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Dr. Yogesh Sharma
SORRY! WE LET YOU DOWN
Children of beautiful Seven Sisters,
Does not fear or run; nation is with you.
Do not cry for attention and safety;
You are our part and not outsiders.
Jointly will boot out the criminal intruders,
You are our first love, real brothers and sisters;
Secular fascists have let you down,
But do not care those racist scoundrels.
Do not feel ignored, mocked or excluded;
We are taught to love and care you;
No discrimination be meted out to you,
You will be in news for reasons good.
Blue eyed star of national family,
Forget the past of death and destruction;
Of violence, victimization, and uprooting;
That history tortured will not be revisited.
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β-barrel membrane proteins in Gram-negative bacteria, mitochondria, and chloroplasts are assembled by highly conserved multi-protein complexes. The mechanism by which these molecular machines fold and insert their substrates is poorly understood. It has not been possible to dissect the folding and insertion pathway because the process has not been reproduced in a biochemical system. We purified the components that fold and insert E. coli outer membrane proteins and reconstituted β-barrel protein assembly in proteoliposomes using the enzymatic activity of a protein substrate to report on its folding state. The assembly of this protein occurred without an energy source but required a soluble chaperone in addition to the multi-protein assembly complex.
The outer membranes of Gram-negative bacteria and the mitochondria and chloroplasts of higher eukaryotes contain proteins with β-barrel structure, which are assembled in their respective membranes by multi-protein machines (1-6). The folding and insertion of these β-barrels must be coordinated because they would have many unsatisfied hydrogen bonds in the membrane if they were inserted in an unfolded state, but, conversely, they would be “inside out” if they folded first in the aqueous environment and were subsequently inserted. In order to understand how β-barrel proteins assemble into membranes, we purified the proteins comprising the E. coli outer membrane protein (OMP) folding machinery and established a reconstituted system to monitor the activity of this machinery.
The β-barrel assembly machine (Bam) in E. coli consists of an integral β-barrel protein, BamA (formerly YaeT), and four lipoproteins, BamB, C, D, and E (formerly YfgL, NlpB, YfiO, and SmpA, respectively). Only BamA and BamD are essential for cell survival, but deleting or depleting any member of the complex causes defects in OMP assembly (6-9). BamA has homologs in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and contains five periplasmic polypeptide transport associated (POTRA) domains, which scaffold the Bam lipoproteins (2-5, 10). Unfolded OMPs are delivered to this complex following their synthesis in the cytoplasm and translocation across the inner membrane by the secretion machinery (SecYEG) (Figure 1A) (11). The chaperones, SurA, Skp, and DegP, prevent unfolded OMPs that are released from the Sec machine from aggregating and misfolding as they transit the periplasm. These chaperones are thought to transport OMPs in two parallel, but separate pathways—one that relies on SurA and one that involves both Skp and DegP (12, 13). Most OMPs can be handled by either pathway, but SurA delivers the bulk of OMPs to the OM (14).
The process of OMP assembly can be monitored in isolated mitochondria (15) and in vivo in E. coli (16). We sought to develop an in vitro system to study the function of the Bam proteins. Expressing all five bam genes in a single strain produced a mixture of complexes and sub-complexes that could not be easily separated. Previous lipoprotein and POTRA domain deletion experiments indicated that BamA binds BamB independently from BamCDE (8, 10); thus, we expressed the sub-complexes BamAB and BamCDE separately and reconstructed the full complex in vitro (17). By blue native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (BN-PAGE), the reconstructed complex was identical to the native complex (Figure 1B). The purified Bam complex had an apparent molecular weight that is too small to accommodate more than one copy of BamA and the ratio of BamA:B:C:D was 1:1:1:1 (Figure S1). Either one or two copies of BamE may have been present; its small size prevents a definitive conclusion. The Bam complex may exist as a higher order oligomer in the membrane in vivo, but the relative stoichiometry is expected to be as we have determined.
Purified Bam complex was incorporated into liposomes, as others have done to reconstitute complexes that handle membrane proteins (18-22). To follow OMP assembly in the proteoliposomes, we used a substrate OMP that possesses enzymatic activity, OmpT. OmpT is a β-barrel outer membrane protease that cleaves peptides between two consecutive basic residues, and its activity can be monitored using a fluorogenic peptide (23). Urea-denatured OmpT was incubated with the periplasmic chaperone SurA, and this chaperone-OmpT complex was diluted into solutions containing the proteoliposomes, the fluorogenic peptide, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is required for OmpT activity (17). OmpT assembly was observed as an increase in the rate of fluorescence production.
OmpT activity increased with the concentration of SurA and in the presence of the Bam complex (Figures 2A, S2, and S4). OmpT activity saturated at the same SurA concentration in the presence or absence of the complex, which suggests that SurA plays a general role in delivering the unfolded protein in a state that can be folded and that the Bam complex handles OmpT bound to SurA (Figure 2B and C). The concentrations of SurA at which we saw a significant improvement in OmpT assembly (above 20 μM) are comparable to the reported binding constants for SurA and model peptides (1-14 μM) (24, 25). OmpT contains several putative SurA binding sites (26, 27), and the sigmoidal relationship may indicate that multiple SurA molecules are involved in generating a SurAn-OmpT complex that can be folded efficiently.
It was important to determine whether the assembly observed in the presence of the Bam complex reflected the function of the complex and not a non-specific property of the proteoliposomes (28, 29). We compared the activity of the five-protein Bam complex to sub-complexes containing two (BamAB) and four proteins (BamACDE), which had comparable stability as judged by their behavior on gel filtration chromatography (Figure 1C). The components of these sub-complexes were incorporated into proteoliposomes in equal proportion to those of the five-protein complex (Figure 3A). Cleavage of the fluorogenic substrate was greatly reduced in proteoliposomes containing the sub-complexes compared to those containing the five-protein complex (Figures 3A and S3). The activity of the four-protein complex was always less than that of the five-protein complex (Figure 3B). Importantly, in the first five minutes of the experiment, OmpT assembly was significantly faster in the presence of the five-protein complex (Figure 3C). These large differences in activity at early time points are relevant given that in vivo pulse-chase experiments indicate that OMP assembly occurs in the cell on a similar time scale of 30 seconds to several minutes (30, 31). The four-protein complex appeared to have some activity on this time scale, which BamB dramatically improved. While there was a background rate of OmpT folding in the absence of the Bam complex, the Bam proteins significantly improved the kinetics of OmpT assembly.
To verify that increased fluorescence correlated with increased amounts of folded OmpT, we ran the products of our folding reactions on SDS-PAGE gels without and with prior heat denaturation. β-barrel proteins remain folded on SDS-PAGE if they are not boiled and consequently run faster than their unfolded forms. Purified 35S-labeled OmpT was incubated with SurA and then diluted into proteoliposomes as in the fluorescence experiments. After 30 minutes, the reaction solutions were centrifuged and the pellets were run on SDS-PAGE (Figures 4 and S5). Much more folded OmpT was observed in the reaction of SurAn-OmpT with the full Bam complex than in the reactions with the sub-complexes. The yield of folded protein represented by the faster migrating band was about 7% as determined by five separate experiments. The folded OmpT was resistant to extraction from the pellet by incubation in 100 mM sodium carbonate for 30 minutes, suggesting that the folded protein had been integrated into the membrane.
The non-essential lipoprotein BamB is important in the assembly of OMP substrates delivered by SurA; the five-protein complex had significantly higher activity than the four-protein complex, BamACDE. Thus, some or all of the BamCDE proteins are required for OmpT assembly, but BamB appears to have a specific function that, when coordinated with the other components, increases the activity of the complex. The functional importance of both SurA and BamB is consistent with in vivo observations that these proteins play related, but not redundant roles in OMP biogenesis. Deleting surA or bamB produces identical phenotypes with respect to the kinetics of conversion of unfolded, mature LamB to folded monomers (31). In addition, simultaneous deletion of the surA and bamB genes results in a phenotype that is severely defective in the assembly of OMPs and much sicker than either single deletion strain (32, 33). Our results also suggest that SurA and BamB both affect the efficiency of OMP assembly. Our highly simplified system thus appears to recapitulate elements of the cellular process and clearly demonstrates that a non-essential protein can alter the activity of essential proteins to regulate the efficiency of the process they catalyze.
We do not know if the Bam complex in proteoliposomes can process multiple substrate molecules, but clearly the Bam complex can assemble a β-barrel protein in the membrane without an input of energy. The inner membrane secretion machinery, by contrast, couples energy-driven translocation to insertion (11). While it remains possible that β-barrel assembly may be coupled to an energy-driven process in the cell, it is remarkable that these six proteins (the Bam complex and a chaperone) are sufficient to perform the folding and insertion process. Together they perform a chemical transformation that we do not understand, and that they are able to do so without energy suggests that their structure inherently facilitates OMP assembly.
The Biophysics Resource of the Keck Facility at Yale University performed the size exclusion-light scattering analysis and amino acid analysis. This work is supported by NIH Grant AI081059. C.L.H. is supported by a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and a Kellogg fellowship from Amherst College.

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Petrol may be one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions but motorists won't pay to pollute for five years.
Petrol has been effectively excluded from emissions trading until 2014.
That means there will be no move to increase the price of petrol to dissuade people from using it for quite some time.
Emissions trading was due to start next year but has been pushed back until 2011; the budget has revealed petrol's three-year honeymoon.
More details have also been unveiled. Some households will get cash handouts and tax breaks to compensate for higher costs under emissions trading.
They won't get much in the first year, because the scheme has a soft start. Assistance will be ramped up from 2012 when a genuine carbon price kicks in.
"The overall increase in the cost of living will be modest," the budget promises.
There's good news for community organisations - they'll get extra money to improve their energy efficiency, to help them cope with higher costs under emissions trading.
The budget shows the government expects to earn $4.5 billion from the sale of carbon permits in 2011/12, and $13 billion the year after.
But it's reiterated its promise to funnel all the money back into compensation for businesses and households.
In fact, businesses will get assistance before they are forced to be a part of the ETS.
There will be $200 million available from 2009/10, and there's almost $3 billion in the compo kitty overall.
There's also an extra $1.1 billion in industry compensation over the first five years of the scheme, to compensate for the global economic recession.
The government says it will reduce emissions by "at least" 60 per cent by 2050, and says it will deepen the target if necessary.
It has promised to cut emissions by between five and 25 per cent by 2020, depending on what other countries do.

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text: Tonk & the Honkys; An overdriven blues rock power trio made up of Kevin Pavezka (Guitar, Vocals), Devon Barrow Upright bass, Vocals) and Mark Weinfurter (Drums), have been pounding out a unique style of rock around Ottawa and the surrounding area since 2007. Taking pages from the books of blues legends such as Cream, Johnny Winter and The Rolling Stones, Tonk & the Honkys are the newest faces of progressive blues. Their debut album 'Hit It!' (2008) is a fuzz fueled rock n roll kick in the face with cowboy boots on. The blues driven melodies, country soul and healthy dose of stripped down punk attitude are sure to get your foot stompin' and head rockin'. The aggressive psychedelic guitar playing blends seemingly with the raspy, raw vocals, while the straightforward groove based drumming keeps everything rolling. It's all tied together with slapping rockabilly blues bass lines that give these songs a classic feel. Tonk & the Honkys are the freshest sound in blues-rock since the 1970's. They are constantly playing the local circuit from mellow art and music shows at the Mercury Lounge, to Ottawa's home for the Blues: The Rainbow Lounge, to rowdy punk rock shows at Babylon Nightclub and everything in between. Be on the lookout for a follow up album to be recorded early 2009 and Eastern Canada tour dates in '09. See ya there.

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This summer, visitors to Lincoln Castle will be able to enjoy three nights of film magic as The Luna Cinema returns to the venue.
After teaming up with online marketplace notonthehighstreet.com, The Luna Cinema will be heading to Lincoln Castle in September as part of a campaign launch to surprise people across the country with memorable gifts and experiences.
The campaign will take place from June until October and will be at Lincoln Castle from September 22 to September 24.
Three hit films will be played over the three nights, these include:
- September 22: A Knight’s Tale (2001)
- September 23: Pretty Woman (1990)
- September 24: La La Land (2016)
General admission costs £14.50 per person, more information on ticket prices can be found here.
Ahead of each screening, notonthehighstreet.com will be playing their own 60-second film, featuring unsuspecting customers being surprised with a thoughtful gift from a loved one.
But it won’t just be those who appear in the film being surprised… at every screening, two lucky ticket holders will be treated to a VIP upgrade where they will be able to watch the film in their very own giant gift-box seats whilst enjoying a personalised hamper full of treats .
Sarah Atkins, Brand Director, notonthehighstreet.com said: “We are incredibly excited to partner with The Luna Cinema for the very first time and be able to offer guests a truly unique outdoor cinema experience.”


My 1994 Ford Ranger 3.0l V6 failed inspection. The inspector said the left rear seal is leaking.
I took it to the mechanic who said the brake seal is just fine - no signs of a leak. The brake fluid reservoir is still at full. Brakes are firm and do fine in a sudden stop. The brakes did fail about 18 months ago and we fixed it then including new brake lines. The area was cleaned so its not like this is old brake fluid spattered about.
Mechanic said maybe it is the differential. He suggested we thoroughly clean the area and then drive it around for a couple weeks. Done. No signs of leak.
Inspector says its leaking, and to fix it. Mechanic says its not leaking and there is nothing to fix.
My random not-a-mechanic thoughts:
- its a differential leak but so slow that its not evident after only two weeks of driving. If so, is this really a problem?
- I assume any new brake leak would be evident after a couple weeks. Could it have leaked and then stopped on its own?
- its some other fluid? But what? Chicken or crab guts from roadkill? We get land crabs here and there are more wild chickens than you can imagine!
- the inspector has a vehicle he really wants to sell me?
- I need a new mechanic?
So… anyone got other bright ideas?


If you have owned a projector before, you would know how annoying the dangling wires and cables are. Of course, the small size, big screen, and portability are great features, but you cannot ignore the sprawling wires on the ground. You might also be a first-time buyer. Whatever the case, it is ideal to invest in the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth.
This innovative technology takes convenience to the next level. It is not surprising to know that most of the home theatre projectors come with wifi and Bluetooth compatibility. You can now enjoy a cinematic experience at your place without the hassle of long wires and cords.
However, there are a few other things to consider before making your choice. You need top-quality resolution, contrast, and brightness in order to make full use of it. With so many options in the market, all exhibiting similar specs; it can get overwhelming to choose the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth 2021.
Read on to find a buying guide with all the essential features your projector must have and a list of the best options out there.
How to choose the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth: buying guide
The quality of your image majorly depends upon the resolution of your projector. The wifi and Bluetooth compatibility are of no use if your projector cannot display a sharp, bright image. After all, that is what you got the projector for.
Ideally, you should get a projector with a native resolution of 1080p. However, if you are on a tight budget, but still want quality graphics; a 720p projector would work just as fine. Whether you need it for gaming, watching movies, or for presentations; a good resolution is essential.
If you are looking for the best outdoor projector with wifi and Bluetooth, that works great even in well-lit conditions; you need higher brightness. The higher the brightness, the better quality graphics you get.
The brightness is measured in lumens. Hence, you should be getting a projector with a minimum brightness of 1500 lumen. When using it outdoors, get a projector with at least 3000-lumen brightness.
The difference between the light and dark shades is called color contrast. This plays a crucial role in display an even, sharp image with premium color accuracy. A good resolution without an acceptable contrast ratio is of no use.
You can easily find a lot of wifi and Bluetooth mini projectors with high color contrast. Therefore, pay extra attention to it when getting your projector.
Modern technology has made durable projectors extremely affordable. You can find the best projectors with wifi and Bluetooth with a lamp life as long as 20,000 hours. Who would not like a maintenance-free projector? You can watch your movies and stream games for as long as you want.
The long-lasting light bulbs add ease and convenience to your life. You do not have to invest in projector light bulbs or run for the services frequently. A projector of lamp life 20,000 hours can easily last you 10 years if used for 4 hours daily.
Top 10 best projectors with wifi and Bluetooth
FANGOR Wifi Projector
ViewSonic M1+ Portable Projector
Artlii WiFi Bluetooth Projector
YABER V6 Projector
TOPTRO Bluetooth WiFi Projector
WiMiUS S25 Mini Projector
Jinhoo WiFi Projector
Among all the projectors listed below, FANGOR WiFi Projector tops the list with its extraordinary features. The resolution, brightness, and contrast ratio all hit the mark with the splendid display quality. Its compact size and light weight make it convenient to use. Besides the sound system is excellent too, giving it full worth of your money.
1. FANGOR WiFi Projector
First on our list of the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth is the FANGOR WiFi Projector. The extensive range of connectivity options makes it stand out from its competitors. Connect your iOS and Android devices to the projector and enjoy your media on the big screen. The wireless options relieve you from the inconvenience of connecting long, suspended cables.
It is not surprising to find it under the best outdoor projector with wifi and Bluetooth. The 7500-lumen brightness and 1080p resolution result in a brilliant display both indoors and outdoors. It serves as the perfect projector for backyard parties and camping trips. None other option under this range comes with the additional five-layered lens and the 5.8” TFT panel. This increases the light output, giving a sharp image.
You can connect it to your laptops, PC, mobile phones, and other devices through multiple input ports. The built-in speakers also support Bluetooth connection giving you easy access to an amplified sound system. Enjoy your movies, games, and other media with full cinematic feels. The display performance is exceptional for a projector at this price.
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2. ViewSonic M1+ Wi-Fi Projector
Next on our list of the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth is the ViewSonic M1+ Wi-Fi Projector. This versatile projector comes with a wide range of useful features apart from the wifi and Bluetooth compatibility. It comes with a sleek, compact design rendering it perfect for use in any place. Take it with you on the road, office, or even to your living room for a fun family movie night.
It deals with small places efficiently with an extremely short throw. Project an image as large as 100 inches from a distance of only 8 feet. Furthermore, the Bluetooth stereo speakers elevate the viewing experience with their high-definition audio. If you are a gaming enthusiast, this would be an amazing device for you. The long-lasting battery and screen adjustment options such as keystone correction help immensely in this regard.
Stream your favorite movies and shows on the projector by directly downloading them on the projector. Without any device or cables, ViewSonic M1+ Wi-Fi Projector provides you comfort and ease both. Besides the usual connectivity options such as iOS, Android, Windows, Chrome, and MacOS as well as gaming consoles with the HDMI, it also has a USB-C option. This ensures extra clarity and swiftness.
3. Artlii WiFi Bluetooth Projector
If you are in search of the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth that is affordable as well, Artlii WiFi Bluetooth Projector would be your best find. The native 720p resolution combines with 6000-lumen brightness and 5000:1 contrast ratio to give outstanding results. The bright, vivid picture quality is not the only reason to invest in this beauty. It comes in a compact size making it easy to take it with you everywhere.
Artlii WiFi Bluetooth Projector is the only budget projector with wifi and Bluetooth. You can find a lot of options with wireless connectivity, but they will not have the range of features Artlii provides. The massive screen size of 300 inches gives you the true big screen feels. Everything looks good on a huge display. When the display is as large as 300 inches, the experience multiplies threefold.
The Bluetooth and wifi-supported stereo speakers provide the ultimate theatrical ambience. This also contributes to the affordability of this projector since you do not have to invest in any external speakers. You can use the zoom and keystone feature to adjust the angles and screen. It is not limited to wireless or wired connections. Instead, you get both so you can use them as per your requirements. Use the HDMI, AV, VGA, SD, or the Bluetooth port for flexible connectivity.
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4. YABER V6 WiFi Bluetooth Projector
With a stunning picture quality owing to the native 1080p resolution and high lumen, YABER V6 WiFi Bluetooth Projector gives you the full worth of your money. The 8500-lumen brightness and 10,000:1 contrast ratio give a brilliant display making it the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth. It comes with a handy and compact design adding to the portability. The wifi and Bluetooth connectivity options make it feasible to use it anywhere with any device.
Furthermore, the built-in 6W Bluetooth speakers are a great addition to the list of features. Enjoy a boosted, amplified high-definition audio, much like the cinema. This also means that you have one less thing to carry in the form of speakers. Use the recommended Eco Mode to lengthen the working life. This projector provides you a tremendous lamp life of 100,000 hours. Use it all you want, without the worries of any maintenance.
Another highlight of the YABER V6 is the 4D keystone correction. While the average plane keystone is also helpful, the 4 Point keystone is even better. You can adjust all four corners separately according to your liking. This makes it more convenient to display the screen according to your dimensions. The zoom function also adds to the productivity of the projector.
TOPTRO Bluetooth WiFi Projector is yet another best projector with wifi and Bluetooth. What makes it stand out is the splendid picture quality. With a native resolution of 1080p and 4K support, you get crisp, bright images even better than expensive projectors. The wireless connections mean that you do not have to take any adapters and cables with you.
The zoom and 4D correction functions appear to be extremely useful in the case of a ceiling mount. You do not have to fumble with the buttons manually or change the position of the projector. Adjust the screen size and angle with the help of zoom and keystone and you are good to go. The projector can read your files and documents by itself making it extremely productive for office use.
You can expect exceptional display performance all thanks to the 8000-lumen brightness. Use it outdoors, in bright light and the result would still be commendable. The removable dust filter makes it easy to clean and put back. Furthermore, the lamp life of 150,000 hours provides you ample time to watch all your favorite shows and movies.
6. WiMiUS S25 Wifi Bluetooth Projector
If you are looking for a projector that falls under your budget with good display quality along with wifi and Bluetooth compatibility, WiMiUS S25 would be a great option. It comes with a native 720p resolution and 6000-lumen brightness giving you outstanding color accuracy and graphics. You can get a massive 200-inch display perfect for movie nights and official presentations.
What makes it stand among the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth is the exemplary sound effects. The audio and visuals combined take your family movie nights a step farther with the cinematic vibes. Stream your media from Android and iOS devices using the screen mirroring feature.
It is compatible with almost all devices through its HDMI, and AV ports. Use it for your garden parties, camping trips, home theatre, and a lot more. The efficient cooling system keeps the system working for 60,000 hours before needing a lamp replacement. Moreover, the 5 layered lens adds to the performance giving you razor-sharp visuals with extra clarity.
7. Jinhoo WiFi Mini Projector
Jinhoo WiFi Mini Projector is the ultimate mini wifi and Bluetooth projector. It provides a range of amazing features all for a ridiculously low price point. No other 720p resolution projector with 5500-lumen brightness is available at this cost. You get excellent quality graphics with crisp, sharp images.
Furthermore, the display size of 176 inches from a short distance of 5 meters is amazing. The updated USB and wifi connections make it undoubtedly the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth. It also comes with a lot of input options including HDMI, VGA, AV, USB interfaces making it convenient to use.
This projector performs best in dark environments, however, you can also use it outdoors. The keystone and focus increase productivity and makes use of its full potential. The built-in stereo speakers give high-quality sound, perfect for movie nights.
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8. Gzunelic 7500 lumens Android WiFi Projector
Gzunelic 7500 lumens is a top-quality device that is a bit costly, but it fulfills all your needs. It is one of the best projectors with Wi-Fi connectivity. This projector comes with dimensions of 13.77 x 10.82 x 5.51 inches. It weighs about 8.5 pounds. This device has one of the latest software installed on it.
This device is designed in such a way that it provides colour accuracy and details of the images being displayed, which give its user a phenomenal experience. One thing which is for sure is that if they are saying we are providing 6500 lumens you know you are getting it. Gzunelic 7500 lumens provides an excellent contrast ratio of 10000:1 which will make your visual excellent.
This projector provides a full HD display at 1080p resolution, which makes it best for gaming purposes. You don’t have to adjust the settings, just play and enjoy the game. This projector provides a stable temperature with the help of cooling fans. The only thing this projector demands from you is that you spend extra money. Apart from this, you don’t have to worry about anything which makes it highly user-friendly.
9. VILINICE WiFi Projector and Portable Projector
VILINICE Wi-Fi Projector and Portable Phone Projector with Wireless Mirroring comes with dimensions of 12.01 x 3.94 x 7.4 inches. It weighs about 3.25 pounds. This projector has stereo speakers of 3W which lets you enjoy the music to its fullest.
It has a high contrast ratio of 5,000:1 which helps in displaying real sharp and detailed images. It provides a full HD resolution of 1280 x 720 or 720p. This projector allows you to enjoy the videos from YouTube by allowing you to screencast the display screen by providing you with a large viewing ordeal. Vilinice projector also provides its users with Wi-Fi services for wireless support.
10. BIGASUO [2021 Upgrade] Full HD Bluetooth Projector
Another product in our list of the best projectors with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is Bigasuo [2021 Upgrade] Full HD Bluetooth Projector. This projector comes with dimensions of 12.76 x 10.55 x 5.59 inches. It weighs about 4.82 pounds. It has a native resolution of 720p, and it also has 1080p FHD support.
The main distinguishing feature which makes it like a late 2010s laptop is that it comes with a built-in DVD player. It also has the option of inserting a Micro SD card and USB drives. It has a high contrast ratio of 4,000:1 to meet all your needs of streaming.
It also has a Bluetooth audio connectivity option along with HDMI, VGA, USB connections. This projector comes with its tripod mount. It provides HD 1280 x 720-pixel native resolution. Its hardware is designed such that it supports VGA, DVD-R, USB, and CD-R as well as HDMI and Bluetooth.
Finding the best projector with wifi and Bluetooth is a daunting task, but it is totally worth it. There are a lot of options available with a whole lot of features. Go through all the products and choose a projector that suits your needs and budget.


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After remaining near-silent as iPhone and other touchscreen cellphones took control of the high-end media phone business, Nokia on Thursday will try and reclaim what was once its own with its first touchscreen cellphone.
The handset at first blush is cosmetically similar to iPhone but, in theory, should outclass the Apple-made communicator in several key respects: a 640x360 screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera and video capture on the 5800 will all outperform its rival while 3G, GPS and Wi-Fi put it on an equal footing in other areas. Apple's device is limited to a 480x320 display and a two-megapixel camera so far capable only of taking still photos.
And while the Nokia hardware will allegedly lack any significant built-in storage of its own — instead opting for the usual microSD card slot of most phones — the 5800 will be one of Nokia's few four-digit phones to sport a full smartphone platform. Where the company's other XpressMusic devices use the feature-limited Symbian Series 40, the new model is said to carry Series 60 and so would support the same class of third-party apps as those for the N95 and other Nokia challengers to iPhone, although many of these programs may need to be modified to support the touchscreen.
The Finland-based manufacturer is also counting on price as a selling point. In July, a company spokesperson insisted that the then-unnamed phone would be priced below its competitors, which in the iPhone's case would demand a sub-$200 price tag.
Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic. | Image credits: Mobil.cz.
A fall launch for the 5800 comes at a critical moment for Nokia, which has lately begun to feel the heat from iPhone 3G and other cellphones eating away at its core market. A statement released earlier in September by the cellular giant warned that it would bleed market share in the summer after "aggressive pricing" from competitors stole some of the company's thunder.
The company has declined to name those challengers but is generally thought to have pinned some of the blame on Apple, whose dramatic $200 price cut helped spur sales for customers that might have otherwise have bought one of Nokia's models.
At the time, the firm also mentioned delays in producing an important mid-range phone that some now believe is the 5800 XpressMusic.
Nokia has often positioned itself as aloof to Apple's presence in the cellphone industry, which so far doesn't include lower-cost devices and is outshadowed by Nokia's much wider lead of the total market. Even so, the company has been feeling pressure at the higher end of the phone spectrum, as Apple has already risen as high as third place among smartphone vendors after a year on store shelves.

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Back in 1997, UK house legend Charles Webster, this time under his DJ Profile alias, unleashed these killer tracks. Originally released on the sorely missed London nightclub The End's label, this fine 12' set a benchmark for what would become a very exciting time for the UK's underground scene, both tracks are widely considered to be up there with Charles' most sought after work.A-side 'Prove It' kicks off with swinging drums that deliver the funk, percussive elements rattle & shake and the low slung bass line keeps the track firmly on the dancefloor. The soothing chords, acid overtones and the evocative vocal hook are mesmerizing and soulful.Over on the flip, 'Realization' is a bumping analogue monster. The kicks are solid, the snares swing and an infectious rolling bass line carries the track throughout. Darker acidic touches sit alongside delicate synth riffs and emotive chords that lift, drift and lose you in a world of wonderfully woozy deep house sonics.Never has the late night dance floor sounded so good, and this slab of wax is a must have that typifies a halcyon period in underground house history. The tracks themselves have remained exciting and relevant, achieving cult status amongst the most discerning DJs, record collectors and music heads alike. Legitimately re-released with the full involvement of Charles Webster, lovingly remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original sources especially for Mint Condition. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your favorite reissue label - Mint Condition!

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The organizing members
In the continuity of the history of the photographic missions, with the aim of describing the region in the diversity of its territories, to testify of its social mutations, but also to support the hotographic creation, La Chambre, exhibition and education space for image (Strasbourg) and the CRI des Lumières, crossroads of perspective and image (Lunéville)
are commissioned by the Grand Est Region to set up a photographic mission on its territory.
The Grand Est region – 5.6 million inhabitants, and 57000 sqkm – offers a wide variety of landscapes, architecture and density as well as a population of many different origins related to its remarkable industrial history. Bordering with Luxembourg, Germany and Switzerland, the Grand Est has a rich and eventful history and has always been open to many international and cultural and economical flows.
With its heritage, cultural institutions, training centers, venues, festivals, theater companies and artists, the Grand Est has a cultural vitality that fully contributes to the influence and attractiveness of its territories.
As a separate economic sector, culture in the Grand Est is based on a policy articulated around 3 priority objectives :
– develop new dynamics by taking advantage in particular of the new size of the territory
– build a policy of sectors and develop favorable ecosystems (image and audio-visual field, digital industries and creation, circus and puppetry)
– act to fully benefit from our location (festival grounds, inventory and heritage knowledge, memorial politics, filming locations, etc.)
Located in the heart of the city of Strasbourg since 2010, La Chambre – exhibition and education space for photography, accompanies the evolution of the photographic medium and cares about its interactions with other artistic fields. Through five to six on-site exhibitions a year, as well as numerous exhibitions beyond its walls, La Chambre promotes French and foreign artists, be they emerging or already established.
Thanks to the support given to customized projects (artwork production, dissemination, hosting of artist residencies, private and public orders,…), La Chambre takes part in the contemporary artistic creation.
To see, to understand, to exchange, to learn: this is also the aim of the classes, workshops and training courses provided by La Chambre. Children and adults, enthusiasts and experts shall gather on the occasion of numerous and diversified meetings, where everyone can be acquainted with the photographic medium, according to their pace and desires.d diversified meetings, where each one can be acquainted with the photographic medium, according to their pace and desires.
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The CRI is a space dedicated to contemporay photography, with an exhibition gallery, a production workshop and a pedagogical space. It also realises artistic residencies, creation orders and publications.
By adopting an open, responsive and mobile position on the contemporary shapes of the “humanist and social image”, the CRI des Lumières defines itself as a place to question today’s memory and history in the making, while also taking the past into account. It also has the mission to consider different approaches and assumptions on the world, while staying close to reality and keeping the red wire of different positions and behaviours of the human experience.
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Buenos Aires, May 23 (EFE).- A group of 10 Yaboti tortoises, formerly the largest land species of tortoise in Argentina but now apparently extinct in that country, were transported from Paraguay and then released in Argentina’s El Impenetrable National Park, the Rewilding Argentina Foundation reported on Monday.
This is the largest transfer of animals between the two countries for a reintroduction project, with Paraguay’s Urutau Refuge donating the first 40 tortoises of which, after going through a quarantine in Argentina’s northeastern Corrientes province, 10 were then transferred to the El Impenetrable National Park in Chaco province, also in the northeast.
The first group of 10 tortoises was released after going through a quarantine and adaptation period, and the remaining three groups – of 10 animals each – will be gradually released, according to Rewilding Argentina, a schedule that “will allow more intensive monitoring of each individual during the first days in freedom, something that is key in evaluating their adaptation to the Chaco forest.”
This new rewilding project is aimed at reestablishing the key ecological role played by Yaboti tortoises in the region in disseminating seeds of the fruits they eat and thus contributing to the regeneration of local forests.
The project is being undertaken jointly by the Rewilding Argentina Foundation, the National Parks Administration and Chaco province and is being supported by the Urutau Refuge in the Paraguayan city of Filadelfia and the neighboring country’s Environment and Sustainable Development Ministry.
The Yabori tortoise is the second largest species of its kind in South America with adults weighing more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Originally, the tortoise was to be found all over the Chaco region of Argentina’s northern provinces of Salta, Formosa and Chaco.
“Although it’s believed that a few isolated individuals could still survive in Formosa, today the species is apparently extinct in the rest of the country since no (sightings) have been made in other provinces for more than 10 years,” biologist Gerardo Ceron, the coordinator of conservation for the Rewilding Argentina Foundation’s El Impenetrable Project, said in the statement announcing the release of the first 10 animals.
The main causes for the decline in the tortoise population have been hunting, capturing them as pets and the destruction of their habitat, Ceron said, adding that the park, being a protected area where those threats do not exist, is considered an optimal area for the reintroduction project.
The tortoises will be monitored with VHF devices attached to their shells to evaluate how well they are adapting to their new habitat, to check their general situation – that is, whether they’re finding food on their own – and to study their behavior, the foundation said.
Rewilding Argentina hopes that this first group of tortoises will begin increasing in the world as the adults reproduce.

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Wallpaper number four: Fir Forest by Cecilia Pettersson
Thursday is here, and wallpaper number four in the collection Curated by Fine Little Day is up!
The name of this gorgeous wallpaper is Fir forest and it is made by one of the most talented illustrators I know, a master of lines and patterns; Cecilia Petterson. Fir forest is initially a scene from a children’s book that I and Cecilia worked on together last year, it is also available as a poster in Fine Little Day shop and Cecilia had fancy paper stars made out of it when she exhibited at Stockholm Furniture Fair during Furniture Fair 2012. Now it is also available as a wallpaper here at Photowall. A motif that works particularly well as a feature wallpaper. Almost like a mural painting with forest scent that you want to step into. The whole family likes it.
In addition to her work as a designer Cecilia also works as a teacher of design and patterns. One day I will take her course! Cecilia studied at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg and has a Master’s degree in Design.
Written by Elisabet Dunker
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This summer is going to be a memorable one in Samantha’s career. Not just one or two, this gorgeous beauty has four most eagerly awaited big budget films lined up for their release in this summer season.
Samantha has two happening Telugu films, Brahmotsavam and Trivikram A..Aa, both releasing within a gap of a few weeks. Things get only interesting for this talented lady as two of her big ticket Tamil films, Suriya’s 24 and Vijay’s Theri are hitting the screens in April and May respectively.
Apart from these four films, Samantha has NTR’s Janatha Garage, Krishna Vamsi’s Rudraksha and Dhanush’s Vada Chennai, which will hit the screens in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
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- Natakam completes censor, All set for a grand release
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There is a pervasive joke in a variety of places in the US that consider their winters to be long and harsh that there are only two seasons, winter and the Fourth of July.
Certainly summer has sneaked up on us a little this year - with a wet and dreary spring giving way to summer just when we were so busy. So it was good to have a reminder that we should enjoy the weather while it lasts.
Today was a perfect day to be by the pool, so that's where we spent a good chunk of it. I celebrated the independence of my home nation from my home nation (you read the two 'home's differently right?!) by watching my children get sprayed in the eye and have buckets of water dumped on them from a great height and even doing some swimming.
It was great. Happy Fourth of July to one and all - even my UK readers (can't be sore losers can we?).

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Answer: To adjust shares without affecting market value, you must enter an overriding unit price. Creating two transfer transactions in the period where the shares need to be adjusted will not impact market value (at a transactional level) but will affect unit price. There will be a slight adjustment to unrealized gain/loss with this calculation due to the change in unit price.
See instructions below.
1. Open up the attached Excel template. Determine the CHANGE IN SHARES by subtracting the current units owned by the fund by the target number of units. Plug this in to the calculator in the yellow highlighted "Change in Shares" field. Plug in the current unit price into the yellow highlighted "Unit Price" field.
2. From there, the spreadsheet will calculate the new UNIT PRICE using a multiplier (Nominal Amount).
Once the new Unit Price is determined, you can make the adjustment in Fundriver.
3. Log into Fundriver and navigate to ACTIVITY > REOPEN PERIOD.
4. Choose the period in which the adjustment needs to be made and click REOPEN.
5. Once the period is reopened, click on ACTIVITY > TRANSACTION ENTRY.
6. On the TRANSACTION ENTRY tab, choose the TRANSACTION TYPE of EXTERNAL TRANSFER IN and choose the endowment where the shares need to be readjusted.
7. Click on the ADDITIONAL DATA tab and click the OVERRIDE UNIT PRICE box and enter in your new unit price, which was calculated in Step 1. Click SAVE.
8. Back on the TRANSACTION ENTRY tab, enter the amount that needs to be adjusted and click SAVE.
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10. Click on the ADDITIONAL DATA tab and fill in the original UNIT PRICE. Make sure the OVERRIDE UNIT PRICE box is checked. SAVE the transaction.
11. Next, navigate to ACTIVITY > INVESTMENT ACTIVITY and select investment pool
12. Click the RECONCILE button and make sure the pool reconciles and reflects the changes.
13. CLOSE the period.
14. Navigate to ORGANIZE > FUNDS.
15. Search for and select your fund name and navigate to the bottom of the FUND PROFILE. The UNIT PRICE and UNITS should be updated based on the change in shares, but MARKET VALUE should not have changed.


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Sunday, 22 July 2012
'The Boss Of It All' is a wonderfully judged dry-as-a-bone comedy from Lars Von Trier, a likeably eccentric bunch of desk jockeys are led by an excellent central performance from Jens Albinus (Dancer in the Dark, The Idiots), with strong support from Peter Gantzler (Smilla’s Feeling For Snow); Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity) and Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing).
The story is nicely complex and suitably farcical, and there are touches of simple genius throughout, from nicely timed chapter headings in the form of Von Trier’s periodic sardonic narration, to the ‘careless’ editing that keeps the film grounded in ‘reality’. Albinus has a lovely comic touch, but LVT is the star, more comedy please, Herr Von Trier!
Unremittingly depressing Icelandic crime story, everything about it is miserable, the palette of colours, the settings, the scenery, the people, the food – definitely not sponsored by the Iceland Tourist Board. Jar City makes ‘Wallander’ (the Swedish version) look like Miami Vice – not a Faroe Island jumper in sight. The plot follows Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson’s hard-bitten cop Erlendur on a murder investigation that leads into the past. There are good performances here and solid direction by Baltasar Kormákur, who has just completed ‘Contraband’ (as of late 2011), directing Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi and Kate Beckinsale.
There are some mechanical difficulties, like certain sections of flashback which are hard to pick up because there is no visual distinction between with the main action, and the subtitles are too fast in places with no obvious reason. But if you like your cops gritty, your stories grimy and your locations grey and inhospitable then you will probably enjoy this. Ultimately it is in the same territory as the likes of ‘Spiral’ and ‘The Killing’, and the story perhaps suffers a bit from not having the same amount of time as these for the viewer to become immersed in the detail, but Jar City is a good film and well worth the rental if you are looking for a gloomy thriller.
Saturday, 21 July 2012
Before there was True Blood; before there was Twilight; before Buffy, Angel and Vampire Diaries (pah!), there was 'Interview with the Vampire'. An excellent adaptation of Anne Rice’s first novel, Tom Cruise’s 'Lestat' leaps off the page in all his pomp and swagger. Pitt’s 'Louis' is the ideal foil, righteous and idealistic, their partnership melded by Kirsten Dunst’s 'Claudia' – a terrific performance at the age of twelve.
Neil Jordan has a good cast and employs them all well, brilliantly capturing the scope of the story and the essence of its characters. The soundtrack also deserves star billing, a spellbinding collection by Elliot Goldenthal that captures not only the action, but the locations and the era.
To me the cleverest layer in Rice’s story, from which she adapted the screenplay herself, is the commentary on the inability of some vampires to change with the times, ably highlighted in the closing scenes and the final moment on the Golden Gate Bridge, one of my favourite uses of popular music in film, and so very, very right for that wonderful closing line reprise. There is beauty and ugliness in equal measure, and a grand sweep of storyline that beautifully captures the span of time and the weight of years, the excitement and the enui.
Interview... is a great watch, a thrilling journey full of anguish and melancholy, glamour and guts – showing that vampires are by no means the ‘youthful’, glossy, beautiful creatures that the networks and studios now want you to believe for the purposes of primetime. So many 80’s movies do not stand the test of time, but this is one that will never grow old – a must for your list if you have never seen it.
To start with I have to eat some words. I said in another review that I wouldn't see this film because I didn't want to tarnish my memory the superlative Swedish original and as a (very) minor protest against the crassness of Hollywood in remaking it, but I did see it after all.
It’s an excellent cast, even if there are only two Scandinavians (the superb Stellan Skarsgard, and Yorick van Wageningen as Bjurman) among the main players. Daniel Craig is, thankfully, not all action, which would have been inappropriate. Christopher Plummer is faultless as Henrik Vanger, and Steven Berkoff delightfully mysterious as his lawyer Frode. Skarsgard’s portrayal of Martin Vanger is also superb, although the character’s more subtle traits have been lost between book and script.
The inevitable question is how does it compare to the original film? The answer, pluses and minuses. Rooney Mara’s performance is excellent, but I found her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander a bit too repressed, almost dispassionate in places, compared to Noomi Rapace’s definitive original, and I was not entirely convinced by Yorick van Wageningen’s take on Bjurman, although it must be an exceedingly difficult role to play. Craig’s Blomkvsit has much to recommend it, but I think he is too dynamic compared to Michael Nykvist’s original. As a whole I think Fincher’s version is a bit too slick, diluting the sense of dogged investigation that serves the source material better.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s soundtrack for Fincher’s last, ‘The Social Network’ is note perfect, here I found it invasive to begin with, and although the musical interludes settle down, the soundtrack is close to dominating in places where the drama should have centre stage.
All in all I am glad I saw it, it’s a great film, but more a remake of Niels Arden Oplev’s 2009 screen version than a new adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s book, nonetheless well worth seeing if you can handle some violent scenes – but do wait 2 or 3 months then see the original Swedish films too (if you haven't), they are superb.
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
At first Moonrise Kingdom seems to try too hard to be eccentric and often has a very stagy quality, perhaps deliberately. Those aspects mark it unmistakably as the work of Wes Anderson and no worse for that. There are a couple of moments in the third act that stretch the audience's willing credulity, being on the point of clumsiness I think, but it would be a heartless viewer indeed who was not willing to forgive these facets, which give the film a fairy-tale quality reminiscent of Edward Scissorhands or The Truman Show, and are consistent with the Am-Dram sensibility of the piece.
MK's heart is pure gold, a delightful melding of the innocence and earnest enthusiasm of Arthur Ransom's 'Swallows and Amazons' with the sassy grit and knowing irreverence of Quentin Tarantino's 'True Romance'. The central relationship is delightful, his and her quirks and affectations of adulthood not in the least annoying (which is an achievement). Edward Norton is excellent (we expect no less) and Bruce Willis' turn is nicely understated. Tilda Swinton is also a standout and thankfully used sparingly otherwise her character would have overpowered the gentler souls around her.
At only 94 minutes it's tempting to think that the film would feel lightweight, but the arc of the story is well served by MK's compactness, and by the time it reaches the end there is nothing left unsaid. MK deserves to be considered among Wes Anderson's finest work. There are characters here to root for unlike those populating The Royal Tenenbaums and Steve Zissou: The Life Aquatic.
Hooray for Uncle Wes! Sandwiches and ginger beer all round!


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- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup tequila
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 4 canned whole green chilies (about 1 4-ounce can)
- Fresh cilantro
- Purchased salsa
- For marinade:
- Mix first 7 ingredients in large shallow baking dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil and place in oven. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Layer 1/4 cup cheese, 1 chili, then another 1/4 cup cheese onto each breast half. Grill until chicken is cooked through and cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
- Arrange 1 chicken breast on each tortilla. Top each with 1/4 of sautéed pepper mixture. Wrap tightly. Place tortilla, seam side down, in center of each plate. Garnish burritos with cilantro and serve, passing salsa separately.
Saturated Fat14 g(72%)
Polyunsaturated Fat8 g
Monounsaturated Fat29 g

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The long-awaited follow-up to Yann Martel’s Booker-winner Life of Pi is out: Beatrice and Virgil. Also new, Elegy for April, a thriller by John Banville alter ego Benjamin Black; David Lipsky’s already much discussed interview with David Foster Wallace, Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself; and, apparently hitting shelves ahead of its official release date, a book of philosophy by Marilynne Robinson, Absence of Mind.
Heading to London in the near future? Stop by the British Library’s new Terror and Wonder, which bills itself as the UK’s biggest Gothic exhibition in history. To whet your appetite, you can read this Guardian piece by Neil Gaiman, in which the Sandman author names Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein the apex of Gothic fiction. Related: our own Hannah Gersen on Frankenstein and the “Year Without a Summer.”
Good news for all the Neil Gaiman fans out there–a new, four-part television series called Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories is set to begin filming in November. The series will focus on a selection of Gaiman’s short stories and feature a singular ensemble cast throughout. This should whet everyone’s appetite for the long-awaited television adaptation of American Gods, which is set to begin production sometime in 2016.
Although Of Mice and Men is an iconic novella about the Great Depression, could it be set in another era? At McSweeney’s, Thomas Scott imagines Lennie and George in Silicon Valley. “Well, we’ll have a big vegetable patch and a rabbit hutch and chickens and a 7,000 square-foot Hacienda with a little landing pad on the top deck for a helicopter.”
The Common has a newly translated chapter of Turki al-Hamad’s novel Al Karadib. Its publication online coincides with the one-year anniversary of al-Hamad’s arrest in December 2012 for “tweets considered apostasy.” This featured chapter is the first part of the book to be translated into English.
A while back, we reviewed an anthology of work by American poets laureate–that is, those appointed by the President to serve the entire United States. But there are 45 currently-serving state poets laureate, and thousands of city, county, and other poets laureate as well. What exactly do they do?


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Famous Nigerian artist Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, often known as KC Limpopo, has addressed allegations that he exploited and neglected a young prodigy named Ojazzy Igbonile in connection with his well-known song “Ojapiano.” There have been increasing claims that he abandoned the local flutist who so enchantingly used his alluring Oja instrument to add to the enchanting harmony in the number-one song “Ojapiano.”
The musician expertly blended the twin cultural influences of his Igbo origin and the bustling South African scene to provide Nigeria’s export of entertainment a burst of flavor. However, KCee vehemently refuted the idea in a recent interview with BBC Igbo, asserting that the claim that he abandoned the developing talent is untrue.
The musician revealed that he traveled to a recording studio in Lagos with the young child from the eastern region. He took this action since the boy’s performance at a show impressed him. Kcee made it clear that he not only provided the child everything he requested, but also more.
The artist stated that he was overjoyed when he saw that the young man had made a video reassuring everyone in his town that they were getting along fine and that any reports about them having problems were false. Hit the link below to catch the interview.


Asia-Pacific Network Operations and Management Symposium
A Fault Prediction Method Based on Load-capacity Model in the Communication Network
Xilin Ji, Xiao Liang, Yun Zhou, Yonghua Huo, Xiaodan Shi, Yang Yang,
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Due to the connectivity of the communication network, the occurrence of faults is often cascaded. The infrastructure of the communication network is extremely vulnerable to the failure of the hardware and software, resulting in the node to fail to work. Moreover, large-scale application service failure is often caused by the cascade effect after the failure occurs. Therefore, researching and predicting fault behavior becomes important for maintaining the reliability of the communication network. This paper analyzes the mechanism of fault cascading propagation in communication networks, and proposes a fault prediction model based on load capacity model, resetting the node load and capacity to exhibit a non-linear relationship and sets the node load to be dynamically changing, which is more suitable for the flow of the actual network. The original load capacity model has only two states of normal and fault, but the state can be between normal and fault in the real network. Therefore, this paper adds a third state-congestion state to the model to make the model more meet the actual characteristics of the communication network. In addition, this paper also proposes a load redistribution strategy based on Top K node intermediary, which is used to simulate network traffic redistribution. The experimental results show that the fault prediction model proposed in this paper has improved the precision and accuracy of the prediction, and has a good prediction effect.


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It can be hard to wake up at 6 a.m. on a cold, snowy morning. I will confess, it was sometimes hard on sunny, almost-but-not-quite too warm Jamaican mornings too. However, I recently had an epiphany while staring down my Olympic-length barbell at 6:15 in the morning: this is perhaps one of the best ways I could ever start my day.
It has been about a year since I began consciously acknowledging and catering to my introversion. Prior to reading the books Quiet — the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking by Susan Cain and Introvert Power by Laurie Helgoe, I had known I was introverted but I hadn’t known that this was something about myself I needed to acknowledge and nurture. Having a job that requires constant daily contact with the public, after a career path that had seen me steadily move away from such jobs, now requires that I do something very different to cope with the challenges to my nature. Building more time into my schedule that allowed me to decompress and recharge was part of the solution, and on that snowy morning last week, staring at my barbell, I realized that my workout, done at that time, could/did form part of that nurturing.
My household is quiet that early in the morning, as the dogs and the husband aren’t usually up and needing attention before 7:30 a.m. When I get dressed in the semi-darkness and put my headphones on for whatever music compilation or narrated book will keep me company, I am calm and centred. There is no rush about my actions; everything is considered and carefully done. When I face my weights or step on the treadmill (I am not up for running outdoors in the cold and dark of northern Ontario just yet!), the only expectations I have to deal with are my own.
As I work my way through the various movements of whatever sets of exercises my workout app calls for, or as I stride along on the treadmill, I settle into my body and my mind gives itself over to the company of the silence and the iron. Taking this hour to compose myself lately has meant that I can face the increased traffic at work with equanimity and provide the efficient, friendly service that my employer promises to our customers. Though the days can feel long and exhausting by the time they are over, I feel less drained at the end now than when I reserved my workouts for after work.
Viewing a workout as more “me time” has also enhanced my appreciation for this new addition to my daily activities. I have been exercising regularly for about a year now, and I find that this new perception of the time has made my attitude about it even better. Instead of “atoning” for whatever I ate, feeling that this period of effort and exertion is connecting my mind and body while calming and preparing my energies for the challenges of the day ahead means that I don’t end up feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life — I’m not left feeling like I do nothing for myself and don’t care for myself.
The more that I feel the introverted me is acknowledged, nurtured and respected, the better I feel overall about my life and how it is unfolding on a daily basis. Incorporating my physical fitness regimen into efforts to care for my mental/emotional aspects has resulted in feeling whole, completely there and available to the people I love and give to every day. What Shakespeare said about being true to yourself so you can’t be false to someone else has found an unlikely explanation in my efforts to lift progressively heavier weights, and build my endurance to run for 5 km.
Nurture yourself, regardless of where you fall on the introvert/extrovert continuum. Physical activity can be a part of that. It is for me; how about you?

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Habima National Theatre present The Merchant Of Venice in Hebrew as part of the Globe’s unprecedented season, Globe To Globe.
The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company toured the world before eventually settling in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production, of one of Shakespeare’s most controversial and most human plays, marks their first visit to the United Kingdom.
Globe To Globe sees every one of Shakespeare’s 37 plays performed in a different language by an international company. The result is a once in a life time, six week celebration of the incredible breadth of communities and languages that make up London’s vibrant cultural landscape.


Assistant Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the same guy that gave Special Counsel Robert Mueller his marching orders, apparently wanted to spy on President Donald Trump. Not only that, he wanted to use the secret taping of the President to set up 25th Amendment proceeding against the President. All this was shortly after James Comey was fired and Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recused himself. What should the President do about this revelation?
As Written and Reported By Adam Goldman and Michael S. Schmidt for the New York Times:
WASHINGTON — The deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, suggested last year that he secretly record President Trump in the White House to expose the chaos consuming the administration, and he discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office for being unfit.
Mr. Rosenstein made these suggestions in the spring of 2017 when Mr. Trump’s firing of James B. Comey as F.B.I. director plunged the White House into turmoil. Over the ensuing days, the president divulgedclassified intelligence to Russians in the Oval Office, and revelations emerged that Mr. Trump had asked Mr. Comey to pledge loyalty and end an investigation into a senior aide.
Mr. Rosenstein was just two weeks into his job. He had begun overseeing the Russia investigation and played a key role in the president’s dismissal of Mr. Comey by writing a memo critical of his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. But Mr. Rosenstein was caught off guard when Mr. Trump cited the memo in the firing, and he began telling people that he feared he had been used.
Mr. Rosenstein made the remarks about secretly recording Mr. Trump and about the 25th Amendment in meetings and conversations with other Justice Department and F.B.I. officials. Several people described the….
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Friday and Saturday, Circle Cinema pays tribute to Prince with screenings of his 1984 classic, “Purple Rain.”
A week ago, we lost a true artist and one of the greatest musicians and performers the world has known. Prince’s spirit, genius, and influence have resonated through artists of all walks, and he always remained his freaky, experimental, wonderful self.
To pay tribute to His Royal Badness, Circle Cinema will screen the classic 1984 movie “Purple Rain” on Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.
In the pseudo-biographical film, Prince stars as The Kid, a bandleader struggling to connect with an audience amid a bitter rivalry with Morris Day and The Time, and while his home life is falling apart.
The most difficult thing to believe in “Purple Rain” is that a band playing like Prince and The Revolution do could ever have difficulty finding an audience. Contrary to The Kid’s struggles, in 1984, Prince was at the height of his popularity, and creating incredible music that was equally indebted to funk, R&B, rock, pop, and dance music, and of which the world could just not get enough. (Watch their performance at the 1985 American Music Awards if you need convincing.)
The movie’s soundtrack spawned five hit singles (“Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me With U,” and the title track) and won two Grammys and an Oscar. The movie itself features even more music by the Purple One, as Prince wrote and played much of the music performed in the film by The Time and Apollonia 6.
After the credits roll following that exhilarating and intoxicating back-to-back-to-back finale of “Purple Rain,” “I Would Die 4 U,” and “Baby I’m a Star,” cool off and commiserate over drinks at the newly refurbished Beehive Lounge, just around the corner from Circle. They have a jukebox. You know what to do.
It’s a less funky planet now that Prince has left us for the After World, but keep in mind that there are still troves of unreleased songs stashed away at Paisley Park, and Prince still plays at Minneapolis’s First Avenue club every night that “Purple Rain” is playing.
And most importantly, remember:
Always cry for love, never cry for pain


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Bok Choy Soup.
You can cook Bok Choy Soup using 14 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Bok Choy Soup
- Prepare 1 head of bok choy.
- It’s 1 of medium onion (chopped).
- It’s 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic.
- It’s 1/2 cup of soy sauce.
- You need 1 Tablespoon of fish sauce.
- Prepare 2 Tablespoons of butter.
- Prepare 8 cups of water.
- You need 1 cube of beef bouillon.
- Prepare 1 cube of pork bouillon.
- You need 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Prepare 3 teaspoons of salt.
- It’s 1/2-1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prepare of Serve with:.
- Prepare of White rice.
Bok Choy Soup instructions
- Wash bok choy and cut in 1/2 inch to 1inch square pieces. Separate greens and stalk and set aside..
- Melt butter in 5 quart pot. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add bok choy stalk and cook until soft, about five minutes. Add soy sauce and ground black pepper and stir until well coated..
- Add water to pot and bring to a boil. Add fish sauce, beef bouillon, pork bouillon, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring mixture back to a boil stirring occasionally..
- Mix bok choy greens in pot and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens and stalks and desired tenderness, about 30 minutes..


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Summer Nations Series to trial major new card system
The Six Nations-owned Summer Nations Series have confirmed that the tournament will feature a number of exciting innovations, including the use of the ‘TMO bunker’ process.
The tournament is set to commence on July 29th and run for five weekends.
One of the key innovations is the implementation of the ‘Bunker’ review process and Hawk-Eye technology across the series. These additions are aimed – according to a statement released this lunchtime – at supporting referees and match officials in their decision-making processes while also promoting faster gameplay.
The introduction of the Bunker trial aligns with the sport’s ambition to explore its future application and provide extra support to match officials. During the trial, referees will retain their role as the primary decision-makers, but they will have the option to refer any unclear foul play incidents to a dedicated ‘Foul Play Review Officer’ (FPRO) located within the Bunker.
If a red card decision is not evident after two video replays, the FPRO will have up to 8 minutes to review the incident using all available technology and footage to make a determination.
RugbyPass understands that the bunker approach is also set to be used at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
Additionally, Hawk-Eye technology will serve as the independent video replay operator, offering support to referees and enhancing the accuracy of decision-making during matches.
For fans attending the games in the stadiums or watching from home, the shot clock, ref cam, and smart ball match data, presented by Sage, will enhance their match-day experience.
The shot clock, which successfully featured during this year’s Six Nations, will provide players with 90 seconds to take a conversion and 60 seconds for a penalty kick, with the countdown displayed on screens in the stadiums and broadcast coverage. This innovation aims to provide players with accurate information while adding to the excitement for the fans throughout the games.
The reintroduction of ref cam is another fan-focused decision. By utilizing the latest technology and equipment, ref cam will offer broadcasters access to new angles and perspectives from live games, bringing fans even closer to the action.


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Happy Weekend !
The Degrassi Show was sooo FUN
to Hear My Voice on National TV
kinda made me feel like a Happy Kid …….
It was Indeed a Labour of Love to write and Speak .
It Came out Yesterday – ALL Saints Day …
But I was a little exhausted ………….
Halloween ? Maybe ……
So I am Posting It today
Here is The synopsis of my Book ….
“100 Days of Love is a metaphysical journey through the language of two lovers into One .
Rich with Childlike Truths and whimsy: Cat Forsley’s Prose lends itself to her own lyrical world. Cat is the front woman for As The City Rumbles Underneath, considers herself a “Full on artist ” and has lent her talents to all kinds of activism . She lives in Toronto and has traveled the world extensively .This new book of prose was written with her every day passion and vital optimism for life .”
It can be purchased
on CD BABY and iTunes
Here are the Links
Since, I am Self Published – I am Taking my time with Promotion etc .
I want To do everything my way .
I will be Giving away 3 audio books next week …..
It will have to do with making Quote cards ….
Like This One I made .
This One is from my piece called “Trust ” #12
If You mouse over the individual pieces on iTunes and CDBaby
You can hear Previews of my work
I will let You Guys know next week …..
Musically , There is a lot Going on !
and it is all amazing .
A new Video
a New song ……..
So Happy weekend ………
and I will see You next week ……


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Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town? Paint it red with the blood o’ the Irish, that is. Or perhaps you are more inclined to let those Italians marinate in their own-a special ragout? Whichever side of this roaring 1920’s mafia feud you’re on, you’re in for a deviously delightful good time as Do or Die Mysteries presents their September show, One of the Gang. Appearing in the dining room of The Sunset Restaurant and Lounge on select Monday evenings throughout the month,
Shot through the heart and you’re to blame! Well, not exactly, at least the shot through the heart part— but you could be to blame at Do or Die Productions’ latest whodunit incident, Murder Rocks, appearing now at The Sunset Restaurant for the month of August. In true DoDP fashion the show, written by Ceej Crowe, is ripe with wild parody humor, a few puns, and a great evening of comic audience-interactive murder mystery!
Jingle bells! Elf feet smell! Santa’s lost his mind! The North Pole’s stuck in a mighty rut and there’s murder close behind! When Mrs. Jingle Claus up and died a decade ago, the elves of the North Pole never thought it would lead to a befuddled and depressed Santa signing away the rights to a greedy corporation whose sole interest was profitizing toy production in the happiest place on earth. With Christmas just days away and a hostile takeover eminent,


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Jerry Kane was a pro baseball player who played First baseman / Catcher. Kane was born on July 21, 1866, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Kane died on October 27, 1948, in East St. Louis, Illinois. This page will take a closer look at Jerry Kane’s net worth.
Kane batted Right and threw Right. Kane debuted in the MLB on May 2, Baseball year1890 for the St. Louis Browns (NL). In all, Kane played for the St. Louis Browns. Kane’s career ended with the St. Louis Browns (NL) in Baseball year
Some of Kane’s most prominent statistics in the MLB included a Batting average stat of .200, a Home runs stat of 0, and a Run batted in stat of 2.
Baseball earnings can range widely. In the MLB, the average player earns approximately $3 million annually. Top players can earn $25 million or more annually, and lower paid players bring in $1 million or less. Outside the MLB, most contracts pay less than $10,000 a year.
So what was baseball player Jerry Kane’s net worth at the time of death? Our estimate for Jerry Kane’s net worth at death is:
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Sword of the Wise is a Royal Arms Weapon in Final Fantasy XV.
Sword of the Wise Information
"A king built a mighty wall and protected the realm. This was his sword. It devastates foes with preemptive warp-strikes."
Where to Find\Location
- Tomb of the Wise - You will travel here as part of the main story. The tomb is located north of Leide. Once inside the tomb speak with Cor Leonis to acquire the sword.
- Handles similarly to a regular sword
- Performs a two-hit warp-strike with a delayed second hit (Damage modifier : HP cost: 0.84/12% + 0.42/6%)
- Unlike almost all other weapon, the initial hit of a Blitz combo is the strongest. In combination with its excellent distance-closing properties, this is one of the best moves in the game, and makes for a great weapon to use with hit-and-run tactics
- Enables a backflip as a backward directional attack


6" #2 Robertson Tip Red 2 Piece Screwdriver Bit
2 Piece Screwdriver bit features industrial-grade and hardened tool steel tip for added strength and endurance. This 6 in bit aids to make fastening jobs quick as well as easy.
- 2 Piece, industrial-grade and hardened tool steel tips
- Hardened tool steel tips manufactured in Canada
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Turin Shroud developmentBreaking News
For centuries the Turin Shroud, regarded by some as the burial cloth of Jesus, by others as the most elaborate hoax in history, has inspired extraordinary and conflicting passions. Popes, princes and paupers have for 700 years been making pilgrimages the length of Europe to stand in its presence while scientists have dedicated their whole working lives to trying to explain rationally how the ghostly image on the cloth, even more striking when seen as a photographic negative, and matching in every last detail the crucifixion narrative, could have been created. And still a final, commonly agreed answer remains elusive, despite carbon-dating in 1988 having pronounced it a forgery.
“That’s what first attracted me,” says Thomas de Wesselow, an engagingly serious 40-year-old Cambridge academic. “I’ve always loved a mystery ever since I was a boy.” And so he became the latest in a long line to abandon everything to try to solve the riddle of the Shroud.
Eight years ago, de Wesselow was a successful art historian, based at King’s College, making a name for himself in scholarly circles by taking a fresh look at centuries-old disputes over the attribution of masterpieces of Renaissance painting. Today, he still lives in the university city – we are sitting in its Fitzwilliam Museum café – but de Wesselow has thrown up his conventional career and any hopes of a professorial chair to join the ranks of what he laughingly calls “shroudies”.
“In academia, the subject of the Shroud is seen as toxic,” he reports, “and no one wants to open the can of worms, but try as I might I just couldn’t resist it as an intellectual puzzle.”...
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When Helen meets Swift and Ava Havilland at an art gallery opening, her life is at an all-time low. A DUI conviction caused her to lose her driver's license and custody of her eight-year-old son, Oliver. Now she sees Ollie on Saturdays, but he hasn't forgiven his mother for messing up their life. She's got a dead-end job and goes on occasional dates, but spends most evenings at AA meetings. The Havillands change all that.Ava and Swift are wealthy, charismatic philanthropists who fill their home with valuable art, unlikely friends, and over-the-top parties. The Havillands quickly become the center of Helen's world, as she takes on jobs for them and joins their glamorous inner circle. Then Helen meets Elliot-a quiet, uncool accountant the Havillands dismiss as boring. Helen might be falling in love with him, but her new best friends disapprove-and cause Helen to distrust her own heart.Most compelling, for Helen, is what her friendship with the Havillands has meant to her relationship with her son. Ollie looks up to the larger-than-life man who treats him like a second son. And Swift has promised Helen the services of a high-powered attorney to help her regain custody. But when tragedy strikes, Helen and Ollie must pay up for the generosity of Helen's new friends. Or pay dearly if they refuse.
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Simtola in Uttarakhand’s Almora region offers a mix of picturesque landscapes and haunted tales that leave you wanting for more. Text & Photographs by Vagmi Joshi
Climbing uphill, pushing my feet against thick grass, I catch sight of a giant cellular tower station. For years, I identified Simtola only with this tower amidst a thick oak and pine forest, layered with wild grass looming some three-feet high. My little self felt safe around the unmanned tower station. My biggest fear used to be of the mountain leopard, whose tales were narrated to me as bedtime stories from Corbett’s books and whose local accounts were grandpa’s favourite conversations. Now, I laugh at the irony of my fear of nature that has been completely replaced with a dread of human encroachments.
In and Around Simtola
Simtola Eco Park was set up in August 2010, over an area of 64 acres of reserved forest land, to protect the forest from overgrazing and falling of trees. Midway on the road from Almora to Kasar Devi (14 kms north of Almora) lies Paparsali, where a broad dusty pathway leads upwards to the gate of the Eco Park.
On stepping inside the gate, I am awestruck by a sea of marigolds shining in crimson hues. Further ahead emerge narrow pugdandis (mountain pathways) surrounded on either side by acacia trees that present a brilliant golden spectacle of blooms every spring. I pick up flowers fallen on the ground, holding them for sometime before softly pressing them in my fist where they crumble and tickle my fingers and then disperse in the air, leaving behind a fragrance.
Every few steps bring sight of wooden boards with heartwarming messages of environment conservation. Swings allow visitors to gaze at the clear blue sky as they sway to and fro. Pine cone in hand, I quietly absorb the sounds of the forest while basking in the winter sun. I hear the wind rustling past deodar and oak and pine trees, interrupted only by the cicadas. On walking further, a white, bunny shaped dustbin amuses kids passing by. A spiral stairway leads up to a watch tower offering splendid view of the mountains.
I am fascinated by the dhyaan-kshetra (meditation hall), where, I’m told, rishis (sages) once meditated. Interestingly, to the right of the place is a dysfunctional well with rusted iron grills. I’m regaled with tales of ghosts that lived in the well—of a conjuring power that devastated anyone who took any thing from the forest with them. My coward heart palpitates when I pass by the well, hoping that if I do encounter a ghost, dhyaan kshetra would be a safe place to run to.
Taking the route round the spooky well at dusk, I conquer my big fear. And lo! I behold a valley bathed in breathtaking cosmos flowers. I’ve never seen so many flowers together in one place. Neither have I felt as carefree as I do running on these pathways, splashing on the muddy pool waters, scraping my knees after falling off the swings, laying down on the grass on a winter afternoon, and looking up at the sky. I smile as I recall what a board on my way here read: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures. And memories.
Related: A Nostalgic Journey: A Traveller’s Love Letter To Kasar Devi, Uttarakhand