Excellence in paving installation was rewarded by Brett Landscaping and Building Products at the company's annual Approved Installer Awards, which celebrate the achievements of paving contractors who are members of their Brett Approved Installer (BAI) scheme.
The coveted awards are open to all Approved Installers, who submit their portfolios for scrutiny by an independent judging panel of landscaping specialists, including Paving Expert Tony McCormack. Further awards for Contractors' Choice were voted for at the event by the installers themselves.
This year, Woods Paving secured the event's ultimate prize, National Installer of the Year, as well as winning Regional Installer of the Year (South East). "It's tremendous to have been acknowledged within two separate categories at the Brett Approved Installer Awards. It demonstrates how Woods Paving is excelling within its field in terms of quality, installation, design and versatility," comments Robert Wood.
While Kent-based Paramount Paving – National Installer of the Year for the past two years – was narrowly beaten to the top spot this year the company still managed to secure two category wins for Outstanding Project Portfolio and Best Small Driveway as well as being runner up in other categories.
ProPave and Leicester Drives & Gardens were the other Regional Installer winners, for the South West and North regions, respectively. The latter company also took home the award for Best Large Patio.
Rounding out the driveway and patio awards were Bowen Paving Limited, who won for Best Large Driveway, and Muddy Boots, the winner of Best Small Patio.
In total, over 30 Brett Approved Installers won or were commended for their work, a testament to the strength of the BAI scheme.
During the event, Brett Landscaping and Building Products also showcased the company's Gardens & Drives brochure, which incorporates many previous BAI-winning installations. "The exceptional work of our Approved Installers remain the best means we have of demonstrating the quality of our range in real-life situations," explains Alan Smith.
In a stroke of irony, whilst the BAI Awards were taking place Brett Landscaping unexpectedly found itself a winner when the company was named 'Supplier of the Year' for the Buildbase Southern region.


JotSpot is now part of Google. This application crated by Joe Kraus and Graham Spencer -- co-founders of Excite -- is almost a hybrid wiki / web office suite that will be a great fit for Google.
JotSpot is now part of Google. This application crated by Joe Kraus and Graham Spencer -- co-founders of Excite -- is almost a hybrid wiki / web office suite that will be a great fit for Google. The application has "page types" that can be easily created by users: Group directory, file cabinent, blog, forum, group calendar, photo gallery, poll and to-do list.
Sine new registrations have been disabled until further notice, the JotSpot gallery page contains screenshots and descriptions of most features you can find in the application. Read more about the acquisition here and here.


Compression lids in white plastic flat style. Lids fit snugly on all of the colors of our paper lined ice cream cups, 4 ounce size.
The lid is one piece of molded, white plastic. Perfect for pre-filling and stacking ice cream cups for pre-planned events, lunches, snacks, etc.
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VSO Community
The VSO online community is a virtual meeting place for anyone who would like to be involved with VSO in the Netherlands in an easily accessible manner. Within this online meeting place, you can get in touch with all kinds of people who care about VSO. From individual givers to (former) volunteers.
Are you curious about the experience of a volunteer in Malawi? Do you want to offer your skills as a peer supporter, by helping people who are working abroad as a volunteer? Or are you thinking about working as a volunteer for VSO in the Netherlands, but you don't know exactly what suits you? On the platform you can find members who can help and inspire you. The community platform is there for you!
The number of countries our volunteers have worked in
Why you should sign up
Find other VSO community members
Contact each other easily
Share your skills & experience
Why Sarah joined the VSO community
I strongly support VSO's vision and mission. We do not transfer knowledge and experience through means, but through people. This is how we really bring lasting change to people's lives. It is also very special to be part of such an international group and be able to commit myself to development cooperation from the Netherlands as well. Thanks to the VSO Community, I stay involved with these people and with VSO. However, I am pleased that it is not only an online platform. The genuine encounter remains the most valuable for me.Read more
The VSO community gives me the opportunity to stay in touch with VSO as an organisation, but especially with the people behind it as well. The great thing about VSO is that it's really about the people in the field. I signed up because I'm curious about the current work of VSO staff. I think it would be interesting to see the developments in Namibia, for example. I also hope that people who are currently in the field and new volunteers can benefit from my experiences.Read more
Why Jasper joined the VSO community…
What makes the community interesting is that volunteers from all sorts of different disciplines are deployed. In this way you can learn from each other, meet like-minded people, inspire each other and interesting interaction can develop. You help each other out from your own network. It is great to be involved with VSO in this way and to meet fellow volunteers via the platform and of course at live events.Read more
About VSO
We bring people from different backgrounds, expertise and experiences together to fight poverty. Last year 7,475 volunteers worked alongside partners, communities and institutions to support 1.5 million people across education, health and livelihoods initiatives.
In 2017/18:
We supported over 900,000 people to access better healthcare.
Our work improving access and quality of education reached over 325,000 people.
We helped improve access to food and income for 115,000 people.
We make a difference in 23 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, focusing on improving the health, education and livelihoods of the most marginalised in society.
You can visit our Dutch website or the International website.
What is the VSO community platform?
The VSO online community is a virtual meeting place for anyone who would like to be involved with VSO in an easily accessible manner. Within this online meeting place, you can get in touch with all kinds of people who care about VSO.
Who can join the community platform?
Everyone who supports the mission, vision and values of VSO and acts according to them, is welcome to join the VSO community. All VSO employees, workers, volunteers, consultants and agency workers act according to the Global Code of Conduct.
How can I contribute to the community?
You can contribute to the VSO Community in many different ways. By creating a profile, you can indicate which skills and experiences you want to share. You can simply participate as a community member, however if you would like more commitment you can also ask for the available vacancies in order to become part of one of the volunteer pools.
In order to make the VSO community platform a useful, interactive and valuable place to interact with other VSO volunteers, supporters and staff members we need to collect certain data from you. This data enables us to make a platform where you can present yourself and find others based on skills or common interests.
How do I sign-up/ create a profile?
To create a profile go to sign up and fill in the registration form. The registration will take around 5 minutes. At the end of the registration form, click complete registration. Following the registration a confirmation email with your username and password will be send to your email address. You can then log in on the platform with the username and password provided to you.
Why is the platform in English?
The platform is entirely in English, in order to be accessible for international community members.
I forgot my password, what do I do?
If you have forgotten your password please send an email to the community manager Judith Boekel (community@vso.nl).
How can I come in contact with fellow community members?
By signing up, you can easily find your fellow community members. You can use the search filters provided or simply type in your search into the search bar and find members on for example their name or the country in which they volunteered. Try to fill in your profile as complete as possible in order to get the most out of the platform.
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Very natural. This elegant Stetson Hatteras is made of wild silk, a luxury fabric that has fine, irregular thick and thin yarns.
Very natural. This elegant Stetson Hatteras is made of wild silk, a luxury fabric that has fine, irregular thick and thin yarns. The pastel checked pattern offers a nice contrast to the classic herringbone design of the hat. Its cooling, patented fabric with a UPF rating of 40+ provides an excellent sun protection to make this flat cap a perfect summer style. Closed back, with lightweight lining.


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New city centre customer hub opens to the public after Merrion House refurbishment
By LeedsStar	 Last updated Nov 6, 2019
Merrion House was named 'Best Inclusive Building' at the West Yorkshire Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards 2018. Picture credit BDP.
Leeds City Council staff have completed a move back into Merrion House after an 18-month refurbishment to the ten storey office block in partnership with Town Centre Securities (TCS).
The refurbishment was completed recently with the opening of a new city centre customer hub. The hub, on the ground floor, incorporates enquiry positions, meeting rooms, self-service points and waiting areas combining public access to all main council services with additional partner services.
Merrion House has been home to council staff since 1973 and is part of a plan to reduce the number of council buildings in the city centre from 17 to just four and bring all public-facing services under one roof. The ten-storey building is jointly owned by leading Leeds based property investment and car park operator TCS and Leeds City Council under a unique long-term partnership.
Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said: "We are gradually redesigning our buildings and the way we work to meet the needs of our customers and enable joint working with our partners.
"This city centre office consolidation will create £27m savings over 25 years and also generate significant capital receipts for buildings we no longer need.
"It's rewarding to see that our partnership approach to this refurbishment has been recognised by being shortlisted in the Constructing For Excellence awards and recently won the 'Best Inclusive Building' award at the West Yorkshire Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards 2018."
Over 2,000 staff, including some from West Yorkshire Police and Leeds Community Health Care, will be based at Merrion House bringing the city centre office workforce to 2,570 people working from 1,827 workstations across Merrion House, Leeds Civic Hall, St George House and Enterprise House.
Reductions to numbers of desks have been achieved through hot-desking and flexible location working. Skype enabled meeting rooms to connect colleagues wherever they are working, reducing travel time, pollution and improving work-life balance.
Councillor Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council's executive member for regeneration, transport and planning, said: "This city centre refurbishment and public space remodelling has allowed us to address the dual challenges of improving services while reducing the number of city centre buildings.
"These plans are also part of our commitment to making public spaces in the city centre, wherever possible, look more attractive, welcoming and people-friendly. This is a clear move away from the stale and dated concrete and traffic-first look and feel of the 1960s, seventies and eighties."
Designed to be inclusive with accessible meeting rooms, toilets, break out areas and wellbeing space, by BDP architects and delivered by the main contractor, BAM Construction, Merrion House now provides approximately 170,000 square feet of office space including an increase of 50,000 sq ft thanks to the new six-storey extension.
Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council's executive member for communities said: "We look forward to welcoming an estimated 1,000 people a day to our city centre hub which has moved into its new home in Merrion House. The Hub provides a range of important council services in one modern and convenient setting."
Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of TCS, said: "Merrion House forms a key part of the continued multimillion pound investment and regeneration of Merrion Centre and the surrounding Arena Quarter area. The public-private partnership approach between Leeds City Council and Town Centre Securities has been a huge success for all involved and we've been pleased to play our part in supporting the council as it evolves its services with significant operational cost savings."
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Q: What should int() and real() of a space string be in gnuplot? The gnuplot functions int() and real() try to convert a number or string into an integer or floating point number, respectively. Apparently, either they succeed or they give an error.
For example, if I have an empty string '', int() and real() will give an error:
Non-numeric string found where a numeric expression was expected

That's ok.
However, if I have a string constisting out of one or multiple spaces int() and real() will return 0 and 0.0, respectively.
Question: how to tell gnuplot that an empty string is basically not 0 but instead "not a number" NaN?
I could write a function checking if a string consists only out of spaces and then either return NaN or the non-"only-space" string.
However, while trying this, I also noticed that

*

*print real(NaN) will return NaN

*print int(NaN) will give an error undefined value.

Seems like I have to check for NaN as well.
Script:
### space string is converted to 0
reset session

array A = [ 1, 1.2, "1.3", " 1.4", "1.x", " ", "  "]
print A

do for [i=1:7] { print A[i], "   ", real(A[i]) }
### end of script

Result:
[1,1.2,"1.3"," 1.4","1.x"," ","  ",""]

1   1.0
1.2   1.2
1.3   1.3
 1.4   1.4
1.x   1.0
    0.0
     0.0

A: Thank you for raising these issues regarding promotion of a string to a numeric value when gnuplot encounters it while evaluating an expression.
I submitted this as a bug report to the gnuplot issue tracker. Please see an expanded list of problematic cases and a pending fix to appear in the next release version.
Bug #2527

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Courtesy the Rutland HeraldAndrea Mead Lawrence in her early alpine skiing days. The three-time Olympian died March 31.
Two of the first people I met upon moving to Mammoth Lakes, Calif in the fall of '77 were Matt and Corty Lawrence. Phenomenal skiers, they lived in "the meadow house" in Old Mammoth, a solitary old white stick-frame structure with red trim. It sat on a rise overlooking an ocean of meadow, Mammoth Crest to the west, the Sherwin crest to the south, the White Mountains to the east.
First time I met their mother, three-time Olympian and environmental activist Andrea Mead Lawrence, she'd come to the meadow house to check on her son Matt, whose knee had come face-to-face with a chain saw during wood gathering. She wore an oversized wool sheepskin vest, walked with a hint of swagger, and boasted a hearty husky voice. She'd brought wine.
I knew she was the only U.S. alpine skier to win two gold medals in the same Olympics, that she lived in Mammoth, but not that she'd brought up her five children as a single mother there. The homestead was further out, in "the dunes" " ski-in ski-out. The moon rose early that evening, an Ansel Adams moment: subtle light, mountains defining sky, stillness, Andrea Lawrence's world.
I remember the archival footage of Andrea's second slalom run in the '52 Winter Games in Oslo " she made up all the time lost in the first run after missing a gate. In her book "A Practice of Mountains," she recalls "an amazing clarity and purpose" of that moment in the starting gate, allowing her to ski faster than she ever thought possible.
Ms. Lawrence had recently formed Friends of Mammoth, an environmental action group which fought an impending eight-story condominium complex. The case reached the State Supreme Court, whose ruling laid the groundwork for citizen enforcement of the California Environmental Quality Act. She helped found the Sierra Nevada Alliance, a regional environmental protection group, and most recently ALIMAR-the Andrea Lawrence Institute for Mountains and Rivers whose mission statement calls for a balance between economic growth and natural preservation.
As an 18-year member of the Mono County Board of Supervisors, Andrea fought unchecked growth and development, testified before Congress on behalf of the environment, several wilderness bills, and protection measures. She was one incredibly busy woman, not content to rest on her laurels, but intent on building upon her momentum.
The next time I saw Andrea Lawrence, we were sharing a gondola ride to the top of Mammoth Mountain on a windy bluebird afternoon. "Where are you headed?" I asked. "How about the Paranoids?" she offered, more of an invitation than a suggestion. The wind rocked our car 200 feet over Climax just before the top station. I was admiring her trademark sheepskin vest when I noticed she had no poles!
Skiing along Mammoth's top ridge, we looked right into The Minarets, the craggy vertical sawtooths that separate Mammoth basin from Yosemite. The Paranoids are like two of Peak 7's Magic Carpet: steep, treeless, wind-loaded, a thousand vertical. I hung back just to watch Andrea Lawrence ski. Without poles she soared. I was lost in her experience. I realized then that Andrea was born from mountains, not just living among them.
No matter what was going on or who was in the room, you had her complete attention when talking with Andrea. She genuinely wanted to know your thoughts. You never forgot she was mother, friend, politician, friend to the earth. Her presence and enthusiasm for life was infectious. Battling brain cancer for nine years, she's gone now, but her energy lives on in the Sierra and every mountain community.
It's been years since the meadow house was razed to make way for a church. A golf course inhabits the meadow now, but the Sherwin Crest still dominates the landscape. I still remember my first spring hike/ski up there: Andrea Lawrence's backyard.
Two Sundays ago, I lapped Snow White three times: a week of snow but the sun broke through to reveal thigh deep vertical. I dedicated those laps to Andrea Lawrence. She was partly responsible for my being there, for making the best turns of my season.


The most common degree available for an aspiring welder is an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Welding Technology. Learn about courses, employment and salary information, and certifications.
The first step to becoming a professional, certified welder is to enroll in a vocational welding degree program at an accredited 2-year community or vocational school. An A.A.S. in Welding Technology not only provides relevant classroom lessons, but also requires that students put in several hours working hands-on with metal and welding equipment.
Entry-level welding careers are available in areas like technology, applications and inspections. Employment opportunities for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are predicted to grow by 4% from 2014-2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov). The average salary for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers was $40,970 in May 2015, according to the BLS.
General welding certification is required for some welding positions and is offered by the American Welding Society (AWS) and employers. Certification in specific welding areas, such as robotic or oxy-fueled welding is also available. Students who are pursuing career advancement may consider 4-year, bachelor's degree programs in welding engineering or welding engineering technology.
Students wishing to pursue a career in welding can reach their goals by completing an A.A.S. in Welding Technology program. During this program, students will have hands-on learning experience in addition to their regular classroom lessons.


Video with useful tips when spotting a bear at the camp.
This is a very helpful video as it depicts one of the most important tips in how to camp.
Bears are dangerous animals and they are mostly found in jungles and other sites where people go for camping. A woman explains how to avoid being eaten alive by a bear in case you encounter one during your camping adventure. One of the first tips is to avoid eye contact with the animal.
It is best to pretend that you haven't noticed the bear but at the same time keep backing away slowly. The first rule to save yourself is not to turn and run. If you run, the bear will come running after you. It is also a good idea to keep a pepper spray ready in case nothing else works. But whatever happens, you should remember not to panic. It is basically a video to advise you how to do your homework before camping so that you don't end up being eaten by bears!


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Michigan State recruiting mailbag: Spartans' next potential football offer and basketball commitment
Luke Srodulski, Land of 10
Have Michigan State football recruiting questions? We've got answers. Join us every Thursday for the Land of 10 Michigan State recruiting mailbag to discuss Spartans recruiting. Send your questions via Twitter and Facebook, or email us at lucas.srodulski@coxinc.com.
The academic season has begun. The football season has kicked off. College basketball previews are in full swing. That makes it officially fall, right?
As we inch toward Michigan State's second game of the season, it's time for our second installment of this weekly recruiting mailbag. Please keep sending your questions to the links above. We want to know what you want to know.
Recruit ratings: worthless trash or great indicator of future success?
Michigan State fans probably have a different viewpoint on this than many fanbases, considering how many 3-stars players it has developed into NFL talents in recent years. The ranking and rating of recruits is an inexact science, and it always will be. You can't gauge how badly a player wants to be good, and you can't predict which ones will fall victim to the injury bug.
But any study of recruiting rankings will tell you that this is the most accurate system we have. A 5-star prospect is more likely to make it to the NFL than a 4-star prospect. A 4-star prospect is more likely to make it to the NFL than a 3-star prospect. If that's the case, these scouts are doing their job pretty well.
What positions do you expect Michigan State to fill with its remaining spots in the 2018 class?
As we've regularly discussed in our recruiting notebooks, Michigan State needs a running back. It probably needs two, considering how thin the Spartans' group will be in a year if junior LJ Scott leaves early. They'll already be losing senior Gerald Holmes. So look for them to bring in two running backs.
After that, Michigan State will look for a wide receiver and a defensive tackle. That would bring the class total to 19. And if the Spartans can land offensive line legacy recruit Jacob Isaia, it might just wrap things up. But Coach Mark Dantonio did leave open the possibility of bringing in 21 players, so don't rule out another linebacker or defensive back.
Who will be Michigan State's next football offer?
I'd anticipate it coming on the offensive side of the ball, specifically running back or wide receiver. These are two positions where Michigan State doesn't look in particularly great shape to land its top targets. At running back, Elijah Collins looks like a Spartans lean, but who will fill the second spot? And at wide receiver, a lot of work remains to be done.
So look for the Spartans to potentially offer 3-star Hilliard (Ohio) Bradley wide receiver Kory Taylor. Michigan State staff will be in Ohio to scout the 6-foot-5 prospect during the team's bye week and then will welcome him on campus a week later for the Notre Dame game on Sept. 23. He has plenty of other suitors who would make it tough for the Spartans, but they would have a good shot to land him should they offer.
Who will commit to Michigan State men's basketball next?
For this answer, I would look to the prospect scheduled to take his official visit to Michigan State over the weekend: 3-star Ben Davis (Indianapolis) wing Aaron Henry. He picked up a Michigan State offer over the summer after having drawn interest for several years. At 6-foot-5, he has long arms to be disruptive on the defensive end and play above the rim on the other.
Henry told his coach early on that Michigan State is one of his two dream schools, the other being Louisville. If the visit lives up to his expectations, the Spartans should be in the driver's seat. Henry likely won't take long to decide after his Ohio State official visit the following weekend, if it even takes that long.
Have a question about Michigan State recruiting? Send them to the links at the top of this article, and we'll try to answer them in a future mailbag. Have a question we may have answered before? Check out the previous mailbag entries here.
The post Michigan State recruiting mailbag: Spartans' next potential football offer and basketball commitment appeared first on Land of 10.


Nothing says 'style' quite like the perfect shade of charcoal grey and while the perfect shade may be different for every home, a hint of charcoal here or a splash there will never get you in trouble.
That's right – this week's feature colour is charcoal grey and it's a colour that is almost the go to neutral for many. Perfect for when black is too..well…black but you're still wanting something to contrast against those crisp whites.
Charcoal homes – Perhaps more suited to homes that do not get the afternoon sun, a charcoal exterior is modern, edgy and perfectly framed with bright white trim.
Bedroom Basics – There's not much in this room that's not to love – the pendant? Exposed Brick wall? Timber ceiling? Oak floors? Wall sconce? Gorgeous bed setting? Need I go on? It's all set off by THAT charcoal wall.
Bathroom beauty – I'll admit, I'm not one for dark bathrooms in general but a little charcoal goes a long way. One feature wall is enough, it frames the shower and bath area, gives the space some serious depth and is set off beautifully by the timber detail in the shower. TIP: If going dark in the bathroom, use gloss to help bounce around some more light – after all no one likes doing their make-up in the dark!


Histone chaperones are fundamental regulators of transcriptional activity in damaged chromatin locations in the DNA harm response. and IV in the mitochondrial respiratory string, its function in nuclei provides yet to become convincingly elucidated. It's been suggested, nevertheless, that Caccumulation in the nucleus under apoptotic stimuli pertains to nuclear pyknosis, DNA fragmentation (19), and chromatin remodelling (20). Right here, we show the fact that Place/TAF-I oncoprotein interacts with Cin the cell nucleus in response to treatment of the cell with different well-known inducers of DNA harm and apoptosis, however, not to treatment with various other apoptosis-inducing agencies. We also demonstrate that Cimpairs the histone chaperone activity of Place/TAF-I through competitive binding, thus preventing the development of primary histoneCSET/TAF-I complexes. Outcomes CInteracts with Place/TAF-I in the Nucleus Pursuing DNA Harm. DNA harm could be induced by ionizing rays or topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., CPT). Subcellular localization of Cin Heltog cellsa HeLa cell series constitutively expressing green fluorescent proteins (GFP)-tagged Caccumulation in the cell nucleus after 4 h (Fig. 1appeared in the nucleus after 1 h treatment, as previously seen in HeLa cells treated 51833-76-2 IC50 with either UV irradiation or CPT (20). Codetection in the nuclear cell small percentage with nuclear-specific poly (ADP ribose) polymerase (PARP) verified the Ctranslocation in to the nucleus (Fig. 1translocation in to the nucleus takes place before caspase-3 activation (Fig. 1in response to DNA harm, in-cell relationship between them was analyzed using immunoprecipitation (IP). An antibody against Cwas utilized to remove associated protein in nuclear lysates of Heltog cells treated with 20 M CPT for 4 h. As proven in Fig. 1after CPT treatment (street 5), whereas neglected cells (control) didn't show any music group corresponding to Collection/TAF-I (street 2). To verify the IP specificity, nuclear lysates from neglected and CPT-treated cells had been probed using the 51833-76-2 IC50 Collection/TAF-I antibody (Fig. 1IP was verified by immunoblotting using the anti-Cantibody (Fig. 1was after that pulled straight down (Fig. 1localization. As a result, following the publicity of Heltog cell ethnicities to 100 ng/mL Path for 2 h or 1 M STP for 4 h, subcellular fractionation was used, indicating Cas having been translocated from mitochondria to cytosol, however, not towards the nucleus (Fig. 1release from mitochondria in response to Path and STP (23, 24). However, our study displays endogenous Cas having been struggling to reach the cell nucleus pursuing treatments with Path or STP 51833-76-2 IC50 (Fig. 1in the nucleus seen in response to CPT-induced DNA harm (Fig. 1 and in 51833-76-2 IC50 to the nucleus, combined with the formers connection with Collection/TAF-I, continues to be studied following a induction of DNA harm with indotecan, a noncamptothecin inhibitor of topoisomerase I (25), and doxorubicin, a topoisomerase II inhibitor (26) (and development from the Clocation upon treatment with 20 M CPT for 1 or 4 h. Nontreated and CPT-treated Heltog cells had been fractionated to produce cytosolic, membrane/organelle (Memb./Org.) and nuclear fractions. Purity of subcellular fractions was confirmed by Traditional western blot using antiC-Tub (50 kDa), anti-Cox IV (17 kDa), and anti-PARP (116 kDa) antibodies. (after dealing with Heltog cells with 20 M CPT for 4 h. Traditional western blot demonstrated the recognition of Collection/TAF-I as an 34-kDa music group (lanes 1 and 4) in the nuclear portion. Cfrom nuclear lysates can be demonstrated (lanes 4 and 5) 51833-76-2 IC50 under CPT treatment. (with Collection/TAF-I pursuing CPT treatment. Recognition of Cas an 12-kDa music group in the nuclear lysate (street 4) and in the IP of Collection/TAF-I of CPT-treated cells (street 5). Mouse IgG was utilized as control (lanes 3 and 6). (area upon treatment with 100 ng/mL Path for 2 h or 1 M STP for 4 h. CBinds to SET-TAF-I and Blocks Histone Binding. To explore the natural need for the Cto prevent histone binding to Place/TAF-I. Therefore, an electrophoretic flexibility change assay (EMSA) was performed to detect complicated development between Collection/TAF-I and calf-thymus histones also to additional study the result from the addition of Rabbit Polyclonal to WWOX (phospho-Tyr33) Cand Collection/TAF-I, are demonstrated in Fig. 2(lanes 1C3). Because of the opposite costs, Cand Arranged/TAF-I migrated backwards directions. Notably, the histone combination vaguely penetrated the gel in the EMSA assay because of its propensity to create huge aggregates (at raising concentrations towards the Collection/TAF-I and histone combination.
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Allsup's Convenience Stores operates 317 stores in New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma and employs 3,200 full-time and part-time employees.
SANTA FE - Allsup's Convenience Stores, the chain that operates throughout New Mexico and Texas, is giving its employees a little extra money.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the chain gave all full-time, non-executive employees a one-time time cash bonuses of $1,000 on Thursday.
Owners of the Clovis, New Mexico-based company said a statement that the windfall was "a result of the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed" in December.
The bonus went to employees who have been with the company at least a year.
The company operates 317 stores in New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma and employs 3,200 full-time and part-time employees. It did not say how many of its employees received a bonus this week.
The convenience store chain is known for its chicken chimichanga and beef burrito.


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I hope my readers will forgive me if this post is somewhat less detailed than the ones I wrote in the past, as up to the very last moment I was not sure I felt up to writing my usual "Best of the Year" piece. However, I have tried my best to comment on the many highlights of a year that – while utterly dismal in terms of global events – was definitely a bumper year for interesting progressive music.
In my native Italy, leap years are considered unlucky, and 2016 did nothing to dispel this myth, crammed as it was with global turmoil and high-profile deaths. For prog fans, this year will go down in history for the double whammy of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake's loss, as well as David Bowie's passing a couple of days after the release of his Blackstar album. On the other and, while many of the protagonists of prog's heyday have started leaving this planet, the younger generations – though faced with a world increasingly uncaring about music as an art form – have been forging a path ahead for the progressive genre, often displaying the barest of affiliations to the modes of the past. A few of the names that will appear in this post, as well as in many fans' lists, have received warm accolades in the "mainstream" press, and are therefore getting exposed to more diverse audiences. In many ways, these artists resemble the original prog generation in their desire to explore and experiment, rather than stick to a tried-and-tested formula as the "retro" acts do.
Even if lately my reviewing activity has been almost non-existent, I have kept in touch with new releases through my regular participation in DPRP's Something for the Weekend? feature. On the other hand, a lot of highly rated 2016 albums have flown directly under my radar, so anyone who wishes to read further should take the absence of a rather large number of prog fans' favourites into account – as the title of this post makes it quite clear. As usual, I have not had either the time or the inclination (or both) to listen to many of the albums that are prominently featured in many people's Top 10 (or 20, or 50…) lists, because the amount of music released during the past 12 months under the increasingly broad "progressive" label was nothing short of staggering. And then, in all honesty, my tastes have been steadily drifting away from the traditional prog still enthusiastically embraced by both artists and fans. While I still have a lot of time for the classics, I am constantly on the lookout for modern music that will redefine the prog label without sounding derivative. In this respect, 2016 was like a 12-month Christmas.
For this edition, I have decided to adopt a similar format to the one used by my esteemed friend and fellow reviewer, Roger Trenwith, on his excellent Astounded by Sound! blog. In this way, I will still avoid the dreaded (though popular) numbered list, and at the same time make it somewhat easier for my readers to pick out albums. Although the order of appearance may partly reflect my own preferences, all the albums briefly described in the following paragraphs are well worth checking out. I have tried to include all those albums that have impressed me during the past 12 months, (many of which have already been recommended by me or my fellow reviewers on Something for the Weekend?) though obviously there are bound to be omissions for which I apologize beforehand. Links to Bandcamp or other streaming services are provided whenever available.
And here we go…
Knifeworld – Bottled Out of Eden (UK) – A real joy from start to finish, as intricate and eclectic as the best vintage prog, Knifeworld's third release is yet another winner from prog's other busiest man, the one and only Kavus Torabi.
North Sea Radio Orchestra – Dronne (UK) – Another Cardiacs-related effort, the fourth album by the ensemble led by Craig Fortnam is pure class, brimming with ethereal beauty and sterling performances.
Bent Knee – Say So (USA) – The third full-length release from the Boston crew led by charismatic vocalist Courtney Swain boasts interesting songwriting and an almost punky edge, tempered by a sort of confessional vibe.
Gong – Rejoice! I'm Dead! (Multi-national) – Though Daevid Allen may be gone from this earthly plane, he left his beloved creature in the trusty hands of Kavus Torabi (again!), who gives the album a modern edge while paying homage to the band's decades-long history.
Gösta Berlings Saga – Sersophane (Sweden) – Released just two weeks before the end of the year, the long-awaited fourth album from the magnificent Swedes (augmented, as usual, by Mattias Olsson) brings 2016 to a close with a bang. 40 minutes of stunningly hypnotic instrumental music by one of the finest bands in the business.
Deus Ex Machina – Devoto (Italy) – Another highly awaited comeback from one of Italy's most distinctive bands, chock full of energy, melody and outstanding performances – though without any Latin in sight.
Yugen – Death by Water (Italy) – The iconic Milan-based ensemble led by guitarist Francesco Zago is back with a dense, austere album that demands a lot from the listener. Modern Avant-Prog at its finest.
Zhongyu – Zhongyu (USA) – Seamlessly blending jazz-rock, Avant-Prog, Far Eastern music and improvisation, the debut album by Jon Davis' Seattle-based quintet (featuring three members of Moraine) is a must-listen for lovers of cutting-edge instrumental prog.
Richard Pinhas & Barry Cleveland – Mu (Multi-national) – Beautifully atmospheric music performed by a quartet of extremely gifted musicians – guitarists Pinhas and Cleveland plus the extraordinary rhythm section of Michael Manring and Celso Alberti.
Mamma Non Piangere – N.3 (Italy) – The triumphant return of the veteran Italian RIO/Avant outfit will put a smile on your face,even if you do not understand the language. Stunning vocal performance from Laura Agostinelli of Garamond.
Jeremy Flower – The Real Me (USA) – Carla Kihlstedt lends her vocals and violin to this lovely album from a gifted Boston-based musician. Top-class, surprisingly accessible chamber pop.
Finnegan Shanahan – The Two Halves (USA) – A charming, chamber prog-meets-Celtic folk debut for a talented young musician.
The Winstons – The Winstons (Italy) – Three established indie musicians from Italy pay homage to early Soft Machine inone of the very few unabashedly retro efforts that actually works.
Panzerpappa – Pestrottedans (Norway) – Avant-Prog that will not scare first-timers away with a distinct new-Canterbury flavour from one of Norway's most reliable bands
Corima – Amaterasu (USA) – Magma meets punk in the highly anticipated sophomore release of California's electrifying Zeuhl-ers.
Chromb! – 1000 (France) – The Lyon scene is a real treasure trove of great bands exploring the many facets of the Avant universe – as illustrated by Chromb!'s outstanding third album.
Ukandanz – Awo (France) – What would happen if you crossed traditional Ethiopian music with RIO/Avant? The answer is Ukandanz –another winner from the seemingly inexhaustible Lyon scene.
Herd of Instinct – Manifestation (USA) – Intense and mysterious, yet pervasively melodic, the Texas band's third album displays a stronger influence from their Djam Karet mentors than their previous releases.
Emmett Elvin – Assault on the Tyranny of Reason (UK) – Proudly eclectic (and unexpectedly fun) effort from the man behind the keyboards of modern prog giants Knifeworld, Guapo and Chrome Hoof.
French TV – Ambassadors of Health and Clean Living (USA) – Mike Sary's veteran project's comeback, recorded with the members of Japanese instrumental band TEE, offers a challenging blend of RIO/Avant and jazz-rock.
Jack O' The Clock – Repetitions Of The Old City I (USA) – The latest effort from Damon Waitkus' crew confirms their status as purveyors of unique-sounding chamber rock.
Ampledeed – BYOB (USA) – The second album from the Californian band brings more top-notch art rock with plenty of diverse influences
Luz de Riada – Cuentos y Fabulas 3 (Mexico) – Ramsés Luna's collective sounds like almost nothing else, though of course fans of Cabezas de Cera will found a lot to love in this album.
Nicotina Es Primavera – Animal Cerámico (Argentina) – From the thriving Argentinian scene, sophisticated yet accessible Avant-Prog from an excellent new band.
Amoeba Split – Second Split (Spain) – The Canterbury sound gets a 21-st century makeover in this outstanding instrumental album
Half Past Four – Land of the Blind (Canada) – The irrepressible Canadians pack more into an EP than many bands in 80 minutes. Quirky, elegant and fun modern prog.
Ulver – ATGCLVLSSCAP (Norway) – The mighty Norwegians' homage to vintage Krautrock is pristinely beautiful.
a.P.A.t.T. – Fun With Music (UK) – Just what the title says. Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink eclecticism rules!
Ill Wicker – Untamed (Sweden) – Dark, haunting acid-folk inspired by Comus and other Seventies cult bands.
Vespero – Lique Mekwas (Russia) – Russia's answer to Ozric Tentacles deploy their whole arsenal of psych/space rock with intriguing world music touches.
Psychoyogi – Shrine (UK) – Short but sweet 2016 release from one of the UK scene's hidden treasures – a must for "new Canterbury" fans.
Simon McKechnie – From My Head to My Feet (UK) – Another lesson on how to add interest and progressive quotient to the song format from one of the genre's unsung heroes.
David Bowie – Blackstar (UK) – Released just before his unexpected passing, Bowie's swan song is a riveting testimony to his undimmed creative spirit.
N.y.X. – The News (Italy) – Darkly Crimsonian vibes abound in the northern Italian trio's second album.
Axon/Neuron – Metamorphosis (USA) – An eclectic double CD for an excellent female-fronted band in the MoeTar vein.
iNFiNiEN – Light at the Endless Tunnel (USA) – Third album for another MoeTar-inspired band, with artwork from Tarik Ragab himself.
The Stargazer's Assistant – Remoteness of Light – Mesmerizing, multilayered soundscapes from Guapo drummer David J. Smith.
Sternpost – Statues Asleep (Sweden) – Ethereal, sophisticated chamber-pop reminiscent of Robert Wyatt.
Yawning Man – Historical Graffiti (USA) – A stunning instrumental "desert rock" album recorded in Argentina from an excellent southern California outfit.
Iron Mountain – Unum (Ireland) – Post-rock meets folk-metal in this intriguing instrumental album.
Vaults of Zin – Kadath (USA) – HP Lovecraft-inspired Avant-Zeuhl-Metal.
Thank You Scientist – Stranger Heads Prevail (USA) – Energetic prog-pop from New Jersey's wrecking crew.
The Mercury Tree – Permutations (USA) – Intricate, guitar-based modern prog from a band in constant development.
Edensong – Years in the Garden of Years (USA) – The long-awaited second album from the New Jersey band will not disappoint fans of hard-edged prog.
Shamblemaths – Shamblemaths (Norway) – Ambitious debut from another promising Norwegian outfit – eclectic prog at its finest.
Seven Impale – Contrapasso (Norway) – A darker, more intense follow-up to their highly praised debut.
Disen Gage – Snapshots (Russia) – Eclectic, guitar-based instrumental prog with a playful edge.
Factor Burzaco – 3.76 (Argentina) – New versions of older material from Argentina's leading Avant-Prog outfit.
Bubu – Resplandor (Argentina) – A short but highly satisfying comeback from a band that fully deserves its cult status.
Griot – Gerald (Portugal) – The concept album reinterpreted in modern art-rock terms.
Mothertongue – Unsongs (UK) – Exhilarating, brass-led progressive pop.
Afenginn – Opus (Sweden) – Haunting Scandinavian prog-folk.
Violeta de Outono – Spaces (Brazil) – Psych-space meets Canterbury with a South American flavour.
The Observatory – August Is the Cruellest (Singapore) – Moody, melancholy post-rock inspired by T.S. Eliot's poetry.
Macroscream – Macroscream (Italy) – The second album of this Roman six-piece hovers between tradition and quirkiness.
Il Rumore Bianco – Antropocene (Italy) – RPI with an edge for the full-length debut of this band from Verona.
Syndone – Eros e Thanatos (Italy) – Cinematic RPI with echoes of Van Der Graaf.
Mad Fellaz – II (Italy) – For fans of the jazzier, funkier side of Italian prog.
Alex's Hand – Künstler Sch***e (USA) – Another Avant-punk opus from the Seattle crew.
Horse Lords – Interventions (USA) – African-inspired polyrhythms and a saxophone that sounds just like a guitar. Oh my!
Za! – Loloismo (Spain) – A percussion-driven mix of styles with an almost tribal flair.
Goat – Requiem (Sweden) – African rhythms (again!) meet psychedelic rock with interesting results.
Sparkle in Grey – Brahim Izdag (Italy) – A celebration of multiculturalism through rock, electronics and a lot more.
Savoldelli/Casarano/Bardoscia – The Great Jazz Gig in the Sky (Italy) – One of the most brilliant ideas ever for a tribute album. Jazz and Dark Side of the Moon are a match made in heaven!
Pluck & Rail – Trigger (USA) – A fine roots/folk album featuring Frogg Café's Andrew Sussman
Tiles – Pretending 2 Run (USA) – The ambitious return of the Detroit heavy proggers is a double CD package put together with the utmost care.
Sonus Umbra – Beyond the Panopticon (USA) – Heavy yet melodic, atmospheric comeback from the Chicago-based septet led by Luis Nasser.
Mike Kershaw – What Lies Beneath (UK) – Melancholy, atmospheric song-based progressive rock
Matthew Parmenter – All Our Yesterdays (USA) – A collection of classy, deeply emotional songs from Discipline's mainman.
Fractal Mirror – Slow Burn 1 (The Netherlands) – Another laid-back album of song-based modern art rock
iamthemorning – Lighthouse (Russia) – Ethereal and delicate offering from the highly-regarded Russian duo.
Marbin – Goat Man and the House of the Dead (USA) – Eclectic, high-energy fusion from one of the progressive scene's busiest bands.
Though as a rule I generally mention albums I have heard in their entirety, this year I will make an exception for a handful of interesting albums that – for some reason or another – I have managed to listen to only partially:
Stick Men – Prog Noir (Multi-national) – Waiting for King Crimson to release some new material, here is a feast for lovers of touch guitars and intricate polyrhythms.
Moulettes – Preternatural (UK) – Mythical creatures inspire this slice of exciting, hyper-eclectic "wonky pop".
The Sea Nymphs – On the Dry Land (UK) – The second of the "lost" albums by Cardiacs' spin-off trio is elegiac and whimsical.
Bob Drake – Arx Pilosa (USA/France) – A collection of bite-sized Avant-Pop songs from one of Thinking Plague's founders.
Free Salamander Exhibit – Undestroyed (USA) – The much-anticipated return of some former members of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum hits all the right buttons.
Three Trapped Tigers – Silent Earthling (UK) – Hypnotic yet surprisingly melodic take on math-rock.
Although, as I pointed out in the introduction, in my list there are quite a few of what the average prog fan would consider glaring omissions, I believe that the majority of the music mentioned above has the potential to appeal to anyone but the most hidebound listeners. It might not be "your father's prog", but it is definitely worth a try if you want to expand your musical horizons – and support a bunch of highly deserving artists (and the independent labels that keep up the good work in spite of all the setbacks) in the process.
Before I bring this rather lengthy post to a close, I would like to spend a few words on the question of reviews, or lack thereof. As much as I would love to start reviewing again on a regular basis, I do not see myself resuming that activity – which was of great comfort to me in difficult times – on the scale of the earlier years of this decade. In a person's life there is probably a time for everything, and my career as a reviewer was probably fated to be a short (though intense) one. I will keep this blog alive on behalf of the many bands and artists whom I wrote about in the past few years, and for publishing the occasional piece like this one. However, I believe it is time to pass the torch to other reviewers, who are much more prolific and reliable than I have been since 2013 or so. I will keep up my contributions to Something for the Weekend? as a means of spreading the word about new music, as well as occasionally adding some band to the ProgArchives database. In the meantime, while we wait for the first 2017 releases, I hope my readers will discover at least one new band or solo artist by browsing my suggestions. Happy listening, and a great 2017 to everyone!
Factor Burzaco – II (2011)
Posted in Progressive Rock, Review, RIO/Avant, tagged Abel Gilbert, AltrOck Productions, Argentina, Carolina Restuccia, chamber music, chamber prog, Factor Burzaco, Keyboards, percussion, Pol González, reeds, Viajero Inmóvil on June 19, 2011|
1. Beginning (1:51)
2. Progressions (4:53)
3. What (2:23)
4. In Memoriam (5:39)
5. Guantanabu 1 (7:07)
8. Straviko (5:59)
9. Before the End (0:32)
10. Mereditika (7:34)
Carolina Restuccia – vocals
Pol González – vocals
Paul Torterolo – drums
Fernando Taborda – guitars
Nahuel Tavosnanska – bass
Alan Courtis – guitars
Carlos Lucero – guitars
Fabian Keroglian – vibraphone, percussion
Sebastian Schachtel – accordion
Sergio Catalán – flutes
Federico Landaburu – clarinet
Will Genz – bassoon, double bassoon
Mauro Rosales – soprano sax
Nolly Rosa – alto and baritone sax
Dana Najlis – clarinet
Mauro Zannoli – electronic processes
Chamber orchestra directed by Marcelo Delgado
Hailing from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina (a city generally not associated with progressive music, rock or otherwise, in spite of its venerable musical tradition), Factor Burzaco are the brainchild of composer Abel Gilbert. However, Gilbert is not part of the impressive line-up performing on the band's second album – while he was directly involved as a musician on Factor Burzaco's debut, released in 2007 on the homegrown label Viajero Inmóvil. The album was greeted with lavish praise in RIO/Avant prog circles, and also managed to win over a few of the more conservative fans of 'mainstream' prog. Their sophomore effort, simply titled II, was recorded between 2008 and 2010, and released in the first half of 2011.
Calling Factor Burzaco a band in the rock sense of the word would be very limiting, as well as rather inaccurate. With a staggering sixteen musicians credited as playon on the album, the term 'chamber ensemble' would definitely sound more appropriate. Additionally, the music showcased on II only bears a slight resemblance to conventiona 'progressive rock', even more so than in the case of other RIO/Avant outfits. Though Abel Gilbert mentions bands like King Crimson and Henry Cow among his chief sources of inspiration, while listening to the album I was sharply reminded of the work of classical composers such as Debussy or Stravinsky (also listed by Gilbert as major influences on his writing).
Though the album, at under 40 minutes, is very short for today's standards, it is definitely not an easy listening experience, not even for devotees of all things RIO/Avant. The 10 tracks, rather than as individual numbers, are meant to be seen as movements of a single composition, a true chamber piece that commands the utmost attention from the listener, and will not tolerate being relegated to the role of sonic wallpaper. Indeed, II is not for the faint-hearted, and will appeal to those who like music to stimulate the mind rather than the body. As the liner notes illustrate quite clearly, this is a highly intellectual musical effort, and not one for the casual listener.
Factor Burzaco's most distinctive feature lies in Carolina Restuccia's acrobatic, unconventional soprano, which has drawn comparisons to Kate Bush and Dagmar Krause. A couple of tracks also brought to mind another intriguing new band in a similar vein, Italian outfit Nichelodeon and their outstanding singer Claudio Milano. While Restuccia's voice is pivotal to the fabric of the music, it does not dominate it, performing the function of an additional instrument rather than overwhelming the others. In a few tracks she is flanked by male vocalist, Pol González, which creates an intensely dramatic contrast imbued with a sort of skewed operatic quality.
In spite of the sheer number of musicians involved, the music on II comes across as somewhat minimalistic, and eminently sophisticated – the kind that you cannot just let run in the background and more or less ignore. Its complexity does not come from piling up elements, or packing more tempo changes into a single track than anyone can wrap their heard around. Its layers are gossamer thin, its moods a play of light and shade, the music itself forming sharp peaks and valleys of sound, with sudden climaxes and equally sudden pauses, moving from whispers to screams. Some passages are intensely cinematic, their sparse, ominous quality the perfect foil for some movie based on psychological horror rather than in-your-face gore. Though conventional melody may be thin on the ground, the dissonant patterns are expertly handled, so they never feel gratuitously jarring.
With an album of this nature, a detailed track-by-track description would be ineffective, as well as counterproductive. In fact, as previously intimated, II should be approached as a single composition divided into separate movements, the shorter ones intended as interludes or introductory pieces – as in the case of the aptly-titled "Beginning", in which slowly mounting keyboards and vocals set the tone for the entire album – and making use of electronic effects to evoke a sense of anticipation or sheer tension. Mallet percussion instruments produce cascades of tinkling sounds to fill the pauses, while melancholy reeds paint delicate soundscapes reminiscent of Debussy – especially noticeable in "Straviko" and "Mereditika", a magnificently atmospheric number that provides a perfect ending for the album. On the other hand, "In Memoriam" relies on the theatrical effect produced by vocal and guitar bursts interspersed by whispers; while "Guantanabu 1" and "Guantanabu 3" revolve around the stunning interplay of Restuccia and González's voices emoting and chasing each other over a loose, haunting instrumental backdrop.
As the previous paragraphs should make it abundantly clear, Factor Burzaco's sophomore effort is not recommended for those listeners who find it difficult to step outside their individual comfort zones. Those looking for the rock component in the 'progressive rock' definition are also quite likely to be disappointed, as II qualifies more as modern chamber music than conventional rock (though typical rock instruments such as guitar and bass are featured in the line-up). Open-minded, inquisitive listeners, on the other hand, will find a lot to love in this album, although it may need repeated spins in order to fully sink in. All in all, another excellent release from the ever-reliable AltrOck Productions, and a must for fans of RIO/Avant prog.
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En 2014 el consejo escolar del distrito redujo los requisitos de promedios de calificaciones (grade point average o GPA) para los estudiantes atletas.

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Preparatorias
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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged ag businesses, farmers, rural residents and other Iowans that use propane to consider taking steps to ensure adequate propane supplies this fall and winter.
"It is important for users to be prepared. By working with your supplier to fill tanks now and book future fills, users can help avoid any unforeseen price spikes later this year," Naig said.
As of Sept. 7, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports propane stocks in the Midwest "PADD 2" region at 25.9 million barrels. That is up from 25.8 million barrels a year ago. EIA reports that U.S. propane stocks as of that same date at 74.6 million barrels compared to 82.2 million barrels a year ago. Lower supply levels are attributed primarily to export pressures.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's most recent weekly heating oil and propane price report showed the average price for propane in Iowa at $1.26 per gallon. Last year's price at this time of year averaged $1.13 per gallon.
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Take advantage of early buy/booking programs.
Consider expanding on-site capacity at facilities and homes.
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According to the Sept. 10 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, 87 percent of the corn crop has reached the dent stage or beyond with 28 percent mature, one week ahead of the five year average.
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Elon Musk's Deal to Buy Twitter Reportedly in Jeopardy
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter maybe in serious jeopardy, according to a Thursday report.
People familiar with the proceedings told The Washington Post that Musk's team has stopped having discussions about funding.
Musk's team in recent weeks has tussled with the social media platform over "spam bots" and has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company can't show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.
Musk has argued that Twitter has significantly underestimated the number of these "spam bots" on its service. Last month, Twitter offered Musk access to its "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, according to multiple reports at the time, though neither the company nor Musk confirmed this.
Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company's fake and bot accounts.
Twitter said on the call that the spam accounts represent well below 5% of its active user base each quarter. Private data, which isn't available publicly and thus not in the data "firehose" that was given to Musk, includes IP addresses, phone numbers and location. Twitter said such private data helps avoid misidentifying real accounts as spam.
Musk's team is expected to take "drastic action" after concluding that Twitter's figures on spam accounts are not verifiable, The Post reported.
Twitter pointed FOX Business to a statement it made in early June, saying it will continue to cooperatively share information with Musk "to consummate the transaction in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement."
"We believe this agreement is in the best interest of all shareholders," Twitter said. "We intend to close the transaction and enforce the merger agreement at the agreed price and terms."
If Musk pulls out of the deal, it could potentially trigger a massive legal battle.
FOX Business has reached out to Musk for comment but did not hear back before publication.
Later Thursday, the Twitter account of the purported creator of Dogecoin responded to a post about Twitter supposedly removing more than 1 million spam accounts each day writing: "how many new real accounts does it have per day i wonder."
how many new real accounts does it have per day i wonder 🤣
— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) July 7, 2022
To that, Musk replied: "That is indeed the real question."
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Saweetie and Cher team up for MAC campaign
OHMYGOSSIP — Saweetie and Cher have teamed up to star in MAC campaign 'Challenge Accepted'.
The 28-year-old rapper and the 'Believe' singer,75, have joined the cosmetics company's latest campaign which encourages the stars to "challenge the status quo".
Saweetie explained: "Challenge Accepted' means challenging a status quo, and I try to do that every day with my business, with my music, with the message I give out to the world. Because I went to college, something that was said to me was: 'Why would you be a rapper when you have a degree?' But I challenge that. I'm going to do what I'm passionate about. So Challenge Accepted from MAC's side, from my side, I feel like we continue to challenge the doubters."
The 'Best Friend' singer – who joined MAC as an ambassador back in September 2021 – then went on to gush about getting to work with iconic pop singer Cher, describing the experience as "magical."
Speaking to WWD, she added: "Cher is so magical. Every time someone asks for me to describe her, I feel like there's no one word to put it, but she's magical. he's fun. She's so full of knowledge and she was such a pleasure to work with. If I can, I would do it again."
Her feelings were echoed by Drew Elliott, senior vice president and global creative director at MAC Cosmetics, who said that seeing the stars collaborate on set for the campaign video was a "dream., noting that Cher's fashion wisdom was "endless."
He said: "When they were filming together, Cher gave endless advice and 'wisdom' about the industry, fashion and style. It was such a moment — a moment only MAC could make. These two artists are powerhouses on their own, but together they are unstoppable."


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Expos will be represented well at Hall of Fame
Pedro Martinez as a member of the Montreal Expos. (Marcos Townsend/AP)
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Pedro Martinez has a lot on his plate as he looks over the final draft of his acceptance speech for Sunday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown.
Where does he go, as one of baseball's truly transcendent personalities? What topics does he cover, as he joins fellow inductees Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio on stage?
Being Pedro means he can tell funny stories about being part of the Boston Red Sox team that finally ended the Curse of the Bambino, or maybe re-visit all those battles with the New York Yankees. Don Zimmer … maybe he'll mention Don Zimmer. Or he can take it deeper, and talk about how his acquisition by then-Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette was a franchise-altering move that signified a gradual opening of the franchise to a pronounced Latino presence – a fact acknowledged by none other than Theo Epstein, general manager of the World Champions.
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He can, of course, play the Montreal card: arguably one of the most beloved and charitable Expos players of all time, his trade to the Red Sox after his 1997 Cy Young Award was a nail in the franchise's coffin – and he is no stranger even now to that city; it wouldn't surprise if Martinez uses his induction ceremony as a stage to support the return of Major League Baseball to Montreal.
And then there's the Dominican Republic angle. Martinez is only the second native of the island nation to be voted in to the hall, joining Juan Marichal – I know, that seems odd – and given the fall-out from Thursday's suggestion by ESPN personality Colin Cowherd that baseball can't be as difficult as people make it out to be because it's played by so many players from the Dominican Republic, which enraged people around a game that is smart enough to remain sensitive to suggestions of institutional racism, I wonder if Martinez will feel moved to comment. His countrymen would, I imagine, expect it.
Martinez will do the right thing. Few players I've covered – and I was lucky enough to see most of Martinez's starts for the Expos, including those in his 1997 National League Cy Young season – had the knack of reading and managing local sensibilities as Martinez. Whether it was dealing with fans or media or teammates (as his Cy Young candidacy became apparent in 1997, he asked me one day to make sure I introduced him to "influential" visiting reporters), Martinez had the gift of the right word or right action at the right time. He could be a hard-ass to deal with if he felt aggrieved; but he was, equally, unfailingly fair.
My guess is Expos nation will be represented well in Cooperstown, because in addition to Martinez, another figure of significance to that franchise – albeit in a different, perhaps more benign manner — is also being inducted.
Johnson is a central figure in Expos history as well, but for a different reason. He was in Triple-A in 1989 along with Gene Harris when they and another pitcher, Brian Holman, were traded to the Seattle Mariners for free-agent-eligible pitcher Mark Langston.
At the time, few realized that Expos owner Charles Bronfman had quietly started to think about divesting himself of the franchise. This was one more shot at glory that eluded the Expos in 1981, and for a while it seemed the deal worked: Langston fit in nicely in a rotation of Dennis Martinez, Pascual Perez, Kevin Gross and Bryn Smith.
The Expos, who were 23-23 when the trade was made, had a 3 ½-game lead atop the National League East on July 26 and a 10-game make-or-break road trip to Pittsburgh, New York and Chicago got off to a resounding start with three consecutive wins over the Pirates.
But a week later, the Expos had lost seven in a row and finished the trip three games out, and after the last game of the road trip it was Smith, a right-hander with a sharp tongue, who stunned the Montreal media, his teammates and ownership when he criticized general manager David Dombrowski for making a trade that put too much pressure on the team to win.
The Expos finished 12 games out and Langston signed as a free agent with the California Angels. The Expos' thoughts of re-signing Langston, a low-key, blond, Californian, had quickly been snuffed out when it became obvious his wife Michelle didn't like Montreal. His heart broken, Bronfman decided to sell the Expos … and we all know where that ended up.
Johnson, truth be told, wasn't the focal point of the deal; rather, it was the flame-throwing Harris. Johnson was the big, goofy guy nicknamed 'The Big Unit' who feuded with coaches, punched dugout walls and was the original Nuke LaLoosh. At six-foot-10, there were a lot of moving parts and they didn't always work in synch.
Johnson continued to be a work in progress, and Holman – who would turn out to be a life-long friend and who is in Cooperstown this weekend for Johnson's induction – remembers the death of Johnson's father as being something of a marker at which point the boy became a man, and, along with Roger Clemens, the most feared pitcher of his generation.
And so this giant left-hander and the one-time spindly right-hander are joined in an odd, Montreal sort of way. If Johnson needed to go to Seattle to reach his potential, so, too, was a change of scenery a boon to Martinez.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, particularly manager Tommy Lasorda, didn't know what to make of the 160-pound Martinez. Suspecting he didn't have the stamina to start, they saw him as a so-so swingman and jumped when Duquette, then GM of the Expos, offered second baseman Delino DeShields. Expos manager Felipe Alou saw Martinez a starter, and regularly did battle with opposing managers and media members and umpires while Martinez learned to pitch inside – something that would become his stock in trade, along with an unfathomable change-up.
Alou was a godsend for Martinez; a fellow native of the Dominican Republic with an eye and an ear for both explicit and implicit biases. They've been gone for a while, but it's funny how so many things keep coming up Expos, isn't it?
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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque™
By The Trucker News Staff - March 16, 2022
Home > Equipment & Tech > Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque™
Volvo Trucks North America has added powertrain innovation with the Volvo I-Torque.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has added powertrain innovation with the Volvo I-Torque. Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, I-Torque is designed to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency, without compromising performance, drivability and productivity.
The Volvo I-Torque is a powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to an amazing 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph.
I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See, and exceptionally low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.
The overall functionality of the I-Torque configuration is that it uses Volvo Trucks' 13-speed I-Shift feature with crawler gear, and combines the fuel efficiency advantages of direct drive with the performance and flexibility of overdrive. By incorporating I-See, low rear axle ratios and load sensing software – at highway speeds, the truck's system will select either direct drive or overdrive to maximize fuel efficiency without forfeiting performance or productivity.
I-Shift together with the new version of the I-See technology, which employs real-time map-based data and GPS positioning, manages speed and gear-shifting in the most fuel-efficient way on any route or terrain and generates up to an additional 1% in fuel savings. Further enhancing the VNL driving experience, its lower engine RPMs during operation creates a more pleasurable driving experience with a quieter cab environment and reduced engine vibration.
"In today's demanding and quickly changing transportation business environment, that requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptable truck performance on various terrains and routes, I-Torque is the solution for our customers who need to stay competitive with a truck where fuel economy and optimized performance is taken to the next level without any compromises," Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing at Volvo Trucks North America, said. "The current business environment is a perfect example, where diesel prices are pacing well beyond $4 per gallon and the pressure on transportation is high. We are proud to help boost customer productivity and savings with this industry-first technology, and further Volvo Trucks' mission to bring a solution that's driven by our sustainability goals, further decreasing our trucks' CO2 emissions."
Volvo Trucks says it is optimistic that fleet owners and drivers will see the immediate value and competitive advantages that come with adding the I-Torque option to the D13TC engine, which is already standard in all VNL sleeper models. Moreover, the company is setting new industry benchmarks, working with its entire North American dealer network to build awareness and provide education on key areas and spec'ing opportunities that have an impact on fuel efficiency throughout a truck's life cycle.
"When we deploy this dynamic powertrain combination, maximizing drivability and productivity, the results are a quiet cab and responsive, powerful ride that drivers will love," Agebrand said. "As the only offering of its kind, I-Torque is a solution that demonstrates our core value of sustainability by providing best-in-class fuel efficiency. We also deliver on our promise to customers and drivers by enhancing truck performance and productivity."
To learn more and see a demonstration of I-Torque, see the YouTube video.
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Q: Java IO, are these resources automatically closed? In this code I read a text file, when BufferedReader  is closed by "try-resource" block so the InputStreamReader does, then can I guarantee all the resources are closed like this?
try(final BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(new
    FileInputStream(file), charset))) {
        String line = null;

        while((line = br.readLine()) != null) {
            builder.append(line);

        }

    }

In this other example, I write a text file, as is written, are all the resources closed in the end? Is it mandatory to call flush()?
try(final BufferedWriter bw = new BufferedWriter(new OutputStreamWriter(new
    FileOutputStream(file), charset))) {
        bw.write(text);
        bw.flush();

    }

A: Yes, the outermost streams call their inner streams' close() methods, so you only need to call the outermost stream.
You don't need to call flush(), the streams will flush when necessary and before being closed. Remove that and the code will look perfect.


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Sister, a film starring Barbara Hershey, Dan Lauria, Reid Scott, Grace Kaufman and Directed by David Lascher tells the story of the growing epidemic of ADHD, the use of psychotropic medications in our youth, and its impact on affected families.


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Tokushima (徳島市, Tokushima-shi, Japanese: [tokɯꜜɕima]) is the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.
As of October 1, 2016, the city had an estimated population of 258,237 and a population density of 1,400 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 km². The city is situated in the north-eastern part of Tokushima Prefecture at the mouth of the Yoshino River. In terms of layout and organization, Tokushima displays the typical characteristics of a Japanese castle town. Tokushima was developed under the Hachisuka clan. Its prosperity was built on a strong indigo dye industry.
The modern city of Tokushima was founded on October 1, 1889. At the time, it was the 10th largest city in Japan. The city is served by Tokushima Airport (recently renamed to Awa Odori Airport), in nearby Matsushige.
Tokushima was selected as a target by the United States' XXI Bomber Command during World War II because of the city's role as an agricultural center for the region. On July 3, 1945 at 5:45 PM (JST) 137 aircraft took off to bomb Tokushima. 1,050 tons of incendiary bombs were dropped on Tokushima, destroying 74% of the built up areas of the city.
Every August, during the Obon Festival, Tokushima holds a cultural dance festival, the Awa Odori. Awa Odori literally translates as "Awa Dance" (Awa being Tokushima Prefecture's ancient name). During the festival, residents ranging from young children to professional dance troupes perform a distinctive style of Japanese traditional dance in regional costumes, accompanied by strings, drums, and singing (usually by the dancers themselves).
Tokushima has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is high, but there is a pronounced difference between the wetter summers and drier winters.
(中津峰山) 773 m The highest mountain in the Tokushima City district.
(弁天山) 6.1 m Claimed to be the smallest natural mountain in Japan.
^ "Tokushima Climate Normals 1961-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
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SC issues notice to CBSE challenging HC Judgement
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New Delhi, Apr 14: The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition challenging a Delhi High Court judgment holding that the rule framed by the CBSE for a school to obtain 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the concerned state government for affiliation to the CBSE to conduct the examinations was not illegal.
A bench comprising Mr. Justice K.G. Balakrishanan and Mr. Justice P.P. Naolekar issued notices to the respondents on Thursday after hearing Mr Ravi Prakash Gupta, counsel for the petitioner. The petitioner contended that the impugned bye-law making it mandatory for schools seeking affiliation to the CBSE to get NOC from the concerned state government was violative of the resolution of the government by which CBSE had been constituted as the document says that affiliation could not be denied to a school if it failed to procure NOC from the concerned state government.
The appeal has been filed by Independent Schools Federation of India, a society registered under the Societies Registeration Act,1860 through its national President G.P. Gupta.
The petition claiming to be representative of hundreds of unaided public schools, has contended such schools seek affiliation to the CBSE to protect children of government servants with transferable jobs, from facing different syllabus and different courses prevalent in different states.
The petitioner has cited clause 9 of the Central government resolution of July 1, 1929 which laid down that concurrence of the concerned state government was mandatory if a school was getting grant-in-aid from the state government concerned.
The aforesaid clause was not applicable in case of unaided public schools which are not getting even a single penny as grant-in-aid from the state ,the petitioner has pleaded.
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  Written by Amélie Magotte · Published Jan 2, 2018 · Filed under Historical

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"'You tell me that women are weak-willed! You tell me that women are weak-spirited, and foolish, and ignorant, and only fit to stay at home and raise the children.' The woman on the orange crate paused, and then added, 'Hardly seems fair on the children, does it?"

Evelyn is a 17-year-old girl with a rich family and a sharp mind, but she will never be able to go to university like her brother. Her life is already planned for her, with her fiancé leading her around parties and dances. But this is not what she wants – Evelyn wants freedom, even if it means paying a high price by joining the suffragettes.

May is 15, and already campaigning for women's rights as a non-violent suffragist. She and her mother fight peacefully and tirelessly for women's votes.

When the First World War is declared, more women join the suffragettes. This is when May meets Nell – a kind, loving girl whose impoverished upbringing is a shocking contrast to May's experiences of comfort and plenty. May sees past Nell's rough, tomboy exterior and reaches into Nell's heart. Together and in love, May and Nell fight alongside Evelyn whilst the war rages on. But what are they willing to sacrifice for their rights?

This was a really good read, with twists and turns that made me gasp. I really enjoyed it, and I recommend it to someone who enjoys romance and history and is interested in the reality of life 100 years ago.

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Poland has recently been extending the liability of foreign companies to VAT register under the fixed establishment rules for services.
Under EU VAT Directive rules, where businesses have a sufficient degree of permanence of human and technical resources to allow it to receive and use the services supplied to it, is has a fixed establishment for VAT purposes. For services, this would mean the foreign customer could no longer rely on the reverse charge mechanism, and instead VAT register in Poland to record the purchases. This would make the business liable to Polish VAT on the purchase for the first time.
Aside from creating a new Polish VAT liability, this risks double taxation since there are conflicting rules with other EU states.