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Single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) describes a family of powerful imaging techniques that dramatically improve spatial resolution over standard, diffraction-limited microscopy techniques and can image biological structures at the molecular scale. In SMLM, individual fluorescent molecules are computationally localized from diffraction-limited image sequences and the localizations are used to generate a super-resolution image or a time course of super-resolution images, or to define molecular trajectories. In this Primer, we introduce the basic principles of SMLM techniques before describing the main experimental considerations when performing SMLM, including fluorescent labelling, sample preparation, hardware requirements and image acquisition in fixed and live cells. We then explain how low-resolution image sequences are computationally processed to reconstruct super-resolution images and/or extract quantitative information, and highlight a selection of biological discoveries enabled by SMLM and closely related methods. We discuss some of the main limitations and potential artefacts of SMLM, as well as ways to alleviate them. Finally, we present an outlook on advanced techniques and promising new developments in the fast-evolving field of SMLM. We hope that this Primer will be a useful reference for both newcomers and practitioners of SMLM.
More info at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43586-021-00038-x

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If you no longer pay into the pension scheme (but are not yet receiving a pension) information and updates about your pension will be provided here.
Change of Address
Each year we send out a Deferred Benefit Statement which gives you an estimate of your pension entitlement and also includes any pension increases. It is therefore important that you keep us informed if you change your address.
You can do this by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline date for changes of address for your deferred benefit statement has passed so this will be sent to your old address. Statements will be sent out on or around 10th June.
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Pensions Increases 2019
This year’s ‘cost of living’ increase to pensions is 2.4% which is payable from 8 April 2019. The full increase is only payable if your pension began on or before 23 April 2018. A smaller pro-rata increase will apply if your Pension began after this date. The full table is available under 'Pension Increases 2019'
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More information on how to read your deferred benefit statement.

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Annual Parent Notification Guide
The Annual Parent Notification document is designed to notify parents/guardians and students of their rights and responsibilities per California Education Code (Section 48982) and District Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR).
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Anxiety is a common problem that many people experience. Anxiety can have a greater emotional and physical impact on some people than it does for others. The amount of time that you spend dealing with anxiety can be drastically affected by how you manage your anxiety. Continue reading to find out more.
If you are experiencing anxiety attacks, diaphramatic breathing can help you to calm down. Inhale deeply and place one hand on your stomach. Next, push your hands outward. For several seconds, hold that breath and then exhale slowly. This will keep you from hyperventilating, and gives you something to concentrate on other than your panic. *If you want to control anxiety, you need to be able to manage your thoughts. Anxiety can only get worse if you don’t have control over your thoughts. An anxiety attack can be very fast if you have bad thoughts. If you feel out of control, stop doing what you are doing and get in control. *Keep your mind as busy as possible at all times. If you don’t have any downtime, it will be easier for your mind to focus on negative things, which will fuel anxiety. You can start the day by cleaning the house, working in the garden, or reading a book. *People who suffer from anxiety, depression, or panic attacks often have problems with their stomachs or intestines due to stress. If you are suffering from anxiety, it is a good idea to add probiotics to your diet or a digestive enzyme supplement to your body. This will prevent problems from developing and keep your internal plumbing functioning at its best. *Practice relaxation mindfully to avoid anxiety from becoming too heavy. Hyperventilation can be caused by anxiety so try to take shallow breaths starting at the diaphragm. Anxiety can be reduced by deep breathing. *It is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet. This is even more crucial when panic attacks and anxiety are present. Fast food is a bad choice because it can cause anxiety and even lead to an accident. *Anxiety can be caused by sitting in a rut and not doing anything. Instead, find ways to keep your mind busy and away from your fears. An enjoyable pastime or activity can help reduce anxiety. Laughter can be a great way to get through the day. You will encounter a lot of stressful situations at work or school. It is important to keep your head up. Laughter can help you manage your mood and keep you positive throughout the day. *Anxiety is inevitable. However, if you find yourself in a situation that makes you feel anxious, take deep, slow-moving breaths. You can breathe in as if you were smelling flowers, and exhale like you’re trying to light a candle. This will increase your oxygen intake, slow down your heartbeat, and calm you down. Avoid hypertension-inducing substances. These include high levels of sodium and salt, caffeine, and even alcohol. These substances can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, which can make your anxiety worse. Although it might not completely eliminate anxiety, it will help to keep it from getting out of control. *Ensure that your diet is balanced. You should not skip meals during the day. If you don’t have time to take a lunch break, you can choose an energy-boosting snack to fuel your body. You will feel more anxious the more tired you are.
Take some time to think about the things that are bothering you. You should tell yourself that it is forbidden to worry about things beyond your time. These thoughts can be reserved for one hour. You are no longer permitted to give them any thoughts after the time has expired. This procedure works if you are able to exercise self-control. If anxiety is affecting your ability to function, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Anxiety can be treated and is common. There are many resources that you can turn to for help and advice. Anxiety can be increased, as well as other health conditions and stuff like depression.
When anxiety and excessive worry take control of your mind, it is time to stop worrying and make a list of what you are concerned about. You can see the way to get rid of your anxiety by putting your worries in creating. Change the things you can control. You can release those things that are out of your control.
What is causing you anxiety? These fears can be faced. It can be difficult to confront and deal with anxiety, but it is much better than trying to avoid it throughout your day. Realizing you can overcome anxiety will help you make positive changes for the future.
Spend as much time with your family and friends as possible. Laughter is often called “the best medicine”, and there’s a lot to that. You will be able to plan an evening out with the people you love every week and have something to look forward to for the rest of the week.
There are many herbs you can research if anxiety is a problem. You can try passionflower, chamomile and kava-kava. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before you take any natural or herbal remedies for anxiety. Knowledge on any topic you are dealing with can make a huge difference in your ability to manage it. Anxiety is no different. It is possible to get some relief by understanding the basics and learning how you can manage your anxiety symptoms.

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As Gov. Ron DeSantis has tacitly admitted, the tide of censorship in Florida schools and colleges has gone too far. And it’s long past time to reverse this destructive trend.
More harmful legislation poised to undermine our education system is working its way through Tallahassee this week. Despite an outcry

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Saturday, December 8, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 9, 2:30 p.m.
Adler Theatre, 136 East Third Street, Davenport IA
One of the area's most adored holiday traditions returns to Davenport's Adler Theatre on December 8 and 9 when the professional talents of Ballet Quad Cities perform Tchaikovsky's holiday dance classic The Nutcracker, an event boasting new choreography by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon, live musical accompaniment by Orchestra Iowa, and the return of Domingo Rubio, famed for playing the title character in the company's October presentations of Dracula.
Adapted from the 1816 story by E.T. A. Hoffman and debuting as a two-act ballet in 1892, The Nutcracker tells of the magical adventures of Clara, a young girl who falls asleep on Christmas Eve and dreams of an enchanted world filled with larger-than-life mice, ambulatory toys, dancers from all continents, an ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy, and much, much more. With Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky contributing perhaps the richest and most instantly recognizable of his compositions, The Nutcracker has been a holiday perennial worldwide for generations and has been the subject of innumerable film and TV adaptations, with familiar portions of its score referenced in everything from Disney's Fantasia to The Simpsons to Grand Theft Auto V.
Rubio will assume the role of Clara's godfather, the mysterious toymaker and magician Herr Drosselmeyer, and also share lead-dancer duties in the Arabian-dance segment opposite company member Mica Ward. Clara herself will be danced, in alternating presentations, by Maelah Golden and Ava Harrington, with another pair of young performers – Oliver Klipsch and Malachi Squires – portraying the Nutcracker Prince over the ballet's two acts. Meghan Phillips, meanwhile, portrays the tale's ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy, and with numerous area schoolchildren participating in this year's Nutcracker presentations – among them four student dancers of Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico who will perform the Spanish-dance segment with Aubrey Clayton – there will be featured dances with Ballet Quad Cities' other resident company members: Marie Buser, Lauren Carmen, Ashley Coffin, Andrew Erickson, and Sage Feldges.
Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker will be performed at the Adler Theatre at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on December 8 and 2:30 p.m. on December 9, and tickets are $11-36. Following the Saturday-night performance, audiences are also invited to join the dancers and Orchestra Iowa musicians for an “afterglow party” in the lobby of the neighboring Hotel Blackhawk. For tickets, call (800)745-3000; for more information, call (309)786-3779 or visit AdlerTheatre.com or BalletQuadCities.com.


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The GST wing of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) is investigating over a dozen insurance companies for allegedly claiming wrongful input tax credits of amount pegged at Rs 1000 crore.
CBIC officials are analysing documents of the past two years of insurance companies and are in the process of issuing show cause notice to the companies.
“We have noticed mis-selling in terms of the commission paid to agents as per IRDAI rules, and invoices being raised for services that are not being rendered,” a CBIC official told Business Today TV on the condition of anonymity.
Earlier in 2022, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence had also probed the matter. The scope of that probe is now being expanded, the source added.
According to Section 122 of the Central GST Act, “issuing an invoice without supply attracts a penalty and imprisonment up to five years if the amount involved is Rs 5 crore or above”. The offense is not bailable.
Officials added that the department is dealing with alleged fake claims through data analysis and is ramping up its audits. “Last year we were able to do close to 4,000 audits and we will ramp it up gradually,” said an official.
The scale up of audits is aimed at improving GST collections. The department is also exchanging data with its direct tax counterparts so as to plug any loopholes.
Source: Business Today

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In this article, we will be taking a look at the question “can you use human shampoo on dogs“? Although there is a lot more to it that we will cover in this article, the short answer is yes, you can use human shampoo on dogs but you shouldn’t use it often.
It is a much better option to use a high-quality dog shampoo when washing your dog. This is because dog shampoos have been designed specifically for the specific needs of the skin and coat of dogs rather than having been designed for human hair.
Can You Use Human Shampoo On Dogs
The main problem when using a shampoo designed for humans on your dog is its acid mantle grade. This is essentially a score for the acidity level of the shampoo as different shampoos for different purposes have different acid mantle grades to achieve the optimum results.
The acid mantle itself is a layer of naturally created oils that cover the skin of any animal. It has its own pH bracket with different creatures having different ones due to their evolution process. Although there is a little crossover in the acid mantle of a human and a dog, the dogs acid mantle peaks out.
The pH scale goes from 0 up to 14. Anything below 6.4 is classed as an acid and anything over 6.4 is classed as an alkaline. A humans skin usually has a pH ranging from 5.2 up to around 6.2 with a slight fluctuation person to person. A dogs skin pH usually has a range starting from around 5.5 and goes to around 7.5.
As the vast majority of human shampoo products are designed to be used on the human skin they are made to fit in the pH range of 5.2 to 6.2. If you choose to use this on your dog then its acid mantle pH can end up being disrupted. Although your dog’s skin will naturally release oils to re-balance the pH levels of its skin, it does take time.
Until this has happened, your dog’s skin will be vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, and some parasites. If you keep washing your dog with a human shampoo, its natural skin oils will never be able to re-balances its pH levels and leave it open to these problems. A dogs shampoo has been designed to work within its normal pH levels totally removing these risks.
The Best Dog Shampoo On The Market
Over the years it has managed to develop a loyal and dedicated user base of dog owners who use this to wash their dogs on a regular basis. You can read third party independent reviews from this dog owners by clicking here.
Features And Benefits
The shampoo has been formulated with the perfect pH levels for your dog in mind unlike shampoos designed for humans. It is also a premium treatment shampoo for your dog’s coat and skin, it encourages the pH level that should occur on your dog’s skin helping it stay healthy. The formula contains a unique blend of essential oils that is actually recommended for a healthy skin and coat from veterinarians.
Not only is it 100% organic, but it is also vegan-friendly. It has a total tear-free formula to help prevent any pain during your dog during bath time. The essential oils in the shampoo have also been specifically chosen to minimize the risk of and nose or respiratory system irritation once your dog’s bath time has finished.
Question – Is this really organic and vegan-friendly?
Answer – Yes, the formula has been specifically designed to be 100% organic and vegan-friendly.
Question – Does this shampoo have a scent?
Answer – Yes, it has the slight scent of cherry.
Question – Can this help prevent my dog from chewing its paw?
Answer – Although it is not specifically designed for this, some dogs with paw irritation may stop chewing their paws if it was due to sensitive skin due to their pH levels.
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- The Best Shampoo For German Shepherds On The Market!
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Singer Justin Bieber will not stand for any hate about his new album Changes. On Friday, February 14, the 25-year-old singer slid into the DMs and totally clapped back at a fan who was hated on his new record on Twitter.
It all started on Thursday, February 13, the day before Justin’s new album was set to be released. Maria Ciuffo, host of Barstool Sports’ Chicks In The Office podcast, took to Twitter and shared her excitement about the new record — the “What Do You Mean” singer’s first collection of songs since 2015.
“I can’t believe we get a new Justin Bieber album at midnight,” she wrote.
The next morning, after Justin’s album had already been released, Maria took back her excitement and posted, “I wanted to love Justin Bieber’s album… I really did….”
The shade didn’t stop there! The podcast host then revealed she decided to listen to Harry Styles‘ recently released album Fine Line in order to get the “bad taste” of Changes out of her mouth.
After Justin caught wind of Maria’s negative review, he responded to her directly. According to screenshots Maria posted of her DM conversation with the singer, he wrote, “Too bad.” Naturally, fans were shook from his hilarious response.
“Justin Bieber just DM’d me because of my tweet about his album. I’m sad it happened this way,” Maria tweeted alongside a screenshot of the DM.
Thankfully, Maria was in the middle of recording a podcast when Justin sent his DM, so her entire reaction was caught on film. That’s not even the best part! Maria and her podcast cohost Francesca Mariano were actually reviewing Changes when the Twitter notification came through.
“That moment when you’re live on radio reviewing Justin Bieber’s new album and Justin Bieber DMs you about not liking his album,” the girls captioned the video of their reaction to Justin’s DM.
That moment when you’re live on radio reviewing Justin Bieber’s new album and Justin Bieber DMs you about not liking his album.
Full story and reaction coming on Monday’s podcast… pic.twitter.com/Kn0EEg3IC8
— Chicks in the Office (@ChicksInTheOff) February 14, 2020
After the video went viral, Maria posted another screenshot of her DM conversation with Justin and revealed her response.
“Is it too late now to say sorry?” she wrote back to the singer and assured fans on Twitter that she actually was sorry.
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Is the story of Bilal RA who dreamt of meeting the Prophet PBUH after he passed away true?
Alhamdulillah, praise and thanks to Allah for the countless blessings He has blessed us all with. Blessings and salutations to the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his wives, his family, companions and all those that follow his teachings to the day of judgement.
Reading on the life of the Companions is a praised and highly recommended act. This is because, they lived in the best of times as stated by the Prophet PBUH and during the times when revelation came to the Prophet PBUH. Therefore, we could follow and take lessons from their stories.
Based on the above question, here, we would like to cite some texts related to the story as mentioned in the books of the scholars:
The Text of the Story Where Bilal RA Dreamt of Meeting with the Prophet PBUH After He Passed Away:
ثم إن بلالا رأى في منامه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو يقول له ما هذه الجفوة يا بلال أما ان لك أن تزورني يا بلال فانتبه حزينا وجلا خائفا فركب راحلته وقصد المدينة فأتى قبر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فجعل يبكي عنده ويمرغ وجهه عليه وأقبل الحسن والحسين فجعل يضمهما ويقبلهما فقالا له يا بلال نشتهي نسمع اذانك الذي كنت تؤذنه لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في السحر ففعل فعلا سطح المسجد فوقف موقفه الذي كان يقف فيه فلما أن قال (الله أكبر الله أكبر) ارتجت المدينة فلما أن قال (أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله) زاد تعاجيجها فلما أن قال (أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله) خرج العواتق من خدورهن فقالوا أبعث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فما رئي يوم أكثر باكيا ولا باكية بعد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من ذلك اليوم"
“Then Bilal dreamt of meeting with the Prophet PBUH in his sleep. Then, he was reprimanded by the Prophet PBUH’s words: “O Bilal! How hard and dry your heart is. Have you not been missing me? It has been so long since you last visited me.” Bilal was awakened while he was in a state of sadness and fear. He quickly rode his horse to Medina and visit the Prophet PBUH’s grave. Then, he cried wiped his face at the grave. Then, al-Hasan and al-Husain came. Both hugged and kissed him while saying: “O Bilal! We miss your call of adhan as the time before where you call the adhan for the Prophet PBUH on suhoor (before Subh prayer time).” Bilal then fulfilled their request and called out the adhan from the roof of the same place he used to be when calling out the adhan (during the time of the Prophet PBUH). When hearing his voice saying “Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!”, the city of Medina is shaken by it. When he uttered the syahadah, the shake is getting stronger, that when he uttered “Asyhadu anna Muhammadar Rasulullah!”, the people of Medina went out of their houses while saying, “Is the Prophet sent again?”. Verily, there is no day of more tears from men and women in Medina after the passing away of the Prophet PBUH other than that day…” [See: Tarikh Dimashq, 7/137 and Usd al-Ghabah, 1/415]
This story is cited in a book Tarikh Dimashq by Ibn Asakir and Ibn al-Athir in Usd al-Ghabah. Here, we try to include several opinions of scholars in evaluating the status of this story, among them:
- Imam al-Hafiz ibn Abd al-Hadi (744h) views this narration or story as not sahih. Besides, this story is gharib (odd) and mungkar. In its sanad, there are majhul and broken narrators. [See: al-Sorim al-Munki, 237]
- Imam al-Hafiz al-Zahabi (748h) views this narration which tells on the narration of a day where people tear up the most among men and women in Medina after the passing of the Prophet PBUH when compared to other days (the return of Bilal to Medina) is a mungkar narration. [See: Siyar A’lam al-Nubala’, 1/358]
- Imam al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (852h) in his book states the story of the return of Bilal RA to Medina is clearly fabricated. [See: Lisan al-Mizan, 1/108]
- Imam al-Syaukani states that this story of Bilal RA is narrated by a group of the Prophet PBUH’s companions, among them is Bilal RA as mentioned by Ibn Asakir with a good sanad. [See: Nail al-Awthar, 5/114]
Referring to the above opinions of the scholars, we are inclined towards the opinion which states that the above narration or story is not sahih as the opinion held by Imam Ibn Abd al-Hadi, Imam al-Zahabi and Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani. Even though it is a non-sahih story, it does not deny the love and admiration Bilal RA has towards the Prophet PBUH. Besides, some scholars are being tasahul (do not put strict conditions) in accepting any narrations pertaining to this matter. In addition, Imam al-Zahabi cited another narration on the calling out of adhan by Bilal RA after the passing of the Prophet PBUH, which is:
- Narrated from Zaid bin Aslam, from his father, he said:
قَدِمْنَا الشَّامَ مَعَ عُمَرَ، فَأَذَّنَ بِلاَلٌ، فَذَكَرَ النَّاسُ النَّبِيَّ -صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ- فَلَمْ أَرَ يَوْماً أَكْثَرَ بَاكِياً مِنْهُ
“We came to Syam with Umar RA, then Bilal RA called out the adhan. Then, people (who were there) were reminded of the Prophet PBUH (upon hearing the adhan called out by Bilal RA). I never see other day where people tear up the most other than this.” [See: Siyar A’lam al-Nubala’, 1/357]
In conclusion, this story is not sahih as firmly stated by Imam al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani and there are scholars who view that it is sahih. Lastly, may Allah SWT shape our akhlak like the akhlak of the salaf soleh in loving the Prophet PBUH by placing Allah SWT and the Prophet PBUH above everything. Amin.

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Proud dad alert!
Judd Apatow was right by his daughter Maude Apatow‘s side as she made her directorial debut during tonight’s 2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, heading over to Instagram with a sweet photo of the accomplished 20-year-old.
“Congratulations @maudeapatow for showing her first short film at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and also to her co-director @oliviarosenbloom!” the famous director wrote alongside a selfie of the pair inside the theater.
And with Apatow and actress Leslie Mann as ‘rents, Maude was practically destined for a career in the enterainment industry. In fact, Apatow cast his then 10-year-old little girl and youngest daughter Iris Apatow in his 2007 hit comedy Knocked Up. Maude has also played the daughter to her real-life mom’s characters in Funny People and This Is 40.
So what’s it like to follow in the footsteps of comedy greats like her pops? As she explained to Nylon in 2016, Maude (who studies theater at Northwestern University) is not only thankful for Judd’s advice, but for the words of wisdom Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham have passed on.
“My dad has always said, ‘Write for yourself.’ Because as an actor, you don’t have much control over what happens,” she explained. “But Lena and Amy, they’re involved in writing and acting and directing and editing. I want to learn how to write better so I can write for myself.”
Congratulations, Maude! Something tells us her career is only just getting started.
Don’t miss E! News every weekday at 7 and 11 p.m.
Published at Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:14:15 +0000Big Brother Celebrity Edition: And the First Eliminated Famous Houseguest Is…
One down, nine to go!
Big Brother: Celebrity Edition had its first eviction on Friday night, with James Maslow and Chuck Liddell both up for elimination entering the hour. After Keshia Knight Pulliam ended up becoming HoH in Thursday night’s episode, she stuck with the women’s plan and nominated James and Chuck in their first step to eliminate all the male competitors.
During tonight’s two-hour episode, both of the nominees tried their best to win the Power of Veto. Ultimately, Shannon Elizabeth took home the prize and chose to keep the nominations the same.
So who ended up going home, becoming the CBS reality series’ first-ever celeb exit? Boy how things can change.
In a surprise turn of events, Julie Chen informed the house that Chuck was eliminated after receiving seven votes from the house.
“I think it switched last night some time. I don’t know…I’m not sure what happened exactly,” Chuck shared with Julie after being eliminated. “But I guess I wasn’t as good as the social kind of game as James was.”
He added, “You know, I don’t know why it didn’t work. I don’t think this is my game. I really want to be on The Amazing Race with my wife.”
Julie later revealed that the eliminated house guests will automatically become members of the jury and cast the final winner. And yes, they can watch from home and not in sequester.
Along with Keshia, the other remaining houseguests include Omarosa, E! personality Ross Matthews, Shannon (American Pie), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Actress), Metta World Peace (former NBA player), and Ariadna Gutierrez (Miss Universe 2015).
Big Brother Celebrity Edition‘s next episode airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Published at Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:00:18 +0000


With Americans smarting from the high cost of gasoline, attention will be drawn to oil company profits when industry giant Exxon Mobil reports quarterly results today.
Yesterday, Conoco-Phillips, the nation's third-largest oil and gas producer, said its profits rose 13 percent to nearly 3.3 billion dollars.
Chevron Corporation is due to report tomorrow.
The three together are expected to report earnings of more than 16 billion dollars in the first-quarter.
Exxon Mobil, the world's largest publicly traded oil company earned a record of more than 36 billion dollars last year, and nearly eleven billion dollars for the fourth quarter alone.
A flap erupted earlier this month upon word of a nearly 70 million dollar compensation package and 98 million dollar pension payout given Exxon Mobil's former CEO Lee Raymond.


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Subverts was one of Malta's first alternative rock bands.
Based at the Rokarja AST former Tigne Barracks, they were active throughout most of the 1980s.
The original line was brought together by singer/guitarist Mike Bonnici and percussionist Sebastian Debono, who were eventually joined by guitarist John Borg, bassist Pierre Portelli (aka Pete Portelli), and drummer Charles Cutajar known as Chalkie.
By 1984 Chalkie's brother Alex Cutajar had joined the band on keyboards while Borg and Debono left the group.
The following year Pauline Pace joined the band as a backing singer, and after Mike Bonnici left the band in 1987 she replaced him as lead singer, while Robert Longo, formerly of Mirage, replaced Bonnici as guitarist. Two songs written by this formation – Break the Chains and Theatre of the Absurd – were recorded in 1989 by Longo and Pace. Over the years they managed to build a relatively large following, among whom was a group of loyal roadies and hangers-on who interacted on a social level even between the band's public appearances. Subverts were managed by Laurence Bonnici.
Subverts split up in 1988, following which brothers Alex and Chalkie got together with guitarist John Borg, bassist Kevin O'Neill and Michael Bugeja on vocals to form the band Something In Ash. This line-up only got to perform live in public once, as their rehearsal room was burgled, causing a major setback. Plans to reconvene were unfortunately cut short by the tragic work-related death of drummer Charles “Chalkie” Cutajar in December 1989 and the eventual demise of the entire Tigne Rokarja scene.

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November 4, 2016 at Nocturne!
Long awaited release of my new album “Plasmavore” with all new material! Plus a celebration of 20 years of making music. [Facebook Event]
Come and check out Cirque-It on Thursday May 21st at 7:00 PM! Cirque-It is a wearable-tech fashion experience that will feature an evening presentation of sensational outfits exhibiting the collaborations of two communities: makers and fashion designers.
21 Trinity Street Toronto ON [Facebook Event]
Come and check out an intense Friday the 13th in February 2015. Featuring SCHEMA FACTOR and SCRAPE together again! With DJs Brad_RESPAWN and DJ Osaze.
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Projectors are an integral part of modern homes. They allow viewers to watch movies, shows, and news on a large screen, facilitating a cinematic experience. Buying a projector doesn’t necessarily mean shelling out a huge amount of money. Modern projectors provide a large display area with excellent image quality while costing significantly lower than TVs. There are many Full HD projectors available that are priced competitively and yield great image quality. Here are the ten best affordable 1080p projectors priced between $450 – $650.
1. Optoma HD27
Optoma’s HD27 is the best choice among affordable 1080p projectors that can perform well in environments with high ambient light. It is a DLP projector with a native resolution of 1080p, making it ideal for watching Full HD content. Its brightness rating of 3,200 ANSI lumens allows the projector to project bright imagery in rooms that have high amounts of natural or artificial light.
Optoma HD27 can project a 71” image when placed at a distance of eight feet from the wall. The device supports REC.709 color space enabling it to project a wide range of colors accurately when paired with any sRGB-compatible laptop, player or console. It makes the projector a perfect option for watching movies and videos as well as browsing images.
Homeowners who want to use a media streaming device such as the Amazon Fire Stick or the Roku Streaming Stick+ won’t have to use an external power source as the HD27 projector is MHLv1.2-compliant. There are multiple connectivity options including two HDMI1.4a ports, a 3D Vesa Sync Port and an audio out port. A built-in 10W speaker further adds to the value of the projector.
- High brightness output of 3,200 ANSI lumens.
- Has a native resolution of 1080p and supports REC.709 color space.
- Comes with a built-in 10W speaker.
- Compatible with 3D glasses for watching 3D content.
- No horizontal keystone correction, only vertical.
- Limited connection interfaces as compared to other projectors.
- No lens shift capability.
2. ViewSonic PJD7828HDL
The ViewSonic PJD7828HDL projector is an alternate option for rooms with high ambient light. It is a Full HD projector that outputs images in 1080p resolution. The device is based on DLP technology and has a lamp with a brightness rating of 3,200 ANSI lumens. Its brightness rating makes it ideal for watching movies and videos in rooms with high amounts of ambient light.
It supports a throw ratio range of 1.15-1.5 and can project imagery ranging from 30” to 300”. Its short-throw ratio makes it ideal for medium-sized rooms. The SuperColor technology facilitates richer images by supporting a wide color gamut. It allows viewers to watch 3D content when paired with compatible 3D glasses.
Image correction features on the ViewSonic PJD7828HDL include vertical keystone correction and 1.3x manual zoom with manual optical focus, allowing for flexible installation. A built-in 10W speaker serves as an alternative to surround sound system.
Connectivity options are plenty including an HDMI1.4 port, an HDMI MHL port, USB ports, a VGA out port, a composite RCA video in, an S-Video in, and 3.5mm audio out and audio in jacks.
- High brightness rating of 3,200 ANSI Lumens.
- Projects imagery in 1080p resolution for Full HD content.
- 1.3X zoom improves installation flexibility.
- Wide variety of ports for connectivity.
- Color accuracy is not as good as other projectors in a similar price range.
- Not that great for watching sports due to lack of CFI.
- Lacks horizontal keystone correction.
3. Optoma HD143X
The Optoma HD143X is another affordable projector that can be used in environments with high ambient light. It is a Full HD DLP projector with a native resolution of 1080p. The projector has a brightness rating of 3,000 ANSI lumens which makes it ideal for different installation scenarios including rooms where ambient light can’t be controlled.
The HD143X supports 3D content and can be paired with Active Shutter 3D Glasses. Its Dynamic Black feature ensures excellent black levels in projected imagery. The six-segment color wheel enhances the richness of images. It supports REC.709 color standard in its reference display mode allowing for excellent color representation in projected imagery.
It comes with a pair of HDMI ports with MHL support, a USB port, a 3D-sync port, and an audio-out port. The vertical keystone correction feature enables users to adjust imagery. Its lens supports an optical zoom of 1.1x which is limited when considering the specifications of a few other projectors. The built-in 10W speaker is handy when using the projector in another room or backyard.
- Projects in 1080p resolution with 3,000 ANSI lumens rated brightness.
- Excellent color and black level reproduction with 23,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Unprecedented rated lamp life of up to 15,000 hours.
- Low input lag makes it excellent for gaming.
- Fairly limited connection interfaces in comparison to other models of projectors.
- 1.1x zoom lens limits the options for installation.
- No horizontal keystone correction.
4. XGIMI Z6 Polar
The XGIMI Z6 Polar is one of the best affordable projectors that comes packed with premium features. It is a complete entertainment solution designed to replace TVs. The Z6 Polar is a 1080p DLP projector that allows viewers to watch content in Full HD. It is capable of projecting imagery up to 180”. It has a brightness rating of 700 ANSI lumens and will work best in environments with low to moderate ambient light. The projector supports 3D content and comes with active shutter 3D vision technology. It is a smart device that has the GMUI operating system and enables users to install apps from the Aptoide store.
The Z6 Polar boasts of features like fast autofocus with an HD camera for ensuring crystal clear imagery. It supports both horizontal and vertical keystone correction up to ±40°. These features make the projector easy to install and setup. It comes with built-in Harmon Kardon speakers that yield decent sound quality. They can also be used in standalone audio mode.
It has Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi for connecting to wireless networks and streaming content via the Internet. Additional connection ports include an HDMI ARC port, a USB2.0 port, and a headphone jack.
- GMUI OS allows users to install applications.
- Fast autofocus with an HD camera and horizontal and vertical keystone correction.
- Multiple connectivity options with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in addition to HDMI and USB.
- Harmon Kardon speakers provide decent sound quality.
- Features GMUI and not the Android TV OS.
- Users can only access the Aptoide store and not the Google Play for installing apps.
- May not project imagery efficiently in environments with moderate or high ambient light.
5. Epson 2045
The Epson 2045 is one of the best affordable projectors for viewers who want a projector that allows them to stream content wirelessly from different devices. It is a 1080p projector that uses 3LCD technology for projecting imagery. It utilizes three LCD chips for producing crisp and clear images with excellent colors without any rainbow effect. Epson claims a rating of 2,200 ANSI lumens, allowing the projector to perform well in environments with medium ambient light. Its Dynamic Iris and CFI – smooth motion make it ideal for watching sports.
One of the significant selling points of the Epson 2045 projector is its ability to stream content wirelessly via MiraCast and Intel WiDi. Users can play content from compatible wireless devices. It has a pair of HDMI ports and supports MHL devices like Chromecast and Roku as well.
The Epson 2045 projector has auto vertical keystone correction and manual horizontal keystone correction of up to ±30° each which facilitate flexible installation. Connection ports on the projector include two HDMI ports, a USB Type A port and RCA ports. It also has a built-in 5W speaker for using the projector in temporary settings. The Epson 2045 is a great option for buyers who find rainbow effects in a DLP projector irritating or those who want wireless streaming capability.
- Full HD 1080 projector with 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness rating.
- Excellent color reproduction without any rainbow effect due to 3LCD technology.
- Wireless content streaming via MiraCast and Intel WiDi.
- Black levels not as good as some of the other projectors on this list.
- Poorer contrast as compared to DLP projectors.
- Completely lacks lens shift.
6. JMGO N7L
The JMGO N7L is a perfect choice for buyers who are looking for a smart projector that provides a comprehensive entertainment solution. It is a 1080p DLP projector that uses an LED light source with 700 ANSI lumens brightness rating. Users can watch movies and shows in Full HD resolution. It has a throw ratio of 1.2:1 and can be used to project images up to 180”.
The N7L is a smart device that comes with the JMGO OS based on Android platform. It enables users to install applications for streaming content or other tasks. The device comes with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of eMMC storage. It has dual-band Wi-Fi as well as an RJ45 Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet. Additional connectivity options include an HDMI port, a pair of USB ports and an audio port.
The JMGO N7L has premium features including autofocus and horizontal and vertical keystone correction of up to ±45° which increase installation flexibility. The projector can project decent quality imagery and is ideal for users who need a smart projector for their living room.
- Comes with JMGO OS that enables users to install streaming applications.
- Features auto focus and horizontal and vertical keystone correction of up to ±45°.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity in addition to RJ45 Ethernet port.
- Can be used as a standalone Bluetooth speaker.
- Extremely lightweight at 1.2kgs.
- 700 ANSI lumens brightness may be low for moderate or high ambient light environments.
- Lightweight and portable but no built-in battery.
- No Android TV OS.
7. BenQ HT1070A
The BenQ HT1070A is one of the best affordable projectors designed primarily for home theatres. It is a DLP projector with a native resolution of 1080p which makes it ideal for watching Full HD content. Its brightness rating of 2,200 lumens will suffice for most environments except those with high amounts of ambient light.
The lens of the projector supports 1.2x zoom which is quite handy. Vertical keystone correction up to ±40° is available for rectifying projected imagery. There are multiple connections options on the BenQ HT1070A including two HMDI 1.4a ports, a D-Sub port, a USB Type mini B port, and 3.5mm audio in and audio out jacks.
The HT1070A shines best when watching movies and videos. It is excellent at projecting 3D content as well making it ideal for home theatres. It has a REC.709 coverage of 96% which allows it to produce images with richer colors. It won’t function as well for tasks involving texts.
- Great home theatre projector with 1080p resolution and 2,200 lumens brightness.
- Vertical keystone correction up to ±40° and 1.2x lens zoom.
- Excellent for watching 3D content.
- Multiple I/O connectors including HDMI, D-Sub, USB type mini B, and 3.5mm audio ports.
- The built-in 2W speaker is below par as compared to other projectors.
- Lacks horizontal keystone correction.
- No support for MHL devices like Roku Express, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire Stick.
8. Optoma EH334
The Optoma EH334 is another choice for buyers seeking the best affordable projectors with high lumens rating. It is a DLP projector with a brightness rating of 3,600 ANSI lumens. Its native resolution of 1080p allows viewers to watch Full HD content. The projector supports REC.709 and sRGB color standards for ensuring accurate representation of colors.
The 1.1x lens zoom and vertical keystone correction of the Optoma EH334 increase installation freedom. Its built-in 10W speaker allows users to watch movies without requiring external speakers. There are multiple I/O connectors provided including an HDMI port with MHL, a VGA port, a USB port, and audio-in and audio-out jacks. Users can directly attach media streaming devices like Google Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick+.
The Optoma EH334 is a robust projector that performs equally well as a home theatre projector as well as a business projector. Buyers who need a versatile projector for work and personal use can consider the Optoma EH334.
- A 1080p projector with 3,600 ANSI lumens brightness rating.
- Supports sRGB and REC.709 color profiles.
- Performs equally well for business, professionals and home users.
- Multiple I/O connectors including HDMI with MHL, VGA, and USB.
- Contrast ratio lower as compared to a few other competing projector models.
- Only vertical keystone correction and no horizontal keystone correction.
9. AAXA M6
The AAXA M6 is one of the best affordable projectors which will suit buyers who want a portable projector. It is a 1080p DLP projector with a small footprint, weighing only 2.5lbs. The device makes use of three distinct LED light sources (red, blue and green each). It has a brightness rating of 1,200 lumens when plugged-in and 500 lumens on battery. It can project videos as well as text with excellent clarity and sharpness.
The AAXA M6 features a built-in media player that can be used for playing video or audio files as well as browsing text documents and images from a USB drive or micro SD card. It comes with HDMI, VGA, and composite A/V ports as well. Its built-in battery makes the AAXA M6 a great option for users who prefer a portable device but don’t want to compromise on quality. It provides a runtime of up to 90 minutes.
- Lightweight and portable projector that is quick to set up and easy to use.
- Decent image quality for home and business use.
- Comes with a media player that allows users to play files from a USB drive or micro SD card.
- Built-in battery with a runtime of up to 90 minutes.
- Lower brightness rating as compared to lamp projectors especially on battery.
- Weak 2W stereo speakers with below-par audio quality.
- No image correction features like keystone correction.
- Can’t connect to wireless or wired networks for Internet access.
10. BenQ TH617ST
The BenQ TH617ST is one of the ten best affordable projectors for people who are willing to spend a little more money. It is a home theatre projector targeted specifically towards people who like to game on their projectors. The projector has an input lag of 16.67ms which is great for enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. It is a 1080p DLP projector with a native resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The device can also project 3D content. It uses a lamp as a light source and has a brightness rating of 3,000 ANSI lumens which is great for environments with high ambient light. Its ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the projector.
The BenQ TH617ST has a short throw ratio which enables it to project 100” imagery at a distance of 1.5m from the screen or wall. It makes the projector ideal for small and medium-sized rooms. It also supports 1.2x lens zoom and vertical keystone correction of up to ±40° allowing for flexible installation.
There are multiple I/O ports on the BenQ TH617ST including two HDMI 1.4a ports, two D-sub ports (one for input other for monitor output), USB Type A port and 3.5mm audio-in and audio-out jacks. Its built-in 5W speaker can be used if required. The BenQ TH617ST is a great home theatre projector for people who game often.
- Full HD 1080p projector with 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness rating.
- Short throw ratio with 1.2x lens zoom and vertical keystone correction of ±40°.
- Low input lag of 16.67ms makes it ideal for gaming.
- Ambient light sensor automatically adjusts brightness.
- Slightly more expensive ($700) as compared to other projectors on this list.
- Contrast not as good as some other projectors.
- No horizontal keystone correction.
- USB Type A port is only for supplying power to HDMI devices and can’t support storage media.


Bruce Sterling had the lucky hole Friday.
From a trash pit behind the remains of an 18th century tavern, Sterling dug around clam shells to pull out a series of artifacts: pieces of Delft pottery, salt-glazed plates, pieces of a chamber pot with intricate blue designs, a glass bead of the type colonists would have traded with Indians and a neatly carved bone - a piece of a pair of dice.
Sterling, 27, a member of a College of William and Mary archaeological team, wore a Redskins baseball hat as he rooted in the dirt, searching for clues to the city's past on the site of its hope for the future - a planned $20 million museum complex at King Street and Settler's Landing Road.
"Oh, here comes something else," he said, pulling up a small trowel of dirt and uncovering a piece of German stoneware.
He digs carefully around the piece, trying not to scratch the delicate surface or crack it by trying to pull it out too soon.
When he is satisfied that the piece is ready to come up, he gently lifts it out of the hole.
"It would have been a pretty big vessel," he says, cupping the piece in one hand and tracing the other side in the air as if the whole bowl were intact.
Archaeologists began investigating the site in December.
They spent several weeks following a backhoe to identify areas that would need further investigation.
Museum donations were used to cover the $26,334 cost.
Last month, the city approved spending another approximately $130,000 in donations for the additional work, which was required by the state Division of Historic Landmarks.
Since early February, poor weather has allowed the team to put in only about 10 days of work, said Robert Hunter, director of the Archaeological Project Center at W&M.;
A large cleared area at the back of the site has been flooded by rain and cleared four times, he said.
But the few days of good weather have yielded some impressive finds.
The brick foundation of the Bunch of Grapes, an 18th cen- tury tavern, has been uncovered and is nearly intact.
Artifacts and a kitchen building found nearby show that it was once a comfortable gathering place.
The foundation reveals two fireplaces. Pipe stems and wine bottles show the smoking and drinking common at such pubs.
The bone die found in a trash pit shows that drinking games and gambling were part of the entertainment.
Behind the pub, the archaeologists excavated a well from about the same period.
The 9-foot deep well was lined with wooden, 60-gallon drums. Found in the drums were small plugged holes, where thirsty colonists had sneaked drinks on the journey across the ocean.
A few dozen feet down Rudd Lane from the pub, the team has found a late 17th century house that may have been the first building on the entire 3-acre site.
Unlike the 18th century pub, the home was built out of wood.
The evidence of the home is a series of post holes where the walls would have been built and a handmade brick hearth at one end.


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Spending cuts: Think-tank calls for joined-up approach
Chancellor George Osborne must create a more "joined-up" approach to spending cuts to deliver true value for money, a Conservative think-tank has warned.
The Centre for Social Justice accuses the government of a "blunderbuss" approach to reducing spending.
The group, set up by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, says setting overall savings targets could hit schemes already giving good value.
But the Treasury said it would protect frontline services.
The chancellor has asked most Whitehall departments to set out how they could save 25% to 40%
The Centre for Social Justice report says ministers may be tempted to cut each existing project's budget, instead of getting rid of those which are failing.
It calls for more focus on the long-term outcomes departments want to see, and their costs and savings implications.
The centre's executive director, Gavin Poole, told the BBC: "If we are making cuts, which we absolutely endorse, we must question which are a good thing for the country.
"If we are making decisions on cutting back programmes, look at what the implications are in the long term."
He urged "keeping some of the costs", adding: "The really important thing for any department is whether they are building up a massive increase in costs for the future."
Mr Poole also said: "Where is the joined-up approach across government departments? So that you are not taking out programmes from, say, the Department of Health and it's having a bigger impact on the Home Office, or you're not cutting programmes from the Department for Education and that's going to have a bigger impact on the Ministry of Justice.
"So, where is the strategic guidance sitting above all this decision-making process?"
The centre's report, which has been submitted to Mr Osborne, recommends following the US state of Washington, which set up an institute to look at the cost-effectiveness of social spending.
Its initiatives included an early-intervention nurse-family partnership which generated three dollars in savings for every dollar spent, it adds.
Shadow work and pensions secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Even the right-wing think-tanks have recognised that an obsession with short-term headline cuts could do lasting damage and cost us all more in the long run.
"Cutting things like Sure Start, or the Future Jobs Fund which helps young people into jobs, will push up the bills of dealing with family problems or unemployment later on.
"The government should urgently review its approach."
But a Treasury spokesman said: "The Spending Review [in October] will represent a complete re-evaluation of the government's role in providing public services. It will ensure that the UK lives within its means, but also that spending is focused on protecting the quality of key frontline services and supporting the worst off in society.
"As part of this, departments will need to publish business plans to demonstrate the resources, structural reforms and efficiency measures that they will need to put in place to protect and improve the quality of key frontline services."
Mr Duncan Smith founded the Centre for Social Justice in 2004 after losing the Conservative leadership and stepped down as chairman when he became a cabinet minister in May.

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Galaxy ring will take you for an imaginary journey with every look at it.
Round crystal available in the sizes: 5mm, 8mm and 12mm.
Perfect for stacking and combining with other rings you might have.
Every crystal is made by hand in Brooklyn,NY and always slightly different one from another. Glass like resin crystal has crushed Pyrite and other stones inside, also Swarovski crystals and various pigments.
Ring is made of 14k gold filled.
If you need a custom size that is not in the chart please contact us, any size can be made.

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text: Perhaps no other Oregon city has grown as rapidly as Bend over the last 25 years. What was once a sleepy ski town with a small contingent of year-round residents has ballooned into Oregon’s version of Sun Valley. Nevertheless, the beauty of Bend remains and it’s a fantastic place to get married, whether you opt for traditional wedding venues like Broken Top or private landholdings with unobstructed views of Mt Bachelor and the Three Sisters. I’ve only shot summer weddings in Bend but I’d love to shoot a winter wedding there! The image above is one I took years ago, as I was driving back to Oregon from Philadelphia. The bird just happened to fly into my frame as I was pressing the shutter. The images below are of a couple weddings I shot in Bend: the image on the left is at the groom’s family estate and the one on the right is at Broken Top.

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SHERMAN, Texas, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Salon Naturals is proud to announce that its home state of Texas has made a huge stride forward in recognizing importance of consumer organic options and the small businesses trying to do right for their customers, when Governor Perry signed three local foods bills. The cottage foods bill (HB 970), the farmers' market bill (HB 1382), and the DSHS Better Communications bill (HB 1392) are all focused on allowing local farmers and food producers to grow and sell the healthy, local foods that consumers are increasingly demanding.
As noted by the Farm and Ranch Freedom Association, these bills are vital steps toward addressing the needs of the healthy, fresh, and local foods movement. "The Texas Legislature taking a stand for the local food movement means supporting consumer health, small local businesses and our Texas economy," said Jeff McBee, CEO & founder of Salon Naturals. "At Salon Naturals, that is our mission: to work every day to provide our customers with beauty products that contain healthy, safe, and natural ingredients, in order to promote health, well-being, and the importance of choosing organic."
Salon Naturals is proud to offer line of natural hair products and organic body products, using the very best available natural ingredients to deliver professional-quality results. "Our commitment to natural ingredients is among the many reasons we celebrate Texas' support of organic farmers," said McBee, "And we are proud to make our home base in a state that recognizes the importance of consumer organic options."
About Salon Naturals
Salon Naturals, named a "Champion of Safe Cosmetics" by the EWG and The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, is the premier developer of healthy, safe, natural beauty products and organic hair products designed for the health and well-being of your family. Salon Naturals works every day to find new and improved natural and organic ingredients to offer professional-quality results every time, and prides itself on offering the best and safest skin care products on the market. For more information, visit www.salonnaturalsonline.com.
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NEW YORK – Pilgrim's Pride Corp. said Monday it's withdrawing its bid for Hillshire Brands after Tyson Foods raised its bid for Hillshire to $63 a share. "As a disciplined acquirer, we determined that it was in the best interests of our shareholders not to increase our proposed price of $55.00 per share in cash," Chief Executive Bill Lovette said in a statement. The company will continue to pursue acquisitions in line with its stated strategy, Lovette said. Pilgrim's said it had secured financing for its bid from a consortium of banks.
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June is celebrated in many countries around the world as LGBT Pride Month (or, perhaps a Pride Week or Pride Day during June). Of course there are some locations where another month is selected- whether due to overlapping celebrations or climate considerations.
Although June was selected as it’s the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in NYC, now June celebrations tend to focus on our various communities’ recent successes and current challenges. October has become LGBT History Month in the USA, and some other countries, to honour our heroes of generations past; their successes and sacrifices. October also includes National Coming Out Day, and the anniversaries of the first two National Marches on Washington DC (1979, ’87). Again, some countries celebrate a similar holiday at other times in the calendar.
Last year I posted this list of relevant blog posts for your reading pleasure.
While parades and speeches and online videos may be used to mark important events, I feel that there are more substantial ways to truly honour the folks who have worked so hard for so long, often as great personal cost, to make progress in the fight for greater human rights, equality and fairness.
Please do read the posts I mention above and read (or watch) and share the stories of our elders. But do not stop there; not all our heroes are gone. While I was a month shy of my 11th birthday the weekend of the Stonewall Riots, I am part of the generation that came out and lived proudly while it was still impossible to be an openly gay person and have full access to society.
The decriminalization of gay sex between 2 people (in certain situations) in Canada happened around the same time as Stonewall. But the 1980s Bathhouse Raids in Toronto and elsewhere tested the value of that legislation. The Canadian Human Rights Act with limited protections was passed in 1977, but ‘gay marriage’ did not arrive until this century.
While I’m not adverse to donations as tangible expressions of appreciation for my decades of work as an openly gay/ queer activist (foot soldier rather than in leadership), there are other ways to recognize my work or support other projects near and dear to me.
At the top of my Bucket List is preserving and promoting the political and musical impact of Romanovsky & Phillips; a groundbreaking gay folk duo from 1982-99.
One project toward that aim is the Official Romanovsky & Phillips Lyrical Oracle Deck. The deck is available at a discount through a Crowd Sale at TheGamecrafter, running through October 8th.


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There is a strong business case for providing inclusive tourism experiences that are accessible to all. So says VisitEngland on their page about good accessibility, which benefits all visitors whether they are young, old, use a pushchairs, wheelchairs, assistance dogs, or have learning difficulties or temporary health conditions. Disabled people have the greatest need for accessible facilities and services but it should be remembered that only around 8% use a wheelchair: many more having other mobility, hearing or visual impairments.
VisitEngland is amongst world leaders in the development and fostering of accessible tourism because they understand that this is a profitable market. The total expenditure of people with health conditions and impairments – and their travelling companions – on tourism in England is a staggering £12.1billion a year. In addition,
- In 2014, one in five (20%) of tourism day trips in England were taken by people with an impairment and their travelling companions, spending £9.1billion.
- In 2014, 14% of all overnight trips by British residents in England were taken by those with an impairment and their travelling companions, worth £2.7billion.
- Over half a million people with a health condition or impairment visit England from abroad each year, spending around £341million.
Research by VisitEngland also reveals the following beneficial characteristics of the accessible tourism market:
- More likely to take longer trips;
- Seaside destinations are particularly appealing;
- Anecdotally very loyal.
The VisitEngland website has all sorts of information, guides, advice, and help for people interested in improving or adding access in their tourism business, and it id free to all. Follow on Twitter: @VisitEngland

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Posted by ~christina~ on Monday, September 3, 2007 at 12:12pm.
I'm confused as to what to do for the calculations for my lab.
Lab: Semimicroscale crystalization-erylenmyeyerflask and Hirsch Funnel
Weigh 0.30g of impure sulfanilamide and then transfer to a 10ml Erlenmeyer flask. To a second Erlenmeyer flask add about 6ml of 95% Ethyl alcohol and a boiling stone.
summary of procedures:
Add enough hot solvent to just cover crystals and then heat untill boiling and swirl to dissolve crystals.
To crystalize allow flask to cool slowly. Use ice bath to induce crystalization. Filter using Hirsch funnel. Rinse with 1ml portion of ice cold ethanol. Transfer crystals to a preweighed watch glass.
A pre lab Q..
Calculate how much 95% ethanol will be required to dissolve 0.3g of sulfanilamide at 78%.
How would I find this?? I haven't any clue and there are no sample calculations in my lab book coincidentally.
How would I then find the percent yield?
~ for this wouldn't I go and divide
the (amound left)/(original ammount)*100= percent yield?
I seriously need help on these calculations (they really need to include sample calculations in this book)
science(chem) - DrBob222, Monday, September 3, 2007 at 12:21pm
The Merck Index lists the solutility of sulfanilamide as "1 g dissolves in about 37 mL alcohol." And do I suppose 78% is actually 78o ?
You can set up a ratio or do it by dimensional analysis. Percent yield is done as you have suggested. They may list the solubility in the book.
science(chem) - ~christina~, Monday, September 3, 2007 at 12:26pm
Hm..I found a similar question online but it didn't explain how to go through the question just looked up the solubility of sulfanilamide which is at 78 degrees(210mg/ml) [note I put % before by accident]
Now I'm confused as to what to do with that..=(
I think what's getting to me is the % ethanol and the temperature.
For a normal lab would I be using the 78% as the solubility temperature or some other temperature?
science(chem) - DrBob222, Monday, September 3, 2007 at 1:34pm
MOST ethanol used in the labs is 95%. Ethanol forms an azeotrope when it distills and the stuff that comes over is 95% ethanol and 5% water. So don't be concerned with that bit of data. Also, don't worry about the 78 degrees C. Most recrystallizaton experiments call for heating the solvent to near boiling (at least to an elevated temperature) to dissolve the material, then letting it cool and recrystallize. If the solubility is 210 mg/mL. So you want to dissolve 300 mg.
1 mL x 300/210 = ?? mL. Not much is required to dissolve 300 mg. I did a lot of this recrystallization by trial and error, especially when unknowns are the order of the day and I didn't have a clue what I had. I would add the 300 mg sulfanilamide to the flask, add about 1 mL alcohol, heat it up to near boiling, dissolve what will, then add a LITTLE more, usually dropwise (I count about 20 drops to the mL) and reheat and reswirl. If it goes in solution with a little less than what you have calculated, good. By the way, IF a procedure requires something better than 95-5 alcohol, it will say absolute alcohol which means it is 100% ethanol and no water is in it. That is a good deal more expensive than the 95-5 stuff.
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UNP rejects senior ministers
United National Party (UNP) Colombo District MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakse told Parliament yesterday the appointment of Senior Ministers contravened the Constitution because it did not permit the creation of such posts. He said as a result the opposition would not recognize the newly created posts of senior ministers.
Mr. Rajapakse said however by using his executive powers the president could make such appointments.
He said the powers to monitor public finances were fully vested with the legislature, but unfortunately these powers have now been taken over by the executive.
Referring to the parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), he said as done in countries with vibrant democracies, only those who did not hold ministerial portfolios should be appointed to these bodies.
Mr. Rajapakse stressed the need to appoint opposition members to head these committees and added that in Britain’s House of Commons, the PAC played an important role in the preparation of the annual budget.
“In Britain, the PAC has the power to even reject some of the proposals made by the ruling party,” he said.
Mr. Rajapakse said in some countries senior ministers were appointed to oversee the ministries and this was done in compliance with the country’s constitutions and asked why secretaries were not appointed for the senior ministries.
Speaking on parliamentary democracy, he said a full time finance minister was a must for a country such as Sri Lanka where finances were controlled by a body elected by the people.
The finance minister must be one who is involved with parliament and is able to remain in the House during the entire budget debate, he added.
Mr. Rajapakse said there was no issue with regard to the president functioning as defence minister because according to the constitution he is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces but pointed out that it was a different matter when it came to the finance ministry.
He said he this government was not wholly to blame as some previous executive presidents too had kept the finance ministry under them.
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If you are looking for your place to work and are in, derwent mills industrial location is the right choice. It has a number of businesses and interpersonal sites and is located near a lot of villages. It is also easy to get around, which makes it a practical option for folks who need to travel. The area is usually well-known due to its parks and gardens.
The derwent generators industrial web page is a social landscaping an excellent source of value, and has a number of 18th and nineteenth-century silk cotton generators and housing for the purpose of workers. It is currently part of a UNESCO Universe Heritage Web page, and it absolutely was the birthplace of modern manufacturer development inside the 1800s. The most famous of the silk cotton mills can be Cromford, which was where Richard Arkwright 1st put his recommendations into action meant for cotton ability generation equipment.
These generators were a significant factor in the creation for the industrial industrial wave in England. These folks were the primary large-scale professional sites in a rural landscape and provided a model pertaining to the subsequent divide of industrialization throughout the country and elsewhere. They are simply an important record of the technical, social and economic advancement Britain and it is influence in other countries.
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Lithgow Garden Club shared lunch with celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis as part of the club’s zone friendship day on Saturday, May 13.
The sold-out event at the Lithgow Workmen’s club was organised in conjunction with the Garden Clubs of Australia and was a chance for Lithgow Garden Club members to meet flora enthusiasts from surrounding areas.
Mr Georgiadis, the host of ABC program ‘Gardening Australia’, addressed the club members about his involvement in various gardening organisations and his efforts to educate people on how to grow healthy food.
President of Garden Clubs of Australia George Hoad spoke on the history and aims of the national orgnanisation.
Maureen Ford from the Lithgow Garden Club was presented with the Anne Williams Clarke Medallion from Garden Clubs Australia by Mr Hoad.
The award was in recognition of many years of service to the local community in floral art judging, frequently opening her beautiful garden to visitors and her yearly wins in the Lithgow Show’s horticultural competitions.
At this year’s show Maureen Ford was the champion of the Miscellaneous Flowers and Bonsai exhibits.
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Purpose: The canonical wingless and Int1 (Wnt) signaling pathway plays key roles in multiple biologic events. The pathway co-receptor, low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5), is involved in the pathogenesis of retinal diseases and has been implicated in glaucoma. We studied whether a disease-associated polymorphism LRP5.Q89R, which is located in the second blade of the first β-propeller domain, directly alters Wnt signaling activity with cell-based assays. Methods: The LRP5.Q89R polymorphism was evaluated by trans fection of HEK293T or GTM3 cells with expression vectors. LRP5 expression and interaction with the molecular chaperone mesoderm development (MESD) were determined by western immunoblotting and co-immuno precipitation analyses. To compare membrane-associated LRP5 proteins, surface proteins were labeled with biotin and pulled down with avidin beads followed by western immunoblotting. TCF reporter plasmid-based luci ferase assays were used to determine whether LRP5.Q89R affects the canonical Wnt signaling, or has altered efficacy to suppression by Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1). Results: Cell-based assays showed that this polymorphism did not change protein expression, interaction with the molecular chaperone MESD, protein trafficking, Wnt signaling transduction, or its efficacy in DKK1-mediated inhibition. Conclusions: Our data suggest that this specific polymorphism does not appear to alter the canonical Wnt signaling pathway. Further studies of LRP5 polymorphisms are needed to elucidate their roles in various associated diseases.
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The primary school teachers of Odisha under the banner of United Primary Teachers’ Federation called off their protest on Wednesday while announcing noncooperation in several government functions.
After the local Police denied them permission to hold protest in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, the steering committee of the Federation assembled at the Exhibition Ground in the Smart City and decided to call off the protest.
However, they decided not to extend cooperation in several government works until their demands are not fulfilled.
As per the primary teachers, they will also boycott the dress-code until then citing that the government is not paying them a penny for the uniform.
They alleged that they have been managing the mid-day meals in the school by themselves despite not receiving any money for the same of the past six months. “We have decided not to cook any mid-day-meal on our own until the government releases funds for the same,” said Ranjan Mohanty, a member of the federation's steering committee.
“We have tried to stage a protest in a democratic way. But the administration denied us our rights at the last minute. There are teachers who left for Bhubaneswar from far-away places and were not aware of the denial of permission. So we assembled at the exhibition ground to discuss the future course of action,” said Mohanty.
“We tried to cooperate with the government all the time. Even during Covid, we toiled hard putting our lives at risk. But not anymore. If the government does not pay heed to our demands, we will stop cooperating with the government as well,” he added.
Bhubaneswar Police had denied permission to the Federation for holding a dharna citing traffic congestion. The police had written a letter in this regard to the United Primary Teachers Federation.
Notably, more than 1.5 lakh teachers from across the State had planned to stage a dharna at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to press for their 3-point charter of demands which includes - abolishment of contractual appointment system in primary schools, inclusion in old pension scheme and salary as per grade pay.
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Diversity is about difference, and the value of diversity is the richness and variety that different people bring to society. Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences.
Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Equality is about treating people fairly, regardless of their differences, by ensuring that they have access to the same life opportunities as everyone else, ie that they have equal opportunities.
Inclusion is about accepting everyone regardless of difference. It is also about getting rid of intolerance of differences and providing help and support where appropriate. Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. It pays particular attention to the provision made for, and the achievement of, different groups of pupils within a school.
Discrimination is the result of unequal or excluding behaviour. It describes the disadvantage that people experience because of being unfairly treated or being excluded from society. People can be refused access to society, services, employment or education because of discrimination.
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Samuel Ajibola quits role as “Spiff” on The Johnsons TV series
By Ekaete Bassey
Nollywood actor and comedian, Samuel Ajibola, popularly known as “Spiff” from his character on Africa Magic’s “The Johnsons” series has announced that he is quitting the role.
He said this in a video posted on his Instagram account on May 7, 2021.
He said: “For about 10 years now, I have sacrificed my time, dedicated my life as well as all of the God-given creativity within me to serving the Spiff character on The Johnsons television series which undoubtedly for me has fulfilled its purpose.”
“But as we all know nothing lasts forever and everything that has a beginning definitely has an ending and as tough as this decision has been for me to make in the past few years, the time has finally come for me to move on.”
The actor said he is in search of new challenges and other ways to provide entertainment for audiences.
He expressed his gratitude to the producers of the show for the opportunity given to him.
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“I would like to thank the producers of the show for allowing me to showcase one of many sides of my limitless creative talents”, he said.
He also thanked the fans for all the years of support.
“Most importantly I would like to state that my loyalty belongs to Multichoice. What this means, in general, is that I have not quit acting. It only means I am making more time to be able to fulfill other purposes,” he said.
Ajibola played the role of Spiff on the Africa Magic series “The Johnsons” since 2013.
He began acting in 1995 at the age of six when he got his first role in the Opa Williams-directed movie ‘Tears for Love’.
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Two children under the age of five were treated for E.Coli 0157 following a visit to Colzium Park in Kilsyth.
NHS Lanarkshire has launched an investigation following the diagnosis.
The health board’s health protection team is currently working with North Lanarkshire Council and Health Protection Scotland to investigate the two cases of E. coli O157.
The health boards said one child has fully recovered and is at home while the other is receiving treatment in hospital.
Dr Josephine Pravinkumar, consultant in public health medicine at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We are currently investigating any potential common sources of exposure. People can become infected in a number of ways through eating contaminated food, contact with infected animals or animal faeces, contact with other people who have the illness or drinking contaminated water. Our initial investigations have found that both children visited Colzium Park in Kilsyth shortly before becoming unwell. However investigations into other possible sources are continuing.”
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