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Denmark has a plan to increase the amount of renewable energy in the power system in the coming decades. The wind power penetration is scheduled to increase to more than 50% by 2020. To cope with the high amount of fluctuating production, large power system reinforcements would be desirable. In order to limit the need for reinforcements the smart grid concept is getting a lot of attention. As a part of the whole concept, an active demand response is expected from end-consumer’s units like heat pumps and electric vehicles. This paper looks into the challenge of controlling these units in an intelligent manner. A centralized control strategy is developed at the secondary substation level in order to maximize the grid utilization thereby reducing the need for grid reinforcements. The simulation results show that the control strategy allows heat pumps and electric vehicles to charge in a time-effective manner while respecting the grid codes.
Proceedings of the 2013 4th Ieee Pes Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (isgt Europe), 2013
Heat pump; Plug-in Electric Vehicle; Demand response; Low Voltage Grids
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'We're like brother and sister': Denise Richards opens up about her'modern' relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen
Their relationship has been tumultuous to say the least.
He once said he wanted to rip her hair out, while she sought a restraining order, claiming he had made death threats against her.
But Denise Richards has now compared her relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen to being like 'brother and sister.'
Modern family: Denise Richards has compared her relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen to being like 'brothers and sisters'
The 40-year-old actress, who just recently returned from a trip to Mexico with the Two And A Half Men star, told Access Hollywood that she and Charlie have become'very good friends.'
'It’s our ‘Modern Family,’ I suppose,” Denise explained.
'We’ve actually become like brother and sister, we really have. We’ve become very, very good friends…. When we all spend time together, it’s great for the kids and for us too. We actually get along.'
Looking good: Denise looked great in a pair of skinny jeans and a red silk top as she arrived at The Grove in Los Angeles yesterday
She said that it was important for her and Charlie to get along for the sake of their two daughters Sam, four, and five-year-old Lola.
'I think (the key is) making it about the kids. The stuff between the couple... if you’re divorced... it’s no longer about you anymore,' she said.
'You have to be the bigger person and make it about the kids and so that’s what we’re doing.'
All about the shoes: Denise chatted with Maria Menounos as she displays her designs for the label 'Shoedazzle' during an appearance on the TV show Extra!
After already vacationing in Mexico over Christmas, the former couple returned to the Central American country last weekend, with their two girls as well as Denise's adopted baby girl Eloise.
Charlie and Denise were spotted on Monday looking friendly as they departed a luxury getaway in tropical Cabo San Lucas.
Charlie, 46, looked laid back in a pair of tartan shorts and open-necked shirt, topping off the look in a Blues Brothers-esque shades and trilby hat combo.
But he was outshone by his former wife of four years, who looked fetching in a pair of tight denims, white vest and red baseball cap.
Modern family: Denise is seen here with Charlie earlier this week as the couple depart their resort in Mexico
The short trip came after they also took a family holiday to the same destination just weeks before around Christmas time.
During the trip the Charlie tweeted several pictures of himself, Denise and the three girls.
The troubled star released a photo of himself and his family swimming with dolphins and tweeted: '...just when we thought the trip couldn't get any better... we met Nuna..!!'
One big happy: The former couple were holidaying with their two daughter Sam and Lola, both seen here
However, if Charlie had any ideas about a reconciliation with Denise he may be have to get to the back of the queue.
Starship Troopers star Denise has been pictured in the company of some of her other old flames recently.
She was spotted enjoying a candlelit dinner with Patrick Muldoon in Bevery Hills last week.
Family time: The short trip came after they also took a family holiday to the same destination around Christmas time, here they are seen swimming with the dolphins
Denise looked to be on very good terms with the Days Of Our Lives hunk, walking with her arms round the actor as they went for their meal.
And in November it was reported she had reunited with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.
The pair were seen dining together and were said to be rekindling their romance after breaking up four years ago.
Family portrait: Charlie poses with Denise, their two girls and Denise's adopted daughter Eloise
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Icebergs is a start-up that’s offering a cloud service that lets you run Linux desktop sessions in a web browser using HTML5. The goal is to allow programming work to be done on any machine without having to install Linux every time.
The pay-as-you-go service runs Ubuntu Linux with an Xfce desktop environment for a fast and lightweight experience in the browser. It offers root access so you can install the software you need. The service is also optimised for touch screen devices so you can even use it on a small smartphone screen if you so desire.
While the open source Drupal content management system (CMS) is freely available, there is money to be made in support and services. This is where Acquia, the lead commercial vendor behind Drupal, comes into play.
Acquia today announced a new $55 million Series G equity financing round, with investors Centerview Capital Technology, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Split Rock Partners.
Disney Research has demonstrated an LED-to-LED networking method whereby toys, wearables, mobile devices, and IoT gizmos could communicate with one another.
Disney Research has demonstrated an LED-to-LED “Linux Light Bulb” networking technology that would let toys communicate with each other, thereby bringing us one step closer to the reality of Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story. Instead of lip-syncing to the voice of Tom Hanks, however, Woody would argue with Buzz Lightyear with a flash of his eyes.
Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world. It is so popular that some call it a new Internet Explorer. But that’s based on global stats. In Red Hat, I’m responsible for web browsers, so I wondered what are the most popular web browsers among Fedora users. So I asked through Fedora accounts on Facebook and Google+: “Which browser do you use the most in Fedora?” | [
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Low altitude, heat sensing software system gains an upgraded targeting pod.
Textron’s RVcloud web-based software is designed to view and compare up to eight images and graphics simultaneously.
Military leaders discussed the progress and urgency of pursuing cyber security readiness at AFCEA’s Army IT Day.
The Pentagon has found that its traditional methods of designing and buying cyber weapons are ill suited for this fast-changing battlefield.
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I liked this low-budget film, but it wasn't what I expected. From the package, you're expecting a slasher, but this is more like Scream. I'm a New Yorker, and they really got the feel of the city, from the mundane to the scary (beware: there are lots of "in jokes" for the New Yorkers). The story is a bit uneven, but some of the acting is really good. Brucato plays that strange creepy introverted "girl with a past" with grating accuracy. What's crazy is that I think lots of the actors are really musical theater types - I mean Terrence Mann is on Broadway in the Addams Family right now. Not your typical horror cast. I guess you don't often see horror films directed by women, but that surely accounts for some of what makes the vibe of this film unique. Not gross scary. More like go-on-a-date scary. If you're willing to take it on its own terms, I'd recommend it. Bring your girl friend. | [
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Flashback arrestor improves operator safety
13 June 2006
Witt Gas Techniques has introduced a new ‘Super 85’ Flashback Arrestor to enhance its existing range of ‘Super’ flashback arrestors for use on gas supply pipelines or gas reducing regulators with acetylene, butane, propane, natural gas, methane, hydrogen and oxygen as well as non-flammable gases. This new flashback arrestor has an additional pressure sensitive cut-off valve, which will stop reverse gas flow and detect leaks upstream, it is slim in design and can therefore easily be fitted onto existing gas supply pipelines as it has a straight design and no offset connections.
Flashbacks are commonly caused by operator error and the use of flashback arrestors for operator safety is paramount. The ‘Super 85’ has been designed to cut off the gas supply after every flashback or reverse gas flow, allowing the operator to resolve the cause. A visual warning is given, by the arrestor’s sleeve being released to show a red ring, indicating that the gas supply has been cut off. The operator can easily manually reset the device after he/she has resolved the cause.
In addition to the new feature, this flashback arrestor has all the normal features associated with Witt products, including the extinguishing of dangerous flashbacks using sintered stainless steel elements, a temperature sensitive cut-off valve to extinguish a sustained backfire, non-return valves to prevent the formation of explosive mixtures in the gas supply, protection against dirt contamination using a filter at the gas inlet
Carl Long, General Manager at Witt Gas Techniques said: “The well established ‘norm’ for dry safety devices, which meet European Standard EN730-1 and ISO 5175-1, covering the general requirements and tests for fuel gas, oxygen or compressed air safety devices incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor for use downstream of the manifold, cylinder and/or pipeline outlet regulators and upstream of blowpipes, incorporate safety features such as flashback arrestor, gas return valves and temperature sensitive valves to prevent sustained backfire.
"Our own research has shown that customers are asking for a further safety feature of a pressure sensitive cut-off valve to prevent reverse gas flow, a requirement that has been triggered and adopted by the UK and Japan, whilst in Germany this requirement is now becoming more widespread. The introduction of the Super 85 meets this requirement. Witt has decades of experience in gas safety and all our development has been carried on into this product.”
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In honor of it being Super Bowl week, and to pay homage to those players who rose to the highest heights on the sport’s biggest stage, I’ve trawled back through Super Bowl history to collate the ultimate fantasy Super Bowl roster. To get as many players in as possible, I’ve gone with a more modern roster make up, made up of the following positions, with scoring based on 1 point per reception and standard D/ST and Kicker scoring:
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Note: I purposefully decided not to roster any player more than once, otherwise a certain Jerry Lee Rice Sr. would take up 3 separate spots on this all-time team, thanks to his other worldly Super Bowl performances.
The Ultimate Super Bowl Fantasy Team
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|Quarterback||Steve Young||49ers||XXIX||41.9||325 passing yards, 6 passing touchdowns, 49 rushing yards|
|Running Back||James White||Patriots||LI||47.9||29 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 2 point conversion. 14 receptions, 110 receiving yards, receiving touchdown|
|Running Back||Roger Craig||49ers||XIX||38.5||58 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown. 7 receptions, 77 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.|
|Wide Receiver||Jerry Rice||49ers||XXIX||43.9||10 receptions, 149 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns. 10 rushing yards|
|Wide Receiver||Ricky Sanders||Redskins||XXII||39.9||9 receptions, 193 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns. -4 rushing yards.|
|Wide Receiver||Jerry Rice||49ers||XXIV||39.8||7 receptions, 148 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns|
|Tight End||Dan Ross||Bengals||XVI||33.4||11 receptions, 104 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns|
|Flex||Jerry Rice||49ers||XXV||39||11 receptions, 215 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown. 5 rushing yards|
|Superflex||Joe Montana||49ers||XIX||37.1||331 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns. 59 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown|
|Defense/Special Teams||Dallas Cowboys||Cowboys||XXVII||35||4 Sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 5 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns, 17 points allowed|
|Kicker||Don Chandler||Packers||II||16||4 field goals (one from 40 yards), 3 extra points|
QB: Steve Young (San Francisco 49ers), Super Bowl XXIX – 41.9 points
Young set a Super Bowl record with 6 touchdown passes in the 49ers’ 49-26 rout of the Chargers, leading to the highest ever fantasy score by a quarterback in a Super Bowl. He passed for 325 yards and added a further 49 on the ground as the 49ers eased to their 5th Lombardi trophy. This was the first Super Bowl in which both teams scored in all four quarters, and the combined aggregate score of 75 points and the ten total touchdowns both remain Super Bowl records.
RB1: James White (New England Patriots), Super Bowl LI – 47.9 points
Would you have guessed this one? White has the honor of putting up the single highest fantasy score in Super Bowl history, as he dominated the touches in the Patriots’ epic comeback victory over the Falcons, including scoring the winning touchdown in overtime. White amassed 139 total yards (29 rushing, 110 receiving), 3 total touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving), a 2 point conversion in the 4th quarter and a Super Bowl record 14 receptions as the Patriots famously came back from a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter.
RB2: Roger Craig (San Francisco 49ers), Super Bowl XIX – 38.5 points
The original dual-threat running back, Craig scored 3 total touchdowns in the 49ers’ second Super Bowl win over the Dolphins. Craig had 135 total yards and had the game icing touchdown in the third quarter as the 49ers cruised to a 38-19 win.
WR1: Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers), Super Bowl XXIX – 43.9 points
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It's 1991, the Soviet Union has just collapsed, and a new democratic government is beginning to emerge. Alex Konevitch, who was thrown out of Moscow University in 1987 for indulging his entrepreneurial spirit, is now worth $300 million and is a major financial supporter of the new government. In a country where greed and corruption run rampant, he is on track to become both Russia's wealthiest man-and a huge target. Then top executives in his company start getting brutally murdered one by one, and Alex makes a critical mistake: he hires the former deputy director of the KGB to handle his corporate security. Kidnapped, beaten, and forced to relinquish his business and his fortune by those hired to protect him, Alex manages to escape to the United States, only to be accused by his own government of stealing millions from his business. With a contract out on his life and the FBI hot on his trail, Alex is the number one most-wanted fugitive in Russia. He is a man on the run with no country to call home. And he must elude the bounty on his head and prove his innocence...if he is ever to build a new life for himself and his family.
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|display_description||Kidnapped, beaten, and forced to relinquish his business and his fortune, Alex Konevitch and his wife escape Russia to the United States, only to be accused by his own government of stealing millions from his business. With a mob contract out on his life and the FBI hot on his trail, Alex is a desperate man without a country-facing the ultimate sacrifice for the chance to build a new life for himself and his family.|
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Staring deeply into the previous night’s bar tab, my tongue was nothing more than an abused piece of sandpaper searching hastily for saliva within the arid confines of my mouth. Had someone convinced me to drink Boones Farm out of an ashtray last night? I sat up promptly. My brain plummeted into my stomach, submerging itself in half digested Fireball whiskey and Sutter Homes minis, then immediately careened back into my skull ricocheting and vomiting poison into all of my nerve endings. I laid back down and the engulfing pain briefly subsided, I could feel my heart beating in my toes. Today was going to be fucking hell.
It had taken everything in me to get dressed while resisting the persevering urge to boot. To evacuate everything that was in my body and start over. There wasn’t time for such a luxury; it was time for something else…the ultimate war of attrition. Riding on a stale, congested train that more likely than not smelled like wet goat. The thought of such an endeavor was dizzying in itself, not to mention what waited at the end of that horrible commute, eight hours of plowing through high importance emails with a god splitting headache and unpredictable bubble guts. The debilitating walk to the train only added to the dread which was quickly transitioning to fury.
I glanced briefly in my reflection in the glass at the Addison Red Line stop; the terrifying creature glanced back at me before mercifully averting its eyes. There in the middle of the station stood a transcendent douchebag that appeared to be handing out pamphlets to whatever chicken shit street fest was coming up that weekend. Fuck this guy. My ability to camouflage my subhuman state was nonexistent. As I approached he turned and faced me wholly. My hangover had apparently also robbed me of my depth perception as we stood unnaturally close. “Not today pal,” I snarled expelling a noticeable gust of sour morning breath that appeared to linger under his nose. Pal? Why the hell did I say pal? He stood paralyzed with confusion after several seconds of immeasurable puzzlement his face contorted into a sheepish diffusing smile. I could sense a sentiment of devastation having been rejected by such a horrid looking specimen.
I shoved past him and walked toward the train, leaving a booze fueled eye stinger for him to reflect on, as I turned around it appeared he was shaking other passengers hands. He looked uncomfortable as he stood in my enduring stench. I briefly took my ear phones out and overheard two people discussing how crazy it was that Rahm Emanuel was shaking hands at the train stop. Through my bleary eyes I didn’t even recognize the insect. I was happy to know that even through an insufferable, delirium inducing hangover, my instincts could still sense the presence of a crook. | [
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Keto Chocolate Lava Cake Dish
This is a simple and tasty dessert that is quick to make and delicious to eat! When you cut into it, the chocolate “lava” comes oozing out, so you want to eat it while it’s still warm.
This recipe (below) is a single serving, so if you want to make for two people, double ingredients.
- 2 TB Cocoa powder
- 3 TB Erythritol
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- 1 TB Heavy cream
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 Tsp Baking powder
Whisk erythritol and cocoa powder until fine powder (removing clumps)
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Add egg to erythritol and cocoa powder. Then mix in vanilla extract, salt and baking powder.
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1. Pray for an end to abortion.
As we celebrate the end of the tragic Roe v Wade decision and mourn the over 60 million lives that have been lost since it was decided, we acknowledge that abortion is far from ended. While a major roadblock to protecting life has been removed, our laws have not changed in Pennsylvania. Over 30,000 abortions happen in Pennsylvania every year. Pray for hearts and minds to change concerning abortion. Pray also that abortion would end not only in America but also in every nation around the world.
Psalm 139:15-16 – “My frame was not hidden from you when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. You saw my unformed substance; in your book were written every one of them, the days that were formed for me when as yet there was none of them.”
Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Proverbs 6:16-17 – “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him…hands that shed innocent blood.”
2. Pray for the Pennsylvania March for Life.
Pray for every person attending this historic event, that collectively there would be a positive message of pro-life unity behind support for protecting the sanctity of human life. Please pray for the entire team helping to put on this rally and march, including Jeanne Mancini and the national March for Life Education and Defense Fund along with Michael Geer and the staff of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. Please ask God for guidance with each speaker at the rally, that their words would encourage and result in positive action. And we ask for prayer for cohesiveness with all of the day’s logistics and for God’s kindness with the day’s weather.
1 Corinthians 1:10 – “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
3. Pray for our state government leaders.
Pray that the Pennsylvania March for Life at the State Capitol will have a significant impact on our state elected leaders.
The PA General Assembly consists of 50 State Senate districts and 203 State House districts. Please pray for their collective support for pro-life causes to protect and save the lives of the unborn in our state. Pray for pro-life officials that they would act with courage, wisdom and unity to advance protections for innocent human life. Pray for state officials in leadership positions that they would have sound wisdom and guidance in their influence on pro-life policies and initiatives.
Finally, pray for state officials that have proven hostile to advancing pro-life policies, including Governor Josh Shapiro and Attorney General Austin Davis. Ask God for favor in advancing pro-life efforts despite any opposition.
1 Corinthians 6:20 – “Ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (This verse appears in the Senate Chamber of the PA State Capitol Building)
John 8:32 – “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” (This verse is on the ceiling of the PA House Chamber in the PA State Capitol Building)
4. Pray for our federal and local government leaders.
Pray that our government leaders would make wise decisions about laws and restrictions. Pray that they would lead with integrity as they legislate and work toward creating a more just society. Pray that there would be more pro-life individuals in positions of leadership.
Proverbs 10:9 – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”
Psalm 75:6-7 – “For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
5. Pray for mothers.
Pray that women facing unplanned or unwanted pregnancies would learn the truth about abortion and receive the resources and encouragement they need to choose life. Pray that their children’s fathers wouldn’t abandon them. Pray that these women would receive God-honoring counsel and support through pregnancy resource centers, churches, and caring families. Pray that those who have lost children to abortion would experience physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
Acts 3:19 – “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
6. Pray for fathers.
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1. Base paint the bottom 3 pots with white and let them dry.
2. Paint the smallest pot yellow and let it dry.
3, At the bottom rim of each of the white pots, paint with the blue acrylic color.
4. Paint the smallest saucer black and the larger saucer with beige.
5. You can age the painted pots and saucers by dry brushing brown on the white and white on the blue and black. This is done by dipping your brush in the color and wiping the paint off with a paper towel. There is still color within the bristles. Now brush your brush lightly over the items and a hint of color will show. Gather new color as necessary and continue until the look you like is achieved.
6. Paint black windows and doors on the pots where you like.
7. Once everything is dry, glue the pots together in this order: Large saucer turned upside down, largest pot, second largest pot, third largest pot, small saucer upside down and now the top “light”.
8. Glue jute ribbon on the bottom saucer and decorate with fish or seashells.
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Snapfish is celebrating the 4th of July with a freebie we all can love! They are giving away 10 free prints with free shipping when you apply code JULFREEPRT at checkout.
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'Pink Fizz' Lenten Rose comes from the Winter Thriller™ series, developed by Chris Hansen. The white outward facing blooms are liberally splashed and veined with raspberry and fuchsia. They appear in late winter and early spring, adding a joyful note to the promise of spring. The clumps get bigger ever year, because Hellebores are very long lived perennials in shady, well drained locations. Clean off the old foliage in March, as the new flower stalks are emerging. | [
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Tim Tebow probably never wanted to see the day when he’d be lumped in with such damaged goods as LeGarrette Blount, Michael Vick, and - ugh - Jeff Fisher. But here it is and here we are, Tebow: Tony Dungy has come rushing to your aid. Yes, the St. Jude of sports, the patron saint of lost causes and dog killers. Dungy. Accept it.
Dungy’s latest comments came to Dan Patrick this morning when talking about drafting a quarterback for a team with a Top 10 pick. Patrick threw out alternative choices like Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy, and Jake Locker. Nnnnnope. Because Tebow’s a winner, you see. Winners win games. Oh yeah.
Appearing Friday morning on The Dan Patrick Show, Dungy said he believes the combination of leadership and athletic ability that Tebow has will make him an elite NFL quarterback — and more than make up for any questions about his throwing motion.
“As a coach, I always like winners,” Dungy said. “Tim Tebow doesn’t have the classic throwing motion, he doesn’t have the accuracy, maybe, right now that some people are looking for, but I think when he gets into a pro system that really stresses throwing the ball accurately, the big thing is he makes the people around him better. And he’s won. … I think he’s going to be a great player in the NFL.”
“Is it ever going to be Peyton Manning-ish? Maybe not,” Dungy said of Tebow’s throwing motion. “But I just think what you can do with him, the problems he creates for a defense, the combination of leadership and what he’s shown, if I have him, defenses have to prepare for a totally different offense. … He’s going to give teams the most headaches getting ready for him.”
The one flaw in Dungy’s reasoning is that he says “a good coach can take advantage of Tebow’s strengths.” That’s true, but are there really that many coaches on teams with a Top 10 pick? Usually, these teams are chock-full of the type of middling coaches who get a dynamic, dual-threat quarterback and make him stand still 80-90% of the team. That kind of thinking has grounded the careers of special, highly-paid talents like Vick, Vince Young, and Terrelle Pryor (because OSU is full of cheaters you see buhhhh-zing).
Tim Tebow could and should be a successful NFL quarterback. Don’t be fooled by the small sample size of his SEC performance this season. Yes, it’s bad to have thrown more interceptions than passing TDs in conference play, but this is the same Tebow that was completing over 65% of his passes the last two seasons with exceptional yards per completion and TD/INT ratio. That doesn’t just disappear. He’ll be fine.
But he’ll most likely be fine on a good team, and not with some sad-sack franchise who wants him to do a Dan Fouts impression and put up giant nunbers while never moving out of the pocket. Don’t laugh - noted dual-threatener Alex Smith laughed, and his career was derailed for years.
On the other hand, though, seeing Al Davis put Tebow in charge of the Raiders’ offense would be the highest of high comedy. Is it bad that we want to see that instead of Tebow lighting up the league? | [
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Wash ‘n go hairstyles aren’t one-size-fits-all either. Your specific curl type plays a big part in the level of definition, smoothness, and longevity of your wash ‘n go. Keep reading to find out not only which wash and go hair supplies for curls you need but also the quickest way to perfect what should be the simplest of styles for curly hair.
What Is a Wash and Go?
There are a ton of curly hair terms and wash and go tips to navigate, but the concept of a wash and go is pretty straightforward to understand. As the name suggests, a wash and go is a style that is born from literally washing your hair and styling it without the use of heat. It sounds simple, but it’s slightly more complicated to pull off. It’s certainly one of the most low maintenance of curly hairstyles, but how well it holds up depends greatly on the products that you use, how you protect your hair at night, and how often you shampoo and condition.
What Can I Use for a Wash And Go?
What you use to style your wash and go is just as important as the process itself. No matter what curl pattern you have, moisture is going to be key. Because your hair will be exposed to the elements and not shielded from potential breakage with a protective style, you want to make sure that moisture has fully absorbed into your hair and is sealed in with the right natural hair care products before it dries. Dried out wash and go curls will look frizzy, undefined, and likely won’t hold up for more than a couple of days before going limp or getting dry and crunchy.
Consider the following wash and go tips, complete with product recommendations, when styling your hair.
1. Start with a clean slate. Use a sulfate-free wash and go shampoo like the Sacred Tiare Sulfate Free Shampoo. Follow it up with a moisture-rich wash and go conditioner like the Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Hydrating Conditioner.
2. Give your hair a cool rinse. A cool rinse helps to close the hair cuticle and ensures that the cuticle is properly sealed. This is what’s going to help give your curls a smooth finish before you get to your hair-styling products.
3. Use the LOC method. The LOC method suits your wash and go styling steps perfectly, but you’ll want to make sure you’re following the correct technique. Once your hair is clean and the first layer of hydration has been added, start with a hydrating leave-in conditioner. A formula like the Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-in Conditioner has moisturizing ingredients like pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin that will actually penetrate the hair shaft and plump your curls from the inside out.
4. Pick the right products. The next two steps of your LOC curl cocktail will be determined by your curl pattern. This is where not being one-size-fits-all really comes into play. Tighter curls that are drier may want to apply a curl cream like Hair Milk Nourishing & Conditioning Styling Pudding before sealing it in with a hair oil, like the Goddess Strength 7 Oil Blend Scalp & Hair Oil. Wavy textures or hair that’s medium to high porosity may benefit from layering the oil before the cream—in this case, you’re following the LCO method.
5. Keep your hands off. As you apply each layer, work in sections and work the product through from root to tip. Once all the product is applied, leave your hair untouched as it dries.
6. Consider your drying method. It may sound contradictory, but while most wash and go styles are air-dried, you can also use a hair diffuser for faster drying. Either way, make sure you know how to dry curly hair without damage.
Best Wash & Go Routine Products
How Do You Keep a Wash and Go Moisturized?
Retaining moisture with any curly hairstyle isn’t easy, but for a wash and go, leave-in conditioners like the Monoi (Repair + Moisture) Star Strength Leave-In Cream will be your best ally for hydrating in between washes. These conditioners work as curl refreshers that can be used to redefine limp and frizzy curls.
There are two ways to keep a wash ‘n go moisturized, both involving your leave-in. The first being as follows: Before bed, evenly apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or a hair mask for curly hair and twist it into large sections prior to covering your hair with a bonnet or silk scarf. The alternative is to gently apply the conditioner to sections of your hair in the morning and then fluff | [
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|NWS Forecast for: 4NM NW Oakland CA|
Issued by: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA
Last Update: 1:21 pm PDT Jul 26, 2017
Overnight: SW wind 5 to 9 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Thursday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 9 kt in the morning. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny.
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Friday: SW wind around 8 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny.
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Saturday: S wind 5 to 9 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Mostly sunny.
Saturday Night: WSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly clear.
Sunday: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny.
Sunday Night: SW wind 5 to 8 kt. Mostly clear.
|Marine Point Forecast: 37.86°N 122.32°W|
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The Silo currently has a handful of performances available to check out in the schedule below. You can RSVP through Facebook, see event specifics and buy tickets for the following events that will be held in The Silo. ConcertFix offers a 100% guarantee for all tickets to the shows in The Silo. Join our Concert Tracker to follow The Silo events in Houston. The The Silo concert calendar is always updating, so check back with us for an up-to-date list of the concerts that will be held in The Silo.
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- The Silo is really one of the top places for concert tours in Houston.
- These next concerts will be some of the most anticipated The Silo concerts by far.
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- ETickets and last minute tickets for The Silo are now on sale.
The Silo right now has a huge list of concert tours coming to the venue in the near future. Some of music's top tours are making plans to have concerts at The Silo in Houston. Make sure to catch some of the concert fever that The Silo has to offer. The Silo is one of the best venues that Houston has to offer. Simply see the dates provided for all the best The Silo concerts. Our The Silo concert schedule is refreshed up to the minute in case their are any revisions. | [
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A gathering and march ensued in downtown Minneapolis Saturday in response to the not guilty verdict for the St. Anthony police officer who fatally shot Philando Castille.
About 150 people met on the rainy day and marched throughout downtown, at times stopping light rail trains and slowing traffic, to call for an end to police violence. The march came just a day after protesters shutdown Interstate 94 in response to the verdict.
The march stopped in front of the Minneapolis Police Department where mayoral candidate Nekima Levy-Pounds, who helped organize the march, critiqued police officers.
“You call yourself a good cop, but you see one of your colleagues beating somebody,” she said. “Report them. That’s what a good cop does.”
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The tiny sea creatures, called "by-the-wind sailors," washed ashore in Humboldt, California (above) and other beaches along the West Coast.
From LiveSciences by Tanya Lewis
An invasion is afoot along beaches from Oregon to California: Millions of glassy purple, jellyfish-like sea creatures that look like sailboats have been washing ashore.
Known as "by-the-wind sailors," they typically live in the open ocean, but when warm water and storms draw them near shore, the wind blows them onto beaches, where they die in stinking piles.
These creatures, whose scientific name is Velella velella, aren't actually jellyfish, but hydrozoans, related to the Portuguese man-of-war.
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or also purple sail, little sail, or simply Velella.
Each little sailboat, measuring about 2.75 inches (7 centimeters) long, is in fact a colony of hundreds of smaller organisms, each with a specialized function such as feeding or reproduction, researchers say.
"They sit at the surface of the ocean and have little sails," and their movement depends on which way the wind is blowing, said Richard Brodeur, a fishery biologist at NOAA Fisheries' Newport, Oregon, research station.
Most of the time off the coast of Oregon and California, the winds are blowing toward the South, into the open ocean, Peterson said.
But when big storms sweep out of the southwest — like one that hit California two weeks ago — it blows these living flotillas onto the beaches, he said.
There, they usually die, giving off a bad smell as they rot, he added.
Tons of the nautical creatures can be found at sea, but they don't always come ashore, Brodeur told Live Science. But recently, huge numbers of them have been washing up on land.
"This happens every few years, where they get blown onto the beaches," said Bill Peterson, an oceanographer also stationed at NOAA Fisheries' Newport lab. In 2009 or 2010, the beach had piles of the creatures 2-feet to 3-feet (60 to 90 cm) thick, and "it stunk like heaven," Peterson told Live Science.
Velella - Planktonic Vessels from Parafilms
Colonies of polyps transported by prevailing winds, velella drift at the surface of warm seas.
Plankton Chronicles Project by Christian Sardet, CNRS / Noe Sardet and Sharif Mirshak, Parafilms
The animals can be found all over the world, but they mostly live in tropical or subtropical waters, Peterson said.
They like warm water, which has recently been pooling off the Oregon and California coasts, he said. When you get warm water combined with storms, that's when the creatures blow ashore.
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The North American Right Whale is one of many endangered species in our midst.
Common Name: Northern Right Whale / Southern Right Whale
Scientific Name: Eubalaena glacialis / Eubalaena australis
Population: ~ 300 in the North Atlantic / ~7,000 in Southern Hemisphere
Size: 50 feet long, can weigh up to 70 tons
Threats: ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear
Right whales are the rarest of all large whale species and among the rarest of all marine mammal species.
They are found in three general regions: the North Atlantic, the North Pacific, and the Southern Hemisphere. Right whale populations, historically, were severely depleted by commercial whaling. More recently, direct and indirect impacts from human activitiesmostly vessel collisions and fishing gear entanglementsalmost certainly have contributed to a lack of recovery.
For more information about the Northern Right Whales, view the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium materials. November 2009, latest issue of Right Whale News
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1. Fallout can stay in the atmosphere for years
Explosion of the “Seminole” nuclear device at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean on June 6, 1956. CORBIS/Corbis
Nuclear explosions create dangerous fallout – residual radioactive material that travels high in the air, cools to dust, and eventually settles to the ground, poisoning it in the process.
Most fallout from a nuclear explosion takes between a day and a week to return to the ground, said Zaijing Sun, a nuclear physicist at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
But some fallout is thrown so high into the atmosphere, up to 50 miles high, that it can linger for months or even years before falling back to the surface, Sun added.
Sun works in the Health, Environment and Radiation Detection Research Group at UNLV which studies radioactive waste management, as well as the applications of radiology and nuclear physics for medical purposes. | [
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Towards the end of Van Gogh's short life, when he lived in Provence, his pictures of flowers and plants acquired a singular beauty and intensity. Nature and the countryside provided him with the inspiration, restorative power and freshness of subject matter for which he seems to have yearned. The sight of trees in blossom, flowery meadows, sunflowers and irises prompted endless experiments in color and movement and resulted in a wealth of vibrant and beautiful paintings. With its dazzling images, this celebration of Van Gogh's great love of flowers will be a source of delight and inspiration to all admirers of his art.
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I was wondering what techniques you guys use to help prevent weeds in mulch beds. I currently use preen in my mulch beds but lets be honest I might as well be throwing down weed fertilizer. I have primarliy been installing landscape rock with weed barrier to help prevent customer complaints in peak working times. I am looking to start installing alot of mulch as a ground cover due to jobs i am getting on lakeside properties. Is there a spray/ granule that is available to help me with this problem? | [
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The Greener police shotgun is one of most unusual fighting shotguns which were employed by law enforcement organizations throughout former British empire. Despite its obsolete design (which traces its roots as far back as 1860s) Greener police gun can be still encountered in hands of police officers in some more remote parts of the world, mostly in Asia and Africa.
Story of the Greener police gun began shortly after the WW1, when British colonial police forces requested a weapon, suitable for riot control and prison guard duty. Another request was that the gun should use proprietary ammunition, not available through commercial channels. This was requested to made illegal use of guns, stolen or taken away from police more complicated for criminals. This request was fullfilled by famous British gunmaker W.W. Greener, who developed a single-shot shotgun, based on the long-obsolete but rugged Martiny single-shot action. This new gun fired proprietary 14 gauge shells, loaded with shot, and featured very rugged wooden full stock with steel nose cap and buttplate, so it can be safely and routinely used not only as a gun, but also as a club, banging doors and occasional hot heads in the course of upkeeping the law and order.
Greener police gun mark I appeared in around 1921, and tens of thousands were delivered to organisations like Egyptean colonial police etc. However, it was soon discovered that criminals, who managed to get hold on Greener guns, used standard 16 gauge shells, tightly wrapped into paper or tape to fire from Greener guns. To made commercial ammunition completely unusable, Greener responded with improved design, Greener police gun mark III. This gun used proprietary ammunition with bottlenecked case made of brass, with thick rim. Base of the case was roughly same as standard 12 gauge case, but toward the forward end of the shell it has reduced diameter equivalent to 14 gauge shell size. To further complicate illegal use of its police shotgun, Greener provided its Mark III guns with trident-shaped strikers. Greener police shells had grooved base and recessed primers, and attempt to fire any commercially available shell from Greener gun would fail every time as the side projections of the striker would hit the flat base of the shell, stopping the central part (the firing pin itself) before it can reach the primer. Some Greener Mark III police guns were also made to fire standard, commercially available 12 gauge ammunition or Mark I 14 gauge straight case ammunition.
Typical 14 Gauge cartridges available for Greener police gun were usually loaded by Kynoch with 30-36 gram of lead shot of small or medium size.
The Greener police shot gun Mark III is a single shot weapon. It uses Martiny type hinged block action, controleld by a lever located below the stock. Pulling the lever down and forward will rotate (drop) the front of breechblock down, exposing the chamber and extracting the fired shell. Fresh round then can be chambered and breech block raised by pulling the lever up. Gun is striker fired, and internal striker is cocked automatically as the breech block is opened. Manual safety is provided on the right side of the receiver. Greener police shot gun is fitted into two-piece wooden stock of solid construction, with steel nose cap and steel buttplate. On some Greener guns, nose cap was provided with bayonet mount, to achieve more intimidating effect on rioters or prisoners. | [
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Extrasolar Planets and Their Host Stars (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) by Kaspar von Braun
English | 10 Aug. 2017 | ISBN: 3319611968 | 75 Pages | PDF | 2.01 MB
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Rotational molding has had a place in the industry since the 1940’s. The materials prior to 1961 were limited to vinyl plastisols in liquid form and were used primarily in the manufacture of novelty items such as artificial fruit, mannequins, children’s toys, and hollow display items. What is new in rotational molding in recent years relates not to plastisols but to powdered resins of about 35 mesh which have triggered improvements in equipment design and the overall technology, making this technique among the major plastics processing methods of today.
In 1961, the first polyolefin powder, a low-density polyethylene, was publicly demonstrated to the rotational molding industry. Polyetheylenes remain one of the most popular materials for rotomolding, because of the process ability, broad range of properties, and low cost. Major thermoplastic raw material suppliers have investigated specially formulated powders for rotational molding, including polypropylene, nylons, polycarbonate, rigid polyvinyl chloride and others. These powders can be foamed or reinforced with fiberglass. In addition to the raw material suppliers, many rotational molders also have used custom grinding services or have their own in-plant grinding capabilities which have also enlarged the material selection for this process.
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Position SummaryPhoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking in all 10 specialties in 2021-22 and the fastest growing Children’s Hospital in the country, is now recruiting for pediatric anesthesiologists to continue our exciting growth trajectory.The Division of Anesthesiology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is currently being developed to provide anesthesia care across the PCH system, including three hospital campuses and three ambulatory surgery centers. The current operating room and interventional capacity includes 12 inpatient OR’s and 17 ambulatory OR’s/GI endoscopy suites, two interventional radiology suites and two cardiac catheterization suites. In addition, anes
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The Kit includes:
1x Side-Cam 75% to camera, (reflection), 25% passed to your eye, (transmission) system including a rubber ring and a 0 coil eye rubber cap. Ideal for a professional who aims for better quality of recording.
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3x DIY ACR-3 + 3x MUN-1 Allow you to connect any action camera by attaching our ring to your action camera housing with glue or screws to your side cam (please note; you are not be able to use your action camera directly without changing the lens to 12mm or 16mm Focal).
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Kakodkar said importing uranium from Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia would accelerate electricity production from nuclear reactors even as India's three-stage programme is going on.
The equipment helps monitor the transport of illicit nuclear material at entry and exit points of the country to tackle increasing nuclear terrorism.
Nawaz Sharif also congratulated the Pak Atomic Energy Commission on the timely start of the project after its foundation was laid in November 2013.
Unit II of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project is in the advanced stage of commissioning and is likely to go critical by August.
NRI will provide reinsurance support of Rs 500 crore, replacing the funding that the government had planned to contribute.
The government would contribute Rs 600 crore to the proposed Rs 1,500-crore nuclear insurance pool that will be launched by Atomic Energy Commission chairman R K Sinha here on June 12, a senior official of GIC Re said today.
The deal aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme has been welcomed by world powers as a historic chance to set relations with Tehran on a new path.
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Stephanie Handley-Sidhu (GEES), with Lynne Macaskie (Biosciences) and Joe Hriljac (Chemistry) visited Japan for knowledge exchange as part of the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency funded REIMEI grant (Joanna Renshaw; co-investigator).
Steph and Lynne presented at the International Seminar Series on Environmental Radioactivity (Hakkaido, Sapporo). The aim of the meeting was to open up international scientific discussions about remediation of problematic radionuclides at Fukushima. This meeting was attended by students, academics and representatives from the nuclear industry (including TEPCO and IAEA).
Steph, Lynne and Joe gave invited seminars at the 4th Advanced Science Research Center international Workshop at the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (Tokai, Ibaraki). This subject of the workshop was the interaction of radionuclides by micro-organisms, clays and plants. Attendees were also given the opportunity to visit the recently decontaminated Fukushima University and a contaminated Namie high school situated just meters away from the no-go zone. Geiger counting showed that at this high school radiation of surfaces was up to 50x natural background radiation, whereas, permanent air monitoring gave reading close to natural levels. Members of this workshop also experienced a category 6 earthquake on the 14th of March while having dinner, which was close to the anniversary of lasts years devastating quake. A sleepless night followed due to aftershocks.
Finally, Steph and Lynne ended their epic tour with invited seminars at Kyushu University on using microbes and biominerals to remediate problematic radionuclides. They also found time to stop briefly at the Hiroshima memorial park, placing 1000 cranes in memory of the atomic bomb victims. The trip home was preceded by a formal presentation to the JAEA REIMEI Evaluation board both to present on the activities carried out during the 2011/2012 award and to present plans for an extension for a second year, in which real trials of bionanomaterials developed at Birmingham University ‘on site’ at Fukushima are envisaged
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Hi there and welcome to our new blog site for the Water Sciences Group at the University of Birmingham. We are a group of researchers who are interested in all things watery from ecology to water chemistry to hydrology and on! We hope that this page will be a place where we can discuss issues and advances in the science, provide some details of the research that we are doing and keep everyone informed of conferences, publications and such like that are coming up. Please feel free to post as much or as little as you want. | [
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These carpets are crafted from recycled materials sourced from the fashion industry, making them an eco-friendly and stylish addition to your home. Whether used as a statement doormat or a small rug, these carpets come in two color options: Sand/Beige mix or Blue/Grey mix.
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piCture pOlish Glitch is a dark turquoise-y forest green scatter holo (the mix has hints of yellow). piCture pOlish is known for its signature scatter holo mixes and this is no exception. I originally thought it would be nearly identical to piCture pOlish enchanting but it seems to be a significant shade darker in the same hue. Glitch’s scatterholo mix also seems a bit more complex than enchanting.
See below for a comparison of the colors. I also have full swatches of enchanting here.
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A coalition of organisations fighting hunger in SA have called on government to halt the R50 million donation to Cuba.
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This week in our Sunday School Lesson we talked about the calling of the 12 disciples for kids. This Sunday School Lesson on the apostles includes a cute 12 disciples craft for preschoolers, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade kids. Simply print the 12 disciples printables and you are ready to learn this Bible story with kids.
12 Disciples sunday school lesson
This 12 disciples sunday school lesson came from the Gospel of Matthew 4:18-22 and Matthew 9:9-13 where we talked about the 12 Disciples. We started our Sunday School hour like we always do, with fun 12 disciples activities to get kids engaged and help make them remember what we were talking about. We did a cute 12 disciples craft using our free twelve disciples printables – the kids loved this 12 disciples Bible craft. We also played a fun 12 disciples memory game to help kids remember the twelve – Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, THomas, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Thadeus, Simon, Judas, and Bartholomew. But I just love the jesus disciples craft that they can take home to tell their parents all about what we learned!
12 Disciples Printables
12 Disciples Activities
For the first 20 minutes of class we have several stations with activities to reinforce the lesson / point of today’s Sunday School Lessons. We wanted the kids to not only remember the names of the 12 disciples, but that Jesus called them to become fishers of men.
The kids played this free printable 12 Disciples Memory Game to learn who the 12 Disciples were.
Bible Fishing Game
We also had a game where the kids tried to put a ping pong ball with each of the 12 disciples names in the egg carton. There are lots of adaptations to this simple, but effective activity
- put magnetic stickers on ping pong balls and use a magnetic fishing pole to fish for the names
- make it a relay where kids run from one end to the other to get a new name to bring back to the cartoon
- one person activity where you sort through all the names to find the correct ones to fill you cartoon
- when you find a name you need from the blue bowl you need to throw the ball to get it to land in the cartoon.
Jesus calls his disciples craft
We spread out a blue blanket as the water. In the middle we put a fishing net we happened to have and then put cut out paper fish all throughout the water.
Kid will use a straw to suck up the fish and move them to the net.
HINT: Make sure the fish are no longer than 4-5” of they get too difficult to move with suction power.
12 disciples activities for youth
This was the kids favorite activity today! We slit a pool noodle down one side and used it to cover a hula-hoop. We then used masking or duct tape to attach the ends. This made our fishing net soft enough to toss at kids!
Kids lined up behind a line we made on the floor using masking tape. More children (or leaders) stood on X’s that were about 5 feet away. The child in the front of the line tried to toss the net to catch another child becoming a “fisher of men”
12 Disciples Craft for Preschoolers
Our craft today reminds us that Jesus called the 12 apostles and told them they would become fishers of men.
You will need the following per person:
- dowel rod
- paper clip
- 12-15+ piece of yarn or string
- 3 fish (see download below)
12 disciples bible crafts
This is such a cute, simple craft for a 12 Disciples or Fishers of Men Sunday School Lessons. This craft for kids in Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade.
HINT: If you are doing this with kids under 2nd grade, I highly recommend cutting out the fish ahead of time.
12 disciples craft
Simple tie the yarn to the pole and to the paper clip. Now use a hole punch through all 3 fish and put on the paper clip hook.
I highly suggest singing a version of the 12 Disciples Song to learn and review their names!
Other Ideas for 12 Disciples Lesson
- Egg Cartoon 12 Disciplines Song (free printable)
- Jesus Calls Apostles for Preschool (snack, fishing activity, and egg cartoon craft)
- Mesh Fisher Men Craft (great for families)
- Fish Sewing – Sew two paper fish together through hole punches with yarn
- Musical Fish – Pass a cut out fish around the circle. When the music stops the one holding the fish is caught and should go in the “net”. Continue until there is only one fish left. | [
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High strength aluminum alloy die casting shell impact level can reach IK09;
High-performance patent optical lens light transmittance was 95%,no glare;
A full set of stainless steel fasteners,convenient installation,free maintenance;
Adopted quick plug type electrical connection in the design; maintenance more convenient and safe;
Description：25W 40W 60W 100W 200W IP65 outdoor LED solar flood light
Applications: highway, road,courtyard,playground,bridge,city cross road, urban street and boulevard, sidewalk, public
areas such as school, residential, industrial park etc.
Different product names：Led solar flood light, induction street light, road light, garden light
1.Solar light lamp, need solar power to charge battery, please select appropriate mode based on local sunshine conditions.
2.Please avoid solar panel be block by building, trees or other obstructions, otherwise it will reduce efficiency of solar panels working,
resulting in lower efficiency of system.
3.Charging temperature of Lithium battery is 0 to 55℃, the discharging temperature is -20 to 60℃, make sure that ambient temperature
is in this range when used, avoid damage to lithium battery.
4.Please cleaning surface of solar panels regular, such as dirt, leaves, oil, etc., ensure high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
5.Cleaning snow of solar panel surface timely in winter.
|Solar Panel Size||270x180mm||350x235mm||350x350mm||460x235mm||600x350mm|
|Beam Angle||TYPE II / TYPE III|
|Housing Materials||Aluminium Die-casting|
|Difuser||Tempered glass +Lens|
|Working Time||12 hours|
|Type||Dusk To Dawn|
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Field Measurements and Flow Modeling of Overbank Flows in River Severn, U.K.
Field measurements of velocity and turbulence have been carried out in a study reach of the River Severn (U.K.) during overbank flows. Directional current (DCM) and acoustic Doppler Velocity (ADV) meters have been used for the field measurements of velocity and turbulence particularly in the interface region between main channel and floodplain. The values of local shear velocity and roughness length for the reach under study were calculated using measured velocity data. The distributions of turbulent intensities, and the Reynolds stresses are also presented. A two-dimensional depth averaged numerical model is used to investigate how accurately the field measurements are reproduced. A fully 3D model of the river reach is also constructed using CFX and the results are presented.
Keywords: Velocity, turbulence, field measurements, overbankflow, flow modeling
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PSSSSSSSSST! Come here, I want to let you in on a little secret (or 10)! Kansas is a truly beautiful state with plenty of fun and unique things to do…but have you ever visited one of the resident castles or experienced the lighting of the tree at the Christmas City of the High Plains? If you answered no, you will definitely want to check out the wide variety of “secret” things you can do and see around the Sunflower State.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
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In the realm of networking, the quest for efficiency and simplicity has led to the innovation of Power over Ethernet (PoE). This technology is not just a convenience; it’s a game-changer, merging power and data delivery into a single, streamlined process. This is particularly useful for devices that are PoE-enabled, allowing them to receive power over the same cable that transmits their data, eliminating the need for separate power supplies.
The power is transmitted through the unused pairs in a standard RJ45 cable or, in the case of Gigabit Ethernet, through the use of phantom power, which allows the power to be transmitted without interfering with the data signals. The actual power cables within an RJ45 cable are the same twisted-pair copper wires that carry the data. Depending on the PoE standard and the cable category (Cat5e, Cat6, etc.), different levels of power can be transmitted. For instance, the latest PoE standard, IEEE 802.3bt, can deliver up to 90W of power, which can support devices with higher energy demands.
The Genesis of PoE
The inception of PoE can be traced back to the desire to minimize the clutter and complexity of network installations. With the proliferation of devices requiring both an electrical and data connection, the need for a unified solution became evident. PoE emerged as the answer, allowing for devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points to be powered over the same cables that carry their data.
How PoE Works
At its core, PoE is a simple concept: it uses the existing Ethernet cabling to deliver not just data but also electrical power. This is achieved by injecting power onto the cable at the source, which is then extracted by the receiving device. The standards governing PoE ensure compatibility and safety, with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at being the most widely adopted. These standards delineate the amount of power that can be transmitted, ensuring devices receive the appropriate level without risk of damage.
The Advantages of PoE
The benefits of PoE are manifold. Firstly, it reduces the need for additional power outlets and electrical wiring, leading to cost savings in installation and maintenance. Secondly, it offers unparalleled flexibility in device placement, as power constraints no longer dictate the location of networked devices. Thirdly, PoE supports a wide array of devices, making it a versatile solution for various applications.
Challenges and Considerations
Despite its advantages, PoE is not without its challenges. The distance limitations of Ethernet cabling mean that power can only be transmitted so far without degradation. Additionally, not all devices are PoE-compatible, which may necessitate the use of additional equipment like PoE injectors or splitters.
The Future of PoE
As technology advances, so too does PoE. The latest standard, IEEE 802.3bt, expands the power capabilities of PoE, catering to devices with higher energy demands. This evolution of PoE promises to further integrate our networked world, powering a broader spectrum of devices and paving the way for innovations yet to be imagined.
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contents JULY 2015
The CREATE team members show clever ways to use stencils and masks for maximum eyeappeal.
Design expert Allison Davis shows how to get five distinctive looks from her free twopage sketch for July.
Bazzill & We R Memory Keepers
Design team members of these two popular brands share their creative talents using SG sketches.
Sketch artist Debbie Sanders and members of the CREATE team use a one-page sketch with blocks of color.
8 party time with lindsey • 24 sketch anatomy •
SG’s talented CREATE team takes on color, by making beautiful layouts inspired by six color swatches.
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I am a photographer and retoucher based in Moss, Norway. I was born in 1975, I am married and have two daughters. I’m into photography, Photoshop, travel, guitar, Manchester United and sci-fi/adventure movies and TV series.
Here’s some info about how I work, how I learned, what gear I use etc.
In March 2007 I decided to learn how to manipulate pictures using Photoshop. My goal was to learn for about three years and then get a job within retouching. Later that same year I bought myself a Canon 40D and a Canon 24-70mm lens and started taking photographs of what I needed to manipulate pictures. I also started to photograph people, which got my attention on light/flashes and I was hooked. It’s still 2007. I upgraded my goal from getting a job within retouching to working as a freelance photographer and retoucher like I do today. I have done that since 2009, but never full time. I could work full time doing photography, but I don’t want to. Why? I have a part time job working for an IT company that basically lets me work from wherever and whenever I can. That way I have fixed salary each month and can work with my photography when I want to, as long as there is work coming my way. I love having it like this.
How I learned Photoshop:
I studied Photoshop from my living room almost every day for about 3 years from March 2007, and I still learn new stuff from time to time. The main source was through lynda.com and the authors Deke McClelland and Chris Orwig.
How I learned about photography and flashes:
I looked at behind the scenes images and videos online. After watching I asked my friends, and other people I found interesting, if I could photograph them. I did a lot of that, and I still do from time to time.
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Our research focuses on controlling materials at the 100-nanometer scale and investigating their size and shape-dependent properties. We have developed massively parallel, multi-scale nanopatterning tools to generate noble metal (plasmonic) structures that can manipulate visible light at the nanoscale. We are focusing on multi-scale, anisotropic, and 3D plasmonic materials for applications in imaging, sensing, and cancer therapeutics.
Plasmon lasers can support ultrasmall mode confinement and ultrafast dynamics with device feature sizes below the diffraction limit. However, most plasmon-based nanolasers rely on solid gain materials (inorganic semiconducting nanowire or organic dye in a solid matrix) that preclude the possibility of dynamic tuning. We developed an approach to achieve real-time, tunable lattice plasmon lasing based on arrays of gold nanoparticles and liquid gain materials. Optically pumped arrays of gold nanoparticles surrounded by liquid dye molecules exhibit lasing emission that can be tuned as a function of the dielectric environment. By integrating gold nanoparticle arrays within microfluidic channels and flowing in liquid gain materials with different refractive indices, we achieve dynamic tuning of the plasmon lasing wavelength. Tunable lattice plasmon lasers offer prospects to enhance and detect weak physical and chemical processes on the nanoscale in real time. This system opens up a diverse range of possibilities for both ultra-narrow lattice plasmons and ultrasensitive sensing applications as well as for tunable nano-lasers that can be integrated in lab-on-a-chip devices. | [
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max BaucusMax BaucusWyden unveils business tax proposal College endowments under scrutiny The chaotic fight for ObamaCare MORE (D-Mont.), and Sens. James InhofeJames InhofeThis week: Defense, energy bills top agenda Week ahead: Chemical safety bill nears finish line Senate set for showdown over women in the draft MORE (R-Okla.) and David VitterDavid VitterHow Congress got to yes on toxic chemical reform Overnight Energy: House Dem leaders back chemical safety overhaul Overnight Energy: Lawmakers closing in on chemical safety deal MORE (R-La.) also supported the bill as a bipartisan way to funded needed infrastructure programs through 2013.
The bill, S. 1813, funds the federal highway program at $39.1 billion in 2012, and $39.8 billion in 2013. According to a summary of the bill, it would level-fund highway programs plus inflation for the next two years.
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My child fell off the monkey bars and other parents called me out for not standing right next to next to him when it happened. I had the same thoughts about myself.
Where was I? I was sitting on the bench. My husband was chasing our toddler twins and our oldest child was happily playing nearby.
Our almost 5 year old son, the one who fell, had been working on the monkey bars for a while that day. Many times my husband and I held his body as he reached one hand before the other. Eventually he shunned us away-confident in his ability to do it alone.
Moments before he fell, he came over to me, proudly pronouncing that he had conquered the Monkey Bars, all by himself. It was a wonderful moment.
The entire day had been wonderful actually.
Then he fell. I didn’t see the exact moment he fell. Another parent caught my attention. But I knew the moment I saw him that he hit hard. As I ran over to him, his little arm was limp and he was shaking.
Some parents stared me down and I felt their eyes go through me. My husband gathered up our other children and we got out of there quickly. Daggers in my back all the way to the car.
I felt guilty. Deserving of the judgement. Why didn’t I hold him-what if we hadn’t gone to the park-what if this and what if that.
At the ER we found out the source of his pain, a broken elbow. Common but also complicated.
Guilt. Tears. All the feels. The self-blame and judgement came rushing up again.
But my stay strong mama instinct pushed through. I felt it rise up as I clinched my fists and chewed my cheeks.
With a lump in my throat, I chose to comfort my child harder than ever. He needed me and I really needed to get myself together and be there for him.
I came to terms-rather quickly-that this was not my fault. Not mine, not my husbands. We said Bye Felicia to the judgement.
Because, we were there at the time he fell-encouraging his independence and cheering on his accomplishments -though not holding him or catching him the moment he fell-we were there.
And you know what?
Things happen. Accidents happen. One moment everything was wonderful and the next we were in the hospital talking about surgical options and pins. Life is fickle.
There is no changing things. No taking back the moment.
So, away went the guilt. Away went the what ifs and away went the self-doubt inside-my-head-talk. Away went the self-indulgent thoughts about future vacations and events this would totally mess up.
Later that week, in the orthopedic waiting room, we met three other children with the exact same injury as my son. One was hurt on a trampoline, one a dirt bike and one just fell wrong off a sofa.
It was a little tribe of us moms and kids. Happy to see each other and share our stories and fears without the judgement. Our kids were almost prideful in sharing their injury stories.
My son is a brave boy. I’m a strong mom. My husband, he is a strong father and together-we’ve got this.
Yes, I felt the judgement. I judged myself and I then I threw it all out the window. My tenacity wins again, my motherly instinct -it’s there and I’m stronger-we are a stronger family because of it.
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Super Junior’s Kyuhyun And EXO’s Chen Show Off Their Sweet Bromance + Angelic Voices On New Variety Show
“Run.wav,” a new “storytelling music talk show” hosted by Kyuhyun, aired its first episode on June 22. After AB6IX’s appearance on the episode, Kyuhyun introduced Chen by saying, “
After AB6IX’s appearance, Kyuhyun introduced EXO’s Chen, saying, “The person that we’ll invite onto the stage is someone to whom I’m very grateful, who came to visit me when I’m feeling nervous. He’s in a group that represents Hallyu [the Korean wave} and is also a rising OST star. This spring, he showed a different side of himself as a ballad singer through his first solo album. Come to think of it, he appears to be following in my footsteps.”
Chen then made his way onto the stage, and the two SM Entertainment labelmates warmly greeted each other. When asked what he’d been up to, Chen replied, “I successfully completed EXO-CBX’s tour in Japan, released the track ‘May We Bye,” opened a YouTube channel, and have been uploading cover songs. I created the channel hoping that people would find it a source of healing and comfort.” Kyuhyun commented, “I’m enjoying watching your videos,” and he jokingly asked Chen to cover his latest solo track “Aewol-ri” as well.
Speaking about his solo debut earlier this year, Chen said, “I thought that now was the right time, so I spoke to the agency. Kyuhyun cheered me on, saying, ‘You’re going to do great.””
Kyuhyun suggested that they play a game in which they had to guess a song after listening to just one second of its intro. Kyuhyun correctly guessed that the first song was Tim’s “I Love You,” and the two labelmates went on to sing a brief duet of the song together. After hearing Chen sing, Kyuhyun was moved by his voice and told him, “I love you.”
Chen then correctly guessed both IU’s “Through the Night” and Paul Kim’s “Every Day, Every Moment.” After he sang brief covers of both ballads, Kyuhyun said, “I’ll give you the title of ‘ballad king.’ I think you’re on the same level as Shin Seung Hoon,” and Chen humbly protested. The two singers concluded the segment by singing a duet version of Chen’s solo title track “Beautiful Goodbye.” | [
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We’re redefining the working culture of the travel industry by creating transparency between customers and service providers using the technology. Successfully we have created multiple solutions to help all stakeholders at every stage of travel management – client dashboard, sales panel, client interaction system (a soon to launched Client App) and education programs to keep our customers ready to jet set off to their way of travel experience. Technology is our solution to the current worries of everyone our Clients, Employees and the End Service Providers.
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Projects & Practice
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Information and promotion activities on direct marketing by the Slovak National Rural Network.
A series of different LEADER supported projects helped the development of distribution systems for producers as to improve market access and local food awareness.
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The switch mode power supply (SMPS) is an electronic device which used as switching regulator. It is an electronic power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently. Operated in either cut-off or saturation switched mode.
Working of SMPS:
Working of SMPS
Input Rectifier and filter:
The input rectifier receives an unregulated AC power supply from a main supply and converts into DC ripple. The output of rectifier is given to the filter. The filter removes the ripple factor of rectifier output and provides a pure DC.
The inverter receives the rectified DC output and convert it into A.C. by applying it to the power oscillator whose transformers output has a frequency of 10 or 100 kHz. By MOSFET switching is done.
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These special moments in the wilderness have now been brought to life in a series of videos from his year-long journey through each of Singita’s private reserves and concessions. We hope you enjoy these and encourage you to share them with others who might enjoy a taste of our Africa:
WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS AT SINGITA PAMUSHANA LODGE, ZIMBABWE
A CHEETAH FAMILY AT SINGITA PAMUSHANA LODGE, ZIMBABWE
ELEPHANT HERD AT SINGITA FARU FARU LODGE, TANZANIA
MAGNIFICENT PLAINS GAME AT SINGITA GRUMETI, TANZANIA
MIGRATING WILDEBEEST AT SINGITA GRUMETI, TANZANIA
All videos shot on location by Oliver Caldow with James Suter, an independent field guide who works with us from time to time. If you enjoyed reading about James’ adventures on the blog, you may also enjoy our monthly Wildlife Reports, written by our other Singita field guides. You can also follow our new Vimeo channel to see the latest Singita videos.
Field guide James Suter has spent a year travelling between Singita’s lodges in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania and reporting on the wildlife population of each reserve. He recently visited Singita Pamushana Lodge and discovered some unusual local inhabitants.
Sable antelope live in savanna woodlands and inhabit grassland areas during the dry season. Their remarkable, scimitar-shaped horns, while beautiful, have unfortunately led to a sharp decline in the species as they are hunted for this highly prized trophy. They are unmistakable and luckily for us, sightings are relatively common in the concession. We were even lucky enough to see a large breeding herd of fifteen recently, as they made their way through the Mopane forests.
The roan antelope, named for their reddish-brown colouring, are similar in appearance to the sable and are one of the largest species of antelope found in Africa, exceeded in size only by the African buffalo and eland. There has also been a substantial reduction in both numbers and range of these animals, largely as a result of illegal poaching and the destruction of their natural habitat. Roan antelope are also heavily reliant on tall grasses and are vulnerable to lack of rainfall, making extended dry seasons and drought a serious threat to their survival.
The Lichtenstein’s hartebeest is the rarest mammal in Zimbabwe. They can run up to 60 km per hour and the males are highly territorial. The herd is generally led by an adult male, who often takes up watch on a patch of elevated ground, usually in the form of a termite mound. This male defends a territory of about 2.5 square kilometers year-round and during the rut, a male with a territory will try to round up as many females as possible. At this time, fights between rival males are common, and can last for extended periods of time.
One morning, while working the Eastern sections of the reserve, we noticed a committee of vultures some distance away, who were circling in the sky and then dropping to the ground. Judging by the number of birds we suspected they had found something large.
There was no debate; we began driving in the direction of the scavenging birds. I never tire of the anticipation one feels when following up on a sign that may lead to predators and I was hoping that we would see something special. As we approached we could see the birds waiting patiently above a large figure in the grass which turned our to be an adult bull giraffe; this could only be the work of lions.
The small pride consisted of just a single adult male, a female and a younger sub-adult male. Lions are powerful animals and hunting in co-ordinated groups greatly increases their chances of success. Being primarily nocturnal, these lions had the advantage of hunting under the cover of darkness and had surprised the giraffe just before dawn. It was an especially unusual kill, considering that lions rarely attack very large prey such as fully grown male giraffes due to the danger of injury. That, combined with the fact that this was such a small pride, means we were very privileged to have seen it.
Field Guide James Suter is traveling through Africa, visiting Singita’s lodges and camps and documenting the wildlife in each unique location. He recently spotted hyena and cheetah near Singita Pamushana Lodge in south-eastern Zimbabwe, where Singita protects and manages an extraordinary 135 000 acre wilderness area next to the Gonarezhou National Park.
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VANCOUVER – Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. has signed a development and supply agreement with US retailer Target to evaluate the use of its ‘Crailar’ flax fibre in home textiles.
The agreement includes two years of exclusivity in the home textiles category where Target will evaluate its suitability for use in products such as sheets, top of bed, shower curtains, window treatments, table linens, decorative pillows, towels, and more.
The Crailar enzyme-based process that can turn natural bast fibres— such as flax, hemp, jute, and kenaf — into soft, finished textiles that are more comfortable than traditional bast fibre products. It is also claimed that Crailar can be integrated into existing spinning, weaving and fabric forming technology. Historically, this has been difficult to achieve for untreated bast fibres due to their harsh, abrasive nature.
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The burden concerning the valley of vision. What ails you now, that you are wholly gone up to the housetops?
Read Chapter 22
George Leo Haydock
The valley of vision: Jerusalem. The temple of Jerusalem was built upon Mount Moria, or the mountain of vision. But the city is here called, the valley of vision, either because it was lower than the temple, or because of the low condition to which it was to be reduced, (Challoner) during the captivity. (Worthington)
Vision. Septuagint, "Sion. "(Haydock)
This prophecy regards the devastation caused by Sennacherib, (St. Jerome) Nabuchodonosor, (Sanctius) the Romans, (Eusebius) or by Assar don, when he took Manasses, 2 Paralipomenon xxxiii. 11., and 4 Kings xxi. 10.
Tops, to weep.
“Gog” is a Greek word translated in Latin by “roof” (tectum) and “magog” by “from the roof” (de tecto). All pride and false knowledge, therefore, that raises itself against the acknowledgment of the truth is indicated by these words. And this is the roof about which Isaiah spoke in his vision against the valley of Zion: “What has happened to you now, that you have all gone up to the empty roof?” We shall understand “roof” to refer to the leaders of heretics and “from the roof” to those who accept their teaching. How beautiful it is, after so many mystical prophecies contained in this volume, to find at last a prophecy against Gog and Magog. - "Commentary on Ezekiel 11.38.1–23"
If, as I was saying, we are in the church, if we possess the faith of the church, of the apostles, of Christ, the truths of Christian teaching, we are the mountains of Zion. We do not want to be among the valleys of Zion; we want to be mountains of Zion. Zion, indeed, has its valleys; it has plains, too. The sinner is a valley of Zion, not a mountain. Someone may interpose, “You are giving us your own opinion.” Let us call upon the testimony of Isaiah when Zion had fallen into sin, in which after many visions, the prophet mentions one against Idumea, one against Moab, one against Edom and the sons of Ammon, and lastly, “a vision of the valley of Zion.” Because Zion had descended from sublime faith, it fell recklessly from the mountain into the valley.
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While it may not be difficult to buy replacement parts for BMW vehicles, these days the necessity for nothing but the absolute best are required to fix your car or truck. Auto enthusiasts know that luxury is built into each BMW, and know that only top quality repair Alpina B7 parts will suffice when your car or truck needs fixing. You picked your Alpina B7 because its a reputation for performance and German engineering appealed to your senses; so why would you be okay with second rate when it comes to great quality auto parts? BMW car, truck, or SUV owners have become used to a certain level of sporty handling when driving their Alpina B7 around town.
Keeping the interiors of our cars and trucks cool and comfortable has been possible since HVAC was pioneered around 70 years ago. The air conditioning uses a refrigerant called R134a to fuel a thermal reaction that emits cold air, and it creates a slight excess of water as it travels through all the HVAC components on your BMW Alpina B7. Between your A/C condenser and the expansion valve is the receiver drier, and it separates the water from the refrigerant so that it can go on to cool your passenger compartment. Each time your vehicle's air conditioning gets serviced and parts are replaced, you must change your BMW Alpina B7 A/C receiver drier or accumulator.
When your BMW requires a top quality replacement A/C Receiver Drier & Accumulator, there's no need to go somewhere besides the authority, Car Parts Discount. Make all your future car parts purchases at carpartsdiscount.com and save time and money on all your upcoming repairs. Given all the hassles associated with performing maintenance on your car or truck, let www.carpartsdiscount.com be the most authoritative website you go to make purchasing it easy. When it comes to BMW Alpina B7 A/C Receiver Drier & Accumulator parts, you can find them for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007 models by clicking the appropriate year below. | [
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“[Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine has cut off a critical source of wheat, corn, barley, oilseeds and cooking oil,” the White House said in a statement earlier Wednesday. “It has also disrupted global supply chains for fertilizer, which farmers depend on to maximize yields.
“These and other actions, combined with the ongoing pandemic-related disruptions to global supply chains, have put pressure on food prices, with global food prices increasing nearly 13% following Putin’s invasion.”
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that on his visit, Biden will expand on federal help to aid local farmers in meeting growing demand for food.
Analysts have said that the fighting in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies.
“We know that U.S. agricultural exports can help address that and can play an important role,” Psaki told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday.
“Just as we are providing weapons, we are going to work on doing more [of what] we can to support farmers to provide more wheat and other food around the world.”
Biden said on Tuesday that increases in domestic food production would also help stem inflation and and bring prices down.
Later Wednesday afternoon, the president will travel to Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center to speak at a gathering of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He will complete the trip at a Democratic fundraiser before returning to Washington.
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Your home’s air conditioning system is a complicated piece of equipment. Its main purpose is to remove heat from your home and then exhaust it outside. In order to do that, it uses two fans as well as a compressor—each with their own motor. Attached to each motor is a capacitor that performs an essential function. We wanted to share a little bit about what capacitors are and why they’re important to your air conditioning system. Give us a call here at Goettl Good Guys Air Conditioning if you need any Paradise Valley air conditioning repair services. Otherwise, read on below to learn more.
Paradise Valley Air Conditioning Repair: Bad Capacitors
If you remember the movies Back to the Future, you may recall that one of the key components of the DeLorean time machine was the flux capacitor which required 1.21 gigawatts of power in order to travel through time. Similarly (kind of), your air conditioning system’s capacitors store an electrical charge and then they deliver it to their attached motor to give it a boost of power.
Each motor in your air conditioning system has its own capacitor that is about the size and shape of a can of soda pop. If the capacitors stop working, these are a few of the issues that can happen.
- AC producing warm air – If your AC is blowing warm air into your home, it could be that the capacitor for your compressor has stopped working. This would prevent your system from getting the correct pressurization of the refrigerant to allow it to absorb heat out of your home’s air.
- No cooling – If you aren’t getting any airflow from the registers in your floor or ceiling it could be that the capacitor for the indoor fan isn’t working. If this is the case, you will likely hear the outdoor unit turn on but the indoor unit of your AC remains silent. It could be making a buzzing noise which is likely the sound of the motor trying to operate on its own.
If you need Paradise Valley air conditioning repair services, make sure that you call the experts at Goettl Good Guys Air Conditioning. | [
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Once every four years, soccer teams from around the world gather to
play for the honor and glory of being the best team in the world.
This year, 32 teams will gather in France to battle for the Jules
Rimet Trophy, and one will be crowned World Cup Champion. EA Sports
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World Cup '98, the official video game of the 1998 tournament. EA Sports got a kick past its software rivals by getting the offical license for World Cup 98.
Presentation/Graphics : 94
The graphics in World Cup 98 are excellent. Most of the players look just like they do in real life. The team kits are pretty accurate, although some of them aren't updated (but you can't blame EA Sports for that). The stadiums were really well done. Most of the out of game graphics are excellent as well.
Presentation/Audio : 86
The audio is really great. People have informed me that they don't like the intro song, Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping," but I would have to disagree with that because it provides a soccer atmosphere with the exciting and fast moving song. The commentary for World Cup 98 is the best I've seen in any soccer simulation.
Interface/Options : 85
The interface was good, yet still somewhat confusing. Sometimes I couldn't tell what the little buttons meant, so I had to move my mouse over it to see. I guess EA Sports was trying to take up less screen space. Other than that, the interface was ok for me.
Gameplay : 94
The gameplay in this game is VERY similar to FIFA 98 : Road to the World Cup. There are some minor improvements such as smarter goalies and better computer AI. The improved play of the goalie is a huge and much needed feature. If you happen to score, the celebration afterwards is excellent and realistic. You might see Romario doing cartwheels or see Shearer doing flips. Or if the goalie happens to be in a bad mood, he will take it out on the camera man.:) "In Game Management" is also a big plus. You can set up strategies on the fly. World Cup 98 also includes 16 classic teams from the past. The classic teams date back as far as the 1930 World Cup! I feel the commentary is improved also.
World Cup 98 has some poorly implemented features. Corner kicks. Almost 99% of the time if you kick the ball within the reach of goalie, he will always grab or hit it away. On the other hand, if the ball is kicked low and to a teammate of yours, you then have a good chance of the ball getting to the back of the net. If the corner kick is a lob that is in the goalie box, he will hardly ever miss the save. This isn't really realistic gameplay. In real soccer, the goalie doesn't always save the corner kicks.
Difficulty : 86
Personally on World Class mode, I still haven't recorded a win. I'm not exactly the best player out there, but I'm pretty good. So this game should be fun to try to beat on World Class mode. Although for some reason, on World Class mode, the computer players play like a team made up of supermen. I tried playing Brazil vs Brazil on World Class mode to test my theory. The computer players looked like they were on speed or something because they were moving a lot faster than I was, and I was using the sprint button constantly too.
Overall : 92
Although the game offers much improvement over FIFA 98, there also were a lot of features that should have been included to make the game more enjoyable. However, if you are a true soccer fan, the game will be great for you. The gameplay is improved along with the tactial portion of World Cup 98. The level of gameplay has improved making it a little bit harder.
Basically it comes down to the money. If you are rich and have a lot of money to spend, I say buy the game; however if you have to save up for a game, I say wait for FIFA 99 (also, wait until you read its review here at the Sports Gaming Network!). | [
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DUMP TRAILER Electrical power UNIT-DOUBLE ACTING
This power unit features a power up electrical power down circuit with load holding on the two A & B ports. A strain compensatred movement management might be extra to circuit to manage the decent speed with the cylinder.
one. This electrical power unit is of S3 duty cycle, i.e., non-continuous operation, thirty seconds on and 270 seconds off.
two. Clean all the hydraulic parts concerned prior to installation of the electrical power unit.
three. Viscosity of the hydraulic oil shoud be 15~46 cst, which should really also be clean and absolutely free of impurities. N46 hydraulic oil is proposed.
4. The electrical power unit need to be mounted horizontally.
five. Check the oil degree in the tank following the first running in the power unit.
six. Oil transforming is required just after the original a hundred operation hours, afterwards the moment each and every 3000 hours.
DUMP TRAILER Power UNIT- SINGLE ACTING
This energy unit features a electrical power up gravity down circuit. Get started the motor to extend the cylinder and activate the solenoid valve to retract the circuit. Manual override to solenoid valve might be provided if essential. Also a pressure compen sated movement control may be additional on the circuit to regulate the descent speed of the cylinder.
Remark: Please consult our sales engineer for the distinctive pump displacement, motor electrical power or tank capability.
one. This electrical power unit is of S3 duty cycle, i.e., non-continuous operation, 30 seconds on and 270 seconds off.
2. Clean all the hydraulic parts concerned just before installation of the energy unit.
3. Viscosity from the hydraulic oil shoud be 15~46 cst,which should also be clean and free of charge of impurities.N46 hydraulic oil is suggested.
4. The power unit needs to be mounted horizontally.
5. Check the oil level during the tank soon after the initial operating of your power unit.
six. Oil changing is needed just after the preliminary 100 operation hours, afterwards once each 3000 hours. | [
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- its the baby to the SL500
- needs alittle more space inside and better cup holders.
the drive is fast,the looks are there,and the car is very well priced and its a mercedes what else needs to be said enjoy the drive.
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Last Updated : 08 December 2011 at 12:00 IST
India’s second green revolution based on a new agri-eco system!
Under the new model, land will remain in the hands of farmers, while corporate farms may take land on lease and also have their own lands for cultivation. The organised retail players will be directed to invest in modern warehousing and logistics.
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India is badly in need of a second green revolution, according to Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. The first one was based on high yielding varieties and farm mechanisation that helped us to become self-sufficient in food. There is talk of a second green revolution, but nobody seems to have a clue as to how it will work out.
But before we get immersed in evolving the model for the second green revolution, the success story of Argentina is worth recalling here.
In a short span of twenty years (1990-2010), Argentina has become a force to reckon with in oilseeds and food grains. Its total crop production has risen from 40 mn tonnes to 110 mn tonnes during the period, according to an analysis by Rabobank.
It was the adoption of genetically modified (GM) soybean seeds, no till planting that helped raised production. No till allows double cropping, increases the amount of water and organic matter in the soil, lowering fertiliser needs and decreasing soil erosion, Rabobank report said.
It helped reduce soybean farming costs into half, and brought more marginal areas into cultivation. Corn yields doubled while wheat yields rose 50%. Soybean expanded and even replaced grains in the Pampas due to high profitability.
The planting pools of Argentina
The amazing success of Argentina agriculture is attributed to the growth of ‘planting pools’. Planting pools are run by agricultural consultancies or entrepreneurs who develop a business plan and offer it to investors. The land is leased from a third party and planting, spraying and harvesting activities are contracted out. The crop sale is managed by the pool organised through pre-chosen buyers processor or exporters. Land ownership and land under management have become two different concepts in Argentina with 50-60% of production currently done on rented land as against 25% in 1990’s. Investment in the planting pools can be as low as US $1000 and typical expected returns can be 15 to 20% annually. Weather and production risks fall entirely on the investor while price risks fall on the farmers. In some cases, the organiser of the pool is an entrepreneurial farmer or a farming company. This is the case for big farming companies that have become prominent in the last decade.
As opposed to models in which the farmers own the land, work on the land and makes technological and commercial decisions, these new companies separate the three roles (Courtesy: Rabobank November Report: New Models of Farming in Argentina)
The Existing Indian scenario and challenges
-Fragmented, small holdings
-No price discovery, research
-Existence of middlemen
-Lack of cold storage, warehousing
- Retailing – large unorganised sector
The model with no middlemen
Under a new Indian model envisaged by the author, land will remain in the hands of farmers, while corporate farms may take land on lease and also have their own lands for cultivation. The organised retail players will be directed to invest in modern warehousing and logistics. (More studies will have to be done on the Argentina model to ascertain whether it can work in Indian situation.)
Among outside agents, Government will provide research inputs (agricultural universities), policy making, market intervention and extension activities. For the development of high yielding varieties and GM crops, research institutions in both private and public sector would play the dominant role subject to approvals from government. Seeds will be supplied by both government agencies and private players. Increased competition in this sector may bring prices to affordable levels.
It is a fact that if land holdings remain small and farmers remain under the clutches of middlemen, no second green revolution will be possible. This is where some elements of the Argentina model will be worth emulating in India.
The futures market
The futures market will help in price discovery and hedging and spot markets (both electronic and physical) will play their role in price discovery and selling of products.
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Am I pregnant? I have been on birth control for 1 year. I took 1 antibiotic pill 20 days ago. 3 days ago I had unprotected sex. I took a pregnancy test hours after sex and it said negative. I should get my period in 2 days.
As. As long as you have been using your birth control pills correctly (taking them around the same time every day without skipping any) then you have a less than 1% chance of getting pregnant, even without any other method of protection. It is true that some antibiotics can cause the pill to not work as well, but that would only have been true if you had sex while you were on the antibiotic or shortly afterwards. Taking an antibiotic 17 days before having sex should not effect the pill's ability to keep you from getting pregnant. So as long as you have been using the pills correctly, there's a less than 1% chance you are pregnant. That being said, a home pregnancy test is 97% accurate if taken a week or more after the missed period. Taking it immediately after sex is way too soon and will not give you an accurate result. The pregnancy hormone (bhcg) that is detected by the test needs at least 3-4 weeks to build up to a level high enough to be detected.
I was on the birth control patch I came on me period 2 times back to back and I then had unprotected sex with my boyfriend last Thursday I been feeling sick and tired everysince I took a few pregnancy test but they where negative are the correct or should
Irregular periods. Irregular periods are very common. If you normally have regular periods and then suddenly have one that is early or late this usually gets better on its own with cycles returning to normal over the next few months. If you are not wanting to be pregnant you should discuss birth control which will also help with cycle control. A negative test means you are not pregnant. Read more... | [
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Women with onset of breast cancer over age 65 typically do not qualify for genetic testing, however this study demonstrated that frequency of pathogenic variants and risk of breast cancer is not negligible in this patient population.
A study presented at the American Society of Human Genetics 2020 Virtual Meeting provided estimates of prevalence and breast cancer risks associated with pathogenic variants (PVs) in known breast cancer predisposition genes for the US population in women over the age of 65.1
Women with onset of breast cancer over age 65 typically do not qualify for genetic testing, however this study demonstrated that frequency of PVs and risk of breast cancer is not negligible in this patient population.
“The median age of diagnosis for BC is 62 years, yet little is known about the frequency of pathogenic variants (PVs) in BC cancer predisposition genes in women over the age of 65, who represent a large percentage of women with BC, but often do not qualify for genetic testing,” the investigators wrote in an abstract. “The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency of PVs in predisposition genes and to estimate residual risk of [breast cancer] in women over the age of 65.”
In this study, research sequenced germline DNA from women over the age of 65 from population-based studies in the CARRIERS consortium to identify PVs in cancer predisposition genes using a custom multigene amplicon-based panel. In total, 26,707 women over the age of 65 were included in this study, with 13,762 (51.5%) cases and 12,945 (48.5%) controls. Notably, family history of breast cancer was present for 26% of cases and 18% of controls.
The frequency of PVs in 12 established breast cancer predisposition genes was found to be 3.18% for cases and 1.48% for controls. Genes with the highest frequencies observed included ATM (0.48%), BRCA1 (0.18%), BRCA2 (0.49%), CHEK2 (0.67%), and PALB2 (0.23%).
“This shows that a large number of women in this age category are predisposed to breast and other cancers,” Nicholas Boddicker, PhD, a research associate at the Mayo Clinic, explained in a press release.2
Moreover, genes revealed to be associated with moderate risk of breast cancer included BRCA1 (OR, 3.37; 95% I, 1.68-7.51), BRCA2 (OR, 2.64; 95% CI, 1.78-4.02), PALB2 (OR, 3.09; 95% CI, 1.71-5.98), and CHEK2 (OR, 2.13; 95% CI, 1.53-3.02). However, ATM (OR, 1.38; 95% CI, 0.96-2.00) was not significantly associated with risk of breast cancer (P =.086).
Further, investigators found that the residual risk of breast cancer between the ages of 66 and 85 was 9.8% (95% CI, 6.8%-14.4%) for ATM, 18.3% (95% CI, 9.5%-35.7%) for BRCA1, 18.6% (95% CI, 12.5%-28.0%) for BRCA2, 14.9% (95% CI, 10.8%-20.6%) for CHEK2, and 15.8% (95% CI, 9.0%-28.3%) for PALB2. For the general population, residual risk of breast cancer was 6.8%.
According to Boddicker, the frequency of disease-causing variants and the risks presented in this study can be used to inform cancer screening, risk management, and possibly clinical testing guidelines for women over 65.
“In this study, women over 65 with no prior breast cancer found to have pathogenic variants in one of several genes would have remaining risk of breast cancer nearing 20% and could qualify for MRI surveillance in addition to mammography,” he said. “Without genetic testing, many of these women would not normally be screened this way.”
Moving forward, the investigators indicated there are further areas which need to be explored, including combining other factors and measurements of risk with genetic testing to help better personalize risk estimates for women. In addition, more efforts to characterize these effects in other racial and ethnic groups are also still needed.
1. Boddicker NJ, Hart S, Yadav S, et al. Residual breast cancer risk in genetically predisposed women diagnosed over age 65. Presented at the American Society of Human Genetics 2020 Virtual Meeting. Abstract #: 2412.
2. Breast Cancer Risk and Disease-Causing Mutations in Women Over Age 65 [news release]. Rockville, Maryland. Published October 26, 2020. Accessed November 17, 2020. https://www.ashg.org/publications-news/press- | [
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The Navy named the USS Cooperstown on Saturday, recognizing all veterans — including 70 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, who took a hiatus from their baseball careers to serve in the military. team.
The ceremony will take place in New York City, where players like Ted Williams and Bob Feller will certainly be remembered. Williams flew 37 combat missions in World War II and Korea, and Feller missed four seasons of Army service, enlisting after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
USS Cooperstown joins the active Freedom variant littoral combat fleet. The Department of Defense describes the LCS ships as “fast, optimally controlled surface warships suitable for operations in nearshore and oceanic environments”.
Johnny Bench and Joe Torre represented their Hall of Fame members at the ceremony.
“I can’t begin to tell you how honored it is to represent the Hall of Fame,” catcher Johnny Bench told USA Today ahead of the event. “It’s going to be a great, wonderful thing. You look at people like Ted Williams, Bob Feller and Jerry Coleman, who gave up all their career years and their lives, to enlist and fight. fight for our freedom.”
Bench’s father served eight years in the military.
The list of baseball players who have performed active duty for the United States reads like a baseball player. Among them were Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Tris Speaker and George Sisler, who had fought in World War I. During World War II, Williams and Feller joined a roster that included Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Larry Doby, Stan Musial and Jackie Robinson.
Ernie Banks and Willie Mays are among those who have served in North Korea.
The staterooms on the 351-foot ship will be named after Hall of Fame members and will feature a replica of Cooperstown plaques on their doors.
The USS Cooperstown’s motto is “America’s Away Team.”
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An Unexpected Friendship With Vermillion Rockfish
A fiery vermilion rockfish introduces itself somewhere in Monterey Bay, California.
"I hope I run into them today…”
I’m gearing up for a dive on the Monterey Peninsula, hoping to see a subtidal acquaintance, a dive buddy. We’ve never spoken, but we’ve come across each other in the nautical neighborhood.
I’m not sure when we first met—but our first photo is from August 2017. It was a dark dive that day—a thick plankton bloom enveloped the reef and set the sun early just a few atmospheres down.
Rounding a corner of a familiar reef, the somber scene was suddenly slashed by a startling flash of brilliant orange. I steadied my camera just in time to catch the colorful culprit reemerge from a rocky recess. Dorsal fin spines poised, pelvic fins lowered at full defensive sail and hovering tentatively just off the reef was a large vermilion rockfish, Sebastes miniatus.
Its genus name, “Sebastes,” means “magnificent”—and there was no better descriptor for this fish. Its warm radiance stood in stark contrast to the coldness of its surroundings. Illuminated as it was in my lights, glowing with fiery intensity, it was hard to imagine that its crimson coloring is a perfect camouflage in the depths, the rusty robe absorbing ambient light and turning scarlet to muddled umber. But under the spotlight, it looked like a welcoming fire burning in the night.
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It did take a while to warm up to each other. After all, humans haven't had the most supportive of relationships with their “Pacific red snapper” kin. The magnificence of vermilions has been eye candy to fish mongers and bright-eyed seafood dieters for generations, sometimes fetching double what their drabber yet equally tasty cousins did in markets up and down the West Coast. By the 1990s, vermilion populations were in steep decline—these fish rely on BOFFFs to maximize their reproductive output—Big Old Fat Fertile Females—and we’d clearly done a number on that population. Fisheries adapted to the data, and by the 2010s, vermilion populations were on the rise, aided by the implementation of marine protected areas just like the one this ornery local and I had chosen to swim through that day.
A vermilion rockfish becomes a fishy friend.
We watched each other for a while longer, and then I headed home. Memories of the encounter faded until a few months later. There I was, diving the same site again when I noticed a familiar shape perched on the reef. As I approached, the vermilion shot up and lowered its defenses, just as it did before. But this time it only circled me briefly, before settling down again a few boulders away. Then a couple weeks later, there I was again and there they were once more, this time without the trepidation.
So it went each time I would dive the reef. I came to expect the colorful company—same spot, same face. Then one dive, I couldn’t find them—not deeper, nor around the corner. I didn’t realize I was concerned until the next dive when I spotted them outside their usual lair. Relief washed over me: “Oh, there you are, you little scamp!” And that’s when it hit me—I missed a fishy friend.
I had started diving as a scientist, later as a documentarian. The animals I was encountering were data points, photo subjects, species to identify. But after enough time in the same place, I had gotten comfortable enough to see myself in the water world beyond me, instead of operating in some hyper-realistic video game. My heart had transitioned before my mind into recognizing the life forms beyond me as individuals, with deep, multifaceted lives of their own.
This fish was the first I had come to know, and it was like my brain had undergone a software update, with “names” of sorts loading up with the anemones, barnacles and kelp plants I had swum by countless times and only recently acknowledged. My friends now included a familiar fauna, accessible for a dive date just offshore. I learned then to try not to say that “I saw” this or that on a dive but that “I met” them instead.
It’s been two years since I’ve photographed my fishy friend—my schedule changed, and I haven’t been around as much. But as I type this, I feel a need to reach out to check in and see how things are going. Vermilion rockfish can live at least 60 years, so there’ | [
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are trailing 7-3 against the Baltimore Ravens entering the 2nd half of week 13’s action. In a field position battle, the Steelers game out behind in the first half. The field goal by Chris Boswell was good from 53 yards out, but its overshadowed by Diontae Johnson’s drop in the end zone. You can’t leave the extra points out there in an important game like this. The Steelers will get the ball at the beginning of the second half.
Refresh the page throughout the half for live updates, curated tweets, video replay, and more. Also, check out the comment section at the bottom of this page for the discussion thread.
Thank goodness TJ Watt is back and healthy because he is having a heck of game.
The Steelers will start with the ball at their own 10 yard line after a special teams penalty. Najee Harris went up the middle for 6 yards on 1st down. On 2nd, Najee got the ball again up the middle and picked up about 4 yards. Just a few inches short of the first down. The Steelers lined up quickly with the no huddle and Najee punched it across for the first down.
Ray-Ray McCloud with the excellent catch deep for about 30 yards. The Ravens are challenging the ruling on the field of a catch. It looked like it may have bounced, it is really close. Hopefully the close nature of the call works in the Steelers’ favor.
The call was overturned, the long catch was wiped out. Very questionable overturn there, but such is life. On 2nd and 10, Ben attempted to Diontae Johnson, but it fell incomplete. The ball was nearly picked off, but Chuks Okorafor struck the defender to force the incompletion.
On 3rd and 10, Ben nearly threw the interception again. The Ravens player ran it back as if he intercepted it and Kendrick Green tackled the player. A flag was thrown on the play, called a facemask on Kendrick Green. Kind of lame because the Ravens player was running back a dead ball.
Pressley Harvin is punting from the Steelers own end zone. The punt went about 47 yards and was returned for no gain. The Ravens will start on their own 42 yard line.
Devonta Freeman ran for a loss of 1 yard on first down. Lamar Jackson had plenty of time on 2nd down, but coverage forced him to throw it away. On 3rd and 11, Lamar Jackson hit Devonta Freeman short. About four different Steelers missed the tackle, including Joe Schobert and Cameron Heyward. He was able to pick up the first down.
On first down, Latavius Murray got the ball, but was tackled two yards behind the line of scrimmage by Alex Highsmith.
Lamar Jackson kept the ball for 13 yards on 2st down. He had the entire side of the field empty.
After a couple short runs, the Ravens have 3rd and 4. Lamar Jackson missed Freeman for the first down. Justin Tucker will likely come out for the field goal to make it 10-3. The Ravens called for a false start before the kick, so the field goal will be backed up just a bit. The field goal is good. 10-3 Ravens.
Najee Harris went up the middle for 3 yards on 1st down. Diontae Johnson was able to pick up the first on the next play.
The drive ends with a short reception to Freiermuth with an offensive pass interference called but declined. A 26 yard punt by Pressley Harvin has the Ravens starting at their own 24 yard line. Really inconsistent punting today from Harvin.
On 1st down, Devonta Freeman picked up two yards. On 2nd, Lamar incomplete to Sammy Watkins. On 3rd and 8, a hook to Marquise Brown went for 17 yards and a first down. Steelers get killed on 3rd and long.
Devonta Freeman got the ball on first down for a gain of two. Lamar Jackson was sacked by Chris Wormley and TJ Watt. That is the third sack that Wormley has been a part of. On 3rd and 10, Lamar Jackson was nearly sacked again, but was able to get the pass off. It was dropped, thankfully.
The Steelers will start from their own 22 yard line after the punt. On 1st down, Diontae Johnson with the reception good for 9 yards, making the first man miss with a spin.
END OF 3RD QUARTER 10-3 RAVENS.
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Luna Society Supper Club – Various Dates 2019
Saturday, 23rd March (6pm),
Also Friday, 14th June (7.30 pm), Saturday, 12th October (6 pm), Saturday, 14 December (4 pm) – See separate entries on the shop.
with Andy Mason, Suburban Peasant
Price: £20 per person per session
About the Luna Society Supper Club
A Pop-Up restaurant social evening, around the time of the full moon, inspired by the great minds of the 18th Century Lunar Society.
A special atmosphere awaits you in the beautiful Whistlewood Roundhouse where you’ll be served a tasty two course vegetarian meal of home produced foods, on hand crafted plates. * Vegan options available
Alongside the food we’ll bring you talks, readings and/or music – intriguing ideas, and a little sprinkle of fun.
The Lunar Society members of the 18th Century dreamed, imagined and helped generate a bright, bold industrial revolution era. How can we imagine ourselves into a new era of regeneration, preservation, and well being, with a closer connection to nature?
Come along and digest some ideas and entertainment with your meal, and please feel free to bring along your own alcoholic beverages to wash down the good healthy food...other drinks provided of course.
About the Programme for the 23rd March
“In Tune with the Moon”
We are pleased to announce we are being joined by Claire Hattersley who will be talking (very aptly!) about the Moon, its affect on the planet, Nature and cultivation.
Claire Hattersley is the head gardener of Weleda’s 13 acre ’herb garden in a nature reserve’ in Derbyshire.
She’s been growing medicinal herbs using biodynamic methods for over 20 years and her current aim is to encourage as many people as possible to embrace biodiversity and biodynamics in their own gardens.
About Andy Mason
A great advocate for living sustainably and providently, with a large slice of creativity, Andy has spent many years running his own pottery studio, teaching, facilitating workshops and developing his manual craft skills.
In 2015, using these transferable skills, he took an enthusiastic leap and became a self-styled chef. He sells his food at festival markets, and through his ‘pottery and food pop-up restaurant’ concept, creating delicious combinations of ingredients and flavours, with a keen eye on nutrition.
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The M249 light machine gun, also known as the M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon), was developed by FN as the FN Minimi and adopted by the U.S. military in 1988, two years after the ban on registering new civilian machine guns. As a result, fully transferable M249s are non-existent.
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FN, however, has introduced a semi-automatic, civilian-legal version as part of its Collector Series. Now Americans can own a real FN-made M249 SAW with no more paperwork than buying any rifle. Besides being semi-automatic, this rifle also fires from the closed-bolt position, otherwise it is almost entirely identical to the military version, including the 17-pound weight.
The M249S is chambered in 5.56mm NATO and will fire using linked ammunition or a standard 30-round AR magazine. This rifle also features a chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged, 20.5-inch barrel with a conical flash suppressor.
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Friday, March 20, 1998
CONTACT: Paul Leventhal
U.S NUCLEAR ACCORD WITH CHINA TAKES EFFECT
DESPITE CHINA'S ATTEMPT TO ASSIST IRAN
"For lack of Congressional action and Presidential resolve, the U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement has come into force despite evidence that China is not living up to its side of the bargain," said Paul Leventhal, president of the Nuclear Control Institute. "The clear message is that this agreement will be only as good as the quality of U.S. intelligence.
"China cannot be counted on to honor its commitments not to help Iran or Pakistan acquire nuclear weapons. At most, it can be expected to back down if the United States is able to discover Chinese violations---such as the recent Chinese arrangement to sell Iran a commodity needed to enrich uranium to weapons grade.
"The next violation the United States should be on the look-out for is China providing Pakistan heavy water to start up a military plutonium production reactor at Khushab. China assisted Pakistan in building this unsafeguarded reactor, but recently promised the United States it will not supply the heavy water Pakistan needs to operate the reactor.
"China, however, has supplied Pakistan with far more heavy water than it needs to operate the safeguarded Kanupp nuclear power reactor, making it likely that Pakistan will be able to divert heavy water from this civilian plant to the Khushab military plant. U.S. government nuclear experts are skeptical that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency could detect a diversion of heavy water from Kanupp to Khushab. If the Khushab reactor starts up, there will little doubt that the heavy water came from China.
"President Clinton's decision to certify China's good behavior and allow exports of nuclear reactors and fuel to China is premature, at best. He should have withdrawn and deferred certification after China's latest violation was uncovered. Congress should have imposed a one-year waiting period to test China's intentions, and it should have required the President to re-certify China's good behavior before any export license for reactors or fuel to China could be approved.
"By doing nothing, the President and Congress benefit only Westinghouse and other U.S. nuclear vendors while undercutting U.S. non-proliferation leadership in the world. If China continues to help Iran and Pakistan develop nuclear weapons, let's hope the United States finds out in time to stop it."
Further information and documents on China's nuclear record can be downloaded from the NCI Website: http://www.nci.org/nci-usc.htm
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Akamai's director of product marketing, carrier products, and chief strategist, connected devices and gaming, spoke about the challenges of connected devices and touted their middle-mile solutions here at The Cable Show.
Kris Alexander, chief strategist of connected devices and gaming, identified fragmentation and increased bottlenecking of the spectrum as two main challenges resulting from an increase in connected devices per person.
"Obviously, there [are] more and more devices that are getting connected in," Alexander said in an interview with FierceCable. "The number of devices to users is growing, so my takeaway, no matter what data I look at, is the ratios are growing very quickly for the number of devices… that we interface with each day."
Alexander added that "there is a growing amount of complexity and new bottlenecks that we're going to face as an industry. A lot of where Akamai is focused… is what we call the middle-mile bottleneck. Our approach has been getting technology out within the local ISPs to address those middle-mile bottlenecks."
Akamai's Director of Product Marketing for Carrier Products, Frank Childs, said the company's aim when developing new products is to "serve the Internet more efficiently."
Childs cited the company's Aura Operator Content Delivery Network (OCDN) platform, which leverages technology from Akamai-acquired Verivue, as an example. "Part of the Aura solution is to allow operators to buy and embed caching devices in their networks to accelerate traffic to their end users and deliver traffic more efficiently."
According to Alexander, one of the main challenges to the connected device space is fragmentation. "More devices equals more fragmentation, so it's getting harder, not easier," he said. "Standards aren't necessarily solving the problem, because standards dictate what to do, not how to do it. Unless you have common implementations, it gets hard to simplify making something as easy as a video play the same across different devices."
Alexander said he is optimistic about the future of connected devices, however.
"I think we're making some good forward strides… around trying to have common implementations," he said. "People are now thinking about this ahead of time and realizing [standards aren't] going to solve the problem alone [and are] talking about common implementations as well."
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David Black, the owner of Kitimat Clean, said the entire Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study will eventually cost over $100 million and require more than two years to complete. He expects to apply for and obtain environmental permits during the same time frame. With these completed, contracts with lenders, gas and oil suppliers, and refined fuel users in place, and with agreements confirmed with governments and First Nations, construction could begin in approximately three years. Construction will require another five years at a minimum.
Sanjiv Save, Hatch Global Director of Gas Monetization and Hydrocarbon Processing, said Hatch is excited by the opportunity to design one of the world’s largest refineries and the greenest refinery ever planned. The introduction of Fischer Tropsch technology to a heavy oil refinery for the first time will cut CO2 emissions by 50% and sidestep the normal production of 100 train cars a day of petroleum coke.
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Because it’s already happened.
In 2013, I personally made two very bad decisions that ended up causing a lot of problems. I had no way of knowing that they would be bad decisions because all of my analysis said they would be good ones. (In my defense, I did make good decisions last year as well).
Now, firmly seated in 2014, however, it is obvious that those two decisions were very bad. It is then quite easy to say that those decisions never should have been made because elements of history logically led to their inevitable outcome.
This is just as obvious as the Nazis winning World War II because in hindisight they had better equipment, a better trained army, and discipline. … but they didn’t win. And they didn’t win because of what now seems an equally “obvious” set of variables.
Dave Snowden and others call this “Retrospective Coherence”. Retrospective Coherence is, essentially, looking back in time and creating a coherent narrative around what happened. The accuracy of this narrative is always suspect because the narrative itself can only be based on assumptions of the motivations and methods of decision making that happened in rooms in which we were not present.
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There are some people who define Retrospective Coherence as a scientific process of interpreting the past. There are others who define it as sensemaking. There are others who define it as fabrication. All would be correct.
The problem lies not in available data or in an unadulterated narrative - the problem lies in the known and unknown motivations of those looking backwards. Here we hit what interests me about RC: it’s a cumulative cognitive bias system.
There are too many to detail in a single blog post, but these cognitive biases not only frame how we initially interpret an evolving narrative, but they also impact how we interpret new data, how willing we are to be surprised by alternative explanations, and our ability to empathize with all the actors and decision makers involved. Further, they impact how seriously we treat the problem given the conclusion, what elements of the problem we personally fixate on, and the sample sizes of data we’re willing to accept.
The number of cognitive biases that impact Retrospective Coherence, and the fact that most people engage in it automatically, to me makes it what I call an Uber Bias. An Uber Bias is a cognitive bias that is made up of many other cognitive biases, but is describable as its own system. Retrospective Coherence, The Planning Fallacy, and maybe falling in love might be the three big Uber Biases for me at the moment.
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Diffractive optical elements use a diffraction grating that alters the path of light rays. Diffraction is encountered in ordinary lenses when a small aperture is used. Light rays passing through this aperture are bent very slightly, so that they are no longer travelling in a straight line. This affects the focusing and reduces the resolution of the lens. This diffraction is the reason most lenses give their best performance at an aperture about two stops below maximum, rather than at the smallest apertures.
However, a diffraction grating can be used to introduce corrections rather than create aberrations. Diffraction gratings look a bit like miniature versions of the fresnel lenses used in a lighthouse. They are widely used in spectroscopes and in the optical signal-reading systems of CD and DVD players.
Until 2000, diffractive elements had not been used in camera lenses because there is a tendency for white light to produce superfluous diffracted light as it passes through the grating. This results in flare, which degrades the image quality.
Canon resolved this problem by creating a multi-layer construction made from two single-layer diffractive optical elements with opposing concentric circular diffraction gratings. When incident light enters the element, superfluous diffracted light is not produced and almost all of the light is used for the image. This makes it possible to use a diffractive optical element in a camera lens. | [
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Because, quite simply, it motivates people to the polls.
As shown in the case where Kay Hagan attended a fund raiser for the Secular Coalition of America. She is the Democrat rival to Senator Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina who has tried to make political capital out of it. For example this video from the Republican Party:
Followed by a leaflet campaign which you can see here which denotes that Christmas will be banned in the atheist republic that Hagan will help found. The extent to which the religious right funds and controls the Republican Party is one that makes my mouth drop. Notice though it says more about the Godless Americans PAC then it does about Hagan. You can kind of see where the thinking for Ayers and Obama comes from.
Which brings to mind that the only time Christmas was banned by Parliament was under Cromwell. Parliament actually sat on Christmas Day to prove the point. Not that you would have mince pies – they were banned because they were considered catholic. Christmas banned by Puritan Christians.
It does smack of desperation – Dole has gone from a comfortable double digit lead to Hagen now having a 4% lead. Two words: George Bush, and two numbers: 92 and 93:
Just remember if all else fails when you are loosing, use a dog:
The irony is that the first pledge of allegiance was written by a baptist minister in 1892 which had no mention of under God. In 1942 the pledge was used in the US Flag Code by Congress – but it was not till 1954 that Congress added “under God”.
It originally read: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The under God bit is probably seen as refining the character of a Christian socialist’s work. Francis J. Bellamy using the pledge in schools as as precursor to what the Nazis did with their pledge.
The “under God” happened at the urging of the catholic organisation The Knights of Columbus, which still in 2008 defends that addition on the grounds that:
The words “under God” give voice to a principle of American government that has been understood to be an essential part of our system since its founding, namely, that the fundamental rights guaranteed by our Constitution are “endowed by our Creator,” and are not the state’s to give or to take away, but only to preserve and to protect [source, which is worth reading in full]
Simply put this is a breech of the constitution:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Not establishing a religion means that the law cannot impose upon people to make a distinction by professing a belief or disbelief in any religion. Even if we have two different pledges the law is still asking people to take an oath that establishes religion. That goes against the First Amendment [source]
From a philosophical point of view the rights of the populace do not come from a human body nor do they come from an abstract entity with the power of creation. Rather they come from the principles that grant freedom and autonomy to the minds of people to be sincere and true to themselves and their beliefs without fear of persecution nor to profess them by legal compulsion. The state has no authority to ask me to believe in the Trinity, nor does it have any power to make me issue a statement supporting a belief in a God.
There is no freedom if you cannot be tolerated to have autonomy of belief. For that alone Republicans should feel appalled by that first advert. Freedom of religion does mean the right to reject religion and to say it is false. To object to religion being sanctioned by government, in respect of the First Amendment, can be argued about politically – there is a constitutional basis for the secularist point of view.
I am reminded of the mass in The West Wing when President Bartlet says on the seperation of government and state sometimes you have to say “big deal”. Yet I wonder what would have happened if a Presdential Candidate said the pledge without “under God”. It would definetly be a big deal. | [
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Working with Candid Photos
Candid Photos are uploaded on the Photos page of the software, and are then available on the Candids tab. When you first click on the Candids tab you will see the photos that are located in the same folder as the name of your section. Use the Folder menu to choose a different folder of photos.
To replace an existing photo, simply drag a new photo onto it. You can also click the Add Image Frame button on the main toolbar to add a new frame to the page. Then click on a photo, and drag and drop it onto the new frame. In addition, you can simply drag a photo from the Candids tab to any empty part of the page, and then release it.
Once you have an image in your frame, you can do the following:
- Click and drag on an image frame to move the photo around on the page.
- Click and drag the handle on any corner of an image frame to scale the image.
- Click and drag the handle on the top or side of any image frame to crop the image.
Click Autofill to automatically flow photos from the current folder into the image frames in the section.
You will have the option to Replace the existing photos, or to Only fill the empty photo frames. Click the button next to your selection, then click OK. Photos will be flowed throughout the section until there are no more photos, or no more frames.
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The adverse weather that resulted in four postponements at the major league level also affected its share of minor league games. Kannapolis’ game was scratched while Charlotte and Winston-Salem had theirs shortened.
Sideways rain.. pic.twitter.com/gsEpJ0wBT7
— Jonathan Lee (@followmefor3) April 15, 2018
Anyway, read Josh’s post about Birmingham.
- Charlie Tilson hiked his average over.211 with a 2-for-3 day, and also stole his third base.
- Ryan Cordell, conversely, was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
- Daniel Palka walked once and struck out once.
- Tito Polo and Jameson Fisher were both 0-for-3.
- Zack Collins was 1-for-3 with his first homer.
- Seby Zavala was 1-for-3 without the homer.
- Ian Clarkin went the distance: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
- Tito Polo was 1-for-3 withi a strikeout.
- Jameson Fisher singled, walked and struck out.
- Zack Collins went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout.
- Luis Alexander Basabe cooled off, going 0-for-4.
- Blake Rutherford went 1-for-3 with a walk and two steals.
- Alex Call was 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts.
- Gavin Sheets, 1-for-3 with a double.
- Micker Adolfo had another big game, going 2-for-3 with a homer and a double.
- Ti’Quan Forbes was 0-for-3.
- Jimmy Lambert: 5.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K. 3 WP
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By Arun Kumar, IANS
Washington: Indian and US officials begin late Tuesday afternoon some hard negotiations to break the logjam over a few ticklish issues that have held up finalisation of the 123 agreement to implement their historic civil nuclear deal.
Washington’s key negotiator for the nuclear deal, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, is hosting a meeting later in the afternoon with the Indian team led by National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan and Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.
The discussions on a compromise formula on the ticklish issues may spill over into a dinner that Burns hosts tonight for the Indian team that includes Department of Atomic Energy Chairman Anil Kakodkar, whose nod would be important to seal the deal.
But the clincher may come at the Indian team’s meeting with US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley at the White House on Wednesday – the second anniversary of the July 18, 2005 joint statement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President George Bush.
India swears by the July 18 and March 2, 2006 joint statements and considers restrictions placed by the Henry Hyde act passed by the US Congress last December to approve the deal in principle as beyond their pail.
Tuesday’s formal talks follow a day of informal parleys Monday including a previously unannounced meeting at the Pentagon between Narayanan, Menon and US Defence Secretary Robert Gates for what an Indian official described as a discussion on “bilateral defence cooperation and other regional and security issues.”
There was no official word whether the nuclear deal also came up at the half an hour meeting, but the deal is considered the centrepiece of the new emerging strategic relationship between the world’s two largest democracies.
Indian ambassador to the US, Ronen Sen, deputy chief of mission Raminder Singh Jassal and joint secretary (Americas), Gaitri Kumar, attended the meeting with Gates who has served as an intelligence advisor to six presidents during a 27-year career at the CIA and the US National Security Council.
Narayanan and Menon also met Monday two groups of scholars at the Carnegie Enodwment for International Peace, a leading US think tank that often helps shape official policy apparently to address their non-proliferation concerns about the India nuclear deal.
The sticky points essentially boil down to India’s insistence on its right to reprocess US supplied nuclear fuel, conduct a nuclear test and guarantees for continued supply of fuel for the 14 civil reactors it has agreed to place under international safeguards under a separation plan. Eight other reactors designated military would not be subject to inspections.
US side, on the other hand has been pleading its unwillingness or inability to sidestep the Hyde Act as making any changes in the law now are considered an uphill task with the Democratic controlled Congress at loggerheads with President George Bush though the India deal has broad bipartisan support.
To break the impasse, the Indian side has come up with an out of the box proposal for setting up a fully safeguarded stand-alone dedicated facility for reprocessing US-origin fuel alone as Washington would neither permit reprocessing nor is it willing to take back the spent fuel.
Ahead of the talks, Washington has signalled its readiness, “to resolve the remaining outstanding issues on the 123 agreement,” with an unusual State department statement expressing confidence that “that with continued hard work, flexibility, and good spirit, we will reach a final agreement.”
The two sides have also sought to give a political push to the long-stalled deal with Singh speaking to Bush Wednesday ahead of the talks. Bush is equally if not more keen on the deal that may go down as a major foreign policy success for the embattled president on par with Richard Nixon’s opening up to China in 1972.
The US Congress has to again approve the final 123 agreement in an up or down vote before the nuclear deal is implemented. India also needs to sign an additional protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and get the approval of the 45 nation Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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ABSTRACT The biology of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma remains poorly understood and the dismal prognosis has not changed despite various attempts to add chemotherapy to standard radiation.
A retrospective chart review was carried out of patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma treated at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center from 1998 to 2010, and the data analyzed comparing drug effects aiming to generate hypotheses.
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An MOT test is an annual inspection that is required by law on all vehicles in the UK older than 3 years. The test follows strict criteria that is set out by the DVSA to determine whether your car is fit for purpose and in roadworthy condition. A broad range of vehicle safety checks must be completed by an MOT garage with DVSA-approved examiners, including lights, tyres, seatbelts and emissions. Contact us to book in your MOT for just £39
One of the simplest and most effective ways to ensure that you get consistent reliability for your vehicle is to maintain and service it regularly. In a full service the engine oil and all service related filters such as the oil filter, air filter, cabin/pollen filters, fuel filter, spark plugs are replaced. Brakes are also serviced and engine fluids are checked and topped up accordingly. We also check the tyres, suspension and the underbody for safety and report any issues found. Prices for a full service start at just £60 plus parts.
A partial service includes changing the engine oil and oil filter, and needs to be carried out at least once a year on most vehicles. When draining the engine oil we remove undertrays and drain the oil from the sump, the way it should be done. We do not use an oil extraction pump to do this because these do not extract all of the oil. Prices start from only £20 labour plus parts.
If your vehicle is in need of repair the process is simple, book an appointment with us to check the issue, we then will quote you for the job with a clear breakdown on labour and parts. We will also let you know how long it is likely to take and approximately what time your vehicle will be ready to collect. You may wait in our waiting room whilst the repair work is taking place or we will call you as soon as your car is ready.
Your Local Professional MOT & Servicing Centre
We are friendly firm with dedicated staff to ensure customer satisfaction. At Dock Street Garage we carry out periodic inspection of your vehicle, repairs and servicing.
MOT Authorised Testing Facility (VTS 45065)
Looking to have the MOT of your vehicle done? look no further!
We are very particular on timekeeping and take on MOT’s by appointments only. Call us and we will let you know of the available time slots we have to book you in. For the booking we require the make and model of your vehicle, the registration number, your name and telephone number. Once booked please make sure to come on time. You do not need to bring any paperwork with you. You can expect the MOT to take between 45 minutes and an hour.
If any faults are identified we will explain to you what needs doing before we can issue an MOT certificate verbally an in writing. In most cases we will also provide a clear quotation for the job. Regardless of whether you have the repairs carried out by us or elsewhere we offer a free retest in which we will inspect the repairs carried out to make sure they are satisfactory and issue the MOT certificate. On average a retest takes around 10 minutes and we will be happy to arrange a suitable time for this.
Underbody rustproofing wax/oil
We offer underbody rustproofing for your vehicle. This is very important to prevent rust from forming which weakens the underbody of your vehicle. We use high quality wax oil which is made to last. Prices start from just £25 and vary depending on the preparation work required. Some vehicles may need rust removal before rustproofing. Contact us for your quotation!
Detailing and ceramic coating
Want to brighten up dull paintwork on your car? We offer a full 3 stage detailing service. This involves a foam wash and dry followed by paintwork decontamination using a clay bar then paint correction by removing any irregularities, scratches and swirl marks using heavy, medium and light cutting compounds. A final buff gives the paintwork that perfect mirror image. This is then protected using a ceramic coat which will last. We use some of the best brands to achieve perfect results. Contact us for more information.
Celebrating 40 years in business!
You can’t still be open after 40 years if you’re not doing your job right. Dock Street Garage was established in 1981 and our aim is to maintain a high standard of excellence in the services we provide thereby achieving a very high level of customer satisfaction. The secret to our success is simply that “we have a passion for what we do, and strive to do it properly.” | [
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Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
The 2016 and 2018 floods were devastating for residents and business owners across the county. Many of these homes and businesses would benefit from flood mitigation projects that aim to protect their properties or business assets from future disasters. The “Flood Mitigation Assistance Program” offers matching grants to fund flood mitigation projects in specified flood zone areas.
This grant program is available to property owners in the Plumtree, Little Plumtree, Bonnie Branch, Tiber-Hudson, and New Cut watersheds for improvements to their primary buildings or structural stream crossings only. These watersheds specifically include the following Ellicott City communities: Valley Mede, Chatham, Dunloggin, Historic Ellicott City and communities off Frederick Road, Old Columbia Pike, Bonnie Branch Road, and New Cut Road. The county will match 50 percent of flood proofing costs up to a maximum match of $5,000 for property owners and $2,500 for business owners. Businesses must be in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
This year's grant is now closed.
Examples of eligible projects that could be done on structures could include flood doors, sealant, relocation of HVAC units, shields, and drainage systems.* Additional examples of eligible projects can be found in this report by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Examples of projects that business owners could undertake include innovative protection projects designed to increase the flood resilience of their business, merchandise, and/or equipment.
*Projects will be evaluated by the county on a case by case basis for eligibility.
Two pre-submission meetings are scheduled for Wednesday September 2, 2020, and Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 7 pm virtually on WebEx. Users can sign up for these events by clicking the Registrations Links below and then selecting the “Register” link on the left side of the page.
Users can call into the events with the phone number 1-650-479-3207 (US/Canada). Users who would like to ask questions during the events should logon to the events using a computer.
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Aneukgolong Dua Destination Guide
Touring Aneukgolong Dua in Indonesia.
Aneukgolong Dua in the region of Aceh is located in Indonesia - some 1,130 mi (or 1,818 km) North-West of Jakarta, the country's capital city.
Time in Aneukgolong Dua is now 10:48 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named "Asia / Jakarta" with an UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Surat Thani, Krabi, Ban Na San, Ao Luek, Capeueng or Kampung Baroh. Being here already, consider visiting. We collected some hobby films in the internet. Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, also called Banda Aceh International Airport is the airport located 13,5 kilometers southeast of the capital of Aceh province, Banda Aceh. It is named after the twelfth sultan of Aceh, Iskandar Muda. This airport was formerly called Blangbintang Airport, referred to its location in a subdistrict with same name. This airport is listed as the 22nd busiest airport in Indonesia.
Located at 5.47, 95.39 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 4 mi away.
Harapan Bangsa Stadium
Harapan Bangsa Stadium or Lhong Raya Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is used as the home venue for Persiraja Banda Aceh and Atjeh United F.C.. The stadium holds 45,000 people.
Located at 5.47, 95.39 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 6 mi away.
Aceh Tsunami Museum
The Aceh Tsunami Museum, located in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, is a museum designed as a symbolic reminder of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, as well as an educational center and an emergency disaster shelter in case the area is ever hit by a tsunami again.
Located at 5.47, 95.39 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 7 mi away.
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a large mosque located in the centre of the city of Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia. It is of great symbolic significance to the Acehnese people as a symbol of Acehnese religion and culture, especially since it survived the devastating 2004 tsunami intact.
Located at 5.47, 95.39 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 8 mi away.
Ulèë Lheuë is an area in Meuraxa sub-district, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It was the former main seaport of Aceh. Ulèë Lheuë is made of two words. Ulèë means "head" and lheuë means little peninsula. Ulèë Lheuë is indeed a coastal town sitting on the tip of Sumatra Island. This town was most popular during the reign of Aceh Sultanate as a busy international seaport for spice trading. It was flattened by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. The area was reconstructed in 2005.
Located at 5.47, 95.39 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 9 mi away.
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These balls and ropes are mainly indestructible. So if you’ve received a pile of squeaky toys lying round your house, listed below are just a few the explanation why you may think about ditching them…for good. If you have a breed that’s acquired powerful jaws or a heavy chewer then they may not have the right toys for his or her needs. This page goals that can assist you keep away from this.
Chewing and dental care are main considerations for most dog parents, however Otterly Pets has you lined. Each canine toy rope comes with closed-loop handles for protected chewing and gnawing. Does your doggo want dental help? The dog toy ropes are designed to scrub tooth, massage gums, and minimize plaque build-up. Plus, the set’s rubber ball is sturdy enough to face up to powerful playtime.
The toy may be very delicate certainly so any puppy is certain to get pleasure from taking part in with it, and it has some stuffing to present it a bit more filling to the physique. The world is filled with a wide variety of excellent canines, but some are tougher on their toys than others. You understand the sort: they take less than 5 minutes to show a brand new stuffed animal into a cloud of torn cloth and stuffing.
A: Plush toys are actually cute and truly fairly good for dogs. Nevertheless, if your dog is big and has a extremely excessive chewing power, you could wish to think twice about shopping for an opulent toy. If your canine simply tears your plush toy aside, he may find yourself consuming the stuffing as nicely – we do not want that to occur.
Dogs love to dig and burrow, and a few additionally use these actions to relieve anxiety. The Milk & Cookie Burrow will give your pet the fun and stress relief they need! The interactive, gentle plush hide-and-search canine toy incorporates a burrow-styled milk carton that has a number of holes for burrowing fun, in addition to three squeaky cookies. Stuff the cookies contained in the Burrow and let your dog extract them for themselves for a mentally stimulating sport that can preserve them entertained for hours.
Bone (pit bull, 40 kilos, 6 years) loves to retrieve and chew tennis balls, however tears into them within minutes. The Chuckit Extremely Ball in medium is the same measurement as a standard tennis ball but made solely of rubber. It is rather more difficult to chew by way of, so she’s in a position squeaky dog toys to chomp on it for a while (with supervision); the balls have lasted for as much as a 12 months. Plus, the Extremely Ball is bouncier on turf than most tennis balls, which makes for extra stimulating video games of fetch. The bright orange hue makes it easy to spot—even in tall grass. And the Extremely Ball floats in water, so she can fetch it from a lake, too.
At Orvis, we love our canines with the identical passion as you do. That’s the reason you will discover dog products of the very best quality here: canine toys and treats, crates and garments, beds and bowls, collars and coats—all lovingly designed for your loving pup. We’ve included merchandise for active, younger dogs, but additionally for our aged companions who require a bit extra assist. If he has bother bounding effortlessly into the back of the car as he once did—or onto his human’s bed for an indulgent stomach rub—find a dog ramp or steps to assist him up. And our Tempur-Pedic® and reminiscence foam beds cradle him in comfort, it doesn’t matter what his age.
Also, video games like tug of warfare could bring out the aggressive aspect of your dog. Canine which have aggressive tendencies might bite their homeowners or problem them if their house owners surrender. In case your dog has any history of aggression, we don’t recommend buying a tug of battle toy.
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For canines and different pets, toys aren’t a luxurious, however a necessity. Give your canine a chance to explore various kinds of toys and don’t give up if your dog’s appears” not to like a toy, I will train you tips on how to make your canine love ANY toy beneath.
Canine toys are at the heart of most bonding moments between pet and father or mother. That’s as a result of canines of all ages thrive on common train and interaction to maintain them completely satisfied and healthy. Toys for dogs are key to serving to your furry member of the family keep occupied, stimulated and content, in addition https://smartdogstuff.com/indestructible-dog-toys/squeaky/ to a good way for pet parents to interact with their | [
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Ubisoft: AI will be the new frontier for the next generation not graphics
Ubisoft Montreal's Yves Jacquier has been talking about what he thinks will be the major development frontier for the next generation of home console hardware.
For so many years now console development has been driven by improving the graphical fidelity but now with the current generation's visual standards now so high Jacquier believes that artificial intelligence will be the next big thing for consoles to concentrate on.
He explained to GamesIndustry.biz: "AI has always been the real battleground. In general the industry expects that graphics will not be a strong feature any more... Obviously, graphics are better for marketing purposes because you can show things. AI you can't show The challenge is that, if you see an AI coming, you've failed. And that's a problem we have to overcome as we create the impression of flawless, seamless worlds."
"Our challenge with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox is that we're extremely limited in what we can do. It's a challenge for the engineers to provide nice graphics and nice AI and nice sound with a very small amount of memory and computation time. We think that the next generation of consoles won't have these limits any more."
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The system uses 405 nm (up to 375 nm) laser source to expose on the photosensitive layer. There is no need to order or make masks. The pattern can be changed according to the user's design.
The system does not use mask, only need to glue on the substrate and then use UV laser focus for exposure. The standard operation method of the system is like a dot matrix printer, one line at a time.
The exposure of laser according to the designed writing line is similar to the working mode of laser cutting machine or plotter. Only single point system can write vector.
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It is very important to fabricate micro/nano patterned structure on chip to improve the light output?efficiency.
In order to obtain accurate structure characteristics in semiconductor process, the width to height ratio of linewidth should be strictly controlled. PicoMaster 100 system can expose grating with high precision.
Up to 4095 gray levels, The development function of holographic library will make the user's latest design concept come true.
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Algae grown to trap CO2 become feed for organisms
THE Indo-German experiment to induce algal bloom in the South Atlantic Ocean has been ruined by tiny marine organisms called zooplanktons. They ate half the algae grown by spraying a swathe of the ocean surface with iron dust.
The ocean fertilization experiment called Lohafex was carried out by scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute and the National Institute of Oceanography (nio), Goa, to test the efficacy of algae in absorbing carbon to counter climate change impact. Environmentalists opposed the experiment from the start saying it violated UN moratorium on ocean fertilization (see 'On hold', Down To Earth, February 15, 2009). The experiment concluded in mid-March.
The scientists apparently did not foresee that zooplanktons that live among plants and algae could play spoilsport. "The amount of carbon sequestered was about 50 per cent of the expected amount because the algae were eaten up," said S W A Naqvi, a scientist with nio and project co-researcher. The carbon sequestration experiment was unsuccessful for another reason: the algal growth was limited. It was thought spraying iron dust would be sufficient as all other nutrients algae need to grow, are present in the identified patch of ocean. "We are trying to figure out the other limiting factors," added Naqvi.
The experiment was based on the idea that when algae died and sank to the bottom of the sea, they would take the CO2 down with them. Now that the planktons have eaten them, the carbon in the food chain and not sequestered.
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This was a Swedish machinegun round that was also used by machinegun troops in the m/40 rifle (a modified K98K). It was discontinued c1990. Its use was confined to Sweden and it was never loaded as a sporting rifle. Case capacity is approximately 73.55 grs water similar to the 8mm Gibbs and a bit more than the 8mm-06 AI.
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The transition to IP dominated traffic coinciding with the explosion of traffic is putting bring the interworking of the IP networks and the OTN networks into sharp focus. This paper explores those issues.
© 2009 Optical Society of America
(060.0060) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics and optical communications
(060.4250) Fiber optics and optical communications : Networks
(060.4259) Fiber optics and optical communications : Networks, packet-switched
M. Nowell, "Interworking of IP and OTN Networks-Making IP over OTN a Reality," in Optical Fiber Communication Conference and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2009), paper NThF5.
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