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The Triumphal Entry
As Jesus finally reaches Jerusalem, Luke shows us a dramatic contrast. On one side of the contrast, we see Jesus and his disciples; Jesus openly declaring himself to be the Messiah, and the disciples bowing the knee to the King. On the other side we see the Pharisees, with Jerusalem associated, rejecting their king.
This is the reality that Luke has been building to all along. There are really only two responses to Jesus, a fruitful submission or rejection. Rejection may take several forms. It may be the end of a shallow joy that comes when persecution arises. It may be being wooed away from our king by possessions, the fading trinkets of this world. It may be an unfruitful paralysis, the hiding of our ‘mina’ in a hanky. But anything short of radical submission to the king is rejection of his rule.
Disciples Bow the Knee
As he draws near to the city, he sends two disciples ahead to procure a donkey. Everyone would understand the reference.
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zech 9:9 ESV)
And if any should ask why he needs the donkey, Jesus tells them to say that the Lord has need of it. For the first time, Jesus is openly declaring himself to be the Messiah.
The disciples throw their cloaks upon the donkey, regarding their King as too holy to ride bareback. And they throw their cloaks on the road, on the one hand regarding it as unfitting that a beast upon whom the Lord rides should touch the ground, and on the other considering it an honor and a privilege to have their finest possessions trampled in honor of their king. This is the posture of a true disciple, exalting God’s holiness by sacrificing everything to it.
Pharisees Reject the King
But the Pharisees are not persuaded of Jesus’ claim. They do not address him as ‘Lord’, but as ‘teacher’. And they demand that his disciples cease and desist their blasphemy. But it is not blasphemy. It is appropriate. And, Jesus says, if they were silent, the rocks would cry out in praise of the coming King. But Jesus laments the rejection, weeping over Jerusalem and proclaiming her coming destruction. There are only two responses to Jesus. Absolute submission to the king … and anything short of that.
Jesus said something very striking about the donkey, something that needs to be set alongside his response to the Pharisees to be appreciated. He said that the Lord “needed” the donkey. What an odd thing to say! Had Jesus not said it, himself, it would strike us as blasphemy. The Sovereign Lord of the Universe, Creator and Sustainer of all there is … how can he possibly be in ‘need’ at all? This statement needs to be read with his response to the Pharisees. Jesus declared that, if worshipers were silent, the stones would worship. We need to understand that, when the scriptures speak of God ‘needing’ something, it is indicating something that God has chosen to use. But the God who chooses to use something also raises up the something he chooses to use. He has chosen to use us as witnesses for the expansion of his kingdom:
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed?
And how are they to believe in him whom they have never heard?
And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
And how are they to preach unless they are sent?
As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Rom 10:14–15 ESV)
But do not think for a moment that you’ve got God over a barrel and that he ‘needs’ you in the sense that, without your help, his plan might fail. Our God is making a great name for himself, and he will do that with or without you. He has given you a great opportunity. Be sure not to hide your mina in a handkerchief. If you do, he will surely raise up a servant to serve him and do what he ‘needs’ done. But what a loss that will be for you!
Jesus is the King. How will you respond? In the end, it’s all or nothing.

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Singer Mthandazo Gatya trends after giving John Legend’s song Nervous an isiZulu touch. South African singer Mthandazo Gatya is topping the trends after award-winning singer John Legend showered him with praises for his open verse challenge. The bubbly South African singer undoubtedly added a soul to John Legend’s song Nervous.
The Afro-pop singer added an isiZulu verse, and he nailed it to perfection, leaving a lot to be desired. In the wake of the viral video, John Legend reacted to the viral clip with five fire emojis, and even Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee was impressed by Mthandazo’s rendition.
In the mix of things, John Legend showered Mthandazo Gatya praises with emojis and even shared the clip on his official Twitter account. We can all agree that he gave the song the much-needed touch it wanted. However, he nailed his isiZulu lines and slayed it. Reacting to the clip, John tweeted five fire emojis.
Singer Mthandazo Gatya trends after giving John Legend’s song Nervous an isiZulu touch
The video has since gained traction with more than 700 000 views on Twitter and more than 2000 retweets and shares.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) September 19, 2022
In the mix of things, South Africans have since flooded into the comment section urging John Legend to tag Gatya along for an international smash hit. Of interest is the fact that even Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee is willing to help put the song together. Here are some of the comments that flooded social media.
@ThulaniSundu “Change the man’s life, John. Do a collab, invite @RealBlackCoffee to do the arrangement and put some sauce in it.”
@RealBlackCoffee “Let’s go!!!!!”
@KidiPotse “I love this song but what this guy added gave me goosebumps, never heard so much soul in a song full of soul and perfection. I’m in love.”
A few days, he was topping trends after Anele Mdoda couldn’t hold back her excitement as she shared a picture of her and The John Legend on FaceTime. She shared a screenshot on her Instagram demonstrating that she had just ended a conversation with John Legend.
When she took the screenshot, John Legend was singing to her, and she was beaming with delight. However, it seems as if John Legend has a soft spot for South Africa. She added a caption to the post:
“John Legend just sang to me… well after I sang to him… but oksalayo he sang to me… how’s your day going? His new album is so so so good. I’m obsessed with Rounds., Strawberry Blush… it’s just soooo dirty beat…All she wants to do.Splash ,Love !!!,One last dance,Memories.Speak in tongues, Other ones. Good. Catch our chat on @ aneleandtheclubon947 @947joburg @johnlegend.”

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The FDA has just put the kibosh on trans fats in the U.S.: Within three years, food manufacturers will no longer be able to add partially hydrogenated oils (PHO) to processed foods. The overarching goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of the country, since the fats have been linked to heart risk, among other ailments, in the past.
“The FDA’s action on this major source of artificial trans fat demonstrates the agency’s commitment to the heart health of all Americans,” said FDA’s Acting Commissioner Stephen Ostroff in statement. “This action is expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attac...
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Symbol/Gene Name: RIPK3
Alias: Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 3,RIP-like protein kinase 3,Receptor-interacting protein 3,RIP-3
Background: Serine/threonine-protein kinase that activates necroptosis and apoptosis, two parallel forms of cell death (PubMed:19524512, PubMed:19524513, PubMed:22265413, PubMed:22265414, PubMed:22421439, PubMed:29883609, PubMed:32657447). Necroptosis, a programmed cell death process in response to death-inducing TNF-alpha family members, is triggered by RIPK3 following activation by ZBP1 (PubMed:19524512, PubMed:19524513, PubMed:22265413, PubMed:22265414, PubMed:22421439, PubMed:29883609, PubMed:32298652). Activated RIPK3 forms a necrosis-inducing complex and mediates phosphorylation of MLKL, promoting MLKL localization to the plasma membrane and execution of programmed necrosis characterized by calcium influx and plasma membrane damage (PubMed:19524512, PubMed:19524513, PubMed:22265413, PubMed:22265414, PubMed:22421439, PubMed:25316792, PubMed:29883609). In addition to TNF-induced necroptosis, necroptosis can also take place in the nucleus in response to orthomyxoviruses infection: following ZBP1 activation, which senses double-stranded Z-RNA structures, nuclear RIPK3 catalyzes phosphorylation and activation of MLKL, promoting disruption of the nuclear envelope and leakage of cellular DNA into the cytosol (By similarity). Also regulates apoptosis: apoptosis depends on RIPK1, FADD and CASP8, and is independent of MLKL and RIPK3 kinase activity (By similarity). Phosphorylates RIPK1: RIPK1 and RIPK3 undergo reciprocal auto- and trans-phosphorylation (PubMed:19524513). In some cell types, also able to restrict viral replication by promoting cell death-independent responses (By similarity). In response to Zika virus infection in neurons, promotes a cell death-independent pathway that restricts viral replication: together with ZBP1, promotes a death-independent transcriptional program that modifies the cellular metabolism via up-regulation expression of the enzyme ACOD1/IRG1 and production of the metabolite itaconate (By similarity). Itaconate inhibits the activity of succinate dehydrogenase, generating a metabolic state in neurons that suppresses replication of viral genomes (By similarity). RIPK3 binds to and enhances the activity of three metabolic enzymes: GLUL, GLUD1, and PYGL (PubMed:19498109). These metabolic enzymes may eventually stimulate the tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, which could result in enhanced ROS production (PubMed:19498109).
Construct: 8His-GST-TEV-GG-RIPK3(S2-K518 end)
Expression Host: Insect cell
Formulation: 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH7.5), 200 mM NaCl, 20% glycerol
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Stability & Storage:
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20℃ to -80℃
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Importance of an Educated Drug and Alcohol Counselor
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US 5161711 A
A container closure comprising a rigid lid and a separably formed flexibly resilient seal mounted thereto. The lid includes a top panel with a depending annular flange. The seal includes a solid central panel with an upwardly directed integral flange peripherally thereabout and receiving the lid flange. The seal flange mounts opposed pivot points engageable with the upper edge of a container and defining a pivot axis. A positioning rib extends peripherally about the seal flange between the pivot points for seated engagement on the upper edge of the container.
1. A closure for selective reception within an open mouth of a container for sealing thereto, said closure comprising a rigid lid and a separately formed flexible seal, said lid including a top panel with an outer periphery, a lid flange integral with a depending from said top panel, said seal including a bottom panel with a peripheral seal flange integral with said bottom panel and projecting vertically upward therefrom peripherally thereabout, said lid flange being telescopically receivable within said seal flange, complementary means on said lid flange and said seal flange for releasably engaging each other and retaining said lid flange within said seal flange, said seal flange having an outer surface, an upper edge, and a lower edge, a pair of opposed pivot means integral with said outer surface of said seal flange and defining a pair of transversely aligned pivot points and a pivot axis, said pivot points being positioned between said upper edge and said lower edge of said seal flange, an elongate positioning rib integral with and projecting outwardly of said seal flange between said pivot points and to one side of the pivot axis for seating engagement on an associated container about a mouth of the container, and integral sealing means peripherally about said outer surface of said seal flange in vertically spaced relation below said rib for releasable sealing engagement within the container mouth.
2. The closure of claim 1 wherein, upon assembly, said seal panel and said lid panel define a space therebetween, and central projection means extending between said panels upon assembly, for a retention of the defined space.
3. The closure of claim 2 wherein said seal panel is upwardly domed and resiliently flexible so as to maintain an outward bias on said seal flange.
4. The closure of claim 3 wherein said central projection means is integrally formed with and projects vertically upward from said seal panel.
5. The closure of claim 2 wherein said seal panel is planar.
6. The closure of claim 5 wherein said central projection means is integrally formed with and depends from said lid panel.
7. The closure of claim 1 wherein said rib includes end portions extending vertically from said rib toward the upper edge of said seal flange and defining said pivot means.
8. The closure of claim 7 including cooperating alignment means on said lid and said seal for aligning said seal at a predetermined position on said lid.
9. The closure of claim 1 wherein said sealing means peripherally about said outer surface of said seal flange includes converging upper and lower surfaces terminating in a projecting substantially bulbous apex edge portion for sealing reception within a seat means of complementary configuration within a container mouth.
10. A closure for selective reception within an open container mouth for sealing thereto, said closure comprising a rigid lid and a separately formed flexible seal, said lid including a top panel with an outer periphery, a lid flange integral with and depending from said top panel, said seal including an imperforate bottom panel with a continuous peripheral seal flange projecting vertically upward therefrom, said lid flange being receivable within said seal flange for assembly of said seal to said lid, complementary means on said lid flange and said seal flange for releasably retaining said lid flange within said seal flange, a sealing projection integral with said seal flange an projecting therefrom peripherally thereabout for sealing engagement within a container mouth, said seal panel being integrally joined to said seal flange below said sealing projection and stabilizing said seal flange against inward movement to maintain sealing engagement of said sealing projection within a container mouth.
11. The closure of claim 10 wherein said seal panel is upwardly domed and resiliently flexible.
12. The closure of claim 11 including projection means centrally between said seal panel and said lid panel for maintaining a vertical space therebetween upon assembly of said seal to said lid.
13. The closure of claim 10 wherein said sealing projection include converging upper and lower surfaces terminating in a generally arcuate apex edge portion adapted to engage within a complementary arcuate seat means within the container mouth.
14. The closure of claim 10 including projection means centrally between said seal panel and said lid panel for maintaining a vertical space therebetween upon assembly of said seal to said lid.
15. The closure of claim 14 wherein said projection means between said seal panel and said lid panel is integrally formed with and projects vertically upward from said seal panel.
16. The closure of claim 14 wherein said projection means between said seal panel and said lid panel is integrally formed with and depends from said lid panel.
17. A container and a pivoting closure for use therewith, said container having an open mouth, said mouth having a planar peripheral upper edge, a sealing projection defined within said container mouth below the upper edge thereof, said projection including an inwardly and downwardly inclined upper surface terminating in a laterally outwardly directed arcuate shoulder, said shoulder presenting a downwardly and inwardly directed arcuate configuration; said closure including a rigid lid with a depending flange continuously thereabout, and a separately formed flexible seal received about and releasably mounted to said lid flange, said seal including an integral projection peripherally thereabout and releasably engageable with said container projection, said seal projection including converging upper and lower faces terminating in a slightly bulbous edge of a configuration complementary and closely conforming to the arcuate configuration of the shoulder for releasable surface-to-surface sealing engagement therein upon a mounting of said closure within said container mouth.
18. The container and closure of claim 17 wherein said lid includes a top panel and said seal includes a bottom panel, means maintaining said panels in vertically spaced relation to each other to define a space therebetween, said seal including and integral flange peripherally about said seal panel and projecting upwardly therefrom, said seal projection being defined on said seal flange, said seal panel maintaining said seal projection in engagement with said container mouth projection.
This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 07/677,017, filed Mar. 28, 1991 for CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTAINERS, in the names of Robert H. C. M. Daenen; Stig Lillelund; Masao Kato; Peter Lonergan; and Augusto A. Picozza.
U.S Pat. No. 4,923,085, issued May 8, 1990, and commonly assigned with the present application, sets forth in detail the general state of the art relating to container closures, and specifically defines a closure system utilizing a rocking lid with a depending flange which directly seals to the open mouth of a container. The lids to which the patent is directed are generally intended for use on relatively large-mouthed containers of the type normally found in the kitchen for the storing of foodstuffs. As such, and as the opening of the lid is effected by a physical rocking or pivoting of the lid about fulcrum points, the lid itself must be of a substantially rigid construction, formed for example of a polycarbonate or polystyrene. The container will preferably be formed of a similar rigid material for appropriate support of the contents.
The sealing normally achieved between the rigid container and the rigid locking lid has been found to be effective for general purposes if close manufacturing tolerances are maintained. However, a more effective sealing is frequently desired or in fact found to be necessary for a variety of products and related storing conditions.
This necessity for a more effective sealing of the lid to the container, while maintaining the highly desirable rocking nature of the lid, gives rise to a substantial problem. Basically, if a softer plastic material such as low-density polyethylene or polypropylene is used to form the lid, it is possible a more intimate seal will be achieved. However, the lid will no longer possess the high degree of rigidity needed to effect the essential rocking movement thereof to allow for an opening of the lid through pressure at a designated point thereon. Rather, the flexible lid, as with known lids of a highly flexible nature, would have to be peripherally peeled form the container by the fingers grasping the edge of the lid peripherally thereabout. As such, the distinct advantages derived from the provision of a rocking lid would not be achieved.
The application parent to the present application proposes a solution to the problem of effectively sealing a rocking closure to and within the mouth of a companion container by providing, in several embodiments, a closure assembly comprising a rigid pivotable lid to which is mounted a separately molded flexible or low-density seal member. The seal member, upon a mounting of the closure assembly to a container, provides the desired effective seal between the rigid lid and rigid container while retaining the advantages of a rocking closure, including the effortless removal thereof.
The present invention enhances the effectiveness of the seal, and hence the entire closure assembly by means of unique structural modifications which peripherally stabilize the seal in sealing engagement with the container mouth, provide for a more positive seating of the closure on the container, provide for an accommodation of internal pressures within the container both as the closure is mounted and removed, provide for a simplified means for disengaging the seal from the lid for cleaning, replacement, or the like, and provide other advantages inherent in the structural features of the seal and lid assembly.
The lid of the closure of the invention, formed of an appropriate rigid synthetic resinous material, for example a polycarbonate of polystyrene, includes a generally planar top panel with a continuous flange integral therewith and depending from the under surface thereof in inward spaced relation to the outer periphery of the top panel. The flange includes a continuous projection about the outer surface thereof in slightly spaced relation below the under surface of the top panel for sealing engagement with a mating lip or recess in the seal upon an assembly of the seal member to the lid. The lid flange also includes an alignment notch therein.
The seal or seal member is of a flexibly resilient material such as low-density polyethylene or polypropylene capable of intimately conforming to both the rigid lid and the rigid rim portion or mouth of the container.
The seal includes a bottom panel with an integral peripheral flange projecting upwardly therefrom. This flange includes a continuous inwardly directed lip at the upper edge thereof adapted to receive, through a snap-engagement, the lid flange projection therebelow for a releasable locking of the seal to the lid. A continuous groove or recess immediately below the lip can be provided for engagement of the lid projection therein. An alignment lug or protuberance extends inward from the seal flange for reception within the complementary notch in the lid flange for an alignment of the seal and lid. This alignment is preferred in that the upper surface of the lid will normally be provided with indicia or the like indicating the point of finger pressure to rock the lid, which in turn must be properly positioned relative to the actual means on the seal which provide for the rocking movement.
The seal flange, continuously about the outer periphery thereof and generally below the vertical center line thereof, is provided with a sealing projection which is so positioned and configured as to nest below a complementary downwardly directed shoulder within and about the container mouth. The sealing projection and container mouth shoulder are so defined as to provide for a snapping engagement of the closure into position, principally through a slight flexing of the seal or seal flange.
A positioning rib is integrally formed with and projects outwardly from the outer surface of the seal flange peripherally about a major portion thereof and at a height generally centrally between the sealing projection and the free upper edge of this flange. The desired rocking of the closure is effected about a pivot axis defined by the opposed end portions of the positioning rib and pivot lugs formed thereat and projecting upwardly therefrom to the upper edge of the seal flange.
The positioning rib is so located as to seat on the upper edge of the container with the closure fully inserted into sealing position within the container mouth. The rib thus allows for a positive seating of the closure on the container in a stable sealed position. In addition, the provision of this rib provides a convenient means for grasping the seal and peeling the seal away from the lid for cleaning, replacement or the like. When the closure is to be rocked open, a downward pressure is applied to the upper surface of the lid generally centrally along the minor arc defined between the opposed ends of the rib with the closure pivoting about a pivot axis defined between the rib ends.
The seal panel, in the preferred embodiment, is slightly upwardly domed and includes a central post or projection extending between the seal panel and the overlying lid panel to maintain a space therebetween and prevent a collapsing of the seal against the lid as might otherwise result from a partial internal vacuum created therebetween as the seal and lid are pressed into engagement with each other or as the closure itself is pressed into engagement with the container. The curvature of the seal, particularly if slightly downwardly stressed or flexed by engagement of the central projection against the overlying lid panel, tends to urge the peripheral seal flange outwardly, thus enhancing the intimate engagement of the seal flange with the container mouth portion. Further, the inherent slight degree of flexibility available in the seal panel allows for a movement thereof so as to accommodate pressure variations as the closure is applied and, more particularly, as the closure is removed so as to reduce any effect of a partial internal vacuum in the container tending to resist removal of the closure.
Other features, objects and advantages of the invention will be noted as the invention is more fully hereinafter described.
FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a container with the closure of the present invention mounted thereon;
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view illustrating the closure in its upwardly rocked release or open position;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the container mounted closure;
FIG. 4 is a transverse cross-sectional view through the container mounted closure;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken substantially on a plane passing along line 5--5 in FIG. 3
FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken substantially on a plane passing along line 6--6 in FIG. 3
FIG. 7 is an exploded detail of the components of the closure and the upper portion of the container;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged exploded detail of the seal and the upper portion of the container;
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective detail of portions of the lid and seal of the closure assembly;
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional detail of a modified form of closure;
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional detail of a further modified form of closure; and
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional detail of yet another modified form of closure.
Referring more specifically to the drawings, the container 20, for purposes of illustration and description, has been presented as a cylindrical canister with an upwardly opening mouth 22 coextensive with the upper end of the canister and defined by a peripheral rim portion 24 either integrally molded with the canister wall or separately molded and intimately bonded thereto. As will be appreciated, the container can be of other configurations and the mouth relatively smaller than the full extent of the upper end of the container, for example being defined by the planar upper edge of a projecting pour spout. The container 20, along with the mouth-defining rim portion 24, is formed of a rigid plastic, for example a polycarbonate or polystyrene, with the rim portion 24 having a planar or substantially planar upper edge 26 and an inwardly directed peripheral lip or lip-like projection 28. The lip includes an inner face 30 inclined inward and down from upper edge 26 at approximately ten degrees to the vertical and terminating in a laterally extending downwardly directed arcuate shoulder 32 for enhanced frictional engagement and sealing of the closure or closure assembly 34 to the container 20.
The closure 34, while not limited thereto, has for purposes of illustration and description, also been presented as circular to conform to the cylindrical container. The closure comprises a rigid lid 36 of, for example, a polycarbonate or polystyrene, and a seal or seal member 38 of a flexibly resilient material such as low-density polyethylene or polypropylene which is capable of intimately conforming to both the container rim portion 24 and the lid 36.
The lid 36 includes a top panel 40, preferably generally planar as illustrated and with an outer periphery 42 which, upon a mounting of the closure 34, generally aligns with the rim portion 24 of the container 20. The lid 36 includes, in inwardly spaced relation to the lid periphery 42 an integral depending annular flange 44. The flange 44 is interrupted, along the continuous extent thereof, by an alignment notch 46 extending upwardly from the lower edge of the flange 44. In addition, and as a means for releasably securing the seal 38 to the lid 36, the outer surface of the lid flange 44, in closely spaced relation to the under surface of the lid panel 40, is provided with an annular projection 48, preferably with slightly tapered upper and lower faces to facilitate a snap locking of a corresponding component on the seal thereto in a manner to be explained subsequently.
Referring now to the seal 38, the seal 38 includes a circular panel 50 with an integral upwardly extending annular peripheral seal flange 52 thereabout. The diameter of the seal 38 is such as to snugly receive the lid flange 44 within the seal flange 52 in immediately adjacent relationship to the inner surface of the seal flange with the under surface of the top panel 40 of the lid resting on the continuous upper edge 54 of the seal flange 52.
In order to releasably interlock the seal 38 with the lid 36, the inner surface of the seal flange 52, immediately adjacent the upper edge 54 thereof, is provided with an integral inwardly directed annular protrusion or lip 56 snap-engaged above the complementary lid flange protuberance 48 to seat within the defined groove between the protuberance 48 and the overlying lid top panel 40. It is contemplated that the relationship between the lid protuberance 48 and seal lip 56 be such as to define a liquid tight seal. Should a closer relationship be desired between the inner surface of the seal flange 52 and the outer surface of the lid flange 44, the seal lip 56 can be defined by an annular groove 58, as suggested in FIG. 9, within the inner surface of the seal flange to provide for a recessed reception of the lid protuberance 48.
As will be explained subsequently, it is particularly desirable that the lid and seal be aligned in a predetermined manner. Accordingly, an integral lug 62 extends upwardly from the panel 50 immediately adjacent the inner surface of the seal flange 52 at one point thereabout, this projection being complementarily configured for reception within the alignment slot 46 in the lid flange 44 to provide the desired alignment between the lid 36 and the seal 38.
The sealing between the seal 38 and the container 20 is effected between the outer surface of the seal flange 52 and the inner surface of the container at the upper or mouth end 22 thereof by means of a sealing projection 64 integral with and peripherally about the outer surface of the seal flange 52 in upwardly spaced relation to the lower edge thereof and generally below the mid height of the flange. This sealing projection includes tapered lower and upper faces 66 and 68 for a snap-like engagement of the closure with the annular inwardly projecting shoulder 32 on the container 20, and for a similar upward disengagement therefrom. In order to effect a more positive sealing of the closure 34 within the container 20, the apex of the sealing projection 64, as at 70, can be of a slightly bulbous configuration complementary and closely conforming to the arcuate configuration of the container shoulder 32 for a close surface-to-surface engagement therewith.
The desired rocking movement of the closure 34 to facilitate its removal is effected about a pivot axis 74 extending between a pair of opposed pivot points defined by pivot lugs 76 integral with and projecting outwardly from the outer surface of the sealed flange 52. The lugs 76 are on a chord of the circular closure which corresponds to the pivot axis 74 and divides the closure into a minor section and a major section. The pivot lugs 76 have upper ends at the upper edge 54 of the seal flange 52 and depend to approximately midpoint between this upper edge 54 and the sealing projection 64.
Upon a full seating of the closure 34 within the container mouth, the lower ends of the pivot lugs 76 seat on the upper edge 26 of the container, at which point the sealing projection 64 of the seal is snap-engaged with the container shoulder 32 and sealed therewith.
In order to stabilize the closure 34 in its sealed position within the container mouth, a positioning rib 78, integrally formed with and projecting from the outer surface of the seal flange 52, extends continuously between the lower ends of the lugs 76 about the arc of the major section defined by the chord between the pivot lugs 76. As illustrated, the lugs 76 are integral with the opposite ends of the rib 78 whereat the pivot points are defined. The lugs can in fact comprise up turned end portions of the rib.
With the closure 34 mounted within the container mouth, the positioning rib 78 seats on the upper edge 26 of the container about a major portion thereof corresponding to the major section of the closure between the opposed pivot lugs 76.
The positioning rib 78 has another and particularly significant function in providing a means for facilitating a disengagement of the seal 38 from the lid 36 as may be desired for cleaning of the two components of the closure assembly. This is effected by a grasping of the rib and the overlying edge portion of the lid, made possible by the parallel spaced relationship between the rib and lid edge portion, and peeling the seal from the lid. This avoids the necessity of having to pry off the lid by the insertion of a blade between the seal and lid as would be necessary were not a positive finger-engageable gripping means, as the rib 78, provided on the seal.
The desired rocking of the closure 34 to initiate opening is effected by a downward pressure on the rigid lid 36 at a point, normally indicated by appropriate indicia, centrally along the arc of the minor section, that is the section opposed from the positioning rib 78. This downward pressure results in an upward disengaging movement of the major section by a pivoting of the closure about the pivot axis 74 defined by the aligned pivot lugs 76 as illustrated in FIG. 2. The closure, after being upwardly rocked, can be easily grasped by the fingers and removed from the container.
The bottom panel 50 of the seal 38 is slightly upwardly bowed or domed and incorporates a central upwardly projecting integrally formed dimple 80 adapted to centrally contact the overlying lid panel 40 to maintain a positive spacing between the seal panel 50 and lid panel 40. The domed configuration 50, peripherally integral with the lower edge of the annular seal flange 52 below the sealing projection 64 which seals to the container, stabilizes the seal flange at the point of sealing and provides for a positive outward biasing of the seal flange, particularly after the inherent slight inward flexing of this flange as the seal flange is seated within the container and below the complementary sealing shoulder 32 of the container.
The semi-hemispherical dimple or projection 80 also prevents the seal from collapsing inward when pressed, as during assembly of the closure components, and possibly creating a partial vacuum therebetween which would tend to bow the seal inwardly and diminish its effectiveness. Similarly, the seal panel 50, through its ability for limited resilient flexure, assists in the accommodation of pressure differentials between the interior and exterior of the container as the closure is both mounted and removed. Thus, and as an example, any tendency for the closure to "stick" to the container because of a partial internal vacuum in the container, is avoided.
Various modifications are contemplated within the parameters of the invention. For example, FIG. 10 illustrates a closure assembly wherein the central panel 50 of the seal, rather than incorporating the upwardly projecting dimple, includes a hollow cylindrical post 86 integrally formed with and projecting upwardly from the center of the panel 50.
FIG. 11 illustrates a closure 88 wherein the seal panel 90 is planar, that is not centrally domed, with the space between the seal panel 90 and lid panel 92 being defined and maintained by a hollow tubular sleeve 94 integral with the under surface of the lid panel 92 and depending therefrom.
FIG. 12 illustrates a variation of the construction of FIG. 11 wherein the planar or flat seal panel 96 is provided with a central integrally formed upwardly projecting hollow tubular socket 98 which receives and stabilizes the lower end of a hollow depending tubular sleeve 100 integral with the under surface of the lid panel 102.
As above indicated, the formation of the seal panel in an upwardly domed configuration is considered the preferred embodiment and, while generally similar advantages are provided by the planar panels of FIGS. 11 and 12, is considered to more effectively produce the desired results of an enhanced seal in conjunction with an accommodation of pressure variations and the like.
The foregoing is considered illustrative of the principals of the invention. Other variations and modifications may occur to those skilled in the art. As such, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact constructions shown and described.


Our survey article on "Visualization in Meteorology" is featured in the December 2018 issue of the IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, also discussing Met.3D and related 3D software.
Meet us at IEEE VIS 2018 in Berlin
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Michael Kern and Alexander Kumpf will present their latest papers on "Interactive 3D Visual Analysis of Atmospheric Fronts" and on "Visual Analysis of the Temporal Evolution of Ensemble Forecast Sensitivities" at the IEEE Visualization Conference 2018 (October 21-26, 2018) in Berlin, Germany. We'd be pleased to meet you there to discuss our work!
A presentation about the use of Met.3D at ECMWF given by Tim Hewson is available online.
We will present our recent visualization research using Met.3D (3D frontal structures and interactive ensemble sensitivity) at IEEE VIS 2018 in Berlin. Meet us there!
A release candidate for a new version 1.4 is available, adding support for trajectory computation within Met.3D.
An image created with Met.3D appears on the front cover of the May 2018 issue of the "Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society".


While the transmission plays a vital role in your vehicle, many people take it for granted.
The transmission (or gearbox) is a very important module of your vehicle which allows your vehicle to cruise at highway speed without blowing up the motor. Besides, it makes driving in traffic less stressful as it eliminates the clutch and shifts itself.
The transmission is a very important module of your vehicle.
Despite its importance to the vehicle, many drivers have not made their good driving habits to maintain and protect it. Even worse, they increasingly contribute to its failure due to their bad habits.
1. Always stop abruptly
As a vehicle is a unified apparatus, it is necessary for users to align properly and avoid stopping it suddenly in order not to affect the transmission system.
Normally, transmission is severely affected due to the driver’s carelessness. Even, other parts in the car are also influenced and then this leads to serious consequences such as the increase in fuel consumption or brake and tire attrition.
2. Drive before the engine warms up
This is a popular routine when starting a car. Many drivers often start the engine, put the shift selector then move. At that time, many engine details are not heated and the oil does not reach the operating temperature. As a result, the transmission will be depleted.
The solution is giving it few minutes and it will give you better service.
3. Never change the fluid
For some reasons, some drivers are reluctant to drive without changing the oil as prescribed by the carmaker.
In fact, it is important for drivers to change the oil in the transmission frequently since impurities in oil have an adverse effect on the transmission’s performance.
It is important for drivers to change oil in the transmission frequently
Besides, with the aim of saving money, many drivers use low quality and cheap oil for the engine. This accidentally does serious harm to the transmission system.
4. Use your shift lever instead of your brake.
Before reversing, it must be sure that your car is at a complete stop. The premature transmission failure can be caused if you use the transmission to stop the vehicle.
5. Abuse the drivetrain
If you are unluckily stuck in sand, mud or another substance, rocking will cause excessive heat which can burn out a transmission in a very short period of time. You should rather have someone dig it out or tow it. This way is better than shifting between reverse and drive over and over again.


Philly officer promoted after acquittal in corruption probe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) "” A Philadelphia policeman who was one of the officers acquitted of federal corruption charges earlier this year has received a promotion.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting (http://bit.ly/1WRjs1P ) that Michael Spicer was promoted to sergeant Friday in a special ceremony at City Hall.
Spicer was among six officers who federal prosecutors said stole more than $400,000 from drug suspects between 2006 and 2012, planted evidence, roughed people up and lied to win convictions.
The district attorney's office has refused to prosecute any of the cases stemming from arrests by the officers, resulting in the reversal of hundreds of convictions.
But a jury acquitted them of all charges in May and their dismissal by city Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey was overturned by an arbitrator.
Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.inquirer.com


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The number of reported COVID-19 cases in Thailand went down in the final week of 2022, but health professionals have asked people traveling during New Year holidays to monitor symptoms and self-isolate if infected.
Health authorities in Thailand reported 2,111 hospitalized COVID-19 cases during the week of 25-31 December 2022.
Fatality numbers also went down, from 89 cases to 75 cases in the same week.
In a Facebook post, Dr. Thira Woratanarat from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, asked people traveling or attending gathering events during the New Year holidays to closely monitor possible symptoms.
According to the doctor, anyone exhibiting symptoms should immediately self-test for COVID-19 using an antigen test kit, and self-isolate for 7-10 days following a positive result. People experiencing symptoms should get follow-up tests for 3 consecutive days to rule out false negatives. (NNT)


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MANCHESTER, U.K. (PRWEB) March 27, 2017 -- A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry has released his intimate memoir about his diagnoses with and journey through recovery from a devastating brain infection. In “My Brain Is Out of Control,” Dr. Patrick Mbaya chronicles the physical, neurological and psychiatric complications brought on by the infection and offers a personal and empathetic viewpoint on patient care.
Through his detailed first-person account, Dr. Mbaya takes readers through the ups and downs of being on the other side of the hospital bed and pays particular attention to his experience battling clinical depression. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, clinical depression affects more than 15 million Americans per year.
“It is unique to be a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry who also has suffered from a brain infection,” Dr. Mbaya said. “Ultimately, my depression symptoms made me understand and empathize with my patients on a deeper level.”
“This is an excellent book that will be of value to anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of what it is like to experience a brain disorder such as an abscess, stroke or encephalitis,” a reviewer from the British Association for Psychopharmacology wrote about the book. “…His positive outlook through adversity, and his recovery, make it an inspiring account that should give hope to patients and families dealing with similar illnesses.”
In “My Brain Is Out of Control,” Dr. Mbaya discusses the clinical conditions he suffered in clear, simple terms, enabling non-medical field readers to easily access the book and its messages. The book also provides rare insight into patient care as it specifically relates to psychiatric issues.
About the author
Dr. Patrick Mbaya is a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry with special interest in mood and addiction disorders. He currently resides in the United Kingdom, where he is a consultant psychiatrist and honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester.
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Border crossings are usually designed to suck your soul while you wait in endless lines for a customs agent to approve or cancel your travel plans. But if your journeys have you crossing between Georgia and Armenia in the near future, you’ll be treated to this amazing architectural wonder at the border.
Designed by Luka Machablishvili and located in Ninotsminda, Georgia, the two-storey structure looks like a rolling cascade of gigantic concrete blocks that divide the individual lanes of traffic. But the checkpoint is actually completely static. Adding to the ultra-modern beauty of the building will be a series of stained glass windows located between each of the concrete dividers and the use of dramatic lighting in the evening, which is far more appealing than just a chainlink fence. [Arch Daily via Dezeen]


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Flags of the countries – Quiz Modded Apk
This app is perfect for learning the flags of all the countries or for testing your geography knowledge:
– Several game modes are available: world quiz, quiz by continent…
– And a challenge to test your eye for details!
– You can review and learn the flags of all the countries using the list mode.
– It contains the flags of 199 countries.
– The proportions of the flags are respected.
– It is user-friendly.
When playing the quiz, the point of the game is to get as many correct answers as possible, with 3 wrong answers allowed.
When playing the challenge, you have one minute to guess a maximum of 20 flags.
Will you succeed to reach the best score?

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A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic problems north on Harvey Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. on the highway between Leckie Road and Underhill Street. It is believed three vehicles were involved. The stretch of highway is down to one lane.
One woman is being treated at the scene by emergency services.
The fire department and RCMP are also on scene.
More to come.


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Music superstars Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys were two of the guest performers at the 39th People's Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on January 9th...Watch videos below!
Ms Xtina treated the audience with a heartfelt rendition of the Sia-penned ballad "Blank Page", a track from the the pop diva's latest album "Lotus". While I love the song, and I think Christina completely nailed it last night, I'm quite surprised she didn't choose to perform her duet with Blake Shelton, "Just A Fool", which if I'm not wrong was officially confirmed as the next "Lotus" single. So what happened? Was Blake not available?. A last minute label strategy? Either way, how foolish of Christina to hadn't exploited the song's unexpected iTunes success (it was high on the chart weeks ago) with more TV performances or a video!
As for Ms Keys, the R&B diva rocked the People's Choice Awards stage with powerful performances of her singles "Girl on Fire", and "New Day", from her fifth studio album. Everything was right on point. From the band, the back-up singers, Ms Keys' swag, and stage control. That's PRO, baby.
- Watch: Kendrick Lamar & Imagine Dragons Perform At Cleveland Cavaliers 2014-2015 Season Opener
- Preview: Demi Lovato & Olly Murs - "Up"
- "Blank Space" Announced as Second Single from Taylor Swift's "1989" / Brilliant Choice?
- Tulisa Will Entice You With Her Lips In "Living Without You" Music Video
- Lady Antebellum - "Freestyle"
- Eminem – ‘Shady XV’
- One Direction Confirm "Night Changes" as Next Single In Exclusive Scott Mills Interview + Talk "Four" Album: Listen
- Florida Georgia Line - "Sun Daze"
- Olly Murs - "Wrapped Up"
- New Music: Lil Wayne - 'Gotti'
- Download: Future – ‘Monster’
- New Music: Nicki Minaj - "Only"
- World Premiere: Calvin Harris - "Together"
- New Music: Austin Mahone - "Places"
- Behind The Scenes: Ariana Grande - "Love Me Harder"


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What type of market is CBOT?
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is a commodity exchange established in 1848. The Chicago Board of Trade originally traded only agricultural commodities such as wheat, corn, and soybeans. Now it offers options and futures contracts on a wide range of products including gold, silver, U.S. Treasury bonds, and energy.
When did CME and CBOT merge?
July 12, 2007
The merger between cross-town rivals Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade was approved by shareholders and completed on July 12, 2007.
Who started CBOT?
1848: The company is founded by 25 Chicago businessmen. 1859: A charter is granted by the Illinois legislature.
Is COMEX and CME same?
COMEX is the world’s largest futures and options trading for metals. It is a division of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group.
Who owns the Chicago Board of Trade Building?
On April 23, 2013, the CME Group sold the north and south towers of the building at 141 W. Jackson Blvd. for $151.5 million to a joint venture between GlenStar Properties LLC and USAA Real Estate Co. The CME will retain ownership of the smaller east building at 333 S.
What is the statue on top of the Chicago Board of Trade?
Storrs. The female figure standing 45 stories above LaSalle Street is an iconic image for most Chicagoans. It depicts Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, in honor of the commodities exchanged in the Chicago Board of Trade building below.
Why was the CBOT created?
April 3, 1848 – The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is founded as a cash market for grain. Forward or “to-arrive” contracts begin trading at the CBOT almost immediately. 1856 – The Kansas City Board of Trade is established by local Kansas City merchants as a means of trading grain.
Who regulates the Chicago Board of Trade?
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), agency of the U.S. federal government charged with regulating commodity and financial futures and options contracts and markets.
What is the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)?
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was established in 1848 as a central location for negotiating and conducting transactions on the future prices of commodities.
When was the Chicago Board of Trade Building built?
The current Chicago Board of Trade Building was completed in 1930 and was designed to replace a previous Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) headquarters that stood on the same site since 1885.
What does CBOT stand for?
Originally built for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), it is now the primary trading venue for the derivatives exchange, the CME Group, formed in 2007 by the merger of the CBOT and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In 2012, the CME Group sold the CBOT Building to a consortium of real estate investors,…
What happened to the CBOT building in Chicago?
The pyramidal roof once housed an observatory deck, popular with Chicagoans in the 1930s-1970s. In 2007, the CBOT merged with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to form the CME Group, the largest and most diverse derivatives exchange in the world.

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Fast race today. There were a few pros here today too, I saw at least one rider from Chocolade Jacques and a couple from a few smaller teams. I've been feeling pretty tired, this being something like my 10-11th race since coming over I'm not surprised. I suppose it's good timing though, I will be heading home on Monday. This was probably my last race in Belgium, although I may race Saturday. We will see how I feel.
In other news, I am getting a bike fit done on Friday. Our bike fit guy fits many of the pros here in Belgium (Axel Merckx and etc). The last guy that went had Nico Mattan (2005 Gent-Wevelgem winner) walk in while he was being fit. Pretty cool.
Edit: Mattan won the 2005 Gent-Wevelgem not 2005 Flanders, thanks finding the typo poster.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As the Knights head for the playoffs, there’s a new pop-up bar offering unmatched “Go Knights Go” energy.
Crimson at Knight is inside Red Rock resort and it’s gearing up for the NHL Playoffs.
Joe Yalda, the vice president of guest experience said the resort teamed up with the Knights to make the pop-up experience happen.
When you enter the bar, you walk through a Knight’s helmet and walk down an ice hallway to a fortress.
You call also have a Fluery photo moment by standing behind one of his game-worn jerseys to have a picture.
There’s special food and drinks including ones named “Light the Lamp” and “The Fluery.”
You have to be 21 or older to enter the bar and reservations are encouraged if you want a seat. It’s open every Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. and will also be open one hour prior to every Golden Knights game.

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Scan how and where you want
A portable 3D Scanner
INSIGHT3 is a real time scanner that provides high resoluted and extremely accurate 3D model in a matter of seconds.
It is light, portable and very easy to use.
INSIGHT3 is the right choice to achieve fast and accurate, full color, 3d geometries.
It works as a camera, simply frame the part and, literally, walk around it.
The range of different possible configurations and the ease of use make it the perfect equipment for the most various applications.
INSIGHT3 was designed to be used on human bodies, from feets to faces.
Thanks to revolutionary projection techniques and to an intense and careful engineering stage of the lightsource, it is possible to scan any body part or directly scan a face, keeping the process safe and without annoying the patient with strobe-like flashes.
Enjoy high quality result in real time.
INSIGHT3 is one of a kind in the way it manages outputs: once the acquisition is over, the result is immediately displayed and is ready for next steps.
No post-processing needed.
The Software: Optical RevEng
Every Open Technologies 3D scanner includes our software Optical RevEng, it allows the user to create the 3D model with a straight forward workflow.
Thanks to our years of experience in manufacturing 3D scanners, Open Technologies has keeping updating our own scanning software, making the process more rapid and precise and increasing the user productivity.
In few seconds you’ll see your 3D model appearing on your monitor.
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Interactive adaptations of Agatha Christie's beloved murder-mysteries have ranged from good to great (Death on the Nile). Well, fans of these casual games will be pleased to know the latest adventure - Agatha Christie: Peril at End House - is the best yet, providing many hours of seek-and-find fun on your PC. Click here to download it now!
You must help Poirot with this task by searching for clues, meeting suspects and most of all, searching for items in more than two dozen locations (spread out between four main areas: End House, Majestic Hotel, Nursing Home and Town). If you get stuck you can access a few limited hints, which reveals where an item is in the scene.
Unlike most other seek-and-find games, Peril at End House cleverly weaves in clues and other plot-related puzzles into each scene - not to mention the look and music are relevant for this story and time period, too - such as finding pieces of a newspaper which, when put together, reveals a clue or realizing it's a man's shoe that left a grease footprint in a garage. Hmm.
Players will also have specific tasks in each level, such as finding six toys and placing them in a beach basket or finding the letters to spell E-N-D H-O-U-S-E and putting them on a sign in the correct sequence. Some levels have animated objects, too, such as a mouse you need to find, who reveals itself briefly before scurrying off into the corner.
I'm a fan of seek-and-find games but there are so many of them now that some of them seem mundane. Peril at End House, however, is gorgeous to look at, fun to play, and never boring.
Fans of these kinds of games will no doubt find this to download to be of the best in the genre. Its pick-up-and-play accessibility, beautiful presentation, engaging story and great puzzles all make Agatha Christie: Peril at End House perfect for armchair sleuths.
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Curtains can be a pretty easy home décor item to overlook. They usually come in basic, bland styles, like transparent white or heavy brown materials. But if you need to add a splash of color or a totally new design style, they’re usually the best place to start.
Hanging new curtains is an easy way to add a new, bold focal point or add a large, matching element to the existing style of the room. They’re great at pulling a room’s style elements together, since they’re large and hang right by windows. You can’t help but look at them. Below are some creative curtain styles to add pizzazz to any room.
1. Vintage Apron Curtains
This is a cute idea for retro homes or homes with a country style to them. It also makes the home look pleasantly unique. If you want an uncommon style, head over to the thrift store for some aprons. Lighter material would probably work best. You can see in the picture how the lighter aprons take in some of the sunlight and positively glow.
2. Critter Curtain Clip
Sometimes you don’t need to replace the whole curtain. Just add a cute clip like this one for a sense of fun. This would look great in a kid’s room or in the home of someone who hasn’t lost their eye for adorable novelties like this. You can find it at aliexpress.com.
3. Scarf Valance
If you want some real color and style, consider hanging some older scarfs. It’s a great way to reuse what you’re not wearing. As the picture shows, you can make these by attaching some black clips to some shower curtain rings.
4. Gypsy Curtain
If you’re looking for a boho style, consider sewing several scarfs together into one large curtain. This really creates a fun, artsy look. This one sold at etsy, but you can find ones like it here.
5. Contrasting Curtain Holder
For a little splash of color and style, consider a curtain holder that pops against the actual curtain. The bright green and dark purple create a wonderful contrast. The holder itself is actually made from a spool. You can see the instructions with photos at bambinahomemade.wordpress.com.
6. Vintage Valance
Consider going for old prints if you want a playful, vintage feel. This would be great in a kid’s room. Any character print would also make a great valance. You can find this one at etsy.
7. Rope Curtain
Don’t forget to think outside traditional materials. This boho curtain made of thick yarn would give a nice artsy feel to any home. You can find at etsy, also.
8. Multiple Curtains
If you really want a different look, you can always consider hanging multiple curtains. This is a promotional photo used to display a variety of color styles, but it could be an interesting style for an uncommon home. Of course, the bold colors and bright transparency of these would look nice individually, as well. You can find them at aliexpress.com.
9. Heart Curtain
Also consider a curtain with some texture and shapes to it. These would look great in a kid’s room, a romantically styled home or even a dorm. You can find them at aliexpress.com, also.
10. Wild, Contrasting Curtains
This item is sold out at etsy, but it shows how contrasting patterns can come together in a unique and stylish way. If you want a really different look, consider a curtain with varying lengths, like in the photo. Finding patterns that also fit together in an odd sort of way is a great way to go too: each piece of material has just enough similar colors reflected in the other segments.

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Long rivalry between Hornets vs Purvis football continues again this week
Published 3:45 pm Monday, September 27, 2021
Last week the Hornets went on the road to face the Pass Christian Pirates. The Hornets won 26-6, extending their streak to four wins in a row.
During Friday’s game, Maurice Travis had two touchdowns on 17 carries for 173 yards for the Hornets. Tyron Holston has one rushing touchdown on seven carries for 92-yards. On the defensive side of ball, Mark Will had six solo tackles and two assisted tackles; Khalid Moore had two sacks, a forced fumble along with seven total tackles.
“It was a good win over undefeated Pass Christian,”
Head Coach Jay Beech said.
The Hornets (4-1) now begin district play this week and will host the Purvis Tornados (1-3) on Oct. 1. There is a long-standing rivalry between these two teams stretching back to over 60 games.
“In rivalry games you can throw records out of the window, it’s going to be a tough football game and both teams will get after it and play real hard,” said Beech.
Winning the turnover battle will be important for the Hornets on Friday. Playing smart with the ball, executing plays and causing turnovers will determine the game.
“If we do that we have a very good shot at winning,” said Beech.
Friday’s game will be the rescheduled Homecoming event, which was moved from Aug. 17 to Oct. 1 due to inclement weather.
Homecoming festivities start at 6:30 with the Hornets kicking off against Purvis at 7 p.m.


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In this interview with Michael Abberton, Head of the IITA Genetic Resources Centre (or Genebank), he shares his expertise on cowpea, a food and animal feed crop that is grown in the semi-arid tropics particularly Africa, but also Asia, the United States and Central and South America
When it comes to plant and animal genetic resources as the foundation for sustainable agriculture and global food security, it is worth thinking about the benefits that a gene bank can bring to humanity. A concern with the preservation of natural resources, conservation and diversity are important in Michael Abberton’s role as Head of the IITA Genebank.
Genetic diversity enables plants to adapt to new pests and diseases, as well as to threats from climate change, drought and soil erosion, for example. Diversity, Michael believes, concerns all species including most important food crops and why they should be available to all. Diversity in and between crops is important, Michael explains and is key to being able to develop resources so that they can adapt to different environments.
The interview moves on to explore Michael’s thoughts on how IITA scientists have developed high yielding cowpea varieties that have resistance to some major diseases and pests, released in 68 countries. Michael explains that there are a staggering 17,000 accessions of cowpea conserved in the IITA Genebank today, from 88 countries, representing 70% of African landraces and nearly half of the global diversity. These have primarily been collected from West Africa to which the cowpea that is now cultivated is indigenous, we discover. Michael then tells us his views on why cowpea is such an important crop in West Africa today.
“Cowpea is a food and animal feed crop grown in the semi-arid tropics particularly the savannahs of West Africa but also other parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas. It originated in Southern Africa and the cultivated form was domesticated in West Africa.
“While it is a very important crop in West Africa and is for used for food and livestock, it grows, well particularly in the “hungry season” (June to October) in the region, when other crops are not producing.
“What we do at the IITA Genebank is to characterise all the different types using both traditional and modern molecular techniques and make them available to breeders who develop high yielding varieties that are early or medium maturing and have consumerpreferred traits such as large seeds, seed coat texture and colour. A number of the varieties have resistance to some of the major diseases, pests, nematodes and parasitic weeds.”
On the global importance of cowpea, Michael draws our attention to legumes in general, of which cowpea is one along with soybean, peas and beans. Legumes are a very good source of protein and convert nitrogen into the atmosphere into the form that can be used by plants. Michael explains more on this and adds his thoughts on the major pests attacking cowpea plants today and more about how the crop is used for both humans and livestock.
“This reduces the need for natural fertilizer and at the same time, it puts nitrogen back into the soil. While it is very well adapted to grow in West Africa, it also has importance in other parts of the world, such as Asia, America and East Africa.
“For humans, we know that the cowpea seeds are processed into a number of popular types of food in West Africa. It is a very important source of protein for human consumption and it grows at a time of year when there is not much else available for people to eat.
“Much cowpea is grown in the north of Nigeria, for example, and much of it is brought down to the southwest of the country and is consumed in places such as Lagos, in the large centres of population. Sometimes, a part of the plant can be put back into part of the soil and in many instances, kept for livestock feed in places such as Mali where a lot of cowpea is grown.”
The conversation then moves to Michael’s thoughts on the major pests attacking cowpea plants today and finally, the broader challenges that lie ahead in Africa’s crop sector today.
“Cowpea can be damaged by quite a number of pests, the most important of which are aphids who extract juice from its leaves and stems while the crop is still a seedling and also spread the cowpea mosaic virus. As this is such a damaging pest, the farmers will use insecticides when they can afford to do so, so it is important to produce varieties of cowpea that are more tolerant to pests.
“In addition, the plants are also attacked by diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Striga is the most important parasitic plant on cowpea and it can choke the growth of the plant at all stages and nematodes prevent the roots from absorbing nutrients and water from the soil. Cowpea is a type of crop that is very susceptible to a range of pests and diseases.
“Finally, I think that one of the priorities from the perspective of the IITA Genebank is to make all the 17,000 accessions we have more usable and to use new methods to characterise them. We need to know the genetic makeup of the traits they have so that they can be much more effectively deployed. Within the breeding programmes, we still have major challenges, such as the need to increase yields so that climate change can be adapted to and that pests and diseases can be resisted. On cowpea, we need to use diversity to understand the crop much better and to use it more effectively.”
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Tel: +49 (0)228 8542 7122

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Regulation is the need of the hour for the cryptocurrency market. Apart from giving it the needful boost, it will create confidence in the investors. As the cryptocurrency industry matures, investors and executives are seeking more regulatory and legal certainty. Many investors have favored regulation, particularly for initial offerings.
Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) chief executive Richard Teng said a lot has changed over the past few months in a changing landscape that forgoes fears associated with cryptocurrencies. He said the growing industry requires guidelines to develop and encourage the sector responsibly.
“We are confident that our comprehensive regime, which we have shared with global regulators like the US, the UK Treasury, Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England and regulators in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan can address these risks and bring greater confidence into this asset class,” said Teng.
In October, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) according to CCN, enforced the regulatory framework by the FSRA for cryptocurrency firms. The regulations including stipulations for exchange operators and crypto custody firms deemed cryptocurrencies as commodities similar to precious metals.
The US Embraces Regulation
The United States market has also embraced regulation to bring about much-needed transparency and fairness. According to Harvard Business Review, the cryptocurrency industry is in uncertainty and confusion because of lack of regulators. It stated that “without clear regulations, cryptocurrency innovation in the United States is being stifled. Entrepreneurs sit on the sidelines for fear of innocently running afoul of the law. Investors, meanwhile, hang back because of uncertainty regarding valuations. And the commonweal suffers, as other countries lure innovators away from the United States by creating rules that make their jurisdictions more hospitable to this growing asset class.”
The state of Texas was in the limelight this year as it sought to protect its citizens from deceptive and fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency space. Foley highlighted that 32 investigators in the period of four weeks established that no promoters were registered to sell securities in Texas. “All but two of the promoters were broadly using websites, social media and online advertising to market in the state, and at least five promoters all but ignored investing risks by guaranteeing returns.” The Director of Enforcement of the Texas State Securities Board Joe Rotunda said the unscrupulous promoters were trying to get as much money as they could and as quickly as they could. But this wasn’t the first of its kind incident in the United States. Regulators across the country have cracked similar cases, bringing the matter of the need for ‘greater regulation’ to the fore. Federal regulators are now taking the necessary steps to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrency activities. Experts say that with many countries and states taking regulatory steps, its necessary to establish what a cryptocurrency is, be it currency, security or commodity. The answer will influence the government to regulate it accordingly.
Benefits for the Cryptocurrency Industry
Regulation will give a well-rounded boost to the cryptocurrency industry. It will promote and enforce standards in the crypto community. Besides clarity, it will officially recognize that the amount of decentralization is an important factor in determining whether a cryptocurrency is security. Moreover, regulation will give the much need lifeline to the cryptocurrency market and stabilize the cryptocurrencies.

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Interior Minister Seen art. 15 of Decree-Law no April 24, 2014. 66, converted, with amendments, by law June 23, 2014, # 89, which provides, with effect from the year 2014, spending control measures for passenger cars by public authorities; See the previous decree on October 10, 2014, published in the Official Journal No. 240 of October 15, 2014, by which it was determined the allocation of contribution to public finances, to the year 2014, borne by the provinces and metropolitan cities included in ordinary status regions and provinces of the regions of Sicily and Sardinia, the overall extent of 0.7 million; Visto l'art. 47, paragraph 2, letter b) and the following subparagraphs of Decree Law No 66/2014, which provides that the provinces and metropolitan cities should insure a specific contribution to public finances, by reducing spending on cars in overall measurement equal to 0.7 million euros for the year 2014, contribution raised to 1 million euros for each of the years from 2015 to 2017; Visto l'art. 1, paragraph 451 of the Act of December 23, 2014-2015 stability law, no. 190-extending the predicted contribution to 2018; Visto l'art. 1, paragraph 16, of the law April 7, 2014, n. 56 providing that from 1 January 2015 metropolitan cities come to the provinces of the same name and follow them in all reports income and expense, and you shall carry out the duties, while respecting the balance of public finances and the internal stability pact objectives; Found that, by the year 2015, article. 47, paragraph 2, of Decree-Law No 66/2014, b) provides that the above specific spending reductions borne by the provinces and metropolitan cities are made for the share equal to 1 million euros in proportion to the number of cars of each province communicated annually at the Ministry of the Interior by the Department of civil service; Also the next paragraph detected 3 of art. 47 provides that such overall reduction anyway, invariance by Decree of the Minister of the Interior, reductions of expenditure borne by the provinces and cities ' passenger car related Metropolitan could be increased and/or decreased from State Conference-city and local governments, by January 31, 2015; Given that the State Conference-city and local governments did not consider to make use of that amended School of criteria to determine the amounts of the individual units of reductions in costs borne by each province and metropolitan city; Considered that the expected contribution to public finances, amounting to a total of 1 million euros for the year 2015, must be prorated to the number of cars of each province and City subway communicated annually at the Ministry of the Interior by the Department of civil service; Having regard to the note of the Department of civil service-Office for statistical information, institutional and personal databases, # P-0007993 on February 5, 2015 DFP and n. DFP 0021226 of March 31, 2015 and attached lists, containing data on the number of cars of each province and metropolitan city; Considered that art. 47 of Decree-Law No 66/2014, paragraph 2, 3 and 4, subsection the latter amended by art. 23-quater of Decree-Law June 24, 2014, # 90, converted, with amendments, by law No 114 August 11, 2014, predicts that the savings achieved by the provinces and metropolitan cities against spending reductions should be paid, before the end of October 10, 2015, to a special chapter of the State budget and at the same time provides that, in the event of non-payment of the contribution , by the same date, on the basis of the data provided by the Ministry of the Interior, the IRS, through the management structure of art. 22, paragraph 3, of legislative decree July 9, 1997, n. 241, provides for the recovery of these sums in respect of the provinces and metropolitan cities concerned, applicable on withdrawals of tax on insurance against civil liability resulting from the use of motor vehicles, excluding mopeds, under art. December 15, 1997, 60 of Legislative Decree n. 446, levied through F24, upon repayment of its revenue to the provinces;
Decrees: Art. 1 determination of the allocation of contribution to public finances against the metropolitan cities, provinces included in ordinary status regions and provinces of Sicily and Sardinia regions 1. The fee referred in the introduction it is calculated in proportion to the number of cars of each metropolitan city and province, based on data specially provided by the Department of public service. 2. the contribution to the total sum of 1 million euros for the year 2015, it is broken down to load each metropolitan city, province included in ordinary status regions and provinces of the regions of Sicily and Sardinia in the overall measure indicated in the list annexed to this Decree.
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I admit that I’m often moaning on Monday morning, but this Monday morning I’m actually marveling.
Do you know about the concept of “marveling”? I didn’t until I discovered Methodist minister Fred Craddock and his book, Craddock Stories, in which he writes about his ancestors who would go out walking, often on Sunday afternoon, not to find anything in particular, but just to look for God‘s handiwork and beauty: a pretty flower, an interesting tree, a striking rock or a glorious cloud perhaps. anything that would produce a sense of wonder, appreciation or joy.
I LOVE that idea! It’s … marvelous.
Well, I went a-marveling last night (without exactly intending to) when I started pulling out Christmas decorations. I came across in the back of an old wardrobe, sort of Neal-in-Wonderland-ishly, these …
What do you mean you don’t know what you’re looking at?! They’re candle holders. Well they are now. They used to be the bases of two old wooden lamps that sat on the end tables on either side of the couch in my parents’ little house.
You can barely see them in this old pic …
After my folks passed away a few years back, and I was going through all their things, deciding what to keep and what to throw away, I nearly tossed the old lamps. They had seen their better days.
But something made me pause, take the lampshades off, remove the wiring and toss the wooden bases into my back seat. And eventually into the back of my old wardrobe.
Now (voila!) they are born again as 2021 Christmas decor.
What light, joy and marvel my parents brought into my life and the world.
I invite you to go marveling! And please tell me what you find.


KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2009: PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa has refuted reports that top party leaders did not support Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin‘s actions in Parliament yesterday that led to his suspension.
“I didn’t say that I was distancing myself [from Nizar]. But how he wanted to do it, [we were] not briefed,” Nasharuddin said today, adding that the embattled Perak menteri besar’s actions were “spontaneous”.
Nizar (File pic) Yesterday, after his swearing in as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bukit Gantang, Nizar led shouts of “Bubarkan DUN!” and “Hidup Rakyat!” in demanding for the Perak state assembly to be dissolved.
Nizar and seven other MPs were subsequently suspended from the house for two days after refusing to remove headbands which said: “Bubar DUN!!”
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament lobby today, Nasharuddin, however, refused to say whether he supported Nizar’s call for the dissolution of the Perak state assembly.
“Whether I agree or not agree, the incident has already happened,” Nasharuddin said.
“The message that (Nizar) wanted to send has reached the world,” he said. “It proves that the Perak state opposition is not happy with the political upheaval.”
Nasharuddin was responding to an Agenda Daily news report yesterday that concluded that “PAS leaders did not support Nizar’s actions that caused uproar in the Dewan Rakyat”.
On possible PAS talks with Umno on a national unity government with the Barisan Nasional (BN), Nasharuddin said: “Our stand is that PAS is always open to speaking to anyone. This was a decision from our muktamar in Ipoh in 2008, and was mentioned again in (PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang‘s) policy speech at this year’s muktamar.”
“The issue of PAS entering Barisan Nasional does not arise at all. It is not in the agenda of any PAS leader,” Nasharuddin said.
“But we are not shutting out the opportunity to talk to anyone. We feel we have a part to play in developing this nation,” he added.
NasharuddinEarlier today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was quoted as saying that Umno was ready to hear PAS’s unity government proposal.
“I accept the prime minister’s response with an open heart,” Nasharuddin, who has come under fire within PAS for supporting talks with Umno, said.
However, Nasharuddin said he would not be able to answer on the party’s behalf as Hadi was presently overseas.
Nasharuddin added that he would bring possible talks with Umno to the attention of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR), of which PAS is a member together with DAP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat.
“We will hold a meeting with PR leaders at the next possible opportunity,” he said.
Talks notwithstanding, he said this would have no effect on the upcoming Manik Urai by-election.
“We are ready to face Umno in Manik Urai,” Nasharuddin said.