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Global Market for Insoluble Dietary Fibres Is Projected to Grow at a High CAGR of 6.0% Throughout the Period of Assessment 2027
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Opportunity Assessment (2017-2027)" report to their offering.
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWire) -- 08/16/2018 --Future Market Insights has analysed various facets of the global insoluble dietary fibre market from a global viewpoint and has sequentially arranged the statistical data in its new research publication titled "Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Opportunity Assessment (2017-2027)". The comprehensive research report on insoluble dietary fibre market uncovers various aspects of the global market that includes various trends, developments, drivers, restraints and opportunities across important regions in the globe. Extensive analysis on each segment of the market along with value and volume forecast projections portrays a realistic picture of the growth direction of the market that can assist the reader in deciding future moves and plan strategies.
Global Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Segmental Snapshot
The global insoluble dietary fibre market is segmented by product type, by application, by source and by region.
By region, North America is expected to show high attractiveness in the coming years. The insoluble dietary fibre market in this region is expected to reach a high value of about US$ 1.1 Bn by 2027 end and is likely to dominate the global market. Insoluble dietary fibre market in Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region is projected to grow at the highest rate to reflect a CAGR of 7.0% throughout the period of forecast
By product type, cellulose segment is the largest and radiates high potential. It is projected to show fast pace and a compounded annual growth rate of 6.5% during 2017-2027. By the end of 2027, it is estimated at around US$ 1.6 Bn
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By source, cereals and grains segment leads the global market. The fruits segment is poised to register a high CAGR of 6.2% during the period of assessment
By application, functional food and beverages segment reflects a revenue of around US$ 1 Bn in 2017. The pharmaceutical and dietary supplements segment in this category is the fastest growing segment in the coming years
Global Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Forecast Analysis
The research report on global insoluble dietary fibres segment reflects growth opportunities for players involved in the market. According to this research, the global insoluble dietary fibre market is valued at US$ 1.6 Bn in 2017 and is estimated to reach US$ 2.9 Bn by the end of 2027, growing at a high 6.0% CAGR throughout the period of forecast.
Global Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Dynamics Impacting Growth
Various factors have an impact on the growth of the global market for insoluble dietary fibres. Aspects such as increasing awareness about the health benefits of dietary fibres, rising demand from diabetic patients, increasing use of insoluble dietary fibres in food fortification, increasing use of pectin in processing of food products, rising use of insoluble dietary fibres in animal feed, increasing consumption of functional food products, increasing consumer preference for encapsulated products, rising demand for beverages, increasing popularity of resistant starch, increasing investment in sports nutrition, rising expenditure on research and development and growing recognition of lignin are pushing the growth of the global insoluble dietary fibres market. However, factors like fluctuating input costs, stability challenges of encapsulates and side effects associated with excessive intake of insoluble dietary fibres are pulling the growth of the global market.
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Global Insoluble Dietary Fibre Market: Competitive Assessment
The research report on global insoluble dietary fibres market includes detailed competitive analysis on major companies such as Ingredion Incorporated Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Unipektin Ingredients AG, SunOpta, Inc., NEXIRA, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, CP KELCO, Tate & Lyle PLC, Grain Processing Corporation, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, TIC GUMS Inc., Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH Co. KG, Roquette Frères, Barndad Nutrition, Südzucker Ag, Emsland-Group and International Fiber Corporation.
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Handbook of Behavioral Neuroscience
- Joe Huston, Physiological Psychology, University of Düsseldorf, Germany
The Basal Ganglia comprise a group of forebrain nuclei that are interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and brainstem. Basal ganglia circuits are involved in various functions, including motor control and learning, sensorimotor integration, reward and cognition. The importance of these nuclei for normal brain function and behavior is emphasized by the numerous and diverse disorders associated with basal ganglia dysfunction, including Parkinsons disease, Tourettes syndrome, Huntingtons disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dystonia, and psychostimulant addiction.
The Handbook of Basal Ganglia provides a comprehensive overview of the structural and functional organization of the basal ganglia, with special emphasis on the progress achieved over the last 10-15 years. Organized in six parts, the volume describes the general anatomical organization and provides a review of the evolution of the basal ganglia, followed by detailed accounts of recent advances in anatomy, cellular/molecular, and cellular/physiological mechanisms, and our understanding of the behavioral and clinical aspects of basal ganglia function and dysfunction.
Libraries of institutions with Neuroscience programs; Neuroscience research specialists looking for an overview of recent advances; Neuroscience clinicians interested in the pathophysiology and associated diseases; Neuroscience graduate students looking for basic information on structure and function.
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One Acre Fund, a nonprofit agriculture organization that supplies smallholder farmers with the financing and training they need to increase their incomes and food security, today announced the official opening of its Uganda and Malawi operations.To view the full post, click here.
One Acre Fund Blog
Our new country expansion team is tasked with determining where to launch operations next, unlocking our organization’s pathway to continent-wide scale nation by nation. After studying and visiting high-potential countries, the next phase of this team’s scouting process is a local pilot, through which we test how our model functions before investing in a full-scale operation. To view the full post, click here.
Ezira Ntegeyimbuga made compost for the first time in 2013, but he’d been hearing about the benefits of composting since 2010. That was the year he first enrolled with One Acre Fund, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides over 400,000 farmers in East Africa with access to seed, fertilizer, and agriculture trainings. One of the trainings offered was how to make and apply compost, which is proven to enrich soils with vital nutrients needed to produce healthy crops. To view the full post, click here.
As we head into our tenth year of operation, we are as committed as ever to helping farmers improve their productivity and incomes. However, we have realized that in order to permanently break the cycle of hunger and poverty for future generations of farmers, we need to push ourselves to think about our long-term impact. To view the full post, click here.
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and 127 other co-sponsors, the Global Food Security Act seeks to permanently authorize Feed the Future, a presidential initiative that has helped millions of smallholder farm families get the financing, inputs, training, and access to markets they need to thrive. Feed the Future is active in five countries where One Acre Fund operates (Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) and USAID is a critical partner for our work in Kenya and Rwanda. To view the full post, click here.
One Acre Fund is excited to share our 2015 Annual Report, which details our progress, strategies, and new initiatives to reach more farmers than ever before. 2015 saw our operations reach their most impressive scale yet. We delivered our direct service model to more than 305,000 smallholder farmers across East Africa, and reached over 590,000 farmers through our government partnerships work. We now employ over 4,000 full-time staffers who make it possible to deliver life-changing products and services at this scale. To view the full post, click here.
A new study, “Inflection Point: Unlocking growth in the era of farmer finance,” suggests that while current efforts to expand financial inclusion are not sufficient to meet smallholder demand, concerted efforts around customer centricity, progressive partnerships, and smart subsidy have the potential to change the sector’s growth trajectory to best serve the world’s smallholder farmers.The new study, released today by the Initiative for Smallholder Finance (ISF) and the Rural and Agricultural Finance Learning Lab, builds on the 2012 Dalberg-conducted study Catalyzing Smallholder Agricultural Finance. To view the full post, click here.
For many Tanzanian farmers like Germana, poor harvests are just one of the barriers they face in the fight to achieve food security. Lack of access to markets is another barrier—poor roads and lack of infrastructure, long distances to the nearest towns, and high transportation costs prevent farmers from selling their harvest surplus and turning their farms into profitable businesses. To help farmers truly maximize their farm income, One Acre Fund is trialling a market access program in Iringa, Tanzania. To view the full post, click here.
Pulses are a subgroup of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seed. The United Nations designated 2016 the International Year of Pulses in recognition of this critical, yet often overlooked crop. Pulses come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and there are hundreds of varieties grown throughout the world. This diversity and adaptability makes pulses a critical tool in efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and bolster the resilience of food systems worldwide. To view the full post, click here.
On Monday March 28, 2016, One Acre Fund hosted its first bi-annual open analyst call in 2016. During these calls, One Acre Fund founder Andrew Youn discusses the organization’s progress towards achieving key performance indicators, announces country-specific milestones, and shares plans for the future. This call also featured a discussion on the investment framework known as Social Return on Investment, or SROI. To view the full post, click here.

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Actors portraying actors, clowns and music were all combined in the operatic and musical theater concert, “All the World’s a Stage: The Show-within-a-Show in Broadway and Opera.” Carlson-Palmer Productions performed the show Sunday night at the Fairview United Methodist Church.
Carlson-Palmer Productions produced the concert on behalf of Fairview Elementary School, located across the street from the church. Donations were accepted to promote the school’s literacy and Artful Learning programs, and on Friday, 180 elementary school students attended an hour of the show’s dress rehearsal.
The cast demonstrated how a scene comes together with music and blocking and then performed the scene in its entirety. The actors also taught the students the differences between plays, musicals and operas.
“It’s fun to engage directly with them because we’ve been doing this directly for them for a few years,” actor Richard Lewis said. According to the News at IU Bloomington website, Lewis currently works as an executive administrative assistant in the IU Office of the Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities and is a Jacobs School of Music graduate.
Last year, Fairview Elementary School started holding arts showcase evenings twice a year, where students played instruments, sang in show choir, did visual and ceramic art and more for an audience. Lewis said he saw dads in tears as they watched their sons or daughters play violin and dance.
“It’s been a great family and community-building spirit,” Lewis said.
The growing audience and growing mission are part of what make it a great experience, actress Anna Singer said.
“I love the camaraderie and the church where we perform,” Singer said. “It’s always a joy coming to Bloomington.”
“Laugh, clown, laugh,” actor Robert Chafin sang in “Pagliacci,” a French opera where a clown takes the stage after learning his wife is cheating on him.
The show began with scenes from “On the Twentieth Century,” where a failed producer, played by Lewis, offers a film star and old lover, played by Singer, a star role on Broadway.
“I’d rather die,” Singer sang in response.
“Summer seemed like a good time to do a free community concert that would engage people,” baritone Richard Lewis said. “One of our regular attendees says he looks forward to his 'Opera 101' every year.”
This production, “All the World's a Stage,” focuses on the backstage stories and lives of actors.
“The idea is that there are moments on the stage and moments off the stage that we see these actors going through their feelings,” Singer said.
Operatic scenes from Mozart and Offenbach were performed alongside the musical theater of Cy Coleman. The singers performed in Italian, French and English, and sang in duets, trios and quartets. Lewis said he’s always interested in engaging the audience.
“It’s not just some lofty operatic excerpt or musical theater excerpt,” Lewis said. “We’re telling very human stories here.”
In a scene from Mozart’s “Cosí fan tutte,” two women watch their fiances go off to war, and Dorabella, played by Hilerie Rensi, has a comedic meltdown.
“We start the afternoon with lighter things,” Lewis said. “You save the doom and gloom for after two.”
Lewis said art can change the way people view the world.
“Art forms sort of permeate the way you look at science and math and technology, so you find a new way of questioning these experiments and these thoughts,” Lewis said. “If they’re reading a story, they can do art and music afterwards to reflect on what they just read.”
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The IU Auditorium, the Jacobs School of Music and MidWay Music Speaks were all awarded funds.
Performances will take place on Zoom.
The concert airs at 9:30 p.m. on July 25.

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Wales (Group A) UEFA EURO 2020. ESPN+ • UEFA European Championship.
The tournament gets underway in Rome on June 11, 2021 and runs through to Sunday, July 11; the semi-finals and final take EURO 2020 on Football Manager 2021 - Simulated to see who comes out on topDatabase - https://www.fmscout.com/Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/IlsoncatgamingT Jun 20, 2021 · Euro 2020. Highlights of the final two games in Group A, with Wales taking on Italy in Rome and Switzerland facing Turkey in Baku. Show more. Highlights of the day’s two matches at the European Jun 09, 2021 · What are the Euro 2020 finals fixtures?
· Italy kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign in style on Friday with a convincing 3-0 over Turkey in Rome. Sun Sport users predicted a somewhat closer affair, with an aggregated score of 2-1 to Italy
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UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers (Matchday 2) 24 March 2019. Netherlands – Germany. Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (ESP, photo) Assistant Referee 1: Angel Nevado Rodríguez (ESP) Assistant Referee 2: Diego Barbero Sevilla (ESP) Fourth Official: Juan Martínez Munuera (ESP) Referee Observer: Vítor Melo Pereira (POR) Wales – Slovakia.
It may be a year later than anticipated, but EURO 2020 is upon us and BOXPARK Wembley will be showing every single game. EAT. Jun 06, 2021 · Wales' Euro 2020 fixtures, dates and potential route for 2021 tournament. The tournament gets underway in Rome on June 11, 2021 and runs through to Sunday, July 11; the semi-finals and final take EURO 2020 on Football Manager 2021 - Simulated to see who comes out on topDatabase - https://www.fmscout.com/Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/IlsoncatgamingT Jun 20, 2021 · Euro 2020. Highlights of the final two games in Group A, with Wales taking on Italy in Rome and Switzerland facing Turkey in Baku. Show more. Highlights of the day’s two matches at the European Jun 09, 2021 · What are the Euro 2020 finals fixtures? GROUP STAGE.
Stay tuned Jun 11, 2021 · latest Euro 2020 LIVE: Italy impress in Rome win, Insigne and Immobile on target as Turkey OG is tournament opener, Wales v Switzerland up next, Luka Modric exclusive, Jose Mourinho names England Italy at Euro 2020 Italy have been rebuilding after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Thus far, this team have swung Italy vs Wales odds in their favour by winning all ten of their qualifying matches. They also have a total of seven wins compared to the two from the Welsh side. The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as 2020 UEFA European Championship, UEFA Euro 2020, or simply Euro 2020, is the 16th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Italy to face Wales on 21st June 2020 in the Group A Fixtures of UEFA Euro Championship 2020 Game.
England last hosted the Euros in 1996, when it lost to eventual winner Germany in the semifinals. West Germany hosted Euro '88 and also lost in the semifinals to the eventual winner, Netherlands. Voici la composition de tous les groupes. La Macédoine du Nord, la Hongrie, la Slovaquie et l’Écosse ont obtenu leur billet pour la compétition, qui aura lieu entre le 11 juin et le 11 juillet 2021. Profile: It is unfortunate for Scotland that in Andrew Robertson and Kieran Tierney, they have two brilliant left-backs fighting for one position. The Euro 2021 draw has been finalised with How Mancini has transformed Italy from World Cup flops to Euro 2020 contenders 'Brilliant, brave, frustrated' - Ramsey, Wales' great enigma BBC pundits make their Euro 2020 predictions. Turkey face Italy, Wales and Switzerland in Group A at the June 11-July 11 tournament, led by captain Burak Yilmaz who played a key role in Lille winning their first French Ligue 1 title in 10 Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in much of Israel to a standstill and left more than 200 people dead.
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I consider my parents as the most important people in my life. This is not because they’re wealthy or famous. Rather, what I value about most is the care and love they show to me.
My parents might work hard, but they’re always there for me. Whenever I get into trouble and desperately need a hand, they come over first to support me and encourage me. I grew up with their constant care and love. While they’re getting older with grey hair and wrinkles, they never lose dignity in both life and jobs.
From my parents, I have learned that one person can really make a difference. I’ll never forget their care and love. Gratefulness brings a great fullness to life. I wish they could always be happy and healthy. It is high time we expressed our gratitude to people we cherish!
There are three people in my family, my parents and I. We live happily together. Every morning, mother makes breakfast for us. Sometimes, it’s my father’s job. And then, father drives mother and me to school. My mother is an English teacher in my school. We have lunch and dinner at home. Sometime, my father eats outside, but he would call and tell us advanced. My family is a traditional Chinese family. Father is the backbone and mother takes care of our daily lives. I don’t have to worry about anything and all I have to do is working hard on my study. I have a happy family.
Parents love their children by nature, where Chinese mothers and fathers are no exceptions. Chinese parents tend to dote on their children because each family is allowed to have only one kid due to birth control. They place too much hope on the treasured child that if he wants the star, they might even climb to pick it. For self-centered, the spoiled children depend on their parents for everything. As a result, once confronted with harsh reality, they are more likely to yield to hardships and difficulties in life.
父母的爱的本质 ，在中国的母亲和父亲也不例外子女。中国父母往往对子女的宠爱，因为每个家庭只允许有一个孩子因节育。他们放置在珍惜的孩子，如果他 希望明星太大的希望，他们甚至可能攀升至选择它。对于以自我为中心，是被宠坏的孩子对一切都取决于他们的父母。因此，一旦与严酷的现 实面前，他们更可能产生的困难，在生活困难。

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The dogs of Pembrook, Minnesota investigate when one of the town's dogs mysteriously disappears.
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Low Carbon News in India in April 2016
India among 175 countries to sign historic Paris climate deal
As many as 175 countries, including India, China and the US, signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, to coincide with ‘International Mother Earth Day’. This was the first day of the signing ceremony of the historic global deal.
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the agreement on behalf of India. The agreement aims to take multiple measures to save the world from disastrous consequences of climate change and was adopted by 195 countries in Paris on December 12, 2015.
India drought: ‘330 million people affected’
At least 330 million people are affected by drought in India, the government has told the Supreme Court
Authorities say this number is likely to rise further given that some states with water shortages have not yet submitted status reports.
The drought is taking place as a heat wave extends across much of India with temperatures crossing 40C for days now.
An 11-year-old girl died of heatstroke while collecting water from a village pump in the western Maharashtra state.
Gujarat announces new policy for power generation from solid waste
To solve the issue of large amount of solid waste generated in cities, the Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a new policy to encourage business entities to utilise it for generating electricity by setting up power plants.
State Energy Minister announced the ‘Gujarat Waste to Energy Policy-2016’ during the Budget session of the Assembly. He said such a policy will help urban local bodies in managing their ever increasing waste piles effectively.
In addition, the policy is also aimed at reducing pollution caused by untreated solid waste. Under the policy, urban local bodies (ULBs), such as municipal corporations, will provide land on lease at a token rate of Rs 1 to business entities who wish to set up their solid waste-based power generations units, the minister said.
Further, civic bodies will bear the stamp duty on the leased land given to the plant. The policy also barred ULBs from imposing any tax/cess/royalty on the power plants, stated the policy document.
Such power plants are eligible to get these benefits from government for a period of 25 years, Patel said. ULBs will provide it’s solid waste to the power plants for free. Further, it will be the responsibility of the civic bodies to deliver the waste to the power plants in their area.
The Gujarat Energy Regulatory Commission (GERC) will take into account the benefits extended to these plants while fixing the tariff rates at which the electricity will be purchased by the government from them, the document said “Such power plants will also be exempted from paying any electricity duty under this policy”. According to the Minister, this policy will prove crucial in tackling the issue of solid waste disposal.
Programmes launched under International Solar Alliance
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy and Ms. Ségolène Royal, French Minister of Environment, Energy and the Sea, in charge of International Relations on Climate and President of COP21 co-chaired a Ministerial Side Event on International Solar Alliance (ISA) at Headquarters of the United Nations in New York on Friday.
Ministers and Representatives from over 25 countries including Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Namibia, Uganda, Nigeria, Peru, Djibouti, Surinam, Zambia, Bolivia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka ,Mali, India, USA and France participated in the ISA side event .
In order to accelerate massive deployment of solar energy at various scales in their countries, Ministers agreed to take concerted action through targeted Programmes launched on a voluntary basis, to better harmonize and aggregate the demand for:
Solar finance, so as to lower the cost of finance and facilitate the flow of more than US $ 1000 billion investment in solar assets in member countries;
Mature solar technologies that are currently deployed only at small scale and need to be scaled up;
Future solar technologies and capacity building, through strategic and collaborative solar R&D, to improve the efficiency and integration of solar power as well as increase the number of solar applications available.
India’s second bullet train: Delhi to Amritsar in 2.30 hours
India’s second bullet train will run from Delhi to Amritsar via Chandigarh on broad gauge and will be completed by 2024, according to a pre-feasibility report submitted to the railway ministry. The project will cost Rs 1 lakh crore and will run on standard broad gauge. The first bullet train of the country, which has already been approved, will run in between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and is expected to be in operation by 2023.
Top details of the project
- The study has suggested direct government funding instead of a public private partnership (PPP).
- The proposed train, running at a speed of 300-350 kmph, will reduce travel time between New Delhi and Amritsar by about 3:30 hours.
- The proposed train will cover the 458-km-long route in 2:30 hours. An express train currently takes around six hours to travel the distance.
- Rs 1 lakh crore includes the cost of rolling stock and the price escalation, said a senior railway Ministry official Anil Saxena.
- The proposed train will run on a standard gauge
- The report has given a 8-year timeline for completion of the project.
- The report was prepared by a French company Systra in collaboration with PSU Rites of Indian Railway.
Odd even: Delhi set for second phase of traffic scheme to curb pollution
Under the road rationing scheme, cars with number plates ending in even number will be allowed to ply on even dates and vice versa. The restriction is in effect between April 15 and 30; 8 am to 8 pm. Violators will attract a fine of Rs 2,000.


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State and Main DVD
There is a scene halfway through David Mamet’s lighthearted “State and Main” where a screenwriter tries to explain to the woman he likes why a nude starlet is standing in his hotel room. As strange as his explanation sounds, the woman seems to understand. He questions her sincerity, saying that even he knows it sounds absurd.
She counters “So is our electoral process, but we still vote.”
Always relevant, Mamet skillfully captures the current state of the union in a funny, old-fashioned comedy that instantly recalls such Hollywood classics as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Sullivan’s Travels.” The end result is a film that affectionately skewers the very hand that feeds it. Filled with engaging characters and witty dialogue, “State and Main” emerges as one of the best films of the year.
It’s not the first Mamet film to wind up on one of my year-end lists. Hardly a year goes by without a Mamet inclusion, from last year’s “The Winslow Boy,” to “The Spanish Prisoner,” “House of Games” and “Homicide.” Mamet is a brilliant wordsmith, one of the few playwrights who understands the dynamics of film. When he gets behind the camera, the results are always interesting.
In “State and Main,” Mamet gets to have his cake and eat it too. His depiction of small town America is rife with affectionate nods. He’s not satirizing these people, he’s feeding off of their natural humor. Waterford, Vermont is one of those quaint, Norman Rockwell towns where everyone you pass knows your name and roots for the Huskies. It’s a utopian, gold fish bowl world, with nary a ripple in the water.
All that changes when Mamet drops a school of sharks into the bowl. The sharks arrive in the form of a Hollywood production company, hoping to exploit the locals and their town for all it’s worth. What the sharks don’t realize is that they’re swimming in the gold fish’s bowl, and that the gold fish are smaller yet more agile. The real fun comes in watching both sides struggle for dominance.
Mamet regular William H. Macy stars as Walt Price, the film’s director. Macy perfectly captures the spirit of the passive aggressive character, one moment kissing up to the talent, the next lambasting a crew members for wearing a T-shirt he doesn’t like. It’s a hire-wire act that Macy carries off without exception. There’s real conviction in his eyes, even when we know he’s blowing smoke.
Into the fold comes leading man Bob Barrenger (Alec Baldwin, perfectly cast), whose dalliances with 14- year girls (hey, everyone needs a hobby) causes the production lots of grief; and leading lady Claire Wellesley (Sarah Jessica Parker), who has found religion and no longer wants to do a contractual nude scene. Forget the fact that the production company has been run out of their previous location, or that a local politician is trying to railroad them.
If anything can go wrong, it does. Promising playwright turned screenwriter Joseph Turner White (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) shows up on location, only to learn that his trusty typewrite is missing, and that the leading man has totally rewritten the script. White’s problems escalate when the production company learns that the local mill has burned down, especially since his script is called “The Old Mill.”
Except for the politician, all of the locals welcome the production company. Local bookseller and dramatist Ann (Rebecca Pidgeon) is elated to meet White, whose play she knows by heart. Her attraction to White becomes complicated by her relationship with the politician. Young beauty Carla Taylor (Julia Stiles) exploits Barrenger’s weakness, while the Mayor (Charles Durning) and his socialite wife (Patti Lupone) jump through hoops in order to throw a dinner party with the celebrities.
I love Mamet’s ability to blend Hollywood wickedness with small town sweetness. He creates heroes and villains on both sides, and every one of the characters click. Hoffman’s sweet and good natured writer seems totally out of place in Hollywood, while Clark Gregg’s politician Doug MacKenzie seems right at home. It’s easy to see why Ann would prefer White over MacKenzie. Hoffman has an innate ability to become the characters he plays, and he is simply wonderful as White.
Rebecca Pidgeon, Mamet’s wife, is also sweet and funny as Ann. Whenever she’s on the screen, you know there’s hope. Durning and Lupone have fun with the mayor and his wife, totally turning their lives into a sideshow.
Baldwin and Parker have the toughest jobs, actors playing actors, yet each bring the right amount of pathos and vulnerability to the role. David Paymer is hilarious as the producer who shows up to fix things.
Possibly Mamet’s most accessible film to date, “State and Main” allows the writer-director to reach a broader audience without dumbing down the material. In less skillful hands, this could have easily become a farce. Instead, “State and Main” emerges as true Mamet. His characters say the most interesting things, the kind of dialogue that can only come from the pen of someone who has lived through it.
Topical yet affectionate, “State and Main” captures the spirit of Preston Sturges and Frank Capra with a modern sensibility. I thoroughly enjoyed “State and Main,” although the film’s inside humor might escape some audience members. Those in the know will laugh their socks off.
Not only does New Line Home Video give you a vivid picture, they allow you to chose how you want to view it. The dual-layered disc offers both the widescreen and full frame (open matte) versions of the film, and like MGM Home Entertainment’s DVDs, this is the perfect alternative for people who prefer one over the other. Both transfers are exceptional, with deep, penetrating colors that never fade or bleed, blacks that hold up under the most difficult situations, and a pure picture courtesy of a pristine print. Flesh tones are realistic and flattering, while depth of field and attention to detail is amazing, even in shadows and night shots. Edge enhancement isn’t a big issue, and the disc shows no signs of noise or artifacts. Excellent job.
5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
Clean and crisp, the 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround soundtrack is mostly dialogue, so don’t expect your system to do flips. The surround effects are confined to the occasional musical cue and ambient noise. The emphasis is on the front sound stage, which provides a well-mixed dialogue track and an effective stereo split. Basses are never an issue, while middle and high ends pump out the musical score with authority. Rear speakers only come into play when necessary. No hiss or distortion.
Closed Captions in English for the Hard of Hearing
Subtitles in English
Feature-length audio commentary with Mamet regulars William Macy and Clark Gregg, plus cast members Sarah Jessica Parker, David Paymer, and Patti LuPone. While the atmosphere is fun and engaging, what is missing is Mamet. Fortunately, the audio track features Mamet regulars William H. Macy and Clark Gregg, who do offer some insight into working with the master. Not nearly as deep as one would hope for, but the ever versatile Macy keeps things lively.
The film’s original theatrical trailer.
Cast & Crew biographies.
Handsome main and scene access menus.
Even though Mamet is a no show on the audio commentary, “State and Main” is one of the best films of 2000, and deserves a place in every serious film buffs library.
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The word secret is used as a double meaning for this new local bakery. Owners Adriana Negrón and Jose Torres have worked tirelessly to uncover the secret of traditional Puerto Rican flavors in an approachable way through their homemade pastries and donuts. The real “secret” to the success of this business, however, is the artistic approach to food design and guava that comes straight from Puerto Rico.
While the two owners have had different careers rooted in culinary art for over 11 years, they met at a Florida restaurant. After moving to Colorado a little over three years ago, the duo merged their passion for baking and introduced traditional Puerto Rican flavors to the Denver food scene.
Although both Negron and Torres were unemployed due to COVID-19-related closings last year, that setback resulted in their golden opportunity to explore a burgeoning idea that took more than 12 months to plan. With no friends or family in Denver, the team took the initiative and distributed free samples using word of mouth and social media to get honest feedback. It wasn’t until December 2020 that El Secreto fully launched with a fully functional website for online orders.
Much like so many bakeries that popped up in the last year, El Secreto is a pick-up and delivery service that works entirely in a commissioner’s kitchen. With plans to open a bakery in the future, Negron and Torres have had success with their nondescript delivery service.
With seasonal flavors sporadically marking the menu, some classics from Mallorca ($ 3 to $ 3.50 each) to Quesitos ($ 2.50 each) remain in the foreground. Aside from the fun and funky donut flavors like piña colada and peanut butter and jelly, to strawberry shortcake and creme brulee, some of the real stars of the menu include desserts that reflect Puerto Rican culture. The quesito is a puff pastry filled with queso crema, and the mallorcas are sweet buns wrapped in a familiar cinnamon roll shape. At El Secreto, these mini-breads are simple or filled with queso crema.
As delicious as these other desserts may be, it’s the guava pastry that really catapults this bakery into the spotlight. The guava pastry ($ 4 for $ 6) is exactly what it sounds like – puff pastry filled with guava paste from Puerto Rico and dusted with fine powdered sugar.
The beauty of these baked goods is their flexibility, which you can enjoy at any time of the day. They are not specifically reserved for desserts.
“We are inspired by the flavors of childhood. In Puerto Rico, anyone can enjoy this anytime, ”said Negron.
The real inspiration for one of Denver’s best kept secrets is the team’s passion for creating unique donut flavors that appeal to the masses while introducing the classic sweet treats of Puerto Rico.
More information on pricing and delivery for El Secreto can be found online here. Delivery takes place within 24 to 72 hours to ensure freshness on the same day.
All photographs by Brittany Werges.

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Nurse Practitioners Continue Long Wait for Independence as Nursing Board Deliberates
Gaps in care persist as regulators set terms of AB 890 implementation
By the time nurse practitioner Alexa Colgrove Curtis sees patients seeking help for opioid use disorder, most have endured some combination of trauma, encounters with the justice system, near-death overdoses, and failed attempts to quit using drugs. Curtis remembers one young patient who was filling out the adverse childhood experience questionnaire when she asked if the scale went higher than 10. Like many of the people Curtis cares for in rural Nevada County, California, west of Lake Tahoe, this patient had lived through numerous social and psychological stressors, including using intravenous heroin in middle school. Although she tried to stop, the extreme flu-like withdrawal symptoms made her feel like she was going to die, and her dependence continued.
Curtis, who holds a nursing doctorate and a master of public health, told the patient that medication-assisted treatment would reduce the intense withdrawal symptoms and subsequent cravings and that therapy services and support groups would ease the struggle. “She realized that she wasn’t alone and deserved a good life,” Curtis said, pausing to contain her own emotions. The woman no longer uses drugs and now works at a substance use treatment center where she can help others. Curtis says the severity of the opioid epidemic in western Nevada County continues, and Curtis is alarmed that the demand for treatment outstrips the supply of available health care providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs).
While studies have shown that NPs in California are more likely than physicians to accept uninsured or Medi-Cal patients, their ability to serve more people hinges on implementation of a state law enacted in September 2020. Historically, NPs in California have been required to work under the supervision of a physician — a major hurdle in rural communities that attract and retain few doctors, Curtis said. The new legislation, AB 890, allows NPs to work without supervision after a three-year transition to practice, but the transition regulations and effective date are yet to be decided.
Nurse practitioners are critical to addressing the primary care provider shortage that existed before COVID-19.
California Health+ Advocates
Though lawmakers chose to increase access to NPs with the new law, all eyes are now on the state Board of Registered Nursing as it works to implement AB 890. Advocates of the legislation are concerned that this process has been sluggish.
A Need for Rapid Implementation
“AB 890 regulations are taking longer than expected,” said Andie Martinez-Patterson, senior vice president of government affairs with CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates. “Nurse practitioners are critical to addressing the primary care provider shortage that existed before COVID-19. The gap continues to widen, especially in rural and urban communities with unmet medical needs, who are the hardest to reach and experiencing a disproportionate impact of the virus.”
“Before nurse practitioners can start practicing without physician supervision, the Board of Registered Nursing must facilitate the process to implement changes to the current system,” said Garrett Chan, PhD, NP, president and CEO of HealthImpact, an organization focused on increasing the nursing workforce. “Rapid, responsible implementation will increase access to quality care for Californians.”
The board will make decisions about numerous details, such as whether California NPs who hold national certification must pass an exam before they can practice without physician supervision. Twenty-eight states and Washington, DC, now allow NPs to practice without physician oversight after licensure or after a transition period, but California NPs won’t have the right to do this until the board completes the implementation process.
House Calls for Seniors at Home or in Residential Facilities
Nurse practitioners who work with older adults share Chan’s sense of urgency. “We have more patients than we can handle,” said Ron Ordona, a doctor of nursing practice who serves homebound seniors in the Sacramento area. In 2013, he founded Senior Care House Calls with a team that includes a consulting physician and two other nurse practitioners.
While 80% of Ordona’s house calls are focused on follow-up care — refilling medications, drawing blood to monitor chronic conditions, and the like — other visits are related to new symptoms that require testing. For example, when Ordona visits a patient with shortness of breath, he can write an order for a mobile x-ray machine to be brought in to make images that frequently reveal pneumonia that can be treated with antibiotics. This keeps the condition from growing severe and helps patients avoid preventable hospital admissions or emergency room visits.
Ordona also is called upon by assisted living facilities to provide services when physicians are not on-site. One facility recently called Ordona late on a Friday afternoon because a woman with dementia had been discharged from a hospital without a physician’s report. The assisted living facility couldn’t accept her as a resident without this paperwork, and sending her home with family members would be unsafe. The family was relieved when Ordona arrived to assess the patient and complete the needed paperwork.
Supply Misaligned with Demand
Like Ordona, Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP, a nurse practitioner in Santa Barbara who provides primary care for adults and geriatric patients, has seen how patient care for the elderly suffers from the dearth of providers. More than nine million California residents are projected to be over 65 years old by 2030 — an increase of more than three million in 10 years– yet the state had only 736 certified geriatricians in 2018.
When Gullap-Moore started working in 2016 under the supervision of a chief medical officer overseeing several nursing homes, she discovered that many patients were taking medications that were no longer necessary. She also noticed that many had been discharged from hospitals without important health information, such as the last time patients had received pain medication and directions for providing wound care. She worked to improve patient management in ways that reduced the number of falls, infections, medications, and hospitalizations for nursing home residents.
“It was eye-opening to see how important it is to eliminate barriers to care for the elderly, and nurse practitioners are equipped to help meet this tremendous need,” said Gullap-Moore.
Gullap-Moore worries that delaying nurse practitioners’ ability to practice without physician supervision will harm the elderly and other underserved populations in California.
While the state’s pandemic stay-at-home order was in effect, she discovered another niche for NPs by offering patients telehealth services via phone or video. She had joined a medical practice specializing in pain management, and for years, many of its patients had been taking high doses of opioids to treat pain. Although Gullap-Moore knew they needed pain medication to function, she was eager to help people reduce the dosages to lower such risks as liver and kidney damage. It quickly became clear that these patients would need more than the customary 15- or 30-minute medical appointments to reach these goals.
“By taking time to learn about their routines, struggles, and history with opioids, I could create a realistic plan to taper the medication slowly,” she said. One man in his early 70s had taken the drug Norco — a combination of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen — for years to treat chronic back pain. When his pandemic anxiety surged and sleeping became difficult, he was tempted to increase the daily dosage. After Gullap-Moore learned that he lived alone and had stopped taking showers and brushing his teeth regularly, she connected him with a therapist to treat him for the anxiety. Meanwhile, the NP worked with the patient regularly to set and meet goals for self-care and Norco dosing. After several months, his hygiene improved, and his opioid intake decreased.
Gullap-Moore enjoys supporting older adults who are homebound or reside in nursing homes — experience that has revealed many patients not receiving the care they need. She worries that delaying nurse practitioners’ ability to practice without physician supervision will harm the elderly and other underserved populations in California.
“Physicians are overextended,” she said. “By allowing NPs to practice to the full extent of their training as soon as possible, we will unleash a large workforce to offer more preventive care, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, and ultimately help people enjoy better health and wellness.”


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One fan has become the MVP of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fanbase by attempting to chronologically organize all of the Avengers: Infinity War footage release, so far.
The video, embedded above, was posted to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's channel on Reddit by JizzleNerps. JizzleNerps seems to be on to something, here, after all. He has tallied nearly a thousand votes of confidence from fellow Reddit users, at the time of publishing.
If JizzleNerps' video is accurate, Tony Stark will meet up with Doctor Strange after the Hulk comes crashing down into his Sanctum Santorum. Meanwhile, Captain America's mission leads him to protect the Vision from a Black Order attack somewhere in Europe before he ultimately heads to Wakanda for help. Thor has since linked up with the Guardians of the Galaxy, who will likely attempt to recover the Collector's other Infinity Stone before splitting up as some head to Earth and others head to Titan.
Of course, there is a strong possibility JizzleNerps' video has a few moments which are off the mark in Avengers: Infinity War's true chronological order. For now, there is no way of knowing, but it is a fun video to watch as anticipation for the massive ensemble film only builds.
"An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time," the film's latest synopsis reads. "The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must willing to sacrifice it all in an attempt to defeat the power of Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.1comments
Marvel Studios' Black Panther is now playing in theaters. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27, 2018. It is followed by Ant-Man and The Wasp on July 6, 2018, Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019, the fourth Avengers movie on May 3, 2019, the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2020.
Leave your questions about ComicBook.com's Avengers: Infinity War set visit in the comment section below or send them to @BrandonDavisBD on Twitter!

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The spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Femi Babafemi, has said operatives of the Agency don’t need to have a warrant before they can search premises.
He said this following an outcry over the way NDLEA operatives raided the home of singers Zinoleesky and Mohbad, during which, according to the spokesman, Cannabis and Molly were recovered.
In a viral video from the raid, residents could be heard demanding a warrant from the operatives who ignored them while moving on with the arrest of the singers.
Posting on Facebook, Babafemi shared a screenshot of an Act that allows NDLEA operatives to search premises without having a warrant.
He captioned the screenshot, “This is for the benefit of those who want to know why officers of @ndlea_nigeria don’t need a warrant to search premises or vehicles; arrest suspects or seize exhibits. It’s the LAW!”
The screenshot read, “b) Any officer of the Agency involved in the enforcement of the provisions of this Act:
“May, without warrant, enter and search any land, building or carrier, including aircraft, vehicle or container or any other instrumentalities whatsoever which he has reason to believe is connected with the commission of an offence under this Act.


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Grilled & Ready® chicken gets tossed in a tasty dressing of jam, vinegar and pepper with fresh pear, cucumber and crunchy almonds. Recipe provided by Taste of Home.
Prep Time10 minutes
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Total Fat6 g
Total Carbohydrate21 g
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NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE Based on Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed book by Mo Willems Published by Hyperion Books for Children Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma June 25 - August 28 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 am One day when a piece of clothing drops into his underground home, Wilbur, a naked mole rat, decides to try it on. When he starts wearing clothes, all the other naked mole rats…Find out more »
The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Summer Blockbusters! A World Premiere! By Kate Pazakis Cape Rep continues its tradition of launching new work by local writers. The UMPOs are the brainchild of Cape Cod’s own Kate Pazakis and a huge hit in Los Angeles. She’s coming home to make it your mission impossible to hop into that DeLorean, head on down to Platform 9 and 3/4 for a ride to the Catskills to bond with your beach blanket, star gaze, and…Find out more »
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THE FULL MONTY Book by Terrence McNally Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Based on the motion picture, released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneoe Directed by Dani Davis Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, regular guys looking for some quick cash, decide to outdo the Chippendales and go “the Full Monty,” baring it all at a local club for one night only. Infectious music, a feel-good, unabashedly sentimental story that…Find out more »
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Feeling at home with getting older
TED and Val Woodman aren't quite ready to move on from their beautiful and spacious home in Upper Caboolture but they are well aware of the difficulties they could face when the time is right.
A report released by the Productivity Commission, Caring for Older Australians, has recommended that changes be made to the aged care sector as Australia's ageing population continues to grow.
The report revealed that one million older Australians receive aged services now with that number expected to jump to more than 3.5 million by 2050.
The report outlined a plan providing more choice and options including the choice for older Australians to stay in their home and receive care, have access to a government-sponsored line of credit to help meet their care and accommodation expenses without having to sell their home, options to retain their Age Pension and even an opportunity to have access to some community support services.
While they admit they haven't heard much talk or really thought about aged care reform, the Woodmans (Ted, 80, and Val who turns 78 in October) would like to see more action taken to make the transformation into aged care easier for everyone involved.
"We don't have any plans in place but we'll know when it's time," Ted said. "At the moment it seems the demand is greater than what's available."
Val agreed and said it was only going to get worse.
"It's a worry - what will be available?" Val said.
"The way things are going more facilities will be needed further down the track particularly with a lot of people getting older in the area.
"But the other thing that worries me is once you go into a nursing home it's having enough people to look after you - it's bad at the moment and that's something that will need to be looked at as well."
"And what about those who will have to work longer - will the jobs be there?" Ted said.
The Woodmans are lucky enough to have strong family support not too far away in Brisbane but they are more than happy to remain in the area they have lived in now for 13 years, especially with the huge effort they have put in to maintain their beautiful gardens.
"Our family isn't too worried about us still being here but our daughter has made a few suggestions," Ted said with a laugh. "She's always saying, 'I don't know how you do it'."
View the Productivity Commission report online http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/aged-care/report.

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Nearly 30,000 illegal venues closed due to gambling ban
MOSCOW, April 20 - RAPSI. Nearly 30,000 illegal venues have been closed in Russia since the law banning gambling activities came into force in 2009, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Friday.
The federal law prohibiting gambling in Russia came into force on July 1, 2009. All gambling establishments were either to be closed or moved to special gambling zones. However, the law enforcement agencies continue to combat illegal casinos across the country. Many gambling establishments continue to operate under the guise of Internet clubs and lotteries.
Prosecutor's offices have closed over 28,000 gambling houses and 414 underground casinos. The police confiscated over 450,000 gambling machines and other equipment, the Prosecutor Generals Office reported.
As a result of the anti-gambling campaign, the Prosecutor General's Office has confiscated over 53.4 million rubles ($1.8 million) in illegal proceeds, collected more than 132.5 million rubles ($4.5 million) in fines and opened over 1,200 criminal cases.
One of the most high-profile gambling scandals occurred just outside Moscow six months ago when an illegal casino ring was uncovered in 15 towns across the region. The scandal provoked a public uproar. Businessman Ivan Nazarov allegedly operated the casinos. According to law enforcement authorities, several high-ranking officials of prosecutor's offices and the Interior Ministry were involved in the casino operations, which generated $5 million to $10 million in revenue monthly.


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Elliott A. Toevs, Joseph F. Guenthner, Aaron J. Johnson, Christopher S. McIntosh, and Michael K. Thornton
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Genetically modified (GM) potatoes were a market failure in North America in the 1990s. In spite of benefits to growers, processors, consumers, and the environment, concerns about GM potatoes are still prevalent. We surveyed people in the North American potato industry regarding their opinions of GM potato issues. Results suggest that: (1) growers may be more likely than consumers to accept GM potatoes and (2) all-native technology may be more acceptable than transgenic technology. Potato growers, females, Canadians, and former Monsanto GM potato customers were more likely to be optimistic about allnative GM potatoes. Proactive marketing of all-native potatoes with consumer attributes—and perhaps with the approval of an environmental group—could lead to market success in the future.
Key words: Genetically modified foods, potatoes, intragenic, transgenic.


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December 11, 2012
Nathan MacKinnon taking lessons from Nugent-Hopkins
By ERIC FRANCIS, QMI Agency
Nathan MacKinnon didn’t have to wait until he got on the ice to start learning about life with Canada’s junior team.
In fact, he didn’t even have to leave his hotel room to start picking up valuable tips on what it may take to make the squad.
That’s because MacKinnon -- the odds-on favourite to go first overall in this summer’s draft -- is bunking in with the NHL’s top pick in 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.


Unified Sea Level Projection for S. Florida
This study was prepared for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Climate Leadership Committee by a diverse group of experts. It is most relevant to Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
2019 PROJECTION AND SUMMARY This Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for Southeast Florida updated in 2019 projects the anticipated range of sea level rise for the region from 2000 to 2120 (Figure 1). The projection highlights three planning horizons:
- Short term: by 2040, sea level is projected to rise 10 to 17 inches above 2000 mean sea level.
- Medium term: by 2070, sea level is projected to rise 21 to 54 inches above 2000 mean sea level.
- Long term: by 2120, sea level is projected to rise 40 to 136 inches above 2000 mean sea level.
Impacts on Infrastructure and Communities
Sea level rise will increase the frequency and impact of other hazards:
- Storm surge
- Canal and tidal flooding
- Groundwater and stormwater flooding
- Salt water intrusion
- Shoreline erosion
- Wave action
Adapting to Sea Level Rise
As Miami-Dade County works to reduce its carbon footprint and stop fueling climate change, it must also prepare for the impacts that we know are unavoidable, including sea level rise. The County is working to strengthen infrastructure, plan for more resilient communities, enhance natural protections and promote economic resilience through policies and task forces.
- The Sea Level Rise Task Force provided direction for the County’s sea level rise adaptation efforts, resulting in a series of reports:
- Executive summary
- Flooding and saltwater intrusion
- Adaptation action
- Environmentally endangered lands
- Enhanced capital plan
- Climate Change Advisory Task Force
- Resilient transportation system
- Septic Systems vulnerable to sea level rise
- Vulnerability of Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise
- Regarding Sea Level Rise Impacts on the Agricultural Community
- Vulnerability of Water and Sewer Infrastructure and Road Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise
- Capital Project Overview and the Rapid Action Plan. Miami-Dade County requires that all capital projects consider the impacts of sea level rise, per Resolution No. R-451-14. In 2017, the County assessed the vulnerability of its assets to ensure the capital planning process incorporated changing flood risks due to sea level rise and heightened storm surge. Dubbed the Rapid Action Plan, the project analyzed the vulnerability of more than 700 County-owned assets and evaluated their criticality to departmental operations
- Adaptation Action Areas. The County’s pilot Adaptation Action Area was the Arch Creek Basin. In 2016, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) hosted an advisory services panel that produced a final report which focused on the area’s flood challenges. In advance of that panel, the County published a briefing book. In 2015, ULI’s recommendations were taken further through a Resilient Redesign III charrette aimed at enhancing the resilience of three low-lying areas within the Arch Creek basin. The final presentation showcases the ideas of the design teams. In 2017, with support from the Knight Foundation, the County partnered with Citymart to launch a Flood Resilience Challenge. The County is now implementing our Sea Level Rise Strategy through Adaptation Action Areas(AAAs). The first AAA is in the Little River area of Miami-Dade County. AAAs allow for a more customized and detailed approach of adapting to sea level rise for individual areas and neighborhoods
- Local Mitigation Strategy. Local mitigation strategy projects handled by Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue and Emergency Management are designed to reduce our vulnerability to short-term risks like hurricanes and long-term stresses like sea level rise
- Infrastructure improvements include raising roads, installing pump stations, protecting existing buildings with temporary flood panels and building new infrastructures higher. Saltwater intrusion is also being addressed. Salt water is pushing further landward into the fresh water Biscayne Aquifer, which is increasing the vulnerability of the region’s drinking water. Rising sea levels also push salt water further into the Everglades, potentially causing loss of wetland plants and habitat. Salinity control structures have been built at the entrances of major canals to separate fresh water and salt water and canals have been restored through plug barriers. Explore the Sea Level Rise story map to learn more
- Nature-based solutions such as beach renourishment, shoreline restoration for living shorelines like mangroves and dune restoration, protection of open buffer space through parks and the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, and protection of mangrove forests and other wetlands of the Everglades to provide a protective buffer against storms and long-term sea level rise. The County has also built artificial reefs to keep ecosystems healthy and support fishing industries


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Orlando and Tampa residents have seen the most TV ads in the nation on the presidential race — and Hillary Clinton’s campaign is airing more than three-out-of-four of them, a report Thursday showed.
While Orlando and Tampa place first and second, West Palm Beach is fifth among television markets for presidential spots over the last two weeks — rankings that have held up for months.
On West Palm Beach TV, Clinton also dominates.
“This ad imbalance is one of the stories of this presidential election,” said Michael Franz, co-director of the Wesleyan Media Project, which has been tracking TV spending.
“Trump remains competitive despite being pummeled in the political ad air war. One might imagine that he would be doing even better, perhaps tipping some of the closer states to his column if his campaign were matching Clinton’s ad for ad.”
Trump announced a $25 million ad buy — mostly in such blue states as Colorado, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Virginia. But Trump also is stepping-up TV spots in the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio.
But he’s got a long way to go to get even close to the Clinton campaign’s dominance of the airwaves, the Wesleyan study showed.


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"There are eight million stories in the naked city." The conclusion to the 1948 film concludes with the line, "…this has been one of them."
When you visit your condo in the heart of midtown Manhattan, you become the star of one of the best stories you can imagine. With every visit, you will have an opportunity to write another chapter.
A Smart Move
As one of 50 equity owners in this and 5 other properties, you have access to the kind of vacations that few can dream, in addition to a compelling investment model that involves no debt over a defined seven-year term.
Your home in the city occupies an entire floor in an elegant Turtle Bay building that could have been the subject matter for some of those 1948 stories. Several of the great names in the entertainment world called this area home. A private elevator will take you to your front door, where a two-bedroom, two-bath, fully-furnished apartment with a wrap-around balcony and sweeping city vistas awaits you. It is the epitome of luxury.
Writing your own stories as you explore New York City is a matter of personal choice. Broadway shows, fine dining, cultural diversity, world-class shopping, and a lot of history await you.
Getting Off the Beaten Track in the Big City
A tour of Ellis Island offers not only a glimpse of New York and U.S. history, but also can be a pathway to your own history. A visit to this compound in upper New York Harbor has an emotional hook for anyone who counts immigrant ancestors, and the stories of Ellis Island comprise much more than simple history. They become personal. You can spend some time in the archives to explore your own family history, or inscribe a name on the Wall of Honor. You'll emerge with new understanding and respect. You'll also learn that much of Ellis Island is now actually in New Jersey, thanks to a Supreme Court decision!
An extended walk through Central Park enlivens history. As you pass by the many features of this oasis, with its ponds, paths and landscaping, its buildings, museums and art, you cannot help but be impressed by the vision and the determination that helped define it and preserve it. While walking is one of the best ways to experience Central Park, you can also rent a bike, book a tour, or even ride in a horse-drawn carriage through some of the park. Sail a toy yacht in the pond, visit the zoo, spend some time people watching, and enjoy yourself with no schedule to keep.
A visit to the United Nations campus along the East River will also offer a new perspective on world affairs and global problems. Especially if you have children or grandchildren, a tour of the buildings, the grounds, the art and the sentiments that contributed to the 1945 founding of the UN can become a teachable moment. You can even make reservations for lunch in the Delegate's Dining Room before returning to your New York home situated not far away.


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This page gives instructions on how to buy heat tolerant greens seeds from David's Garden Seeds.
Heat Tolerant. Known as Red Calaloo in the Caribbean. Medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves are overlaid with burgundy red. Comparable to spinach in taste, the leaves are a good source of dietary fiber and contain high amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Often used in soups. Harvest in 58 days.
Amaranth Red Leaf Vegetable 500 Open Pollinated Seeds$3.99
Popular "red" mustard from Japan. Large, purple-tinted leaves. Mild mustard flavor. Larger, later, slightly darker, more narrow-stemmed, and 3-4 days slower bolting than Osaka Purple. Harvest in 21 days (baby), 45 days (full).
Mustard Greens Red Giant 500 Organic Seeds
Succulent golden green leaves with orange stems. 1½" leaves are much larger than the wild form of purslane. Upright growth habit. Flavor is crisp and mild. Pick as needed to within 2" of the base; new stems and leaves regrow. Known as "verdolaga" in Latin America. Sensitive to frost. After spring frost danger, sow about ½" apart in the row; cover ¼". Thin to 4-6" apart. Can also be transplanted. Harvest in about 60 days.
Purslane Goldberg Golden 500 Open Pollinated Seeds
Heat Tolerant. Green fleshy leaves and red upright stems. Same crisp mild taste and upright growth as Golden Purslane with smaller leaves. Pick as needed to within 2" of base. New leaves and stems will regrow. Sensitive to frost. Called "verdolaga" in Spanish. After danger of frost has passed sow 1/2" apart in the row, cover 1/4". Thin to 4-6" apart. Harvest in about 57 days.
Purslane Red Gruner 500 Open Pollinated Seeds
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In Wisconsin, driving while under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating substance is operating while intoxicated. According to this state’s laws, ignition interlock devices are part of the penalty for drivers in certain situations involving OWIs.
In these situations, judges do not have the discretion to decide whether or not a person may install an IID in his or her vehicle; installation is a mandatory requirement.
What is the purpose of an IID?
An IID is an electronic device that accepts breath samples and analyzes their alcohol content. An IID-equipped vehicle will not allow the driver to operate it unless his or her breath alcohol content is below 0.02%. If the sample contains more alcohol than this pre-set amount, the vehicle will not start. In addition to the initial test, while the car is in motion, the IID requires the driver to provide breath samples at random intervals. The IID evaluates these samples, and if it detects a concentration of 0.02%, it activates the vehicle’s horn and emergency lights.
When is an IID required?
In the following situations, a judge must order the driver to equip all of his or her vehicle(s) with an IID:
- Drivers with a first OWI conviction and a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher
- Drivers with repeated OWI convictions
- Drivers who refuse to provide a blood sample or breath sample in order to evaluate intoxication
How does a driver comply with an IID order?
An IID order means that the driver cannot legally operate a vehicle unless it is IID-equipped and must install an IID in every vehicle that the driver owns. If the driver fails to comply with the judge’s order, he or she will need to pay a fine of $150-$600 and/or spend up to six months in jail, and the original order will extend by an additional six months.

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Kelsey Grammer to star in Frasier reboot
Kelsey Grammer will star in a reboot of acclaimed 1990s comedy Frasier.
The revival is being produced for Paramount+, the rebranded streaming service from US entertainment giant ViacomCBS.
As well as reprising his role as psychiatrist Frasier Crane, Grammer will also serve as executive producer on the series.
The actor, 66, said: "Having spent over 20 years of my creative life on the Paramount lot, both producing shows and performing in several, I'd like to congratulate Paramount+ on its entry into the streaming world.
"I gleefully anticipate sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr Frasier Crane."
Grammer has played Frasier in three series - Cheers, Wings and the show that bears the character's name.
He has won widespread critical acclaim, with Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award wins for playing the character.
The sitcom, which ran for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004, is one of TV's most garlanded comedies.
There has so far been no word on whether any of Grammer's former co-stars will be joining him for the reboot.
ViacomCBS's subscription streaming service, CBS All Access, will be rebranded as Paramount+ on March 4 in the US.
It is set to expand internationally later this year, the company said.
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Espresso is created by pouring very hot water through very finely crushed and compacted coffee grounds while applying a lot of pressure. The coffee should be tamped down to ensure that the water is evenly distributed throughout the grounds. The removal of both solid and dissolved components results in the production of a drink that has practically the consistency of syrup.
The clear and decisive distinction between espresso and coffee In order to produce an ounce or two of concentrated coffee, sometimes known as a ″shot,″ espresso requires, as a general rule, a dark roast, a fine grind, and high pressure.
What is espresso coffee made from?
Although it is derived from the same beans as coffee, it is more potent and contains a greater concentration of caffeine. An espresso machine is utilized in the preparation of espresso, which involves pushing hot water under pressure through extremely finely ground coffee grounds. Espresso may be made using a wide range of coffee beans, each of which might have a varied level of roasting.
What is true espresso?
Authentic espresso machines are either propelled by a pump or have lever controls. What exactly is espresso, then? Espresso coffee is a short shot of coffee that is brewed under pressure using between 6.5 and 7.5 grams (approximately 1 Tablespoon) of finely ground coffee. Espresso coffee can range in size from 1 to 2 ounces. The time required for brewing is around 25 to 30 seconds.
What is a full-flavored espresso?
Espresso, pronounced ″ess-PRES-oh,″ is a highly concentrated and flavorful variety of coffee that is typically consumed in ″shots.″ An espresso machine is used to make it, and the method involves pushing hot water under pressure through extremely finely ground coffee beans.
Is espresso made from regular coffee beans?
It has been discovered that coffee beans used to make espresso and plain coffee are identical in every way. If you’re curious about the difference in names, it’s due of the distinct ways in which the beverages were brewed.
Is espresso stronger than regular coffee?
According to the nutrition statistics provided by the Department of Agriculture, there are 63 mg of caffeine included inside 1 ounce (the quantity found in one shot) of espresso. On the other hand, one ounce of regular coffee typically contains somewhere between 12 and 16 milligrams of caffeine. That indicates that espresso has a higher concentration of caffeine per unit volume than coffee.
Can I use regular ground coffee for espresso?
Although it is possible to use normal coffee in an espresso machine, it is not recommended that you do so. Espresso machines have a unique design that incorporates higher pressure and finer ground coffee in order to provide the optimum aroma, flavor, and level of intensity. This does not necessarily imply that it won’t work or that you won’t be able to accomplish what you set out to do.
What beans for espresso?
- Espresso Beans The Arabica variety of coffee bean, also known as the Coffea arabica var., is most commonly used to produce espresso, and espresso is named for the bean.
- Espresso coffee beans are often given a very dark roast
- However, some individuals do prefer lighter roasts – this preference is a matter of personal taste, and equipment designed for producing espresso may be used with beans roasted to any level of darkness
Why does espresso make me poop?
Caffeine, which is present in caffeinated coffee as well, is a substance that acts as a laxative.Even while it is not quite as potent as a laxative you could get at the pharmacy, the coffee you drink in the morning, whether it be espresso or latte, has the ability to induce bowel movements in a hurry.Peristalsis, or the muscular contractions that occur throughout the intestines, are stimulated by coffee, which assists the body in moving things along.
Is espresso stronger than latte?
The Differences Between Espresso and Lattes Because lattes include around 60 percent milk, the volume of a latte is significantly more than that of an espresso.
Why is espresso so bitter?
Over-extraction and under-extraction are the primary factors that lead to the development of bitter, sour, and burned tastes in espresso.When coffee is overextracted, it gets overdone, which causes it to produce tastes that aren’t desirable; it also becomes harsh, bitter, and burned.Insufficient extraction causes too few of the desirable tastes to make it into the cup, resulting in a beverage that is watery and acidic.
Is espresso coffee healthy?
In particular, espressos have been shown to contain antioxidants, which are known to strengthen the immune system. Shots of espresso may potentially lower one’s chance of developing heart disease or having a stroke, particularly in persons who are overweight or obese. If you consume coffee regularly, you reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
What espresso does Starbucks use?
A combination of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans is used to prepare the espresso that is sold at Starbucks.A longer amount of time is spent roasting the coffee beans, which results in the coffee having a deeper color and a more robust flavor.On the other hand, there are many who contend that the espresso sold at Starbucks is not authentic espresso since it is not brewed entirely from Arabica beans.
How do you make espresso without a machine?
Water should be heated to a temperature between 200 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit (about 34 cup plus 2 teaspoons). After adding the coffee, wait for four minutes: Put the coffee that has been ground to a medium-fine consistency into the French press. Pour the boiling water on top of the mixture while stirring. Put the timer on for four minutes, then wait.