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Kasur: Charged mob attacks Christians over church property dispute
A mob attacked Christians including children over church property dispute, in village nestled in District Kasur. The victims attempted to protect the under-construction St. Mathew's Catholic Church, which serves about 40 Christian families of the village. Local Christians are bearing the expenses of the construction of the church building stood up against landlord's attempts of seize the land by force.
Details emerged that the church property was eyed by a local landlord who wanted to use the land for cultivation. International Christian Concern (ICC) quotes a local Christian Bashir Masih: "A charged mob of over 50 Muslim men, led by Mukhtar Ahmad, a local Muslim, attacked the Christians at Waran Chak Balyana village in Kasur on August 2, 2018.
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Ahmad, a local landlord carries a dispute with the local Christians over a piece of land for years…The lower court of Kasur has already issued 'stay-order' for the piece of land for both the parties in January 2018 which will expire on 17th of the next month. However, the Muslim family wanted to grab the church property using their social and religious pressure."
Two of the victims were severely injured, as one of them 18-year-old, Christian girl received stitches on her lips along with 10-year-old Christian boy whose arm bone sustained a fracture as a result of the assault.
ICC further quoted another victim Barkat Masih who said: "On August 2, 2018, Ahmad tried to cultivate a piece of land with a tractor which belongs to the church. The local Christians requested him not to violate court orders, however, Ahmad abused the Christians and passed derogatory remarks against the church, stating, 'Building a church is nonsense.' Within no time, Ahmad's armed companions attacked the Christian men, women, and children with arms and sticks. They left two seriously injured and other with minor injuries. The mob stoned the under-construction church as well."
Christian villagers complained that the police tried to pressurize them in order to remain silent; they claimed that police refused to register an FIR against the alleged culprit. They were warned not to publicize the incident. "When the Christians complained to the police about the attack, the police officials ordered them to keep quiet and avoid mentioning it as a religious issue. The police were unfair in the matter," locals told ICC.
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The "feud" between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon has resumed.Thursday night, Kimmel welcomed the cast of The Monuments Men to the show, spending time with George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman, Bob Balaban, Bill Murray and Matt Damon.Damon finally joined the rest of the cast toward the end of the show and took issue with the seating arrangement.Watch the videos of the moments between Kimmel and Damon below. 24353578Watch Part 1 video on mobile24353676Watch Part 2 video on mobile24353678Watch Part 3 video on mobile
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The "feud" between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon has resumed.
Thursday night, Kimmel welcomed the cast of The Monuments Men to the show, spending time with George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman, Bob Balaban, Bill Murray and Matt Damon.
Damon finally joined the rest of the cast toward the end of the show and took issue with the seating arrangement.
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Q: Code Size for stack, accumulator, register-memory, memory-memory
For the following assume that values A, B, C, D, E, and F reside in
memory. Also assume that instruction operation codes are represented
in 5 bits, memory addresses are 64 bits, data size is 32 bits and
register addresses are 4 bits.
a. For each instruction set architecture shown in Figure A.2, how many
addresses, or names (including both memory and register), appear in
each instruction for the code to compute C = A+B, and what is the
total code size?
b. Some of the instruction set architectures in Figure A.2 destroy
operands in the course of computation. This loss of data values from
processor internal storage has performance consequences. For each
architecture in Figure A.2, write the code sequence to compute:
C = A + B, D = B + F, and E = C + D.
In your code, mark each operand that is
destroyed during execution and mark each "overhead" instruction that
is included just to overcome this loss of data from processor internal
storage. What is the total code size, the number of bytes of
instructions and data moved to or from memory, the number of overhead
instructions, and the number of overhead data bytes for each of your
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Let's make some popular Korean summer noodles – Mul Naengmyeon! These noodles are served in icy cold broth and will help you forget about hot and humid summer weather!
Mul Naengmyeon or Mul Naengmyun (물냉면) is cold noodles served in a chilled broth made from beef and/or Korean radish water kimchi (dongchimi, 동치미).
The noodles are also topped with sliced cucumbers, Korean pears, pickled radishes, boiled beef and boiled egg. These add subtle flavor of sweetness, tanginess and savoriness in between them. Overall the noodles have a very mild and refreshing taste and are somewhat moreish.
Naengmyeon was originally enjoyed during the winter months of Korea but it became a popular summer noodles. This makes more sense to me since the noodles and broth are served very cold!
Another popular time to have naengmyeon is as you finish Korean BBQ. For sure, not everyone has spare stomach after doing Korean BBQ, but many Koreans order naengmyeon as their pre-dessert dish.
Mul Naengmyeon has a sister noodle called Bibim Naengmyeon. Unlike Mul nangmyeon, those noodles are served dry (these's no broth) and it's quite spicy.
Naturally, you will see some people preferring one over the other. I love them both, but I do love the spicy sensation the bibim naengmyeon gives me!
I briefly mentioned that mul naengmyeon often uses dongchimi (radish water kimchi) soup as a naengmyeon broth. While it's not a mandatory, if you truly want your broth to be refreshing, I believe it is a must!
You can make the naengmyeon broth ahead of time and portion it then freeze it. These can last for a few months, so it can save your time hugely when the craving hits.
If you're feeling very lazy about cooking and preparing all these, you can also go with the instant versions. These are available from a Korean grocery store and can be found in the refrigerator section. Though, it does have some artificial sauce taste.
Anyway, I hope you give this naengmyeon recipe a try soon!
P.S. If you love noodles, check my other Korean summer noodle recipes too.
1. Soak the brisket in a bowl of water and set aside for 10 mins to draw the blood out. Drain the water away. Add the water (4 cups), brisket, onion, green onion and black pepper into a medium pot. Cover with the lid and boil it over high heat. Skim off any scum that forms.
Take out the meat onto a plate and cool it down until safe to touch. Cut any stringy fat off the meat and thinly slice it.
Cover the bowl / container and put it into the freezer and lightly freeze it (3-4 hrs). Alternatively, you can freeze it overnight and defrost in the fridge or at room temperature (if winter) until the broth is icy cold and slightly slushy when served with the noodles. If necessary, you can shave off the ice using a fork.
3. Boil the noodles following the package instruction. The noodles should be cooked well and the texture should be bouncy. Drain the water away and rinse the noodles under cold running water a couple of times to cool them down. If you desire, you can add some ice blocks while cooling the noodles down.
Drain the water quickly and portion the noodles for serving. Place a mound of noodles into a serving bowl.
4. Pour the chilled naengmyeon broth over the noodles. Top it up with sliced beef, pickled radish, cucumber, pear and egg. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately. For an extra zingy taste, you can add a little bit of mustard paste and vinegar into your soup.
For convenience, I sometimes buy a packet of pre-pickled radish from a Korean grocery store (in the fridge section). It looks like this one. These pickles are normally used when you eat Korean BBQ. But its sweetness and tanginess is also just right as a naengmyeon topping. Alternatively, you can make these pickles referring to this bibim naengmyeon recipe.
The taste of your dongchimi kimchi will affect the overall taste of the noodle soup. When you season the naengmyeon broth with vinegar, sugar and salt in step 2, be sure to taste the broth as you add those ingredients and adjust the quantity if necessary. It is advisable to make the broth slightly tangier and sweeter than your preference as once you serve the noodles, the overall taste of the broth usually gets diluted.
Soak the brisket in a bowl of water and set aside for 10 mins to draw the blood out. Drain the water away. Add the water (4 cups), brisket, onion, green onion and black pepper into a medium pot. Cover with the lid and boil it over high heat. Skim off any scum that forms.
Boil the noodles following the package instruction. The noodles should be cooked well and the texture should be bouncy. Drain the water away and rinse the noodles under cold running water a couple of times to cool them down. If you desire, you can add some ice blocks while cooling the noodles down.
Pour the chilled naengmyeon broth over the noodles. Top it up with sliced beef, pickled radish, cucumber, pear and egg. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately. For an extra zingy taste, you can add a little bit of mustard paste and vinegar into your soup.
This is great – I'm so glad I found your blog, I've been wanting to try this dish for a while. Thanks for sharing this guide!
Oh, I bet this is really good. And sort of refreshing since it's cold. I'm excited for your trip – I've never been to Seoul!


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By Emily Donaldson on	 July 4, 2018 The Dusty Bookcase
Strange Desires [?]
Alan Malston [?]
Toronto: News Stand Library. 1949
The title of this novel is either Strange Desires or Strange Desire. It doesn't matter which because "Strange" is key. Anyone familiar with post-war paperbacks will recognize the word as code for "lesbian" fiction. Delicate lingerie, gentle caresses, and tender kisses will feature. An insecure, vulnerable, and somewhat unstable young woman (more often than not a blonde) will likely be seduced by a confident, slightly older woman (usually brunette). The young woman will become increasingly insecure, vulnerable, and unstable as a result, until finding safe harbour in the arms of a man. The slightly older brunette may or may not commit suicide.
Those unfamiliar with that code word in 1949 would've been aided by the cover pitch: "WHAT MAN COULD SATISFY HER — STRANGE DESIRES." But for the truly dim-witted, everything is laid out in the back cover copy:
Adele was sophisticated, spoiled and reckless, and her inspired strip dance performed with a snake as partner set men's blood pounding and women's tongues to wagging.
Her inseparable female companion seemingly did not quench Adele's desire for the conquest of men and for the one man in particular who seemed capable of resisting every trick and every charm.
A pill-popping American beauty, Adele anticipates Anna Nicole Smith. She makes her appearance on the first page as the newly minted widow of filthy-rich dirty old man Alf Hermann. Where Smith's husband invested with the Koch brothers, Hermann's business dealings were with the Nazis.
For reasons not shared with the reader, upon Hermann's death the wealthy widow decamps to Brussels. My guess, influenced by the back cover copy, is that the move has something to do with Bill Daines, "the one man in particular who seemed capable of resisting every trick and turn." Bill is a member of Brussels' Nomads Club, though as a special agent in the Foreign Office, he's rarely in the city. Bill's job calls for "a complete abrogation of emotional contacts," which isn't at all challenging because he views "girls with polite indifference."
But Adele isn't like the other girls:
His relations with her were on a footing of cordial camaraderie that threatened to secure more intimate proportions. Bill was uncomfortably aware that Adele was a young woman who lived vitally and whose code was sufficiently elastic to enable her to take what she wanted without particular reference to proprieties.
Bill last saw Adele before her marriage. She was getting into a Paris taxicab with French film star Claude Moraine and a mysterious man with a scar: "'C'mon you two," said Moraine. "let's go to the Sphinx — all three of us'll tumble into the li'l love-nest while madame gets the girls ready….'"
That early mention of the Sphinx—the legendary brothel visited by Colette, Georges Simenon, Henry Miller, and, quite possibly, Eva Braun—together with the drugs, Nazis, special agents, and of course, lesbianism, held promise that Strange Desires (or Strange Desire) might just be the most exciting and sexy of all Canadian post-war pulp novels. This passage, which also comes early, adds to that expectation:
How much more satisfying it would be, if this man she was evolving, could be, in addition to his culture and wit and ardour, be endowed with the more subtle attributes of Woman! She thought of the vivacious Mariette there in the villa, ministering skilfully to her every mood. She thought of that tall dark Polish woman, the Markovna, who'd been at the Russian Cabaret the first time she'd seen Daines and in whose dark eyes, almost insolent in her serenity, lurked such depths of passion.
Adele's arrival in Brussels sets not only women's but men's tongues to wagging amongst a surprisingly large colony of Anglo expats. Older members of the set remember her mother, Zara, who was an erotic dancer in the cabarets of Paris. Nearly all have heard of Adele's nude performances on those same stages with the "serpent that once corrupted man."
That line about the "serpent that once corrupted man" comes from Blade Runner; I include it because there's nothing more worth quoting from Strange Desires. Both the cover copy and early pages turn out to be a tease; lesbianism is not in evidence, Nazis do not figure, Adele pops just one more pill, and special agent Bill Daines turns out to be not so special after all. The bulk of the novel—140 of its 160 pages—is consumed by gossip, small talk, and plans to visit, play golf, attend the theatre or dine with this or that person:
"Hello there, Red my boy," he said. And when drinks arrived he went on, "we've got some new arrivals to look us over — a couple of girls, Red."
"You can take your choice, old man," Eric laughed. There's a red-head and a brunette."
Red Jackson grunted. "You and your women, Tadpole. Look, I want you to play golf this afternoon. He took the chair and turned to the Judge. "And it's a jolly smart tie, this, eh sir?"
Happy at the prospect of another drink, the president smiled. "It's a peach, my boy."
"Thank you sir. Now Tadpole, what about that golf? We're booked for a foursome at the coast, and the way you're putting now, we haven't got a chance."
A welcome respite is provided by a fleeting subplot involving a man named Paul Andrews, who, like Adele, married for money. Conditions in his dead wife's will call for him to promote the writings of a holy man named Bruun. Andrews sees an escape from this hell in his pursuit of another wealthy wife. Sadly, his efforts amount to nought, and we're soon back to this:
"Are you going to play bridge tonight, Arabella?" Adele asked at length and Mrs. Steyn shook her head.
Mariette broke in. "I am taking madame to the pictures," she said loftily. "It is about Egypt, and they have many fine men there."
"I've seen that picture," Adele said. "Is Pe-taire coming with you?"
Mamzelle pouted. "He is preparing his discours for Sunday, he tell me."
"What about you child?" Arabella asked of the widow.
"Oh, I have half-a-dozen books to read, and tonight I shall probably look in at the casino."
"We must dine early, Arabella," Mariette said. "The cinema begins at half-past seven."
"You two go along," Adele said.
And so on to the final page, in which Adele and Bill meet unexpectedly at a nightclub. They share a dance, and then leave.
Strange Desires is one of the most unusual Canadian novel I've ever read, but that doesn't save it from being the most boring.
Credit for this achievement goes to either Alan Malston or Alan Marston.
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Anupam Kher expresses his concern for the unavailability of The Accidental Prime Minister's trailer on Youtube.
The Accidental Prime Minister' is a biographical political drama film, starring Anupam Kher in the lead role, as our former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Ever since the release of the film's trailer, the project has been dogged by controversies. Youth Congress after the release of the film's trailer, sent a letter to the producer of the film demanding a special screening before it is released. He raised objections to "incorrect presentation of the facts" in the film.
Based on the book by the same name, the film is presented by Rudra Production (UK), Bohra Bros in association with Dr Jayantilal Gada (Pen India Limited). The film also features actors Akshaye Khanna as Baru and Divya Seth Shah as Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, the film is scheduled to release on January 11.


....Don't they just grow-up too fast?!
Chris Brown appears to be working hard for 'Daddy of the Year', but the proud papa of one makes it look all too easy!
Karrueche Tran & Chris Brown to Face Off in Court; Kar Seeks Permanent Restraining Order!
Last month, a judge granted Karrueche Tran's petition for a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend and musician, Chris Brown, after he threatened to kill her via social media.
Tran, who quickly filed the legal docs citing "she feared for her life," was granted a temporary stay order that required Brown to stay 100 yards away from her and family. Now, the bitter exes are gearing up to face off in court on Thursday, TMZ reported.
According to sources, Tran is asking a California judge to make that temporary order permanent, citing her ex-boyfriend, 27, has violent tendencies. In the legal docs, Tran admits that the singer "assaulted her several years ago, reportedly saying Chris 'punched me in my stomach twice' and even pushed me down the stairs"
Brown is also the subject of a second restraining order from Tran's bestfriend, J.Ryan La Cour, – who filed a separate petition claiming that "[Chris] had behaved aggressively towards him earlier this year."
The aspiring model and actress, 28, threatens if Brown should ever breach the order -- he will have to serve some jail time.
The former couple officially split back in 2015 after Kar found out Brown had a secret love child with someone else.
Despite her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown, publicly announcing on Instagram "he pretty much wants her back," Karrueche Tran was spotted a day later in West Hollywood.
On Thursday night, Karrueche decided to have a gurls, yes gurls, night out at Catch LA, rocking a white ensemble matched with meshed boots and a army print jacket.
And with her ex on her back....blowing off some steam at a nightclub is the best way to go!
Chris Brown to Karrueche Tran .... "I Still Want You Back"
TRAILER: Karrueche Tran & Brian White Star In BET Movie!
Brown's former ex-girlfriend is making moves! Aspiring model and business woman, Karrueche Tran has landed herself a role on BET's upcoming original movie, "Only 4 One Night".
The show's producers, whom have paired the model with actor Brian White, says the movie is about a two individuals learning blood isn't always thicker than water. Seeing this as a way of stepping out of her comfort zone, Karrueche said that she "didn't grow up wanting to be an actress, it's something that fell into her lap."
"I was at a point in my life where I was trying to figure out my next move. I wanted to focus on myself and I began working with my manager and he brought forth this acting opportunity. And I really didn't know what to do. I'm shy sometimes and I didn't think I could do it. But then I weighed out all my options and I decided to take a small role in a film and from there it sparked my interest."
Kar also revealed that she was a little intimidated by her fellow co-stars, only because they had more acting experience than she did.
"It's not easy at all and it's rough for me because my peers, other actors, have been doing it since they were like two! They have so much more experience than I do. It's hard but it pushes me to work harder and work with my acting coach to get better every day."
[I] think people are starting to see me for me and who I am, as opposed to social media and all the BS and extra stuff. The more I keep working, the more that'll all be exed out.
The show also stars Omar Gooding and Angelique Pereira. Karrueche plays wife to William who seems to have the perfect life until she welcomed her sister (Caroline) into her home. A little predictable, Caroline falls in love with sister's husband and drugs him to advantage of him. Putting family aside, Kar decides to take revenge.... almost killing her sister.
In past few years, Karrueche Tran has been subjected to harsh criticism from social media users when it came down to her relationship with on-again/off-again boyfriend Chris Brown and their never-ending love triangle with Chris' ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
Class is in session! "Who said you can't find love in the club? Cause I wanna tell them they wrong," 25-year-old Chris Brown raps in his latest single entitled, "New Flame," which features Usher Raymond and Rick Ross.
Karrueche Tran appears to have proved her "Loyalty" to Chris Brown while he was in jail, because the singer is officially claiming her on Instagram (yeah it's real).
The 25-year-old troubled entertainer uploaded a photo of him and Kar snuggled up inside a recording studio, and captioned the photo; "She's a real one."
A few gossip sites are reporting that since Brown used to profess his love for his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, even after their split last year for unknown reasons, that she wasn't being faithful in their relationship. Perhaps, still having feelings for Drake? Do you think that was a subliminal shot?
Either way, an insider says, "Brown has been working on himself, so Karrueche helps him get through his daily struggles with internet rumors and past demons."
Earlier this month, Brown reportedly got a rude blast from the past while partying at an L.A. nightclub when a DJ started playing a Rihanna song.
Wondering why is Chris still getting so upset at the mere mention of his ex? Well, a source told Star Magazine (via source) that when the DJ bumped the Rihanna track at The Spot; "Suddenly, [Brown] was fuming, pacing around like he was about to start a fight!" an eyewitness told Star magazine.
"The DJ then rubbed a little salt in Chris' wound by switching the song to Drake's 'Started From The Bottom' song," the source added.
Despite his mellow antics, Brown is playing the G.O.O.D guy with Kar by his side -- hitting up rapstress and longtime friend Teyana Taylor, who posted a photo of them, at her new single, "Maybe," release party at Xen Lounge in Studio City last night with hashtag #StudioLove.
"Before Zendaya was announced to play Aaliyah in the Lifetime biopic, Teyana had auditioned for the role of her idol. Her audition video was posted online this week.
"Unfortunately Aaliyah's family isn't involved & she no longer wanted to be apart of the film," said her friend.
Do you think Chris should make a mid-year resolution — check all that anger from the past at the door?
FIRST PHOTO: Chris Brown Shares A Selfie With T-Pain; Singer Gained 'Mad' Weight!
Prison does a body good (in my Momma Dee voice)! Chris Brown is fresh out of prison and his FIRST internet selfie is with rapper T-Pain.
This morning, Chris Brown was released from federal custody, a Los Angeles deputy confirmed to the media.
The LA Sheriff's deputy Tony Moore told the Associated Press that the 25-year-old "Loyal" singer was released in the wee hours of Monday (12:01 a.m., to be exact), but was unable to give further details.
Brown had been in custody since mid-March after he was expelled from a court ordered rehab sentence in Malibu, which was a instant violation of his probation.
Last month, Superior Court Judge James R. Brandin ordered [Brown] to remain in jail for 131 days, but got credit for spending 116 days in rehab and another 59 days behind bars.
Brown still has his D.C. assault trial pending and that should begin in the next few months.
I guess he won't be retiring anytime soon!


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The classic game of Backgammon may have been around since 3000 BC when a similar set was uncovered from that era. A traditional Backgammon set consists of a board or case, two dice, two sets of fifteen checker style pieces of differing colours (usually black and white or red and black), a doubling cube and dice thrower. Each game is played by two players and almost any age can grasp the basic rules from around a five year old upwards.
To begin a game of Backgammon, players each throw a single die with the highest throw going first (if both players roll the same number they simply roll again). The objective in a game of Backgammon is simply to get all of you own checkers to your side of the board and then remove them. The winner of the game is the first player to have removed all their own checkers. In backgammon this removal of pieces is termed 'bearing-off', though we'll use removal for ease.
Both players move in opposing directions on the board in a sort of 'U' shape, from one side to the other. How far you can move is dictated by what you roll on the dice, each dice dictating the move of one of the player's pieces or both together dictating the move of one. For example the roll of a 3 and 4 would allow the player to move two different checkers, one at 3 and one at 4. Or the player may opt to move one checker the sum total of 7 spaces. Checkers can only be moved to a vacant space. A vacant space in backgammon is a space that is free, has your own checkers on it or no more than one of the opposing players checkers.
Rolling doubles in Backgammon means the player has numerous choices and also gets to use the roll twice. The player can decide what to move and how many spaces. For example a player rolling a double 3 can move two checkers 6 spaces each, one checker 12 spaces and so on. It is generally thought the player that rolls the most doubles will win the game as it opens up more options to them.
If you're playing a single game of Backgammon, the easiest way to work out the winner is by whoever manages to remove all their own checkers first. If at least one checker has been removed by the opponent, the winner is entitled to at least one point if the cube hasn't been used. If the cube has been used, then the winner is entitled to the number of points at stake according to the cube. If you are playing a double game known as a 'gammon', if the loser hasn't managed to remove even one checker, the winner gets double the amount determined by the cube. If playing for three rounds (officially known as backgammon) and the losing player hasn't managed to get all of their checkers removed from the winners home board, then the winner gets three times the number of points determined by the cube.
There are many Backgammon variations in existence, but some of the most popular are Acey Deucy, Narde and Tabula. Acey Deucy is a variant where the player can move any checker they wish at any time, even if they don't have another checker to bring in. Also, if the player rolls 1–2 (acey deucy) then they must first play acey deucy and then play any number they want four times. The player then gets an extra roll and if they roll 1-2 again, they can start the sequence over again.
Narde is a popular variation of Backgammon that is played in Russia. Players start off with 15 checkers and both move in the same direction around the board. There is no hitting in Narde and doubles aren't classed as special rolls. The most important aspect of Narde is not to get blocked in and to remove all your checkers.
Tabula is perhaps the oldest known variation on Backgammon. In Tabula, both players start with their checkers off the board and begin at the same place and work their way along the board in the same direction. The aim is to remove all your checkers as in normal Backgammon and many of the other rules are also the same.
In backgammon there are numerous helpful tips and strategies to hopefully carry you towards a win. Some of the most basic are the introduction of the doubling cube. Many players are scared of doubling up in case they lose, but you must consider the benefits of doubling at any point in the game where it may come into play. Also, remember that you can redouble throughout the game. If your opponent doubles you to two, you can double to four.
When you become a more advanced player, always have a plan. It may change as each roll is played, but by planning ahead, you have the chance to save the gammon. If you're considering doubling, always think of the options your opponent has in the same situation. Yes you're putting yourself at risk for a take, but if you're truly confident in your doubling, you will be fine. Also of course, try to plan at least two alternatives to your move. Then you can see what your opponent is likely to do.


Norwegian University of Life Sciences at Ås is a newcomer on the list of the 980 best universities of the world.
The University of Oslo is the highest placed of the Norwegian universities, on 132. place on the ranking Times Higher Education. That's three places higher than last year.
University of Bergen is the next Norwegian institution on the list, but has dropped from 182. place last year to the layer of 201-250 year. NTNU in Trondheim is located in the layer of 251-300, which is a far better than last year's 351 to 400 category, where NMBU way is placed find now.
At the bottom of the list of the five Norwegian are the University of Tromso, which has falling from the category 351-400 to 401-500.
Venerable Oxford is at the top of this year's list ahead, of California Institute of Technology. This means that the two institutions have switched places from last year's ranking.
Next up on the ranking are Stanford, Cambridge, MIT, Harvard, Princeton and Imperial College London , before ETH Zurich breaks the Anglo-American dominance in ninth place.
Out of the 25 leading universities in the world,only three are not in the UK or US, according to the ranking. The two universities, apart from the Swiss institution which are not from those countries, are the University of Toronto and the National University of Singapore, which are located on the 22nd and 24th place of the list, respectively.
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Q: Why is it always ByRef when I specify by ByVal? I am going through ByVal and ByRef through MSDN, which mentions when we pass arguments by ByVal, the values are passed by ByVal always.
In my below example it is always passing by ByRef. What am I doing wrong?
  Function sampleFunction(ByVal val) 'Even though here i am passing as ByVal it is taking as ByRef
       val=val+1
        sampleFunction=val
    End Function

    x=50
    temp=sampleFunction(x)
    msgbox temp  'prints 51

How can I pass arguments by ByVal when returning from a function?

A: Your function is accepting the value of 50. It is then incrementing the variable val by one, so that that variable is now 51. It then sets the return value to the value of val, which is 51.
Therefore, your temp variable gets assigned to the return value, which is 51. Your x variable, however, will still be 50, because only the value was passed into the function - the x parameter was not modified.
If you would have done a ByRef here, then x would have been 51.


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Sposato con l'attrice Kyoko Miyashita, ha un figlio nato nel 2007.

Inizia la sua carriera all'interno del mondo dello spettacolo nel 1990 come tarento e attore teatrale.

Dopo essersi laureato in filosofia ha iniziato a partecipare, prima come caratterista ed ospite, poi come uno dei personaggi principali a tutta una serie di film e dorama televisivi a fianco di giovani attori idol: tra i suoi ruoli più importanti quelli svolti in Water Boys a fianco di Takayuki Yamada; in Taiyō to umi no kyōshitsu, poi in Scrap Teacher col giovanissimo Ryōsuke Yamada; nel live action ispirato a Carletto il principe dei mostri affiancando Satoshi Ohno; infine in Papadol! accanto a Ryō Nishikido.

È anche presentatore conduttore radiofonico.

Filmografia

Cinema
Entaku (2014)
Kaibutsu-kun (film) (2011) - Dracula
Onobori Monogatari (2010)
Tsumujikaze (2009)
Akifukaki (2008)
Gururi no Koto (2008) - Il capo di Kanao @ Nitto TV
 Hero (2007)
 Rough (film) (2006)
 Yougisha Muroi Shinji (2005)
 Yaku San-ju no Uso (2004)
 Rockers (2003)
 Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari - Eiga no Tokubetsuhen (2000)
 Gamera 3: Iris Kakusei (1999)

Televisione
 Oh, My Dad!! (Fuji TV, 2013)
 dinner (Fuji TV, 2013)
 Iryu Sosa (TV Asahi, 2012)
 Papadol! (TBS, 2012)
 Dirty Mama! (NTV, 2012)
 Kaibutsu-kun (serie televisiva) (NTV, 2010)
 GM Odore Doctor (TBS, 2010)
 Kaibutsu-kun (serie televisiva) (NTV, 2010)
 Wagaya no Rekishi (Fuji TV, 2010)
 Gyne (NTV 2009)
 Dandy Daddy? (TV Asahi, 2009)
 Scrap Teacher (NTV 2008)
 Taiyō to umi no kyōshitsu (Fuji TV, 2008)
 Binbō Danshi (NTV, 2008)
 Shimane no Bengoshi (Fuji TV, 2007)
 Papa to Musume no Nanokakan (TBS, 2007)
 Bengoshi Haijima Hideki (Fuji TV, 2006)
 Chibi Maruko-Chan (Fuji TV, 2006)
 Hero SP (Fuji TV, 2006)
 Ns' Aoi (Fuji TV, 2006)
 Shinsengumi (NHK, 2004)
 Wonderful Life (Fuji TV, 2004)
 Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari Kage ga omonaru toki (Fuji TV, 2003)
 Water Boys (Fuji TV, 2003)
 Bijo ka Yajuu (Fuji TV, 2003)
 Tentai Kansoku (Fuji TV, 2002)
 Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi (Fuji TV, 2002)
 Hatsu Taiken (Fuji TV, 2002)
 Honke no Yome (NTV, 2001)
 Hero (Fuji TV, 2001)
 Hensyuo (Fuji TV, 2000)
 Ai Kotoba wa Yuki (Fuji TV, 2000)
 Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji (Fuji TV, 1999)

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What do political signs reveal about a candidate? Compare Steve Madrone and incumbent Ryan Sundberg running for Fifth District supervisor.
Much can be learned about a candidate's supporters by the energy and creativity going into political signs, and by their placement.
Notice the wonderful hand-painted plywood signs around McKinleyville, Trinidad and Blue Lake supporting Steve Madrone. Local artists have donated their time and talent. Supplies were offered as personal donations.
Day by day, more Madrone lawn signs appear in the yards of our neighbors.
By contrast, our current Supervisor Sundberg seems to have placed many of his large signs on business-owned properties, including vacant lots with commercial signs saying "lot for sale", "lot for lease" or "acreage to build."
Might sign placements indicate who each of these candidates represents?
If you want a supervisor who will represent all our interests, vote for Steve Madrone on June 5.
In the April 23 debate between the candidates for Fifth District county supervisor, Ryan Sundberg claimed that he never supported the Mercer-Fraser marijuana refinery next to our Mad River water supplies. But Mercer-Fraser had the permit request in by 2015, and it depended on exactly the re-designation of the land that Ryan supported in the GPU 20 months later. What does this say about Ryan's due diligence before green lighting a project he didn't want?
We will need better diligence to protect us from Mercer-Fraser's asphalt plant in Big Lagoon, which features the same "butter crumb plant" that created a public health nuisance near Outlet Creek in Mendocino, resulting in hefty fines, partly because Mercer-Fraser defied agency attempts to abate it.
Steve Madrone specializes in looking at issues in depth, keeping the interests of the whole community in mind rather than "special interests." He has my vote.
After attending the Fifth District supervisor candidate forum on April 23 in McKinleyville ("So Many Questions," April 26), all I can say is hooray for Madrone!
While I sincerely appreciate what Ryan Sundberg has done for McKinleyville, and how he has responded to some neighborhood concerns, he has had eight long years and I think it's time to look at bigger issues with the life experience and imagination that Madrone has.
Steve Madrone has been around for a long time and has been a quiet and steady mover in much that has happened in Humboldt County. He has demonstrated the ability to work productively with people from different perspectives because he is willing to take the time necessary to consider varying points of view. I don't want to lose the chance to take advantage of Madrone's knowledge and wide-ranging interests and skills. And I would like to see more balance on the board of supervisors, which I believe Steve Madrone will provide.


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The Broadcast & Entertainment Technology Industry as Seen in 5 Trade Fairs Around the World
Technology never sits still for one minute and the broadcasting and entertainment industries are the ones to show some truly leaps and bounds. From the proliferation of streaming and even more importantly livestreaming to the adaptations the events industry had to make during the pandemic, there's always some new market niche opening.
We've selected five of the most-visited and important trade fairs, which dictate current trends and give exhibitors the best vantage point to create the most qualified sales leads.
We begin with a must-see trade show for the lighting and sound industry. Prolight + Sound gears towards the needs of the event industry as a whole and in turn sees all the most important buyers in the industry. Editions are held annually in April and often serve as a popular launch pad for new technologies across effects, fixed installations, laser, live sound, media technology, microphones, mobile sound system, object creation, show lighting, stage lighting and studio technology.
Innovations are really big and important part of the trade fair. What's stage and studio technology going to look like in the next five years? Who is going to lead the revolution? The Future Hub is one of the areas at Prolight + Sound where you can meet up with startups, discover new jobs at the Career Centre and seek further education by meeting up with universities and colleges.
Again in Germany, there's Photokina – the major trade fair for the entire photographic and imaging industry. Rather than just be open to trade visitors, Photokina welcomes the general public as well and encourages exhibitors to create personal connections with consumers at all levels. As a result, the trade fair is the best litmus test for customer reactions to new products. That's why product launches across all categories are so popular.
Photokina sharpens its eye towards innovations in cameras, lenses, flashes, tripods, storage, input, transfer, treatment and processing. The entire value chain lives and breathes in high definition at Koelnmesse in Cologne. Visitors are encouraged to interact with cameras and equipment by going to one of the many photo shoots, video and photography workshops. The action zone is a must to see the full potential of what's on display.
In the world of broadcasting and broadcast technology, the one trade show you certainly have to add to your calendar is IBC. This major show is held in Amsterdam, Netherlands and enjoys one of the most influential audiences. We're just going to mention the impressive Accelerator Media Innovation programme, which pushes the envelope when it comes to AI, sustainability, real-time workflows and remote production. BBC, Cartoon Network, Huawei and other major corporations are involved.
But that's only one highlight. You definitely want to position yourself in the foot path of buyers and investors from 150 countries around the world. The IBC conference pulls some of the key technology suppliers and experts. The content programme is out of this world. Walkthrough tours, debates and keynote speeches from the likes of Adde Granberg and Kelly Day.
The UK offers another contender for the entertainment technology industry that can easily match Prolight + Sound. The PLASA Show bills itself as unmissable and the hype doesn't lie. You're able to see the entire spectrum of entertainment technology ranging from stage to light to sound. Even better you get to experience it all.
The PLASA Show has one of the best live stages, where bands and performers like Life Like Charlie, Mercy Lee and Hedara give unforgettable thrills and chills to music goers. Additional programming is available at the three Theatres - d&b Soundscape Theatre, PLASA Show Seminar Theatre and Product Training Theatre.


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MacBook Air buying guide: How to choose your processor, storage, and more
By Alex Blake	 April 3, 2020
Apple updated the MacBook Air in a major way in mid-March 2020. While it may look like the previous version on the surface, dig a little deeper and you'll see it's the most significant upgrade since the 2018 redesign, offering buyers much more interesting customization options. But with more decisions demanding your attention, you may find it tricky to decide which is the best model for you.
Our MacBook Air buying guide aims to solve that problem, taking you through each of the major choices and laying out exactly which are the best picks available. If you want to know which model of MacBook Air to buy or are in the market for a great MacBook deal, you're in the right place.
How do you pick a processor?
The processor is the most important choice you can make when purchasing the 2020 MacBook Air. It's also the most confusing. Whereas the previous model offered no flexibility here at all, limiting users to the 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 chip, the new MacBook Air has three very different flavors of processor.
Every model comes with 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake processors, which are a nice step up from the 8th-generation chips that were previously available. However, note that the base model now starts with a 1.1GHz dual-core i3 processor instead of a 1.6GHz dual-core i5; despite using a newer architecture, the i3 base model likely won't be as good at processor-intensive tasks as the old entry-level model used to be.
However, if you step up to the new 1.1GHz quad-core i5 option, you'll notice a big difference. It's the first time you've been able to kit out a MacBook Air with a quad-core chip. Having twice the cores and threads of the i3 gives it much more bite in apps that need a lot of CPU power. The upgrade is also relatively affordable, costing $100. We'd recommend you consider the i5 at a minimum given the large improvement it offers for relatively little outlay.
If you need to go beyond that, there's a 1.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 option. This is worth bearing in mind if you want to use the laptop for tasks like video editing or heavy number crunching.
At this point, however, you're starting to get into MacBook Pro 13 territory, which is something of an awkward position for Apple. Give the MacBook Air a 10th-generation i7 processor, and suddenly it's getting extremely close to Apple's top-end pro laptop, at a price that's $50 less than the entry-level MacBook Pro with a newer processor and more storage by default. We think that position is unsustainable for Apple, meaning we expect the MacBook Pro to be updated very soon.
With that in mind, we think it's best to give the i7 MacBook Air a pass for the time being. If you need top-end power, you're better off waiting to see what Apple does with the MacBook Pro. For everyone else, the i5 option is comfortably the best choice.
How much memory do you need?
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As with the previous model, the new MacBook Air has two RAM options: The default 8GB and a 16GB upgrade. There's an interesting wrinkle here, though, in that the MacBook Air is the first Apple laptop to come with LPDDR4X memory (the last version was stuck on older LPDDR3 RAM). That sees the RAM speed increase from 2,133MHz to 3,733MHz — a 75% boost, which could help if you have a lot of apps or browser tabs open at the same time.
Should you step up to 16GB of memory? For most people that the MacBook Air is aimed at, the answer is probably no. You certainly shouldn't match a slower processor with that amount of RAM. The extra memory will help if you're a power user who needs to be able to handle lots of Mac apps running at the same time, but if that sounds like you, then the MacBook Pro will probably be more up your alley anyway. For most people, 8GB of memory is plenty.
You should also bear in mind that the 16GB upgrade costs $200, which is a sizable chunk of cash. Think carefully about whether you need it before you take the plunge.
How much storage should you add?
A very welcome change to the MacBook Air has come in the form of its storage. This has always been extremely fast, but Apple used to offer a measly 128GB in its entry-level models (and that's sadly still the case with the MacBook Pro), which is nowhere near enough these days. Thankfully, Apple seems to have seen the light and given the MacBook Air base model a starting storage amount of 256GB.
Whether you decide to upgrade the storage to a larger amount depends a lot on the type of work you do and how much you use cloud storage. If you work with large photo files or install lots of hefty games, you should think about going for the 512GB option, or perhaps higher — the Air also has 1TB and 2TB options.
Apple's MacBook Air SSD upgrades are pricey — going from 256GB to 2TB will cost you a whopping $800 — but you could save yourself some money by opting to store your files in the cloud. Apple's iCloud storage offers a puny 5GB for free, but its other options are well-priced: You can get 2TB of cloud storage for $10 a month, for example, which is substantially cheaper than forking out for 2TB of built-in storage. Your files are also safely encrypted in iCloud, which will be reassuring if you're privacy conscious. If you're happy to use cloud storage, that might be a better option than going for a larger SSD.
If you're not, however, then either the 256GB or 512GB options are your best bet. The 512GB upgrade costs $200, which is bearable, but beyond that you're looking at $400 for 1TB of storage, which is very expensive.
Do you need AppleCare+?
An important question to consider is whether you should sign up for AppleCare+ for Mac, Apple's product insurance offering. By default, the MacBook Air comes with a limited one-year warranty and up to 90 days of free technical support. AppleCare+, however, offers a bit more than that.
It extends your coverage from one year to three and includes up to two incidents of accidental damage anywhere in the world in that time period. You also get priority phone or online chat support with Apple's technicians.
For the MacBook Air, AppleCare+ costs $249, plus a $99 service fee for screen or chassis damage, and a $299 fee for other damage, plus tax. You can purchase it up to 60 days after buying the MacBook Air.
It's an added cost, but considering you're spending upward of $1,000 on a new laptop, the last thing you want is to drop your expensive device and have to fork out for repairs yourself. Getting AppleCare+ could help put your mind at rest should anything go wrong.
Which MacBook Air model should you buy?
So, after running through all the most important choices, which MacBook Air model should you buy? Here's what we feel is the best configuration for most people.
Start with the 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor instead of sticking with the entry-level i3 chip. Keep the memory at 8GB, and the storage at 256GB; unless you have a specific need for more in either case, both should be enough.
That configuration will cost you $1,099 — the same as the entry-level model from 2019, with a much better processor and double the storage. If you decide to go for AppleCare+, your total cost will be $1,348. Also remember to factor in the price of iCloud storage if you decide to go that route.
And be aware that, while we've covered the customizable options, there are several features that remain the same on every model. You'll get two Thunderbolt 3 ports no matter which options you pick, and every MacBook Air has the new Magic Keyboard, the Force Touch trackpad, and a Touch ID button.
Don't forget to check our roundup of the best MacBook deals, which could save you some money when it comes to buying a MacBook Air. And if you prefer a different MacBook model, we've got you covered there too.
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Embassy of Nigeria may refer to:

 Embassy of Nigeria, Washington, D.C.
 Embassy of Nigeria in Moscow

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 List of diplomatic missions of Nigeria


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What Is WASP-127B Price? Here You Find Complete Info
wasp-127b price and The WASP 127B is an object that orbits in space. It has a misaligned orbit and its metallicity is very high. This makes the object a very interesting object to research.
wasp-127b price Cloudy Atmosphere
The discovery of an exoplanet named WASP 127b in the distant reaches of the Solar System has given astronomers the opportunity to study the clouds and the atmosphere that surrounds it.
This planet is a gas giant, 1.3 times the size of Jupiter. It orbits a star in a strange plane, a complication that might have something to do with the presence of an unknown companion.
Scientists have identified the clouds that float in the atmosphere of the planet. However, there is still much mystery surrounding the composition of these clouds. For instance, how do they differ from the clouds that fill the skies of our own home?
In order to identify the clouds, researchers analyzed a combination of data from space and ground-based telescopes.
They found a water vapor signal in the visible light spectrum, but have not yet determined the composition of the clouds.
The international team of scientists that studied the clouds on WASP 127B came up with some very interesting results. They found that the planet's clouds are not made of water droplets as they are on Earth. Instead, they contain sodium.
wasp-127b price Misaligned orbit
In January, scientists announced the discovery of a giant, gas-giant exoplanet. It's a candidate for atmospheric characterisation, and its high observability makes it a prime candidate for the search for carbon-bearing species.
WASP-127b has a mass of 0.1647 Jupiter and is located 525 light years from Earth. At its surface, the planet reaches temperatures of at least 1100 degrees Celsius.
The best thing about this enigmatic world is its ability to be observed. Scientists were able to use a combination of visible light and Hubble Space Telescope observations to pinpoint the location of the elusive exoplanet.
As the planet orbits the host star once every four days, it receives more than 600 times the irradiation of the earth.
WASP-127b is one of the least dense of all known exoplanets. The red star it orbits is not particularly hot, but its blue counterpart, WASP-12b, is. A more modest mass of 0.1647 Jupiter makes it less than a fifth the size of Saturn.
Super-solar metallicity
A new spectroscopic study of the super-solar metallicity of WASP 127B has revealed a unique signature of the atmosphere.
This is the first time that the atmospheric metallicity of a gas giant exoplanet has been determined in detail.
The study, which was conducted by Jessica Spake, used data from the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope and shows a variety of sodium and carbon dioxide features.
Among the most intriguing findings are the presence of narrow absorption cores, likely due to cloud cover. In addition,
the CO2 absorption feature has 26-sigma significance, and the CO2 abundance in the exoplanet is significantly higher than the values previously reported. These results rule out previous low-metallicity estimates.
One of the main challenges in understanding the metallicity of exoplanet atmospheres is the lack of spectroscopic observations of relatively clear atmospheric environments. JWST and Spitzer data are currently limited in their resolution.
As a result, more precise measurements of carbon-bearing species are needed to better constrain the metal abundance of giant exoplanet atmospheres.
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The JK VEM 045 tyre has been specially designed to be used on India's biggest rigid dump-truck. The tyre weighs a little over 3.4 tons and stands 12 feet tall.
JK Tyre and Industries Limited has made its way in to the Limca Book of world records on account of creating India's largest off-road tyre. The tyre, VEM 045, was specifically created by JK in 2014 to be used on India's biggest rigid dump-truck, which has a massive payload capacity of 240 tons.
The VEM 045 tyre's size is 40.00-57, wherein 57 is the wheel size in inches. The tyre stands 12 feet tall and tips the scale at around 3.4 tons.
Vikram Malhotra, Marketing Director, JK Tyre and Industries Ltd., said, "JK Tyre has been at the forefront of driving innovation in the Indian tyre industry and recognition from the Limca Book of Records is clearly reflective of our unwavering efforts in that direction. The VEM 045 has been widely appreciated for its sturdiness and functionality over these years. We are thrilled and further encouraged to introduce more such category-defining products and solutions in the future."
off-road vehicles. In fact, in 1977, it became the first brand to produce a radial tyre in India and is currently the leader in the Truck and Bus Radial tyre segment in India.
2017 saw JK tyres being included in the list of Superbrand for the sixth time, making it the only Indian brand to achieve this milestone.
JK tyres is present in more than 100 countries and manufactures tyres in its 12 different facilities. Three of these facilities are located in Mexico, while the remaining are in India. Apart from making truck and bus radials, JK tyres also makes tyres for the passenger cars and two-wheeler segments.


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New York Yankees: Goal is World Series
When talking about Major League Baseball, the name of the New York Yankees automatically takes over the minds of the fans, because it is the team with the most champion titles (27). However, the ring has eluded him in the last 11 seasons.
That is why for this 2021, those of the Bronx will return to look for that trophy and that crown that it had been customary to see them walk through the city that never sleeps.
Those coached by Aaron Boone come from finishing second in the AL East for the sixth time in the last ten years. In addition, in 2019 and 2020 they were eliminated in the Championship Series and the Division, respectively.
These brakings at the most important moment of the season has led New York to an eleven-year drought without being the monarchs of the show. His last championship was in 2009.
Expectations in New Yorkers are very high, since they continue to maintain a very important nucleus in the face of a new contest in the MLB.
However, they experienced the sensitive loss of Masahiro Tanaka, who ended his career in New York and returned to Japan. While, Luis Severino, will be absent for a long time due to Tommy John surgery.
These two reasons led Brian Cashman to act quickly.
The general manager quickly signed free agent Corey Kluber and traded in Jameson Taillon from the Pirates. Of course, there is great confidence in starters, but there is also risk, since both are coming from being out for the aforementioned Tommy John.
After securing at least the first three starters, it only remains to wait what the response of the offense will be.
Gleyber Torres, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Luke Voit, Aaron Hicks and the renewed for several years, DJ LeMahieu, will have to respond with the log.
It should be noted that, in recent harvests, the Bronx have suffered a lot from injuries to their offensive horses. That is why, health will always be the basis to see some Yankees fight for the title.
The table is set for New York to overcome teams like the White Sox, Blue Jays, Astros and Twins, favorites on the Young Circuit.
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They arrived: Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon, Jhoulys Chacín, Justin Wilson, Darren O'Day and Robinson Chirinos
They left: Masahiro Tanaka, Adam Ottavino, J.A. Happ, James Paxton y Miguel Yajure
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The British mainland was formed by the collision of three — not two — ancient continental land masses, geologists say.
This graphic shows how the ancient land masses of Laurentia, Avalonia and Armorica would have collided to create the countries of England, Scotland and Wales. Credit: University of Plymouth
The findings follow an extensive mineralogy study of exposed rock features across Devon and Cornwall. The two counties are separated by a clear geological boundary, with the north sharing properties with the rest of England and Wales while the southern part has an identical geological makeup to France and mainland Europe.
Up until now, the leading theory was that England, Wales and Scotland formed due to the merger of Avalonia and Laurentia more than 400 million years ago. The new study, carried out by scientists at the University of Plymouth, suggests that a third land mass — Armorica — was also involved in the process.
"This is a completely new way of thinking about how Britain was formed. It has always been presumed that the border of Avalonia and Armorica was beneath what would seem to be the natural boundary of the English Channel," says lead researcher Dr. Arjan Dijkstra, who is a lecturer in Igneous Petrology at the University of Plymouth, UK.
"But our findings suggest that although there is no physical line on the surface, there is a clear geological boundary which separates Cornwall and south Devon from the rest of the UK."
The team visited 22 sites in Devon and Cornwall where they sampled solidified magma that welled up long ago from a depth of 100km, as a result of underground volcanic eruptions or other geological events. Rocks from each site were subjected to a detailed chemical analysis in the lab using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry. An isotopic analysis of the rocks — which involved comparing levels of strontium and neodymium elements — enabled the researchers to paint a fuller picture of the rocks' history.
Finally, the results were compared to studies performed elsewhere in the UK or mainland Europe. The comparison shows there's a clear boundary running from the Exe estuary in the East to Camelford in the west.
The new findings published in the journal Nature Communications mean that we have to rethink how the British Isles formed. The researchers say that the process looked very much like a three-way car crash — first, Avalonia and Laurentia collided forming much of Britain; later Armorica crashed into Avalonia from the south, only to back away, leaving behind a bumper-like formation. Later on, the landmass advanced again, crushing into Avalonia once more.
"We always knew that around 10,000 years ago you would have been able to walk from England to France," Dr. Dijkstra added. "But our findings show that millions of years before that, the bonds between the two countries would have been even stronger."
"It explains the immense mineral wealth of South West England, which had previously been something of a mystery, and provides a fascinating new insight into the geological history of the UK."
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The art of fermentation has now become a science through genomic sequencing of LAB, which has improved the stability of the fermentation process and yielded insights into the probiotic properties of fermented foods and their interaction with the human gut and microbiome.
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Introduction: The Genomics of Lactic Acid Bacteria: From Fermentation and Probiotics to the Microbiome and CRISPR
For many centuries, fermented foods like cheese, yogurt and kefir have relied on lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for their flavor, nutrition, texture and shelf life. The art of fermentation has now become a science through genomic sequencing of LAB, which has improved the stability of the fermentation process and yielded insights into the probiotic properties of fermented foods and their interaction with the human gut and microbiome.
Todd Klaenhammer, Ph.D., Todd R. Klaenhammer is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Food Science, Microbiology, and Genetics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. He received his bachelor's degree (1973), master's degree (1975) and Ph.D. (1978) from the University of Minnesota in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences. He has demonstrated outstanding, award-garnering achievements in research and teaching. He is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, scientist, and pioneer in the field of molecular genetics applied to lactic acid bacteria used in food fermentations and human health.
Rodolphe Barrangou Ph.D., M.B.A. Rodolphe Barrangou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University, a NC State University Scholar, and the Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research. In 2017, Barrangou was named Editor-in-Chief of The CRISPR Journal, a peer-reviewed journal covering the field of genome editing and CRISPR research, which debuted in February 2018. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2018. Dr. Barrangou earned a BS in Biological Sciences from the Rene Descartes University in Paris, France; a MS in Biological Engineering from the University of Technology in Compiegne, France; a MS in Food Science from NC State University; a PhD in Genomics from NC State University; and a MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
E. Allen Foegeding E. Allen Foegeding is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Food Science at North Carolina State University. He started at N. C. State University in 1982 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. His career has focused on advancing the understanding of chemical and physical properties of foods through teaching and research. Allen has taught courses in Food Chemistry, Muscle Foods, and Colloidal and Polymer Properties of Foods. His research has provided insight into how food biopolymers function in foods, with a focus on whey proteins in forming sols, foams, and gels. Allen is a fellow in the Institute of Food Technologists, the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2016 he received the Nicolas Appert Award for preeminence in and contributions to the field of food technology.
Introduction by: Matt Teegarden, M.S., IFT Student Association Past President 2016-2017, Ph.D. Candidate, The Ohio State University.
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The Day I Understood Why My Civilisation Survived
CSP March 12, 2021
By Sahana Singh
I remember this day four years ago in Singapore when I came face to face with a truly timeless civilization.
Exploring India's history had become the central mission of my life and I was writing a series of essays on the educational heritage of India which later became a book. While the intellectual aspect of Hinduism had appealed to me immensely, the Bhakti aspect had not caught me yet.
Unlike Christians who go to church on Sundays and Muslims who go to mosques on Fridays, Hindus have largely been free to establish their own unique relationship with Bhagwan. There is no coercion when it comes to religious beliefs and this is why I was happy to be Hindu. But I really did not know much about traditions or the role they played.
"Oh, I am not a temple goer."
"I only visit temples if they have some history."
"I only go to temples when there is a nice dinner served."
This was me until just a decade ago. In school-going days when my parents planned vacations, I would push for hill resorts and historical forts in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan but shoot down plans to visit the shrines in Vaishnodevi and Kedarnath.
As the elders say, things happen only when the right time comes.
I knew that Mahashivaratri is an important festival in India that celebrates various aspects of the divine personality of Shiva — as the Destroyer, the Meditator, the Cosmic Dancer, and the Eternal Lover of Parvati — the female form of the divine who is equally revered in Hindu traditions. For Vaishnava Hindus who see Vishnu as their ultimate Bhagwan, Shiva is another dear Bhagwan and His blessings are sought.
I also knew that many Hindus stay up the whole night on Maha Shivaratri after fasting the whole day. My family did not do anything elaborate for Maha Shivratri; my mother would do some puja and tell us all to think of Shiva, which I did somewhat mechanically. However, there was a Shiva Stotra she played on our tape recorder (later on our stereo system) in the deep voice of Pankaj Mullick which gave me an inexplicable sense of devotion. It often made tears roll from my eyes and I could not make out head or tail of why it happened. That song which she played on just one day every year has stayed with me till this day and I play it for my husband and daughter on every Maha Shivratri. Some amazing person has uploaded it on Youtube. https://youtu.be/d0OF1Ejr2RE
One day in 2017, my friend Ramya wrote on Facebook that she was going to organize a temple tour in Singapore on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. She wanted to know who was interested. I was one of the early respondents. Let's see what people do when they stay up a whole night for Shiva, I thought.
What was first planned as a few cars going from temple to temple turned into a 45-seater bus. Nine temples were selected in Singapore, none of which I had visited in 13 years of my stay!
What a night it turned out to be. From 10 pm to 5 am, I witnessed the magic of a civilization that had preserved its spirit down the ages. As the bus rolled into the night, I realized that I had never experienced Singapore with a Shiva consciousness. It felt surreal. Was it the same Singapore that was so business-like in the day? The ladies in the bus sang beautiful Shiva bhajans and stotras as the bus made its way to the temples. https://youtu.be/4aTlkJy9B3I
Each temple I visited had a character of its own even though none of them was as ancient as the ones in India. Some were spacious and well laid out, others were small. Some stayed true to Indian forms of architecture, others were influenced by Chinese and modern forms. Most temples had all the major deities.
If there was a Homa (fire ceremony) happening in one part of a temple, there was a Mangalaarti going on somewhere else. Shiva lingas were being lovingly washed with water and milk (abhisheka). Sounds of nadaswaram and thavil evoked a feeling of momentousness. Light from Homas, Deepa kambhas and Mangalaarti deepas created hypnosis. Smells of incense, flowers, prasada floated in — they sparked memories of a million moments of some part of my childhood and adulthood that had been hidden away in the recesses of my mind. https://youtu.be/DUfRq9uW_dU
I saw Hindus from every sect, every class praying, lost in their inner selves, reciting from their own books, sitting in silent meditation — they all seemed to be traversing their dharma and karma. Many looked like construction workers away from their homes and families. Others looked like local citizens of Indian origin who had lived in Singapore for a long time. And of course, there were immigrants like me — engineers, chartered accountants, bankers, writers, professionals. Generous donors had ensured there was delicious Prasada for all of us to eat. It was oneness I had never experienced before but which seemed very normal for those who had been following these traditions for years.
I've often stayed awake at night to finish writing articles, to take thermometer readings of sick family members, to catch flights and wait at lounges. But to stay awake for Mahashivaratri along with millions around the world is a different experience. Why had it taken so long for me to understand that congregating in large numbers for a festival, for a deity, for Dharma was such a beautiful thing? I was perplexed that I had distanced myself from all this. If a simple temple tour in Singapore could be this invigorating, what would teerth yatras to sacred sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath and thousands of others in India be like?
It suddenly struck me why we Hindus had not become extinct like the pagans. The brutal onslaughts of invaders and colonizers had extinguished the religions of Egyptians, Persians, Mesopotamians and Native Americans. No one knows what hymns they sang to their Gods or the rituals they followed. Their Gods became false gods with a small 'g'. They had all been subjugated by monotheistic cults.
We Hindus survived because of the faith of simple people who did not give up devotion. Our temples would be destroyed but we would rebuild. The images of our Devatas would be shattered but we would start with clay or metal all over again. Gurus kept teaching us and healing our broken spirits. Chanting the thousand names of our beloved deities we never stopped dedicating our art, literature and even our science and mathematics to them.
Wish you all a happy Maha Shivaratri!
(Sahana Singh is an author, editor and columnist who writes on a variety of issues including water management, environment and Indian history. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and Master's in Environmental Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. This article was first published in Medium.)


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Why Do Races Give Out So Much Stuff?
As long as the event market remains saturated and competitive, don't expect to see a return to minimalism.
By Dave McGillivray
Robert asks: Do you think the trend of races giving out more stuff (medals, swag, and so on) will continue? Or will race minimalism return?
As the number of races continues to grow in this country, attracting participants is becoming more and more competitive. That's not necessarily a bad thing: It forces race directors to provide a quality experience and to "think outside the box" to make an event the event in a given area on a given date.
There are certainly many factors that determine the level of interest runners have in a particular race. Some of those factors include:
When the race is held.
Where the race is held.
The history of the race.
The race's charity beneficiaries or the cause it supports.
How well managed the race is.
The distances offered.
The likely weather (a factor of when and where the race is held).
The cost to enter.
However, if there are two or more races in a given area that are more or less equal on these fronts, what do runners look at next? In many cases, it's the stuff they get with their entry: the quality of the T-shirt, what comes in the race packet, what's offered at the expo, what kind of awards are available, and of course, the size and design of the coveted finisher's medal.
Far more runners aim to finish an event than to be competitive in it, and those runners like to be rewarded for their effort. Sporting a shirt or hat from an event and displaying its medal helps tell the world about a runner's accomplishment.
It is my opinion that S.W.A.G. ("stuff we all get") will be around for a long time and will receive even more attention and more interest in future years. Races that ignore this popular aspect of the runner experience may end up losing participants to other races that offer these perks and put a lot of emphasis in their promotional campaigns on what they give away to all finishers.
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