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An Introduction To Ska In 10 Songs
Later for the Gator – Willis Jackson
Cited by ska legend Prince Buster as one of the original ska inspirations, this song can be considered as the moment ska came into being. Willis Jackson was an American jazz saxophonist whose musical output inspired soul Jazz as well as Jamaican ska. This tune was picked up by Coxsone Dodd and Duke Reid in Jamaica, which guaranteed its popularity.
Forward March – Derrick morgan (1962)
One of the early classic ska hits, this song by Derrick Morgan celebrates the 1962 independence of Jamaica. Morgan was one of the big names in Jamaican music at the time, frequently topping the charts. He worked with Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, but Forward March remains one of his defining songs.
Freedom Sounds – The Skatalites (1967)
Another seminal ska track from one of the all time classic groups, Freedom Sounds by the Skatalites also celebrates Jamaican independence in true inspirational style. Produced by Duke Reid, Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd amongst others, the Skatalites were a mainstay of the Jamaican music scene for many years. Their first performance in 1964 was at Rae Town – home to the legendary Rae Town sound system, which is still going strong today. Freedom Sounds is generally regarded as the Skatalites' theme and has been reprised and reworked many times over the years.
My Boy Lollipop – Millie Small (1964)
Generally regarded as the first international ska hit, My Boy Lollipop is also unusual for being recorded by a female artist. Millie Small was a teenage Jamaican singer who recorded this track in 1964 for Chris Blackwell of Island Records. The track was originally a 1950s R&B minor success, but Small's version made it (and her) famous, reaching number 2 in the US and UK charts. Small's career was relatively short – partly attributed to her unusual vocals – but this remains one of the best selling ska tracks of all time.
Pressure Drop – Toots and the Maytals (1969)
This track, recorded in 1969 and released the following year in Jamaica and the UK, helped to launch the band's international career when it was featured on the landmark Jamaican film The Harder They Come. Toots and the Maytals are one of the most important Jamaican bands of all time, recording the first song to use the term Reggay, more familiarly rendered reggae. Pressure Drop is listed in Rolling Stone magazine's Top 500 Songs of All Time, and is according to songwriter Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert about karmic justice – a revenge song.
Return of Django – The Upsetters (1969)
Inspired by the film Django which was released three years earlier, this track evokes the swagger of the spaghetti western star. At the time of this track, Perry (who went on to be a leading light in dub) was transitioning from ska into reggae and this remains as one of his last great ska recordings. The track was later used in a video game (Grand Theft Auto: London 1969) and was covered in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach by Asian Dub Foundation. Most recently rereleased in 2012, the track is a perennial ska favourite.
A Message To You Rudy – The Specials (1979)
The Specials were one of the leading bands of the UK ska revival of the 1970s and 1980s, a variation of ska known as 2 Tone. This, the first track from their debut album The Specials, is a cover of a 1967 Dandy Livingstone track and stands as one of the most popular ska tracks of the period. The Specials went on to have seven consecutive top 10 hits in the UK between 1979 and 1981. Their sound is infused with the political anger of the time and much less laid back than the Jamaican ska of the previous decade, although this album has undeniably Jamaican roots.
Skankin Fool – The Uptones (2008)
2 Tone Ska made the transition to the US music scene and is best embodied by The Uptones. Formed in 1981 in Berkeley, California, the band helped establish the genre in the US. They broke up after seven years, but reunited in 2002 and released the album Skankin Foolz Unite! in 2008. Bridging the 2 Tone and third wave ska sounds, The Uptones were regarded as a seminal band ahead of their time. Skankin Fool embodies pure energy and simply cannot be listened to sitting down.
Badfish – Sublime (1992)
One of the leading bands of third wave ska, Sublime's debut album 40oz to Freedom is heavily influenced by Jamaican ska, hip hop, and dub. Sublime really became famous with their self-titled third album, but 40oz to Freedom remains to this day one of the highest selling independently released albums of all time. Badfish captures the spirit of the band and the essence of third wave ska – the reggae roots of the genre are evident in this laid back track.
Two Shoes – The Cat Empire (2005)
This Australian ska band, formed in 1999, brings our list full circle with their strong jazz influence. Two Shoes, from their second album of the same name, was recorded in Havana, Cuba and demonstrates a strong Latin influence with dominant horns. That said, the track has a strong ska pedigree and pays tribute to Bob Marley's legacy. The Cat Empire achieved platinum status with this album.


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Red Hat this week unleashed the first beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, code-named Taroon.
Once ready for general release, Taroon will supercede Red Hat's current Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 product line. The Enterprise Linux line is rooted in Red Hat Advanced Server, which the firm rolled out in March 2002.
Since that time, Advanced Server has spread its wings and tiered into three variants: Enterprise Linux AS (formerly Advanced Server, geared for large departmental and datacenter servers), Enterprise Linux ES (designed for entry-level and departmental server applications), and Enterprise Linux WS (the workstation/desktop environment, geared for client-server deployments, software development environments and targeted ISV client applications).
Now, the Enterprise Linux line has become Red Hat's core operating system, enabling it to take a large stake in the market for mission-critical enterprise computing. The company's original operating system, Red Hat Linux, continues to be updated, but it is now geared mainly to hobbyists.
The Taroon beta is currently available in two variants: Enterprise Linux AS and Enterprise Linux WS. Red Hat noted that Enterprise Linux ES has an identical package set to Enterprise Linux AS in Beta 1, and users interested in the ES product should test the AS Beta 1 release.
The AS beta release includes the core operating system and network server packages. It is available for a number of architectures, including: i686/Athlon 32-bit, Intel Itanium2 64-bit, AMD64 64-bit, IBM iSeries and pSeries 64-bit, IBM S/390 31-bit, and IBM zSeries 64-bit.
The WS beta release includes the core operating system and desktop productivity, development, communications, and network client packages. It is available for the i686/Athlon 32-bit, Intel Itanium2 64-bit, and AMD64 64-bit architectures.
The beta includes a host of new features. It comes with the 2.4.21 Linux kernel, as well as a number of scalability enhancements, like Native Posix Threading Library (NPTL), Thread Local Storage and Futex APIs, per-device locks for block IO, and a hyperthreading scheduler.
Other enhancements improve memory management, the development environment, the I/O subsystem, the desktop, serviceability, networking, security, and cluster management.
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The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation announced that the fall window for taking its three credentialing exams will be open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 at test sites across the U.S. The registration deadline is Oct. 30.
The Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy, the Accredited Tax Preparer Exam and the Accredited Tax Advisor Exam are designed for accountants, tax preparers and students seeking to earn the Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor, Accredited Tax Preparer and Accredited Tax Advisor credentials.
The ACAT credentials aim to provide evidence to clients that accounting and tax professionals have achieved a high level of knowledge and skills and abilities needed to effectively serve their clients.
ATPs and ABAs automatically qualify for the IRS Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion and are exempt from taking the Annual Federal Tax Refresher course and exam. ATPs and ABAs who are AFSP Record of Completion Holders also now have limited representation rights.
ACAT credential holders must meet ongoing CPE requirements and adhere to a code of ethics.
The ABA tests the technical proficiency of accounting and tax professionals in financial accounting, financial reporting, financial statement preparation, taxation, business consulting services, business law and ethics. Emphasis is on a practical approach to public accounting. Achieving the ABA designation in Iowa and Minnesota meets those states' regulatory requirements to practice public accountancy. The exam is divided into two parts. Practice 1 covers financial accounting and financial statement preparation, presentation and reporting. Practice 2 covers the taxation, business law, business accounting and ethics.
ABA, ATP, and ATA candidates must pass the exams and meet experience requirements to earn the credentials. A blueprint for each exam with more information on topic areas is available at www.acatcredentials.org.
The exam fee for both Practice 1 and Practice 2 of the ABA exam is $400 or $250 for one Practice of the exam. The ATA and ATP exam fees are $250. For more information and to register, visit www.acatcredentials.org or call (888) 289-7763.


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Our client is a well-established company, that provides corporate services and also acts as a trustee.
- Managing a portfolio of clients and handling client requests in relation to their companies
- Collection and verification of due diligence conducted as part of our know-your-client procedures
- Setting up of new companies, preparation and submission of statutory filings
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- Maintaining an open dialogue of communication with clients on a regular basis and keeping clients informed on any new relevant developments within their industry.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role ideally within the financial, legal and/or corporate service sectors
- Qualifications in a relevant field – a tertiary level of education would be desired
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills, able to engage positively and productively with clients, colleagues and service providers alike
- Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Highly organised, efficient and able to manage own workload.
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The right candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package and progression plan, commensurate with knowledge and experience.
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The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters.
Sweden has been actively engaged in Somalia for over 18 years. The Swedish cooperation programme in Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction and development. Swedish assistance is mainly implemented through various United Nations Agencies as well as through International and Swedish NGOs.
The Somalia Section of the Embassy is now looking for a National Programme Officer responsible for the handling of the health system development programmes.
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- In close cooperation with other donors (particularly DFID) assess the health sector and developments and identification of strategic interventions for Swedish support.
- Actively contribute to the development of the new Joint Health and Nutrition Programme and related coordination processes.
- Promote Swedish health policy priorities in dialogue with partners, such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
- Plan, administer and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports. Responsibility for general quality assurance of the portfolio, with emphasis on agreement conditions and anti-corruption.
- Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments, using the in-house financial system: PLUS.
- Contribute to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Somalia.
- Operational/strategic planning and reporting.
- Represent the Embassy and Sweden and actively participate, in coordination fora, steering committees, program reviews and field visits.
- Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with a multitude of actors, bi laterally and multilaterally.
- Report and update relevant stakeholders on relevant emerging issues in Somalia.
- Travel to Somalia as necessary.
- Academic Degree in social sciences preferably with a focus on development issues or other relevant academic background.
- Minimum 5 years relevant working experience with development assistance, at least two of which have involved social sectors preferably health.
- Grants management experience from working with donors, international agencies or international NGOs.
- Experience of working in a fragile state context. Knowledge about the political and development context in Somalia highly desirable.
- Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data in order to make assessments.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English. Swedish would be an added advantage.
- Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Good drafting and reporting skills are essential
- Experience from working as consultant in the above mentioned programme areas and/or working with NGOs or regional organisations in Africa.
- Experience working with development co-operation based at an Embassy or a Development Agency.
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- Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
- Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
- Excellent organization skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
- Self driven with ability to work unsupervised.
Indicative start date for the position is September 1, 2012.
The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.
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The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.
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WASHINGTON — Nat Wienecke, senior vice president of federal government relations issued the following statement applauding the House passage of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection act. This bill includes bipartisan language on international insurance capital standards proposed by Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jon Tester (D-MT). Those provisions will promote increased transparency in international insurance discussions and require U.S. negotiators to support consensus positions with state regulators in international negotiations on insurance standards.
"PCI applauds the House for passing the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
"We appreciate the inclusion of the important international insurance standards provisions. PCI and our members have advocated for these important provisions for over four years. This legislation will reinforce the primacy of the state regulation of insurance and require that U.S. federal representatives coordinate with state insurance regulators and speak with one voice in international forums. PCI commends Senators Heller and Tester for their leadership on this important legislation.
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Over the course of American history, Jews have held many American leaders in high esteem, but they maintain a unique emotional bond with Abraham Lincoln. From the time of his presidency to the present day, American Jews have persistently viewed Lincoln as one of their own, casting him as a Jewish sojourner and, in certain respects, a Jewish role model.
Dr. Gary P. Zola's "We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History," (Southern Illinois University Press, 2014), the first volume of annotated documents to focus on the history of Lincoln's image, influence, and reputation among American Jews, considers how Lincoln acquired his exceptional status and how, over the past century and a half, this fascinating relationship has evolved.
"Everybody venerates Lincoln," stated Dr. Zola, Executive Director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives (AJA) and Professor of the American Jewish Experience at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.. "He is beatified and becomes an icon all over the world. But I challenge anyone to identify an American hero, not a Jewish hero, who has been taken into the Jewish experience as if he were really one of us. There's a difference between admiring an American hero and considering that American hero to be a Jewish role model."
Organized into twelve chronological and thematic chapters, these little-known primary source documents—many never before published and some translated into English for the first time—consist of newspaper clippings, journal articles, letters, poems, and sermons, and provide insight into a wide variety of issues relating to Lincoln's Jewish connection. Topics include Lincoln's early encounters with Central European Jewish immigrants living in the Old Northwest; Lincoln's Jewish political allies; his encounters with Jews and the Jewish community as President; Lincoln's response to the Jewish chaplain controversy; General U. S. Grant's General Orders No. 11 expelling "Jews, as a class" from the Military Department of Tennessee; the question of amending the U.S. Constitution to legislate the country's so-called Christian national character; and Jewish eulogies after Lincoln's assassination. Other chapters consider the crisis of conscience that arose when President Andrew Johnson proclaimed a national day of mourning for Lincoln on the festival of Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks), a day when Jewish law enjoins Jews to rejoice and not to mourn; Lincoln's Jewish detractors contrasted to his boosters; how American Jews have intentionally "Judaized" Lincoln ever since his death; the leading role that American Jews have played in in crafting Lincoln's image and in preserving his memory for the American nation; American Jewish reflections on the question "What Would Lincoln Do?"; and how Lincoln, for America's Jewish citizenry, became the avatar of America's highest moral aspirations.
With thoughtful chapter introductions that provide readers with a context for the annotated documents that follow, this volume provides a fascinating chronicle of American Jewry's unfolding historical encounter with the life and symbolic image of Abraham Lincoln, shedding light on how the cultural interchange between American ideals and Jewish traditions influences the dynamics of the American Jewish experience.
Carol Poll, Ph.D., writes, "Dr. Zola provides the complicated history behind General Order No. 11 and numerous other examples of Lincoln's involvement with individual Jews and the Jewish community. He describes Lincoln's friendship and working relationship with Dr. Isacher Zacherie, a favorite Washington chiropodist. Zacherie was enlisted by Lincoln and sent to New Orleans to collect information about Southern military actions and engage in secret diplomatic engagements with Southern officers to seek an end to the war. This book is fascinating. It paints an intriguing picture of President Lincoln and Jewish life in the mid-nineteenth century. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, as will anyone interested in American and Jewish history."
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- A study of America's intellectual and cultural history of the 18th and 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on the history of women's rights. SPONSOR: Richard Judd OUTSIDE EVALUATOR: Joyce Berkman, UMASS
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- An examination of changes in the workplace in American society from 1800 to the present, focusing on the effects of industrialization, the development of big business and monopoly capitalism, the rise of a powerful owning class and the growth of the labor movement. SPONSORS: Kathryn E. Ratcliff, James A. Tober OUTSIDE EVALUATOR: Jan Dizard, Amherst College
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The Full Moon in Libra on March 31 2018 is a ripper. At ten degrees of Libra, she is opposite the Sun (as every Full Moon is, by definition) and Retro-Mercury in Aries. She is also square Mars + Saturn. This is a triple-zapper definitive s**t together Full Moon by anyone's standards. It's a Full Moon for grown-ups. Full-on feet on the ground boss-person, captain of your destiny, scheduled bills setter-upper. No immature resentment nonsense about taxes or insurance requirements. Zero delusions re what 300grams of plastic packaged pap would do to your blood sugar and collagen. Go glycate your skin tissue on someone else's watch – not this Saturnine Full Moon.
The Sun + Mars square Saturn in the week leading up to this Full Moon. That + the current Accelerated Vim velocity of the Virgo Moon augment this feeling of sorting s**t out with a fresh consciousness. Higher Order Efficiency is its own form of meditation. It certainly can help manifest serenity. We are living through interesting times. There is a lot of noise with very little signal. See also: De-globalising, de-leveraging, Stormy Daniels, Russian Spies and deeply mistrusted politicians. Balancing our own books and being appropriately charitable without resort to bombast, corruption or Ponzi scheming is soothing.
April-May is the Transition Zone. Obviously the Monthly Horoscopes will cover this sign by sign or rising sign and with nuance BUT the short version: watch for cues to evolve or for the chance to pivot. They are everywhere and becoming more obvious or frequent.
The Full Moon Is Conjunct Asteroid Atropos
But why is the Full Moon in Libra on March 31 2018 a Fate Moon? This particular Full Moon is always about relationships as it is in Libra – a strongly partnership themed sign – and opposite Aries – the archetype of individuation and singularity. Even without the involvement of Karmic Taskmaster Saturn, there is an element of 'fix it or fuq it' with this Full Moon. Feuds are resolved and rapport renewed OR the decision is made to let the crumbling or faulty infrastructure of a particular partnership/alliance just disintegrate already. But THIS Full Moon has an extra sub-tone. She is conjunct asteroid Atropos – the most senior of the Three Fates.
Even as you do this Full Moon with grown up, s**t together eloquence – despite provocation – there is an unmistakable air of melancholy, of haunting or recall of past sorrows. Face these head-on in all consciousness without numbing out for a major psychic power-upgrade.
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First things first, major shouts out to Ryan Duke, and his Crossover Culture team for getting the One on One Hoops team another pair of kicks, this time being the Crafted Drip off-court sneakers. Nothing but thanks to the Crossover Culture family for constantly taking care of the One on One Hoops crew and giving us the opportunity to wear test product, provide feedback, and promote their new & prominent product to the market.
So as a 'first impressions', there isn't much to say. These are strictly casual sneakers. The upper is literally a sock. The upper consists of what Crossover Culture is calling a 'stretch knit'. The stretch knit is the WHOLE upper, not just the forefoot, but it is literally the WHOLE upper. We also have a genuine leather heel tab to make sure your foot is going to be locked down in these sneakers, since the shoes are basically are a sock as it is.
The final addition of the sneakers is the mid-foot velcro strap that is a thicker stretch knit. This is the only true form of support you'll really be receiving from these sneakers. Again, these are essentially a sock with a midsole on the bottom of it. If you watched my unboxing video of these guys, my reaction says it all. Now, I hate comparing shoes, but, I have a pair of Ultra Boosts in my household and these are on par, if not better than the upper of the ultraboost. It's just as stretchy and soft, but feels even more durable straight out of the box then the Ultra Boost.
As per the usual, we have LP Foam as the cushioning of the sneaker. It is a little bit more thinned out for a better low the ground feeling, feels just as soft in the on-court models and is working well with me personally from a first try on and wearing them to work for a few hours. It's not anything spectacular, but you do get a bit of rebound from the cushioning but your legs shouldn't be aching after wearing them. It gets the job done really well, becomes a bit more plush after some break in time, and does not bottom out over extended use over time.
Overall, for a first impressions, the Crossover Culture Crafted Drip is PHENOMENAL. An absolute must have in your casual footwear collection. Coming in at the price point of $110, I'm stoked to get my feet back into these shoes because they are just that nice. You all definitely need to consider the options on the market because for $110 you're getting something that is knocking most 'elite' or 'high-end' casual sneakers on the market, straight out of the water. The Drips look sleek, fashionable, and something different & new to try out. Give the new guys to the market a chance.


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FLW Tour pros Brian Latimer of Belton, South Carolina, and Andrew Upshaw, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, are set to appear on the Outdoor Connection with Jerry Kripp, the evening of Sunday, May 12, to discuss their wins on the FLW Tour this season.
Kripp, a veteran outdoor radio personality, spends each FLW tournament season inviting top anglers from across all FLW circuits to join his show, which broadcasts from Fox Sports 980 WONE out of Dayton, Ohio.
Latimer will guide listeners through his week at the FLW Tour on Lake Seminole presented by Costa at 8 p.m. EDT, followed by Upshaw, who will provide more insight on his performance at the FLW Tour on Cherokee Lake presented by Lowrance, at 8:20 p.m.
To connect with the Outdoor Connection with Jerry Kripp, or listen in, visit the Fox Sports 980 WONE website.
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Maison & Objet, the must-go show for decoration and interior design enthusiasts was held from 18 to 22 January at Paris' gate. Of course Season Paper Collection's team was there with it's beautiful line of stationery. It was a great opportunity for us to share our love of beautiful things and show our Spring Summer 19 collection:
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Thank you to everyone who attended our CLEO meeting in Seal Beach. We had over 65 attendees!
The day kicked off with an overview of Janus vs. AFSCME. Public officials were taught exactly what the court opinion dictates, and what to expect of public unions in the future. CEO of California Policy Center, Mark Bucher outlined possible next steps for public officials.
Shelia Weinberg CPA, the Founder and President of Truth in Accounting, spoke on the necessity of local elected officials to remain vigilant over their budgets. Accountability starts with them. Sheila provided an in-depth look at government financial plans, providing financial literacy for CAFRs and more. See more of her presentation here.
Adjunct Professor of Communication at Chapman University and Founder of CEC Political Consulting Firm, Chris Emami, spoke on strategic communication among public officials. He equipped our members to handle difficult conversations effectively. See his presentation here.
Eric Brown, the Senior Partner of Dynamic Strategy Group, joined us to provide alternative options to the employment of a government PIO – an option that when fulfilled in the private sector, could save tens of thousands of dollars a year for cities and school districts.
Lance Christensen, Chief of Staff to Sen. John Moorlach, joined us for the afternoon to provide an aerial view of the political climate of Sacramento. He served as Reason Foundation's Pension Reform Project as provided enormous insight into the weight of local elected officials in the grand scheme of California politics. See his presentation here.
Will Swaim, President of California Policy Center, wrapped up the day by speaking on fighting cronyism and corporate welfare on the local level. While conservatives often see the holes in many welfare state proposals, the tendency to flee opposite extreme of corporatism is not actually conservative. Will prepared our local elected officials for the reality that submitting to corporate interests could be just as dangerous for municipalities as rampant welfare spending. See his powerpoint here.
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I have received at least a phone call a week within the last month warning me that the Internal Revenue Service was filing a lawsuit against me.
Of course, the first one shook me up, and I immediately googled it to see if it was legit. What popped up were dozens of web pages warning consumers of potential scams that might be occurring, including scams about the IRS.
The most current warning was from the IRS itself, stating:
"The Internal Revenue Service today (Aug. 2) warned taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers demanding tax payments on iTunes and other gift cards.
The IRS has seen an increase in "robo-calls" where scammers leave urgent callback requests through the phone telling taxpayers to call back to settle their "tax bill." These fake calls generally claim to be the last warning before legal action is taken. Once the victim calls back, the scammers may threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the driver's license of the victim if they don't agree to pay.
"It used to be that most of these bogus calls would come from a live-person. Scammers are evolving and using more and more automated calls in an effort to reach the largest number of victims possible," said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. "Taxpayers should remain alert for this summer surge of phone scams, and watch for clear warning signs as these scammers change tactics."
In the latest trend, IRS impersonators are demanding payments on iTunes and other gift cards. The IRS reminds taxpayers that any request to settle a tax bill by putting money on any form of gift card is a clear indication of a scam.
Some examples of the varied tactics seen this year are:
- Demanding payment for a "Federal Student Tax." See IR-2016-81.
- Demanding immediate tax payment for taxes owed on an iTunes or other type of gift card
- Soliciting W-2 information from payroll and human resources professionals. See IR-2016-34.
- "Verifying" tax return information over the phone. See IR-2016-40.
- Pretending to be from the tax preparation industry. See IR-2016-28
Since these bogus calls can take many forms and scammers are constantly changing their strategies, knowing the telltale signs is the best way to avoid becoming a victim.
The IRS will never:
- Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill.
- Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
- Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
- Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer.
- Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money and you don't owe taxes, here's what you should do:
- Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately.
- Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their "IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting" web page or call 800-366-4484.
- Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the "FTC Complaint Assistant" on FTC.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" in the notes
It's good to be aware of the scams, but most people can't help but feel a little violated when they receive a call like this. You could block the calls, but the scammers just keep changing the callback numbers.
The best way to handle phone scams is not to answer the phone if you don't recognize the number. And if they leave a message demanding you call them back, research the information first. Chances are it's just a scam.


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The AMI QT Devotionals for January 8-14 are provided by Tina Hsu. Tina, a graduate of Biola University and Talbot School of Theology (M.Div.), currently serves as a staff at the Church of Southland, Anaheim, California.
Devotional Thoughts for Today
"Appreciating Fellow Workers"
Philippians 2:25-30
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need; because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you. Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me.
As we are two weeks into the new year, some of us may have already made New Year's resolutions, while others may still be in the process of making some. In my own reflection, I thought of a few skills and habits I want to build for my own self-improvement, but the Lord also reminded me of resolutions to make for the sake of others—which led me to think about the habit of appreciation.
Being a very task-oriented person, appreciation for others is something I tend to overlook. One thing I admire and want to imitate in Paul's leadership is his active and intentional appreciation for his co-workers. When we think about the heroes in the New Testament, we obviously think of Peter, Paul, and John. But certain passages, like this one, reveal to us that there were numerous people who served the Lord at the front line for the gospel but remained in the shadows—and they didn't become famous like Paul and the twelve disciples. For example, Epaphroditus never became a "big name," but he is one of the people who played a significant role in the kingdom and served sacrificially for the sake of the gospel. We can know of Epaphroditus because Paul sent him as a messenger to the Philippian church with his letter and instructed the church to receive him with all joy and to hold men like him in high regard for the ways he has served. By calling him a brother, minister, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, Paul describes him as a leader who loves people and a tireless worker who is willing to go the extra mile when serving the body of Christ.
Can you identify anyone among you who is like Epaphroditus? Think about how you can show appreciation for him or her. Also, let's consider how we could imitate Paul in building a culture of appreciation in our hearts and to serve as encouragers to those who labor tirelessly around us.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for fellow workers and fellow soldiers whom You have sent to bless me and my church. Give me the eyes to see people like Epaphroditus in my midst, and use me to spur them on through acts of appreciation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Pyramid Lake lies within the Pyramid Lake tribal reservation in northwest Nevada, just north of Reno. The lake, one of the largest in Nevada, is named for one of its many prominent rock formations but is also well-known for its fishing, which includes many of the same species found in lakes throughout the rest of the United States, but also includes the Cui-ui fish, an ancient fish species found nowhere else in the world. You don't have to fish to enjoy Pyramid Lake, though. Other outdoor activities are available, including camping.
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Obtain a camping license online by going to PyramidLake.us and clicking the "Online Permits" tab. Click on the link to purchase a permit, and then click the "New License Registration" link to create an account. Once you have an account, select the camping license that you want --- options include overnight, three-day and 10-day stays --- and follow the onscreen instructions to purchase your pass.
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Follow the rules included with your pass that tell you where you are permitted to camp. While most of the area around Pyramid Lake is open for camping, camping is not allowed in areas like the east lakeside beaches and Sutcliffe Marina.
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Leave loud animals at home, as they are prohibited and you may be asked to leave the grounds if your dog continuously barks. Keep a look out for signs regarding animals, because they are forbidden in some areas around the lake, and keep dogs on a leash.
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Use only approved equipment, like camping stoves, or provided equipment, like fire pits, to build fires while camping. Extinguish all fires before leaving your camping area.
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Do not take anything from Pyramid Lake that was already there or leave anything that wasn't there when you arrived. Taking items includes picking foliage, flowers or any items found in Pyramid Lake historic sites. Leaving items includes waste, garbage or any objects that you brought with you to the campsite.
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Abide by all other rules provided with your camping pass. Do not take weapons or firecrackers, for instance, onto lake property; smoke only in designated areas; do not set up camp within 25 feet of the lake; and abide by any curfews that may be in effect during your stay.
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It's such a freakin' honour to represent one of the coolest bands of the sixties… The Lovin' Spoonful! What a trip, man!
It's been a rough week for the band.
Richard's VW bus wouldn't start after some dudes tried to light a joint using the van's spark plugs. Not cool, man.
Geoff had his drum skins ripped off while he made out with his old lady. Where is the love?
Fretboard master Jeff burned his forehead when he rinsed his headband out with hot hash oil. Hey, it was the only liquid handy at the time!
Maren and Linda were arrested after they put all these beautiful flowers in their hair. OK, maybe taking them from some bride's bouquet as they walked by a wedding wasn't the best idea.
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text: Home / Lofoten Photography Workshops / Lofoten, Norway, Photography Workshop, February 2020Lofoten, Norway, Photography Workshop, February 2020£1,495.007th – 13th Feb 2020 SOLD OUTSold Out Description DetailsDescriptionItineraryAccommodationFlightsTransportTestimonialsYouTube VideosDate and Time10pm Friday 7th – 6am Thursday 13th February 2020DurationSix NightsPrice£1,495Workshop LeaderMelvin NicholsonMinimum Workshop Attendees1Maximum Workshop Attendees6Photography LocationsÅBallstadFlakstadHamnoyHaukland BeachMyrland BeachNusfjordRambergReineSakrisoySkagsanden BeachUttakleiv BeachMeeting Place10pm Friday 7th February 2020 Leknes AirportLofotenIncluded Six nights self catering accommodation (double room, single occupancy, shared bathrooms)Dedicated 1-2-1 photography tuitionCollection and drop off at Leknes Airport, LofotenFull transport during the workshop in a comfortable nine seater minibusExcludedAll meals and drinks (this is a self catering workshop)Flights to LofotenTravel and camera insuranceExertion LevelEasy – All locations within half a mile from the car, some much closer. Some slippery rocks on the water's edge and uneven ground and sandy beaches present. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required.This workshop is now full. I am running an autumn one in November 2020. CLICK HERE for full details.Lofoten is without a doubt, one of the most amazing locations to visit for mountain and seascape photography. The 3,000ft mountains tower above the numerous little islands which are connected by bridges. The iconic red fishermens cabins (otherwise known as rorbuers) add interest and a wonderful dash of colour to the coastline. The northern lights will also hopefully make an appearance as we will be visiting them at the perfect time of the year.This Lofoten landscape photography workshop is a wonderful opportunity to discover the stunning scenery of Lofoten during the height of the winter period, complete with a covering of snow everywhere turning the whole region into a winter wonderland. One of the advantages in visiting Lofoten at this time of the year is that sunrises start around 9am and the sun sets around 4pm although the golden hour in the morning and the blue hour post sunset extends the shooting time to around nine hours a day, perfect for our needs. All locations visited and reachable within 30-45 minutes from the house, most only 30 minutes or less so there is not a lot of time spent in the minibus.Our choice of accommodation for this workshop is a beautiful recently renovated seven bedroom house complete with ocean views, two large lounge/dining rooms and two kitchens. Everyone will have a double bedroom to themselves with two shared bathrooms available. This is a self catering workshop although we may eat out at a great local restaurant in Ramberg on a couple of evenings otherwise there is a supermarket nearby for food to cook back at base. The house is very conveniently situated in the middle of all the locations that we will be photographing, allowing us to spend less time travelling and more time out with the cameras. The house is also located just thirty minutes from Leknes airport for fast and easy transfer times. Here is our itinerary detailing our schedule. While the itinerary looks fixed, it is really only an indication of the locations we will be visiting and the decision to alter our plans depending on the weather and light will be taken if needed.Day 1 – Friday 7th February 2020Leknes Airport – Ramberg (house)I will collect the six workshop attendees at 10pm on Friday from Leknes airport before heading to our house near Ramberg (30 minute journey).Day 2 – Saturday 8th February 2020Reine – Sakrisoy – HamnoyThe day starts with a visit to perhaps the most beautiful of villages in Western Lofoten, Reine. Here we will arrive pre-dawn to watch the start of another day where we will spend the morning discovering the various viewpoints that allow us access to the beautiful little red rorbuers on stilts in the foreground while being flanked by the towering 2,200ft granite mountain Olstinden. Mid morning will see us move 5km up the road to Sakrisoy for a couple of hours before lunch before spending the rest of the day exploring Hamnoy, perhaps the most famous viewpoint of Lofoten.Day 3 – Sunday 9th February 2020Nusfjord – Myrland Beach – Skagsanden BeachSunrise shoot at one of the oldest and best-preserved fishing hamlets in Loftoen, Nusfjord. This gorgeous little coastal fishing village oozes charm and atmosphere. The quaint fishing boats lie silently in the calm waters of the Bottelvika Bay while the colourful red and yellow rorbuers line the rocky water's edge backed by the mountain of Nesheia.Late morning onwards will see us visit the beach of Myrland which is considered one of the hidden gems of Lofoten. With its array of large boulders on the beautiful small sandy beach, it makes a great place to shoot whatever the tide times. After lunch, we will enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of Skagsanden Beach in Ramberg. This flat, sandy beach is known for it's stunning sand patterns and reflections of the surrounding mountains on top of the surface water. There are plenty of rocky outcrops to focus on too and if the northern lights do decide to show itself, this is the beach that we will be returning to (among other locations too)Day 4 – Monday 10th February 2020Ballstad – Haukland Beach – Uttakleiv BeachWe will be up early to drive the 45 minute journey to Ballstad to capture pre-dawn. This popular little place is one of the biggest fishing villages of Lofoten with nearly 1000 residents. However our interest will lie in the wonderful orange cabins that line the harbour while Mt Skottinden offers up some stunning scenery in the background.Mid-late morning onwards to sunset will have us visit two beaches, Haukland and Uttakleiv. Haukland Beach nestles north of Leknes and is considered to be one of Lofoten's most famous beaches as well as its most beautiful (nearby Uttakleiv Beach perhaps the most romantic although we will not be visiting with a candlelit meal in hand, just our cameras). The white sand and crystal clear blue waters will ensure that we will capture some stunning images regardless of the weather. Uttakleiv is home to the famous 'Monster's eye' rock and that shall be one of the subjects that we will visit and we will hopefully experience a fantastic sunset here too. Again, if the northern lights decide to show, this is another location worth visiting.Day 5 – Tuesday 11th February 2020Hamnoy – Agvatnet Lake – ReineDay five starts with a pre-sunrise shoot at Hamnoy, one of the most photogenic and definitely the most popular location in Lofoten and with views in the photo below, little wonder really. The iconic and world famous backdrop of the 2,300ft mountain Lilandstinden forms a truly stunning backdrop to the iconic red rorbuers by the water's edge. While you will invariably see a lot of these kind of scenes during our six days in Lofoten, the difference will always be the light. Shooting pre-sunrise will give us the best opportunity to capture some colour while the light during the rest of the day is low and soft resulting in some fantastic chances to capture some amazing images.Mid morning we head to Agvatnet Lake, just a short 20 minute drive west to discover what treasures the lovely little village has for us. After lunch, back to Reine for our second visit of the week and a sunset session to photograph the soft lowering light on Olstinden in the distance. Because we are visiting in the height of winter, the whole peninsula will look like a white winter wonderland.Day 6 – Wednesday 12th February 2020Skagsanden Beach – Flakstad – Haukland – UttakleivOur final full day of the workshop and we will be revisiting some of our favourite locations to capture them in different light and different tide times. The beautiful Skagsanden Beach at Flakstad before sunrise is first on our list. Back to base for breakfast followed by a visit to Haukland Beach mid-morning and Uttakleiv after lunch until sunset.Day 7 – Thursday 13th February 2020Leknes AirportSadly the time has come to leave Lofoten behind and board a plane home at 6am so an early start to have you all at the airport in time but I am positive that during your flight home you will reflect on what will be I am absolutely sure, a trip of a lifetime for you all. I hope you can join me.Beautiful traditional large interior wooden panelled seven bedroom house located by the ocean near Ramberg. It is warm and cosy with lots of space for everyone. You will have your own double room. with shared bathroom facilities. Two bathrooms including showers and a large, deep bath available.Seven Bedroom House, nr Ramberg, LofotenDining Room/Lounge Number OneDining Room/Lounge Number OneOne of the two well equipped kitchens installedOne of the seven bedroomsBathroom Number OneBathroom Number OneOcean ViewsClose to the oceanI will be flying from Manchester to Leknes with SAS and Wideroewww.flysas.comIt is a three stop flight but this has us land extremely conveniently at Leknes airport which is only a thirty minute drive to the house rather than the four hours it takes from Harstad/Evenes airport (which is only a two stop flight). Luggage allowances on the 'Go Smart' option as standard are 8kg cabin and 23kg hold luggage. Flight are not included in the workshop fee but the least expensive flights are from Manchester and are priced between £350-£450 depending on how many seats are left on the smaller plane from Bodo to Leknes.BOOKING EARLY will ensure a cheaper price. I am flying with SAS Airlines and Wideroe (all booked through the SAS website).I will collect all six workshop participants at 10pm from the airport on Friday 7th February 2020Our mode of transport for this workshop is a modern nine-seater minibus hired directly from Leknes airport. This will ensure that there is plenty of space for us all including luggage, clothing and camera equipment.Tripadvisor Reviews ( Read all reviews here )Tripadvisor Lofoten Reviews below (click on the review headers to read in Tripadvisor) LOFOTEN PHOTOGRAPHY TOURJust finished a thoroughly enjoyable photography week with a fabulous bunch of fun, like-minded people on Melvin's photography tour to Lofoten.As expected, it was a full-on week. Up before dawn to get to each day's sunrise location. Then, just a matter of ticking off the boxes on Melvin's detailed itinerary. A huge amount of research and planning has very obviously gone into making this trip the success it was. We visited more or less all of Lofoten's iconic photo locations (including a few 'off the beaten track' surprises too!!) Melvin went out his way to ensure everyone in the group came away with plenty excellent images and was always on hand to offer advice or assistance where required. Charming (and roomy) authentic Norwegian self-catering accommodation, the most incredible scenery and a fun and friendly bunch of togs have all gone into making this a week to remember. All in all, a highly recommended photography trip.My first photo trip with Melvin Nicholson Photography and already looking forward to the next!Alison Smith UK NorwayI went on Melvin's photography trip to Norway in October 2018. Well what a trip. Stayed in a lovely house right by a lake with a great group of people, 7 of us. Melvin is always planning trips ahead looking at the weather etc. He's very organised. He took us to some amazing places, help was always at hand if needed. I've been on two 121 workshops and three absolutely fantastic workshops, one to Harris and Lewis, another to Skye then Norway. The best photographs I have taken have been on these three trips and that's down to his help and he really makes the workshops so much fun. I can't wait to go on the next one. Highly recommend. Linda Short UKI filmed two videos while out in Lofoten in February 2019. You can see for yourself just how beautiful Lofoten is. Red Rorbuers, Hamnoy, Lofoten, Norway Lilandstinden, Sakrisoy, Lofoten, Norway Red Rorbuers, Reine, Lofoten, Norway Monster's Eye, Uttakleiv Beach, Lofoten, Norway Daniel's Bridge, Reine, Lofoten, Norway Rock Pool, Uttakleiv Beach, Lofoten, Norway Haukland Beach, Lofoten, Norway Green Shed, Cemetery, Flakstad, Lofoten, Norway Red Cabin, Å, Lofoten, Norway Fish Racks, Sakrisoy, Lofoten, Norway Volandstind, Fredvang, Lofoten, Norway Red Rorbuers, Reine, Lofoten, Norway Sakrisoy, Lofoten, NorwayRelated products Lofoten, Norway, Photography Workshop, November 2020 £1,495.00 View product


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Clarence-Rockland declares state of emergency over flooding
CTV Ottawa Published Thursday, May 4, 2017 6:45PM EDT Last Updated Friday, May 5, 2017 10:51AM EDT
Clarence-Rockland Mayor Guy Desjardins has declared a state of emergency for his municipality, just east of Ottawa.
Desjardins says the city will order mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying areas along the Ottawa River. The Clarence Creek arena will be opened to residents.
He says the city cannot forcefully remove residents who wish to stay, but the city will not be liable for any emergencies because of lack of access to the area.
The decision comes as residents along the Ottawa River frantically work to sandbag around their properties. Mayor Desjardins says a forecast of up to 70 millimetres of rain in the Ottawa valley left him with no choice.
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United Way giving nearly $200,000 in grant funding
JEFFERSON CITY – United Way of Central Missouri is awarding close to $200,000 to 25 health and human service agencies Tuesday.
Applications for this grant went out back in February for critical and current needs all over the community. There were 40 applicants, which totaled to more than $600,000 in requests.
The money will ultimately come from the United Way Foundation Board.
United Way of Central Missouri President Ann Bax said, "It is money we are holding onto for long-term safety net-type needs in the event of a catastrophic event, which unfortunately we have just experienced."
Bax said United Way of Central Missouri understands behavioral health is a critical issue during time of crisis. Agencies that address this problem were made a priority when receiving grants.
She said the grant recipients support the mission to fight for health, education, financial stability and the basic needs of every person in the community.
"Twelve of those agencies are our typical partners, we partner with them on an ongoing basis, the remainders are other very worthy partners that are doing great things in the community," Bax said. "It gives United Way an opportunity to play a small role in the good work they are doing."
She said now that the "clean up" phase of the recovery is nearing its end, it's time to shift the focus toward rebuilding.
Nancy Wilson, a volunteer with United Way, has been helping out even though she can't do the heavy lifting. Her late husband volunteered for United Way for 30 years and now she wants to do her part.
"I cannot lift up the debris and things that a lot of the younger kids can do, so I am trying to do what little I can," Wilson said.
Bax said, right now, United Way is in need of donations. The agency is accepting financial or material donations for emergency or long-term relief.
Tuesday's news conference awarding the grants will be open to the public. The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m.


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[moderator] Its now 2019, and the contest is over.
I don't see how anyone could create an entry to this competition in the time available, surely the winner will be an existing design adapted to the competition rules.
Google for DarkRisc-V, the author claims to do it from scratch over one night.
I have always wanted to get into FPGA's but boards have historically been quite expensive, even prohibitively expensive, for someone who just wants to earn the 'done that' T-shirt.
Yes, also the 1.0 version is missing few capacitors for stability and GND line is very thin, some people call the design horrible. The 2.0 version is improved after some feedback. And ftdi chip makes it easier. Definitely go for 2.0 unless you want cheapest and smallest and are prepared to flash it over SPI and possibly also add 1, 2 or 3 smd capacitors yourself.
Yes.I'm guessing the $13.99 version 2.0 board with a USB programming connector would be the best choice if also looking at developing on a PC ?
You are right. But a low number of the required LOC (Verilog or SpinalHDL or ...) for your rv32i-core is a measure for "doable" in a short time frame.I'm not sure we should worry about LOC so much. It's FPGA usage that matters at the end of the day.
YES … and no. (note the upper and lower case)it all boils down to nothing when synthesized. I'm very sure these compilers do a better job of minimizing logic than I can.
Take it as an additional chance to learn new things. BTW: Zyphyr isn't rocket science, If your core pass the RISC-V RV32I compliance tests, there will be no problem at all: It will do zyphyr by design. The two examples ("Philosophers", "Synchronization") mentioned in the description are real small examples (think of it as "Hello World" examples). They are chosen, so the intern mem of small FPGAs will hold the code.I don't have time to mess with some OS I have never heard of. I don't even want an OS in my creations.
When I got upduino 1.0 I have rebuilt IceStorm toolchain with yosys, arachne-pnr directly on the Pi3. It run over night but finished successfully after many hours (with rootfs on ssd over USB). Later I also manged to rebuild riscv gcc toolchain and micropython https://github.com/mmicko/micropython/t ... s/picorv32 on the Pi3. I did it on the pi primarily because of easier SPI flashing. With 2.0 upduino version I'd probably go with linux PC as building geverything on pi is a bit slow and also the synthesis is cpu intensive. However it is definitely doable just with the Pi.
Quite so. I'm really liking SpinalHDL as it is so much nicer to be able to design logic in a nice readable, expressive, high level language than Verilog or VHDL. One neat thing is that Spinal compiles down to Verilog and one can easily see how much code one is generating.a low number of the required LOC (Verilog or SpinalHDL or ...) for your rv32i-core is a measure for "doable" in a short time frame.
Multiple clock domains and PLL's are problems I have yet to tackle. Thanks I'll keep an eye out for that if/when I get there....current tools have a lot of problems with border-crossing (e.g. two or more clock-domains) or with PLLs o
Ah yes. I'm up for that.Take it as an additional chance to learn new things.
fanoush wrote: When I got upduino 1.0 I have rebuilt IceStorm toolchain with yosys, arachne-pnr directly on the Pi3. It run over night but finished successfully after many hours (with rootfs on ssd over USB)
If anyone is interested in FPGA and want to test a real low-cost one, upduino 1 or 2 is an option. Concerning development tools the mentioned Open Source is another option. BTW. : Lattice as released a new ide, called Radon : Verilog/VHDL with Synplify Pro or LSE, Reveal, Aldec Active-HDL etc. … - its Diamond like. It works with Upduino. One-year-license is free.heater wrote: But then I got curious about FPGA, logic design, CPU design...Especially as they are now readily available and so cheap and especially now that we have Open Source tools. Discovering that we don't need to fight with those huge, bloated, complex, slow, development tools from the FPGA vendors to get started was an eye opener. So much easier to kick around with Icarus and the Verilator.
Paul Webster wrote: ↑Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:06 pmInteresting that RPF has joined RISC-V group.
Wow 13+ hour build, 2.6GB left of 32Gb - Gentoo64 OS.
"Nothing to be done..." Can I assume it's is all done?
Gee what if I missed something and have to rebuild?
riscv-gnu-toolchain folder is 279645 files totally 12GB
Having just got back to looking at RISC-V / FPGA I decided to install the same toolchain and that was pretty easy with Pi packages available, mere seconds to get a simple example done -fanoush wrote: ↑Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:44 pmWhen I got upduino 1.0 I have rebuilt IceStorm toolchain with yosys, arachne-pnr directly on the Pi3. It run over night but finished successfully after many hours (with rootfs on ssd over USB).
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yosys -q -p "synth_ice40 -blif example.blif" example.v
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icepack example.asc example.bin
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That's my goal, and I can't see why not.
Sure there are, though not necessarily useful or sensible. I should know; I've designed plenty


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Pittsburgh: Focus on Basics Today, Smarter City Tomorrow
June 13, 2019
Thought Leader
Dmitri Shiry
, Deloitte In 2017, Pittsburgh was one of the five finalists in the Federal Department of Transportation's Smart City Challenge. And while Columbus ended up taking home the top prize (a $40 million grant), there are a few things Pittsburgh can learn from Columbus to help move the needle to becoming a smarter city. But where to start? For Pittsburgh, transportation is expected to play a key role in the city's long-term achievements.
Advancing autonomous vehicles
With companies like Uber and Argo AI planting roots in Pittsburgh, autonomous vehicles have become one of the biggest driving forces in making the city "smart," with talent from the region's schools helping to fuel the future of connected vehicles. Although safety has been a top concern for many consumers around the world (causing support for autonomous vehicles to hit a bit of a plateau), most Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle companies continue to focus on improvements to make safety their top priority. And while it could still be years before autonomous vehicles are fully commercialized, Pittsburgh's tech companies still believe that autonomous vehicles will play an important role in the future of mobility.
Hitting pause on personal vehicles
As more and more people flock to urban areas, finding ways to reduce congestion and increase the use of public transportation could continue to be a challenge. While cities like Pittsburgh heavily rely on personal vehicles, local governments around the country are placing more emphasis on ways to require the use of public transportation. Creating convenient and affordable insights from the beginning to the end of a journey (bike-sharing, dynamic shuttles that adjust routes based on demand, and ride-hailing) can help reduce reliance on personally owned vehicles. Regardless of the specific strategies used to help modernize mobility and optimize public infrastructure, many expect a single digital platform to be a critical part of the equation, helping to connect data related to physical infrastructure, modes of transport, and transportation service providers.
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But even as nearly every aspect of our lives becomes increasingly digital, mobility at its core remains grounded in the physical world. For transportation officials, that means there's no substitute for ensuring that physical infrastructure and assets work (e.g., roads and bridges are maintained and safe, that buses, trains, subways and other forms of mass transit are clean and reliable, and that traffic lights function). That said, it's easy to become enamored with the array of emerging mobility technologies entering the market. Leaders can benefit from taking a deliberate and calibrated approach with respect to embracing the latest technologies while being laser focused on getting the fundamentals right. Said another way, we can't overlook the basics. Given the speed of change and technological trends, any city has the opportunity to remake its mobility landscape over the next 5-10 years. With the many business, academic, civic and governmental assets that we can leverage within our region, could Pittsburgh become the next leading smart city?
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A fun Saturday
Today was a great day with Luke. We had all day to do what ever we wanted and really didn't have any idea what to do. We decided the guys needed haircuts so we headed to a mall that has a restaurant (with WiFI....a must) on the 6th floor and also has a place to get haircuts. After we ate, the guys went to take care of their hair and I stayed at the restaurant and drank my little tiny cup of coffee. One thing bad about restaurants here....no refills. Not only are there no refills, but the servings are teeny tiny. McDonalds and another place we found have large coffee's though. Still. No refills. Same with the little bottles of soda, which I don't drink but everyone else does.
The bottom floor of the mall has a grocery store. We went there next and shopped for Igor's mom's birthday. Luke had a blast shopping for her. We picked out gifts for Mom and got some things for Luke and headed out. The Center looks so weird with snow. When we are here on our mission trips, we are dripping with sweat when we're walking around the Center and now I'm FREEZING! There is an arcade type set up outside, complete with a few rides. As we were walking to the car, I asked Luke what he wanted to do today. He said, honestly? The complete truth? (In Russian). I said, of course. He said he wanted to ride the bumper cars. Well, I will do just about anything for this kid, so, here I go....20 degrees, riding bumper cars outside. Our hands were freezing cold. He was driving and blowing into his hands at the same time so I threw him one of my gloves, which he actually wore for a minute or two. We played one game and then he decided he was hungry again so we walked to McDonalds. Luke drank some of my drink and didn't like it. As he was setting it down quickly, the whole thing dumped over. My large coffee ended up on my legs and thankgoodness it had cooled off. He felt so bad, as you can imagine. I was so soaked. I quickly let him know that I don't get mad over spills. With 5 kids, I got over that a long time ago. He couldn't stop appologizing and really wanted me to go home to change. Home was 1/2 hour away so I kept telling him I was fine and didn't want to go home-I wanted to spend time with him. He finally told me, "As a member of this family, I'm ordering you to go home." It was so sweet, but I don't obey anyone very well, and didn't go home.
Leaving McD's we headed for the car. Luke even carried my backpack for me because he was still feeling terrible. We headed to a place close to his dorm that is full of rides, arcades, games, and checked to see if there was a movie to see. No movie, so we played air hockey (thankfully inside) and then Luke played a few games before we took him home for the night. I got a half hug tonight. :)
Since it was still pretty early, we called our friend who we are sharing Jesus with and invited him for coffee. He is going to meet me for church tomorrow morning but is making it clear, in a very nice way, that he does not like church. My prayer is that he will see that people will love him and that it will be a safe place for him. My prayer is that he will come to Jesus and seek His forgiveness so that he can know all that God has for him. I want him to know the peace and joy and freedom that God offers him. The church can be who God uses to help my friend learn about God's Word and God's love. The church can be who God uses to grow him and support him and lead him in a walk that is closer to Jesus. We cannot walk the Christian life alone. We need people in our lives to hold us accountable and help us back up when we get knocked down.
Thank you for your continued prayers for our adoption. Please keep my friend in your prayers as well. The spiritual battle is strong. The enemy has a strong hold that will be very hard to break. Nothing is too difficult for our Creator. I'm claiming Ephesians 3:20, as I have several times since beginning the adoption process. My kids keep bringing this verse to my attention. God keeps proving it true over and over again. He is able.


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All went to their house. Sanskaar changed into his night dress and he took his phone and was staring swara's pic and thinking how she kissed him, he smiled at that time swara called him.
SAN: Shoru, just now I was thinking about you.
SAN: Yes, yes u should think because I won the dare na.
SAN: U didn't say what do u want.
SWA: I want a bike ride with you, that too Kolkata fully.
SAN: K done! But when?
SWA: Anytime.
SAN: we'll go after our marriage because we have no time now.
Suddenly call got cut.
SWA: We do have time.
Sanskar looks back and shocked to see swara who was standing leaning and her both her hands were folded near her chest. He went near her.
SAN: Now, how u came in?
SWA: Datz none of your business (pushes him through his chest). Swara walks in the room and sat on the bed. Sanskaar too sat close to her.
SAN: Y suddenly u came?
SWA: Because Im missing my room.
SAN: Missing our room or me?
SWA: Both.
SAN: Even I missed you so much.
SWA: Don't worry after our marriage u won't miss me because I will be here.
SAN: hmm.
Swara looked at the dressing table where her stuffes still were there.
SWA: Sanskaar I want to say u something.
SAN: hmm continue.
SWA: Don't u ever had doubt that ragini is 24 and I'm also 24? (Tears were brimming her eyes). I'm not ragini's sister, I'm not her her family. Saying this swara fainted.
SAN: What happened swara, wake up (Pat's her face gently). He took the glass of water to sprinkle on swara but again he placed it on the table, took his car keys and took swara in his arms and started walking towards to the car parking area.
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I took swara and started walking towards my car. I opened the door and placed her carefully in the front seat and i put the seat belt. I went towards the driver seat and started driving towards her house. I had many questions like y she said that she is not ragini's sister, that sketch in her room, like this so many were running in my mind but now I thought not ask swara now because while saying itself I felt so much pain, sadness in her voice. I can't afford to see my princess in pain so unless she herself say I'm not going to ask her. Soon I arrived at her house. I took her again and reached her room. I placed her gently on her bed and sat on my knees and caressed her hairs gently and I said to myself as if saying to swara as I don't want to disturb her. I said " I can't understand what you were saying and what were u talking about but if u r not ragini's sister then who r u? Soon I'll find this mystery". Saying this I kissed her forehead and went home. (Sanskaar's POV ends ).
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