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RNA Extraction from Red
(Contributed by S. Ghoshroy, edited 11/15/2011
Preparation of material:
Read the following set of
instructions before you plan to extract RNA. Solutions, and glassware should be
ready before you take the samples out of the freezer for extraction. Before
preparing solutions or starting extractions, metal scoops and spatulas, a mortar
and pestle, a few beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and bottles should be baked at
275° C for 2 to 3 h. Treating solutions and water with 0.1% diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) can reduce RNAse contamination. Compounds containing amine
groups (e.g. Tris) cannot be DEPC and must be made using ultrapure stocks and
DEPC water. Plasticware (blue (100-1000μl)
and white (20-200μl) pipette tips, preloaded boxes, test
tubes, etc.) untouched by humans should be autoclaved.
DEPC-treated water can be
generated by treatment with 0.1% DEPC for 1 hour at 37ºC and autoclaving for
15-20 at 15 psi. For more information about working with RNA, we recommend
reading "How to win the battle with RNase" in Sambrook and Russell, Molecular
Cloning, Volume 1. 782-7.85.
Preparation of Solutions.
- Prepare 70% EtOH for RNA use
with DEPC-treated water in RNase-free bottle or centrifuge tube.
- Preparation of solution D (denaturing solution)
[Sambrook and Russel: Molecular Cloning. Volume 1, 7.4-7.8]:
Sodium lauryl sarcosinate
For preparing 100 ml.
Add 47.28g of Guanidinium thiocyanate in 50 mL H2O
(Solution D is very caustic. Wear appropriate gloves, a laboratory
coat, and eye protection when preparing, handing, or working with this solution)
5 ml of 10% sarcosyl
3.3 ml of 0.75M sodium citrate pH 7
Bring the volume to 100 ml with DEPC-treated H2O
[Add β-mercaptoethanol to an aliquot of solution D before
RNA extraction protocol
- Add liquid nitrogen to empty mortar and pestle, let it
- Transfer all of the frozen tissue to a mortar containing
liquid nitrogen and pulverize the tissue using a pestle. The tissue can be
kept frozen during pulverization by addition of liquid nitrogen.
- Transfer the pulverized tissue to a polypropylene snap
cap tube (falcon tubes), containing 3 ml of solution D. Add 22μl of
β-ME for 3ml of solution D.
100 mg of tissue: 3 mL solution D.
100 mg of cells: 1mL solution D
- Sonicate 10 times for 1sec on high. This will vary
with your sonciator. We use a microtip and set the sonicator on full power.
Alternatively, material can be broken up by bead beating.
- Sequentially add:
- 0.3 ml of 2M NaOAc pH 4. Mix.
[stock =3 M NaOAc. Use 0.2mL of 3M NaOAc pH 4- following the lab protocol]
Mix well for 10 sec or longer. Solution should
appear uniformly mixed.
Chill on ice for 15 min.(Turn on centrifuge, change
rotors and cool to 4ºC).
Centrifuge at 10,000g for 20 min. at 4ºC. RNA is present
in the aqueous phase.
Transfer the upper aqueous phase to new tube and add
equal volume of chloroform: IAA (49:1). Mix well and repeat centrifugation at
10,000g for 20 min at 4ºC. Repeat these steps until the interface is clear.
- 3 mL of phenol. Mix. (This should be around pH
6.0 - we use OmniPur Phenol (6705) without the addition of the supplied
- 0.6 ml of chloroform: isoamyl alcohol (IAA) (49:1).
(Prepare before you start extraction.)
[Note: To minimize contamination
by DNA trapped at the interface, avoid taking the lowest part of the interface.]
- Transfer the aqueous phase to a clean tube. Add 3 mL of isopropanol. Place at -20ºC for 1 hr. [Depending on how much RNA precipitates
you can decrease the time to ½ hr.]
- Centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 20 min at 4 ºC (30 min in Sambrook)
- Decant isopropanol. Air dry pellet. (Clean and dry RNA
should be translucent).
[Important: Pellets are easily
lost. Decant the supernatant into a fresh tube. Do not discard it until the
pellet has been checked.]
- Dissolve the pellet in 0.3 ml of solution D.
- Add equal volume of chloroform: IAA, mix thoroughly and
centrifuge at 10,000g for 20 min. at 4ºC.
- Transfer the upper aqueous phase in a clean 1.5 ml tube
and precipitate with 1 volume of isopropanol. Store at -20ºC for 1 hr and
centrifuge at 10,000g for 20 min. at 4ºC.
- Decant the supernatant and
wash with 70% ethanol. (~600μl) [This will get rid
of the salts that came along during precipitation.]
- Centrifuge at 10,000g for 20
min. at 4ºC. Decant the supernatant and air dry the pellet.
- Dissolve the pellet it
DEPC-H2O (use your own judgment depending on the pellet. ~50-100μl)
and store at -80ºC.

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Blossom End Rot is a physical disorder that occurs at the blossom end of almost all of our garden fruit. You can recognize Blossom End Rot by the rotting end of the fruit while it is still on the plant. It is caused by calcium deficiency in the soil. Water stress and too much nitrogen usually compound the problem. To stop this affliction, you add lime or calcium prior to planting. This can be tricky in our alkaline soil since lime will make it more alkaline. Our clay soil is around 7.5 to 8.0 on the pH scale and most veggies like a soil pH of 5.5 to 7.0. Calcium nitrate fertilizer will help solve this problem. The biggest problem is finding calcium nitrate in small quantities. We have a product called “Yield Booster” that is manufactured by Ferti-lome. The active ingredient is calcium and you spray it over the entire plant. A 24oz RTU (ready to use) bottle sells for $7.39.
For more information on Blossom End Rot, visit the Texas A&M AgriLife website.

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A village residential development site with outline planning consent granted by Harborough District Council for the erection of three dwellings.
The property comprises a large, level and rectangular shaped site of approximately 0.32 of a hectare, with a narrow lane, on which a right of access for field access will be retained, with a public footpath along part also, to the north west, connecting the site to the village's Main Street. The site is partially tree lined and borders fields to the north, east and south, with the village's residential houses to the west. Whilst the site is outside the village's Conservation Area, the track is partially within it.
The site currently has a large agricultural building and an area of hard standing upon it. The building was originally a grain store and then a cheese store. It is currently vacant.
Outline Planning consent has been granted by Harborough District Council (18/01110/OUT, dated 12th June 2019) for the erection of 3 dwellings (access to be considered). Indicative plans associated with the application, and outlined in the application's Planning Assessment Addendum, demonstrate a mixture of single and two storey dwellings, one (under Policy H2), being a starter 2/3 bed home, each with two car parking spaces. The layout and design will be finalised during the submission of a reserved matters application.
This is a fabulous site with outline planning for three dwellings, in a secluded position with a great approach in the attractive village of Hungarton, traditionally known for Stilton Cheese. 8 miles east of Leicester City centre and, the market towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Market Harborough, with its mainline commuter rail services to London, are within 16 miles of the village, with their sought after schools.James Abbott


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The Intelligent Car Coalition (ICC) is one of many groups supporting a bill in the California legislature that would streamline permitting requirements for small cells, helping bring the societal benefits of connected and automated vehicles to consumers.
Small cells – antennas about the size of a pizza box attached to streetlights and utility poles – are the backbone of the new generation wireless communications networks called ‘5G’ which will enable cars, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians to connect to their road environments in ways that were never before possible.
“Advanced 4G and 5G connectivity are crucial parts of the wireless communications network that can make transportation safer, more time-efficient, and less costly,” says ICC Executive Director Catherine McCullough. “It doesn’t make sense to allow hundreds of local jurisdictions to apply decades-old rules to small cell deployment when we know that real-time communication between vehicles and road infrastructure, other vehicles, and vulnerable road users – such as pedestrians and emergency workers – can help avoid deadly crashes, improve traffic flow, save emissions, and much more.”
The bill, SB 649, has passed the California Senate and is now making its way through the Assembly. To see a fact sheet on the bill, click here.

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Unfortunately, my next day in Oslo was gloomy and overcast. This normally wouldn’t have been a big deal, but it did prevent me from catching a nice view of the harbor when I went to Ekeberg Park. Ekeberg Park lies just beyond the Oslo Opera House up on a hill, and Susan told me that the view of the harbor is just gorgeous on a clear day.
So while my view of the city was the gray mess above, the park was definitely still worth a visit. Ekeberg park is notable for the statues that it has scattered throughout the grounds. Many of these sculptures are done by renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Renoir, and Rodin (more information on the park and statues here).
Ekeberg Park also has an interesting World War II history. Because of its high position and sprawling views, German occupying forces often used it for ceremonial occasions. In 1940, the park even held a German cemetery. The war remains were later moved to Alfaset. According to the park’s website, the Germans also planted over 5000 mines in the park from 1940 to 1945. Apparently if you look closely at some of the tree trunks you can see markings indicating where some of the mine fields were.
After our jaunt through the park, Susan helped me look for a Norwegian sweater. Unfortunately, our efforts at the two biggest secondhand shops, UFF and Fretex, were in vain, but it was still good to be out and about town. Oslo is still a beautiful city even in winter.
Afterwards we went to Hausmanns Gate, one of the more diverse areas of the city. Our destination: the ethnic supermarkets. While Trondheim has a handful of these markets, none of them has quite the diversity or the scale that I saw in Oslo. However, not even these markets had kimchi, something that I’ve kept an eye out for since I’ve started craving spicy food. I’ve always had easy access to spicy food, namely good Mexican food, so it’s been strange not having it as readily available in Norway.

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Between July 1 and 16, Mumbai city saw 264 dengue patients. The figure is 74% of the overall cases (352) recorded in June. As per the data provided by the civic health department, 173 out of 264 cases were reported between July 9 and 16 while the remaining 91 came to fore in the first eight days of July. Besides, there has also been a significant rise in the number of malaria, leptospirosis, hepatitis and swine flu patients in the fortnight.
Rise in water & vector-born diseases in Maharashtra
A senior official from the state health department said that water-borne and vector-borne diseases are on the rise all over Maharashtra and have reached pre-Covid level. There are incidences where patients have been infected with both dengue and malaria, he added.
Attributing the dengue rise to better surveillance, a doctor from the civic health department said, “Hospitalisation rate is still low. Currently physicians are treating 10-20 cases of dengue-like illnesses in their outpatient departments daily.” Meanwhile, Dr Sanjay Patil, Chairman of the Indian Medical Association’s Hospital Board of India, Pune chapter, suspected that dengue figures are more than the civic body’s data.
Rise in Chikungunya and Other Infections
Underlining that cases of chikungunya are also on the rise, a senior health official said that monsoon brings along with it a deluge of infectious fevers such as malaria, dengue and leptospirosis besides other water-borne infections. All these infections present with fever, body ache, myalgia, jaundice, joint pains, diarrhoea, etc.
“Though most patients have mild illness and recover, some may have an ominous presentation like severe jaundice, kidney involvement, haemorrhagic manifestations, thrombocytopenia, acute respiratory distress syndrome or altered sensorium. Certain serotypes of dengue are associated with complications and severity; viz serotype 2,” she said.
Additional Health Concerns: Typhoid, H1N3, and Respiratory Infections
Dr Hemalata Arora, Nanavati Max Hospital senior consultant, noted a rise in the number of patients suffering from typhoid, upper respiratory tract infections, throat infections and H1N3. “A high-grade fever around 102-103°F, that typically subsides in a day or two, is common among most of these cases. Recently, we have seen an uptick in dengue cases, predominantly in senior citizens, but none necessitated hospitalisation,” she said.
Asserting that street food should be strictly avoided during monsoon, Dr Arora said, “Changes in weather conditions and sedentary eating habits are leading more people to seek medical attention for symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting, which indicate gastroenteritis. Home-cooked meals and boiled drinking water are the best safeguards against such infections.”
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The stigma of mental illness remains a stubborn problem for those seeking recovery. Public stigma prevents people from achieving rightful life goals: for example, employers buying into the stereotypes choose not to hire people labeled “mentally ill;” landlords decide not to rent to them.
Self stigma — internalizing these stereotypes so people believe themselves unworthy or unable — leads to a “why try” effect. “Why try seek a job? Someone like me can’t handle it.”
Unfortunately, stigma does not seem to be improving despite evidence that the Western world is more educated about causes of mental illness than any time in history.
Contact is an effective approach to stigma change. “Contact” involves people with lived experience sharing their illness, recovery, and accomplishments to strategically-targeted groups including employers, landlords, police officers, health care providers, legislators, and faith-based community leaders. This means people need to disclose their experiences with mental illness and the health care system — come out, as it were — a courageous decision given the prejudice and discrimination it risks.


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|Governor Glenn Youngkin gathered with small business owners and legislators today to mark a significant step forward in Virginia’s entrepreneurial landscape with the signing of HB 759. The bill, championed by Delegate Nick Freitas, streamlines and modernizes regulations for small food entrepreneurs, making it easier for them to thrive here in the Commonwealth.
“We’re thrilled to support small businesses like K.P.’s Kake Pops and the countless Virginians just like her in the cottage food industry,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This legislation represents our commitment to cutting through red tape and creating an environment where entrepreneurs can succeed across the Commonwealth.”
“More and more consumers throughout the Commonwealth are looking for ways to purchase food products locally,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr. “HB759 will enable small scale food manufacturers the ability to sell and advertise their low-risk food products to a broader audience.”
“The cake pop bill HB 759 is proof that some of the best work we do at the general assembly is getting rid of burdensome regulations. Standing in the way of inspiring entrepreneurs and their customers. We have a thriving cottage food industry in Virginia and this bill is a great step in paving the way to expand opportunity and consumer choice. I want to thank the governor and his office, VICFA and especially Kelly Phillips and everyone else who testified in ordered to make this bill possible,” said Delegate Nick Freitas.

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NASA’s computer network is open to potentially catastrophic hacking attacks across the internet, its inspector general Paul Martin has warned.
In a report, he says that six computer servers containing critical data and actually used to control spacecraft had vulnerabilities that would allow a remote attacker to take control.
“Moreover, once inside the Agency-wide mission network, the attacker could use the compromised computers to exploit other weaknesses we identified, a situation that could severely degrade or cripple NASA’s operations,” he says.
“We also found network servers that revealed encryption keys, encrypted passwords, and user account information to potential attackers.”
Martin criticizes NASA for failing to assess and deal with risks, as well as failing to assign responsibility for IT security oversight.
It’s all the more shocking, given that these issues were highlighted in Martin’s last report, which was published in May last year. It seems that despite agreeing to implement a series of changes, NASA has not actually done so.
NASA now says it will make sure that, by September, internet-accessible computers on its mission networks are continually evaluated, and risks dealt with promptly. It’s also promised to develop an agency-wide risk assessment by the end of August.
“As noted in the OIG’s report, NASA has remediated all the high-risk vulnerabilities detected during this audit,” says Linda Cureton, NASA’s chief information officer.
“NASA management is committed to protecting the agency’s computers and networks from internet-based attacks and appreciates the OIG’s efforts in this area.”


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I couldn't have told you this morning who Arséne Houssaye was, and at this moment I can tell you little beyond the fact the he was a 19th century French poet credited with one of my favorite quotes. "Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you what you are." Heavy stuff, right?
This post will be the first time many readers have heard from me, so I thought it only appropriate to tell you what I am. The best way to do that is to tell you what, and whom, I've loved. I transplanted myself from a very rural area into a small city for college and then a bigger city for work. It's a common story, so common that I took it as a given. After two layoffs in two years, I'm questioning that assumption.
It is only in recent years that I have come to a full realization of what I left behind and how much I miss it. I miss traipsing through my parents' huge garden, getting tangled in the blackberry patch with my grandmother, and tearing up and down the gravel road on bikes and bare feet with the gaggle of cousins who lived whistling-distance away. Family and friends are not unique to growing up in the country, I realize, but they were a legacy I was born into there rather than something I've had to struggle to recreate for myself in the city. I miss that ease.
Sometimes I wonder if I gave up my birthright. I miss little girls who were more concerned with fishing than beauty pageants. I miss young men that were raised to be gentleman and knew how to treat a woman like a lady. I miss one in particular who had the audacity to ask me to go raccoon hunting on our first "date."
Yes, I'm serious. And I went. If you are still with me at this point, you will enjoy the story.
I looked in askance at his Bevis and Butthead T-shirt, a choice of attire that I knew my parents would notice, not mention, perhaps, but notice. He handed me his sister’s coveralls. She was four years younger than me and all of a size two. I could not have fit one leg into them on my best day. The first sparks of infatuation were, perhaps, even more blinding than love. Embarrassed, I pointed out the obvious. He offered me his coveralls and traded up to his dad’s. I, by the grace of God, slid the pair on. They weren’t a bad fit once a foot or so of the legs were rolled into cuffs. There was a height difference between the two of us that soon made me gain a whole new appreciation for porch steps and truck step-sides.
I climbed into the truck, not knowing until later that I had ousted Ace from his seat of honor in the cab. That fine dog suffered the indignity of the truck bed for that night at least. We were formally introduced in the back yard, and I suspect that Ace was partial to blonds. Dogs can always sense if you are a dog person, and they can sense respect versus bullshit better than any human I have ever met. If I had known half of what that dog ever forgot about his master, well, who knows where that would have led? There is something about the bond between a boy and his dog that even a seventeen-year-old’s hormones cannot overcome.
It was not the worst date I have ever been on, and it was certainly the most memorable. I have always been a sucker for old pickups and back roads, although the moonlight is hard pressed to work its magic when your companion has a shotgun in hand. We walked and talked. I do not remember what we talked about – dreams, aspirations, teachers we could not stand? After twelve years the topics have sunk into a fog. I remember him carrying me over a puddle and kneeling on the ground to re-roll the cuffs of the too long, blue coveralls. I remember thinking I would have been completely lost had I been by myself. When I remember, I forget a hundred things I learned in nights that followed, and I can see with perfect clarity why he became my first love and, in part, made me what I am.
Content © Stephanie Hamling 2010.
Stephanie, originally from Wonderview, AR, now lives in our state's capitol. A freelance graphic artist and a local-food activist, she also owns and operates Calligraphy for All Occasions (please hot link to http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.hamling#!/pages/Little-Rock-AR/Calligraphy-for-All-Occasions/110014482351548). Stephanie enjoys gardening, sewing, soap making, cooking, and running. You can indulge in more of her musings by visiting her blog proactivebridesmaid.wordpress.com, which will celebrated its fifth anniversary this June.

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Summary: Morning in Melbourne is the story of Louise Keats who, at the age of 50, finds herself coming to the end of her career, the end of her children’s school lives, and the end of her marriage. But life surges on, taking Louise with it – to Destinations Unknown.
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They might have teased us that things were coming to an end in the epic Season 5 trailer, but IFC announced today that Portlandia will stick around for another two seasons. Currently in the middle of its fifth season, Portlandia is slated for two more 10-episode seasons, and Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein couldn’t be happier:
“We are so excited to get to do more Portlandia with IFC. Getting to work with Jon [Krisel] and our talented writers and crew, it really is our favorite thing in the world. Also, we get to spend more time in Portland!”
Considering how kinky things can get in Portland, who could blame them for being so psyched?
No release dates for the new seasons were announced, but at least we know there is a future for the town that lives in the 1990s.


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Bridging the Equity Divide
Leading UK crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom invites you to join more than 550 attendees at its biggest event yet: Bridging the Equity Divide, taking place on Monday 9th May in London.
You will be joining Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, as he unveils the findings of a brand new, industry-defining report on UK investors – Bridging the Equity Divide – which reveals that only a small percentage of British residents hold equity in either private or public companies. This means that millions of people are still being left out – and as a result their long-term wealth is suffering.
Join us in a nationwide call for greater, democratised investment.
This is about reaching the next 10 million people.
This is about bridging the equity divide.
Other speakers will include ‘the funniest woman to come out of Westminster’ and Have I Got News For You regular Julia Hartley-Brewer, and super-angel Jonathan Milner.

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It's been a busy week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie class – known as the "Rookie Club" when they're getting together to reach out to the community – but a fun one as well for the youngest Bucs and some even younger friends.
Earlier this week, the players were able to beat the summer heat on back-to-back days, turning to bowling and arcade games as a way to bond with some of their newest fans. Partnering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and the Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA, the Rookie Club took time to give back to the community through team-building activities and a little friendly competition.
On Monday, the rookies joined a group of Bay Area kids for an afternoon of bowling and fun at Pin Chasers bowling alley in Tampa. There, they helped the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization carry out its mission of providing mentors to children facing adverse situations by pairing up adults as "big siblings" to children struggling from single-parent, incarcerated, or deployed families.
"These players all had a mentor, someone cheering them on growing up," said De Anna Ward, vice president of partnership development with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. "They understand having a person in their corner makes a difference."
Those words ring true for rookie tackle Jace Daniels, an undrafted free agent from Northern Michigan who benefitted from the support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters as a child. Now on an NFL roster, Daniels is just one of many success stories the charity generates around the country, and he was excited to give back to the organization that played an important role in his life.
"I know the kids love it," said Daniels. "I was one of these guys when I was little, so it's a fun time and I just try to put smiles on their faces as much as I can."
The Buccaneers succeeded in doing just that, as laughter rang up and down the lanes while players signed autographs, shared pizza slices and developed new friendships.
The next day, the group of 17 players then ventured over to Ybor City's Game Time facility, accompanied by youth from the Central City Family YMCA. Built in 1908, Tampa Bay's first YMCA has developed into a community fixture throughout the area, expanding to 18 locations throughout Hillsborough and eastern Pasco counties. The YMCA's core values of faith, honesty, respect and responsibility to the community were on full display Tuesday afternoon, as the Buccaneer players, though much larger than their counterparts, showed they're still young at heart.
"It was a great experience, just coming out here and showing the kids that we aren't above them even though we play in the NFL," said defensive end Steven Means.
Whether they were shooting hoops, racking up tickets on arcade games or simply sharing conversation, the experience was cherished by the players.
"Getting to go to these events has been a great opportunity," cornerback Johnthan Banks said. "It lets us show the community what kind of guys we are, and that we really appreciate doing it."

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To solve this the cool folks at lulzbot sold me a mount plate for their Budaschnozzle which is very similiar to the arcol hotend but shorter so you can get some more print height off your z-axis.
However even with the awesome mount plate I needed to modify if with my dremel so it would fit. What follows below are some pics I took to do this hack, dont judge ;)
|I cramed some extra basla discs in before I put the mount on|
|You can see where I had to use my dremel to 'sand down' the plastic on the mount|

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Nigerian popular R&B superstar and songwriter Joeboy storms out with an outstanding song termed “Shape of you (Cover)”.
This latest song, “Shape of you (Cover)“ is already causing a stir in the streets leaving people in awe of its wordsmith powers.
Meanwhile, this is a cover to Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape Of You”.
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Things have been rather messy for Nikki Bella and John Cena as of late — considering they called off their engagement weeks before their wedding! Fans watched the couple of six years disagree over whether or not to get married and have kids, though the Blockers star seemingly had a change of heart and is ready to give Nikki what she wants.
But how does the Bella twin feel after her relationship imploded? "I walked on eggshells a bit," she told In Touch. "I was afraid to lose John, so I sacrificed a lot. And even though I acted like I was happy about the sacrifices, I wasn’t. I have hope for John and me, but I have to deal with the issues that gave me cold feet."
However, Nikki has hope the two will reconcile — and even kept her wedding dress, just in case. "I kept it because, honestly, I think that John and I will probably end up together," she told Life & Style last week. "He is my best friend and I love him." The Total Bellas star made the brave decision to call off the wedding because she didn't want to have "hesitation or regret," — though less than two week later, John appeared on Today and confessed his undying love for Nikki.
"I've looked at myself every day, and I've tried to evaluate myself every day, and the woman I love," he confessed, adding the split was "very difficult" for him. "For anyone out there speculating on what I'm doing with my life now: I still love Nicole. I would still love to marry Nicole. I still would love to have a family with Nicole." The former couple has been spotted spending time together since calling it quits, though it's unclear where their relationship currently stands.

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Port Phillip Council is taking Pride Month to the next level by hosting an LGBTIQA+ interactive gaming exhibition at the Carlisle Street Arts Space (CSAS) inside St Kilda Town Hall.
Pride at Play is a free curated exhibition that celebrates thoughtful videogames and tabletop role-playing games made by the LGBTIQA+ community, with the LGBTIQA+ community in mind.
Until Saturday 24 June it’s game on with 22 video games and tabletop role-playing games free to play at CSAS. Many more games will be featured as part of an online showcase.
Pride at Play also features engaging workshops, talks, and facilitated play sessions to expand knowledge of game design and highlight the importance of LGBTIQA+ representation in the gaming industry.
Mayor Heather Cunsolo said the exhibition closely aligns with the Council’s Games Action Plan 2020-24, which positions Port Phillip to become Victoria’s games capital.
“Pride at Play is a fantastic example of how video games can be a powerful form of expression. We are very proud to be hosting an exhibition which exemplifies our City’s reputation for inclusion and creativity,” said Ms Cunsolo.
Dr Xavier Ho, curator for Pride at Play and LGBTIQA+ games researcher at Monash University, said LGBTIQA+ inspired games are a critical part of our cultural heritage.
“We are standing on the shoulder of giants – LGBTIQA+ game designers – to curate this exhibition and tell their stories. Pride at Play bridges the world of the games industry and the LGBTIQA+ community, providing an opportunity to amplify LGBTIQA+ voices,” said Dr Ho.
“The Pride at Play catalogue was recently acquired by the National Film and Sound Archive in an exciting development to preserve games culture in Australia. This exhibition truly demonstrates that every community and voice can have a home for years to come.”
Pride at Play offers solo and cooperative play options for every level of gamer, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pride at Play
Carlisle Street Arts Space – St Kilda Town Hall, Corner Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, St Kilda
Exhibition continues to 24 June 2023
For more information, visit: www.prideatplay.org for details.
Image: Unpacking (still) – courtesy of Witch Beam
Content warning: The exhibition and associated activities may contain adult themes and is recommended for audiences aged 15 years or older

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Dimple beauty Deepika Padukone doesn’t have any new releases after her hit film Padmaavat. The reason is the actress is suffering with slip disc apart from neck injury. Dips was supposed to start shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj’s film which also has Irrfan Khan. Incidentally, even Irrfan is suffering from a rare disease.
Irrfan opened up about this yesterday on social media, however he didn’t revealed from what is he suffering from. Meanwhile, apart from Vishal Bharadwaj’s film, Deepika was also said to be part of xXx installment, however there’s no official update.
We wish Deepika a speed recovery so that she can start filming, so that we can see her on big screen.


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Hotel Chocolat, luxury and quality are what springs to mind. Special occasions, gifting and divine indulgence are what I associate this British brand with. Now that Summer is in full swing what better way to indulge in a box of Summer Desserts! This sumptuous selection of 36 chocolate petits fours takes you from patisserie to sorbet, cheesecakes and more. ( Mojito is my favourite )This makes for the perfect gift for Summer weddings, garden and dinner parties alike. The bright and colourful packaging is sleek, modern and trendy and eliminates the need for extra gift wrapping. Result! If you are anything like me, finding gift giving arduous, then this is ideal.
Sticking with the theme of The Great British Summer let me introduce you to The Little Ray Of Sunshine Hamper complete with an Afternoon Tea Collection, Ice cream and choc ice all adapted into chocolate versions. Delight in the joys of the Raspberry Riot Slab with zingy raspberry-white chocolate enveloped with 40% delicious milk chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy cocoa and raspberry pieces what’s not to love?!
Serve your choc ice chilled for an authentic ice cream taste. 50% milk chocolate with swirls of vanilla white chocolate delight the senses. Pink Lemonade with whipped white raspberry encapsulated in dark chocolate brings a sophisticated twist to this ultimate Summer favourite. I happen to be nibbling away at these as we speak! They are glorious! I really appreciate the innovative design and taste of each and every chocolate, I have yet to taste one I did not like.
So whether you are going for a family picnic or day at the races why not bring along something fun and unique from Hotel Chocolat.Your gesture will be greatly received by all.


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Orchestra, France’s biggest children’s wear and maternity retailer and the sixth-largest in the world, operates 700 stores in 40 countries. The company next month will launch its U.S. business with an e-commerce site and 4,000-square-foot store at King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pa.
Agathe Boidin, director and vice chairman of Orchestra, said the retailer hopes to build the chain to 500 stores, with 300 small units selling apparel for babies through size 16 girls and boys. The mall and strip center stores will average 4,000 square feet. About 200 larger stores, ranging from 25,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet, will feature the full range of apparel as well as strollers, car seats and furniture.
Orchestra’s French styling — blue-and-white striped jumpers, denim overalls embroidered with flowers and dresses with an illustration of the Eiffel Tower along with sharp prices — should appeal to American customers, Boidin said. Prices for dresses, $23 to $29, are discounted 25 percent to club members who pay a $10 annual fee. Boidin said the company has more than 1.6 million members.
Prior to embarking on the U.S. expansion, Orchestra conducted a market survey, which found that 67 percent of children’s wear shoppers aren’t satisfied with the quality or design of products. The company, which posted sales of 609 million euros, or $782 million, last year, has the deep pockets to fund an expansion.
“In terms of design, there’s so much sameness,” Boidin said. “People are looking for good design.”
Boidin, who lists Carter’s, Old Navy, Children’s Place, Gymboree and Gap as competitors, is aware that physical retail is contracting in the U.S. “I know retail right now has some challenges,” she said. “There’s the Internet and Amazon. It was always like that. In 1995, when Orchestra launched, there were a lot of kids’ brands. Some of the brands that were really powerful at that time don’t exist now.
“A difficult period gives you some opportunities,” Boidin added. “Gymboree is having some problems and that might give some room to new brands. In the U.S, there are too many stores.”
Boidin chose King of Prussia because it’s high-profile and the fact that it features brands from Primark to Louis Vuitton.
The Orchestra executive admitted that the brand is unknown in the U.S. “For the moment, we’re unknown,” she added. “Our strategy is to use social media and bloggers to spread the word.”
With more than 3,000 designs produced in a season and 80 million pieces sold each year, Orchestra offers variety. “Our bigger stores have playgrounds,” Boidin said. “We’ll capture children’s attention.”


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James Martin's final Saturday Kitchen has been criticised by viewers over its lack of female chefs.
The celebrity chef - who has been the face of the BBC programme since 2006 - stepped down this weekend as he prepares to move onto other projects, but some viewers were unhappy with the apparent absence of diversity in the guests on the episode.
One angry fan wrote: "I will miss #JamesMartin #saturdaykitchen but note the lack of women chefs on his final show (sic)"
Another added: "I'd like to know why there are no women on this show, yet again"
With the Beeb planning to replace James with a string of different hosts each week, another viewer ranted: "No women guests on #saturdaykitchen ... Let's hope the new presenter is a woman. Bye James!"
A BBC spokesman told Mirror TV: "Mary Berry featured in today's show and Susie Barrie selected the wine.
"Lorraine Pascal and Ching-He Huang are set to be guest hosts of Saturday Kitchen in the coming weeks, and we're looking forward to a number of other women chefs and guests appearing on the show."
Meanwhile, the programme had both James and other viewers in tears as he bid an emotional farewell to the programme he has anchored for a decade.
"It's a moment I've been dreading," James admitted as he struggled to hold back the tears during his farewell speech.
"I want to end and say one thing. Thank you for watching, thank you for you the viewer."
After almost breaking down saying it was time to hang up his apron, he said: "I can't thank [the BBC] enough. I'm sure the show will be a success without me."
Viewers were similarly heartbroken, with many sharing emojis to show their sadness as James bid farewell to the show.
One wrote: "Is it socially acceptable to be crying at Saturday Kitchen in the library????? (sic)"
Another added: "Actual tears watching @jamesmartinchef last Saturday Kitchen #saturdaykitchen (sic)"
His final episode also featured a long montage of his best moments, featuring a who's who of top stars, including Jamie Oliver, Matt Lucas, Emma Bunton and new Top Gear host Chris Evans.
"James looks like he's gonna cry on Saturday Kitchen," wrote a fan.


One of the last places I expected to be was at a concert featuring Norah Jones. And yet there I was standing no more than 20 feet away from her near stage right late last week at The Sinclair in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge.
Jones, the daughter of the late sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, was performing with her band Puss n Boots, which released their debut album No Fools, No Fun earlier this month. Puss n Boots is an all female alt.country supergroup featuring the triumvirate of Jones, Catherine Popper (former bass player for both Ryan Adams and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals) and jazz singer Sasha Dobson. The three have been playing together for more than five years in front of friends and at the occasional gig around New York City before deciding earlier this year they were ready to release an album and go on tour.
A little over a decade ago it was almost impossible to walk down the street without hearing Jones’ number one single “Don’t Know Why” being played. At the height of its success, I remember hearing it played full blast as I walked past the Berklee School of Music on Mass Ave one evening.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s an inoffensive, pleasant tune with strong yet understated vocals and a good jazz piano arrangement by Jones. But honestly I just found it bland and never connected with the song on an emotional level. After the 763,258th playing “Don’t Know Why” got downright annoying. Jones reminded me of Whitney Houston in the sense that she was a great singer but her material was just plain boring. But, as with Houston, clearly I was in a very tiny minority as Jones’ debut album Come Away with Me earned eight Grammy Awards and attained the rare Diamond status by the Recording Industry Association of America. Jones’ four subsequent albums have attained at least gold status.
I must also confess that I was put off by Jones after viewing a 2007 profile of her on 60 Minutes. It featured her performing an excerpt of a pretentious anti-Bush song called “My Dear Country” in which she sang “Who knows maybe he’s not deranged?” to approving laughter. It was as if Jones, who grew up deep in the heart of Texas, was trying to score brownie points with her East Village audience. Of course, I entirely expect people in the entertainment industry not to share my politics. I just wish they would express their views in an intelligent and rational manner and not act as if they were better or more enlightened than the rest of us.
So why I was willing to give Norah Jones another look?
Well, it comes down to the music. To be exact, one song — “Down by the River.” Written by Neil Young in 1969 while battling a 100 degree fever, it has been covered by scores of artists. I have yet to hear a bad version of this song. The best renditions have been recorded by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, the late guitar legend Roy Buchanan as well as Joey Gregorash. Like Young, Gregorash is a native of Winnipeg. For many years, he hosted a kids’ variety show called “S’kiddle Bits.” It might be difficult for a certain generation of Winnipegers to picture Gregorash singing a murder ballad.
The subject matter of “Down by the River” might not be to everyone’s taste, but for me it’s part of my musical litmus test. If you can play that song then you’re golden. Could Puss n Boots earn my seal of approval?
The evening began with a blues set by Dwight & Nicole, a duo consisting of Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson. You might remember Nelson was a contestant on NBC’s The Voice a couple of years ago and got an unexpected iTunes hit out of her rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic “Hallelujah.” Although Dwight & Nicole concentrated primarily on recently released album Shine On, their Hallelujah moments came when they performed covers of Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou“ and Johnny Cash’s “I Shot a Man in Reno.” The Johnny Cash theme would continue when Puss n Boots opened their set with “Home of the Blues” and later played “Cry, Cry, Cry“ and the Rodney Crowell penned “Bull Rider.”
Although she’s the best known member of Puss n Boots, Norah Jones is not its leader. Indeed, she is very much the student as she literally learns how to play lead guitar on the job. Ditto for Dobson, who is learning both drums and guitar while Popper remains in familiar terrain on bass. Puss n Boots is very much a team collaboration highlighted by a gorgeous three-part harmony. All three members took turns in the spotlight with both original compositions and covers. All three had a genuine rapport with themselves and the audience. Much of what they said onstage cannot repeated here, but they were having a good time on stage and we were having a good time with them.
With this in mind, here are a few anecdotes I can share. Before playing “Tarnished Angel,” the Roger Miller composition that George Jones turned into a hit, Jones recalled meeting him and that he joked that they could be related. After singing Wilco’s “Jesus, etc.,” Jones revealed that she was told she had the lyrics wrong by Jeff Tweedy. Jones sang, “Our love is all we gots, honey.” However, the line is actually “Our love is all of God’s money.” Jones felt embarrassed after Tweedy told her, “I like how you changed that lyric.”
Another point of discussion was their legs. Popper, who was apparently nursing some kind of injury, remained seated during most of the show. But when the six foot plus bassist stood up, someone in the audience made reference to the ZZ Top classic “Legs.” Jones recalled that one Halloween she dressed up like Billy Gibbons and used her bathrobe on her guitar to make it look fuzzier. Popper teased playing “Legs,” but instead played the Concrete Blonde classic “Joey.” Truth be told, the legs of all three members of Puss n Boots are a huge selling point for the group. Indeed, they are on prominent display on the album cover of No Fools, No Fun. If ZZ Top were around they would no doubt say, “They’ve got legs and they know how to use them.” Or put another way, if Harry Truman were still with us he would want all three members of Puss n Boots to sit atop his piano.
The banter continued when from behind her drum kit, Dobson said, “We have our first fight.” For a moment, I thought she was talking about a fight within Puss n Boots. But Dobson was referring to an actual fight that had broken out on the mezzanine. As with many of these fights, it was over a beautiful woman. However, by the time Puss n Boots had performed a cover of Doc Watson’s “What Does the Deep Sea Say?“ calm prevailed and the former pugilists were now in perfect harmony. Almost as perfect as when Puss n Boots sang Dobson’s “Sex Degrees of Separation.”
But for me the highlight of the show was, of course, “Down by the River” with Jones on both lead vocal and guitar. Jones is very modest about her guitar playing skills and said that the biggest applause she gets for it is when she messes up a note. She added that her mistakes lose their charm if she does it more than three times during a gig. While Jones will never be mistaken for Eric Clapton, she absolutely rocks on “Down By The River.” It is little wonder that it has been released as their first single. So yes, Norah Jones is now golden in my book.
Puss n Boots ended the evening by bringing Dwight & Nicole back on stage with them to perform Kris Kristofferson’s “If You Don’t Like Hank Williams (Kiss My Ass)” with some of their own lyrics added. Although it was late the evening ended too soon. I can only hope their collaboration won’t end anytime soon. Puss n Boots took me over the rainbow and took me away down by the river and I don’t want go back anytime soon.


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This is good news for paddlers in Central Virginia. I bought a 16-foot Mad River canoe at the Appomattox River Company a few years back and was sad to see the place shut down. Now they’re back.
The below is from Richmondbizsense.com, which broke the news first.
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s biggest sellers of kayaks has resurfaced in Richmond just in time for the holidays.
Farmville-based Appomattox River Company reopened its Midlothian Turnpike store Dec. 15 after shutting it down last year. Tom Detrick, general manager for the Farmville headquarters, said the company didn’t have the staff or the funds to keep the place going.
“We’re a small business, and the rent was high and we had a limited number of people who worked here,” Detrick said.
He said the company also spent most of last year trying to get an online store up and running. That website launched in May. Then Appomattox decided it was time to ramp up its Richmond operations.
“Its been a success, so now we’re getting a handle on what it takes to maintain and run that site,” he said. “The intention was always to open a Richmond location.”
After exploring a few locations this summer, Appomattox went back to its original spot at 14213 Midlothian Turnpike.
“They gave us some incentive to come back,” he said. “We wanted to have a presence before Christmas. Many of our Richmond customers wanted to come in and spend money.”
The 1,400-square-foot store is open Thursday through Saturday. Detrick said Appomattox plans to hold a grand opening for the Richmond store in the spring.
The water-sports retailer sells more than 34 brands of canoes and kayaks including Wilderness Systems, Perception, Dagger, Hurricane, Hobie, Impex, P&H and Prijon. It also sells stand-up paddle boards, life jackets and other accessories. Appomattox River Company launched in 1977 and has locations in Farmville and Newport News.


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By NWOGHA NDUBUISI ANDY, Abakaliki
Ebonyi state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has petitioned the governor of the state, Engr. David Umahi over alleged illegal closure of a private school belonging to one of their supporters, one Barr. Agbom Friday, located at Ezza South Council Area.
The Party in a statement signed and forwarded to us by the Publicity Secretary Barr. Silas Joseph Onu urged the governor to call to order his APC loyalists to desist from toeing the path of victimisation of PDP members in the state.
The statement reads in part: “the sudden unwarranted illegal closure of the private School belonging to Barr. Agbom Friday, duly licensed to operate as such, by the Ezza South Local Government.
Recall that the victim Barr. Agbom Friday is the PDP Chairman for Ezza South Local Government Area, “Agbom remained resolute on his decision to continue as a loyal member of the People’s Democratic Party in Ebonyi State. This is his only sin – refusal to decamp into the APC. “They’ve alleged that the School harbour’s cultists in the Local Government Area. When did they know of this fact? Was it when he refused to decamp with them to APC? The party urged governor Umahi to tasked his loyalists to toe the path of peace which he openly vowed to maintain in the state. “Governor Umahi openly declared for peace in Ebonyi State. He directed his subordinates to desist from acts that will advance bitterness in the State. With this brazen act of intolerance coming from the Local Government Chairman of Ezza South and other political office holders therefrom, could the directive of the Governor be a mere window-dressing, designed to deceive while politically motivated attacks are sustained by his appointees and boys? “If the Governor truly meant his directive, then we should see a serious resentment from him regarding this open act of intolerance and psychological violence meted upon Barr. Agbom. “As we have stated repeatedly, it is not a crime to refuse the lure of decamping along with the Governor. Politics is the epitome of freedom of Association as encapsulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and no one can be forced to belong in a Political party that he or she is not interested in. “The action of the Executive Chairman of Ezza South Local Government Area is condemned in totality and he is called upon to immediately re-open that school. It is still the duty of the Nigerian Police to fish out criminals, arrest and prosecute them. “The Governor is called upon, also, to once again admonish his appointees and followers to desist from further harassing or using their office to intimidate citizens simply because they have refused to decamp into APC.
“The PDP is compiling records of this abuse and will soon begin publishing the same on national dailies and televisions for the whole nation and international communities to see what is happening in Ebonyi State. We will not be deterred by needless intimidation and attacks” it added


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getting a mortgage for a second home
Applications for mortgages, refinancing spike amid low interest rates – Applications to refinance homes specifically experienced a huge jump of 47 percent, according to the mortgage bankers association (mba). That is the highest level since 2016. “Mortgage rates for all.
A second mortgage is a type of loan that lets you borrow against the value of your home. Your home is an asset, and over time, that asset can gain value. Second mortgages, also known as home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are a way to use that asset for other projects and goals-without selling it.
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Many people consider using their home equity to finance large financial needs, but mortgage industry jargon has confused the meaning of certain terms – including second mortgage home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC). A second loan, or mortgage, against your house will either be a home equity loan, which is a lump-sum loan.
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Sep 19, 2019 at 11:00 pm
DC10, Carretera las salinas, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
The Paradise wednesday at one of Ibiza's most loved venues DC 10, will transform the venue into a true haven of musical indulgence. Being home to infamous Circoloco parties, DC 10 has already proven to be one of the most globally acclaimed club venues.
DC10 once again confirmes its reputation as hedonist's hideout by delivering another authentic underground experience in Ibiza, PARADISE, with Jamie Jones joined by Art Department, Benoit & Sergio, Miguel Campbell & Richy Ahmed.
Not only will PARADISE present the talented DJs of the Hot Creations label in one of the most exciting and innovative parties of the Ibiza season, but they will also present the best of the UK's underground scene (Ben UFO and Julio Bashmore) and DJ legends such as Metro Area and Cajmere.
PARADISE will welcome some of the best names in electronic music at Jamie Jones newest club night at DC10.
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Built in a former airport hangar steps away from Ibiza's airport runaway, DC-10 is a hugely popular club with the locals as well as international clubbers into...


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It’s the “May as well PRACTICALLY bring a sleeping bag weekend” at SPACE Gallery Pomona!!!
Of course you shouldn’t ACTUALLY bring your sleeping bag, because the floors are hard and we have ghosts….but you’re gonna want to see our current show and attend Friday and Saturday night here!
Current show: “WORKS : The photography of Russell Kuch and Cindy Dillingham” May 18th – June 5, 2013
Friday, May 24th 2013 – “An Evening with The Beets at SPACE Gallery Pomona!” See this amazing NY Band at SPACE during their tour supporting their new record.
Saturday, May 25th 2013 – Our First Comedy Fundraiser! “The Final Frontier” An evening of comedy hosted by funny man (and wizard) Connor McSpadden who appears frequently at the Brea Improv and various other stages. Connor brings with him several other comics seen on Comedy Central, The Improv, NBC and more. A shot of serotonin. Do not miss!
Extended calendar to be posted later today – Best!!!
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IO, Purwokerto – The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired graduation ceremonies at a number of universities to be conducted online. To encourage 2020 graduates, the presenter and founder of Narasi TV, Najwa Shihab, started a decoration competition #LDRGraduation2020 (#WisudaLDR2020), and the winner chosen is Shafira Rahmania, a 2017 class year student from D-3 Management of Fisheries Resources at the Faculty of Biology, Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed), Purwokerto, Central Java.
Shafira explained that there were requirements to join the event: applicants had to prepare graduation photos at home or videos containing travel stories from college to graduation, and plans after graduation. “I prepared a one-minute video about my journey through college until graduation and my dream after graduating from Unsoed,” she said.
She didn’t expect to be selected as one of the chosen graduates, considering thousands of people registered, and less than 100 were chosen. The participants are from Indonesia and even foreign countries, such as Japan, Turkey, and China. On June 9, 2020, she received an email from the Narasi TV team, saying that he was chosen as one of the participants in #LDRGraduation2020 (#WisudaLDR2020).
“I feel very proud to be able to carry the name of Unsoed in hundreds of other graduates,” she expressed. “For the next stage we had to make a superb decoration, as unique as possible, record the process and then upload the video on Instagram and tag @narasitv,” added her.
On D-day of #LDRGraduation2020 (#WisudaLDR2020), it was announced that Shafira was named the best decorating champion. “I was surprised because I didn’t expect much. I just used a regular pencil and my bedroom wall. I am touched and proud when they call Unsoed and my name in front of hundreds of participants and thousands of audiences,” she claimed.
According to her, the motivation for participating in the event was the desire to celebrate graduation even though it is online. “Besides, I want to keep my promise to Unsoed three years ago; I was rejected at all other universities where I applied, and at that time only Unsoed would accept me as its student. Since that time, I made a promise not to make the university ever regret accepting me. I can prove that, in the end,” she said. (*/est)


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Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily midday digest of what local media outlets and Twitter-ers are gabbing about.
Let’s hear it for the workers at 4712 Cedar Ave. Yesterday they began the first-ever strike by employees of a Minnesota Starbucks, reports Max Nesternak at the Minnesota Reformer. The move is coordinated with Starbucks employees in several other cities, and workers say it’s to protest management failing to negotiate a contract and arbitrarily changing store hours. When Racket spoke with the organizers back when they first announced their intent to form a union, Cedar Avenue barista Kasey Copeland told us, “We want to make the company better by having a voice.” Starbucks management apparently has other ideas. “It’s obviously just them trying to push us around and see if they can get away with it,” barista Emily Mahoney told the Reformer yesterday. The two-day strike continues through today. Plenty of other places to get coffee.
Again With the “Voter Fraud”
Midterms are coming up, and that means cynical Republican operatives and the factually challenged true believers under their sway are gonna shout “fraud” in the hope of restricting voting rights. Emboldened by the Trump-fostered lie that the 2020 election was stolen, the kooks have expanded their ground game drastically nationwide. As Briana Bierschbach and Jessie Van Berkel report at the Strib, that most certainly includes Minnesota. Election managers in counties throughout the state are beleaguered by fraud-obsessed complainants barraging them with flimsy hypotheticals about stolen elections. (There’s also a handy little infographic showing you exactly how safe your ballot is. Very!) “Sometimes it feels like it’s a whack-a-mole,” said Hennepin County Elections Manager Ginny Gelms.
What Exactly Is Minnesota’s Abortion Law?
A very bad thing happened recently (the overturning of Roe v. Wade) and a very good thing (the state of Minnesota is not appealing a state court ruling that struck down most restrictions on abortion in Minnesota). So what exactly is the state of abortion law in Minnesota? Greta Kaul at Minnpost dug into it. The big takeaway: The Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that established the right to an abortion under the state constitution in Doe v. Gomez is wide-ranging, not only permitting but guaranteeing access. A few state laws hindering access, including a state reporting requirement and the burial of fetal tissue beyond a certain stage, still linger. But as U of M law prof Jill Hasday puts it: “Current Minnesota constitutional law is very hostile to restrictions on abortion, period.”
Separation of Church and Pharmacy
Jury selection begins today in a long-delayed trial involving a rural Minnesotan pharmacist who refused to fill a prescription for a morning-after pill, John Reinan reports at the Strib. Three years ago, Andrea Anderson brought a prescription for the drug Ella to the Thrifty White (really) pharmacy in McGregor, Minnesota. There, pharmacist George Badeaux told her his religious beliefs prevented him from filling the prescription but that the pharmacist working the next day could fill it—unless the current snowstorm kept the pharmacist from getting to work. He offered to send the prescription to Brainerd, over 50 miles away. (Anderson eventually schlepped out there in the storm.) Now, in what may be the first case of its kind, Anderson is suing under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, alleging gender discrimination. One quibble with the story: Why did Reinan feet the need to ID Anderson as “a mother of five”? Not! Relevant!

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We all know last year's event was cancelled due to covid, but late in 2021 BGGcon was back on! I ended up having to cancel my own plans to attend, but "every-timer" Greg Pettit was there. And he's back on my podcast to discuss. What a good reason to finally issue another episode!
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Travellers from all over the world are drawn to Dubai because it pushes the bounds of magnificence. Dubai, a glittering city of exceptionals, combines age-old customs with cutting-edge innovation. In the centre of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a lively tapestry of innovation and history, where ancient traditions and cutting-edge wonders coexist harmoniously. Dubai promises an exceptional trip for every wanderlust-filled person, from its sparkling skyline, which is home to some of the highest skyscrapers in the world, to the enormous expanse of desert that surrounds it.
In this article, we take a virtual tour of Dubai’s charming streets, revealing its undiscovered treasures and well-known monuments. Throughout our trip, we’ll dig into the city’s rich history and cultural legacy, as well as its astounding examples of contemporary architecture and technology.
Our journey will take us from the fragrant lanes of the storied Al Fahidi district, where the Coffee Museum welcomes us to learn about the essence of Arabian coffee culture, to the Museum of the Future, a cutting-edge example of Dubai’s unwavering commitment to innovation.
The fascinating trip will also take us to La Perle by Dragone, where we will experience heart-stopping performances, and the Theatre of Digital Arts (ToDA), where we will be completely immersed in the intriguing world of digital art. As a break from the desert heat, we’ll also enjoy the excitement of skiing on Ski Dubai’s very own indoor slopes.
Join us as we explore this dynamic city’s fascinating combination of the ancient and the modern, of tradition and development. We welcome you to take this visual trip that will undoubtedly leave you in awe of Dubai’s wonders since the city’s appeal knows no bounds.
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After landing on a steamy summer day, the journey got underway right away, taking guests from the airport to the hotel for lunch and check-in.
Afterwards, our Guide will come and pick you up from your hotel. You will be escorted on a half-city tour of Dubai, covering some of Dubai’s key old and new attractions. Traces of the old town that existed 40 years ago can still be seen in some areas. This customary city tour of Dubai will transport you on a historical journey through time, taking you past the wind-towering structures, congested souks, and scenic rides on local water taxis.
And then to the Coffee Museum for an unusual but rewarding experience. The Coffee Museum, which is situated in the ancient Al Fahidi neighbourhood, was formerly a typical Emirati home but is sometimes mistaken for one, especially if you’re in a hurry.
If you’re a genuine coffee connoisseur, you’ll be able to identify the complementing fragrances of the various spices blending with caffeine undertones as soon as you walk through the doors. Along with the smell sense, your eyes are also treated to some of the most incredible coffee collectibles, some of which probably go back more than a century. The museum, which is separated into six rooms on each level and spans two stories, has up to 500 vintage coffee collectibles from across the world in three of its rooms. Flags from the many coffee-producing nations hang from the top level, creating a charming plaza in the centre of it all.
The proprietor of the Coffee Museum and a Dubai-based coffee dealer named Mr. Khalid Al Mulla greeted us as we entered the central courtyard. Mr. Khalid is a genuine coffee fanatic who, like other Emirati children, developed a love for the beverage early on. This inspired him to enter the coffee business and bring coffee from more than 16 different nations to the UAE. As he led us from one chamber to the next, Mr. Khalid discussed every step of the coffee-making process, from picking the fruit to roasting and grinding the beans. He also gave us a succinct history of coffee in the Middle East and the rest of the world. One of the museum’s most intriguing features was its collection of antiquities, which included up to 500 items dispersed throughout.
Some of the oldest and rarest objects, including World War I coffee grinders, prehistoric brewing pots from Yemen, Egypt, and Ethiopia, Ethiopian “Jebena” clay coffee bins, and more, could be found in the three chambers housing the foreign antiquities. The Emirati-style Majlis has to be the most fascinating room in the entire museum. The majlis, a charming sitting area, is where you can observe the traditional Bedouin coffee culture. Mr. Khalid was gracious enough to share some of the customs and etiquette governing Bedouin coffee culture with us. Visitors may sip freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee from an Ethiopian lady in the courtyard or go to the top floor’s brew bar for some delectable specialty coffees, even though it is not permitted to actually sit in this area and drink coffee.
Would you want to order in? Everything associated with coffee, including beans, powders, tampers, art pens, cookbooks, novels, guides, and books on coffee’s history, may be found at the museum store on the main level. It goes without saying that any coffee fan must visit the Coffee Museum. The museum is a fantastic place to learn about the culture, significance, and all there is to know about coffee, both in the Emirates and around the world, given the importance of coffee in Arabic culture.
Location: Historical Neighbourhood, Bastakiya, Villa 44, Al Hisn St., Al Fahidi, Dubai
After breakfast, The morning time is free for leisure!
By Afternoon, Our driver cum guide will escort you to the Museum of The Future and La Perle by Dragone for a fantastic show.
Museum of the Future
The second day in Dubai started out with a tour of the famed Museum of the Future. Everyone has heard of the Museum of the Future, regardless of whether they have actually been to Dubai. The Museum of the Future, established by the Dubai Future Foundation, earned headlines for its distinctive idea, architecture, and offerings at its grand launch in 2022.
One of the most talked-about features of the museum is the large, imposing construction of the building, which is plain to see from a distance. The construction is modern, distinctive, and nearly seamless, with no obvious corners or columns sticking through, like the majority of buildings in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s encouraging phrases are engraved in Urdu on the oval-shaped building.
You instantly get the impression that you are entering a futuristic-themed place as you walk into the foyer, which is completely whitewashed and features a robotic dog and a flying penguin. A word of caution: the lines might seem interminable, so arriving early in the day is essential for a quick, productive experience.
The museum’s interiors are just as seamless as its exterior, with seven stories, five of which are broken up into experience zones featuring distinctive, immersive activities. The areas have been thoughtfully chosen to address topics such as the future of space travel and life, climate change and ecology, as well as health, wellness, and spirituality.
In the year 2071, the adventure starts with a trip into space. Visitors are transported 600 km above the earth in a tiny lift that is disguised as a space shuttle, giving them sights of the moon and stars while presenting a hypothetical situation in which the moon may be used as a source of renewable energy for the entire globe. You are welcomed on the space station when the space shuttle’s doors open. Here, the museum employs interactive exhibits to portray a technologically advanced future using light, music, and shadow effects.
The Library of Life, nevertheless, is arguably the most magical room in the whole Museum of the Future, which is praiseworthy in its entirety. The library is a massive work that contains the genetic codes for as many as 2400 species inside LED-lit glass tubes. The project shows an immersive ecological archive of the biodiversity on our planet, all of which will have been destroyed by 2071 due to humans’ inability to coexist with the various ecosystems. Awakening modern humans to take action to protect our ecology is made possible by the shifting lights of the thousands of species, which provide a really immersive experience.
The last experience zone is a sanctuary where visitors are encouraged to unplug from technology and re-engage with their bodies, minds, and spirits. Visitors may immerse themselves in vibrations that realign electromagnetic fields and restore natural rhythms in one area, or they can stare beneath a dome of light and water, put the present on hold, and dream about what could be. The upper floor, where everything is about technology, is in direct contrast to this area. From a humanoid robot to cutting-edge devices, vehicles, and even a 3-D-seeing Robodog.
You must enter the terrace if you are a museum visitor. If you’re not horribly terrified of heights, the terrace offers you a close-up look at the elliptical construction and a breathtaking perspective of the city.
Location: 67CP+H4Q, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Trade Centre 2, Dubai
La Perle by Dragone
Among the itinerary’s many noteworthy elements, this one stood out the most. Whether you are a theatre aficionado or not, La Perle by Dragone will help you understand the value of talent, hard work, and dedication on the part of every crew member.
The La Perle Theatre, a unique aqua structure, hosts the first ongoing live performance in the UAE in a huge 1,300-seat auditorium. While the theatre’s immensity may wow you, it’s not the only aspect that does so. La Perle, a purpose-built theatre with a massive, 8-metre-deep swimming pool, is a theatre of miracles. The pool’s capacity of around a million litres, which can be used to flood the stage and then quickly drain away, makes it beautiful.
A creative, experienced staff of 65 artists from across the world is at the centre of everything, doing astounding feats like aerial acrobatics, death-defying dives, and astonishing motorcycle tricks, to mention a few. Franco Dragone, a renowned filmmaker best known for works like The House of Dancing Water in Macau and Le Reve in Las Vegas, developed the plot of La Perle.
The 90-minute show tells the history of pearl digging in the UAE and mixes immersive acting with eye-catching visuals and cutting-edge technology to produce an unparalleled experience.
Location: Al Habtoor City, 260 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Back to your hotel and overnight Stay!
Theatre of Digital Arts (ToDA)
Dubai’s culture has traditionally given art an important place. The Theatre of Digital Arts, or ToDA, shines a light on the outstanding conception and execution of digital art, in contrast to La Perle’s concentration on creativity in the form of live performances.
Since its opening in 2019, The Theatre of Digital Art has established itself as a trailblazing cultural institution that fuses art and technology in a compelling and immersive way. ToDA, which is housed inside the conventional Souk Madinat Jumeirah, is a key landmark in the cultural landscape of the city because it embodies the fusion of digital art, multimedia technology, and human emotion. It acts as a platform for a variety of digital art genres, including immersive installations, interactive media displays, VR, and NFT films and artworks, among others. The theatre’s 1,800 square metres are divided into many areas, each of which showcases a certain type of digital art: conventional and classical art exhibitions, a zone for modern digital art, kid-friendly hands-on activities, and a virtual reality area.
ToDA is a multi-sensory experience that immerses guests in a world of visual, auditory, and olfactory delights. It makes use of cutting-edge technology to offer an immersion level that is uncommon in traditional art environments. The ToDA hosts some of the most impressive digital art shows, featuring both renowned and up-and-coming artists’ work. It gives artists a place to exercise their creative freedom and interact with a larger audience.
A larger audience, including individuals who would not generally be interested in conventional art forms, can now experience art more easily thanks to ToDA’s immersive style. The inclusive environment it fosters for art appreciation appeals to tech-savvy generations. ToDA celebrates Dubai’s celebrated cultural variety by showcasing artwork from many origins and cultures. It acts as a focal point for the sharing of artistic ideas and cross-cultural conversation.
Simply put, ToDA has established a niche for itself by reinventing the ways in which art is viewed, valued, and shared in the digital era. It demonstrates Dubai’s dedication to encouraging innovation and creativity while also bridging cultures via the universal language of art.
Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
If you’re in Dubai in the summer, Ski Dubai is a welcome respite from the oppressive heat. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the desert city’s very own indoor ski resort for its laid-back atmosphere and exciting activities. The indoor experiences at Ski Dubai are said to alter every few months, according to the locals. Therefore, even if you’ve been to Ski Dubai before, there’s always something fresh to discover.
Visitors must get their belongings at the gate well before entering the ski area: a ski suit, shoes, socks, and gloves. You should bring a beanie or ear warmer if you tend to feel cold rapidly because the resort does not supply any headgear. As soon as you enter the building, the icy air strikes you; the temperature is a bone-chilling -4 degrees Celsius.
An enormous 22,500 square metres make up the resort. The resort was built with impressive real-life features when I visited, including cosy chalets, towers connected by a bridge, an indoor mountain, numerous ski slopes, zip lines, a snow cavern, a Twin Track Bobsled, the first indoor black diamond run, and a play area called Snow Park, among other marvels.
Our snowy adventure started with a chairlift ride, which, despite its welcoming appearance, is a long, nerve-wracking thrill ride, especially if you’re terrified of heights. The favourite ride at the resort was the twin-track bobsled, which is a necessity whether you’re travelling with company or by yourself. To prevent a blast of white wind in your eyes, be careful to close your eyes.
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Evening is free for Leisure, And 03 hours before your flight time, Our Driver will escort you to the Airport for your final departure.

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Discussion in 'Apple, Inc and Tech Industry' started by applelover13, Mar 5, 2009.
apple event rumor 18 days away
To talk about what?
All Macs recently updated, iPhone at WWDC.
I guess they could talk about Snow Leopard, but only the geekiest of us (me) would sit down to an hour and a half long software presentation.
New Cinema Displays,new Apple TV and one more thing.
I really hope they do another event.
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Cost of living in Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2017. Exchange rate: 0.00054 EUR / CDF
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Cost of living in Tshikapa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
Ind. Gov't. - "Bill prohibiting 'sanctuary universities' moves forward in Indiana Senate"
An ILB post from April 10, 2013 begins (quoting a story from the Kokomo Tribune):
On Tuesday, the House Education Committee voted 8-4 in favor of a bill that would partially roll back a 2011 law banning undocumented students who grew up in Indiana from accessing the lower in-state tuition rate at the state’s public universities. The 2011 law, which requires they pay the more expensive out-of-state rate, led to hundreds of students dropping out.A July 28, 2013 story provides some follow-up.
The version of Senate Bill 207 that passed out of the House committee only covers the students who were enrolled in college when the ban went into effect two years ago.
But Republican bill backers want to expand the legislation’s language to cover more students. With support from Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma, they plan to introduce an amendment to do so when the bill comes up for debate in the full House.
“It really comes down to this: every child in our state needs the opportunity to have an education, “ said state Rep. Rebecca Kubacki, a Republican from Syracuse and the House sponsor of Senate Bill 207.
Now, in the 2017 General Assembly, the question appears to be not how much additional tuition to charge undocumented immigrants, but whether they may attend Indiana schools at all.
Kaitlin L. Lange of the Evansville Courier & Press reports, in a story reprinted in the Indiana Economic Digest:
An Indiana Senate committee approved a measure Tuesday to make “sanctuary universities” illegal in Indiana — a move that would prohibit universities from letting undocumented immigrants attend school, with some exceptions.
Those who were protected under former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) will still be allowed at universities under House Bill 423 because they were brought into the country as children. But if President Trump were to repeal that program, Indiana universities would no longer be able to allow any undocumented immigrants to attend universities.
The bill’s passage through committee comes just a day after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a memo implementing Trump’s plans to crack down on undocumented immigrants. The memo called for government agents to identify any undocumented immigrant for deportation, with a focus on those who’ve committed crimes.
Trump left DACA untouched for now. Homeland Security spokeswoman Gillian Christensen said Tuesday that those deportation protections for about 750,000 undocumented immigrants would continue to be honored.
If Trump repeals DACA, bill author Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis, said they would have to re-examine the state’s policies.
Still, some opponents of the Indiana Senate bill worry the legislation would just cause worry for immigrants already concerned with Trump’s policy promises on immigration. * * *
The legislation, if it passes in the House and Senate, would only apply to the seven state universities, but a couple of senators suggested extending the measure to private universities on the Senate floor with amendments.
While definitions on “sanctuary universities” can vary slightly, this legislation prohibits universities from not sharing immigration status of students with government officials, maintains that it is illegal for undocumented students to attend universities and prohibits schools from offering instate benefits to these students. Young said the bill has nothing to do with immigration policy; it just requires universities to comply with state and federal government. He maintained that this bill was an expansion of previous legislation that outlawed sanctuary cities. * * *
Some senators said the bill was unnecessary because of the lack of sanctuary schools in the state and were concerned it would only lead to negative perceptions about what the legislature was trying to accomplish.
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by J. Pharoah Doss, For New Pittsburgh Courier
Black Lives Matter captured national attention when civil unrest sparked in Ferguson, MO, after an unarmed Black teenager was fatally shot by a White police officer in 2014. A host of opinion writers immediately supported the slogan “Black Lives Matter”, but admitted they didn’t know what the umbrella organization was about.
Then BLM released six core demands.
Their first demand was “end the war on Black people.” The rest was a condensed version of the 1966 Ten Point Program written by the founders of the Black Panther Party. In other words, it was high-minded idealism that no one could implement with the best of intentions. That made BLM an organization that “imagined a better society” without any serious plans to make it one.
Nevertheless, opinion writers made the bold claim that BLM was the new Civil Rights Movement. But which Civil Rights Movement? The Civil Rights Movement is divided between two eras, the MLK-Era and the Post-MLK Era.
The MLK-Era is the time period between the 1954 Supreme Court school desegregation decision and the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The MLK-era or the traditional Civil Rights Movement also consisted of multiple organizations working simultaneously to achieve similar objectives.
Since BLM is one umbrella organization with a condensed agenda borrowed from a militant group not affiliated with the traditional Civil Rights Movement, it’s easy to see that BLM was never “the new” version of the MLK-Era.
Therefore, the opinion writers must have meant BLM was “the new” Post-MLK Civil Rights Movement. Post-MLK was the era of Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton. Jackson and Sharpton targeted specific corporations, accused them of discriminatory deeds, and threatened nation-wide boycotts unless the corporations donated to Jackson or Sharpton’s non-profit organizations that supposedly helped minorities.
The targeted corporations complied to avoid bad publicity and costly lawsuits.
Jackson and Sharpton didn’t carry the torch of the traditional Civil Rights Movement, they torched their legacy in order to enrich themselves, and BLM followed Jackson and Sharpton’s lead.
It was no surprise during the 2020 George Floyd riots that corporations donated millions of dollars to BLM. Since George Floyd was an unarmed Black man killed by a White police officer, the corporate money was supposed to help BLM accomplish their main objective, to “end the war on Black people.”
But it wasn’t long until major media outlets ran stories about questionable purchases of million-dollar properties by a BLM founder.
The Associated Press reported that of the $90 million BLM received in donations amid racial justice protests in 2020, $32 million was invested into stocks. A BLM organizer told the AP the investment is expected to become an endowment to ensure that BLM’s “work” continues in the future. The AP reported BLM spent $6 million on a Los-Angeles area compound, which includes a home with six bedrooms and bathrooms, a swimming pool, a sound stage and office space, which is intended as a campus for a Black artists fellowship.
A financial expert said that BLM’s structure makes it difficult to disprove allegations of impropriety, financial mismanagement and deviation from their expressed mission.
The latest development is that BLM grassroots (local chapters) have sued an executive of BLM Global Network Foundation (The fundraisers) for stealing $10 million of donation money and defrauding the local chapters. BLM Global Network Foundation denied the charges and scolded BLM grassroots: For taking the same steps as our White oppressors and utilizing the criminal legal system which is propped up by White supremacy to solve disputes within the movement.
The tragic irony is that the millions of dollars donated to help “end the war on Black people” prompted the war within BLM.

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Let’s inspire you! – Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying with us a little longer.
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Potentiometer Input Impedance For AtoD Inputs
This is based on the discussion found here.
AtoD inputs will be specified with a maximum source resistance for them to function correctly to all of their specifications. The source resistance of a pot is highest at its midpoint setting, but even at that position it is only 1/4 of the pot total resistance. This means a 10K pot has an effective source resistance at its mid position of only 2K5 ohms.
If you don't need very high speed readings you can often allow for higher source resistances (and lower noise) by adding capacitor from the AtoD input to ground which has a much larger capacitance than an AtoD's internal sample and hold capacitance (e.g. 100nF). This capacitor is charged to the pot voltage continuously (and also acts as a RC low pass filter). The capacitor transfers its charge to the AtoD internal capacitor very quickly when the ADC is switched to that signal, with little voltage change.
The impedance on the pin is as seen by the pin. 8V going through a potential divider made of two 5K resistors will make an impedance of 10K as far as the 8V source is concerned, but only 2K5 as far as the pin is concerned.
A consideration though:
The impedance limitation due to AtoD channel switching can also be countered simply by waiting longer to take a reading, if your AtoD allows it. However, the DC leakage current at the AtoD input pin itself can present a problem and if so no amount of waiting or adding capacitance will fix that. Pin leakage is not reduced when you play tricks with AtoD inputs and can be temperature and voltage dependent so always bear this in mind.
Good general use pot type.
Good temperature stability, so often a good choice for trim pots.
Can have low operations life – check datasheet
Usually high quality pots with good life, low noise and good mechanical feel
High power and long fife, but resistance changes are in small steps as wiper moves from 1 wire to the next.

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