed while investment exhibited a more robust rebound.”
Goldman Sachs economists recently lowered their outlook for South Korea’s growth in 2023 from 1.7% to 1.4%.
“The primary reasons for our more pessimistic growth outlook are the current and anticipated deterioration in external demand,” the economists wrote in a note.
They alluded to the possibility of a global slow economy affecting domestic demand, in addition to local headwinds such as monetary tightening and, in the case of South Korea, fiscal consolidation.
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Polk State College will compete in its first NJCAA JUCO World Series when the tournament begins on May 26 in Grand Junction, Colo. The national championship berth comes after a record-breaking season and the team’s second consecutive Suncoast Conference Championship. News@polk is chronicling this historic season with a series of stories, giving an inside glimpse to the personalities behind the uniforms and the hard work that has led the team to the national spotlight.
In the erupting jubilation after Polk State Baseball’s state tournament victory, the teammates slapped high-fives and leapt into giant, bouncing bear hugs.
For Assistant Coach Brad Cook, meanwhile, the most cherished moment of celebration came as he cradled his newborn son, Broderick, and gently kissed his tiny head.
“There’s nothing else like it,” Cook said.
For Cook, in his second year at Polk State, the 2011-12 season was already one he would never forget. After all, he’s helped guide the Eagles to new records, their second consecutive Suncoast Conference Championship, a state championship title and a berth to the NJCAA JUCO World Series later this month.
But on top of all those incredible career milestones, Cook also became a father, welcoming little Broderick into the world on March 13. The past seven weeks have been an intense blur of pure happiness.
“It’s just beyond exciting,” said Cook, 32. “I’ve always looked forward to having a little guy, and to have him here during all this is just incredible.”
Broderick — Brody for short — may be far too small for the Eagles uniform and has months to go before he’ll be able to run the bases, but he’s very much a part of the team’s historic season.
He was born during a matchup against Heartland Community College, taking his first breaths as the Eagles were down 1-0 in the top of the seventh inning. After Brody’s birth was announced, the Eagles rallied, winning 6-2.
“He’s pretty lucky,” Cook said, pointing out that the Eagles have only lost three games since Brody’s arrival.
One of those losses was against Palm Beach State in round two of the state tournament, an especially heartbreaking defeat that came after umpires ruled that second baseman Conor Szczerba had not touched home plate while making what would have been the game-winning run.
The next day, with so much on the line for the Eagles, Cook and wife Sarah dressed Brody in a gray onesie printed with “Future All-Star” in red letters across the chest. The Eagles rallied from the previous day’s loss to defeat Santa Fe College 3-1 — and the onesie officially took on good-luck-charm status.
Brody wore the onesie for the next three games — the very games that secured the state championship title.
Brody, of course, will wear the lucky onesie as his dad competes in the NJCAA JUCO World Series, which begins May 26 in Grand Junction, Colo.
Brody’s early introduction to baseball is not limited to superstitions. He rests in the crook of his dad’s arm as they watch televised matchups, and Cook is already training Brody to become a left-handed pitcher.
“I put my finger in his left hand and we do the pitching motion,” Cook said. “Left-handed pitchers have it made in baseball.”
And Brody, it seems, already realizes the preciousness of lefty pitchers.
“He’s taken a particular liking to (Eagles left-handed pitcher) Steve Burnham,” Sarah Cook said, explaining that Brody’s eyes widen when he hears fans chanting “Stevie, Stevie” as Burnham takes the mound.
“He gets all smiley and I hold his hands up high and go ‘yea!’” she said.
Cook — who, yes, is drinking lots of caffeine these days to recover from those newborn-induced sleepless nights — can’t wait to coach Brody’s little-league teams and teach him the intricacies of the game.
But for now, it’s Brody who’s doing the teaching.
“Fatherhood gives you a whole new perspective. Baseball isn’t everything when you’re responsible for another human being,” Cook said.
Another member of the Polk State Baseball coaching staff will soon be reveling in the joys of fatherhood as well. Head Coach Al Corbeil’s wife Whitney is due to give birth to their first child in early June — just days after the NJCAA JUCO World Series.


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Perry, Rebecca Anne, 2008 Family management of overweight in 5-9 year old children: results from a multi-site randomised controlled trial, Flinders University, School of Medicine
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Childhood overweight is a leading global public health issue. Chapter One of this thesis is a three part literature review of the evidence concerning the issue of childhood overweight and its management. Section One of the literature review describes this issue in terms of Australian and international prevalence rates and trends, health outcomes and aetiology. Sections Two and Three of the literature review examine the evidence to guide effective management of childhood overweight and analyse the thoroughness by which this evidence has been determined and translated into practice recommendations. The assumed cornerstones of child weight management are dietary change, increased physical activity, decreased sedentary behaviour, family support and behaviour modification. Recently, the role of parenting skills in the management of childhood overweight has been identified as a promising area of research. This thesis study examined the effect of the addition of parenting skills training to a parent-led, family-focussed healthy lifestyle intervention for the management of overweight in 5-9 year old children (The Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child Health (PEACH) Study). The methodology of the intervention is presented in Chapter Two. Families of overweight 5-9 year old children across two sites (three cohorts per site) were randomized to either a healthy lifestyle group program (HL) or a healthy lifestyle plus parenting group program (HL+P). Parents in both groups received eight 1.5hour group education sessions covering topics on child/family nutrition, physical activity and positive body image. Parents in the HL+P group were offered a four week parenting skills training program prior to this. All information was directed to parents and they were responsible for initiating and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes with their families. The intervention was delivered over a six month period and group differences were examined at this time point (intervention effect) and six months following with no further program contact (maintenance effect). The sample size (n=169) was calculated to demonstrate an estimated reduction in BMI z-score of 30% in the HL+P group and 10% in the HL group over 12 months, allowing for a drop out rate of one third (power=80%, significance=95%). Intention to treat analysis was conducted using ANCOVA. The effectiveness of the intervention was measured against a comprehensive evaluation plan consisting of: • primary outcome indicators (body mass index (BMI) z-score and waist circumference (WC) z-score) (Chapter Three), • secondary outcome indicators (health-related quality of life (HRQoL), body size dissatisfaction and height z-score) (Chapter Three), • impact evaluation indicators (children’s lifestyle behaviours and parent’s parenting practices) (Chapter Four), • process evaluation indicators (participant attendance and satisfaction and maintenance of program integrity across sites) (Chapter Four) and • qualitative evaluation of the factors external to the intervention that supported or inhibited families to achieve their healthy lifestyle goals (Chapter Five). Analysis of the primary outcomes (Chapter Three) found a significant group difference at the six month time point for BMI z-score (HL: -8%, HL+P: -13%, p=0.005), but not WC z-score (HL: -9%, HL+P: -11%, p=0.39). There were no group differences at the 12 month time point (six months following intervention end and with no further program contact). Application of the IOTF definition for childhood overweight and obesity to the full study sample found that 39 (23%) and 130 (77%) children were classified as overweight and obese respectively at baseline. By the six month time point (n=135), six (4%) children fell within the healthy weight range and 38% were classified as overweight and 58% as obese. At 12 months (n=123), 4% of children remained in the healthy weight range, 35% as overweight and 61% as obese. Children’s psychosocial health and linear growth were sustained during the intervention and maintenance periods. There were no between-group difference observed for any of the children’s lifestyle behaviours (dietary and activity behaviours) or parents’ parenting practices. However, the group as a whole exhibited significant improvements from baseline for scores of diet quality at the six month time point that were maintained during the following six month non-contact period (p<0.001 for 0-6mth and 0-12mth) (Chapter Four). Small screen usage significantly decreased for the full sample from 0-6 months and 0-12months (p<0.001 for both), however time spent being physically active did not change. Parents in both groups reported improvements in aspects of parenting over both time periods. Evaluation of process indicators showed that the intervention was well attended and accepted by families (Chapter Four). Seventy three percent (123) of subjects were retained to the 12 month time point and 44% (75) attended at least 75% of scheduled program sessions. Of the 131 parents who responded to a program satisfaction questionnaire, ninety four percent reported receiving the help they desired and 99% would recommend the program to others. The integrity of intervention sessions was upheld across sites providing reassurance that the program protocol was adhered to and demonstrating a good degree of generalisability. The thematic analysis of interviews conducted with parents at the 12month time point identified more references to barriers than facilitators of healthy lifestyle goal achievement (433 vs 375) (Chapter Five). This chapter highlights the contextual nature of family-based interventions and weight management strategies and the need to consider these during program planning and delivery. Chapter Six concludes the thesis by summarising its results and highlighting how they have contributed to the evidence base. Study strengths and limitations are described and implications of the findings on practice and future research are presented.
Keywords: child weight management,family,parent
Subject: Medicine thesis, Nutrition thesis
Thesis type: Doctor of Philosophy
School: School of Medicine
Supervisor: Dr Anthea Magarey, Prof Lynne Daniels, Prof Michael Sawyer

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Here's another Dark Green Fritillary from the weekend,
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Nice lighting has revealed all the tones and textures beautifully, Nigel.
As always sharp and super background.
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Beautiful markings Nigel - one of the best I've seen of this species.
Beautiful image of a beautiful butterfly, Nigel.
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Yet another fantastic image, Nigel, a real beauty. Carol
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one that I never got a decent shot of,
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Medicaid Rationing in Oregon: Political Wolf in a Philosopher's Sheepskin
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The Oregon Health Plan and the Political Paradox of Rationing: What Advocates and Critics Have Claimed and What Oregon Did Jacobs, Lawrence; Marmor, Theodore; Oberlander, Jonathan (1999-02)The article proceeds in three sections. First, we very briefly review the original proposals and ensuing (and misleading) debate over rationing in Oregon. Next, we explore how the politics of rationing unfolded in Oregon ...

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Law West & East of Privilege Creek
By Judith Pannebaker BCC Editor
Tuesday, Sept. 11:
A Simpleton from San Antonio attempted - and failed - to boost something worth between $500 and $1,500.
A Halfwit from Houston, however, remains a guest of Bandera's X Bar Inn on account of two felony bench warrants and the ancillary fact that he was motoring along merrily without liability insurance.
It must have slipped the mind of a Lawbreaker from Lakehills that it's STILL illegal to possess pot - unless you're living in California or The Netherlands, that is.
Wednesday, Sept. 12:
So, not only was this 21-year-old Pipe Creep picked up for being pie-eyed in public, but he has also been charged with supplying a minor with a refreshing adult beverage.
Now comes an 18-year-old Kerr-Vert who was charged with driving under the influence.
A Bandera Blockhead failed to make arrangements to obtain proper licensure before sliding behind a wheel, according to a local law enforcement officer.
A Pipe Creek Clown - say that quickly 10 times! - has also been detained for supplying an underage drinker with booze.
Friday, Sept. 14:
An antagonistic Scofflaw from San Antonio was arrested for assault with bodily injury and perhaps for interfering with a 9-1-1 call.
A court ordered the incarceration of a Pipe Creep Clot on a misdemeanor charge and so he was and so he remains.
Although nabbed for a quartet of crimes, including felony possession of a controlled substance and felony possession of same in a correctional facility, as well as for possession of a so-called dangerous drug and pot, to boot, this Birdbrain from Bandera spent but 48 hours or so in the quod for his myriad transgressions.
Saturday, Sept. 15:
A weedwacker from "Alpinea" - huh? Must be Alpine - found himself in the gaol for but a few hours for possessing pot and the pipe you smoke it in.
A CPF - that's capius pro fine for all you not-so-legal beagles - warrant got the best of a cat's paw from Pipe Creek, but just for a couple of hours.
A 30-year-old Birdbrain from Bandera apparently just can't grow up, throw away her inhalant paraphernalia and make something of herself. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
A local yokel was pinched for criminal trespass.
Sunday, Sept. 16:
A minor from River City decided to celebrate the Sabbath by consuming something he ought not to have and then being arrested for it.
A denizen of the Lake District purportedly possessed pot in an ostensible drug-free zone. Really, dude, weed in a 'drug-free' zone?
A Vixen from Vicksburg - Mississippi, we presume - got nabbed after she reportedly made felonious and fraudulent use of identification information. She remains a guest of the Do Drop Inn for her trouble.
And last, but certainly, not least, a Pip from Pipe Creek failed to adhere to the instructions of a previous court. Will wonders never cease?

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Start Your Own Business And Taking Control Of Your Future
By: June Sabe
New businesses are the backbone of the American economy. They provide new innovations, new jobs, and fresh concepts to the business industry. And owning a business is the dream of many Americans as well. Being your own boss has been ranked as one of the key goals of many Americans. The attraction of the freedom of running your own business, with no limitations or glass ceilings is impossible to deny. This mutualism has created a huge growth of small businesses in the nation, and today, many more people think about owning their own businesses than ever before. But starting a business requires money. Without start up capital, very few people have the resources available to launch a successful business idea. A new business needs a dependable source of income until it can generate the profits it needs to cover its own costs and produce an income. A unsecured start up loan can alleviate a lot of stress.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, you are probably in need of a start up loan. Unless you have a significant amount of money saved up, a unsecured start up loan is the first step in turning the blueprints of your new business idea into a reality. With a start up business loan, you can get the tools you need to make your first start the right start. You can build a strong customer base right from the beginning, a key factor in initiating and maintaining a successful business.
If you’re starting a business, it’s more than just a job. It’s a personal dream and a quest for success. This idea may leave you feeling simultaneously liberated and inspired. But it also has an edge. Specifically, it’s also your obligation to finance it beyond the “I’ve got an idea” stage. Starting a business requires so much more than an ingenious idea, and even more than planning, marketing strategies, and a well thought out future. How do you get start up business financing that will either advance your idea to the point where it can attract outside capital, or perhaps jump – start you into profitable operations?
There are several options that an individual may take into consideration. If you have nothing, you may find it’s difficult. If you have personal assets, the hard part is putting them at risk, and doing so is the rite of passage to both success and failure.
Obtaining financing can sometimes be the most grueling part of starting a new business. The loan approval process for a business startup loan sometimes seems like a maze, with stringent credit requirements, complicated business plans, and paperwork full of terms that are like a foreign language to the layman prospective business owner simply trying to get a loan. Options can be rather slim and unfitting when it comes to financing for the new business owner; unrealistic collateral requirements and proof of projected business profitability can sometime seem more like a joke than a reality.
Collateral is often the biggest obstacle to the prospective business owner. Not only does a new business not yet have any commercial collateral to provide; but it is asking a lot for an entrepreneur to put his hard earned personal assets at risk in order to start a new business venture. Yet, without collateral, getting a business financing can sometimes seem impossible.
The good news is, though rare, some companies to have specialized programs for exactly this scenario. An unsecured business start up loan can get a new business owner the funding he needs to cover initial business costs, without having to provide collateral and place his or her assets at risk. With this type of financing plan, the lender utilizes something the borrower has worked hard for and should be able to take advantage of – his good or bad credit. With this approach, the lender can still lend an unsecured start up loan at great rates and with a variety of programs.
Applying for a unsecured small business start up loan is easy, all the business owner need to do is just go on line and submit their loan details. Then the lenders will refer back to you with the loan decision in a few days.
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Television can make you famous, but it can’t keep you famous. It’s a bit like heroin: No sooner do you stop taking your daily fix than you get all pale and clammy, after which you vanish in a puff of smoke. So far as I know, there’s never been a TV star who lingered in the public eye for very long after departing from the airwaves—least of all Kenneth Clark. Even among his fellow art historians, Clark is only modestly well remembered. Most of his books are now out of print, and you’re not likely to know his name if you’re much under the age of 50. But Clark became a full-fledged celebrity in his late 60s when, in 1970, the newly hatched Public Broadcasting Service aired a 13-part TV series called “Civilisation: A Personal View” in which he escorted his viewers through a thousand years of cultural history. The program had been a huge success when broadcast by the BBC the preceding year, and it made a similar splash in America: In addition to launching PBS with a bang, “Civilisation” spawned an eponymous coffee-table book that cracked the best-seller list. It was the first time that PBS aired the kind of show that has since been dubbed “appointment TV.” Everybody felt they had to see it—and talk about it.
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This multi-volume set includes full-color facsimiles of Spurgeon’s original handwriting, transcriptions of his outlines and sermons, biographical introductions, and editorial commentary that further illuminate Spurgeon’s work. Taken together, The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon will add approximately 10 percent more material to Spurgeon’s total body of literature, making it a must-have for pastors and scholars as well as the multitude of Spurgeon enthusiasts around the world.
Volume 1 contains an introduction to the series, an overview of Spurgeon’s life and times, seventy-eight sermons he preached itinerantly and as pastor of Waterbeach Chapel, and an analysis of these sermons by editor and Spurgeon scholar Christian T. George.
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PETALING JAYA: A pro-student movement group has made history by winning the majority of seats in Universiti Malaya’s (UM) campus election.
For the first time in over 50 years, the election was independently run by students.
Suara Siswa won all eight of the general seats, as well as 15 of the 32 faculty seats contested.
A total of 70 candidates from five groups were vying to be the voice of their fellow students.
Twenty-five of the candidates contested for the general seats, with another 45 contesting for the faculty seats.
Suara Siswa election machinery chief Wong Yan Ke, 23, said the win was historic because it marked the start of student-driven reforms at the country’s oldest varsity.
“Students are fed up with their elected representatives acting as mere messengers between the varsity administration and them.
“They want their representatives to lead a change.
“That’s why we won,” he told a press conference after the election results were announced at the campus yesterday.
Students were ready for change because for the last three years, campus elections were dominated by the pro-government movement, he added.
The pro-student movement had in previous years been seen as anti-establishment and supportive of Pakatan Rakyat, the then Opposition.
But Wong said Suara Siswa was not affiliated with UM’s administration or any political party.
Suara Siswa, he added, hoped to keep the varsity administration and the government in check.
Although the Campus Election Committee had hoped to increase the voter turnout by 20% from last year’s 66%, only 61.2% of 13,671 eligible voters cast their votes this year.
The campaign period ran from Feb 25 until March 3. Students went to the polls on Monday.
UM Student Affairs and Alumni deputy vice-chancellor Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman said everything was done democratically.
“It was an excellent experience for the students and I am very proud of everyone who turned up,” he said, adding that there was a need to raise awareness and improve processes and logistics to increase voter turnout.

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Department: Visual Art
Course: ART 2110
Title: Experimental Drawing
Description: This course provides an experimental drawing experience designed to enhance and expand abilities and sensibilities beyond those established in foundation drawing. Students are expected to possess a basic level of proficiency in drawing from life and developed skill working in conventional black and white dry drawing media. Through a series of guided assignments utilizing conceptual prompts, mixed media drawing processes, and the creation of unique substrates, this course provides an increased awareness and broadens the language of drawing. Students will be required to present work and critically analyze drawings during group critiques. This course is repeatable for credit. A program fee is required.
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We currently sell fresh market directly to restaurants on the Palouse, direct to our customers at local farmers markets and regionally through LINC Foods Cooperative. You’ll also find Lindsay teaching herbal craft and design workshops in the off-season.
Smoot’s also brings local foodies on the Palouse an herbal CSA subscription, which offers members an aromatic bouquet of fresh herbs each week paired with simple, yet flavorful recipes. The subscription is just $5 a week from June through September. Be in touch if you’d like to join!
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Join our membership of culinary explorers. Members receive a unique bouquet of fresh herbs each week with tailored recipes and pairing suggestions.
Although we’re not there every week, you can find Smoot’s Flavor Farm at the Pullman and Moscow Farmer’s Markets this year.
Smoot’s Flavor Farm is a member of the LINC Foods Cooperative, supplying herbs to customers across the Inland Northwest.

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Re: Scarborough Reef
+ AA6YQ comments below
I am not sure that it can proven that it is above or below water.
+ The traditional approach would be to visit the rocks in a boat at high tide on a calm day, and measure the distance between the tops of the rocks and the ocean surface.
+ Alternatively, we can analyze pictures of the rocks taken during previous DXpeditions, determine their height above sea level at high tide, and compare that to the subsequent rise in global sea level to determine if the rocks are still above sea level at high tide.
+ Here's what Wikipedia has to say:
"Scarborough Shoal forms a triangle-shaped chain of reefs and rocks with a perimeter of 46 km (29 mi). It covers an area of 150 km2 (58 sq mi), including an inner lagoon. The shoal's highest point, South Rock, is 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) above sea-level at high tide. Located north of it is a channel, approximately 370 m (1,214 ft) wide and 9–11 m (30–36 ft) deep, leading into the lagoon. Several other coral rocks encircle the lagoon, forming a large atoll"

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Can’t get enough earrings onto those lovely ears of yours? Or maybe you don’t have your ears piercers and you want a little ear candy anyway? These ear cuffs will do just the trick! Lightweight, easily adjustable and handemade 925 Sterling Silver.
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Canada signs UN letter calling for a “safe and enabling environment” for human rights defenders
Photos: Unist’ot’en land defender Freda Huson speaking at the UN on April 24, 2019. On February 10, 2020, she was arrested on her territory.
On April 24, 2019, Unist’ot’en land defender Freda Huson spoke at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.
Huson stated: “Our hereditary chiefs have said ‘no’ to pipelines on Wet’suwet’en territory. This year, a pipeline company forced a court injunction on us. If we stop them from entering our territory because they don’t have consent, we face arrest.”
She concluded: “I am here today to make UN aware of the continued genocide happening in Canada, and to demand that our Indigenous rights and laws are respected.”
Within months of that intervention by Huson at the UN, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) passed this resolution with respect to the fracked gas pipeline being constructed on Wet’suwet’en territory.
On December 19, 2019, it called:
“Upon the State party to immediately halt the construction and suspend all permits and approvals for the construction of the Coastal Gas Link pipeline in the traditional and unceded lands and territories of the Wet’suwet’en people, until they grant their free, prior and informed consent, following the full and adequate discharge of the duty to consult.”
It further urged:
“The State party to guarantee that no force will be used against Secwepemc and Wet’suwet’en peoples and that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] and associated security and policing services will be withdrawn from their traditional lands.”
And yet within weeks, on January 13, 2020, the RCMP set up an exclusion zone on Wet’suwet’en territory blocking access to media and allies of these land defenders.
Then on February 10, 2020, Huson was arrested by the RCMP on her territory while holding a ceremony to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
As of this date, October 15, 2021, the Wet’suwet’en believe another RCMP raid on their territory is imminent as water protectors peacefully blockade a site where Coastal GasLink would drill under the sacred Wedzin Kwa headwaters.
In contrast to Huson’s intervention at the UN in April 2019 and her arrest by the RCMP in February 2020, Canada joined with 79 other countries on October 14, 2021, to recognize “the importance of civil society and human rights defenders.”
That statement highlights:
“The Security Council has encouraged States to create a safe and enabling environment for those who protect and promote human rights, especially women, to allow them to conduct their work independently, and to address threats and violence against them.”
While there has not been the suggestion that Huson’s arrest was in reprisal for her engagement with the UN, her arrest near the Unist’ot’en Healing Centre (at kilometre 66 on Wet’suwet’en territory) to a jail in Houston, British Columbia still raises concerns about criminalization and forced removal from territory.
Furthermore, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination wrote this letter on November 24, 2020, to Canada’s ambassador at the UN that highlighted: “The Committee regrets that the State party has provided no information on measures taken to address the concerns [about the three megaprojects, including the Coastal GasLink pipeline] raised by the Committee in its decision of 13 December 2019.”
That letter also noted that the Committee expects Canada to submit a report on its compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (that Canada ratified in 1970) by November 15, 2021.
We continue to closely follow this situation.
Video: Huson speaks at Coyote Camp on Gidimt’en territory on September 30, 2021, where land defenders anticipate another militarized RCMP raid to push through the Coastal GasLink fracked gas pipeline without free, prior and informed consent.
More on the current situation on Gidimt’en territory.


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March 23, 2023
- Army, elections and stability.
- Improving quality of higher secondary exams via a third party.
- Mujhe dushman ke bachon ko parhana hai.
- Rupee continues upward march.
- Further rate hike unlikely to control inflation.
- Exporters decry delay in sales tax refunds.
- SC gives interim relief against deemed income tax on real estate.
- Panel finalised for SBP deputy chief.
- Poll delay: Imran expects legal fraternity to protect Constitution.


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HOMEMADE CARAMELS RECIPE
Candy making is a skill that takes a lot of practice, but some confections such as homemade caramels are surprisingly easy to make.
- 1 cup of butter
- 4.5 cups of white sugar
- 1.5 light corn syrup
- 3 cups of whipping cream
Melt sugar and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 5-7 minutes.
Melt butter and mix with whipping cream.
Mix very slowly into the boiling mixture ¼ cup at a time. Stir continuously.
Bring back to a boil and boil until temperature reaches 240 F.
Pour caramels into a 9×12 pan that is lined with parchment paper.
Place in fridge overnight.
Cut into pieces and then wrap in wax paper.
- Wax paper to roll
- 9×12 pan
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Tuesday, December 3rd four immigration advocates ended their 22 day Fast for Families, passing the baton to fasters across the nation. It’s our turn to follow in their courageous path, in the Hudson Valley.
We hear in the media that the United States is experiencing an economic recovery. GDP is up. Productivity is as high as it has ever been. Even the stock market dances with new records in trading. The data tells a different story. This ‘recovery’ has exacerbated the divide between the wealthiest in America, and everyone else: 7% of America’s wealthiest Continue reading »»
The Bell Policy Center is being honored tonight with an Independent Voices Award from the Open Media Foundation, in recognition of our Policy Tool Kit and our "ongoing efforts to educate our community on issues that impact us the most."
Over the years, the Bell has created many tools to help Coloradans learn about the issues and challenges facing our state. With the help of Open Media, we put our most popular and useful tools in one place – our Policy Tool Kit.
What lobbying group forces Catholic hospitals to abide by directives that potentially put religion above patient health?
Freedom of the press is protected by what amendment in the U.S.?
What government agency asked a court to allow evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment to be used in trial?
What company announced this week its vision of using drones to make home deliveries?
Connecticut’s insurance marketplace released its most recent enrollment numbers yesterday and an estimated 23,400 individuals have now signed up for health insurance coverage through Access Health CT. Connecticut is also continuing the trend of having more private carrier enrollees than … Continue reading →
Nelson Mandela's life is a rebuke to oppression and to those who would respond with frustrated resignation or hatred. It is difficult to imagine a more unlikely success story against seemingly impossible odds. South Africa's system of apartheid seemed like the purest manifestation of racial discrimination possible. The fact that the discrimination was perpetrated by a small minority of whites against a majority of blacks in their own native land dictated that the means of maintaining the cruel racial hierarchy be extreme and pervasive.
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.”
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Archive for December, 2008
OAKLAND — As 2008 ends, more questions than answers remain about the brazen slaying of journalist Chauncey Bailey 17 months ago, and they raise increasing concerns about this city’s beleaguered police force — questions that some officers say are now being asked within their own ranks.
COMMENTARY – The idea for the project started with a message to this column from freelance journalist Kenneth J. Cooper and took off from there.
The Oakland Police Department has the lowest homicide clearance rate among California’s large cities because the department is understaffed and the detective work in certain instances is not thorough, an investigation by The Chauncey Bailey Project has found.
At a time when law enforcement leaders nationwide are stressing that accurate data is critical to good police work, the Oakland Police Department cannot produce reliable homicide statistics that meet national standards.
The Bailey Project reviewed cases where defense attorneys and public defenders complained that confessions and witness statements were coerced during long, unrecorded interrogations and other clues were ignored.
Law enforcement reports and statistical data are available on the Internet.
Charts: Homicides in California’s largest cities; Oakland homicide detectives’ case loads, wages, overtime
Three charts detail (1) Homicides in California’s largest cities, (2) Oakland homicide detective case loads, (3) Oakland homicide detective wages and overtim
OAKLAND — By late July 2007, detectives investigating two North Oakland street killings had strongly tied them to Your Black Muslim Bakery and had a witness who saw a gunman running from a scene, according to a search-warrant affidavit a judge allowed to be released Monday.
COMMENTARY: Reporters Without Borders voiced outrage today after learning that a delay in an Oakland police raid on Your Black Muslim Bakery could have cost Chauncey Bailey his life.
COMMENTARY – Oakland, Calif., Mayor Ron Dellums called for an expansion of the state investigation into the Police Department’s handling of journalist Chauncey Bailey’s slaying to include a newly reported delay in the raid of Your Black Muslim Bakery, an operation Bailey was investigating, Thomas Peele and Bob Butler reported for the Chauncey Bailey Project.


Emerson Climate Technologies, St. Louis, Mo., opened the doors to The Helix Innovation Center at Georgia Tech, a new collaboration and innovation space located in Technology Square, the university’s innovation hub in Atlanta. This location will serve as the focal point of Emerson’s development and collaboration on big data and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts, and will focus on HVACR industry markets, including supermarket refrigeration, foodservice operations, data center cooling, industrial refrigeration and light commercial buildings.
“Our investment in this collaboration and innovation space is a key part of our strategy to build relationships with academics, students, technology leaders and entrepreneurs. We want to create the right environment and culture for innovation to address industry challenges and better serve our customers,” says Mark Dunson, group vice president, electronics and solutions.
The Helix Innovation Center is a nearly 1,600-square-foot facility featuring the latest technology for effective in-person and virtual collaboration.
Activities will include internal and customer ideation sessions, community and student engagements like hack-a-thons and challenge and prototype creation for product development. Early projects already completed at the Georgia Tech facility include multiple industry and product ideation sessions, reviews of new technology and entrepreneurial concepts, early development of advanced components for Emerson building management systems and student engagements in research projects and prototyping product concepts.
Emerson will employ approximately a dozen people in The Helix Innovation Center; roughly half will be employees who rotate through from other Emerson locations.
The Georgia Tech facility will work in concert with The Helix Innovation Center at the University of Dayton, which opened in April. The Dayton innovation center, located in a nearly 40,000-square-foot facility, fosters an ambitious, collaborative approach to conducting research to create new technologies that address heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry challenges.
This new site expands Emerson’s global network of innovation facilities focused on climate solutions, including The Helix Innovation Center at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, The Europe Solution Center in Aachen, Germany, and The Emerson Innovation Centre in Pune, India.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
282. China and the American Revolution
Certain Chinese products, such as tea, had become deeply involved in the colonies and became an indispensable element of colonists’ daily life. The British control of tea and the colonists’ struggle against this control changed the historical course of the colonies. The tax on tea and the resentment with the tea monopoly by the East Indian Company was one of the factors that led the colonists to rebel. Immediately before the successful 1784 sailing of the Empress of China, the first American commercial ship to reach China, the President of Yale College told George Washington: Navigation will carry the America flag around the globe itself, and display the thirteen stripes and new constellation, at Bengal and Canton, on the Indus and Ganges, on the Whang-ho and the Yang-ti-king; and with commerce will import the wisdom and literature of the East.
However, the Americans had difficulty in finding goods that would sell in the Chinese market. Interestingly enough, the plant Ginseng, was found to grow in North American mountains, and helped the fledgling United States to trade with China and enter the international commerce. Chinese porcelain greatly enriched American life. In order to establish the silk industry in North America, Benjamin Franklin made great efforts to introduce Chinese silk technology, revealing the founding fathers’ drive to use Chinese civilization to facilitate the development of the colonies.

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Friday dinner at Bakfickan
Grilled tuna with capers & potato wedges
- first thought it was well-done but inside it was raw enough
Home-made cloudberry ice-cream with almond slivers
- it's not often one can get such a rich-taste ice-cream
Very nice atmosphere.
Without booking a table in advance, had the possibility to eat by the bar.
The host of the place, Riki Sorsa took care of the guests
- really nice personality!
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TV shows don’t get much more iconic than Little House on the Prairie. The series ran for nine years from 1974 to 1983. During that time, viewers tuned in every week to get a taste of a simpler time. The show focused on the life and adventures of the Ingalls family. It was based on the novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder. However, much of the series was written and directed by its star, Michael Landon. So, some of the series consisted of semi-autobiographical tales from the prairie. The rest was comprised of smart and timely writing by Landon and his cohorts.
Fans of Little House on the Prairie still love the show today. In fact, a whole new generation is finding and falling in love with the classic series right now. At the same time, Melissa Gilbert and the majority of the surviving cast are still heavily involved in the preservation of the show. They take part in cast reunions and attend conventions. For some cast members, Gilbert included, Little House was a huge part of their formative years. So, it’s like they are reminiscing on their childhood with those who watched them grow up.
Late last year, Paramount TV announced a Little House on the Prairie reboot. Rehashing the series for a new audience just makes sense. They’ll probably never recapture the magic of the original series. However, there’s a good chance that they can come close. The source material is solid. At the same time, there is a world of talented actors who grew up on the show and are ready to work after a long forced hiatus in 2020.
What We Know About the Little House on the Prairie Reboot
To be completely honest, we don’t know much about the reboot of Little House on the Prairie. It seems that Paramount and their partners at Anonymous Content are being pretty tight-lipped about the project. However, what we do know is fairly exciting.
For instance, we know that Trip Friendly will most likely be an executive producer for the show, according to Women’s Health. His father, Ed Friendly bought the TV and movie rights to Little House on the Prairie. When he passed in 2007, those rights went to his son. So, it stands to reason that he would be closely involved with the series.
We also know that at least one cast member is willing to come back and play a different role. Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie in the original series says she is ready to head back to Walnut Grove. About this, she said, “I’m just the right age to play Mrs. Oleson. I’m totally there. I have no shame.” Seeing the former Nellie actress come back to play her on-screen mother would be a treat for fans.
Also, we can assume that Melissa Gilbert will come back in some capacity. She was one of the show’s biggest stars. Today, she is the de facto face of the show. She portrayed her on-screen mother in a 2009 stage adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. So, she could come back to do it again for the reboot.
Stay tuned. We’ll have more details as they come out.

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Best camera for music videos in 2023
Five excellent cameras to consider for shooting a music video.
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A music video represents one of the most fun projects you can create as an up-and-coming filmmaker. Although there certainly are people who have filmed one on their smartphone, having a dedicated camera to get the job done will give you a lot more creative flexibility. Whether it’s your first film project or you are a long-time shooter getting hired by an established artist, having a quality camera to capture the action will make your shoot a lot less stressful. Keep reading to learn more about some of the best cameras for music videos.
- Best overall: Sony A7S III
- Best high end 4K cinema camera: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera
- Best DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
- Best mirrorless: Fujifilm XT-4
- Best action: GoPro Hero 10
- Best on a budget: Sony HDR-CX405 HD Video Recording Handycam
Things to consider when shopping for the best camera for music videos
When selecting a camera to film a music video, the most important thing to consider is the budget—both yours and your clients. A musician who is just starting out will have very different needs and expectations than someone who is an established award-winning creative. Before you splurge on a high-end cinema camera to shoot a music video, make sure that it makes sense from a monetary standpoint for everyone. Most filmmakers who work on music videos also shoot a wide variety of other content, so having a camera that will work for different types of video or photo jobs is also a smart move.
The second thing to consider is the aesthetics of the video output. A high-end cinema camera will give you a much different look than a low-cost Handycam or a DSLR. Although most cameras on the market have 4K capabilities, it’s important to research if they have a crop factor, recording limits, and what kind of video codecs they might be using. It’s not uncommon to have multiple videographers working on a music video. If that’s the case, it’s important to make sure that whatever everyone is using will match closely enough that the final product won’t be jarring to watch.
When shopping for a camera to shoot music videos, the final thing that you should consider is how and where you will be filming. If your shoot is happening late at night outside or in a dark club environment, having something with fast AF capabilities that works well in low-light is a must. You should also consider if you need to be discreet while you are filming. A smaller camera that can either be used handheld or easily mounted to a gimbal will be easier in these situations than having a big cinema camera rig.
Our picks for the best cameras for music videos
Here, we’ll dig into the specific cameras so you can get an idea of what models have the features you need. Each pick on this list offers a solid collection of features for their price points.
Best overall: Sony A7S III
Why it made the cut: The Sony A7S III is an excellent and powerful tool for capturing video in low-light thanks to its superb autofocus, in-body stabilization, and 4K capabilities.
- Sensor: 12 megapixel full-frame sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: -6 to +20 EV
- Video resolution: 4K video at up to 120p, 60p
- ISO range: 80-102400 (40-409600 expandable)
- Excellent in low light
- Shoots 4K
- 10-bit internal 4:2:2 recording, 16-bit RAW output to external recorder
The Sony A7S III is an excellent lightweight choice for run and gun video shooters. It’s also the best for low-light conditions—a pretty common occurrence for music video shoots. It can film 4K up to 120 fps and has 10-bit internal 4:2:2 recording, plus 16-bit RAW output to an external recorder.
The autofocus works down to -6 EV, which should be plenty for shooting a live performance or night-time scenes for your music video. Plus, it has a lightweight body making it relatively easy to balance on a gimbal or Steadicam rig for ultra-smooth footage.
Best high end 4K cinema camera: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera
Why it made the cut: The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 offers 15 stops of dynamic range, can record up to 300 fps, and the external controls make it easier to change settings while the camera is rolling.
- Sensor: 11.9 megapixel HDR Super 35 CMOS sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: N/A
- Video resolution: 4.6K up to 120 fps, 300 fps at 1080p
- ISO range: 200 to 3200
- Built-in ND filters
- USB-C port lets you record to external drives
- EF lens mount compatible with Canon lenses
- Have to build out with accessories
This camera from Black Magic makes shooting cinematic video footage a breeze. If you know how to operate a DSLR, you will be able to figure out this cinema camera’s interface extremely quickly. Although it comes with a high price tag, it’s a much more affordable choice than the ARRI and Red cameras that Hollywood favors. Still, its quality definitely surpasses what you can get when shooting on a mirrorless camera or DSLR.
The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 can shoot 120fps in 4.6K and up to 300fps at 1080p. It offers 15 stops of dynamic range at ISO 3200 and has a USB-C expansion port for recording directly to external drives. The Blackmagic RAW capture is stunning, and its external controls make it much easier to change settings on the fly.
Best DSLR: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Why it made the cut: With its touchscreen interface, excellent Dual-Pixel CMOS AF, and 4K capabilities, the Canon 5D Mark IV remains one of our favorite DSLRs for shooting video.
- Sensor: 30.4 megapixel full-frame sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: -3 to +18 EV
- Video resolution: DCI 4K at 30/24p
- ISO range: 100-32000 (expandable 50-102400)
- Touchscreen interface makes it easy to autofocus while recording
- 4K recording at 24fps and 30fps
- Great autofocus system
- Native crop on 4K footage
- 4K footage is limited to Motion JPEG
- No log gamma profiles
Although it’s not the newest or most high-end tool for shooting a music video, the Canon 5D Mark IV remains a highly capable DSLR that can get the job done, especially if you don’t mind shooting in 1080p. When released in 2016, the 5D Mark IV was one of the best hybrid cameras for creators that needed to shoot a mixture of stills and video.
Although it can technically shoot 4K, there are some limitations. However, the autofocus capabilities are what really make this DSLR stand out. Face and subject tracking are excellent, making it ideal for holding focus while shooting a music video. And since it’s a slightly older model, it’s a few thousand dollars less expensive than higher-end mirrorless or cinema cameras.
Best mirrorless: Fujifilm XT-4
Why it made the cut: This hybrid mirrorless camera is as good at shooting video as it stills. Its excellent in-body image stabilization proves to be a powerful tool when paired with its 10-bit 4K video capabilities.
- Sensor: 26 megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: Not provided
- Video resolution: 10-bit 4K video capabilities
- ISO range: 160-12800 (expandable to 80-51200)
- In-body image stabilization
- 10-bit 4K capture
- Attractive film presets
- No headphone jack
- No subject tracking while shooting video
Aesthetically, Fujifilm has always been one of our favorite mirrorless camera makers, and the video capabilities of the X-T4 make it even more appealing. The in-body image stabilization paired with the 10-bit 4K video capabilities is great for music video shooters looking for a lightweight shooting option on set. It can shoot 4K at 60 fps and record for about 30 minutes at a time. Although it lacks subject tracking when shooting video, it can still track faces—a pretty important feature when shooting a music video.
Best action camera: GoPro Hero 10
Why it made the cut: Though the GoPro Hero 10 is usually associated with extreme sports, its class-leading stabilization, 5.3K video, and durable, waterproof build make it a good fit for unique music videos.
- Sensor: 23 megapixel CMOS sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: Not applicable
- Video resolution: 5.3K 60fps and 4K 120fps
- ISO range: Not applicable
- High-quality video footage
- Very rugged and durable
- Easy to use
- Impressive video stabilization
- Low-light performance could be better
- Not very versatile
GoPro has long led the action cam genre, and its newest release, the Hero 10, is no different. While they are traditionally associated with action sports and adventure, some features make them a good fit for music videos, especially unique takes. First, they are capable of excellent 5.3K video at 60fps or 4K at up to 120fps and smooth slow-motion footage. They also feature the incredible HyperSmooth 4.0 digital image stabilization that results in smooth footage without a gimbal, even when moving around a lot.
The Hero 10 has a built-in, flip-out 2-prong mount, making it easy–and fast–to attach the camera to accessories and mounts. It is waterproof without housing up to 33 feet, so the GoPro can handle itself just fine if your music video involves water. The low-light capabilities of GoPros still aren’t fantastic, but it has been somewhat improved on this model. If you need unique footage in challenging conditions, the GoPro will be a good fit.
Best on a budget: Sony HDR-CX405 HD Video Recording Handycam
Why it made the cut: The Sony HDR-CX405 HD Handycam is a low-cost option for shooting a music video. It’s great for the filmmaker working alone or making a guerilla-style music video.
- Sensor: Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Autofocus sensitivity: Not provided
- Video resolution: 1080p video capture
- ISO range: Not applicable
- Easy to use
- Face detection
- Good image stabilization
- No 4K capabilities
If you are a filmmaker working alone, just starting out, or looking to create something with a lo-fi aesthetic, this classic Sony Handycam is an excellent choice. It can shoot 1080p at 60 fps and has in-body stabilization. It also has a flip-out LCD viewscreen, a 30x optical zoom, and face detection and noise reduction features. Of course, it won’t offer the kinds of cinematic footage that some of the other cameras in this guide will. But sometimes something a little rough around the edges makes more sense for a music video. Plus, you just can’t beat the price.
Q: What equipment do I need to shoot a music video?
The equipment you need to shoot a music video depends a lot on the concept of the video. You really can shoot a music video using any type of gear. An older DSLR, a mirrorless camera, an old super 8 camera, or a higher-end cinema camera will all work and have pros and cons. Ultimately, the gear you use to shoot your music video is something that you should consider as you brainstorm concepts and map out your treatments because the cameras or lighting equipment will end up having a big effect on the aesthetics of the final product. For example, a low-budget music video can be shot with a single camera and all-natural light, while a higher-end music video will probably utilize a few different cameras and lighting equipment.
Q: How do you shoot a music video by yourself?
Shooting a music video by yourself requires a lot of planning and time. Although it’s entirely possible to work solo on a music video, you will save yourself a lot of time and headache by putting together a small crew to help with things like lighting and camera moves. It can be challenging to be directing talent, setting lights, and making sure that everything is in frame and focused as you work.
Q: What cameras do music YouTubers use?
The cameras that music YouTubers use to film their content vary widely and have a lot to do with personal preference and budget. Many Tik Tok personalities simply use their phones to film content, while YouTube personalities may have a dedicated mirrorless camera or DSLR to film their episodes. For the most part, YouTubers are pairing their quality camera equipment with some continuous lights so they can film their episodes without relying on nice window light from the sun.
How we picked the best cameras for music videos
When selecting the cameras that appear in this buying guide, we considered cameras that would be acceptable for a wide variety of budgets. We also made sure to choose cameras that would be acceptable for filming high-end productions but other options to be more suitable for creating something for an artist who is just starting. It was important for us to select cameras with excellent autofocus capabilities, perform well in low-light, and record video for long periods. The cameras featured in this guide were selected through a mix of hands-on experience, user feedback, and editorial reviews.
Final thoughts about the best camera for music videos
Choosing the best camera for music videos depends on the aesthetics you are going for, your budget as a filmmaker, and your client’s budget. If you are working with local bands with a limited budget, it probably makes the most sense to stick with a camera that you will be able to use on other photo or video jobs. If you are creating something for a more established artist, it’s worth considering a cinema camera or a high-end mirrorless camera.
Also, remember, you can always rent gear. You don’t necessarily need to make a huge investment in a camera or lighting equipment that you may only use for a few shoots, especially if you need something hyper-specific for a certain music video.


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Signatures are required on life insurance applications for a couple of reasons. The first is to confirm the applicant’s identity. We want to make sure that they are who they say they are, and this can be done through their signature. If someone is submitting an application for you without your knowledge, then there would be no way of confirming that it was really you since you can’t sign anything with your name if it isn’t yours! Another reason why signatures are required on life insurance applications is that we need proof of an agreement between the parties involved in the transaction. This helps protect both sides from not understanding what is being agreed upon or not agreeing at all.
A producer is responsible for informing an applicant about the many sources from which the insurer will obtain information regarding his or her insurability.
Applicants for insurance in almost every state are required to be given advance written notice of an insurer’s policies regarding the gathering and usage of personal information related to insurance transactions.
Disclosures of personal information require a written authorization form that states who has permission to disclose personal information, what types of data may be shared, why the information is being collected, and how it will be used.
The applicant’s signature on the disclosure form authorizes the insurer to collect and distribute information in the manner specified in the notice.
The authorization is only good for a certain length of time. Another authorization must be obtained at the conclusion of this period.
Many life insurance policies require an agent’s statement to be filled out and submitted as part of the application. This generally includes information relating to the agent’s connection to the proposed insured and general knowledge about the proposed insured’s financial status, habits, moral character, and any other information that may be relevant to the risk being covered by the insurer.
The applicant and the agent’s signatures are often required at the time of application completion.
To complete a life insurance application, you must provide several signatures. Required signatures include:
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- the proposed insured (if different from the applicant)
- the agent soliciting the insurance.
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- One or more of the partners or officials must sign the application if the policy is owned by a corporation.
- A minor may not sign for a juvenile policy; the guardian must do so.
- The agent’s report must be submitted and signed by the agent.
- The Notice to the Applicant, which is required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), should be completed with the appropriate signatures.
Any modifications or changes to the policy, or any agreement related to the policy, such as a change in the beneficiary or coverage amount, must be officially recorded by signing or initially and dating.
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Speaking at a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee event, Biden said that for the “first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis, we have a direct threat of nuclear weapon use if, in fact, things continue on the path they follow”.
Biden has certainly shown himself to be able to speak involuntarily — or “skip off,” to borrow a phrase — but he’s said one version of it not once, not twice, but three times.
“We haven’t faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis,” he repeated at another point.
“We have a guy I know quite well,” he added of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “He’s not kidding when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons because his military is, you might say, grossly underperforming.”
It is valid to ask where these comments come from. Certainly, Putin’s nuclear slashing is on a level not seen in many years, if ever, with Russia threatening to use tactical nuclear weapons. Putin is also in a situation he never really was in, with the war in Ukraine going badly and threatening to embarrass him and his country. Biden warns us that we shouldn’t treat this as a bluff.
“There is no example since 1962 that comes close to the concrete threats that Putin made,” said Paul D’Anieri, an expert on Russia-Ukraine relations at the University of California, Riverside. “Similarly, the United States has never expressed anything like the current level of concern that a nuclear weapon might be used.”
But why deploy this kind of speech during a political fundraiser? At the very least, it would risk playing into the idea that this is somehow politics – exactly how, it’s not really clear – rather than a serious warning to the American people.
If we take Biden at face value, however — that the prospect is something he truly fears, and to that extent — it’s worth putting into historical perspective.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was indeed the most serious threat of open nuclear war during the Cold War. But there were many other fears, often due to mistakes or misinterpreted signals.
In 1967, the US military readied nuclear-armed planes for launch after it incorrectly assumed that the Soviet Union had jammed US surveillance radars, according to a 2016 article published by the journal Space Weather. It was later discovered to be the result of a major solar storm instead.
In 1973, at the end of the Yom Kippur War, the Egyptian-Syrian offensive dragged Israel into a possible nuclear response – although exactly what type of response is disputed. While some have said that Israel prepared nuclear missiles to attack, renowned expert Avner Cohen wrote that Israel’s defense minister instead detonated a nuclear warhead over the desert as a show of force.
In 1979 and 1980, there were several false alerts of potential Soviet ballistic missiles aimed at the United States.
1983, the Soviet Union prepares planes equipped with nuclear weapons in East Germany during a NATO exercise. US intelligence released last year said the Soviets had initiated “preparations for the immediate use of nuclear weapons”. In one case, a Soviet squadron was asked to forego the use of an electronic jamming pod due to “an unexpected weight and balance problem”, according to US military intelligence, which feared that doesn’t mean they were loading a new type of weapon.
(It was also the year that Ronald Reagan launched the Strategic Defense Initiative – commonly and often derisively referred to as “Star Wars” – an extremely expensive initiative to try to prevent the Soviets from hitting the United States with nuclear weapons.)
And in 1995, even after the end of the Cold War, Russian President Boris Yeltsin activated his nuclear briefcase for fear of an incoming ballistic missile from Norway that Russia believed was a strike by the Americans. David Hoffman of The Washington Post noted that this was the first time a Russian or Soviet had taken this step.
As George Bass wrote for Retropolis in January, these threats turned out to be less serious than initially thought, if not serious at all. But concern about them has reinforced very real fears of nuclear war, especially with the Soviets.
The war in Ukraine differs from all the others in that, this time, a heavily nuclear-armed country has been pushed back into some sort of corner (albeit by an invasion of its own choosing). And the threats to use nuclear weapons are quite open. D’Anieri noted that in none of these instances “were there serious discussions by serious people that nuclear weapons might be used. In this sense, the current situation is truly unprecedented.
Biden’s motivations for speaking the way he did on Thursday night are difficult to parse. On the one hand, he may have received information that is of particular concern to him at this time. Raising such a concern at a political fundraiser — rather than an official White House event — could be an attempt to make Russia guess how intentional his comments were.
It should be noted, however, that the Department of Defense told Politico on Friday that “we have seen no reason to adjust our own strategic nuclear posture and we have no indication that Russia is preparing to use any imminent manner of nuclear weapons”; the spokesman said the president’s comments simply expressed that the United States takes Putin’s threats seriously.
And it’s also worth noting that Biden has shown a real ability to just say things — things that White House officials then have to backtrack on. (Admittedly, many politicians have found themselves speaking a bit too freely at political fundraisers, where they’re surrounded by people who support them and literally pay money to see them.)
But Biden isn’t just a first-term president; he also has real experience in these matters. Elected to the Senate in the mid-1970s, one of his top priorities early in his term was arms control. He communicated directly with high-ranking Soviet officials, including leading a delegation in 1979 for talks on the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).
And as recently as late 2020, after his election as president, Biden reflected on the very real threats of this era. He cited the “long twilight struggle against Soviet tyranny that could have ended not in the fall of the Berlin Wall, but in nuclear Armageddon”.
The A-word is now back in Biden’s public rhetoric — for the first time, at least in this foreign affairs context, since that 2020 Thanksgiving speech. why it reappeared and how deliberate it was.


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Mombasa County is the smallest county in Kenya but has the largest port in East Africa found in Mombasa City. The county has a unique blend of cultures from the Mijikenda (‘the 9 tribes’), Swahili, and Arabs who are the natives. Mombasa is a hub for tourism with an abundance of holiday destinations. Here’s a list of the top 10 places to visit in Mombasa County.
1) Haller Park
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2) Fort Jesus
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The park is found between Mtwapa creek and Tudor creek. It’s the most popular marine park in Kenya and is home to a variety of marine life including stingrays, coral, seahorses, turtles, crabs, and sea urchins. While at the park, you can indulge in; diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, and waterskiing. It’s also the most popular destination for windsurfing on the Kenyan coast. In case you don’t want to get into the water, you can hire glass-bottomed boats that’ll allow you to see the marine life while on the boat.
4) Mombasa Old Town
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5) Mamba Village Centre
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6) Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, located approximately 4 km from the Bamburi Cement Factory, serves as a refuge for wildlife such as giraffes, elands, waterbucks, and ostriches. It’s also a bird watchers’ paradise with over 200 species of birds. At the sanctuary, you can indulge in game viewing, picnics, camping, and nature walks.
7) Kengaleni Monument
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8) Nyali Beach
Nyali Beach is found approximately 6 km from Mombasa CBD in the leafy suburbs of Nyali. It’s quite popular with the locals, but not usually as populated as Pirates Beach. Making it an ideal destination for sunbathing and taking quiet walks on the beach. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, you can try out scuba diving and windsurfing.
9) African Memorial Park
The Mombasa African Memorial Park is in the town’s center, in Kikowani District. The monument is a commemoration of the Native and Arab soldiers that fought in World War 1. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers that fought for their land(the protectorate). It’s also a lighthouse center that dates back to 900 AD.
10) Kilindini Harbour
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Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are hearing from potential developers.
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Schardin says they are attempting to map out some areas in their system that could host a server farm.
Schardin says they are reacting to requests for possible services.
C-NET reports that one bitcoin transaction takes over fifteen hundred kilowatt hours of electricity, or enough to power an average home for fifty-three days.