Introduction to Magnetomotive Force (MMF)
Magnetomotive force (MMF) is an important concept in electromagnetism that is used to describe the strength of a magnetic field. It is defined as the product of the number of turns in a coil of wire and the current flowing through it. MMF is also known as the magnetic potential difference and is measured in units of ampere-turns (AT).
In magnetic circuits, MMF is analogous to voltage in electric circuits, and it plays a crucial role in determining the flow of magnetic flux through a material. The higher the MMF, the stronger the magnetic field, and the more magnetic flux is generated.
Calculating MMF is essential in designing magnetic circuits, such as transformers, motors, and generators. Engineers use MMF calculations to ensure that the magnetic flux produced by the circuit meets the requirements of the application.
The formula for calculating MMF is straightforward: MMF = N*I, where N is the number of turns in the coil and I is the current flowing through it. However, when dealing with complex circuits, the calculation of MMF can be challenging. That’s where a this Calculator comes in handy.
Understanding Magnetomotive Force Calculator
A Magnetomotive Force Calculator is a tool that helps engineers and designers calculate the MMF required in a magnetic circuit. It is a software program or an online tool that simplifies the calculation of MMF and saves time for the designer. There are different types of MMF calculators, some of which are designed for specific applications.
Magnetomotive Force Calculators use the formula MMF = N*I, where N is the number of turns in the coil and I is the current flowing through it. However, they can handle complex circuits that involve multiple coils and materials with different magnetic properties. They use algorithms and mathematical models to solve the equations and provide accurate results.
Some Magnetomotive Force Calculators also have additional features, such as the ability to calculate the magnetic flux density, magnetic field strength, and other parameters of the circuit. They can also generate graphs and tables that visualize the behavior of the magnetic circuit and provide insights into its performance.
Using a Magnetomotive Force Calculator can save time and improve the accuracy of the calculations. However, it is essential to understand the underlying principles of MMF and magnetic circuits to use the calculator effectively. The next section will provide a step-by-step guide on how to use a Magnetomotive Force Calculator.
How to Use Magnetomotive Force Calculator
Using a Magnetomotive Force Calculator is relatively easy, and it requires some basic information about the magnetic circuit you want to design. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use a Magnetomotive Force Calculator:
Identify the magnetic circuit’s components: Before you can use a Magnetomotive Force Calculator, you need to identify the components of your magnetic circuit. These include the core material, coil turns, and the current flowing through the coil.
Enter the circuit parameters: Once you have identified the circuit components, enter the parameters into the Magnetomotive Force Calculator. These parameters include the number of turns, the current, and the material properties of the core.
Choose the calculation type: Magnetomotive Force Calculators can perform different types of calculations, depending on the user’s requirements. Choose the type of calculation you need, such as the MMF required to produce a specific magnetic flux or the number of turns required to achieve a specific MMF.
Get the results: After entering the circuit parameters and selecting the calculation type, the Magnetomotive Force Calculator will provide you with the results. These may include the MMF, the magnetic flux density, and other relevant parameters.
Interpret the results: Once you have the results, you need to interpret them to determine whether the magnetic circuit meets your requirements. If the results are not satisfactory, you can modify the circuit parameters and recalculate until you achieve the desired results.
Magnetomotive Force Calculators are an essential tool for designers of magnetic circuits. They simplify complex calculations and provide accurate results, saving time and improving the circuit’s performance. However, it’s important to understand the principles of MMF and magnetic circuits to use the calculator effectively. The next section will provide real-world examples of the applications of Magnetomotive Force Calculators.
Applications of Magnetomotive Force Calculator
Magnetomotive Force Calculators are used in various applications in electrical engineering, such as transformers, motors, generators, and other magnetic circuits. Here are some real-world examples of the applications of Magnetomotive Force Calculators:
Transformers are essential components of electrical power systems, and their design requires careful consideration of the magnetic circuit. Magnetomotive Force Calculators can be used to calculate the MMF required to generate the desired magnetic flux in the transformer core. This ensures that the transformer operates efficiently and meets the power system’s requirements.
Motors and Generators
The design of motors and generators also requires the calculation of MMF. Magnetomotive Force Calculators can be used to determine the number of turns required in the coil to achieve the desired MMF and magnetic flux. This ensures that the motor or generator operates efficiently and generates the required power output.
Magnetic sensors, such as Hall-effect sensors and magnetoresistive sensors, are used in various applications, including automotive, industrial, and medical devices. The design of these sensors requires the calculation of MMF to ensure that the magnetic field generated by the sensor meets the application’s requirements.
Magnetic Storage Devices
Magnetic storage devices, such as hard drives and magnetic tapes, use magnetic fields to store and retrieve data. The design of these devices requires precise control of the magnetic field, which is achieved by calculating the MMF required to generate the desired magnetic flux density.
In conclusion, Magnetomotive Force Calculators are essential tools for designers of magnetic circuits. They simplify complex calculations and provide accurate results, saving time and improving the performance of the magnetic circuit. Understanding the principles of MMF and magnetic circuits is essential to use the calculator effectively and ensure that the circuit meets the application’s requirements.


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Chardstone Grove and Chardstone Place are two separate developments situated in Chardstock, a quintessentially English village, close to the Devon and Somerset border within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Built to prestigious specifications, this collection of just ten new homes is imaginatively and sensitively designed to echo the natural stonework and traditional architecture of the village, while introducing striking modern design features.
A new home at Chardstone Grove or Chardstone Place promises not only the unmistakeable quality and style of a Jameson Home but also the opportunity to live in a tranquil, rural location with all the benefits of country village life.
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Much has been made about the challenges of the FIA’s recently announced Expression of Interest (EoI) process for aspirant teams, but in real terms it should be a painless administrative process driven by simple business principles: Plan right and execute right, and all will be all right.
The bottom line is that the process involves a comprehensive feasibility study based on the Four Ms of management: Money (capital budget), Manpower (staff), Machinery (facility) and Market (sponsors). These parameters are fundamentally no different to those required by start-ups in any sphere when seeking angel investors or capital loans. In banker-speak it is called “due diligence” and are standard procedure.
By the same token, much has been made of the $200m ‘entry fee’ required from any prospective entrants. This is, though, a misnomer: it is an arbitrary ‘anti-dilution fee’ to be paid by any new team(s) and to be shared equally amongst existing teams to compensate them for any dilution of the prize ‘pot’, which would be divided not by 10, but 11, 12 or even 13 teams should there be newcomers.
It follows, then, that this fee is a commercial stipulation not a sporting requirement and should thus form no part of the FIA’s new team entry process, as per EU decree.
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Some context: In 2001 the FIA’s commercial rights deal with Formula One Administration Ltd (FOA, trading as F1) was approved by the EU Commission subject to a ‘hard’ split between sporting and commercial activities; thus, the EU decreed that the FIA step back from F1’s money matters and concentrate on regulatory issues.
This split is inviolate and, amongst other clauses in the decree (C169/5, dated 13 June 2001), demands that the “FIA provide reasons for refusing any entry to an international event” while stipulating that FOA obtains “the teams’ agreement and consent to film, broadcast and exploit footage containing representations or images of teams and drivers.” This clause is based on legal principles governing ownership of image rights.
Crucially, these points are central to the new team entry process: The FIA may not reject licence applications without providing solid sporting reasons, and teams own their image rights and these need to be acquired by FOA. Therefore, overhead grid shots require the agreement of all teams prior to broadcast; ditto driver ‘school’ photos. That is what FOA shells out for (as prize monies), based upon team performances.
Thus, there are three steps to the FIA procedure: The FIA’s new team process; negotiations with FOA for a commercial deal (known as the Concorde Agreement); and actual lodging of an entry with the FIA ahead of the first season for the new team. Inherent in this step is that newcomers commit to all FIA regulations once the entry is accepted – be these sporting, technical or financial (budget cap), where applicable of course.
Little known is that there are in fact two 2021-25 Concorde Agreements - one with the FIA whereby teams commit to governance processes; the other with FOA - and it is last-named that prescribes the $200m fee insisted upon by major teams (some say Mercedes was the instigator) in return for a share of the prize fund which is disbursed according to a matrix depending upon the previous year’s results.
It follows that prize monies are earned only after the first year – and only if a commercial deal is in place. Now consider that the Concordes expires end-2025 and any new team is unlikely to be ready before the start of 2025 - two years hence - and therefore the question is: Why pay $200m for a deal that is unlikely to return half that in prize monies, for one year only? The 2026-on Concorde is unlikely to contain this daft fee.
Given the separation between the two entities, the FIA could not refuse a team that qualifies for an entry on all sporting, technical and budgetary fronts, as Andretti no doubt would. On the flipside, at best FOA could withhold prize monies and travel subsidies from a team that declines to sign up but could not then broadcast its images. See the mess looming for F1TV, for a fee FOA does not benefit from in the first place?
This act of rebellion by a prospective team would open a massive can of worms – one of FOA and the teams own making, for the clause always was utterly idiotic and selfish (and arguably illegal on monopolistic grounds): Collectively the teams would need to waive $200m ($20m each), or risk having no global coverage as footage containing images of the new team could result in robust legal action backed up by EU decree.
The solution is obvious: Follow C169/5 to the letter and enter without a Concorde deal unless the $200m fee is waived. The prize ‘pot’ dilution argument is in any event disingenuous: taken as a whole the two 2021-25 Concorde Agreements combine to save the teams way more than a measly $20m each given that the covenants were the first in F1 history to stipulate a budget cap, which in turn boosts team profits.
Look no further than Companies House for proof of this: Mercedes AMG F1 Team reported a year-on-year drop in income from £324m (2020) to £297m (2021) yet recorded a 2021 gross profit of £86m versus £30m (2020) – a 250 percent increase and a lot more than the team’s share of any fee! This trend holds true up and down the paddock, so clearly existing teams were being both selfish and greedy and FOA acquiesced.
The bottom line is that F1 could handle up to 26 cars – the regulations make provision for that number – and therefore the EoI process is long overdue, with any decision being within the gift of the FIA, and not FOA or the teams. That much was made clear by the fact that FIA announced the process independently, without input or even comment from FOA.
Video: How expensive is champagne in F1?
Although champagne has not been exclusively used on the podium, with F1 recently moving back to using sparkling wine, it forms a key part of post-race celebrations.
But what are the origins of this world-famous tradition? And with so many litres of this luxury drink sprayed throughout the season, how much money does such a champagne shower actually cost?
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Debunking the commercial press and why scientists hate to talk to the media
The popular press ran a story over the weekend about the eventual split into two species of the human race. The sources cited were the preeminent London School of Economics and the work of Professor Oliver Curry. The story published as scientific fact is rebuked by Dr. Curry and this article explains how it all happened.
A wildly interesting story about the eventual division of mankind into two species by the year 3000 caught my eye over the weekend. The story originally published by the Daily Mail authored by Niall Firth on October 26, 2007 provided astounding predictions for the future of mankind. It was also given a top position in the American news index Drudgereport. The Daily Mail story has graphic displays of the evolution of mankind and film clips of the classic work by H.G. Wells, The Time Machine.
Further, the story piqued my interest because the sources cited were from the eminent London School of Economics. Specifically, a professor, Oliver Curry who received his PHD from the London School of Economics. His dissertation concerns Morality as Natural History: An adaptationist account of ethics, published in 2005. In essence Professor Curry interests are about values and attitudes and where do they come from.
He is a research associate affiliated with the Centre for Philosophy and Natural and Social Sciences. He is a member of the Darwin@LSE group. He currently teaches Political Theory at New York University in London.
The Daily Mail article stated in pertinent part:
"The alarming prediction comes from evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry from the London School of Economics, who says that the human race will have reached its physical peak by the year 3000."
"These humans will be between 6ft and 7ft tall and they will live up to 120 years."
"Physical features will be driven by indicators of health, youth and fertility that men and women have evolved to look for in potential mates," says the report, which suggests that advances in cosmetic surgery and other body modifying techniques will effectively homogenize our appearance."
"Men will have symmetrical facial features, deeper voices and bigger penises, according to Curry in a report commissioned for men satellite TV channel Bravo."
"Women will all have glossy hair, smooth hairless skin, large eyes and pert breasts, according to Curry."
"Racial differences will be a thing of the past as interbreeding produces a single coffee-coloured skin tone."
"The future for our descendants is a long life, perfect bodies and chiseled features, however, while humans will reach their peak in 1000 years´time, 10,000 years later our reliance on technology will have begun to dramatically change our appearance."
"Medicine will weaken our immune system and we will begin to appear more child-like. Dr Curry said: The report suggests that the future of man will be a story of the good, the bad and the ugly."
I read these astonishing predictions from an eminent professor educated at the preeminent London School of Economics and something looked fishy. It was enough to make anyone take notice. As it turns out selling papers and hyping an upcoming Bravo episode was the purpose of the article. It was not to educate the public at all.
In fact Dr. Curry has renounced any conclusions or mis applications of his work on the evolution of values, moral choices and the like. He is currently awaiting publication of his recent research, Patience is a Virtue: cooperative people have lower discount rates.
In response to the press releases mentioned in the Daily Mail article, Dr. Curry released the following explanation on October 17, 2007.
"In the summer of 2006 I was commissioned by Bravo Television to write an essay on the future of human evolution. The essay was intended as a science fiction way of illustrating some aspects of evolutionary theory."
"Bravo then sent out a press release on the essay, but did not release the essay itself. As a result, a wildly distorted version of what I had written ended up being reported as science fact in the media. I do not endorse the content of these media reports."
To read the original essay, please see below.
In essence Dr. Curry was asked to write a fictional account of what if and make some projections about some 1,000 years in the future for an episode of a popularized series on Bravo. He never intended that his Essay for Bravo be presented as scientific evidence. An examination of the quotes made in the Daily Mail article referring to a report confuses the peer review research he is conducting and an entertaining essay he never intended to have published as scientific evidence. His words and work are taken out of context.
Is it any wonder scientists and academics are skeptical of the popular media. In this instance, Bravo knew the basis of the Essay, it was for entertainment. The Daily Mail and other popular news services saw fit to publish a highly sensational headline that failed to mention the context of the words and works.
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A man who traveled from Liberia died in New Jersey over the weekend from Lassa fever, U.S. health officials said, adding that authorities are looking for people who had contact with him although the risk of infection is extremely low.
Lassa, a viral disease common in West Africa, is far less fatal and less contagious than the deadly Ebola virus that has raised global health concerns amid a large outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The health agency said the man traveled on May 17 from Liberia to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York with a stop in Morocco, and reported no symptoms and had no fever when he arrived in the United States.
The next day, however, the traveler went to a New Jersey hospital and reported a sore throat, fever and fatigue but did not report his travel from West Africa, the CDC said in a statement. It did not identify the hospital.
He was sent home but returned to the hospital three days later when his symptoms worsened, it said. The man, who has not been identified, died Monday night.
It was only the sixth known case of the virus in the United States since 1969, according to the CDC. "There has never been person-to-person transmission of Lassa fever documented in the United States," it said.
Still, the agency said it was working with public health officials to track down people who had contact with the man, and those who had close contact will be monitored for 21 days to see if they develop symptoms.
Unlike Ebola, which has a 70 percent fatality rate with no treatment, Lassa fever has a 1 percent fatality rate, the CDC said. "However, some Lassa patients develop severe disease, as the patient in New Jersey did," it said.
Travelers to the United States from West Africa have been screened for Ebola-like symptoms since a man with that virus who had traveled from Liberia died from the disease at a Texas hospital last year and two nurses were infected.
Liberia has since been declared Ebola-free, but cases continue to rise in nearby Guinea and Sierra Leone as global health officials and other countries remain concerned about the outbreak.


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Person County Success Initiative
The Success Initiative is a collaborative community effort to help elevate people out of poverty and prevent homelessness. It is designed to build lasting relationships across socioeconomic and cultural lines, encouraging all Roxboro and Person County residents to realize their full potential without prejudice or class distinction.
The mission of the program is to help provide the short and long term supports that enable families to move themselves into financial sustainability, and to help provide long-term solutions to the problem of poverty. The concepts are based on the research of Ruby Payne, notable author and educator. The program works in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Wheels for Hope, and participating property owners across the county.
Individuals and families will participate in a twelve week training program providing instruction on budgeting & finances, employment, overcoming barriers, partnering with mentors, SMART goals, available resources, and educational opportunities. After completing the program, participants are matched with Mentors (community volunteers) for approximately 13 months. By bringing together resources and building social capital, families can transition out of poverty as they learn more about available community resources and how to manage their households more effectively .
Become A Volunteer
Provide a meal for the weekly training program.
Be a guest speaker with focus areas on financial literacy, counseling, job skills, and etc.
Assist with childcare and youth program at weekly meetings.
Become a mentor for a family in the program.
Be an advocate for the program and its participants.
(when the next class is scheduled, it will likely consist of virtual meetings via Zoom if COVID restrictions are still in place.)
Anyone can sign up for the program regardless of age, sex, race, family size, religion, etc. The one criteria that we do require is that you are able to work or have supplemental income if you are on disability. A meal and childcare are provided at meetings.
To sign up for the next training program, please stop by the CHC or call the SI Coordinator at 336-599-6071.

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EIB Vice-President McDowell reaffirms EIB commitment to preventing sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation as IFIs issue joint statement
21 April 2018
On the margins of the World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings, ten International Financial Institutions (IFIs) including the EIB reaffirmed their commitment to preventing sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, both within their own institutions and in their operations. The meeting was called by the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Sigrid Kaag and the British Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt.
Representing the EU Bank, EIB Vice-President McDowell said: "The statement we have published today represents a public commitment by the world’s leading financial institutions to shine a light on the key issue of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and to make sure that we all foster a culture of respect both in our own institutions and in our activities worldwide".
"Crucially our commitment also encourages cooperation between us: in sharing good practice and to work towards an alignment of our standards and consistency in their implementation", he added.
Along with the EIB, the other nine International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are: the Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Fund for Agriculture and Development, International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.
A delegation from EIB Global, the branch of the European Investment Bank (EIB) devoted to operations outside the European Union, visited Montenegro to discuss ways to further support development of the country’s education system and private sector. The team consisted of EIB Global Head of Unit for Enlargement Countries Kadir Bahcecik, Country Manager for Montenegro Giovanni Camisa, and education sector experts Anthony Friedman and Koseleci Nihan.
Ahead of its participation at the COP15 meetings, in Montreal, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a new sector paper titled “Forests at the heart of sustainable development” and a related brochure emphasizing the impact of EIB finance and the role of public banks more generally in developing the sector sustainably . Forests cover about 30% of the Earth’s land and host about 80% of world’s biodiversity.
In the context of REPowerEU objectives to produce 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Europe by 2030, and the recent funding announcements made under the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) Hy2Tech and Hy2Use, the European Investment Bank together with the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance is invitinghydrogen promoters selected for public funding to enter into financing and advisory discussions with the Bank on an accelerated basis.


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The Boeing Co. said Friday it issued 60-day layoff notices to approximately 100 employees at the Huntington Beach division of its Space Exploration unit as the company cuts jobs as a result of the end of the Space Shuttle program.
All told, about 510 employees got the 60-day notices. In addition to the Huntington Beach employees, an estimated 260 employees in Houston and 150 at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., received notices. The last workday for affected employees will be Aug. 5, pending the completion of the final space shuttle mission, STS-135.
The space operations are part of Boeing's Defense, Space & Security unit, a $32 billion business with 65,000 employees worldwide. Boeing is a major subcontractor to United Space Alliance (USA), NASA's prime contractor for space shuttle operations.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) said it tried to the reduce the number of layoffs by redeploying personnel to other programs working on the International Space Station and commercial crew development. The Chicago-based aerospace giant is providing affected employees with layoff benefits and career transition services.


Grammy-award winning musician Robert Glasper said it best about Daryl Coley, the late minister and gospel singer who passed on this week at 60:
R.I.P. Daryl Coley…You changed Gospel music forever…we will miss you…
— Robert Glasper (@robertglasper) March 16, 2016
And Kurt Carr said it most simply: “we’ve lost one of the greatest men to ever sing.” Carr’s comment really hits the right note, since it puts the adjective “greatest” before the “man” — and doesn’t just emphasize the singing, which of course warranted the accolade also. But it was Coley’s powerful spirit that informed his singing, so Carr phrases it perfectly.
Coley founded the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in Los Angeles and recorded at least 19 albums. Coley’s popular renditions included “It Shall Be Done”, “When Sunday Comes”, “Jesus Saves”, and “He’s Preparing Me.” Coley suffered from diabetes for over a decade, which at one point partially blinded him. Below Coley, singing with Patti LaBelle, pays tribute to Michael Jackson. And then below that is another great performance and tribute to Coley himself.


Fifty victims. Twenty-six days. That — along with common-sense leadership from government officials — is what it took for New Zealand to pass a law that bans most semiautomatic weapons in the country.
You know the game by now: A call comes into your mobile phone. A number pops up on your screen. You don’t recognize it. Your first instinct is to decline it, but what if it’s your child’s school? The auto repair guy? Something else? It’s a guessing game, and we’re the losers, again and again each day.
Democratic members of Congress recently grilled Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos over her budget proposing huge cuts to programs including the Special Olympics while calling for a $60 million hike in spending on charter schools.
“I have determined,” Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen wrote in her resignation letter Sunday night, “that it is the right time for me to step aside.”
The public and airlines around the world have long accepted the Federal Aviation Administration as the gold standard for certification and safety, and Boeing as the gold standard for airplane design.
There is plenty of blame to go around for the sabotaging of the once-promising Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the subversion of the much-maligned two-state solution, but surely Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deserves an inordinate share of it.
The key to passing Medicaid expansion may not necessarily be our polarized legislature, but voters themselves, especially in small town and rural Kansas.
With poll after poll showing that health care is the issue that most concerns Americans, President Donald Trump would be wise to rethink his recent terrifying strategy: moving to destroy the nation’s system, promising to quickly reinvent it, and then saying he’ll do nothing for 20 months. It’s enough to make a nation ill.
Saying she wanted to “break the logjam” in Parliament over Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May last week reached out to the opposition Labor Party and its leader, Jeremy Corbyn.
Kyler Allen is a typical farm kid.


An extensive report released Monday shows that Latinos and African-Americans in California are much more likely to drive a vehicle without a license because of unpaid tickets – and then get arrested for it. A situation that perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality, the civil rights group that compiled it wrote.
In some places, Latino drivers account for more than 60 percent of the suspended licenses, far ahead of whites and other minorities such as blacks and Asian-Americans.
The report, titled "Not Just a Ferguson Problem: How Traffic Courts Drive Inequality in California" and published Monday by the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, was based on Census Bureau data from 2014, records from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and information from 15 police and sheriff's departments in the state.
"Individuals who cannot afford to pay an infraction citation are being arrested, jailed and prosecuted, and are losing their licenses and their livelihoods," the report concluded, according to the Los Angeles Times.
"The communities impacted by these policies are disproportionately communities of color."
Pope Francis blesses eyes of 5-year-old girl
How Trump would get Mexico to pay for the border wall
Mexico warns Texas not to refuse its immigrants' babies U.S. birth certificates
Woman faces deportation after she's arrested during routine visit to her gynecologist
New license plate reader system in New York village reveals shocking slew of violators
Texas under fire for denying birth certificates to U.S.-born children of undocumented parents
Controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio may be fined for disobeying judge
Flash floods in Southern California leave hundreds of drivers stranded
Unstoppable California wildfire reaches almost 100 sq. miles
The vanishing: A mass kidnapping in California, 40 years later
From September 2013 to September 2015, 85 percent of the 20,000 people arrested for driving with suspended licenses in Los Angeles County were African-American and Latino.
The report included remarkably granular information for the Bay Area, including a map showing that in parts of the city of Richmond, for instance, the Latino drivers accounted for more than 62 percent of the suspended licenses, with blacks at 20.4, Asian-Americans at 7.3 percent and whites at 11.1 percent.
Last year, the Times said, California's Legislative Analyst's Office released figures showing that uncollected court-ordered debt had grown to more than $10 billion in the state.
In the state of California it is a misdemeanor to drive with a suspended license, and judges can issue warrants for drivers who fail to pay a ticket or appear in court to contest it.
The report’s release came on the eve of a Tuesday state senate hearing on a bill that would prevent the DMV from suspending licenses for unpaid tickets or failing to show up in court.


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Illness is the great leveler.
It renders us vulnerable and open to truths we've consciously hidden from others and ourselves. For Nino, his sickness results in hallucinations. His fevered dreams of a troubled past in the Dominican Republic activate issues of betrayal, regret and sexual longing.
Barceló Con Hielo, written by Marco Antonio Rodriquez, who also plays Nino, poignantly delves into the tricky torment of memory with both humor and pathos.
Now off-Broadway at the Repertorio Español, Rodriquez posits a family drama in which two sons, the responsible Sergio, a young painter, (Ivan Camilo) and irresponsible Dennis (Javier Fano), cope with their ailing father. Set in Washington Heights, where Nino rails against fellow Dominicans, he is haunted by visions of Joaquín Balaguer, a former president of the Dominican Republic, and longtime aide to military strongman Rafael Trujillo, who ruled for three decades.
The suppression of human rights proves costly to Nino. His tragic tale is told in flashbacks. We meet Jastón (Modesto Lacen) his Army friend, who touts the new regime, and Fello (Jerry Soto), his revolutionary brother, who notes "dictatorship hides under the wing of democracy." His bitterness, like his disease, demands he confront his demons.
Rodriquez is adept at illustrating Nino's guilt and heartache, as well as the pain of generational conflict. He captures the rage of regret and understands that in order to come to terms with life, one is forced to make peace with -- or at least acknowledge -- the past.
Director Jose Zayas has done justice to Rodriquez's multilayered work, aided by solid performances from his cast. Barceló Con Hielo is a stark reminder of Tennyson's poetic line: "I am a part of all that I have met."
Photo: Michael Palma

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“As government, we are aware that the task before us is to develop Abia and we know that it is indeed an enormous one. We will do our best within the confines of what our resources can achieve but we cannot achieve this without the support of the people. We will do one project after the other”.
The above is the statement of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who believes that development is a process which moves along a period of time and regimes; and patience and support of the people are essential for its actualization.
Some schools of thought believe that one major factor that led Aba to a situation of yawning infrastructure deficit was that since the inception of the present democratic dispensation in 1999 roads built by successive administrations were devoid of quality. They were not built to last and therefore turned out to be nine- day wonders. It could be true to some extent.
Aba, the commercial nerve center of Abia state has over 434 roads before the emergence of Ikpeazu as governor, and Ikpeazu was expected by his critics to reconstruct these roads at once.
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu while campaigning to become the governor of Abia in 2015 had promised that as an Aba boy(Nwa Aba), he would rebuild the city if given the mandate.
He started cleaning the aegean stable during his first tenure but the decay was so massive that even when his administration said that it had built over 60 roads in Aba it was like a drop in the ocean.
However, ast road rehabilitation continues to spread around the commercial city, residents are beginning to appreciate the extent of work already done by the chief executive of Abia in making the city of elephant stand on its feet again.
Expectedly, the pressure is on the governor as an Ngwa man to turn around the ugly situation, but things are done one after the other. But because of the enormity of the task of clearing the city, the efforts so far made by the present government in fixing Aba seem unnoticed by the people especially or particularly those who vowed not to see good in the administration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and had gone down to the nooks and crannies of Aba, telling the people that ‘Nwa Aba ga aru Aba’ campaign of Governor Ikpeazu is only a fleece.
When Ikpeazu Kinetic Abia sprang up, when the ‘Baba’ in cement technology moved in action, the detractors seemed to halt for a lack of stone, the inferiority complex inherent in would always tell them to look for an invincible stone to add to their self instituted fences.
No wonder, the state commissioner for information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu had said, “In 2015, Dr Ikpeazu’s opponents made Aba roads the theme of their campaign and those of us who knew the man told them that “Nwa Aba will fix Aba.
“Today, they are now asking is it only roads? Not even minding that just recently America voted billions of dollars to fix roads and other infrastructure.
“Let me show you why they are now looking for rural roads to campaign on, as if Governor Ikpeazu should have fixed all Abia roads in 3 and half years. They probably don’t know that the Governor is fixing 10km of rural roads per LGA in addition to his “one ward one project” initiative.
“Kindly note that the same people who are now looking for bad rural roads to publish opposed the government’s plan to obtain a $200m AdDB facility to fix Abia rural roads and others.
“They traveled to far away Abidjan and visited the National Assembly many times, as well as all offices in Abuja involved in approving the facility for Abia and 10 other states”.
To put more confusion in their already confused camp, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu most recently, inaugurated 1.5 km Egege and 2.3 km Osusu roads in Aba with a promise to continually build roads that would outlive his tenure.
The governor had while inaugurating the road in Aba, said that the state government remained committed to building roads to make up the infrastructure deficit in Abia.
He said that the economic significance of the roads could not be overemphasized because of their contributions to the socio-economic development of the state.
According to him, by 2014 there was no inroad for people coming into the area from Akwa Ibom to perform commercial activities.
“The reason for these projects is to ventilate the city for easy flow of traffic in and out of Aba.
“Rigid pavement technology was chosen to ensure that we deliver roads that would not develop issues of perennial failure,” Ikpeazu said.
He said that Abia Government was desirous to deliver high quality infrastructure, saying that its development agenda was focused on transforming Aba into an investors’ haven.
Ikpeazu urged the people in the area to create a neighbourhood watch that would ensure that there would be no act of vandalism of the projects.
The political detractors who refused to come out from their confused state, instead of joining hands with the governor to build the state, insisted to toe an unpopular path to seek relevance through constant disparaging of the performing Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.
But in all these, Governor Ikpeazu has always extended an olive branch to his detractors and those hell bent on refusing to see anything good in his administration.


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Keeping your dog mentally stimulated throughout the day is key. It helps to burn off excess energy.
Just how physical exercise is important to maintain a healthy body and weight for your dog, mental stimulation is equally if not more necessary.
Research has shown a steady correlation between the lack of stimulation of different sensory receptors in the brain leads dog’s to face mental illness such as severe anxiety and even depression.
Hence as a pet parent you need to keep them engaged, just a walk around the neighborhood, will not cut it.
Mental stimulation can be brought about in a number of ways, there are plenty of toys in the market tailored to make dog’s think and problem solve. Puzzle toy’s are a great way to mentally stimulate your dog.
Games such as fetch, tug-o-war is extremely fun for your pet, engages them mentally, and even helps them further their bond with you.
Here we list out why mental stimulation is needed for our pets..
1. Lowers stress levels – Dog’s with a high prey drive are constantly on the watch and on the lookout. To lower their stress levels engaging them in challenging tasks, games, and obstacles are what make them feel mentally stimulated and lowers their levels of stress.
Dog’s such as Golden Retrievers, Terriers, Greyhounds, Huskies, Cocker Spaniels whom have a high prey drive amongst others need to be shown the way to tackle the excess pent up energy, the way to do this is through regular mental stimulation.
2. Lessens Hyperactivity- If your young puppy or adult dog is left alone for long periods of time alone at home, they can tend to get agitated, angry, and even bored. Due to this reason keeping them engaged with some sort of challenging chew toy or puzzle box is the way to go.
Dog’s can spend hours trying to figure new things out once they set their mind to it. Their curiosity and drive to tackle the game at hand is what will keep them constantly motivated and engaged.
Mentally engaging them this way lessens their hyperactivity and keeps them calm and collected when you return.
3. Lowers Aggressive Behaviour- Dog’s that display a high propensity to show agressive behaviour, greatly benefit from mental stimulation. It keeps them distracted from outside factors and channels their brain to take out their stress in another way, and not through humans and young children.
4.Alleviates boredom and keeps your pooch happy- Ultimately all of us want our dog’s to be happy and healthy, that is are utmost priority as pet parents and lovers of dog’s.
Hence we must make sure that we keep our pooch as mentally stimulated as possible for a calm and happy demeanor. A calm dog is always a happy dog.
Always look out for toys and games that are challenging. Hiding things around the house with treats is also a good way to keep them engaged. If your puppy or adult dog is in a crate, try moving it into the living room with the TV on. Some dog’s are even engaged by sounds, colors, and new visuals.
Keeping things light and interesting, and constantly coming up with new engaging activities for your pet, not only sharpens their brain and keeps them focused and alert, it also strengthens the bond between pet parent and dog.
They will always associate mental stimulating games and activities as a fun experience that they look forward to over time.
There are plenty of ways you can make mental stimulation for your pet fun, without it having to be a task.
The key takeaway is to make sure that you are providing them with enough mental stimulation as you do with their physical exercise. It’s all about balance.

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Feb 26-Mar 3 | In Jerry Bruckheimer's 1983 film Flashdance, a young welder aspires to become a professional dancer, and many of the scenes were filmed like music videos. It was panned by critics but very popular at the box office. The stage musical version launched in Britain in 2008 was a hit, and the American touring version picks up on the big dance numbers featuring the movie's hits ("Maniac," "Flashdance — What a Feeling," "Gloria"), but trims the plot. At Mahalia Jackson Theater.
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Hybrid drive is a logical or physical storage device that combines a fast storage medium such as NAND flash solid-state drive (SSD) with a hard disk drive (HDD), with the intent of adding some of the speed of flash storage to the cost-effective storage capacity of traditional HDDs.
The purpose of the SSD in a hybrid drive is to act as a cache for the data stored on the HDD, improving the overall performance by keeping copies of the most frequently used data on the faster SSD. These are sometimes called “SSHDs” — solid-state hybrid drives.
The drive automatically caches data in the solid-state storage for you, offering faster speeds for the files you use most.
There are two main configurations for implementing hybrid drives: dual-drive hybrid systems and solid-state hybrid drives.
In solid-state hybrid drives, SSD and HDD functionalities are built into a single piece of hardware, where data placement optimization is performed either entirely by the device (self-optimized mode), or through placement “hints” supplied by the operating system (host-hinted mode).
Hybrid drives work much in the same way as the current dual-technology configurations in many gaming and power-user PCs, as well as some ultraportable laptops.
Such systems have a small, discrete SSD to hold the operating system and frequently used data, augmented by a more capacious conventional hard drive for less frequently accessed data and large collections of documents and digital media.
Hybrid drive designs, in contrast, deliver both technologies within a single physical unit, and they employ software caching algorithms (rather than relying on the user’s brain) to decide which data belongs on the SSD portion and what goes on the drive’s platters.
Hybrid drives are a hybridization of traditional mechanical hard drive technology and more modern solid-state drive technology. The drives combine the large storage capacity of a traditional magnetic hard drive with the speed of a solid-state drive. The drives typically contain a 4-24GB solid-state storage area mated with a 500-1000GB magnetic storage area.
This configuration allows for frequently accessed data, boot information, and other data that benefits from rapid access to be stored in the solid-state portion of the drive while other data, such as media files and infrequently used programs, can be stored in the larger magnetic storage area.
Hybrid drives were introduced in 2007 when the price of large solid-state drives was still astronomical; as solid-state drive prices continue to fall hybrid drives will likely vanish as the compromise between storage size and speed will no longer influence consumer purchases.


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Mining Publication: Field Evaluation of Diesel Particulate Matter Using Portable Elemental Carbon Monitors
Original creation date: June 2010
Regulations on worker exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM) are becoming increasingly stringent in the mining industry. Due to the complexity and unpredictability of this aerosol, there is a need for new tools to help mines develop an effective strategy to reduce DPM concentrations. To address these needs, NIOSH has developed a portable elemental carbon monitoring device for use in underground mines. This instrument is compact and capable of monitoring EC concentrations in real time. The information that it provides is useful when planning new DPM curtailment strategies or when measuring the effectiveness of existing DPM controls. The following paper discusses a variety of ways that this instrument has been used to help lower DPM concentrations and exposure to DPM in active mines.
Conference PaperJune - 2010
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20037652
Proceedings of the 13th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, June 13-16, 2010. Hardcastle S, McKinnon DL, eds., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada: MIRARCO - Mining Innovation, 2010; :47-52

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ATLANTA — Famed reality star Joe Exotic is now in the Atlanta’s federal prison, according to his official Instagram account, and he took to social media to complain about the conditions.
In a post on Instagram, he said:
“I have officially landed at the bottom of hell, at the Federal Prison in Atlanta GA. Senator Ossoff, Warnock and Walker are all lying to you Black Voters of Georgia because the Animals at the Atlanta Zoo are living better than your loved ones are in here, I promise.”
Channel 2 Action News reached out to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a response to the claims. It sent a statement saying:
“The BOP takes pride in protecting and securing individuals entrusted in our custody, as well as maintaining the safety of correctional staff and the community. We make every effort to ensure the physical safety of inmates confined to our facilities through a controlled environment that is secure and humane.”
Channel 2 Action News has reported on the security and safety issues that have plagued the prison for years.
A U.S. Senate Committee investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered back in July that security and safety lapses at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary are so bad, a government assessment called it a security risk for people across the southeast.
The committee’s investigation uncovered thousands of pages of internal records documenting mismanagement and wrongdoing at the facility in Southeast Atlanta dating back nine years.
- Atlanta’s federal penitentiary being inspected after inmates could come and go through holes
- Atlanta’s federal penitentiary poses threat to entire southeast, report says
- Video shows inmate streaming live from jail cell at Atlanta federal prison
Among the safety concerns identified were 800 contraband cellphones confiscated in a 2021 sweep. In 2020, more than half the surveillance cameras did not work: 142 of 253 cameras were down, and even those in operation were three hours off in recording time.
The investigation also uncovered that staff “intentionally damaged” the prison’s drug detection machine. It did not work for a year.
Last week, Channel 2 investigative reporter Justin Gray reported that the new director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons inspected the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary alongside Ossoff.
Ossoff told Gray that Director Colette Peters committed to changing and improving the prison.
“I want to be really clear, I’m not here to tell you the problems are solved. What I’m here to tell you is, I’m seeing some indication that the Bureau of Prisons, for the first time in a decade, is getting serious about solving them, and I’m going to continue to push them to solve these problems,” Ossoff said.
While Peters did not speak publicly on her visit to Atlanta, she testified before a Senate committee in September that she is committed to increasing accountability.
“We have to know, I have to know, headquarters needs to know when there are things that are not working, when there’re allegations of misconduct we have to be informed,” Peters said.
The Bureau of Prisons has terminated contracts of some senior leaders in Atlanta and moved dozens more out of the facility.
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Cosmetic procedures are typically not covered by insurance unless they are considered a medical necessity. At Inland Aesthetic Institute, we believe that improved self-confidence is priceless, so we work hard to help all of our patients afford the procedures they desire.
We offer 0% interest financing options for up to 24 months through CareCredit® as well as longer term low-interest financing options. We’ll work hard to make the cost of your procedure fit into your monthly budget. You can submit a credit request online and have an answer almost immediately…without affecting your credit report.
Fees for cosmetic procedures vary greatly. The best way to learn how much your procedure will cost is by scheduling an Aesthetic Consultation.
Flex Plans & Cosmetic Procedures
Flexible Spending Accounts and Cafeteria Plans allow you to have a portion of your paychecks put into a tax-free account to use for non-reimbursable medical expenses such as cosmetic procedures. These plans can help you save a significant percentage off your procedure. Most Flex Plans have strict rules, so contact your plan administrator to fully understand the details before you enroll.
Follow These Flex Plan Steps
- Have an Aesthetic Consultation with an experienced doctor to make sure you qualify for the procedure you want.
- Determine how much your procedure will cost so you can allocate the right amount. Your doctor should be able to tell you this during your Consultation.
- Determine when you company’s deadline is for Flex Plan open enrollment.
- Use your allocated funds before the time limit runs out – you don’t want to lose the money you’ve saved.
If you have any questions about cosmetic procedure financing or wonder if your procedure might be covered by insurance, please call us and we’ll walk you through the process.

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Having late last year teamed up with whisky brand Johnnie Walker, Tom Dixon now has a new collaborator in the form of furniture behemoths IKEA, creating an official hack called DELAKTIG. The base of the collaboration is an aluminium frame, which has the base layer of a single bed. The additional modular elements transform the product into chaise longue and, finally, a three-seat sofa.
There’s also accessories, such as the Boom Light, a floor lamp that can be attached to the sofa, and the side table, which can be turned into either a resting spot for any appliances or a magazine rack. In addition to these accessories, there’s also a selection of throws and covers that’ll transform the look of the sofa. The HACK throws come in navy boucle as well as a black Icelandic Sheepskin fabric cover that’s called The Beast.
The IKEA DELAKTIG collection is available in the UK and Europe only, and is available now from Tom Dixon’s web store. The news comes just days after IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad passed away at the age of 91.

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Africa is a beautiful place filled with a richness of culture and heritage, and this remarkable peculiarity has taken a strong effect on the African movie industry.
Africa has been on fire with movie production from various industries such as Nollywood, Sollywood, Ghallywood, Uganwood, etc. Also, African movies have been featured several times on the Netflix Top 10 film list. So if you are looking for the most interesting African blockbusters, here are ten movie recommendations that will blow your mind.
1. King Of Boys | Nigeria
Topping the list is King of Boys, listed as one of the top 10 movies of 2018 by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). King of Boys is a very catchy political thriller with its breathtaking stunts, stylish narrative, and memorable dialogues.
This movie focuses on a power tussle. Its plot tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami, played by popular icon Sola Sobowale, a businesswoman and philanthropist with a promising political future. She becomes drawn into a struggle for power, which in turn threatens everything, including her family, which she holds dear.
She also heads a criminal community underground, and to retain control over the men that are constantly jostling for power with her, she is forced to make a couple of ruthless decisions.
This top African movie fascinated the audiences, and Sola Sobawale charmed her way into the hearts of Nollywood lovers with her ‘goated’ facial expressions and hyper-activeness. It was written and co-produced by Kemi Adetiba.
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2. Sarafina | South Africa)
Africans were blessed with the fictional retelling of the Soweto Uprising in 1976 in ‘Sarafina,’ courtesy of Director Darrell Roodt. This brilliant political drama wowed the audience with its vivid storytelling and interesting use of musicals to move the plot along.
Headed by Leleti Khumalo as Sarafina, a South African student who is discontent with racism in her country and the move to adopt the language of Afrikaans as the official language in her school.
The African film follows the struggles of Sarafina in her quest for freedom, especially when her favorite teacher, Miss Masembuko (Whoopi Goldberg), is arrested for protesting.
Sarafina features brilliant performances by its cast and takes on the concept of violence and hate, as well as the significance children and youths can have in their society.
3. Sometimes In April | Rwanda
Sometimes In April is a heart-wrenching genocide movie directed by Raoul Peck and starring Idris Elba and Oris Erhuero.
The film has received several awards, including the Black Movies Award of 2005, The Black Reels Award of 2006, Image Awards(NAACP) of 2006, among many others.
Written in 2005 and based on the events that took place in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, it details the story of when the Hutu nationalists raised arms against their fellow Tutsi fellow citizens. This is one top African movies that show the violent uprising that marked the beginning of one of the darkest and scariest times in African history, which resulted in the deaths of almost 800,000 people.
4. Anikulapo | Nigeria
Fans who have patiently waited for a quality portrayal of Yoruba mythical stories got their wish after the release of Anikulapo, Netflix’s most-watched Non-English film.
Star Director, Kunle Afolayan, has been commended for using a lot of legends in the Yoruba movie industry for this film. He also effectively portrayed village life with the cast, makeup, props, and costumes.
Set in the 17th century ancient Oyo Kingdom, Kunle Remi, who plays Saro, is sentenced to death for having an affair with the King’s wife. He cheats death through the mystical powers granted to him by the Akala bird, to the amazement of the villagers.
Pride, however, sets in as he begins to make ridiculous demands when approached to raise the villager’s dead, leading to his downfall. This movie is not only interesting but also very educating and delves deep into revenge, anger, betrayal, and greed.
The movie, at one point, was one of the top 10 movies on Netflix and received a lot of attention. So if you haven’t watched it yet, please hurry and stream.
5. The Gods Must Be Crazy | South Africa
The gods are crazy is a comic allegory directed by Jamie Uys. This movie is a humorous representation of culture and communication in African traditions.
The story shows a bushman who discovers a coke bottle dropped by a passing plane. The object is considered a gift from the gods by his local village. In an effort to find out the meaning behind the occurrence, he decided to travel to the edge of the world to destroy it.
In the process, he crosses paths with a clumsy biologist, a schoolteacher, a reporter, and a band of revolutionaries looking to overthrow the government. The film is a charming, hilarious, and innocent pick that has managed to awe audiences. If you are looking for a full movie with heart and soul, give this a go.
The movie might no longer retain the #1 spot on lists of the greatest films in Africa, but ask the right cinephiles, and they will likely assert “The Gods Must Be Crazy” is still the best movie of them all.
6. Òlòtūré | Nigeria
The sixth film on the list is the 2019 Nigerian Crime Drama, Oloture. This mind-blowing piece features a naive journalist (Sharon Ooja) who went undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal life world of human trafficking.
This story exposes the true nature of sex trafficking. How so many ladies were deceived into believing that they were going to work abroad but were sold to old men or had their organs removed.
The film was a hit as it relates to a lot of happenings in Africa. There is also the fact that the movie has a lot of strong female characters. Oloture is available to stream on Netflix.
7. Citation | Nigeria
Citation also makes it to our top African movies. Temi Otedola makes her acting debut with Citation, hailed as one of the best Nollywood films of 2020. Citation is the story of an intelligent student named Moremi (Temi Otedola). She speaks out after a university lecturer attempts to rape her and about her strong attempts to break out of entanglements of lies spun by the lecturer.
The movie impresses audiences with its mature themes, African music selection, wardrobe choices, and highlights of the African and Nigerian cultures.
8. Lion’s Heart | Nigeria)
Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Lion Heart is Nigeria’s first original Netflix film. Genevieve Nnaji, who also doubled as the director, portrayed ‘Nigerian-ness ‘in the settings, costumes, mix of Igbo, English, and Hausa languages, the views of the cities, the food, and the dancers. The movie put a lot of effort into showcasing Nigeria’s film industry to the world.
The story follows an heiress who is cheated out of her rightful place as head of the company following her father’s illness. The company passes instead to her uncle, who is not skilled at keeping the company afloat.
The film had audiences rooting for the lead character, Adaeze (Genevieve), who was a very appealing lead. If you are looking for a movie with themes of family and feminism, check out Lion Heart.
9. Heremakono (Waiting For Happiness) | Mauritanian
Abderrahmane Sissako directed this 2018 Mauritanian Film that takes a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb and 78% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. This movie is inspiring, emotional, and bittersweet.
It tells the story of Abdallah, who visits his mother in Nouadhibou. His old neighborhood sees him as odd as he looks a bit different from them because of his western style of dressing and the fact he can no longer relate using the local dialect.
Eventually, he feels some unexpected emotions and what he is missing after spending time and making a couple of friends in the city.
10. Beast of No Nation | Ghana
Last but not the list on our top African movies to add to your bucket list is Beast of No Nation.
Based on the 2005 novel by Nigerian-American author Uzodinma Iweala, Beast of No Nation is a 2015 war drama directed by Cari Joni Fukunaga. The film won the Peabody Award in 2016 and is a cinematic dramatization of child soldiers in West Africa.
Beast of no Nation portrays how young orphans lose their innocence while undergoing war training. Actors Idris Elba and Abraham Attah play the role of Commandant and Atu, respectively.
The film is a powerful and moving watch contemplating themes of innocence, survival, and redemption in a war-torn West African Country.

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University cricket, which was once used as a "platform by budding Indian cricketers to catch the attention of the selectors," is being revived in India, according to K.R. Nayar of GULF NEWS. It is being showcased on the NDTV TV channel, with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the ambassador of the event, which is expected to "unearth future talent." The competition, which will be known as the Toyota University Cricket Championship, will have "eight teams from four zones playing in a Twenty20 format for the title." It will begin next month. The tournament could also attract lucrative Indian Premier League team owners "eyeing up-and-coming young players." Speaking at the launch, Khan said: “Whatever I am today it is because of what I learnt at school and universities. Sports can be a salaried job. I would like to be a brand ambassador for any sport” (GULF NEWS, 1/20).


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Undefeated in their last five games, the SC Waterloo Region Pro team now finds itself in 3rd place in the standings. They are still 3 points back from the league leaders, but have a game in hand on all the teams above them in the league table. With the full squad having only just been completed this past week, earning such great results has not been an easy task, but the experience of the veteran players has proven to be enough to do the job thus far.
Amongst the seasoned professionals who have led the effort are, of course, Captain and goal scorer Drazen Vukovic, and 40 year old former winger Ranko Golijanin who has been filling in at centre back. The arrivals of Adis Hasecic from the Bosnian Premier League, and Vladimir Zelenbaba from the Thai First Division (both returning players who ply their trade overseas in the offseasons) have been a big boost as well.
The 2nd Division team has been a different story. They have consistently out possessed and out chanced opponents, but failed to win any of their first four games. While the team was hoping to pick up where they left off from last season–an unprecedented top 4 finish in the regular season, and a return to the playoff finals–it just wasn’t happening for them. They finally turned that around on Saturday Jun 13 when they hosted the Burlington 2nd Division team, and recorded their first win and clean sheet of the season.
A bright light for the 2nd Division team has been Thomas Sackor, a former player for Eastwood Collegiate Institute (a secondary school here in Kitchener), who has been successfully filling in for the Pro team. This has been a wonderful example of the success of the two division system of the Canadian Soccer League: seasoned professionals brought in from overseas entertain the fans while also providing young local hopefuls opportunities to gain experience in a real professional environment.
Some of SC Waterloo’s former 2nd Division players have gone on to land professional contracts. Mo Ali Heydarpour, a University of Guelph varsity player, who came up through the SC Waterloo academy has been playing for the Pro team for a few seasons now. Dale Cudmore, who captained the 2nd Division championship team of 2013 now plays for the Brampton City United Pro team. Mo Aborig, former CIS all-Canadian player for the University of Waterloo and captain of the SC Waterloo 2nd Division team of 2014, has just flown off to join preseason training at first division club in Slovakia that has awarded him a contract.
This weekend both teams play at home against Brampton. The Pro game is on Sunday June 28, 7 PM at the University of Waterloo’s Warrior Field. The 2nd Division game is Saturday Jun 27, 6:15 PM, also at Warrior Field.


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February kind of flew by, even for such a short month. I struggled with a couple of my books, which I think is why I have only 13 books read. For the most part I enjoyed the books I read this month, although there were only a couple that I loved.
The Bone Orchard was a little bit of a disappointment. There were sections that were confusing and the world building needed a bit of work, as did the magical system.
Beach Read was good, just not the romcom I was expecting from the blurb. It was a little to serious for what I wanted to read at the time.
Changes was awesome and amazing! I am still anxiously awaiting for the next one in the series to come from the library. Hopefully it will come soon.
A Blizzard of Polar Bears was also really good, but I did have a couple of issues with some of it. It also got a little bogged down in the science.
Gone to the Woods was really good, but kind of sad. I had no idea that Gary Paulsen had such a horrible childhood. It is a wonder that he was able to function as an adult.
In the Serpent’s Wake was good, but also a little disappointing. I am hoping that there will be another book in this series as some of the plot felt unfinished.
A Fine Summer’s Day was really good. I enjoyed seeing Ian before the war that changed his life so dramatically. The mystery was excellent as well.
A Spoonful of Murder was also good, but lacked a little something. The characters were hard to tell apart at times and the mystery was easy to figure out.
Bloodlines was good, but it felt more science fiction than urban fantasy. I did like the plot and the characters though.
Black Sun was a reread and I enjoyed it just as much the second time around. I have started the next book in the series and I am enjoying it so far.
A Great and Terrible Beauty was good. I liked the characters and the story was interesting. I will probably pick up the next book eventually.
Daughter of the Deep was a lot of fun. I loved the alt tech and the plot was wonderful if a bit slow in spots. I also like the main character Anna. Can’t wait to see where this goes though.
Once More Upon a Time was a fun quick read that I really enjoyed. It is a story of love lost and found wrapped up in a fairy tale. I loved how the old tales were woven into this story.
Overall this was a pretty good reading month. I still hope that March will be slightly better with more stellar and exciting reads. Happy reading!
I read A Great and Terrible Beauty many years ago and remember loving it but I never continued on with the series! I really should reread it at some point!
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I enjoyed it but I could easily see how you could forget about the series and not finish it.

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Uzbekistan in Pictures
Places to visit
Pictures that will make you want to travel to Uzbekistan right now!
Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Surprisingly lacking in historical sites, but its cosmopolitan character certainly makes up for it.
What used to be a bustling commercial city on the shores of the Aral sea is now a graveyard of ships in a desert.
Heart of the ethnic Uzbek culture.
This ancient city is full of larger-than-life technicolour monuments that have been beautifully restored.
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When he performs a knee-replacement surgery at University of Vermont Medical Center, Nathaniel Nelms, MD, now has a somewhat odd-looking assistant at his side: It’s less than 5 feet tall, runs on wheels and has only one arm.
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Vermont physicians are expecting more joint-replacement demand due to increasing incidences of knee and hip arthritis, said Claude Nichols, MD, a surgeon who is chief of UVM Medical Center’s Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Health Care Service.
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A Salute to Richard Wellock (Part II)NOTES DA CAPO - By John Puffenbarger
When Richard Wellock arrived in Bluefield in 1946 there were only fifteen in the high school hand. The band program was in poor condition because of an inadequate elementary program. Wellock began to develop musicianship tests which included scales, technique, arranging, and conducting, and by 1953 approximately four hundred students were in the total music program.
When Wellock became Mercer County music supervisor in 1953, he was concerned about the lack of general music in the schools. He began work on a comprehensive music program and completed an eight-year plan for the countv in just five years. The music staff grew from thirteen to thirty-five teachers. and a county budget of $15,000 was added.
In addition to his music supervisory duties, Wellock served as WVMEA president from 1957-59, and as president of the College Music Educators in 1961-62. During, his term as WVMEA President he met with Rex Smith, West Virginia Assistant Superintendent of Schools, and learned that the State Department of Education was considering adding a supervisor position. but the specialization had not been determined. Wellock wrote a job description for the position of state music supervisor and presented it to the state superintendent. Consequently, the position of State Music Consultant was created. Dr. Myllan Smyers was the first person to hold this position. He was presented to the WVMEA membership at the Conference in Charleston in March 1958.
After Wellock's first wife Hortense Martin died of cancer in 1959, he moved to Fairmont. In the fall of 1960 he became chair of the music department at Fairmont State College, beginning his career at the college in the music wing of the administration building. "Those were wonderful years." Wellock said. "I saw the music department grow. We moved into a new fine arts building, which gave us an opportunity to expand our program." In 1966 he became the first chair of the Fine Arts Department. He developed a program for the music department, and by 1969 it was the second largest among state colleges. More teachers were added to the faculty, and the student population crew to ninety-three music majors and forty minors.
Wellock stopped playing the trumpet in 1950 because of an inner ear infection. He stated. "I played my master's recital in 1950 and, in fact, that was the last time I technically played the trumpet. But I still play the piano and sing. And I have had an opportunity to conduct band and choral festivals, and teacher workshops on boys' and girls' changing voices." He also has served as an adjudicator at many band festivals.
He has been as busy in retirement as when he was working professionally. "Retirement has given me a chance to continue to work in my church as the hand bell director." he said. "I have had the opportunity to work on my own compositions. I have had three of my compositions performed in Washington, New York, different places in the Midwest, and at Fairmont State College. My favorite composition is the anthem I wrote for the church called 'Come, Ye Christian Pilgrims.'"
In 1962 Wellock married Virginia Holden Palmer, who was an instructor of piano and organ at Fairmont State College. He said, "Mrs. Wellock and I have completed six tours to Europe, one to Israel, and a tramp freighter trip to South America via the Panama Canal, and another tramp freighter trip on the St. Lawrence Seaway to Montreal and on to Tunisia, Egypt, and, Morocco." Wellock said that the reason for the success of his life while living in Fairmont was the unique relationship with his wife. "She has been wonderful." he said. "We will be celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary this year."


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Rising housing costs likely contributed to an increase in the number of workers along the northern Front Range with grueling commutes of 90 minutes or more each way, and their share is likely to keep growing in the future, according to a new report from Apartment List.
Those workers are called “super commuters,” but the super isn’t a positive description, in that they are spending three hours or more a day just getting to the job.
About 2.1% of the Denver region’s workforce or about 37,000 people faced such a long commute in 2019, up 45.5% from the number who faced that long of a commute in 2010. And it isn’t just about population growth. The growth in super commuters is nearly double the rate seen in all workers between 2010 and 2019.
“Super commuting is definitely reflective of high housing costs in the areas with the best access to the urban core, so as prices increase throughout the Denver metro, I definitely think this is a trend to keep an eye on,” said Chris Salviati, a housing economist with Apartment List and co-author of the report.
The Denver region ranks in the middle of the pack of the 50 “combined statistical areas” studied for the share of workers who are super commuters and the growth rate in super commuters. The metro regions with the largest share of super commuters included Stockton, Calif., at 11.7%; Modesto, Calif., at 9.6%; and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., at 8.5%.
Surprisingly, about 40% of those super commuters live within a 10-mile radius of Denver city hall, meaning that although they are relatively close to the region’s largest employment hub, getting to work still takes them a long time.
A major explanation for that is the heavier reliance on transit in urban areas, Salviati said. Another possible explanation — people who choose to live closer in but have jobs farther out.
People who rely on transit to get to work are five times more likely to be super commuters than those who drive to work, he said. About 13.5% of transit riders nationally are super commuters compared to 3.1% of all workers.
Along the northern Front Range, Elbert County has the highest share of super commuters at 6%. Workers coming in from mountain areas like Park County, as well as those coming down from Fort Collins and areas to the west also have more elevated shares of super commuters.
“I think the real takeaway here for planners and policymakers is that areas which are rapidly adding jobs need to do a better job of adding new housing supply to meet that demand, while also prioritizing robust public transit infrastructure,” Salviati said.
Although the pandemic provided a reprieve from commuting for many workers, a shift to more remote work arrangements could actually accelerate the trend, according to the report. A worker who has to come in a couple of days a week might be more inclined to move further out, where homes are more affordable, and put up with a long drive.


[ntp:questions] better explanation of jitter or phase noise
unruh at wormhole.physics.ubc.ca
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On 2011-06-18, chipper <black at intre.nt> wrote:
> Could somebody give a better defintion of jitter or phase noise, and how it affects clock accuracy?
Phase is the time. phase noise is noise in the actual time-- either
delived to the computer or in the computer clock itself.
depends on what aspect of the clock you want. If you want time
differences, phase noise gets less and less important the loger the time
difference. If you want to know the time, phase noise directly is noise
in tht time.
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