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text: Tools and Equipment Print The 8 Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes of 2020 Lay back while getting a killer workout By Sam Hayes Sam Hayes is a Massachusetts-based writer who specializes in lifestyle and health, covering everything from sports psychology books to running shoes. Learn about our editorial process Sam Hayes Updated on October 21, 2019 More in Fitness Tools and Equipment Beginners Motivation Sports Nutrition Fitness Trends Running Strength Walking Workouts Cardio Flexibility Yoga Pilates Health and Safety Special Features View All Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Schwinn 270 Exercise Bike at Amazon"Lets you pedal hard with an optimal resistance."Best Budget: Exerpeutic Bluetooth Bike at Amazon"You get an eight-level magnetic tension control system."Best for Back Pain: Diamondback 510Sr Bike at Amazon"From the console display, you can track your heart rate, and speed."Best with App: Nautilus R616 Bike at Walmart"Features dozens of preloaded workouts."Best Compact: Exerpeutic 400XL Folding Bike at Amazon"Carries the same cardio exercise benefits of a full-sized bike."Best Resistance: Marcy Exercise Bike at Amazon"Simply adjust the knob to make your ride more intense."Best for Cross Training: Sunny Bike at Amazon"Includes a 'pulse sensor' that reads your heart rate."Best Adjustable: Xspec Upgraded Foldable Bike at Amazon"Use as a standard recumbent bike or an upright bike." Our Top Picks Best Overall: Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Dickssportinggoods.com Reasonably priced and beloved by users, the Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike is one of the best on the market. It has a little bit of everything and is designed to help you meet your exercise goals. Like any recumbent bicycle, these exercise bikes help limit joint discomfort and pressure. The Schwinn 270 is one of the best recumbent exercise bikes because of its "high speed, high inertia" drive system, which lets you pedal hard with an optimal resistance. There are 10 resistance quick speed intensities and 25 computer-operated resistance options. The pedals are oversized, feature straps and are made with a three-piece construction for comfortable rotations. This Schwinn exercise bike has a comfortable, walkthrough frame and adjustable seat rails for any height or comfort. Additionally, the seat is made with breathable fabric, a padded bottom, lumbar support, and the handlebars are padded for extra comfort as well. Best Budget: Exerpeutic Bluetooth Smart Cloud High Capacity Recumbent Bike Buy on Amazon Exerpeutic makes one of the best budget recumbent exercise bikes available today. Sold with or without Bluetooth technology and with or without expert assembly, the Exerpeutic recumbent exercise bike includes pedals with straps, an adjustable seat and padded handles. This "budget" recumbent exercise bike features an LCD screen that shows the distance, calories, speed, and heart rate so that you can track your workout effectively. You get an eight-level magnetic tension control system to optimize your workout intensity. This bike has a 300-pound weight limit and a one-year warranty. Best for Back Pain: Diamondback 510Sr Recumbent Magnetic Exercise Bike Buy on Amazon For many people, any recumbent bicycle is better than a traditional bike for back pain. However, the Diamondback 510Sr Recumbent Magnetic Exercise Bike takes this benefit to the next level with a supportive, breathable, mesh seat back that has an adjustable height. The seat itself and the multiple handlebars are padded and adjustable for extra customization. This bike isn't just great for your back—it's comfortable all over. The sports cooling fans help you avoid overheating on some tough cardio. The console also sports mp3 connectivity, speakers, a headphone jack, a folding magazine rack, and an LCD display. From the console, you can track your heart rate and speed, and try any of 20 quick workouts. The 5 Best Indoor Cycling Bikes of 2020 Best with App: Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bike with the Nautilus Trainer 2 App Courtesy of Walmart. Buy on Walmart Pair your recumbent exercise bicycle with a great smartphone app that will help you track your progress. The Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bike comes with bluetooth syncing as well as the RideSocial and Nautilus Trainer 2 App. The sporty R616 exercise bike features a sleek design, a supportive back, an adjustable seat, and a comprehensive display screen. Although the bike itself is great, what really makes this Nautilus shine is the onboard computer. The Bluetooth connected computer features dozens of preloaded workouts for you to try out as well as displays important info such as intensity and speed. Use the R616 bike with the RideSocial app to compare your results with others all over the world. Additionally, the Nautilus Trainer 2 App connects to this bike and lets you track and monitor all of your workouts including calories burned, distance, and duration of exercise from the comfort of your smart device. Best Compact: Exerpeutic 400XL Folding Recumbent Bike Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart If you're short on space, living in an apartment or small home, it doesn't mean you can't use a recumbent exercise bike. The Exerpeutic 400XL Folding Recumbent Bike can be packed up for easy storage. The compact semi-recumbent bicycle carries the same cardio exercise benefits of a full-sized recumbent bike. It can hold up to 300 pounds and sports a large seat cushion. Despite its compact design, this foldable bike has an LCD display and a large backrest. The bike itself uses a V-belt dual drive system and a balanced flywheel, which is quiet and includes an adjustable magnetic tension system. The 8 Best Bikes Under $500 of 2020 Best Resistance: Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike with Resistance ME-709 Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart The Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike is a perfect tool for resistance cycling. Sold with or without professional assembly, this bike sports eight magnetic resistance levels. Simply adjust the knob to make your ride more intense. The strapped pedals also feature special counterbalanced weights for added benefits. This simple machine has a classic step-through design for easy access and is made with 14-gauge steel tubing. The seat and seat back are ergonomically designed with high-density foam. You also get an easy-to-read LCD screen and a two-year limited warranty with this pick. Best for Cross Training: Sunny Health and Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Sunnyhealthfitness.com There are many great recumbent exercise bikes out there, but there are few that let you also cross train and workout your arms at the same time. However, the Sunny Health and Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike also features moveable handlebars that can be used in combination with the foot pedals for a cross training exercise or in isolation with the feet on the floor for a full arm workout. This recumbent bike has eight adjustable gears for optimal resistance training on either the arms or your legs. The seat saddle and back are both oversized and comfortable, with a weight capacity of 350 pounds. This bike also includes a "pulse sensor," which reads your heart rate as you exercise. Available with or without professional assembly, you also get an LCD display screen and a tablet holder with this machine. Best Adjustable: Xspec Upgraded Recumbent Foldable Bike Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart The Xspec Upgraded Recumbent Foldable Bike allows you to workout with a standard recumbent bike or an upright bike. This versatility allows you to share the exercise bike with friends or partners and to workout a diverse set of muscle groups. This piece of exercise equipment can also be folded for easy storage that is perfect for small homes. Made with heavy duty steel frame, this foldable bike is incredibly sturdy. 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Finished off the first crepe scarf and started the second. The weft for this one is periwinkle blue. It's another crepe draft (this 20-shaft draft is Oelsner figure #982, handweaving.net draft #9183).
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Winding this warp was slow going, because I was using up leftovers and had to stop to tie knots whenever one cone ran out and I had to wind from another to finish a bout. That means weaving is also slow going, because of the same knots - I have to stop and swap in a length of another yarn sufficiently long to reach from the swap point to the end of the scarf. Other than that, it's going well - loom functioning perfectly, yarn strong enough I don't need to worry about broken ends, and no draw-in so there's no need for temple clamps that need moving forward every few inches.
When I finished scarf #1, I had about 20 yards left of the turquoise 60/2 weft, so I calculated the weft yardage pretty closely. The leftovers have gone into the stack of nearly empty cones and spools, from which I get the lengths to swap in for knot repair. Because it's a mixed warp in the first place, I don't worry overmuch about matching the colors of the knotted end and the repair end - nobody will ever notice!
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How the World Bank is helping India mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in large Infrastructure contracts
The World Bank is working to ensure that contractual disputes that have risen due to disruptions are minimized in the development projects that will eventually resume.
As South Asian countries intensify the fight against COVID-19, it is imperative that social protection programs, including cash transfers, food vouchers, unemployment benefits, pensions, wage…
Bangladesh is often mooted as a regional logistics and transit hub and a bridge between South and Southeast Asia. Now, this ambition may become a reality in the country's western region
COVID-19 has hit hard lives and economies across South Asia. The World Bank is responding rapidly, helping governments buy vital protective equipment and medical supplies, provide learning to…
South Asian cities are known hotspots for air pollution. But in the last few months, many have enjoyed unusually clear skies and fresh air.
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This collection was inspired by the paintings of contemporary artist Etel Adnan. Her vibrant and energetic use of color shaped our design direction and informed our palette selection. This was our first big foray in playing with bold colors – an exploration in finding balance when combining multiple hues.
The Indio necklace is a single-stranded piece with a pattern that balances repetition and asymmetry. A simple necklace that is at once bold yet playful. This design is available in 3 color variants: fog/black, wool/yellow and blush/red.
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Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, the Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank, is a 30 years experienced personality in field of IT and is therefore also the Head of Information & Communication of this bank. He has also played the role of Executive Vice President & CIO of first security of Islami Bank.
Mr. Taher Ahmed Chowdhury's resume reveals that apart from completing MBA from IIUC, he have also mastered the International Project Managing from AAPM, USA, after which he finally mastered in Information Technology from Institute of IT from Jahangirnagar university. He, for the quest of knowledge, has also earned professional/global online certifications on MCP, MCSE and CCNA from Microsoft & Cisco, USA. Recently he has received CISSO (Certified information Systems Security Officer) from Miles2 of USA.
With such high qualifications in the field of IT, in 1986, he started his career as the Hardware Engineer of Beximco Computers Ltd. After sometimes, he took a break from Beximco and joined as a Radio Electronic Instructor in the Marine Academy of Chittagong (under Ministry of Shipping) in 1993. However, he joined back Beximco in 2000 as the Senior Network Engineer. Later, after a certain time, he finally shifted his career to banking and joined as the Assistant Vice President of IT division of IFIC Bank. He worked there before he finally became a part of Islami bank.
New technology in banking sector though is not absolute cutting edge trend, it is already transforming the financial sector, and the traditional banking landscape is set to rapidly change in the next five years. New stuffs, upgraded formulas and safety features like advanced cryptography and biometrics will help protect against bank scams, and remote applications will make it easier than ever to do your banking without visiting a branch.
It doesn't mean new technology will hit the banking but the things that will change data sharing and the way your money is handled.
Blockchain is nowadays very well known figure to all especially in banking sector. It is basically set to transform banking and financial services. It decentralizes monetary management from a central authority to a widespread network of computers. This technology actually works through two phases. Transactions are broken down into encrypted boxes that it may call 'blocks' which are then added to the "chain" of computer code and encrypted for enhanced cybersecurity that actually is similar to "email for money". In fact this technology has the potential to improve numerous facets of banking — and is the basis for other banking technology trends like bitcoin.
ADVANCED ATMs
Another tech system for banks is ATM and they transformed the bank tech system when they were first introduced in 1967. No industry has been hit by change over the past few years quite like the ATM industry. The next revolution in ATMs is likely to involve contactless payments. Some ATM innovations are already available overseas. For example, biometric authentication is already used in India, and iris recognition is in place at Qatar National Bank ATMs. These technologies can help overall bank security by protecting against ATM hacks. It might take some time to see ATM upgrades in the financial system because of the strict regulations governing some international banks, according to Bayometric, which is a leading global provider of biometric security systems.
Transformation with mobile and digital segment in the banking system has only just started and growth is already explosive. Banks are investing heavily in digital banking technology and customers use mobile, web or digital platforms to use banking services. Artificial intelligence solutions, such as chatbots, often assist customers in simple tasks such as making payments. In a Forbes survey on banking customer engagement from late 2016, 86 percent of banks indicated that these types of services represent their top technology investments.
Technology will allow the banks believed by them to deliver a faster, more transparent experience to consumers. A large portion of their resources perhaps is necessarily dedicated to security, compliance and other industry-specific requirements that might allow non-banks or financial service providers which are not synchronized by the banking industry to flourish, according to a 2016 report from market intelligence firm Greenwich Associates. Since these companies can devote a greater percentage of their assets to radical financial technology, they might innovate more rapidly than traditional banks, attracting tech-savvy customers in the process.
It is true that smart devices and customer behaviour are the trendy focus in advanced banking technology and overall it steers the banking technology advances in the direction of convenience. From the email inbox to visiting a physical branch, you might expect or not, you can get a whole new customer experience even sooner than you ponder over.


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On Oak Leaf Ln, Land O Lakes WI 54540 $92,000
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On Oak Leaf Ln, Land O Lakes, WI 54540 - BIG PORTAGE LAKE LOT - Crystal clear Big Portage Lake has your future building site picked out. Wrapped around 240 feet of frontage, this lot has the best of both worlds: A sandy point for swimming and a quite bay for calm water boat storage. This lot sits on 2 acres of dry land and offers the most affordable access to one of the most popular lakes in the Northwoods. This property is not just for summertime enjoyment as the snowmobile trails are close by, offering year round opportunity. The ATV trails are a short drive away and Land O Lakes offers a great bike trail system. Big Portage Lake is deep, for great fishing, and has a friendly family feeling you will enjoy as you get to know your fellow property owners. Priced below Fair Market Value, take advantage now as the prices are only going up as building increases.
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Geryon is a large human-like monster with three torsos. One of Echidna and Typhon's children. Unlike the rest of his multi-headed siblings, Geryon's heads think in unison rather than each head having a mind of its own. He used to be the boyfriend of Princess Lavinia but after their relationship ended he became overly emotional and prone to fits of sobbing when he thinks about her, he even develops a friendship with Hercules when he finds out that he also got dumped by his girlfriend. Later on Geryon discovers that Lavinia is in love with Hercules and believes that Hercules betrayed him causing him to fight Hercules in a blind rage. Luckily Hercules convinces Lavinia to get back together with Geryon thus restoring their relationship. He is voiced by Will Ferrell.
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Hello, Dr. Char. My 18 year old, male feline is a diabetic of six years now. He has had a few rough patches when being forced to switch insulin's due to Vetsulin being banned from import by the FDA several years back now due to unknown insulin levels per unit. But he has been regulated on Pro-zinc for almost four years now. With diet we have gotten him to a half unit twice a day. I do not wish to do anything that will upset this balance. However, he also has obvious arthritis and joint discomfort. Several OTC remedies I've seen contain glucose or other potential substances that may effect his glucose and/or insulin levels. I am a nurse and know that in the hospitals we make reference to insulin as medication however since it is a naturally occurring substance produced in the body I'm not sure if your claim that Arthro-ionx will not interfere with any medication will cover this. Please, if you will, verify this claim and whether or not is it safe to administer this product without any change to my cat's insulin/glucose levels and that there is no risk to his current state of stability. Thank you in advance for you time. Sincerely, Dale
Dear Dale,
Arthro-IonX should not impact the insulin/glucose levels so it would be a better choice than using glucosamine. With Dia-IonX with time some pets will begin to make more functional insulin and thus less is needed to be given. Just to be safe I would dipstick some urine to check for glucose. As you know, when giving insulin you want to keep glucose levels in the urine at a trace so you won't worry that the blood glucose will drop too low.
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Spring crops are popping up all over Kansas! Tis especially the season for fresh asparagus and rhubarb at some pick-your-own farms across the state. After selecting a bunch of your favorite asparagus, you can saute it in butter or roast it drizzled with olive oil for a tasty side dish. But if you're looking for a quick, fresh Spring meal, make asparagus the star of the show with my Lemon Asparagus Tortellini! #springhassprung #asparagus #springskillet
This Spring, if you're in the market for U-pick fruits, vegetables, and berries, you can find a list of farm and ranch attractions at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism: www.travelks.com
Lemon Asparagus Tortellini Skillet
20 oz. pkg frozen cheese tortellini, thawed and simmered in boiling water for 2 minutes, drained well
2 Tbs. butter
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. dried dill weed
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4-6 oz. crumbled feta
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; when butter is sizzling add asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
Over medium heat, stir in garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, cooked tortellini, cream, broth, and Parmesan; bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cooking until sauce has thickened nicely; top with feta and serve.
Kitchen Smack: Whether you love thin, tender, young asparagus, or thicker, more flavorful, mature asparagus, there are some tricks to preparing this delicate vegetable for the best eating experience. Watch the video below for one of my Kitchen Smacks on having perfect asparagus every time.
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As the snow was melting in the backyard, I could see those telltale lines. The lines were about 2 inches wide and the lines sort of "rambled " across the lawn. The moles or voles had been tunneling around the yard. These two creatures may be mistaken for a mouse if you happen to see one above ground. They are however not mice. Their goal in life is to dig tunnels looking for food. If you get a winter were the ground freezes solid before the snow arrives, you probably won't see the mole trails under the snow. If the ground is frozen solid, they can't dig their tunnels. This was the winter where the ground didn't freeze before the snow hit. Come the spring, you will find that those tunnels may collapse leaving you with a lawn full of ruts. The tunnels that are near your shrubs may mean that the roots of the shrub are damaged. In some cases, the tunneling may kill the roots of the lawn or the roots of the shrub have been so damaged that the shrub may die. This will, of course mean that you have to re-seed the lawn in the spring or re-plant new shrubs. There are some effective mole and vole repellents that you can put on your lawn. If you see the tunnels on your lawn, you should apply the repellent as soon as the soil dries a bit in the spring.
The last light snow brought fresh footprints to the backyard. The deer were looking for the birdseed that had fallen on the ground. With our husky being in the backyard for bathroom breaks, you would think that the deer would stay away. Once the late night rolls around, the deer come out and the husky is inside dreaming away. This means that if the deer are roaming around our neighborhood, then they may be active in your neighborhood. If you have seen their footprints or if you see feeding damage to your shrubs, it is time to apply a deer repellent to your shrubs. Deer will eat many of our ornamental shrubs. They are particularly fond of arborvitae. The deer repellents work best when applied before the damage occurs. If you do see damage, you should apply a deer repellent as soon as possible. Deer can strip a plant down to a much smaller size in one night of feeding. One of the problems you will find is that some deer repellents work better than others. We carry several different types in the store. If deer are a problem in your yard, stop by and we will help you to pick out a repellent that should work in your yard.
Well, that's all for this week. Next week is the beginning of March. Soon we will all be planting pansies! I'll talk to you again next week.


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BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC) today announced the results of a cyber security public opinion survey that finds Massachusetts residents deeply concerned over privacy and the control of their personal data. Titled "Cyber Security Post Equifax: Perceptions and Priorities from Massachusetts Residents," the study examines public opinion on consumer and privacy matters related to cyber security.
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The report was produced for ACSC by Mass Insight Global Partnerships in collaboration with BW Research and based on an online Opinion Dynamics survey in November 2017 of 450 Massachusetts residents 18 years or older. The study contrasts survey data from previous Mass Insight surveys conducted in 2000, 2001, and 2015.
Residents do not believe they are threatened. Despite the reported widespread impact of the Equifax breach, 49% of MA residents say they did not believe they were affected by it, with another 30% not sure. Only 22% reported they were affected.
Privacy Costs. While close to 70% of respondents say they would be not likely to continue to do business with an organization that suffers a security breach and releases personal data (48 percent "not very likely" and 20% "not likely at all"), still 29 percent of residents are "somewhat likely" to continue doing business with an organization after a breach of this kind.
Concerns About Data Privacy Remain High. An increasing majority see the benefits of the internet and technology outweighing privacy concerns. Some 53% of respondents report that the privacy of their personal information is a major concern, up from 39% in 2015; 89% overall report it is either a concern or major concern, up from 75% in 2015
Internet More a Benefit than a Threat. At the same time, nearly 2/3 of those surveyed believe the Internet has more benefits than threats to privacy, up from 56% in 2000 as Internet usage has become part of daily life and over 90% report they have made an Internet purchase in the last six months. Close to 80% now support the advantages of computerized medical records as worth the tradeoff in privacy risks, while less than 50% thought they should be encouraged in 2000.
Federal Government Needs to Lead. 92 percent of residents agreed with a statement that the federal government should set tougher data protection standards for technology and data companies. However, nearly half of residents report they have never taken action to protect personal credit information, including enrolling in a credit monitoring program or putting a freeze on credit reports.
Confusion and Lack of Awareness of How Consumer Data Is Used. Residents generally are far more comfortable with firms using their data to market to them more effectively than they are with finance firms sharing or selling their credit data. Credit data sharing raises almost as much concern as the risks of unauthorized use of medical records.
Unsure of Consent Models. 48 percent of residents say giving consumers the choice to opt-out of sharing data is better for consumers, and 52 percent believing opt-in is better for consumers. This underscores a level of public confusion and the need for better public information and easier tools for consumers to use to take charge of their personal privacy.
"Massachusetts consumers believe that they have control over their data, but don't know what these controls are and when these are available, they aren't using them," said Michael Figueroa, Executive Director of the ACSC. "People clearly are calling for solutions to make them more secure and protect their data privacy, and it's time for the public and private sectors to work together to respond to this challenge."
Download the report: "Cyber Security Post Equifax: Perceptions and Priorities from Massachusetts Residents."
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The Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC) is a non-profit and cross-sector regional collaborative focused on building a stronger community defense by harnessing the collective resources of its members to solve common cyber security problems. As a leading federally-registered regional Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO), the ACSC serves as a security community hub that encourages cross-sector collaboration, taps advanced technology solutions, and promotes effective practices to help organizations strengthen their own cyber defense. At the same time, the ACSC deepens the capacity of the broader cyber community by enabling organizations to collectively address common problems, reduce duplicative effort, and establish a new baseline for security across Massachusetts and the New England regional community.
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The 11th Frame: Lindsay Boomershine maintains lead as 2017 USBC Queens heads to final day of qualifying
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Lindsay Boomershine kept her lead at the USBC Queens after the second round. Photo by United States Bowling Congress.
A second strong day of qualifying has put Lindsay Boomershine in position to try pretty much whatever she wants during the third and final round as she prepares for the double-elimination match play bracket of the 2017 USBC Queens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After totaling 1,213 on the burn squad in Thursday's first round, Boomershine rolled games of 234, 222, 237, 248 and 192 for a 1,133 total in Friday's second round on fresh oil at the Raising Cane's River Center, giving...


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prompted by summer's end (with the thunderous chaos of Brooklyn carnaval), I'm working on some longer "Summertime Reading" posts (better late than never). In the meantime, this is a quick note to say I'll be playing a short set at Amsterdam's Night of the Unexpected Festival this Friday. I go on around 10:40pm. (Wait, this is Holland: I go on precisely at 10:40pm.)
Other performers include the Stephen O'Malley/Pita project, Jaki Liebezeit & Burnt Friedman, Dick el Demasiado, and a performance of Iannis Xenakis' Mycènes Alpha.
No idea what I will play; it'll be hands-on and relatively busy, prob about half danceish and other other half in the outer reaches of turntable galaxy.
So much travel has made my brain or body jetlag-agnostic, so we may head over to Bassculture @ OT301 after Unexpected.


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Ramadan is just a few weeks away but the question of how to make this sacred tradition fun and meaningful for our children remains prevalent. How do we get them involved and excited? Afterschool shares some suggestions.
These are just some of the ways you can excite and get your kids to love Ramadan. At the end of the day, remember that what matters most are the warm feelings shared together and the understanding your children gained from these activities on what the sacred tradition is all about.


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London based alt-pop quartet, Dahlia Sleeps, have just released their much-anticipated EP via Beatnik Creative. Love, Lost is a stunning seven track journey through human emotion.
Recorded and produced in the band's own basement studio in South London, the EP navigates themes that touch on struggle, intimacy, and defiance. Deeply emotive, the subject matters are all exquisitely wrapped within swirling, atmospheric, and soothing pop music.
Opening with its lead single, 'Storm' – keyboardist and producer Luke Hester's haunting, skeletal electronic production, paired with singer Lucy Hill's delicate, soulful vocal form quite the partnership. Complemented by reverb-laden, lilting guitars and atmospheric electronics, 'Storm' sets the tone beautifully for the rest of the EP.
"It feeds into a project that is all about seeking truth and honesty and putting it on record – whether that be grief, anger, love," explains Hill. "Often things that have been left dormant and unresolved."
As Love, Lost begins to unfold, it becomes clear the band want to take you on a journey; they want to tell you a story, "I've been reading a tonne of poetry in the last year or so and that's massively inspired me," continues Hill. "When you're telling a story that's important to you, each word has to count for something. I think that philosophy runs through everything we've created on the EP."
Drawing comparisons with London Grammar, The XX, Daughter and Cat Power – the band have now solidified their very own sound on Love, Lost – a release which feels considered, painstakingly thought out, and carefully executed.
Love, Lost is out now via Beatnik Creative.


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"The 8 Biggest Scientific Myths"
(and an unused extra)
(To a comment that decries ungrounded wishful thinking and does not see causal linkage beween consciousness and universe).
For sure we all have to own and watch the desire to find what we want to be true.
My own sense is that what we might here call 'consciousness' IS the collapse - not in a linear time space sense of cause and effect but that the Event itself is an Expression of a Singularity.
We humanly do not see it like that, but tend to 'see a fragmented universe of forces outside our mind that is itself already a definition from which the sense of a psychological I-thought arises. Much of our perception is a validator of this I-thought. You might call that survival - but you are not the I-thought, nor the experience its thought defines - but are inherently one with Whatever Awareness Is. Now you can personalize this and say my awareness or human awareness - but its inexplicable Mystery is not only In Your Face Always - but is the True and Unified Living Context - of Everything.
The programs running that effectively result in an end-user human experience are multilayered and complex, and they are truly the feedback of the Living Universe to Itself - and not consumer-fare of an imaginary end user who believes his life is in some way separated and autonomous. However, the Unified Experience Is fulfilling in a transcendental sense - for the Living Universe embodies what in our highest sense we call love. But the perception of a loveless consciousness can only 'see' in terms of of exclusion.
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(To a comment that we may interpret reality - but surely do not define it)
You are presuming reality to be external to you. Which is both a definition and an interpretive mechanism.
If you're ok to consider this, look at 'There is no God but God', 'Make no image (definition) of God or any living thing', as principles of Mind. (Nothing to do with external believed Deity).
Substitute Mind for god if you like. The 'define, divide and rule' mentality is a causative lens via which a polarized experience is called forth.
There is nothing so awesome or so potentially terrifying as the power of Mind - the perspective of self-will DEMANDS that the mind be made tiny and weak - or it fears to be undone to nothingness by the Power that it now sees in its own image.
To actually reopen the basic tenets of Reality to question in any cultural sense is not to rebrand old thinking in hopeful ways - but to become the scientists of our own mind, experience and relationship. Terms can me misleading, so consciousness - as a a focus and act of desire and attention is usually not what I would call Mind - but a process within Mind. But essentially 'human mind' makes the world in its own image and overlays this upon the Indivisible. To the Unified Perspective, everything both is part and whole and so is clearly defined in its inherent interrelatedness without the sense of fixed separateness that human definition assert.
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(To a comment on the vast order of magnitude on elemental or wild forces - and the incomparably frail human capacity)
Absolutely true. Be humbled of notions of personally owning or controlling Life the Universe or Anyything. From such a perspective you will attend differently, and may even come to open at a deeper level of anything you dreamed existed in your being, in such wise that you experience a singularity of Event that - not only blows away all the theories or symptoms that express an orphaned consciousness - but also awakens or restores a true appreciation of the Indivisibility of Being. The reintroduction of Mind or Consciousness as a True Environment or Unified Context - cannot be in any way equated with the human identity construct that it generally equates with mind. So I value that you made your point.
The 'mind' or mentality of wishful thinking is a lawless and disconnected imagination. and is a divorce of 'mentality' from any felt or discerned context. But a true appreciation of awareness is of a feeling being and not a disconnected thinking that then seeks command and control so as to prevail. So while seconding your point I also invite a greater willingness to uncover more of the true nature of what awareness is and what the objects of awareness are. I don't see this as an anatomy class - but as a willingness to be inspired from sources currently unmapped.
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(A General comment into the page)
Human mind is a construct - occurring _within_ what may be referenced as 'Mind, Awareness, Being or God' - (But can never be objectified but only intuited through Effects).
There is no need to look outside or go anywhere to directly enquire of the nature of awareness. All that is required is to still the chattering thinking mind and release the desire to assert a private authoritative power or will upon the Current Movement of Being. In the absence of such, there is no dualistic or divided nature, nor reflected experience arising that validates such a split. Moreover, the mechanics of the construct of the separate self sense are no longer 'hidden' by being looked out from and through. To try and think this journey is simply an extension of the activity of thinking. Real thought is an expression of true enquiry and revelation. The wave is the heart's desire and the thoughts are the carriers. Always discern the true desire in the silence or truth of your being. Then do your science or whatever as a connected expression of Universal Will.
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(To a comment that the Answer to Life Universe and Everything is 42)
"But what - exactly - is the question?"
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The movement I feel, is uncovering a scientific
Meaning is irrelevant to science except as inferences derived of its own thinking process. But Meaning is Unified Field.
The now of a measuring or analysing observatio
One can only participat
When self in it's own image 'knows itself', it is narcissist
(Written in this consideration but not used)
To attempt to communicate to a presumed separate mind is to channel new wine to old structures that are already predicated to interpret all things from a flawed predication.
But the structural integrity of such separate self sense weakens with the advent of a dawning awareness that initially rises 'beneath the radar' of otherwise immaculate defences, and the mind of past experience is willingly put aside in order that fresh perspective arises.
That awareness can 'trap itself' in its own thought/beliefs has to be the most comic and tragic of abilities - depending on the active perspective. I feel its time to wake up to a greater perspective than limited thought and with that will come a transformed appreciation of not just the observable or tangible Universe - but of the inherent Meaning that is its True Expression. It is the context that shifts.
This is of course beyond belief - and that is why belief has to be at least suspended. The process is generally a shift over moments of time. Just don't think. But watch and be active as desire for truth.


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I didn't make a lot of cake yet. The only cake experience I have are the frangipane tart, a couple of cheesecakes and one lemon pie for my birthday. A real birthday cake, however, I never made. There is a first time for everything, so last week I promised to make a birthday cake for a friend's birthday party. According to his girlfriend, the friend was addicted to chocolate. So I made a chocolate cake.
Be aware, the cake is pretty heavy. I used a cake mould of 24 centimeters. This was enough for 30 people. I admit, they didn't ate a big piece. So let say that you can offer 12 to 15 people a nice piece of the cake. Don't show up with this dessert after a four-course meal of course. Otherwise, they probably will explode. I think this is a perfect cake on a Sunday afternoon in winter. Gather together, drink a cup of coffee, play Risk and eat chocolate cake. Perfect!
The recipe: a chocolate cake
You have to make six different things:
- A crispy chocolat bottom
- A chocolate biscuit
- Sugar syrup
- Chocolate cake batter
- Chocolat ganache
- White chocolate decoration
What do you need? a spring form cake mould of 24 centimeters, baking paper // 1. For the crispy chocolat bottom: 60 gr Double Lait chocolate, 90 gr hazelnut paste (praliné), 50gr Pailleté feuilletine, 30 gr crispy rice // 2. For the chocolat biscuit: 12 eggs, 450 gr sugar, 375 gr self-raising flour, 75 gr cacao // 3. For the sugar syrup: 10cL water, 100 gr sugar // 4. For the chocolat batter: 240 gr dark chocolat, 40 cL cream, 4 eggs, 4 Tsp water, 120 gr sugar // 5. For the chocolat ganache: 250 gr dark chocolat, 75 gr glucose, 25 gr cream, 75 gr butter. // 6. For the white chocolate decoration: 150 gr white chocolate
What do you do?
Start the day before with the crispy bottom (1). Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie. Add the hazelnut paste and stir with a whisk. Finally, add the pailleté feuilletine and the crispy rice. Take the mould and pour the mixture in the mould. Place in the fridge.
Now we make number 4, the chocolate cake batter. Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie. Whip the cream until you have a kind of thick yogurt. Place in the fridge. Mix the egg yolks and the water with a whisk. Add to the melted chocolate. Add 1/3 of the cream to the chocolate. Add the other part of the whipped cream with a spatula. Beat the egg whites, when beaten add the sugar. Beat till the sugar is dissolved. Add the egg whites to the chocolate mixture. Place in the fridge.
The third thing we will make is the chocolate biscuit (2). We need two times a round chocolate biscuit of 24 cm. Beat the eggs up in a till the eggs are foamy. Add the sugar while still whipping. Add the flour with a spatula and cacao. Take a griddle covered with baking paper and pour your mix on the griddle. Be sure that it's big enough for your cake mould. Bake it in the oven for about 10 minutes on 175°C. If your oven is not big enough for two griddles, you have to do this twice, of course.
The fourth thing we'll make is the sugar syrup (3). Add the water and the sugar to a pot and bring it to the boil. Let it boil a bit and cool down. Now we can start building our cake. Take your cake mould with the bottom. Add a first layer of chocolate batter. Then add a biscuit. Brush it carefully with the sugar syrup. Add again some chocolate batter, a biscuit layer, sugar syrup and finish with a third layer of chocolate batter. Put your cake in the fridge for one night.
The next morning you can make the ganache (5). Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie. Bring the glucose and the cream to the boil. When the cream boils, pour it over the chocolat. Stir with a spatula. Turn off the heat. Cut the butter in small pieces and add to the chocolate. We use the butter to have a shiny layer. Stir till the mixture is smooth. Heat it again, but the ganache shouldn't be more than 37°C. How can you know this? Touch the chocolate with your lips. When it doesn't feel too hot, it's almost your body temperature, so that's ok. Pour the ganache over the cake. Be sure that the layer is very tin. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
The last thing you have to make is the decoration of white chocolate (6). I made two things. The first thing is the name, the second thing are the white sheets. Start with melting the chocolate in a bain marie. Don't stir or the chocolate will get grainy. When melted, pour in a piping bag. Then you can draw the name. If you want to make the white sheets of chocolate, take baking paper and fix it on a baking plate or a cutting board. Pour the white chocolate on the baking paper. Be sure that the layer is very tin, f.e. half a millimeter. Place it in the fridge till it's stiffen. Cut it into different sheets and paste to the cake. Buy some candles and let the party animal blow!
Recipe is based on "Kookbijbel voor de hobbykok", by Spermalie, p. 462-464.
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Here is a collection of the all-time best famous Mary Elizabeth Coleridge poems. This is a select list of the best famous Mary Elizabeth Coleridge poetry. Reading, writing, and enjoying famous Mary Elizabeth Coleridge poetry (as well as classical and contemporary poems) is a great past time. These top poems are the best examples of mary elizabeth coleridge poems.
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I sat before my glass one day,
And conjured up a vision bare,
Unlike the aspects glad and gay,
That erst were found reflected there -
The vision of a woman, wild
With more than womanly despair.
Her hair stood back on either side
A face bereft of loveliness.
It had no envy now to hide
What once no man on earth could guess.
It formed the thorny aureole
Of hard, unsanctified distress.
Her lips were open - not a sound
Came though the parted lines of red,
Whate'er it was, the hideous wound
In silence and secret bled.
No sigh relieved her speechless woe,
She had no voice to speak her dread.
And in her lurid eyes there shone
The dying flame of life's desire,
Made mad because its hope was gone,
And kindled at the leaping fire
Of jealousy and fierce revenge,
And strength that could not change nor tire.
Shade of a shadow in the glass,
O set the crystal surface free!
Pass - as the fairer visions pass -
Nor ever more return, to be
The ghost of a distracted hour,
That heard me whisper: - 'I am she!'
GOOD FRIDAY in my heart! Fear and affright!
My thoughts are the Disciples when they fled,
My words the words that priest and soldier said,
My deed the spear to desecrate the dead.
And day, Thy death therein, is changed to night.
Then Easter in my heart sends up the sun.
My thoughts are Mary, when she turned to see.
My words are Peter, answering, 'Lov'st thou Me?'
My deeds are all Thine own drawn close to Thee,
And night and day, since Thou dost rise, are one.
As Christ the Lord was passing by,
He came, one night, to a cottage door.
He came, a poor man, to the poor;
He had no bed whereon to lie.
He asked in vain for a crust of bread,
Standing there in the frozen blast.
The door was locked and bolted fast.
'Only a beggar!' the poor man said.
Christ the Lord went further on,
Until He came to a palace gate.
There a king was keeping his state,
In every window the candles shone.
The king beheld Him out in the cold.
He left his guests in the banquet-hall.
He bade his servants tend them all.
'I wait on a Guest I know of old.'
''Tis only a beggar-man!' they said.
'Yes,' he said; 'it is Christ the Lord.'
He spoke to Him a kindly word,
He gave Him wine and he gave Him bread.
Now Christ is Lord of Heaven and Hell,
And all the words of Christ are true.
He touched the cottage, and it grew;
He touched the palace, and it fell.
The poor man is become a king.
Never was man so sad as he.
Sorrow and Sin on the throne make three,
He has no joy in mortal thing.
But the sun streams in at the cottage door
That stands where once the palace stood.
And the workman, toiling to earn his food,
Was never a king before.
When wintry winds are no more heard,
And joy's in every bosom,
When summer sings in every bird,
And shines in every blossom,
When happy twilight hours are long,
Come home, my love, and think no wrong!
When berries gleam above the stream
And half the fields are yellow,
Come back to me, my joyous dream,
The world hath not thy fellow!
And I will make thee Queen among
The Queens of summer and of song.
Sunshine let it be or frost,
Storm or calm, as Thou shalt choose;
Though Thine every gift were lost,
Thee Thyself we could not lose.
MOTHER of God! no lady thou:
Common woman of common earth
Our Lady ladies call thee now,
But Christ was never of gentle birth;
A common man of the common earth.
For God's ways are not as our ways:
The noblest lady in the land
Would have given up half her days,
Would have cut off her right hand,
To bear the child that was God of the land.
Never a lady did He choose,
Only a maid of low degree,
So humble she might not refuse
The carpenter of Galilee:
A daughter of the people, she.
Out she sang the song of her heart.
Never a lady so had sung.
She knew no letters, had no art;
To all mankind, in woman's tongue,
Hath Israelitish Mary sung.
And still for men to come she sings,
Nor shall her singing pass away.
'He hath fillàd the hungry with good things'—
O listen, lords and ladies gay!—
'And the rich He hath sent empty away.'
When my love did what I would not, what I would not,
I could hear his merry voice upon the wind,
Crying, "e;Fairest, shut your eyes, for see you should not.
Love is blind!"
When my love said what I say not, what I say not,
With a joyous laugh he quieted my fears,
Whispering, "Fairest, hearken not, for hear you may not.
Hath Love ears?"
When my love said, "Will you longer let me seek it?
Blind and deaf is she that doth not bid me come!"
All my heart said murmuring, "Dearest, can I speak it?
Love is dumb!
I HAVE walked a great while over the snow,
And I am not tall nor strong.
My clothes are wet, and my teeth are set,
And the way was hard and long.
I have wandered over the fruitful earth,
But I never came here before.
Oh, lift me over the threshold, and let me in at the door!
The cutting wind is a cruel foe.
I dare not stand in the blast.
My hands are stone, and my voice a groan,
And the worst of death is past.
I am but a little maiden still,
My little white feet are sore.
Oh, lift me over the threshold, and let me in at the door!
Her voice was the voice that women have,
Who plead for their heart's desire.
She came--she came--and the quivering flame
Sunk and died in the fire.
It never was lit again on my hearth
Since I hurried across the floor,
To lift her over the threshold, and let her in at the door.
Strange Power, I know not what thou art,
Murderer or mistress of my heart.
I know I'd rather meet the blow
Of my most unrelenting foe
Than live---as now I live---to be
Slain twenty times a day by thee.
Yet, when I would command thee hence,
Thou mockest at the vain pretence,
Murmuring in mine ear a song
Once loved, alas! forgotten long;
And on my brow I feel a kiss
That I would rather die than miss.
The earth that made the rose,
She also is thy mother, and not I.
The flame wherewith thy maiden spirit glows
Was lighted at no hearth that I sit by.
I am as far below as heaven above thee.
Were I thine angel, more I could not love thee.
Bid me defend thee!
Thy danger over-human strength shall lend me,
A hand of iron and a heart of steel,
To strike, to wound, to slay, and not to feel.
But if you chide me,
I am a weak, defenceless child beside thee.


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Larry D Hylton is an American Tenor who has inspired audiences around the world. A graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, he recieved the Artist's Diploma in Vocal Music, Drama and Movement.
A native of Martinsville, Va, Mr. Hylton has appeared around the world with many reputable companies, including The Metropolitan Opera, l'opera National de Lyon, Opera de Montreal, Washington National Opera, The Edinburgh International Festival, and Arcadia Productions-Shanghai.
Known for his artistic versatility, Larry has been featured in every performance venue housed within The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Opera, Musical Theater, Oratorio, Sacred and Secular. He has also been a guest soloist at The Potter's House of Dallas with Pastor TD Jakes.
While Mr. Hylton is widely known for his portrayal of "Sporting Life" in the Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, his other credits include Carmen Jones under the baton of Placido Domingo, Sweeney Todd, Debbie Allen's Soul Possessed, and Black Nativity. Larry debuted the role of Prince in Ricky Ian Gordon's Morning Star produced by Cincinnati Opera. His current season includes performances with The New York Harlem Singers, Cincinnati Opera, The Metropolitan Opera and The Baltimore Symphony.
Venturing into independent film, Mr. Hylton supplied vocals for the award winning 2015 documentary "Seeking Asylum" produced by Evolutionary Press.
Larry is a former member of the world-renowned Moses Hogan Singers and is currently a member of the American Spiritual Ensemble. From 2013-2018 Larry had the pleasure of performing with the Metropolitan Opera Extra Chorus.
Larry has recorded with MGH Records, GIA Publications and OCP Publishing.
Mr. Hylton is currently continuing his musical studies at Morgan State University where he is in the vocal studio of Marquita Lister.


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Yesterday, HONOR officially opened its very own store in Lazada. According to the company, this is part of their plan to expand in Southeast Asia including in the Philippines. In order to commemorate its opening, HONOR will be holding a flash sale of the HONOR 7X starting on June 9, 2018.
• HONOR xSport Wireless Earphones teaser, features heart rate monitoring
• HONOR 10 lands in the Philippines, Full Specs, Availability, PH Price
The HONOR 7X will be available for purchase at the price of PHP 11,990 between 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The HONOR 7X is the company's gaming phone which features a 5.93″ FHD+ Full Display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked up to 2.36GHz with a Kirin 659 chipset. The smartphone contains 4GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64GB. In addition, it is fueled by a 3340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1.
As for its camera setup, the HONOR 7X features a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The smartphone is available in the colors – Blue and Black.
In addition to the flash sale of the 7X, the HONOR 9 Lite is also available in Sapphire Blue and Glacier Grey for only Php 7,990.
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The power of connection is crucial if you really want to grow in your craft.
Writing is a lonely business. Putting words on paper (or into your laptop) takes concentration and quiet. Coming together with other writers, authors, and professionals in the publishing industry is anything but quiet, but it's necessary.
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Today has finally seen the end of one-month highs on 10-year treasury yields. Anticipation for news from today's FOMC meeting has put an end to the steady rise in yields seen throughout the month of April. Because mortgage rates typically track 10-year treasury yields, this is important news for the mortgage world, as evidenced by mortgage rates tracking at their highest levels in a month.
While there are several factors at play, we can most strongly attribute these changes to equities, the oil market, and the fed. Strength in oil and equities has led investors to sell off assets perceived as safe (bonds) in favor of potentially higher reward riskier investments. The result has been the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note reaching its highest levels since March.
Additionally, confidence in and perception of the Fed has had a noticeable impact on the Treasury yields. As one investor described the effect, when the market thinks the Fed is dead, yields go up. To keep things in perspective, at this time last year, the 10-year Treasury note was tracking around 2.16, which is considerably higher than the high of 1.93 that markets saw yesterday.
Although the Treasury yield dipped today in anticipation of the FOMC meeting, we could see the yield continue on its upward trend, as the Fed predictably did not increase rates at today's meeting. While the Fed made clear in its announcement following today's meeting that a rate hike in June will be dependent upon economic data, the general consensus is that a June rate hike will not occur. The dovish tone of their announcement will likely have the market acting in a manner of business as usual in the weeks to come.


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4200 Wisc. Av. NW, Suite 106 – 146
Washington, DC 20016
The Islamic Center
2551 Mass. Av. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tuesday 05 June 2012
re: 1:6 اهدِنَــــا الصِّرَاطَ المُستَقِيمَ
Ideena s-siratal mustaqueem
Show us thy straight way
Dear Brother Calipha:
1:7 صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنعَمتَ عَلَيهِمْ غَيرِ المَغضُوبِ عَلَيهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّين
Ṣirāṭ al-laḏīna an'amta 'alayhim ġayril maġḍūbi 'alayhim walāḍ ḍāllīn
Thy straight way that is known to us by the confidence of countenance, and rhythm and bearing and demeanor of those who are not tormented, tortured, terrorized, cornered, or embarrassed, and who torment, torture, terrorize, corner, or embarrass others not.
I would like to apologize [Thump (exterior)] to you for two things:
First of all, our brother who was working with me to walk the Afghan pup obesity reduction and physical fitness training service animals does not have the experience I do, and consequently when 'Betsy' started to bark at you, he did not know to give the command, "Come here," so he could bring 'Betsy' into the aura of his love and calmness and thereby stop her barking at you.
This is why the first commandment is, "When our creator calls, we come,"
Arabic: 1.1 بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمـَنِ الرَّحِيم
Bismillāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm
Bless, I open myself to you my God, then I open myself to you my witnesses (In the 'name' of God)
This is what 'bismellahi' means
Hopefully, our brother knows to call the dog to him when it starts to misbehave now. Again, I apologize. You have every right to be where you were, and we want the dog (s) and everyone – to love you – from whatever distance you feel comfortable with.
Please excuse me if I caused you any embarrassment last night when I responded to your reaction to our brother who had worked with me to walk the Afghan pup obesity reduction and physical fitness training service animals.
When you said, "Get away from me," it was sound personal defense logic to keep whomever you felt might be unclean at a safe distance, however, we always try to give credit that what who wants to do is good, and THEN we talk about what we need them to do right now!
For example. "Shukran* – Make wudu, THEN come say "Asalam wa laykum. Alawackbarr!"
*Thanks for wanting to say, "Asalam wa laykum,") and shake my hand
Arabic: 1.1 بِسْمِ اللّهِ
Bless, I open myself to you my God, then I open myself to you my witnesses (In the 'name' of God) –
Most welcoming (xref: "When our creator calls, we come,")
Most able to make more perfect.
In effect by showing your rejection in the mosque you caused the lesson to be taught of what our brother should have done when the dog started to bark at you, "Come here,"
You are such a diplomat, yet so honest, and wiling to express your emotions and perceive and deal with the emotions of others, perhaps you planned the whole thing unconsciously, or consciously, so the lesson would be taught.
However, some of the other brothers might reasonably misunderstand, and so I wanted to be sure to write you this letter of apology [rhrrhrhrnrhrnrhrnrh…]
Thank you for being the steadfast Imam you are, and the wonderful, kind, loving, cat-like, graceful intelligence you are.
Asalam wa lay kum,
Peaceful possibilities and events upon you, how are you?
haji Mohammed Abubkr (Ali …) Omar, also known as, W. Hale
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Roth 401k vs. Roth IRA: How Are These Accounts Different, and Which Option is Better?
We consistently hear from clients that saving for retirement tops the list of their most important financial goals. So it's a big decision, and a highly personal one, to determine exactly how to go about saving and investing for your future. Part of this is deciding what type of retirement account(s) to save into. There are any number of accounts available – there's the 401k, Roth 401k, IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA – depending on who you are and what your employer offers, there will likely be several options available to you. This is always going to be a personal call, and your advisor can help you make a decision that's best for your financial goals and tax situation.
Roth accounts are becoming increasingly popular for retirement savings as they allow your savings to grow tax-deferred. There are two major types of Roth accounts: the Roth 401k and the Roth IRA. People are often confused by these two accounts, and we commonly get questions like: How are they different? How are they similar? If I'm looking for a Roth-type account, which one is right for me? In this article, I'll break down these two account types and hopefully answer all of these FAQs. If you're interested in other types of retirement accounts, here are some resources you might find useful:
- Can I Contribute to a 401k and an IRA?
- Tips to Max Out Your 401k
- Traditional vs. Roth IRA
- Roth vs. Traditional 401k
But for now, let's dive into the Roth 401k and the Roth IRA.
What is a Roth 401k?
Let's start with a little bit of history — in 2006, Americans were given a new type of retirement savings vehicle to complement the popular Roth IRA, which was introduced in 1997: the Roth 401k. Roth IRAs and Roth 401ks are similar, but there are some pretty significant differences you should understand when deciding which one is right for you.
How Roth 401ks and Roth IRAs Are Similar
Before we look at the differences between Roth IRAs and Roth 401ks, let's look at the similarities. Here's the big one: with both of these accounts, your investments grow without the burden of taxation. This can mean a larger nest egg when you decide you're ready to retire.
Also, in most circumstances, you can withdraw money from both a Roth IRA and a Roth 401k income tax-free after you turn 59 1/2. Practically, this means favorable tax treatment in retirement, since you won't have to pay taxes on the distributions you take after you hit 59 ½.
With a Roth IRA, you can withdraw contributions penalty-free, but earnings will generally be taxed and penalties assessed on any withdrawals made before age 59½, with a few exceptions/
With Roth 401ks, withdrawals before age 59½ are usually taxed and assessed a penalty, but there are ways to avoid this (401k loans, for example).
Read More: When Can I Withdraw From My 401k or IRA Penalty-Free?
Roth 401k vs. Roth IRA – How Are They Different?
The biggest differences between a Roth 401k and a Roth IRA are their different annual contribution limits, eligibility criteria, and whether or not you will need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Let's start with the annual contribution limits.
In 2020, you can contribute up to $19,500 per year — and a catch-up contribution of $6,500 per year if you're 50 years of age or over — to a Roth 401k. However, the annual contribution limit for Roth IRAs is much lower: just $6,000 per year, or $7,000 if you're 50 years of age or over.
Another big difference between the Roth 401k and the Roth IRA is the eligibility criteria. If you make too much money, you can't open or contribute to a Roth IRA. More specifically, if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is above $139,000 (if you are single, head of household, or married filing separately and you didn't live with your spouse during the year) or $206,000 (for married couples filing jointly) in 2020, you aren't eligible for a Roth IRA.
With Roth 401ks, the only eligibility criteria is that your employer offers this option.
Another big difference is that you don't need to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from Roth IRAs. But with Roth 401ks, you must start taking RMDs when you turn 70½ years old.
Pros and Cons of Roth 401ks and Roth IRAs
A big advantage that the Roth 401k has over the Roth IRA is the possibility of an employer matching your contributions up to a certain percentage. Employer matches are the closest thing there is to "free money," so if you're deciding between a Roth 401k vs. a Roth IRA — keep this in mind. It's also important to note here, though, that if you receive an employer Roth 401k match, the matching funds will go into a traditional 401k.
On the flip side, Roth IRAs generally offer more investment options than Roth 401ks. With a Roth IRA, you have the entire universe of investments to choose from, including stocks, bonds, cash equivalents and alternative investments. With a Roth 401k, you are limited to the investment options offered by your employer's 401k plan, which can be as few as three.
If you aren't happy with the investment options your 401k plan offers, here's one strategy to consider: contribute enough money to your Roth 401k to receive the company match, since this match represents a risk-free return on your investment. Then you can also open a Roth IRA and contribute any additional retirement money you have to this account in order to diversify your retirement savings.
Which Account is Better?
As with anything financial planning, there's really no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The best way to figure out which account makes more sense for you is to talk to your financial advisor about your specific situation, but here are a few scenarios to help guide your conversation.
A Roth 401k might be the better choice if…
- You earn too much money to open and contribute to a Roth IRA.
- You want to take advantage of an employer match.
- You want to contribute as much money as possible.
- You appreciate the ease of signing up at work and having contributions automatically deducted from your pay each pay period.
A Roth IRA might be the better choice if…
- You want access to a wider range of investment options.
- You want to be able to withdraw contributions tax- and penalty-free before you turn 59½ without making a plan loan.
- You don't want to have to take RMDs when you turn 70½.
Weighing the Pros and Cons
Roth IRAs and Roth 401ks are both good options for retirement savers. The answer to which account is the better option will really depend on your unique situation. It's always a good idea to talk to your financial advisor to weigh the pros and cons and come up with what the best choice is for your situation.
Read More: What to Expect From a Portfolio Review With a Personal Capital Financial Advisor


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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their final rules for the electronic health records (EHRs) incentive programs on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. They are scheduled for publication in the Federal Register next week on Oct.16, 2015. The final rule's provisions encompass 2015 through 2017, with a modified Stage 2, as well as Stage 3 starting as an option in 2017, and required to start in 2018.
The EHR incentive program was established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to promote the adoption and Meaningful Use of inter-operable health information technology and qualified EHRs. The program's requirements include some changes intended to simplify reporting by providers.
Among the changes are a 90-day reporting period (rather than a 12-month reporting period) that providers may choose for 2015; only one view, download or transmission of a patient's health information to a third party, as opposed to 5 percent of a provider's patients doing so; and providers being required only to have the capability for patients to send and receive a secure electronic message, rather than requiring 5 percent of a provider's patients using secure electronic messaging.
Stage 3 requirements are optional in 2017, when providers who choose to start will have a 90-day reporting period. Starting in 2018, all providers must adhere to Stage 3 requirements using a certified EHR system.


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Lloyd Lively of Baytown, Texas, works on a video using a RUSHWORKS' VDESK production system. Photo by Rush Beesley.
No longer the domain of the amateur videographer, webcasting solutions have burst away from their modest beginnings. From local governments to major universities, webcasting technologies are addressing live linear streaming, VOD, OTT services and myriad options in between.
And they're doing so across multiple vertical markets.
"Different user types and market sectors see the increasing importance of live webcasting, whether they're volunteer-based community agencies or broadcast professionals," said Ellen Camloh, senior director of industry solutions for NewTek. "The features in [webcasting solutions need] to provide enough flexibility that people producing a webcast can select what they need in order to make a compelling web program, whether that's a network television event, or a simpler presentation with a spokesperson and some titles and graphics."
For NewTek, that capability is being fulfilled by the TriCaster web production solution, which in its simplest form can involve connecting a camera and Internet connection to begin streaming. The key benefit of the TriCaster system, Camloh said, is that it's a turnkey production solution. Users are able to stream a webcast, but also mix cameras and other production elements in the same system.
One of the most important issues to take into account when considering a webcasting solution, she said, is that that viewers are sophisticated, highly selective, and sometimes, can be a little impatient.
"The Web production technology you choose has to satisfy your audience as much as it has to satisfy your communication needs," Camloh said. "Can it reach viewers who are watching on different devices, or only on computer screens? Does it simply pass a camera signal through an encoder, or are you able to add more engaging elements to the production, such as graphics, titles, multimedia and mixed camera angles?"
Matrox Monarch HDX
Meeting those disparate market segments was the goal of the Monarch HD webcasting system from Matrox. The company recently added a dual-channel H.264 encoding appliance called the Monarch HDX that's being used by broadcasters as well as PEG channels.
They are using it for archive and compliance recording, according to Matrox Media Relations Manager Janet Matey, or to take the output of a broadcast switcher and stream content to the web. The webcasting system has also found a market with universities as a lecture capture solution, with municipal governments to stream town hall meetings, and with amateur sports organizations it to stream events and to create high-quality highlight clips and reels. Two independent H.264 encoders provide redundancy or can be set to stream and record using individual settings, she said.
Building a holistic webcasting system results in a system that is easier to manage, more cost effective and scales more effectively.
That was exactly what Anvato was hoping to offer in its Media Content Platform, said Matt Smith, chief evangelist for Anvato.
"What we offer is an-end to-end solution for anyone who wants to bring either on-demand or live audio content to any stream anywhere," he said. "We don't require customers to buy a specialized hardware platform or go find a clipping solution to cut elements of their on-demand or live event."
Most recently, the company introduced a new live-to-VOD capability that allows users to create VOD files from their live linear streams and syndicate those files to sites like Netflix in near real time.
More than 200 TV stations are using Anvato webcasting technology, and the company is now tackling the cable market and live communications companies: "Those that need a fully packaged solution because they don't have the staff or the resources to build it," Smith said.
Across the board, what seems to define webcasting technology is its lower cost and ease of use.
Webcasting systems have proven ideal for universities and their sports departments, such as Ryerson University in Toronto, which uses a PESA Live multichannel streaming video app to allow viewers to create a customizable video experience.
"New customers of ours tend to be very excited in not having to manage multiple vendors to put together a solution," Smith said.
Webcasting systems have proven ideal for universities and their sports departments, including small colleges like Ryerson University in Toronto, which employs a PESA Live multichannel streaming video app to allow viewers to create a customizable video experience. The app is part of the new PESA Live Services system, which is built around the PESA Xstream streaming media appliance.
What's ideal about today's newest batch of webcasting systems is that they are beginning to incorporate more than just audio and video. In addition to providing access to up to four simultaneous video feeds and synchronized audio content, the PESA Live system has the option to live tweet during games. The app also allows content producers to add logos and other branding to the video, as well as insert revenue generating advertising.
"It's important for us to provide in-depth sports coverage, and this app allows us to innovate the way our audiences engage with live broadcasts and with each other," said Rick Grunberg, associate professor at the RTA School of Media at Ryerson University.
The Broadcast Pix Roadie mobile integrated production switcher has built-in HD streaming features.
A number of companies have also begun to build webcasting features directly into their professional systems. Broadcast Pix recently introduced the Roadie mobile integrated production switcher, which includes built-in HD streaming and recording and allows cloud-based content from Skype, Twitter and other resources to be included in live productions.
That's because the goal is, at its simplest, to make the production of web media a combination that is simple and professional. Manufacturers like RUSHWORKS took this into account when designing its VDesk and Remo integrated production systems, which are touch-screen, single-operator, multicamera production systems that can be remotely controlled via a tablet and incorporate streaming options.
Providing that type of ease of use is now driving company's R&D work.
The RUSHWORKS Remo Lite has a government template for covering legislative meetings.
"You can plug into Remo or VDesk, give a URL to the host provider, and you're streaming," said Rush Beesley, founder of RUSHWORKS.
Catering to the smaller end of the market means that some manufacturers are branching away from large-box equipment or software sales, and instead introducing subscription-type services like the StreamSource AnyScreen service. The company created the subscription service to provide live streaming and video on demand capabilities.
"That's been getting more popular as traditional broadcast moves away," Beesley said, adding that the next step is to create a management service for clients, as the company continues to tighten integration between its production, streaming and automation solutions.
That integration sometimes means phasing out the old and bringing in the new.
"What if you need to deliver HDMI or HD-SDI video into your encoder or switcher [when it comes to streaming]?" asked Scott Whitcomb, director of business development at Osprey. The company plans to release new versions of its Osprey Black converters, which are designed to work with streaming systems, including two new USB-powered analog-to-SDI and analog-to-HDMI converters.
"There are many different variables when it comes to live streaming events, both on the capture and delivery side," Whitcomb said. "On the capture side, the output of the camera is a major variable, and in many instances these cameras have outdated analog outputs."
Systems are also reaching out beyond streaming and into areas like digital signage. The Devos from Discover Video is an enterprise and Internet delivery platform that also serves as an on-demand streaming server and media management portal that streams on mobile devices, Roku players and smart-TVs.
The newest version of Devos includes Roku support for digital signage, said Mike Savic, vice president of business development for Discover Video. Other features include universal transcoding of video files, usage and real-time performance reports, and the addition of categories for organizing and searching for video content. These enhancements are designed to improve the streaming process for businesses, schools and government agencies, he said. The Devos allows content owners to organize live and VOD content using graphical drag-and-drop features. Other features include Streamsie encoder support for multiple video inputs as well as screen capture.
MORE INFO Anvato: www.anvato.com
Brightcove: www.brightcove.com
Discover Video: www.discovervideo.com
Matrox: www.matrox.com
NewTek: www.newtek.com
Osprey: www.ospreyvideo.com
RUSHWORKS: www.rushworks.tv
The Rhode Island Legislature is one entity using such as the Devos Enterprise Video Platform. The state's Capitol TV group can stream four live hearings and unlimited VOD to viewers via the Devos system. Two fixed live encoders and two laptop rover encoders allow the state house to produce live content as needed.
That type of live streaming is integral to a successful webcasting solution. The Video Cloud solution from Brightcove offers a live streaming capability that allows users to access a module known as Video Cloud Live to set up live streamed events for desktop or mobile devices.
Like many of the new webcasting solutions on the market, the system's ease-of-use feature is proving ideal for non-technical users or for ad hoc live streaming, said DoShik Wood, director of corporate marketing for Brightcove.
"We have many customers who stream live events internally for town hall meetings, executive communications and corporate communications functions," Wood said.
Companies also use the live capability externally, Wood said, pointing to Sotheby's use of the Video Cloud for live auctions. Sotheby's partnered with Brightcove this year to deliver a live streamed auction open to the public, giving lots of viewers a look at some of the unique items up for auction.
"In contrast to some webcasting events, events that our customers live stream may scale up to the more than 100,000 viewers."
Regardless of the exact features within a webcasting solution, the market finds itself ideally placed: Smack in the middle of traditional video production on one end and contemporary digital media on the other.
"Now that people have access anytime and anywhere, it's just amazing to see the explosion in technology that's evolving to support that," RUSHWORKS' Beesley said.
One big question remains, however.
The biggest challenge is: How do we monetize how these new business models play into entertainment and content and distribution? It's a bit like the Wild West.


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The U.S. had filed a counter-notification at the WTO Committee on Agriculture on May 4, alleging that "based on U.S. calculations, it appears that India has substantially under-reported its market price support (MPS) for wheat and rice", according to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the U.S. calculations, the value of India's MPS for rice that year was more than Rs.1.7 lakh crore, which would be 76.9% of the total value of production.
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Indian diplomatic sources told that the U.S. calculations were based on wrong assumptions. They added that India would officially respond at the WTO's Committee on Agriculture meeting in June.
India notified the WTO that its MPS for rice in 2013-14 was just over Rs. 12,001 crore. That amounts to 5.45% of the total value of production.
WTO provisions
WTO permits maximum Market price support cut-off of 10% on total market value of the produce.
Issue raised by US
One of the issues raised by the U.S. is that India's notification "only reflect the national minimum support prices and do not include all state bonuses or other incentives that further increase the MSP provided to farmers."
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