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Golden Harvest Sound Immersion: Sound Bath
Step into a realm of transformative tranquility with our "Golden Harvest Sound Immersion" – a celestial Sound Bath experience led by Rick Plautz of The Bell Garden, to celebrate the profound energies of the autumn equinox, also known as Mabon.
What is the Autumn Equinoz or Mabon?
As the sun hovers in equilibrium, casting its golden glow, the autumn equinox marks a sacred juncture of balance between light and dark. Mabon, a time of gratitude and reflection, invites us to harvest the fruits of our labor and embrace the shifting rhythms of the Earth. Just as nature begins its quiet descent into slumber, we too undergo a spiritual journey of introspection and renewal.
What to expect in the Sound Bath?
During this mystical event, let the enchanting sounds envelop you, carrying you away on a voyage of self-discovery and renewal. The resonance of crystal bowls, ambient music and the vocals of facilitator Rick Plautz will guide you through an immersive experience designed to resonate with the profound spiritual shifts that accompany the fall equinox.
How can the Sound Bath support my transition into fall?
As we embrace the waning sunlight and lengthening shadows, we open ourselves to inner transformation. The gentle melodies of the sound bath mirror the delicate dance between light and dark, echoing the balance we seek within. Each note becomes a thread connecting us to the rhythms of the season, encouraging release and growth in equal measure.
Allow the sacred sounds to resonate through your being, nurturing a deep sense of harmony and unity. As the leaves fall and nature surrenders to change, so too can we release what no longer serves us. The sound immersion facilitates this shedding, enabling you to welcome the crisp clarity that accompanies it.
Set aside time for yourself, in this sacred space, to embrace the essence of the season's transition. Let the sounds wash over you, igniting a harmonious shift within your spirit. With every resonant tone, you align with the Earth's cycle and honor the wisdom it imparts.
Join us for the "Golden Harvest Sound Immersion" and immerse yourself in the healing embrace of sound, as we bridge the gap between the light and the shadows within, mirroring the sacred equilibrium of the autumn equinox itself.
When: Sunday, September 24th at 1pm
Where: Divine Spark 2567 Homeview Dr. Richmond Va 23235
How to Register: https://www.thebell.garden/services
What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a container of water. No need to bring anything else. We provide yoga mats, pillows and blanket for your comfort. We encourage you to lay down during the session and allow the sound to relax you into a meditative state.
Arrive on time: We graciously ask you to please arrive 5 to 10minutes prior to the event so that you can settle in. The doors will be closed at 11am and no one will be allowed to enter once the Sound Bath has begun to minimize disruption for the other Sound Bath participants.
Refund policy: The event fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please feel free to gift the entry to a friend if you are unexpectedly able to attend.
About The Bell Garden
Rick Plautz is a sound bath facilitator that provides transcendent sound baths for individuals, groups and at retreats. His focus is on profound relaxation through frequency and vibration, specifically to help your body get out of the 'fight or flight' sympathetic nervous system and into 'rest and digest' parasympathetic system.
What are the benefits of a Sound Bath? Learn more
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PHOENIX – Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to COVID-19 during Thanksgiving is asked to test it now.
It takes five to seven days for COVID-19 to be detected by tests. There are five days since Thanksgiving on December 1, and the lines waiting to be tested were long at one location.
Valley health care providers say they are already treating COVID-19 patients who say they became infected after attending Thanksgiving gatherings.
“Yesterday was probably my first occasion at Thanksgiving, and that person became positive,” Dr. Andrew Carroll said. “This morning I saw a couple who also had a baby, saying they were also exposed at Thanksgiving.”
Dr. Carroll believes Arizona is at a much worse rate than the state in the summer.
“I think we’re starting to see that the number of new cases will be between 5,000 and 7,000 a day,” Dr. Carroll said.
According to Dr. Carroll, currently those who become infected during Thanksgiving but are asymptomatic are inadvertently spreading the virus.
“Failure by families to follow the guidelines will increase the risk of potential exposure at our school, and our goal is to mitigate those risks,” said Dr. Scott Menzel, Scottsdale Unified School District Supervisor.
SUSD officials closed several high schools and returned to virtual learning after many teachers called for some fear.
“Finally on [Nov. 30] which has 134 unfilled classrooms, Dr. Menzel said. – We have seen a similar trend [Dec. 1] in those high schools. “
Healthcare providers are now calling on local leaders to suspend their operations in bars, sports and other large venues.
“I think it’s clear that our state government won’t take strong action to alleviate this disease,” Dr. Carroll said. “My suggestion would be a targeted shutdown, in places and places where we know the spread will happen quickly.”
The leaders of the city of Phoenix will meet on December 2 to discuss possible new limits to major sporting events and competitions planned in urban sports complexes. Meanwhile, the mayor of Tucson has called for a city-wide curfew.


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My Recurring Encounter With a Spade and an Eagle
Dispatches from Kassala
I was walking and enjoying the cold breeze on my face during the Christmas Holidays. I instinctively passed my right hand through my head and felt the thinning of my once bushy hair, then I shoved both my hands into my pockets and walked briskly. I slipped and almost fell, but I quickly steadied myself and continued with my walk. And I remembered the coefficient of friction (mu or μ) from my physics classes. But I could not remember who first discovered it. I debated with myself if it was Guillaume Amonton or Da Vinci. A less likely scenario is Newton, I reasoned as it is about forces. But whoever discovered it, did he had a slipping and near falling experience, like the legend told about the falling apple that hit Newton on the head and made him wonder why the apple did not fall upwards. It was getting dark and cold so I headed home.
The coefficient of friction reminded me of my high schooldays when I was preparing for the G.C.E. I went to our windowless library manned by Memhir Wedi Elfu. I recalled that he had reprimanded me for keeping the book of idioms longer. In that little book, I learned a few idiomatic expressions I hoped to use in my essays in the G.C.E. One of the idioms I learned was “to call a spade a spade”. I always wondered about the etymology of this expression as I do with many idioms, but to no avail. Ten years later, I would learn the origin of the expression by chance encounter in a book. It has a Greek origin. Like Achilles heels, aphrodisiac and Cassandra, call a spade a spade, too slipped into English lexicon from Greek.
Back at home, I did not load google to research the coefficient of friction discovery to settle the debate between myself, instead I fired YouTube and listened to Feven Tsegay’s tsruray song. I listened and I thought where was she when I needed her the most back in my high school days. I would have sang it to Laila or more aptly I would have recited the lyrics to her and it would have been perfect as Sudanese male singers usually refer to their girl as a male. A notion that baffled many an Eritrean. Then my least favorite part of the lyrics came on: shilla allo qolliba. Here we go again, the eagle is here. I get it folks, the eagle symbolizes freedom and we are so envious of it when it soars to the clouds and given the century old Eritrean yearning for freedom, it is understandable. Yet neither could I underhand nor stand the eagle that pops up in almost every Tigrinya song in one form an other. So I stopped my favorite song, especially the part that goes: “relax by my side and surf in the surging waves of my love”
I thought I should listen to Alex Kahsai to ease the trauma of the eagle that keeps stalking me. And I blamed my friend Saleh Younis for not introducing me to Alex kahsai’s song amarier back then. The Nigerian outfit would have been perfect. I would have donned a white one and stood on the bridge that connects Kassala to the Nigerian neighborhood and recite amarier endiye, amarie. But I quickly got over my blame as I understood my friend had his own challenge. He too, was smitten. Smitten by Adel Imman’s comedy, the witness who saw nothing. Or enjoying the pinnacle of the Yosemite. But then, the eagle came on and Alex crooned: ammora do shilla koynne kmetsaki nefirre. So I stopped Alex.
Then I remembered the unsang Tigrayit singer who had come to my rescue long time ago and I hoped he would do it again and allay my angst of the eagle. So I searched for Mussa Saleh, Laila’s favorite. I had once referred to him as chegg (fara) when I heard him sing, Mussa Saleh albab jareh: Mussa Saleh the heart breaker. But he grew in me as the beloved loved him. So I listened to him, but this time he let me down. I listened to his skaab abba libye. I kept listening until I heard she will fly like eagle. So I shut him down.
It was a hot, humid July day and Laila was under the weather, so I bought grapefruit and bananas and visited her.
“Yasselam, shukren,” she said
“Hemet hllet belowni, hummum ligbae abaya, entatche wo habkwa mn gebie sirray.” I heard she was sick; may her enemy be sick. I would give her my eyes if they could cure her,” I said.
Laila laughed. “You could not even give me the Common mistakes in English book let alone your eyes, wo hasset.”
“I only have one Common Mistakes in English book, but I do have two eyes,” I said.
I had heard Mussa Saleh would be playing in a party and I sang to her:
My heart refused to sleep at night
And I sobbed like a kid
Her love made me insomniac
She comes in my dreams and asks me if I love her
When I spill my heart, she tells me she does not believe me
Nostalgia made me a night wandered and
Love made me fatigued during the day
When will I get back the heart that your stole
Jokes and entertainment do not interest me
I have no friends except cigarettes and alcohol
She laughed. “Chegg.”
But she was not laughing at my inability to carry a tune, that was an established fact. She was laughing at the irony of being friends with cigarettes and alcohol, as she knew my repulsion against both.
“You know he is playing tonight,” I said.
Here eyes widened. “Where?”
“Too far, I cannot go.”
“No problem we can ride my bike and get back quickly.”
Her fingers touched her lips. “garye.”
She could not resist and later that night we rode under the cover of the dusk and sand storm and listened to Mussa Saleh sing skaab abba libye, the song I butchered but whose lyrics I recited verbatim.
The Viber ring jolted me out of my reverie and brought me to the real world of snow, slipping and shivering. It was a relative who called me to wish me happy holidays. I asked after his health and his immigration process and if he got a reply from the USA immigration on his appeal. He said that he had, but they did not tell him exactly why they rejected him, netti badella, badella zeymballom eyu ember: they are not calling the spade a spade.” Oh, now the spade recurred again in my life.
If the ring tone jolted me out of memory lane, the call a spade a spade in Tigrinya jolted me physically from the chair I was sitting on.
After I hang up, I thought about an other expression I learned in the same little book: white elephant (tsaada harmaz). This brings me to the war of 1998. Although the Woyane entered the war as tahteway kelbi (underdog) they managed to occupy Badme for 20 years.
A days ago, I was watching a rerun of the show jeopardy and Alex Trebek read the question: “a farming tool with long handle “. I replied, which is a hoe.” The all time winner, Ken Jennings also replied, “what is a hoe”.
“No, what is a spade” Alex Trebek corrected him. I briefly thought about the expression I learned decades ago and soon forgot about it.
But am talking about the calf that perished last year (ami zmotte mirrakh) as my friend Saleh Younis has extensively written about this subject, but as the old Tigrinya adage goes ngual tehatsiki ngrat dimma tetsahki bella (engagement makes a girl happy and weeding out makes a garden merry).

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1In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in oil (in batches if necessary) 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
2Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place onion and ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.
3In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
4Drain excess liquid from slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 35 minutes longer or until hot.

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The following were among cases received recently by the Washington Humane Society. The society operates its own shelter at 7319 Georgia Ave. NW and the District's shelter at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For more information or assistance, 24 hours a day, call 202-723-5730.
Cat on Ledge for 4 Days
CLIFTON ST. NW, 1300 block, Sept. 15. A man reported that a stray black cat had been sitting on his first-floor window ledge for four days without food or water. Animal control took the cat to the D.C. shelter, where it was held pending contact from an owner or adoption.
Dogs Chained Behind Business
NEW YORK AVE. NE, 1900 block, Sept. 17. A Humane Society officer investigated a report about several dogs chained behind a mechanic shop. The officer found a pit bull chained inside an old taxi with eight puppies, seven living and one dead. Two more pit bulls were chained near a camper shell used as a shelter, and another was chained in different area. The officer met with the business's owner, who said the animals' owner had left them several months ago and had never returned.The officer impounded the dogs. The shop owner agreed to surrender the puppies and to have the adults neutered. The case was under investigation.
24TH ST. NE, 3100 block, Sept. 18. A woman saw a squirrel in her house, but it disappeared. When she noticed a lump under her bedsheets, she assumed it was the animal, placed a flower pot over it, weighed the pot down with books and called animal control. An officer discovered that the lump was a pair of pantyhose.
Apartment Fire Displaces Cat
STAPLES ST. NE, 1400 block, Sept. 15. Police asked animal control to pick up a cat whose owner had been displaced by an apartment fire. The cat was held at the D.C. shelter while the owner searched for another home.
Hermit Crab Abandoned
QUACKENBOS ST. NW, 800 block, Sept. 8. A woman and her daughter were taking out trash and found a plastic cage containing a hermit crab next to their trash bin. They took the crab to the D.C. shelter, where it was put in an aquarium containing several shells it could use for shelter. The crab was to be transferred to an animal rescue organization.
Dogs in Distress Impounded
16TH ST. SE, 200 block, Sept. 18. Investigating a report, a Humane Society officer found two thin puppies chained in a pen that was soiled with mud and feces. The chains were attached to the top of the pen, leaving little room for movement. One puppy was unable to lie down without choking itself. There was no clean water. When the officer picked up the dogs, they howled and urinated. A neighbor argued with the officer, protesting that the puppies were fine. The owner was not at home, and the dogs were impounded. The case was under investigation.
NEW YORK AVE. NW, 1-100 block, Sept. 7. Investigating a report, a Humane Society officer found a thin dog chained to a fence. The area was soiled with feces, and flies were swarming. The dog, which did not have access to shelter, food or water, was impounded. The case was under investigation.
11TH ST. NW, 2800 block, Sept. 18. Investigating a report that a dog had been chained outside in the rain overnight, a Humane Society officer found a wet dog sleeping against a back door of a home in a yard soiled with feces. The officer impounded the dog. The case was under investigation.
Guinea Pig Hides in Kitchen
MONTANA AVE. NE, 1700 block, Sept. 18. A girl called animal control because her guinea pig had crawled under a kitchen cabinet and would not come out. A family member cut a hole in the bottom of the cabinet, and an officer removed the animal and gave it to the girl.
Injured Dog Euthanized
KENYON ST. NW, 600 block, Sept. 21. A dog caught a rear leg in the railing of a house. An animal control officer freed the leg, and a Humane Society officer took the dog to a veterinarian. Because the dog had suffered serious nerve damage to the leg, the owner surrendered it to be euthanized.
Dead Dog Found in Crate
FORRESTER ST. SW, 1-100 block, Sept. 21. A Humane Society officer spotted a green airline carrier between two abandoned buildings and discovered the decomposed body of a dog inside. The animal had a thick black collar with no tags; tape covered its muzzle. Rocks were piled on top of and next to the crate, which was marked inside by scratches. The case was under investigation.
-- Compiled by KATHY ORTON

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Mar 29, 2021
Each positive character archetype inherently represents a struggle with related shadow archetypes--one passive and one aggressive.
Mar 22, 2021
The powerful and mysterious Mage Arc--the final archetypal character arc--turns its attention to questions of power and surrender.
Mar 15, 2021
The Crone Arc begins the final act of the “life arcs” by presenting an inevitable and imperative Underworld Journey.
Mar 8, 2021
Although the plot in a King Arc can be absolutely epic, it is a fundamentally spiritual arc--more so than any that have preceded it.
Mar 1, 2021
The majestic Queen Arc builds upon the lessons learned in the Hero's Journey to create an archetypal character arc that offers a worthy sequel.

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DeSean Jackson is using his feet to make a statement on Sunday ahead of the Redskins facing the Browns. Jackson’s custom cleats for pregame warmups are covered in painted caution tape — a statement that Jackson says he is making to peacefully protest “senseless killings of both citizens and police.”
Here’s a look at the cleats on the field as Jackson warmed up Sunday.
And here is Jackson’s statement that the Redskins released Sunday:
“Today is the start of my attempts to be part of a solution and start dialogue about the senseless killings of both citizens and police. I have chose to wear these cleats in pregame today to use my platform as a pro athlete to add to this discussion. This isn’t meant to be any kind of protest against the good men and women in law enforcement in this country. I just want to express my concern in a peaceful and productive way about issues that are currently impacting our country.”
The Redskins franchise also released its own statement in support of Jackson and the law enforcement community.
TMZ got a first look at the shoes and spoke with Jackson.
The shoes were designed by Soles by Sir, who pointed out on Instagram that Jackson “had a vision” and he just put the artwork down.
Soles by Sir founder Marcus Rivero told Fox 5 in D.C. that Jackson was looking for something that “caused awareness” without being a blanket statement.
“He wanted something that just caused awareness,” Rivero said. “And we both thought with all the killings, there’s one constant thing that physically you would see at all crime scenes: caution. He didn’t want to group all cops as corrupt or racist or do Black Lives Matter. He wants it to stand alone.”
Jackson believes he needs to use his “stage and platform” to help push a message and has a “master plan to start a movement.”
“Senseless killings have been ongoing for awhile and police brutality in our black community … and as a young black leader with a stage and platform I’m starting awareness to help prevent these killings, and hopefully get justice to these cops who have taken lives of innocent human beings,” Jackson said. “I am also coming up with a master plan to start a movement.”

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It’s been reported already that Thugs Of Hindostan, the highly-anticipated Bollywood fantasy entertainer, will be dubbed in Telugu. The film features an ensemble cast comprising stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles.
This morning, Amitabh and Aamir released a video in which they spoke in Telugu as they announced that Thugs Of Hindostan is going to release in Telugu along with the Hindi version as a Diwali special treat.
Thugs Of Hindostan is hitting theaters on November 8. Leading Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films is bankrolling this 200 plus crore magnum opus.
- Star couple donates 10 lakhs for Titli victims
- Payal Rajput’s Tamil debut goes on floors
- Date locked for Savyasachi’s pre-release event
- Update on Venky-Chay’s film
- Poll : Which aspect of Saaho’s making video impressed you the most?


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Year one of Donald Trump's presidency is just about in the books, and what a year it has been. The first 365 days have been marred by accusations of scandal, yet they've also been cheered for his successful bid to overhaul the nation's tax rates. North Korea has never been more of a threat, yet the economy is humming along at an annualized growth pace of more than 3%.
You can't say it hasn't been interesting.
It's also been particularly rewarding for investors, with the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index gaining 31% since his election in late 2016, and 23% since his Jan. 20, 2017, inauguration.
That was but a drop in the bucket for some of the stocks that were perfectly positioned to benefit from a Trump presidency. Here's a rundown of the 10 most notable large- and mid-cap winners over the past year.
Excluded from the list are the stocks that jumped thanks only to binary events, like a biotech company securing a green light from the FDA, or a company just adding "Bitcoin" to its moniker. Also skipped are low-volume and low-priced penny stocks that the average investor is better off avoiding. Left behind is a curious mix of familiar and unfamiliar winners under President Trump's first year, each with its own interesting success story.SEE ALSO: The 10 Worst Stocks of President Trump's First Year
Super Bowl 52 will be played on February 4, and if you're hosting a party for the big game (and all the commercials), you're running out of time to make sure your TV is up to the task. Not just any TV will do. The TV that friends and family want to gather around must be big, with wide viewing angles, packed with features that enhance on-field action... and did we say big?
Fortunately, the weeks prior to the Super Bowl happen to be the second-best time of the year to buy a big-screen TV. Expect to save about 20% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price. (The very best time of year to buy a new big-screen TV? That's Black Friday, according to Consumer Reports.)
When comparing models, make sure you're getting 4K (for the sharpest possible picture) and HDR (for more realistic colors) functionality. (Fortunately, most current big-screen TVs include these capabilities.) Another key feature that sports fans must be aware of is refresh rate - look for at least 120Hz. Because sports action is so fast (much more rapid motion than your typical sitcom), you want a TV with a fast refresh rate to avoid blurring.
My picks are the result of hands-on testing as a product reviewer, consultation with other reviewers and analysis of user feedback across the internet. Take a look.SEE ALSO: 12 Smart Ways to Spend $1,000
Investors can rummage through the cheapie bin, looking for stocks with ultralow price-earnings ratios. But buying so-called deep value stocks isn't for the faint of heart: Their shares tend to be inexpensive because of a downturn in their business, and they may not rebound soon.
Yet bargain hunters aren't entirely out of luck. Banks and other financial firms, for instance, trade at an average 36% discount to Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, based on the stocks' book value (assets minus liabilities), according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Some media companies also look inexpensive, along with technology firms that aren't as pricey as the stars of the tech world but still have strong prospects.
The following seven stocks are bargains you can bet on for the long term. Our picks are profitable and leaders in their fields, but their shares trade at reasonable prices because of pressures in their industry or company-specific challenges. Eventually, we think those issues will subside. And for now, investors can buy these stocks at an attractive discount to the broad market or to industry averages. That should help set up strong returns, even if the stocks' prices rise only enough to get back to long-term average valuations.SEE ALSO: The 10 Best Stocks for GOP Tax Reform
If the federal government can pass something as rancorous and partisan as the Republicans' tax law, then a bill that can garner bipartisan support and is (almost) equally beneficial for every American citizen should be easy. That "something" is infrastructure, and the Trump administration has signaled an ambitious plan to rebuild America's aging bridges, roads and other parts of our decrepit infrastructure.
The thinking here follows the advice given by Deep Throat to Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein: Follow the money. At present, expectations are the administration will try to pass a deal that includes $200 billion in new spending, as well as various incentives that could push total spending to about $1 trillion over the next 10 years.
Companies that benefit from infrastructure spending have had slim pickings over the past decade. For most of the past 10 years, Congress has spent only what was necessary, with states sometimes having to pitch in and raise gas taxes.
However, these five companies should look like attractive stocks to buy if the sluices open for infrastructure spending in 2018 - a likely outcome.SEE ALSO: The 50 Best Stocks of All Time

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China Index Holdings to Report Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results on March 9, 2020
BEIJING, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Index Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: CIH), (“CIH” or the “Company”), the largest real estate information and analytics service platform provider in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Monday, March 9, 2020.*
CIH’s management team will host a conference call on the same day at 8:00 AM U.S. ET (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time). The dial-in details for the live conference call are:
International Toll: +65 67135090 Toll-Free/Local Toll: United States +1 866-519-4004 / +1 845-675-0437 Hong Kong +852 800-906-601 / +852 3018-6771 Mainland China +86 800-819-0121 / +86 400-620-8038
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call from 11:00 AM ET on March 9, 2020 through 09:59 AM ET March 17, 2020. The dial-in details for the telephone replay are:
International Toll: +61 2-8199-0299 Toll-Free/Local Toll: United States +1 855-452-5696 / +1 646-254-3697 Hong Kong +852 800-963-117 / +852 3051-2780 Mainland China +86 400-602-2065 / +86 800-870-0205 Conference ID: 5142106
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.chinaindexholdings.com.
CIH operates the largest real estate information and analytics service platform in China.* Its services span across database, analytics, promotions and listing services for China’s real estate markets. CIH serves a substantial base of real estate participants in China, including real estate developers, brokers and agents, property management companies, financial institutions and individual professionals, with an authoritative, comprehensive and seasonable collection of real estate data, complemented by a variety of powerful analytical and marketing tools. For more information about CIH, please visit www.chinaindexholdings.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Jessie YangInvestor RelationsEmail: CIH-IR@fang.com
* In terms of geographical coverage and volume of data points as of December 31, 2018, according to an industry report commissioned by CIH and prepared by Frost & Sullivan in 2019.

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Leonardo DiCaprio co-owns the Venturi Formula E team
Leonardo DiCaprio led a list of Hollywood A-listers who attended last weekend’s inaugural Long Beach ePrix – all captured in our Behind-the-Scenes gallery.
Chinca Racing, whose cars are run by Campos Racing, will have an important novelty with regard to its driver line-up.
China Racing driver was running in third place when the Italian knocked him out of the race.
Ho-Pin Tung, with another China Racing car, came eleventh. China Racing, whose cars are run by Campos Racing, has nearly achieved its maiden podium in the FIA Formula E with the Spark-Renault SRT_01E driven by Brazil´s Nelson Piquet Jr.
He now joins Nick Heidfeld, Sebastian Buemi and Jarno Trulli on the Formula E grid
The Brazilian driver has a glowing CV in motorsport
Former Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr will compete in the RX Lites Cup at the second round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, AUTOSPORT World RX of Great Britain, which takes place at Lydden Hill race circuit this weekend (24-25 May).


Google has banned ads from pro-life pregnancy centers that offer women and their unborn children abortion alternatives. The decision came after extensive lobbying from a national “pro-choice” group, NARAL, that appears to favor just one choice, abortion.
Upset that pregnancy centers were allowed to bid on the keyword “abortion clinics,” along with facilities that kill unborn children in abortions, NARAL launched a national campaign to complain to Google. Now, the national search engine company has banned the ads.
According to NARAL, people using Google to search for “abortion clinics” got ads advertising the crisis pregnancy centers about 79 percent of the time — which cuts into the profit margins of abortion clinics.
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Google policy states that advertisements must be “factually supportable,” as well as truthful and accurate. Advertisers who do not comply with Google policies may see their ads rejected or their domains disabled or accounts suspended.
Google said in a statement that it had applied its ad policy standards in this case and followed normal company procedures.
“We’re constantly reviewing ads to ensure they comply with our AdWords policies, which include strict guidelines related to ad relevance, clarity, and accuracy,” the company said in a statement. “If we find violations, we’ll take the appropriate actions — including account disablings and blacklists — as quickly as possible.”
NARAL will begin appealing to other search engines to examine ads for crisis pregnancy centers.
NARAL bragged about its victory in an email to supporters today.
Google’s leadership in removing the majority of these ads is a victory for truth in advertising. Countless women will be spared lies and shaming tactics intended to stop them from making their own decisions based on real medical advice.
It won’t be long before CPCs and their supporters go after Google for making this change because deceptive ads are one of the primary ways they lure women into their doors. That’s why we’re organizing a thank-you letter to show Google executives they did the right thing and encourage them to stand strong against pressure from our opponents.


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Permanent Adhesive Vinyl
We are in the process of changing to Oracle Branded Permanent Vinyl. The sheets will be larger (12x24 inches) and will be $1.35 each. Currently Red,White and Black have been switched.
It is ideal for most applications that require a durable adhesive and a gloss finish. It can be used for used for creating decals, window signage and is ideal for flat surfaces and simple curves.
This is very home cutter friendly. :)
Sheet size is 12" x 15" hand cut. We try to be true to size, but a sheet could be off just a tad. Note colors may differ due to computer monitor settings and dye lot changes. These are close to Pantone colors.
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Not good news: Home-Loan Delingquencies Rise Again.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said 12.87% of mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit homes were 30 days or longer past due or in the foreclosure process at the end of the second quarter, representing more than 6.3 million households. The second-quarter figure was down from 14.4% one year earlier but up from 12.84% at the end of March.
The figures offer the latest sign of how the slumping job market threatens to create new problems for the fragile housing market. The nation’s unemployment rate ended the quarter at 9.2% after beginning the period at 8.8%.
The uptick stems from an increase in newly delinquent borrowers. Nearly 4.8% of mortgage borrowers had missed two or fewer payments at the end of June on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from 4.7% at the end of March and 4.6% at the end of last year. Those are still down from year-ago levels of 5%. Indiana, Mississippi and West Virginia saw the biggest increases in new delinquencies.
The article doesn’t mention it but I wonder how many of these delinquencies are by people who previously received help.
I wish we could just get this mess behind us. We have to allow housing to hit bottom before the housing market (and the economy) can recover.


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The following is an interview with Mike Schneider, one of the creative minds behind the Octal, an inventive, new publishing tool that collects and curates comic book pitch packets into catalog form. In this interview, Fanboy Comics Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Schneider about the impetus for Octal, how creators and publishers may get involved in the creative process, why Octal is so vital to the comic book industry, and more!
Barbra Dillon, Fanboy Comics Editor-in-Chief: I recently learned about your comic pitch catalog, Octal, and was so excited to find such an inventive and supportive endeavor for comic book creators. For those that may be unfamiliar, how would you describe Octal?
Mike Schneider: A comic pitch packet is the grouping of materials which a creator shows to publishers when pitching a comic book or series. Each publisher has their own unique submission guidelines. I composited guidelines from a large number of comic publishers to identify the grouping of materials which would satisfy most simultaneously. I then created a set of templates to organize those materials into a clear and concise presentation and invited fellow creators to use those templates to structure their own comic proposals.
Octal is a curated catalog of these comic pitch packets. Since each packet is built around an 8-page pilot story, Octal reads like a comic anthology where every short comes packaged with some bonus features: a mock cover, info about the creators, some production art, and a one-sheet proposal for the book/ series. Beyond the entertainment value of the stories, making these packets available to the public brings some much needed transparency to the comic pitching process while providing publishers with first looks at potential books and series. So the publication also serves publishers and retails by providing them with high quality comic book pitches in a polished format.
BD: How do you provide access to those in the industry?
MS: Octal is provided free to all publishers and their staff. To subscribe, they need only email firstname.lastname@example.org with their name, their publisher’s name, and their position at the publisher.
Octal is also available to creators and the general public via DriveThru Comics and Comixology. Beyond sales helping to offset the costs of production, readers making their voices heard for the titles they’d like to see more from goes a long way toward proving an audience and getting a comic to launch.
Currently, submission editors from over two dozen comic publishers have subscribed to receive Octal and review its featured packets. Half of the creators have had people reach out to discuss their proposals further. One of the packets is currently in contract negotiations. Another packet, Sane6, has already locked down a series contract and its first issue is scheduled to drop this summer.
BD: What was the inspiration for this collection?
MS: In fine arts there are publications known as ‘artist catalogs’. They are essentially curated directories of sample works, links, bios, artist statements, and/ or show proposals which are sent to a mailing list of galleries, museums, and art centers. Similar publications already exist in nearly every visual art field. It seemed natural to adapt this model to a publishing art field like comics.
BD: Is there a recommended process for creators to submit to Octal for publication, and may all creators participate?
MS: If you go to OctalComics.com you will find the templates and an instruction manual, which covers terms and procedure and breaks down all of the packet components with tips and guidelines. We also have a production group setup on Facebook for anyone who would like to chat with their fellow creators and swap feedback on in-progress components. While not required, I also strongly recommend picking up a copy of Volume 1. Not only is it an entertaining read, it can be invaluable to have completed examples and that volume happens to set the standard that your submissions will be held against. When you have something ready to submit, send it via wetransfer.com to email@example.com .
Beyond proposals for original books and series, the Octal packet can also be used to pitch print editions of web comics, collections of serialized comics, collections of comic strips, trade editions of self published comics, English translations of foreign language comics, reprints and continuations of existing series, adaptations of books, television, and movies, etc. There are no limitations in terms of style, genre, tone, or age-range. We do however, reserve the right to black bar cursing and/ or nudity for platforms where it would limit distribution. While sexism, racism, and other hate speech will be tolerated in small doses from characters, it will not be tolerated from creators. (Example: If your comic is set in Nazi Germany, some of the characters might be a bit antisemitic and that’s fine. If, however, your comic is just a soapbox for spewing your own hate, that will be dismissed with extreme prejudice. ) Pornographic comics will not be included in the main catalog, however, if there is enough interest and there are enough submissions, I will consider making a separate catalog for a separate mailing list.
’May all creators participate?’ The simple answer is yes but naturally, there are a few caveats. Packets must be produced by the team you’re proposing for the book or series, so, you must be able to assemble a team and set terms among yourselves. While I can advise, offer recommendations, and even make referrals, under the right circumstances, you’re potentially making a long-term commitment to one another and I can’t do that for you. In terms of comics featuring preexisting IP and/ or underlying media, you must have written consent to use that material. I’m sorry but without Marvel’s permission that Spider-man spec script is just fan-fiction. The packet must be in English. If you aren’t fluent, consider working with someone who is. Finally, this is a curated catalog and the utility is directly tied to maintaining the quality standard. While I can not guarantee inclusion, rejected packets will be critiqued and creators are welcome to revise and resubmit. No prior experience is required but your submissions will still be held to a professional standard.
BD: How would you describe the creative process involved with maintaining such an impressive product?
MS: While the better part of a year was spent on research and development, now that Octal is up and running, maintenance is quite manageable. This is thanks in no small part to modular production. Each packet is the same length. Everything is preformatted by the templates. Each volume features the same number of packets. The front cover is a tile mosaic ( one tile from each packet. ) The standard has been established and I have a panel in place to weigh in on any packet that’s right at the line. Batch processes have been setup to automatically format the volumes for Comixology and other ePub platforms. Within 72 hours of the 8th packet being locked in, the volume is finalized, up for sale on DriveThru, submitted to Comixology, and sent to the mailing list of publishers and their staff.
The heavy lifting is making people aware of Octal, offering feedback on work in progress, and evaluating/ critiquing submissions. By mid-late June, I should have a better grasp on if sales are covering the cost of production and promotion. If they exceed the break even point, I can add staff and resources. If sales fall short, I may need to setup a Paetron or look to outside funding in order to avoid entry fees. As of now, I’m cautiously optimistic.
BD: Are there any exciting updates or plans in the works for Octal that you would like to share with our readers?
MS: Volume 2 is well underway and it features our first reprint proposal. In this case, the proposal is for an Omnibus edition of FantaCo’s Night of the Living Dead. This series includes Prelude, the official comic adaptation of the 1968 cult classic, Aftermath, and Clive Barker and Steve Niles’s Night of the Living Dead: London. All of these books have been out of print for over 20 years and would come loaded with previously unpublished supplemental material. As a fan of the series, I look forward to helping it get back into circulation.
We’re currently working on an ad-sponsored, free edition of Octal, which will be released through Issuu. Based on reader stats provided by editors, who have previously posted indie comic anthologies to Issuu, we can conservatively expect over 3000 readers within the first 3 months with a soft push on social media alone. Because of the nature of Octal, our core audience slants heavy toward creators and would-be creators so the ads which are likely to get the most traction are creator products and services: illustrators, inkers, colorists, letterers, translators, copy editors, books about comic production, art supplies/ software, etc. We’re pricing ad space at $200 for an inside cover, $100 for a page, $55 for a half page, $30 for a quarter page, and $20 for an eighth page. We also have barter alternatives listed in the production group. Space is limited so if anyone’s interested, drop a line to neofluxproductions (at) gmail (dot) com.
As far as what’s coming down the pipe, we’re toying with the idea of producing a few Exploded ( disarticulated ) Comics. Essentially an ‘exploded comic’ would be an annotated volume containing outlines, notes, scripts, thumbnails, design work, pencils, inks, flats, colored pages, lettered pages, critiques, revisions, and excerpts from all the conversations which happen over the course of that comic’s production. While there’s only a small niche that enjoys watching the sausage get made, if planned and executed correctly, the cost of electronically publishing a volume made predominately of production art could be done with a modest enough budget that even that fringe demo would be enough to support it.
BD: Lastly, what would you like to tell fans who want to learn more about your work with Octal?
MS: If it’s not clear already, I’m a big fan of transparency in production. If something isn’t cover on OctalComics.com or in the links provided at the bottom of the page, drop me a line at neofluxproductions (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Six years ago, Carrie Dawson suffered every mum’s nightmare when her daughter was abducted.
In this slow-burning drama, Veronica Jean Trickett is wonderful as the mum who wonders each and every day what happened to her child.
This is an effective thriller about never letting go, never accepting official and authority silence, about survival.
As a low-budget, indie film, it doesn’t have big bucks or marquee names to play with, but that doesn’t matter. It is what stays in your mind once the credit rolls that defines a good viewing experience.
Writer and director Warren Dudley has brought a tight and realistic script to the screen and locations, music, and cinematography are all very well chosen and crafted.
Without spoiling the plot, there are many little issues and moments that lead to young Lolly’s disappearance, each a ‘what if’ that twists and turns in Cassie.
After working in comedy and horror genre films, Dudley wanted to make something real and gritty, and even if some areas dip into slight ‘we’ve seen this before’ territory, it still feels fresh enough for us to accept them.
Relentlessly bleak but very well done, Six Years Gone won’t be for all but fans of the likes of Leigh and Loach may well find something to admire here.
It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional and harsh trip through families and their relationships, and what really matters within the lives we lead.
Six Years Gone is available through various online platforms and more information and links are available on the film’s dedicated website.
Thanks to Warren for access to this film.


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Upper portion of a granodiorite standing statue of the goddess Sekhmet, the face broken around the mouth and the solar-disk headdress partly missing. Wears a wig and a close-fitting dress, decorated with rosettes on the shoulder straps. Left arm broken off and missing; right arm survives only in upper section near the shoulder.
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Roko loves the rim so I love Roko. Finishing this off for a distraught Arsenalist who is down and out after KU’s defeat. The Raptors are like a medieval army that’s returning home after losing a war. On their way back they stop by little towns and villages plundering, pillaging and collecting booty. These same… Read more »
Who do we have on the schedule tonight? Ah, we’ve got the good ol’ Milwaukee Bucks back in town ready to throw down in another showdown. Does anyone remember the last time the Bucks came to town? I do. It was a Friday night back in January. I was at Philthy’s with a group of… Read more »
It’s another early 12:30 start at home tomorrow. Anyone here think the Pacers are going to party late into the night tonight? Since I don’t go out clubbing anymore tell me where we should expect Ford & Co. to be seen tonight? (Hold on… AltRaps just told me he already saw them at the Rail… Read more »
The men and women at the home-office in Athabasca, Alberta are working overtime. The category is Top Ten Prophecies For Next Season. The Raptors will have 4-7 new players and 4-7 new fans. Paper bags will replace jerseys as the best selling merchandise item. MLSE will officially change the meaning of ACC to “Armored Cash… Read more »
Timberwolves 110, Raptors 118 Taking my first crack at post-game analysis, I’m happy I’m getting to do so after a Raptors win. The Raps definitely needed this game to keep their 4% playoff hopes alive – as calculated by ESPN’s John Hollinger. Considering how they finished the fourth quarter against the Knicks on Friday, it… Read more »
The Raps have just two more games before the annual NBA weekend reprieve for the disappointing and the mediocre. Coming into this game, the TWolves aren’t even done grieving about losing Big Al “The Ladies Pal” Jefferson for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Tonight, it is seriously… Read more »
LOL! It is unjust to consider Chris Bosh one of today’s NBA superstars because he isn’t one. For the record, even though he desires to be an MVP quality player, Chris Bosh clearly is not in the category of present-day ‘superstar clutch players’ like Kobe, LBJ, Wade, Duncan, Parker, Nash, Kidd, Paul, Iverson and Pierce…. Read more »
I hope that there is a coach here that can explain this:
Mid way through the first quarter and well into the second when you’re down double digits and you bring in Vaz and company and start the 3 guard set the team passed the ball a million times and guess what happened? Well you seen the game I don’t have to explain.
Then Casey starts the second half with his iso Lou game , now remember during the run in the first half Lou had about 4 assists, he was playing a hell of a game.
You could see as soon as Vaz came in (second half) what Casey’s plan was, give the ball to Lou (you know that little bounce pass is the sign..lol..) and then everybody put their finger up their respective rears because the play is the iso Casey extravaganza AND believe me I don’t blame Lou for this!
This all Casey’s master plan that busted right on his face in about 5 minutes, the team went from 58-53 deficit to a 71-56 one. Lou bricked four and a turn over, AGAIN I don’t blame Lou entirely for this, the guys were playing so well for a quarter and a half, Lou was driving and give it up and the other guys were making the shots they really looked like a good unit.
Then Casey changes the PROGRAM! I just don’t get this guys !
Oh well, something got to change here this is a little more then a slump. Hey Casey maybe that passing thing is ok, it may work! Actually it worked for the end of the first and the full second. I bet there were more passes on that second quarter than the whole game.

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We’ll be discussing the many benefits of L Glutamine as a conditionally important amino acid in this article. Not only does it support the immune system but it also can help people deal with alcohol and sugar cravings and anxiety. To find out more stay tuned! Until then you can read about the numerous scientific studies that have proven that L-Glutamine is beneficial. So, what’s the most effective type of L-Glutamine for you? L Glutamine And Intestinal Health
L-Glutamine is an amino acid that is essential for certain conditions is a crucial conditionally amino acid
L-Glutamine is an amino acid that can be found in whey protein and casein. It is among the 20 amino acids utilized in the process of protein production. Normal circumstances allow the body to produce enough glutamine. However, it isn’t able to produce enough when under stress, for example, physical or mental strain. Supplementation may be necessary in times of stress, such as when you train for an endurance event or race. L Glutamine And Intestinal Health
L-Glutamine occurs naturally in the body, however it is essential to supplement our diets to keep our bodies functioning properly. This amino acid is crucial for brain health as well as digestion health. It is essential for healthy muscles, brain function and the health of the intestines. It is found in a variety of foods like fish, meat bones broth, cottage cheese and spirulina.
L-Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid. However, human cells are capable of synthesis of glutamine using the glutamine synthetase gene that is located in the liver and skeletal muscle. It is also converted into glucose in the liver and is a major contributor to amino groups in proteins, nucleotides, and sugar biosynthesis. It has multiple molecular targets and serves multiple functions.
Glutaamine is a vital component of our immune system. However it also has numerous advantages. It aids in detoxification and converts excess ammonia into energy. Glutamine is also a vital fuel source for immune system cells. Without it, they’ll reduce their strength and endurance as well as be susceptible to infection. These health issues can be avoided by taking glutamine supplements.
It aids in the development of the immune system.
L-Glutamine, a vital amino acid that is found in many foods and supplements. It is vital for the immune system, plays an important role in digestion, and assists in muscle repair. It also aids in maintaining healthy intestinal mucosa which is crucial in keeping toxins and non-beneficial bacteria from entering the body. L-glutamine supports healthy intestinal mucosa and can improve the immune system. L-glutamine offers many benefits that go beyond its immune system benefits. L Glutamine And Intestinal Health
The immune system makes use of L-Glutamine extensively. It is essential for lymphocyte proliferation, cytokines production, and macrophage phagocytosis. L-Glutamine helps to support immune system function and has been proven to be a vital nutrients for oral as well as total parenteral nutrition. It is also a fuel source for the fibroblasts that are crucial to the healing process of wounds. They create collagen and also lay down the extracellular matrix. L-Glutamine helps to strengthen the immune system by assisting in the repair of injured tissue and by serving as a substrate for nucleotides that support healthy cellular replication.
The body’s response to physical stress or injury involves shunting l-glutamine from the bloodstream to tissues that have been injured. It also helps with wound healing. It can aid the immune system in maintaining good levels even after trauma. Stress can also increase the requirement for l-Glutamine. It releases cortisol, which triggers an increase in glutaminase activity in enterocytes.
A healthy immune system is dependent on adequate nutrition. Certain nutrients have proven beneficial to the immune system and they are particularly crucial during certain developmental phases or illnesses. This could include weaning from infants, infections, or chronic inflammation. This information is essential for understanding the connection between food and the immune system. Our immune system depends on adequate nutrition to maintain its functions and avoid disease. It can begin to decline if you don’t provide enough nutrition. L Glutamine And Intestinal Health
It can help with anxiety
Numerous clinical studies are currently looking into whether L-Glutamine could help with anxiety. These clinical studies are being conducted to determine its effectiveness in treating generalized anxiety disorders. These studies don’t involve placebo or any other drugs. The researchers involved in these studies must collect sufficient information from their participants to determine its effects. Data tables summarize the findings. Data pooling is not feasible because of the different characteristics of the study’s patients, preparations, or outcome measures. Most studies utilized the Hamilton Anxiety Scale or State Trait Anxiety Inventory to measure outcomes. Erlanger anxiety scales were also utilized. Other studies assessed anxiety biomarkers, such as skin conductance and heart rate, as well as blood pressure.
While there isn’t any evidence to prove that glutamine decreases anxiety or increases GABA levels in the brain, there are some theories. GABA levels are affected by many anxiety medications. This is why glutamine may be harmful in the event that you consume too much. However, it has some advantages, like improving gut health and energy levels. It can also help reduce pain. There are many ways to take glutamine.
The most common form of L-glutamine is seen in animal models. Animal studies have proven that it can decrease anxiety and increase cravings for alcohol and sugar. It can boost fitness and recovery and aid in weight loss. L-Glutamine may also serve as a precursor to glutamate which is the most abundant neurotransmitter found in the brain. Glutamate bonds with post-synaptic cells and then activates them. However excessive glutamate may cause damage to neurons.
It can aid in reducing cravings for alcohol or sugar
There are many reasons people may have an obsession with sugar. This addiction may be rooted in both emotional and physical factors. The body needs protein to maintain its weight and this amino acid can help to curb cravings for sugar. Although it’s not scientifically shown to be effective in reducing cravings for sugar, it may be beneficial in other conditions like digestive issues or pyroluria.
Alcohol addiction can cause extreme cravings as well hormonal imbalances. The body is also depleted of essential amino acids, such as L-glutamine. Alcohol depletes your body of this amino acid, reducing its capacity to perform proper digestion and repair. Low intake of protein and healthy fats may also make you want alcohol and sugar. Consuming refined carbohydrates can increase your cravings, since L-Glutamine is converted to glucose, without increasing insulin levels. L Glutamine And Intestinal Health
After drinking, your body may desire alcohol to keep blood sugar levels steady. If it isn’t able to find alcohol then the body will resort to sugar as fuel. People often go through an alcohol or sugar binge to maintain steady blood sugar levels. L-Glutamine is a great way to curb your craving for alcohol and help you avoid the turbulence of hypoglycemia. It can also aid in biochemical repair after quitting alcohol.
L-Glutamine is a natural product produced by the body from glutamic as well as glutamate. It is vital for our bodies to make proteins, maintain the immune system and to maintain healthy muscle mass and maintain healthy skin. L-Glutamine has many other benefits apart from improving our brains and muscle health. It can even reduce symptoms of leaky gut and diabetes. L-glutamine is found in numerous foods, such as cottage cheese and bone broth, fish, and even Spirulina.
It can enhance your body’s capacity to secrete human growth hormone.
L-Glutamine is an amino acid and is vital for the functioning and maintenance of many cells in the body. When your body requires more of this substance, it is converted to human growth hormone (HGH). Glutamin is converted to metabolic flux between tissues in the skeletal muscles, liver and stomach. This process continues in immune cells. The supplementation of glutamine is a healthy and safe way to boost your body’s production.
L-Glutamine is typically taken as a powder to be taken twice daily. It is very important to follow the instructions on the label, and especially the dosage guidelines. To ensure you are getting the correct amount of L-Glutamine, make sure to go over the label. Consult a doctor or pharmacist provider if you are unsure about the amount of L-Glutamine to take.
You’re not the only one who’s wondered how L-Glutamine could be used to build muscle. The glutamine supplement can boost your body’s capacity to create HGH. Endogenous synthesis is essential for HGH production, however there are situations when glutamine supplementation is necessary to increase the growth of muscles. L-Glutamine supplementation can be beneficial for people with high blood pressure as it increases HGH secretion.
HGH release is not linear, which is quite interesting. The highest levels are observed in the night. HGH levels can be affected by sleep cycles. Avoiding drinking alcohol and eating too much before going to bed is a good idea. The ideal time to take L-Glutamine is approximately two hours before midnight to allow your body to reach optimal blood sugar and fatty acid levels. The peak period of HGH production is prior to midnight, so you’ll be required to sleep at least two hours prior to that time. After that, the growth hormone secretion rate will continue to increase and you’ll eventually fall asleep for the rest of the night. L Glutamine And Intestinal Health

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THE lawyer who warned off the ABC by vowing to sue Aunty’s books division if it published the controversial Alan Jones biography Jonestown has finally made good on his threat. But high-profile Sydney solicitor Mark O’Brien is not bringing a defamation action on behalf of the aggrieved radio broadcaster. Instead, he is representing a former NSW detective with close links to Jones mentioned in the Chris Masters bestseller
O’Brien filed a writ in the NSW Supreme Court yesterday against Masters and publisher Allen & Unwin, telling Strewth the book made allegations “of a very grave nature against Tim Priest based upon significant errors of fact”. Expect more colour today when Priest’s statement of claim detailing exactly what he doesn’t like about Masters’ book â€“ where he features prominently in more than one chapter â€“ is filed in court. Allen & Unwin picked up the project earlier this year, leaving the ABC open to criticism that it wasted $100,000 of taxpayers’ money on the book. So far, the book has sold more than 24,000 copies, putting paid to the ABC’s claim at the time that publishing the book would “almost certainly result in a commercial loss”. O’Brien, meanwhile, brings his first high-profile case to new firm Johnson, Winter and Slattery, after spectacularly defecting from Gilbert & Tobin last month, taking all of his team with him.


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Influence of Pellet Basicity (CaO/SiO 2 ) on Iron Ore Pellet
In JSW steel limited Pellets form the major part of the iron bearing feed to Corex and Blast Furnace. These two iron making units demand high strength, lower reduction degradation index pellets to maintain good permeability of the bed to achieve high productivity and lower fuel rate.
Development of a Magnetite Content Analyzer for Iron Ore
Magnetite content affects the physical properties of pellets, such as cold crushing strength and tumbler index. Magnetite content in iron ore pellets may be increased during the induration stage of a pelletizing furnace by a reduction process that converts hematite into magnetite at high temperatures.
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Iron ore (ROM) sample from M/s Ferro-Met Concentrate, Goa of Sociedade de Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd., Goa (Departmental). Fe SiO 2 Al 2O 3 LOI 44.44 29.13 2.94 4.15 Val. Mineral Limonite, Goethite, Hematite Gangue Quartz, Feldspar, Mica 13.80 overall Fe SiO 2 Al 2O 3 68.55 1.17 0.45 21.20 overall Spiralling &
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Determination of resistance of iron ore pellets to breakage or degradation by impact and abrasion. The PRECISION's, TI01B Tumbler Tester for iron oxide lump cores, sinters, and pellets consists of a cylindrical drum constructed of mild steel plate. The two circular sides of the drum have two stub axles attached through two circular flanges.
Modeling of degradation by impact of individual iron ore pellets
2020/10/14 · Unfortunately, a commercial design, the JKRBT , has been identified to be unsuitable for iron ore pellets owing to the significant secondary breakage of pellets produced by ricocheting . The present work initially presents a pneumatic gun device that was designed for testing fired iron ore pellets, allowing the segregation of fragments of body and surface breakage for later sizing and ...
Characterisation of the Physical and Metallurgical
The limit values of the Tumble Index (TI) and Abrasion Index (AI) for the iron ore pellets used in furnace reduction process are >70 wt% for the TI value and <5 wt% for the AI value [ 2
Tumbler Index - Study of Reduction Behaviour Of Iron Ore Lumps
The PRECISION's, TI01A Tumbler Tester for iron oxide lump cores, sinters, and pellets consists of a cylindrical drum constructed of mild steel plate. The two circular sides of the drum have two stub axles attached through two circular flanges. The axles are held in two double-row self-aligning ball bearings with the common axis of the axles located ...
Study and Implementation of Quality Improvement
Cold crushing strength (CCS) of iron ore pellets varies widely from as low as 80 Kgf / pellets to as high as 350 Kgf /pellets depending upon the input material quality and the process variables. The most preferred range of CCS of iron ore pellets is 180-240 Kg f / pellets which were normally found in the proportion of 35-40% at the plant.
Effects of Binder on the Properties of Iron Ore-Coal
2010/01/12 · Iron ore-coal composite pellets were prepared by cold bonding. Various binders such as lime, Ca ( OH ) 2 , slaked lime, dextrose, molasses, and sodium polyacrylate (SPA), alone or in combination, were employed for making composite briquettes.
IS 6495 (1984): Method of Tumbler Test for Iron Oxides
1984/02/15 · 0.2 Tumbler test provides a measure of the resistance of iron oxides: lump ores, sinter and pellets to breakage or degradation by impact and abrasion. 0.3 This standard was first published in …
India: Iron ore imports tumble 90% on inflated prices, slip to 7
2020/06/01 · Iron ore pellets were exported to Turkey, Korea, Malaysia, Oman and the UK as well. “Exports by the end of FY20 are expected at about 25-28 million tonnes, a growth of 160 per cent YoY.
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Arya Group - Iron Ore Pellets Specifications. Tumbler Index. 93 %. Minimum. Abrasion Index. 3 %. Min ± 0.5 %. Cold Crushing Strength (Avg). 250 Kg/P. Minimum.
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INTRODUCTION Iron orepelletization is a process of agglomerating iron ore concentrate produced by beneﬁ ciating low grade iron ore. 116.25-3 SteelGuru 10/30/20. Pellets are smal
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Physical and Metallurgical Testing of Pellets. Tumbler and Abrasion Index were tested . The composite cold pellet consisted of manganese ore, iron ore, fine coke. These improvements were resulted from the improved physical properties of the compo- site cold pellet such as decrepitation, reduction disin- tegration.
IS 6495 (1984): Method of Tumbler Test for Iron Oxides: Lump
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IS 11092: Iron Ore Pellets for Direct Reduction Processes
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Direct Reduced Iron Industry in India — Problems and Prospects
All the above problems on account of ore quality can be overcome with the use of iron ore pellets. The pellets being well sized, high in iron content, having high cold and reduction strength are the ideal input for sponge iron production. The ore fines used for pellet production should be beneficiated to get economic advantage in steel making.
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2021/01/14 · The market report titled “Iron Ore Pellets Market By Type (Hematite, Magnetite, and Others) and By Application (Steel and Other Applications): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017–2024” and published by Zion Market Research will put forth a systematizedevaluation of the vital facets of the global Iron Ore Pellets market.
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Keywords: Abrasion Index, Porosity, Tumbler Index, Blaine Number I. INTRODUCTION Iron orepelletization is a process of agglomerating iron ore concentrate produced by beneﬁ ciating low grade iron ore. Looking at the current scenario of iron ore availability in India, pellets are expected to replace iron ore lumps in the long run.
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2010/07/16 · Iron Ore fines are Iron Ore that have been crushed to under 10mm. Iron Ore pellets are Iron Ore fines that have been concentrated and bonded together to form small balls, or pellets.
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Tumbler Index 94.5 Min Abrasion Index 4.5 Max Porosity 23.0% Min. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Fe 64.5% Min. Silica 4.5% Max Al203 2.0 Max. Basicity 0.10 Sulphur 0.005 Max Phosphorus 0.040 Max. Advantages of Hira Pellets ...
Are Higher Iron Ore and Pellet Prices the New Normal?
2019/04/29 · Vale is also the world’s largest producer of iron ore pellets, CLF’s main product in the United States .Due to these disruptions, Goncalves expects iron ore prices and pellet premiums to gain ...
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stone on the metallurgical properties of iron ore pellets. 2. Materials Acid iron ore pellets with 4.6 wt.% SiO 2 manufactured by Severstal Resources in Karelia were used in the investigations. Both test pellets were produced in a laboratory-scale pelletizing drum and ﬁred in sam-ple baskets set in the middle of the sintering belt on the same ...
Introduction to Iron ore Pellets and Pelletizing processes
2013/02/23 · Iron ore pellet is a kind of agglomerated fines which has better tumbling index when compared with the iron ore and it can be used as a substitute for the iron ore lumps both in the BF and for DRI production. Pellets have good
Higher grade iron-ore pellets coming from Iron Range producer
2013/02/13 · Higher grade iron-ore pellets coming from Iron Range producer by Dan Kraker February 13, 2013 business region newsstand Two of Cliffs Natural Resources taconite facilities in Minnesota have produced a new kind of low ...
PELLETS: With gradual depletion of high Iron Ore reserves, the Iron and Steel sector world over has been looking at alternatives to utilise the low grade iron ore fines for iron making so that there is optimal utilisation of the available iron ore resources.
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include iron scrap, reduced iron pellets and reduced iron briquettes. Sintered ore is made by partially melting and sintering coarse iron ore 1 to 3mm in size into products having a size of 15 to 30mm. The sintering process
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I don’t know how it happened, but at some point the powers that be in Hollywood thought it would be better if the beloved toons from our childhood were modernized with CGI technology and targeted, not at those who fell in love with them all those years ago, but the kids of today. It goes without saying that contemporary family entertainment and its humor are…different than they used to be. And yet, the powers that be try to shoehorn old properties into modern sensibilities.
Enter Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers, a film that could have gone the direction of so many others like it (reboots for Alvin and the Chipmunks, Yogi Bear, The Smurfs, Tom and Jerry), but it’s built differently. Written by How I Met Your Mother vets Dan Gregor and Doug Mand and directed by Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer, the project doubled down on its self-aware comedy by casting Andy Samberg and John Mulaney as the two chipmunked leads.
A mainstay in Disney’s 80s/90s Saturday morning cartoon lineup and later syndication, Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers starred the anthropomorphic chipmunks as they solved crimes as detectives with their animal friends. The 2022 movie follows that up by taking aggressive notes from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, where humans and toons coexist and the cartoon characters who star in the shows go home to their wives, kids, what have you.
But where Roger Rabbit uses its premise as subtext about prejudice and the class system, Chip ’n Dale prefers to hover above the surface. Unfortunately, the film is actuated more by modern comedic cues than it is by a curious exploration of this incredibly nuanced universe.
The film is set in a world that exaggerates our obsessions with reboots and sequels – except, strangely, it doesn’t feel like an exaggeration at all (E.T. and Batman star in a movie together and there’s even a billboard for Fast & Furious Babies). Samberg as Dale narrates a brief origins story about how he met Chip (Mulaney) when they once bonded as the only chipmunks in school. They later starred in their Saturday morning cartoon, which was canceled after Dale decided to go off and do his own James Bond knock-off, Double-O-Dale.
We catch up with Dale 30 years later, doing the fan convention circuit with other has-been toons, such as Tigra and Ugly Sonic the Hedgehog (the original version for the 2020 film that was scrapped after negative fan reaction). Curiously, Roger Rabbit is only shown briefly during a scene that takes place in the late ‘80s, his fate in present-day unaccounted for.
Dale has undergone a CGI makeover, making him look like characters from all those below-par remakes I mentioned earlier. Still at odds with one another, Dale and Chip, who still looks like a hand-drawn cartoon, reunite after being informed that their former costar, Monterey Jack, is missing. Turns out, there’s someone out there kidnapping toons and altering their appearances to sell them to bootleggers overseas to make cheap imitations. The premise here is promising, which is why most of us will be inclined to like this movie, despite itself.
Live-action reboots of popular cartoons of our past have typically suffered from childish antics and a lack of humor. And even though the brand of comedy in the new Chip ’n Dale takes a different approach with its metafiction and creative storyboard, the jokes fall flat more often than not. Rather than focusing on the actual quality and relevance of the jokes, writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, whose script has apparently been punched-up into oblivion, seem more interested in having fun with this unique premise, which is why it’s difficult to completely dislike this film. And there are some highlights, such as a freestyle rap about eating whales and a nod to the uncanny valley that doesn’t get played up nearly enough.
It’s not that the jokes are stale, per se, but that they just produce more nose-laughs than actual chortles. While part of that unfunniness comes from the outright atrocious voice acting by Mulaney, the main problem is the writers’ inability to find relevance with its comedy as it pertains to the plot itself. Chip ’n Dale takes the Family Guy approach of firing off non-sequiturs at will. On one hand, this film is the most incredible display of nostalgic references and Easter eggs we’ve ever seen in one picture, but on the other hand, it barely knows how to incorporate any of them into a narrative.
It goes for the quick references of Roger Rabbit, but in the 1988 classic, everything feels cohesive and significant; iconic moments were constructed featuring legendary characters like Betty Boop and Bugs Bunny. Here, they’re all quick, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them jokes about Garfield and Flounder. There’s no uniformity or reverence. Meanwhile, Ugly Sonic gets a whole arc.
No one will accuse Chip ’n Dale of not having fun with its concept. But where the movie falters is in its attempt to target itself at both kids and adults. The pop culture references will only be understood by nostalgic 30-to-40-somethings and its sardonic brand of humor implies that it’s largely aimed at fans of the original. However, its inability to take any real risks with that humor implies the studio wanted something different, and its unwillingness to kill any of its darlings lets us know that the inspiration ended with the logline and evolved into a self-indulgent deluge of memes. The Roger Rabbit influence is obvious, but Robert Zemeckis’ main goal with his 1988 picture was to make a great movie, never really concerned with who it was for.
Alas, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a movie that sounds much better on paper – especially when you find out who the villain is. It has all the self-awareness of similar projects that came before it: Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel, 21 Jump Street, the 2011 Muppets. But where those films had a certain weight underneath them, Chip ’n Dale is too flippant to keep us invested once the delight of the premise wears off. And without an audience surrogate like Eddie Valiant, Chip and Dale become products of an unforgivingly zany universe rather than a tragic casualty of it.


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Cook macaroni in boiling water until tender.
Drain; rinse in cold water.
Melt butter or margarine in skillet, and saute onion and green pepper until soft.
Remove from pan, and combine with tomatoes, cheese and seasonings.
Stir in egg.
Pour over macaroni in greased casserole, and sprinkle with topping.
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If you are found to have an ectopic pregnancy, what are your care options? An ectopic pregnancy always comes as a nasty surprise, because an egg that has implanted itself outside of the uterus (normally the fallopian tubes) can never turn into a viable pregnancy. Furthermore, these pregnancies can potentially place the mother's life at risk because her fallopian tube might rupture.
But you might be relieved to learn that surgery is not always necessary when it comes to ectopic pregnancies, and that there are other options available in addition to surgery, depending on your condition. There are in fact three different approaches to treating ectopic pregnancies, and we will now take a look at each one of them.
1) So-called "expectant management" of ectopic pregnancies is sometimes applied in cases where the pregnancy seems to already be ending on its own. In layman's terms, it basically means "watch and see". Doctors who use expectant management of ectopic pregnancies will do blood tests to confim that hCG levels are dropping, and the woman will miscarry naturally. If this happens, no particular medical treatment is needed.
2) Medicinal treatment involves taking drugs to help you miscarry the pregnancy. A common example of drugs used is methotrexate. While this can save the woman suffering from an ectopic pregnancy from surgery and involved risks, this approach is not without risks and side effects either, and can drag on for weeks. Additionally, some people have philosophical or religious objections to this approach.
3) Surgery can be used to remove either the embryo, or the entire fallopian tube. In cases where rupture has occurred or is likely to happen soon, this is the only option, and is carried out as emergency treatment. Women undergoing surgery for an ectopic pregnancy need general anesthesia, and will have a small incision made in their abdomen (laparoscopy).

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Aspiring actress Sierra Holmes was my favorite contestant on season two of VH1’s “Scream Queens,” reality-competition series. She wasn’t very good, but her determination and endearing goofiness had me rooting for her every week.
Well, now comes news that Holmes has landed a role in Dimension Films’ Piranha 3-DD, the John Gulager-directed sequel to Alexandre Aja’s well-reviewed-but-dead-in-the-water Piranha 3-D. No word on what part she plays, but she’s always had the … ahem … natural talents needed to star in such a film.
Holmes also stars in Redhawk Studios and Sick Flick Productions’ upcoming horror anthology Scream Queen Campfire. The bubbly 24-year-old appears in a vignette entitled “Marshmallows & Blood.” Judging from the teaser below, she’s been honing her craft.

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Event: Amitabh Bachcan launched the music of Marathi film, MEE SINDHUTAI SAPKAL. The film is creating waves internationally and is selected for the London Film Festival.
Guest List: Amitabh Bachchan, Siddharth Kanan, Sulochana, Upendra Limaye
Venue: Novotel hotel, Juhu, Mumbai
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was snapped at the airport.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra was snapped at the airport with husband Raj Kundra and mother.
Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi, fashion designer Manish Malhotra among others snapped at the airport.
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon was spotted outside her residence.
Bollywood's 'HASEENA' Shraddha Kapoor was spotted at Hakkasan.


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Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Miss., said Wednesday that he is lifting most coronavirus restrictions in his state because “for us to utilize the heavy hand of government to mandate things, it had to be justified.”
Reeves told FOX Business Network's “Cavuto: Coast to Coast" that the declining number of Mississippians in hospital beds and ICUs, as well as the emergency approval of a third vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration meant the restrictions were no longer needed.
Reeves joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in announcing Tuesday that all businesses in his state will be allowed to resume full operations without any state interference and residents will no longer be subject to county mask mandates.
“It is a full 100% opening of the state,” he told host Neil Cavuto.
The only remaining limitations in Mississippi are a 50% capacity restriction for large indoor venues and “a few restrictions on K-12 schools,” Reeves said.
“We never attempted to say that we're trying to keep every single Mississippian from contracting the virus,” he said. “Our goal has always been to protect the integrity of our health care system, such that if anyone gets the virus, if they can get better with quality care, that they receive that quality care.”
Reeves went on to say some people on the other side of the reopening debate will try to convince Americans that they’re going to live with mask mandates and restrictions forever.
“The fact is, in my state, the numbers do not justify heavy interaction by the government,” he said.
Ending COVID-19 restrictions doesn’t mean residents in his state will stop taking steps to mitigate the spread, especially if they are part of a vulnerable population, Reeves added.
“We're going to continue to see less crowds, and in those areas where we do have crowds, the people are making an individual decision to go into any of those venues,” he said.
Host Neil Cavuto asked the governor if he was worried it was too soon to lift restrictions or whether his action will reverse the state’s progress in fighting the virus.
“As I've said throughout the pandemic, if the sentence begins with ‘Are you concerned’ or ‘Are you worried,’ then the answer's always going to be yes,” Reeves answered. “Because there's so many unknowns out there. But my rhetorical question back is: ‘If not now, when?’”
FOX Business’ Brittany De Lea contributed to this article.


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Try telling a child what school used to be like in Mum and Dad’s (or even their grandparents’) day and they’d never believe you! Well, here’s an opportunity to let them experience it for themselves and also provide a nostalgic trip for those who can remember when free school milk came in bottles!
When navy-blue knickers were every schoolgirl’s must-have accessory! When a swish of the cane awaited any child who pushed their luck! When school photographs were taken with cameras that contained film and everyone learned to read with ‘Janet & John’. But although a lot has changed since then, one thing stays the same … the one thing that is celebrated in this fantastic new musical … school can be a lot of fun!
Book and CD Pack includes full script with staging tips, a CD of vocal tracks, backing tracks, continuity music and sound effects and a piano score with voice line and guitar chords. The CD-ROM pack version replaces the wire-bound A4 book and includes the script and score in both PDF and MS Word files on the CD-ROM, allowing you to re-write or individualise the text, dialogue and lyrics to suit your needs and to print as many scripts as you require from your PC (the CD-ROM pack also includes an audio CD of music as with the Book and CD version).
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The STA339BW is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier control, and FFX-power output stage, thereby creating a high-power single-chip FFX®solution comprising high-quality, high-efficiency, all digital amplification.
STA339BW is based on FFX (fully flexible amplification) processor, an STMicroelectronics proprietary technology. FFX is the evolution and the enlargement of the ST ternary technology: the new processor can be configured to work in ternary, binary, binary differential and phase shift PWM modulation schemes.
STA339BW contains the ternary, binary and binary differential implementations, a subset of the full capability of the FFX processor.
The STA339BW is part of the Sound Terminal®family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker, offering cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment.
The STA339BW power section consists of four independent half bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2.1 channels can be provided by two half bridges and a single full bridge, providing up to 2 x 9 W + 1 x 20 W of power output. Two channels can be provided by two full bridges, providing up to 2 x 20 W of power. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 20 W provided by the device and external power for FFX power drive.
Also provided in the STA339BW are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 8 programmable 28-bit biquads (EQ) per channel and bass/treble tone control. Available presets enable a time-to-market advantage by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for certain functions. This includes audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. Dual-band DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide speaker linear frequency response regardless of the output power level. This feature independently processes the two bands, controlling dynamically the output power level in each band and so providing better sound quality.
The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. This high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching waveform provides over 100 dB SNR and dynamic range.
- Wide voltage supply range
- 5 V to 26 V (operating range)
- 30 V (absolute maximum rating)
- 3 power output configurations
- 2 channels of ternary PWM (stereo mode) (2 x 20 W into 8 Ω at 18 V)
- 3 channels - left, right using binary and LFE using ternary PWM (2.1 mode) (2 x 9 W + 1 x 20 W into 2 x 4 Ω, 1 x 8 Ω at 18 V)
- 2 channels of ternary PWM (2 x 20 W) + stereo lineout ternary
- 2.1 channels of 24-bit FFX®100 dB SNR and dynamic range
- Selectable 32 to 192 kHz input sample rates
- I2C control with selectable device address
- Digital gain/attenuation +48 dB to -80 dB with 0.5 dB/step resolution
- Soft volume update with programmable ratio
- Individual channel and master gain/attenuation
- Two independent DRC configurable as a dual-band anti-clipper (B2DRC) or as independent limiters/compressors
- EQ-DRC for DRC based on filtered signals
- Dedicated LFE processing for bass boosting with 0.5 dB/step resolution
- Audio presets:
- 15 preset crossover filters
- 5 preset anti-clipping modes
- Preset night-time listening mode
- Individual channel and master soft/hard mute
- Independent channel volume and DSP bypass
- Automatic zero-detect mute
- Automatic invalid input-detect mute
- 2-channel I2S input data interface
- Input and output channel mapping
- Up to 8 user-programmable biquads per channel with 28-bit resolution
- 3 coefficient banks for EQ presets storing with fast recall via I2C interface
- Bass/treble tones and de-emphasis control
- Selectable high-pass filter for DC blocking
- Advanced AM interference frequency switching and noise suppression modes
- Selectable high- or low-bandwidth noise-shaping topologies
- Variable max power correction for lower full-power THD
- Selectable clock input ratio
- 96 kHz internal processing sample rate, 24 to 28-bit precision
- Thermal overload and short-circuit protection embedded
- Video apps: 576 * fSinput mode supported
- Fully compatible with STA339BWS.
- Wide voltage supply range
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IRS Issues Employer Credit and Tax Extension Guidance
Last updated March 24, 2020
The IRS has issued guidance explaining how employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits established under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). As discussed in our previous alert, the Act gives all U.S. businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave as part of a COVID relief package. The guidance can be found here.
The IRS also issued an official notice regarding the extension of time to file and pay from April 15th to July 15th. A copy of the notice can be found here.
For additional information pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak, please visit CSG’s COVID-19 Resource Center.
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Tollway operator NLEX Corp. is gearing up for the expected increase in traffic volume this Christmas season.
The firm's president and general manager, J. Luigi L. Bautista, said in a statement on Monday that from Dec. 20, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022, they will beef up their operations along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) as part of their “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” motorist assistance program.
Bautista said some 1,200 patrol crews, traffic marshals, security teams, and toll lane personnel will be fielded to assist motorists and ensure efficient traffic flow.
Traffic management teams will closely monitor Balintawak, Mindanao, Karuhatan, Bocaue, San Simon, San Fernando, Tarlac, and Tipo as a high volume of vehicles is anticipated in those areas.
Emergency medical services and incident response teams will be prepositioned at strategic areas for immediate deployment, Bautista noted.
During the said period, construction and lane closures along the mainline road of the NLEX-SCTEX will also be suspended unless safety repairs are necessary.
From 6 a.m. of December 24 to 6 a.m. of December 27 and from 6 a.m. of January 1 to 6 a.m. of January 3, free towing to the nearest exit will be available to those traveling with Class 1 or light vehicles.
Bautista encouraged motorists to use radio frequency identification (RFID) for faster and safer transactions.
“Those who have no RFID sticker may have it installed for free in any of the Easytrip installation sites and just have to pay the initial load,” he said.
Meanwhile, existing RFID users are advised to ensure that they have enough load, while those having concerns should have their sticker checked at the nearest Easytrip station.
Bautista likewise reminded motorists paying in cash to always take the rightmost lanes at the toll plazas and observe courtesy by not skipping the line.
“Traffic advisories will be relayed to motorists via regular updates on NLEX Corporation’s social media accounts,” he added. (PNA)


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Ciabatta and pizza are an excellent entry into the world of hearth breads for home bakers. Chef Laurie will show you how easy it is to get an artisan bakery result in your own oven with a little knowledge and some simple techniques. Using one dough and slow fermentation, you will make two traditional Italian breads with substantial full-flavored crusts. Learn how to handle the Ciabatta bread in all stages, from starter to freshly baked, and make your own pizza to enjoy in class. Come with your questions! You will leave with dough to finish baking at home and plenty of information to get you started making artisan bread. Vegetarian with dairy; no eggs.
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