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Date Palms, Merzouga, Morocco
Date palm or date is the common name for a palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, characterized by pinnate, "feather-like" gray-green leaves and an edible fruit in the form of a drupe with a thin, papery skin, and a single, long, narrow, hard seed. The term date also is used for just the palm tree's fruit, which is borne in clusters and is one of the oldest cultivated tree crops, with a history of over 5,000 years.
While the term "date palm" by itself typically is associated with P. dactylifera, other species in the Phoenix genus also utilize the term. For example, P. canariensis is known as the Canary Island Date Palm and is widely grown as an ornamental plant. It differs from the former in having a stouter trunk, more leaves to the crown, more closely spaced leaflets, and deep green rather than gray-green leaves. The fruit of P. canariensis is edible, but rarely eaten by humans because of its small size and thin flesh. This article is on P. dactylifera.
The nutritious and flavorful date is a traditional staple food of the Middle East and also the source of syrup, alcohol, and vinegar. Other date palm components—seeds, wood, and leaves—are used for a wide diversity of applications. These include: Ground-up seeds—animal feed and a coffee additive; oil—soap and cosmetics; wood—posts and rafters; leaves, including the petioles—mats, screens, fans, rope, and fuel, and, in Christianity, for celebrating Palm Sunday.
Family and genus
The date palm is a member of the palm family, Arecaceae (sometimes known by the alternative name Palmae). Arecaceae is a family of monocotyledon flowering plants. There are over 200 genera in the palm family with around 2,600 species, most of which are native to tropical or subtropical climates.
Members of Arecaceae have large evergreen leaves that are either palmately ("fan-leaved") or pinnately ("feather-leaved") compound and spirally arranged at the top of the stem. The leaves have a tubular sheath at the base that usually splits open on one side at maturity. The flowers are generally small and white and radially symmetric. The sepals and petals usually number three each and may be distinct or joined at the base. The stamens generally number six, with filaments that may be separate, attached to each other, or attached to the pistil at the base. The fruit is usually a single-seeded berry or drupe (fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a pit or stone with a seed inside).
The Phoenix genus includes 13 known extant species. The genus is unique among members of the subfamily Coryphoideae, being the only one with pinnate, rather than palmate leaves (Riffle and Draft 2003). The name derives from a New Latin form of φοῖνιξ, the Greek word for "date palm," probably referring to the Phoenicians who brought the palm with them in their travels or maybe from φοινός, "red-colored," referring to the color of dates.
This genus is mostly medium to robust in size but also includes a few dwarf species. The pinnate leaves, 1-6 meters long, all share the common feature of metamorphosed lower-leaf segments into long, vicious spines (acanthophylls). The leaves have short or absent petioles and possess the rare feature among pinnate palms of induplicate (V-shaped) leaflets. The plants are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants; pollination is by both wind and insect. The flowers are inconspicuous yellowish-brown and about 1 centimeter wide, but grouped on conspicuous large multi-branched panicles 30-90 cm long. The inflorescence emerges from a usually boat-shaped, leathery bract, forming large, pendent clusters. Phoenix fruit develops from one carpel as a drupe, 1-7 centimeters long, yellow to red-brown or dark purple when mature, with one elongate, deeply-grooved seed.
The known extant species of the Phoenix genus are:
- Phoenix acaulis
- Phoenix andamanensis
- Phoenix caespitosa
- Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)
- Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm)
- Phoenix loureiroi (syn. P. humilis)
- Phoenix paludosa (Mangrove Date Palm)
- Phoenix pusilla (Ceylon Date Palm)
- Phoenix reclinata (Senegal Date Palm)
- Phoenix roebelenii (Pygmy Date Palm)
- Phoenix rupicola (Cliff Date Palm)
- Phoenix sylvestris (Indian Date Palm)
- Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm)
In addition, some authorities include Phoenix atlantica, or Cape Verde palm, endemic to the Cape Verde Islands, although others characterize it as a feral P. dactylifera.
Phoenix dactylifera is a medium-sized tree, 15 to 25 meters (49 to 82 feet) tall, often clumped with several trunks from a single root system, but often growing singly as well. The pinnate leaves are 3 to 5 meters (10 to 16 feet) long, with spines on the petiole and about 150 leaflets. The leaflets are 30 centimeters (12 inches) long and 2 centimeters (.8 inches) broad. The full span of the crown ranges from 6–10 meters (20-33 feet).
The fruit of P. dactylifera is a drupe known as a date. Dates are large with a thick layer of fruit pulp, edible, very sweet, and rich in sugar; the other species in Phoenix have only a thin layer of fruit pulp. P. dactylifera fruits are oval or cylindrical, 3–7 centimeters long and 2–3 centimeters in diameter. Each date contains a single seed about 2 to 2.5 centimeters long and 6–8 millimeters thick. The skin is thin and papery. When unripe, they are green, and change to yellow, golden brown, mahogany red, or black as they ripen, depending on variety (Herbst 2001). As characteristic of the Phoenix genus, the plants are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants.
humans have cultivated the date palm for its edible fruit for so many centuries that the tree's native distribution is unknown. However, it probably originated somewhere in the desert oases of northern Africa, and perhaps also southwest Asia.
Dates (Arabic: تمر Tamr) have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 B.C.E. (Zaid and de Wet 2002). Date wood, pits for storing dates, and other remains of the date palm have been found in Mesopotamian sites (Miller 2000).
The date palm had a tremendous effect on the history of the Middle East. W. H. Barreveld (1993) wrote:
One could go as far as to say that, had the date palm not existed, the expansion of the human race into the hot and barren parts of the "old" world would have been much more restricted. The date palm not only provided a concentrated energy food, which could be easily stored and carried along on long journeys across the deserts, it also created a more amenable habitat for the people to live in by providing shade and protection from the desert winds. In addition, the date palm also yielded a variety of products for use in agricultural production and for domestic utensils, and practically all parts of the palm had a useful purpose.
Cultivation and production
|Top Ten Dates Producers—2005|
(1000 metric tons)
|United Arab Emirates||760.00|
|People's Republic of China||130.00|
UN Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
As a dioecious species, having separate male and female plants, date palms can be easily grown from seed. However, only 50 percent of seedlings will be female and hence fruit bearing, and dates from seedling plants are often smaller and of poorer quality. Most commercial plantations thus use cuttings of heavily cropping cultivars—mainly "Medjool," as this cultivar produces particularly high yields of large, sweet fruit. Plants grown from cuttings will fruit two to three years earlier than seedling plants.
Dates are naturally wind pollinated but in both traditional oasis horticulture and in the modern commercial orchards they are entirely pollinated manually. Natural pollination occurs with about an equal number of male and female plants. However, with manual pollination, one male can pollenize up to 100 females. Since the males are of value only as pollenizers, this allows the growers to use their resources for many more fruit producing female plants. Some growers do not even maintain any male plants as male flowers become available at local markets at pollination time. Manual pollination is done by skilled laborers on ladders, or in some areas, such as Iraq, they climb the tree using a special climbing tool that wraps around the tree trunk and the climber's back to keep him attached to the trunk while climbing. Less often the pollen may be blown onto the female flowers by wind machine.
Parthenocarpic cultivars are available but the seedless fruit is smaller and of lower quality.
Date palms take about seven years after planting before they will bear fruit, and they produce viable yields for commercial harvest after about 10 years. Mature date palms can produce 80–120 kilograms (176-264 pounds) of dates per harvest season, although they do not all ripen at the same time so several harvests are required. In order to get fruit of marketable quality, the bunches of dates must be thinned before ripening so that the remaining fruits grow larger. Dates usually are harvested when green and ripened off the tree before drying (Herbst 2001).
Dates require a hot and dry climate, and flourish in the Middle East, Africa, and California and Arizona in the United States. Iraq used to be a major producer of dates but in recent years the amount of dates produced and exported has decreased.
Cultivars of dates
Three main cultivar groups of date exist; soft (for example, Barhee, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool), semi-dry (for example, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Zahidi), and dry (for example, Thoory). The type of fruit depends on the glucose, fructose, and sucrose content. In soft dates, about 80 percent of the dry matter is invert sugars (mixture of equal parts of glucose and fructose), while in semi-dry dates, about 40 percent of the dry matter is invert sugars and forty percent is sucrose (Bender and Bender 2005). In dry dates, about 20 to 40 percent of the dry matter is invert sugars, and 40 to 60 is sucrose (Bender and Bender 2005).
A large number of date cultivars are grown. The most important are:
- Aabel—common in Libya
- Ajwah—from the town of Ajwah in Saudi Arabia; it is the subject of a famous hadith of the prophet Muhammad.
- Amir Hajj or Amer Hajj—from Iraq, these are soft with a thin skin and thick flesh; sometimes called "the visitor's date" because it is a delicacy served to guests.
- Abid Rahim (Arabic: عبد رحيم), from Sudan
- Barakawi (Arabic: بركاوي), from Sudan
- Barhee (barhi) (from Arabic barh, a hot wind)—these are nearly cylindrical, light amber to dark brown when ripe; soft, with thick flesh and rich flavor. One of the few varieties which are good in the khalal stage when they are yellow (like a fresh grape as opposed to dry, like a raisin).
- Bireir (Arabic: برير)—from Sudan
- Deglet Noor (Arabic: "Translucent" or "date of light"); so named because the center appears light or golden when held up to the sun. This is a leading date in Algeria, the USA, and Tunisia, and in the latter country it is grown in inland oases and is the chief export cultivar. It is semi-dry and not very sweet.
- Derrie or Dayri (the "Monastery" date)—from southern Iraq; these are long, slender, nearly black, and soft.
- Empress—developed by the Deval Family in Indio California USA from a seedling of Deglet Noor. It is larger than Deglet Noor, somewhat softer and sweeter. It generally has a light tan top half and brown bottom half.
- Ftimi or Alligue—these are grown in inland oases of Tunisia.
- Halawy (Halawi) (Arabic: "Sweet")—these are soft, and extremely sweet, small to medium in size.
- Haleema—in Hoon, Libya (Haleema is a woman's name)
- Hayany—from Egypt (Hayani) (Hayany is a man's name)—these dates are dark-red to nearly black and soft.
- Iteema—common in Algeria
- Kajur—common in Pakistan/India
- Kenta—common in Tunisia
- Khadrawy (Arabic: Green)—a cultivar favored by many Arabs, it is a soft, very dark date.
- Khalasah (Arabic: Quintessence)—one of the most famous palm cultivars in Saudi Arabia; famous for its sweetness level that is not high nor low, thus, suits most people. Its fruit is called Khlas. Its famous place is Huffuf (Al-Ahsa) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia (Al-Sharqheyah).
- Khastawi (Khusatawi, Kustawy)—this is the leading soft date in Iraq; it is syrupy and small in size, prized for dessert.
- Maktoom (Arabic: 'hidden')—this is a large, red-brown, thick-skinned, soft, medium-sweet date.
- Manakbir—a large fruit which ripens early.
- Medjool (Arabic: Unknown)—from Morocco, also grown in the USA, Jordan and Israel; a large, sweet and succulent date.
- Migraf (Mejraf)—very popular in Southern Yemen, these are large, golden-amber dates.
- Mgmaget Ayuob—from Hoon, Libya
- Mishriq (Arabic: East—مشرق)—from Sudan and Saudi Arabia
- Nabtat-seyf—from Saudi Arabia.
- Sag‘ai—from Saudi Arabia.
- Saidy (Saidi)—soft, very sweet, these are popular in Libya.
- Sayer (Sayir) (Arabic: Common)—these dates are dark orange-brown, of medium size, soft and syrupy.
- Sekkeri—(lit. sugary) Dark brown skin; distinctly sweet and soft flesh, from Saudi Arabia.
- Sellaj—in Saudi Arabia.
- Tagyat—common in Libya.
- Tamej—in Libya.
- Thoory (Thuri)—popular in Algeria, this dry date is brown-red when cured with a bluish bloom and very wrinkled skin. Its flesh is sometimes hard and brittle but the flavor described as sweet and nutty.
- Umeljwary—from Libya.
- Umelkhashab—from Saudi Arabia; brilliant red skin; bittersweet, hard white flesh.
- Zahidi (Arabic: [Of the] ascetic)—these medium size, cylindrical, light golden-brown semi-dry dates are very sugary, and sold as soft, medium-hard and hard.
There are more than 100 known cultivars in Iraq. It should be noted, however, that a cultivar may have several names depending on the locality.
Date Palms are susceptible to a disease called Bayoud disease, which is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum. This disease, which kills many of the popular older cultivars like "Deglet Noor," has led to a major decline in production where it is present, notably Morocco and western Algeria. However, new cultivars resistant to the disease are being developed.
|Dried dates, deglet noor (edible parts)|
Nutritional value per 100 g
|Energy 280 kcal 1180 kJ|
|Percentages are relative to US|
recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
Dates are eaten fresh or dried, with dried dates available year-round and sold pitted or unpitted (Herbst 2001). Fresh dates may be stored up to two weeks in a refrigerator, wrapped in a plastic bag, while dried dates can be stored, in an airtight container, for up to 6 months at room temperature or up to a year in a refrigerator (Herbst 2001).
A 100-gram portion of fresh dates is a premium source of vitamin C and supplies 230 kcal (960 kJ) of energy. They are a good source of protein and iron (Herbst 2001). Sugar becomes more concentrated as the date dries, but in overall nutrients, since dates contain relatively little water, they do not become much more concentrated upon drying, although the vitamin C is lost in the process.
Dates ripen in four stages, which are known throughout the world by their Arabic names kimri (unripe), khalal (full-size, crunchy), rutab (ripe, soft), and tamr (ripe, sun-dried).
Dates are an important traditional crop in Iraq, Arabia, and north Africa west to Morocco and are mentioned in many places in the Quran. In Islamic countries, dates and yogurt or sometimes milk are a traditional first meal when the sun sets during Ramadan. Dates (especially Medjool and Deglet Noor) are also cultivated in southern California in the United States.
Dry or soft dates are eaten out-of-hand, or may be pitted and stuffed with fillings such as almonds, walnuts, candied orange and lemon peel, marzipan, or cream cheese. Pitted dates are also referred to as "stoned dates." Dates can also be chopped and used in a range of sweet and savory dishes, from tajines (tagines) in Morocco to puddings, bread, cakes, and other dessert items. Dates are also processed into cubes, paste, spread, date syrup, or "honey" called "dibs," powder (date sugar), vinegar, or alcohol. Recent innovations include chocolate-covered dates and products such as sparkling date juice, used in some Islamic countries as a non-alcoholic version of champagne, for special occasions and religious times such as Ramadan.
Dates can also be dehydrated, ground, and mixed with grain to form a nutritious stockfeed. Dried dates are fed to camels, horses, and dogs in the Sahara. In northern Nigeria, dates and peppers added to the native beer are believed to make it less intoxicating.
Young date leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable, as is the terminal bud or heart, though its removal kills the palm. The finely ground seeds are mixed with flour to make bread in times of scarcity. The flowers of the date palm are also edible. Traditionally, the female flowers are the most available for sale and weigh 300-400 grams (11-14 ounces). The flower buds are used in salad or ground with dried fish to make a condiment for bread.
In India, North Africa, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire, date palms are tapped for the sweet sap which is converted into palm sugar (known as jaggery or gur), molasses, or alcoholic beverages. In North Africa, the sap obtained from tapping palm trees is known as lāgbī (pronounced [laːgbiː]). If left for a sufficient period of time (typically hours, depending on the temperature) lāgbī easily becomes an alcoholic drink. Special skill is required when tapping the palm tree so that it does not die.
Dates also are used to make Jallab.
Dates have a high tannin content and are used medicinally as a detersive (having cleansing power) and astringent in intestinal troubles. As an infusion, decoction, syrup, or paste, dates have been administered for sore throat, colds, bronchial catarrh, and taken to relieve fever and a number of other complaints. One traditional belief is that it can counteract alcohol intoxication. The seed powder also is used in some traditional medicines.
A gum that exudes from the wounded trunk is employed in India for treating diarrhea and genito-urinary ailments. The roots are used against toothache. The pollen yields an estrogenic principle, estrone, and has a gonadotropic effect on young rats.
Various parts of the date palm are used for a diversity of non-culinary, non-medicinal purposes.
Seeds. Date seeds are soaked and ground up for animal feed, and their oil is suitable for use in soap and cosmetics. The seeds also can be processed chemically as a source of oxalic acid. The seeds are burned to make charcoal for silversmiths, and can be strung in necklaces. Furthermore, date seeds also are ground and used in the manner of coffee beans, or as an additive to coffee.
Leaves. Date palm leaves are used in the celebration of Palm Sunday in Christian religion and in the Feast of the Tabernacles in Judaism. In North Africa, they are commonly used for making huts. Mature leaves also are made into mats, screens, baskets, and fans. Processed leaves can be used for insulating board. Dried leaf petioles are a source of cellulose pulp, used for walking sticks, brooms, fishing floats, and fuel. Leaf sheaths are prized for their scent, and fiber from them is also used for rope, coarse cloth, and large hats. The leaves are also used as a lulav in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Wood. Date palm wood is used for posts and rafters for huts; it is lighter than coconut and not very durable. It is also used for construction such as bridges and aqueducts, and parts of dhows. Leftover wood is burnt for fuel.
Where craft traditions still thrive, such as in Oman, the palm tree is perhaps the most versatile of all indigenous plants, with virtually every part of the tree utilized to make functional items, ranging from rope and baskets to beehives, fishing boats, and traditional dwellings.
- FAO, UN Food & Agriculture Organisation. Retrieved May 2, 2008.
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The rise and rise of the League of Gentlemen
A Shivers interview by David Miller
|selected from Shivers #74|
The last two years have seen the irresistible rise of The League of Gentlemen from Perrier-award winning fringe stage show to a successful radio series On The Town, to a six-part series on BBC2. This series won the Golden Rose of Montreux and the second season started on BBC2 on 14th January.
The League, comprising writer/performers Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, plus writer Jeremy Dyson have a special place in the hearts of Shivers readers. Before their rise to international fame, both Gatiss and Dyson wrote for Shivers, contributing the memorable Val Lewton spoof They Creep By Night. Gatiss also wrote articles on Jack the Ripper, Tod Brownings Freaks and James Whale his acclaimed biography of the British director of Frankenstein was published in 1995.
Its not surprising then, that the League have brought to the small screen a gallery of grotesques that hark back to some of the great names of Horror. First-season audiences are already familiar with the bizarre town of Royston Vasey and its peculiar inhabitants, all played by the League, like the obsessively tidy, toad-fancying Dentons, or the sinister butcher Hilary Briss, whose speciality is a closely-guarded secret for a privileged few.
But already the most popular characters are Tubbs and Edward, the weird, pig-nosed denizens of The Local Shop, who are not beyond a bit of human sacrifice to ensure that the crops do not fail and that their community remains pure. New characters for this season include the wild gypsy showman Papa Lazarou, (who descends on Royston Vasey with his travelling freak show), the German exchange teacher Herr Lipp, who shows an unhealthy interest in his young charges, and the ancient Charity shop workers Vinnie and Reenie.
On stage, the Local Shop was created with Paulines clipboard resting across two chairs, but it was no less real. You create the idea in the imagination of the audience, Pemberton explains. Our influences were always filmic, so we just pushed the buttons and the audiences knew what we were talking about. We actually went to a shop where the proprietors were absurdly suspicious. We combined that with the idea of referencing The Wicker Man and having the villagers actually burning strangers.
The new series features an appearance by the celebrated X-rated comedian Roy Chubby Brown, whose real name, Royston Vasey, sounded like the kind of skewed English place-name that the League needed for their fictitious town. We just contacted him and asked him to appear in it, explains Shearsmith. He was a fan of the series and wanted to do it. He plays the Mayor in episodes four and six...
Youve got to carry on with the things that people are expecting, says Mark Gatiss of The League's second series. but you have to give them something new. The Carnival in episode one was originally in episode three but during the scripting we moved it forward. Now it kicks the series off with something different. If youre new to it, theres the idea again of someone or something new coming to the village.
When told that there seem to be more film references per second in the show than in than any other comedy series, Gatiss agrees. Except possibly for The Simpsons, he admits. But ours are very specific. We only reference films that were made between 1931 and 1932.
The Carnival is, of course, a somewhat-less-than thinly-veiled reference to Tod Brownings Freaks, but even that didnt go quite as far as the League wanted. We tried very hard, Gatiss sighs, to get a man with no limbs in a sock, wriggling through the mud with a knife in his teeth. But, alas
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A faulty MSD ignition box can cause a wide range of problems in a vehicle. The symptoms of a bad MSD ignition box can be difficult to detect, but it’s important to address them promptly to avoid further damage to the engine and other components. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common symptoms of a bad MSD ignition box, as well as their causes and potential solutions.
One of the most obvious symptoms of a faulty or damaged MSD ignition box is when you notice that your engine has started to stall very frequently, and the performance has turned significantly poor. Another common symptom is when the engine misfires, causing the vehicle to run poorly or stall. Poor acceleration can also be a sign of a bad MSD ignition box. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to determine the cause of the problem.
Identifying a Bad MSD Ignition Box
When it comes to identifying a bad MSD Ignition Box, there are a few symptoms that you can look out for. These symptoms can help you determine whether or not your MSD Ignition Box is malfunctioning and in need of repair or replacement.
One of the most common symptoms of a bad MSD Ignition Box is engine misfire. This occurs when the spark plugs do not fire as they should, causing the engine to run poorly or stall. Another symptom of a bad MSD Ignition Box is poor acceleration. If your engine is struggling to pick up speed or is sluggish when accelerating, it may be due to a faulty MSD Ignition Box.
Another sign of a bad MSD Ignition Box is missing spark, backfires, or stumbles. This can occur when the MSD Ignition Box has any issues like a loose connection, wrong wiring, or an internal short circuit. If you notice your vehicle engine is missing the required spark, backfiring, or stumbling, it may be due to a faulty MSD Ignition Box.
In addition, if you observe the lights on your instrument panel malfunctioning, it might be a sign of a failing MSD Ignition Box. They might flash or fail to turn on at all. This will happen whether the car is idling or in motion. However, this sign will be significantly more obvious when you are in motion.
Lastly, a bad MSD Ignition Box can cause the engine to stall regularly or run poorly. It can also create an unpleasant smell. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is time for you to think of the MSD Ignition Box and seek professional help.
In summary, there are several symptoms that can indicate a bad MSD Ignition Box. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to have your MSD Ignition Box inspected and repaired or replaced as soon as possible to avoid further damage to your vehicle.
Common Symptoms of a Bad MSD Ignition Box
When the MSD ignition box has any issues like a loose connection, wrong wiring, or an internal short circuit, your vehicle engine will miss the required spark, backfire, or may even stumble. Here are some common symptoms of a bad MSD ignition box:
A misfire is one of the most common symptoms of a bad MSD ignition box. This occurs when the spark plugs do not fire as they should, causing the engine to run poorly or stall. Misfires can happen at any time, but they are most noticeable when the engine is idling or under load.
Difficulty Starting the Engine
If your MSD ignition box fails, you might find it difficult to start your car. The starting system spark needs to activate precisely before closing the intake valve. Besides, it should also be after the opening of the exhaust valve. A bad electrical connection, a short circuit, or incorrect wiring can prevent the spark from activating, making it hard to start the engine.
Reduced Fuel Efficiency
A bad MSD ignition box can also cause your vehicle to have reduced fuel efficiency. This happens when the engine is not firing as it should, causing it to burn more fuel than necessary. You might notice that you need to fill up your gas tank more frequently than usual.
Check Engine Light
If your MSD ignition box is failing, your vehicle’s onboard computer might detect it and turn on the check engine light. This light can indicate a variety of issues, but if you notice it along with any of the other symptoms mentioned above, it could be a sign that your MSD ignition box needs to be replaced.
In summary, a bad MSD ignition box can cause a variety of issues, including engine misfires, difficulty starting the engine, reduced fuel efficiency, and the check engine light turning on. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s essential to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to determine the root cause of the problem.
Understanding the Role of the MSD Ignition Box
The MSD ignition box is an essential component of a vehicle’s ignition system. It is responsible for controlling the timing and distribution of high voltage sparks to the spark plugs, which in turn ignite the air/fuel mixture in the engine’s cylinders. The ignition box is designed to provide a high-performance spark that is more powerful and consistent than a traditional ignition system.
The MSD ignition box works by using a microprocessor to control the ignition timing and spark output. It is connected to the distributor and the ignition coil, and it receives signals from various sensors in the engine. The ignition box then uses this information to determine the optimal timing and spark output for the engine’s current operating conditions.
The main advantage of the MSD ignition box is that it provides a more powerful and consistent spark than a traditional ignition system. This can result in improved engine performance, better fuel economy, and reduced emissions. Additionally, the MSD ignition box is designed to be more reliable and durable than a traditional ignition system, which can help to prevent engine damage and reduce maintenance costs.
However, like any other component of a vehicle’s ignition system, the MSD ignition box can fail or malfunction over time. This can result in a variety of symptoms, including engine misfires, poor acceleration, and difficulty starting. It is important to be aware of these symptoms and to have the ignition system inspected and repaired as needed to prevent further damage to the engine.
Preventive Measures and Maintenance
To prevent a bad MSD ignition box from causing issues, it is important to perform regular inspections. Checking the wiring, connections, and ground regularly can help detect any potential issues before they become major problems.
One way to inspect the MSD ignition box is to use a multimeter to check the voltage and resistance of the unit. The user manual for the specific MSD ignition box should provide instructions on how to perform this test.
Additionally, inspecting the ignition box for any physical damage, such as cracks or corrosion, can also help prevent issues. If any damage is found, it is important to replace the unit immediately.
Even with regular inspections, MSD ignition boxes can still fail over time. It is important to replace the unit before it fails completely.
The user manual for the MSD ignition box should provide instructions on how often the unit should be replaced. Generally, it is recommended to replace the unit every 5-7 years or after 50,000 miles.
Replacing the MSD ignition box with a high-quality unit can also help prevent issues. It is important to choose a unit that is compatible with the specific vehicle and engine.
By performing regular inspections and timely replacements, users can prevent a bad MSD ignition box from causing issues and ensure their vehicle runs smoothly.
In conclusion, a malfunctioning or broken MSD ignition box can cause a variety of symptoms that can significantly impact the performance of a vehicle. These symptoms include a misfire, poor acceleration, and stalling.
It is important to diagnose and address any issues with the MSD ignition box promptly to prevent further damage to the engine. Regular maintenance and inspection can help prevent issues with the ignition box from occurring in the first place.
If a problem is suspected with the MSD ignition box, it is recommended to consult a professional mechanic or technician for proper diagnosis and repair. Attempting to repair or replace the ignition box without proper knowledge or experience can lead to further damage and potentially dangerous situations.
Overall, understanding the symptoms of a bad MSD ignition box can help vehicle owners maintain the health and performance of their engine. By staying vigilant and addressing any issues promptly, drivers can ensure their vehicle runs smoothly and reliably for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if my MSD ignition box is bad?
One of the most common signs of a bad MSD ignition box is when your engine starts to stall frequently or runs poorly. You may also notice a decrease in engine performance, rough idling, and difficulty starting your car.
What are the common symptoms of a failing MSD ignition box?
Some common symptoms of a failing MSD ignition box include engine misfires, poor acceleration, stalling, and difficulty starting your car. You may also notice a decrease in fuel efficiency and an increase in exhaust emissions.
What causes MSD ignition box failure?
MSD ignition box failure can be caused by a number of factors, including electrical issues, internal component failure, and physical damage. Exposure to moisture, extreme temperatures, and vibration can also cause MSD ignition box failure.
How do I troubleshoot MSD ignition box problems?
To troubleshoot MSD ignition box problems, you should start by checking the wiring connections and ensuring that the battery is fully charged. You can also use a multimeter to check the voltage output of the ignition box. If you are still experiencing issues, it may be necessary to replace the ignition box.
Can a bad MSD ignition box cause engine misfires?
Yes, a bad MSD ignition box can cause engine misfires. This occurs when the spark plugs do not fire as they should, causing the engine to run poorly or stall.
What is the lifespan of an MSD ignition box?
The lifespan of an MSD ignition box can vary depending on a number of factors, including usage, maintenance, and environmental conditions. However, most MSD ignition boxes are designed to last for several years with proper care and maintenance.


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AS summer is approaching the members of The Palace Croquet Club are once again on the lawns of The Bishop’s Palace most afternoons of the week.
Members were delighted that Bishop Michael, who is President of the Club, found time recently to come on to the lawns at the Palace to officially open the season. This is a bit later in the year than usual because the Bishop had a much more important duty to carry out at Westminster Abbey. Bishop Michael also found time to play a game of croquet with members and to demonstrate his skill in the game.
Members of the club enjoy playing both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet. The club plays friendly matches against other local croquet clubs and organises social club tournaments for members.
Croquet has been played regularly on the lawns in front of The Bishop’s Palace since 1976 when Horace Southwell approached the newly appointed Bishop Bickersteth about allowing croquet to be played on the lawn at the Palace. The Bishop was very keen as he thought that croquet would fit well with the character of Wells. At first it was just one afternoon a week and then two. Now members play five days per week and at the weekends with friends and new members.
The club welcomes new members. Introductory lessons are given so no experience is necessary. Anyone interested in joining the club and playing in the beautiful surroundings of The Bishop’s Palace should contact Club Secretary Jonathan Rendel on 01749 345355.

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This ecoregion extends from the Alaska boundary southeastward to the Taiga Ranges. The ecoregion occupies the northern portions of the unglaciated Ogilvie and Wernecke mountains and associated intermontane basins. Except for a few higher mountain summits, the terrain consists of flat-topped and rounded hills, which are eroded remnants of a former plain. The climate is strongly continental. The mean annual temperature for the area is approximately -6°C with a summer mean of 9°C and a winter mean of -21.5°C. Strong temperature inversions exist through the winter. Some of the coldest temperatures in Canada are experienced in valley bottoms in winter, where values of -50°C are not uncommon. Mean annual precipitation ranges 300-400 mm. Open white spruce grows in a matrix of ericaceous shrubs, dwarf willow, birch, and a ground cover of moss and lichen in more protected subalpine sections of this ecoregion. Paper birch can form extensive communities on lower-elevation and mid-slope terrain. Many of the mountain slopes are largely devoid of vegetation, particularly steeply-sloping calcareous rock outcrops. The bedrock is dominated by Palaeozoic limestones and marine shales. Most elevations are 900-1350 m asl, and the highest peak is 1803 m asl. River valleys are frequently wide and flat-bottomed. Turbic and Static Cryosols developed on coarse rubbly to fine colluvium are dominant in the region. Inclusions on permafrost-free sites support Eutric Brunisol and Melanic Brunisol soil development. Permafrost is continuous with low to medium ice content. Characteristic wildlife includes caribou, grizzly and black bear, Dall's sheep, moose, beaver, fox, wolf, hare, raven, rock and willow ptarmigan, and bald and golden eagle. Land uses include recreation, tourism, hunting, and trapping values. Potential reserves of mineral and hydrocarbon resources exist.
This ecoregion is part of the Taiga Cordillera ecozone.

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The Sakura From Minimaliste (380 Sq Ft)3/26/2017
The home is built on a gooseneck trailer and measures 10.5' x 32'. Its exterior features an eye-catching cedar with semi-transparent dye, and heron blue metal.
The interior of the home features a number of creative innovations to make the most the home's 380 sq ft space. One of the most unique, and most likely a first for any tiny house, is hydronic heated floors! Also included in the home is a modular sofa and butterfly table to allow the home's owners to transform the space as they need it to.
To help the home's owners ease into tiny house living, Minimaliste incorporated as much storage as possible. They also created unique stairs that fold in to free up some floor space when they aren't in use. The loft bedroom also has a bed that can be lifted up to storage items underneath it. And to extend the space outdoors, Minimaliste added a rooftop patio!
Be sure to check out a video tour of the Sakura below. Contact Minimaliste here for more info and pricing.
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~A Tangled Mercy by Joy Jordan-Lake~
Kate Drayton is a grad student studying the 1800 time period under the guise of research for school in an attempt to uncover a family mystery. The story is set in Charleston, South Carolina, and movies in time, alternating chapters from present day to 1822 during the events surrounding the Charleston slave revolt. I had a hard time relating to Kate in the beginning, but quickly became interested in the story. The supporting characters in both timelines are well done, and I immediately became engrossed by the 1822 storyline.
I enjoyed reading this book, although I have to admit I liked her novel, Blue Hole Back Home, more and marked it as one to reread. Still, this one a great book and I will be on the lookout for new books by Joy Jordan-Lake in the future. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction. If you liked The Invention of Wings, or other fiction about 1822 Charleston, you may like this one. Good read with interesting characters.
~Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber~ I think this will be my last Christmas book post for the year. I have piles more to read, but I am running out of December.
Ashley Davison gets a holiday bonus at the last minute and decides to head to Seattle for Christmas to surprise her mother. Kevin Tyler needs to get to Seattle for an important job interview. Neither can get a plane ticket and there is only one rental car left. At first, they are at odds, but then decide to share the car trip.Unbeknownst to either of them, Ashley was mistakenly placed on the no fly list. Now the couple is being tracked across the country by an over zealous FBI agent as they make their way to Seattle. The story has plenty of laughs and romantic sparks. This is a cute holiday book, a feel-good romantic comedy. This novel has been made into a Hallmark movie, so if you like Hallmark Christmas movies, you will probably enjoy this short read by Debbie Macomber. A funny, light-hearted, Christmas romance.
~A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg~
Fifty-two-year-old Oswald T. Campbell gets the bad news that he is dying and he won’t be long for this world if he doesn’t get himself to warmer climes immediately. Through a series of events, he finds himself moving to the small town of Lost River, Alabama which is chock full of friendly, if eccentric, people.
A local shop keeper, Roy, keeps a bird in his store, and has done so since he rescued it as a small wounded fledgling. Patsy, a little crippled girl, takes to hanging around the store and the redbird, named Jack, becomes her best friend.
No one tells a story like Fannie Flagg. It doesn’t matter how many characters her stories have, she writes them so well I never get them mixed up. Her characters seem to come to life on the page, and I always find them interesting and funny. I love to listen to her read her own books because she know exactly how to tell the story. I wish she would publish more books. I am charmed by her writing style. This novel is a feel good, humorous, happily ever after story. A sweet southern Christmas read.
~The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson~ I love this book! If you’re feeling down in the dumps or grumpy this Christmas season, grab a copy of this beloved Christmas tale. The Herdsman children, all six of them, are not the most well-behaved children. In fact, they are the town juvenile delinquents, and when they show up to church after being told the church has snacks, they take over the children’s Christmas play. Having never been to church before, or hearing the Christmas story, they have a unique and unconventional take on the story. This is sure to be a disaster, until the worst Christmas pageant ever turns into the best. This endearing book always puts a smile on my face and joy in my heart. You don’t have to be a kid or have kids to enjoy this children’s book.
~Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson~
This is a fun little Christmas story. Joy Jorgensen, an 85-year-old blogger, is being moved into an assisted living facility near her sons, but before she goes she plans a trip to spread Christmas joy. Instead of taking the scheduled flight Chicago to Phoenix, she decides to travel in her motorhome down route 66. Taking along her neighbor Miranda as a sidekick, Joy follows her detailed plan, stopping off along the way to spread Christmas cheer to contest winners chosen through her blog, Christmas Joy.
This is a sweet, short book about spreading holiday cheer and love. A light, feel-good read. In one part of the book, a character plays Santa to try to convince a disbelieving child. Being blessed with children who happen to be black and white, literal thinkers, we never tried to convince our children that Santa was real. If that idea bothers you, be forewarned. I enjoyed this little novella, and look forward to reading more of Melody Carlson’s Christmas books.
~Skipping Christmas by John Grisham~
What’s Christmas without the Kranks? This short novel has become a Christmas tradition for many. Who hasn’t, at one point or another, wanted to forgo the whole crazy holiday furor. I chuckled through the familiar story of the Kranks and Luther’s decision to skip Christmas for one year and go on a cruise instead. I enjoyed this short, humorous tale. It was interesting to read this departure from the types of novels I usually associate with John Grisham. Light hearted and fun, this one got me in the holiday spirit.

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Great fun. The 1950's was such a time of paranoia and the editors of the video have chosen some of the best examples of this. Nuclear testing, space invaders, communism mind control...they're all here, tied up in a neat little package. The collection itslf is well done, with screaming women on each disc. Each movie also includes the theatrical trailers, which are great. Familiar faces of 50's sci-fi are all here. John Agar, Grant Williams, Faith Domergue, Craig Stevens and even Troy Donahue. Grab some popcorn and sit back for an evening of pure entertainment. The only thing I'd warn you about is that these movies are highly addictive. You can't watch just one.


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The Dolphins notched an important victory on Monday night as they beat the Saint 20-3. This win puts the Dolphins in the playoffs for now as seven seed in the AFC. Furthermore, it extends the Dolphins’ winning streak to seven games. Miami was once a 1-7 team, as their playoff hopes looked bleak. This is the first time in NFL history that a team has had this big of a turnaround. Miami beat the Saint by using the tactics that they are known for which is a very heavy blitzing defense. This article will recap the Miami Dolphins Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints.
Jaylen Waddle shined
The Dolphins’ offense really struggled for a lot of this game. Points were hard to come by with a stout New Orleans defense. The Dolphin’s saving grace was their rookie first-round pick out of Alabama Jaylen Waddle. Waddle had 12 passes thrown to him and caught ten of those passes. Furthermore, he racked up 92 yards with those ten catches and a touchdown. He did this with his great route running and his speed. Waddle also catches most of the balls that are thrown to him which makes him very consistent and is a big reason why he is Tagovailoas’ favorite target.
He also made history last night as he surpassed Jerry Rice‘s for most receptions in a rookie season. With only two games left, Waddle has a chance to have a 1,000 yard rushing season as a rookie as he has 941 yards on the year already. He also has five touchdowns on the season.
The defense came up big
The Dolphins’ defense really lifted a struggling offense throughout the entirety of the game. The Dolphins did this with their potent blitzing defense. The defense totaled eight sacks during this game, which really stifled rookie quarterback Ian Book, who made his first start on Monday night for the Saints. Emmanuel Ogbah led the way in the Sack department with two sacks. Other players who got in the action were Zach Sieler, Xavien Howard, Christian Wilkins, Jerome Baker and Raekwon Davis.
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Brandon Jones also got an interception later in the game and returned that for eight yards. As for the tackling, Christian Wilkins led the way in that category as he has eight total tackles. This was one of the best defenses performances thus far the Dolphins. That is saying a lot because they have had a lot of good performances on defense during this seven-game winning streak.
The Dolphins running game
The Dolphins struggled running the ball, which was predictable with New Orleans being in the top ten in the league in run defense. Miami used a combination of Duke Johnson and Phillip Lindsey. They both produced about the same as Johnson had 39 yards and Lindsey had 36 yards. Myles Gaskin who has been the primary back throughout the season did not get much playing time as he has had bright moments but has also struggled a little throughout the season. This lack of a running game has not hurt the Dolphins much, but it would suit them to run the ball better so the field opens for the rest of the offense.
Overall, this was a game where yardage was hard to come by for the offense, but they got the win anyway, which is a sign of a good team. Miami has the Tennessee Titans next week in Nashville, which will be a tough matchup. Tennessee is 10-5 on the season and are first in the AFC south. This concludes the Miami Dolphins Week 16 game recap.


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»GAUCHOS – Die Seele Uruguays«
The Gaucho surrounds a myth consisting of width and wilderness, freedom and latitude. But who is he today? The photographer reflects with her pictures a glimpse of their way of life, consisting of simpleness and gratefulness and hence, blatantly opposed to common society principles of the West.
Oct 28 — Nov 10, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 27, 6 – 10 pm
Uruguayan evening: Friday, Nov 3, 7 pm
Finissage: Friday, Nov 10, 7 pm
Nollendorfstraße 11-12, 10777 Berlin
[Schöneberg | Tempelhof-Schöneberg]
Opening hours: Tue 6 – 10 pm, Wed – Fri 3 – 7 pm, Sat 12 – 5 pm
Public Transport: U1/U2/U3/U4 + Buses 106/187/M19 Nollendorfplatz, Bus M46 Motzstraße
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The PiB Guide Nº16 | Jan/Feb 2018 © PiB.
COVER PHOTO: Hommage à Zurbarán (Still Life No. 6), New York, 1997, Dye Transfer, 37,2 x 53,5 cm © Evelyn Hofer, Estate Evelyn Hofer; Exhibition at Galerie Springer Berlin
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Loving printed things? Discover PiB’s recommendations for Jan/Feb 2018 in the PiB Guide Nº16! Order your copy – or even an annual subscription – and learn more about interesting photography exhibitions & events in Berlin. This issue of the print guide was published as an A6 booklet / 52 pages / with texts in English & German.


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Innovative Services has thirty years of experience in the field of construction and metalwork sector, thanks to the skills of its founder, the manager and CEO of the Start Up. The experience in the sector has led to a single awareness, belonging to the philosophy with which the company operates: innovation and training are the basis of every aspect of life. Even that of work if you think about the technological innovations made over the years. For this reason, Innovative Services has a futuristic approach in the selection of candidates and the collaborations with customers, reverberating in the design of training and refresher courses for the company’s human resources. That is why every candidate for Innovative Services is invited to take part in training and refresher courses, to enrich their curriculum vitae and offer the right skills. The result will be to offering qualified technicians, equipped with a valid license in Italy, operating in full compliance with the laws and according to the needs of the client.
Innovative Services therefore guarantees qualified personnel for procurement and subcontracting, offering out refresher and training courses in the metalworking field for human resources required by companies.


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(G)I-DLE Is Coming Back Hotter And We Are Not Ready: Records Career-high Album Pre-Orders, The Next Million-Seller?
After a controversial return with "TOMBOY" earlier this year, (G)I-DLE is striking the pan while its hot with yet another industry-shaking release.
The CUBE Entertainment girl group continue to bend industry standards with their upcoming release "I Love" and fans seem to be loving the rebel (G)I-DLE. In fact, (G)I-DLE is seeing a steep rise in popularity which is evident in the stock pre-orders of their upcoming fifth EP.
(G)I-DLE's "I Love" has recorded over 700,000 stock pre-orders on Circle Chart, the girl group's highest to date. With the current trend, it is not surprising that (G)I-DLE will be million-sellers during this comeback.
In relation to (G)I-DLE's current commercial success, CUBE Entertainment pointe out that (G)I-DLE's previous song "TOMBOY" which became the group's first release to acheive a perfect all-kill on Korean Charts contributed to the hype of their upcoming comeback. The massive success of "TOMBOY" saved (G)I-DLE's career after the controversy that led to member Soojin's departure.
"The news of (G)I-DLE releasing a new album has been met with a flood of passionate responses from fans both within Korea and abroad. Following 'TOMBOY,' [(G)I-DLE] is gearing up to release another [new song] that will become all the rage," Cube Entertainment commenteed.
The company also shared that they are seeing potention for even highes sales for (G)I-DLE.
Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE will make their return with "I love" and its title track "Nxde" on October 17 at 6 PM KST.


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Today, I posted another installment in my SITL series; I discuss a new book by John F. Welsh, entitled After Multiculturalism: The Politics of Race and the Dialectics of Liberty. Though today's entry is a detailed review of sorts, I had provided a blurb for Welsh's book, which appears on the book's back jacket. I wrote:
John F. Welsh provides a comprehensive survey of libertarian and individualist thought on race and multiculturalism. Examining such thinkers as Ayn Rand, Murray Rothbard, Lysander Spooner, Albert Jay Nock, and Max Stirner, Welsh's provocative book demonstrates the analytical power of dialectical-libertarian perspectives. Exploring multiple, interconnected levels, Welsh offers a fundamentally radical critique of racism in all its guises, while challenging current models of thinking on this volatile subject. This is truly a much-needed addition to the growing scholarly literature.
To read my larger discussion, take a look at Notablog.
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- Russian historian slams Putin
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Enak Ferlemann, Bruno Ginnuth, Frank Horch, Kay Uwe Arnecke and Tom Fux. Photo:DPA
If you've ever regretted hopping into a cab because you can't face walking home in the rain then CleverShuttle have a ride-sharing solution which won't burn a hole in your pocket or the Ozone.
Since September 8th a total of 10 hydrogen-powered Toyotas have been prowling the inner city of Hamburg waiting for you to (digitally) hail them.
Customers can book the taxis using a smartphone app. And if there are lots of journeys being booked in the vicinity, the app's algorithm will automatically pair you with travellers going to the same area, reducing fuel consumption and therefore the fare for both parties.
According to Deutsche Bahn, which partly owns CleverShuttle, customers could save around 40% compared to normal taxi fares, and all whilst choosing a carbon neutral form of travel.
The service has been compared to Uber. But thanks to its slightly different operating system, CleverShuttle, unlike Uber Pop, hasn't been banned from many German cities.
Deutsche Bahn has been involved with the start-up since 2015 and CleverShuttle has already pioneered its service in Leipzig and Munich, as well as in the company’s home city of Berlin.
CleverShuttle has already announced plans to begin operating in Dresden, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt within the next year, while they also plan to at least double their fleet in the Hamburg city centre by the end of 2017.
The taxis themselves are brand new Toyotas which run completely on a hydrogen fuel cell, the infrastructure for which is in its infancy. But this appears to be changing.
The introduction of hydrogen powered cars has only been made possible by the increase in hydrogen refuelling stations (or HRSs). While there are currently only 18 operational HRSs in the country, providing limited scope for long-distance driving in a hydrogen-fuelled car, this number is planned to rise to 100 by the end of 2018.
The vehicles themselves have a reinforced fuel tank to compensate for the volatile nature of hydrogen and sensors ensure that, if a crash occurs, the flow of hydrogen is stopped so it doesn't escape the tank and ignite.
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MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA (March 29, 2002) – Joseph P. Borg, the Director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) announced that Alabama is joining state securities regulators from Hawaii to Maine to promote awareness on saving and investing to Alabama citizens during the month of April.
As part of the fifth annual Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign, representatives from the ASC will be conducting media events, prepare news releases and visiting schools and various organizations to reach out to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Borg said, "The Alabama Securities Commission provides free information and education materials year round to the citizens of Alabama. We are using this campaign to emphasize the free information and education services which are offered by ASC to help people become informed investors and prevent fraud. One goal of this campaign is to help investors understand their financial needs and help them develop a comprehensive strategy for meeting them. Stock market volatility has people looking for somewhere ‘safe’ to put their money. But many people are expecting the sort of double-digit returns they saw over the last decade in the stock market. Con artists know this, so they promise high returns with low risk. Investors should continually remind themselves that risk and return almost always go together."
During the month-long effort, state securities regulators will join a broad-based coalition of consumer groups, industry representatives and regulators to focus on youth financial literacy, ways to guard against fraud and how to prepare for retirement. High school teachers in Alabama who would like access to free professionally developed curriculum and presentation materials on
financial management or would like to schedule a classroom presentation on savings and investing should contact the ASC Education and Public Affairs office at 1-800-222-1253.
Borg invites Alabama citizens to visit the Commission's new website at www.asc.state.al.us for access to unlimited information, which can help you learn to become an informed investor. While volumes of investment expertise are now available at the click of a mouse, state securities regulators remain investors’ first line of defense against fraud. They investigate complaints, bring enforcement actions, register brokers and educate investors at the grass-roots level. Some recently prosecuted investment fraud schemes in Alabama include pyramid loan, home mortgage investment, and viatical settlement (life insurance) schemes. The most common scheme in Alabama is affinity fraud among religious organizations, where a member or leader of a church promotes a fraudulent investment opportunity to trusting fellow members.
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Borg emphasized that the Commission and its staff are here to help the citizens of Alabama and encouraged people to contact the Alabama Securities Commission for information regarding securities broker-dealers, agents, investment advisors, and investment advisor representatives, the registration status of securities, to report suspected fraud, or obtain consumer information:
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The poll, which was released Tuesday, showed Tester with a strong approval rating, considering how incumbents across the country are seeing their ratings drop. Tester had a 51 percent approval rating, while 39 percent disapproved. Comparatively, 41 percent approved of the job being done by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), who is up for re-election in 2014.
Rehberg, who is the at-large Congressman, earned a 44 percent approval and 45 percent disapproval rating.
The survey of 819 registered voters was conducted Thursday to Sunday and had a 3.4-point margin of error.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., right, hugs Harold Schaitberger, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, after the Congressman spoke at the IAFF's Legislative Conference General Session at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, March 9, 2015. The day featured addresses by members of Congress and Vice President Joe Biden.


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Company Overview of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda.
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A husband is a best friend in this roller coaster ride of life. You take someone to be your husband, when you know that person is the one for you. He is someone who wants to sail all the sea and oceans with you. A husband is a forever companion who takes care of you in every step of your journey.
A husband comforts you, loves you, keeps your happiness his priority, cares for you, motivates you to give your best and is the biggest support system no matter what happens and he also works to provide for his family.
Quotes for Husband below will outpour the doting qualities:
Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.
In some instances, alimony has become akin to a social-welfare program provided by working women to their ex-husbands.
I do not want a husband who honors me as a queen if he does not love me as a woman.
It turns out that a husband who does the laundry, it’s very romantic when you’re older. And it’s hard to believe when you’re younger. But it’s absolutely true.
Falling in love and having a relationship are two different things.
Quotes For Husband
Wealth – any income that is at least one hundred dollars more a year than the income of one’s wife’s sister’s husband.
H. L. Mencken
I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.
In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.
Billie Jean King
Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.
Holding these babies in my arms makes me realize the miracle my husband and I began.
I don’t know about making a passionate love story, even if it’s appealing for an audience to see a husband and wife make love on the screen.
Cancer came back into my life twice in order for me to understand something, and I guess I still wasn’t getting it. And my husband wasn’t getting it, either.
The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.
My husband. He keeps me grounded. If I were in the world on my own, it would all be much more seductive. But I’m in a relationship that has nothing to do with the film world.
A husband should not insult his wife publicly, at parties. He should insult her in the privacy of the home.
Ten years from now, I would like to see myself successful as a brand, like Jessica Simpson, with babies running around and a beautiful husband and my own reality show
A wife and a husband should be regarded as friends for the sake of Allaah. And that friendship is above material needs; each encouraging the other one to do good deeds, which are pleasing to Allaah.
An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.
Pregnancy humbles husbands. After an initial rush of male pride they quickly recognise the minor role that nature had assigned them in the drama of reproduction.
Even though I had a lucrative contract with MGM, I had a husband who was drinking and gambling our money away faster than I could make it.
I think I became more productive through not having children. I never really had the desire to have them. My husband didn’t want them either, so it worked out well.
I think God made a woman to be strong and not to be trampled under the feet of men. I’ve always felt this way because my mother was a very strong woman, without a husband.
My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without his mention.
Women’s liberationists spread the word that the only peaceful family is one in which either the wife is enslaved or the husband is androgynous.
The difference between divorce and legal separation is that legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money.
Quotes For Husband
Whether you’re a mother or father, or a husband or a son, or a niece or a nephew or uncle, breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can’t decide whether to ruin our carpet or ruin our lives.
Woman’s world is her husband, her family, her children and her home. We do not find it right when she presses into the world of men.
When talking about marriage, Allah says your spouses are garments for you. A garment may or may not fit perfectly-but either way, it covers imperfections, protects, and beautifies.
Art is a jealous mistress; and if a man have a genius for painting, poetry, music, architecture or philosophy, he makes a bad husband and an ill provider.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The thing that attracted me to my husband was his pride. I’ll never forget the first time I saw him, standing up on a hill, his hair blowing in the breeze – and he too proud to run and get it.
It’s no good pretending that any relationship has a future if your record collections disagree violently or if your favorite films wouldn’t even speak to each other if they met at a party.
Every conscientious husband and wife should measure their marriage by the unchanging standard of the principles found in God’s Word.
My life comes down to three moments: the death of my father, meeting my husband, and the birth of my daughter. Everything I did previous to that just doesn’t seem to add up to very much.
Husband quotes on balancing a relationship
A good husband pampers you and gives you all the happiness in the world and now it is your turn to show him the love he deserves. It is not just the responsibility of a man to love, provide and nurture his wife and family. A wife has to play an equal role to balance a relationship. After getting married, it is a collective responsibility of both husband and wife to work hard for the relationship. Neither one can be strong all the time, turns have to be taken to be the strong headed one.
There is never a perfect moment to show love and express your feelings for someone. So go ahead and make your husband feel special and fill your relationship with love. Below are some quotes which will help you to do the same.
“Marriage is a relationship in which one is always right and the other is the husband!”
“I love you in the morning and in the afternoon. I love you in the evening and underneath the moon.”
“In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.”
“A man’s success is measured by what his wife and children say about him. Money and accomplishments mean nothing if you let your home fail.”
“Thank you for being you… for sharing your love with me, for inspiring me to accept myself, for helping me see the unique beauty in imperfection, for showing me that love is something you do, something not just to be said but also to be shown.”
“No relationship is ever perfect and I know I’m far from perfect but as long as you’re willing to try I’m willing to stay through anything.”
“Every day I spend with you, becomes the new best day of my life.”
“Husband and wife relationships are like the relationship of Tom and Jerry. Though they are teasing and fighting, but can’t live without each other.”
Husband quotes on supporting him
A husband loves you despite your imperfections and so should you. Marriage is not about two same people going ahead in their lives. Marriage is about two different people who promise to be there for each other and support each other’s dreams and ambitions. Two people can never be perfect; it is about how well they coordinate to make their marriage a successful one. So just like your husband supports you and your goals, be sure to support him and help him achieve his goals. Go ahead and share some of the endearing quotes to extend your support for your husband.
My husband travels a lot with his job, so we have a lot of frequent flyer miles so we can hop on a plane with no notice. That’s a nice luxury and he is very supportive
“My husband is a huge source of support and love.” – Jennine Capó Crucet
“My husband is my best friend, my greatest support, my biggest comfort, my strongest motivation, my truest smile, my deepest love, my favorite, my forever. He has me. Entirely.”
“Yes, I do depend on a man. My husband and I are a team. He depends on me and I depend on him. We support each other. That’s how marriage is supposed to work.”
It is very difficult to express your love because the love keeps growing for your beloved with every passing day. He is your strength and weakness at the same time. So it is best to cherish the beautiful bond of companionship.

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|Terence Joseph Nation was a Welsh television writer and novelist. He made a significant contribution to the long-running BBC science-fiction series Doctor Who from its outset, creating the villainous Daleks.|
|Michael Paul Doyleis an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Coventry City. Born in Dublin, Doyle started his career at Celtic before a spell on loan in Denmark playing for AGF Aarhus. He subsequently spent the majority of his career at Coventry City and Sheffield United. Doyle has also been capped once by the Republic of Ireland.
Doyle played 96 times for Portsmouth scoring 3 goals between 2015 – 2017
|Katie Liu Leung is a Scottish film, television, and stage actress. She played Cho Chang, the first love interest for lead character Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series. In 2012, Leung made her stage debut in the play Wild Swans. Leung has an interest in painting and photography and studied art and design at the University of the Arts, London.|
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Property prices in Turkey have increased faster than those in other countries for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to a market report.
The latest Knight Frank Global Property Price Index reveals that property prices in Turkey increased by 13.9 per cent in the year to the end of the third quarter of 2016.
However, the pace of property prices in Turkey have slowed in the past three months, with New Zealand fast closing the gap. Year-on-year property prices in NZ rose by 13.5 per cent, but in the last quarter they were up by 5.8 per cent while Turkey prices rose by just 3.5 per cent.
In total, property prices rose in 44 of the 55 countries tracked by the index. Across the board, the global average property price grew by 5.3 per cent. The highest rate for two years.
However, whereas three years ago, 22 per cent of countries recorded double-digit annual price growth, only 9 per cent fell into this bracket in the latest release.
According to Kate Everett-Allen, head of Knight Frank’s International Residential Research, property price falls in the UK and United States have not been as severe as some may have expected, given the political events of recent times.
“The expected slowdown in US house prices in the run up to the Presidential Election failed to materialise,” Everett-Allen explained. “The rise in September of 0.8 per cent month-on-month was the largest monthly rise since August 2013 contributing to an annual increase of 5.5 per cent.”
She continued: “The UK economy is showing some resilience following the vote to leave the European Union (EU) in June. Average house prices rose 1.3 per cent in the three months after the referendum and 5.4 per cent in the 12 months to September. The market remains underpinned by the on-going fundamentals of undersupply and low mortgage rates.”
However, Everett-Allen believes that a slowdown could materialise next year.
“The consensus view is that 2017 will be a bumpy ride both economically and politically, with stimulus coming in the form of fiscal rather than monetary policy,” she predicts. “That said, low rates are likely to persist in Europe at least, but hikes in the US will result in a stronger dollar with implications for global capital flows and emerging markets.”
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As India starts conversations on whether companies should keep more of their critical data within India, companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) have started offering the option of choosing to keep the data within the boundaries of India. A number of private companies, public sector institutions and even state governments have started opting for this.
But how does Amazon Web Services, the world’s leading vendor of public cloud services, manage its data centres spread across the world?
To start with, it divides its services into its 22 regions around the world, one of which is Mumbai. Within each region, AWS has multiple availability zones, each basically a collection of one or more data centres. Overall, a region is a collection of three or more availability zones — Amazon does not share the number of data centres around Mumbai.
“In India, we have three availability zones. We ensure is that each availability zone is independently fault tolerant,” Manav Sehgal, head of solutions architecture at Public Sector India, Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd (AISPL), explained to The Indian Express. Within the availability zone, AWS ensures that risks like floods are taken into consideration. So if one data centre faces any risk of flooding, the other should have lower risk of flooding. Each availability zone is connected with a very high speed ‘dark fibre’ connectivity.
Where are these data centres?
“We don’t share exact location. Even I don’t know the exact location,” said Sehgal, explaining how Amazon follows the “principle of least privilege”, of the “first principle of security”. “So if I, as a senior executive, don’t need to know where my data centre is, I should not know. If we tell everyone where the data centres are, then that becomes a threat for all our customers,” he said.
Can the customer choose where to keep data?
The customer gets the choice to store data within India or choose to move it outside. This can be done from the AWS console itself by selecting the region. “Customers for whom data sovereignty or data residency within India is important, like government customers, keep it in the Mumbai region,” Sehgal said.


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June 13th kicks off Men’s Health Awareness Week – a week-long campaign that runs through Father’s Day, aimed at heightening the awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging men to take action to reduce their risk of disease. This year, the highly trained physicians within the BodyLogicMD network have come together to educate men about a common problem that is often overlooked. The problem is hormonal imbalance, most often due male menopause or andropause.
Low-T is an umbrella-term used to describe a variety of conditions in men that result in abnormally low testosterone levels. In some cases, Low-T is the result of andropause- the male menopause – while other times the cause isn’t so “natural.”
BodyLogicMD provides targeted and comprehensive seminars, focusing primarily on natural bioidentical hormone therapy and customized fitness and nutrition programs. Highly trained physicians share their expertise and explain how each BodyLogicMD wellness program is specifically tailored to suit the needs of each patient. Guests enjoy the opportunity to speak directly with the physician, in a question … Continued
A recent article in the NY Times follows the “Vigor Quest” of baby boomer, John Bellizzi (51), retracing his journey through the male menopause known as andropause and discussing how integrative and functional medicine helped him get his edge back and regain control of his health.
Pellet Therapy makes treating hormonal imbalance quick and easy!
Oprah offered great information on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women but what about men? Dr. Jennifer Landa explains the symptoms of andropause or testosterone deficiency syndrom and how bioidentical hormones can help.
February is the month that reminds us all about how sexy we feel (or don’t feel!) …check out the latest news from BodyLogicMD that links love, sex and libido with balanced hormones. Also tune into BodyLogicMD Dr. Jennifer Landa’s debut on YouTube where she discusses how sex can be dictated by hormonal balance, diet and … Continued
11/12/07 Dr. Gary C. Bernard Since my practice in Jacksonville, Florida was one of the first sites for BodyLogicMD, I have had the opportunity to learn bioidentical hormone therapy from the bottom-up, so to speak. In addition, my background as a board certified Internal Medicine Physician gave me a unique base from which to build … Continued
As the field of anti-aging medicine is becoming a cutting-edge specialty, many doctors enter it with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. After 13 years of private practice in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management, I became acutely aware of the devastation caused by sedentary living, lack of proper nutrition and fitness, and the … Continued

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Victor Wanyama is all set to be confirmed as Club Brugge latest arrival for a reported £10million and Mauricio Pochettino has made some brutal comments saying his Spurs career has gone “backwards” and shrugging: “We are not a charity.”
The Argentine once described Wanyama as “beast”, but was in no mood for sentiments, ““It’s all about performance. Football is for today and tomorrow, not yesterday. You need always to show that you are there and deserve (to be there).
“In the case of Victor, he suffered an injury and another player stepped up and took his place. We are in a team, we are not a charity.
“I am making clear the answer is not about Victor, but we are not a charity – it is about performance and the coaching staff have a lot of different options to play different players.
“I am the coach, I need to take the decision and hope it will be right. Victor is a very important player and, for different circumstances, went backwards.
“That is the evolution of football and things like that happen naturally at all clubs.”
Mauricio will take charge of his 500th game as a manager when Tottenham host Newcastle this Sunday admitting bring unaware what the future holds for Christian Eriksen (rather his likeliness or unlikeliness of being a Tottenham player beyond the European transfer deadline on September 2.)
“I always tell players not to be affected by rumours.
“In this case, there is nothing more to say because there is one more year on his contract. But it’s not the best situation for him, for everyone.”