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Onibaba (literally Demon Woman) is a japanese horror film based on a Buddhist parable. Directed by Kaneto Shindō, the film is set in rural Japan in the fourteenth century and features Nobuko Otowa and Jitsuko Yoshimura as a woman and her daughter-in-law who attack and kill passing samurai, strip them of their valuable armor and possessions, and dispose of the bodies in a deep pit.
Deep within the wind-swept marshes of war-torn medieval Japan, an impoverished mother and her daughter-in-law eke out a lonely, desperate existence. Forced to murder lost samurai and sell their belongings for grain, they dump the corpses down a deep, dark hole and live off of their meager spoils. When a bedraggled neighbor returns from the skirmishes, lust, jealousy, and rage threaten to destroy the trio’s tenuous existence, before an ominous, ill-gotten demon mask seals the trio’s horrifying fate. Driven by primal emotions, dark eroticism, a frenzied score by Hikaru Hayashi, and stunning images both lyrical and macabre, Kaneto Shindo’s chilling folktale Onibaba is a singular cinematic experience.
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The Function of Ultrasonic Beauty Massager and Precautions for Use
Ⅰ. What are the functions of the ultrasonic beauty massager?
1. Mechanical function
The ultrasonic power is strong and the energy is large, acting on the face can cause the skin cells to vibrate, produce a fine massage effect, change the cell volume, thereby improve the circulation of local blood and lymph, and strengthen the cells The permeability improves the metabolism and regeneration of the tissue, softens the tissue, stimulates the nervous system and cell function, and makes the skin shiny and elastic.
2. Warming effect
Through the warming effect of ultrasonic, ultrasonic beauty massager can increase the temperature of the skin surface, accelerate blood circulation, increase the nutrients of skin cells, reduce nerve excitability, play an analgesic effect, relax spasm muscle fibers and play an antispasmodic effect. Ultrasound heat is endogenous heat, 79% to 82% of the heat is carried away by the blood self-acting area, and 18% to 21% is dispersed to adjacent tissues by heat conduction. Therefore, the patient has no obvious heat sensation.
3. Chemical effect
Ultrasound can strengthen the catalytic ability, accelerate the metabolism of skin cells, change the pH value of the tissue to the alkaline direction, and reduce the acidosis and pain associated with skin inflammation. Ultrasound can improve the permeability of cell membranes, depolymerize nutrients and drugs, facilitate the skin to absorb nutrients, facilitate the penetration of drugs into the bacteria, and improve the sterilization ability.
Ⅱ. Precautions for using ultrasonic beauty massager
1. Clean the skin of the physiotherapy site before using the beauty device to prevent dirt from entering the skin with ultrasound or preventing the penetration of ultrasound.
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|Publication number||US3938001 A|
|Application number||US 05/445,955|
|Publication date||Feb 10, 1976|
|Filing date||Feb 26, 1974|
|Priority date||Feb 26, 1974|
|Publication number||05445955, 445955, US 3938001 A, US 3938001A, US-A-3938001, US3938001 A, US3938001A|
|Inventors||Susumu Ota, Ryuzo Aihara|
|Original Assignee||Nihon Denshi Kabushiki Kaisha|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (10), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (8), Classifications (13)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to an improvement for an electron gun in an electron beam apparatus.
Certain types of electron guns employed in electron microscopes and the like occasionally require special treatment prior to being operated. For example, with electron guns operating at very high accelerating voltages, it may be necessary to follow a procedure known as "conditioning" to increase the in-vacuo withstand voltage, viz., insulation, between the accelerating electrodes prior to generating an electron beam. Also, with field emission type electron guns, it may be necessary to clean the surface of the emitter by subjecting it to short periods of heat treatment known as "flushing".
In either the case of conditioning or flushing, it is necessary to changeover the wiring between the gun electrodes and their respective power circuits. In conventional apparatus, this changeover operation is carried out by mechanically changing the wiring in a power box located separately from gun chamber, a procedure which is not only troublesome but has the drawback of being prone to human error. Furthermore, if the insulated cable connecting the electron gun chambers to the power supply circuits is long and its stray capacity is large and the emitter is likely to be damaged when vacuum discharge occurs inside the electron gun chamber during the conditioning and flushing procedures.
The object of this invention is to eliminate the above drawbacks and thereby facilitate and enhance the reliability of conditioning and flushing by incorporating a novel device for switching the electric wiring between the gun electrodes and their respective power supply circuits which device is located between the gun chamber and the insulated cable which connects the power supply circuits to the electrodes.
Briefly, according to this invention, there is provided an electron gun for emitting an electron beam into an evacuated chamber having a power supply. The power supply is connected to the gun by a cable. Between the cable and the electron gun, adjacent the electron gun, there is provided a switching means. The switching means comprises a protection circuit comprising resistors, capacitors and automatic switches to prevent excess of currents from flowing through the electron gun during an unexpected disorder of the gun during normal operation. In preparation for a normal operation, the switching circuit may be used to adjust the electrode potential to accomplish an electrode treatment without causing excessive current. The placement of the switching circuit provides added protection for the electrodes because the capacity of the cable is eliminated as a factor.
This invention will be more clearly understood by reading the following detailed description, in which the invention is described with reference to a field emission type electron gun illustrated in drawings of which:
FIG. 1 shows a field emission type electron gun capable of emitting an electric field in the cold state; and,
FIGS. 2 and 3 show the mechanical structure adjacent to the wiring changeover chamber 12 shown in FIG. 1.
Referring to FIG. 1, an electron gun comprises a chamber 1 maintained in vacuo, a filament 2 for heating an emitter 3 attached to said filament 2, a first electrode 4 for generating a strong electric field at the emitter tip, a second electrode or anode 5 maintained at ground potential. The filament 2 and the first electrode 4 are connected to power box 6 by an insulated cable 7. A D.C. high voltage power source 8 supplies a high potential of 100KV to the emitter 3. A D.C. voltage power source 9 applies a potential difference in the order of several tens of KV between the emitter 3 and the first electrode 4 to cause field emission, and an A.C. power source 10 in circuit with an insulation transformer 11 supplies heating filament 2. Located between the insulated cable 7 and the electron gun chamber 1, is an electric wiring changeover chamber 12, which houses a bank of three changeover switches SW1, SW2, SW3, discharge proof high order resistors 13 and 14, a condenser 15 and an arrester 16.
Since the high voltage for accelerating the field emitted electron beam is applied between electrodes 4 and 5, a vacuum insulated breakdown will occur if the vacuum pressure in the chamber should deteriorate for any reason. In event of such a breakdown, excess voltage will be generated between emitter 3 and the electrode 4, a phenomenon which gives rise to an arc discharge between said electrodes with resultant damage to the emitter tip. The high order resistors 13 and 14 serve to prevent the electric charge stored in the capacitance of the power sources housed in the power box 6 and the stray capacitance of the cable 7 from discharging as excess current in event of insulation breakdown due to vacuum deterioration, and the condenser 15 and the arrester 16 serve as a circuit breaker in event excess voltage is generated between the emitter 3 and the electrode 4.
If the changeover chamber 12 comprising high-order resistors is arranged in the power box 6, instead of between the cable 7 and the gun chamber 1, the electric charge stored in the stray capacitance of the cable 7 will generate an excess discharge current between the emitter and the first electrode directly and not through the high order resistors.
To perform the operation known as flushing (i.e. to clean the emitter by subjecting it to short periods of heat treatment as previously referred to) in the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, the switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 are brought into a conducting condition and the emitter is heated by the A.C. power source 10 without using the resistor 13. In this state, it is necessary to reduce the output of the power source 9 to zero, with SW3 closed, because an excess field emission is generated by the electric field between the heated emitter and the first electrode 3.
To perform the operation known as conditioning (i.e. to increase the in-vacuo withstand voltage between electrodes 4 and 5), only switch SW3 is engaged and the output of the power source 9 is reduced to zero as in the case of flushing. In this case, the output of the high voltage power source 8 is increased by 5 ˜ 30% over normal. As a result, ions are forcibly made to impinge on the electrode surfaces, thereby removing micro-protuberances and dust. By so doing, the possibility of electric discharge is minimized.
Furthermore, by forcibly generating a micro discharge on the electrode surfaces, the electric charge which builds up on said surfaces is eliminated, thereby creating a situation whereby the occurrence of an electric charge, is highly unlikely with time.
For normal operation, switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 are open and the output of the power source 9 is normalized; i.e. increased from zero to appropriated operating value.
FIG. 2 shows the mechanical structure adjacent to the wiring chamber 12 shown in FIG. 1. In the figure the upper cover 17 of an electron gun chamber is fabricated in ceramic or either suitable insulating material so as to provide physical support for the filament and emitter. The upper side of upper cover 17 is provided with three terminals to which are connected lead wires 7a and 7b for heating the emitter and lead wire 7c which supplies potential to electrode 4. Said three terminals are in turn connected to another set of terminals provided on an insulated supporting member 19 which is attached to the base of an insulated container 18 constituting the upper part of the electron gun. Resistors 13 and 14, changeover switches SW1, SW2 and SW3, condenser 15 and arrester 16 etc. are supported in the insulated container 18 by the insulated supporting member 19. The changeover switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 are connected to an insulated rod 20 which passes through a hole cut into the container wall and a member 21 so as to enable said rod to be externally controlled. The rod assembly is supported and secured by manipulating a knob 22 attached to the end of said rod. The insulated container 18 is filled with insulating oil 23 and the top of the container is sealed by an insulated supporting member 24 which supports cable 7 and a second supporting member 25 which supports the supporting member 24. The cable 7 which connects the electron gun and high voltage power circuits is held fixedly in a holder 26 by a clamping screw 27.
The switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 are engaged or disengaged by rotating the rod 20. However, the amount of rotation required to engage or disengage the switches varies from switch to switch. That is to say, there are three switch combinations according to a given amount of rotation and each combination sets the precise condition for "normal operation", "conditioning" or "flushing" respectively. Thus, in the arrangement as embodied in this invention, it is possible to make the necessary wiring changeovers between the respective power circuits and the gun electrodes safely and surely simply by manipulating a knob located conveniently near the gun chamber.
FIG. 3 shows an essential part of another changeover chamber according to this invention. In this embodiment, reed switches 28, 29, 30 are incorporated instead of the mechanical changeover switches SW1, SW2 and SW3. The said reed switches 28, 29 and 30 are changed over by magnetic field generated by magnetic coils 31, 32 and 33. These coils are excited by the output current of a D.C. voltage supply source 34 spaced from the changeover chamber. The excitation currents are controlled out from the wall of container 18 by mechanical changeover switches SW4, SW5 and SW6 which are connected to an insulation rod 35. By rotating a knob 36 attached to the end of the rod 35, the switches SW4, SW5 and SW6 are changed over as same as the switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 shown in FIG. 2.
The above described invention is not limited to the above described embodiment. It is also applicatory to various types of electron guns. For example, it can be incorporated into hot filament type field emission guns or conventional thermionic emission type guns in which case flushing is unnecessary thereby reducing the changeover sequence to two switch combinations instead of three. Again, if a thermionic irradiating means is provided to clean the anode or the first electrode, the necessary changeover means for this capability can be easily added.
Having thus described the invention with the detail and the particularity as required by the Patent Laws, what is desired protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the following claims.
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|European Classification||H01J37/248, H01J37/073, H01J37/24B|


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Detailed PESTEL Analysis of Toyota
Toyota experiences the effects of social or sociocultural factors. EdrawMax’s PESTEL Analysis will provide a framework for investigating the external environment for Toyota's Global business.
If the question that is bothering you is what is PESTEL (analysis), one should look for the answer among the concepts of marketing principles. PESTEL analysis is a marketing tool that many companies use to evaluate the environment where the firms carry out their business operations. Management uses a PESTEL when the company launches a new product, project, or other service to gauge the future of the endeavor. PESTEL is the short form for the Political, Economic, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors. Your understanding of the PESTEL analysis requires your knowledge about PESTEL analysis used to evaluate the market for a trade or an organizational unit.
Toyota is a multinational company of automotive manufacturing with its roots in Japan. Toyota is one of the top automobile manufacturing companies. Each year they manufacture almost 10 million vehicles. It is also the largest vehicle seller after Volkswagen. This article here carries out a detailed PESTEL analysis of Toyota and understands the company's macro-environmental factors that influence the business functioning of the company.
2. About Toyota
2.1 Introduction of Toyota
Toyota is a Japanese multinational company established in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda. It is an automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota city, Aichi, Japan. They were originally founded as an exploding car manufacturing organization. It is currently one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world.
It produces around 10 million vehicles each year. Moreover, it is considered one of the most successful ventures. It is a global brand that operates in over 170 countries worldwide. A PESTEL analysis of the automobile business operations will tell you about the suitable environment required to build a successful business such as Toyota. By studying the brand through the PESTEL analysis of Toyota, we will get to know the aspects of the company's working environment that have contributed to its massive success.
2.2 Overview of Toyota
|Company Name:||Toyota Motors Corporation|
|CEO:||Akio Toyoda, since 2009|
|Company Type:||Automotive manufacturing company|
|Employees:||364,445 people, approx.|
|Annual Revenue:||$276.57 billion, in the year 2021|
|Area Served:||Worldwide, over 170 countries|
|Headquarters:||Toyota City, Aichi, Japan|
|Operating Income:||$4.456 billion, by 30 June 2022|
|Various brands of the company||Toyota, Hino, TRD, Daihatsu, Ranz, Scion, Gazoo Racing, Lexus and others.|
3. Toyota PESTEL Analysis
A Toyota PESTEL Analysis will evaluate the impact of the various external factors on the company's performance. Here is a detailed PESTEL analysis of the brand that will let us know about the forces and their advantages and disadvantages of them over its operations. The PESTEL factors that one should consider while executing the PESTEL analysis of Toyota are elaborated below:
The political factors are vital to continue functioning for a multinational company like Toyota. Recently several companies have had to depend on political factors for their growth and development, thanks to globalization. The significant political factors in the case of Toyota are,
- A global company: Toyota is a company that has its manufacturing units across 28 countries and sells its produced vehicles in over 170 countries across the globe. For the company to keep functioning, the political status of these countries is a very vital aspect.
- Political stability: The political stability of a specific location decides whether the environment is positive or negative for the business. The government and its policies decide the future of international countries. Political stability is equivalent to a favorable environment for a business to run and thrive.
- Free trade agreements : The trade agreements with the local and state government allow a company to operate in a specific location. Free trade agreements are profitable to the business and will further enhance brand growth.
- Eco-friendly products: Another opportunity lies in producing and promoting eco-friendly products. It is possible with government support. The macro-environment of the units across the countries depends on the respective governments. For instance, Japan never had a good political relationship with China. Thus, Toyota could not flourish in this country. Due to the political turmoil in Europe in the recent past, the business was affected a great deal. In most parts of Asia, the political environment was much more stable and thus helped Toyota to gain a better position.
It is well-known that the better the economy, the better the chance of a business. Better the financial situation of the world market, the better it is for the growth of global companies like Toyota. The economy is a significant factor among other PESTEL factors. The market conditions are dependent on these economic factors. Factors like the GDP, per capita income, inflation, and purchasing power of an economy are directly proportional to a company's performance. The economic factors that influence the macro-environment of the brand:
- Competitors: The automobile industry has been seeing stark competition in recent years. The strong competitors of Toyota are companies like Tesla, Ford, and BMW. Also, on the flip side, the weakening of the Yen compared to the US dollar can give a better opportunity to gain in the US market.
- Growing economies: Developing countries are rapidly growing. Thus, creating an opportunity for a potential market for automotive manufacturers. The growth of the US economy means there is a massive opportunity for the manufacture and sale of vehicles.
- The recession caused by the pandemic: Though the pandemic has hit below the belt, adversely affecting the demand, supply, and overall global market, the market is seeing a steep rise post-pandemic. The world economy is growing at a fast rate compared to the pre-pandemic situation. It is a favorable environment for a company like Toyota to sustain and grow.
Toyota is a multinational brand. Thus experiences the impacts of sociocultural factors on different communities belonging to varied geographical locations. This dimension of the PESTEL analysis of Toyota refers to the social trends that influence the business. In the case of Toyota, the primary external social factors are:
- Vehicles recalling: Toyota had to recall vehicles due to faulty fuel pumps. They had to recall a staggering number of automobiles that counted to over 700,000. It not only hugely cost the company but also damaged its reputation. They resolved the problem, but the mark remained.
- The demand for electric vehicles: The market is changing rapidly, and customers are more preferring eco-friendly cars to existing ones. Electric and hybrid vehicles are much more in demand right now. It is an opportunity for a vehicle manufacturing company to produce more environmentally friendly cars to attract the current market.
- Faulty Safety issues: Safety features are an essential element that a customer looks into a car. Toyota vehicles were declared unsafe due to faulty acceleration and pedal systems. Toyota had to face the outrage of many customers and thus lost their trust. It cost the company billions of dollars.
- Economical Indian market: Due to the cultural aspects, the Indian market prefers economic yet bigger cars. The market was a perfect fit for automobiles, like Innova, which was an instant success.
The company spends millions of dollars annually to encourage research and development in the automotive sector. The result is that the brand has some technological advancements on its hat.
- Innovative Hydrogen cars: It is essential to sustain the business in the competitive market. Toyota was the first to introduce hydrogen cars in the market with its research and development motive. Hydrogen and electric cars are the future of the automobile sector. Toyota moved a step forward compared to its competitors by launching hydrogen cars.
- Going by the technological trends: Toyota follows the rule of continuous progress. It has always accepted the latest trends in automobile technology which has aided the brand to stay on the top list of the global market.
Some environmental factors impact a company's growth. PESTEL analysis of Toyota shows that these environmental factors have a pivotal role to play in shaping the future of a vehicle manufacturing company.
- Lower carbon footprints: Toyota understands that a car manufacturer affects the environment. The most challenging environmental issue right now is lowering the carbon footprint. The company has introduced hydrogen, electric, and hybrid cars to fight the number of carbon emissions. It also believes in a recycle-based sustainable society and thus optimizes its operations accordingly.
- Legal Factors: Legal compliances assure the smooth functioning of an organization. Laws such as labor, quality-related, and other business laws vary across nations and markets when followed correctly to ensure a positive effect on the company's growth. However, sometimes, some legal issues may cause a disturbance in the macro-environment of the business.
- Recall settlement: When Toyota recalled its vehicles with faulty mechanisms, some outraged customers filed a case against the company. It resulted in heavily costing the brand. The brand settled the case for 1.2 billion dollars with the cost of fixing the faults.
- Lawsuits : In another instance, an Indian company filed a lawsuit against the manufacturing giant. The Indian company named Prius was fighting for its trademark.
4. How to Do a PESTEL Analysis in EdrawMax
- Step - 1: Preparation
- Step - 2: Template Selection
- Step - 3: Add Textual Information
- Step - 4: Customize
- Step - 5: Export & Share
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Hoss Rye Lager - Great Divide Brewing Company
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Ratings: 855 | Reviews: 413 | Display Reviews Only:
4.13/5 rDev +10.1%
Poured into a Sierra Nevada Pint Glass, yielded a brilliant copper body with excellent sticky lacing.
Big rich lager by the smell of it. Malt with a slight cider character.
Huge malt body supported by complementary hops to round everything out. Once again the cider character is present but contributes positively to the overall experience.
A full medium bodied beer, with a crisp lager snap.
A fantastic beer that I will be revisiting. Also great with food, I am currently enjoying a Pepper smoked turkey sandwich with swiss and humus on whole wheat and could not think of a better match(except perhaps rye).
12-24-2009 05:36:30 | More by alovesupreme
4.1/5 rDev +9.3%
Appearance: orange in color with some yellowish highlights. One finger head lasts a while.
Smell: grass, lemon zest, and hints of bitterness are pleasant on the nose.
Taste: bready malt profile with lemon zest, grass, and a moderate bitterness. Some green grape sweetness is detectable late.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Crisp to start, a little less crisp almost smooth at the finish.
Drinkability: this beer is extremely easy to drink and it goes down fast. Refreshing and you can drink this all night long.
12-23-2009 13:34:22 | More by Gavage
3.83/5 rDev +2.1%
thanks to carlos for splitting this with me- picked this up at Shawan Liquors in Md. poured chilled in a pint
A - A slightly hazy ruddy shade w/ thick cream of 2 fingers and the bead is tiny
S - A bready mild fruity malt odor w/ subtle spice notes
M - The feel is smooth and slightly spicey w/ creamy textures and toasted malt, yeast w/ moderate carbonation and slightly sweet finish
T -Grainy flavors with toasty and slightly earthy rye flavors. The taste has a slight German yeast mustiness with subtle caramel element in the finish
D - I really enjoyed this lager - a nod to Marzen w/ a roggen twist. The rye and german yeast makes for a quaffable session brew
12-22-2009 13:21:48 | More by Slatetank
4.05/5 rDev +8%
12 oz single with a bottled on date of SEP 03 2009. Pours a very clear light copper color with a thick cap of tan foam. Retention is pretty good and it leaves a modest amount of lacing behind.
Nose is mainly of sweet, peanut brittle maltiness with some floral and herbal hoppiness. There is a mild hint of black pepper, but that is the only evidence of rye I am getting.
Very creamy feeling in the mouth for a lager and the rye spiciness comes through quite a bit more than the nose would indicate. Slightly sweet caramel malts and a bit of floral hop bittering balances things out nicely. This is a fun and unique take on the marzen style and it works pretty well. It would be nice if GD would send some of this down to Tx along with a few of the other new six-pack offerings they have brewed lately. Good beer.
12-20-2009 19:16:41 | More by twiggamortis420
3.6/5 rDev -4%
Bottle from Wine Warehouse, Charlottesville, VA. Poured in to an oversized cervoise.
Appearance: Pours a perfectly-hued, crisp, bright Autumnal amber, the transparency of which reveals very sparse through large-bubbled carbonation. The nearly snow white head fades quickly from about one-finger tall down to a nearly imperceptible dusting and a thin, soapy collar fairly quickly. Nothing too impressive, save the color.
Aroma: A crisp, bright-smelling beer, indelibly malty brew, bready and lightly roasted but not too sweet or too dry. A spicy, hay-like hop note accompanies an earthy, crisp, spicy rye presence.
Taste: A fine medley of citrus and spicy, grassy hop notes and mild bitterness, all of which are augmented by a very earthy rye component. This is in turn augmented by a healthy amount of moderately-caramelized malt, light toffee, bread, whole wheat crusts, and a handful of fruity notes, likely the result of a very active yeast strain, somewhat cherry-like in places. All in all, fairly enjoyable.
Mouthfeel: A little uneven, surprising given that this one's a little thicker than I'd imagine. It evens out a little as the carbonation leaves, but by that point it becomes a little dead. Not completely dead, but, perhaps deader than would be appropriate for these flavor components.
Drinkability: An average beer, a good attempt at the style, and pretty much on par with Great Divide's other "regular" offerings. At a reasonable 6.2%, it's fairly drinkable, and I could easily put down a pint or two of this, though there are both other rye beers and other Marzens I believe I would prefer. Nonetheless, worth trying.
12-19-2009 04:42:26 | More by CrellMoset
3/5 rDev -20%
Reviewed on 11/16/2009. Bottle. Pours a clear orange with a thick white head. Aroma of sweet malt. Flavor of sweet caramel malt, some toasted malt, perhaps some spices (I don't really get any rye notes). Kinda bland but certainly drinkable. Decent for an oktoberfest.
12-19-2009 04:14:49 | More by LilBeerDoctor
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
Great Divide- Hoss
A- Bright clear caramel brown with a small filmy white head. Light to no lacing.
S- Light caramel bread crust grainy malt. Slight earthy dry grass hop aroma.
T- Sweet caramel malt with toased bready grains, buttery shortbread and dry grassy hops. The slightest touch of cherry?!
M- Thick sweet buttery smooth malt with a dry body and a creamy malty finish.
Overall- So smooth and delicious. Hopefully I can find 6ers of this.
12-18-2009 23:16:47 | More by NJpadreFan
3.78/5 rDev +0.8%
12oz bottle at Raleigh Times consumed on 12/10/09 and reviewed from notes. The beer poured a crisp orange with decent diminishing khaki head. Aroma was caramel malts, rye and mild hops. The taste was an interesting balance of rye, caramel, and sweet malts with a touch of cherry flavor. The beer is light, crisp and slightly dry with decent carbonation. This is an enjoyable lager, one I likely would have again.
12-16-2009 19:51:20 | More by atsprings
3.5/5 rDev -6.7%
Picked up today at The Foodery. 12oz bottled on 9/3/09.
Pours a clear dark golden orange color with lots of visible carbonation bubbling up and a .5 finger white head that quickly fades into a lasting ring.
Toasty malt aroma with hints of sweet caramel and rye along with some subtle spice and dark fruit. Slightly earthy with hints of sour dark cherry complimenting the roasted malt character.
Softly carbonated up front with a medium body that has a nice balance of roasted malt sweetness, earthy bitterness and sweet dark fruit. Very clean and crisp with a slightly dry finish. Toasted caramel malt with prominent rye flavor which is balance by a slight earthy tartness. Hints of sour dark cherry add to the sweetness and balances this beer out pretty nicely. The alcohol is well masked and none of the flavors are overpowering making this beer pretty quaffable. Decent "session" beer if you can call it that at 6.2%.
12-16-2009 05:41:02 | More by corby112
3.9/5 rDev +4%
The bottle pours a hazy, but radiant, orange body with a two finger beige head. Spiderweb lacing is left on the glass.
Aroma is bready and toasty caramel malt with hints of spicy hops and vague fruitiness.
Creamy mouthfeel has a medium body and carbonation.
Taste has sweetish and bready caramel malt that is nicely edged by spicy hops and earthy rye. Pumpernickle notes and a hint of fruity kiwi add a nice depth.
An interesting marzen that highlights the funky rye malts to good effect.
12-13-2009 14:45:33 | More by merlin48
4.13/5 rDev +10.1%
Appears a pale amber orange tinted hue with a bright white head. I let this one warm a bit before cracking it and I think it's a good idea. Speckled lacing all around the edges of my chalice. Aroma has sweet honey drizzled biscuit and honey malt layers going on with spicy rye additions bringing out an earthy herbal character. Flavor is fantastic sweet with malts and rye more of that honey simple syrup flavor with a fruity apple and caramel drizzled tone. But the hops and the rye malt balance things out with a grassy, spicy herbal tea accent. Mouthfeel is a bit stickier with residual malts especially with the higher alcohol and the rye additions carbonation is pleasant and smooth the entire bottle. Definitely a medium body with the rye giving it a bit more girth than your average marzen. Drinkability is solid from the first sip to the last drops, a beer that strikes gold coming from such a known ale brewer to dabble with their twist on a great German style, I enjoy it and look forward to more next year.
12-13-2009 06:27:46 | More by WVbeergeek
3.7/5 rDev -1.3%
A - A deep brown/amber. Moderately carbonated with a thick head that dissipates quickly. Clear, bright and vibrant.
S - Light sweetness to it, a caramel. Faint scents of spice and pecans. A clean, crisp smell.
T - Thick with a crisp aftertaste. Very malty flavor. Slightly carbonated, popping feel. Definite notes of caramel.
M - Heavy, foamy, carbonated, thick feel. A fair balance between flat and over-carbonated.
D - A good beer for cool weekends. Not something I would return to. Just not my style of beer, but not a bad beer.
12-05-2009 01:38:08 | More by CMiller683
4.1/5 rDev +9.3%
Clear copper body. Thin off white head. Sporadic rings of lace left on the glass walls as I drink. Nice malty aroma highlighted by vienna malt like toasted notes. Solid flavor. Nice maltiness. A mix of breadiness and toasted malts. Rye adds just a titch of spiciness which adds a little complexity to the flavor profile. Some dark fruits are noticeable. Very subtle dryness lingering. This isn't the thickest or richest marzen I've had, but it's very enjoyable. It's good all around.
12-04-2009 04:20:50 | More by Bighuge
3.9/5 rDev +4%
12oz bottle bottled on 04 Aug 09, so this is about 4 months old at this point.
In my Moonlight glass, this beer is gorgeous, copper in color with excellent clarity and a persistent and thin beige head that leaves some lace.
The nose is great, bready with spicy rye apparent, there's also some caramel sweetness and a prominent leafy hop character. Sweetness is complex, I also get some brown sugar. The palate opens with a surprisingly strong hop character, quite herbal and earthy with a little mineral-like character. Bitterness is low, and this allows the malt to shine, with a great caramel and burnt sugar character, along with the spicy rye character which especially dominates the mid-palate and towards the finish. Drying on the finish, this medium-light bodied beer has a moderate level of carbonation and a great mouthfeel, providing a little heft while remaining light. Enjoyable, I'd absolutely drink this again.
12-03-2009 04:44:59 | More by DefenCorps
3.93/5 rDev +4.8%
Bottled on 8/24/09
A: Pours a bright copper with a moderate foamy head. Light lacing.
S: Caramel with a slight pepper and spice aroma.
T: Nicely balanced with a lean towards the malty side. Much like the smell, caramel backbone with a subtle rye spiciness.
M: Crisp and light-bodied with light carbonation. Finishes clean and dry.
D: Pretty one-dimensional, yet tasty and quite quaffable. A great session beer.
12-03-2009 04:23:10 | More by klewis
4/5 rDev +6.7%
Poured into a Great Divide Goblet. 1 finger, tan head. Copper colored w/ hints of red. Clear.
Smell is malty w/ slight hints of caramel sweetness. Hints of dark fruit as well.
Taste had a nice balance of maltiness. Slightly caramely w/ a crisp, clean finish that is very very mildy bitter in the end. Subtle hints of spicey/earthiness from the rye. Just enough sweetness up front to balance it all.
Mouthfeel has a light body w/ a crisp and dry finish.
Drinkability was very good. Nice and light w/ a clean finish.
Overall it was a nice "Octoberfest" type beer. Nice maltiness but still finished crisp enough to drink easily.
12-03-2009 00:19:20 | More by riored4v
3.13/5 rDev -16.5%
(Served in an American pint glass)
A- The crystal clear body has a brownish orange hue and a bubbly snow white head that is supported by a strong carbonation of big bubbles.
S- There is a light tin note to a soft dry brown malt aroma and some mineral qualities in the finish.
T- This beer has a smooth clean flavor with some soft sweat and brown malt notes followed by a dry spice hint. The finish has a soft bitter green hop note.
M- This beer has a light mouthfeel with a tight fizz finish.
D- This beer is soft and clean with little flavor but no off flavors.
12-02-2009 22:07:21 | More by rhoadsrage
3.75/5 rDev 0%
Picked this up a t Goebel's in Wichita KS, bottled on Sep 03 09
Pours an effervescent amber with 2+ fingers of tan head. Pretty good lacing & minimal head retention
S: Slight breadyness & not much else
T: Slight caramel, plus breadyness up front along with some herbal hops & a bit of peppery spicyness. I get some slight fruittyness & some toffee, plus a touch of grassy hops as this warms, plus some more rye spicyness. Finishes dry, bready & with a touch of pepper & orchard fruit
MF: Medium bodied fairly low carbonation & decent balance
Drinks pretty easy, but not interesting enough to get all jacked up about. Hopefully I will get to try this a bit fresher next year
11-29-2009 03:04:52 | More by russpowell
4.43/5 rDev +18.1%
12oz bottle into a Lancaster Brewing pint glass. Bottled in sept 09, never had this one or heard of it.
Bright new penny copper with some hazy orange color mixed in. A clean looking beer with bubbles rising. Looks brighter than your normal lager/marzen whatever. A bright white semi off white in spots 1 and a half inches of creamy foam on top, it looks scrumptious. Loose patches of clingy layered lace.
The scent is not huge but what's advertised on the bottle shows up in the smell. Im first greeted by a fruit basket thats mainly filled with dark cherries and some plum action. Under that is a malt base giving off caramel and some sunday morning bread. Some earthy, spicy hops come out with warning with some rice pops up later too.
This is a tasty and well executioned lager, i was not expecting this much flavor. Matching the scent, hoss starts off with cherry juice and some underlining plum. The dark fruits in this are at a great level and is actually my favorite part of the beer. Under that the malts work their magic and bring forth a light sweetness and bready taste in the middle. While the rye did not hit my nose, it comes out in taste with some small earthy hopping, layered with some rice addition which does not detract from the taste. "Get Em, Hoss"- Black Thought
A nice medium body supports this well flavored quaff. Perfectly well balanced with each set of flavors coming right after one another in unison. I have no problems with the carbonation in Hoss, it's where it needs to be.Not any bitterness from the hops, just some earthy flavors dancing around the palete. Hoss is crisp and not to high in ABV making it easy to grab another. The drink on this is also top notch. To make it simpler, I should have grabbed a six pack of this as I want another right now. Great stuff.
In a sea of oktoberfest available stateside, Hoss stands seperate from the pack with something different.
11-26-2009 01:55:39 | More by BARFLYB
3.5/5 rDev -6.7%
Pours a bright orangy amber color, full frothy offwhite head with minimal retention and lacing. Smell is of bready and sweet malts, slight roasted nut charachter, lager twang. Taste is of your basic marzen lager (sweet malts) with slight hints of fruits and a faint earthyness to it (probably from the rye). Body is medium, slightly slick and oily feeling, which i did not like for the style, minmal carbonation as well. A good Octoberfest style lager, which trumps its American counterparts, but does not stand up to the clean and earthy European counterparts.
11-24-2009 14:02:27 | More by rfgetz
3.85/5 rDev +2.7%
12oz bottle poured into a shaker pint.
A - Aggressive pour yields a one inch off-white head atop this copper beer.
S - Bready, caramel malts, a whiff of fruit, and some earthy hop aroma.
T - Crisp and balanced, with bready malt flavor playing off a light, floral and earthy hop flavor. There is a subtle fruitiness and a touch of spice from the use of rye. Bitterness is on the higher side for the style, but not outlandishly so.
M - Light-medium body, just about right for the style. More crisp, though, than the creamy mouthfeel of Hacker-Pschorr or Paulaner.
D - Overall, a very nice American interpretation. Having tried Surlyfest last year, I'm really pleased with this trend of rye Marzens. Worth seeking out.
11-22-2009 22:34:53 | More by trbergman
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
Found this single 12oz brown bottle at Binny;s in Glen Ellyn, IL for $1.99. Bottled on date is clearly marked as July 31, 2009. Hoss is only distributed in August and September, so I might have found one of the last bottles from this year's batch.
The beer pours a nice golden orange color, but it made just a 1 finger white head that left only a minimal amount of lacing.
The smell wasn't strong but it was pleasant- an earthy rye smell mixed with fruity hops.
Surprising amount of malt in here as I didn't pick any up in the smell. This is a nicely balanced marzen. It has a cherry-like fruitiness to it, some earthy rye spiciness, plenty of malty sweetness, and enough hop bitterness to keep it interesting. Can't see anyone not liking this.
Light to medium body with fairly high carbonation to keep this crisp and refreshing. Finishes dry but with a spicy and alcoholic aftertaste.
11-21-2009 02:08:23 | More by matjack85
4.03/5 rDev +7.5%
Sampled on 11-19-09
Bottled on 8-24-09
Pours a very clear red/orange color, with a sizable off-white head that settles to a nice thin layer. Looks very refreshing.
Smell is slightly earthy, followed by a kick of sweet and fruity hops. You can tell the hops are bitter, and the rye is there to give a boost in just the right place.
Taste is very balanced, subtle malt with a pleasant rye bite at first, then fruity hops and a bitterness that evens things out.
Mouthfeel is good, extremely smooth, with the absolute perfect amount of carbonation.
Drinkability is very good, light and refreshing while still flavorful and interesting.
Overall, this is an awesome session beer. It would be a great choice for warmer weather.
11-19-2009 23:49:04 | More by BMoney575
4.18/5 rDev +11.5%
a - poured a two-fingers thick tan head into a pint glass that left sticky lace and sheeting throughout. the body was a bright orange-amber color.
s - slightly sweet with hints of caramel and apples along with other dark fruits. hint of breadiness.
t - fruity with a little hop kick. rye with a sweeter finish.
m - smooth and lightly creamy.
d - great beer.
11-19-2009 20:00:35 | More by GPHarris
3.9/5 rDev +4%
orange/copper color, very slight chill haze. very nice, thick light tan head is lasting. bready, light caramel malts and some earthy hops in the nose. taste is clean, lightly sweet bready caramelly malts. some spiciness and hop bitterness bring perfect balance. finishes almost dry. nicely carbonated-frothy and lively. finishes crisp and clean with some lingering bitterness/spiciness. light/medium in body. drinkable, enough going on to stay interesting.
11-18-2009 06:39:07 | More by MrMcGibblets
Hoss Rye Lager from Great Divide Brewing Company
85 out of 100 based on 855 ratings.

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They're going to vote on whether animals deserve lawyers.
The debate took on a new dimension two weeks ago when prosecutors in the canton of Zurich accused an angler of having tortured a large pike, because the battle between man and beast took about 10 minutes.Wh... what? Huh? Who? Seriously? Seriously?
Goetschel, in his capacity as the canton's animal lawyer, was in court to represent the dead fish. He regrets that the case, which isn't typical of his work, received so much attention.
I need a lawyer to represent me for all the pain and mental anguish this story has caused me trying to wrap my head around it.
On the other hand, dead fish have feelings too, I guess.


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‘Afghan Malala’ speaks up for refugee children
Afghan rights activist Aziza Rahimzada has already surmounted legal hurdles preventing 25,000 refugee children from attending school
At the age of just 14, Afghan rights activist Aziza Rahimzada has already surmounted legal hurdles preventing 25,000 refugee children from attending school, and cajoled authorities into providing tap water to a camp housing more than 100 families.
Now she has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize - an award previously won by Malala Yousafzai - and, like her Pakistani counterpart, hopes to spread her message of universal education and fundamental rights for Afghanistan’s youth.
“These children are the products of war,” Aziza says during an interview with AFP from the Kabul camp for internally displaced people where she was born after her family fled fighting in the Parwan province in 2001.
“They have suffered a lot during the war years. I give them advice and council them on the value of education,” she says in Dari, wearing a black-and-white headscarf as she sits on the floor of the tiny mud brick home that houses her family of eight.
“Their families are also uneducated so sometimes we have to convince them too.”
It is a thin line to walk, both for someone so young and without stirring a backlash in a conservative society unused to children, particularly girls, speaking up for themselves.
Aziza’s confidence impressed the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC), an international humanitarian group founded by Danes Berit Muhlhausen and David Mason, who moved to Afghanistan shortly after the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001.
The group works throughout Afghanistan with a local partner and aims to bring children together through play, while identifying young leaders who can represent the needs of their communities.
In a country ravaged by decades of war, where more than 60 percent of the population are under 25, those needs are great.
“She was very special from the beginning. She was thinking more than the others, advocating for others, asking questions. Gradually she became a representative for the other children,” said Mason.
In “shuras” (consultative councils) organized by the group, Aziza quickly identified pressing issues faced by the 500 or so children in her camp, and others like it in Kabul.
Foremost among these was the lack of running water, which meant children were sent far away to fetch heavy pails of waters for the family -- until Aziza intervened, securing a pipe that pumps water into the camp and serves 144 families.
Another key issue was education. As children of refugees born into abject poverty, those in the camps lacked the necessary documentation for admission into the capital city’s schools, with Kabul authorities viewing the internally displaced people as temporary migrants who would eventually return to their home districts.
Helped by the MMCC, Aziza led the children in lobbying local officials and then parliament, with the aid of some high-profile lawmakers like women’s rights activist Fawzia Koofi.
Her persistence eventually led to a breakthrough allowing some 25,000 children living in Kabul’s 59 refugee camps to register in the capital, making them eligible to attend school.
“This was an achievement of astronomic scale. I saw those kids in school uniform, and I couldn’t recognize them. It was such a relief to see them -- it was such a radical transformation,” said Mason, the MMCC director.
Bridging the gap
Aziza’s unique talent, Mason’s partner Muhlhausen argues, lies not only in her gifted rhetoric, but in her ability to forcefully advocate for her fellow children without stirring controversy.
She is among the final three nominees for the award along with Abraham Keita, 17, from Liberia and Jeanesha Bou, also 17, of Puerto Rico, with the winner announced in The Hague on November 9.
But the teenager, who says she wants to found her country’s first Ombudsman’s office to redress her fellow citizen’s grievances, says her work is far from complete.
“What I have achieved so far is nothing,” she says, emphasizing that as time goes on, her country will have to stand on its own feet.
“The foreign NGOs will one day stop their aid. That’s why we need to strengthen our own institutions and improve social justice for our people,” she said.
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Apply Tuesday for State Small Business Relief Grants
Help for Michigan-based small businesses is available. Those that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus may submit their applications for grants of up to $15,000 through the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative beginning at 9:00 a.m Tuesday, December 15. The program will utilize $10 million in federal U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CARES Act funding to provide economic assistance to small businesses across Michigan.
Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis. Information on how to apply – including application questions and instructions and a video tutorial on the application process – as well as eligibility criteria and program guidelines are available by clicking here.
Of the $10 million total, more than a third will go to Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. A region including Calhoun, Branch, St. Joseph, Cass, Berrien, Van Buren, and Kalamazoo Counties will get 8.5%, or about $850,000.
Businesses planning to apply are encouraged to create their Connect Space account in advance of the application going live.
“We remain focused on getting critically-needed relief into the hands of those businesses that need it most,” said MEDC CEO Mark A. Burton. “The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative builds on our commitment to getting funds to small businesses across Michigan and creating a strong foundation for the success of Michigan’s workers and economy.”
The program is intended to meet the urgent need of Michigan businesses including restaurants and bars, lodging providers, live event venues and movie theaters, conference and meeting facilities, indoor recreation facilities, and gyms and fitness centers. The grants under the program will support those businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce and may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, or utility expenses.
MEDC has selected the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Foundation as the single, statewide grant administrator for the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative. MML Foundation will review submitted applications from all 10 prosperity regions across the state once the application window opens on December 15. Funds will be awarded on a first-in basis and the application window for small businesses will close once the targeted allocations within each of the state’s prosperity regions are reasonably expected to be met.
To qualify for grant support, businesses must meet several criteria, including but not limited to:
- Being a business in one of the targeted industries;
- Identifying a need for payroll, rent, or mortgage payments, and/or utility expenses necessary to continue or restart business operations;
- Having at least two employees (including the owner) but fewer than 50;
- Be a for-profit business, per HUD guidance;
- Meet the HUD National Objective for Job Retention by retaining jobs that would otherwise be lost without assistance through employment verification;
- Additional eligibility requirements can be found on michiganbusiness.org/relief.
Also, applicants will be required to self-certify that they are following all state and local orders related to COVID-19, including, but not limited to, those issued by DHHS and county health departments.


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Apart from the mausoleum itself, the complicated involves a mosque, a jawab, a garden with waterways, and a red sandstone gateway. The complicated is decorated with inlaid gemstones and inscribed Quarnic verses. The Taj Mahal complicated is famous for its symmetry and harmony, and contains the white marble mausoleum, a mosque, a jawab, minarets, a garden with waterways, and a red standstone gateway. The Mausoleum is popular for its arches and domes, as well as for pietra dura, the inlaying of difficult stones, and for inscribed Arabic calligraphy.
The remains of Mumtaz-i Mahal are kept secure in the crypt, a floor below. Echoes of this way of developing can also be discovered in the nearby Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, which is also known as the Child Taj because of its architectural similarities to the World Wonder. This tomb was constructed by Empress Nur-Jehan for her father who was also the grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal. From the use of white marble to the “center and side” burial approach, the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah marked a new era of Mughal architecture and set architectural foundations for the Taj Mahal.
Constructed to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal it also homes the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The Taj Mahal (from Persian and Arabic, “crown of palaces”) is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) to residence the tomb of his favourite wife of three, Mumtaz Mahal. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan employed the very best architects and builders, as nicely as employing thousands workers like sculptors, brick layers, calligraphers and skilled workers in gemstone inlay. Crucial elements like Lapis lazuli , Jade , coral and rubies turquoise have been utilised extensively to beautify the monument. Apart from, milky white marble had been brought from Makrana quarries from Rajasthan.
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Eight marble panels are carved by means of with intricate pierce function to kind the octagonal marble screen or jali that surrounds the cenotaphs. The Taj Mahal’s exterior decorations are amongst the ideal in Mughal architecture. The decorations are proportionally refined as the surface region alterations. Paint, stucco, stone inlays, and carvings had been utilized to generate the decorative elements.
Taj Mahal is the symbol of true like that everybody knows. Who waited for 22 long years and spent that a lot revenue in the creation of one of the most gorgeous monuments of the planet? The credit of the construction of Taj Mahal goes to the 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He built this monument in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaj Mahal, who was earlier Arjunmand Bano. Her death made him devastated and he constructed this monument in her remembrance. In what ever rudimentary state the Black Taj Mahal existed, no concrete proof seems to exist.
Once the foundations have been created, the walls of the mausoleum as well as the mosque, the guest property and the door have been built. They are red, a stone created of compressed sand that can be of wonderful strength. The bricks were sealed with mortar, in a very classic way. To climb on the highest components the workers employed scaffolding, possibly bamboos, but also bricks, the latter serving each to assist the developing and the building itself. This method of elevation by brick scaffolding is even so questionable, it is additional most likely that they have been produced of bamboo.
In the middle of this platform, there is a further raised platform of white marble. In the middle of this white platform stands the lovely structure of Taj Mahal with four minarets at each and every corner of this platform. These minarets are inclined slightly outwards, so that, if for the reason that of any purpose, they fall down, then the most important structure of Taj Mahal remain secure from them.
And when he left, he started making the most majestic mausoleum in India named the Taj Mahal. Mahal means “palace”, but in this case the Taj Mahal is the abbreviation of Mumtaz Mahal(“Palace Gem”)which was given to Shah Jahan’s cousin when he married him. Daughter of her mother’s brother, she was his continuous companion lengthy ahead of she received the throne, and was later the initial lady among hundreds of other persons in her harem.
Most Mughal charbagh have a central mausoleum or pavilion. The complex is built around a 300-meter-square Mughal garden. The garden’s elevated paths split every single quarter into 16 sunken flower beds. In the middle of the garden, halfway between the tomb and the entryway, is an elevated marble water tank with a north–south reflecting pool.
If you want to see the night view of mausoleum, you have to enter ‘Shilatgram Complex’ at least 1 minute prior to the scheduled time. If you want to see the miracle of the night, you have to enter the Shilpagram Complicated. All products need to be deposited at a safety counter ahead of entering the complex. The city of Agra has turn out to be a tourist destination considering the fact that Taj Mahal was declared a UNESCO Planet Heritage Website. But foreign tourists come to our country additional to see it, which is our pride. Taj Mahal Agra surprised the visitors with the like story of history.
The other most notable buildings in the city are the Victoria terminus of the Wonderful Indian Peninsula railway and the Taj Mahal hotel. It is believed that more than 1,000 elephants had been applied to transport the creating materials, which incorporated jade from China, turquoise from Tibet and Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan. The monument’s walls are also decorated with fine calligraphic inscriptions completed with very carefully chosen passages that evoke the themes of judgment and rewards for believers. The color of the materials is also crucial for the Hindu symbolism.

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We’ve been smelling it for weeks, but the bear market finally arrived today as the 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tumbled 5.86%, down over 20% from its recent highs, as the World Health Organization announced that the deadly coronavirus is a global pandemic. That didn’t necessarily cause the fall, but it’s the latest development in what has become a global health and economic crisis. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are on the brink of bear territory, as well.
This despite emergency efforts by central banks and governments around the world who have been lobbing fiscal and monetary life preservers to save their economies and markets. Today, the Bank of England cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 0.25%. The Federal Reserve also increased the amount of money it is providing to banks through overnight repo lending to $175 billion. The ECB meets tomorrow on interest rates, and it is likely to lower them for the Eurozone. Countries like Italy, which has been immobilized due to the virus, and Germany, which was already battling sluggish growth, are at risk of falling into a recession, if they aren’t already in one.
Travel related industries and oil related companies have been hit especially hard in this week as the number of new coronavirus cases continues to rise and oil prices fell due to a breakdown between OPEC and OPEC+.
We’ve been expecting markets to meet the bear for quite some time now. Since it has been many years since the last official bear market, many investors are meeting it for the first time. Here’s the performance of the three main U.S. indexes from the start of the bull market in March 2009 through to today.
The CME Group announced Wednesday night it will close its Chicago trading floor in a precautionary move due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The closing will take effect Friday “at the close of business,” CME said in a statement, noting that no coronavirus cases have been reported at the Chicago Board of Trade trading floor.


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The introduction of the new State Pension in April will make millions of people better off, according to new figures released today (14 January 2016).
The data shows the long-term impact of the new State Pension on people’s pensions, with 75% of people set to gain in the first 15 years.
The move to the new system will provide a boost to the State Pension for many women, with over 3 million women receiving an average of £11 more per week by 2030 as a result of the changes – helping to address the gender inequalities that have persisted under the old scheme.
Minister for Pensions, Baroness Altmann said:
Huge efforts have been put into reforming the mind-blowingly complicated State Pension system that exists today into something that, over time, will be clearer for everybody.
Millions stand to gain from the changes to the new State Pension, including women and the self-employed, who so often lost out in the past.
These figures also show that over 70% of people who have been contracted-out during their working lives stand to gain from the new State Pension.
The figures reveal that 90% of people who will pay National Insurance (NI) at the standard rate from April, due to the end of contracting out, will receive enough extra State Pension over their retirement to offset the increase in these NI contributions.
Anyone aged 55 or over can apply for a personalised State Pension statement, which will give them an estimate of what they will get under the new system. This will be based on their work history and NI contributions to date, including information on their past contracting out record.
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The statistics also show that over 75% of women and over 70% of men will gain in the first 15 years of the new State Pension.
Women reaching State Pension age over the next 5 years will receive, on average, approximately £190,000 of State Pension over the course of their retirement. The equivalent figure for men is approximately £170,000.
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At the heart of the new State Pension is the concept of a clearer, single payment for the future. The full rate will be above the basic means-test in Pension Credit, but the system will remain contributory in nature.
Many of the complexities which have built up over decades will be swept away and, after April, there will be a much more straightforward system. People making NI contributions for the first time from April who have 35 qualifying years of NI contributions will receive the full rate, which will be set above the basic level of means-tested support (currently £155.65 a week, that is over £8,000 a year).
The system will still recognise the NI contributions made by those who have spent some of their working life in the old system. This will involve the DWP calculating a “starting amount” for the new State Pension taking into account a person’s record up to April 2016. The starting amount will be the higher of the State Pension built up under the old rules or the amount each person could have built up if the new system had been in place in the past.
Starting amounts for the new State Pension will take into account whether someone has been contracted-out in the past as well as their past earnings and overall NI contribution record.
In future, the option for people to “contract out” of the Additional State Pension (and pay NI contributions at a reduced rate) will be removed, and there will be only one NI rate for employees.
As a proportion of GDP, projected expenditure on pensions and pensioner benefits is broadly the same as under the current system until the 2040s.
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Wednesday has seen the second coronavirus scare in two days at the Vuelta a Burgos.
UAE-Team Emirates confirmed Wednesday morning that Sebastian Molano, Cristian Munoz and Camilo Ardila would not start the second stage of the race.
“The three Colombian athletes on Saturday had been in recent contact with a person who turned out to be positive for COVID-19 yesterday” read a statement from the team. “Following the protocol of the team and the UCI, the three riders were isolated, sent home and will all undergo another test.
“All three riders returned two negative tests in the days prior to the race.”
The team provided no further information.
Tuesday saw Israel Start-Up Nation start the opening stage of the Spanish race two riders short after it had withdrawn Alex Dowsett and Itamar Einhorn. Einhorn had been in contact with a teammate not part of the squad for Burgos who had returned a positive result for COVID-19, and Dowsett was found to have been in contact with Einhorn.
Later Tuesday, the team confirmed that Einhorn was cleared for coronavirus after subsequent testing, meaning that both he and Dowsett could have raced.
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New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Even as the country remains under lockdown, actor Akshay Kumar is busy working on the final narration of his upcoming spy thriller flick ‘Bell Bottom.’
The narration of the script began sharp at 5.46 in the morning over a group video call for Akshay who is an early riser and is known for strictly following a disciplined routine.
One of the producers of the film, Nikkhil Advani, posted a picture of the group video call session on Instagram and lauded Akshay for his punctuality.
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Plan is to complete new Pearland Westside Library by 2022
For patrons of Pearland’s Westside Library in Shadow Creek Ranch, the scenery is going to change for the better in a few years.
The city of Pearland is planning to move the library, now in a retail shopping center that includes an H-E-B grocery on Business Center Drive, to a site a few miles away where a stand-alone $14.25 million facility will be built amid green space. The planned library is slated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022.
Plans to build the library, which will be near Shadow Creek Parkway and Kirby Drive, are part of a $60 million tax increment reinvestment zone-funded package approved by City Council in 2018. The TIRZ project also includes a new fire station, park improvements and bike and hike trails.
The proposed library would have 39,000 square feet of space — more than triple the 10,000 square feet available in the current facility in the strip center.
“That is a stand-alone building with a bit more space, a bit more parking,” said Jessica Williams, the library’s branch manager. “We have so much foot traffic here (in the current facility) that its hard to give patrons more personalized attention.”
Brazoria County Library Systems director Lisa Loranc said, “The actual land where library will be located is picturesque with trees and greenery, and we are wanting to preserve that as much as possible.”
The building will be near the site for a hike-and-bike trail.
The library building will provide six to eight study rooms versus the two available at the current library. Several meeting rooms and a 100-square foot teaching theater will be part of the new library, and more space will be available for programs such as children’s story time.
The number of computers for public use should double to 12, Williams said.
The plan is to use two-story branch as a multipurpose center for other city services.
The library also could see an increase in its staff, now at 16.
“It’s going to change a lot of how we are going to be able to do things,” Williams said. “We currently get some traffic because people are in the shopping center, but when we move into the stand-alone building, we’re going to be able to focus on being a destination instead of just somewhere people stop when they’re doing other things.”
Westside Library, 2083 Business Center Drive No. 101, has been at the storefront location for six years, and Loranc said the current space was always planned as an interim location. Before that, the branch shared a space with a city of Pearland event center and was primarily used as a pick-up and drop-off location for lending materials.
Under the county library system’s approach, cities provide the buildings for libraries and the country provides the staff and materials, including programing and network capabilities.
Pearland has two county libraries — Westside and the Tom Reid Library at Liberty Drive. The Westside Library was established as a response to the city’s rapid development and increased traffic congestion.
“Pearland has grown exponentially, and there was a great need for additional library services on that side of town,” Loranc said.