Some musicians seem to go through a great deal of their lives unnoticed and underappreciated even by the cognoscenti. Larry Douglas is one of them. Listening to Dedicatorias Dos you will wonder why. Whether playing trumpet or trombone; even that whimsical instrument – mallet kat – he is a master. On horns especially Mr. Douglas has a beautiful, rounded tone and assiduously effected tempo relationships that will satisfy even the most demanding listeners. His approach to melody is wonderful; with lines slightly tapering at the end of theme phrases though often his voicings often suggest a general emphasis of colour over line.
On this smartly produced album he is joined by an equally reticent musician, the percussionist Jorge Pineda, whose curvier approach to Latin percussion and improvisational fluency make for a shimmering partnership with jazz idiom perpetuated by the masterful Larry Douglas. Together the two men share a common scrupulous feel for articulation and attention to dynamics. This gives energy and drama to the music on this album. All of this makes the cumulative momentum fascinating to follow as it all unfolds here. What an inspired move it is to put the Latin rhythms of Mr. Pineda on a collision course with the big brassy sound of the rest of the Alltet.
It is quite obvious from the very beginning that this is going to be an album bursting with visceral excitement and unalloyed energy. Music in the Latin and Jazz idioms features the volcanic heat of brass and winds in collusion with frenetic rhythms. This aspect is heightened here by the vivacious partnership of Larry Douglas and his horns, the rest of the horn section and a brilliant percussion team led by Jorge Pineda. All of a sudden you can perceive the opening up of colouristic possibilities coupled with propulsion that gives the music a real one-in-a-bar feel. You can sense a glorying in the physicality of the music as well as its cerebral demands – whether it is on “Jammin’ in the Boro” or the re-imagining of “Butterfly” or even in the brooding and beautiful “Traces…”
In the poetic “Traces” there is the suggestion that all is not pomp and circumstance but also delicate and understated beauty. Here, especially in the trombone solo, you get a feeling that high drama can be set aside for warmth and untarnished atmosphere. Coming late in the album it almost takes you by surprise, but I would rather settle for ‘later’ than ‘never at all’. Masterful musical gesture abounds here in both the solo parts and especially in the ensemble sections and this – for want of a better word – tracery continues through “Untitled” to the end of the album, by the end of which you are left wanting more.
Overall this repertoire is an appealing addition to the catalogue of both musicians. It certainly matches the combination of acute musicality and profound intelligence of Larry Douglas as well as Jorge Pineda. A thoroughly enjoyable disc from every aspect.
Track List: Jammin’ in the Boro; Beaute’ Tropical; Butterfly; Just Like That; Traces in Memories of (Ennis W. Cosby and Josquin X. Grant); People Make The World Go Round; Illusions; Traces; Untitled; Dedicatorias.
Personnel: Larry Douglas: trumpet, trombone, mallet kat and vocals; Jorge Pineda: timbales, bongos, vocals and percussion; Steve Marshall: flute, tenor and baritone saxophones; Michael J. Turre: flute, soprano and tenor saxophones; Rick Brown: trombone; Roy Brown: piano; Ricardo Aguilar: congas; Ryan Lukas: acoustic and electric bass.
Label: Swajola Musique and Rekords Company
Release date: April 2015
Running time: 1:03:21
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Most Beloved and Precious Friends,
We would like to relate some words about your life as it is now and how it will be. You have heard
from many beings of the Light on different aspects of this. This is the most important topic for you so yes, it may seem as if we are bombarding you at times with the same rhetoric.
The world as you know it is in the midst of change that has never been seen before. This we have told you many times. The importance of it is beyond your comprehension Beloveds but trust us when we tell you that it is.
If you read the words that are on this page each month you are have some sense of questioning and a stirring within that there has to be something more to life than you see in this present moment. If you are in that place then you are either awakening to your true essence and Divinity or have already awakened..
For some what we are telling you may be uncomfortable to understand. But it is vital that you are open to new understanding and attempt to comprehend our words. If at first it doesn't make sense then that is just fine Beloveds, for when it is time you will understand what we say.
Long ago those in the Upper Realms came together to discuss the dire situation that was upon Earth and with those who live upon the planet. It was decided that Mother Earth, also known as Gaia, was more than worthy to have the assistance needed to bring her back to health and to help her ascend. She had tolerated for much too long the abuse and travesty that mankind had inflicted upon her. She never complained and withstood treatment that no being should ever be subjected to at any time. Yes the Earth is a living being. She is a Divine living being just as you are. She is loved by so many who have now come together to assist her in her hours of need.
Every being in the Light, those from other planets, stars and throughout the galaxy and beyond are assisting at this moment to change the vibration and bring Light in to replace the illusion that has been shrouding the truth of whom she is and who you are Beloveds.
In the time that we mentioned when all convened to come together for this unprecedented time, there were many souls who volunteered to come to be a part of what is known as the New Golden Age. Only those who could complete the service and could do the work were chosen. There were many who were not chosen.
Everyone who is incarnate at this moment is one of the chosen souls. Each has their own experiences to live. Yet not all are not here to play the role as many of you are. Does this surprise you beloveds?
If this resonates with you then yes, you are one of the souls who have come to assist in ushering in the New Earth. You are here to assist in altering the way of life that has been the known way. You are what is often called a Lightworker. You are working in service to the Light. You are working with the Light.
Let us be clear, not all Lightworkers are here to shine their Light for others to see. Some are here to offer contrast and stir things up so that the Light Brigade, if you will, can step forward to do the work. Instead of being judgmental and critical of others, remember each and every one of you has your own unique role to play. Let all actors in the play called life get the billing of recognition and gratitude. Yes even those who are portraying 'the bad guys' this time around. There is a purpose in everything.
Now there are some things that some are finding an awareness to or some who have been looking into what is going on. And there are many who are unaware and may not want to be aware. There is so much that is not known, that is coming to the forefront and much that is still to be revealed. Thousands of years of hidden pieces of the puzzle are being turned over to reveal what is on the top. Some of the revelation may be difficult for many to swallow.
We only mention this to bring into your awareness that the most important thing you can do is go within, and be still in that place of wisdom, love and knowing. Let everything happen for it will and as it should. Be aware without being in fear. Be open to a new understanding.
The Earth as you know it is changing and it has to change. For so very long things have been usurped and hidden from humanity. Now it is coming forth to be shown.
We will not give you details for that is not what we are here to do. And we most certainly do not want to frighten anyone. Always remember that life is an illusion and everyone has a role that they are playing. Always keep that in your mind no matter what comes up. You can envision yourself in a theatre watching a play unfold upon the stage in front of you. The curtain comes up and the play begins. You will see the actors, the sets and the story plot. You will hear words and watch movement. And it is all an illusion, this play you are watching. The ending will be so much more incredible and wonderful than you could ever imagine. As you watch you know that the surprises will show themselves at just the right time and you will delight in all that unfolds.
Now not only your planet but also humanity is changing, changing for the Highest Good of all. So what is it exactly that you are being asked to do? Each of you has a very important role that you chose to accomplish.
No role is more important than another. There are some who are in the limelight because that is their
purpose; to bring awareness to the masses by being seen and heard by great numbers. If you are not one of those, your role is not any less important. This is something you must understand and believe.
For many today that are experiencing hardship, ill health, losses and what feels like inner turmoil, it is not easy and we understand this completely. All old ideas and beliefs must be removed and replaced by love of self, acceptance of self, appreciation of self, and trust of self. And the ability to say ‘no more’.
Some of these beliefs can be embedded so very deep within your core that you do not see them or know they exist. These must be brought to the surface and accepted and then released to be healed.
We ask that you create more time for the inner work you need to do. Set aside regular time to meditate, sit and listen to the inner wisdom of your soul and allow whatever is still lurking inside to come forth. It will if you allow it. Take a walk, listen to healing music, hum, sing, take deep breathes of Creator love into your being.
We know that at times it seems easier to resist doing this and to ignore it. But like the annoying itch that needs to be scratched, it will become more and more noticeable until it cannot be ignored and most likely grow into something more severe.
Your soul talks to you through your heart and through your body. Yes your beautiful minds chatter most of the time if you let them. And if you let the mind be in charge it can give you all sorts of reasons to ignore the messages your body and heart are sending by telling you that you cannot heal or that you are destined to be in turmoil and fear.
On the other hand, if you allow your heart to guide you and follow what it says, you will accomplish what you need to do. And if you listen to your body as it tells you that you need to pay attention, you can also heal as you need to heal.
Being in human incarnation is not what you might call 'a piece of cake'. It is difficult to deal with all the dense third and fourth dimensional energies of life. This is why we tell you more and more how appreciated you are and how important you are.
When you come into an incarnation as a human you agree to forget much of who you are so that you may experience certain aspects of life and what you like to call lessons. Many of you who are here on the planet today as Lightworkers have had many, many incarnations. Some would call you ‘old souls’. For a human perspective we say that most of you do come under that description although we do not care to label anyone or put them in a ‘category’ of such. You have been around the block many times, to use a human term. But being an old soul is not a requirement to do the work. Again, there are many, many different roles in this play called life and ascension, and all are needed to play the part they have agreed to play.
You have had lifetimes that are very diverse. You have all experienced every different type of being that is possible. Oh yes, you have been ‘good guys’ and you have been ‘bad guys’. You have done it all. Each one brought you closer to your soul’s ascension.
Now you are here to awaken and remember who you are. You are here to recall all the wisdom and
knowledge you have acquired in all of those experiences so that you may use it for the benefit of all
sentient beings who share the planet with you.
Beloved friends, it is time to awaken and step forward to enable the process to move smoothly. The more who embrace this, allow the healing that is needed individually as well as with your Earth, the more rapidly the changes will come.
We ask that you work on yourselves. Be compassionate, kind and loving to you. Let go of any judgment that you have of you and who you are. Allow the real you, the Divine being that you are, come out to play.
You see, if each person does this and only works on his or herself the results will be very amazing. As each one does the inner work needed to free themselves from what no longer serves them as with fear for example, it will be like a beautiful tree in the spring whose buds open one by one to reveal a tree full of beautiful blossoms. As more and more blossoms open up, the tree becomes one display of outstanding beauty.
This is what it will be like dear ones. See you and all of your brothers and sisters as blossoms on the same tree. As one Beloveds, as one. Let us call this the new version of the Tree of Life. Does it not feel good to be a magnificent blossom on a tree with all the other blossoms that are just as beautiful?
Your tree is symbolic of what humanity is becoming. One with all is the new paradigm. As more and more of your understand this concept, embrace it and visualize it as being a reality the more and more Light can and will come in. The new human can then emerge.
We ask this of you: be attentive and in tune with you; with your body and your intuitive senses. Make
decisions according to how you feel. When an opportunity comes to you what do you feel in your heart and in your gut?
You know these feelings and emotions beloveds. Do not ignore them. Listen and act instead of reacting. If something feels right and everything your mind is telling you says it is not right, listen to your heart and your body. Do not let the ego lead you away from something that you know is what you want to do. Trust your instincts. Trust your heart. Trust yourself.
If you would like to do a test run with this so that you know the signs and how to recognize them we will give you an easy exercise to try at your convenience.
Imagine something that you know is right for you. Something that you already know is good. While thinking of this and imagining it occurring, notice your body, your heart and your reactions even in subtle ways. Do you get an allover feeling of joy or peacefulness, or even a smile comes to your face? You say, “It just feels right.” How often have you said that without putting a lot of thought into it?
Then imagine something that you know is not right for you. With this you can imagine something that
you do not resonate with it. As you imagine this scenario, again notice all the signs and reactions that come. Don’t try to make them happen, go with what just comes. Does your heart race, do you feel tension, or complete dislike? You say, “This does not feel right and I am not going to do it.” How often have you said this in a reaction to something that shows up?
Now you know how your body and your inner wisdom guide you. Begin Beloveds to pay attention to what you feel and trust it. Your Angels and guides also speak to you in this way at times. Trust that you are getting true and loving guidance.
In closing Beloved ones, we invite you to live joyously from your heart, embrace your truth and importance as the magnificent being you are, welcome all new opportunities that come into your life and by doing this you empower yourselves to step into your power and walk the extraordinary walk that you have at all times within.
The more that you honor yourselves and your intuition by listening and trusting that all the answers you ever need are right there inside, the easier it will become. Go within and not without is a saying many use.
And we ask you to not try to fix things. Be diligent, be patient and remain in your heart space. The Universe is always working for you and will never let you down. All you have to do is say that you want changes that are for the Highest Good for All and then let it go. Allow the Universe to do what it does. It knows what it is doing. It knows how to do it. Don’t let your human mind and ego get in the way.
So if things begin to show up that might rattle you and send you into a spin, do not give up. Instead go within and let everything settle in. Believe in yourself. Trust yourself and the Universe.
We are all one and together we will bring about the change to beloved Earth and all who reside upon it. This is a change that is your birthright. This is a change that blesses everyone and everything as equal and with love. The greed, the manipulation and the control will cease to be.
Your only requirement is to stay true to yourself and not let anything including your mind, steer you in another way.
Awaken to the new you, the new glorious world and the new beginnings that are on the horizon.
Hear the guidance that your inner radar is giving you. Trust, have faith and never give your power away to another. Be in your wholeness and your sovereignty.
We thank you from the depths of our hearts for being you, for coming at this time to do this work. You are an essential part in this new way of life upon planet Earth. Thank you.
With Love, Light, Gratitude, and Blessings,
We are the Archangel Uriel©
It is always a pleasure to bring a message to you. My words for you come with hope, love and blessings for you to know your greatness, to know how loved you are and that the time is here for you to step into your power as the Divine Being that you are.
It is time.
So many have given their power away to others and or beliefs in many forms. Some give it to a job; some give it to a family member or to religious doctrine. Others give it away to beliefs that are so ingrained in them that they don't even know they have power that they have given away. And some have let fear overcome their entire being. Many are actually paralyzed in that fear like as humans state, “They had just seen a ghost”. Now we actually find that notion a bit humorous for why would one think ghosts are scary? Fear does play havoc with the thinking process quite often.
The time has come to change this and each of you are more than perfectly capable of doing just that. Reclaim what is yours, your power.
Power is not as the perception and the misunderstanding has been for eons Beloved friends. It is not holding control or authority over someone or something. There are no 'markers' here dear ones. There are no contracts 'with the devil' involved. Those are all illusions.
Your personal power is that which is yours. It is your truth and your Divine right to be that truth. When you allow another or something to hold you 'under the thumb' so to speak you give away your power. Now more than ever precious ones is it important to understand and know that no one can take your power from you unless you allow it. Why would you allow that to occur?
When you are not in love with yourself you can give your power away for you don't feel good enough to keep it. So you let another do it for you and then of course you don't feel good about that either.
It is time.
My dear friends, it is now time to take the reins, take the wheel and go to the head of the pack. Love of self is not being self-centered. There is not what is called conceit involved.
You are creating your world and the world around you in each moment. When things are not going as you want them to go, then you can change course.
Many have been moving through life in a haze, on auto-pilot and numbness to everything outside of their little world. This has been the ‘norm’ for so very long. Humanity has become conditioned to just do and follow the crowd, do what they are told to do and not make waves. They actually are like robots who don’t think for themselves.
They keep creating and thus living what has been taught and see no other way. They have come so far as to not even question those beliefs. The numbness has set in and there is no feeling to bring life back. They cannot see past the limits or even that there are limits.
It is time.
The world is being shown to you as in turmoil, in chaos and hopelessness, fear and angst are rampant. But do you think you need to believe that this is so? Perhaps you can choose to see things in a different way. Perhaps seeing that every one, everywhere is acting a part and that there is more to what is occurring than you can understand. Can you trust that no matter what anyone is doing, they are acting out a part that is for a higher perspective? Do not allow others to tell you what is so. Find out for yourself. Go within and ask your internal wisdom if what is being presented is true. Your inner wisdom and guidance is always right on and will never lead you astray. Trust.
Can you trust yourself; trust the Divine and the Source of all Creation to always take you where you are to go?
Can you trust that you are safe and nothing can harm you unless you allow it?
Can you believe that you can make a difference? Can you trust that you can help shift consciousness to love instead of fear? Fear is a control mechanism and unless you buy into it you are not ever going to be controlled.
Be sovereign, be true to yourself and don’t allow outside influences to cloud your knowing. There is always more to anything that meets the eye (or ear).
It is time.
There is always a door, an opening. There is no wall that cannot come down. And all walls can topple as soon as you decide it is time to find the opening. It is there. It has always been there.
It is time.
The time is here to look past all of the limitations and find the door, go through it and into light.
And it can begin with the smallest of changes. It can be done in small steps, baby steps if needed. It takes holding the intention that you want to change the way you live. If you are in the rut, in that box, behind the closed doors, you are now being invited to intend to come out and see what is there for you.
Oh beloved friends, it is time. It is time to see that you are not limited, you can change and everything is possible. Let go of the past and begin anew.
In this moment you can create anything. In this moment all is possible. This moment, the present moment, is a gift and a blessing, a treasure for you to receive. There is no other moment just as this one. Do not let another moment of your beautiful life go by without saying 'Yes' to the new you.
See it in this way. See that this moment is the greatest of all moments in all lifetimes for you. Right now! It is time. The energy in this moment is not as any has been or will be. So do not let it pass you by.
It is time.
Time is now for you to create what you want, and unravel and let go what you do not want. No matter how bad it may seem right now, you can change it so quickly with your thoughts, intentions and belief in you.
Every moment you have experienced has been in growth. Nothing has been for naught. If you see it this way, you can find gratitude for what you have experienced and what you have done and been.
Yet those experiences are now gone by the wayside and the only important focus is on now.
It is time to see yourself in new light. See yourself as the powerful and Divine being that you are.
Allow that power, your truth of who you are and your Divinity show itself.
It is time.
Revel in the beauty of you, in the treasure that you are and your preciousness. Revel in life and the gift that it is and the gift to life that you are.
It is time.
With Love, Light, Gratitude and Blessings,
We are the Archangel Uriel©
Most Beloved Friends,
We are so appreciative for your taking the time to read our words this day. We know that life as it is o
Planet Earth is very busy, hectic, rushing here and there is the norm, not enough time in your day, an
then weariness and exhaustion can show up. So this is why we understand that it is a task at times t
take a few minutes to read something or listen to something that might be beneficial.
We hope that you will be able to receive some insight and peacefulness with our words. If what we
say to you resonates with you, then we feel we have done what we wish to do.
All messages upon this page are given in love, gratitude and sweetness. And often we may seem to
be repeaters but there is a reason for it. Each who gives a message may say the same thing but will
say it in a different way. And with that some will 'get' what is said my one Archangel and others may
'get' what another one imparts.
Each of you is unique. Each of you is different. Each of you is on your own personal journey and
what resonates with one will not with another. This is what is one of the beautiful things about life.
We who reside in what is called the Higher Realms are your supporters, your co-creators, your trusted
friends. If you choose to see us in this way and not as separate and unavailable, your life can shift in
dramatic way. For when you understand that you don't have to do everything by yourself, that you are
not here to struggle and stress, you see that there is so much more to this journey of yours, this
incredible gift of life.
We know you have heard the saying 'What you resist, persists'. Oh yes, that is true is all ways. The
human ego has a great role in helping to keep you on your toes so to speak. That ego will tell you many things that you choose to believe. Don't fight with your ego. Allow it to show you that you are in control, not as you might think - the mind and the ego run the show, but it is you who runs it all. You are the only driver of your vehicle and you can test drive it in anyway you wish and where you wish to go.
Resisting comes in many forms. If you have a nudge or a thought that feels good and you ignore it
because it doesn't make sense, seems too outlandish and foolish, you don't have time or the money or, and on go the reasons - that is the resisting. The ego will be very willing to help you find numerous reasons to ignore something that most likely is what your heart, that your soul desires and what could be something that could bring you joy and happiness.
Many resist because of fear. Fear is an ugly beast. It has many faces. Take a moment and ask yourself while being very honest, what it is you fear. You might even make a list and look to see all the fears. Do this without judgment for fear itself is a great teacher. And as long as you resist all will persist and life will continue on as it is.
Beloved Ones, we ask you to see everything, everything, in your life with the eyes of love, kindness and compassion. See all the issues that show up as gifts instead of burdens. We repeat: see everything as a gift. We promise that when you embrace all with love and gratitude, while holding true to what is in your heart, you will know without a doubt that all is in Divine and Perfect Order and that you cannot fail! There is no failure - the belief that failure has or will occur is what can make it seem real to you.
So perhaps you are asking how you move away from believing in failure and having fear of that failing. Beloved and Dearest Ones, it is so much more simple than you make it to be. That is something the beautiful human, you who are an incredible being in your human suit, think is hard. You have been taught and thus believe that life is meant to be hard, there is all work and no play, you have to work, work, work to gain and be anything and then of course you are so exhausted trying to accomplish this and end up without the true meaning of life - that of joy, laughter, love and blessings. Magical moments are created by the human who shifts away from all of those old beliefs of fear, lack, and gloom and doom, to embracing each moment with heartfelt love, adoration and joy. And those three are what you will have if you decide to shift. You have a magic wand in your hand. Are you ready to use it?
You are so much more powerful than you think you are and you can achieve anything - yes ANYTHING - when you decide you have had enough of the old and worn out, the undesirable way life has been and say "No more".
Saying this and meaning it (not just uttering words without completely feeling them will not
change anything) is your first and biggest step. After that you can get into the flow of 'easy peasy' which is a very delightful place to be. You deserve to have this flow in your life. You deserve it because it is your birthright!
Please do this Dearest Ones: trust, believe and love yourself, love your life and everyone and everything in it. It all begins with you. It all depends on how you give love, appreciation, honor, kindness with no judgment whatsoever to you! To you!
If you are willing to do this, then you can find the peace of mind, the love that you desire and the
knowingness that you are so very loved and that All really is well! You did not come here to experience struggle, sadness, emptiness and low self-esteem. No you did not! You came to enjoy a beautiful journey of experiences that you choose and to find growth and insight along the way. It is all good Beloveds! It really is all good!
You can master anything and you can master your life as it is meant to be. You can create anything and you can create your life as it is meant to be. See and know you Divinity! See and know how precious you are and how nothing can harm you in any way. See and know that you are a Divine creation of God/Source/Universe/Creator or however you choose to see the source of all creation, and so how could you be less than Divine?
Banish all those untruths, beliefs and programming now Dearest Ones! Open the door and show them out and then close the door behind them as you tell them thank you and send them on their way. They are not needed or welcome any longer.
The most important words in your vocabulary are: Love, Joy, Trust, Believe, Compassion, Kindness,
Self-love, Self-Care, Gratitude, Appreciation and Yes! Say yes to all of those words and we promise that it will be wonderful, magnificent and awesome. It is up to you to decide to choose what you wish to do, who you wish to be and where you wish to go. Just you. No one else can tell you what to do or not do, who to be or not be, or where to go or not go. It is for you, the singular you, to take hold of the wheel of your incredible vehicle, turn the key on and gently move forward to unknown horizons that you know will be exciting, fabulous, and filled with magical moments - those moments that only you can create. You do not have to know what lies ahead. All you need to know is that it is all perfect and splendid.
Go forth today and begin anew. See it as a new beginning, a new adventure and a new you! It is your choice and we are your cheerleaders in every step you take. We have you covered so there is not one thing to fear or be concerned about.
We smile as we say all of this to you. Our heart is filled with love and tenderness for you. We know
who you are and we know what you can do. You can do anything! Remember this along the way:
"Uriel said so".
In Love, Light, Gratitude and Blessings,
We are the Archangel Uriel ©

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Zero actor Shah Rukh Khan is the king of Bollywood, talked about his high budgeted movies in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, he compared his films with his daughter, he said “I believe every film I do is like my daughter. People spend lavishly on their daughter’s wedding, so why can’t I spend on my film? Let whatever I am doing for my daughter, be nice, and inshallah, the money will follow.”
Zero earned Rs 200 crore in the box office but makers spent appx double amount for the movie. Shah Rukh believes in experimenting with his film choices which makes him the true king of Bollywood. He said “I have succeeded with things that I never knew would succeed. I also feel that if you really are the king, you should have the choice to make your own choices. A king without choices is not a king at all.”
Shah Rukh on his upcoming movie which will be on Rakesh Sharma’s biopic said “The project is expensive. In a bid to ensure that the film doesn’t exceed the budget, Kapur (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) and Khan (Shah Rukh) find it imperative to start shooting by February. Doing so will help them wrap up the main schedule before summer. Given that certain crucial scenes must be filmed outdoors, the duo felt shooting in the bulky costumes would be impossible during those months” said with Mid-Day.
Shah Rukh thanked Aamir Khan for the role. “I thank Aamir [Khan] who was to do the film for calling me and telling me about the role as it would suit me. Whenever I get the time, I will try and spend time with him (Rakesh Sharma),” he said.
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Yes, OLED TV prices are gradually coming down. Due to market competition and technology advances, the average prices of OLED TVs have decreased over the years, making them more accessible and affordable to consumers.
For example, in 2018 the average price of a 55-inch OLED TV was approximately $2,500, down from 4K UHD’s $3,500 in 2016. Additionally, LG, one of the leading OLED display manufacturers, has released more affordable models, including 2019’s 55-inch OLED TV, which was nearly half the price of its predecessor, at $1,500.
Higher end ultra-premium models are still expensive but even these prices are much lower now than they were five years ago. This decrease in OLED TV pricing is likely to continue as times go on, due to advancements in OLED TV technology and the increasing availability of quality OLED products in the market, which results in heightened competition between leading brands.
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Will OLED TVs go down in price?
It is difficult to make a definitive prediction about the price of OLED TVs in the future. Generally, technological advancements help reduce the cost of electronics, so it is fair to say that in the long run, OLED TV prices may go down.
However, OLED TVs are still new products and come with a high price tag as a result. Depending on the selling power of the company and the availability of certain materials and components, the price of OLED TVs may even go up in the near future.
There is also potential for competition between companies. As the OLED industry continues to grow and more companies start entering the market, the consumer will benefit from price drops due to competition.
If a particular manufacturer can reduce their costs enough, they may be able to make their OLED TVs more competitive and lower the overall market price of OLED TVs.
The bottom line is that we can’t say with certainty whether OLED TVs will go down in price, but given the general trend, they are likely to become more affordable in the future.
Will OLED ever be cheaper?
Yes, OLED technology has come a long way and become much more affordable over the years. OLED technology is already inexpensive compared to other display technologies such as LCD and LED. However, it still has room to get even cheaper in the future.
Companies are constantly developing new technological advancements to improve the production speed and efficiency of OLEDs, which should help to reduce the cost of mass producing OLED panels. It is also likely that more OLED manufacturers will enter the industry in the near future, which could add to the competitive market and help to drive the prices down.
Additionally, as the industry matures, the production costs of producing OLEDs should become more affordable.
Are OLED TVs being phased out?
No, OLED TVs are not being phased out and in fact they’re becoming increasingly popular. OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode and is a newer technology that is becoming more and more prevalent in the TV market.
OLED TVs offer higher contrast levels and wider color range than LED TVs. OLED TVs also have superior picture quality due to their ability to produce perfect blacks and vibrant colors, providing a crisper and sharper image.
Additionally, OLEDs are often thinner and lighter than LED TVs, making them more attractive and easier to mount. While OLED TVs are more expensive than LED TVs, it’s becoming increasingly easier to find high-quality OLED TVs at competitive prices.
As technology continues to advance and become more accessible, OLED TVs will only become more popular in the future.
Is OLED TV a good investment?
Yes, OLED TV is generally considered a good investment, as it offers a variety of benefits. OLED TVs provide better picture quality due to the display technology used in their panels. This includes wider viewing angles, deeper black levels, and more vibrant and accurate colors.
OLED TVs also tend to have thinner edges and bezel sizes, making them more aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, with OLED TVs, you don’t have to worry about the dreaded “motion blur” that plagues other TV technologies.
OLED also provides greater efficiency than similar technologies, meaning that it costs less to run over time. Finally, OLED TVs have phenomenal life expectancy, as they rarely display any signs of degradation or burn-in, meaning that you can expect your OLED TV to last you many, many years.
Should I invest in OLED TV?
When it comes to investing in a TV, OLED technology is definitely an appealing option. OLED, which stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode, is a newer technology that promises a better picture and improved energy efficiency compared to older LED and LCD models.
OLED TVs use individual LED lights that are each powered independently, which helps to create a picture with intense black levels, improved contrast, and brighter colors. OLED TVs also tend to be more energy efficient because they don’t need to run at full power all the time, unlike LED and LCD models which require a consistent level of brightness.
Overall, OLED TVs offer a great value in terms of picture quality and energy efficiency. That being said, OLED TVs can be quite expensive and may not be worth the investment if you are on a budget. For example, you can purchase an LED or LCD TV that offers fairly good picture quality for a fraction of the cost.
Additionally, OLED TVs can also be relatively tricky to repair, so you’ll want to make sure that you research warranties and service plans as part of your purchase decision. Ultimately, the decision whether or not to invest in an OLED TV will come down to your own personal needs and budget.
Does OLED have a future?
Yes, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) has a bright future ahead of it. OLEDs are the next evolution in display technology and are becoming increasingly popular in areas like digital signage, automotive, and televisions.
The main advantage of OLED is that it allows for higher contrast and sharper display than traditional LED displays, making it perfect for applications that require vivid colors and sharp image quality.
It is also very energy-efficient compared to traditional LED monitors, making it a great option for those wanting to save power. OLEDs also offer brighter colors and much better picture quality overall, which makes them a great choice for applications that require high accuracy.
Additionally, OLEDs are often more affordable than traditional LED monitors, making them an attractive option for home entertainment systems. All in all, OLED has a very promising future, as its advantages and affordability make it the go-to choice for many applications.
What is the downside to OLED?
The main downside to OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) is that it has a shorter lifetime compared to other traditional display technologies such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and LED (Light Emitting Diode).
OLED displays rely on the organic material to create light which can degrade and wear out over time. This phenomenon is known as ‘image persistence’ and it can result in ‘burn in’ and ‘image retention’ which are essentially permanent color shifts caused by overuse.
OLED also tends to be more expensive than other display technologies, and the colors can sometimes appear duller and not as vivid or accurate. Furthermore, OLED tends to have a limited viewing angle making it less ideal for wide angle viewing.
Finally, OLED panels tend to be more brittle and fragile than other display technologies, so it may be more vulnerable to damage if mishandled.
What is a major disadvantage of the OLED display?
A major disadvantage of OLED displays is their susceptibility to burn-in. Burn-in occurs when the display has been on for an extended period of time and the same image has been displayed for a long period of time.
This causes the pixels in the displayed image to become “stuck” at a particular level and, as a result, overlap any other content that is displayed over the image, causing a permanent ghost image to appear.
Although burn-in can be reduced or even avoided by limiting the amount of time per image, the short lifespan of OLED displays makes this difficult. OLEDs are also more prone to color shift, meaning the colors may look different when viewing the display from different angles.
Additionally, OLEDs tend to be less efficient with their power consumption than other display technologies, such as LCDs. This could lead to higher power bills and shorter battery life in devices that use OLED technology.
How long do OLED TVs last in years?
OLED TVs have a significantly longer lifespan than traditional LCD or LED TVs due to the different display technologies. OLED displays use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology, which is made up of organic materials that emit light.
This means that the display is self-illuminating, allowing the pixels to be individually turned on and off, creating an incredibly vivid and realistic viewing experience. Additionally, because the organic materials in OLED displays contain no bulky or fragile parts, they are more durable than other types of displays, resulting in a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours.
This equates to more than 11 years of continuous use, or 22 years at half usage. However, factors such as usage duration, environment conditions and luminance levels can all affect the life of an OLED TV, so it is important to take these factors into account when determining the expected lifespan.
Do OLED TVs last a long time?
Yes, OLED TVs are built to last a long time. They are able to last years without needing major maintenance or repairs. This is because OLED TVs use organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to produce light.
These OLEDs are incredibly durable and efficient, meaning they can produce bright and vivid colours without requiring excessive amounts of energy. This also makes them more resistant to heat and other environmental factors.
Additionally, OLED TVs are built with extra layers of protection, making them more resistant to wear and tear over time. OLED TVs may even outlast traditional LCD and LED TVs, making them an excellent choice for long-term investments.
What is the life expectancy of a LG OLED TV?
The life expectancy of a LG OLED TV depends on the usage and environment in which it resides. For an average user in a normal home environment, it is estimated that a quality OLED television can last as long as 100,000 hours of use before losing half its original brightness.
This equals to around 11 years of non-stop use, or around 22 years of regular use (8 hours per day). However, that doesn’t mean the TV will stop working then – the effects of aging on an OLED TV are very slow and gradual and the TV might still work after the 11-year mark.
So, while the exact life expectancy of an LG OLED TV can vary due to factors such as usage and environment, many users are confident they will get years of use from their OLED TVs.
How long does it take for OLED to degrade?
The answer to this question depends on a variety of different factors, including the type of OLED, the operating conditions and the environment in which the screen is used. Generally speaking, OLEDs have a lifetime of between 10,000 and 50,000 hours before noticeable degradation occurs.
However, this can vary depending on the specifics of the usage. Higher brightness settings can reduce the lifetime of an OLED display. Poor air circulation, humidity and high temperatures can also decrease the expected lifespan of any OLED display.
Additionally, blue OLEDs can suffer from more noticeable degradation over time, as these materials are less stable and have a shorter lifetime than red and green OLEDs.
Which lasts longer OLED or QLED?
OLED technology is generally thought to have a longer lifespan than QLED technology in most cases. However, lifespan is also affected by several other factors such as the environment and the type of content being viewed.
OLED displays can display deep blacks, have wide viewing angles and tend to last significantly longer when displaying a static image, while QLED displays can deliver better HDR and bright colors, but do not offer the same durability when displaying a static image.
Therefore, if most of the content being viewed is dynamic, QLED may last longer. On the other hand, if mostly static images and videos are viewed, OLED may last longer. Similarly, in a typical home theatre setting, OLED is generally thought to last longer.
Ultimately, it can be difficult to determine which type of display would last longer, as it depends on the environment, viewing conditions, and content being viewed.
Does OLED get worse over time?
No, OLED does not get worse over time. In fact, OLEDs typically have very long lifespans compared to other types of displays. OLEDs are composed of organic materials, which are inherently more stable and therefore last longer than traditional displays.
Additionally, OLEDs do not require as much power to operate as other types of displays, such as LCDs, and so require less frequent replacement. However, some OLEDs may experience degradation in their quality over time due to aging, though this typically only occurs after many years of heavy use.
Overall, OLEDs are durable displays that typically do not get worse over time.


Bloomberg Law and the Tampa Bay Times reported that Florida Senator Marco Rubio announced the he would soon release proposed federal legislation creating paid family leave. No details regarding the proposed legislation were released. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (or as its commonly known – the FMLA) established a federal system for leave under certain circumstances for eligible employees who worked for covered employers. FMLA leave is unpaid leave, but employees can elect, or employers can require, that certain periods of paid leave be substituted for unpaid FMLA leave. Unlike the FMLA, Sen. Rubio’s legislation apparently would provide for paid leave. Stay tuned. For more click here.


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It was a bleak December day the day Shashi Kapoor left us.
Every Indian publication wrote a loving tribute to the Bollywood icon detailing his many accomplishments from his symbiosis with Amitabh Bachchan and the great films like Sharmelee that came out of it to his ardent support of non-commercial, experimental Indian cinema- something that no other major Bollywood star at that time did.
Few if any publications however mentioned his many contributions to world cinema specifically his successful partnerships with the prolific British production duo, Merchant Ivory.
Shakespeare Wallah, his first film with the powerhouse duo, is not only a cinematic masterpiece but also contains one of the actor’s finest performances while his difficult role as both a morally and sexually ambiguous nawaab in Merchant Ivory’s arguably most completed work, Heat & Dust, was nothing short of brilliant.
Finally, his stint with Stephen Frears, another British cinematic legend who later went on to direct the famous biopic, The Queen, and the excellent, beatnik-esque High Fidelity, in the form of the film Sammy & Rosie Get Laid is also highly noteworthy.
So why did Indian journalists neglect to mention Shashi-ji’s British films in their eulogies/obituaries?
Here are the following possibilities:
- Few Indians know Shashi Kapoor’s British films – Merchant Ivory films are not that popular in any country let alone India which is vehemently proud of its cinema, whether Hindi or regional. Shashi Kapoor’s films like Deewar and Namak Halaal were golden jubilee hits but his British films didn’t make dents of any size in Indian multiplexes.
- Journalists didn’t wish to tarnish Shashi Kapoor’s squeaky clean image in India – Whether intentional or not, Shashi Kapoor cultivated a squeaky clean boy-next-door image in his Bollywood films where the most sexual he performed on-screen was perhaps twirling Parveen Babi around on the dancefloor. His British films on the other hand were more libertine, shall we say? Indian journalists probably thought it best not to focus on those films so as to not tarnish his “clean” image among the Indian audiences who grew up with his films, most of whom are senior citizens now.
- The journalists themselves don’t know these films – Unless these journalists are cinethusiasts, given that these films weren’t released in Indian theaters, it is very possible that they themselves don’t know these films and thus feel hesitant to talk about them.
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America is going to the polls in the midterm elections where, if the Republicans take control of Congress, President Biden’s ability to govern for the next two years will be severely limited.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs, as well 35 out of 100 Senate seats. The Republicans need to gain just one overall to take control.
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Country music's biggest night, the 51st annual CMA Awards, is just days away. And it's shaping up to be a night to remember.
First, the organization caught some heat after it added a new rule in its press guidelines for reporters covering the red carpet and the backstage media center. In the 15-page manual sent to reporters on Thursday (Nov. 2), one of the first paragraphs stipulated that if any member of the press asked about the mass shooting at Las Vegas' Route 91 Harvest music festival, gun rights, political affiliations "or topics of the like," their credential "will be reviewed and potentially revoked via a security escort."
Over the next 24 hours, country artists including the show's co-host, Brad Paisley, took to social media to express their disappointment over the CMA's press guidelines.
Female vocalist of the year nominee Maren Morris tweeted, "Country music has always been about the truth. Out of respect for the Las Vegas victims, let's keep it that way."
On Friday (Nov. 3), the CMA sent an apology to press covering the show and lifted the restriction. The apology included new media guidelines without the controversial paragraph.
Traditionally, hosts Paisley and Carrie Underwood have made light of big issues in country music and America in their opening monologue. But it's unclear whether they will address award show regulations in their 2017 script. Viewers will just have to wait and see when the event airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (Nov. 8).
The night will include collaborations by Paisley and Kane Brown; Tim McGraw and Faith Hill; Kelsea Ballerini and Reba McEntire; Niall Horan and Maren Morris; and Dierks Bentley and Rascal Flatts. The first performance of the show will be a live collaboration by Keith Urban, Eric Church, Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker.
Underwood, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, P!nk, Chris Stapleton and Thomas Rhett will also perform solo sets.
The presenters are Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs, Dustin Lynch, Brett Young, Trisha Yearwood, iHeartRadio's Bobby Bones, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, Karlie Kloss, Lea Michele, Michelle Monaghan, Tyler Perry, Jason Ritter, Joanna Garcia Swisher, Ruby Rose and Brittany Snow.
CMT's Hot 20 Countdown will air a special preview of Wednesday's show featuring an interview with the night's lead nominee, Lambert. She is a 12-time CMA award winner, and she heads to the event with five nominations, including a nods for female vocalist and album of the year for The Weight of These Wings.
"It's huge," Lambert said of country music's biggest night. "I'm just thankful my name is a part of it still. And I'm excited about it, too. It's fun. It's like a reunion at the CMAs."
The entertainer of the year nominees are Brooks, Bryan, Church, Stapleton and Urban. Brooks told Hot 20 that a sixth win in the category would mean sharing the honor with those who mean the most to him.
"Let's take Garth Brooks out of it and put the band and crew in there," he said. "Do they deserve it? Hell yes, they deserve it. Everybody's gonna say their band and crew works the hardest. I'm not gonna say they work harder than anybody else, but there's nobody that works harder than these guys.
"These guys work 24-7. So do they deserve entertainer of the year? You bet your ass! And I'd be happy to stand here and say that all day."
Hot 20 also interviewed Billboard's Tom Roland on the CMA's 2017 snubs and surprises.
"The ones that were most obvious were Blake [Shelton] is nowhere to be found," he said, "Jason Aldean, nowhere to be found. The other one that surprised me was in the [musical event] category. Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys -- really great song, great record, great performance, and did well commercially -- but not anywhere to be found."
But the big question on everyone's mind is: Will Taylor Swift come to the show? She's nominated for song of the year as the sole songwriter of Little Big Town's "Better Man," and her new album Reputation arrives Friday (Nov. 10).
"It wouldn't surprise me at all if Taylor showed up," Roland said. "She's still loved in the city. She has left the door [open] that she would be happy to come back at some point. I would almost be surprised if she didn't show up because it would be a good thing to keep her foot in the door."
An all-new CMT Hot 20 Countdown airs Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 4-5) at 9 a.m. ET.


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Mike Chambers, with the Denver Post, has released information that Patrick Roy announced Jamie McGinn is officially done for the season after having back surgery preformed this past November. Roy also announced that Winchester is still having vision problems from a lingering concussion.
The loss of Jamie McGinn has been felt by the Avalanche this season. Last year, McGinn played 79 games and even though he was the "hitting the post" king, he tallied 38 points. He had five points in seven games during their playoff run. He struggled quite a bit this season before going under the knife for the surgery.
Jesse Winchester had a lot of Avalanche faithful excited this pre-season. Last year he played in Florida and had 18 points in 52 games. Unfortunately during a pre-season game against the Kings he suffered a concussion. He's been struggling to skate with, and without, the team since then. Roy says that he is still having issues with his vision, and that he's "not doing well".
MHH wishes healthy vibes to both of these guys.


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Batman Day is upon us, and if you are a fan of the caped crusader’s lore, there is some sweet news for you. Epic Games Store is giving away three critically-acclaimed games from the Batman Arkham series for free. For a limited time, you can get the Batman Arkham Collection, which includes the Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight, from Epic Games Store without paying a dime. Yes, that is Epic Games giving away three fan-favourite games from the Batman Arkham series and is also throwing in the Lego Batman trilogy in the freebie package.
Starting with the games, the three Batman Arkham series titles were collectively available at $22.99 (roughly Rs. 1,700) until recently on the Epic Games Store, but ahead of the Batman Day celebrations on September 21, they are now being offered for free. The latest game of the trio, Batman: Arkham Knight, came out in 2015, and despite being over four years old, the game is still a lot of fun to play on all supported platforms viz. PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
If you are a fan of the DC character, and also happen to love games with a good narrative, visuals, combat experience, and rich world-building with some familiar comic book characters, the game is simply one of the best out there. And the same can be said for the remaining two – Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Asylum. All you have to do is create an Epic Games account to get these games at zero cost until September 26.
In addition to the Batman Arkham Collection, Epic Games Store is also giving away three games from the Lego Batman series. Thanks to the offer, Lego Batman: The Video Game, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham are now available for free. The Lego Batman Trilogy Pack was earlier priced at $22.99 (roughly Rs. 1,700). Needless to say, the Epic Games Store offer is amazing, and despite apprehensions towards the Epic Games ecosystem, creating an Epic Games account just to get these games for free is a no-brainer.

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Court gives children right to stay
A legal ruling giving youngsters born in the EU the right to stay in a member country with their non-national parents could have major implications for Ireland, experts have warned.
The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) welcomed the judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union which means Irish-born children should be able to remain in Ireland with their immigrant parents, who would also have the right to work.
ICI said the practice by the Department of Justice of refusing to give some parents of Irish children permission to live and work in this country must end as its immigration policies breach European law.
Hilkka Becker, ICI's senior solicitor, warned that while the case centred on a family in Belgium, the ruling would have major implications for Ireland.
She demanded that parents already deported must be allowed to return.
"Put simply, what this means in practice is that Irish children have a right to live with their parents in Ireland and for their parents to work and provide for them within the state," Ms Becker said.
"No longer will families be allowed to be separated unless there is a truly exceptional reason.
"The Immigrant Council has worked with many families separated by our immigration rules and suffering real anguish and financial hardship as a result.
"We are delighted with this ruling."
The judgment in the case of the Zambrano family ruled EU law precludes a member state from refusing a right of residence.


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Lately I've been so busy with life, work, and working out (I found an awesome new routine that I'll be sharing soon) that I have barely had time for making food at home. I subsist largely through whole fruits, veggies, hummus, pre-prepped grains, and the juice bar next to my gym. Luckily there are some healthy recipes I know that don't require ANY cooking, just my trusty spiralizer.
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The Real "Easy Mac:"
- fresh raw zucchini, spiralized into long or short noodles (I like short because they are the most like "real" mac n cheese noodles)
- vegan cheese sauce (in the refrigerated area of health food stores, near the guac and hummus. I like the brand Annie's, but see below for some links to homemade or raw recipes you can make yourself!)
- -veggie toppings, like spinach and tomatoes, for extra nutrition and texture
Here are some links if you want to make your OWN delicious "cheese" sauce:

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“Liberal” Turkey Claims Europe Is Racist
by Burak Bekdil
“There is no such religion as Christianity … In reality, Jesus Christ was a Muslim coming from Jewish tradition … The name of the religion revealed to Christ was Islam …” — Abdurrahman Dilipak, columnist, Yeni Akit.
- In Turkey, not even the smallest village of a few hundred inhabitants has a non-Muslim mayor.
- Against this embarrassing background, Turkey is accusing Europe of being racist. That would be like North Korea accusing Europe of being a rogue state.
It’s not a bad joke; it’s a very bad joke. Turkey, where all variants of ethnic and religious xenophobia are a national pastime, is accusing the West of being racist.
Speaking after a spat with Austria and Sweden over news reports and tweets from those countries that accused Turkey of allowing sex with children under the age of 15, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed that the behavior of European countries reflected the “racism, anti-Islamic and anti-Turkish (trend) in Europe.”
He is talking about the same Europe where the inhabitants of one of its biggest cities, London, recently elected a Muslim as its mayor. In Turkey, not even the smallest village of a few hundred inhabitants has a non-Muslim mayor.
|Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (left) blasted European countries for “racism, anti-Islamic and anti-Turkish (trend),” partly in response to a tweet by Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom (right) that read: “Turkish decision to allow sex with children under 15 must be reversed. Children need more protection, not less, against violence, sex abuse.”|
In “racist” Austria, the police immediately arrested two suspects in connection with an attempt to set fire to a Turkish cultural center in the northern Austrian town of Wels — and at a time of rising tensions with Turkey. By contrast, Turkish law enforcement officials arrested five former gendarmerie intelligence officers just recently — nine years after the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. These officers would probably never have been implicated if the two Islamist allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and Fethullah Gulen, his staunchest political ally when Dink was assassinated, had not turned into each other’s worst nemesis in power-sharing fight in 2013.
Yeni Akit is an Islamist newspaper and one of Erdogan’s media darlings, a kind of TurkishPravda in its fanatical support of the president. Its editors always find a seat in the elite group of journalists who accompany the president in his private jet traveling to foreign capitals.


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December 12, 2011 | By Apple Store
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That’s the Meizu flagship store in Hong Kong! And it is going to open very soon. What’s more? The photos will explain after the break.
December 5, 2011 | By Hong Kong
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Few months ago, Nokia went very bad. They had shuttered its remaining UK retail stores and discontinued sales on its US and UK online stores. So what Nokia hoping right now is to revive in China.
November 24, 2011 | By China Mobile
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The launch of the latest Nokia Lumia smartphones could revive Nokia’s presence across Asia and China in particular, but will they come quickly enough?
November 23, 2011 | By market share
China has already overtook the US in both PC sales and shipments
, now China overtook the U.S. again as the world’s largest smartphone market by volume in the third quarter of 2011.


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Gangachra (Rangpur) Representative:
Discussions, distribution of materials and social meeting were held in Gangachra, Rangpur, under the project of strengthening nutrition and food security through agricultural development, which is being implemented in the financial year 2023-24. Organized by the Department of Agriculture Extension, the materials were distributed after an exchange of views with the farmers of 78 families of Khaprikhal Bannipara village of Betgari Union of Upazila on Monday at the Upazila Agriculture Office premises. The meeting was presided over by Upazila Agriculture Officer Agriculturist Marufa Iftekhar Siddika and Project Monitoring Officer Amina Khatun was the chief guest at the meeting. AKM Faridul Haque, Agricultural Extension Officer Azmain Mostari, Assistant Agricultural Naval Officer and farmers were present. Upazila Agriculture Officer Agriculturist Marufa Iftekhar Siddika said, if the project is implemented, it will help in the production of safe quality vegetables, spices and seasonal fruits at the family level. The crops produced will meet the nutritional needs of the family as well as increase the income of the farmers. The Department of Agriculture will implement the project of setting up family nutrition gardens in uncultivated fallow land and courtyards of residential houses. If it is successfully implemented, it will increase food production as well as meet the family’s vegetable and nutritional needs. By doing this, the rural economy will also become active. Upazila Executive Officer Nahid Tamanna said that the current government, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, daughter of Bangabandhu, is working for ensuring food security as well as nutritional security of the people of the country. The food security of the people of the country is ensured through the production of more food grains than the demand, but the people of the country are lagging behind in terms of nutrition. Therefore, the government wants to ensure the nutrition of all the people of the country by filling the nutritional deficiency. Also wants to create nutritious generation. Safe vegetables, spices and seasonal fruits will be produced in these gardens which will increase the family’s income by satisfying the nutritional needs of the whole year.

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The White Out is a Weapon Blueprint available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone.
It is a Epic blueprint variant of the base weapon M19, one of the Handguns featured in Call of Duty.
The White Out blueprint was released in Season 1 of Modern Warfare and Warzone.
You can find all the attachments for the White Out Blueprint listed below. You can build your own White Out weapon Blueprint by adding these attachments on a base M19 in the Gunsmith menu.
- Weapon Class Handguns
- Game Modern Warfare
- Base Weapon M19
- Release Season 1
- Rarity Tier Epic
- Bundle Cold Blood
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White Out - M19 - Blueprint Attachments:
- Muzzle Muzzle Brake
- Barrel XRK L Super
- Trigger Action Heavy Duty Trigger
- Rear Grip Granulated Grip Tape


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New here and hope to help out when I can, but guys I'm stumped on this. We have a 1982 150HP Evinrude in the shop. Fresh rebuild, has been running perfect for weeks. It has come down with a bad misfire half throttle through wide open. We have been back through the carburetors, running UL77V plugs that all are burning good. We have tried a different fuel tank and fuel, swapped all plugs, changed power packs (I remember something about a faulty isolation diode even though these seemed to be okay) It will only turn up to around 4000 rpm on the water and starts misfiring bad from 3000 rpm and up. Hitting the primer doesn't seem to affect it. On the trailer at the ramp under a load at WOT every plug wire when pulled is carrying a good load so it seems to rule out an ignition coil, but the misfire is still there and can't isolate it to any one cylinder, it isn't a steady "bog" like a fuel problem, but a steady misfire. A pack should affect 1 or 2 or 3 cylinders, a coil one cylinder, a faulty isolation diode would cause a misfire but we changed packs. We have checked top dead center, set sync and link. This one has me baffled.


Kino Teatr St Leonards on Sea ‘Bach & more music from Out of the Blue’
by Emily Burridge on 14.06.2019
Sunday morning coffee concert 11am @KinoTeatrArts St Leonards on Sea
I’ll be performing the wonderful G major suite for unaccompanied cello by JS Bach & more music from Out of the Blue’ as I continue to be inspired writing for solo cello incorporating looping pedals operated with my feet enabling me to multi track harmonies and recreate my compositions in concert.
A selection of new works as well as compositions from my album production ‘Out of the Blue’
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Rafael Novoa1 y Dr R. S. Loomis2
A dynamic model of nitrogen metabolism in higher plants was developed. The model represents a summa- ry of what is known about the real system. The model has an integrative, hierarchic structure, with enzyme pathways at the lowest level of organization, and plar growth at the highest. The model simulates nitrogen uptake and its assimilation into aminoacids. It also estimates photosynthesis and respiration. Plant growth is calculated as a function of amino acids and sugar supply. The model consists of a set of differential.equations, written in FORTRAN.
1 Ing. Agr., Ph.D., Programa Ecología y Manejo. Estación Experimental La Platina. Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA), Casilla 5421, Santiago. Chile.
2 Departamet of Agronomy and Rango Science, University of California, Davis, USA


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Alma (2011 Population 232) is a village in the parish of Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. The village is centered on the small delta of the Upper Salmon River and Cleveland Brook, where they empty into Salisbury Bay.
The headquarters of Fundy National Park is located in Alma West, making tourism a major part of the local economy. Fishing, of lobster and scallops, is another primary economic activity.
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Injection of spin polarized electrons from iron and cadmium chromium selenide ferromagnetic contacts into gallium arsenide quantum well heterostructures
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The semantics and pragmatics of the perfect in English and Japanese
This dissertation investigates the semantics and pragmatics of the English and Japanese perfect. It first argues that the perfect is a stativizer and provides a monosemous analysis of the meaning of the English perfect by ...
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Ga 1-x Mn x Sb random and GaSb/Mn digital alloys at low growth temperatures by MBE have been fabricated and studied to investigate effect of Sb/Ga flux ratio on the magnetic and electronic properties. The magnetic and ...


The personal care industry is open for business again but will have to stick to strict COVID-19 protocols. The new regulations governing hairdressers, barbers, make-up and tattoo artists have been published in the Government Gazette.
Handwashing, the wearing of cloth masks and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces are required.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the reopening of personal care services on Wednesday. It’s a huge relief to businesses who’ve had no income since March.
The protocols gazetted by Small Business Development Minister, Khumbudzho Ntshavheni, gives effect to that announcement.
Clients are encouraged to pre-book to avoid queues. The 1.5 metre social distance rule stands. Regular wiping down and disinfecting of surfaces is also a necessity. Owners and employees over the age of 60, or with comorbidities, are discouraged from working.
Political Analyst Angelo Fick has expressed concern over the opening up of casinos and hair salons.
Fick says this means that it will now be up to individual South Africans, some with a dodgy track record of adhering to regulations, to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
“I’m not surprised but I’m also not necessarily enthusiastic about this. Because what this effectively means is that the 58 million people who have not necessarily adhered to all of the protocols under the lockdown will now actually have to seriously consider doing so. Because responsibility for avoiding infection is now entirely in the hands of 58 million people if they’re going to have all of these sectors open.”
The full discussion with Fick is in the video below:
Hair and beauty salons had been banned from working since the start of the lockdown on 27 March. Many of them had reportedly resorted to underground operations to put food on the table.


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River Yamuna ‘close to death’: New study warns Delhi’s waterway is ‘toxic’ even after treatment and should not be used for drinking or irrigation
A new study has revealed that the Yamuna River in Delhi has almost ‘died’ – and there are no signs of healing as even after treatment, the water remains toxic and unfit for any purpose.
The study, published in International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, stated: “Even expensive water treatment technologies are incapable of treating the polluted river water. And, the conventional water processes based on chemical filtration and biological treatment are not suitable for removing the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).”
Researchers collected and tested water samples from the Najafgarh drain, a nursing home drain out, the stream of the Yamuna near the Nizamuddin Bridge, Okhala barrage, and near the origin of Agra canal – all of which flow into the Yamuna.
A new study has revealed that the Yamuna River in Delhi has a status close to ‘dead’ – and there are no signs of healing as the water remains toxic even after treatment
The Yamuna River is a vital natural resource and the study also noted that an alarming amount of polluted water is supplied to the Agra canal for irrigating the agricultural lands of 638 villages.
“We investigated the impact of urban runoff on the water quality of the Yamuna River in Delhi, which flows into the Agra canal and is used for irrigation purposes.
“Results showed drastic variations in each of the water samples after treatment,” said R S Dubey, Department of Applied Chemistry, Amity University, Noida, the author of the study.
“Water pollution levels are higher by multiples than the limit prescribed by the pollution control authorities for irrigation. The water quality of Yamuna is polluted and not suitable for any other purposes,” he said.
Water samples were analysed for various physio-chemical parameters such as pH, total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), total alkalinity (TA), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved oxygen (DO), electrical conductivity (EC), chloride, sulphate, nitrate, toxic metals, and microbial population (MP) levels by following the standard method.
The water quality was good along areas where the river enters Delhi before the Wazirabad barrage.
While the optimum pH for river water is around 7.4, the study found that Mean pH of the Yamuna water varies from 7.5 to 11.8 at different sampling points.
Where BOD levels are high, DO levels decrease because the oxygen in the water is consumed by the bacteria.
“An experimental observation shows the DO as zero. The type of water in Delhi falls under ‘dead water quality’, thereby making it unfit for irrigation or any other domestic or industrial purpose,” said Dubey.
“Most of the rivers in the urban regions are the end points of waste water discharged from households and industries, which create major problem for river water quality management. The waste-water discharges contribute to significant river water degradation, reduce agricultural products quality, land fertility and ultimately affect public health,” said Dubey.
The study also found major groundwater pollution in the Yamuna riverbed.
The researchers have recommended industrial and untreated sewage waste to be checked immediately.
Commercial establishments on the Yamuna river bank must be monitored strictly by appropriate authorities, and they should change the present sewage treatment technology as soon as possible.


In many analytical sciences, quantifying the background signal (or blank) before measuring the sample of interest is an important part of experimental design, and a critical requirement for ensuring meaningful results. A positive test signal must be compared to the background signal level in order to assess its significance and to exclude the contribution of the background from the interpretation of results. For example, in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) it's important to measure the signal from a negative control reaction that contains no target antigen, to obtain the baseline signal for other reactions.
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Not everyone considers the importance of background measurements in particle analysis, though the same fundamental principles hold true. A common scenario where this is relevant is when the sample of interest must be diluted before measurement — in this case the particle content of the diluent itself must be measured and accounted for in subsequent analysis. The measured background level can also inform the measurement protocol: For example, if the sample of interest is at a concentration of 1×109 particles per mL and the background in the diluent contains 1×108 particles per mL in the same size range, then it's clear the sample cannot be diluted more than ten-fold before the measurements are no longer meaningful. These experimental bounds can only be obtained through careful measurements.
Control experiments like these are not often considered in particle analysis because of the limitations of commonly-used technology. Most techniques, including optical ones like Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), are not additive. For these techniques, measurement of the combined sample A + B is not equal to the sum of the measurement of sample A and the measurement of sample B. Most researchers understand why Dynamic Light Scattering is not additive — it's because DLS only reports a skewed average of all the particles in the sample. More surprisingly though, since it's billed as a single-particle measurement technique, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis isn't additive either. We and others have shown this pretty clearly, and you can easily test for yourself the next time you're in the lab (or maybe even working from home if you're so equipped!).
Spectradyne's nCS1 measures particles one-by-one, each particle truly independent from the others. As a result, Microfluidic Resistive Pulse Sensing (MRPS) is a true additive measurement technique, and thus holds enormous power for quantifying particles in complex media such as plasma, urine, or cell culture medium. Shown on the right is a case in point: a nanoparticle therapeutic needed to be quantified directly in plasma; subtracting the plasma background from the total sample yielded a direct and accurate measurement of the therapeutic particles themselves. Direct measurements in such complex media are fast and easy with MRPS — read about a pilot study we performed with Pfizer Inc., here.
Food for thought while working from home during COVID-19 isolation. Take care!
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A 96-well ELISA plate. An antibody linked to an enzyme will recognize a target protein in each well. When a colorimetric substrate is added to the sample, an enzymatic reaction causes a color change. Photo credit: Shenzhen Boomingshing Medical Device Co., LTD
This plot shows differential measurements made using Spectradyne's nCS1TM of blood plasma with and without a nanoparticle therapeutic.


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By Melanie Rodriguez, Senior, Editor in Chief
“One last time and then we’ll teach them how to say goodbye.”
-Hamilton: An American Musical
I am overcome with a bittersweet feeling as I begin my final editorial for The Phoenix Flyer. From writing for the newsletter since its creation during my sophomore year to serving as Editor in Chief during my junior and senior years, The Phoenix Flyer has become an integral part of my high school journey. Working on the Flyer alongside Ms. Keller helped me realize that writing is what I love, and I am inspired me to pursue this craft as a professional.
As Editor in Chief, I leave iPrep with the responsibility to continue to create the kind of content that makes The Phoenix Flyer what it is:
Although, it is difficult to part ways with something so valuable, I am excited to entrust the newsletter’s responsibilities onto other students and watch how they continue to expand the Flyer. Plus, I can surely be found writing for the alumni column in a couple of months.
Working with iPrep’s extremely talented student body for these past two years has been an absolute pleasure. Thank you to Ms. Keller for trusting me with the responsibility to carry this newsletter and for allowing us to always have a safe, creative space in which to express our thoughts. Thank you iPrep for having me as your Editor in Chief for two years consecutively. It has been an honor to serve.
“iPrep” by Melanie Rodriguez
Imagine a school like no other, where education is transformed.
Painted halls of blue, green, yellow, and magenta reflect colorful imaginations.
Refusing to conform to boundaries, iPrep’s students are the definition of individuality.
Entrusted with the responsibility to achieve our dreams– our opportunities are unlimited.
Preparing us for life and creating friendships built to last beyond these vivid, painted halls.


OpenDCS is a software suite to receive and decode environmental data for real-time processing for flood control, water supply, and other uses.
Prominent data sources include the NOAA GOES Satellite and HRIT sources. However the software is generic enough to support collection from different data sources such as scrapping webpages or talking to data loggers.
The software is used by multiple US Government public and semi-private agencies, and well as other governments. However, all are welcome to use the software if appropriate to their needs. It can be found at https://github.com/opendcs/opendcs.


- Today world is In the face of the climate crisis, petroleum product dependence, and volatile gasoline prices, it is very important to explore possible opportunities in unconventional alternative-fuel vehicles.
- One such and eco-friendly option is the compressed air vehicle (CAV), or air car, powered by a pneumatic motor and high-pressure gas cylinder. CAVs offer environmental and economic advantages over conventional vehicles, the technology has until recently not been subject to a meticulous analysis.
- The present paper provides a brief introduction to the latest developments of a compressed-
air vehicle on with introduction to varied issues associated with the technology and their resolution.
- This paper represent the potential performance of CAVs in terms of fuel economy, driving or practice range, carbon footprint, and fuel prices and examines their possibility as a transportation choice as compared with gasoline and electrical vehicles.
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- In this paper analysis include energy density of compressed air, thermodynamic losses of expansion, CAV potency on a pump-to-wheels and well-to-wheels basis, and comparisons with gasoline and electric vehicles.
- Results show that although the CAV is a intrepid, unconventional solution for today’s transportation problem, it is ultimately not workable, and compares poorly with gasoline and electric vehicles in all environmental and economic metrics.
- While developing of compressed air vehicle, management of compressed air parameters like temperature, energy density, demand of input power, energy unharness and emission management have to be mastered for the development of a safe, light-weight and price effective compressed air vehicle in future
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