The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. former DeSales Heights teacher and historian of Church-Hiteshew Victorian on Ann Street 2024 of dementia-related illness at Orchard Ridge Retirement Village in Winchester She was born in December of 1930 to Michael L where her father worked as a petroleum engineer Ellie attended the Betty Rombaugh School in Tulsa until her father’s promotion with Standard Oil of New Jersey took her and her family to New York She graduated from Emma Willard School in Troy spent two years at Denison University in Ohio before graduating from Connecticut College and from the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City Ellie and her parents spent summers at Chatham on Cape Cod Some of her happiest times were spent working summers there with people her age and after hours partying with them at Sad Sack’s Snack Shack Ellie married West Point graduate Lieutenant Eugene Soja Ellie was there three years and often spoke of what she witnessed of post-war Germany Ellie and her two children sailed from Germany on their return to the United States by way of New York Ellie could remember the constant blaring of fog horns on the trip That same fog victimized the luxury liner Andrea Doria on her fateful voyage Ellie heard a mockingbird singing all night This awakened in her a lifelong love for birds and their protection the family left New England and moved to Parkersburg residing at 1208 Ann Street in a home built in 1880 and Ellie began teaching math and English at DeSales Heights Ellie took special care in mentoring students from Mexico who attended DeSales for part of their education She also made a serendipitous discovery–documents secreted in a hide-a-bed in their Ann Street home’s attic–which led to many years of research on the former owners: the Church and Hiteshew families weekly bird column for the Frederick News-Post called “As the Crow Flies.” She and Stauffer also began doing extensive international travel to see birds Ellie earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from West Virginia University the first of its kind there; she created a curriculum for all grades that emphasized the arts she drew upon her experiences with private and public schools in Oklahoma and West Virginia–and from her own experiences as a devoted Always one to be at technology’s cutting edge she purchased a Commodore computer in 1985 as a vehicle for publishing several books and information on education–including her tour-de-force Word Web Vocabulary program–parenting where she continued her “As the Crow Flies” bird column for the Cape Cod Times She took much pride in organizing a volunteer group to operate the “Swap Shop” at the Town of Barnstable transfer station and ten years later moved north two hours to Orchard Ridge in Winchester Ellie is survived by her husband and three children.Much appreciation goes to the caring nurses and nursing assistants of the Orchard Ridge Health Center who ministered to Ellie during her seven-year stay in their memory care and long-term care units Ellie’s body was donated to the University of Maryland for its Alzheimer’s research program as a final tribute to her life’s guiding principle: “probe and shed light.” Her ashes will be interred beside those of her parents at Union Cemetery in Chatham Donations and memorials can be sent to The Banner School Plans for a memorial service are incomplete | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St. 2023 NCAA D-III Championship in Greensboro All-North Coast Athletic Conference Performances (Top-3 at NCAC Championship): Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The French Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES), which oversees food safety in the country, has advised mass catering environments like schools and daycare facilities to stop serving soy products The decision is based on the agency’s assessment of health risks linked to the consumption of foods rich in isoflavones which are essentially plant-derived phytoestrogens While these polyphenols are found in many foods These molecules are known for their oestrogenic hormonal activity and can harm the reproductive system if consumed excessively This debate has surrounded soy for a long time, but studies suggest that neither soy nor isoflavone intake affects reproductive hormones Environmental organisations are hitting back at the ANSES’s recommendations given soy’s established health and environmental benefits and EU-wide efforts to diversify protein sources ANSES defined toxicological reference values (TRVs) – essentially how much isoflavone content you can consume daily without risking ill health effects The agency settled on 20 micrograms per kg of body weight for the general population and half as much for vulnerable populations (pregnant women while a woman weighing 68kg could only consume a glass of soy milk once every 48 days It’s why ANSES is recommending a ban on soy products in catering settings it does recognise the benefits of soy – it’s been shown to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease and some cancers while improving bone health and alleviating menopausal symptoms ANSES suggests reducing the isoflavone content of soy which it feels is “necessary and possible” as well as the manufacturing processes and recipe formulation ANSES is asking producers to “implement agronomic techniques and manufacturing processes” to produce foods “while controlling isoflavone content” Here’s the thing, though. A cup of soy milk or a standard 100g serving of tofu contains around 25 mg of isoflavones So for a 75 kg man in France (about the national average) this would exceed the ANSES consumption limit by 17 times Rafael Pinto, senior policy manager at the European Vegetarian Union, called the move a “scare tactic to push consumers away from plant-based alternatives” “The medical community needs to debunk this fear-mongering and set the record straight,” he remarked Pinto noted that the ANSES recommendation “defies the scientific consensus” A host of studies have found soy products to have no health risks related to isoflavones and oestrogen In 2021, a review of 417 reports based on human isoflavone intake and endocrine-related health outcomes noted that these concerns are largely based on animal studies and do not reflect human biology It found that isoflavone consumption does not adversely affect thyroid function This followed a 2020 analysis of 41 studies which concluded that “neither soy nor isoflavone intake affects [the] male reproductive hormone” Just this year, another systematic review of 40 trials (funded by the US soy checkoff programme) found that soy isoflavones don’t affect measures of oestrogenicity isoflavones from soy products could have additional health benefits due to the bioactive components found in them this study suggested that foods made from condensed soy sources Other public agencies have also concluded that soybeans and their products are safe. For example, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identified no harmful effects of soy isoflavones in the thyroid, uterus and breasts of menopausal women in its review On the other side of the Atlantic, the US’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) has qualified soy as a safe food too citing research that shows soy isoflavones could lower the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes and possibly have a beneficial impact on postmenopausal bone health “We are surprised by the ANSES recommendation to exclude soya-based foods from institutional catering despite their well-documented health and environmental benefits,” said Anna-Lena Klapp head of research at food awareness organisation at ProVeg International “We would like to see large-scale meta-analyses that support this recommendation which stands in contrast to national dietary guidelines in many countries.” called the government’s proposed decrees “illegal and contrary to European regulation” noting that EU member states cannot independently regulate food labelling Founded by serial entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras in 2011 Green Queen is a multi-channel digital news platform and a trusted global impact media brand Our award-winning reporting reaches millions of readers globally Green Queen is the world’s leading food and climate media with a focus on future food innovation and food system decarbonization one of the most important consumer products and investment opportunities of our time Our coverage includes breaking news and product launches and exclusive interviews with entrepreneurs and key ecosystem players from every continent Green Queen is an editorially-driven media publication Over 98% of our content is editorial and independent Paid posts are clearly marked as such: look for 'This is a Green Queen Partner Post' at the bottom of the page Soy has gotten a bad rap throughout the years but many of the concerns have been proven to be untrue Ah Did you know that the United States is the world’s No Iowa and Minnesota — are responsible for growing nearly half of the country’s soybeans Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. 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Policy But that’s not the kind of information you came here for you’re here because you’re trying to figure out: What’s the deal with soy “I can understand why people are sometimes concerned about soy,” says registered dietitian Beth Czerwony “because there’s a lot of conflicting information out there and not a lot of definitive research It can all be very confusing for consumers to try to figure out.” Czerwony is here to help us through the many questions about soy from whether it’s healthy to how to include it in your diet soy has gotten a bit of a bad rap that seems to persist even though science has shown soy to be safe and healthy research studies reported conflicting information about soy and various health organizations issued recommendations around whether or not soy was healthy — or even safe Czerwony shares the pros and cons of eating soy and answers some of your biggest questions about it including how certain beliefs have evolved or been completely debunked throughout the years people worried that eating soy would increase their estrogen levels “The other interesting thing is that phytoestrogens may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs and radiation,” Czerwony clarifies “so if you’re going through cancer treatment it’s worth asking your doctor about whether you should add soy to your diet.” Many people worry that soy contributes to breast cancer, but research has consistently shown that soy-based foods do not increase your risk of cancer It goes back to the phytoestrogens we mentioned — the concern that eating soy would increase estrogen in the body we’re having edamame and soy milk and a little bit of tofu whereas Eastern diets typically include more fermented soy soy isn’t going to help one way or another.” You might’ve heard that soy lowers bad cholesterol. You also might’ve heard that it has no effect. This is all the result of back-and-forth-and-back recommendations about whether soy is good for cardiovascular health Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed claims that soy protein lowered the risk of coronary heart disease the American Heart Association (AHA) encouraged adding soy protein to a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol saying that cardiovascular benefits from soy isoflavones were “minimal at best.” It’s a topic that’s still being researched. In 2020, a large study found that people who ate at least one serving of tofu per week were 18% less likely to have heart disease than people who rarely ate it whether or not soy is good for your cholesterol is still up for debate take heart in this: Absolutely no one is saying that soy is bad for your cholesterol In the hubbub around possible concerns about soy it’s important not to forget that soy has a lot of known health benefits Most of the fat in soybeans is unsaturated fat And what about the “bad” kind of fats? That’s called saturated fat and soybeans have very little of it — unlike animal-based forms of protein (especially red meat) And get this: One serving of beef has 90% more saturated fat than one serving of tofu Soy doesn’t have as much protein as animal products but it’s a great choice for a plant-based protein source: “If you don’t want a lot of red meat in your diet or generally want to get away from animal products soy is a great addition as part of a well-balanced diet,” Czerwony suggests Soy is even used as a basis for some types of protein powder which can be a great alternative to whey protein for people who are sensitive to lactose or following vegetarian or vegan diets Eating soy-based foods is a great way to boost your fiber intake. One serving of cooked soybeans has 6 grams of fiber, including both soluble and insoluble fiber “Fiber helps keep your digestive system healthy and keeps you feeling fuller for longer,” Czerwony explains you’ll need to turn to whole soy foods like soybeans and edamame “It’s not as high in protein as cow’s milk,” Czerwony says Soy-based dairy replacement products include just about every typically-made-with-dairy product you can think of Czerwony flags a few characteristics of soy and soy-based products that you should bear in mind as you incorporate it into your diet Czerwony shares a few recipes that feature soy products Black beans are bursting with nutrients that help reduce cancer risk How to work more of these key nutrients into your diet Most adults aren’t getting enough of the essential nutrient healthy nutrition plan is just as important as staying consistent with your exercise routine cheese and nuts are high in calories but have big health benefits Brown rice can help lower your risk of chronic disease Calorie counts on nutrition labels can be off by up to 20% sleep can be tough — propping yourself up or sleeping on your side may help If you fear the unknown or find yourself needing reassurance often you may identify with this attachment style If you’re looking to boost your gut health This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page please perform a WhoIs lookup on kobi5.com and contact the registered owner Longtime attendees of the California Roots Music and Arts Festival have been counting down the days until their return to California’s Monterey County Fairgrounds to see friends and their favorite artists take the stage over the weekend of May 23-25 Good Vibez Presents—the longtime festival organizers of the beloved festival—have given fans even more to be hyped about: the first installment of the 2025 Cali Roots lineup The ever-reinventive R&B renaissance man T-Pain will make his Cali Roots debut and Steel Pulse should be a highlight for newcomers and lifers alike and more were all included in the first artist announcement for this year’s California Roots Music and Arts Festival “This year’s lineup is packed with so much talent and good vibes it’s going to be an unforgettable experience,” says Dan Sheehan festival producer and co-host of Cali Roots Radio on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum “It’s been incredible to witness the exponential growth of artists like Common Kings who have truly come into their own right here on our stages Cultivating and supporting artists has always been a core focus of Cali Roots and we’re proud to continue creating a space where both emerging and established artists can thrive We can’t wait for fans to experience what’s in store this year.” Ticket sales will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, for those with artist pre-sale codes. 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Privacy Policy PUEBLO, CO - Kamila Soja concludes her season as a second team All-American She becomes the second athlete in school history to be named second team All-American and the first distance runner to earn the honor PUEBLO, CO - Kamila Soja concludes her season as a second-team All-American She becomes the second athlete in school history to be named second-team All-American and the first distance runner to earn the honor Soja entered the meet ranked 18th and finished 9th in a field of 22 athletes Thanks for visiting Metrics details Spatial enquiry in literature has opened new doors for understanding the relationship between physical and mental space This paper analyses how an individual’s sense of space can influence their understanding of themselves and others This study identifies the similarities between Ray Oldenburg’s concept of place and Edward Soja’s concept of space it integrates both theories by locating Oldenburg’s triad of place (home and third place) as a part of Soja’s concept of real space (firstspace) The lack of discernibility between home and workspace exerts itself in protagonist Stevens’ obsession with his profession This paper also examines how disorientation in the trifold conception of place causes Stevens to be an emotionally and spatially repressed character The study elaborates on the role of third place and thirdspace It also analyses Steven’s six-day journey into the countryside as an introspective journey into his past This study aims to find how social interactions in the third place have helped Stevens unlearn and relearn hegemonically influenced ideologies on duty and dignity it helps Stevens resolve his denial and repression properly channelling the flow of spatial energy This study also identifies thirdspace as a transformative space that helps Stevens find closure and accept his regretful past Devoted to Lord Darlington and the conventional practices of England Stevens finds it challenging to adapt to the ways of his new American employer he regrets the decisions influenced by the blind trust he had in Lord Darlington His journey drives him to take responsibility for his actions and helps him accept himself as he tries to confront life with new perceptions 4) These instances point to Stevens being spatially repressed and deceiving himself that he is happy within the walls of Darlington Hall before seeing things historically or socially.” As space is the quintessence of existence analysing a text using various spatial theories can address various gaps related to psychology and social behaviour it is evident that place is an integral component of space Space is generally seen as an abstract entity whereas place is seen as a physical entity Space takes into account both sociocultural and psychological aspects space exerts itself in a state of fluidity which permeates various fields of knowledge such as cultural studies the fluidity of the term and the concept enables various sociospatial critiques critical literary discourses on spatiality have risen to prominence yet it is a potentially less explored subject The need to anchor this study on integrating two spatial theories arises from addressing the role of social spaces in shaping/conditioning the protagonist’s psyche on the mental space of the protagonist is inevitable As far as the novel The Remains of the Day is concerned the research gap arises from the unexplored question of how Stevens resolves emotional and ideological repression at the novel’s end Stevens’ obsession with his profession is the reason behind his repression and inability to build a meaningful connection with his family and colleagues the underlying issue for his denial and repression Stevens is seen engrossed in the space of Darlington Hall and there seems to be no memory that does not involve Darlington Hall Stevens has conditioned himself to detach his feelings because he has always changed himself according to the requirements of the space Not only does the space encroach on Stevens to repress his emotions Adapting a spatial enquiry to Stevens’ six-day vacation to the countryside using the proposed integrated theory helps investigate how he finds closure by interacting with strangers and accepting his regretful past Place is an integral part of space because space is nothing but the abstract idea Ray Oldenburg proposes the trifold conception of place the first place is one’s home; the second place is the workplace; and the third place is a common place where random people meet (café Edward Soja talks about the trifold conception of space—real The firstspace or the real space is the actual physical place or environment; the secondspace is the conceptual space based on the real space; and the thirdspace or the lived space is a combination of both real and imagined space The larger triad indicates Soja’s concept of space and the smaller triad indicates Oldenburg’s concept of place (The figure used in the manuscript is an original he tries to find a place in the world of his employer hierarchy or domination cannot exist within the Third place when he decides to go on a six-day trip to the countryside he obtains a better understanding of the quality of his spaces The pier is where a random crowd meets and shares the beauty of the evening and the lights This venting out of emotion indicates his acceptance of his past Stevens’ understanding of his workplace and his hegemonically influenced ideas changes with the interactions in the third place thus creating an enhanced insight in his imagined space (secondspace) As thirdspace connects both first and second spaces Stevens gets to indulge in the introspection of the memories and come to terms with his denial and repression Although interactions in the third place help him resolve the conflict the mental space (thirdspace) helps him accept his past mistakes The latter part of the article explains how thirdspace acts as a tool to achieve closure 119) The novel opens in 1956; Stevens tries to fit himself into this two-line definition of the Hayes Society the irony lies in the fact that the Hayes Society was forced to be closed in 1932 or 1933 the Hayes Society is a symbol of prestige and power so defining himself according to its criteria gives him solid proof that he is also a great butler His father sacrificing his personal space and emotions has irrevocably impacted Stevens’ ideology on professionalism and dignity He even goes to the extent of believing that duty and professional responsibility are required to attain dignity Stevens blindly believes in two models—his father and Hayes Society’s definition of a great butler His idea of duty is shaped by glorifying the self-restraint behaviour of his father so he devotedly serves his employer Lord Darlington whom he believes to be a distinguished gentleman Stevens is forced into denial when these beliefs come crumbling down looking at the fall of his only epitome of professionalism Stevens could not help but adopt denial as his defensive mechanism against the painful reality he goes into his shell of denial when he realises that Lord Darlington’s reputation has been tarnished due to his bad company and bad decisions regarding the world war As he had always identified his dignity with that of his master Stevens enters into denial and tries to deny working for Lord Darlington on two occasions The problem with Stevens is his misguided conception of duty and dignity which employs itself in emotional repression and denial spatial enquiry is employed to understand the underlying cause of all these issues The lack of home can also be equated with the lack of human warmth indulging in professional duties has become the only way in which he could experience a sense of belonging As Stevens had spent most of his life in Darlington Hall there arises a false sense of belonging towards a place in which he will always be an outsider The flow of spatial energy can become stagnant if there is an absence or lack of reciprocation between the spaces Stevens incessantly tries to replace the absence of ‘home’ by projecting himself as a professionally absorbed person He equates professionalism with one’s ability to hide emotions he lives a life of regret by living in constant denial of his emotions he subconsciously adapts a coping mechanism of filling this void of homelessness by being obsessed with his professional duties Stevens’ existence (physically and mentally) only operates around his workplace the flow of energy becomes stagnant in the sphere of real space itself its influence on human experience is inevitable The absence of a home and lack of social interactions are the reasons behind Stevens’ workaholism and emotional repression Stevens is a reticent person who places profession over humanity and dignity are the three flawed ideas that form the basis of all his conflicts Stevens believes that these hegemonically influenced ideologies are the absolute truth but he relearns those ideologies only through third place interactions and creates his version of the truth He obtains a new revelation through every new place and unlearns the flawed ideologies This shows how physical and mental space always coexist and complement one another Stevens lives in denial and constantly represses his emotions so his journey into the countryside enables him to interact with new people through which he accepts his regretful past and moves towards healing Stevens feels liberated from his past regrets while emotionally opening up to a random stranger This social interaction transforms Stevens’ perspective of life itself Through the integration of Oldenburg’s and Soja’s theories this study has attempted to frame third place as a tool for bridging the gap between home and workplace Social interactions in the third place have transformed the protagonist and led him to come to terms with reality Unlearning and relearning are very much a part of learning the third place can also be used as a learning space that facilitates an open-minded understanding of ideologies rather than blindly accepting popular beliefs The protagonist’s journey into the countryside initialises his spatial understanding of people and places By opening up to a stranger for the first time Stevens was relieved of his emotional repression and was able to resolve his lifelong conflict of being in denial about his past mistakes Stevens resolved his conflict by looking at his past from a redefined perspective which was possible through his psychological journey into the thirdspace This study also identified thirdspace as a catalyst for achieving closure This integrated approach carries a greater potential of being used in cognitive development and in understanding human relationships Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study Adorno TW (1950) The authoritarian personality Boss P, Carnes D (2012) The myth of closure. 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Volume 9 - 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00949 There is a considerable demand for crop improvement especially considering the increasing growth of world population and rapidly evolving plant pests and pathogens Crop wild relatives hold great potential in providing beneficial alleles for crop improvement the wild ancestor to the domesticated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) soja has been largely devoted to understanding the domestication history of the soybean while little effort has been made to explore its genetic diversity for crop improvement High genomic diversity and expanded traits make G soja populations an excellent source for soybean improvement This review summarizes recent successful research examples of applying wild soybeans in dissecting the genetic basis of various traits with a focus on abiotic/biotic stress tolerance and resistance We also discuss the limitations of using G including the application of advanced biotechnology and emerging genomic data to further utilize the wild soybean to counterbalance the rising demand for superior crops We proposed there is an urgent need for international collaboration on germplasm collection We hope to use the wild soybean as an example to promote the exploration and use of wild resources for crop improvement in order to meet future food requirements current soybean yield potential is restricted by the narrow genetic variation in G hindering the potential for breeding soybean varieties with high environmental stress tolerance and resistance traits These concerns regarding the current cultivars are increasing because of the ecological changes caused by climate fluctuations and other factors such as expanded drought or saline environments the rapid evolution of pests and pathogen is posing difficult challenges to soybean production there is an urgent need to use the untapped genetic resources from the wild relatives of cultivated soybean to improve soybean production we will discuss genomic diversity and the current research in G and we present a potential step forward in our application of G Illustration of phenotypic comparison between G These observations suggest that the morphological characters of the elite cultivars are genetically controlled by a combined effect of these genomic regions that were selectively swept or lost during domestication and artificial selection It is possible that reduced genetic diversity in elite cultivars can be significantly increased by introgression of the favorable variation in G while additional efforts are needed to balance the selection of agriculturally and adaptively important traits moderating or negating the need for pesticides and fertilizers Figure 3. Research pipeline of crop improvement of G. max using G. soja (Fernie and Schauer, 2009) serving as an excellent resource for various studies such as genomic diversity and gene discovery in wild soybeans soja gene pool that was not used as a direct source of resistance or improvement is not presented here as such The first report of the genetic identification of foxglove aphid (Aulacorthum solani) resistance gene, Raso2, in G. soja was in 2015 (Lee et al., 2015). Up to this point, five other aphid resistance genes had been identified, with all being mapped from G. max cultivars. Raso2 differs from those isolated from G. max, with strong antixenosis and antibiosis responses to the foxglove aphid (Lee et al., 2015) soja and merits further functional dissection Further molecular cloning experiments are expected to be made to increase our understanding of defense mechansims in G Given the variability in virulence and rapid evolution of SCN populations it is critical to develop soybean cultivars with broad-spectrum resistance to multiple SCN types This can be achieved by identifying new sources of resistance and applying genome editing or gene stacking to develop soybean lines with broad resistance to SCN Given the role of aquaporins in water transport it is likely that more aquaporin alleles found in G soja might be associated with salt stress tolerance The drought tolerance gene GsWRKY20 from G. soja was recently identified and functionally validated by overexpressing it in soybean. The transgenic soybean exhibits increased yield, plant height, and root length over the non-transgenic plant in the same drought conditions. The mechanisms governing the drought tolerance is related to stomatal density and closure speed (Ning et al., 2017) This study provides promising solutions to farming in arid and semi-air environments A landscape genomics study of G. soja revealed candidate SNPs associated with varying environmental factors, including monthly precipitation, substrate sand percentage and substrate silt percentage (Anderson et al., 2016) These findings indirectly suggest these loci might play roles in certain abiotic stress tolerance functional evaluation is needed for each of these genes before they can be considered for soybean crop improvement Yield has been strongly selected in cultivars, often making G. max superior in this trait. However, one study has identified a QTL in G. soja correlated with improved yield. QTL mapping of a cross population of G. soja with G. max lead to the discovery of a yield related QTL in G. soja on chromosome 14. This QTL is responsible for a 9.4% yield advantage and has been validated in two elite genetic backgrounds (Concibido et al., 2003) soja holds great potential to provide novel genes/alleles soybean and other legume species for crop improvement soja to improve the agricultural potential of G max is to dissect the genetic architecture underlying the traits of interest and uncover the molecular Some studies using GWAS and linkage mapping have facilitated the dissection of potentially useful traits and an integration of these strategies coupled with investigation of gene expression (transcriptomes) and metabolite profiling (metabolomes) can be helpful to understand the mechanisms involved in phenotypic differences High throughput sequencing technology and biotechnology (such as genome editing) can significantly facilitate novel gene discovery and transfer useful genes to soybean a systematic screening is needed by collecting more ecotypes from many different natural populations taking into account the observed association between the SCN resistance and G it is critical to find out the genes/alleles associated with important traits in G soja are species-specific by comparing them with those from cultivated soybean collections On the other hand, it is still time-consuming and labor intensive to measure agriculturally-important traits in G. soja because of its extensive lateral branching phenotype and indeterminate growth habit. The lack of high-throughput phenotyping technology poses challenges for research of genotype-phenotype interactions, especially those requiring large datasets (Houle et al., 2010) phenotyping of root traits infected with root pathogens requires additional efforts and time The measurement of SCN resistance in soybean roots requires at least 25 days of nematode inoculation (a life cycle of SCN) making it one of the most difficult traits to screen for Crop improvement by using wild soybean has been progressing, but is still lacking in some promising areas. Currently, very little work on the Soybean Mosaic Virus (SMV) has been reported in G. soja, a native host to the virus. G. soja plants infected by SMV have been observed in South Korea (Seo et al., 2009) More work is needed to develop SMV-resistant soybean varieties the observed variation in early vigor traits in wild soybeans is also an understudied area with potential to improve the early success and eventual yield of soybean crop and therefore gene flow can easily be maintained by reducing seed transport and spillage and increasing the distance between crops and wild populations The natural populations of wild soybean are distributed in East Asia and Russia Current research mainly uses a little over 1,000 genotypes from USDA collections To fully investigate the natural variation of this species and identify useful resources international collaborations between scientists from diverse disciplines are needed to collect and share germplasm More findings from wild soybean are expected in the near future The wild soybean has been the source of much advancement in crop improvement and aided in research related to the evolution of the soybean The domestication history of soybean is now widely understood Continued research and screening of more ecotypes for potentially useful traits in G soja will help to reveal additional valuable genetic sources for genetic improvement of legumes Collaborations and effort should be put toward finishing what has already begun—to link the discovery of candidate genes with studies on relevant gene regulatory networks and ultimately the molecular and practical procedures for crop improvement the conservation of natural soybean populations needs to be promoted to ensure the continued existence of adaptable wild traits that could later be used for crop improvement International collaboration is needed to carry out goal-directed soja to make full use of this untapped genetic reservoir and B-HS wrote the manuscript and approved the final manuscript B-HS was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health Award Number: R15GM122029; North Carolina Biotechnology Center Award Number: 2014-CFG-8005; the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association and University of North Carolina at Charlotte The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest Environmental association analyses identify candidates for abiotic stress tolerance in Glycine soja the wild progenitor of cultivated soybeans Comparative analysis of complete plastid genomes from wild soybean (Glycine soja) and nine other Glycine species and genetic diversity in soybean,” in Biological Resources and Migration Google Scholar Castañeda-Álvarez Global conservation priorities for crop wild relatives CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Genetic variation and relationships among cultivated CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Variation in early plant height in wild soybean CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Population structure and domestication revealed by high-depth resequencing of Korean cultivated and wild soybean genomes Introgression of a quantitative trait locus for yield from Glycine soja into commercial soybean cultivars Copy number variation of multiple genes at Rhg1 mediates nematode resistance in soybean Rflp analysis of soybean seed protein and oil content Pod shattering resistance associated with domestication is mediated by a NAC gene in soybean Genomic selection for yield and seed protein content in soybean: a study of breeding program data and assessment of prediction accuracy Chloroplast DNA underwent independent selection from nuclear genes during soybean domestication and improvement Metabolomics-assisted breeding: a viable option for crop improvement 39–48 doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2008.10.010 Seed vigor testing: an overview of the past CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Likelihood assessment for gene flow of transgenes from imported genetically modified soybean (Glycine max (L.) 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Allianz Commercial appointed Rich Soja as Global Head of Marine will continue to oversee his Regional North America and Inland Marine responsibilities until a successor is confirmed Global Head of Specialty at Allianz Commercial expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment “I am absolutely delighted to have Rich joining the leadership team for this key position With his extensive knowledge of both our business and the Marine sector he is perfectly placed to build on the excellent foundations that Ulrich Kadow established with the team and lead our Marine business in the future.” Soja brings over 35 years of experience in Marine insurance to his new role having held increasingly senior Marine underwriting roles at Chubb in 2023 transitioned to a new role within Allianz Commercial as Global Head of Product Management and Underwriting Transformation Working to help insureds find the legal representation they need The latest people news in the industry today Businesses should know that 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News | Feb 11 Just in time for a sweet Valentine’s night Grammy-winning reggae band SOJA comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center with special guest HIRIE opening the show.  is the first American reggae-rock band to win a Grammy with its 2021 release “Beauty in the Silence.” The album features various guest artists The Virginia-based band represents the latest generation of reggae influenced by genres like world music the eight-piece outfit has developed its own take on roots reggae The musicians have incorporated music they grew up on from hip-hop and reggae to rock and folk.  “Our musical influences are normally those of storytellers no matter what the musical genre,” said lead vocalist “Reggae is amazing because it tells timeless stories I love people who tell stories in a way that applies to the human race as a whole —  sad love songs songs about life and lessons in the span of life topics like this are what I gravitate towards Right after completing “Beauty in the Silence,” SOJA went to work on another album They currently have a bunch of songs that are close to finished some that are completely finished and several in development Both Hemphill and other members of SOJA write a lot “so we’re always sort of writing the next album.”  “Our tastes in music individually change over time though mine haven’t really changed that much He has a way of transforming the normal into the supernatural Country and folk music has always been a big influence on me and that’s part of the reason,” Hemphill said.  who has taken the band’s name as her own spending years in Italy and then settling in Hawaii The band’s name stems from adding an “H” for Hawaii to “irie,” a reggae term reflecting a warm greeting and a positive mindset.  “Our fans and our band are always saying ‘let’s get HIRIE.’ It’s a way to detach from the painful complexities of the world and bask in joyous energy.”  And Hemphill can’t say enough about her and the band.  She also has great songs and skill in songwriting,” he said She’s a standout in the reggae community for sure.”   VPAC hasn’t brought in reggae since before the pandemic Stephen Marley and Toots & the Maytals performed in 2019.  “What better way to bring this sound back into our room than a huge night with two incredible reggae bands: HIRIE and SOJA,” said Cameron Morgan Kentucky Derby Parties The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 4:57 p.m and here are a few places you can go for watch parties: Lookout Bar at Westin Riverfront in Avon Celebrate the Kentucky.. Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. Après at The Amp For its third year in a row Ford Amphitheater has proven that it’s not just a summer venue the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually.. American reggae band SOJA took home the Grammy for best reggae album at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday The Virginia-based band won the award for their album "Beauty In The Silence," which was released in July 2021 and peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's reggae albums chart The group beat out contemporaries Sean Paul "Starting a reggae band was kind of our dream and the only thing we wanted to do, and then one day people started coming to the shows and we're not really sure what happened," lead singer Jacob Hemphill said in the band's acceptance speech after thanking their early musical influences "To the founding fathers of reggae music and to the island of Jamaica you inspired us all," another member of the band said onstage More from the Grammys: Tyler, the Creator thanks supporters — and critics — in Grammys acceptance speech Sorry not sorry: Brutally honest reviews of every Grammys 2022 performance, including Justin Bieber and BTS Formed in 1997, SOJA built up an international following thanks to "heavy touring and a series of independent releases," according to Allmusic, which laid the groundwork for their breakout album "Strength to Survive," released in 2012 and peaking at No. 1 on Billboard's reggae albums chart The band's follow-up album "Amid the Noise and Haste" scored them their first Grammy nomination in 2015 Grammys 2022 winners: Who won on music's biggest night? See the full list Talk of the town: A week later at the Grammys, Hollywood still can't stop talking about Will Smith's Oscars slap SOJA's Grammy win wasn't embraced by everyone Disappointed music fans took to social media to voice their outrage, with many pointing out the racial disparity of a white band winning an award in a reggae music category "If majority of Jamaicans across the world are unaware of your existence, you should not be winning a grammy for best Reggae album, sorry not sorry," @nu_tiffany tweeted "SOJA (a group of YT men) just beat 4 Jamaican musicians for Best Reggae Album," @leylandelake tweeted Twitter user @getfabnowboss said SOJA's win over Spice reflects the reality that the entertainment industry and the people of Jamaica have "WORK TO DO." "The GRAMMY’S, Along With THESE CULTURAL VULTURES, Are Way Too PRESUMPTUOUS," the user wrote. "OUR CULTURE Is Being DISRESPECTED & Blatantly ROBBED. We Need MUSICAL JUSTICE See Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion recreate Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey dress gag at Grammys "A white American group #soja won a grammy for best reggae album wtf Talk about culture appropriation," @GeeSharp5 tweeted some argued that SOJA didn't possess the musical prowess to earn the award "I'd encourage everyone to listen to that SOJA album before rushing to negative judgement," @geraldlindo tweeted. "I cued it up on Tidal just now and I can honestly say I didn't make it past track two "The grammy awards are literally a competition between artists of the same genre," @441QueenCaramel tweeted. "SOJA didn't even deserve to make it past the local bar in Virginia let alone one of music's highest honors." Marilyn Manson, Louis C.K. both won Grammys. Is this cancel culture? 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Further information on cookies can be found in our privacy policy CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! al'amuran yau da kullum da kuma siyasa Sani yana da shekaru sama da biyar a aikin jarida Kano - Da alama dai korar da hukumar tace fina-finai ta jihar Kano ta yiwa jarumi kuma mawaki Usman Soja Boy ba za ta yi wani tasiri ba Soja Boy ya ce korarsa daga Kannywood kamar 'wasan yara' ne tun da dama can shi ne ke taimakon 'yan masana'antar ba akasin haka ba Usman Soja Boy ya ce dakatar da shi daga Kannywood bai dada shi da kasa ba. Hoto: SojaboyofficialAsali: InstagramA cikin wani bidiyo da shafin Jakadiyan Arewa ya wallafa a shafinsa na Instagram an ji Soja Boy na cewa Kannywood ba ta tsinana masa komai ba LURA: Shin kana son bamu labari da tattaunawa da marubutanmu Idan ba ku manta ba, Legi Hausa ta rahoto cewa hukumar tace fina-finai ta Kano ta ce ta karɓi korafe-korafe da dama kan mawaki Usman Soja Boy saboda batsa da yake yi a bidiyonsa Rungumar mata a bidiyo kusan shi ne babban dalilin hukumar na dakatar da mawakin tare da wasu jarumai mata da ke fitowa a bidiyonsa na baya-bayan nan Jami'in hulda da jama'a na hukumar ya sanar da manema labarai a Kano cewa dakatarwar ta fara aiki nan take Sai dai jarumi kuma mawaki, Usman Soja Boy ya ce wannan dakatarwar ko a kwalar rigarsa Soja Boy ya ce 'yan Arewa ne ba su san shi ba sai da ya fara fitowa a fina finan Kannywood irinsu Na Ladidi Usman Soja Boy ya kara nanata cewa babu wani abu da Kannywood za ta iya yi masa Mawakin ya ce duk wanda aka ga ya shiga fim dinsa domin har amfani ake yi da motocinsa da kuma tufafinsa A wani labarin, mun ruwaito cewa hukumar Tace Fina-Finai ta Kano ta dakatar da jaruma Samha M Inuwa daga Kannywood na tsawon shekara ɗaya Hukumar ta dakatar da Samha saboda wallafa hotuna da bidiyoyi da suka sabawa addini da al'adun mutanen Kano wanda hukumar ke adawa da su babban edita a sashen Hausa na Legit ya duba labarin Climate change is causing the ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica to melt Water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans –and especially into the equatorial region “This means that a shift in mass is taking place and this is affecting the Earth’s rotation,” explains Benedikt Soja Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich “It’s like when a figure skater does a pirouette first holding her arms close to her body and then stretching them out,” Soja says The initially fast rotation becomes slower because the masses move away from the axis of rotation we speak of the law of conservation of angular momentum and this same law also governs the Earth’s rotation Climate change is therefore also altering the length of the day on Earth the ETH researchers from Soja's group have published two new studies in the journals Nature Geoscience and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on how climate change affects the polar motion and the length of the day In the PNAS study the ETH Zurich researchers show that climate change is also increasing the length of the day by a few milliseconds from its current 86,400 seconds This is because water is flowing from the poles to lower latitudes and thus slowing down the speed of rotation Another cause of this slowdown is tidal friction the new study comes to a surprising conclusion: if humans continue to emit more greenhouse gases and the Earth warms up accordingly this would ultimately have a greater influence on the Earth’s rotational speed than the effect of the moon which has determined the increase in the length of the day for billions of years “We humans have a greater impact on our planet than we realise,” Soja concludes “and this naturally places great responsibility on us for the future of our planet.” shifts in mass on the Earth’s surface and in its interior caused by the melting ice not only change the Earth’s rotational speed and the length of day: as the researchers show in Nature Geoscience This means that the points where the axis of rotation actually meets the Earth’s surface move comes to some ten metres per hundred years It’s not only the melting of the ice sheets that plays a role here but also movements taking place in the Earth’s interior where the rock becomes viscous due to high pressure displacements occur over long periods of time And there are also heat flows in the liquid metal of Earth’s outer core which are responsible both generate the Earth’s magnetic field and lead to shifts in mass In the most comprehensive modelling to date Soja and his team have now shown how polar motion results from the individual processes in the core in the mantle and from the climate at the surface Their study was recently published in the journal Nature Geoscience we present a complete explanation for the causes of long-period polar motion,” says Mostafa Kiani Shahvandi one of Soja’s doctoral students and lead author of the study we now know why and how the Earth’s axis of rotation moves relative to the Earth’s crust.” One finding in particular stands out in their study in Nature Geoscience: that the processes on and in the Earth are interconnected and influence each other “Climate change is causing the Earth’s axis of rotation to move and it appears that the feedback from the conservation of angular momentum is also changing the dynamics of the Earth’s core,” Soja explains Kiani Shahvandi adds: “Ongoing climate change could therefore even be affecting processes deep inside the Earth and have a greater reach than previously assumed.” However as these effects are minor and it’s unlikely that they pose a risk the researchers used what are known as physics-informed neural networks These are novel artificial intelligence (AI) methods in which researchers apply the laws and principles of physics to develop particularly powerful and reliable algorithms for machine learning Kiani Shahvandi received support from Siddhartha Mishra who in 2023 received ETH Zurich’s Rössler Prize the university’s most highly endowed research award The algorithms that Kiani Shahvandi developed have made it possible for the first time to record all the different effects on the Earth’s surface The result of the calculations shows how the Earth’s rotational poles have moved since 1900 These model values are in excellent agreement with the real data provided by astronomical observations in the past and by satellites over the last thirty years which means they also enable forecasts for the future “Even if the Earth’s rotation is changing only slowly this effect has to be taken into account when navigating in space – for example when sending a space probe to land on another planet,” Soja says Even a slight deviation of just one centimetre on Earth can grow to a deviation of hundreds of metres over the huge distances involved it won’t be possible to land in a specific crater on Mars,” he says Kiani Shahvandi M, Adhikari S, Dumberry M, Modiri S, Heinkelmann R, Schuh H, Mishra S, Soja B: Contributions of core, mantle and climatological processes to Earth’s polar motion. In: Nature Geoscience, Vol. 17, July 2024, p. 705–710. DOI: external page https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-024-01478-2 Kiani Shahvandi M, Adhikari S, Dumberry M, Mishra S, Soja B: The increasingly dominant role of climate change on length of day variations. In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS 2024, Vol. 121, No. 30, e2406930121. DOI: external page https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2406930121 SOJA Releases Beauty In The Silence OUT NOW ON ATO RECORDS PRESS HERE to Watch the Official Video for the New Single “Jump” ft “Charismatic bandleader Jacob Hemphill writes SOJA’s lyrics as an attempt to find a path to unity in the world.” – NPR “SOJA has cultivated a dedicated global fanbase with their socially conscious lyrics catchy sound and a ceaseless touring schedule.” – MTV “Contemporary reggae with a forthright social conscience.” – Billboard “Over the course of their near-20-year career SOJA has amassed a loyal following for their social justice-minded brand of roots reggae.” – USA Today “The transcendental appeal of SOJA has as much to do with their simply and traditionally constructed reggae tunes as it does with their universally appealing messages of hope and peace.” – Relix NEW YORK, NY – September 24, 2021 – Today, SOJA,the internationally acclaimed, two-time GRAMMY-nominated eight-piece from Washington D.C., have released their highly anticipated new album Beauty in the Silence, their first in four years. Press HERE to watch the official video for lead single “Jump” ft Slightly Stoopid; an empowering song penned by SOJA’s longtime tour manager “‘Jump’ is a song about how the real basis of the human experience is connection and I love that it’s SOJA and Eric and Stoopid all coming together as people who’ve known each other a very long time,” said SOJA frontman Jacob Hemphill “We are stoked to collaborate on the new SOJA,” added Slightly Stoopid guitarist & vocalist Miles Doughty “We’ve been playing shows together for years and it was great to work on a new track together We can’t wait to rock it live with the boys at the next shows.” Dirty Headsand Nanpa Básico; racking up millions of streams across DSPs Fueled by the sheer force of the band’s connection and chemistry Beauty in the Silence makes for a much-needed antidote to fractured times infusing so much warmth and wisdom and unstoppable joy into each and every track Like 2014’s acclaimed Amid the Noise and Haste(a GRAMMY nominee for Best Reggae Album) the title to Beauty in the Silence references the opening lines of Max Ehrmann’s beloved poem “Desiderata”: Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence and before I’d go out on tour he’d sort of whisper it in my ear,” said Hemphill “To me it’s a reminder of what we lose when we get caught up in the distractions all around us You get so used to life being loud and fast and goal-oriented but then you go out in nature and hear the silence and realize I got tricked.’ Life doesn’t have to be all go  SOJA deliberately took their time in creating Beauty in the Silence as they explored new sonic terrain—recording in such iconic spots as Miami’s Circle House Studios and Dave Matthews Band’s Haunted Hollow and teaming up with producers like Niko Marzouca (Pharrell and Johnny Cosmic—the band eventually phased into working remotely as stay-at-home orders set in across the country lead guitarist Trevor Young (formerly SOJA’s guitar tech) took on a much greater role in the band’s creative direction co-producing alongside Hemphilland carefully shaping the album’s hypnotic sound “I really love that this record is a mix of all of us together in a room and all of us far apart,” said Hemphill “It’s something that I’d love to keep doing in the future: let’s get together and then let’s go off into our own worlds and discover what’s there.” SOJA deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with some of the biggest names from all corners of the reggae world including: UB40 And while each artist brings their own distinct sensibilities to the mix all of the guest musicians are deeply aligned with the band’s mission of uplifting the masses SOJA has elated audiences across the globe with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae a sound born from their shared passion for making music that transports and inspires The band was originally formed by a group of friends while still in middle school and has since built a massive SOJAhas headlined shows in over 30 countries around the world generated 7 million social media fans and more than 1 billion streams Sani yana da shekaru sama da biyar a aikin jarida Enugu - Wata kotun soja ta musamman (GCM) a jihar Enugu ta yanke wa wani soja mai suna Adamu Mohammed hukuncin kisa ta hanyar rataya Kotun GCM da ke a cikin hedikwatar rundunar sojojin Najeriya ta 82, ta yanke hukuncin kisa ga Adamu ne bisa kama shi da laifin kashe budurwarsa Laftanal Janar Olufemi Oluyede a wata ziyara da ya kai Sokoto Hoto: @HQNigerianArmyAsali: TwitterKotun sojoji ta yanke wa soja hukunci a EnuguJami’in watsa labarai na runduna sojojin ta 82 Laftanal Kanal Jonah Unuakhalu ya bayyana hukuncin a cikin wata sanarwa da ya fitar a ranar Talata A cikin sanarwar da ya fitar a Enugu, Laftanal Kanal Jonah ya bayyana cewa kotun GCM ta yanke hukuncin ne bayan cikakken bincike kan laifin kisan Shugaban kotun, Birgediya Janar Sadisu Buhari ya ce bayan sauraron shaidu da nazari kan ayyukan Adamu Mohammed kotun ta yanke masa hukuncin kisa saboda kashe budurwarsa Birgediya Janar Sadisu ya ce laifin yana karkashin sashe na 106 (a) na dokar sojojin Najeriya kuma hukuncin ya yi daidai da abin da doka ta tanada Ya kara da cewa kotun ta yi la’akari da tarihin aikin sojan da rokon sassauci daga shi da lauyansa amma dole ne a tabbatar da adalci ga mamaciyar Hafsan rundunar sojin kasa ta Najeriya, Laftanal Janar Olufemi Oluyede. Hoto: @HQNigerianArmyAsali: FacebookKotu ta daure soja shekaru 10 a EnuguHaka zalika, kotun ta daure wani soja shekaru 10 a gidan yari bisa laifin fashi da makami a wani wani rukunin shaguna a Enugu Birgediya Sadisu ya ce an kama Yusuf da laifin fashi wanda doka ta tanadi hukuncinsa a karkashin sashe na 107(1)(b) na dokar sojoji Sadisu ya ce kotun ba ta cimma matsaya guda daya da ake bukata domin yanke mafi tsananin hukunci da doka ta tanada ba kotun ta yanke masa hukuncin ɗaurin shekaru 10 a gidan yari Ya ce yanzu ana jiran tantancewa tare da amincewar hukumomin da suka dace kafin aiwatar da hukunce-hukuncen da aka yanke wa sojojin A wannan hukunci da kotun soja ta yanke a Enugu an tabbatar da aiwatar da doka ba tare da nuna son kai ba Hukuncin kisa da aka yanke wa Pte Adamu Mohammed ya fito ne sakamakon kisan da ya aikata Kotun ta ce dole ne a kare mutuncin rayuwa da doka ta tanada hukuncin ɗaurin shekaru 10 da aka yanke wa Abubakar Yusuf ya nuna cewa rundunar soji ba za ta lamunci aikata laifuka ba Wannan hukunci ya zama darasi ga sauran jami’an soja da ke cikin aiki. A wani labarin, mun ruwaito cewa, wata kotu da ke zamanta a Abuja da laifin satar kuɗaɗen kamfanin soji na NAPL An ce rundunar sojin Najeriya ce ta gurfanar da Manjo Janar Umar kan tuhume-tuhume 18 da suka haɗa da amfami da takardun jabu an bayar da umarnin a ɗaure Umar shekaru biyar kan wasu laifuffukan da ake tuhumarsa da su yayin da wasu laifuffukan ke da hukuncin ɗaurin shekara bakwai da biyu Source: mynewsgh.com « Prev Next » Comments (2) Listen to Article Musician SOJA - 'Best Reggae Album' Grammy Winner 2022 - will be back in Europe this summer Austria @ Burg Clam with Jack Johnson & Ziggy Alberts July 2, 2023 Cologne, Germany @ SummerJam with Popcaan Spain @ Noches Del Botanico with The Original Wailers July 5, 2023 Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Razzmatazz July 7, 2023 Neuve-Eglise, France @ Festival Décibulles TICKETS @  SOJAMUSIC.com SOJA just announced their fall tour: "We’ve made a lot of memories over the years in many of these cities Can’t wait to hit the road next month with Hirie and Mihali and show them how SOJA throws down on the east coast Who remembers seeing us at one of these legendary venues?" TOURDATES OCTOBER 13 2023 House of Blues Orlando in Lake Buena Vista 2023 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Ponte Vedra Beach 2023 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL TICKETS AVAILABLE @ SOJA.com Privacy Policy | About Our Ads Grammy Award winning reggae group SOJA returns to Hawaiʻi in February for a series of shows on Oʻahu  SOJA’s last concert in Hawaiʻi was in 2019 in front of a capacity crowd at Oʻahu’s Aloha Stadium SOJA has performed for audiences across the globe with a fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae On Beauty in the Silence—their first new album in four years—the band collaborates with artists from all corners of the reggae world Like 2014’s acclaimed Amid the Noise and Haste (a Grammy nominee for Best Reggae Album) the title to their new album “ Beauty in the Silence”  references the opening lines of Max Ehrmann’s beloved poem “Desiderata”: “Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence.” and before I’d go out on tour he’d sort of whisper it in my ear,” said SOJA frontman Jacob Hemphill in a band press release announcing the upcoming Hawaiʻi shows “To me it’s a reminder of what we lose when we get caught up in the distractions all around us Opening for SOJA,  San Diego based reggae powerhouse band Tribal Seeds (Honolulu & Maui Only), and Hawaiʻi favorites The Steppas (Kona Only), Likkle Jordee, Kaʻikena Scanlan (Honolulu & Maui Only), Natural Vibrations, and Revival (Kauaʻi Only). The full opening artist lineup can be found at www.tmrevents.net  *VIP sections and packages are for guests 21 years of age and older only Parking is available in the main MACC lot for advance online purchase. Full details are available online at mauiarts.org ‘Beauty In The Silence’ Features Special Guests Ali C of UB40 SOJA Has Announced A National Amphitheater Tour With Dirty Heads; Scroll Down For The Summer Tour Dates the internationally acclaimed eight-piece from Washington D.C. have won their first career GRAMMY® in the “Best Reggae Album” category for their seventh studio album Beauty In The Silence Fueled by the sheer force of the band’s connection and chemistry Beauty in the Silencemakes for a much-needed antidote to fractured times Like 2014’s acclaimed Amid the Noise and Haste (also a GRAMMY® nominee for Best Reggae Album) the title to Beauty In The Silence references the opening lines of Max Ehrmann’s beloved poem “Desiderata” : Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence and before I’d go out on tour he’d sort of whisper it in my ear,” said Hemphill SOJA deliberately took their time in creating Beauty In Yhe Silence as they explored new sonic terrain—recording in such iconic spots as Miami’s Circle House Studios and Dave Matthews Band’s Haunted Hollow and teaming up with producers like Niko Marzouca (Pharrell and Johnny Cosmic—the band eventually phased into working remotely as stay-at- home orders set in across the country lead guitarist Trevor Young (formerly SOJA’s guitar tech) took on a much greater role in the band’s creative direction co-producing alongside Hemphill and carefully shaping the album’s hypnotic sound “I really love that this record is a mix of all of us together in a room and all of us far apart,” said Hemphill and then let’s go off into our own worlds and discover what’s there.” SOJA deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with some of the biggest names from all corners of the reggae world including: Ali C of UB40 all of the guest musicians are deeply aligned with the band’s mission of uplifting the masses The collection made waves when it entered the top of Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart 34 on Billboard’s Current Albums Chart and at No 52 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart upon its debut earlier this fall SOJA has elated audiences across the globe with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae SOJA has headlined shows in over 30 countries around the world generated 7 million social media fans and more than 1 billion streams Legit.ng Hausa ta bude tasha a manhajar Whatsapp. Kasance tare da mu don samun rahotanni da dumi-dumi! ya na da gogewar aikin jarida sama da shekaru uku Ibadan, Oyo - Gwamna Seyi Makinde na Jihar Oyo ya bayyana burin da yake da shi a bayan kafin shiga siyasa Seyi Makinde ya ce yana da burin shiga soja amma bai yi nasara ba saboda wasu dalilai masu karfi Gwamna Seyi Makinde ya ce ya so ya cika burinsa na zama soja. 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That accolade belongs to Ben Soja of Austria who achieved it outside Los Angeles in 2018 please check whatever unicycling prejudices you may have at the door This sport isn’t just for carnival barkers and circus bears—unicycling attracts endorphin junkies and adrenaline seekers While it is unquestionably a niche activity unicycling is quite a bit more physically and mentally demanding than riding a bike “When you go downhill on a bike you get to rest—that’s not the case on a unicycle,” Soja recently told me Unicycling on flat ground requires impeccable mental focus and constant body movement to keep it from toppling over Unicyclists must maintain the same position on the rig so there’s no getting out of the saddle or switching postures to rest tired muscle groups a unicycle is more torture device than novelty mode of transportation so a rider must pedal down hills instead of coasting “You use your entire body to keep your balance and there is never any letting up,” Soja said “If you have bad composure or you get distracted Soja said the muscles in his abdominals and back are often more sore than his legs—the byproduct of maintaining balance for hours on end In 2017 Soja read about the nascent trend of Everesting online and wondered if the challenge was doable on a unicycle “Some crazy cyclist had set a new fastest record and I thought it was interesting,” he said Soja scouted roads in Los Angeles for a stretch of pavement that was steep and secluded a twisting and narrow band of asphalt rising 2,000 feet above the Rose Bowl hoping to complete a few laps before the sun rose “There was so much sun and I became nauseous “Around noon I was really close to quitting because I couldn’t keep anything down.” the key to completing the challenge is to maintain a steady pace and simply continue moving He took short breaks to check his social media and read encouraging notes from other unicyclists He picked up speed as the afternoon sun dipped behind the horizon and the temperatures dropped calamity struck: he crashed on the descent and splayed across the pavement “My core muscles were hurting so much and I just lost concentration for one second and I hit a rock in the road,” he said Soja was wearing pads on his knees and elbows he lost plenty of skin on his hands and legs He wrapped his wounds in bandages and kept going “My neck and back were hurting so much,” he said Soja completed his final ascent just past 2:30 A.M. The final statistics from his monster ride should boggle the mind of anyone who has ever attempted to merely sit on a unicycle and not fall over: 16 hours and 37 minutes of riding time I now know why nobody has attempted to equal his Everesting ride: it’s simply too hard too over-the-top painful for anyone else to repeat Soja told me he thought the feat was unthinkable too—until he started riding “More than anything I was curious to see if this was possible,” he said and tech with access to unlimited digital content from Outside Network's iconic brands Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission A partial answer to that last one emerged before the official broadcast started when a troupe of statement hats marched onstage to collect the award for Best Reggae Album — stirring chagrin and confusion among many reggae fans but they only visited Jamaica for the first time in 2015 (per Dancehall Mag) SOJA won the Grammy for its seventh studio album “Starting our reggae band was kind of our dream and the only thing we wanted to do” when the bandmates were growing up “then one day people started coming to the shows.” Other members of the group thanked “the founding fathers of reggae” and “the island of Jamaica” for their inspiration What accent did the second to last man do..........oh this is egregious https://t.co/SkFUlNOWpX "SOJA accept their #Grammy for ‘Best Reggae Album.’" pic.twitter.com/HCQNpLbPcP By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York