HP LD5511 55" Large Format Display
- 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
- 350cd/m2 Brightness
- 178° Viewing Angles
- 3 Year Warranty
- VGA, DVI & HDMI
Mfr part code: T5X84AA#ABU
HP LD5511 55" Large Format Display Product Description
Collaborate and conference in eye-popping style with the HP LD5511 139 cm (55") Large Format Display, which transforms your meeting room into a world-class conference center and delivers exceptional clarity and brilliant colors.
- Display size (diagonal): 138.78 cm (54.64")
- Resolution (native): 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
- Contrast ratio: 1200:1 static
- Display type: VA w/LED backlight
- View angle: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Display area (metric): 120.96 x 68.04 cm
- Brightness: 350 cd/m²
- LED Backlights
- On-screen controls
- Plug and Play
- User programmable
- 1 VGA
- 1 DVI-D (with HDCP support)
- 1 HDMI (with HDCP support)
Connectivity and Communications
- 1 audio out
- 1 USB 2.0
- Ports note: USB input for firmware update and play multimedia files
- External I/O ports footnote number:
- Minimum dimensions (W x D x H): 123.86 x 5.99 - 6.17 x 71.11 cm
- Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
- Power consumption (on-mode): 103 W
- Power consumption (annual): 149 kWh
- Power consumption (standby): 4.49 W
- Power consumption: 179 W (maximum), 141 W (typical), 0.5 W (standby)
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The objectives of the present study were to compare efficacy of Cosynch and Ovsynch estrus synchronization protocols on fertility in repeat breeder buffaloes, to study vaginal electrical resistance in various stages of estrous cycle and post insemination until pregnancy diagnosis and its relation and to estimate the biochemical constituents in cervico-vaginal mucus and its correlation with vaginal electrical resistance and pregnancy rate. A total of 24 non-descript repeat breeder buffaloes below 10 years of age were divided equally into three groups and subjected to Cosynch, Ovsynch protocols and a control group and were timely inseminated with fertile semen. Cosynch and Ovsynch protocols exhibited estrus signs (100%) within 48 to 72 h after PGF2α injection. Out of 8 repeat breeder buffaloes 3 became pregnant (37.50%) in Cosynch and 4 buffaloes became pregnant (50.00%) in Ovsynch groups respectively. In control group, out of eight repeat breeder buffaloes 2 became pregnant (25.00%) without any treatment. The VER values were lowest after 12 h from onset of estrus in all the repeat breeder buffaloes. The repeat breeder buffaloes with mean VER value of 219.26±4.64 at the time of insemination confirmed to be pregnant than compared to the non-pregnant buffaloes with mean VER values of 239.30±5.59 at the time of insemination. The VER values may be used to know the pregnancy status in buffaloes on day 8 to 9 post A.I. (317.78±13.21 vs. 309.30±12.28) in pregnant vs. non-pregnant buffaloes. The VER values rose from 317.78±13.21 on day 8 to 9 continuously up to 363.33±7.99 on day 45 in pregnant buffaloes whereas the same VER values 309.30±12.28 on day 8 declined up to 282.00±12.39 on day 45 in non-pregnant buffaloes.

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No price cuts at £6m Harvey Nicks
Upmarket stores group Harvey Nichols is determined to remain aloof from the price-cutting fever sweeping the retail sector, despite suffering a fall in sales at its famous Knightsbridge store over the first half.
Reporting static profits of £6.1 million, chief executive Joseph Wan said he would not join the discounters: 'It's suicidal. What will those retailers do next year when their customers don't want to pay full prices again?'
Although the group struggled in the first half, like-for-like sales were ahead by 1.4% in the second half so far. Wan says designer party frocks are selling well, ahead of the millennium celebrations.
Helped by a higher contribution from the restaurants side, overall group turnover edged 1% higher to £62.3 million in the six months to 2 October. Sales from stand-alone restaurants, which include the Oxo Tower and Prism in the City, were ahead by 9% to £5.6 million, producing operating profits of £466,000.
Earnings were unchanged at 7.6p a share, and the dividend the same at 2.1p. The shares fell 22 1/2p to 176 1/2p.
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A traveler back home. But where is home? Home is wherever you are ... or in the distance.
I love the way the light adds to the mystery.
There is a wee bit or spokiness to this capture. The sepia and the lights really add interest to the picture. genie
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The Leica M11 is the first new model in the M series in five years, replacing the numerous M10 variants with which it shares more than a passing resemblance. Like all the digital M-types before it, the M11 is evolutionary in scope but it is perhaps the most significant update yet.
The sensor is a full-frame 60 MP BSI CMOS type with what Leica calls ‘Triple Resolution Technology’ – offering three DNG raw data recording options – 60 MP, 36 MP, and 18 MP, respectively. In addition to the conventional 60 MP capture, the two lower-res options adopt pixel binning from the native resolution and are saved at the smaller image sizes. There’s also a new low base ISO sensitivity setting of ISO 64 and an upper limit of ISO 50,000. Continuous shooting maxes at 4.5 fps regardless of setting either RAW (DNG) or JPEG.
Besides the impressive pixel count, the Leica M11 is the first M-type model to adopt an electronic capture mode with a mechanical shutter. Shutter speeds max at 1/16,000 sec using the electronic option and run to 60 mins in B using the mechanical shutter. At the rear, the Leica M11 features a 2.95-inch (2.3m-dot) LCD touchscreen, a revised control layout, and a menu in line with the current Leica Q2 and SL2 models.
Further improvements over the outgoing M10 include a fixed baseplate with quick access to a new higher capacity battery and the SD UHS-II card slot. While it has just the one card slot, there’s a useful hardwired 64GB of memory just in case. Connectivity options include dual-band WLAN with the Leica Fotos app, and USB-C (with charging option). Bluetooth LE and GPS, again via the Leica Fotos app, are promised later in the year following a firmware update.
The Leica M11 is available now in chrome and a lighter-weight black model at $8995/8350€.
- 60.4 MP BSI CMOS sensor
- ISO 64-50,000
- 4.5 fps (RAW/JPEG)
- 0.73x optical rangefinder (EVF optional extra)
- 2.95-in 2.3 m-dot LCD touchscreen
- Single card slot (SD UHS-II) plus 64GB internal.
- WLAN (2.4/5GHz), USB-C
The 60 MP sensor in the Leica M11 achieved 100 in our benchmarks, indicating this is a state-of-the-art high pixel count full-frame 35mm format sensor. It ranks alongside the 45.7 MP Nikon D850 and 47 MP Panasonic Lumix S1R and is just fractionally behind the highest sensitivity sensors in our database, which are larger medium format types anyway. The Leica M11 is also 4 points higher than the Leica Q2 at 96, the last best performing Leica sensor we tested.
As for the individual metrics, the Leica M11 sensor exhibits a very high color depth at a low native base (ISO 64) of 26.3 bits. The new Leica M11 also has a high maximum dynamic range of nearly 15 stops (14.8 EV) at that same ISO setting. In the Sports (low-light ISO) category, which is a calculated figure based on specific minimum quality thresholds for noise (SNR), color depth, and dynamic range, the Leica M11 performed quite strongly at ISO 3361.
The high price and rangefinder focusing means the Leica M11 occupies a rather niche space in the camera market sensor, however, it makes sense to compare it with the standard $6,895 (at launch) 24 MP Leica M10 variant it replaces. We’ve also pitted the new Leica M11 with the $3,499 Sony A7R IV for no other reason than the fact it has a similar 61 MP full-frame BSI type CMOS sensor.
Portrait (color depth)
The low base of ISO 64 helps the Leica M11 wring every last bit of color depth from the sensor, however, the difference is just +0.3-bit between that and the Sony A7R IV at base. Still, the two display a similar response throughout the sensitivity range albeit with a small boost in the latter’s curve from ISO 25,600 which mostly corresponds to its high-ISO expanded values.
When it comes to the Leica M10, there is a significant improvement, especially at low ISOs. At ISO 64 through ISO 800 for instance there’s a variance of around +1.5 bits over the older model. While that’s not surprising given the five years between them, it is indicative of the progress in sensor tech. Also interesting is the change regarding manufacturer ISOs. Where the M11’s measured ISO settings are just -0.2 EV lower than the manufacturer setting, the M10’s measured result is significantly lower at around -1 EV behind the stated value, from ISO 200 onwards anyway.
Landscape (dynamic range)
In this category, the curve showing the dynamic range of the Leica M11 is again practically identical to the response of the Sony A7R IV. In this instance, the Leica’s lower native base doesn’t leverage any advantage over the Sony at its true base of ISO100, with both reporting a maximum DR of 14.8 EV. And, while the Leica’s DR falls slightly at ISO 100, a dual gain boost at ISO 200 puts it back in contention with the Sony A7R IV.
What’s more striking of course is the improvement over the Leica M10. When comparing the two curves the newer M11 has more than a one-stop wider dynamic range throughout the sensitivity settings at the measured values. But, this narrows to around a +0.7 EV difference from ISO 400 and up at the manufacturers’ settings. This disparity when there is one is the reason why we show the measured results instead.
Sports (low-light ISO)
In this area where we calculate an ISO value that satisfies minimum quality standards of DR, SNR, and Color Depth, both the Leica M11 and Sony A7 R IV return practically the same result (ISO 3376 and 3344). The Leica M10 is less impressive in reaching the same thresholds at a significantly lower value of ISO 2133, which equates to being around -2/3 of stop noisier.
The Leica M11 is the most refined version of the digital M-type rangefinder models to date. Operation between the M-models and others has been unified and the sensor performance is at the leading edge, especially regarding dynamic range and color depth. Sure, it’s a pricey option for most people, but no one can say the Leica M11 is lacking in any way. Small and stealthy and with the black model now weighing less than its film siblings, the Leica M11 is going to appeal to a wide audience. Every practitioner of social documentary, street, portraiture, and landscape genres will want one.
In this review, we have mentioned the Leica M11’s most relevant rivals from other brands. As usual, you can compare it with these and with other models and create your own comparisons and in-depth analyses using our interactive image sensor ranking tool.


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Along the distant sea,
I heard a wonderful melody.
The music, it had so much love.
It even moves the birds that fly from above.
Along the distant shore, as I come to appear,
I saw a young girl, playing the violin, that was so very near.
When I arrived, the song began to soar.
It was as if it was creating a golden door.
From the door, there came a carriage cart.
She rode away with the melody from her one, bright heart.
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The Road Not Taken
If You Forget Me
Still I Rise
Edgar Allan Poe
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
William Ernest Henley
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- Your, Umasree Raghunath
- coal on the asphalt, a mile away, Mandolyn ...
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Marchione Master Burst Orange, Silver Maple & Honduran Mahogany
"The Set Neck Electric guitar has a thick neck tone and incredibly long ringing sustain. From deep clean jazz tones to modern crunchy bliss, this guitar delivers an incredible tonal spectrum that is sure to delight even the most fervent of nonbelievers." - Stephen Marchione
With an archtop-inspired carved top of silver maple, this Marchione Master Burst has a set neck construction, with body and neck of Honduran mahogany almost seamlessly married together. It's a level of exacting craftsmanship we always know to expect from Stephen's guitars, and it delivers an absolutely effortless playing experience. Randall Van Dyke specially designs Tone Specific Humbuckers for many of Stephen's guitars, including this one. The combination on this Master Burst provides a warm, melodic tone, versatile enough for a wide variety of playing styles and genres, and incredibly resonant and sustaining for those who seek it. With an eye-catching coral-orange finish (and orange ivoroid binding to match), four tone/volume knobs, and a custom fit Calton flight case, this is another beauty from Marchione that we're proud to feature in our showroom.
- Body: Solid, set neck construction
- Top wood: Silver maple
- Back and sides: Honduran mahogany
- Finish: Orange Burst
- Neck: Mahogany with C profile
- Neck join: Set neck
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Tuners: Sperzel locking tuners
- Binding: Orange ivoroid
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stop bar
- Pickups: Randall Van Dyke Tone Specifics Humbuckers
- Scale length: 24-3/4"
- Nut width: 1-11/16"
- String spacing at bridge: 2"
- Weight: 8.36 lbs
- Year of build: 2021
- Case: Custom Calton flight case (burgundy)
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Why buy this guitar
- The set neck construction results in a neck and body as seamlessly joined together as possible, allowing vibrations in the body to travel up the neck and vice versa, resulting in incredible sustain and resonance
- Honduran mahogany for the neck and solid body is topped with a carved top of silver maple, for a guitar that looks as lush as it sounds
- Stephen partners with Randall Van Dyke who custom crafts his Tone Specific Humbucker pickups for his electric guitars


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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN FIGHT AGAINST VA-FUNDED ABORTIONS
Miss. Senators Join Bicameral Effort to Overturn Illegal Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined more than 65 colleagues in introducing a bicameral joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify an illegal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule that provides abortion services through the taxpayer-funded VA health care system.
The CRA (S.J.Res.10) gives Congress the authority to review major rules issued by federal agencies before they take effect. If Congress disapproves of a rule via resolution, the rule will have no force or effect under the law.
“Since taking office, President Biden has pushed his radical abortion-on-demand agenda, and this is just another gross abuse of power,” Wicker said. “Using VA facilities for taxpayer-funded abortions shouldn’t even be on the table. I will continue to fight for our most vulnerable.”
“It is shameful and illegal that the Biden administration has turned taxpayer-funded VA hospitals into abortion centers,” Hyde-Smith said. “We will hold the Biden administration accountable for this blatant violation of both federal and state laws, and its callous promotion of the brutal killing of unborn children.”
The VA published the interim final rule in September 2022, just a few months after the Supreme Court issued its decision to reverse Roe v. Wade and return the decision to legislate on abortion to legislators. Not only does the rule set up VA medical facilities to violate state laws blatantly, but it is also in clear conflict with Section 106 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992, which explicitly prohibits the VA from providing abortion services. Notably, the rule also extends abortion services to certain veterans’ dependents and fails to provide any conscious protections for VA medical staff.
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas) introduced the resolution, which is endorsed by Susan B. Anthony Pro Life-America, March for Life, National Right to Life, Catholic Vote, Heritage Action, and Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee.
In addition to Wicker and Hyde-Smith, Senate cosponsors include U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), John Thune (R-S.D.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio).
House cosponsors include U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (R-Ga.), Brian Babin (R-Texas), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Kat Cammack (R-Fla.), Jerry Carl (R-Ala.), Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), Scott Franklin (R-Fla.), Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho), Bob Good (R-Va.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), Chip Roy (R-Texas), John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Lloyd Smucker (R-Penn.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), and Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio).

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MULTAN: Former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Amir Dogar has been arrested by police again.
Police arrested PTI leader Amir Dogar from Sher Shah Motorway Interchange. A few days ago, Dogar managed to flee from the court to avoid his arrest.
The ex-PTI MNA was present before the court by Kacha Khuh Khanewal Police as he was booked in two cases.
When the court discharged PTI leader Amir Dogar from two cases, the police tried to arrest him again but the lawyer helped him escape the court.
Furthermore, police have cordoned off the area and raids are being conducted to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Amir Dogar’s counsel Shehbaz Cheema.

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If you are a serious wii gamer then you will already understand the importance of having the right Wii controllers.
The console was introduced in 2006 and out sold it's rival xbox and the popular ps3 very quickly, this was down to the style and functions of the controllers.
If you are looking to get the most enjoyment from playing games on your console then you must have the wii controllers, you can get them with different functions and shapes to fit any of the accessories that are available for the wii.
The wii console comes with a sensor bar when you first purchase it, this sensor bar is what picks up the movement of the wii controllers and uses the pixart to establish just where the unit is at any given time.
One great innovation of the controller is that you can enjoy playing online characters through the unit, unlike other games consoles with the Wii you only need one controller where you can control all the movements from one place.
You can buy the steering wheel which has a cut out where you fit the wii controllers, this set up makes playing the driving games even more realistic and definitely much more fun for the family.
When purchasing your Wii you might want to think about getting extra controllers, as the console is only supplied with one control and a nunchuck when new and if you want all the family to play then it is much easier with extra wii controllers.
You can buy the extra controllers separately online for very a reasonable cost if you have already purchased your console, but if you just about to buy then I would look at some of the bundles you can get.
Some of these bundles do include extra Wii controllers in the package, this a cheaper way of making sure you have enough controllers for all the family.
There is no doubt the wii controllers are very innovative when it comes to gaming, Nintendo certainly knew what they were doing when they launched this excellent games console.
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Review Summary: Aerie faerie eye catching nonsense makes no sense at all
After the success of 2012’s Invicta
, it seemed as The Enid had a definite future. Joe Payne was making a name for himself within the progressive community for his marvelous vocal prowess, while Jason Ducker was emerging as a guitarist to keep an eye on. Robert John Godfrey was further cementing his legacy, and was finally getting the recognition that he deserved after decades of painstaking effort. Yet, with success always came complications far greater than anyone could comprehend. Upon driving home one day, Godfrey had lost his way and couldn’t remember even the most minor details, leading to the revelation that he had Alzheimer’s disease.
After Godfrey’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2014, the decision was made to gradually step down as bandleader, marking a shocking, yet vital upheaval if The Enid were to survive without him in the event that he was no longer able to perform due to his condition. Due to the change in power within the band, Godfrey was now playing a role more akin to support with the hopes that frontman Joe Payne would assume the role of bandleader. This plan would take form starting with 2015’s The Bridge
, the first in a series of albums that would showcase individual members of the band, this one focusing on Payne and his budding songwriting abilities.
, the follow-up to 2012’s Invicta
, is the third and final part of the “Journey’s End” trilogy – spanning over six years, the trilogy brought forth a more streamlined sound that The Enid hadn’t displayed since the 1980s. The band had also changed lineups within that period, with Joe Payne making his arrival on Invicta
, taking over Max Read’s role as the band’s vocalist. Nic Willes left in 2014 (though he performed on this album), Dominic Tofield left as quickly as he had shown up, and Zachary Bullock was brought in as Godfrey’s protégé. The Enid simply just can’t keep a consistent lineup from the looks of it.
In recent times, Godfrey has never been the most kind figure in the progressive rock community, seemingly always eager to aim rather harsh criticism at his contemporaries; such as Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, with such quotes like “prog is bog” and describing the content as being “shallow, meaningless nonsense”, decrying a genre that has admittedly grown stagnant in recent years. Godfrey’s complaints are, for the most part, startlingly on point. The general formula for the progressive community has come down to an idea that an artist must replicate the sound of classic artists, with Wilson and Opeth being among the many who have the talent to make such inspiring music, yet churn out albums that imitate the classics without fail. With Godfrey’s scathing criticisms in mind, that is where the problem with The Enid’s latest offering, Dust
From first listen, it’s glaringly obvious that the influence that Joe Payne has on the band is growing, with every single song over the forty-two minute album being replete with his high, operatic vocals. The arrangements throughout the album, in comparison to Journey’s End
, are at worst, unimpressive. The band almost seems preoccupied with trying to fit Payne’s lyrics with the most rambunctious music possible to a point where you wouldn’t be able to tell if this was a prog rock album or a low-end musical theatre production at the West End in London. From the very start, ”Born in the Fire”
could pass off as the loud, obnoxious introduction to a stage play, vocal acrobatics and all. It’s all there, and it surely doesn’t let up for the duration of Dust
, even in its best moments. Glimpses of Godfrey’s compositional ability shine through in the patriotic-sounding ”Someone Shall Rise”
and album highlight "1000 Stars"
, but for the most part, it hardly feels like he’s even present on the album. However, Godfrey is credited as being a composer for all seven songs on Dust
, alongside Payne, Read, and Ducker.
Unfortunately, the problem that plagues Dust
is the very criticism that Godfrey had doted about. A solid degree of Dust
contains the bored, insipid instrumentation and questionable lyricism that offers (and I quote Godfrey on this) “no content that is memorable or meaningful”. Dust
has its moments, but for every highlight, there are segments complete with Payne’s overbearing vocals that make the experience one that you’d want to forget. The callbacks to the previous two albums of the trilogy are neat inclusions, but tend to get tiring when you have to hear the oft-repeated “you’re welcome” just to remind the listener that this is, in fact, a series of albums with a concept that often gets lost on the listener, even on subsequent listens. The band’s shortest album in quite a while, Dust
has a knack for melody and to a lesser extent, rhythm. The band plays great together despite the near constant shifts within the lineup, but tends to get obscured by Payne. It’s a shame, because while Payne does have a great voice, he’s just there
sometimes. Moments where the band could shine are eclipsed by Payne trying his best to show off his abilities as the band’s singer to a point where it gets incredibly tedious to deal with. Whereas Invicta
had made the compromise between the vocal and instrumental factions, Dust
forsakes the latter to make a very melodious album, yet comes across as uninspired at points.
As the final album of the “Journey’s End” trilogy, Dust
is a considerably forgettable album that has its flashes of brilliance, but is certainly part of the problem within the progressive community.


Monday June 13, 2016
Visual artist, art director (and Yoobee graduate!) Jeremy Kyle has hit the big time.
He’s got thousands of followers on social media and – despite living in Howick – has become something of a global sensation. He’s just 25, and has already done campaigns for the United Nations, the History Channel, the New York Times and the Chicago Bulls!
Last week Seven Sharp caught up with Jeremy to find out more about his latest success. Tune in here:
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Justinian i and byzantine empire
Justinian i facts: justinian i (ca 482-565) was byzantine emperor from 527 to 565 ruling in a transitional epoch, he was both a conscious steward of the past and a pragmatic innovator the roman empire in the 4th century was an all-mediterranean c. Credit: cplakidas / creative commons the byzantine dark age the centuries after justinian's death are sometimes referred to as the byzantine dark age and for good reason, as a series of misfortunes befell the empire. Byzantine empire: history and geography of the byzantine empire, the eastern half of the roman empire. Justinian dynasty the peak of the byzantine empire occurred during the justinian dynasty in 527 justinian i became emperor under justinian i, the empire gained territory and would reach the peak of its power and wealth. Byzantine empire emperor justinian facts, life, theodora emperor of constantinople (byzantium) achievements, accomplishments, hagia sophia and his wife. The reign of justinian was an extremely significant period it marked the final end of the roman empire the establishment of the new, byzantine empire the beginning of western europe's unique position within the civilizations of the old world and made possible the spread of islam and the rise of the franks. The byzantine empire at the death of justinian in 565 constantine i founded a new rome in the east in 324 renamed byzantium to constantinople in honor of himself theodosius i takes over and splits the empire between his two sons. Browsing byzantine coinage of justinian i browse the justinian i page with thumbnail images dn ivstinianvs pp avg, justinian seated facing, holding cross on globe and long sceptre / large k, long cross to left with t/h- e/u/o/p in the four angles, officina letter below sb 225, doc 208.
Byzantine empire - download as pdf file (pdf), text file (txt) or read online byzantine empire. Justinian is important because he recreate the roman empire in his byzantine empirehe also rebuilt constantinoplehe built aqueducts, bridges, and more than 25 churches including the great hagia sophia, a church of holy wisdomhagia sophia is known to be considered an architectural wonders of the world. Byzantine byzantine empire justinian i: date : ad 527-565 : sort by helmeted and cuirassed bust of justinian facing, holding globus cruciger (cross on orb) in right, shield with horseman device on left shoulder. Find out information about byzantine empire see also: rulers of the byzantine empire rulers of the byzantine empire emperor dates of reign constantine i 330-37 constantius 337 after obscure migrations they were allowed (547) by byzantine emperor justinian i to settle in pannonia and. Justinian i (/ d ʒ ʌ ˈ s t ɪ n i ə n / the emperor justinian and the byzantine empire westport, ct: greenwood press isbn.
Hi miles -- it sounds like you have a base-metal (ae) follis of justinian i, emperor of the byzantine empire from 527 to 565ad the large m refers to the denomination (40 nummi), the nik refers to the minting location, and the anno xii refers to the year made the example in our picture comes from. Justinian i , traditionally known as justinian the great and also saint justinian the great in the eastern orthodox church, was a byzantine (east roman) emperor from 527 to 565 during his reign, justinian sought to revive the empire's greatness.
Justinian i (/dʒʌˈstɪniən/ latin language: flavius petrus sabbatius justinianus augustus, greek: φλάβιος πέτρος σαββάτιος ἰουστινιανός) (c 482 - 14 november 565), commonly known as justinian the great, was byzantine emperor from 527 to 565 during his reign, justinian sought to revive the. Let's find a little more about this prolific and successful empire—here are 43 imperial facts about the byzantine empire byzantine law in the 38 years of justinian i's rule, constantinople flourished into one of the richest cities in the world.
Justinian i and byzantine empire
One of the most widely known contributions of justinian i was the reform of the laws of the byzantine empire, known as the justinian codeunder his rule the byzantine empire flourished and prospered in many ways. History of the byzantine empire including justinian and theodora, santa sophia, a code of law, justinian's armies, byzantine africa, recovery of byzantine italy, exarchate of ravenna, byzantium and persia, relic of the true cross.
History remembers emperor justinian for his reorganization of the government of the roman empire and his codification of the laws, the codex justinianus. Justinian (527 - 565) gets a lot of blame for overextending the empire, thus making its defense in the face of foreign invasions more difficult. Byzantine empire from constantine to justinian one of constantine's successors, theodosius i (379-395), was the last emperor to rule both the eastern and western halves of the empire. It collapsed in 476 ad the byzantine empire was the ruling authority during the middle ages for most of eastern and southern europe during the justinian dynasty , the byzantine empire peaked which of the following was most of the byzantine art centered on a: public works b: drama c.
In fact, the number of natural disasters which befell the empire in justinian's reign is remarkable: earthquakes, floods and plague in the thus the byzantine empire held on to a small slice of the spanish coast until the reign of heraclius. One of the most important emperors in byzantine history, justinian reigned for nearly 40 years over the eastern roman empire. Justinian i the emperor justinian i ruled the eastern roman, or byzantine, empire from 527 until 565 he is significant for his efforts to regain the lost provinces of the western roman empire, his codification of roman law, and his architectural achievements j ustice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to every one his due. Overview of the byzantine empire under its greatest strength under justinian and then eventual slow decline over the next 900 years code of justinian hagia sophia empress theodora's role in putting down the nika riots.

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Rascal is such a Handsome and uniquely marked
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Pedigree is Avalon's, Elusive, Moreno's, and Starfire. DOB 1-14-2012. 5 lbs. 'Proven'.
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Sired some beautiful babies! Very sweet, happy boy. Beautiful face, big soft double coat and healthy. Good bite, strong and solid knees, short cobby body.
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Extremely rare little Pomeranian girl for sale. I was going to keep this amazing little baby for myself but have decided to Retire from breeding. She is full pedigree and AKC register-able and a very rare blue lavender color. It would be almost impossible for you to find another POMERANIAN this color. She is gorgeous, so cute and so playful and tiny too. She is the smallest of the litter ...
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We have 1 puppy left female, great personalities mom is akc registered and dad is ckc registered, great dogs both were quick learners, their very smart, loyal and healthy. mostly black with some white on their chest and paws and some Brown.
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Lookin for good home for a Pomeranian chihuahua mix. Only 3 months old. She's very friendly and loves to cuddle. Has her first set of shots and de worming. Comes with half bag of puppy food. Rehoming fee of 150$ willing to be talked down a bit. She is already potty trained just put her outside if she whines. very loving and would do great with kids. very playful. Ready to be picked up now. ...
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As we are mid-way through our fourth and last quarter of 2019/20, it is timely to recap some of the year’s product development highlights and successes. Two years ago, Intelsius decided to mainly focus on the development of eco-friendly and connected packaging solutions and the development of our ATMOS service portfolio to develop, qualify, fulfil and operate such packaging solutions. As a result, early in 2019, Intelsius were able to report ground-breaking successes in these areas.
In January 2019, we launched ORCA MX, one of the first high-performance thermal packaging systems with full integration of leading real-time temperature monitoring and location tracking solutions. What makes ORCA MX unique and a pioneering solution is that it can be used with almost all tracking and monitoring systems that are currently available. This flexibility allows ORCA MX to fit seamlessly into customers’ current supply chains.
As 2019 continued, Intelsius proceeded to finalise the new Marken Smart Box development under the project name “a case for collaboration.” Intelsius developed, manufactured, tested, qualified, and assembled the new Smart Box for Marken. This project showcased how important and effective close collaboration across multiple partners has become in the drive to meet the demand and deliver truly innovative solutions to the industry. Intelsius are proud to have completed this project from initial idea to delivery of the final product in a timeframe of less than a year.
In addition to all these aspects, the Smart Box project is also a perfect example of how the newly established Intelsius ATMOS digital services can accelerate the development and qualification of new packaging systems. For example, a digital facsimile was calibrated based on physical test results and tested in over 30,000 year-round shipments on the ten most important shipping routes with a success rate of 99.59%. A comparable test series based on physical transport would have taken over three years to complete and required a far greater level of investment.
We are convinced that customer-oriented solutions will be developed most successfully in partnership across multiple companies and industry sector experts. Therefore, integrated solutions that combine multiple market-leading solutions are becoming the standard and decisive factors for long-term success.
As we continue into 2020, Intelsius will finalise the launch of a range of connected systems and offer a complete portfolio of connected single-use and multi-use packaging solutions in the imminent future.
In addition, in the coming months, Intelsius are excited to announce some great news in developing even more environmentally friendly packaging as Intelsius strives for more environmentally friendly solutions. Intelsius began the development of greener solutions and practices many years ago and are happy and excited to announce some great new developments and results later this year.
If you would like to learn more about the route ahead, please visit us at Logipharma, stand 71, or contact your local office for more details around recent and future product and service developments.


Fees: $70 for uniforms and $45 for sweatshirt & T-shirt; ASB card verification
Learning Recommendations: Students must have previous experience with a musical instrument. Several evening performances require commitment.
General Description: Concert Band is a yearlong elective that gives the instrumental music student a continuing course for technical and musical development. The main goal will be the performance of appropriate band literature at the high school level. Performances are mandatory and will include concerts, contests, festivals, assemblies, parades, field shows and community functions. Some after school practices will be required. All Concert Band members will perform in marching and pep bands.
- Rehearsal technique
- Ensemble technique
- Music theory and history
- Daily rehearsals
- Concert performances
- Contests and clinics
Equipment to be provided by Student: Student will need to provide his/her own instrument for practice/rehearsal/ performance. Certain large instruments (i.e., percussion, marching percussion, French horn, euphonium, tuba, etc.) are available to rent from the school (District Maintenance/Repair Fee will apply to these checked-out instruments).


Gabriel was excited to tour the almost-ready-to-be-opened McCook Reservoir, near MWRD’s Mainstream Pumping Station. When this reservoir goes online around Thanksgiving, it will hold 3.5 billion gallons of stormwater to help prevent flooding, improve water quality in Chicago area waterways, and protect Lake Michigan from pollution. Phase II of the McCook reservoir isn’t scheduled to be completed for another 10-12 years, but it will eventually add another 6.5 billion gallons of capacity.
MWRD’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) has been process since the initial tunnel construction started in 1975. The four TARP tunnel systems are designed to flow to three huge reservoirs, and the system will have a total capacity of 20.55 billion gallons when complete. The stored water is then pumped from the reservoirs to water reclamation plants to be cleaned before being released to waterways.
Learn more about how TARP works on the MWRD website.


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An International Energy Agency (IEA) report, “Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Switzerland Review 2018”, launched on 9 October, warns that Switzerland’s planned nuclear phaseout, starting in 2019, will change the domestic production profile and could lead to an increase in energy imports.
Currently Switzerland “has the lowest carbon-intensity of its energy supply among all IEA countries thanks to a largely carbon-free electricity sector dominated by hydropower and nuclear generation”, the IEA notes.
However the phaseout, beginning with closure of the single-unit Mühleberg nuclear plant in December 2019, raises questions about security of supply, particularly during the winter when electricity demand is higher than domestic production.
IEA deputy dxecutive director Paul Simons explained that Switzerland’s abundant hydro pumped storage and reservoir capacities will be vital resources for the energy transition.
The report says “filling the gap left by nuclear power station closures while maintaining low-carbon generation and high standards of supply security will be challenging”. It notes that, although Switzerland’s Energy Strategy 2050 proposes a low-carbon economy with higher energy efficiency and renewable energy sources replacing nuclear energy, “more ambitious reforms in the energy sector are needed to address security of supply questions”.
Switzerland’s nuclear phaseout will create an energy gap of at least 20TWh a year that will need to be replaced with other generation technologies, possibly including new fossil fuel capacity, the report notes. If Switzerland is to achieve its climate targets, it will require additional emissions reductions in other sectors to compensate for possible higher fossil fuel power generation.
Nuclear power provides around 45% of the Switzerland’s power generation in winter when hydro reservoirs are low. It is therefore primarily facing an energy and not a capacity challenge, the report says. It adds that Switzerland’s five commercial nuclear reactor units are a valued part of its “extremely low-carbon electricity mix” and can remain so if plant operators continue to demonstrate safe operation. Additional renewable capacity may not be brought online in time to fully replace the phasing out of nuclear plants after some 50 years of operation, the report says.
The report notes that nuclear power has provided a high and stable share of Switzerland’s energy supply since the 1980s, accounting for 22% of the total primary energy supply in 2017. Nuclear accounted for 16% of the installed capacity in 2016 and generated 34% of total electricity in 2017, which was the sixth highest among IEA member countries.
The Swiss government should therefore consider whether nuclear operators should plan to continue operating beyond 50 years, the report says. Clear policies are needed because of the investments and lead times required to refurbish nuclear plants and receive approval to operate for additional 10-year periods.
A new Swiss energy policy was developed following the March 2011 Fukushima accident with both the Swiss parliament and government deciding to phase out nuclear power production. The Energy Strategy 2050 initiative, drawn up by the Federal Council, calls for a gradual withdrawal from nuclear energy. It envisages expanded use of renewables and hydropower but anticipates increased reliance on fossil fuels and electricity imports as an interim measure. In a May 2017 referendum, Switzerland voted to approve a revision to the country's energy policy in favour of renewable energy sources and energy conservation. The revised Federal Energy Act prohibits the construction of new nuclear reactors.
Photo: The Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant will be the first Swiss unit to close in December 2019 © BKW (JPG)


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Heart of the Volcano is a story about Aera, a young priestess with extraordinary powers, who finds herself in a predicament. In order to become a full priestess, she must execute a prisoner who has blasphemed their religion. She discovers it is her childhood friend, Coram, who possesses extraordinary talents of his own. Aera's decision is at the heart of this fantasy/romance novel.
If you are looking for a quick read, Imogen Howson's novel is a prime choice. The novel is mostly action with some steamy romance scenes interspersed. While the brevity does have a lot to commend it, it did restrict some of the engagement in Ms. Howson's world and kept the characters a bit two dimensional. All in all, though, it is an entertaining read for a rainy afternoon.

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Everyone has made choices in their lives that they regret. For some, the regrettable decisions include cheating on their partner or spouse despite their love and marital commitment. While infidelity is often cited as one of the most common reasons for divorce, experts offer a wide variety of explanations regarding the motivation behind it.
Married individuals who have been unfaithful usually claim to do so because they are seeking something they feel is missing in their relationships. Whether physical intimacy, an emotional connection, or love that seemed to be absent, most extramarital affairs can be traced to a need that felt unaddressed. However, a surprising number of infidelities occur simply because a married person got curious or bored.
Studies which look at the reasons for infidelity are certainly interesting, but they do not really address the question of what makes a person give in to the temptation to cheat. Every day, adults are faced with impulses toward negative behavior that do not cause them to engage in the action. For example, a stressful day at work or a nagging boss may lead an employee to want to throw his coffee cup at the wall and walk out. Most adults, though, are able to control such impulses based on the realization that such behavior is inappropriate. Similarly, most adults are confronted with the urge to be unfaithful as well, and a large number will never actually do so as they realize the implications of such an action.

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ATLANTA, GA – Synchronicity Theatre will present Dwayne Hartford’s stage adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, about a vain porcelain rabbit who learns how to love. Performances run from December 9 – 24, 2022 and are suitable for children age three and up. For tickets or more information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or call 404-484-8636.
Everyone’s favorite vain and haughty China rabbit is back on the Synchronicity stage. His is buttoned tight and his gold pocket watch is set, but who might he be now? Oh, it’s just old Edward Tulane. But just for now. He’ll have to battle the high seas, pass through the hands of a fisherman, befriend a happy hobo, comfort a sick child on his not-so-planned adventure to find his way home. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning novel, and adapted by Dwayne Hartford, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane takes us on an unexpected magical journey to discover the transformative powers of love.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is directed by Mira Hirsch, and will feature Scenic Design by Jon Nooner, Costume Design by Linda Patterson, and Sound Design by Dan Bauman. The cast includes Atlanta-based actors Paul McClain as Edward, Jordan Patrick as Bull/Lawrence, Dionna D. Davis as Traveler/Lolly, Gillian Rabin as Nellie/Sarah Ruth. Swing performers includes Zoey Laird.
Every Friday is PJs & Play! Kids are invited to wear pajamas while watching the show. All Sunday 5:00 pmshows are now PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN performances.
Performances are: Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Special Holiday Performances: 12/20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 12/21 at 2 p.m., 12/22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 12/23at 2 p.m., 12/24 at 11 a.m.
All performances will be at Synchronicity Theatre in Midtown Atlanta’s Peachtree Pointe complex. Single ticket general admission prices range from $25+ for adults and $15+ for children and are available online at synchrotheatre.com.
School matinee performances are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (through December 15). School group tickets are $8-10 for weekday matinees. Please contact Taylor Jackson at email@example.com for detailed information about planning a field trip to Synchronicity.
About the Author: Kate DiCamillo is the author of many books for young readers. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal (Flora & Ulysses in 2014 and The Tale of Despereaux in 2004); the Newbery Honor (Because of Winn-Dixie, 2001), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, 2006), and the Theodor Geisel Medal and honor (Bink and Gollie, co-author Alison McGhee, 2011; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, 2007). She is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Emerita, appointed by the Library of Congress.


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Nigerian Concord Newspaper
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has again preached the message of Justice, fairness and equity to Nigerians as a panacea to the unabating security challenges in the country .
Ortom in a goodwill message to Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid Malud signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nathaniel Ikyur, urged adherents of Islam to imbibe the deep spiritual virtues which the Holy Prophet Muhammad exemplified .
The Governor canvassed for religious tolerance between and among various religious groups saying that such will guarantee peace, security and harmony in the country.
He tasked the Muslim Umah to dedicate the period of the celebration to pray for peace and unity of Nigeria especially as the 2023 elections approaches.
Governor Ortom advocated that all Nigerians should get involved in the process of peace building in order to get the country to work for the good of all citizens.
He wishes Nigerians a peaceful and successful celebration.
Eid -Malud is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

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Constructed with various formatting choices such as Bold, italic, underline, highlighting, font style, font size font color, etc., Excel lets business people to bring together valuable data and make it distinct from other data. You can highlight a full row, even compare lists and values.
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(from the RosemaryBeach.com website)
Rosemary Beach is a neo-traditional community located on northwest Florida’s gulf coast, between Panama City and Destin, at the eastern end of Scenic Route 30A. Rosemary Beach made a commitment to protect the environment by not building beyond the coastal construction control line, or buffer zone, landward of the beach. In keeping with that commitment, nine dune walkovers have been built providing residents and guests beach access. These walkovers protect the fragile dune system and prevent erosion and washout during storms. The walkovers are unobtrusive, simple and functional, with each walkover containing showers. Two of the walkovers are wheelchair accessible and contain restrooms.


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The Prince refused to allow Agatha to best him. He would chase his runaway bride through the castle tombs and drag her back to make her suffer for his humiliation.
Lashing out with his dagger, the Prince attempted to defend himself against the onslaught of phantoms pouring out of the catacombs. A vain effort, his blade sliced through air, his opponents mere shadows of long-dead men.
Out of breath, he dropped both arms to his side, still gripping the knife in his left hand. Separated from his soldiers, the Prince was lost in the tunnels. His torch smoldering on the damp stones cast no light beyond the puddle at his feet. Laughter filled the darkness around him. He could feel the spirits gathering around him, and passing through him.
As the last of the torch fire slowly burnt out, Prince Ráfa collapsed in the black tunnel.
Slowly waking, Ráfa was shocked to find himself in a familiar bedchamber. Naked and bloodied, fear eclipsed the searing pain wracking his every orifice. It was terror greater than anything he felt as a child, hiding from the monster who came for him at night. The pain was the same, but Ráfa’s was confused to be in a woman’s body.
Discarded on the floor in front of a roaring fire, covered in his own filth, he could taste sex on his cracked and swollen lips. His vision fading, he wished for the release of death.
Passing in and out of consciousness, each time he awoke, Ráfa was incarnated into another of his victims, experiencing his sadistic torture through them.
After a fortnight, Ráfa stumbled out of the tunnels, jabbering incoherently. It would be weeks before he could be understood, but he refused to describe his ordeal. His health deteriorated steadily every year for the last decade until he was confined to his wheeled chair. Once he rose to be King, the death of his older brother a gruesome accident, his cruelty was abated only by his physical limitations.
Being in the chair did nothing to humble Ráfa. If anything he was more callous to those closest to him, but especially to his only child and son Duncan. He saw the strong and precocious child, and was crazed with envy, sure the boy was already plotting his assassination.
This trip to the seaside offered him an opportunity to study the boy, to expose his duplicity and scheming. Ráfa watched Duncan now as he spoke with a local woman, probably one of his confederates. The king watched Agatha walking away across the sand, the image of a young woman nagging at his memory.
Demanding the boy attend him when he came back to the beach tent, the King questioned him about the encounter.
“Who was the wench you were talking to Duncan?”
“She is called Noone, Father.”
“What did she want?”
Grabbing Duncan’s collar with unexpected strength and speed, Ráfa pulled him closer.
“Don’t lie to me boy!” Angry spittle flew from Ráfa’s lips.
“Truly Sire, she is simple-minded and did not know her King was mere metres away from her.”
Ráfa released his grip, pushing the boy away without another word.
Straightening his tunic, Duncan wondered anew how loyal the soldiers were to the King. It would be so easy to carry Ráfa’s chair out to the crashing waves to be dashed against the rocks. The woman was an added curiosity. She was more than she appeared. She had a courtly manner about her that her homely clothing belied.
He would talk with her again tomorrow. Perhaps she could be a valuable ally.

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The PowerStage line of compact power amps provides high-headroom class-D amplification to guitarists looking to deliver the sound of their preamp, pedal chain, or amp modeller to the masses.
Increasingly portable rigs are on the rise and on the go, with companies like Seymour Duncan facilitating great sounds no matter how compact your rig. The range of PowerStage power amplifiers expands today with a stereo addition for all you stereo delay aficionados: the PowerStage 100 Stereo (PS100S).
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Musical acts on the roster included Savannah/Athens Americana act Stewart & Winfield, local singer/songwriter Lindsay Holler, bassist/guitarist Jonathan Gray (formerly of Jump), local strummers Reid Stone and Patrick McClary (of Oxford, Miss.-based Daybreakdown), singer/guitarist Michael Trent (of the Films, Shovels and Rope), and Jim Marshall (of Junkyard Angel) with support from David Nickel (of Bloodkin) and Jack Burg (“Metal Monday”) . Tickets are $12 at the door.
“Continuing the tradition of our Blues Bash Allstar Jam, the ‘Allstar Americana Jam’ will feature some of Charleston ‘s finest country/rock talent as well as the return of Athens, Georgia’s Stewart & Winfield,” says booking guy and audio engineer Tony McKie. “With crawfish season is at it’s height and the weather warming to summer standards, there is no better time to showcase these artists. Expect many special guests invited by those on the playbill.”


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Feb 3, 2023
Uranium Investor’s Pockets Are Glowing: The London Rush
(Bloomberg) -- Happy Groundhog Day. Train drivers are striking, again; the Bank of England raised rates yesterday, again; and Emirates Telecom has raised its stake in Vodafone … again. So if it’s all becoming a bit repetitive, you might be interested in Yellow Cake, the British holder of physical uranium, who last night raised more than £60 million to buy the nuclear fuel. Their investors must be glowing.
Here’s the key business news from London this morning:
In the City
Standard Chartered Plc: The London-based bank has been granted in-principle approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission to set up a securities firm in mainland China.
- The business will cover underwriting and asset management, with an initial capital injection of about $156 million
Vodafone Group Plc: Abu Dhabi phone operator Emirates Telecommunications raised its stake in Vodafone to 13% from 12%.
- Emirates Telecom said the investment rationale is unchanged from its May announcement, when it bought a 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion. It made the move “to gain significant exposure to a world leader in connectivity and digital services” and wants to develop opportunities for commercial partnerships, it said at the time
Yellow Cake Plc: The company has tapped London’s markets for £61.8 million to fund the purchase of physical uranium, under its agreement with Kazatomprom, a Kazakhstan-based uranium producer.
The company’s shares have increased in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which put energy independence in focus and policy makers considered nuclear power as a more reliable sourceBrave Bison Group Plc: The media company will buy Social Chain, Dragon Den entrepreneur Steven Bartlett's influencer marketing agency, for £7.7 million.
Britain’s rail network will be snarled by another mass strike today, with the biggest train drivers’ union warning that more industrial action could be announced if talks next week don’t lead to a breakthrough.
At first glance it looks as if both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank “ignored” the Federal Reserve's decision this week to slow the pace of interest-rate increases, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Marcus Ashworth. “But hold their respective statements up to the light and it's clear that a peak is approaching faster than policymakers at either institution are currently willing to concede.”
In Case You Missed It
This week, a little known but critically important software company that underpins the smooth functioning of stock, bond and commodities markets started to seize up. Here’s a closer look at the fallout of this week’s cyberattack at London-based ION Trading UK that sent derivatives trading across the globe “back to the 1980s.”
Finally, a little-known company on the outskirts of London has grown into a payments-industry powerhouse, processing more than 1 billion euros in transactions every month.
Next week’s earnings highlights will include results from energy major BP Plc, drug maker AstraZeneca Plc, consumer goods giant Unilever Plc and Lucky Strike cigarettes maker British American Tobacco Plc.
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More than $3,300 has already been raised for the Montgomery County Cancer Association through this year's Big Dawg Dare, but there is still time to help out the cause and have a little fun while you're at it.
Five dollars from every entry into this year's 5K obstacle mud run, which will be held on Saturday, July 20, will go to the MCCA, which supports cancer patients and research throughout Montgomery County.
More than 650 runners have already signed up for the big race, now in its eighth year. Last year's field, which was also over 600 runners, drew participants of all ages, from seven-years-old in the 2K Puppy Dawg Dare to 74 years of age in the 5K Big Dawg Dare.
Last year, a group from Rock Steady Boxing of Memorial SportsCare in Springfield ran the Puppy Dawg Dare in one of the event's more inspiring moments. The group, some of whom are planning to run again, was made up of individuals fighting Parkinson's disease, along with their loved ones and the coaches at Rock Steady Boxing.
While pre-registration is no longer underway, participants can still sign up the day of the race. The cost is $75 for the Big Dawg Dare, which has eight flights going off every half hour starting at 8 a.m., or $35 for the Puppy Dawg Dare, which has one flight at noon.
Runners are encouraged to be at the course, located at Wolff Farms at 3153 North 15th Avenue, an hour before their wave begins. Each runner will receive a medal, a Big Dawg T-shirt, a tote bag and a Big Dawg Dare cup. This year's T-shirts are pink and blue in honor of this year's primary benefactor.
For more information, go to www.bigdawgdare.com. To date, the Big Dawg Dare has given thousands of dollars away to community groups in Litchfield and Montgomery County, and plan to continue to do so, while also expanding into Macoupin County.


When you only have the pathetic number of ft*lbs available from a handgun (of any caliber), you want all of them to be deposited in the target. If the bullet doesn't stop in the target, then it's taking some of those ft*lbs with it. If hollow point bullets do indeed expand better than ball ammo, then they should have a better chance of stopping in the target.
Plus, they look bad-ass and often are packaged with bad-ass sounding names. So you go that goin for ya.
How is pathetic defined as it pertains to handguns? A hundred foot/pounds? A thousand foot/pounds?
If you have already consedered a weapon and ammo, for defense, you use the most lethal round you can. If it is not hot, it is not worth loading.
I agree with Post #2. The DA is in the Brady Bunch.
Oh, I really don't care if I spell real good or not! (yes, good instead of well)
I don't use them for safety. I use them because they are generally more effective bullets in a personal defense situation. Being safer is just a pleasant byproduct of the bullet being able to expend most or all of its energy within the target and do more damage.
here in KY, my conceal permit also covers weapons like clubs, saps, various types of large knives, automatic knives, brass knuckles etc. I wonder what the prosecutors arguments would be if I used some brass knuckles or better yet, a 4.5" folder to defend myself? I'm not sure I know how to humanely stab someone in the neck or cave in someone's skull.
I use them for stoppage potential and safety. However, I also carry 4 HPs up top in the magazine. The rest are hardcast or bonded rounds. I figure after the first 2-3 and IF no hits, the BG or BGs are taking cover. Then I will use rounds to penetrate car doors, walls, etc. I do carry a 9mm but have started to carry my .357 Sig more. In semi-autos, if it isn't a 10mm, I feel most comforted by a .357 Sig. It hits stuff harder than my .45 or my 40. Still, it's always 4 HPs up top. I do this if in town or if hiking. The only time I use all bonded or hardcast is if I'm hiking in areas Bears frequent. That said, I have only seen one and when it saw me, it hightailed it outta there like it had seen Lucifer.
I use JHP's because I want to stop the aggression against me as quickly as possible. I am now 63 and enjoying the fruits of my lifelong labors. I'll be danged if I'm going to be injured or killed by someone who is too lazy to work and chooses to steal! I don't want to hurt anyone but I refuse to be a victim. ⚡


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A vegetative filter strip constructed and maintained in accordance with the 2000 Natural Resources Conservation Service publication “Conservation Buffers to Reduce Pesticide Losses” (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/buffers/) will significantly reduce the potential for contamination of water from rainfall-runoff.
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AIR APPLICATION: Use recommended amount in 2 to 10 gallons of water, unless otherwise specified. Repeat applications as necessary unless otherwise specified.
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High Pressure Handwand Equipment: When applications are made by high pressure handwand equipment, the maximum application rate for all crops and use-patterns is 0.0025 pounds active ingredient per gallon.
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- High Pressure Handwand Equipment: When applications are made by high pressure handwand equipment, the maximum application rate for all crops and use patterns is 0.0025 pounds active ingredient per gallon.

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Mayor Bill Baird presented the annual State of the City address this week to a full room at city hall.
At the Sept. 24 event, he touted the more than $500 million in construction investments that have been approved by the city council this past year, including projects like the development of the former Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church into Cityscape’s multi-family residential complex, the new ReeceNichols building downtown, and a third Lee’s Summit branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
He also revealed that the city has come to an agreement to move forward with a permanent farmers market and outdoor performance venue.
The project, which got voter approval in 2004, has long been a dream for downtown Lee’s Summit. Baird said that the city has secured property just across Green Street from city hall, allowing the creation of a pavilion and adjoining conservatory, as well as a boutique hotel and additional commercial development.
“If you haven’t noticed, Lee’s Summit has arrived,” Baird said.
Baird noted that the city is continuing to work through its strategic planning processes and announced a slate of C4 committees that will begin meeting over the next six months to realize the strategic plan approved this past year. The “C4” represents community partners, citizens, council and city staff.
But he also acknowledged some of the challenges the city has faced.
He noted that when he moved to Lee’s Summit and his generation was between the ages of 23 and 38, they were buying houses, getting married and starting families. And then soon upgrading their homes, growing their families and starting businesses. Today, the generation that is between the ages of 23 and 38 is the Millennial generation, who is projected to overtake the Baby Boomers as the largest adult population at the end of 2019.
Baird said the stakes are too high to ignore this segment of the population and that the city should be considering housing and development that will make Lee’s Summit attractive to Millennials.
“We need to embrace them now,” he said.
He also referenced the strife the community has seen as the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District has grappled with issues of equity, racism and bias.
Baird called for a stronger relationship between the city and the school district and for members of the community to engage with different perspectives and opinions – without the vitriol that has become commonplace on social media.
Saying that social media is not a safe place to have these conversations and calling for the creation of such safe spaces, he announced a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. He will appoint nine members to the commission, which will be tasked with engaging a wider variety of perspectives and finding a long-term plan for creating community conversations.
“We all have bias,” he said. “But there’s a great difference between bias and racism.”


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Are you someone who likes to stay put in your seat after watching a film and watch all the credits? It helps you perhaps place an actor you recognised but could not name, let you know where some scenes were filmed, or give you the name of a song you liked on the soundtrack. Or you could be a huge movie nerd who likes to check who the DPP or lead grip is (Me? Guilty as charged.).
One name you might have seen a few times since 1977 is Ben Burtt. He’s a sound designer, whose name has appeared attached to such films as:
Star Trek (2009 version)
He first came to prominence in 1977 working on a little film called Star Wars, aka Star Wars episode IV: A New Hope, and went on to work on all the subsequent Star Wars films. Including the ones about, aaaah, trade negotiations.
Burtt really did hit the road and think outside the box to gather and tweak his sound platter for Star Wars, and ‘The Sounds of Star Wars’ tells the story of how he produced the Academy Award-winning sounds for the film
The ‘The Sounds of Star Wars’ uses text and 300 photographs to tell that story, plus a neat little multimedia feature. Through the book there are 250 small, red, numbered dots appear on photographs. Type the corresponding number into the plastic pad on the right-hand side of the book, and the sound effect being discussed plays out over the book’s stereo speakers.


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Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the UK’s largest dedicated utility service provider and a part of M Group Services, has announced that its Yorkshire Water contract team has achieved over three million hours worked without a RIDDOR reportable injury incident. This significant health and safety milestone means that the MUS Yorkshire Water team has not had a reportable injury incident for over 16 months.
Contract Director Andrew Southern commented: "Although we have achieved over two million-plus hours on several occasions, we are always working to improve on our health and safety performance. This milestone has been made possible thanks to the hard work and dedication that the entire team puts into the management and execution of health and safety. Well done to all concerned."
Executive Director John Edwards said: "We are delighted to see that our focus on creating a positive 'Zero Harm' health and safety culture has resulted in this fantastic achievement. Our commitment is to ensure that our people work safely and return home unharmed every day and this achievement underlines the team's commitment to health and safety. However, we recognise that there is no room for complacency and the team remains committed to ensuring that safety remains the number one priority."
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Drogheda, Ireland — Despite the biting cold outside, the atmosphere within the historic confines of St Peter’s Church of Ireland on Friday, November 10th, radiated warmth as The Kahlo Piano Quartet, comprised of four of Europe’s most accomplished musicians, delivered an electrifying performance as part of the Drogheda Classical Music series.
Under the direction of the exceptionally talented Irish violinist David Tobin, the award-winning Kahlo Piano Quartet, recent recipients of the Gold Medal at the Vienna International Music competition, enchanted the audience with a program of French and German Romanticism that left spectators spellbound.
Before the quartet graced the stage, Dr. Gavan Ring, Artistic Administrator for Drogheda Classical Music, engaged in a pre-concert discussion with David Tobin. The conversation delved into Tobin’s career as one of Europe’s most exciting violinists, the evening’s repertoire, and, intriguingly, Tobin’s experiences as a center-half for both Shelbourne FC and the Republic of Ireland during his school days. The captivated audience was treated to anecdotes of his encounters with Drogheda United while playing for Shelbourne.
The quartet’s compelling program commenced with an outstanding rendition of a lesser-known work by the French romantic Ernest Chausson, his Piano Quartet in A major. Following the interval, the audience was treated to a beautifully nuanced interpretation of Lil Boulanger’s “D’un matin de printemps” or ‘Of a Spring Morning,’ followed by a resounding display of passion and virtuosity in a triumphant finale performance of Brahms’ Piano Quintet No. 3 in C minor. Responding to the fervent applause, the Kahlo Piano Quartet obliged with an encore, presenting an exquisite performance of Richard Strauss’ “Liebesliedchen.”
The Drogheda Classical Music series will continue on December 8th, featuring three of Ireland’s leading international musicians. Celebrated clarinetists John Finucane and Jessie Grimes will join forces with acclaimed pianist Finghin Collins for a sumptuous concert of duos and trios, including Schumann’s collection of fantasies filled with humor, emotional intensity, and pianistic elegance.
Tickets for the upcoming performance are priced at €20 (€18 conc.) and can be purchased by phone at 041 9833946 or in person at the Droichead Arts Centre. Additionally, under-18s can avail themselves of a €5 ticket rate, while students with valid ID can purchase tickets at a reduced rate of €10 on the evening of the performance, subject to availability.


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According to Page Six, Chris Evans and Warrior Nun star Alba Baptista got married over the weekend in what’s been described as an “intimate, at-home wedding” in Massachusetts. And while no photos from the wedding have yet to be released, and few details have been revealed apart from the names of some of the A-list attendees, it’s already brought a new angle to an old dating debate.
Amid reporting on which of Evans’ Avengers co-stars attended the wedding (which reportedly required guests to sign an NDA and give up their phones) and a chronology of their dating history, some fans were more than keen to bring up the 16-year age gap between Evans, who is 42, and Baptista, who is 26.
People first reported Evans and Baptista’s relationship in November 2022, and at the time, a source said that the couple had been dating “for more than a year.” And while Evans did post about Baptista on his social media accounts, he deactivated them over the summer.
Trying to dissect the age difference between two people has long been a sticking point for people on the internet. Some iterations would focus on how Hollywood ageism would mean while older actors were still being cast in romances, their love interests would still be around the same age (or only go up to a certain age). But it also means dissecting real relationships between celebrities and judge Sofia Coppola over a teaser trailer because they thought it romanticized the relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley. Just last week, amid swirling headlines around Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s impending divorce, the age difference between the two (along with how young Turner was when the two first met) was brought up a lot.
Some people believe that Evans’ level of celebrity means the age difference between the two is being downplayed. People are also pointing out the hypocrisy of being OK with the age gap between Evans and Baptista while finding the smaller one between Jonas and Turner (seven years) a sign of something nefarious. For some, a large age gap is in and of itself an issue.
Others pointed out that distilling the relationship solely to the age difference is infantilizing toward Baptista, that she can make her own choices. They also argued that those ripping into Evans about the age gap are missing any nuance about the discussion.
Evans and Baptista have yet to confirm their marriage. But actor Scott Evans, who most recently appeared in Barbie (and is also Chris Evans’ younger brother), discussed the special kind of hell that Evans has had to face whenever he’s been in a relationship in a July 2023 appearance on The Viall Files, some of which has played out online as news of Evans’ nuptials spreads.
He noted that it’s not necessarily all media backlash—it would be people on Twitter who felt entitled to weigh in on Evans’ relationships or tag Scott in posts to get them in with his older brother.
“The way people can be, it can make it pretty hard to date someone like that because you think like, ‘Oh I’m just dating a person, he’s a guy,’” Scott Evans said. “And then all of a sudden, it’s article after article after article after post after tag after tag for everybody just being like, you are a piece of crap. To anybody he’s tried to date, and just destroying them. You can only take that for so long, and it makes relationships kind of hard for him.”

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“The tax cuts bill the GOP is trying to get through Congress before Christmas would make 2017 the last year tens of millions of Americans would get a tax break for donating to charity,” reports Ashlea Ebeling for Forbes. “The reason: a new higher standard deduction of $24,000 per couple ($12,000 single) would mean that only 5 percent of taxpayers would take itemized deductions, such as those for charitable gifts.”
Charitable contributions could drop by $13 billion, according to research by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
“Forecast declines in charitable giving could be devastating to the nonprofit sector,” opined David Perry, executive director of the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in Roanoke, Va. “Organizations rely on charitable giving to survive. Tax legislation that discourages charitable giving can only be seen as a job killer, not a job creator.”
I don’t believe people will stop giving. The question is will they give as much if they can’t take the deduction?
Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, told NPR’s Pam Fessler that a decline in donations “is worrisome at a time when Congress is also trying to cut spending on domestic programs. That will lead to more people having more needs. We’re just concerned that this is going to overwhelm the nonprofit community.”
Given the changes coming you might need to read this: 13 Tips For Making Your Charitable Donation Tax-Deductible In 2017
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All I want for Christmas is a payment on my student loans
The Student Loan Report, a website that covers student loan news, asked 1,000 borrowers: “If you had the choice this year, would you rather receive a gift this holiday season or an equally valued payment towards your student loans?”
Nearly 70 percent of respondents would prefer a loan payment made on his or her behalf. Last week I asked you to weigh in on the findings and how stressed people are about their loans.
Jim Cartwright from Damascus, Va., said he had a long discussion with his three children about student loans. Ultimately his message is don’t look for someone to bail you out.
“All three started at a community college,” he wrote. “One never finished college. But she was able to get a job with her two plus years in school and her accounting classes. The middle child studied ‘sustainable economic development’ at Appalachian State University. After finding how very limited his options were, he learned German, French and took a business degree from UNC-Greensboro in international business. Later he learned some Dutch and worked in Paris and London until he attended law school. The baby attended Humboldt State University before earning a degree in French and economics at UNC-Greensboro. All three knew they would have to repay their student loans. The lawyer finished paying off his law school loans two years ago. If a young person takes out a student loan, it has to be repaid. Period! Work and save money. Attend community college while in high school. Attend public college unless you win a scholarship to a private college. Work after graduating to repay the loans by having two jobs, one for living expenses and another for student loans.”
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