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Optimizing Reservoir Performance through Utilization of Autonomous Inflow Control Valve – Lessons Learnt from the World's First Installation
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Hi guys,
So I decided to take a step back from the intermediate repertoire I've been working on for the past few months and take some easier pieces into my repertoire that I never played or learned when I was younger. I picked o.a. Haydn's Piano Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI:1 (really simple one, I know) and, as I always do when learning a new piece, I'm right now attempting to thoroughly analyze it to really get a connection with the piece.
However, I'm experiencing some trouble analyzing the first movement, so any help would be very much appreciated. Let me tell you what I've got so far:
So, the first movement (Allegro) is written in a very compact sonata-allegro form. The first problem I'm encountering trying to do a traditional sonata analysis, is from which bar to which bar the first theme spans. I would say it goes from bar 1 through 7 because there it ends on a half cadence, but I'm not sure. Could it also be that the first theme spans from bar 1 through 5?
Anyway, if I'd say the first theme is bars 1-7, that would mean there is not really some kind of transition from the first to the second theme. After the half cadence in C major, you would expect it to go back to C major but it simply jumps into the second theme, which is where the second problem arises. Is the second theme bars. 8-11 or 8-14. I'd say bars 8-11 and bars 12-17 a coda but again, I'm not sure. Any ideas?
Third problem, in the development section which is almost as long as the entire exposition, Haydn develops three different sections (themes): First he develops the first theme by putting it into a harmonic progression from G minor to a half cadence in A minor (?). Next, he develops material from, which I would call, the first bar of the coda (bar 12), again by putting it into a harmonic progression which starts in A minor and ends on a half cadence in A minor. The problem arises after this. The third section he develops can be one of two. To me it sounds like here he develops both the second theme (bars 8-11) and the last bars of the coda (15-16). In the left hand there is a pattern that is the same as in the coda and in the right hand there is a pattern that's similar to the pattern of the second theme. Could this be? Is he developing the remainder of the material he didn't develop yet at the same time? Again, please help?
The last problem arises in last few bars of the development which, I think, are bars 30-34. Haydn doesn't make a harmonic progression from A minor to a half cadence in C major and then starts the exposition with the beginning of the first theme. He cuts out the first three bars of the first theme and blends them into the final bars of the development. Very clever, I must say. But where does the first theme, and thereby the exposition, start? Is it in bar 34, where we are clearly back in C major again, or is it in bar 35 where actual material from the first theme is used again. Or maybe it is earlier. Once again, please help?
That was the last of the four problems I'm encountering. So, basically I think I figured it out, I'm just looking for some confirmation of my ideas by experienced musicians. Thanks so much if you can help me out in advance!
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«Reply #1 on: October 14, 2016, 07:23:28 AM »
I'm not exactly Mr. Analysis, but I'll try to see if I can help you out.
I would say that the first theme spans until bar 5, and consider bar 6-7 as the modulatory part, since traditionally second themes of sonata-allegro form are stated in the dominant key (or some closely related key, V in major usually). I think the first phrase lasts from bar 1 until 7 though, because the I - IV64 - I, I would consider the IV64 as a double appogiattura, and then all of a sudden ii -> vii/V -> V, or a vii - I of V. So an imperfect authentic cadence (leading tone) in V, not a half cadence, since we've "tonicized" G.
Also, I don't think it "jumps" to the second theme, since that was a pretty conclusive cadence in G (metric accent, it lands on a strong beat, the line is descending, the motion is stopping, soprano and bass voices both have G). I think instead, he moves us to the new key, and then starts us off.
Bars 8-14 are as follows: (in G) I -> V65 -> I -> V65 -> I -> V65/IV -> IV -> I64 -> V -> I, and bars 15-17 are just a bunch of V-I's until it ends with the same concluding cadence in G. Bars 8-14 I would consider the second theme, since you can essentially consider it once big sweeping movement from I -> V -> I (in G), and then the exposition is summarized with the little codetta type thing (I forgot what they're called) to close the section off. The reason being that this is the first big cadence (the I chord lands on beat 1, as opposed to beat 3, which the other ones were).
I may be wrong about this (I'm still learning after all), but I would consider this to be a single period, with the antecedent moving from I to V, and the consequent moving from I to V to I in G. The reasoning is that the second cadence is significantly stronger than the first (it lands on beat 1, it's prepared with a cadential six-four, and also the dominant chord is even prepared with the subdominant which was approached by secondary dominant, and is significantly longer). So you can think of the exposition as a single period, with two different themes with the first moving from C to G and the second in G. Then it's closed by a little codetta type deal in G.
I'll analyze the rest later, but that's all I got for now.
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«Reply #2 on: October 15, 2016, 12:15:12 AM »
Aaaaaaaand here I am on my lunch break LOL.
So the development is as follows:
We ended the exposition on G, and we do a mode change to g minor. The first phrase goes:
Gm -> A7/G -> Dm/F -> E7 -> Am/E -> E7 -> Am/E -> E.
If we analyze this in a minor, it's:
bvii -> V42/iv -> iv6 -> ( V7 -> i64 -> V7 -> i64 -> V ) ( I hear the bvii as a iv/iv but I've never heard anyone call it that so...).
This part is a little weird, but it's a sequence. Notice that Gm -> A7/G is a minor chord, and then the dominant chord with the root a whole step higher. He does this twice, the second time the roots are a fifth higher, and then repeatedly a bunch of V-I's in A minor before he ends the phrase with a half-cadence.
I don't know too much about how development sections go quite yet, so I'll skip this question for now.
To be honest, I don't really know if this piece is considered an actual "sonata" (if you look on IMSLP they call it a divertimento), but you're completely right. The end of the development and the beginning of the recapitulation are blended together! Keep in mind...that not everyone always followed the rules! (See Beethoven's Moonlight I)
Hope this helps.
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Today marks the 14th day that Taylor has been in the Phoenix House.
Our lives now, at times border on boring. I can not describe the strange peace that has fallen on our home like a blanket of fresh, unspoiled snow. The beauty of knowing that our son is safe and warm at night is indescribable. I have a sense of calm when I lay my head on my pillow at night. I feel like I have been given a new life. We have all been given a new life. A refuge. We have been blessed. Our bruised and broken hearts have been mended.
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I asked for him and was told - "There is no one here by that name." So, I asked "What number can I reach him at?" I was put on hold only to be told that no one in the office had ever heard of him.
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I immediately went to my laptop - I Googled his name looking for an answer, an explanation. Nothing.
"LET IT BE" rung in my head. " JUST LET IT BE."
Weird. Totally weird. Unexplainable. Tiny hairs on my neck and arms stood at attention sending a cold chill down my spine.
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She said - "Oh, I think they exist for sure!" Then I told her what had happened.
She shuttered and rubbed her arms - "Whoo - I just got the chills!" she responded. "Yeah - weird; huh?" I told her I had the same reaction. We both agreed - that it was God's hand.
We smiled at each other then we just "LET IT BE."
I have shared this with 2 others this afternoon - and both people also, got the chills.
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Expecting Miracles
You see, I know that I have experienced a miracle.
On Thursday April 15th shortly after I hit "post" on the entry below, I got another phone call. It was one in a series of calls that transpired over the next few hours.
I had been told that Taylor was being released from jail and that his social worker could not place him ANYWHERE. He did not meet criteria for any of the homeless shelters, or programs that were offered for people like him. We were given NO options other than to let the jail turn him into the streets, penniless, unable to find shelter, without food and medicines.
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Stace got him there only to find the admissions coordinator did not show up. They waited one hour, then another - then another. I was sitting on pins and needles knowing that the other shoe was about to drop. Here was the hammer. He would not get in - they would send him home. No problem. God took care of it. She finally arrived and he was accepted.
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He can earn phone calls and day passes.
I have prayed for a Miracle for my son - I just fell short - as I did not EXPECT God to hear me and answer my cries.
I encourage you to not only pray for but to expect and prepare for miracles to happen in your life. It will change you forever.
God has big plans for my son - I know that. I am just patiently waiting to see what he unfolds in His time.
Whatever it is - I know it will be AWESOME!
Labels: Taylor's Miracle
Thursday, April 15, 2010
I want to turn back the hands of time...
I was making an attempt - a real honest to goodness, wholehearted attempt to have a "good day".
I was going to take the kids to the lake afterward and feed the ducks. All things were right and good in my world as I know it - until I got the phone call telling me that Taylor was being released TOMORROW.
"Are you kidding me?" I shrieked into the phone. "How is it possible when he was sentenced to 10 days in jail on the 13th?" That would be April 23rd - not April 16th!!! It seems that there is a new law to help save the State of California money. He got "credit" for the night he went in, and the day he went to court. SO that takes it to 8 days from the 12th. Then for each day he is there and has "good behavior" he gets a day knocked off. So, he has been there 4 days so he gets 4 days knocked off -- Happy Birthday to ME!
Instead of a reprieve and a restful, peaceful Birthday - I get to deal with Taylor. Lovely.
I do not mean to appear insensitive and selfish here - but I am baked, fried and done!!
I can't deal with anymore lies, drug use, drunkenness, angry outbursts, destruction of property, being made a spectacle of in our apartment complex - and on and on.
Why can we not have just a little bit of PEACE from this hell we are living in? What is wrong with our system - we have nothing in place to help families like ours and people like Taylor.
They say that God never gives you more than you can handle - so I will have to rest in that. I feel like I can't take it - but know I will - I have no other choice than to dig deep.
Taylor will not and can not understand. He will expect to be welcomed home with open arms. He will have his apologies ready for us and for Kamille. He has had time to come up with the words to say--
the ones he thinks we need to hear. Sadly they will fall on deaf ears. We can not hear the excuses any longer. My head and heart is full - full of the lies and the excuses - they spill out now as fast as he can say them.
I lost my cell phone yesterday. Turner passed out in Mimi's Cafe. I thought that that was enough activity for one day, but I was mistaken.
Today's frustrations top those tenfold.
If I were a drinker - I'd be driven to drink. Instead I cheated. (well sorta) I sat down just now and instead of eating a late lunch - I ate a 140 calorie Skinny Cow Mint Chip Ice Cream Sandwich. It had my allotted carb count for the whole day - but hey - the day is almost over!
I'll keep you posted.
Will I believe you when you say
Your hand will guide my every way?
Will I receive the words You say
Every moment of every day?
Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me
Help me to RID my endless fears !
You've been so faithful for all my years !
With the one breath You make me new !
Your grace covers all I do !
Monday, April 12, 2010
No words to describe...
Friday we were on the train pictured above as it crashed into a car killing a man. It is thought that the man drove onto the tracks on purpose. It was an emotional and stressful day - thinking that perhaps someone could have been in so much pain that they would want to end it all.
I had a strange feeling that something was about to smash into me just like the train smacked into the car. Now I know.
Taylor. My first born who I prayed so long and hard for.
I sit here with tears streaming down my face as fast as the rain falls from the sky.
I can't help but think that perhaps God is weeping too.
Tonight I called the police on my son.
Enough is enough. I can not sit by and watch him destroy the life that he has or the lives that we struggle to live. He continues to make one bad choice then another. He says we do not understand. He too, feels like he does not want to be here any longer. He is slowly destroying himself.
You would think that each time you watch your child being taken away by officers or medical professionals it would get easier. Not so. I sit here with pain, grief and the deepest sadness, every fiber of my being hurts.
I can not express how it feels to want to protect your child who now towers over you and outweighs you by more than 50 pounds. A child no longer. An adult in the eyes of the law.
I damn addiction to hell. I pray that the strongholds that have imprisoned my son will be broken. Drugs and alcohol hold nothing but destruction and ultimately death for my once bright and cheery boy.
Addiction is bold and brazen. It robs me of a life that I deserve to have. It puts fear into my household. It terrifies my young children. It angers my teenage son as he watches it destroy his older brother.
I am angry. I am devastated. I am hurt. I am weeping, yet I have hope. I have hope that God who is so much bigger than addiction - has a mighty plan for my child.
God loves him more than I ever could. I have to remember this as I sit unable to sleep. As I worry about what will happen to my son as he is taken to jail tonight.
He did not go in peace. He fought, screamed, kicked and resisted with all he had in him. My gut tied its self in knots as we could hear his screams. My legs went weak and my head pounded. I could see purple as the blood pumped and my heart felt like it was beating a hundred times faster. I felt like I was going to faint. I wanted to just disappear. I wanted to run and hide. People came out side to look, to gawk, their curiosity peaked. Embarrassment, shame, anger all flooded through me at once. Why is this happening - again?
What will it take to make this end?
He will not remember his actions tomorrow.
He will be sorry. He will show remorse. He will not understand why we did what we had to do.
We are trying to save him from himself, and save ourselves in the process from the evil ways of his addiction.
I cry out to Jesus...who knows my pain. He knows my suffering. He tonight will watch over Taylor, because I can not.
There is an eerie peace in our home tonight. Knowing that my son is not out in the cold rain intoxicated, doing who knows what; but that he is in custody of law enforcement brings a strange peace.
Not that I am worry free, don't get me wrong. I am still his mother. No matter what age he is I will always worry about his care and safety. I just am blessed to know that our Lord and Savior is doing just that -
SAVING him.
Now Lord - give us peace tonight. Let us rest.
For tomorrow is yet, another day...
with a whole new set of challenges.
Labels: Pain
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Looking Up... It is my only option.
I am just numb right now. I just learned after waiting what has seemed like an eternity - that Taylor is not even on the waiting list for The Phoenix House.
He met with them on February 9th and we were told he was being placed at that time on a waiting list. We have had him call every Tuesday and every Thursday to assure that his name is kept on the list and were never told any different.
Today after we have left 8 messages over the past 2 weeks we finally got a call back. I was transfered to someone who informed me that he was not on the list because they said he did not qualify. Due to the fact he is on meds he did not meet their criteria and that he needs further assessment. They would not place him on the list until the assessment was complete.
News to us! Now after 3 months of waiting - we are back to square one. They also told me that they do not even have a 45 day treatment plan unless it is privately paid for at the cost of $30,000. This is what the Public Defender pushed for not checking the facts - obviously. Taylor is not employed and can not support himself - nor can we afford $30,000 for a short treatment plan when we know he needs 6 months or a year.
I do not know what to do but cast my cares on Him.
Okay Lord, what now? I am at a breaking point. I can't take Taylor's behavior and attitude - we are held prisoner in our own home. The world has to revolve around his every move. His unpredictable behavior has everyone on high alert at all times. It is causing us all such undue stress.
But, what are our options? He is mentally unstable, uses drugs and alcohol to numb his madness. Even though he is on 3 years formal probation - that is seeming to be a joke. He went to his first appointment after he stayed out all night drinking and using. We just knew he would be tested and put in jail. No. He went only to find the probation officer was on vacation and he was told to return in 2 weeks! We can't catch a break!
It is sad when you hope that your child be placed behind bars. It is pitiful that you hope each time the phone rings that it is a rehab place calling with an opening for your child. Yet, what do you do? Unless one has lived in this madness you really can not wrap your mind around this situation.
I know it is easy looking in. I have been there. I have seen other people who I care about struggle. I have been where you are. It is easy to tell someone else what to do, how to live their life. Yet, there are so many facets. Tiny roots holding fast in the unstable soil.
You see, we are not just dealing with an addict. We are not just dealing with some one with a brian injury. We are not just dealing with a person who is mentally ill. We are not just dealing with a child.
We are dealing with OUR child who suffered a brain injury that exacerbated mental illness and depression and fed into addiction. If he were just an unruly teen that chooses to do drugs and use alcohol things could be dealt with differently. If we did not have to worry about his mental stability and the fact he feels he has nothing to live for - things could be different.
This is my reality. I love my son. I also love 3 other sons. I have the burden of making choices that are right for each of them. All have different needs. So do I.
Oh, Lord...please help us know what is right. Help our son get the help he so needs. Help us to hang on.
I want to live, not become a shell of a mother to my children.
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of his mercy
As deep cries out to deep (we sing)
Come Lord Jesus come
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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The screen is black. An overlay of a Play button sits in front of you as you are used to with every streaming media site you see on the internet. It's now time for the much anticipated, next episode of Livewire....
As you click the button, the stream loads. The United Toughness Alliance logo comes across the screen in a metallic outline, before it begins to shake. An electronic charge outlines the logo before it begins to break apart.
Finally, the logo explodes and the Livewire logo burst through. It pulsates as if to signify a heart beat before fading out. We are welcomed to an outside shot of downtown Seattle, WA. Busses drive by, people cross streets.
The Space Needle stands tall over the horizon before we fade into a shot of the world famous EMP Museum followed by a trip on the water in one of the tourist filled Duck Tour boats. Finally, we are outside the 42 floor Fourth & Madison building where the UTA host it's offices and new studio. We get a shot of the reception area, welcoming us to the floor.
We get different shots of the office with different superstars in inaudible situations, smiling, laughing, and spending time with the staff of the UTA. These are the people that keep things going. Finally we get a wide shot of the Livewire studio. The camera moves in to sit on Jennifer Williams and 'Rumor Man' Stan Davis, sitting at the Livewire news desk.
Stan: Welcome back everybody to the new, bi-weekly, thirty minute show.. Livewire. I'm Stan Davis, known to you as the Dirt Sheet's Rumor Man Stan. Sitting beside me is the lovely as ever, Jennifer Williams.
Williams: Why thank you Stan, I'm glad to be here.
Stan: Tonight we're going to hear from some of our superstars about their upcoming matches as we head into the next exciting edition of Wrestleshow.
Williams: It's exciting times to be apart of the United Toughness Alliance as we continue on to reclaim out spot at the top of professional wrestling world.
Stan: That's right Jennifer. The UTA at one time was the largest promotion in the world, but after years of legal battles following the untimely passing of Eddie Peterson Sr., we once again return to set the professional wrestling world on fire.
Williams: Also on tap we take a look back at the last week in the UTA .
Stan: But first, lets head over to correspondent Jamie Sawyers who is standing by with the new number one contender to the UTA Championship, Sean Jackson.
Williams: How exciting Stan!
As the camera comes to life in the backstage area, Jamie Sawyers is seen being flanked on both sides by Sean Jackson and Vanessa. Sean Jackson is dressed in a dress shirt and slacks while Vanessa is wearing a white low cut dress, her jet black hair draped on her shoulders.
Sawyers: Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce one of the competitors who will be in the triple threat non title match at Wrestleshow in Rio Rancha, New Mexico...
As Jamie is talking, Sean sneaks a quick peak at Vanessa who also takes a moment to look at the hottest super star in the UTA today. After that brief glance, they both go back to staring at the camera.
Sawyers: The Mental Rapist Sean Jackson.
Jamie then turns his attention and microphone to Sean Jackson.
Sawyers: Sean, congratulations are in order for your victory at the iPPV in which you survived four...
Jamie never gets to finish the statement as Sean takes offense and lets him have it.
Jackson: Survived? survived? Jamie, were you even watching that match?
Sawyers: (nodding) Well, yes. Yes I wa...
Jackson: Obviously you weren't. Because if you had watched that match, you would have known that my victory was a forgone conclusion. You would have known that I ripped through that so called competition without even breaking a sweat.
As Sean speaks, Vanessa breaks into a smile.
Jackson: Just like I plan on ripping through my competition at Wrestleshow.
Sawyers: Now Sean, no one is going to deny that you aren't one of the best here in UTA. But to think that you're going to...
Sean's head snaps in the direction of Sawyers.
Jackson: What Jamie? You're thinking otherwise? Well let me tell you something. I've already beaten Hussain once, and I can damn sure beat him again. The mere fact that Madman Szalinski is in the match as well is of no consequence. He couldn't get the job done at the iPPV and come Wrestleshow. He will fail again.
Sawyers: Now Sean, that really isn't a fair assessment. Had you not interfered in the match....
Jackson: Whoa, whoa. Hold your horses there Jamie. I didn't interfere in anything. If anything, I went down to the ring to offer encouragement to both competitors. Or better yet, I went to ringside in order to scout....
Clearly frustrated, Sean throws his hands in the air.
Jackson: Look, you think what you want about why I went down to ringside. But I'll tell you this much right now. Had I not gone down there, the entire arena would have fallen asleep. Heck, I was falling asleep at the weak attempts at arm bars and finger twisting. It got so bad that I simply needed to do something.
Calming down somewhat, Sean asks Jamie a question of his own.
Jackson: But let me ask you Jamie. Has the entire wrestling world been talking about that match between the Madman and Hussain?
Sawyers nods.
Sawyers: Yes. Yes they have.
Jackson: Have they also been talking about this triple threat match coming up at Wrestleshow?
Again, Sawyers nods.
Sawyers: Yes. Yes they have.
Jackson: Good. Mission accomplished then.
Sean looks at Vanessa.
Jackson: You ready?
Vanessa without saying a single word, nods her head and they both walk away, leaving Jamie Sawyers standing there by himself.
A black screen precedes the Peach's Predictions logo.
Madman: LIVE from our living room in The Fire Fields...it's time for some more Peach's Predictions!
The camera is set on the floor, where it is at Peach's level.
Peach: BARK!
Peach sits down beside Madman, who is laying on his belly in front of the camera.
Madman: You know what it does. Red or blue, Peach makes her choice, we put it on wax. You ready to get us some ratings, puppy?
Peach: RUFF!
Madman: That's right! Let's get started!
Tobias Devereux vs. Roscoe Shame
Peach: BARK!
Peach smacks the red one around with her paws, going over and sniffing around the blue one too. Finally, she picks up the blue bone, carrying it over.
Madman: Good girl.
Perfection vs. Wülfric
Peach turns her nose up att he red bone and snorts, then slowly drags the blue bone over while whimpering softly.
Peach: ...whine...
Madman: Come on, he's not that mean.
Peach: WHINE!
Madman: HOW WOULD YOU KNOW, DOG, YOU HAVEN'T MET HIM!
Max Burke vs. IM Hate
Peach goes for the red bone, after kicking the blue one underneath the couch.
Madman: Great. Now I have to get it back.
Madman tips the empty couch over, revealing the blue bone underneath it...as well as a treasure trove of list items, including a stack of bills with the paper ribbon still holding it together, two TV remotes, a T-shirt, three dog bones, and a sandwich bag rolled up with the contents inside (which Madman picks up, mouthing a silent curse.)
Madman: Sorry, kids. At least I know I'm not dry yet.
Log Habben vs. Esteban Awesome
Peach grabs the red bone, noticeably wearing a fake beard when she brings it back and sits down.
CBR vs. Yoshii
Madman: ...here we go...
Madman tosses the large blue bone down with the normal red one. Peach simply lays on the blue bone.
Peach: BARK! BARK!
Madman: Yeah, that new Internet title doesn't make him any lighter does it?
Abdul bin Hussain vs. Madman Szalinski vs. Sean Jackson
Madman throws both the normal sized red and blue bones down, but realizes he does not have a green bone.
Madman: Aw, crap. What am I gonna use for green...
Ariel walks into the room, from off-camera, taking the bag from in between Madman's fingers (as he has no pockets) and throwing it onto the floor.
Madman: What the hell?
Ariel: It's green, right?
Peach: BARK! BARK!
Madman and Ariel look down to see Peach eating the bag, contents and all.
Ariel: Does that mean she picked green to win?
Madman: I...I...
Ariel: ...should probably wrap this up.
Madman: ....
Szalinski looks almost to cry as he signs off, Peach running up alongside him when he kneels down into the low camera.
Madman: Thanks for coming to see another Peach's Predictions.
Peach: RUFF! RUFF! BARK!
We are lined up in a pitch black room, the one you'd expect to see in some CIA interrogation scene, lonely table single light overhanging but this light is spotlighting the focal point of this table and our camera- a Glencairn Whiskey Glass that is half filled with a brown liquid.
This has our full attention as it is all we can see as it is all we are meant to see. A hand comes from the darkness behind the glass; it feeds the steam through its middle and ring finger of the right hand. This hand in particular is too flawless, not a speck of dirt under any nail, an almost shimmering gloss to them…clearly manicured yet masculine- if you can believe such a thing.
Voice In The Void: Dalmore Selene 1951….
The glass is now lifted gently back into the darkness as we can hear a deep inhalation of the scotch through the nostrils for its aroma. An "ahhh" of refreshment as the glass now returns back where it started from.
VITV: I would ask if you have ever had it, however I know what the overwhelming response will be. That either one or all of you will bolster you've had better. And do you know why?
That hand of nail buffering skill now taps its fingers against the hardwood table, right beside the glass of scotch.
VITV: Because I said I drink Dalmore Selene '51. As false as it is that anyone in this organization drinks a finer scotch whiskey than I, it's not false that I set the precedence. Always have, always will. It's actually a simple little fact- I wield excellence and the excellence I wield is always envied.
A lift of the glass again, this time it's gone for a little longer and set back down empty.
VITV: …Envied just like this scotch. People yearn to taste it, 'what does a twenty-four thousand dollar bottle of scotch tastes like' they ponder as they flip a burger- a skill most of this roster would have difficulty doing. Those burger flippers, your distant cousins in the family tree of job importance, will never taste this scotch even though they will always envy and yearn for it.
Now both hands are cusped around the glass, fingers tapping against it.
VITV: The point for all of you inept viewers is that no matter how much you envy, yearn, or want something you can't always have it. You can't just ask and then receive...unless you're me of course…then the world is your oyster...a very expensive oyster.
VITV: But you aren't yours truly, so...why even entertain the thought? Why insult yourself because you weren't good or great...or even more true...mediocre? It's nothing to beat yourself up over not many will ever reach my level of….Perfection…..
And in a flash the room is no longer dark, it's a large plain white room fully lit. At the table sits Perfection, AKA, James Witherhold Immortal Wrestling Federation's first and last company champion. He's been MIA from wrestling over a year, still, he dawns a fine suit, wonderfully combed and conditioned blonde hair, and that smile…fucking dapper.
PERFECTION: ...pun intended.
PERFECTION: Here's a simple closing for such simple people. Johnny Walker will never rise to same level as my Selene '51 just like none of you will raise equal to me. Now...you can either accept those realities or get run over by them.
A smile across those lips exposing a perfectly white smile which is also neatly aligned.
PERFECTION: And I hate road kill.
We return to Stan and Jennifer sitting in the studio.
Stan: Peach's Predictions, always a fun time.
Williams: It sure is. That puppy is so cute!
Stan: Well, not so cute is the now the already disfigured face of Darian Dumont who over a month ago was attacked, brutally by a chain wielding Frank Dylan James.
Williams: It was unknown when or if Dumont would return and if he seek retribution on Frank Dylan James.
Stan: That question was answered one week ago at the pay per view, when a masked Darian Dumont jumped the railing and attacked Frank Dylan James, costing him the Internet Championship.
Williams: Lets go back and take a look at that match and the return of Darian Dumont.
The lights dim just a bit and a tint of red light fulfills the entry ramp right as Japanese Bushido plays over the sound system.
Out steps Jed Dye on to the stage. He stops and straightens his tie then turns around and hosts both hands toward the entrance to introduce the monster sumo mammoth from Japan, Yoshii.
Announcer: Coming first to the ring... from Tokyo, Japan and being accompanied by Jed Dye....
Out steps Yoshii as he walks and stands next to Jed Dye, focused on the ring. Jed rubs Yoshii's shoulders to prep him for the battle that's ahead. They both start walking towards the ring as Jed ignores the 'loser' fans who hold their hands out, while Yoshii high fives all of them while never losing his focus on the ring.
Blackfront: Yoshii hoping to extract revenge on Frank Dylan James for his attack on Jed Dye during the last Wrestleshow.
Announcer: He stands at six foot four and weighs in at five hundred and thirty nine pounds.... YOOOSSHHHIIIIII!!!!
Ace: Also on the line is the Internet Championship though.
Blackfront: Yes, maybe Yoshii's biggest match to date.
We switch back to the top of the stage. Doomsday Jesus by Black Label Society begins to play.
Announcer: Hailing from The Mountains of West Virginia ... He stands at six foot seven and weighs in at three hundred and twenty pounds.... He is the reigning Inter Champion... FRANK... DYLAN.... JAAAMMMMEEEESSSS!!!!
Frank Dylan James stomps out from the back, the Internet Championship held high in his right hand as he stomps down the ramp, a wild look in his eye.
Blackfront: This man is crazy!
Ace: I swear, if you listen to him, I think he has told us that he has eaten the likes of Howard king and Cha...
Blackfront: That's absurd Tommy.
Ace: I don't know Jason, there is something not right about the champion.
James stomps around the ring, belt still held above before coming to the steps and continuing to stomp as he climbs them. He throws the title belt over the ropes, almost hitting Yoshii as he throws his leg over the top and enters the ring.
Blackfront: Internet championship on the line in our first of two title matches here tonight.
The bell sounds and James stomps toward Yoshii.
Blackfront: Both of these men are behemoths.
Ace: This will be heavy hitting here.
Blackfront: Throw the book of wrestling moves out, here we go as both men begin bringing those heavy fist.
Yoshii gains the upper hand hitting Frank Dylan James one more time before pushing him into the ropes and using them to whip him across the ring.
Blackfront: Frank Dylan James off of the ropes. Yoshii goes to meet him. As they crash... neither man goes down!
Ace: That was like a train wreck in the world of the Matrix!
Blackfront: Frank Dylan James waisting no time, pushing into Yoshii like a line backer.
He pushes Yoshii back into the ropes. This time FDJ goes to whip Yoshii.
Blackfront: Yoshii able to stop, and pulls the Internet Champion into a short arm clothesline taking him off of his feet!
The fans scream and cheer.
Ace: Yoshii doing what most men can not by sending Frank Dylan James to the mat.
James rolls out of the ring, angry. He stomps around and toward Jed Dye who walks backward, scared.
Blackfront: Frank Dylan James turning his attention to the manager of Yoshii. This is the same man he drug to the back on the last Wrestleshow and assaulted.
Ace: If I was Jed Dye, I wouldn't even be out here.
Yoshii heads to the ropes, but the referee quickly gets between him, trying to stop Yoshii from leaving the ring. Suddenly the fans get even louder as someone jumps the barricade in a hoodie.
Blackfront: Wait! Who's this?!
Ace: That crazy fan is going to get hurt!
The man quickly grabs a steel chair and runs behind Frank Dylan James, smashing him in the head with it. James stumbles forward and turns around to get another hard shot directly into his face.
Blackfront: That's.. that's... DARIAN DUMONT!
Frank Dylan James stumbles back and leans on the apron as Dumont comes forward with one more chair shot. the fans go crazy. Dumont has a very noticeable protective mask covering half of his face.
Ace: He's getting revenge on Frank Dylan James for breaking several bones in his face!
Blackfront: Look at that mask he's wearing!
Dumont drops the chair and quickly hops back over the barricade as Yoshii finally gets through the referee and exits through the ropes.
Blackfront: The referee is counting but the damage is already done. Frank Dylan James doesn't know what hit him or where he is.
Yoshii uses his weight to lift James' legs up and roll him into the ring before getting in himself.
Blackfront: Yoshii now climbing to the second rope.. this one could already be over!
Ace: I thought someone would get squashed in this match, but not like this Jason.
Yoshii leaps down and lands on the head of Frank Dylan James.
Blackfront: YOSHII BOMB!
The referee drops down and quickly counts.
Blackfront: This one is over folks.
The bell begins to sound.
Announcer: your winner... and NEEEWWW INTERNET CHAMPION...... YOSHIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!
Blackfront: Jed Dye has that belt and is yelling for Yoshii to get out of the ring. I'm unsure if this is really the retribution Yoshii planned to give out, but I'll tell you this.. Darian Dumont will be a wanted man after tonight.
Yoshii follows Jed's instructions and quickly gets out of the ring as FDJ begins to come to.
Blackfront: James has no idea what has happened.
FDJ uses the ropes to pull himself up, holding his head. He begins to stomp and yell, looking around and seeing nothing but Yoshii and Jed Dye escaping up the ramp, title in hand.
Blackfront: I think Frank Dylan James just realized the match is over and he lost the title.
Ace: If I was Darian Dumont, I would stay as far away as possible.
FDJ begins hitting the top turnbuckle in anger. The referee tries to get him to calm down but quickly drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring when James turns to him and charges.
Blackfront: Frank Dylan James is mad.
Ace: That is an understatement Jason.
We return once again to the studio with Stan and Jennifer, both standing by.
Williams: Darian Dumont, out for revenge as he is back. But where do we go now Stan? Neither Frank Dylan James or Darian Dumont are booked for the next Wrestleshow and I have to think there is unfinished business between the two.
Stan: Oh yea there is. Is a few chair shots and causing Frank Dylan James to lose the Internet Championship enough to make him and Darian Dumont even? How is someone sadistic as Frank Dylan James going to handle what happened at the pay per view?
Williams: On the upcoming Wrestleshow, hopefully we will find answers to this and more.
Stan: I'm sure we will as the situation is hot and can pop off at any time. Next Sunday will be the next in a chapter in the booth of James and Dumont.
Williams: But there is one, very large, factor we need to touch on as well. Where does Yoshii sit in all of this? The new Internet Champion had his manager and friend, Jed Dye, kidnapped and beaten, left unconscious by a maniacal Frank Dylan James a few weeks ago.
Stan: More questions that hopefully we will get answers on next Sunday. For now though, we are are out of time. Until next time, I am Stan Davis.
Williams: And I am Jennifer Williams.
Stan: Thank you for tuning into another edition of Livewire!
Williams: We'll see you next time!
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In this month's Comp & Gov Spotlight, we focus on how companies are exploring unique or unconventional approaches to managing compensation and governance. These divergent practices can sometimes pay off, but other times may be met with intense investor scrutiny. Farient Advisors continues to identify these trends across subject areas and offers the most current and relevant insights to corporate boards and executives.
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GE's recent dismissal of its CEO John Flannery, and elevation of relatively new board member Jeffrey Sonnenfield, highlights an unorthodox but rising trend to tap directors for executive positions.
After publishing a paper criticizing executive compensation practices just last year, Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is not voting according to its own purported stance. In fact, the investment pool continues to approve compensation in line with U.S. institutional investors.
In the post-Dodd-Frank governance landscape, a rules-based approach has led to homogenization of compensation plans. But the tide is turning as companies explore compensation plans more tailored to their own objectives.
Now that California's Senate Bill 826, which mandates gender diversity on corporate boards, has been signed into law, Farient is closely monitoring the impact of this and other such legislation on governance norms and standards, nationally and globally.
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Shellpoint Partners is marketing its prime jumbo mortgage securitization of the year, according to rating agency presale reports.
Like the sponsor's previous two offerings, completed in March and October, a large percentage of the collateral was sourced through a bulk acquisition from Bank of America. The total number of originators is 17.
Shellpoint Co-Originator Trust 2017-2 is backed by 459 mortgage loans and an unpaid principal balance of $323,377,050. Since origination, the loans in the pool have performed well with no 60-plus day delinquencies. There were four loans with 30-day delinquency history, which were attributed to servicing transfer. These loans all cured as of the cutoff date.
The borrowers have high credit scores, large amounts of equity in their homes and significant liquid reserves. The weighted average original FICO score is 773 and only 0.9% of borrowers have original FICO scores less than or equal to 700. The weighted average original loan-to-value ratio is 69.9% and 19.7% of borrowers have original LTV ratios less than or equal to 60.0%.
The pool weaknesses include large proportions of self-employed borrowers and refinance loans as well as high geographic concentration. Just over a fifth of borrowers (21.4%) are self-employed and 18.0% of the loans are rate/term refinance loans, 8.7% are cash-out refinance loans and 3.9% are debt consolidation loans. Historically, refinance loans have defaulted at higher rates than purchase loans, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Also, 41.1% of the loans are in California, exposing investors to an economic downturn in that state.
Although loans backed by properties located in Texas and Florida make up 10.7% of the pool, the transaction has minimal exposure to the areas affected by the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida, per Moody's.


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Hosted by Avram Piltch, Editor-in-Chief of Tom's Hardware, and moderated by Scott Ertz, The Piltch Point is a livecast covering news, reviews, and previews of devices and components.
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NVIDIA Broadcast Software Demo - Episode 238
September 21, 2020
It's no secret that we are becoming a society of content creators. From services like Twitch and Facebook Gaming to YouTube and Facebook, there are a ton of ways that people can create content that others can enjoy. And, in the last few years, live video
Full PC Build for Under $800 - Episode 237
September 14, 2020
One of the side effects of the pandemic and more than one shutdown in China has been an increase in prices for PC components. Some have gone through the roof (like power supplies), while others are nearly impossible to acquire (such as webcams). But, pric
The Toxic Streaming Environment - Episode 236
August 24, 2020
If you spend any time on streaming sites like Twitch or YouTube, or on game chats on PlayStation or Xbox Live, you know that the communities can be incredibly toxic. Between children screaming racial slurs and adults making sexist remarks, it can be dange
Intel and Nvidia's Future Video Cards - Episode 235
August 17, 2020
It's long been accepted that Intel integrated graphics were the worst possible situation when buying a laptop. In some cases, it seemed like it could barely keep up with the tasks of Windows, let alone any programs on top of it. For sure, no one has ever
Choosing a Webcam in a Shortage - Episode 234
August 10, 2020
Ever since the beginning of the international lockdown, several products have become difficult or impossible to find. One of the most high-profile products that are in short supply is webcams. The most sought after webcams are the Logitech c920 and the Ra
The Future of Silicon in 2020 - Episode 233
August 03, 2020
Right now, a lot of tech-based industries are seeing massive shake-ups, but none are quite as prominent as what is happening within the processor and circuitry industry. The most visible has been the rise of AMD. While some of this market share increase h
Back to School Tech (2020 Virtual Learning) - Episode 232
July 26, 2020
The world may have some new rules this year, but it doesn't change the fact that school is going to be starting soon. This might involve being in person or, more likely, distance learning, especially in the first few weeks or months. That means that your
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 8) - Episode 231
July 19, 2020
For years, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has been one of the best-rated laptops by Tom's Hardware and Laptop Magazine. This is because of the first-class keyboard, high-quality screen, and a price that makes it all worth considering. The newest version of
GaN Laptop Chargers - Episode 230
June 29, 2020
One of the most interesting new technologies we experienced at CES this year was in the form of GaN chargers. That is because, not only is the technology fascinating, it makes for some incredibly practical products. Using this technology, for example, man
Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB Edition) - Episode 229
June 08, 2020
It has been a year since the Raspberry Pi foundation released the Raspberry Pi 4. In that time, the upgraded hardware configurations have allowed the platform to expand into even more project and computing environments. But, with increased ideas comes inc
Intel Core i9 10900K - Episode 228
May 25, 2020
Intel has released its newest processor, the Comet Lake-S Core i9-10900K. This new processor is intended to help fight off the rising threat of AMD's Ryzen processors. AMD has seen a huge rise, especially in the realm of high core count. The new Intel pro
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit - Episode 227
May 18, 2020
NVIDIA has added a new developer kit to its hardware lineup, called the Jetson Xavier NX. This new board is designed to allow developers to integrate artificial intelligence skills into a hardware project without the need for internet access or custom-des
Great Raspberry Pi Projects for May 2020 - Episode 226
May 04, 2020
Whether you're a regular maker or you're looking for new things to try while in lockdown, the Raspberry Pi is a great platform to expiriment with. This board is made for both prototyping as well as learning, and this week, Tom's Hardware has some great ad
AMD vs Intel Showdown - Episode 225
April 27, 2020
When you think of the greast rivalries of the world, you might think of Holyfield and Tyson, or Axl Rose and Vince Neil. But, in the world of technology, there might not be any more interesting rivalry than AMD and Intel. For decades, these two companies
Using a Raspberry Pi as a Webcam - Episode 224
April 19, 2020
Since the beginning of the lockdowns, certain products have been in short supply. The most publicized have been toilet paper and hand sanitizer. However, there have been tech products that have been depleted as well - particularly webcams. But, since webc
How to Get Gadgets Shipped Now - Episode 223
April 05, 2020
These days, we definitely live in interesting times. Much of the world is completely shut down in an attempt to keep COVID-19 under control. Some people have lost their jobs, some have been furloughed, while others have shifted to working from home. No ma
Tom's Hardware's RGBaby - Episode 222
March 29, 2020
While interest in desktop PCs has waned in recent years, those who are still interested in desktops often build them themselves. That gives the ability to not only have the PC you want, but also to use it as an art piece. There are PC builders who go all
Dell XPS 13 9300 - Episode 221
March 22, 2020
The Dell XPS 13 has long been considered to be one of the greatest lightweight laptops on the market. The company regularly updates the computer with new features and hardware options. This year's upgrade, which just went live from Dell, has made a number
Folding@Home for COVID-19 - Episode 220
March 15, 2020
The Folding@Home program is a distributed computing platform that is dedicated to finding cures for some of humanity's biggest health problems. The program was started to run predictive algorithms on the folding of proteins. When proteins fold incorrectly
How to Improve Working from Home - Episode 219
March 08, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch has some suggestions on how to improve your life if you have to work from home. While most people don't work out of their homes, that could be about to change. Over the past week or so, many companies have started suggesting that e
8 years of Raspberry Pi - Episode 218
March 01, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch talks about some of the best and most unknown aspects of the Raspberry Pi computer. The Raspberry Pi entered the market 8 years ago, but with a different purpose than most might think. It was originally intended for Cambridge Unive
Is It Worth Upgrading Your Video Card? - Episode 217
February 23, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch discusses whether or not it is worth upgrading your video card. Sure, your existing computer might have the ability to take the newest and most exciting video card, but is it worth the upgrade cost?Tom's Hardware recently released
Using XLOOKUP in Microsoft Excel - Episode 216
February 16, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch discusses a new feature in Microsoft Excel: XLOOKUP. Now, we don't usually show off things like Microsoft Office functions, but this one is truly special. The predecessor to XLOOKUP, which is VLOOKUP, is the third most used functio
Nvidia GeForce Now Launch - Episode 215
February 10, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the long-awaited launch of Nvidia's cloud gaming service GeForce Now.
Intel's New NUC Direction - Episode 214
January 26, 2020
This week, Avram Piltch talks about the Intel NUC and the future direction of the product line. In the past, the company has released a limited array of models and configuration options to correspond with its processor upgrades. While the line has never b
Most Influential Tech of the 2010s - Episode 213
December 29, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses some of the most influential technology of the past decade. While some products produce a short-term change to an industry, others have long-lasting effects. In the past decade, there have been several massive moves that
Alternate Typing Technology - Episode 212
December 15, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch talks about technology that he has been interested in for decades: alternate typing tech. Imagine you are at a trade show, waiting in line for a presentation, and you want to get some work done. Sure, you can use your phone and try
Build or Buy Your Next PC? - Episode 211
December 08, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the ups and downs between buying a pre-made PC from a vendor or building your own from components. It's the age-old question in computing - do you save the time and buy a PC, or save the money and build it yourself? As it
Sphero RVR Coding Robot - Episode 210
November 24, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off the newest STEAM toy from Sphero, the RVR (pronounced Rover). This new vehicle separates itself from the already crowded programmable vehicle kits in a variety of ways. First, and most obvious, is that the vehicle is desi
Don't Get Overcharged on a New Computer - Episode 209
November 11, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the important things to look out for when purchasing a new computer. There are two ways to buy a new PC: pre-configured or self-configured. For the most part, pre-configured models are far less expensive than their custom
Artie 3000 Drawing Robot - Episode 208
October 27, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off the Artie 3000 drawing robot. Artie is a new entry in the growing list of kids STEM toys intended to help teach kids about computers, logic, and programming. These toys all take different forms, and Artie is unique in the
Overclocking Your Computing Device - Episode 207
October 20, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch talks about how and why to overclock your computing device. So, what is overclocking? It is the process of changing the operating parameters of a component to increase its performance. While the main CPU is the most common to overc
Science Experiments in Tech - Episode 206
September 29, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses a pair of interesting science experiments that have been conducted by Tom's Hardware over the past few weeks. The first involves the publication's favorite tech gadgets: the Raspberry Pi. The site has done a lot of projec
Sphero Mini Activity Kit Preview - Episode 205
September 15, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off a preview of the newest addition to the Sphero lineup: the Sphero Mini Activity Kit. This kit builds on top of the existing Sphero Mini robotic ball, adding to it a variety of pre-planned activities that can be done with
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Unboxing - Episode 204
September 10, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch tries something new and unboxes the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard live on the show. This keyboard is unique in that it is designed to be modular, both in itself and with accessories. The small-framed keyboard detaches in the middle, al
Retro Gaming on a Raspberry Pi - Episode 203
August 27, 2019
Modern games are fun, but there is something special about retro gaming. The simplicity of the games, the focus on fun over graphics, the limitation of the controls. These old games are just pure, simple fun. While you can play these games on a standard c
Inexpensive Memory Upgrades - Episode 202
August 19, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses one of the biggest changes in the tech space for 2019: the price of solid-state memory. Both NAND flash and standard SSD drives have come down significantly in price, making them a great option for upgrading an existing c
Back to School Tech 2019 - Episode 201
August 13, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses some of the best technology to send your kids with when they return back to school. Whether they're returning to college or starting high school, certain technology pieces can enhance their learning.For those who already
LEGO Hidden Side - Episode 200
August 05, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch is showing off the newest addition to the LEGO augmented reality family: LEGO Hidden Side. Unlike the set that Avram tested last year, this series of products has both cool LEGO environments and AR that is fun. First, Avram discuss
Pimoroni Picade for Raspberry Pi 4 - Episode 199
July 21, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch brings us up to date on one of his projects for his new favorite toy, the Raspberry Pi 4: the Picade by Pimoroni. This project features a 10-inch screen, mini arcade body, 6 player buttons, 4 utility buttons, and a joystick. The go
AMD's 7nm Sunday - Episode 198
July 07, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch brings us the latest news on AMD's product launches. The company and its partners released new products based on the 7nm architecture. These products include the 3rd generation Ryzen processors, supporting motherboards, and new vid
Raspberry Pi 4 - Episode 197
June 30, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off the newest entry in the Raspberry Pi family: the Raspberry Pi 4. While this new model was not supposed to come out until this year, improved processor sourcing made it possible to bring it to market significantly earlier
US/China Trade War Impact - Episode 196
June 09, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the impending impact of the trade war between the United States and China. The US imposed a 10% tariff on imports from China a while back, but a new and stronger tariff system is going into place now. The new tariffs will
Computex 2019 - Episode 195
June 02, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch is back from Computex 2019 in Taipei with some of the best technology he and his team from Tom's Hardware encountered. From processors to computer cases, Avram's got it all.First, we've got the big announcements from AMD. In partic
New Computer Components from Intel and NVIDIA - Episode 194
April 28, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses some of the new computer components that were announced this week. Starting off is Intel's 45-watt 9th generation H-series processors. The Core i9 (9980HK) now features 8 cores, which is more powerful than any mobile proc
13 Inch HP Spectre x360 - Episode 193
April 19, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off the HP Spectre x360 13" 2-in-1 notebook. This new model of the popular Spectre x360 series has some interesting new features. One of the most interesting, though seemingly simple changes, is the angled back corners. On th
Hack Computer Kids' Laptop - Episode 192
April 07, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch shows off the brand new Hack Computer, a laptop designed to help teach kids about computers. There are two parts to the computer: the hardware and the operating system. The hardware is a quality laptop manufactured by Asus. Featuri
Death of Intel Compute Card - Episode 191
March 31, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch talks about the death of a product that never made any sense: the Intel Compute Card. This tiny computer was about the size of a credit card but required a docking station to be used. Intel believed that this platform was the futur
USB4 Details - Episode 190
March 10, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the future of USB, known as USB4 (or USB 4). While not everything is known about the new standard, such as the final marketing branding, we do know some. For example, we know that USB4 will be capable of up to 40Gbps tran
Raspberry Pi Milestones - Episode 189
March 03, 2019
This week, Avram Piltch discusses the history and milestones of the Raspberry Pi. It's hard to believe that its been 7 years since the original Raspberry Pi model released. In that time, almost everything has changed, except for the price of the computer.


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I have end stage lung cancer. I was in the hospital for 170 days this past year. I received wonderful care by the nursing staff. However, Charlene Callahan, was able to reach deep inside my spirit and understand my inner most needs. She had such compassion and insight. She is an extraordinary nurse and my angel. My family was out of state when I was faced with frightening complications. I needed help and as a proud man who was always able to care for myself, I had to reach out. My condition was fragile and Charlene put me at ease and comforted me with her words and actions. I will be eternally grateful for her care.


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"Where the great ribbon in the firmament appears to be parted, that is where you should always like to gaze with gratitude and be deeply moved. For this place shall serve you and all creation for a perpetual sign for your breach of faith with Me and My break at that time with the holiness of God because of compassion with you, and where the ribbon appears to be once more connected it shall remind you of the great mediation of eternal Love which is I from eternity, between the inviolable holiness of God and you who have sinned faithlessly before the countenance of His boundless holiness. – The Household of God, Book 1, Chapter 10, Paragraph 7
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'Molly' Is A Supernatural Sci-Fi Stunner
You have to give Artsploitation Films credit. The company's acquisitions over the last month are nothing short of stellar. And now, it's adding another new movie to its U.S. repertoire called MOLLY, set to hit Blu-ray and VOD a later this summer.
MOLLY is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi supernatural movie where a woman and child have to flee a dangerous group of marauders who want to use her abilities to their advantage. The movie looks gorgeous and bright, almost popping out of the screen.
Colinda Bongers and Thijs Meuwese direct a script written by Meuwese. MOLLY stars Julia Batelaan, Mounir Aboulasri, Annelies Appelhof, Cheraine Baljé, Joost Bolt, and Tamara Brinkman.


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People who are overweight have at least 1 thing in common, desire to lose excess weight. It makes you self-conscious and can interfere with your life in a great way. Most people want to see quick results without big changes in diets and any workout. However, losing weight is not easy an easy task. It requires lifestyle changes, motivation and dedication. But don't be afraid, here come the guidelines that can help you lose weight permanently.
You'll need a pedometer.
8 Steps To Lose Weight
Step 1 to Lose Weight:
Start off by setting a goal of losing the 40 pounds in 8 weeks. Anybody who tried to lose weight will think this is incredibly hard or even impossible. But implementing few rules and following them will help you lose the 40 pounds. After all, it requires a strict diet and more activities.
Step 2 to Lose Weight:
Start documenting everything you eat and do for exercise over the eight weeks. Keep track of the time you had your meal or you exercised. The goal should be to consume 1,500 calories and spend at least 600 of them.
Step 3 to Lose Weight:
Having a healthy breakfast is one of the most important steps. Make sure that you don't consume more than 400 calories. However, you can indulge in one serving of meat (bacon, sausage), one serving of cereal, toast, oatmeal or eggs. It is extremely important to implement fruits and fruit juices. Limit yourself to one of the servings mentioned and watch how many calories you consume and spend. After all, breakfast is the most important meal and should never be skipped.
Step 4 to Lose Weight:
Exercise.You need to start exercising more. You can start with fast walking or jogging. Next step would be to join a gym since they tend to motivate people. The optimal goal is to increase your heart rate for at least half an hour. After you start off easy, go on to a harder exercise that will help you tone your muscles and help you burn more calories. Gym instructors can help you to get information on what exercises to do and how to do them.
Step 5 to Lose Weight:
Your lunch should be a healthy one, mainly consisting of tuna, turkey or ham sandwich with an apple or a salad with low-fat dressing. Lunch should consist of 2 servings of bread, one serving of meat, one fruit and 8oz of water. Lunch should contain no more than 500 calories.
Step 6 to Lose Weight:
Snacks. Of course, you will be craving for food when you are on a strict diet and yes, you can have snacks in between the meals. However, the snacks must be healthy and consumed with approximately 8oz of water. For example, you can consume yogurt, nuts or low-fat cookies or crackers.
Note. Make sure to watch the serving size and calories in the snacks you eat.
Step 7 to Lose Weight:
Dinner shouldn't be later than 6pm. Your dinner should consist of one serving of meat, one serving of bread, one starch and one serving of vegetables. The meat can be pork chops, baked chicken, ground meat or fish. The vegetables should be cabbage, broccoli, green beans, corn or mixed vegetables. Your starch can be mashed potatoes, rice or brown rice. You should drink 8oz. of water with dinner. Drinking tea or a small amount of juice is all right, but limit yourself to one serving. Dinner shouldn't contain more than 600 calories.
Step 8 to Lose Weight:
Avoid eating after seven o'clock. Try drinking water instead. If you absolutely must have a snack, eat a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts or a small amount of yogurt.


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It feels warm! My friends must be worried about me not getting used to the winter.
It's something green... Could it be a snake?!
Tada! The Esprit wallet I've been eyeing! Damn nice lor! Got big fat bling blings! I love my sugar pies! They're so sweet!!! I should have made the decision to go Australia sooner! LOL!!!
My strawberry pies and I! (JT, SJ and Me) Old, old pic man. One of the first few times we went Dblo. Lao char bor now la!
Check out the close-up! *Bling bling alert!* Ah! My gals never read my blog about folding a gift bag ah... But the bright sun is good! Can contain my barang barang to bring to Auzzie...
Wait a minute! There's more!!! They even applied an Esprit card for me! OMG! I cannot believe it! The sweethearts! Absolute darlings! Delicious pumpkins!!! Fantastic cuties! Amazing dearies!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!
Da card itself! Visa leh... *muack muack sweeties* Tee hee hee... EH!! WAH LAO!!!
The name wrong la friend! Where got call Stefanie Fahning?! Alamak!!!