Governors of the Nineteen Northern states in Nigeria have condoled with President Goodluck Jonathan over the dead of his sister, Nancy Jonathan-Olei.
Speaking through the Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum, and Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Aliyu, the governors described the death of Mrs. Jonathan-Olei, as unfortunate and a huge loss to the family.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Israel Ebije, Mr. Aliyu sympathised with the first family and urged President Jonathan to see the death as an act of God.
He also prayed Allah grants the family of the bereaved the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“Let me condole with President Goodluck Jonathan and his entire family over the death of his younger sister Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei. Death is what we must all prepare for as human beings but whenever it happens like this, it only reminds us that we are mere mortals. It is therefore my prayer that Allah grant her Aljanatu Firdaus.”
Mr. Aliyu said the only way the family can immortalize her is by ensuring that all what she worked for are preserved, well propagated and constantly reflected upon, adding that her passing should bond the family the more.
The Chairman of the forum therefore urged President Jonathan to remain focused in his effort at providing the nation quality leadership insisting that the deceased will feel better if her passing does not affect his discharge of duty to the nation.
He therefore urged Nigerians to draw lessons from each death, adding that as mortals, it is instructive to leave positively before transition which he said is inevitable.
Mr. Aliyu also prayed God to grant the entire Jonathan family and other mourners the strength to pull through this difficult moment, with a call on them to pray for the repose of her soul.
Meanwhile, All Progressives Congress (APC) has also commiserated with President Goodluck Jonathan on the untimely death of his sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei, urging him to take solace in God for the unquantifiable loss.
National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a signed statement, said the loss of a loved one is always an unfathomable tragedy, which is compounded when such death occurs at an unripe age.
”We pray that God will grant repose to the soul of the departed, comfort the President and his entire family and give them the strength to bear their loss.
”We also wish the immediate family of the deceased God’s succour in their moment of darkness,” he said.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday announced the passing away of his beloved younger sister,.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati said Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier sunday at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness.
Aged 52 years, the statement added that burial arrangements will be announced later by the family


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Science Says Thyme and Oregano Contain an Anti-Cancer Compound That Can Help Stop the Development of Tumors
Everyday ingredients you keep in your kitchen cupboards are known to heal ailments, like turmeric for rashes and burns or clove for a toothache. Herbs you grow from your personal garden, like thyme and oregano, are able to help with more than just mild conditions, though. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, these herbs both feature an anti-cancer compound that can combat the development of tumors. Purely extracting the compounds from the herbs isn't enough, though. "By understanding how these compounds are formed, we open a path to engineering plants with higher levels of them or to synthesizing the compounds in microorganisms for medical use," said Natalia Dudarevea, a professor of biochemistry in Purdue's College of Agriculture, in a statement.
"It is an amazing time for plant science right now," Dudarevea added. "We have tools that are faster, cheaper, and provide much more insight. It is like looking inside the cell; it is almost unbelievable." The herbs, known as Thymol, carvacrol, and thymohydroquinone from the Lamiaceae family, are also antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and filled with antioxidants. Thymohydroquinone, in particular, has anti-cancer properties, the Purdue University researchers noted.
Further, the team worked with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and Michigan State University scientists that broke down the components of thymohydroquinone. "The findings alter previous views of the formation of this class of compounds, called phenolic or aromatic monoterpenes, for which only a few biosynthetic pathways have been discovered in other plants," said Dudareva in reference to the "biosynthetic pathway." Plus, Pan Liao, a postdoctoral researcher and co-first author of the study, noted that "these findings provide new targets for engineering high-value compounds in plants and other organisms. Not only do many plants contain medicinal properties, but the compounds within them are used as food additives and for perfumes, cosmetics, and other products."
After screening more than 80,000 genes from plant tissues and uncovering genes needed for thymohydroquinone production, the scientists now have an understanding of the molecular makeup. "More pathways are being discovered now because of the ability to use RNA sequencing to perform high-throughput gene expression analysis," Dudareva said. "The results of this research also will be useful for biochemistry and plant sciences research of other species of plants. We, as scientists, are always comparing pathways in different systems and plants. We are always in pursuit of new possibilities. The more we learn, the more we are able to recognize the similarities and differences that could be key to the next breakthrough."

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text: This vintage cross pendant was crafted sometime during the Mid Century design period (1940-1960). The pendant is a vintage piece and the chain is brand new, as chains can lose durability with time and wear. The cross pendant measures approximately 1 & 1/8th inch in length and is 14k gold. The cross has a hint of a rose gold hue and simple linear etchings on the face. The chain is a simple 14k gold cable style with easy to use lobster claw style clasp closure. The chain measures approximately 16 inches in length.

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A pink-flowered plant of the pea family, which is native to Asia and grown widely for fodder.
Onobrychis viciifolia, family Leguminosae‘Alongside the orchids other wild flowers such as yellow-wort, sainfoin and stemless thistle grow in abundance.’
- ‘Only in Flanders and a few contiguous districts was grain rotated with soil-restoring fodder crops, such as clover, lucerne, and sainfoin, and fallow thus eliminated.’
- ‘Conversion of common land to enclosures made possible new practices: creating water meadows and growing new crops such as sainfoin and lucerne to augment supplies of animal winter fodder.’
- ‘In August, open areas can be planted with perennial cover crops such as clover or sainfoin, sometimes called esparcet or holy clover.’
Mid 17th century from obsolete French saintfoin, from modern Latin sanum foenum ‘wholesome hay’ (with reference to its medicinal properties).

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Daylight Forever is both stunning and heartbreaking.
Mahvash brilliantly invites the reader into her personal journey as a refugee and allows you to experience her life through the eyes of a young girl. This memoir was gripping, visceral, and sacred work.
Not only does this book need to be a required reading, it deserves a prize for the bravery that it represents in honor of every refugee, both present and past.
This beautifully told story is not easy to read because it makes us see the world through the eyes of a refugee.
Mahvash’s story charts what it’s like to watch the rules of your society change around you, finding yourself oppressed, in hiding, and eventually fleeing. Mahvash has lived through the horrors of war and religious persecution, as well as the indignities and terrors of refugee fighting for a better life.
In our current political climate, this story humanizes the stats and headlines we see in the news, making them personal and unacceptable.
I’m grateful that Mahvash found the time, the strength, and the courage to tell this important story.
This sensitive and insightful book is a remarkable epic tale of family endurance, hardship, and journey.
I tried to imagine sending my 15-year-old child into a smuggler-led journey through one of the most hazardous international areas of the world. I couldn't do it. I had to remember in reading that this was real, not a fictional dramatized story.
The harrowing account of the escape from Iran into Pakistan will have you as much on the edge of your seat as any thriller novel.
Mahvash Harvey's memoir is a vivid reminder that immigrants bring with them deeply rooted values of family, loyalty, hard work, and perseverance. We are richer for their presence.
In her gripping memoir, Daylight Forever, Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey details her life story, describing both the vibrantly sweet and endearing moments of her childhood as well as the unsettling changes in the cultural climate that uprooted social life in Iran during and after the revolution of 1979 and the terrifying experiences of the invasion by neighboring Iraq that followed. Now, without protection from the government, as a young woman and a member of a religious minority, she decides to embark on her journey as refugee.
In honest and poetic language, with deep regard for her own roots and a passionately visceral desire for freedom, Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey’s recollections are a powerful statement against all wars and all oppression.
Her moving testimony is a compelling invitation to expand the limitation of one’s own perspective. It teaches us to look, to see and to understand the forces behind escaping the impossible circumstances of war and oppression, and to recognize and appreciate the uplifting powers of freedom and kindness.
In that, Daylight Forever is a very inspiring book to help learn and understand the struggle of refugees and the contribution of our immigrants and fellow humans to our societies.
It's a page turner, and I highly recommend Daylight Forever. It has enriched my perspective in many ways, opened my mind, moved my heart and shored up my confidence in the power of caring and human connection.
This is an inspirational story about a girl and how she had to flee her country to save herself from a war and a revolution.
I can relate to that because I left too, and I was there, and I appreciated how she brings out the story of so many people like her and her faith at that time.
I had friends like her at the time and I saw how they had to leave behind everything they loved, cherished and respected. How families were torn apart.
Her story will be an eye opener about the world of refugees that had to endure pain and sacrifices at the time to just be able to stay safe, fed and shelter themselves.
But at the end of her journey, she did reach her goal and found peace and happiness and also try to give back to society.
Well written and easy read.
Would highly recommend it.
This book is beautifully written. It is almost poetic, as you feel the joy of a young girl's childhood, described in such detail you can almost see, taste, and hear what she describes.
As it continues, it makes it all the more devastating to read how prejudice and war leads to the sadness and frustration, confusion and fear that the author experiences when Ayatollah Khomeini comes into power, and war with Iraq destroys the life she once had.
Dr. Harvey's parents not only planned and sacrificed for all of their children's educations, but expected all four of them to be eminently successful in their chosen careers. The saga of her journey to the United States, begun at 15 years old, shows the reader the power of a dream, the strength of a parent's belief in their child's destiny, and the sacrifices you will make to achieve your goal.
Dr. Harvey explains her hope that in the telling of her story, readers will have a greater sympathy and understanding for the plight of political refugees, those with dreams of a better life, and a willingness to work for their success.
A powerful story, beautifully told.
This book is so many things.
A memoir of a life most of us in America can never imagine living but ought to know about: At fifteen, the author is escaping persecution for her faith, smuggled out of Iran as her family is trying to save each member through difficult journeys that mean separation from each other and navigating her way through a refugee process that is hard even for those with the best opportunities.
A lovely telling of the beauty and connection and community of the country of her childhood, even as it is torn apart by war and religious oppression. A harrowing tale of what it is like to grow up in the constant fear of life in a war torn country where citizens who are deemed "other" live in fear from inside forces as well as outside.
A tribute to a loving father who is a constant source of support and hope even when he is not present. A reminder of the importance of connecting with and knowing and understanding others, and a message of unity and the power of love and hope that we all need.
Everyone ought to read this book for its beauty, its fascinating story and important message.

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H.B. 125 Eight Hour Work Day Amendments -- Alexander, J.Drafting Attorney: Patricia Owen Effective Date: 30 April 2001 Session Law Chapter: 348
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Last Action: 20 March 2001, Governor Signed
Last Location: Lt. Governor's office for filing
Bill Status Last Updated: 20 March 2001, 4:16 PM
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Last Revised: 26 March 2001, 2:29 PM


Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Odds & Info
|Game||Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves|
|Date & Time||Saturday May 21, 2022, 6:10 PM (EDT)|
Loandepot Park Miami, FL
ATL -149 ; O/U 7.5
The Atlanta Braves play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta dropped to 17-21 following its 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Atlanta has lost three of its last four and the Braves have fallen to fourth in the National League East, eight games behind the first place New York Mets.
Matt Olson is batting .255 to lead Atlanta and the first baseman has team highs in hits with 36 and on-base percentage at .373. Third baseman Austin Riley has eight home runs and 18 RBIs to lead Atlanta in both. On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves will send Kyle Wright to the mound. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.79 ERA, 50 Ks and 13 BBs.
Miami dropped to 17-20 following its 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Miami defeated Washington in the first two games of their three-game series before dropping the third. The Marlins have won three of the last five and Miami is third in the National League East, 7 ½ games behind first place New York but just a half-game behind second-place Philadelphia.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is batting .304 to lead Miami and the second baseman has team highs in RBIs with 27 and on-base percentage at .346. Right fielder Jorge Soler is the leader in home runs seven, while first baseman Jesus Aguilar is the leader in hits with 35. On Saturday, the Miami Marlins will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 6.15 ERA, 30 Ks and 12 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 20-9 in its last 29 versus a National League East opponent
- The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Braves last 9
- Miami is 3-7 in its last 10 at home
- The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Marlins last 5
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright has struggled over the last three starts allowing a combined 12 runs on 19 hits across 18 innings, resulting in three losses for Atlanta. Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez has struggled in each of the last five outings allowing a combined 22 runs on 29 hits across 23 innings and therefore the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed six of Atlanta’s last nine and four of Miami’s last five. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win but our best play is OVER 7-5.


FOUNTAIN, Colo. — On Monday, Fountain Police arrested a second person in connection to a 7-Eleven shooting last week.
Police say 18-year-old Hayli Spencer was arrested and is accused of bringing her 1-year old child to an illegal drug deal at the gas station. Spencer faces charges of first-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence, possession with intent to distribute (marijuana), and child abuse. She has been booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center.
Investigators also arrested 21-year-old Domacio Ohlsen-Aragon and he faces similar charges as Spencer.
The shooting took place around 12:20 p.m. on May 26 at the 7-Eleven at 7725 Fountain Mesa Road. Two teenagers were shot and taken to a hospital. The 14-year-old was released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 19-year-old is in stable condition.
Anyone with information or who is a witness to these investigations is asked to call the Fountain Police Department at (719) 390-5555; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477


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Patterns of Foreign Direct Investment. An Investigation of FDI in Poland.
Degree awarded: Ph.D. Economics. American University Globalization emerged as a very important trend reshaping the economic landscape. One of the major drivers of this process is free capital flow between the geographical regions. In this new competitive environment it is crucial for both the companies and the policy makers to gain a good understanding of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) processes. In particular, what features of a region are important in attracting and retaining FDI and what are the temporal patterns in FDI development. The novelty of the approach lies in discovering the inter-industry and temporal dependencies in FDI and also in separate analysis of several industry segments. The results give new insights into the location choice patterns used by different types of companies. Also, to the best of my knowledge, it is the first empirical study of the time evolution of the FDI; especially in a sense of what kinds of prior investments influence later ones. The research is conducted at powiat level of territorial division in Poland.

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FUELAB Tech Tips: Where is the Best Place to Use a Check Valve?
A check valve can have many functions: hold rail pressure, shorten the pump priming time, and help with hot starts. In this article we take a deeper look at how they can benefit your engine.
A check valve can have many functions: hold rail pressure, shorten the pump priming time, and help with hot starts. Emissions are more important than ever these days as well. Holding rail pressure while the engine is cooling, prevents the fuel from boiling off, thus cutting back on evaporative emissions. The EPA is all over the motorsports industry these days, so its up to all of us to do our part.
Just as important as the valve itself, is its placement – at least as it pertains to overall system performance. For some reason many folks think the check valve should be placed before the pump. While that would still achieve the overall goal of holding rail pressure, it’s putting unneeded stress on the fuel pump when it’s running, eventually leading to pump damage. A fuel pump is just that – a PUMP. They are meant to push fuel, not pull it. When there’s a check valve on the inlet side of the pump, it’s creating a restriction. The more inlet restriction you have, the louder your pump is going to be and the hotter it’s going to run. Enough inlet restriction leads to pump cavitation, which damages the wear plates, rotor, vanes, and pump housing, ultimately causing the pump to no longer build adequate pressure. This is true of any pump from any manufacturer. It’s just good practice to reduce the inlet restriction as much as possible when designing and installing your fuel system. With that said, having a check valve in your fuel system is almost always a good idea, just be sure you have it on the pressure side of things.
We make it easy to incorporate a check valve into your layout. Our 848 and 858 Series filters have a check valve integrated into the outlet side of the filter. If you already have a standard filter (ours or a competing brand), no problem! We also offer the 717 Series stand alone check valves in your choice of -6AN, -8AN, or -10AN configurations.


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M.Ed (Early Childhood Education), BCBA
Tineke is very passionate about inclusion in the mainstream school system, social skill development and developing communication skills for learners diagnosed with an ASD.
Through her clinic in Melbourne, Happy Oak Behavioural Consulting, Tineke specialises in Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) for preschoolers who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She also works with a number of clients who are in the early years of primary school. Happy Oak’s programs are based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support. ABA is the most evidenced based treatment for ASD. Tineke has been working in the field of early childhood for over a decade and is passionate about promoting best practise ABA in Australia.
Tineke also develops Behaviour Support Plans to target challenging behaviours and works collaboratively with educators and schools to provide the best possible outcomes for the children with whom she works.
Tineke has experience delivering professional development workshops and talks to educators at schools promoting inclusion and the use of ABA strategies in their classrooms. She has extensive experience working collaboratively with a range of Melbourne’s schools and kindergartens; catholic, independent and public. She supports educators and trains support staff to facilitate social interactions and develop social skills as well as encouraging learners on the spectrum to participate in activities at school alongside their peers.
She is a member of the New Zealand Association for Behaviour Analysis, Autism Behavioural Intervention Association and Applied Behaviour Analysis International. She has presented at the Positive Practices Symposium at the Centre of Excellence for Clinical Innovation and Behaviour Support (University of Queensland) and 2017 ABIA Conference.

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MBTA: Westwood is accessible through the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail Line at the Route 128 Station, as well as the Franklin Commuter Rail Line at Islington Station. Both of these routes are out of South Station.
The town of Westwood is located 13 miles southwest of Boston. This beautiful town was ranked 13th on CNN/Money and Money magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live in the United States and is the 20th wealthiest town in Massachusetts. There are many outdoor amenities found in Westwood such as The Hale Reservation, which is home to North Beach, Membership Beach, a bounty of walking trails and more. Notably, former CEO of the Boston Red Sox John Harrington and former Boston Bruin and hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt have called Westwood home.


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(CNN) — Surveillance video caught a white supremacist group filming a video at the Emmett Till Memorial in Sumner, Mississippi.
The clip, later posted on Facebook, shows seven people by the historic sign.
There’s a flag in the video which is a linked to a group called ‘League of the South’.
The group is designated as a hate group, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
A director for the center says the group was trespassing and authorities are investigating.

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Interesting Facts About Flights from to ( to )
- Compass Airlines carried a total of 73 passengers from BNA to RST in 2009.
- The oldest aircraft servicing trips from Nashville, TN to Rochester, MN in 2009 was Northwest Airlink's CRJ-2/4 from Canadair which started flying in 1997.
- There were 123 passengers that flew from Nashville to Rochester in 2009.
- 126 seats were available on flights from BNA to RST in 2009. Of those seats, a total of 123 passengers flew on all flights from BNA to RST that year.
- The largest aircraft servicing flights between Nashville and Rochester from Compass Airlines is the ERJ-175 built by Embraer with 76 seats.
- The newest aircraft servicing BNA to RST in 2009 was Compass Airlines' ERJ-175 from Embraer. The ERJ-175 started flying in 2004.
- The average aircraft occupancy on flights from Nashville to Rochester in 2009 was 98.03%.
- The smallest aircraft servicing flights from BNA to RST for Northwest Airlink is the CRJ-2/4 built by Canadair with 50 seats.
- In 2009, there were 2 airline companies operating between Nashville and Rochester.
- Compass Airlines, Northwest Airlink offer flights from Nashville, TN to Rochester, MN.
- Compass Airlines operated flights from BNA to RST using one type of aircraft in 2009.
(Source: FAA & BTS 2009 Databases)
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Dominion Resources Inc. (NYSE:D) had its price objective raised by Barclays PLC from $80.00 to $84.00 in a report issued on Monday morning. Barclays PLC currently has an overweight rating on the stock.
A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank AG restated a hold rating and issued a $73.00 price target on shares of Dominion Resources in a research note on Thursday, August 25th. Canaccord Genuity restated a hold rating on shares of Dominion Resources in a research note on Friday, August 12th. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of Dominion Resources from an overweight rating to an equal weight rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $82.00 to $79.00 in a research note on Monday, August 8th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Dominion Resources from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note on Friday, July 22nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated a hold rating and issued a $77.00 price target on shares of Dominion Resources in a research note on Wednesday, June 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $77.13.
Shares of Dominion Resources (NYSE:D) traded up 0.05% during trading on Monday, hitting $76.64. 280,491 shares of the stock were exchanged. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $75.33 and a 200 day moving average of $74.27. The stock has a market cap of $47.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.90 and a beta of 0.14. Dominion Resources has a 12-month low of $64.54 and a 12-month high of $78.97.
Dominion Resources (NYSE:D) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 3rd. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71. The business earned $2.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Dominion Resources had a net margin of 17.44% and a return on equity of 14.48%. The business’s revenue was down 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.73 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that Dominion Resources will post $3.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 20th. Investors of record on Friday, September 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.70 per share. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.66%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 31st. Dominion Resources’s dividend payout ratio is currently 87.23%.
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dominion Resources during the second quarter worth $111,000. Advisory Services Network LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dominion Resources by 14.4% in the second quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 1,513 shares of the company’s stock worth $118,000 after buying an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. MCF Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dominion Resources by 26.6% in the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $118,000 after buying an additional 319 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC bought a new stake in shares of Dominion Resources during the second quarter worth $119,000. Finally, Point72 Asia Hong Kong Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Dominion Resources during the second quarter worth $125,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.21% of the company’s stock.
About Dominion Resources
Dominion Resources, Inc (Dominion) is a holding company. The Company is a producer and transporter of energy. The Company is a provider of electricity, natural gas and related services to customers in the eastern region of the United States. The Company operates through three segments: Dominion Virginia Power (DVP), Dominion Generation and Dominion Energy.
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The first real fall of the spring, and most welcome it was too! A south easterly in the darkness hours with heavy showers in the second half of the night dropped in many phylloscopus warblers and a few other goodies. Bird of the day was a Ring Ouzel (above and right) seen flying about the south end early on and then settling down in the area of the rangers garden before being trapped in the SK heligoland at midday. The Ring Ouzel seemed to be a reward for a lot of hard work catching smaller migrants all morning. It was estimated that there were at least 25 Chiffchaff and 10 Willow Warblers on the island with at least 12 Wheatears and 4 Blackcaps. The Wheatears were staying away from the breezy west side of the island and 2 were caught later in the afternoon in the potter traps set in the top paddock. Goldfinches were again the only visiting finches. The first Tree Pipit of the year called overhead early in the morning, a Redwing stayed briefly and a Merlin flew north up the west side. All three hirundines were logged, 5 House Martins, 9 Sand Martins, and 7 Swallows. Some of the 4 Pied wagtails may be possible breeding birds but there was also a White Wagtail seen today. On the sea 68 Little Gulls showed, but just 2 Gannets, 6 Red-throated Divers, 30 Common Scoter, 6 Guillemots and a Sandwich Tern.
Ringed :- 15 Chiffchaffs, 5 Willow Warblers, 3 Blackcaps (right), 3 Robins, 2 Wheatears (above), 2 Wrens, 1 Ring Ouzel, 1 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Meadow Pipit. (CJ,NDW,PSW,SRW,TGW) [127-26] photos CJ,PSW,SRW

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Going Out: Walks, talks enliven weekend
By Josette Keelor
This weekend, take a hike, walk through time with visiting speakers, sneak into literature’s beloved hidden garden or see if you can keep up with nature’s own winter olympics.
It all starts Friday when the cast of the musical “The Secret Garden” will take the stage at Shenandoah University’s Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 620 Millwood Ave., Winchester. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the musical tells what happens when 10-year-old Mary Lennox moves in with her uncle and cousin after her parents’ death and discovers a hidden garden and a new identity.
Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for non-S.U. students, who will get complimentary tickets with an S.U. ID. Information: 665-4569, www.su.edu
â€¢ In Staunton, the Winter Wine Festival will be at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and feature a chance to taste more than 15 different wines and sample food from local artisans. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Information: 540-885-7676, www.historicstaunton.org
â€¢ A program for children at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Boyce — “Blandy Winter Olympics” — will ask participants if they can move as silently as an owl, run more quickly than a fox or hop farther than a rabbit. The program for fourth to sixth graders is $22, or $20 for groups of four or more. Pre-registration is required. Register at 540-837-1758 or at blandy.virginia.edu/our-foundation/online_payments.
â€¢ From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Long Branch Plantation in Millwood, The Created Equal Movie Series will present “Slavery by Another Name,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Douglas Blackmon, followed by a guided walk and talk tour focused on the Reconstruction era in the Shenandoah Valley. Information: 540-837-1856, www.visitlongbranch.org
â€¢ A Soul Food Dinner will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Lucy Simms Auditorium, 620 Simms Ave., Harrisonburg, offering an evening of musical entertainment, socializing and samples of traditional soul food dishes made by the Northeast Community’s lifelong residents. Admission is free. Information: 540-433-9168
â€¢ Also serving up fun that night will be the band Town Mountain, performing for the Bluegrass & BBQ Series at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Barbecue will be provided by the Jordan Springs Market, on sale throughout the show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
â€¢ At 2 p.m. Sunday in Front Royal, two-time Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis will speak at Samuels Public Library, 330 E. Criser Road, about how she hiked the 2,181-mile trail in 46 days, becoming the fastest person to hike the trail and the first woman to set the mark. Information: 540-635-3153
â€¢ In Strasburg from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, the Strasburg Community Library will hold an artist’s reception for featured artist Diane Labadie of Toms Brook.
Contact Community Engagement Editor Josette Keelor at 540-465-5137, ext. 176, or firstname.lastname@example.org

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Exploring the Street Food Scene in Chandigarh: A Gastronomic Adventure
Exploring the Street Food Scene in Chandigarh: A Gastronomic Adventure
For those who enjoy the cuisine, Chandigarh, famed for its thriving culture and extensive culinary heritage, offers a fascinating experience. The city's street food scene is an exciting culinary experience that draws both locals and visitors. Chandigarh's street cuisine offers a wide variety of flavors that entice the taste senses, from salty appetizers to sweet sweets. Let's explore this bustling city's gastronomic offerings.
Gopal's Chhole Bhature: A Spicy Chickpea Delight
Punjab is where chole bhature is from, although it has become incredibly well-known throughout India and beyond. It is a mainstay of Punjabi cuisine and a popular street food dish in several cities, including Chandigarh and Delhi. The dish is frequently eaten for lunch or as a filling breakfast option.
One cannot explore the street food of Chandigarh without indulging in the mouthwatering chhole bhature. This popular Chandigarh street food dish in Sector 35 C features chickpeas cooked in a spicy gravy, paired with fluffy fried breads called bhature. The combination of the tangy gravy and the crispy nature creates a harmonious explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Kulfi King: The Creamy Indian Ice Cream
Kulfi Vishwas, this Sector 34 kulfi shop is well-known for its distinctive kulfi varieties, including chocolate and strawberry.In Chandigarh, kulfi is the star of the dessert world. This classic Indian ice cream is flavored with nuts, fruits, spices, and sugar in addition to milk. Kulfi has a stronger flavor and a denser texture than conventional ice cream. It is frequently eaten on hot summer days since it offers a cool relief from the oppressive heat.
Kulfi is created by boiling milk until it becomes thick and lowers in volume rather than being churned like conventional ice cream. The characteristic creamy texture and potent flavor of kulfi are the results of this lengthy and labor-intensive process. To add layers of aromatic goodness, the milk is sweetened with sugar and infused with various substances like saffron, cardamom, pistachios, almonds, or rose water.
Dosa King: A South Indian Delicacy
This well-known Dosa King at Chandigarh Sector 28 is renowned for its substantial and delectable dosas. Dosa is the preferred street dish in Chandigarh cafes for people seeking a flavor of South India. This thin pancake has a crunchy yet soft feel because it is constructed from a batter of fermented rice and lentils. Chutney and sambar, a lentil dish, are usually served with it. A dosa is a popular dish among both locals and visitors due to the blend of flavors and textures in it.
Sri Balaji Idli Express: Steamed Rice Cakes with a Flavorful Twist
The well-known Sector 22 idli eatery Sri Balaji Idli Express is well-known for its mouthwatering idlis and sambar. Dosa, vada, and upma are just a few of the various South Indian foods they provide. Idli, another South Indian specialty, is a beloved street food item in Chandigarh. The fermented rice and lentil batter used to make these steamed rice cakes gives them a light and fluffy feel. Idli is frequently served with sambar and chutney, just like dosa. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, idli is a comforting and delicious choice.
Garg Chaat Gol Gappe: Tangy and Crunchy Street Delights
Known for its mouthwatering gol gappas and other chaat dishes, Garg Chaat is a well-known gol gappe shop in Sector 23. Gol gappe, often referred to as Pani puri or puchka, is a well-liked street food treat that gives Chandigarh's culinary scene a tangy and crunchy touch. These tiny, hollow fried dough balls are stuffed with a combination of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, spices, and chutney. A generous topping of yogurt and crispy fried noodles called sev completes this mouthwatering delight.
The pain in gol gappe is what sets it apart from other chaat items. It is a flavorful water prepared by blending a variety of herbs, spices, and tamarind pulp. The pani comes in different varieties, ranging from sweet and tangy to spicy and fiery. Each region has its unique twist on the pani, making the gol gappe experience even more diverse and exciting.
Krishna Chat Bhandar: A Yogurt-based Delicacy
Another well-known dahi bhalla establishment in Sector 34 is Krishna Chat Bhandar, which is renowned for its tasty and fresh dahi bhallas. Dahi bhalla is a delightful street food snack that combines the richness of yogurt with the savory flavors of gram flour fritters. Small, round fritters made from gram flour are soaked in yogurt and topped with a tangy chutney. The contrasting textures and flavors create a harmonious blend that is sure to please your taste buds.
Pandit Ji Special Pav Bhaji: A Vegetarian Delight
Known for its mouthwatering pav bhaji and other Maharashtrian cuisine, Pandit Ji Special Pav Bhaji is a well-known pav bhaji restaurant in Sector 34. Customers are lined up in a large line, especially on weekends. Pav bhaji is a beloved street food dish that features a medley of mashed vegetables cooked in a flavorful gravy. Served with soft buns called pav, this vegetarian delight is a perfect balance of spices and aromas. The combination of the buttery pav and the savory bhaji is a match made in culinary heaven.
Night Food Street: A Haven for Food Lovers
The Night Food Street in Chandigarh is a lively center of street food shops that comes alive after dusk and is situated near the PGIMER hospital. Local specialties and international cuisines are both available on this bustling food street. The Night Food Street is a must-go place for foodies, whether you're in the mood for street-style noodles, kebabs, or decadent desserts.
Street Feast Chandigarh: A Culinary Extravaganza
Chandigarh Sector 8 is home to Street Feast Chandigarh, a food court that showcases the city's diverse street food culture. With a variety of street food stalls in Chandigarh offering regional delicacies and international flavors, this culinary extravaganza is a paradise for food enthusiasts. From spicy chaat to mouthwatering desserts, Street Feast Chandigarh offers a gastronomic journey like no other.
Food Trucks: Mobile Delights on Wheels
Without mentioning popular street eats, one cannot properly discuss Chandigarh's street food scene. The city is filled with these moving delicacies, which serve a range of food trucks like tandoori chicken, chaat, and dosa. Food trucks give Chandigarh's culinary scene a dynamic edge with their eye-catching colors and alluring fragrances.
In conclusion, exploring the street food scene in Chandigarh is a gastronomic adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds. From the spicy flavors of chole bhature to the sweet indulgence of kulfi, each dish has a unique charm that reflects the city's rich culinary heritage. So on this culinary tour, enjoy the flavors, and savor Chandigarh's rich street food culture. The amazing experience will be appreciated by your taste buds.

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CHASM recently submitted evidence to the Ministry of Housing,
Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) after their call on
the longterm delivery of social and affordable rented housing.
The inquiry aims investigate the effectiveness of the Government’s current strategies to boost social and affordable rented housing provision. This includes the adequacy of funding levels, as well as programmes and incentives for key stakeholders, such as local authorities and housing associations, to stimulate delivery. The submitted evidence from CHASM was based on rigorous research from the Housing and Communities Research Group (HCRG) led by Dr Halima Sacranie and the Wellbeing and Tenure and the Tenants Journey projects from Dr James Gergory and Professor Andy Lymer.
In the response the CHASM Team also advocated that MHCLG:
- Provide greater support for local authority and housing associations as well regulated, usually very well run, social rent landlords.
- Provide more support to such providers to develop the communities in which they operate to enable them to be key providers of good homes to their tenants.
- Support the collection of more specific data on the role of social homes particularly in respect to self-reported wellbeing and ‘experience of the home’ indicators.
- Provide more public and visible support for the role of social rented accommodation as a home of choice.
Read the full CHASM response to the MHCLG and the Long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing inquiry.


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Visitors to Jersey City City Hall may be forgiven for thinking they've walked into Mayor Steve Fulop's campaign headquarters.
Muhammed Akil, who worked to elect Fulop ally Ward F City Councilwoman Diane Coleman, is Fulop's chief of staff, making $120,544 as one of the most powerful people in City Hall.
David Donnelly, who backed out of running as Fulop's Ward B council candidate but remained a supporter, earns $93,600 as a senior mayoral adviser.
Doug Carlucci, another Coleman campaign vet, makes $60,000 as a Fulop aide, as does Domenick Bauer, a volunteer coordinator with Fulop's mayoral campaign.
And those are just the folks working at Fulop's side.
Since he first made waves as a politician in 2004, Fulop, 37, has railed against patronage hires. During his two terms on the City Council, he regularly attacked then-Mayor Jerramiah Healy, whom he unseated last May, for spending taxpayer dollars on salaries for political allies.
But critics snipe that Fulop, a Democrat now entering his second year running the state's second largest city and widely thought to be eyeing a gubernatorial run in 2017, has embraced some of the very practices he used to abhor, such as giving public jobs to campaign vets, friends and donors, big and small.
Fulop said he sees no issue with hiring campaign vets or donors if they are qualified.
"It is reasonable to think that I am going to hire people that understand the vision that we set forth and are willing to be a part of it," he told The Jersey Journal.
'BEST AND BRIGHTEST'
Fulop made a slew of promises when he was running for mayor.
One was that he would seek three resumes for every government job with a salary over $60,000. After his election, he asked job seekers to submit resumes through his campaign website, saying he was "looking for the best and brightest to move the city forward."
As it turns out, most of the best and brightest also turned out to be longtime allies of Fulop and veterans of his campaign.
Paul Bellan-Boyer, who worked on the mayor's Ward B campaign, donating $360 to it in the process, earns $78,500 working for the health department. Shawn "Sully" Thomas, who oversaw Fulop volunteers in Ward D after fleeing Healy's campaign, makes $73,100 as an analyst for the city Housing, Economic Development and Commerce Department. After the mayoral election, Fulop tabbed Thomas to run the Jersey City Democratic Organization.
The city's legal department has a handful of Fulop campaign vets, donors and allies: Jeremy Farrell, Fulop's campaign attorney, is now corporation counsel, earning a $126,228 salary; John J. Hallanan, who records show gave $1,060 to Fulop's campaign, is an assistant city attorney, making $55,000; Diana Jeffrey, who provided legal assistance to Fulop when he was a councilman, is now also an assistant city attorney, at $84,000.
The Resident Response Center (formerly the Mayor's Action Bureau) also has Fulop campaign vets. The department is run by Althea Bernheim, a longtime Fulop supporter who was an aide when he was a councilman, makes $65,000. Bernheim gave $20 to Fulop's campaign.
Frank Scalcione, seen riding around Jersey City on a scooter plastered with Fulop campaign literature in the months before May's election, handles complaints at the RRC for a $50,000 salary. Scalcione gave $650 to Fulop's campaign.
RRC workers Kamei Harris, who donated $40 to Fulop's campaign, and Yalenny Vargas, who donated $20, each make about $37,000.
James Madden, who worked on former Assemblyman Sean Connors' losing campaign in Ward D (Connors was on Fulop's ticket), is now an administrative analyst for the Department of Public Works at $70,000. Madden also donated $450 to Fulop's campaign.
Ryan Strother, a Coleman campaign vet who gave $100 to Fulop, is now recreation director, making $114,753.
Nancy Warlikowski, the mayor's scheduler ($80,000 salary) and treasurer of his reelection campaign, and Bob McHugh, the public safety spokesman ($52,000), donated $20 each.
Peter Basso, another council aide who makes $15,000, and Jaime Santana, a clerk making $64,000, each gave $40.
Almost all of these hires were made July 1, the day Fulop took office. Bellan-Boyer and Santana were hired July 15, McHugh on July 29 and Basso Aug. 1.
On Aug 19, Stephanie Daniels, who managed Fulop ally Councilwoman Candice Osborne's campaign, was hired on a part-time basis for JC1TV, the city's television channel, at $29,900 annually. Daniels provided $2,000 in in-kind services for Fulop's campaign.
In October, Robert Cowan, who gave $500 to Fulop's campaign and was a constant presence on the campaign trail during last year's mayoral race, was promoted to police chief. Members of his family contributed at least an additional $1,840. Last week, Fulop announced he plans to demote Cowan this month.
Alisha Powers, who gave Fulop's City Council team $50, was hired as a budget analyst in December.
In March, John Hanussak, who worked on Fulop ally former Ward C Councilwoman Nidia Lopez's losing re-election campaign, joined the city payroll as a driver for the meals-on-wheels program making $32,000.
Workers named in this story either declined to comment to The Jersey Journal or forwarded requests to the city spokeswoman, Jennifer Morrill, who said most of the city employees mentioned in this story were hired through the blind application process Fulop set up after his election.
"During the transition, the administration installed an independent committee to review more than 400 resumes," Morrill said. "We assembled a team that combined strangers, trusted familiar faces, new government employees and some longtime city employees based on their performance."
Fulop pointed out that he didn't meet Stacey Flanagan, who became the city's health director in July, or James Shea, the new public safety director, until after he became mayor. Flanagan was hired through the blind application process and Shea was hired after a recruitment headed by former NYPD Commissioner Howard Safir.
Plus, Morrill remains the city spokeswoman, the same job she had when Fulop's longtime political nemesis Healy occupied the mayor's office. Morrill sat next to Healy's wife during at least one of last year's heated mayoral debates, and she often tossed barbs Fulop's way when he was a councilman.
FULOP THEN AND NOW
Fulop has long attacked Hudson County's political machine for using jobs to benefit friends, family and campaign donors.
In the mayor's very first appearance in the pages of The Jersey Journal, a letter to the editor in the Sept. 8, 2004, issue, Fulop hailed former Mayors Bret Schundler and Glenn Cunningham for keeping "patronage to a bare minimum."
In 2009, Fulop blasted Healy for "not making tough decisions to cut political patronage." When advocating for eliminating health benefits for board members at the city Municipal Utilities Authority that year, Fulop, then a councilman, said, "the cost of political patronage and cronyism adds up."
And just last February, three months before he was elected mayor, Fulop and his allies on the City Council voted down Healy's appointment of former Councilman Ray Velazquez to be a municipal judge because, they said, the selection reeked of cronyism.
"You have 250,000 people in this city. You have many, many, many people that are terrifically qualified for a lot of these positions," Fulop said from the council dais. "Do we not have anybody else?"
Asked if Councilman Fulop would accuse Mayor Fulop of patronage hiring, Fulop shook his head.
A mayor has the right to staff City Hall with people who don't oppose his vision, he said.
"No one would expect me to hire an enemy," Fulop said.
But a City Hall insider said many positions aren't being advertised.
"If this isn't about being politically connected, it certainly gives the appearance that you need to be politically connected to get a job," the insider said.
Morrill said that's "just not true."
"For the first time in the history of the city we created a web page that advertises job openings for every job for the public and we collected resumes," she said in an email.


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The puritan settlers of massachusetts were the descendants of those vanquished saxons, separatist fanatics who burned witches until deciding to dump tea into boston harbor instead the alabama novelist william falconer, writing in 1860, characterized new englanders as having been historically unable to govern themselves. Nevertheless, puritans were infinitely more influential in providing the pitch and tenor for the colonies than the pilgrims: more numerous, more literate, more controlling. The similarities are that both come to america during the colonial times, the main difference is predestination, puritans believe in predestination they were settled in different places - the farm land in va was a lot richer than that up in new england. Puritans who came to the new world for principled reasons, however, the first virginians were generally ne'er-do-wells motivated by the desire for gain (34-35.
Essay the virginians were better off than the puritans were, because they had tobacco for a cash crop, they had a longer growing season, and they could trade and sell to england easier than the puritans could. But trying witches was hardly unique to the puritans-witch trials were quite common in early modern europe, and they were hardly unknown in colonial british america outside of massachusetts the last witch trial in the colonies was probably the one that took place in virginia in 1730. To be fair, puritans outside the new england states weren't exactly well liked however based off albion's seed it showed that 2 of its seeds were both east anglian/dutch settlers of massachusetts who were actually puritans and the southern/western english settlers of virginia who were actually cavaliers and indentured servants themselves. The puritan religion taught that even newborn infants were embodiments of guilt and sin (traceable to adams transgression in eden), who, unless saved by god, were doomed to writhe in satans clutches for eternity.
Puritans and quakers in the early 17th century groups of people were escaping their countries because of religion or wars in particular, two groups which will be addressed are known as the puritans and the quakers. Some radical puritans were known as ___ because of unwillingness to wait for church reforms these people became ___ when they formed a joint stock company, gained a charter, and created the ___ colony in america. The puritans were english reformed protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the church of england from its catholic practices, maintaining that the church of england was only partially reformed. They were less interested in establishing a new holy commonwealth like the puritans than in re-creating england in america which colonies established the anglican church as their government church virginia, maryland, the carolinas, georgia, and parts of new york and new jersey.
The virginians were better off than the puritans were, because they had tobacco for a cash crop, they had a longer growing season, and they could. New england would be a better place to live if you were a puritan, as the puritans were in control of the church and government as puritans believed in literacy, new england developed a public. Puritans were members of a religious reform movement known as puritanism that arose within the church of england in the late sixteenth century. Edition used: the most obvious difference between the pilgrims and the puritans is that the puritans had no intention of narrative essay paragraphs poems breaking with the anglican church virginians and the puritans essay, research paper the virginians were better off than the puritans were, because they had baccy for a hard currency harvest. The puritans essay examples the religion according to the puritans and the native americans during the 16th and 17th centuries an argument that virginians.
Most americans know the terms puritans and pilgrims most don't know that these are two different groups puritans were english protestants in the late 16th century who wanted their church, the anglican church, to follow the calvinist model more closely and give up the remnants of catholicism still present in anglicanism. I feel that the new england colonies were more productive, mostly thanks to the colonists of the region who, unlike the chesapeake colonies, were better prepared and willing to put basics (food, water, shelter) before searching for gold. The new england colonies were a stronghold of congregationalism, the religion associated with the puritans this was the established religion in massachusetts, new hampshire, and connecticut. When they arrived in a puritan colony from barbados in 1656 on a ship called the swallow, their possessions were searched and many of their books deemed heretical were taken away from them before they were even allowed to set foot on land.
- the virginians were better off than the puritans were, because they had tobacco for a cash crop, they had a longer growing season, and they could trade and sell to england easier than the puritans could. Both possibilities were potentially destructive to the massachusetts bay colony, and both only carried out puritan ideas further than they were meant to go (miller, i: 14-15) the individualistic tendencies that was embedded in the pilgrim community, exists as well with the puritans. There were three main differences between the puritans and native americans religion, laws and the community the differences in religion were that the puritans were christians the bible was the guidebook for their lives.

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CLAYPOOL, INDIANA, US — Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries LLC (LDC) announced on Aug. 3 the opening of its new soy liquid lecithin plant in Claypool, Indiana.
The company said it is the country’s largest facility integrating soybean processing, biodiesel production, and glycerin and lecithin refining operations, as well as a food-grade packaging line and canola oil distribution terminal.
According to LDC, the Claypool facility, which first began operations in 2007, has the capacity to crush 175,000 bushels of soybeans per day.
“This development is part of LDC’s strategic plans to diversify revenue streams through value-added products — in this case, by expanding our presence in the ingredients value chain and diversifying our food and feed solutions portfolio,” said Gordon Russell, US head of Grains & Oilseeds at LDC. “Lecithin is a natural extension of our existing operations in Claypool, where we have also increased our edible oils and refined glycerin origination and production capabilities.”
LDC said the new lecithin plant comprises best-in-class clarification, drying and degumming process technology.
“Thanks to rigorous controls at every stage of the production process, laboratory enhancements and ISO level 7 food grade packaging operations, our facility offers customers product quality assurance, as well as a range of packaging options in bulk trucks, totes and drums,” Russell said.
The facility will enable food manufacturers to obtain product attributes that customers increasingly desire for lecithin, a versatile emulsifier, dispersing agent, antioxidant and flavor enhancer that may be used in a variety of food applications.
In its 2021 annual earnings report, LDC noted that within its Value Chain Segment, the Grains & Oilseeds Platform delivered strong operating results.“The strong core performance in soy, vegetable oils and grains was echoed in other product lines, including high biodiesel margins in the US and Europe, and supported by a valuable contribution from our ingredients businesses — both lecithin and refined glycerin,” said André Roth, head of Grains & Oilseeds.


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Further to my continuing interest in Chicha posters comes news (via Vandalog) of an American artist called El Celso who spent time researching, collecting and producing his own Chicha posters in Peru. Finally resulting in an art show at Brooklyn based Pandemic Gallery. The press release has more details…
¡NO HABLA ESPAÑOL! is El Celso’s most personal show to date. This new series of works was inspired by a recent trip to Peru where the artist became obsessed with posters made in the “chicha” style. These hand-made posters line city streets all over Peru and generally feature an eye-popping neon color palette and commercial graphics-inspired lettering. They are generally used to advertise working class concerts and other events. During a recent trip around Peru, in 2010, Celso began collecting discarded and out-of-date fragments of these posters – known as afiches chicha in Spanish – from the streets of towns such as Chachapoyas, Chiclayo, Cajamarca and Lima (to name a few).
Further inspired by their look, he established contact with the esteemed Fortunato Urcuhuaranga at Publicidad Viusa, the print workshop that originated this iconic DayGlo look back in the 1980s. (Urcuhuaranga is a former radio DJ and he originally created these posters to advertise his station’s musical happenings.) Based on the outskirts of Lima, in the suburb of San Juan, Ate, this renowned family-run studio has produced posters for countless local Peruvian acts, as well as visual artists and arts organizations around the world.
In collaboration with the Urcuhuarangas, Celso created a series of posters inspired by the Peruvian chicha style. However Celso’s posters are a wry play on the idea of the advertisement: event posters created for non-events. Since last year, he has installed dozens of these on the streets of New York and Miami.
The project reminds me of Equipo Plastico’s response to Chicha posters – although the gallery show is in a commercial rather than cultural context.


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Our photo archives contain a goldmine of images recording events both great and small across Scotland.
In our weekly series, Gemma Bibby and Amy Hall bring you 10 photos that were in the news exactly 10 years ago…
The people of Ellon had no need to worry with this young firefighter around. Four-year-old Aiden Cobban was have a great time at the Ellon Fire Station Open day 10 years ago. I wonder if he now wants to be a fireman when he grows up?
A military drum was returned to one of Scotland’s most famous regiments after it was hidden in the heat of battle during the retreat to Dunkirk in World War Two. Madame Pascale Osson presented the drum to Leftenant General Sir Peter Graham who was the last Colonel of the Gordon Highlanders and also the first chairman of the Gordon Highlander Museum.
A very cheery looking Sandy Barbour from Dyce was showing off his Austin 10 Litchfield 11HP at the Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally at Milton of Crathes near Banorchy in 2011.
The Scottish SPCA saw the number of young birds being cared for at its Fife Rescue Centre tripled in a week after storms in the area. The charity’s centre was looking after over 300 young birds following the high winds.
Scottish SPCA Wildlife Rescue Centre Manager Colin Seddon said, “Almost all of the birds that have come into our care this week were blown out of their nests.
“The strong winds came at a really bad time of year as many fledglings have just hatched in nests at the top of trees.
“These were really severe weather conditions and in some cases the fledglings had been blown far from their nest or had suffered injuries.”
Grampian Fire and Rescue Service were hosting a training weekend for the UK – International Search and Rescue Dog Teams in 2011. The aim of the weekend was to give varied training for the dogs and handlers, with locations at Mugiemoss and GFRS’s Development Centre at Portlethen, consisting of simulated building collapses and open area searches.
The handlers and dogs pictured left to right: Simon Comley with Reuben, Jim Gilbert with Freddie and Alfie, Graham Currie with Kirby, Steve Buckley with Bryn and Chris Pritchard with Abby and Maya.
Young members of the Brothock Shotokan Karate Club were demonstrating their martial arts skills to visitors during the annual Glamis May Fayre which was held at Kirk Wynd in the village on a very sunny weekend.
A K Bell Library in Perth was gearing up to host the Pocket of Perthshire event which celebrated the local area. Pictured is joint organiser and folk singer/songwriter Anne Pack.
Gordon Simpson was ready for the chop at Dundee’s Ladywell Tavern as he took part in a sponsored beard shave to raise money for ‘Help For Heroes’. Hairdresser Maureen Horne, left, would be doing the honours which pub owner Kathie Berg and customers Kenny Berg, back left, and Ryan Barrie there for moral support.
Twin brothers Derek, left, and Andy Cumming were preparing to start their kayak in aid of a prostate cancer charity which would see them travel from Killin to Broughty Ferry totalling 110 miles. The brothers were seen off by their kids Ryan, 12, Eve, nine, Aidan, eight and Adam, six.
Princess Anne was pictured at the official opening of the Carlogie House Conference and Respite Facility in Carnoustie. The Princess Royal is seen being being introduced to carers and people from the local community who have supported and funded the project.


In production, part geometry or joint application requires the use of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to weld the joint. A commonly used Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) is Dual Phase (DP) 600 which contains a hard martensite phase in a ferrite matrix (approximately 5-20% martensite). Under the heat input from GMAW, this microstructure near the weld [in the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)] is destroyed, and a new microstructure develops. Researchers from RWTH Aachen University in GermanyR-24 used representative volume elements (RVE) in tandem with electron probe microanalysis and micromechanical finite element (FE) modeling to develop flow curves for 2.5 mm hot rolled DP 600 steel sheet. This can be used to help predict mechanical properties in the HAZ. The researchers observed bainite, coarse grain ferrite, and tempered martensite in the HAZ.
The researchers developed an engineering stress-strain curve for the GMA welded DP 600 steel as depicted in Figure 1. The stress distribution concentrates to the outside edge of the HAZ as shown in Figure 2, primarily in the softest regions of the HAZ (Figure 3). The soft region is where ductile failure is observed as seen in Figure 4. The soft region is a result of a loss of bainite and an increase in ferrite grain growth. Because ferrite is steel’s softest phase, it results in this soft region where plastic strain accumulates. The increasing presence of tempered martensite starts to raise hardness after this region.
The HAZ is composed of a variety of microstructures that vary depending on their distance from the centerline. Close to the middle of the fusion zone, the microstructure is almost 100% bainite with small amounts of ferrite and martensite. Bainite is harder than the tempered steel/ferrite combination, which accounts for the hardness of the fusion zone. Away from the fusion zone, the bainite decreases, and the ferrite increases to where the microstructure is roughly 90% ferrite and 10% martensite, with no bainite in the microstructure (Figure 5).


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