Trenton – The state’s public corruption laws would be strengthened under terms of legislation authored by Senator Joe Cryan that was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
The bill, S-510, would clarify the law to specify that candidates for public office are subject to anti-bribery statutes. The courts have ruled in multiple cases that candidates and those who have been elected but not yet taken office can’t be convicted for bribery.
“Since the courts made those decisions, it’s the Legislature’s responsibility to define correctly what the statute would be so there is no question that attempted bribery is illegal,” said Senator Cryan. “The law should be clear and definitive that public officials and those seeking public office will be punished for trying to sell out the integrity of government service.”
The courts have ruled in dismissing charges or reversing convictions that the bribery statute does not apply to an office that a person does not hold. Senator Cryan’s bill would clarify and strengthen the law.
It would expand the definition of “public servant” in the state’s anti-corruption laws to include anyone who is a candidate for public office and anyone elected but has not yet assumed office.
It would make bribery in “official and political matters” for these individuals a second-degree crime, punishable by five to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000, unless the bribe is worth less than $200, which would be a third-degree crime.


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KIRK + KIRK Eyewear produces a distinctive range of glasses and sunglasses, handmade in France from a special grade of acrylic, providing a range of colours unlike anything else on the market.
The Kirk name has been synonymous with the UK optical industry since 1919 when Jason Kirk’s grandfather, Sidney, founded Kirk Brothers and began frame and lens manufacture. KIRK+KIRK designs and produces a range of luxury handmade glasses and sunglasses utilising a unique grade of acrylic to provide an exciting colour palette and advantages in terms of weight.
Jason + Karen Kirk have retained an artisanal approach to manufacturing glasses, and yet remained at the cutting edge of optical design. Their signature styles, collaborations and bespoke commissions all begin with French handcrafted frame-making, working with versatile Italian acrylic and conclude with jewellery finishes handmade in England, resulting in solid-looking, colourful, individual frames which are light, flexible and comfortable to wear, and in Jason’s words ‘should make you feel great’.
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Our relationship, mine and Cole's, isn't a simple one.It's complicated, frustrating and, at times, downright ugly. You see, I fell for a man who couldn't love me back.
Hard as I tried to avoid the dimpled prince of Seattle, life threw us together.As much as we resisted temptation, he burrowed his way into my heart.Sinful as our attraction was, our destinies were entwined.
Don't worry. Ours is a love story, after all. I had no idea how our fairytale would play out, but one thing I knew for certain?
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See why so many travellers make Hotel Les Thermes their hotel of choice when visiting Jonzac. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Hotel Les Thermes is a hotel offering a flat screen TV and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
Plus, guests can enjoy a lounge, which has made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Jonzac. For guests with a vehicle, street parking is available.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out L'Aparté and L’Aparte, which are some wine bars that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
There is no shortage of things to do in the area, and there are several great attractions that are within walking distance of Hotel Les Thermes, including Eglise Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais (0.0 mi), Moulin a Vent du Cluzet (0.6 mi), and Le Moulin à Eau de Chez Bret (0.8 mi).
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Les Thermes as you experience all of the things Jonzac has to offer.
Our host scolded us for arriving on bikes. He said there was NO PARKING! We've traveled extensively on bikes in France, where we and the bikes have always been welcomed. The bikes are typically ensconced in a garage or shed or closet. this host said we didn't book the hotel correctly, we should have seen there was no parking! BUT he would let us put the bikes in his bar next door, but we should be more careful next time in booking a hotel. We will be. We won't book his. Also, after his wife came in from a smoke, she said, "No smoking in the room. And no eating in the room!" No eating?

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The world never stops to improvise and devise new technology for the good of mankind (whether or not it encourages laziness). This is the same for marketing and advertising, where new tools and mediums are invented to get a brand name or product out. So before your brand or product becomes a passé, here are some marketing trends that you should catch on in order to stay ahead of your pack, at least for 2016.
1. Social Media Continues Marketing A-Game
United Kingdom (UK)’s second largest chain of supermarkets, Sainsbury’s, filmed a series of unfortunate events set off by guest book character, Mog – the main character in a series of children’s books written by Judith Kerr.
According to Social Media Today, 176 million people registered for a new social media account in 2014. Facebook itself has over 500,000 new users each day, with approximately six new profiles created every second. Instagram as well has just reached over 400 million users. A look at the numbers will explain the endless possibilities of outreach to a large audience, and this audience is not limited to the young as one will usually presume. According to FastCompany, Twitter’s fastest growing age group belongs to the 55-64 year olds.
Besides advertising on social media networks to get your audience acquainted with your products or post, social media network is also an excellent platform to bridge the gap between you and your customers. Queries can be responded to in a quicker manner and a brand identity can be built around these responses.
A study done by eMarketer shows that 88.2% of all companies are already using at least one social media platform for marketing purposes. So, why are you still trapped in the 12.8% of non-believer? Act now!
2. Print makes a comeback
For a couple of years, it seemed as though print media were on a downward spiral in terms of popularity and functionality, but it is definitely making a comeback.
The Columbia Journalism Review has found, in 2015, that readers still prefer the feeling of holding a physical copy of a magazine, as well as the unexpected surprise of when the next issue will arrive. While many see print being trampled on by digital, we see potential in them in the coming year as a worthy comeback kid to watch. Keep your readers in anticipation of brilliant works with every new issue.
3. Virtual Reality
Whilst a picture paints a thousand words, Virtual Reality (VR) paints a lot more by bringing this picture to life. VR used to be this seemingly expensive, cool, 3D experience that you’d only see on Facebook, even with the release of Google Glass priced at USD1,500.
This took a turn in 2015 when VR has become progressively more affordable; you can even get a VR headset off Amazon for around USD$100. Most mobile phone brands also mine this technology for better gaming and movie experiences. Just imagine the amount of immersive, multimedia reality advertisements that you can fit into the VR frames. You’ll send people touching the air in front of them.
4. Mobile > Desktop
According to a study done by Global Web Index in January 2015, 80% of internet users own a smartphone. This number is expected to rise and even possibly overtaking desktop’s 91% internet ownership. ESPN has also revealed that 57% of cable viewers are switching to mobile for content viewing. With more people fixated on their mobile phones, companies are also diverting their marketing efforts on mobile marketing, leading to the mobile ad spending of US$19 billion dollars in 2014.
One good platform to get you started on mobile marketing, is advertising on instant messaging apps. According to Statista, 73% of smartphone internet users are using instant messaging and telecommunication apps. Give mobile advertising a go say on LINE or WeChat. LINE allows marketers to send advertisements via messaging, and to connect with users using promotions that can be redeemed in stores. WeChat on the other hand allows marketers to set their target audience according to location and notifies users of promotions when they are in the radius. Companies can also set up an online store within WeChat itself.
5. Live Video Streaming
With the addition of Periscope, Facebook’s new live video feature, Google Hangout, and YouTube livestreams in the past 3 years, live video streaming has created the prime spot for advertisers to launch heartwarming and artistic videos for all ages. YouTube has even confirmed an upcoming paid subscription service to counter ad-blockers. This spells good news for advertisers, where advertisements are definitely getting some more attention.
While we’ve made some predictions of likely marketing trends for 2016, we are hanging on tight to our chairs and ready to be blown away by new and unsuspecting trends coming our way.


By Jack Dignan
With 2018 behind us, and awards season kicking into gear, the films of 2019 are starting to appear just over the horizon. And, like always (well, except for last year because I forgot), it’s time to look ahead at our most anticipated films of 2019. Of course, I’m excited for way more than 10, and there’s so many films I wanted to put on here but, for whatever reason, just couldn’t fit it in, but without further to do, here are the films you’ll probably want to keep on your radar. Then check back in tomorrow for Chris Campo’s list of the most anticipated 2019 films you haven’t heard of.
When 2017’s Split came to a close, and that final Bruce Willis twist happened (no, not the one where he’s a ghost), I didn’t know how to feel. While I thoroughly enjoyed the film, that twist rubbed me the wrong way. However, with time and further announcements on what that twist will ultimately lead to, I’m fully on board. Now, a Split/Unbreakable sequel not only sounds incredible, but looks like it too.
9. Knives Out
This isn’t the only DCM list this week that you’ll find Rian Johnson’s follow-up to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but it’s a film worthy of both positions. Say what you will about The Last Jedi, but Johnson has proved himself to be a unique voice in modern cinema, and his latest, Knives Out, takes him back to his Brick roots with a smaller thriller featuring one hell of a cast. You’re not going to want to miss it.
8. The Irishman
Martin Scorsese’s long awaited reunion with Robert DeNiro has been in the works for a number of years. Now filmed and well into post-production, The Irishman is set to be released on Netflix later this year (and hopefully in cinemas too!). It’s impossible not to be excited for a new Scorsese film, especially with a cast as sensational as this one, so there’s no way this wasn’t going to make my list.
7. Godzilla: King of Monsters
It may not be the popular consensus, but I absolutely adored the 2014 American reboot of Godzilla. It’s a film I’ve come back to several times since its release, and I’m sure I’ll do the same before its follow-up hits theatres in just a few short months. After seeing that first Comic-Con trailer, I was left absolutely speechless, and with every new bit of footage released, this is looking to be a blockbuster to remember.
6. It: Chapter Two
Anybody who knows me knows I’m a big Stephen King fan. Ever since reading The Shining while overseas staying in a hotel eerily reminiscent of the one described in the book, I fell in love with King’s literature. It: Chapter One blew it out of the water. It was a near perfect adaptation of King’s classic tale of suspense, so putting the sequel on here was a no-brainer. Plus, you’d be silly not to get excited over anything involving Bill Hader.
5. Little Women
If Lady Bird is any indication, Greta Gerwig has a wonderful career as a director ahead of her. Her solo film debut was filled to the brim with warmth, sadness and humanity, and her follow-up, an adaptation of the book by Louisa May Alcott, will no doubt solidify her as an unparalleled talent.
2017 saw new films from Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig, Rian Johnson, M. Night Shyamalan and, if you lived in Australia, Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese. Now it looks like 2019 is about to do the exact same thing. Us looks absolutely bonkers. Part social commentary, part horror film, all round brilliance. After a genuinely unnerving trailer featuring far too many red-eyed bunnies and golden scissors for me to be comfortable with, this film skyrocketed up my most anticipated list.
3. Star Wars Episode IX
If science fiction and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse are to be believed, and there’s a different alternate universe out there for each decision we could possibly make, I don’t think there’d be a single one where I didn’t put this film on my most anticipated list. I mean… come on. It’s Star Wars Episode IX. Even after a slight misstep with Solo (which was still good!), my love and anticipated for a new Star Wars refuses to die and I cannot wait to see how this trilogy comes to a close.
2. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
I don’t want to brag, but ever since our interview, Quentin Tarantino and I have become best friends. It’s just a fact. And since we definitely talk on a daily basis, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is looking to be utterly sensational. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie all involved in a Hollywood-set story taking place during the Manson murders? Fuck yes.
1. Avengers: Endgame
And, finally, what is easily my most anticipated film of 2019… Avengers: Endgame. Avengers: Infinity War destroyed me. Its ending will go down as one of the all time greats. Even after 4 or 5 viewings, I could sit down and watch it right now and not get bored. But as fantastic as that film is, it remains Part 1 of 2, and Endgame will truly see the end of an era. The superheroes we love will be no more, and if anyone’s going to be crying as we cut to black, it’s going to be me.
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Ziyi started solids at 5mo and later progressed to eating porridge at 8mo. At around 10mo, she started to show no interest in food at all. I thought she's bored with porridge and so I introduced rice to her. She was quite reluctant to eat too. Generally, she was a very fussy eater and hardly ate anything during her younger days until lately, when she was 3 yo. It was my most torturous and stressful time with her.
In the recent months, she has turned into a very adventurous person in trying out new food. She has become a better eater, means less stress for me too. Even when I cooked weird looking porridge (yes, I like to put stuff like beetroot, purple cabbage, leek, etc etc that no one else would eat them) with no seasoning at all, she still finish her bowl of porridge. Oh well, that's of course, with the help from my good ol' assistant, the TV!!
She is also a "fan thong" (rice lover). She's happy with just plain white rice on her plate. If I attempt to cook something fancy like western food, it will be more difficult to feed her. Yes, I still have to feed her, and sometimes force feed her. She will try everything, but she won't finish up her meal on her own, voluntarily. Feeding is still mandatory.
Although she may not be a very good eater, but I'm glad she is willing to try almost everything.
Here, she ate 2 slices of cucumber, few bites of bread, some nasi lemak rice with sausage and tomato sauce and few mouth of steamed glutinous rice.

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The award is being given in recognition of his development of News Corporation's global media operations, comprising the print and television media.
Murdoch, 33, News Corporation's deputy chief operating officer, manages the business units that generate more than two-thirds of the corporation's revenue.
He oversees the publisher HarperCollins, the Australian operation's parent company, News Limited, and the freestanding inserts business News America Marketing.
As the publisher of The New York Post, Murdoch is also credited with transforming the once-struggling title. Under his stewardship, The New York Post increased its daily circulation by more than 40 per cent.
Terry Savage, the Cannes festival chief executive, described Murdoch as being "at the forefront of a new generation of media entrepreneurs who have the vision, drive and commitment to lead and shape the future of media".
Murdoch has been a News Corporation board member since 1996 and is the son of the company's chairman, Rupert. His brother James is the chief executive of BSkyB.
A Princeton graduate, he gained his experience via a series of management positions within News Corporation in Australia.
He was the general manager of Queensland Newspapers and had a spell as the publisher of The Australian newspaper.
He said: "It is extremely gratifying that our efforts are appreciated by those in the worldwide advertising community whose support is so central to our success."


The utilization of power generators has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Because they can guarantee a continuous power source in the unlikelihood of a power interruption. But they can also be used as a temporary power solution for additional requirements.
What truly makes these frameworks stand apart is the way that they are practically all self-governing, which means the entire cycle is smooth, light-footed, and useful for the business utilizing the generator. For this to be conceivable, a few frameworks have been executed. perhaps, the most famous methodologies being with the utilization of the best AMF Panel.
Automatic mains failure (AMF) panels, frequently used as automatic transfer switch (ATS) panels, make the power switch to emergency standby generators in the event of a significant loss of mains power or total blackout. Without AMF panels, generators need to be operated manually and that can make lost data. Potential damage to electrical equipment, and huge amounts of disruption.
AMF panels monitor the incoming AC mains supply, activate the standby generator when mains power fails, and make an automatic electrical transfer of the building’s load from the mains to the generating set. When the mains supply returns, the AMF Panel controls a return to the mains supply and shuts down the generator after a suitable cooling run.
Automatic mains failure (AMF) panels, often referred to as automatic transfer switch (ATS) panels, make the power switch to emergency standby generators in the event of a significant loss of mains power or total blackout. Without AMF panels, generators need to be operated manually and that can mean lost data, potential damage to electrical equipment, and huge amounts of disruption.
HOW do AMF panels work?
AMF panel is extraordinary and relying on the generator. That is in use, In the same process is often carried out across the range. The first role of the panel is to detect any complete mains failure or losses of power, at which point it will send a signal to the standby generators to prepare.
At this stage, the generator will start to develop the satisfactory force prerequisites, at which stage the AMF board will naturally switch the force load onto the generator reestablishing full force easily.
When the mains power has completely recuperated, a similar interaction will happen however in the switch. The AMF board on the diesel generator will start to building load back onto the mains supply, ultimately prompting the generator to stop the activity. During this cycle, the standard cool-down activity of the force generator will likewise occur, where it will keep on running until it has completely cooled down.
Once the mains power has completely recuperated, a similar interaction will happen yet in invert. The AMF board on the diesel generator will start to building load back onto the mains supply, in the long run prompting the generator to stop the activity. During this cycle, the standard cool-down activity of the force generator will likewise occur, where it will keep on running until it has completely chilled off.
Are AMF panels important?
Yes, the essential capacity and the motivation behind why it’s so significant is that they naturally switch the force source to the reserve generators. As this cycle is programmed, it doesn’t need any manual information, which will conceivably help with forestalling a deficiency of information. o nceivable harm to electrical gear, just as the disturbance that might be caused.
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As we have mentioned above, generators that are outfitted with an AMF Panel are additionally liable to forestall the deficiency of information. As the board ought to diminish the opportunity of a total power cut to the base, this will forestall the deficiency of information however much as could reasonably be expected, which is indispensable for explicit business areas.
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The Department of Homeland Security reported recently that the flood of unaccompanied minors from Central America illegally crossing into the U.S. from Mexico has slowed to a trickle compared to just a few months ago. The reason? Mexican authorities, at the urging of the Obama administration, are intercepting the migrants and deporting before they ever reach the U.S. That bilateral cooperation appears to be more effective at deterring illegal immigrants than anything tried so far, and if continued it could finally begin to ease the humanitarian crisis on our southern border.
Mexican police and immigration officers have begun patrolling the railway tracks in southern Mexico used by the freight train known as "La Bestia," or the Beast, which has long transported migrants north. They also have set up roadblocks to check the documents of bus passengers and rounded up suspected migrants living in makeshift shelters along the route. The Associated Press reported that a train that once carried up to 1,000 migrants was nearly empty when Mexican authorities boarded it during a recent unscheduled stop.
The drastic reduction in the number of people entering the country illegally is good news for the Obama administration, which has struggled with Congress to get approval for billions of dollars in emergency spending needed to provide food, shelter and medical care to tens of thousands of migrants who are already in the country and to fund more immigration judges and caseworkers at the border to process asylum requests. There was already a huge backlog of such cases, and despite the recent drop-off in immigration the process for resolving such requests is stretched to the limit.
Moreover, even if the decline in new arrivals can be sustained, it won't relieve the U.S. of its obligation to treat those already here humanely. Having failed to spur congressional action on the issue, President Barack Obama reportedly is preparing to act on his own through a series of executive orders that could result in sweeping changes to nation's immigration policies as well as affect the political fortunes of his party in November.
One measure being discussed, for example, would expand a program that temporarily halts deportations for undocumented immigrants who were brought to this country as children to include their parents and other family members as well. The president could even extend the halt in deportations to include all the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens, a move that could affect up to 5 million people, or nearly half the country's undocumented population.
Other options available to the president could include granting humanitarian parole to children fleeing violence in their home countries, lifting the current cap of 366,000 on the number of green cards the government issues, or extending the temporary H1-B work visa program to the spouses of immigrant laborers in the U.S.
Any of those options would likely produce a backlash from Republicans in Congress and possibly political consequences for the president's party in November's elections, in which a number of Democratic incumbents in swing states face tough races against Republican challengers.
But Mr. Obama seems to have concluded that Congress is so gridlocked it won't pass comprehensive immigration reform at any time in the foreseeable future, and that this may be his last chance to put his stamp on an issue he long ago pledged to address before leaving office. A legislative response would be far superior, as there are some things a president cannot do alone. But Mr. Obama should not hesitate to do what he can within his legal authority to bring some sanity to our broken immigration system.
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All Cirrus Research plc instruments, from the simple handheld Sound Level Meters, to the Airport and Environmental Noise Analysers are manufactured to meet the requirements of the relevant international standards.
In addition to this, all instruments are factory calibrated to ensure that the overall measurements are correct, and within the tolerances demanded by the standards. For further details of the additional calibration services available, please click here
The calibration consists of electrical testing of the system to the appropriate accuracy, followed by a final acoustic calibration before the instrument is shipped to the customer.
To ensure that the acoustic calibration is accurate, Cirrus Research plc hold a set of reference equipment. This comprises a reference microphone capsule and a reference pistonphone. Neither of these units are used for the actual calibration of equipment, but are used to provide "transfer standards" and "factory calibration standards" which are used for the final calibration.
This allows the reference units to be used as little as possible, ensuring stability and traceability of the measurements.
The calibration certificate provided with the instruments is a statement of the calibration, and allows the customer to be certain that the instruments will measure the correct levels.
From September 2000, Cirrus Research plc will be offering an additional calibration service. This will provide a UKAS (NAMAS) accreditied calibration certificate, intially for the Class+
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Each line has a reference to a famous Bill (person), a right from the Bill of Rights, and a specific state quarter. The Bills are in alphabetical order by last name and solvers need to use the Bill of Rights amendment number to index into this name.
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The Lady Senators of Walters State were crowned the 2018 TCCAA/NJCAA Region VII Softball Tournament Champions Wednesday afternoon in the tournament held at Chattanooga State. The Lady Senators entered the tournament as the #2 seed, and rattled off four straight wins to secure the championship. The title was an automatic bid to the NJCAA Softball World Series in St. George, Utah, where they will be the #13 seed and face Butler in the opening round on May 16.
Walters started the weekend with a 3-1 win over Columbia State where both Paige Calloway and Emma Seagrave hit home runs, and Haley Cannon provided an RBI single. In their next game, they would defeat Volunteer State by an identical 3-1 score to make it to the winners' bracket final. The Lady Senators would score three tmes in the last two innings for the win. Cannon would hit a two-run home run in the sixth while Kara Beth Mahan provided and RBI single in the seventh to add an insurance run.
Their final two games would be against Cleveland State. They would win on Tuesday night by a 7-4 margin. Calloway would have three hits and five RBIs in the contest which included a three run blast in the 5th inning with Walters leading 3-2. After Cleveland State won in the loser's bracket final, the Lady Senators would defeat them a second time 5-1 for the championship. A four run second inning would secure the win. Hattie Campbell and Casey Gilbert each had three hits in the win, and Chelsey Pridgeon had two hits. Five different Lady Senators had an RBI, and five different ladies scored a run.
Gilbert earned the Most Valuable Player nod for the week. She pitched every inning, 28 in total. She surrendered 17 hits and the seven runs, which only two were earned. She had 16 strikeouts wiht only two walks.

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Animated explainer videos are a popular choice for businesses seeking to boost their digital presence with creative digital content and amplify the messaging using explainer videos. Explainer videos are used by a lot of companies for this purpose. These videos are all over the internet including websites, social media, softwares and apps, also these can be easily seen in large spaces like malls, airports, and other public transport. These videos are also part of software packages and often introduce the product to users.
If you want to make explainer videos, specifically animated explainer videos for your company or customers, Hovo Digital is a premier explainer video services company. Let’s look into explainer videos and what they can offer you before we get into why our corporate video production services are the best:Read More
Explainer videos are a type of visual and text-based video that is designed to explain a particular product, service, brand or business and the value these products or services bring. These kinds of videos are often made for the government or corporate bodies or brands or businesses who are simplifying a major problem statement and want a single visual media to explain any process to the target audience.
Usually, explainer videos are made in an animated format and this makes them easier to absorb. The reason for this is simple - animated videos are easy to make and they can convey information in an interactive way. This also grants the benefit of cost-efficiency since hiring models or presenters is expensive and often time-consuming. In theory, an animator can complete and deliver several animated explainer videos in the time it takes to make a live explainer video.
The first reason why many businesses go for animated explainer videos is that they are easily produced. While you cannot make them yourself, a seasoned video graphics designer will make quick work of your requirements.
We at Hovo Digital have experts with us who process several explainer videos every day. They have worked with countless clients using the most popular and successful explainer video modules and templates. This enables them to process and produce explainer videos easily.
Versatility in design and presentation is another major reason why explainer videos are a great choice for corporate products. In fact, they are mostly designed to look similar but also represent your company's brand voice and identity.
The logic is visual ease of understanding and simplified explanations. Plus, we use innovating designs to create eye-catching and easy-to-read visual text to give your information the highest recall value and potential.
Animated explainer videos are cost-efficient when compared to live-action videos because they can be done on a single device. A video designer can create many videos of this type in a day and they often do.
At Hovo Digital, for example, we use the most widely accepted templates and designs to generate explainer video content. Further, using digital voice speakers to provide background sound and narration in videos cuts down the time and effort needed to add those cues.
Explainer videos using corporate video production services are specifically designed to deliver a certain learning experience. These videos are helpful for explaining crucial software operations or other processes.
Using explainer videos for corporate training is a smart idea since they have virtually limitless use for a relatively small production cost. The video will remain valid as long as the process remains the same. However, the condition is that knowledge bases need to be strong and optimized through pro-tier video production.
Hovo Digital offers high-end explainer video production solutions that offer comprehensive insights into the subject matter. This helps businesses generate knowledge at a rapid pace in their target employee pool or consumer base at nominal expenses.
3D explainer videos are very popular among explainer videos. This is the highest tier of explainer videos businesses can easily afford and they do leave a good impression. This type of video uses 3D models and animation to convey the message or explain a process.
Whiteboard explainer videos are often used by educational institutions when they want to introduce a topic. They can also be used by creative businesses to explain their process or otherwise introduce a subject. Whiteboard explainer videos are easily developed and understood and this makes them very popular.
2D explainer videos are the original explainer videos commonly found online. They combine simple 2D designs which are easy to create and compile. This makes the entire production process fast and cost-efficient making them a popular option for businesses worldwide.
Motion graphics explainer videos are 2D explainers with an emphasis on object motions. This gives them an interactive feel and makes the audience absorb them easily. Motion graphics are also easy to produce now which makes these videos a great choice.
The first part of the process has our explainer video development team scouring the market and finding the best product combination for our clients. Here, we define the purpose, process and projected result for our clients and get their approval. Once this is done we move to the actual process itself.
Scripting an explainer video is a demanding task. That is why our experts use prefabricated modules to optimize the development process. They modify the standard procedure and template to better reflect the client’s expectations and ensure results will be satisfactory. Once the script is made, we move forward to the storyboarding.
Script visualization is a creative process and this is where our explainer video makers are at their best. This is where we have the chance to make your video stand out and make it unique. We focus on your brand identity, audience specifics and other key indicators to create a streamlined storyboard.
Visualizing is only part of the creative process and we take our smoothed-out ideas to the illustrator. This is where we iron out the visual style and create the aesthetic. The illustrator works according to the overall brand voice, styling and story progression we have created so far.
Using voiceover narrations is crucial in explainer videos and our experts make things easy through their experience. Finding the right tone for your explainer video makes all the difference and we know which ones to pick. We take a sample segment and parallel it with the voiceover to understand if it fits. Once we find the right one, we move to the actual animation part.
Animation production helps our explainer video team get to the penultimate stage of the process. We focus on bringing illustrations to life via animations and then add voice overs on top. The result is an almost-ready video that has all the sights and talks to serve our clients’ purposes. Now, we got to the final part of the process – the audio design.
The final addition to any animated explainer video is the music. We put a catchy, upbeat and supportive track in the background of your video. This helps keep viewers engaged and also creates a sense of familiarity for them.
Animated explainer videos including 2D and 3D explainer videos are a popular service at Hovo Digital. We offer a range of service options within this category centered around building corporate videos for various purposes. These can include educational videos, instructional videos, business corporate videos, industrial explainer videos, intern orientation videos and many others. Here are the 3 key pillars of our explainer video creation services:
Creating explainer videos is an art that requires the developer to understand scripting, storyboarding, video designs, audio and visual cueing along with synchronization. This is done by at least 2 or 3 professionals working in that specific domain of video content development. With Hovo Digital, you will get the very best the market offers from scripting to templates to the final product. Our process is also very streamlined and well-vetted which makes it easily palatable to most businesses within specific industries.
Explainer videos can be very expensive if you do not find the right professionals for the job. In fact, they require a well-developed understanding of the market and understand what works in it. Otherwise, balancing the cost of production vs efficacy output is a difficult process. With Hovo Digital, highly experienced video designers optimize the entire development process and ensure you get what you want.
Understanding video production verticals and curating explainer video content is crucial to delivering quality videos. This is one of the biggest reasons why Hovo Digital is a leading explainer video service provider in the market. Our experts are well-versed in developing explainer video content for specific markets. The result is that our clients get explainer video series developed in quick time to support their other business activities.
Hovo Digital is a premier digital marketing expertise and explainer videos are part of our service catalog. We offer a versatile range of services to help your business promote its best product/service offerings in the market. We leverage seasoned professionals to create highly-sophisticated explainer videos that enable our clients to succeed faster and work up better proficiency in their business operations. Contact us now and get the best animated explainer video services online!
An explainer video that uses whiteboard animation is often used to promote a system or sell a product. Videos using whiteboard animation are highly effective at explaining difficult concepts.
I was stunned with the level of precision and professionalism Hovo Digital has delivered while editing the motion video for our website, it was well planned and professionally done video. Kudos to the team!
Our association with HOVO Digital as our Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing Partner has been productive and flawless, they get things done on time and understand the challenges and come out with the best possible solutions for various marketing campaigns & explainer videos. They are consistent and transparent. I would highly recommend HOVO Digital
Flawless & Wonderful, these two words describe the work done by HOVO Digital team when it comes to creative and video animation work. I will highly recommend their services to all businesses.

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We will carry out a personalised risk assessment for you, and you may be contacted by a member of the clinical team so that we may understand fully what arrangements your procedure may require. You will be asked to complete a new medical history form and a Covid-19 risk assessment form. We will take payment for your treatment over the telephone.
The front door will be locked when you arrive so we can operate safely. If using public transport, please practice social distancing and wear a face covering. Ensure you have been to the toilet, are well hydrated and have brushed your teeth before leaving home. We will not be using our waiting rooms and toilet facilities.
Please come for your appointment alone unless you need an accompanying person. Please do not bring valuable items as we will ask you to leave your possessions in a box outside the surgery. Call us from your car when you have arrived or text your name to 07719 655279. If you are on foot please wait to be called in at the front entrance to the practice.
We will call you in when it is time for your appointment We will take your temperature at the door You will be asked to sanitise your hands and we will check your Covid -19 status. You may be provided with a mask Our reception team will be wearing masks and visors for added protection. We will have distance markers on the floor to ensure safe distancing.
Please observe social distancing rules at all times whilst inside the building Our practice will look very bare in order for us to carry out deep cleaning with ease.
All treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected between patients. You will be asked to leave your coat and bag in the box provided. You will be asked to wash your hands with soap and water before and after. Our team will be wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE)
You may be asked to swill with a special mouthwash for one minute depending on the procedure.
Dear Patients and friends of the practice,
Further to our letter of last week, we want to update you as to our position moving forward. Guidance is still being issued daily, much of it conflicting. The Guidance from our Chief Dental Officer was only received yesterday.
What is clear is that each patient will need to have a personalised risk assessment carried out by the clinical team. This will encompass your general health status, particularly if you are vulnerable or shielding, the nature of your appointment, the complexity of any planned procedures and the current level of National risk alert. We will advise you if we feel you are safe to attend, and if you would like to do so we will confirm an appointment time. At this point we will also need to assess your status in relation to Covid-19. You will therefore gather it is not business as usual! See BBC news today:
If you prefer not to attend at this time, or have been advised against coming in, but are seeking advice, we will be happy to carry out consultations by telephone or video. We will reschedule your appointment at an appropriate time.
We are fully committed to looking after you. We have spent the last weeks carrying out risk assessments and setting up new Standard Operating Procedures to keep all of our staff and patients safe. Our new procedures will require longer appointment times to allow us to maintain social distancing and to carry out enhanced cross infection control. We will therefore be extending our opening hours on a temporary basis to allow us to catch up.
The practice will resume operating from Monday 8th June. We will have a locked door policy initially and entry to the practice will be strictly by appointment only. This will allow us to comply with Government Guidelines in the current state of alert concerning Covid-19, which is high. All patients will be risked assessed prior to appointments, and social distancing measures will be in place. We will shortly be publishing further information about the patient journey to and within the practice on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
All contact with the practice prior to your appointment will be by telephone on 01483495303 or email email@example.com. If you have an urgent enquiry and the phone lines are busy, please e-mail us. We will be checking this hourly during normal opening hours. We will still be offering advice and medication remotely for the foreseeable future for those patients who need to use this service.
Finally, thank you again for your loyalty and patience throughout this pandemic – we truly are grateful for your support and cannot wait to get back to seeing and treating our patients. If there is anything we an do to help please get in touch- we miss you all and the practice is very empty without you!
If you have any questions please get in touch and for now stay safe and well!
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Question: State Sen. Mike Delph has introduced a bill to force the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and other state and local agencies to disclose more about businesses receiving tax incentives. Among other stipulations, the businesses would be required to publicly update information about investment levels and job creation. Is the IEDC too secretive, and to what extent should the companies be forced to reveal the information?
Answer: Recently, Gov. Mike Pence announced his plan to launch a new “transparency portal” to allow open tracking of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s tax credits and the jobs created by those incentives. For some time, I have had my own concerns about how much return taxpayers are getting for their public investment in Indiana’s economy.
This issue was first brought to my attention by WTHR-TV Channel 13 reporter and constituent Bob Segall. His research revealed a large discrepancy between the predicted outcome of many IEDC tax deals and the actual results that recipients of financial incentives were producing.
Upon contacting IEDC, Segall found the department unwilling to release concrete data on the impact of each economic development project it had announced—regardless whether the project was a success or a failure. Segall’s review found as high as 40 percent of IEDC’s “successes” or promised jobs were non-existent.
I reached out to senior leadership of the IEDC requesting answers to what I believe to be reasonable questions. In exchange for special tax breaks, how many jobs promised by a given company were in fact created by that company? How much promised investment was actually invested by the company? What companies are currently receiving public tax dollars from IEDC?
This effort was not fruitful.
This is why I introduced Senate Bill 162. Under my proposal, IEDC would be required to release basic information to show Hoosiers how many jobs have been created and how much economic investment a company has made in Indiana in exchange for its tax breaks. IEDC is already required to collect that information, but the details are withheld from the public. This information, they say, is confidential.
Those who oppose transparency at IEDC argue it will chase away business. That simply is not true.
Illinois has the strongest economic development transparency law in the nation, resulting in an extensive online transparency portal such as the one discussed by Pence. Yet, according to Site Selection Magazine, Illinois has attracted more facilities and expansions during the past three years than Indiana (617 versus 523)—proof that economic development and full transparency can, indeed, go hand-in-hand.
The same publication lists Ohio as gaining 1,255 facilities and expansions, and Michigan 669 during the same period. Both outpaced Indiana while having transparency laws on the books.
The bill would not require corporations to give away proprietary information and competitive secrets. It would require IEDC to provide basic information to Indiana taxpayers to track the effectiveness of our investments.
If IEDC and corporations are willing to hold press conferences and ribbon-cutting ceremonies to announce their plans before they get tax incentives, it only makes sense to tell us whether those plans are coming to fruition after they start receiving state money.
As we move forward with a new legislative session, preserving and improving Indiana’s economic status will be a goal for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. Our first step should be to ensure we are encouraging projects that truly grow our economy. We should work to ensure that taxpayers are receiving a decent return on their public investment. We need access to detailed job data from IEDC to accomplish that. Most important, we should stand for the public’s right to know.•
Delph, a Republican, represents state Senate District 29. Send comments on this column to [email protected].

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Hispanic Day Parade
October 8, 2017
The major theme of this year´s parade for the Centro Espanol La nacional is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Picasso´s Guernica painting. This universal painting, recreated by Curro Leyton will be showcased on 5th avenue along with other cultural institutions whose objective is to promote and highlight Spanish language and culture in New York .
As in previous years, we will have flamenco dancers from the acclaimed studio of Jorge Navarro. There will also be women traditionally dressed in mantilla, regional costumes, a theater troupe and a representation of the various security forces of Spain who will carry the national flag. It will be an exciting day to celebrate Spanish culture with everyone.


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A local police officer shot in a high-speed chase is still recovering today. Chris Ford of Ozark was the officer who was gunned down early Saturday morning during the chase.
Police say it started Friday night when 32-year-old Eric Boykin of Ariton and another man got into a fight. Boykin allegedly shot the man at a gas station and fled the scene.
He led police on a chase after he was spotted around 1:30 Saturday morning and exchanged fire with police. Officer Ford was shot three times and Boykin was shot and killed.
The man who was shot at the gas station is in serious condition. Officer Ford is in guarded but improving condition at Dale Medical Center.
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As we were concluding our new year holiday in Bogor, we decided to have lunch at a well-known local eatery. Macaroni Panggang or MP for short is famous for its baked cuisine. Previously, we have tried its baked macaroni (from where its name “Macaroni Panggang” came), and lasagna.
The MP occupies the lower floor of a two-story house. On the upper floor, they set up another restaurant specializing in steak and the so-called “Mexican food”. One of the main dish is the Shepherd’s Pie. In short, it’s a pie made from mashed potato and minced meat. They offer this pie in two version: mutton or beef.
A quick check in Wikipedia and Reference revealed a misnomer and a misidentification. One, the name Shepherd’s Pie only applies to the mutton version, while the correct name for the beef version is cottage pie. So there is no beef Shepherd’s Pie. Two, both Cottage and Shepherd’s pie are not Mexican food. They originated around the 1700s in Scotland and Northern England, not long after potatoes were widely accepted.
This is how cottage pie usually looks like:
The original is between 3/4 to 4/5 meat with a crust of potato on top. This is what was served in MP:
There is a big difference. So let’s discuss about the MP version from a standpoint of a person who never had a proper Cottage or Shepherd’s pie.
The pie was mostly made of potato. Underneath the potato crust was a mixture of minced meat, red bean, corn, diced carrots, and cheese. For us, it was pretty good and satisfying. The pie was made fresh from scratch. It took awhile for the pie to bake, but it arrived fresh and hot on our table. We ordered the beef version. So it’s actually a Cottage pie instead of Shepherd’s pie.
We had onion rings and coffee with the pie. The onion ring was just a tad oily. Crispy at first, but the crisp began to fade as the rings were left sitting for a few minutes.
They actually served Illy coffee, but they were accommodating to our request for local coffee. They rushed downstairs to their sister restaurant and ordered two cups of manually brewed black coffee. The cups tasted great! To bad we forgot to ask what coffee was it.
All and all, it was a great dining experience. As for price, I cannot say it’s cheap. Between my wife and I, we spent around IDR 150,000 (roughly USD 11). I would recommend for you to come and get a taste.


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Stamford to kick in $2M for storm water pump upgrades
Published 6:24 pm, Friday, August 21, 2015
STAMFORD — The city will pay $2 million to upgrade a pumping station on Dyke Lane, a crucial component in the South End’s network of berms and pumps that would keep the neighborhood high and dry in cataclysmic weather.
The total price tag is $2.8 million, but $800,000 is coming from a federal Economic Development Administration grant.
The Dyke Lane pumping station needs a new generator, electrical switching and other upgrades, according to Michael Handler, chairman of the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority and director of administration for the city. The improvements should take about two years.
“It’s only critical if you have a hurricane or major storm - and this is the time to discuss repairing and upgrading,” Handler said. “The Dyke Lane pump station was built originally in 1968, so a lot of this is very old.”
Handler emphasized that there was no imminent danger of failure.
“Nothing has failed, the city is safe, but the equipment is from 1968,” he said. “If you fix it after you’ve failed, then you’ve got a problem.”
In the event that storm water overwhelms the city’s sewers, the pump station can move the overflow over the city’s hurricane barrier and into Stamford Harbor.
Most of the city is at a low risk for flooding, Handler said.
“It’s strictly an issue for downtown, the low-lying areas and along the coast,” he said. “That whole lower basin is protected by this one Dyke Lane pump station.”
The federal grant was awarded in December 2012. The administration of then-Mayor Michael Pavia, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and then-U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman heralded the upgrades as a renewed safety net for southern Stamford generally, and developer Building and Land Technology’s Harbor Point development specifically.
In 2009, when the Federal Emergency Management Agency demanded that the city certify that its hurricane barrier and pumping stations could withstand a 100-year flood, then-budget chief Benjamin Barnes surmised that the cost of any upgrades should fall to the developer.
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New York, NY, December 18, 2008 --(PR.com
)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Michael R. Geske, Chief Operating Officer of Aphelion Legal Solutions will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation’s Black Hole”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on February 18th, 2009, Wednesday, at 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SE-D_2.html)
Litigation is an unavoidable consequence of doing business. Most of the work begins many months or even years before the parties go to court. These days, attorneys must invest heavily in strategic pre-trial discovery to prevail in court. Attorneys must understand the many emerging trends and issues in the field of Strategic E-Discovery in order not to fall victim to its many pitfalls.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished experts and key regulators to provide guidance to organizations and legal professionals that will be primarily affected by litigation and issues surrounding Strategic E-Discovery. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live webinar.
About Mike Geske
Mike Geske litigated for 17 years at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington DC, working on all phases of complex, commercial and discovery intensive cases, regulatory investigations and HSR pre merger reviews. His work focused on defending Fortune 100 clients with intensive document review and privilege hurdles, including defending and asserting privilege log challenges. Mike now specializes in that work in his role as Chief Operating Officer of Aphelion Legal Solutions, a global consulting and legal process outsourcing firm with offices in Washington, DC, Houston, and an operating facility in Chennai, India.
About Aphelion Legal Solutions
Aphelion Legal Solutions is a global consulting and legal process outsourcing (LPO) company, with headquarters in Houston, Texas, an office in Washington, DC, and an operations facility in Chennai, India. Aphelion combines the talents of its management team of experienced US-licensed litigators with experienced Indian lawyers and support staff. Aphelion uses these resources to provide a diverse array of consulting services, focused on excellent and highly cost effective document review and privilege logging.
For more information about Mike Geske, and Aphelion Legal Solutions, please visit: www.aphelionlegal.com/
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour LIVE webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.


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Dianna Agron picks up a few juices at the Erewhon Organic Market in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon (June 10).
The 28-year-old actress made sure to bring her own bag to the shop for her purchased items.
In a recent interview with The Sun Times, A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island director Aram Rappaport shared a funny story of Dianna on the set.
“While we were shooting, there was a fight on HBO that Ed Westwick, Frank [Grillo], and Minnie [Driver] wanted to watch. They convinced the owners of the house we shot at to let them watch it on the big-screen TV,” he explained.
Aram continued, “I go to check up on them, and someone is yelling about the fight, ‘Come on, hit ‘em! Hit ‘em!’ And it’s Dianna! Dianna is freaking out in front of the fight, putting up her fists, aggressively angry at the TV. It was a hilarious moment.”
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Although a bump on the roof of your mouth usually clears up by itself, it’s a good idea to get it checked out:
– The bump may be a benign bone growth, a canker sore, human papillomavirus, or even extra teeth all of which are harmless.
– On rare occasions a bump may be a sign of oral cancer.
– As there are so many potential options, it’s advisable to see your dentist or doctor in case it is a sign of something more serious.
“While many bumps on the roof of the mouth will resolve without treatment, some may require medical intervention.”
Read the full story here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323063.php


Race issues has been an issue in the US since our nations inception.
On September 17, 1787, a majority of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention approved the documents.
As our new nation grew, a majority of the states demanded the federal government abolish slavery. In protest to upcoming legislation some of the southern states succeeded and on April 12, 1861, the Civil War started.
On May 9, 1865, the South conceded and by the end of the 1960s, the Civil Rights movement has successfully helped ushered in equal rights for all American citizens.
This doesn’t mean racism was extinguished from America but legally any abuses could be prosecuted.
Up to Obama’s 8 years in office, race relations had improved in day to day life, with different races even making light of each other, but without any malice or ill will.
Fast forward to the 2016 presidential election cycle, the left heavily pushed racism charges against Donald Trump and with SJW activist groups were able to arouse college student to start demanding social justice which required isolating “white students” as having defects.
Now the “truth” of systemic racism in our nation has impowered activists to challenge white and Asian Americans, anytime about almost any situation.
According to Summit News – YouTuber Jake Paul, who beat former NBA star Nate Robinson in a boxing match last month, was asked by a VICE host if knocking out Robinson was racist.
Paul, who previously fought another black opponent in YouTuber Deji, achieved a second round knockout victory over Robinson in a fight that was part of the undercard for the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match.
During a subsequent interview with Paul on a VICE TV show called Cari & Jemele (Won’t) Stick to Sports, host Jemele Hill said she “almost had to protest this show.”
“We saw what happened to Nate Robinson, so I’m gonna ask Jake Paul…considering where we are right now in our racial conversation in America, was what you did to Nate Robinson racist?
“Nah, stop playing with me,” responded Paul.
“We just had to witness a white man just knock a black man smooth out in front of all of America so that’s why I asked that,” said Hill.
After Paul’s wi-fi reconnected, he was asked the same question by Hill’s co-host Cari Champion, who said, “Was it racist to knock a black man out, that is the question of the week.”
“Stop asking me that, I said no, it’s a shitty question, it’s a sport,” responded Paul.
“Why is it a shitty question?” asked Champion.
“How does it have anything to do with race? It doesn’t,” said Paul.
“It’s a fine question, we gotta wake you up, you gotta be a part of this conversation,” said Champion.
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The department comprises of major areas viz. Thermal Engineering, Design & Dynamics, and Manufacturing Engineering. The specializations of faculty members cover all major areas of Mechanical Engineering. The department has adequate faculty members, most of them having pursued/ pursuing their Ph.D.
The department also organizes several training programmes, workshops and seminars for staffs and students every year. The department has 7 Clubs/ Associations to invoke interest and create awareness among students in different fields of Mechanical engineering. Value added programmes in NDT, CATIA, ANSYS, CFD etc. are conducted every semester.
Our department aims to set up centers of excellence in innovating design and testing, Composite materials, automation,automotive technology and green fuels.


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To Be Kind
Sometimes you’ll see different music critics use the phrase “Band X demands your full attention”. They’ll use it as a euphemism for “they’re really good, so listen to them”, when they actually should reserve it for bands like Swans, who don’t so much demand your full attention as they commandeer it. This is a band who has locked audiences into venues and gone so far as to request the “Exit” signs be blacked out so they could play in total darkness. Their music dulls the senses and taps into the part of human experience that lies beyond the conscious mind. Clicking with the New York six-piece requires a good deal of surrender: you need to shut down to feel what they’re tapping into.
More so than 2012’s highly-acclaimed The Seer, To Be Kind feels like the aural half of a full-body experience. While both records are primarily composed of mighty, droning dins, the former LP featured moments where the listener could breathe (“Song For A Warrior”, “Piece Of The Sky”). On To Be Kind, Swans shirk those in favor of an intense, sonically singular experience comprised of jagged guitars and expansive rhythms that can go as long as 15 minutes (“Just A Little Boy”). In this case, it is decidedly not background music.
Total immersion in the album is rewarded with a profound mixture of fear and awe provided by pounding drums, a constant mashing of tones, and frontman Michael Gira whispering and shouting absolutes (“No fear/ No hate/ No suffering”) with his intimidating flair. The latter is provided by the sheer scope of the thing: To Be Kind is long, with half of its ten tracks regularly breaking ten minutes while the longest goes for 35. It can be daunting, but the album’s payoffs are in those later minutes, when a song whose beginning you can’t remember grows into a monolithic beast – “She Loves Us!” is eight minutes of noise clicks that swirl into a post punk groove as the song reaches the halfway mark. It’s a journey-not-a-destination Swans record; when it finally trails off after two hours of pummeling, one gets that it was a hell of an experience that can’t quite be put into words. That’s sort of the point.
Listen: “She Loves Us!”, “Oxygen”, “Bring The Sun”/”Toussaint L’Ouverture” || Watch: “A Little God In My Hands”


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Our little Miss turned five this weekend! Our celebration was nothing short of spectacular as Roxy was finally able to return to the dog park. I’ve spent the last six months curbing her little outbursts by rewarding good behavior. Unfortunately, munching on too many homemade peanut butter doggie treats has resulted in a slight weight gain. While the extra pound makes Roxy all that much cuter, she now has to lose it to fly in the cabin when we travel this summer.
On another happy note, the Son graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts in Communication. And with Magna Cum Laude to boot! Like the Grinch, I felt my heart grew three sizes upon seeing my baby’s name on the graduation ceremony program. Indeed, it was the moment that finally allowed me to exhale.
I also want to take this opportunity to offer an apology for my absence. A shout out to MonicaandNan, whose support have helped me through these past ten months. Thank you, ladies! I love you! Much like Lemony Snicket, my life has been a series of unfortunate events, ranging all the way from surgeries to the unexpected death of a family member. It has not been easy, folks, but I’m still standing.
I have missed blogging, writing, and most of all, visiting your blogs. Please forgive my absence. It has not been intentional. However, with so much worry hanging in the air, my muse took to hiding. Nevertheless, things are looking up and guess what? Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means!
Yes, another summer of blogging from sunny Spain! I look forward to getting back in the writing saddle and catching up with your blogs. I have missed you!
It never seizes to amaze me how much we humans can learn simply by observing; by taking in our surroundings and more importantly, the dynamics that take place in them.
Today, after a week of captivity (or at least it feels this way), I finally left the house. I thought it was due time for Roxy, the Significant Other, and I to hit the dog park. I figured that after our long sabbatical, our furry friends and their humans would long have forgotten our “reputation.”
So off we went. Me, wobbling side to side but finally walking a bit, the Significant Other dutifully carrying my crutches should the need arise, and Roxy tugging on her leash, eager for the opportunity to socialize.
Sadly, there weren’t any furry friends in attendance at the dog park. I glanced at the position of the sun and concluded we had a short wait before we were joined by other visitors.
After a short while, an elderly man and his pup were seen on the horizon. Roxy spotted them easily. Eagerly wagging her tail, she awaited their arrival. I quickly reminded her that she was being given an opportunity to redeem herself; tabula rasa and what not.
The man and his dog came closer and closer. I could see Roxy starting to pant. Deciding it was a good idea that she play freely, I naively took her leash off. I briefed the Significant Other on how he should intercept our little Miss the second she showed any sign of returning to her wicked ways.
Roxy avidly greeted her new friend with a wag of her tail. However, he didn’t seem too interested in her comely appearance. Roxy, not one to admit defeat, danced around him enthusiastically. Yet, this wasn’t enough to illicit a response from the other canine.
Roxy did not give up. She barked, wagged her tail even faster, lifted a paw in greeting, and even tried to kiss him. Nada. Zilch. Nix. Our new furry friend seemed oblivious to little Roxy’s charms.
I turned to grab my camera but stopped midway when I heard an ominous growl. In less than 2.1 seconds, the transformation was complete. Roxy, teeth barred and claws at the ready, had metamorphosed into mini Cujo.
The man, in shock at what he was witnessing, tried to pull his dog away. Roxy wouldn’t have it. She circled both of them like a turbulent tornado intent on destroying whatever lay in its path.
The Significant Other, completely taken aback by Roxy’s reaction, stood rooted to the spot even while I screamed at him to take action. By this time, the old man spun around in circles and the small dog flew through the air like a super hero.
Roxy, intent on leaving no prisoners behind, circled voraciously. And then, the worst imaginable thing happened–the little dog got loose. He ran toward the cemetery which lay a hundred yards in front of us. Roxy took off in pursuit and the old man followed.
In the meantime, the Significant Other remained frozen in the same spot. Fortunately, my piercing screams brought him out of his catatonic state and allowed him to join the mad race. Horrified, I saw the other dog crawl under a hole in the fence and head into the cemetery. Cursing, panting, and groaning ensued.
A few minutes later, the Significant Other returned with our wayward friend. Roxy averted my gaze as I reprimanded her but then lifted her snout as if to say, “It wasn’t my fault.” My sharp, “Don’t even go there!” indicated I was not pleased with her actions. Just then, the Significant Other returned from helping the man capture his dog.
“Just a quiet, relaxing afternoon in the dog park, you said. I don’t get paid enough to do this job.”
“You don’t get paid at all.”
“And how would you classify the elevated spurts of blood pressure, tachycardia, and shortness of breath?”
“Marginal benefits to living with two colorful butterflies.”
“Don’t you mean, two lethal black widows?”
Chuckling, we turned to leave. We hadn’t taken but a few steps when we saw another dog and his human approaching. The breath caught in our throats.
“This time, you do the running and I do the screaming,” said the Significant Other.
You know, the one that made you smile as you reminisced about your favorite scents and aromas?
Well, today’s post is the antithesis of that post.
Today, I plan to wax poetic about poop.
Now before you click to the next blog, I ask that you bear with me.
Hopefully there’s a lesson to be learned here and you’ll walk away a bit more knowledgeable; a bit wiser.
This morning, at precisely the crack of dawn, I was awakened by the foulest stench I have ever smelled.
Anxiously opening my eyes to see what the source was, I saw Roxy standing at the foot of my bed sporting a look that said, “It wasn’t me.”
However, the evidence laying just a foot away said otherwise.
Cursing the “poorer than a church mouse” status that prevented me from calling out to a maid named Helga, who would swiftly take care of the problem, I forced myself out of bed.
My knee joint made a peculiar noise but I soldiered on, unwilling to give in to the pain that has forced me to be on house arrest for the past month.
Giving Roxy a sharp glance, I asked, did you poopy?
Roxy sheepishly hung her head and swiftly exited the room, leaving me alone with her “gift.”
I thought how wonderful it would be to have a butler, a maid, or robot I could program to take care of the smelly little pile.
But alas, such is not the case.
Grabbing the wet wipes, a bottle of bleach, rubber gloves, and a plastic bag, I took a deep breath and dug in.
The wave of nausea that assaulted me alerted me to the fact that a hazmat suit would have been better suited for the job.
Opening a window, I felt the cold make its way into the room, all 20 degrees of it.
I frowned as I realized that the delicious scent of strawberries and cream that had lingered for weeks had been replaced by the toxic smell of bleach.
Looking up to the ceiling, I quietly whispered to the powers that be, why do you hate me so much?
Roxy, this time drawn to the scene by the toxic fumes, made her way to where I stood.
Sitting on my foot, she rested her head against my leg–her way of apologizing for how the day had started.
So what’s the valuable lesson to be learned here?
It’s simple: The next time you find yourself standing by the kitchen sink at midnight, quietly scarfing down a piece of “turron” your aunt Paquita sent you from Spain and wonder if you should share some with your pleading furry friend, don’t.
Unless you have a maid named Helga.
Or a hazmat suit.
And now, a shot of turron so you know what started this ordeal.

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The new home of NBN News is fast taking shape, with the news set winched into place early this morning.
A crane was brought in to lift the desk into the studio at Honeysuckle.
It was a case of slow and steady, as it was carefully moved into position.
The building will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and NBN News will be produced and read from the purpose-built studios.
The relocation will be complete within the coming months.


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Nearly a year later Cabal suddenly appears at the Woodland Village just as word comes of a band of renegade Trolls that escaped the Netherworld. .
Sarah foolishly left behind the one person who could make her happy after finding Cabal in the arms of another woman. Nearly a year later he suddenly appears at the Woodland Village just as word comes of a band of renegade Trolls that escaped the Netherworld.
His presence stirs something inside Sarah that she has never felt before. Soon they discover that Jack and Nicole, Sarah's dearest friends are in serious trouble deep in the wilderness. An evil presence stalks their mountain seeking to destroy them. Sarah is forced to travel deep into the mountains with Cabal as they rush to their friend's rescue.
Will she be able to resist his charms long enough to save her friends? Will Cabal manage to convince Sarah of his love before it's too late? Will Sarah possess magic strong enough to defeat the powerful evil that stalks them? Will her friends agree to the terrible price they must pay to rid themselves of the beast?
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- The third book in the series really brought things together and the cover looked fantastic! This is a great a series from one of my favorite new authors! I'm looking forward to more of this series as well as new her new scifi series.
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...Democracy and Federalism in the European Union and the United States: Exploring Post-National Governance, Routledge, New York. Publication, 2004.
Portielli, A., The Text and the Voice: Writing, Speaking, and Democracy in American Literature, Columbia University Press, New York, 1994.
Peceny, M., Democracy at the Point of Bayonets, Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, PA, 1999
Stromberg, R., A Short, Analytical History, M. E. Sharpe, Armonk, NY., 1996
Wolf, C., Promoting Democracy and Free Markets in Eastern Europe, ICS Press, San Francisco, 1992
Burns et al., Government of the People, Prentice Hall,...


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Remove the covering
Life is so generous a giver, but we, judging its gifts by
their covering, cast them away as ugly or heavy, or
hard. Remove the covering, and you will find beneath
it a living splendor, woven of love, by wisdom, with power.
Welcome it, grasp it, and you touch the angel’s hand
that brings it to you. Everything we call a trial, a sorrow
or a duty, believe me, that angel’s hand is there; the
gift is there, and the wonder of an overshadowing presence.
Our joys too: be not content with them as joys.
They too conceal diviner gifts.
And so, at this time, I greet you.
Not quite as the world sends greetings, but with profound
esteem, and with the prayer that for you now
and forever, the day breaks, and the shadows flee.
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Indonesia looks set to emulate a move by Abu Dhabi and establish a national cold storage warehouse for fresh produce.
The Jakarta Globe has reported the country’s federal government has engaged state-procurement agency Bulog to develop the large-scale facility, which would help to extend the supply window for domestically produced fruit and vegetables and stabilise prices.
Indonesian trade minister, Thomas Lembong, told the local reporters the project would cost in the vicinity of US$207.4m, although he did not divulge where the warehouse would be located or when it would open.
Earlier this month Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited a similar facility in Abu Dhabi, which is being used to provide a steady supply of fresh produce and meat to the Middle Eastern city.
Over recent years the Indonesian government has moved to bolster and protect its domestic production of fruit and vegetables through a series of import restrictions and a quota system, which has been the source of contention among many global suppliers.


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Two U.S. wind farms with a total capacity of 119 MW, operated by TransAlta Corp., became operational in December 2019.
The 90-MW Big Level wind park in Pennsylvania started commercial operation on December 19. It sells power to technology giant Microsoft Corporation, under a 15-year contract.
The 29-MW Antrim wind facility in New Hampshire has been operational since December 24.
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I'm not gonna get into my heritage and shit, just gonna say that out of Westerners not giving a flying fuck, my people are considered Slavs too. So you can imagine my eyebrows flew the fuck off my face when I saw all those twatwaffles online moaning that a Slavic actor should play Geralt, not Henry Cavill. Meanwhile no one can even name ONE actor from a Slavic country or Eastern Europe... But suddenly #SlavRights are a thing?
And the people who are fans of the Witcher games can calm their ani too, the series will be based on the books.
What is not OK is the kind of disgusting abuse that was flung at Henry, on his Instagram. Everyone who sent him hate deserves an enema with gravel.
Henry has read the books, played the games and has all but seduced Geralt himself and listened to his pillowtalk confessions - yet for some reason he's still not good enough for the part? Oh, is it because these people lack imagination and can't SEE in their mind how Henry will look as Geralt? Do these folks think he's just gonna show up in his house clothes and riding a broom?
The series hasn't even been launched, we haven't seen what Geralt will look like, a trailer, an on set pic - nothing! And people already hate on it like it's a trend. Just watch as everyone does a 180° once the series comes out and is a hit.


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New Delhi/Bangalore, Feb 15 (Calcutta Tube) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Monday said taxes will be increased ‘marginally’ in the budget proposals for the ensuing 2010-11 fiscal.
‘I will be presenting a surplus budget with a marginal increase in taxes to raise resources for developmental projects,’ Yeddyurappa told reporters here during his day’s visit to the national capital.
The chief minister, who also holds the finance portfolio, is slated to present the budget March 5.
The state had a revenue surplus of Rs.1,150 crore in the last 2008-09 fiscal.
Noting that revenue inflows since January were catching up, Yeddyurappa said the government was confident of maintaining the fiscal deficit below 3.5 percent of the gross state development product (GSDP).
‘The GSDP in the current fiscal (2009-10) is projected to be at 11 percent, which is likely to be the highest in the country,’ the chief minister claimed after meeting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
Assuring students of regular power supply during their examination season, Yeddyurappa said the state would not hesitate to buy power from the central grid and independent private producers to minimise power cuts in the summer months.
The state has augmented 1,250 MW to the power grid during the last 19 months and will generate an additional 2,450 MW during fiscal 2011-12, including 1200 MW from Udupi thermal project, 500 MW each from Bellary thermal power project and green energy from renewable sources and 250 MW from the Raichur thermal station.
‘We want to enter into long-term power purchasing agreements with private producers to maintain the cost at Rs.4.50 per unit,’ Yeddyurappa said.
The state government has received central government clearance for setting up the eighth unit (250 mw) at the Raichur thermal station and the new 500 MW Yedlapura project in Raichur district, about 500 km from Bangalore.
‘The budget proposals will also have guidelines on land utilisation for the industrial sector to ensure fertile lands are used only for agriculture,’ Yeddyurappa added.
The month-long budget session of the Karnataka assembly will commence Feb 25, with an address by Governor H.R. Bhardwaj to the joint sitting of both houses.