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Welcome to Premier Property Search
Professional Knowledge, Professional Service
With Premier Property Search your needs are our priority. Whether you are relocating to the UK and looking for a property search and relocation agent or a private client needing a property search agent to find the right home for your family, you will find at Premier Property Search a service that will exceed your expectations.
Our independence is fundamental to the quality and integrity of the service we offer.
You need the assurance that your property search and relocation agent understands the intricacies of the property market so they can make securing a new home as stress free and seamless as possible. Our experience of handling hundreds of property moves for clients, coupled with our knowledge and network of property professionals, is your guarantee that Premier Property Search offers the high quality, personalised residential property search service that you require.
Who can benefit from using a Property Search Agent?
Why use Premier Property Search?
We will negotiate the best possible deal
For over 25 years we have helped individual or private clients save time and money - and reduce stress levels - by finding the property they want to buy or rent and negotiating a realistic price.
Satisfying yours and the sellers' (vendors) / landlords' expectations involves many factors, including money and emotions. By using an experienced property search and negotiation consultant or rent negotiator (broker) at the financial negotiation stage you will have access to a professional whose understanding of your brief and budget will help you achieve the best possible deal.
Save money and reduce stress using a professional property negotiator
As experienced property search, relocation consultants and skilled property negotiators, we have saved our clients significant sums of money over the years through our negotiation skills. If our clients are buying we aim to negotiate the best price and if renting a property, we will aim to negotiate to achieve the best price and terms of a tenancy agreement.
Having many years of experience and knowing the current prices in the property market are the keys to successful property negotiations, whether you are purchasing a property or renting your home.
Have confidence that you are paying the right and fair price by letting a professional property negotiator work on your behalf. People naturally become emotionally involved when selling or purchasing a home and a lifestyle. By using a professional and experienced property negotiator your transaction will be handled as a business deal so the vendor and their agency know you mean business, ensuring that you purchase your new home for the best possible price, presuming the vendors are being realistic, which is not always the case.
Latest News
The advantage of purchasing power
- June 20, 2018
- Property Search
Over the past twenty six years, those seeking property in London, the Home Counties and commutable distances from the Capital have been increasingly utilising the services offered by Property Search Agents.
SDLT Part 2 - Are there any alternatives?
- June 5, 2018
- Property Search, Property Taxes, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
In the second of our 2 part series on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), we discuss the alternatives to it. There is no such thing as an 'ideal' tax—all taxes involve some element of compromise.
Everything you needed to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax - Part 1
- May 24, 2018
- Property Search, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
In one form or another Stamp Duty Land Tax has been a feature of the English taxation system for hundreds of years. It raises significant revenue for the Exchequer, is easy and cheap to administer, and does not affect most taxpayers.
In this first blog of two, we outline some key facts about Stamp Duty Land Tax and how it affects the UK housing market as a whole.
How to select a builder or, should you look for a developer? And what about a quantity surveyor?
- April 26, 2018
- Property Search
So, you have your planning approval for your extension to your residential home, now you need to find out precisely how much is it going to cost and which builder to choose. This is called going out to 'tender' for the building works that are required.
Spring 2018
- April 17, 2018
- Market Updates, Property Search, Relocation Services
The first quarter of 2018 has been one of the best starts to a new year for many years; there is business to be had, business to be done and we are very busy!
Are your property improvements adding value?
- April 12, 2018
- Property Search
The general rule in adding value is simple; create living accommodation and you maintain and add value.
Can you know with 'certainty' that the local authorities will allow you to make changes to a property before you've bought it?
- March 20, 2018
- Planning, Property Search
Most vendors and their selling agents appear to be helpful with their building and planning advice. But in the main they merely want the deal agreed for the maximum price, and will, more often than not say that it would possible to extend but, is 'subject to planning consent'.
The school selection process has already begun…
- February 13, 2018
- Education, Property Search
The preparation for entrance into chosen schools in September 2018 starts early.
Due to the huge demand for places at the top Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset schools; many pupils sit entrance exams or make applications during January, February and March enabling the selection process to begin.
Around the world in less than 80 days
- January 31, 2018
- Property Search, Relocation Services
Mark and Jane Carter contacted Premier Property Search in September 2017 as the family were moving back to Hampshire from Melbourne after emigrating nine years previously.
20-20 vision - looking forward to 2018...
- January 9, 2018
- Market Updates, Property Search
There are many property 'analysts, property writers and expert consultants' who are never afraid of predicting how the residential property market will perform at this time of a new year.
As we prepare for 2018, we believe the next 12 months is probably more multifarious than ever.
Dog houses to be proud of
- December 7, 2017
- Property Search
As man's best friend; this Christmas, why not invest in a new house for your dog? It'll certainly save on stamp duty…
From fresh bread to scented candles...
- November 1, 2017
- Lifestyle, Property Search
More recently beautiful smells have started to play a major role when viewing a property. This is due to nearly everyone having an array of flickering premium scented candles and reed diffusers. But do lit scented candles and diffusers really make a difference?
Children, car keys and house viewings
- October 4, 2017
- Property Search
Accompanying clients to viewings of high-quality houses comes with its share of challenges and some incidents are quite memorable…
What benefits do property search agents bring?
- September 20, 2017
- Property Search
There are many benefits as to why people choose to use a professional property search agent to help them invest in one of the single most expensive purchases they are likely to make.
To be at home or not at home? That is the question.
- August 23, 2017
- Property Search
Should homeowners who have instructed a selling agent to sell their property, be at home, when a prospective buyer comes to view their home? Will the owners 'help or hinder' the sale to a potential buyer? Should the showing of a property be left to the professionals?
Where to buy or rent in London, according to the proximity of the Underground Tube Station
- July 27, 2017
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Flats and houses near tube stations which are just a couple of stops apart can differ significantly in price. But, do people actually base their decisions to either rent or buy on the proximity of a tube station?
The property market going forward.
- July 13, 2017
- Market Reports, Property Search
There has, as always, been conflicting remarks from property commentators about how the residential housing market has been performing and what the future holds. Doom and gloom in one paper and another stating the future is looking buoyant.
Fulfilling 'dreams and aspirations' for our clients...
- June 21, 2017
- Lifestyle, Property Search
At Premier Property Search we pride ourselves on fulfilling the 'dreams and aspirations' of our clients. These are varied, sometimes humorous and occasionally quite challenging, but, if it exists or it can be created, then we will do our best.
Selecting the right artwork for your home...
- May 23, 2017
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Not everyone can afford, and nor would they wish, to have an original painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali or Pablo Picasso. However, with a little guidance and creativity you can choose art that looks lovely and complements its surroundings. Selecting the right artwork can make a real difference to the look and feel of your home.
"I need to land my Tiger Moth!" and other unusual house buying requests
- April 27, 2017
- Property Search
Unusual requests are par for the course at Premier Property Search and we are familiar with fulfilling any type of requirement. However the most flamboyant request came from a client with a Tiger Moth aeroplane who needed a country house with a landing strip!
Stamp of approval
- March 29, 2017
- Property Search
As a property acquisition consultancy, we are frequently asked by our clients to recommend a professional solicitor to act for them. Guy Hurst from Eric Robinson solicitors is one of a number that we feel comfortable in recommending and he recently wrote the following very interesting article on SDLT.
25 Years of Property Search
- March 15, 2017
- Premier News, Property Search
PRESS RELEASE: Nigel and Barbara Sellers, the principle directors of Premier Property Search and Premier Corporate Relocation Services, are celebrating 25 years of providing an integrated property search and corporate relocation service.
Selling your property 'off market'!
- February 2, 2017
- Property Search
More and more owners of properties that wish to sell, choose not to openly market their homes with estate agents. Their preference for 'off market' - not actively marketing the property through the normal methods - can sometimes prove very successful
Top 10 houses in winter scenes
- December 6, 2016
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Winter is well and truly here, and us Brits just revel in an opportunity to talk about the weather, particularly when it is as beautiful as the sunshine on frost has been recently.
2016 property market review
- December 6, 2016
- Market Reports, Market Updates, Property Search
On reflection, the residential property market in 2016 has been like no other year!
It was always destined to be difficult following the announcement by the Government that there was to be a referendum to stay in, or opt out of the EU.
Five steps to make your home winter ready
- November 29, 2016
- Property Search
Its getting really cold now and all predictions point to the coldest winter in 5 years. There are some essential steps that should be taken now to avoid finding problems later on.
Focus on Winchester and the surrounding villages
- November 9, 2016
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Winchester is a vibrant heritage destination just an hour south west of London, with fabulous attractions and beautiful architecture. The city has a magnificent Cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic Hampshire villages and the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.
Barn conversions
- October 18, 2016
- Property Search
Barn conversions have continued to become very popular, principally for their open plan living style combined with their countryside setting, a common consequence of their former use. Besides wooden features or beautiful brickwork they usually have vaulted ceilings, which give a lovely sense of space inside.
Check the length of your lease
- October 6, 2016
- Property Search
If you own or are considering purchasing a flat as a second home, it may well be a leasehold property. If it is, the inherent value of the flat is linked to the length of its lease. This is an area which many fail to appreciate until they come to sell, often finding out the hard way that they should have tackled the issue proactively.
The kitchen
- September 27, 2016
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Arguably the most important room in the house. Too often people find their ideal home but reject the house based on the kitchen not being modern enough or lacking a certain feature. However, if everything else with the property, particularly its location, is what you are looking for, then the kitchen should not necessarily be a stumbling block to your new home.
Is there a higher demand for properties near the best private and state Schools?
- September 13, 2016
- Education, Property Search
Ringing school bells across the country signal the start of another academic year. For many parents, when planning on purchasing or renting a property, living near to a good school is one of the most important factors.
2016 Autumn Property Market Update
- September 13, 2016
- Market Updates, Property Search
Brexit will long be remembered for the arguments, the lies, debates and the many false promises; paradoxically this was just the actions and behaviour between Ministers of the UK Government and MEP's.
For the optimistic, positive and forward thinking, let's get on with the exit and make the best of it! We now need to rebuild confidence and stability.
Is adding a tennis court to your home a good investment?
- August 23, 2016
- Lifestyle, Property Search
If you have, or are thinking about buying a property which has room for a tennis court you may be wondering if it is a wise investment.
Buying a plot of land
- August 9, 2016
- Property Search
For many, trying to find and buy your perfect house to meet your exacting standards, specifications and aspirations can be a tough and time consuming job. Some people give up and try to find other methods or solutions to finding their perfect home, while others have a desire from the outset to take on a project and build something themselves.
Will I be able to get an answer about planning permission before moving in?
- July 26, 2016
- Property Search
Following on from last week's blog, you may have the vision and have found what you consider to be the ideal property, so now you want to negotiate the right price and make some changes.
It would be my dream property if I could just...
- July 19, 2016
- Property Search
Buying a property for the majority is a stressful, nerve racking and intimidating experience. Finding a suitable property, handling the negotiation and then worrying about the legal conveyance process is time consuming and complex enough before you add to that the confusion and perplexity of adapting your ideal property to meet your needs and vision.
Renting a house in the UK: search advice
- June 28, 2016
- Property Search
You need to act quickly to secure the house you wish to rent, in the current climate. Demand for rental property is at an all-time high, especially for houses and apartments in London and the South East of England.
Purchasing a Property: A list of costs to consider
- June 14, 2016
- Property Search
In the UK, the buyer is not responsible for paying the estate agent. The estate agent is working on behalf of the vendor to sell the property and is paid accordingly.
As a buyer, you will need to pay the agreed negotiated price for the property to the vendor through your solicitors, whilst the vendor pays their own solicitors for professional fees and their selling agent a commission.
Premier Property Search named as one of Eprivateclient's Top 25 Residential Property Buyers for 2016
- May 17, 2016
- Premier News, Property Search
For the 3rd year running, we are delighted to announce that Premier Property Search have been named as one of Eprivateclient's 2016 Top 25 Residential property buyers. This accolade, of being recognised as one of the best independent property search and buying companies in the UK, is judged by a panel of experts shortlisting more than 65 firms nationwide.
EU predictions on the housing market
- May 4, 2016
- Property Search, Relocation Services
On 23rd June the UK is set to go to the polls to decide on whether we want to remain part of the growing European Union. From a housing perspective, we believe a vote to leave can only have a negative impact on the private rental sector and the wider residential property market.
A flurry of activity to beat the Stamp Duty deadline date
- April 21, 2016
- Property Search
Whilst a number of estate agents are still waiting for the seasonal increase in activity to get going this Spring, Premier Property Search saw a flurry of activity towards the end of the first quarter.
Does a swimming pool add value to your home?
- April 19, 2016
- Lifestyle, Property Search
Clients who move from the suburbs of London, who have small gardens and sometimes only patios, see the grounds at some properties they are viewing and automatically plan to install a tennis court or a swimming pool.
Selecting a Solicitor when Purchasing a Property
- March 22, 2016
- Property Search
Many people have never used, or had the need to use a solicitor prior to buying a property.
If you are moving from overseas you may have used alternatives to a solicitor, such as a "Settlement Agent". It is essential that in the UK, a solicitor who specialises in residential property conveyancing is used by both the purchaser and seller to handle the necessary legal work properly.
The EU referendum and the UK Property Market
- March 1, 2016
- Property Search
The uncertainty of how the Yes vote or No vote could affect the residential property market is pure speculation at this early stage. However, some say it may lead to fewer residential transactions and could even have an impact on planned housing development schemes.
Things to consider when looking to purchase a listed property
- February 23, 2016
- Property Search
"Listed Property" means that the house is on the national register and classed as a property of architectural or historic importance.
In simple terms your home is considered of special architectural or historic interest, the listing of which protects the whole of the building both inside and outside.
How do you gain from a professional property acquisition negotiation service?
- February 10, 2016
- Property Search
One of the key services that Premier Property Search can perform on your behalf is the negotiation process. We have many years of experience negotiating fair prices and we can bring that experience and industry knowledge to bear on your behalf.
Helping private individuals and company employees find, negotiate and secure their new homes for over 20 years
- January 28, 2016
- Premier News
As we approach our 25th year in business we remain one of only a few companies in the UK who run both a property search and corporate relocation business. We are very proud to have helped and advised so many private individuals and families buy or rent properties over such a sustained and continuous period of time.
Personal relationships - the key to finding your dream home before it comes on the open market.
- January 15, 2016
- Property Search
Whilst technology has radically changed the way properties are sourced, the same basic principles of how we 'stay ahead of the market' in identifying and finding those special 'off-market' properties for our clients – that never make it onto Rightmove and OnTheMarket.com – has fundamentally not changed.
The impact of Osborne's 3% stamp duty increase on buy-to-let properties and second homes
- December 8, 2015
- Property Taxes
In his recent autumn statement, the Chancellor George Osborne announced that from April 2016 buyers of buy to let properties and second homes will have to pay an additional 3 per cent stamp duty.
In the last three weeks since the announcement we have experienced a surge in enquiries from private clients trying to secure and invest their money before the April deadline.
Property Negotiation: Case Study
- November 24, 2015
- Property Search
Often, the key to finding the right property is the timing. We make it our business to keep in touch with a network of property agents and many other property professionals on a regular basis. In this case study, the Williams Family fournd their dream Old Rectory home just hours before boarding a flight for Australia and they put their trust in us, Premier Property Search to undertake the consequent negotiation and secure the property on their behalf.
Property valuation - Art or Science?
- November 10, 2015
- Property Search
For many years, property experts have believed that valuing a property is a formula including both science and art – as there are many factors that influence value which are quite complicated to measure and not at all scientific.
To commute or not to commute?
- October 27, 2015
- Lifestyle, Property Search
For many people, especially families who live and work in London, this is the key question to consider. The disruption to family life, the potential huge cost and effort that is involved weighed up against the potential benefits to be gained are major considerations with major implications.
It's a Private Affair
- October 13, 2015
- Property Search
The press often take an interest in the top properties, particularly at a local level, and are keen to know who bought what property and for how much. It is therefore not surprising that both clients and vendors would rather keep their private lives private.
The Benefits of Retaining a Property Search Agent
- October 6, 2015
- Property Search
We are often asked how we find and buy some of the best properties that are ostensibly never advertised. Over the last 25 years we have built a reputation for finding 'off-market' properties - to both buy and rent – through our network of contacts, experience and market knowledge. This white paper answers the key questions that our clients often ask us before deciding to retain our services in their hunt for a new home.
The 2015 Autumn Statement from PPS
- September 24, 2015
- Market Updates
Many of the top selling agents are being advised by their marketing and research teams that the residential property market across the majority of sectors is finally growing - or should we say 'recovering' - particularly in the more sought after areas where there is high demand for quality properties.
How is the new Stamp Duty Regime Impacting on the Market?
- September 8, 2015
- Property Search
Since our last blog about Stamp Duty in February, the changes to the bands announced in December have had a number of knock-on effects to the market.
Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said he has observed that, "stamp duty changes have reduced bunching at key price points."
Thinking outside the box to gather information on properties not yet on the open market
- August 25, 2015
- Property Search
For many years as property professionals we have often had to think outside the box when we are gathering information, particularly about properties we get to know about that are not yet on the open-market.
Driving around country roads, peering into people's entrance ways and even 'accidently' steering up a drive to take a sneaky peaky at a property has occurred more than on one occasion over the years.
The Number 5 Reason for Moving - Investment and Planning for Retirement
- August 14, 2015
- Property Search
The fifth most common reason for moving home is planning for one's retirement. With low interest rates predicted to continue for some time, clients are looking for other ways of investing their monies as an alternative to other income streams. Planning for the future is a key part of property ownership and buying a second home as an investment, with a view to retirement, is still an important part of the residential property market.
The Number 4 Reason for Moving - Aesthetically Pleasing Properties
- July 28, 2015
- Property Search
In previous blogs, we explored three motivators for people moving home – education, working from home and the desire for a change in lifestyle. Another factor driving people to get in touch with us to find them a home, is the search for an aesthetically pleasing property with the frequent brief - 'red brick, white sash windows, period, symmetrical in design' and, if possible, 'not listed'!!
Why do former rectories have so much curb appeal?
- July 14, 2015
- Premier News
Former clergy houses have continued to be the most sought after properties our clients wish to own, particularly families wishing to move from London to the country. Why? Because they typify the quintessence of living in the British countryside outside of a hectic city lifestyle.
When should you market your property?
- June 30, 2015
- Premier News
In a blog first published on 24th June on Plentific, a property information portal, Nigel Sellers of Premier Property Search was asked about his views on the best time of year to market your property.
"Traditionally, it was considered that Spring, going into the warmer summer months, was the first of two seasonal and best times to market your property with a second shorter period of Autumn, around September and October. However...."
Premier Property Search recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Residential Property Buyers.
- June 18, 2015
- Premier News
We are delighted to have been named for the second year running as one of eprivateclient's 2015 Top 25 Residential Property Buyers. Being recognised as one of the best independent property search and buying companies in the UK is especially pleasing given that the accolade is given by a judging panel of acknowledged experts who survey a short-list of over 65 firms throughout the UK.
What to Show and Tell an Astute Buyer When They Are Viewing Your Property? – Part 2
- June 4, 2015
- Property Search
In the first part of this two part series we looked at the five key things an astute property buyer looks for when viewing a property to rent or buy. In this the second part we look from a vendor perspective as to what you should show and tell a prospective buyer when they visit your property.
Break Through from Your Mold
- May 19, 2015
- Sculpture
This fantastically evocative sculpture by Zenos Frudakis also simply known as 'Freedom' is a statement about the struggle for achievement of freedom through the creative process. It depicts a human figure evolving and emerging from cocoon-like beginnings in a wall, until three iterations later it runs free, arms aloft across the pavement.
What Does a Property Buyer Look For When Viewing a Property to Rent or Buy? - Part 1
- May 14, 2015
- Property Search
The old 'adage' for a vendor or landlord to pop a pot of coffee on the stove or have the aroma of cakes or bread baking is old-hat nowadays but will this influence or persuade the buyer or future tenant?
In this the first part of a two part series we explore what some property buyers look for when looking for a property to rent or buy.
Spring Election Property Report
- April 30, 2015
- Market Updates
In this spring election report we have tried to predict which political party will help Britain's homeowners the most. The one common denominator amongst all political parties is that the property market and housing will be a big issue at the election on 7th May.
The Number 3 Reason for Moving - Lifestyle
- April 17, 2015
- Lifestyle
In the last two blogs, we explored the biggest motivator for people moving home – education and working from home. The third most prevalent reason is the desire for a change in lifestyle and the ever-shrinking commute-time is making it possible for more families to live in the suburbs or the country and enjoying the benefits that this brings while still working in the city.
The Number 2 Reason for Moving - Working from Home
- April 2, 2015
- Home Working
In the last blog we explored the biggest motivator for families needing to move home – education. The second most prevalent reason is that working from home is becoming more and more accepted and encouraged, meaning that working families no longer need to be so close to the office and can avoid the daily commute.
The Number 1 Reason for Moving Home - Education
- March 19, 2015
- Education
Over the last 25 years by far and away the most common reason given by our clients for moving home is that they need to move out of London to find appropriate schooling for their children – principally to private schools although in recent years we have seen an increasing tendency for our clients to be considering both state and private education.
New Websites Launched
- March 4, 2015
- Premier News
As we approach our 25th year of business providing property search, negotiation, acquisition and corporate relocation services, we are delighted to announce and draw to your attention to the launch of our two new Property Search and Corporate Relocation web sites.
The UKs Most Desirable Places To Live
- March 3, 2015
- Market Reports
According to the recent Halifax Quality of Life Survey the district known as Hart in north-east Hampshire is occupying the top spot once again.
It scored highly on a number of measures, including residents' health and well-being, education, employment levels, low crime rates, good weather and good broadband access.
Chong Fah Cheong First Generation
- March 2, 2015
- Sculpture
This wonderful sculpture is called First Generation and was created by Chong Fah Cheong. First Generation was unveiled on December 31st 2000 and depicts a group of boys jumping into the Singapore River near the Fullerton Hotel. It was created as part of a series of sculptures by various sculptors, in the Open Air Interpretative Centre project by the Singapore Tourism Board.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Calculator - How Much Will I Have To Pay?
- February 26, 2015
- Property Taxes
For those of you who have been left scratching your heads following the recent changes to the Stamp Duty and Land Tax (SDLT) bands we thought it would be helpful to prospective buyers to provide a SDLT calculator for easy maths!
All you need to do is enter the purchase price of your property and press Calculate and your SDLT will be revealed.
February 2015 Property Market Update
- February 6, 2015
- Market Updates
February 2015 Property Market Update: Political turmoil dominates the residential housing market. Despite the positive spin that many property journalists and professionals are predicting, the property markets in early 2015 are bound to be dominated by one event in less than 100 days time – the General Election
You have relocated your head office and now what about your staff?
- January 9, 2015
- Relocation Services
Moving house is rated as the most stressful undertaking in life second only to divorce. With this in mind you are likely to be met with some reservations and barriers by your staff to the idea of a move. It inevitably means upheaval for their family, a new home and new schools for the children, possibly a new job for the spouse, as well as an enormous amount of time and heartache in organising the entire process.


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Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is the world's largest provider of patented genetically modified seeds for crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton, bringing in $10.5 billion this past year.[1] Monsanto is also the inventor of Round-Up, the first commercial glyphosate herbicide (weed-killer), and SmartStax, a seed that will require 70% less pesticide and increase whole-farm yields by 5-10%.[2] The Round-Up patent has expired, so now Monsanto faces increasing competition in its chemical business. Due to heightening competition in its pesticide business, Monsanto has shifted its strategy towards seed development.
Anything that makes food more expensive benefits Monsanto, because it encourages genetically engineered crops. Crops become more expensive due to droughts, developing economies eating more meat, and demand for bio-fuels increasing because of high oil prices. Though Monsanto took a hit with the economic downturn, analysts say that it is primed for a come back, noting the strength of the market and the need for such seeds.[3]
Monsanto's products fall into two main categories: Chemicals (Round Up, and Other Chemicals) and Seeds and Traits (Corn, Soybean, Cotton, Vegetable Seeds and Genetic Traits).
The chemical sector, termed Agricultural Improvement by Monsanto, includes a variety of herbicides and lawn/turf treatments that Monsanto sells to farmers and gardeners to help improve their yields and comprised 33.4% of Monsanto's gross profit.[4]
Products include:
Monsanto is a leading marketer of genetically modified corn, cotton, soybean, and canola seeds. It develops genetic traits for plants such as weed resistance, or herbicide resistance that are extremely useful for increasing yields. Farmers want to increase yields when food prices are high and precipitation is low, which is when Monsanto has historically thrived most. Seeds and Traits sales have accounted for two-thirds of Monsanto's gross profit.[4]
Over time, Monsanto's business has been increasingly reliant on corn. The development of ethanol spurred demand to increase yields, and therefore to buy special Monsanto seeds. A typical US car entirely powered by ethanol for 1 year would consume enough corn to feed 7 people for an entire year. It takes about 21 pounds of corn to produce 1 gallon of ethanol.[6] Higher gas prices have increased demand for the fuel.
Monsanto posted $4.1 billion in net sales for the second quarter of 2011, as compared to $3.9 billion in net sales in year ago results, an increase of 6 percent.[7] These gains were driven primarily by increases in corn seed and traits sales as well as agricultural productivity.[7] The former increased from $2.2 billion in the second quarter of 2010 to $2.4 billion in the second quarter of 2011; similarly, agricultural productivity increased from $642 million in the second quarter of 2010 to $708 million in the second quarter of 2011.[7] Profits similarly increased by 10% in the second quarter of 2011 when compared to year ago results, totaling $2.3 billion for the quarter as compared to $2.1 billion last year.[7] Net income attributable to Monsanto increased from $887 million in Q2 FY 2010 to $1.017 billion in Q2 FY 2011.[7]
Monsanto posted net sales of $1.8 billion for the first quarter of 2011, an 8% increase from net sales in 2010.[8] Gross profit similarly increased by 11%, totaling $818 million for the quarter compared to $739 million in year-ago results[8] These profit gains were driven primarily by increased profitability in Monsanto's Seeds & Genomics segment, which increased its profit by 14% for the year.[8] Net income totaled $6 million for the quarter, increased by $25 million in year-ago results.[8]
Monsanto posted gains across the board for the fourth quarter of 2010; gains for the year, however, were mixed.[9] Total net sales increased from $1.879 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 to $1.953 billion in the fourth quarter of 2010.[9] Total net sales for 2010, however, decreased from $11.7 billion to $10.5 billion.[9] Gross profit for the fourth quarter increased to $861 million from $857 million the previous year.[9] Gross profit for the year decreased from $6.8 billion to $5.1 billion.[9] Operating expenses, however, decreased for both the quarter as well as the fiscal year.[9] Q4 operating expenses decreased from $1.10 billion to $1.05 billion while annual operating expenses decreased to $3.47 billion from $3.66 billion.[9]
Driving quarterly gains were improvements in net sales in the corn seed and traits segment as well as the soybean and cotton seed segment.[9] These segments also grew over the entire course of the 2010 fiscal year.[9] Net sales from roundup decreased over the course of the year from $3.5 billion to $2.0 billion.[9]
Ethanol in the U.S. is produced from corn, one of the most fertilizer and nitrogen intensive crops. [10] Demand for Ethanol and biofuels increases with higher gas prices. People only consume biofuels, it seems, when gas prices are extremely high.
Assuming corn and soy biofuels remain the primary alternative energy prospect, if petroleum prices go up, demand for both corn and soy biofuel will increase. If Ethanol wins out, Monsanto will benefit the most. If soy biodiesel wins out, Monsanto will still benefit. If oil prices stay low, Monsanto will suffer because farmers may not need to increase their yields.
High food prices, and moderate drought conditions will improve demand for Monsanto's yield increasing products. Severe drought conditions will disrupt demand for Monsanto's seed and fertilizer because it is pointless to tend to dead fields (think: Grapes of Wrath). Low food prices, and great weather will decrease demand for Mosaic's fertilizers.
High food prices, and moderate drought conditions will improve demand for the Monsanto's products. Severe drought conditions will disrupt demand for Monsanto's seed and fertilizer because it is pointless to fertilize dead fields. Low food prices, and great weather will decrease demand for Monsanto's seed because farmers will not need artificial assistance.
The amount of arable land worldwide is dwindling. The population boom has cut the amount of arable land per person in half over the past 50 years.[10] As population and personal incomes in developing regions of the world increase, the worldwide demand for food also has increased. Worldwide population has grown 12% in the past ten years, while farm acreage has grown only 2%.[11]
Brazil, China, and India are three of the five most populous countries and are trying to meet the growing demand for food, fuel, and feed for livestock. Brazil, China, and India each have just 7%, 15%, and 49% of arable farmland, respectively,[12] and with their respective populations on the rise, these countries need to make the most of the arable land they have. In addition, weather factors such as temperature, rain, floods, droughts, and hurricanes destroy arable land for a particular crop season and render land unusable for a few seasons.
Reduction in arable land should increase the demand for yield-increasing fertilizers in the long run and benefit Monsanto. In the short run, however, violent destruction of arable land through natural disasters could disrupt Monsanto's contracts (farms often buy seeds on credit) and damage the company's profitability.
Although Monsanto is in many ways the industry leader, it faces stiff and rising competition from chemicals giant DuPont and seed and agrochemical company Syngenta AG (SYT). DuPont could prove to be an especially significant threat, with its comparable market share but dramatically different approach to the future alternative fuels market. By casting its R&D "net" as widely as possible, DuPont has set itself up to take the lead in seed sales and technology if corn-based ethanol fails.

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- Choose peppers that have deep vivid colors, taut skin, and that are free of soft spots, blemishes and darkened areas. Their stems should be green and fresh looking.
- The shape of the pepper does not generally affect the quality, although it may result in excessive waste or not be suitable to certain recipe preparations.
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The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is announcing plans to start writing legislation on Thursday curbing guns, but that session is widely expected to be delayed for a week.
On Monday, Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont said his panel would consider bills banning assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines, increasing federal penalties for illegal gun trafficking, and making schools safer.
There also will be a bill expanding the requirement for background check for gun sales. The final version of that measure is not yet known, as Democratic and Republican senators try crafting a compromise.
The bills largely reflect President Barack Obama's goals for reducing gun violence. Obama's proposals have been opposed by the National Rifle Association and won little overt support among Republicans in Congress.


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BRUSSELS (AP) — Cash-strapped Cyprus secured a €10 billion ($13 billion) bailout package from its European partners and the International Monetary Fund in a bid to prevent the island nation from entering a bankruptcy that could rekindle the region's debt crisis, officials said early Saturday.
In a major departure from established policies, the package foresees a one-time levy on the money held in bank accounts in Cyprus. Analysts have warned that making depositors take a hit threatens to undermine investors' confidence in other weaker eurozone economies and might possibly lead to bank runs.
In return for the rescue loans, Cyprus will trim its deficit, significantly shrink its troubled banking sector, raise taxes and privatize state assets, said the Netherlands' Jeroen Dijsselbloem, president of the Eurogroup meetings of the 17-nation eurozone's finance ministers.
"The assistance is warranted to safeguard financial stability in Cyprus and the eurozone as a whole," he said, briefing reporters after almost 10 hours of negotiations.
People with less than €100,000 in their Cypriot bank accounts will have to pay a one-time tax of 6.75 percent, those owning more money will lose 9.9 percent. The measure will be carried out early next week and is expected to net €5.8 billion in additional revenues, Dijsselbloem added, thereby greatly reducing the country's financing need.
"We found it justified in terms of burden sharing to also involve the depositors," said Dijsselbloem, noting that it was a "unique measure" because of Cyprus' outsized banking system.
"As it is a contribution to the financial stability of Cyprus, it seems just to ask a contribution of all deposit holders," Dijsselbloem added.
Analysts have warned that imposing such a drastic measure could be seen as a watershed moment, undermining the eurozone's credibility. Although the leaders stressed the levy was a unique measure for Cyprus, they said the same when private holders of government bonds were forced to accept losses in Greece.
The measure therefore risks scaring investors in Europe's weaker economies, which could lead them to move their deposits to more stable eurozone countries like Germany. In that case, banks in southern Europe's economies might be considerably weakened and could possibly require new bailouts. That could then weaken the respective governments, which might then need further assistance from their eurozone partners — possibly setting off a vicious spiral.
But Joerg Asmussen, a member of the European Central Bank's governing council, sought to dismiss fears of bank troubles stemming from the levy, saying the ECB stands ready to provide financial institutions with emergency liquidity assistance.
"The levy, it's an appropriate tool. It's really tailor-made to the situation in Cyprus," he said. "It's a country in extreme financing need, and what you do is to expand the tax base, not only to residents but also to non-residents," he said.
Russian citizens are estimated to have at least €20 billion in deposits in Cyprus.
Asmussen stressed that there was no risk of such a levy being implemented in other countries that have already received bailouts, such as Greece, Ireland or Portugal, because those countries' financing needs are covered by their international rescue loans.
In a sign of how exceptional and urgent a decision the one-time levy is, Cypriot banks are already implementing measures to make sure that depositors cannot withdraw money to shrink the tax basis, Asmussen said. The remainder of their holdings can be withdrawn, he added.
But Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris added that electronic bank transfers won't be possible before Tuesday, Monday being a regular holiday in the country. In return for their one-time tax payment, depositors will get an equivalent stake in the bank where they have their account, he said.
"It was a very difficult decision," Sarris acknowledged, but added that "much more money could have been lost in a bankruptcy of the banking system or indeed the country."
Cypriot lawmakers are expected to approve a law on the bank levy over the weekend, and the money will be levied starting Tuesday.
"I want to underscore that this is a once and for all levy. We wanted to do it in a way, in a decisive way ... to remove any doubt about the future," Sarris said. "There is no reason whatsoever that deposit holders in Cyprus, existing and new ones, should have any concerns."
While the Cypriot bailout is many times smaller than Greece's €240 billion package or Ireland's €67.5 billion, it is still considered crucial to the future of the eurozone because a default even by a small country could roil financial markets and undermine investor confidence.
Cyprus' financing needs to recapitalize its banks and keep the government afloat were initially estimated to total €17 billion, which is almost the equivalent of Cyprus' annual economic output and would have ballooned the country's public debt to about 140 percent of its economy, a level the IMF considers unsustainable.
The creditors therefore sought to exhaust all avenues to have Cyprus raise more revenue to reduce the need for external financing.
Losses will also be imposed on the banks' junior bondholders, the officials said. In addition, Cyprus agreed to increase its capital gains tax, and to raise its corporate tax by a quarter, from 10 to 25 percent, Dijsselbloem said.
To further reduce the financing needs, Russia was expected to significantly extend the maturity of a €2.5 billion loan granted in 2011 after the country could no longer tap international markets.
The ministers also agreed to make sizeable Greek operations of the country's two largest banks, Bank of Cyprus and Laiki, eligible for spare rescue cash from Greece's bailout accord.
Under the bailout deal, Cyprus debt is forecast to reach about 100% of GDP by 2020.
The economy of Cyprus, an eastern Mediterranean island of just over a million people, represents less than 0.2 percent of the eurozone's annual economic output.
Cyprus, which first applied for a bailout last summer, wasn't in imminent danger of bankruptcy, as it faces its next bond redemption in June. But the European Central Bank, concerned that prolonged uncertainty over Cyprus could hurt market sentiment across the eurozone, had pushed for a swift deal, even threatening to cut the country's financial system off from emergency funding.
The finance ministers' agreement still has to be approved by parliaments in several eurozone nations. EU officials say everything should be done by the end of the month.
To appease its potential rescue creditors, Cyprus has already accepted an independent audit of its banks, which hold billions in Russian deposits, to soothe concerns voiced by Germany, France and others that they launder dirty Russian money.
Don Melvin in Brussels contributed to this report.
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BET Awards Show Quickly "Overhauled" for Michael Jackson Tribute
It may not be adequately acknowledged, but the annually televised BET Awards Show is consistently the best televised music extravaganza in the business. Luckily, it just happens that tonight's BET Awards was already scheduled to air -- as it does each June during Black Music Month, long before the untimely death of Michael Jackson.
I imagined that BET would have enough time to create a knock-out Michael Jackson video module and even have some of the scheduled stars drop everything that'd been rehearsing and perform a thriller Michael Jackson medley. But according to reports, BET chairman and CEO Debra L. Lee felt her team had sufficient time to dwarf the minimum "must do "expectation. It sounds as though BET's Lee & Company are making something of a musical miracle happen on the third day of Michael's death.
Access Hollywood even offers this exclusive story: Chris Brown Returning to State for BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute. You probably know that Michael Jackson in an interview once cited Chris Brown and Justin Timberlake as the two entertainers he felt had the talent to wear his crown as King of Pop. So it's meaningful that recent events have been put aside for the moment so that Chris Brown can participate in the awards show tonight.
And yes, Rihanna reportedly will be there. (Does this mean that Rihanna will be breaking the law by being in the same auditorium as Chris Brown?)
It's hard to imagine that BET can top it's own show the year they paid tribute to James Brown. The Godfather of Soul (and everyone watching) was surprised and thrilled when Michael Jackson suddenly appeared on stage, making tearful remarks about Brown's influence on him.
That was one of the absolute best moments in music awards history, and it of course was made doubly so by the King of Pop's presence. To keep this on an uplifted note, it'll be grand to see what I imagine will be multiple generations of music talent on stage together tonight -- throughout the night -- all there standing in the shadow and love of Michael Joseph Jackson. A little boy from Gary, Indiana, who came, saw, conquered and left this world too soon.


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How Children Learn Dance, KindergartenGrade 4
Children in kindergarten to grade four love to move and learn through engagement of the whole self. They need to become literate in the language of dance in order to use this natural facility as a means of communication and self-expression, and as a way of responding to the expression of others.
Dancing and creating dances provide them with skills and knowledge necessary for all future learning in dance and give them a way to celebrate their humanity.
Dance education begins with an awareness of the movement of the body and its creative potential. At this level, students become engaged in body awareness and movement exploration that promote a recognition and appreciation of self and others.
Students learn basic movement and choreographic skills in musical and rhythmic contexts. The skills and knowledge acquired allow them to begin working independently and with a partner in creating and performing dances.
Experiences in perceiving and responding to dance expand students vocabularies, enhance their listening and viewing skills, and enable them to begin thinking critically about dance. They investigate questions such as, What is it?, How does it work?, and Why is it important?
Practicing attentive audience behavior for their peers leads to describing movement elements and identifying expressive movement choices. Students learn to compare works in terms of the elements of space, time, and force or energy and to experience the similarities and differences between dance and other disciplines.
Through dance education, students also can come to an understanding of their own culture and begin to respect dance as a part of the heritage of many cultures. As they learn and share dances from around the globe as well as their own communities, children gain skills and knowledge that will help them participate in a diverse society.
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The 13th Annual 2018 Annapolis Open® Tournament in memory of Officer Grant Turner will be held on March 23rd, 24th and 25th of 2018. To register, on or after November 1, 2017, click HERE.
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We are supporting six age categories: 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U in both 'A' and 'B' brackets for each age. Number of teams per bracket will either be eight or sixteen with the determining factor being field scheduling. We hope to support many teams for this great first of the season tournament.
The steering committee for the tournament has been meeting to discuss logistics. If you have any suggestions please feel free to send them to any of the committee members. The members include Frank Wood and Beau Brown from Maryland Diamond Umpires Association; Capt. Richard Perry, Commander, Personnel Command, from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police; and of course, Phil and Nancy Turner; Mike McNomee from General's Highway Athletic Association. And new this year to enhance our tournament and our registration process, Mid Atlantic Tournament Baseball (MATB).
Some comments from previous participants in the tournament are as follows:
"We really enjoyed the Annapolis Open. Very well organized and good quality baseball. Thanks for all of your efforts."
"I think everything was first class (well, me losing two to that select team was not exactly "first class" but they beat me twice fair and square so I gotta overlook that). Thanks for all of your hard work."
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Featuring works by the illusive Damon Soule, surrealism master Greg Simkins, a tattooed self portrait by Shawn Barber, enter another world with Oliver Vernon and his next level work. Plus many more that we all love including Jeremy Fish, Josh Keyes, Ben Tour all mixed in with some of my newest favorites like Pat Rocha, Heidi Taillefer, and the goth sculpture work of Kris Kuksi is great, you should see his paintings.
The Joshua Liner Gallery just entered the New York big leagues, and came out swinging in a major way. The gallery space is stellar, the works were beyond amazing and the booze tasted just as good as it did at Lineage. With all this in mind, I would like to say congratulations and welcome to New York, homies.
Nice to see Damon framing his work, frames do a lot and his work deserves a frame.
Aiko work and different JL gallery girl chugging some wine.
awesoome Shawn Barber is awesome!
Greg simkins is a machine... The amount of great work he seems to produce is staggering.
Simkins with Veca...
Matzu is smaller than his painting.
and matzu A Koralie piece job hanging out in the corner.
Ben Tour used a spray bottle to paint, that is pretty cool.
A nice little number by this guy.
Vernon sick. Oliver Vernon does crazy stuff in his work.
This piece you can actually see through human matter and atoms...
That dog just laid an egg or something?
Kenji Hirata paints good and has a cool website.
Travis Louie showed another family portrait.
Ron English had some works around.
Pat Rocha, so good.
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With a defiant performance in a supposedly inferior suit, Phelps stayed close over the outward lap and rallied on the return to become the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, beating the Serbian with a time of 49.82.
Cavic also broke 50 seconds, but 49.95 was only good enough for silver. He wasn't nearly as close as last year's Beijing Olympics, when Phelps famously won by one-hundredth of a second and Cavic always maintained that he actually touched first.
When Phelps saw his time at the Foro Italico, he hopped up on the lane rope separating him and Cavic, threw up his arms and let out a scream toward the U.S. cheering section.
Showing as much emotion as he ever has, Phelps also slapped the water and tugged at his Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit - no doubt in reference to Cavic offering to get Phelps one of those supposedly faster polyurethane suits so he wouldn't have any excuses.
No need, Milorad.
Phelps did just fine with what he had.
"How can it not motivate you? When there are things that are said, the only thing it does for me is fire me up," Phelps told NBC. "It does nothing but literally motivate me to no end, and I love it."
The two rivals finally shook hands, but that was about it.
Nothing more needed to be said.
"This is just a testament to Michael Phelps," Cavic said. "He can do it all."
Cavic did say one thing to Phelps: "You're the man."
"He just looked at me and smiled," Cavic said. "He knows it."
In one of the most memorable events of the Beijing Olympics, Phelps pulled out an improbable victory on his final half-stroke to beat Cavic by the narrowest possible margin. Without that win, Phelps would not have broken Mark Spitz's record with eight gold medals in a single games.
Cavic has stewed over the loss ever since, believing he touched first but didn't put as much pressure on the touchpad as Phelps, who ad-libbed a final half-stroke and crashed into the wall much harder. Even though all electronic and photographic evidence shows Phelps won, Cavic repeated his claims when he got to Rome.
He also tried to get into Phelps' head, saying it was the American's own fault for sticking with a Speedo suit that isn't as fast as polyurethane models such as the Arena X-Glide, which Cavic wears.
The Serbian offered to get Phelps an X-Glide "within the hour," or buy him another of the rubberized suits out of his own pocket. Cavic said he would really prefer to race Phelps wearing nothing but briefs, so everyone would know who the best man is without any help from the suits.
Phelps said he would do his talking in the pool.
That's just what he did Saturday night, setting the 37th world record of the fastest meet in history and getting back the mark Cavic snatched away a night earlier with a time of 51.01 in the semifinals.
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I am getting income support benefit from government, is it haram if do not tell them that i am getting an other source of money?
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If it is a condition of their giving you assistance that they should be told of other sources of income or how much you are getting, then it is not permissible for you to hide that from them. Similarly, if it is known that they only help those who are in need and you are not in need, then it is not permissible to take this assistance. And Allaah knows best.


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Both the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III cameras introduce a new feature which allows the video shooter to make changes to exposure or audio settings in-camera, but without the risk of clicking sounds being picked-up as dials are turned during recording. It's Silent Control, and it's available whenever these cameras are recording video.
Canon has engineered "touch-pad" technology into the existing Quick Control Dial on the back of the camera. Without changing any aspect of the dial's normal operation, this new underlying technology makes it possible to use the dial to adjust during video recording – without making a sound. Instead of turning the dial, you literally touch the inner surface of it with a finger. You can tap the dial lightly to move one step at a time, or simply touch and hold your finger lightly on the dial's surface to move a setting continuously for more significant changes to a given setting.
The Silent Control option on these two cameras allows users to make adjustments fundamental exposure settings, as well as to manual audio recording levels. Here's what's available, depending upon the exposure mode the camera is set to for video recording:
Manual exposure mode:
Shutter speed, lens aperture, ISO, Audio Level*
Aperture-priority mode (Av):
Lens aperture, exposure compensation, Audio Level*
Shutter-priority mode (Tv):
Shutter speed, exposure compensation, Audio Level*
Program mode (P):
Exposure compensation, Audio Level*
*If sound recording has been set to Manual on camera's menu
By default, Silent Control of the Quick Control Dial is disabled when either of these cameras is shipped from the factory. Here's what's necessary to activate and use it:
- Set the camera to its video recording mode
- In the red Shooting Menu area, the last two menu screens (4 and 5) are dedicated to video settings, and only appear when the camera has been pre-set to video recording mode. Locate Silent Control in the 5th shooting menu.
- Set Silent Control to "Enable".
- Press the START button and begin video recording.
- While video is running, press the rear "Q" button to call-up the Quick Control Screen on the camera's LCD monitor.
- With the Quick Control Screen visible, lightly tap or touch the TOP or BOTTOM of the inner surface of the Quick Control Dial. (Don't try to rotate or spin it.) This lets you highlight one of the available settings – whatever is highlighted will appear in blue.
- Lightly touch or tap the LEFT or RIGHT of the inner surface of the dial to actually change the setting of whatever item is presently highlighted in blue. Again, don't try to turn the dial.
You'll find you can make adjustments throughout the available range of settings, and do so in virtual silence, even if you're using the camera's built-in microphone for sound recording.
As a practical matter, once you've enabled Silent Control, you can leave it active and apply it by simply beginning to record a video file, and then applying steps 5~7 above.
The new Silent Control option on the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X cameras only applies to the Quick Control Dial, and only when it's been set-up as described above. Simply rotating this dial, or any other dial, definitely can produce audible clicking sounds that may be picked-up on your video files.
Silent Control is only active when you're actually recording video.
If recording is paused or stopped, Silent Control is momentarily disabled, even if you press the "Q" button to call-up the Quick Control Screen. (In that case, you can highlight any available setting using the Multi-controller, and turn either the Main Dial or Quick Control Dial to change the highlighted setting.)
Silent Control is only available when the Quick Control Screen is visible, after pressing the "Q" button.
So there's little risk of inadvertently touching the Quick Control Dial and having your settings change without your knowledge during normal video recording. The screen remains visible for roughly 8~10 seconds after you've last used Silent Control; you can remove it entirely by pressing the "Q" button again.
Silent Control can't be applied during still-image shooting, whether using Live View or the eye-level viewfinder.
This isn't a headline-grabbing feature, but once you've tried it, you'll certainly see opportunities to use it during video recording. It's an example of the refined character Canon is infusing into its second-generation SLRs with EOS Movie capabilities. However, it's not entirely obvious how to activate and use this new feature, so it's worthwhile to go through the steps above and practice with it a bit. Silent Control of exposure settings and audio levels isn't always necessary when you're "rolling", but it's certainly nice to know it's there when you suddenly realize you need to make a quick change, without interrupting video recording.
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Orchestra Hall has presented jazz since the early days of the 20th century, but only in the past two decades has the music been championed as part of a bona fide series.
Major and emerging stars have been booked for the series' 21st annual season, with a strong lineup of pianists that includes Ahmad Jamal, Henry Butler, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Eddie Palmieri and Jacky Terrasson. Also on the bill: singers Dianne Reeves and Cyrille Aimee and a world premiere commission from Chicago drummer-bandleader Dana Hall.
As always, the season has been curated by Jim Fahey, director of programming at Symphony Center Presents.
"In the midst of this process, I said I can't not do a commission," says Fahey, who presented Orbert Davis' epic "The Chicago River" last year and will feature a new work by pianist Jason Moran next month. "I have to make this a part of what we do here."
Following is the complete lineup for the Symphony Center Presents jazz series, with observations from Fahey. Tickets for the series go on sale Wednesday; single-ticket sales start Aug. 8. All concerts are at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Phone 312-294-3000 or visit cso.org.
Ahmad Jamal, Oct. 10. The irrepressibly inventive jazz pianist will be 84 when he returns to the city that launched his career. Born in Pittsburgh, Jamal moved to Chicago in the 1950s and quickly became a fixture here, his album "Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me" capturing the mercurial wizardry of his pianism and attaining unexpected commercial success. Recent recordings have shown that his music remains modern, ephemeral and utterly unpredictable.
The Django Festival All-Stars, Oct. 24. Clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski will be guest soloist with an ensemble celebrating the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt; vocalist Cyrille Aimee will open the concert and join the larger group. "We haven't done traditional jazz in the building in a while," says Fahey, and, indeed, pre-bebop jazz tends to get overlooked practically everywhere. This booking comes as a welcome corrective.
Kenny Barron and Dave Holland; Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge; Dec. 5. Jazz duos do not often appear in venues as large as Orchestra Hall, but Fahey believes that two of them can sustain musical interest. "I was trying to figure out a way to bring back (bassist) Dave Holland — he'll be at the Chicago Jazz Festival with Prism," Fahey says. "And I wanted to bring back (pianist) Kenny Barron — it's been years since he was on the series. The fact that they are now working together made (this) perfect sense for us. And then I thought: 'You know what would be great? Pair them with another duo.'"
Lage, one of the most accomplished and promising young guitarists in jazz, joins forces with guitarist Eldridge, of the bluegrass-tinged Punch Brothers (a band led by mandolinist Chris Thile, who also has played Symphony Center's jazz series).
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band; Carlos Henriquez Quintet; Jan. 16, 2015. Fahey had been hoping to do a Latin-jazz night for the series' 20th anniversary, but this was "another situation of not being (able) to fit everything in," he says. This concert will address that tradition, septuagenarian Palmieri sharing the bill with bassist Henriquez, whom Symphony Center audiences know from his work in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Dianne Reeves, Jan. 30. One of the few great jazz divas of our era, Reeves will sing music from her most recent album, "Beautiful Life," backed by a large ensemble. On the roster: pianist Peter Martin, guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Terreon Gully.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Feb. 13. Orchestra Hall has been a second home for Marsalis and the JALC band for more than two decades, and their return here is a key event in any season. This time the appearance will be part of a three-concert residency, with the second two as special concerts not on the subscription series (see below).
Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9; Dee Alexander; Feb. 27. New Orleans pianist Henry Butler ranks among the most towering piano virtuosos working today, but Chicago has not yet heard his recent partnership with trumpeter Steven Bernstein and the Hot 9, which offers a contemporary perspective on Crescent City traditions. Chicago singer Alexander will open the program, thereby echoing what Fahey calls "a Chicago-New Orleans connection," something the jazz series has been revisiting periodically.
Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, April 17. No one can predict what these two free thinkers will come up with, and that includes Fahey. One might have suspected a two-piano marathon, but Fahey says he believes they'll be bringing bands of their own. Though between now and then, anything can happen — and probably will.
Ibrahim Maalouf Quintet with guest Jacky Terrasson; Jean-Michel Pilc; May 15. This concert unfolds as part of a French theme that Symphony Center will be exploring next season, trumpeter Maalouf having emigrated from his native Beirut to Paris. He's joined by pianist Terrasson, whose deep ties to French culture are unmistakable in his music and discography. Pianist Pilc commands a superhuman technique and will open the evening with a solo performance.
"The Hypocrisy of Justice: Sights and Sounds from the Black Metropolis (Riffin' and Signifyin(g) on Richard Wright's Native Son)", June 19. Symphony Center has commissioned one of Chicago's most engaging musician-thinkers, drummer Dana Hall, to create an evening-length work. Hall has opted to mark the 75th anniversary of Wright's "Native Son," and Hall's quintet will be augmented by an actor, visual artist and guest soloists.
Special concerts
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette, Oct. 19. This long-running, widely beloved trio returns to Orchestra Hall three years after its last performance there.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: "Jazz for Young People," 1 p.m. Feb. 14, 2015. The second concert in the JALC residency is tailored for youthful audiences; families flock to this event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest, 8 p.m. Feb. 14. No program has been announced for this final concert in the JALC residency, but considering the date — Valentine's Day — it's not difficult to predict the nature of the repertoire.
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CAIRO (AP) — The recent decision to ban all female staff from wearing the full face veil aims to put an end to student complaints of "poor communication" in class, the head of Egypt's Cairo University said Friday.
Although the head-to-toe covering known locally as the niqab is "not a phenomenon" among his teachers, Gaber Nassar told The Associated Press that he wants to "cure the disease" before it becomes one.
Islamic clerics and students have denounced the move as discriminatory, but Nassar said he has the backing of the Grand Mufti, Egypt's top religious authority.
The niqab, Nassar said, is especially problematic in language courses, where the cloth barrier of the veil hinders student-teacher communications — producing low grades and graduates incapable of enunciation.
The vast majority of Egyptian Muslim women wear a form of veil that covers the hair but leaves the face uncovered. However the number of women wearing the full niqab veil has increased dramatically in the past 10-20 years.
In 2009, Cairo University had banned both students and staff from wearing the niqab on campus or in the university's dorms. The ban was later overturned by a Cairo court following a lawsuit filed by a professor.
"That was unconstitutional because it said all of the university, we are saying now only the lecture halls," Nassar said, daring anyone to challenge his decree in court. "We are not banning the niqab, we are just regulating it."
The ban is already receiving mixed reviews among students.
"This is part of the greater war on Islamists," said a male Islamist student. "But it doesn't matter because bigger violations of personal freedoms happen and no one moves."
Another non-Islamist male student said Nassar's "rationale makes no sense" and a teacher wearing the niqab "can easily just pull the cloth away from her face when she speaks, if their problem really is articulation."
Both students spoke on condition of anonymity fearing reprisals.
Following the 2013 military overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi amid massive protests against his rule, Egypt's security forces launched a media-backed crackdown on Islamic groups, deepening instability and polarization in the country.


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The holidays aren't the only season fast approaching. Residents soon might contend with snow, sleet and wintry weather — and an arctic weather pattern could mean a greater chance for all three in the coming months.
The holidays aren't the only season fast approaching. Residents soon might contend with snow, sleet and wintry weather — and an arctic weather pattern could mean a greater chance for all three in the coming months.
To prepare for such hazards, about 70 first responders and others attended the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management's annual winter weather workshop on Thursday on the campus of Spartanburg Community College. Employees with local schools, 911 dispatchers, utilities and public safety agencies were among the attendees.
Spartanburg County Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Bryson said officials are encouraging people to begin making preparations for inclement weather that could occur in coming months — even as temperatures this weekend are expected near 70 degrees.
"That's really the focus that we will be taking, particularly in an ice storm," Bryson said. "We just ask people to be aware and don't be fooled by warm, sunny conditions today, because in a moment's notice we can have anything from tornadoes to ice and snow storms."
Bryson recommends that people have a weather alert radio to hear warnings from the National Weather Service, develop a plan in case they need to relocate after a severe storm, and ensure they have water, food and other basic necessities in case of a power outage.
Bryson had been in his current position about four months when the ice storm hit in December 2005. That storm left more than 700,000 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas without power — many of them for several days.
"That (ice storm) was an eye-opening experience … It was a real wake-up call across the county," Bryson said. "All of our county agencies and first responders learned a great deal of lessons from that."
Bryson is confident they are better prepared to deal with a similar situation now.
That could be put to the test this winter.
Larry Gabric, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service's office at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, said at the workshop that predictions indicate this year might be different than last year's mild winter.
The Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service is predicting a normal jet stream pattern, "but there's one more wildcard that's very, very difficult to forecast, this is the arctic oscillation," Gabric said.
Arctic oscillation has produced big winter storms in recent years, he said. The weather pattern has positive and negative phases, and the latter pushes cold air into the United States from Canada, Gabric said.
"Overall, it looks like we're going to have an average to slightly greater opportunity for winter events passing nearby to us this year, as opposed to last year when we had basically nothing," Gabric said. "There's more potential this year for storm systems creating messy mixtures
of rain, snow, freezing rain."
The National Weather Service, Gabric said, issues winter storm outlooks in the Upstate when there is a 30 percent confidence of winter weather. A winter storm watch is issued with 50 percent confidence, and a winter storm warning or advisory is issued with 80 percent confidence. Advisories and warnings are issued 12 to 24 hours in advance, depending on the inches of expected snowfall.
Derrec Becker, public information director of the S.C. Emergency Management Division, told attendees that a weather radio is "your best first and sometimes only line of defense."
Becker said the agency is updating its website, www.scemd.org, and is aggressively using social media to get the word out about weather emergencies.
Social media is another means of communicating emergency and safety information, he said.


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This morning, Scott noted that the Israeli Defense Force had set up a YouTube channel to which it uploaded videos of the fighting in Gaza, but YouTube deleted some of the videos. With the assistance of Noah Pollak, we've obtained the videos and will be posting them this afternoon.
This one shows Hamas members loading Grad missiles into a truck, just prior to being on the receiving end of a missile:
This one shows Israeli naval operations, including some remarkable videos transmitted from the noses of rockets or missiles:
UPDATE: These videos may be temporarily unavailable as we move them to a robust CDN (a "content delivery network"), which will place them on a large network of multiple servers worldwide. Do stand by. They should be working in short order.
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HBV-DNA Viral load RT-PCR (Taqman result)
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What is the interpretation if the result of the test is 882IU/ml
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It indicates there is hepatitis B virus in the blood, and the level is relatively low.
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