If your lighting is only controlled by a switch on the wall, it’s time you added some sensors. It needn’t be difficult or costly – and could save you a lot of money.
Forget about the jargon, such as IoT, ‘smart’, mesh networks, platforms and protocols, this article describes simple ways to improve the efficiency of your lighting installation by using stand-alone controls.
We have included some very basic sensors and also more complex ones which can analyse data and connect to networks.
Briefly, there are two things you can do. Firstly, you need only switch the lights on when required. This is usually triggered by movement. This can save a huge amount of energy in spaces that are rarely used. Why are the lights on if there is no-one to benefit from them?
Secondly, you can make the sensor adjust the illumination to suit the location at any particular time. If a room is flooded with daylight, you don’t need the lights on.
All the sensors listed are standalone so you can install them into existing installations. Of course, the sensors can also be used in new installations but it might be easier to get them integrated in the light fittings when you order them.
One of the first things you need to do is to check what kind of driver or ballast is inside the existing luminaire. Some can only be switched on or off but many have extra terminals for control wires or a wireless signal. Read the label on the driver carefully and you will see what control signal they will accept. Typical ones are DALI, 0-10V and DMX.
You can fit a sensor next to each fitting but it might be more economical to use one sensor to control a group of luminaires. E.g a small office or a corridor. This can be done wirelessly but, at that point, you might need some specialist advice.
Most sensors are passive infra-red (PIR). These work by transmitting a beam and then detecting any change when it reflects back. They detect the warmth from a person or animal when it interrupts the beams.
The sensors are directional and often have optional blanking plates to limit the detection angle. For example, up and down a corridor. The beams are sometimes called switching zones.
Note that PIR works by line of sight. A small partition might block movement beyond it.
PIR detectors work less well in hot environments where the ambient temperature is similar to that of a person; typically, around 35C because there is little heat difference to detect.
You can have narrow beams and wide beams and the detection coverage is affected by the mounting height. It’s all down to the geometry of the installation.
An odd effect that you may have noticed is that you actually have to cross a beam to trigger the sensor. You sometimes find you can walk almost up to a PIR controlled door before it opens and that is because you are walking between the beams. The solution is to zig-zag your way towards the door but don’t blame me if you get breathalysed!
Microwave sensors work in a similar way but do not use beams. Instead, they look at changes to the ‘echo pattern’ of the space and detect movement by changes in the pattern.
Unlike PIR, they are not affected by temperature. There are two other aspects of microwave sensors that may, or may not, be an advantage. Firstly, they can detect movement through glass panes or stud walls. Therefore, movement beyond a glass partition or an adjacent office might trigger them.
Secondly, they are much more sensitive to movement – a draught causing a window blind to move may trigger the sensor.
Both these sensors can be used as presence detection or absence detection. These are similar concepts but differ in the way the lights are switched on and off. ‘Corridor hold’ is where nearby lights are also switched on. This gives a feeling of security to users who are working in nearly empty premises.
Light sensors can be used to dim the lights according to the amount of daylight available. I.e. the luminaires are dimmed when there is sufficient illumination from the daylight. This is known as daylight harvesting or daylight regulation.
Obviously, lights nearest the windows will dim the most (and may switch off completely) and the central luminaires in a deep plan office may not dim at all.
Light sensors should be positioned so that they do not receive direct sunlight. However, they can be used to detect the illumination on a floor or workstation caused by direct sunlight.
You should ensure that the dimming is done slowly so that it is not noticeable to people using the space. Also, you need to incorporate a delay period so that the luminaires do not respond to a short period of low illumination caused by a passing cloud.
Care should be taken about switching lights off completely. There is a natural tendency for users to manually switch the lights on again regardless of the illumination level.
Related to this is where the sensors are used to provide a constant level of illumination throughout the whole period of the installation. As the output from the LEDs slowly drops and dust accumulates on the luminaire surfaces, the sensor tells the driver to increase the output.
CP Electronics EBDRC
This long-established electronics company is now part of the Legrand group. CP Electronics has a huge range of sensors and we have chosen this particular one as a typical example.
The EBDRC sensor has a tiltable head, from 15 to 90 degrees so that you alter the detection distance. Together with its curtain lens, it is specifically designed for long range detection such as corridors and aisles. For example, it can detect movement at up to 24m from a 2.8m mounting height. This is a vastly greater distance than can be achieved with a fixed head unit.
You can also set the time delay and lux settings remotely via a simple IR handset. As well as simple on/off, it can also send DALI and 1-10V analogue signals to the luminaire.
Other sensors in the range include a sophisticated multi-beam unit for warehouses.
Enocean Easyfit EMDCB
This is different from many other PIR detectors because it is solar powered and wireless. You don’t need to replace batteries nor power it from the luminaire or separate supply. Instead, the EMDCB has an internal energy storage element which will operate the device for up to four days in absolute darkness. The signal from the sensor to the luminaire is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth and the Casambi platform. It means that you don’t have to mount the sensor adjacent to the luminaire. Typically, you could mount it up to 10m away indoors and even further with outdoor installations.
The detection radius is 5m when installed on a 2.5m high ceiling.
As well as motion detection, the sensor allows light level control which will operate from total darkness up to 65,000 lux.
LEDvance PIR sensor
This is a nice, simple, non-dimmable PIR sensor available in an IP20 recessed version or an IP44 surface mount version. You can set the time delay from 2 seconds to 15 minutes. This makes it ideal for stairwells, bathrooms, store cupboards etc. On a normal height ceiling, the detection range is 6m.
The light sensor can be adjusted to trigger from 1 – 1,000 lux.
What I like about this unit is its simplicity. It is easy to understand and you can see its capabilities and what it does without any complications.
Optex WX Shield
Optex specialises in sensors of all kinds from doors and access to vehicles and visual verification. The majority of their products are for outdoor use. This particular unit has just been launched and combines both PIR and microwave in one sensor.
The WX has twin PIR beams that can detect the difference between movement from an animal like a fox and that of a child. The WX also covers 180 degrees and the right and left hand sides can be controlled individually (sensitivity, alarm trigger etc).
There are shutters and masks so that you can limit the detection angle. It has the option of a day and night mode so that it will only operate when light levels are low.
There is also clever internal software that recognises when someone attempts to disable the sensor by masking it with tape.
Steinel IR Quattro HD
Steinel offers a huge range of sensors to suit just about any application. They can be used, indoors, outdoors, for loading bays, lecture theatres. They can detect the difference between human movement and that of animals or foliage blowing in the wind.
I chose the IR Quattro HD for two reasons. Firstly, the lenses on it provide a square detection pattern so it is much more suited to conventional applications such as large offices, lecture theatres, sports halls, factories etc.
Another reason is the high number of beams/switching zones. The HD suffix denotes high definition which is achieved with 4,800 beams. This compares with 500 – 1,000 for a conventional detector. This density of beams means that much smaller movements can be detected. For example, people typing or doing fine assembly work.
Sundrax Motion sensor
This is slightly out of the ordinary in that it is a motion sensor for a streetlight but I have included it to open up the possibilities of what can be done with sensors nowadays.
Sundrax is a developer and manufacturer of hardware and software for smart city lighting control. This particular motion sensor dims the streetlight up and down depending on vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. You can automatically have full output at peak times and then dim down at quiet periods. When movement is detected, the luminaires will increase their output.
Like other streetlighting systems, the unit can transmit data to other lanterns so they respond in advance of the traffic. The lighting level varies with the pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
The system also has tilt and vibration sensors so that you can tell if the column has been hit or maybe oscillating too much in the wind.
Tridonic basicDIM Wireless
Tridonic is well known for its control systems and drivers and this unit is the basic movement and light level sensor. The basicDIM is really aimed at OEMs but any review of electronics for lighting needs to include this unit.
That said, it is highly scalable and can control a large number of luminaires wirelessly using Bluetooth and the Casambi platform. Your luminaires need to be fitted with a 24v constant voltage or DALI driver.
As you might expect, the basicDIM is the entry level unit and there are much more complex and sophisticated control options available.
The sensor can be mounted at up to 4m and has an 8m diameter detection range at 3m height. The light measurement detection at the sensor head is 1 – 2,000 lux.
Users can choose whether to control the lighting using a remote app or the basicDIM wireless user interface. It is set up to control, dim and provide scene setting for groups of luminaires.
- See the latest lighting control sensors at the LuxLive 2019 exhibition. The show takes place at ExCeL London on Wednesday 13 November and Thursday 14 November 2019. Entry is free if you pre-register. For more info, click HERE


A blockchain is essentially a digital record of all cryptocurrency transactions. It constantly grows as “completed” blocks are added with a new set of records.
Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction data.
Bitcoin nodes use the blockchain to differentiate legitimate Bitcoin transactions from attempts to resend coins that have already been spent elsewhere.
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin rely on a decentralized network of computers, each of which keeps a record of all transactions. The blockchain is a shared public ledger on which all transactions are recorded.
When someone wants to buy or sell bitcoins, they create a transaction. This transaction is then broadcast over the network and verified by the nodes. Once verified, it is added to the blockchain. The blocks are concatenated, with each block containing a hash of the previous block.
This ensures that no one can tamper with the blockchain. If someone tries to modify a transaction that has already been posted, their block will have a different hash from the rest of the chain and will be rejected by the network.
Use of the blockchain in three categories:
– Currency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin etc. – Smart contract: Ethereum, EOS, Cardano – Decentralized applications (dApp): Ethereum, EOS, TRON Blockchain is a versatile technology that can be used in many different ways. Here are three of the most common uses:
The best known use of the blockchain is the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Blockchain is used to create and track transactions in these currencies.
- Smart contracts
A smart contract is a digital contract that automates the execution of a contract. Smart contracts are often used to facilitate transactions on the blockchain.
3. Decentralized Applications (dApp) A decentralized application (dApp) is an application that runs on a decentralized network.
DApps are often based on smart contracts and use the blockchain to store data and track transactions.
Eric Esnault: The advantages of the blockchain
Blockchain is a secure way to store data. The data is encrypted and only authorized users can access it. This makes it difficult for hackers to tamper with the data.
Blockchain is a transparent technology. All transactions are recorded on the blockchain and can be viewed by anyone. This transparency reduces fraud and corruption.
Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It relies on a central authority to manage or control the network. This makes it resistant to tampering and censorship.
The blockchain is tamper-proof. Once the data has been saved on the blockchain, it cannot be changed or deleted. So it’s an ideal way to store data that needs to be immutable.
Blockchain is a more efficient way to store and track data. Eliminate the need for intermediaries such as banks and governments to verify transactions. This reduces costs and speeds up transactions.
Blockchain is not scalable. The current infrastructure can only handle a limited number of transactions per second. This limits its use for large-scale applications such as payments and settlements.
- Private life
The blockchain is a public ledger. This means that all transactions are visible to all members of the network. This lack of privacy can be a concern for some users.
- Energy consumption
Blockchain is an energy-intensive technology. The extraction process requires a lot of energy and is not environmentally friendly.
- Regulatory uncertainty
There is regulatory uncertainty surrounding the blockchain. It is unclear how or if the technology will be regulated. This uncertainty could hinder its adoption in the future. Social profile


Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday flagged off a fleet of 110 new Centralised Ambulance Trauma Services (CATS) ambulances equipped with modern gadgets, in a bid to boost emergency services in the city.
Of the fleet, 100 are basic life support ambulances and 10 are advanced life support ambulances equipped with all life saving equipment as per guidelines, a Delhi government statement said.
“Each ambulance has been provided mobile tablets for easy navigation and to enter the patient’s details enabling advance notice to the hospitals,” the statement said.
Sisodia also inaugurated a control room in east Delhi’s Shakarpur dispensary to handle 5,000 medical distress calls every day.
The statement said that the control room has provisions to identify the location of the caller in distress, SMS confirmation to the caller, link to track the ambulance allotted, GPS, computer aided dispatch and other things.
It said that the emergency response system can be reached with a mobile Ápp “Call 102”.
“This is the first time in India that such a world-class technology-led control room has been set up. It will coordinate the working of the ambulances and provide real-time management of emergency situations for people of Delhi,” said Sisodia.
He also said that the government was now planning to bring the fire brigade service and other disaster management services under the aegis of the new control room for a coordinated response to emergencies.
Sisodia said that the ambulance service will be a shining example of the efforts to improve healthcare services for the people.
He also issued a stern warning to those motorists who obstruct ambulances carrying patients to hospitals by refusing to give way.
“It is equally important for people to be sensitive towards such emergency situations. Each ambulance will have a front camera to record the vehicles in front of it. Those who do not give way to a rushing ambulance will have to pay Rs 2,000 as penalty,” Sisodia said.


Are Map Libraries Obsolete?
In her 1970 ACMLA conference paper by this title, Association member and McMaster University Map Librarian Kate Donkin foretold the rise of geospatial data and pondered the future of static maps–and the libraries containing them–in a digital environment. Nearly half a century later, many of Ms. Donkin’s predictions have been validated: the confluence of broadly-available geospatial data, large-scale digitization projects, and the maturation of user-friendly software for analysis and map visualization have ushered in what may be referred to as an ‘age of accessible cartography’.
However, map libraries have not become obsolete during the rise to prominence of geospatial data. Rather, map collections, their spaces, and the professionals working within them have evolved in diverse ways to meet the changing needs of researchers, students, government, and the public.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of such a provocative question, the community has an opportunity to reflect on it, and perhaps, ask it again. How have the roles of maps, map-related professionals, and the map library been transformed in the age of accessible cartography? How are map libraries adding value to modern-day scholarship? How might their role evolve over the next 50 years?


How to Activate NFC on Your iPhone
To activate NFC on your iPhone, you can follow a simple process. Swipe up to bring up the Control Center and tap the NFC reader button on the bottom of the screen. After activating NFC, tap gently on an NFC tag to scan it. The information about the tag will appear on your iPhone. Once you’re done scanning, simply swipe up to close Control Center and turn your iPhone back on.
To activate NFC on your iPhone Xr, you’ll first have to open Control Center. The NFC reader icon should be visible in the bottom part of the control center. After you’ve activated the NFC reader, you can then tap an NFC tag to scan it. Once you’ve successfully scanned the tag, you’ll be able to see the information on the tag displayed on your iPhone Google.
Once you’ve enabled NFC on your iPhone, it will automatically switch to contactless card mode. This feature allows you to use your iPhone as an access card, or even a payment card! Most contactless mobile payments are made at shopping centers and transportation locations. All you have to do is place your Apple iPhone XR near the NFC reader and complete the transaction. Apple Pays, Samsung Pay, and Alipay are all examples of NFC applicable bank cards. Huawei Wallet is another one.
How Do I Turn On NFC On An iPhone:
In order to activate the NFC on iPhone Xr, you need to make sure that your iPhone is NFC compatible. Then, you should tap the NFC notification on your phone. When your iPhone detects an NFC tag, it will automatically pair the two devices. This makes it much easier to make payments and other transactions than if you had to manually connect and search for the tags. A quick touch of an NFC-enabled tag will pair you with the NFC-enabled portable speaker.
If you’ve been wondering how to activate NFC on iPhone X, you’ve come to the right place. First, you need to open Control Center and swipe down on the right side of the screen. From the bottom, tap on the NFC tag reader icon to open it. Once this icon is open, tap gently on the NFC tag to scan it. The iPhone will display the details of the tag.
How To Turn On NFC On iPhone XR:
While older iPhone models do not have NFC built-in, newer models do. To activate the NFC, you can purchase a device that supports the technology. While older iPhone models don’t have in-built tag readers, newer iPhones include an automatic background reader. In order to use NFC, you simply hold the device near a NFC sticker. The iPhone will then display a notification.
In order to pair Bluetooth headphones with an iPhone, you must first enable the NFC on the device. To do this, open Control Center on your iPhone and tap on the NFC tag reader icon. From there, you can start scanning nearby tags. Alternatively, you can pair your NFC tag reader with your iPhone using Bluetooth. The latter is more convenient and faster than the former. But if you have an NFC tag reader, you should pair it with the iPhone, otherwise, you will have to connect to it manually.
How To Turn On NFC On iPhone 6:
If you’re wondering how to activate NFC on your iPhone Xs, the good news is that there are several ways to do so. First, you should check to see if your phone is already enabled. Then, go to your phone’s settings and find NFC. Depending on your model, you can find NFC under the wireless or network settings. If it’s not, you may need to download the app to enable NFC.
If you haven’t tried using NFC, you should start by reading the manual that came with your phone. Many Apple products include the chip, but you cannot turn it off. The iPhone will only activate it when you use it and will turn it off automatically when you’re not using it. To use the NFC chip, make sure the card is near the top of your phone. This will ensure that your phone can read the tag or text field on the card.
Open The Settings:
- All you have to do is tap your iPhone on another NFC-enabled device.
- Or just hold the back of your iPhone next to the NFC tag.
- Then, the iPhone reads the NFC tag and displays a notification on its screen.
If your tag reader doesn’t have an NFC reader, you can also use a passive NFC reader to read tags. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and then select the Control Center option. Here, you’ll see a list of features. You can also add a tag reader that supports NFC. This way, you’ll be able to scan tags with your iPhone and get access to the information they store on your phone.


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Despite living on an island, people in Taiwan have been taught for generations to fear the sea. Two men are determined to change that perception in director Huang Chia-chun’s documentary. Oceanic literature writer Liao Hung-chi takes on an ambitious project that involves riding the Kuroshio current on a small plastic raft. Meanwhile, acclaimed underwater photographer Ray Chin travels to the Polynesian state of Tonga every year to capture photos of whales in their natural environment. Captured by Huang’s cameras over the course of three years, the two men’s respective journeys result in a visually stunning cinematic experience that must be seen on the big screen.
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Wives in polygamous marriages set to get a better deal
Johannesburg - Clauses in the country’s constitution that deny wives, who entered polygamous customary marriages before 1998 property rights, are set to be expunged.
The Justice Department has invited public comment on the proposed amendments to the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act passed in 1998 by then president Nelson Mandela, only to be declared invalid and unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court in November.
In its groundbreaking ruling, the Constitutional Court gave Parliament 24 months to correct the “patriarchal” and discriminatory clauses.
Matodzi Ramuhashi and Thinamaano Netshituka, two adult children of the late Masewa Joseph Netshituka of Venda who married their mothers in customary marriages before 1998, challenged the legislation.
They won against the state.
Their father’s major asset was the land on which the Why Not Shopping Centre is built. He had four wives, but entered into a civil union with only one of them.
He left control of this immovable property to Munyadziwa Joyce Netshituka, a wife he married in community of property.
In the ruling, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga questioned if traditional marriage practices in the country treated women justly when it came to property rights.
“Unsurprisingly, the parties (in this case) are agreed that Venda customary law - this being the law at issue here - vests no rights of ownership or control over marital property in wives,” Madlanga wrote.
“The question then is: does that customary law rule comport with our constitution and the values it espouses?”
The Justice Department said it was repealing the legislation, because “it is inconsistent with the constitution and invalid in that it discriminates unfairly against women in polygamous customary marriages entered into before the commencement of the pre-act marriages, on the basis of gender, race and ethnic or social origin”.
This was the declaration of the Constitutional Court in November. In addition to finding the legislation discriminatory, it also lambasted it for being patriarchal.
“The discrimination at issue here is so odious” that the act cannot be left as it is, said Justice Madlanga in the judgment.
“Wives in pre-act polygamous customary marriages would continue being subjected to the indignity and repugnant unfair discrimination of being unable to own and control marital property, and being at the mercy of their husbands,” he said.
In its public comment invitation, the department said the amendment process would see the court’s declaration suspended for two years to afford Parliament an opportunity to correct the defect giving rise to the constitutional invalidity,” said the department.
The public has until June 15 to comment.@BonganiNkosi87

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Located near the North Dallas Tollway at 6905 Lomo Alto Drive in Dallas, Texas, Inwood Gardens has one, two, and three bedroom apartments ranging in size from 750 square feet to 2,200 square feet. Units include mini blinds, ceiling fans, a patio or balcony, a dishwasher, a pantry, walk in closets, wall to wall carpeting, and a frost free refrigerator. Cats are allowed with a maximum of two per apartment, and covered parking is available.This professionally landscaped apartment complex is conveniently located near public transportation, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inwood Gardens is within the Highland Park school district. Parents can access Bradfield Elementary School or McCulloch Elementary School, Highland Park Middle School, and Highland Park High School. Short term leases are available.

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“The Bipartisan Budget Control Act prevents a first-ever default on obligations that have already been incurred and establishes a long-term deficit reduction plan that puts our country on the path to long-term solvency by offering double the long-term budget savings of the Republican plan. And it does so without making cuts to essential programs Missourians depend on such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
“I’ve heard from thousands of Missourians urging me to fight for these priorities, and that’s exactly what I will continue to do. By shooting down the only serious compromise bill left during sensitive negotiations, Republicans are irresponsibly cutting off our only avenue to avoid default and edging us toward the precipice.”
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NFL Clears Browns On McGahee Injury
Friday, September 26, 2008
The NFL found no evidence that the Cleveland Browns' defensive players intentionally gouged the eyes of Baltimore running back Willis McGahee during the Ravens' 28-10 win on Sunday.
Ravens Coach John Harbaugh sent tapes to the league office in New York earlier this week asking for a review of two separate incidents.
McGahee was cut on his right eyelid and was poked in the left eye. He was forced to leave the game twice.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said there was no evidence to support the Ravens' claims that the Browns tried to injure McGahee.
Harbaugh declined to name the names of the Cleveland players in question.
"I don't think we should say," he said. "I wouldn't want to comment on it, but you can see it on the tape."
On a seven-yard carry to the Cleveland 1-yard line in the third quarter, McGahee came up bleeding after a tackle by Browns linebacker Andra Davis, who appeared to get his hand caught inside McGahee's visored helmet while being blocked to the ground by Baltimore tackle Jared Gaither.
McGahee got up and immediately headed to the sideline with blood dripping down his face. His right eye still is swollen and he has been limited in practice this week as the Ravens prepare for Monday night's game against Pittsburgh.
· PATRIOTS: Troy Brown retired after 15 seasons with New England, for which he set a team record for most receptions.
"I can't think of anything better in life to do than to enjoy a Sunday afternoon playing football," Brown said, "and now I enjoy those Sunday afternoons watching football and still saying in my head, 'I can make that play.' "
Brown, 37, spent his entire NFL career with the Patriots after they drafted him in the eighth round in 1993 out of Marshall. His 557 catches are first in team history and his 6,366 yards receiving are second to Stanley Morgan's 10,352. Brown played in one Pro Bowl, after the 2001 season.


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The mom of two confidently poses in a bikini for the cover of Fitness magazine
Just six months after the birth of her second child, The View‘s Elisabeth Hasselbeck is ready to show off her bikini body.
“Body image has nothing to do with scale numbers, it’s how you feel inside,” Hasselbeck, who turns 31 this month, told Fitness magazine. “This is the first time I’ve felt free from that, because I am working out in a way where I feel so strong that there’s no room for those doubts.”
She adds: “I finally told myself … ‘I’ve got some curves, I’ve got a bubble butt, but I don’t mind, because it’s what powers me forward when I run.’ “
To prepare for her cover of the magazine’s June issue, Hasselbeck did run – she worked out for six weeks, including daily dashes and weight training. And to get that flat belly back, she did ab work two times a week.
According to Fitness Editor-in-Chief Denise Brodey, “Elisabeth said, ‘I feel like I’m an athlete again.'”
Her goal wasn’t to lose weight, she says, she just wanted to eat healthier and have more energy. So the magazine had a nutritionist design a wheat-free (Hasselbeck has celiac disease), energy-packed plan featuring lean protein and vegetables, along with nutrition bars and nuts for snacks.

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Recent demographic trends and a rapidly changing immigration policy landscape, including rising federal immigration enforcement, ... born in the country and are therefore U.S. citizens, and about one-quarter have an unauthorized immigrant parent. Children of ...
... program design, policymaking, and litigation? This Monthly Immigration Policy Call will delve deeper into how children are experiencing ... Speakers Neha Desai , Attorney, Director, Immigration, National Center for Youth Law Cory Schindel , Deputy ...
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Nobody is quite sure of the timeline. But tombstones line the road of marketing strategies that memorialize the slow yet certain death of the that the heavy-handed sell.
Enter content marketing. Although not a new concept in 2016, its metamorphosis continues to shape our strategies, tactics and messages in pursuit of one goal: providing value to consumers. And not just value – value that spurs interaction, a sense of shared ownership and eventually affirmative action toward a particular brand. Customers transform into co-creators who maintain an emotional “stockholder share” in an organization’s vision, product or thought. Investment begets action, which in turn fuels sales.
Go on. Quiz me.
BuzzSumo unveils the magnetism of one type of content marketing. According to its research, online quizzes receive anywhere fro 1,900 to 4 million shares – dwarfing other content marketing tactics like infographics, how-to guides and the like. Clairemont recently tapped into the power of quizzes to bolster the visibility of the 9th Annual Pepper Festival, now one of the state’s largest chef competitions celebrating local culture, food and sustainability.
Certainly, we all want to know “Which Taylor Swift Song Are You?” or “What Job Should You Actually Have?” We’re just curious. But from the marketer’s perspective, how does one craft quizzes to boost engagement and market an event?
1. Decide your path.
According to BuzzSumo, there are two major types of quizzes: the graded quiz and the outcome quiz. The first measures skills or knowledge in an area of expertise while the second provides less defined results that make implications about a stance or personality trait. Both can be effective if designed wisely.
2. Make it shareable.
To echo Steven Covey, begin with the end in mind. Design quizzes that will, regardless of the outcome, provide positive, shareable outcomes. The Social Identity Theory states that individuals form identities based on the groups with which they identify. People reaffirm their affinities with various groups through sharing — sharing thoughts, actions and (ding ding!) traits that coincide with group behavior. Hence, consumers are more likely to take and share results that positively define their behavior. Here we encourage you to make all quiz outcomes positive, whether you’re a Mild Child or a Flame Thrower.
3. Make it easy and fun to take.
The Control Value Theory recaps the perks and perils of crafting quizzes that are too hard. If too challenging, the quiz will quickly spurn the interest of users and if the quiz is too simple, users will question its legitimacy and likewise lose interest. Provide a level of intrigue by including unexpected questions, keeping the quiz short (approximately seven questions) and including the word “actually” at key junctures. One particular designer uses her teenage daughter as a litmus test. If the tween laughs while taking the quiz, it’s a keeper.
While crafting the quiz for the pepper festival, we included a few fun questions, such as “your getaway vehicle” or “what would you do if your pants were on fire” — humorous queries that tapped the theme of fire and spice while maintaining a playful tone.
4. Maintain a consistent tone.
Speaking of tone, just like any branded endeavor, maintain the same tone throughout the entire quiz. Fun and off-colored? Craft copy and colors to reflect a consistent brand personality, since research demonstrates that consistency fosters trust with consumers.
5. Offer incentives.
…but do so with transparency. Customers can smell a scam a Spam Folder away. Be open about your strategy for building and sharing the quiz, and don’t be afraid to ask for information. Determine which information is vital to craft a viable lead and provide an incentive for users to comply. For example, in the Spicy Personality quiz, we collected email addresses with the overt intention of giving away free tickets to the Pepper Festival.
Track metrics, encourage sharing and promote across multiple mediums. But above all, create an experience that is personal, warm and downright fun.
Want to try it out? See how spicy your personality actually is!


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23 Mar Cognitive Outcomes of Prenatal Exposure to Opioid Use Disorder Medications
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Leah Nelson, MD MS
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University of New Mexico
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: With the progression of the opioid epidemic over the past decade, more women of reproductive age are seeking treatment for addiction. Many more pregnant women are prescribed methadone and buprenorphine, two opioid medications that prevent relapse and overdose. Maternal use of mediations for opioid use disorder is recommended because it lowers the risk to the fetus from uncontrolled drug use and also allows the mother to engage with prenatal care and social work. Subsequently, the number of infants born after prenatal exposure to opioids is increasing.
Several previous studies have shown measurable differences in the cognitive scores of children after prenatal opioid exposure. However, much of the previous work was done on convenience samples (easy to recruit rather than rigorously matched for comparability) and the demographic characteristics of both mothers and children in the exposed and unexposed groups varied widely on important factors such as maternal education, socioeconomics, employment, tobacco use, and infant gender. Each of these factors has been demonstrated to impact early childhood development in the absence of opioid exposure.
ACEs = adverse childhood experiences, IUGR= intrauterine growth restriction, MAT= medication assisted therapy, SES = socioeconomic status
The above graphic attempts to illustrate a proposed relationship between prenatal opioid exposure and impacts on cognitive development. The exposure is “Prenatal Opioid MAT exposure” in the dark orange box. The outcome of interest is “Cognitive Development” in the dark green box. The question is whether the exposure causes the outcome (bold purple line directly connecting these two boxes). As shown, there are many upstream factors (orange boxes) that influence the likelihood of fetal exposure to opioid MAT. These maternal factors are connected via biasing pathways (orange lines) to factors known to influence on cognitive development (green boxes). Not all possible relationships are shown. Relatively few causal pathways (purple lines) are present in the diagram to connect the exposure and outcome.
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MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings?
Response: Our study was interested in the cognitive outcomes (learning, memory, verbal skills, etc) of young children born after medication for opioid use disorder exposure controlled for comparability. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis of about 50 years of research. We pooled the data to look for effects with a larger sample and made an effort to compare studies with better matching of exposed and unexposed groups. As with previous reports, we found a small but statistically significant trend toward lower cognitive scores for children with prenatal methadone and buprenorphine exposure in the overall analysis, but the finding was highly heterogenous. High heterogeneity indicates the studies did not have similar findings, and thus the results of the meta-analysis must be interpreted with caution. Most of the sub-analyses on maternal demographics also had high heterogeneity. However, one sub-analysis of four studies found that when maternal tobacco use during pregnancy was similar between opioid-exposed and unexposed children, the cognitive effect approached zero, became non-significant, and was homogenous, indicating a high reliability of the result.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
There are two main take-home messages for this study:
- Opioid use during pregnancy may or may not have direct cognitive impacts for the developing child. The poor recruitment of comparable groups by previous studies prevents us from being able to draw conclusions about the cognitive impacts even with meta-analysis.
- Smoking cessation should be a priority during prenatal care for women with opioid use disorder because of the well-established risks of smoking while pregnant.
MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this work?
Response: Future addiction research needs to prioritize high quality design and strict recruitment standards to avoid biased conclusions. Given the known effects of prenatal and early childhood environment on development, researchers cannot ignore recruitment variables such as maternal education, mental health, experiences of trauma, racism, socioeconomics, employment, hospital length of stay, mother-child bonding, dyadic relationship, foster care and adoption, concurrent exposures to other medication, drugs, or tobacco, among a myriad of other life experiences that impact both the mother and child. Funding agencies should ensure that study design is rigorous with respect to recruitment variables during the grant review and approval process.
MedicalResearch.com: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Response: Efforts to alleviate inequity, prevent addiction, and improve access to evidence-based addiction treatment should take priority for all women, particularly those from racially and ethnically underserved populations who bear a disproportionate burden of the risk factors for addiction.
Early intervention services should be offered to all families with opioid exposed infants in order to promote healthy growth and development.
Nelson LF, Yocum VK, Patel KD, Qeadan F, Hsi A, Weitzen S. Cognitive Outcomes of Young Children After Prenatal Exposure to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(3):e201195. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.1195
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Did the smartphone wipe out the camera?
Editor’s note: This article is from the micro-channel public number “ZEALER” (ID: zealertech), Author: ZEALER.
Mobile phones or cameras, this is an enduring topic. Since the first mobile phone with a lens came out, people have always asked whether they should buy a mobile phone with a better camera function. Or buy a more professional camera?
Of course, the following will always be divided into three groups. One group holds that there are too many shortcomings in mobile phones, and the camera is the orthodox argument; the other group holds the view that mobile phones have become mainstream and are completely sufficient for daily shooting. The last group is a peacemaker. , I feel that no matter what equipment, it is always the photographer who decides the photo, and buy what you like.
The three factions have been arguing for several years, but they have not been able to convince each other, leaving behind a lot of feathers. The topic of buying a mobile phone or buying a camera will probably take longer than most people expected.
Before Xiao Z gives the answer to this question, everyone may wish to review the history of mobile phone photography together.
From Mosaic to Ultra HD
The concept of mobile phones equipped with camera functions is not uncommon today. However, in the 90s of the last era, it is still a very incredible thing. At that time, the pager boom in China had just passed, and mobile phones were still in the ascendant. Fresh stuff, who would have thought of stuffing a small lens into such a small and exquisite body?
Japan’s Kyocera first thought of this. In 1997, Kyocera launched a brand-new Datascope series, including DS-110 and DS-320 mobile phones. Monochrome LCD screens seem unremarkable, but, Also launched with them is a very eye-catching accessory-VS-110.
This accessory is driven by 2 AA batteries, can rotate 210 degrees, and can be movedIt can also be used as a standalone digital camera for video calls on the Internet. It is the world’s first mobile phone equipped with a camera and supports video calls.
Although the practicality is very low, it is the first step taken by mobile phone manufacturers. From 1997 to 1999, Kyocera conducted two years of research and development on the basis of this mobile phone. In May 1999 The VP-210 is officially launched, which integrates the camera on the top of the phone, is equipped with a 110,000-pixel front lens and a 2-inch TFT color screen. It can not only make video calls, but also take 20 photos and share them via email. The first camera phone in the true sense.
Although Kyocera launched its own camera phone as early as the last century, but for a long time, people mistakenly regarded the other two phones as the first camera phone. Here you can only ask They are ranked second and third respectively.
In June 2000, Samsung released a mobile phone with built-in camera function-SCH-V200 in South Korea, equipped with a 350,000-pixel camera, equipped with a 1.5-inch TFT-LCD screen, which can shoot continuously at most 20 photos. But the fly in the ointment is that users cannot view these photos through a mobile phone, they must be connected to a computer and then exported. The camera and the mobile phone are essentially two components that do not interfere with each other, which is quite regrettable.
However, this regret did not continue into the next year. In November 2000, Japan’s Sharp launched the J-SH04. Its hardware specifications are similar to the Kyocera VP-210. It can also take 110,000-pixel photos. It combines the camera with The mobile phone is integrated, there is a mirror for self-portrait on the back, and the photo can be shared through the network, which is worthy of the name of a camera phone.
Camera phones quickly set off a trend in the neon country of Japan. For a while, mobile phones with camera functions became the most fashionable symbol. Several well-known Japanese mobile phone manufacturers have launched their own camera phones. And this new wind soon blew across the Tokyo Bay and towards the United States on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
In November 2002, through the channel of the operator Sprint, the Sanyo SCP-5300 with Japanese flavor was officially launched. It adopts a clamshell design and is equipped with a 300,000-pixel camera capable of shooting 640×480. High-resolution photos, as well as features such as flash, white balance, Selfie, digital zoom, and filter effects, gave Americans the first taste of taking photos with their mobile phones.
Since then, camera phones have quickly become popular all over the world. In the old days, Wang Xietang and Qianyan flew into the homes of ordinary people. The seemingly unattainable photography before has truly entered the daily lives of ordinary people.
At the end of 2003, more than 80 million camera phones were sold worldwide. The New York Times reported at the time that the sales of camera phones had surpassed that of digital cameras.
In 2004, it was still Sprint. This operator launched the PM8920, the first camera phone in the United States with a 1.3-megapixel lens, capable of taking 1280×960 resolution photos, a dedicated shutter button, and With the function of taking eight photos in a row, users can share and print the photos taken by themselves via the Internet.
According to a Canalys report, in the first nine months of 2004, about half of mobile phones had camera functions. In the third quarter, more than two-thirds of mobile phones were equipped with a lens.
The one who appeared after that was naturally our familiar old friend-Nokia.
In 2005, Nokia launched the N90, which has a rotatable shape that resembles a video camera, and the Carl Zeiss-certified 2-megapixel lens makes it the best camera phone of the year.In this mobile phone, the camera is the main selling point, and the imaging performance is not inferior to some low-end cameras of the year.
Sony Ericsson followed. In 2006, the Sony Ericsson K800i was released. It was equipped with a 3.2 megapixel lens with autofocus and image stabilization. The Sony Cyber-shot logo did not disappoint everyone. With excellent imaging Became one of the representatives of camera phones at that time.
After that, mobile phone manufacturers started an arms race in taking pictures. In 2007, Nokia N95 took the lead in using a 5 megapixel lens, and in 2008, the Samsung i8510 upgraded the lens to 8 megapixel. For a while, the mobile phone market is so lively.
The pixel battle in the era of feature phones was finally marked by the 2012 Nokia 808 Pureview’s 41 million-pixel camera, which came to an end. The 1/1.2-inch outsole has become one of the largest mobile phone sensors in history. One.
The camera market is booming and declining
Maybe many people will ask at this time, the rapid development of feature phones and the powerful hardware specifications will not affect the sales of digital cameras?
On the contrary, although the sales of camera phones have surpassed digital cameras for a long time, they have not squeezed the original market of cameras. Instead, the two have shown a complementary relationship: since the birth of the first camera phone in 1999, the camera The sales volume has increased year by year, reaching a peak of 121 million units in 2010.
Among so many cameras, the highest-selling camera is still the cheapest compact camera, which is the so-called card camera. This kind of camera is very popular with ordinary consumers. After all, a powerful camera phone needs six. Seven thousand yuan, and the cheapest card machine can even reach a few hundred yuan, which undoubtedly greatly reduces the threshold of photography.
With the rapid development of the Internet in the past decade, people have generated more online social needs than in the past, and photos are one of the most important choices. Everyone is eager to share, eager to communicate with others, and eager to show themselves Seeing everything, and the imaging effect is good, the card machine with a lower price has naturally become the darling of the market.
The portable music player, also known as MP3, has a similar development curve to cameras. At the beginning of the 21st century, driven by the Internet, digital players such as iPods quickly replaced the previous walk-in players. The choice of the general public, young men and women are all proud of an MP3 in their pockets.
By observing the sales of iPod, we can also find that it also reached its peak between 2008 and 2009-54.8 million units, which is very close to the development curve of the above camera.
So what happened after these two peaks? I believe everyone has already known this answer, yes, it is the emergence of smart phones.
Destruction and Rebirth
200In 7 years, the iPhone entered the stage of history. The original iPhone only equipped with a 2-megapixel lens and did not support autofocus. The sound quality of boiled water can only be compared with the own iPod, but it immediately brought it to the camera market. There was a catastrophe.
The original motivation for most ordinary people to buy a camera is to take photos and share photos. Smartphones combine the two into one, eliminating intermediate steps. At the same time, due to the rapid development and iteration of processor technology, imaging The effect quickly surpassed a lot of small bottom card machines, which are more convenient and faster, and take better smart phones. Why do people not choose it?
In the fastest growing years of smartphones, the camera market has shrunk the fastest. The annual sales of cameras have fallen from 121 million units to 24.19 million units, and the annual sales of smartphones has increased from 296 million units to 1.49 billion units. , One goes down and the other goes up, people can’t help but produce a sense of impermanence.
The most frightening thing is that the smart phone’s camera stopped for a short time after experiencing the feature phone, and the familiar arms race was restored. This time it was not only about pixels, but also for the number of cameras and sensor area, once a year. The iterative smartphones quickly defeated traditional camera manufacturers.
Are the camera manufacturers waiting to die? Of course not. With the 2012 Sony RX100 series as the symbol, camera manufacturers have successively launched 1-inch compact digital cameras with the intention of saving the shrinking market. Unfortunately, the annual sales of hundreds of thousands of units for the entire market can only be A drop in the bucket.
Camera makers who know that the trend is over have begun to shrink their production lines and remove excess categories. This has formed a vicious circle. In the end, only a few flagship products are left to support the appearance.
Many brands disappeared, leaving only familiar brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji that are fairly deep. The 2020 epidemic will make this industry worse, with annual sales of only 889. Wan Bu, once returned to twenty years ago, but at that timeIt was the morning sun, but now it has turned into a late sunset.
Did the smartphone kill the camera?
The answer is yes. The wave of smartphones has quickly changed the world. It is not only cameras but also MP3s, handhelds, navigators…all ushered in a drastic change, and no one can be alone.
But smart phones have also given them the opportunity to rebirth, allowing traditional manufacturers to no longer continue the backward thinking of the past, but to rethink how to make more competitive new products. We can see the advantages of Sony α series cameras. Rising, I saw Nintendo launching the Switch, which combines two consoles and consoles, and saw more and more excellent products appear, even if it is placed in front of today’s smart phones, it is not inferior.
Who can deny their efforts?


Asset management implosion to get worse
Equity analysts' predictions of a collapse in the asset management industry have worsened in the last six weeks, with analysts at UBS saying this morning they anticipate a 50% reduction in UK fund managers' profits.
Last month Goldman Sachs' analysts published figures, their most recent, which said profits would fall an average of 25% between 2007 to 2009.
Shortly after these figures were published, Morgan Stanley analysts, in their most recent statement, said they anticipated that asset managers' profits would fall by a third.
UBS' analysts said in a note today: "We forecast the UK asset managers’ earnings per share will fall by 50% over the next two years. Within this, the traditional asset managers are likely to be harder hit, with earnings per share forecast to decline by 54% between 2007 and 2009."
The asset management industry is suffering from declines in assets under management as a result of falling market prices and investors - especially retail investors - pulling their money out of funds.
Institutional investors are switching some of their assets from more expensive, specialised investment products to less expensive ones or even passive funds.
UBS's analysts warned: "There is still additional downside risk to our estimates if asset managers fail to cut costs as aggressively as we forecast. This is supported by historical patterns, as in the last downturn, following the bursting of the TMT bubble, Schroders’ earnings per share fell by 75% between 2000 and 2002."
On a positive note, the analysts said the bad news has already been discounted in asset managers' share prices: "The market value of the sector has fallen by 55% so far this year."


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Livonia, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus recently celebrated its 600th grand opening in Gresham, Ore. Additionally, the independent pet supplies retailer signed 107 new store commitments for this year alone. Out of those signings, 62 are new franchise owners who are joining the experienced retailer, and 45 existing owners will be opening additional locations.
The local entrepreneurs of the 600th store are new franchisees Tom and Julie Meehan.
“Pet Supplies Plus’ tremendous new store growth is not only from new owners joining our pack but also from owners who have been with us for 30 years that continue to open new stores,” says Chris Rowland, CEO. “Our friendly, local neighborhood pet store reputation is based on the passion our owners have for the pet industry and serving their community. They love what they do and know that we support them with purchasing, marketing, technology, e-commerce and more.”
Livonia, Mich.-based Pet Supplies Plus has 600 locations in 38 states. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com.
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Santa Monica College Announces Communication & Media Series Line-up
By Lookout Staff
September 17, 2018 -- Child sex trafficking, military families during war and Latinos in animation will be among the topics explored during Santa Monica College's fall Communication & Media Series starting this month.
The free series features a line-up of industry professionals who will "talk about their work and experiences, and offer advice," event organizers said.
The fall series kicks off Thursday, September 20, with award-winning bilingual actor Sofía Espinosa and directing animator Nickolas Rosario presenting a talk titled "Creating a New Animated Classic.”
A writer, producer and director, Espinosa voiced the Mamá character in the Pixar Animation Studios film "Coco" , while Rosario has helped animate "Incredibles 2," "Inside Out," "Brave," "Toy Story 3" and "Wall-E."
The two will discuss their experiences and share their "strategies for success," organizers said. The talk takes place at 11:15 a.m. in SMC Center for Media and Design, 1660 Stewart Street, Room 180.
The series continues Tuesday, October 16, with a performance by award-winning poet, writer and performer Denice Frohman titled "The Power of the Spoken Word.”
A former Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion, Frohman will "perform a selection of poetic pieces and provide insight about the power each one conveys," organizers said.
Frohman's poems have appeared in "The Adroit Journal," "Nepantla: An Anthology for Queer Poets of Color" and "Women of Resistance: Poems for a New Feminism."
The performance takes place at 11:15 a.m. in the Main Stage at the Theatre Arts Complex on the Main Campus at 1900 Pico Boulevard.
On Tuesday, November 13, filmmaker Elena Miliaresis will take questions after a screening of her documentary, “While Time Stands Still," which "shows the challenges America’s military families face during war," organizers said.
In the film, Miliaresis, a former producer for ABC News and E! Entertainment TV, recounts her own experiences as a military spouse and follows two military wives to "show the dramatic impact war has on families before, during, and after combat deployment."
The screening takes place at 11:15 a.m. in Stromberg Hall (HSS 165) on the Main Campus.
The fall series concludes Friday, November 30, with a screening of the documentary film “California’s Forgotten Children," which explores child sex trafficking in the state.
The film "recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide," organizers said.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Melody Miller, a cinematographer and creative storyteller whose awards include the Motion Picture Association of America Award, Women in Film Award and Loreen Arbus Cinematography Award.
The screening takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the SMC Center for Media and Design Room 180.
Street parking is restricted around the SMC main campus and extremely limited around the Center for Media and Design. Attendees are encouraged to arrive via the Expo line, the bus, or a ride-sharing service.
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On Content Nausea , we find Parkay Quarts confidently exploring sounds that were previously only hinted at; Townes Van Zandt, Warren Zevon, and Dylan are evident points of departure on “Uncast Shadow of a Southern Myth”, a lonesome tale about “two men tragically colliding in the deep south”.
Taken from the forthcoming Belle and Sebastian album Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, “The Party Line” is the first radio single since “Come on Sister” from their previous album, 2010’s Write About Love.
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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart share the video for their latest single “Kelly” today. It was shot by the band’s friend and longtime collaborator, Art Boonparn. The band is currently on tour and will join back up with The New Pornographers for another run of dates in Nov. The band also recently released a deluxe edition of their 2014 LP Days of Abandon, with 5 bonus tracks. You can listen to one of these bonus tracks, “Summer of Dreams” here. You can buy the deluxe album right now via iTunes or listen to it on Spotify.
Watch Thurston Moore’s video for “Speak to the Wild” from his new solo album Best Day.
With nothing but the junk and the ghosts and his guitar, Ty draws us magnetically into the power of the Singer. Then the guitar solo sings out – and as it bites down, the room begins to spin.
In Chromeo’s new video for “Old 45’s”, Dave kicks it with HAIM before Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) shows up to steal his girl.
The official music video for The New Pornographers’ new single, “Dancehall Domine” is meant to feel like a whole bunch of B-roll clips or film fragments sort of strung together as if they’re taken from some Italian or French musical.
Recording Sand + Silence involved a collaboration with Justin Vernon, spending a week in his Wisconsin studio to create what would become a new Rosebud era-the energy of which can be felt immensely in their new video for ‘Blue Eyes,’… the resulting sound is more hook-heavy tunes that brim with sheer joy and herald a welcome return for the North Carolina band.
People may remember the epic record release show Parquet Courts staged at Bedford Stuyvesant’s Sugarhill Supper Club back in June. It was a sweaty, inebriated affair that reportedly led to 8 future weddings, 4 children being conceived, 3 breakups, and 1 animal attack (note: none of these reports have been substantiated or, furthermore, reported). Luckily for everyone who missed it, acclaimed directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (known for the recent Nick Cave documentary, 20,000 Days on Earth) were there to capture the scene. Here’s a snippet of what they caught, which was edited into a video for the band’s Sugarhill performance of “Bodies,” one of the standout tracks on this year’s critically acclaimed album Sunbathing Animal (What’s Your Rupture?/Mom+Pop).
Broken Bells have unveiled the accompanying video for their new single “Control” from After the Disco(Columbia). Join Brian Burton and James Mercer on an alien adventure through space and time. The video, as is true with the band’s previous visual pieces, features the omnipresent, extraterrestrial pink orb.
Julian Casablancas+The Voidz are premiering the video for “Where No Eagles Fly,” from their forthcoming debut album, Tyranny. Directed by guitarist Jeramy Gritter, watch the video here and buy the track for $.59 here from Cult Records. Tyranny is out on Cult Records September 23 in the U.S./Canada, September 26 in Australia and October 13 internationally.
The Best Day, Thurston Moore’s first solo record since 2010’s Demolished Thoughts, will be released on October 21, 2014 on Matador Records. Backed by James Sedwards of Nought (guitar), Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine (bass) and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth (drums), the album radiates with both his signature thrashing electric guitars as well as blissful 12-string acoustic ballads. Listen below.
While The War On Drugs’ “Red Eyes” continues to be one of the strongest singles of the year, the band is excited to bring focus to another one of Lost In The Dream‘s many excellent songs with the new video for second single, “Under The Pressure.” The sweeping video, directed by Houmam, presents aesthetics the ‘Drugs have become known for throughout their career. It manages to be both a broad and intimate look at a band that is clearly one of the breakout stories of the year, and one that actually deserves every bit of praise and adoration bestowed upon it. Watch the video below.
Julian Casablancas+The Voidz are premiering “Human Sadness,” the first track from their forthcoming debut album, Tyranny. Hear it via YouTube here. Tyranny is out on Cult Records September 23 in the U.S./Canada and October 14 internationally.
New track from synth-pop guru Teeel delivers dance floor ready grooves, dark washes of synthesized brooding, and pop hook after pop hook. Think equal parts Chromeo style playfulness, Tom Tom Club rubbery bass, and a repetitive synth line that harkens to filter-based Frech house music. The track is featured on the album Hydrostatic via Mush Records.
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon teamed up with MC Astronautalis and Scarey Music to release an experimental nine-track rap album titled De Oro under the moniker Jason Feathers. The album is set for official release this fall but you can stream the entire album now on Pitchforkmedia:
De Oro track list:
1. “Leave Your Stain”
2. “Young as Fuck”
3. “Courtyard Marriott”
4. “Canary in a Goldmine”
5. “Hot Forever”
6. “Sacred Math”
8. “Pay the Guard”
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Spoon’s eighth – and by numerous early reports best – album, They Want My Soul, is now streaming in its entirety on iTunes. Having premiered “Do You”, “Inside Out”, and “Rent I Pay” to rapturous response, anyone with a computer can now hear every note of the most highly anticipated record in Spoon’s storied career.
Moon Duo perform In the Sun live at Museum Ludwig, Cologne Germany. Live in Ravenna is due out as a limited, one-time vinyl pressing of 2,000 and digital only on August 19th via Sacred Bones


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Happy Thursday. We hope you feel good to go as we already set our sights on the weekend.
Unfortunately, the weather still isn't our pal and a Met Office weather warning for snow and ice in place until 10am...so make sure to take extra care on the roads this morning.
We'll be here with all the latest traffic and travel news to help you, with everything from roads - motorways and local - trains and other public transport to make sure your day gets off to the smoothest start.
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Trump blames Dems’ ‘bad legislation’ for his own child-separation policy
His comments come after the United Nations called on the US to stop detaining and dividing migrant families. A spokesman for the UN said the US was “criminalizing what should be an administrative offense,” adding that most immigrants come from Central American countries ravaged by violence and should be afforded protections mandated under international law.
Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday to hit back at growing criticism of his policies, and called on Democrats to “get their act together” to change border security laws.
Republicans control all three branches of government in the US. The child separation policy was announced by Trump’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a law enforcement event in Scottsdale, Arizona, last month. “If you’re smuggling a child, then we will prosecute you and that child will be separated from you as required by law,” Sessions said. “If you don’t like that, then don’t smuggle children over our border.”
In an interview with NPR, also last month, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly tried to brush off concerns over the child-separation policy by saying that children taken from their families would be “taken into foster care or whatever.”
The law, adopted in 1986, permits the prosecution of adults separately from children when families seek asylum on the US border. Separated children are placed in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, a branch of the Health and Human Services Department.
Concerns over the detention of immigrants are not just a Trump phenomenon. Last week, a photograph showing two immigrant children in a cage was shared widely on Twitter. Many commentators held up the image as a symbol of the current administration’s inhumanity until it emerged that the picture was taken under Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama.
In his tweet, Trump also claimed that work had begun on his promised wall on the southern border. In March, the president said his administration had secured more than $1.6 billion for the wall, which was to go towards providing 100 miles of new and replacement wall. Earlier this month, construction crews broke ground on the first 14-mile stretch of wall in San Diego at a cost of $147 million.
While draconian immigration practices were rife under Barack Obama, they were not explicit government policy. Many people took to Twitter on Tuesday to express their outrage at Trump’s attempt to shift the blame on to Democrats, with some citing the detention of migrants in a former Walmart store in Brownsville, Texas.
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Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for Midsommar. This guide contains everything you need to understand the movie. You’ll find a quick explanation of Midsommar, as well as our library of material covering key aspects of the movie. We encourage comments to help us put together the best possible guide. Thank you!
The Quick Explanation
Ari Aster explained that Midsommar was the byproduct of two things: a request from a Swedish company to make a movie set in Sweden, and him dealing with a breakup. He decided to combine the two ideas. As mysterious as Midsommar can feel, everything that happens is essentially a dramatization of Dani realizing she should break up with Christian. There’s a grounded version of this movie that has the same plot beats: Dani’s grieving, Christian doesn’t prioritize her (using his thesis and friends as excuses), Dani suffers, eventually finds news friends, Christian cheats, Dani leaves him. Aster took this framework and defamiliarized it.
As much emphasis as there is on the relationship with Christian, it coincides with an exploration of grief that’s similar to what we see in Hereditary. Except Hereditary is the tragic ending. The one where grief wins. Midsommar is the “happy” ending. Instead of succumbing to her pain, Dani finds a way through. The specifics of her story aren’t something people should replicate, but the core ideas are very applicable. Seek out new experiences. Find people who truly support you. Let go of toxic relationships. Because of those core ideas, Midsommar can be surprisingly cathartic and powerful, in a way that probably surprises a lot of viewers.
- Dani Ardor – Florence Pugh
- Christian – Jack Reynor
- Josh – William Jackson Harper
- Mark – Will Poulter
- Connie – Ellora Torchia
- Simon – Archie Madekwe
- Pelle – Vilhelm Blomgren
- Ingemar – Hampus Hallberg
- Maja – Isabelle Grill
- Ulf – Henrik Norlén
- Inga – Julia Ragnarsson
- Written by – Ari Aster
- Directed by – Ari Aster
What does the title Midsommar mean? What does it tell us about the movie’s intentions and storyline? Let’s figure it out.
Themes and Meaning
Discover themes that help us define Midsommar’s commentary, message, and meaning.
If the ending of Midsommar confused you, this explanation will help you understand everything you need to know.
Explore important motifs that indicate Midsommar’s most crucial moments of symbolism.
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Former Gov Phil Bredesen set to announce US Senate run
Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is set to officially enter the race for U.S. Senate, setting up a blockbuster election for the seat incumbent Sen. Bob Corker is set to vacate.
Three sources confirmed the Democrat's candidacy, as first reported by the Nashville Post, on Wednesday.
Bredesen is expected to formally announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination Thursday morning.
The former governor — a political moderate and fiscal conservative who recently turned 74 — was the last Democrat to win a statewide election in Tennessee. He won all 95 counties in 2006 en route to his re-election as governor.
► More:All eyes on Bredesen as Democrats seek 'game-changer' in Tennessee US Senate race
► More:Former Democrat Gov. Phil Bredesen considers Tennessee US Senate bid
Although Tennessee's political landscape has drastically shifted since then — Republicans control both U.S. Senate seats, seven of nine Congressional seats, the governor's mansion and super majorities in both state legislative chambers — Bredesen's candidacy is widely seen as a game-changer, perhaps turning Tennessee into a battleground.
At the very least, his entry makes the race immediately competitive as Democrats nationally look to regain control of the Senate by winning three seats.
Still, Bredesen hasn’t campaigned in the state in 11 years and the Democratic brand has eroded since then, in rural parts of the state in particular.
In October, political analyst Charlie Cook of The Cook Political Report said Tennessee’s Senate race would become a tossup if Bredesen runs and that the seat would likely remain Republican if he did not.
More:Exclusive: Former Republican Rep. Stephen Fincher enters Tennessee U.S. Senate race
More:US Rep Marsha Blackburn launches Senate bid
More:Former Memphis Dr. Rolando Toyos enters race for Corker's Senate seat
More:Nashville attorney, Iraq War vet announces Democratic run for Corker's Senate seat
It is unclear what impact the former governor's candidacy will have on Democrat James Mackler, an Iraq War veteran and Nashville attorney who is also seeking the nomination.
In a statement Wednesday, Mackler did not directly address Bredesen's candidacy, instead touting his own credentials.
“The best pathway to win Tennessee is having a clear contrast between an Iraq war combat veteran that volunteers to serve his country against a career politician who only serves special interests, and with the help of Tennesseans across this state, we’re going to win," Mackler said.
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has also expressed interest in the Democratic nomination.
On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and Dr. Rolando Toyos are seeking the nomination.
Bredesen has significant personal finances that could bolster his effort to turn a seat long held by Republicans. He also has high strong approval ratings across the state. A recent Middle Tennessee University poll found 34 percent of respondents had a favorable view of Bredesen, second only to Blackburn's 37 percent.
► More:Blackburn, Bredesen virtually tied in approval ratings in US Senate race, MTSU poll says
Republican commentator Bill Kristol, a critic of President Donald Trump, tweeted earlier this year that he believes Democrats would have a “decent shot at a pickup” if Bredesen were to run against Blackburn or Fincher.
In recent weeks, other Republicans, including U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Gov. Bill Haslam have said Bredesen could pose a serious threat.
Jim Sasser, who served from 1977 to 1995, was the last Democrat to hold a Senate seat in Tennessee.
As the news of Bredesen candidacy was developing, a spokesman for the National Republican Senate Committee and Blackburn campaign launched a proactive attack.
Bredesen, a former health care executive, served as Nashville mayor from 1991 to 1999.
After defeating U.S. Rep. Van Hilleary in the 2002 governor's race, Bredesen was re-elected in 2006 in a landslide.
Since leaving the governor's office in 2011, Bredesen has served as chairman of Silicon Ranch, a solar energy plant developer that he started with two of his former cabinet members, former Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber and former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Revenue Reagan Farr.
Corker announced on Sept. 26 that he would not seek a third term. Bredesen initially denied interest in the race. But days later, he told the Associated Press, "Since then, a number of people for whom I have great respect have encouraged me to reconsider and I am doing so."
An online effort to encourage Bredesen to run was launched in October and the state's top Democratic donor, Nashville businessman Bill Freeman, urged Bredesen to reconsider.
In recent weeks, Bredesen has been courted by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic senators.
Bredesen's entry increases Democratic chances of regaining the majority in the Senate, where Republicans control 52 of the 100 seats.
Democrats are hopeful they can flip seats in Arizona and Nevada, but are in search of a key third race needed to take back the upper chamber. If Democrat Doug Jones can't defeat Republican Roy Moore in next week's special election for an Alabama Senate seat, then Tennessee vaults to the top of 2018 Democratic priorities.
Dave Boucher and Nate Rau contributed to this report.
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PROTESTERS BOLSTER CASE AGAINST COMPRESSOR STATION
By Chris Lisinski
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
BOSTON, MAY 15, 2019.....Activists renewed their demand Wednesday that the Baker administration revoke an air-quality permit issued for a proposed natural gas compressor station, gathering outside the headquarters of state environmental regulators to complement an appeals hearing underway challenging the permit's validity.
Anne Goodwin, one of the leaders of Mothers Out Front's Massachusetts chapter, held up a postcard the group delivered to Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday demanding he revoke an air-quality permit issued to a proposal natural gas compressor station in Weymouth. [Photo: Chris Lisinski/SHNS]
While the first day of a three-day hearing unfolded inside the Department of Environmental Protection, several dozen members of the Mothers Out Front and other advocacy groups took to the streets to warn that the station would bring environmental and public-health harm to environmental justice communities in the Weymouth area.
"Emissions from this dangerous and dirty fossil fuel infrastructure will threaten the health and safety of the children of the Fore River Basin and beyond," said Anne Goodwin, one of the leaders of Mothers Out Front's Massachusetts chapter. "The northeast pipeline expansion this would be a part of will contribute to climate change at a time when we urgently need to stop using fossil fuels."
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800W Amp/Power Supply
Dimensions: 9.6in (L) x 5.85in (W) x 1.5in (H)
This module was designed for use in a portable musical instrument amplifier. It combines an off-line SMPS with a full-range Class-D amplifier. The SMPS utilizes an open-loop hard-switched half-bridge topology for good efficiency and dynamic headroom. The amplifier is a clocked full-bridge topology for good linearity and low noise.


AEC software developer to rent out its swept path analysis software to occasional users
CGS plus is offering an interesting new way for civil engineers, transportation professionals, architects, and urban planners to use its swept path analysis software, Autopath 2015. The Autodesk and Bricsys solution partner is offering a seven-day rental for clients who perform vehicle swept path analysis on design projects, but who only need it occasionally.
Autopath is used on projects where cars, trucks, trailers and airplanes need to manoeuvre around stationary objects like intersections, roundabouts, parking lots, airports, transportation projects, loading bays, warehouses, or construction sites.
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- How do you get white residue off plastic?
- Is it safe to use 40 year old Tupperware?
- Why does plastic turn white?
- How long is it safe to use Tupperware?
- Why Tupperware is so expensive?
- Why does old Tupperware get sticky?
- How do you remove white stains from Tupperware?
- Is it safe to use vintage Tupperware?
- Which Tupperware is toxic?
- How do you make clear plastic clear again?
- Should I get rid of my old Tupperware?
- How do you get white residue off black plastic?
- How do you remove calcium deposits from plastic?
- What do I do with old Tupperware?
- What causes yellow stains on toilet seat?
- How can I tell if my Tupperware is BPA free?
- When should you throw out plastic food containers?
- Is it OK to reuse plastic containers?
- Why does my Tupperware smell?
- Why should we use Tupperware?
How do you get white residue off plastic?
How to Get Rid of the White Powder Residue on Plastic UtensilsWash your plastic utensils in warm, soapy water as usual in order to remove any debris besides the white powdery film.Soak the utensils in undiluted white vinegar for about 30 minutes.
Rinse the plastic utensils and dry them before storing them..
Is it safe to use 40 year old Tupperware?
While the vast majority of Tupperware products are considered safe, for example, some of its food storage containers use polycarbonate (plastic #7), which has been shown to leach the harmful hormone-disrupting chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) into food items after repeated uses.
Why does plastic turn white?
When polymers — such as plastics — experience stress, one of the most common reactions is a color change: they turn white at the point of stress. … Heating a polymer can cause the amorphous sections of the chain to crystalize. When that happens, the way the molecules scatter light changes and the plastic turns white.
How long is it safe to use Tupperware?
If they are over about 10 years old, it’s probably time to stop using them for food. is it depends what you’re using them for and how you treat them. Sunlight degrades plastic. If the Tupperware has picked up a smell or a stain then it is probably time to swap it out.
Why Tupperware is so expensive?
The highest quality rubber we made retains the most & best anti-oxidants possible. These anti-oxidants retard aging & UV damage, so they last longer. So their high advertised quality is really due to their choosing good raw materials, and they cost a bit more to make, which is reflected in their higher price.
Why does old Tupperware get sticky?
Some feel it’s the plastic seeping, a sign that it’s old. Other thoughts include grease and oils from the air collecting on the surface, or oils from previous items that were stored in the container coming to the surface. Regardless of the cause, the removal of this sticky film is quick and easy.
How do you remove white stains from Tupperware?
Baking Soda: Make a paste with baking soda by adding water. Apply it to the stained areas of your containers, and let it sit for a couple of hours, then clean with a moist cloth or sponge. Wash the containers as normal and let dry.
Is it safe to use vintage Tupperware?
Most Tupperware products are made of LDPE or PP, and as such are considered safe for repeated use storing food items and cycling through the dishwasher.
Which Tupperware is toxic?
Testing of the “Daffodil Yellow” vintage (circa 1972) Tupperware. In follow-up testing of the other product colours – she found some tested positive for mercury and cadmium– as well as lead and arsenic – all metals that are poisonous to humans.
How do you make clear plastic clear again?
Toothpaste also works well to clean clear plastic surfaces. Use a white, non-gel toothpaste, rub directly onto the surface, and clean with a rag working in small circular motions. Wipe clean with a damp cloth, and any film or residue will disappear from the plastic, and restore the shiny plastic finish.
Should I get rid of my old Tupperware?
If any of your containers have a #3, #6 or #7, those should be disposed of because they are considered high-risk plastics. … Also be sure to throw out any plastic containers that are scratched up, worn badly or are cloudy. And don’t use them in the microwave or dishwasher for improved safety.
How do you get white residue off black plastic?
Re: How to remove white polish residue from black plastics Try a cheap white magic eraser/sponge from Walmart and some soap and water. Youll be done in 5 min.
How do you remove calcium deposits from plastic?
Luckily, the calcium deposits are both easy and inexpensive to remove.Fill the sink with enough hot water to submerge the plastic surface.Pour 1/2 cup vinegar into the sink per 1 gallon of hot water.Let the plastic soak for 30 minutes.Wipe the plastic with a dish cloth, and rinse with hot water.More items…
What do I do with old Tupperware?
Plastic food storage containers and lids-such as Tupperware containers-that have the 1 or 2 recycling symbol on the bottom are accepted in almost all local recycling programs, provided they are empty, clean and dry. Recycle with the lid attached. Most recycling programs also accept #5 plastics.
What causes yellow stains on toilet seat?
Yellow stains on toilet seats can be caused by urine, rust or hard water or they might be caused by the use of bleach. Finally, rinse your toilet seat with water. Urine owes its characteristic yellow color to a pigment known as urobilin or urochrome.
How can I tell if my Tupperware is BPA free?
Look to see if the container is labeled as unbreakable or microwave-safe. If it is, that’s a good indicator that it contains BPA. Get rid of it. If you see a label indicating that the container is handwash only, it’s probably made of acrylic and therefore OK to keep.
When should you throw out plastic food containers?
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Plastic Storage ContainersIt’s more than 10 years old. … The lid is broken or lost. … It’s stinky or stained. … It has a weird texture. … You just don’t like it.
Is it OK to reuse plastic containers?
Reusing containers is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. Some plastic containers can be made durable enough to be refilled and reused about 25 times before becoming too damaged for reuse.
Why does my Tupperware smell?
So, why do these plastic storage containers end up holding onto so many unpleasant smells in the first place? Well, according to our host, these types of containers are “porous and they absorb all smells in them.” Got it!
Why should we use Tupperware?
Today, Tupperware keeps your food the freshest for the longest with its air and liquid (including oil!) tight seal. Your leftovers and lunch to go will never spill all over your bag again! To ensure maximum freshness, when storing food, remember to burp the seal.

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An Erasure Workshop
What makes a good erasure poem? How can erasing found text move beyond the merely playful or arbitrary to become a powerful poetic means for confronting and entering into dialogue with that text? Whether someone is new to poetry or an experienced writer, erasing found text can help to generate visually-engaging work that responds to power with precision and complexity. In this erasure workshop, participants will analyze different strategies used in erasure poems, try out these strategies by drafting 3–4 erasure poems of their own, and give and receive feedback (both written and verbal) during workshop each week. Readings will include poems by Chase Berggrun, Jordan Abel, jayy dodd, Solmaz Sharif, M. NourbeSe Philip and Srikanth Reddy.
Candace Williams is a black queer nerd living a double life. By day, she’s a sixth-grade humanities educator and robotics coach. By night and subway ride, she’s a poet. Her Spells for Black Wizards was a 2017 TAR Chapbook Series winner and published by the Atlas Review, and futureblack, her first full-length poetry manuscript, was a 2018 National Poetry Series finalist. Her work has appeared in the PEN Poetry Series, Tin House, Hyperallergic and Nepantla: An Anthology for Queer Poets of Color, among other places. She earned her master’s in education from Stanford University and has been awarded fellowships from Cave Canem, Brooklyn Poets and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown.


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Flyer Holds Design Authority, Oshkosh Will Lead Series Production
Oshkosh Defense and Flyer Defense have won a task assignment award under an existing US Army project agreement with the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) to develop the service’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).
The ISV is a lightweight expeditionary all-terrain vehicle that to carry up to nine troops and associated combat equipment. Under the award, Oshkosh and Flyer will deliver two prototype ISVs in support of government testing and evaluation.
Flyer Defense is best known for the GMV 1.1 vehicle – deployed worldwide by US Special Operations Forces – and the US Army’s A-GMV, which is fielded as the interim ISV solution. Flyer Defense is the design authority and leads the build team for the two prototype ISVs to be built. If selected, Oshkosh Defense will be responsible for manufacturing the production phase vehicles. “The Oshkosh and Flyer team brings together an abundance of tactical wheeled vehicle design and manufacturing expertise and we’re very confident in our team’s ISV offering,” explained Oshkosh Defense Vice President and General Manager, Joint Programmes, George Mansfield.
A production contract award is expected to be made early in 2020. In total, the US Army plans to procure 651 vehicles and associated hardware and services between fiscal years 2020-2024.
“The ISV programme is critical in providing infantry troops with an agile means to get to and through the battlefield as quickly and capably as possible […] The ISV platform will also significantly lighten the load for infantry troops, who regularly each carry over 100 pounds of gear on foot,” continued Mansfield.


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The Phil Stutz Netflix method involving one of the world’s most famous psychiatrists. Over the course of forty years, he has helped countless patients, including global innovators and entrepreneurs, including many treatment skeptics.
Directed by friend and patient Jonah Hill, the film analyzes Stutz’s life and shows the audience how to perform well-known visualization exercises called “methods.”
When Hill undergoes an extraordinary session with Stutz that upends the typical doctor-patient dynamic, “Methods” comes to life in an atmosphere of fun and understatement, but also of a therapeutic experience.
Using candid discussions about Stutz and Hill’s personal mental journeys and through lighthearted jokes between two friends from different generations, the film presents “Methods” in an unusual light and the path to mental health in a way that is accessible to everyone, who is really looking for help or not.
How Phil Stutz Viewed the Netflix Trailer
Actor Jonah Hill (“The Art of Winning”) had this intimate interview with his therapist, Phil Stutz.
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