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In this first lesson, we are going to see a general description of what is life, which are the main changes that have happened in the history of life, and a specific point of two of the characteristics, sex and multicellularity, as strategies of life. As basic concepts of life, just two very very simple issues. The basic units of life in all cases are cells. Cells are the unit of function in life. Some living beings are just single-celled, others have millions and trillions of cells… In all cases, cells are the basic unit. And the second point is the existence and the importance of DNA, which is the molecule that carries the genetic information.
We are going to see much more on that in the following lessons. If we want to understand what is life, we could have a view of several of the characteristics of life. For example, among these characteristics, we have that life has an organization that’s always well-structured and organized in time and space. Metabolism, meaning that there are thousands of reactions that are at the base of creating, of producing energy, and transforming the chemical products. Homeostasis, which is the way in which life preserves from the environment, making an internal environment by itself. Growth, in the sense of incorporating from the external world products that are going to increase the amount of life, the amount of cells, the amount of living beings.
Reproduction, a way of making children, making new living forms. Response, a way of interacting with the environment, capturing what the environment is. And last but not least, evolution, in which we have the way in which life expands through time.
Leslie Orgel defined life in a very nice way: he said that life were «Citroens», meaning “Complex Information Transforming, Reproducing Objects that Evolve by Natural Selection”. This is a very nice definition because it has this idea of transforming matter, energy, information and transcending time by reproduction on its largest scale and evolution by natural selection, making life endurable in time.
So: life in space and life in time. When we see life in time, there are crucial changes that life has undertaken during evolution. This is what Eörs Szathmáry and John Maynard Smith called the “major transitions in evolution”. It’s interesting to have a look at that because these are the transitions that have very specific characteristics and that tell us which are the main adaptations, the main changes, that have happened in the history of life. The first one is the “replicating molecules”.
Meaning that this idea of replication, of doing more of the same, or variations on the same thing is a basic property of life; it’s the property of life for endurance in time that already existed when life began and were just replicating molecules. Afterwards, these replicating molecules united among themselves making what we call chromosomes. After that, we have the transitions of RNA, which is a variant of DNA, and it is very probable that it was the basic molecule having the information in primitive life.
Then, RNA changed into the DNA that we know today, and was the base for genes and at the same time; and proteins –which are encoded in DNA– that had the properties of enzymes, helping in the transformation of products. The next major transition is how life went from single cells to cells with a nucleus in which the DNA is stored. This change is extremely important because it allows the transition between the prokaryotes, nowadays existing for example as bacteria, and eukaryotes, that we are ourselves. The next one is sexuality, meaning that life began with asexual cloning, and sexuality, in the sense of sharing the genetic information between individuals, was at the base of reproduction.
Next was to go from a single eukaryotic cell into a wide amount of cells for the multicellular organism, meaning that all the cells joined to make a new individual. The next main transition was from solitary individuals into colonies, meaning that individuals united among themselves, creating sociality. And last, our own main change, which is the transition between primate societies into human societies with the important change mainly in language.
Two characteristics are going to be specially stressed: one is sex, as one of the main transitions. Here I would like to stress that the biological meaning of sex is exchanging genetic information between individuals. This change may be related to reproduction or not. In bacteria, they may exchange the DNA without reproduction but in most of life, sexuality has been tied with the reproduction. This is interesting because it means that to make a new individual, it’s not enough to have the genetic information of a single one but of two that are going to be united to make a new individual.
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Dinosaur Puzzle for Toddlers is a must have game for toddlers and kids who loves dinosaurs. Dinosaur Puzzle for
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Dinosaur Puzzle for Toddlers is compatible to run on tablets and phones.
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Nivin Pauly - Shine Tom Chacko starrer 'Padavettu’ teaser released
Published On: 03 September 2022
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On October 18, a girl uploaded an nameless submit to a web-based neighborhood to accuse an actor she dated of forcing her to have an abortion on false promise of marriage. Two days later, Kim Seon Ho apologized and admitted that he’s the actor talked about within the submit.
The identical day, “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4” introduced that Kim Seon Ho will be departing from the program.
Read their announcement beneath:
This is the KBS2 “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4” manufacturing workforce.
We have selected the withdrawal of Kim Seon Ho, who was not too long ago concerned in an argument.
We will do our greatest to edit him out of the already filmed footage to cut back the discomfort felt by viewers.
The “2 Days & 1 Night” workforce will proceed to work onerous to create a great present. Thank you.
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In the fast-paced world of semiconductor manufacturing, precision and accuracy are paramount. Ensuring the reliability and performance of semiconductor devices demands meticulous testing processes, and at the heart of these procedures lies the unassuming yet crucial component: the test wafer. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricate world of test wafers, exploring their importance, types, selection criteria, handling, equipment, experimental setup, data analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance, real-world applications, and future trends.
Table of Contents
Importance and Purpose
Test wafers are the unsung heroes of semiconductor testing. These wafer-sized substrates, typically made of silicon, mimic the actual manufacturing process and allow for comprehensive testing of various parameters, ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices. Their significance lies in their ability to represent real-world conditions accurately. This is achieved by replicating the materials, structures, and processes used in production wafers, making them invaluable for process development, equipment calibration, and quality control.
Understanding Materials and Types
They come in a variety of materials, with silicon being the most common due to its compatibility with semiconductor manufacturing processes. Other materials, like gallium arsenide and silicon carbide, cater to specific applications. They can also vary in terms of thickness, size, and the types of structures they feature, such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or integrated circuits (ICs).
Selecting the Right Test Wafer for Your Application
Choosing the appropriate one is a critical decision that directly impacts the success of your testing endeavors. Factors to consider include material compatibility, wafer specifications, and the specific parameters you need to test. Understanding your application’s requirements and the compatibility with your testing equipment is essential to ensure accurate results.
For instance, if your semiconductor device operates in high-temperature conditions, selecting the one with a thermal expansion coefficient similar to your production wafers is crucial to avoid measurement errors caused by thermal stress. Similarly, if you’re testing MEMS devices, opt for them that replicate the MEMS structures accurately.
Proper Handling and Storage
The proper handling and storage are crucial to maintaining their integrity and reliability. Contaminants, such as dust particles or fingerprints, can lead to erroneous test results. Storing wafers in a clean, controlled environment with suitable packaging is essential to preserve their quality.
Essential Equipment for Testing
To conduct accurate tests, you need the right equipment. This includes test systems, probe stations, and specialized testing instruments tailored to your specific application. Investing in high-quality equipment is essential to achieving consistent and reliable results.
Probe stations, for instance, are essential for making electrical contact with them. These stations come in various configurations, such as manual or automated, and can be equipped with features like precise positioning and temperature control. The choice of probe station depends on the complexity of your testing requirements.
Setting Up Experiments for Accuracy
Creating precise test protocols and experimental setups is pivotal in obtaining accurate results. Ensure that your experiments are well-designed and properly calibrated, and that they are handled with care during testing. Consistency in your testing procedures is key to reducing variability and increasing the reliability of your results.
Calibration is a critical step in the setup process. Regularly calibrate your testing equipment to maintain measurement accuracy. Additionally, establish a robust methodology for aligning and probing them to ensure consistent contact and measurement repeatability.
Data Analysis Techniques for Results
Collecting data is one thing, but extracting meaningful insights from it is another. Employ advanced data analysis techniques, including statistical methods and data visualization tools, to interpret your results effectively. These techniques can uncover hidden trends, anomalies, and correlations that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
During testing, sample transistors may have a range of problems, including flaws, contamination, or measurement mistakes. To quickly discover and resolve these problems, save downtime, and ensure the dependability of your testing procedures, you must have troubleshooting abilities.
Best Practices for Maintaining Quality
To maximize the lifespan and effectiveness adhere to best practices for their maintenance. Regularly inspect, clean, and store them properly. Implement a robust quality control process to ensure that they remain consistent and reliable over time.
Routine inspections should include visual examinations, measurements of critical parameters, and thorough cleanliness checks. Implement a documentation system to track the history and condition of each one, facilitating traceability and ensuring the validity of test results.
Case Studies: Successful Applications
To illustrate the real-world impact of mastering test wafers, we present a series of case studies highlighting successful applications across various industries. From semiconductor manufacturing to MEMS development and beyond, these examples showcase the versatility and significance of achieving groundbreaking results.
Case Study 1: Semiconductor Yield Improvement
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Two Books to Help with Online Casino Tax Questions
Two new books have been published which will help answer online casino gambling tax questions. The issue of online casino laws and tax are complicated, and the two new books will help the readers understand the issues slightly better. How To Turn Poker Playing Into a Business (Knowing What to Deduct to Improve Your Odds With the IRS) by Ann-Margaret Johnston and The Tax Guide for Gamblers by Roger and Yolanda Roche are two new publications aimed to help answer questions about gambling, taxes and online casino laws.
The issue of online casino sites and the tax laws is often a biggie with high-rollers in the gambling world. The top gamers are hoping that these books will help them find some tax loopholes which can be used to their benefit. The focus of Johnston’s book is on poker gambling which is her favorite game. It is also quite apt because this game seems to be the most popular game at the online casino this tax year. The book contains 13 chapters, examples of how to fill out tax forms and a glossary of essential gambling and tax terms.
This book will appeal to millions of people because the popularity of poker is dozens of different forms has been spreading like wild-fire: Tournaments, online casino tournaments, television shows and individual games. The book is full of dos and don’ts about what is worthwhile trying to avoid paying and what is not worthwhile confronting the IRS about. The second book by Roche is aimed more at the casual gambling player. It is a more comprehensive book which covers gambling in many forms such as at the races, slots, table games, and online casino games. The tax issues of being a professional player is a must-read. | [
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The German ISP United Internet AG is to become a partner in the online on-demand service Maxdome, which is now fully owned by ProSiebenSat.1’s SevenSenses. After regulatory approval, the video portal will be a 50/50 joint venture between the two parties. United is already the service provider for Maxdome, offering technical facilities, billing and customer care.
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Nestled at the edge of the Oregon coast near Tillamook is Netarts Bay, with its stunning bay views along a coastal rainforest. It’s hard to deny the wonder of this spot, something Ben Jacobsen discovered 10 years ago as he tested locations along the Pacific Coast to harvest salt for Jacobsen Salt Co.
The conditions of the estuary make Netarts Bay the perfect place for salt harvesting. Because the bay empties out and remains relatively shallow, the waters retain a high-salinity, a perfect for slow-growing oysters. Oysters are bivalve mollusks that filter water through their systems. Jacobsen found that these conditions made the salt taste more briny and flavorful when compared to salts harvested from other locations along the coast.
“We’re lucky to be here,” Jacobsen said. “It’s a microcosm of the best of the ocean here in Oregon.”
Jacobsen founded Jacobsen Salt Co. in 2011, and it’s the first to harvest salt commercially along the Oregon coast since the 1800s. The company harvests about 15,000 pounds of salt each month.
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This section is from the book "The Fruit Manual: Containing The Descriptions And Synonyms Of The Fruits And Fruit Trees Of Great Britain", by Robert Hogg. Also available from Amazon: The Fruit Manual.
Ripe in the end of October and beginning of November.
It was raised by Colonel Salwey from a peach stone brought from Italy, and was introduced by Mr. Charles Turner, of Slough.
Fruit, very large, three inches and a half wide and three inches high; round and even in its outline, and marked with a slight suture. Skin, pale lemon yellow, and with a deep red cheek on the side next the sun; that on the shaded side being paler. Flesh, white, with a pale yellow tinge and a deep stain of red next the stone, which extends nearly through the whole; vinous and richly flavoured. Flowers, large. Leaves, with round glands.
A very handsome late peach, ripening in the end of September and beginning of October in the open air, and one of the best for outdoor cultivation.
Fruit, very large, roundish. Skin, pale yellowish green on the shaded side, and light red next the sun. Flesh, pale yellow, very deep red at the stone, to which some of the strings adhere; melting, juicy, and richly flavoured. Flowers, large. Leaves, with kidney-shaped glands.
Ripens in the middle of September. The tree is an excellent bearer, and requires a very warm situation to ripen the fruit properly. It was introduced from China by Mr. Fortune.
Fruit, large and handsome, roundish, inclining to oval, and not unlike Barrington in shape. Skin, covered with coarse down, greenish and dark red on the side next the sun. Flesh, yellowish white, tender, juicy, and richly flavoured, deeply stained next the stone, from which it separates freely. Flowers, small. Leaves, with kidney-shaped glands.
An excellent peach. Ripe in the end of September.
Fruit, small, roundish, flattened at the base, marked on one side with a deep suture. Skin, yellowish white in the shade, and bright red next the sun. Flesh, white, pale red next the stone, melting, very juicy, rich, and excellent. Stone, small and oblong. Flowers, small. Leaves, with kidney-shaped glands.
Smith's Early Newington. See Early Newington. Smooth-leaved Royal George. See Grosse Mignonne.
Fruit, medium sized. Skin, pale green in the shade, bright red next the sun. Excellent, very much resembles Acton Scot. Flowers, large. Leaves, with round glands.
Ripens in the end of August and beginning of September.
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Land mobile licences
Who does this licence apply to?
Persons or other legal entities that own and operate land based radio transmitting equipment for communication between mobiles and/or portable sets either direct or through a radio repeater station.
To help you decide if you need a land mobile licence, please see our Land Mobile interactive guide.
What are land mobile services?
Licensing of radio transmitting equipment in the land mobile service covers a wide range of equipment, frequency use and power. In comparison to the citizen band radio service, land mobile services use higher power and more radio frequency bands. Where wide area coverage is required it can be provided by transmitting through a hilltop repeater. For mobiles operating outside the coverage of a repeater, in isolated areas, or over short distances then simplex service (single frequency) may be preferred.
Where it is desirable for a large group of mobiles to constantly monitor communications as opposed to cellular communications which is "person to person" the land mobile service is a logical choice.
Land mobile licences are often associated with networks or trunking systems where a method of coded access is utilised for group communication, protection from interference and allows greater reuse of the frequency throughout New Zealand.
Applying for a land mobile licence
You can apply for a repeater or simplex licence by contacting an approved radio engineer or certifier.
For applicable licence fees refer to the fees schedule.
Phase-out of 25 kHz analogue land mobile channel in UHF or VHF bands
25 kHz channels are being phased out to promote more efficient use of LMR bands, reduce congestion, and align New Zealand with international practice.
On 1 November 2015, all 25 kHz LMR licences operating in frequencies below 470 MHz were revoked (except for licences used for SCADA and Data services in C and D band).
A deadline of 31 December 2019 applies to all 25 kHz LMR licences operating in frequencies above 470 MHz (F band and TS band). | [
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A Japanese company has just put on the market of windows with integrated photovoltaic cells, a coupling product domestic production of insulation and solar energy.
For the development of this solution, the Tokyo-based company Nihon Telecommunication System Inc. has used a glazing 10,5 millimeters thick provided with solar cells with an efficiency of at 7 8%.
Available at an average price of 1 900 USD per square meter, this solution ensures energy production 70 Watts per square meter of glazing. Adapted to the residential market, it can power a personal computer or recharge a mobile phone via a simple USB connection. Beyond energy production, this solution also guarantees an internal sunshine reduction 90%, thus reducing substantially the cost of air conditioning. | [
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On Stability of Convolution of Janowski Functions
Main Article Content
In this paper, the classes S*[A,B] and C[A,B] are discussed in terms of dual sets. Using duality, various geometric properties of mentioned class are analyzed. Problem of neighborhood as well as stability of convolution of S*[A,B] and C[A,B] are studied. Some of our results generalize previously known results.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
A young man visited a church one Sunday and heard an organ offertory being played. After the service, he asked if he might play the organ.
"Oh, no—only our church organist plays that instrument," came the reply.
The young man persisted. Reluctantly, they agreed to let him play. He carefully set all the stops and then began playing the very piece that had been played during the offertory. Those who lingered after the service stopped to listen. When he finished, the onlookers applauded.
"What’s your name?" the church organist asked.
"Johann Sebastian Bach," he replied. "I wrote that music!"
"To think we nearly missed hearing the real music because I wouldn't let the master play this instrument," she sighed.
You are an instrument of God's love. Jesus Christ is the Master. Let him make lovely music in this world through you.
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Buckhead Community Improvement District Executive Director Receives Leadership Award
Jim Durrett presented with CID Professional Excellence Award by Council for Quality Growth
ATLANTA – November 15, 2023 – Yesterday the Council for Quality Growth presented Jim Durrett, executive director of the Buckhead Community Improvement District, with the CID Professional Excellence Award during its 14th annual CID Recognition Reception. The CID Professional Excellence Award is given annually to a CID executive director, staff member or contractor recognizing an individual’s commitment to professional excellence through leadership in successfully investing in critical transportation infrastructure and quality of life improvement projects to enhance the district’s economic vitality.
In his 14 years serving the Buckhead CID, Durrett has been a part of countless beautification, accessibility and safety projects for the residents and businesses of Buckhead. Durrett oversaw the completion of a 10-year project to make Peachtree Road the signature and pedestrian-friendly boulevard that it is today. He’s been an integral part of HUB404, one of the Atlanta region’s highway capping parks with the goal of reconnecting communities divided by GA 400. He serves as treasurer of the HUB404 Conservancy and recently secured a $750,000 federal grant to advance the project.
Of his many accomplishments through the Buckhead CID, some of Durrett’s most notable are his acts of leadership during threats of cityhood and rising crime rates. He was integral in the successful effort to keep Atlanta and Buckhead together earlier this year. In 2020, when crime in Buckhead spiked, Durrett rallied 11 government and civic entities together to create the Buckhead Security Plan, which led to a two-year-and-counting reduction in crime. Jim also helped to bring an additional Atlanta Police Department precinct to Buckhead.
“Through all the challenges Buckhead has faced in recent years, Jim has remained a resolved and impactful leader among our region’s CIDs,” said Michael Paris, President & CEO of the Council for Quality Growth. “We’re proud to honor his accomplishments this year as he continues to push for transformative projects that enhance the quality of life not just in Buckhead, but all of metro Atlanta.”
For nearly three decades, Jim has worked to promote smart growth development and livable communities across metro Atlanta. He previously served as Vice President of Environmental Affairs for the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the founding Executive Director of both ULI Atlanta and the Livable Communities Coalition. Jim is also the longest-tenured member of MARTA’s Board of Directors, having served as Chair in 2011, and he is the current President of the Buckhead Coalition.
Each year, the Council for Quality Growth uniquely convenes the 30 Community Improvement Districts in our region to recognize the work they do year-round to enhance the quality of life here across metro Atlanta and to support the newly established CIDs as they become activated across the state of Georgia. This is the 14th year the Council has held this event and presented the CID Awards.
About Buckhead CID
The objective of the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID), working with the City of Atlanta and its community partners, is to meet the challenges resulting from Buckhead’s rapid, primarily automobile-based growth, including improving safety, traffic mobility, enhancing the pedestrian environment, creating better access to public transit, initiating intra-district transportation alternatives, encouraging better integration of land uses and improving linkages to the region’s automobile, transit and bicycle networks. For more information about the Buckhead CID, visit www.buckheadcid.org. | [
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These are great games to keep players entertained during the festive season, and we hope that they will add to the festivities for everyone
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Leading online casino and games portal, New Online Slots, has reviewed the latest online slots games to be released by software providers Microgaming and Real Time Gaming.
"As we're headed into the final stretch of 2008, it's good to know that there are some new games to see out the year, and we have provided in-depth reviews of these games, with recommendations of where they can be played," says Ryan D, Editor of New Online Slots.
Real Time Gaming has released five more games in its Real Series of Slots. "After Microgaming's shock withdrawal from the United States market last month, players in the US can still look forward to getting entertained at Real Time Gaming Casinos," says Ryan D. " Real Time Gaming continue to expand on its portfolio of games which is good news for players all over the world."
The most interesting and fun game in the new release is the coming to life on the reels of the famous wooden boy, Pinocchio Slot Machine. This is a 20 line game with free spins that can be re-triggered. The game has a maximum payout of 40,000 times the line bet and also has a random side jackpot that can pay out any time. "Other software providers have released games based on many different cult figures such as Spiderman and Elvis. Pinocchio is something different that is sure to be popular," says Ryan.
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The RTG release also includes Medal Tally, with an athletics theme, Golden Retriever for dog lovers and Crazy Vegas, with it's Elvis theme. All of these games can be played at top RTG casinos like Slots Plus Casino, where you can get a $500 bonus.
Microgaming has released its December game pack wit three new games to entertain players over the holidays.
The first game is the Christmas-themed Deck The Halls, which is a real feast of color and sound. The game these is perfect for the festive season with Christmas trees, reindeers, roast turkey, blazing log fires and gift stockings. No Christmas game would be complete without Santa Claus, who delivers the popular stacking feature in both the base game and in the Free Spins awards where wins are can be doubled up to a massive to 2.4 million coins.
A real standout game is the new My Slot, a real breakthrough in slot machine gaming from Microgaming. In this new concept, you get to design your own slot, using your own themes and sounds.
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The release is rounded out by the 20 line Reel Baron, with its aviator theme and a 100 000 max win during free spins.
Players can visit Platinum Play Casino to try these and over 300 other Microgaming games.
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Roll The Dice
Whether you're feeling lucky or not, dice games are a lot of fun. Dice games are popular games to play at home, in casinos, and online. Even though you're practically rolling dice when playing online, it's still fun to do. Money isn't necessarily the end goal when playing dice games. Often, dice games are based around strategy and numbers, if you can keep track. Money being involved only ramps up the pressure.
It's important to remember that the outcome of most dice games is simply luck. You can't force dice to roll a certain way and give you certain numbers. You can increase your luck by understanding the chances of rolling the dice and getting a specific number. Feel like you have luck on your side and know a thing or two about the odds? Here are some of the best ways to roll the dice if you're feeling lucky.
Given recent events and the fact that casinos spent much of 2020 closed, online casinos are now more popular than ever. Studies show that the number of people using online casinos doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are so many online casino games to choose from; it's no wonder they grew in popularity. Websites such as https://top10rankedonlinecasinos.com/ show the best online casinos to use. Each online casino will entice players in by offering free games or the chance to double your money.
The great thing about online casinos is many of them offer free games. That means there's no money involved at all. Most online casinos now have the option to limit the amount of money deposited by players to try and prevent players from gambling too much. Or, they will limit the number of times that players can deposit each week. There is good money to be made on online casinos. Some of the most popular online casino games are:
● Video Poker
Most online casino games are the same as what you would find in a real casino, just from the comfort of your own home. Some online casinos are better than others for winning money, so make sure you do your research.
A Trip To The Casino
Now that trips to the casino are allowed again, why not take a trip to the casino. Casinos can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you want them to be. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, withdraw some cash before you go and make sure your card stays at home. It's the best way to keep the spending at bay.
Most countries around the world have casinos, and some are better than others. One of the best places to go to a casino is in the US. America knows how to do things big, and that applies to their casinos.
Arguably, the best state in the US to go to a casino is obviously Nevada. The state has 334 casinos in total. It also has some of the biggest and the best being in Las Vegas. Las Vegas has long been associated with gambling, clubbing, and everything else in between. If you can secure a trip to Las Vegas at least once in your life, you should. If you haven't been to a casino before, there are some rules.
For one, there are no clocks or windows. It's a tactic used to keep players focused on the game. Casinos make more money the longer people stay and play, and clocks might be an indicator that it's a time to go. There's also the rule of no electronics. Who knows when you will leave the casino once you head in.
Rolling the dice isn't related to just casino games. Some great board games and video games involve rolling the dice, and they're more fun. Dice games are typically always about strategy and rolling the dice to move around the board. If you do want to up the competition, you can always involve money.
Board games are great at family parties or a board games night with friends. They're a lighthearted way of rolling the dice if you are feeling lucky, and most board games bring out people's competitive side. Here are some of the most popular board games which involve a dice being rolled:
● Stone age
● The Voyages of Marco Polo
● Fantasy Flight Games- Marvel Champions
There are plenty of ways that you can roll the dice if you're feeling lucky. Whether it be for money or not, have fun playing the game. Don't let your competitive side get the better of you!
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Joe Manganiello is Deathstroke?
It wasn’t too long ago that Ben Affleck teased Deathstroke as part of the live action DC Universe, with news coming soon that the character would be a villain in the next Batman film. Now reports are coming out that Joe Manganiello will be stepping into the armor and taking the role of Slade Wilson/Deathstroke.
The Wall Street Journal says that DC Entertainment president and chief creative officer Geoff Johns confirmed the casting in an interview discussing his role with Warner Bros. movies, though no interview was cited and I have yet to turn evidence of that up.
Johns usually tweets this sort of news out, but he’s been quiet on Twitter for a while. Though, Manganiello has Tweeted the WSJ article with “it’s on.”
This isn’t the first time the actor has played a character in a comic film adaptation. Manganiello was Flash Thompson is Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man and Spider-Man 3. He is best known for his role as Alcide on True Blood and as Big Dick Richie in the Magic Mike films. | [
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Over the last decades, computational models have been applied in in-silico simulations of the heart biomechan- ics. These models depend on input parameters. In particular, four parameters are needed for the constitutive law of Guc- cione et al., a model describing the stress-strain relation of the heart tissue. In the literature, we could find a wide range of values for these parameters. In this work, we propose an optimization framework which identifies the parameters of a constitutive law. This framework is based on experimental measurements conducted by Klotz et al.. They provide an end-diastolic pressure-volume relation- ship. We applied the proposed framework on one heart model and identified the following elastic parameters to optimally match the Klotz curve: 𝐶 = 313 Pa, 𝑏𝑓 = 17.8, 𝑏𝑡 = 7.1 and 𝑏𝑓𝑡 = 12.4. In general, this approach allows to identify optimized param- eters for a constitutive law, for a patient-specific heart geome- try. The use of optimized parameters will lead to physiological simulation results of the heart biomechanics and is therefore an important step towards applying computational models in clinical practice.
A variety of biophysical and phenomenological active tension models has been proposed during the last decade that show physiological behaviour on a cellular level. However, applying these models in a whole heart finite element simulation framework yields either unphysiological values of stress and strain or an insufficient deformation pattern compared to magnetic resonance imaging data. In this study, we evaluate how introducing an orthotropic active stress tensor affects the deformation pattern by conducting a sensitivity analysis regarding the active tension at resting length Tref and three orthotropic activation parameters (Kss, Ksn and Knn). Deformation of left ventricular contraction is evaluated on a truncated ellipsoid using four features: wall thickening (WT), longitudinal shortening (LS), torsion (Θ) and ejection fraction (EF). We show that EF, WT and LS are positively correlated with the parameters Tref and Knn while Kss reduces all of the four observed features. Introducing shear stress to the model has little to no effect on EF, WT and LS, although it reduces torsion by up to 3◦. We find that added stress in the normal direction can support healthy deformation patterns. However, the twisting motion, which has been shown to be important for cardiac function, reduces by up to 20◦.
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And you thought Black Love was dead.
In the March issue of XXL Magazine the hip-hop rag caught up with reining King of the South, T.I., and his queen, Tiny, for the article “2GETHA BABY.” In the piece, Tiny talks about supporting Tip through all of his legal trials and tribulations, and he speaks candidly (which usually does not happen in hip-hop) about his undying love for his wife.
“Can’t say enough about how special of a woman I have. It takes a lot to endure the worst of times and still stay grounded during the best of times. She’s been able to do so for long as I can remember. For all that and more, I just adore her in every way. I love her spirit, her heart, her integrity and her loyalty. She’s the love of my life and the girl of my dreams. I’ve heard so much about it being hard for true love to exist in the fast lanes of Hollywood, when dudes can’t stay respectfully committed and chicks can’t stay out their man’s pockets. But somehow she makes it easy, and we never had those problems,” T.I. gushes.
Many have had a lot to say about the couple’s relationship, especially after the two were busted for drug possession in Los Angeles last year, and later when they were caught attempting to get their freak on in the prison visiting room, but no one can deny that they seem to be madly in love with one another. And for T.I. that’s all that matters.
“When the world has turned on me and there is darkness all around, she finds a way to bring light in my life and provide positive energy in the face of some of the most extreme circumstances. As long as we have us, fuck da world….nothing else really matters. I’d lay my life down for her and wouldn’t blink about it.”
In a culture that typically prizes materialistic things over the simplicity and healing power of love and relationships, it’s refreshing to read a rapper speak candidly about his relationship with his wife. Not his whip, or his money, or his clothes, but really open up about the bond he shares with the woman he loves.
No matter how you feel about Tiny and T.I., I think we can all agree that what they’ve got—for better or worse—is something special. | [
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Right now, a lot of us can’t even fly out of our own countries, but if Florida-based plane maker Aerion is to be believed, by the end of the decade, we’ll be able to jet between Los Angeles and Tokyo in under three hours.
The Aerion AS3 is a Mach 4+ commercial airliner, revealed Monday, that its manufacturers say will carry 50 passengers at a range of 7,000 nautical miles.
“Our vision is to build a future where humanity can travel between any two points on our planet within three hours. Supersonic flight is the starting point, but it is just that — the beginning,” said Aerion’s chairman, president and CEO, Tom Vice, in a statement. “We must push the boundaries of what is possible.”
Earlier this year, Aerion expanded its ongoing partnership with NASA’s Langley Research Center, with a specific focus on a commercial flight in the Mach 3-5 range.
To put that in layperson’s terms, that’s 2,300 to 3,800 miles per hour, or 3,700 to 6,200 kph — or up to seven times as fast as a regular long-distance passenger plane.
Conceptualization and design work is currently underway, with more details set to be revealed later in 2021.
The AS3 is the second plane to be revealed in Aerion’s jets family, and there are also plans for hybrid-electric supersonic planes.
The AS2 — which promises to fly New York to London in 4.5 hours — is Aerion’s bid to become the first supersonic passenger aircraft to enter commercial service in more than 50 years.
The 8-12 passenger business jet will travel at Mach 1.4 (more than 1,000 mph), with production starting on the supersonic craft in 2023. The AS2’s first flight is slated for 2024, and the company intends to take the plane to market in 2026.
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Vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the skin, acting as a reducing agent, capturing and combating free radicals, making it much used in cosmetics It has an internationally known capacity for lightening the skin, reducing spots and improving the skin’s overall appearance. Vitamin C also increases collagen production and prevents a series of pathologies such as skin cancer and dermatitis. However, its use in cosmetics formulations is limited as it has low stability, the result of its photo-sensitivity.
Nanoencapsulated vitamin C is more stable and its cutaneous penetration is increased, thanks to its reduced particle size (100 – 200 nm). The vehicle of the nanoencapsulated form is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (oily vitamin C) in high-performance nanoparticles.Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a lot more stable than ascorbic acid, thanks to the esters that stabilize the molecule, leaving it soluble in lipids, which also increases its permeability in skin, allowing for a more efficient vitamin C action in the skin structure matrix, the site of important biochemical reactions for the maintenance of the skin’s integrity. In addition, this form of vitamin C has a less acid pH, which, associated to the special coating conferred by the nanoparticle, gives better cutaneous tolerance and compatibility, and doesn’t irritate the skin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits lipidic peroxidation, and is thus important in neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C is also important for its action in stimulating collagen production. It acts as a skin lightener as it inhibits melanogenesis.
Nanoencapsulated vitamina C gives long-term hydration, with a silky, agreeable feel and with no granular residue. Its nanometric size forms a monolayer on the skin surface and guards against the transepidermal water loss that is a mechanism closely bound up with cutaneous drying and aging. It looks like a liquid colloidal suspension, white and opaque, which can be used in the preparation of various cosmetics and thus can be a vehicle for several types of base for the face, eye area and body.
Tests have analyzed non-encapsulated vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) vehicle in lipidic nanoparticles in aristoflex gel with 2% Kogic acid, to verify the antioxidant action. It was seen that after a month of being stored on a shelf, the nanoencapsulated vitamin C had a greater antioxidant action than the non-nanoencapsulated vitamin C, as it inhibited the yellow color characteristic of oxidation, as we can see in the image below. Here number 1 is aristoflex gel with 2% Kogic acid; number 2 aristoflex gel with 2% Kogic acid and 0.4% non-nanoencapsulated vitamin C and number3 aristoflex gel with 2% Kogic acid and 10% nanoencapsulated vitamin C.
Capsulated vitamin C’s stability was evaluated across freezing/thawing cycles with the temperature changed from -4 °C to 40 °C 3 times. After this stress there was no change in dose of vitamin C nor alteration in the mean diameter of the particle.
Encapsulated vitamin C’s stability was also evaluated in solutions with pH varying from 3 to 8 and maintained for 3 months at room temperature. Following this, there was no significant change in dose nor particle diameter. These results lead us to conclude that nanoencapsulated vitamin C can be used in bases of varying pH, with surety in the maintenance of the dose of vitamin.
Also evaluated were encapsulated vitamin C’s potential for primary skin irritability, accumulated skin irritability, skin sensitivity and photoallergy. Volunteers received an application on the skin of the back and evaluated themselves, and were also assessed by dermatologists following a determined period of contact with the skin and after receiving UV radiation on the spot for a determined period. Encapsulated vitamin C did not induce detectable irritation during the study period and is thus considered safe for topical use. Further, no volunteer presented phototoxicity and photoallergy. Encapsulated vitamin C was also assessed as to ocular acceptability by an eye care professional after the test period. there was no eye irritation; thus the product was considered appropriate to use in the eye area.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh24 Rabi'I1437 AH 04 January2016 SPA -- The Minister of Transport Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Muqbil received here today Greek Ambassador to the Kingdom Polychronis Polychroniou.
During the meeting they exchanged cordial talks and discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transport between the two countries.
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In equatorial regions, thrips are a major phytosanitary challenge and can significantly hinder the success of ornamental crop growers across international markets, writes Lisbeth Riis, CEO at Scarab Solutions.
The pest’s direct feeding during the adult and nymph stages can cause leaf deformation or chlorosis on flower petals, leaving growers with a level of cosmetic damage that renders the crop unmarketable. The pest’s polyphagous nature and ability to vector viruses, such as tospovirus, can be an even greater threat to importation hubs and requires workers to constantly monitor crops for the various thrips species. Workers need to monitor greenhouse crops for the various thrips species constantly.¹
The global thrips problem is exacerbating because of the pests’ widespread resistance to chemical pesticides. The continued pressure to reduce chemical pesticide residues, even on non-edible flower crops, and the withdrawal of approvals for certain pesticides, makes this problem even worse. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme is essential to combat this pest.
With these serious market ramifications at play, growers must now significantly improve the management of thrips. This consideration, however, can often be a challenge in itself. Infestations can quickly spread undetected in the greenhouse due to the pest’s small stature (1-1.5mm) and high reproductive rate – but evidence suggests that early action from the beginning of the crop cycle can help growers turn the tables. With over fifteen years of experience in cut roses, Scarab Solutions experts believe that a combination of several intervention methods can help growers address the early signs of thrips before an infestation becomes too costly and unmanageable.
Maintain a clean greenhouse and carry out thorough inspections
In the early stages of crop cycles, good greenhouse hygiene can be a crucial preventative measure against thrips infestations. For instance, growers should use clean growing media in the production area and thoroughly inspect any new planting material to minimise the risk of introducing a new source of infestation. In particular, growers must check any new crops for signs of thrips larvae, as this would confirm the presence of ‘resident thrips’, which are thrips that have multiplied in the crop.
Adjust traps to increase control overpopulation sizes
Sticky traps above the crop canopy are a common way for growers to monitor thrips in the greenhouse, as this is where the tender plant tissue the pest feeds on is located – but an understanding of the pest’s ecology can significantly increase the number of captures.
Research indicates that 70 per cent of flying thrips adults are captured at a height lower than 1 meter from the ground.² Therefore, traps nearer to the ground level can provide growers with more accurate data on the population situation and will better inform decisions concerning intervention measures.
Thrips are attracted to both yellow and blue sticky traps, and can these also be used outside the greenhouse to monitor and trap thrips moving into the farm from neighbouring crops and vegetation.
Growers can also incorporate a formulation of male-aggregation pheromone into the glue layer of sticky traps to double the number of captures and keep the population to a manageable size.
Locate the key points of entry
Unlike ‘resident thrips’, ‘immigrant thrips’ such as ‘local flyers’ enter the greenhouse from the outside, often through doors, holes, and cracks in plastic walls or when lifting wall curtains during ventilation. These thrips favour the leeward side of the greenhouse as they fly upwind during periods of light wind but remain in place during windy weather. Research from traps mounted on wind vanes found that only 25 per cent of the thrips were caught on the windward side.³
Therefore, once growers define the prevailing wind direction on the farm’s location, knowledge of the thrips flight pattern can be used to target measures on the leeward side.
With attention now on the leeward side, growers must start intervention and focus on greenhouse maintenance to minimise the pest’s infiltration. For instance, workers should always report and immediately fix any holes in the plastic walls, especially near the ground level – this is an easy but highly effective strategy to avoid a costly infestation. Growers should limit the movement of thrips with the installation of double doors that can create a small airlocked room connected to the greenhouse entrance.
But don’t forget about the periphery defences. Growers can place repellent substances, such as naphthalene balls, near the ground to repel emerging thrips outside the greenhouse. It is also important that scouts regularly check any outdoor plants on the farm, including bushes and trees, for signs of thrips and take measures to remove or replace plant material that is known to attract thrips. Growers should also frequently mow the grass | [
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Your men’s health event
Men’s health events and other health promotion activities in local communities are common mechanisms to deliver health messages and raise awareness of men’s health issues, with an increasing number of activities taking place each year across Australia.
For your men’s health event
Andrology Australia provides support to many community organisations across Australia that run local men’s health events set up men’s health information displays. Resources are free of charge to Australian community and not-for-profit organisations.
• Get the Men’s Health Education Kit.
• Order health promotion material to display and give away at your local men’s health event.
• Download the men’s health event media release template.
• Download the participant’s evaluation template.
Follow it up
• Download the follow-up article template.
Finding a speaker
Andrology Australia has limited capacity for providing speakers for men’s health events.
Before contacting us to request a speaker, please try options such as those listed below.
Who could speak?
Consider utilising local health experts to speak at your event. They will have a sound knowledge of your community and understand local services available to men in the area.
Speakers should preferably be an experienced presenter, be entertaining, engaging and approachable.
Use your local network
Ask around and try contacting:
- the local community health service
- your nearest Men’s Shed
- the local government/council/shire
- your Primary Health Network
- the GP liaison unit at your local hospital
- the nearest university (look for the faculty of medicine, nursing, or health science)
Also approach local health professionals (i.e. GP, nurse, dietician, etc.) who either may be able to assist or know of a possible men’s health speaker.
- The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has an ambassador program—see “Booking an Ambassador Speaker” on the PCFA Ambassador Program web page.
- If you have a budget for your event, public speakers can be sourced through speaker agencies for a fee.
For a community health event, the Andrology Australia Men’s Health Education Kit contains presentations and comprehensive speaker notes to ensure that the speaker has enough information to confidently talk about men’s health issues. | [
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For the past two months, I’ve had a lot of time to think, perhaps too much time. At any rate, thinking is natural to us all, and sometimes the way people write about it, you could get the impression that thinking is wrong in Buddhism. Not so. Buddha was clear that there is skillful thinking and unskillful thinking:
“There is the case where evil, unskillful thoughts — imbued with desire, aversion, or delusion — arise in a monk while he is referring to and attending to a particular theme. He should attend to another theme, apart from that one, connected with what is skillful... ” Vitakkasanthana Sutta: The Relaxation of Thoughts
I find the passage above interesting for two reasons. The first is unskillful thinking is defined as thoughts that are imbued with desire, aversion, or delusion. As you may have discovered already, desire, aversion, and delusion can cause us a great deal of suffering, and can be the impetus for unkind words and actions. Hence, thoughts that are imbued with desire, aversion, or delusion are being regarded as unskillful. This gives us a well-defined starting point, where we can explore just when and how frequently our thoughts are unskillful.
The second interesting part of the quote above is that Buddha doesn’t just say, stop thinking. He doesn’t even say, let go of the thought and focus on your breath! No, what he suggests here is to put our thoughts on something else, something that can be considered skillful. In a nutshell, he is suggesting distraction, but distraction of skillful nature.
Additionally, he seemed to have a good understanding of how obsessed we can get, that we get caught up on a merry-go-round of thinking, because he continues on with:
“If evil, unskillful thoughts — imbued with desire, aversion, or delusion — still arise in the monk while he is attending to this other theme, connected with what is skillful, he should scrutinize the drawbacks of those thoughts: ‘Truly, these thoughts of mine are unskillful, these thoughts of mine are blameworthy, these thoughts of mine result in stress.’ As he is scrutinizing the drawbacks of those thoughts, those evil, unskillful thoughts — imbued with desire, aversion, or delusion — are abandoned and subside. With their abandoning, he steadies his mind right within, settles it, unifies it, and concentrates it.”
We all know how thinking can drag us down, yet we persist in playing these thoughts in our minds over and over. Buddha tells the monks that if thoughts continue to pester, then to look at the negative ramifications of following them, to examine how these types of thoughts have drawbacks and repercussions. Of course, this takes a bit more thinking, of the skillful kind.
I explored my own thoughts. When they simply would not be dismissed, I considered how they were affecting me. I’ve been feeling frustrated by my conclusions, helpless, and angry. My thoughts definitely are causing me suffering through aversion, and they are circular, obsessive, as I tried to find resolutions for them. There may be no answers, and when I follow them, I end up in a “thicket of views”.
To practice Buddha’s advice, moving off of unskillful thoughts and moving to a skillful theme, we need a good understanding of what skillful thinking is. I looked through the texts, and Buddha seems to refer to skillful thinking in the context of that which harmless or in renunciation. He doesn’t spend a lot of time detailing various examples of skillful thinking. I suspect that has to do with the infinite variety that thinking can take. Skillful thinking follows when one is mindful, present with the current task.
“And as I remained thus heedful, ardent, & resolute, thinking imbued with harmlessness arose in me. I discerned that ‘Thinking imbued with harmlessness has arisen in me; and that leads neither to my own affliction, nor to the affliction of others, nor to the affliction of both. It fosters discernment, promotes lack of vexation, & leads to Unbinding. If I were to think & ponder in line with that even for a night… even for a day… even for a day & night, I do not envision any danger that would come from it, except that thinking & pondering a long time would tire the body. When the body is tired, the mind is disturbed; and a disturbed mind is far from concentration.’ So I steadied my mind right within, settled, unified, & concentrated it. Why is that? So that my mind would not be disturbed.” Dved | [
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Students in grades 1st through 12th return to school in Marshall County on Thursday, August 16 for the start of the 2018 – 2019 academic year.
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The northern lights danced over Lake Huron & Georgian Bay most of the night Victoria Day 2017 holiday weekend. We had one chance with clear skies and auroras began to put on a show just after 10PM as the sky darkened. As the summer solstice was onsetting, dark skies are short lived which lowers chances to catch the aurora. After a night of small displays and once good 40 minute show, the real show occurred about 4am seen from Southampton, Ontario and was amazing to watch it unfold. This was one of the last captures I took as the sun was rising and began to wash out the light show.
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It is the SAAS capital and the Detroit of India. So, if you are wondering or have ever thought about which city to choose for an investment that gives the best return, this is it! Let’s understand two hotspots that can convert your money into a lucrative investment.
Guindy-Mount Poonamalle High Road
Guindy, one of the greenest locations in Chennai, is a fast-emerging location due to good connectivity through MPR extending towards suburban areas through Guindy railway station and Guindy metro station. It attracts young people with social infrastructure like schools, colleges, shopping malls, etc., fulfilling residential requirements. It is one of the key locations for IT hubs in Chennai and is considered a Grade A office market. It accounts for the total stock of 11.16 million sq. ft in MPR and Porur, with a capital value of between INR 9000 – 12000 per sq. ft in Q2 2022. Companies like NielsonIQ, R1, MAERSK, Olympia Square, and Prestige Cosmopolitan have a huge share in the MPR.
Pallavaram Thoraipakkam Road (PTR Road)
PTR is emerging as one of the affordable places for homebuyers as it is the home to big conglomerates such as Wells Fargo, TATA, DHL, and COMCAST. This location came into demand due to its proximity to OMR, the IT hub, which hosts many reputed large IT parks and standalone buildings with easy access from Pallilaranai-Medavakkam-PTR Road. PTR is self-sustaining in terms of social infrastructure, with schools, shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, hospitals, and other requisite facilities in the surrounding areas, making it an ideal location for residential projects. As a result, PTR saw a massive demand from employees working in these IT and business parks.
With commercial and social infrastructure, the civic infrastructure too is contributing to the residential segment. The new metro line proposed and ongoing civic project of the bridge in Medavakkam, on Medavakkam-Velachery Road, will enhance the accessibility and commute of Pallikaranai-Medavakka-PTR. The combination of good civic, social, and commercial infrastructure means that the prices of the location will continue to appreciate in Pallikaranai–Medavakkam–PTR and neighbouring locations. PTR was a marshy area that had low-density residential development.
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The eMLS Tournament Special will kick off April 19 and air on FS1 and Fox Deportes at 7 p.m. Eastern. The series, which will have five episodes, will then air each subsequent Sunday. The championship will air on May 17.
This will be a way for MLS to give some entertainment to soccer fans while the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic makes traditional organized sports impossible. We’ve seen other sports groups turn to video games like this, including NASCAR, which also partnered with Fox Sports.
PlayStation and Coca-Cola will serve as sponsors for the show, which will see both MLS and eMLS stars competing in the single elimination tournaments. “Each episode will take place on an entirely remote basis with MLS and eMLS players competing from their home and will feature four different clubs competing to win,” MLS details.
Three top investment pros open up about what it takes to get your video game funded.
FIFA 20 launched in September for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The annual soccer game franchise has long been a hit for publisher Electronic Arts, with this year’s edition reaching over 10 million players by October.
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Review: Oil paintings take viewers 'Traveling with the Artist'
Viewers may feel like they have been “Traveling with the Artist” in a show of that title at Howell Gallery, 6432 N Western.
The oil landscapes by Oklahoma City artist Rick McClure, are available at Howell through July 25, by appointment.
People and action are missing, but McClure’s ability to capture the quiet essence of scenes, is amply demonstrated.
Oils were done on his travels fromYosemite National Park to North Carolina, as well as to the Netherlands and Italy.
Still waters capture the reflections of green trees in the shelter of rocky ranges in his “Haviland Lake Autumn” and “Yosemite Summer.”
Even more understated and tranquil is “Backwater,” a view of a pond in North Carolina.
The dynamic of new growth is suggested, on the other hand, by his oil of five trees in a “Young Aspen Stand” in Colorado.
A white expanse of foreground snow contrasts well with red buildings and wooded hills, in his “Asheville (North Carolina) Winter” oil.
Three windmills in the Netherlands, reflected in still waters, and an abandoned fortified town in Italy, supply subjects for two more fine oils.
A field of warmly glowing, sunlit, yellow-green grass, leads our eye to a “Tuscan Home,” in another excellent Italian landscape.
Closer to home, but starkly simplified and visually inviting, is his oil of a house in Oklahoma City, which he calls “Middle Class Snow.”
The show by the artist, born in 1954 in Raton, New Mexico, who has art in the Oklahoma State Capitol Collection, is highly recommended.
Call 840-4437 or go to www.howellgallery.com for information or to make an appointment to see the show.
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Welcome to Insights – TargetSmart’s tip-sheet to provide regular updates on the latest voter registration, early vote, and voter turnout trends. To date, we have spent a lot of time looking at who was registering to vote. While registration continues to be an important metric, moving forward we will focus on analyzing who has already voted this cycle.
Here are today’s key takeaways:
This year, more Americans are expected to vote early than ever before. As of Monday afternoon, more than 3.6 million votes have already been cast in the 2020 General Election. By comparison, roughly 415,000 people voted by this point in 2016.
Of those who have already voted, 136,000 people have never voted before. Democrats have a 6.1% advantage in modeled party ID among these first time voters.
Of those 3.6 million votes that have already been cast in this election, 586,000 infrequent voters have cast a ballot. Democrats have a 14% modeled partisan ID advantage among these voters.
Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in early and absentee votes cast. So far modeled Democrats have cast more than 1,700,000 early and absentee votes, compared to modeled Republicans, who have cast less than 1,300,000.
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Irina Nikolaidi Wins WPT National London
In November last year British pro Eleanor Gudger won the WPT500 in Nottingham besting a field of more than 2,000 entries. Yesterday Irina Nikolaidi followed in her footsteps when she won the more affordable £220 PartyPoker WPT National London Main Event for £25,130 ($39,170).
The tournament had three starting flights with an accumulator structure, meaning that players were given the opportunity to buy-in to one, two, or all three of the Day 1 flights. At the end of each flight, chips were bagged and moved forward to Day 2. The tournament saw 667 entries and among the notables were Tony Dunst, Sin Melin, James Dempsey, Surinder Sunar and Matthew Noonan.
As reported by PokerNews UK Irina Nikolaidi won a huge pot on Day 2 against British pro Sin Melin. On a board ofand after a lot of betting both pre-flop and on the flop, all the chips went into the middle, creating a huge pot of 2,140,000. When Sin Melin turned over for a set of fours she was well in front of Nikolaidi’s, but Nikolaidi caught the on the river to give her a straight and knockout Sin Melin.
Going into the final day of play only 24 players remained, and Nikolaidi was the big chip leader. While Noonan and Dempsey fell before the final table, Nikolaidi was able to hold on to her lead, and down to the nine-handed final table Nikolaidi was responsible for the final three eliminations. In the last hand of the night all the chips went in on a flop reading. Simon Green must have been pretty confident he had the best hand with, but Nikolaidi turned over for a better two pair, and neither the on the turn nor the on the river changed the outcome.
After the win Nikolaidi gave a brief interview:
According to the Hendon Mob the £25,130 first place prize is by far the biggest live tournament cash of Nikolaidi’s career. Until yesterday Nikolaidi had only £950 in tournament earnings. Huge congrats to the new champion on an impressive performance.
Photo: Irina Nikolaidi, PartyPoker WPT National London.
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Glover Teixeira is hoping to fight the winner of Cormier-Jones with a win over Alexander Gustafsson on Sunday.
Forget Jimi Manuwa, MMA veteran Glover Teixeira thinks he should be next in line for a light heavyweight title shot with a win over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Fight Night 109 this weekend.
The UFC will host a Fight Night card in Moncton, New Brunswick this fall.
The premier MMA promotion is headed to Hub City.
According to a report, the UFC was looking to add a big lightweight bout to UFC 210 next month, but were unable to.
On the UFC Utica main card, Walt Harris dusted Daniel Spitz in the second round, and Ben Saunders took out Jake Ellenberger in the first.
The Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York, was home to a mediocre night of fights, with four (T)KOs, three submissions, and five decisions, including one split-decision.
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Ten months after retiring, former UFC welterweight Kyle Noke is coming back to mixed martial arts.
Kyle Noke is coming back to MMA.
The veteran welterweight said in a Thursday social media post that he plans to fight again.
Former UFC fighter Cody Pfister was arrested this weekend for assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
Former UFC fighter Cody Pfister was arrested around 1:00am on Saturday, July 15th and booked into Potter County Detention Center in Amarillo, TX after being charged with assault and causing bodily injury to a family member. Per the Potter County Sheriff’s Department, Pfister was released after paying $5,000 in bail.
Matt Brown has announced that he will be retiring after his fight against Diego Sanchez at UFC Fight Night 120.
After more than 12 years in the sport, MMA veteran Matt Brown will be hanging up the gloves after UFC Norfolk on Nov. 11.
Chris Weidman was offered a third fight with Anderson Silva in Brazil, but taking the bout made no sense to him.
When Kelvin Gastelum went through a weird issue with a marijuana suspension that led to him being removed from his UFC 212 bout with Anderson Silva, the middleweight legend was left without an opponent. According to former 185-pound champ Chris Weidman, they wanted him to fight Silva for a third time on the Brazilian card. But it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Weidman wasn’t down with that for a variety of reasons.
The UFC wanted to book what would’ve been a very lucrative lightweight tournament involving their biggest draws.
The 155 pound division is probably Mixed Martial Arts’ most stacked division, and the UFC apparently tried to book a lightweight tournament involving four of their biggest stars. As part of a report by MMA Fighting, the promotion wanted to have Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Conor McGregor in the fall and Georges St-Pierre vs Nate Diaz on August, with the two winners facing off at the end of the year.
After a rather silent build up of the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, the company announced last week that a pre-fight presser will be held this Thursday, September 20th. However, the catch is that the event will strictly be for media members, unlike past pressers where fans are allowed to attend and even ask questions.
UFC champion Conor McGregor has been warned it could get “embarrassing” if he steps into the ring against former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.
The lightweight champion will earn the pay-packet of his career - figures of $100 million have been reported in the media - if the super fight against arguably the greatest pound-for-pound boxer materialises.
Al Iaquinta reveals he’s in talks with the UFC over a potential scrap with Justin Gaethje this summer.
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Top 15 lightweight Al Iaquinta might not be the most active fighter on the UFC roster, but the 30-year-old still keeps a keen eye on his native division.
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A captivating story of tender new friendship and self-discovery from the author of" Kissing Annabel"
""How about we toss a coin? Heads, it's west and a lift. Tails, it's still west, but no lift.""
James is heading into the country on his first teacher-training round when a mysterious girl asks him for a ride. Sophie has him all worked out: ""You live with your parents and they bought you this car, and a very nice car it is too."" At first James can't see past her wild hair and attitude, but when Sophie trusts him with a secret she's been keeping too long, she changes his direction completely. Steven Herrick masterfully reveals the essence of his characters in this tough and tender story about opening up to love and living a life that's true.
Описание: Charles Wilkins, then a university student, took a job as a gravedigger in a vast corporate cemetery in the east end of Toronto during the hazy summer of 1969. The bizarre-but-true events of that time-a midsummer gravediggers' strike, the unearthing of a victim of an unsolved murder, and a little illegal bone-shifting-play out among a Barnum-esque parade of mavericks and misfits in this macabre and hilarious memoir. Amid relentless gallows humor and the inevitable reminders of what it is, finally, to be human, Wilkins provides an unforgettable insider's view of a morbidly fascinating industry. In the Land of Long Fingernails is a story of mortality, materialism, friendship and sexuality... and the gradual coming-of-age of an impressionable young man.
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In talking about Canada's persistent and frustrating productivity gap with our U.S. neighbour, there's a tendency to imply that it's somehow a product of poor behaviour – we're inefficient, we're lazy, we're not entrepreneurial, we don't invest and innovate enough. But much of the problem may boil down to the simple, unavoidable fact that we're smaller – not simply in terms of national heft, but, more importantly, at the individual-company level.
Two companion papers published by Statistics Canada Wednesday find that small companies (for the purposes of the research, defined as those with fewer than 500 employees) make up a substantially larger portion of the economy in Canada than they do in the United States – and that this can account for a large part of the productivity gap between the two countries.
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada's labour productivity rate (as measured by nominal GDP per hour worked) is a gaping 27 per cent lower than that of the United States. Meanwhile, Statscan researchers note that in 2008 (the latest detailed data available), small firms accounted for 71 per cent of hours worked in Canada, but just 53 per cent of business-sector gross domestic product; in the U.S., small businesses made up 56 per cent of hours worked and 46 per cent of business-sector GDP. Canada's small-firm labour productivity rate in 2008 was only 47 per cent of that of large firms.
In other words, small companies produced less than half as much from their labour as large firms did, and Canada is bottom-heavy with these smaller firms. That has been working like an anchor on the nation's productivity.
"While small firms are often regarded as dynamic and innovative, in many cases, they may not be able to exploit the scale economies associated with size and, therefore, possess a productivity disadvantage relative to their larger counterparts," the researchers wrote.
They calculated that in 2008, about 60 per cent of The U.S./Canada productivity gap could be accounted for by the differences in prevalence of small businesses between the two countries – both because Canada has a larger proportion of small firms, and because Canadian small firms are relatively less productive than small U.S. companies.
Either way, one solution to Canada's productivity deficit would be to simply build more small companies into large ones; the competitive disadvantages they have, relative both to larger competitors and to their U.S. counterparts, seem to largely evaporate if they can simply get big. Probably easier said than done; with a population only one-10th the size of the U.S., there is a natural constraint in the Canadian domestic market (both in demand and, likely, in access to financing) for companies to reach U.S.-sized proportions in similar numbers.
Perhaps, then, Canada needs to look more beyond its borders for the necessary fuel for company growth. Trade is one obvious route, and the Canadian government is already quite busy promoting expansion opportunities for Canadian businesses overseas. But at the same time, the government may need to reconsider its confusing and at times hostile stance toward foreign investment in Canadian enterprises; encouraging foreign investment, rather than discouraging it, may provide a route for Canadian businesses to grow to more efficient and productive proportions. Ottawa needs to stop looking at foreign investors as a potential threat to economic sovereignty, and instead see them as a potential catalyst to productivity gains – and, by extension, to long-term economic growth. | [
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Cabinet approves new social media policy
The federal cabinet approved the rules related to the social media as the government has decided to take major decision to crackdown on social media, reported 24NewsHD TV on Tuesday.
As the social media companies have to work under the standard set by the Pakistani authority. Government agrees to share rules with international social media companies.
The social media would be permitted to work within the established government rules and regulations.
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by P. Gosselin, May 30, 2023 in ClimateChangeDispatch
1. Alaska’s fourth cold winter in a row
Alaska was once seen as a beacon of hope in the AGW coal mine: but after four cold winters in a row, culminating in a historically cold winter season in 2022-23, the Last Climate Frontier has certainly lost that status – the catastrophists will now have to look elsewhere to bolster their narrative.
According to NOAA’s data, and despite the agency’s official forecasts that consistently heralded “warmer than average” seasons, the last four winters in Alaska have shown a strong cooling trend. [emphasis, links added]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is also off its rocker. It predicted a “much milder than normal winter” for 2022-23 with below-average snowfall. That was wrong on both fronts.
Historic snowfall totals of more than 250 cm fell across much of Alaska, and Anchorage set a new record for leftover snow that stayed on the ground well into April.
April was also a historically cold month across Alaska, with an average temperature of -8.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.5 degrees Celsius below the multi-decadal norm, and the fourth coldest April in 99 years of NOAA records.
The snow has now continued into May, tumbling even more records.
2. More and more new cold records “Down Under”
Icy polar air masses continue to dominate large parts of Australia – most recently in the west. Moreover, a continent-wide cold air outbreak from Antarctica is expected in the second half of this week.
Australia is cooling, and the proof is in measurements: For the past six years, it has been colder than average Down Under, and the list of cities that have recorded the coldest seasons since records began is growing(such as Brisbane last winter).
May 2023 continues this cooling trend, with the lowest May temperatures on record already recorded in a number of locations early in the month – including Cooma, Omeo, Bombala, and Canberra.
In Sydney last Sunday, the lowest temperature recorded at the start of autumn in 85 years (since 1938) was 7.1°C.
Over the weekend, it was the west’s turn to freeze.
Large parts of Western Australia just experienced the coldest May morning in at least two decades. On both Sunday and Monday morning, the temperature in Broome, for example, dropped to 11.5 °C, the lowest autumn reading since 1999.
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The greatest thing that can happen to a person is for him or her to become a parent. The tips you are about to read are the collected wisdom of many parents that came before you. Raising A Child is a road that takes commitment and dedication; let the information here prepare you for the journey.
When children misbehave, the best tool to use is positive reinforcement. Some children don’t have the ability to be able to express themselves in a way that they would like, and are trying to cope with many emotional issues. Showing them how to express themselves properly is the best way to help them.
A 3 foot tall child can typically crawl out of a crib, and it’s time to get a bed! For a youngster, this may be a little scary, but making it a fun experience, such as using new sheets painted with superheros, will ease the transition.
They should learn early on that they have to clean their hands after going to the bathroom, as well as before they eat. This should help your children to stay healthy.
If you’d like to be a great parent, one thing you must do is to listen to your children. If you give them a chance to talk, they’ll tell you about what’s important to them. This facilitates open communication between yourself and your child.
If you adopted your child, be ready for your child’s questions once he or she learns about being adopted. They will be curious about their biological parents and the reason for the adoption. It is important to be honest with your child, the younger they are when you tell them, the better they will be able to adjust to the idea as they get older.
Don’t try to force a young child to reach a certain developmental milestone, including walking or talking, at a certain time because an older child reached it at that time. If you try to push a child into doing something before they are capable, it can lead to delayed learning.
When raising a child it is fundamental to not give into every “I want” that they say. Make sure, when responding to children’s demands, that you always stay in control of the situation. If you give them something they want, make sure it’s because you’ve decided to. It is crucial that parents always show, through words or actions, that they are the ones in control, not children, and to accomplish this in a positive, loving way.
Keep kids safe on their way to school by using reflective tape on their backpacks or coats. You can also purchase reflective fabric strips that you can attach with Velcro to other garments. This helps crossing guards and drivers see your kids better, especially when it’s early in the morning.
If you make time for yourself, you will be a better parent. Even just a couple of minutes to recharge your batteries away from the kids can be just what you need as a break. Your children will benefit from your improved happiness.
Being a parent today is not always easy, but you are now better prepared to be a great parent. Although bringing up a child may seem like a monumental chore sometimes, remember that it is really a gift. Reflect on the tips presented here and others like them to be able to truly enjoy that gift. Being a parent can be amazing, and now you have all of the information you need to be the parent your children need you to be. | [
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Construction is getting underway on the $69 million Denny Avenue level crossing removal project in Western Australia, with demolition works ramping up on a number of properties along Third Avenue and Railway Avenue.
In addition, Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are also being sought for contractors to deliver the Kelmscott METRONET precinct. Two contractors are going to be appointed for the project - one for the delivery of road and rail works and one to deliver road and civil infrastructure.
“The release of the EOI is another key step for this critical METRONET project in the heart of Kelmscott.
“Each package of works has a different risk profile for the contractor, so the decision was made to split them into two design and construct contracts,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
Works under the multi-million dollar project will include:
- Permanently closing the Denny Avenue level crossing
- Construction of a rail-over-road underpass by gradually elevating the rail and sinking Davis Road
- Extending Davis Road to Third Avenue to maintain the vital east/west connection
- Widening Davis Road to four lanes - two in each direction
- Installation of traffic lights at Davis Road intersections at Albany Highway, Streich and Railway avenues as well as at Gilwell Avenue / Albany Highway intersection
- Removal of traffic lights along Denny Avenue at Albany Highway, Streich and Railway avenues
- Construction of a walk/cycle path over the new Davis Road underpass on the Railway Avenue side of the rail line
- Turning sections of Third and Slee avenues into cul-de-sacs
- Civic improvements and road landscaping to revitalise the Kelmscott town centre including repurposing Station Masters House and land development opportunities
Project plan (source: METRONET)
Major construction works are anticipated to commence later this year, with completion of the project due by late 2021.
“The removal of the Denny Avenue level crossing will greatly improve the daily lives of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, improving safety and decreasing road congestion in the area.
“With construction set to start later this year, this project marks the first part of METRONET’s level crossing removal program and commitment to improving safety for our communities,” Ms Saffioti said.
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The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American fighter aircraft in World War II. Over 7,800 F4F Wildcat's were built by Grumman between 1937 and 1945. Built for the US Navy, it was also used by the British.
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was used almost exclusively in the beginning stages of World War II in the Pacific theater. The F4F Wildcats fared well or were comparable in combat against the enemy fighter aircraft, the Japanese Zero.
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was the predecessor to the F6F Hellcat for the US. In Great Britain the F4F Wildcats were called Martlets and used by the Royal Navy. The RAF used the Spitfires and Hawkers almost exclusively and the Royal Navy needed the F6F as a fighter. The Grumman F4F Wildcat saw operations in the European theater and was known to have shot down a few German Messerschmitt BF 109's. The Grumman F4F Wildcat was a tough, multipurpose fighter aircraft.
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830 radial engine and had a top speed of around 330 mph. The Grumman F4F Wildcat had a service of over 39,000 feet ceiling of and a range of 845 miles.
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Photos from Apollo 16 could show UFO orbiting the moon
YouTube UFO hunter Streetcap1 posted NASA Apollo 16 images in a video on his channel.
NASA images of the Moon, Mars, other planets, as well as footage taken by the International Space Station, was scoured in an extensive search for evidence of alien life.
The expert said in the video: "I have been browsing a lot of photographs tonight and I discovered this on a moon photograph
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"It appears on quite a few photos, not all of them. It is some sort of structure and it is just sitting orbiting the Moon.
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Viewers have suggested it could be the mysterious Black Knight satellite, also known as the "Dark Knight".
After watching, Traci Hill posted on YouTube: "Looks kind of like the Dark Knight."
Valle Janes later added: "Someone commented it looks like the Black Knight... I agree."
Others were less convinced, offering up alternative explanations.
One poster with the user name Coil Smoke said: "Could be high terrain like mountain peaks still getting sunlight."
Jack Gordon added: "Photographic artefact more likely than alien ship."
The 1998 Nasa image (left) and an earlier alleged Black Knight snap over the Moon in July 2015.
The Black Knight Satellite is the name that has been given to an object captured on camera by NASA astronauts during a 1998 space shuttle mission.
There are alien conspiracy theorists who claim the satellite is of extraterrestrial origin, possibly up to 13,000 years old orbiting Earth in near-polar orbit.
The myth developed in 1963 when NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper was reported as saying he had seen the Black Knight Satellite while in space, but there was a media blackout upon his return and the US space agency allegedly put it down to cosmic hallucinations.
It has been reported that a decade later in 1973, a researcher from Scotland, Duncan Lunan, looked back at the Norwegian scientists' data from 1928, before claiming the "messages" suggested the Black Knight was sent by aliens from Epsilon Boötis, as a welcome message to Earth 12,600 years ago.
A close up of the 'UFO' taken from the YouTube video.
Someone commented it looks like the Black Knight... I agree.
In 1998, the first alleged photographs of the satellite emerged and were taken by astronauts on the space shuttle Endeavour, as it made its first flight to the ISS.
However, many sceptics claim the legend was retrospectively created after the 1998 images emerged, with the preceding odd events weaved into the story to make it more convincing.
Sceptics also say the existence of the Black Knight satellite has been debunked many times, and the NASA images show, as the space agency said at the time, a thermal blanket accidentally dropped from a space shuttle.
In 2015, YouTube debunker NUA, laid the mystery to rest.
In a video called "Black Knight Satellite UFO Documentary - Truth Exposed 2015 - (Debunked)" - he claims to conclusively prove the 'Black Knight', as photographed in 1998 NASA images, was nothing more than the dropped thermal blanket.
The blanket was lost by the crew of the Endeavour space shuttle as they worked on the developing the International Space Station (ISS).
In his video, NUA compared NASA video of the Endeavour mission which shows a thermal blanket on the ISS.
The same blanket is then seen being dropped by the crew as it tumbles away into space.
He highlights the blanket as being exactly the same shape as the 'Black Knight' in the 1998 pictures seized on by conspiracists and explain the object only appeared to change shape because it was turning as it fell away. | [
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Traveloka unveils more exclusive deals and perks for their Chinese New Year HUATAH campaign today. Users will be able to stand a chance to grab up to S$88 discount on top of additional deals when booking stays on Traveloka.
The HUAT-AH campaign extends Traveloka’s SEEngapore campaign which offers a seamless booking experience that encompasses a variety of deals and experiences for over 200 hotels, attractions and tours.
Aside from the S$88 discount, users can stand a chance to redeem Traveloka’s HUAT-AH deals including extra discounts up to 15% off on SingapoRediscovers vouchers bookings for staycations and experiences with DBS/POSB Credit or Debit Cards along with additional upgrades to beautiful properties such as The Fullerton Hotel, PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay, Shangri-La Singapore, Orchard Hotel, Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore, and more.
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1940s Downtown Los Alamos
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1940s Downtown Los Alamos
Los Alamos has a long and varied history. However, its uniqueness – and what it is best known for – comes from its role as the site for the development of the world’s first atomic bombs.
Los Alamos Laboratory, known as Project Y, was conceived during the early part of World War II. The United States wanted to build an atomic explosive to counter the threat posed by the German nuclear development program. The term Manhattan Project came about because the program began under the Manhattan Engineering District of the War Department.
Gen. Leslie Groves, military head of the project, and Robert Oppenheimer, scientific director, wanted the top-secret project to take place in an area that was isolated yet still accessible, a place with an adequate water supply, a readily available labor force, and a moderate climate. At the same time, Oppenheimer envisioned a laboratory with a beautiful setting that would inspire his scientists. He wanted to bring researchers that were scattered at various universities across the country together to discuss all aspects of the project.
After touring the site, officials felt the Ranch School buildings would supply adequate housing for the estimated 30 scientists who would work on the project. Little did anyone at the time realize the town would grow to more than 6,000 residents during the war, causing constant shortages of housing and water, among other hardships.
New residents of Los Alamos rode the train into tiny Lamy, New Mexico, the nearest station to Santa Fe. Then they checked in at 109 East Palace Ave. in Santa Fe where Dorothy McKibbin would make arrangements for everything from their luggage and household goods to their passes that would get them into the Secret City. Next, it was a 35-mile trip to the northwest, one that could take up to four hours, depending on the conditions of the dusty or muddy arroyos and the steep, winding mountain road.
The scientists and engineers labored on for two years. They carried out experiments in metallurgy and high explosives. They scribbled mathematical calculations on chalkboards and cocktail napkins. They worked 10- and 12-hour days six days a week then sipped famously potent martinis at Oppenheimer’s home and played musical concerts in Fuller Lodge for relaxation. Meanwhile, enriched uranium and plutonium were developed in Oakridge, Tenn., and Hanford, Wash.
Finally, on July 16, 1945, at 5:30 a.m., an incredible burst of light exploded over the desert in south central New Mexico. Trinity, as the test shot was known, answered many of the questions the scientists had been asking. The bomb’s yield, equivalent of 18,000 tons of TNT, astounded even the scientists who had spent years making painstaking calculations.
President Truman, meeting at Potsdam with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin, was informed of the successful test. Soon, he made the decision to use the remaining bombs in the U.S. arsenal on Japan.
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We only ever wanted to be able to do the Rubik's cube like everyone else could
Did you ever here about those kids who could do the Rubik’s cube in under a minute? We always dreamt of being able to do it but we've pretty much given up on that dream. But our loving feeling towards this colourful brick have come rushing back and what's more, this mind-based puzzle has arrived in cake form. Pastry chef and master of baking, Cédric Grolet, has gained lots of attention across the world wide web thanks to his funky Rubik’s cakes.
Merci à tous d'être de plus en plus nombreux à commander mon rubik's cake à partager (4 à 6 personnes)!!! Pour rappel, prise des commandes 3 jours avant et à déguster sur place.. 👨🏻🍳👌🏻😊 Thank you all for being more and more to order my rubik's cake to share (4 to 6 people)!!! As a reminder, orders are taken 3 days before and to taste on the spot..👨🏻🍳👌🏻😊 #cedricgrolet #teatime #brunch #cake #thankyou #team #whparchitecture #paris #rubikscube #cg
These are tiny cubes of cakes arranged into Rubik’s cube inspired designs. Sadly they’re not all connected, so you can’t actually work out the puzzle then eat your work. However you can always Instagram the cakes and enjoy eating something delicious, which is very satisfying anyway.
As well as looking fabulous, the cakes taste brilliant too. Cédric is a definitely a master of sugar-based delights, and each cube has its own flavour. These are perfect for sharing, but you could definitely eat one alone. He also makes sparkling, glossy fake apples, filled with actual apples!
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Fortran 90 Course Notes
by AC Marshall, JS Morgan, JL Schonfelder
Publisher: The University of Liverpool 1997
Number of pages: 278
Contents: Introduction to Computer Systems; What Are Computer Programs; Introduction; Fortran Evolution; Language Obsolescence; Object Oriented Programming; Fortran 90 Programming; Language Elements; Data Objects; Expressions and Assignment; Control Flow; Mixing Objects of Different Types; Mixing Objects of Different Types; Intrinsic Procedures; Simple Input Output; Arrays; Selected Intrinsic Functions; etc.
Download or read it online for free here:
by Clive G. Page - University of Leicester
This guide provides a comprehensive description of the features and implementation of Fortran77 as defined in the ANSI and ISO Standards. Ideal as a text from which to learn a second language, or as a reference guide to a first or main language.
by Adrian Sandu - Virginia Tech
Contents: a quick tour of fortran 95; the building blocks of a fortran application; flow control; computer arithmetic; applications; intrinsic functions; input and output; arrays; more on procedures; parametrized intrinsic types; derived types; etc.
by William H. Press, at al. - Cambridge University Press
Numerical Recipes in Fortran 90 contains a detailed introduction to the Fortran 90 language and to the basic concepts of parallel programming, plus source code for all routines from the second edition of Numerical Recipes.
by Miguel Hermanns - OpenMP.org
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|Publication number||US7908075 B2|
|Application number||US 11/598,725|
|Publication date||Mar 15, 2011|
|Filing date||Nov 14, 2006|
|Priority date||Nov 15, 2005|
|Also published as||CN1967523A, CN1967523B, US20070118564|
|Publication number||11598725, 598725, US 7908075 B2, US 7908075B2, US-B2-7908075, US7908075 B2, US7908075B2|
|Inventors||Hongwei Qi, Yuguang Liu, Yabo Wang, Xiaowei Liu, Huifeng Liu|
|Original Assignee||Nec (China) Co., Ltd.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (10), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (5), Classifications (16), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to the technical field of processing traffic query information, more specifically, to a map knowledge base generating device and a method thereof, a traffic information query system, and a traffic information query method.
Despite of the continuous investment in road construction in massive amounts of financial and human resources, the fast increasing numbers of vehicles still brings about the overload of the mad capability and causes traffic jams. In fact, road congestion is a persistent major factor in many cities. So it is needed to give proper attention to and take into account of providing traffic information to a driver in time. Therefore, the driver can efficiently schedule the travel route to the destination. So it is very necessary to provide real-time/history traffic information to a driver
The US patent application No. 20050080552 A1, titled as “method and system for modeling and processing vehicular traffic data and information and applying thereof”, focuses on route recommendation and navigation system and a method thereof.
The EP patent application No. 1503355, titled as “A device, system and a method for processing statistic traffic information”, focuses on a system of traffic status prediction based on historical traffic information and a method thereof.
The existing prior art tends to provide traffic information service just based on traffic sensor/mobile sensor information etc. In fact, if only these kinds of information, it is not enough. For example, because large expenditures is necessary for the infrastructure and maintenance, lots of cities just set sensors on major roads. However, in fact, users need not only traffic information about the major roads, but also traffic information about the minor roads.
Traditional traffic information providing method includes broadcasting traffic information, overlapping traffic information on a map and displaying the information. But a user could not get the traffic information that he requires timely based on the broadcasting. And the acquired traffic information is not accurate enough. Additional devices are needed when the traffic information is overlapped on the map, such as GPS
The invention is made to address the above problems. This invention relates to a map knowledge base generating device and a method thereof, a traffic information query system and a method thereof. So a user terminal can be used to query traffic information conveniently and accurately as well as query traffic information timely without an additional device. Thus the cost is reduced.
According to the first aspect of this invention, a map knowledge base generating section comprises:
According to the second aspect of this invention, a map knowledge base generating method is provided, comprising:
According to the third aspect of this invention, a traffic information query system is provided, comprising:
According to the forth aspect of this invention, a traffic information query method is provided, comprising:
According to the fifth aspect of this invention, a traffic information query device is provided, comprising:
According to the sixth aspect of this invention, a traffic information query method is provided, comprising:
Hereinafter, the preferred embodiment will be illustrated with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, same elements are illustrated by the same symbols or numbers. Moreover, in the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted in order not to make the subject matter of the present invention unclear.
The map knowledge base generating device 10 is used for inputting information such as space relation of attribute value among roads and traffic points in electronic map 101 into the map knowledge base 105, therefore, knowledge about spatial information among attribute values of roads and traffic points will be learned from the electronic map.
The map knowledge base generating device 10 is used to input information such as spatial relation among attribute values of roads and traffic points in electronic map 101 into the map knowledge base 105. The map knowledge base generating device 10 is mainly based the functions provided by the GIS (Geographical Information System) platform. These functions are commonly used | [
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What technology does it use in its construction?
The CX Comp comes in a K-Guard casing, constructed with a layer of natural rubber under the centre tread to provide durable puncture protection. Married up with the SBC compound (Schwalbe Basic Compound) for a multi discipline quality rubber at an low price point.
What is the intended use?
The CX Comp's semi slick centre tread provides fast rolling with ease, whilst the pronounced shoulder offers adequate cornering grip across a range of surfaces, whether your on road, gravel, or going off piste onto the trail.
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|ensuring stable electricity supply and national energy security
Korea is continuously and systematically promoting R&D on Nuclear Power
Following the introduction of nuclear power plants in the 1970's, Korea accumulated its nuclear Technology in the 1980's, achieved independence from the import of foreign technology in the 1990's by developing the OPR1000, and demonstrated the advanced level of its nuclear technology capabilities in the 2000's by developing an advanced type reactor the APR1400. The Government has been implementing a "Plan for the Advancement of NPP Technology" to reinforce its international competitiveness and to secure the necessary capabilities for a self-reliant NPP technology for its export.
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Nuclear power accounts for 27.0% of the total installed electricity generation capacity in Korea, and 39.0% of the total electricity generation. Thus, as a major source of electricity generation in Korea, nuclear energy contributes greatly to the stability of national electricity supply and energy security.
Korea's Nuclear Power Generation rate is continually increasing.
The Government has completed safety assessment on Kori 3 and 4, and is currently conducting safety assessment on Yonggwang 1 and 2 (WH 950 MWe) for a 4.5% thermal power augmentation. Also the technical reports on licensing continued operation of Kori 1 are under review. The nuclear power generation rate will be continually increased by the construction of eight additional units by 2015, as per the national plan for the anticipated electricity supply and demand increase. The units under construction are Shin-Kori 1 and 2 (OPR1000), 3 and 4 (APR1400), Shin-Wolsong 1 and 2 (OPR1000), and additional units planned are Shin-Ulchin 1 and 2 (APR1400).
Korea is proud of its World Class Operational Performance.
The capacity factor rates of the nuclear power plants in Korea have not only improved steadily since 1990 but they've also maintained an overall world class rating. Also, over the same period of time the rate of unplanned trips has declined notably towards one of the world's lowest. | [
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A koncerz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkɔn.t͡sɛʂ]) is a type of sword used by Polish-Lithuanian hussars in the renaissance period. It is a thin and long thrusting sword, generally used by a type of heavy cavalry (husaria, the famed Polish hussars) and optimized to defeat body armor (either by piercing directly through mail links, or by thrusting between the plates of plate armor), but not used to cut or slash.
The Concern originated from a medieval sword and appeared at the end of the 15th century when it was about 1.3 metres (51 in) long, and relatively unwieldy compared to single-handed thrusting swords designed for use by infantry. By the late 16th century it had increased in length to a typical 1.6 metres (63 in) overall—1.4 metres (55 in) blade—and had a more optimized weight distribution and balance. The koncerz was used more like a spear or lance while on horseback; it provided a rider with a very long reach in a relatively compact format suitable for a sidearm (the typical primary weapon of hussars was a very long lance). Since it was optimized for thrusting, the concern had no cutting edge, only a very sharp point; the blade itself was triangular or square in cross section in order to be more rigid.
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The Legend of Korra
http://ping.fm/KbyLg I got goose bumps. Regardless how this turns out props goes to the creators for creating new characters, a new steam punk like setting and original story. To not shamefully bank on the love of the original characters is a creative risk in itself, April 14th, I 'll be sure to have my DVR set.
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KCA DEUTAG Wins $120 Million Contract in Angola
KCA DEUTAG Drilling has been awarded a major contract by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), a Chevron Texaco subsidiary operating offshore Angola.
This significant contract, valued at $120 million, is the first to be awarded to KCA DEUTAG in Angola. The contract involves the design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of a high specification, new build platform rig for CABGOC's Benguela Belize field development, which is part of Chevron Texaco's deep-water development in Block 14. The installation of the rig will be followed by a five-year operation and maintenance period.
Block 14 is located some 50 miles offshore Angola in approximately 1400 feet of water and will be developed by a drilling and production platform consisting of a compliant tower, and drilling and production topsides. It will have 42 well slots and, consequently, a significant primary drilling program.
Of the $120 million contract value, approximately $60 million relates to KCA DEUTAG's selected subcontractor, National Oilwell, the specialist drilling equipment supplier and rig fabricator, based in Houston, Texas.
Engineering design, procurement and construction activity will be undertaken in Houston, commencing in March 2003. Following a design phase of seven months and a construction and onshore commissioning phase of 19 months, the rig will be transported and installed by CABGOC's other contractors, prior to final offshore commissioning by KCA DEUTAG. Commencement of operations is currently scheduled for around mid 2005. The five-year operation and maintenance period will involve significant training and investment in Angolan personnel - the majority of which KCA DEUTAG intends to carry out in Angola.
Maurice White, Chief Executive of KCA DEUTAG, commented:
"This significant contract has extended our presence into an area which we have identified as being a key market in the development of our core international drilling operations. It takes KCA DEUTAG into the West African ultra deep-water area, in which we believe there will be significant future projects.
"In addition, it strengthens our relationship with Chevron Texaco with whom we operate both in the North Sea and onshore in the Middle East."
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The Nuclear Deal Is Not Just About Energy Security
The Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, Manish Tewari, writes in Tehelka:
If nuclear energy is going to constitute only 8 percent of our energy mix by the year 2020 and 20 percent by 2050 then why is the UPA prepared to stake its government on the Indo-US nuclear deal? Why do the NDA and the Left find themselves on the same side as Pakistan and China in opposing and expressing reservations on the deal?
The operationalisation of the deal would not take place before the end of 2008 going by even the most optimistic time frame. That is subject to protocols still to be negotiated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and finally a vote by the US Congress. The Hyde Act is only a waiver from the provisions of Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act permitting the US administration to arrive at an agreed bilateral framework with India for cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy.
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This week I watched another interesting episode of Through the Wormhole on the Science Channel, and it discussed whether or not humans created God as a way to cope with unexplainable events in our lives--I've often wondered this.
It used to be that God lived in the sky and earth was the center of the universe, which the sun and everything else revolved around. We learned that wasn't true, and God, like our science, adapted to where He now either exists in a different plane (heaven) or encompasses all that is, was, and will be. He used to speak to the people in the Bible. Now He gives us signs.
I found several experiments in Through the Wormhole incredibly interesting. In one test, psychiatrists demonstrated that humans did not believe or acknowledge imaginary or invisible beings until around the age of 6 or 7. If a child younger than that was told of an invisible princess in the room, they didn't acknowledge her flicking on and off the lights and always guessed wrong where a ball was hidden in wooden containers. When they understood the flicking light was the invisible princess giving them a sign, they guessed right.
Similarly, in another test, children cheated when left alone to play a rigged game. When children of the same age were told there was an invisible princess sitting in a chair, watching them, they no longer cheated; it was amusing watching them wave their hand over the chair to try and sense if the princess was in it before they decided not to cheat.
Another test I found fascinating had people answering questions on a computer. At the end of the test, they were shown a still picture of television static. Originally, they said they saw nothing. Then the psychiatrists added a random correct or incorrect to every question answered. The test subjects, feeling they had failed the test (there really was no pass or fail as they could have received an incorrect no matter what they answered) started to see things in the static, when they shouldn't have. In other words, their brains interpreted and made sense of a chaotic, incomprehensible problem. They saw patterns and signs.
These tests aren't definitive proof that God has been conjured by our minds; they merely demonstrate that with intelligence we're capable of accepting concepts beyond what we can hear, smell, see, or feel, and we're prone to problem solving, making sense of things that don't make sense. Not only that, the ability to do so is interwoven in our DNA. Otherwise, we would have never found germs or particles or bands of light. Somewhere along the way, our brains diverged from every other form of life on our planet. Was it divine intervention, evolution, a mutation, or happenstance?
I don't have an answer. I'd like to think there's a God, that things happen for a reason, that we're given signs and directions, that life was created through a higher power, not by chance. I'd like to think, "God does not play dice with the universe." I'd like to think, even if I turn out to be wrong, something is looking out for our best interests.
But, I'm human, and I have doubts. I question one moment, pray the next, and I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't alone in my agnostic-want-to-believe behavior. Worst case scenario, as I truly believe I live life the best I can with little pain or hate toward others, I die and it's like before I was born--comfortable nothingness. | [
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T40B - Digital Torque Transducer with Magnetic Rotational Speed Measuring System
Precise Measurement of Rotational Speed Even at Low Rotational Speeds
Ruggedness and precision - these are the characteristics of T40B, the digital torque transducer with magnetic rotational speed measuring system. T40B is based on the tried and tested T40 torque transducer and is convincing through many new features. The torque flange allows rotational speed measurement and, in addition, monitoring of the direction of rotation. An integrated optional reference pulse enables the angle of rotation to be measured, for example during functional testing.
Rugged in the Test Bench
Optical measurement systems reach their limits very quickly in adverse industrial environments. The T40B digital torque transducer is reliable and insensitive to dust and oil mist and is therefore predestined for applications in the automotive industry, such as in engine test stands.
Reliable Measurement of Rotational Speed
T40B features an output pulse count of 1024 pulses/revolution from 50 Nm to 10 kNm, covering all measuring ranges. The magnetic rotational speed measuring system with high output pulse count allows precise measurement of rotational speed in particular with low rotational speeds. Reliable measured values are the result.
Magnetic Rotational Speed Measuring System - Quickly Installed
The rotational speed measuring system can be used, without restrictions, at the torque transducer's maximum rated rotational speed, depending on the measuring range up to 20,000 rpm. The magnetized plastic ring's metal carrier is mounted onto the torque transducer's second free flange and is thus fully integrated. This saves space and significantly facilitates installation.
Flexible Through Multiple Interfaces
T40B offers maximum flexibility. The stator features frequency and voltage standard interfaces. In addition, the digital TMC (Torque Measurement Communication) interface has been integrated. This enables the transducer to be used not only in standalone mode; T40B can also be integrated in various fieldbus-based test bench concepts using the TIM40 interface module or the new TIM-EC EtherCAT interface module, for highest performance with highly dynamic measurements.
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From the day care center to the airport: Verdi has announced extensive public service warning strikes for Monday in the Cologne/Bonn region. The two largest airports are also affected.
Verdi is expanding the warning strikes in the collective bargaining dispute for the federal and local public services. The service union called on all public employees in the greater Cologne, Bonn and Leverkusen area for Monday to go on an all-day warning strike. Among other things, there will be significant restrictions on local public transport in the region.
Verdi also announced warning strikes for Monday at the two largest airports in North Rhine-Westphalia. At Cologne/Bonn Airport, the first groups of employees would start warning strikes in the night from Sunday to Monday, Verdi NRW announced on Friday morning. Warning strikes started shortly afterwards at Düsseldorf Airport. Due to the shift work, the warning strikes at the two airports ended in the night from Monday to Tuesday, as the union explained.
The background is the negotiations for employees in the public sector at the federal and municipal level as well as the nationwide negotiations for employees in aviation security. Collective bargaining is currently being conducted for both groups of employees. “With the strikes, the employees are putting pressure on the respective employers because no acceptable offer has been made in the previous negotiations in the public sector,” explained Andrea Becker, state department head at Verdi NRW.
Thousands of flight cancellations last week
Only last Friday, warning strikes by Verdi at seven German airports caused thousands of flight cancellations. Several airports had to stop regular passenger operations. In a message, Verdi NRW asked for the understanding of the passengers. In order to provide relief, the warning strikes were announced at an early stage. So travelers could fall back on other options.
The employers had presented an offer at the nationwide negotiations for employees in the federal and local governments in Potsdam on Thursday. Among other things, it includes a pay increase of five percent in two steps and one-off payments totaling 2,500 euros. However, the unions rejected the employers’ offer as completely inadequate. Verdi and the civil servants’ association dbb are demanding 10.5 percent more income, but at least 500 euros more per month. Collective bargaining for federal and local employees is scheduled to continue on March 27. | [
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American Journal of Neural Networks and Applications
Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019, Pages: 7-11
Received: May 8, 2019;
Accepted: Jun. 17, 2019;
Published: Jun. 29, 2019
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Mohaiminul Islam, School of Intelligent Technology and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
Guorong Chen, School of Intelligent Technology and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
Shangzhu Jin, School of Intelligent Technology and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
Neural networks represent a brain metaphor for information processing. These models are biologically inspired rather than an exact replica of how the brain actually functions. Neural networks have been shown to be very promising systems in many forecasting applications and business classification applications due to their ability to learn from the data. This article aims to provide a brief overview of artificial neural network. The artificial neural network learns by updating the network architecture and connection weights so that the network can efficiently perform a task. It can learn either from available training patterns or automatically learn from examples or input-output relations. Neural network-based models continue to achieve impressive results on longstanding machine learning problems, but establishing their capacity to reason about abstract concepts has proven difficult. Building on previous efforts to solve this important feature of general-purpose learning systems, our latest paper sets out an approach for measuring abstract reasoning in learning machines, and reveals some important insights about the nature of generalization itself. Artificial neural networks can learn by example like the way humans do. An artificial neural net is configured for a specific application like pattern recognition through a learning process. Learning in biological systems consists of adjustments to the synaptic connections that exist between neurons. This is true of artificial neural networks as well. Artificial neural networks can be applied to an increasing number of real-world problems of considerable complexity. They are used for solving problems that are too complex for conventional technologies or those types of problems that do not have an algorithmic solution.
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From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters songs Product Information
From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters album for sale by Elvis Presley was released Sep 28, 1993 on the RCA label. FROM NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS contains 130 tracks (19 previously unreleased) and a 94-page booklet with a complete '60s discography, session notes and many rare photos. From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters CD music It comes with a sheet of color stamps depicting 36 Presley album covers from the '60s. Personnel: Elvis Presley (vocals, guitar, piano); The Jordanaires, Charlie Hodge, Millie Kirkham, Joe Babcock, The Imperials, June Page, Dolores Edgin, Sandy Posey, Mary Greene, Mary Holladay, Donna Thatcher, Susan Pilikington, Sonja Montgomery, Hurshel Wiginton, Frank Sinatra (vocals); Scotty Moore, Harold Bradley, Neal Matthews, Jerry Kennedy, Chip Young, Jerry Reed (guitar); Charlie McCoy (guitar, harmonica, organ, bass); Grady Martin (guitar, vibraphone); Hank Garland (guitar, electric bass); Pete Drake, John Hughey (steel guitar); Ed Kollis (harmonica); Gordon Stoker (accordion, piano); Boots Randolph (saxophone, vibraphone, shakers, claves); Rufus Long (saxophone); Ray Stevens (trumpet); The Memphis Horns (horns); Floyd Cramer, Henry Slaughter, David Briggs (piano, organ); Ronnie Milsap, Bobby Wood (piano); Bobby Emmons (organ); Bob Moore, Henry Strzelecki, Tommy Cogbill, Mike Leech (bass); D.J. Fontana, Gene Chrisman (drums); Buddy Harman (drums, tympani). From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters CD music is a 5-disc set with 130 songs....See Full Description
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||Long Live The King!|
I have been "reviewing" this set since it's first issue over a decade ago. The man was called the "King Of Rock n' Roll" for a reason. This boxed set rocks, just like he did, just like everything else that he recorded, and everything he touched. reviewed by- Tracy Cheyka.
By tracy.cheyka (Wausau, WI USA)
||Significant body of work|
Essential. Any artist would be proud to have produced a body of work like this in any decade.
By JR (Australia)
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Another excellent BMG/RCA piece of work, with perfect mastering. Although Elvis's 60's recordings were mainly designed as advertisements for all his terrible movies, THOSE songs, the movie ones, aren't in this set. Nor are the gospel recordings. The songs in this title aren't that bad, but many aren't winners, either. The 4th and 5th discs, however, from the LATE 1960s, are 100% superb. These recordings were the start of Presley's comeback, and you will want to play them over and over again. They're THAT good.
By a reviewer (Milwaukee, WI)
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A MUST HAVE FOR ANY ELVIS RECORD COLLECTION. HE IS SUPERB ON THIS. KEN,ONTARIO, CANADA.
By kenneth m (WHITBY, ONTARIO, CANADA)
If you're an Elvis fan such as I am, this one is a must have for your collection. This box is full of great music and wonderful memories of a fabulous singer and entertainer. Thank you.
By Doug (Victoria, BC, Canada)
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No, in fact, both retailers share a strong entry into our market and have made an impact in our commercial real estate landscape.
The question is: will craft breweries melt out as fast as the frozen yogurt competition did?
Frozen yogurt exploded on the scene a few years ago.
ICR agents were fielding calls daily from interested start-ups and franchisees looking to capitalize on the “fro yo” trend.
It was a hard sell to some skeptical landlords, knowing our climate is predictably in a deep freeze for several months annually.
Some of those tenancies have flourished; others were not so lucky. The market seems to have evened itself out.
There was definitely a demand for frozen yogurt but timing, location and, in general, business planning probably determined the surviving operators.
Market determines demand. And in the case of the frozen yogurt stores there could only be so many.
This craft’s for you
Fads can come and go, but I think most Canadians would tell you beer is here to stay.
Craft beer is loosely defined as beer made by small, independent brewers. The term microbrew preceded craft but holds an entirely different connotation.
Microbrewers were often restricted to the amount of distribution of their product, and it was primarily served in-house.
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Fill ‘er up
Craft breweries have popped up all over Saskatchewan, primarily settling down roots in Regina and Saskatoon.
The concept of the breweries is somewhat universal: these aren’t your grandpa’s old neighbourhood bar.
Beer connoisseurs can visit a craft brew pub and settle in for a “flight” of sample beers before proceeding to the tap to fill a jug of the locally sourced product.
These jugs, most often referred to as growlers, are eco-friendly and tap into a generation of earth conscious drinking folks.
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming is on board providing growler fill stations for some exclusive craft brewers in their stores.
Additional distribution to local bars allows the beer to flow outside of the craft pubs and many brands can be found stocked up in liquor stores.
With a strong following of Regina’s Rebellion and Saskatoon’s 9 Mile and Prairie Sun, I feel safe in saying we won’t see the end of this craze any time soon. I’m sure I’m not the only one that would welcome more, how about you?
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Low driving voltage blue, green, yellow, red and white phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) with a common simply double emitting layer (D-EML) structure are investigated. Our OLEDs without any out-coupling schemes as well as n-doping strategies show low driving voltage, e.g. < 2.4 V for onset and < 3 V for 1000 cd/m2, and high efficiency of 32.5 lm/W (13.3%), 58.8 lm/W (14.3%), 55.1 lm/W (14.6%), 24.9 lm/W (13.7%) and 45.1 lm/W (13.5%) for blue, green, yellow, red and white OLED, respectively. This work demonstrates that the low driving voltages and high efficiencies can be simultaneously realized with a common simply D-EML structure.
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Since the pioneering works by Ma and Forrest et al., phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (PhOLEDs) with their ideal characteristic of the potential 100% internal quantum efficiency have attracted considerable attention due to their bright future of practical applications in flat-panel displays and solid-state lighting [3–7]. The state-of-the-art PhOLEDs have achieved preeminent improvements in efficiencies and lifetimes, laying the foundation for the commercialization. Due to the long excited-state lifetimes of phosphorescent materials, these emitters must be doped into appropriate host materials to prevent exciton quenching by triplet-triplet annihilation, and this doped emission layer is then typically sandwiched between additional hole-transport layer (HTL) and electron-transport layer (ETL). To date, nearly all development strategies for achieving high efficiencies in PhOLEDs have focused on such a multilayer strategy [9–11].
However, the use of multiple organic layers in an OLED greatly increases the cost of the device, presenting a significant obstacle to commercialization. Furthermore, care must be taken to match the frontier molecular orbital (FMO) energy levels of all adjacent layers to avoid exciplex formation and charge accumulation at each interface within the device. These present significant challenges to OLED mass production, making simplified device structures highly desirable. It is relatively arduous to acquire a common phosphorescent host material, which is suitable for all the blue, green, yellow and red emitters to realize high efficiency simultaneously, particularly, the blue phosphorescent emitter has a more strict demand on the hosts because the host must offer a high triplet energy level (T1) for exothermic energy transfer, suitable FMO energy levels for carrier injection, and optimal molecular configuration and components for carrier transportation at the same time. Unfortunately, the blue-favorite host with a wide energy gap may cause a considerable efficiency loss in the yellow or red unit inevitably [13–15].
It is well-known that the double emitting structure can increase the quantum efficiency and decrease the efficiency roll-off because of wider recombination region and better charge balance [16–18]. In this work, we demonstrate that the low driving voltages and high efficiencies can be simultaneously realized for blue, green, yellow, red and white PhOLEDs with a common simply D-EML structure. In which we utilize both a hole-transport 4,4`,4``-tris(Ncarbazolyl)triphenylamine (TcTa) and an electron-transport 2,4,6-tris(3`-(pyridin-3-yl)biphenyl-3-yl)-1,3,5-triazine (TmPPPyTz) as host materials, meanwhile, TcTa and TmPPPyTz as hole and electron transport layer (HTL and ETL), respectively. With this simple D-EML structure, our PhOLEDs exhibit low driving voltages (<3 V for 1000 cd/m2) and high efficiency (> 13%) for all of the blue, green, yellow, red and white PhOLEDs. In prospect, the efficiency can be 2~3 times increased by out-coupling schemes as well as air-stable n-doping strategies to meet the requirements for solid-state lighting sources [3,20,21].
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Inherently n-type conductivity of ZnO has been exploited for sensing applications. The high sensitivity of ZnO, towards the exposure to NH3, H2, O3, CO, NO2, and ethanol etc., makes it viable for gas sensing applications. Similarly, the same sensors should respond to any oxidizing or reducing chemical environment when it is placed in a solution or exposed to a vapour or jet containing chemical analytes. We report AlGaN/GaN based HEMT chemical sensors which show a reasonably fast response on exposure to chemical analyte in gas or solution phase. State-of-the-art GaN-HEMT process was used to fabricate bare-gated FET-like sensor structures, which was later covered by a dense layer of nanorods. While the most of the reported studies on similar topics exploit the conductance modulation in ZnO nanostructures, this work exploits surface and interface effects at the ZnO/GaN heterointerface coupled with signal modulation capabilities of HEMT structure. A two step growth process was used to grow ZnO nanorod arrays using a solution method that resulted in a matrix of nanorods over the entire exposed gate of proposed sensor structure. Typically, nanorods posses’ micrometer-scale length and submicrometer-scale width, and act as integrated nanoscale gate arrays of the GaN HEMT. Hall measurements revealed a noticeable decay of charge density in the AlGaN/GaN heterostructure after the nanorod growth. Low-frequency noise measurements revealed the role of interface traps at the ZnO/GaN heterointerface. Analytical techniques indicated a high crystalline quality of the nanorods. A dense array of nanorods over the gate area played important role in the presented devices by means of facilitating quick absorption of chemical analytes, and in a much larger volume in comparison to a control device with no ZnO decoration on the gate area. A very large surface-to-volume ratio offered by the ZnO nanorod arrays could facilitate quick adsorption of large volume of chemical analyte. Sensor devices were installed in a chamber where gasses could be introduced in a controlled environment. Electrical response of the devices was recorded by means of acquiring current-voltage data at a fixed temperature and without any gate-bias. A device with dimensions identical to test devices and without any surface modification was used as control. Sensor response to Hydrogen gas was recorded at different temperatures. Further, transient response of the sensor was also recorded when it was exposed to human breath and it showed a significant and quick response. Sensing results suggest the potential of studied structure for chemical sensing. This work was supported by the City University of Hong Kong Strategic Research Grant (Project No. 7008102). | [
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ARLINGTON, Virginia --
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) will host "AFRL Heritage: 100 Years of Science and Technology." The event will take place at the Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center, 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 350, in Arlington, Va., on Thursday, 16 March 2017, from 0900 to 1500.
This year has been designated as the Year of our Heritage at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), celebrating a legacy of 100 years of excellence in science and technology, beginning with the establishment of the first Air Service laboratory at McCook Field, outside Dayton, Ohio in 1917.
As the manager of AFRL’s basic research mission, which provides the foundation for the technology of the future, AFOSR will kick off the year-long celebration by hosting this open-house event.
Notable thought leaders will speak about the historical value and future importance of science and technology for the Air Force.
This will be followed by an “Open House” poster session showcasing AFOSR’s relevant, responsive and revolutionary basic research programs and contributions to AFRL’s science and technology legacy. A sample of the topics include: Stealth, Maser/Laser, Space Situational Awareness, Advanced Energetics Science, Human Computer Interface, Hypersonics, Quantum, AI & Autonomy, Metamaterials, Biophysics to Human Performance, Programmable Materials and Synthetic Biology.
For a detailed agenda and event registration go to:
Each of the AFRL Technical Directorates and the 711th Human Performance Wing will be hosting open house events to celebrate AFRL heritage throughout the year. Here is a tentative schedule:
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX): 7 April
Munitions Directorate (RW): May
Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ): June
Information Directorate (RI): July
711th Human Performance Wing: August
Sensors Directorate (RY): September
Directed Energy and Space Vehicles Directorates (RD/RV): November
Headquarters AFRL: December
ABOUT AFOSR: The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, located in Arlington, Virginia, continues to expand the horizon of scientific knowledge through its leadership and management of the Air Force's basic research program. As a vital component of the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFOSR's mission is to discover, shape and champion basic science that profoundly impacts the future Air Force. Through its international enterprise AFOSR supports the Air Force science and technology community by identifying foreign technological capabilities and accomplishments that can be applied to Air Force needs.
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The Barebones Canyon Lantern is a lithium-ion powered LED lantern that can provide both directional and ambient light – thanks to its extensible front lens. It’s also capable of recharging your electronic devices on the go thanks to its USB port, which is used to recharge its own battery or to top up the battery in your camera, phone, tablet, or GPS unit.
Although it’s designed for use camping and in other off-road pursuits, the Canyon Lantern is also a great thing to have around the house in case of power outages – its ability to recharge your other devices even when the grid is down would come in very handy indeed.
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10 Couples Sleeping Positions What Your Sleeping Position Says About Your Relationship.
Honeymoon hug is the most intimate of sleeping positions which is highly sexual. It shows that a couple is madly in love with each other and craves each other all the time.
This position is adopted by couples when emotions and love for each other is intense like at the start of a relationship or after making love.
The spoon is the sleeping position adopted by the majority of couples. It is quite an intimate and sexual sleeping position with the most amount of physical contact.
This position allows a partner to protect the other and also shows the trust of a partner over the other. It gives you the feeling of being close and secure. It is also said as the king of the all cuddles.
#8 Sweetheart's Cradle.
The sweetheart cradle is among the most romantic couple sleeping positions. This position involves the head of a partner resting on the chest of the other with legs crossed.
The posture is mostly adopted by new romantic couples. This position shows caring, nurturing, intimate position. Couples in early stages sleep in this position.
#7 The Classic Cliffhanger.
In this position, a couple sleeps while facing away from each other with some space between them. This position is of couples who are together from long time.
It signifies a relationship in which both partners are confident, self-assured and secure.
#6 Face To Face.
When you sleep face-to-face, it's an unconscious attempt to look your partner in the eye throughout the night.
If your partner suddenly starts facing you, there's a good chance he feels distant and wants to connect, or is hungry for more intimacy.
#5 The Yoda.
The Yoda, also known as a Gender-Swapped Spoon. It is when female partner tries to make their partner safe and secure, she sleeps in this position. And sometimes the guy wants to be held and feel secure too.
#4 The Fabio.
If the way you sleep looks like this, it could look like the cover of a romantic novel, this sleeping position is known as The Fabio, where both are passionately holding each other. It gives you the feel of fiery passion that won't burn out.
#3 The Mirror.
When you're angled towards each other, but not touching. Basically, you've been together so long that you don't have anything to prove. Frequently favored by married couples and people in long term relationships.
#2 The Knot.
If you're sleeping with your legs woven together, you're doing The Knot. This position depicts that you two are so close that you don't know where you begin and he-or-she ends.
#1 The Shingles.
It is a royal pose that shows both partners have strong individualistic personalities. An attempt to focus total attention on a partner, even in sleep. Whoever's head rests on the others shoulder is the more dependent and compliant partner. Or just shorter. The pose also shows equality and a high level of trust in each other.
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Today we bring you a lovely feature (and video!) about a couple determined to pull off a stunning first dance and wow their guests. Over to Laura from First Love Dance:
When I met Tom and Anna in their home, they both had a really clear idea of the type of dance they wanted. They wanted to achieve a first dance that was romantic, elegant and traditional, and nothing could be more perfect to fit that description then a waltz.
They had already chosen a beautiful song Backroads Redux Version by Lonely The Brave which worked really well.
The pair had already tried to learn a few basic moves from trusty YouTube tutorials (which can go either way in my book as there are a lot of great tutorials and a lot of dodgy ones). I wouldn’t get a chance to find out their skills until the first session, but from their general energy and passion about their first dance I knew this was going to be something special.
In the first session with my couples, particularly couples that are doing a whole song, I like to teach as much choreography as possible so we can refine in later sessions. The first session can also be hugely nerve racking for couples. However, as soon as we got to work learning the first steps Tom and Anna picked everything up quickly and even remembered the names of the steps we were learning from their YouTube tutorials. Not long into our first session I realised Anna was a much like myself, an absolute perfectionist! Anna really wanted get all the little details straight away and for it to flow smoothly.
By the second session I sensed this couple really wanted to be challenged, especially Tom, who wanted to spin and turn as much as Anna. We started learning Pivot Turns, which to my luck was the perfect challenge as this move requires absolute team work and lots of practise. By the next session they had done just that and came into their third session feeling quite impressed with themselves.
By the fifth session, our last before the wedding, Tom and Anna had perfected their dance. We had a really relaxed session, and it was so lovely to watch the pair dance their first dance with no worries about choreography or anyone watching them. They could even hold a conversation about something entirely different throughout the dance and still perform the choreography right. By this final lesson Tom and Anna had really settled into the style of dance and excitement was really building for the wedding. Especially, as the couple had decided (weather permitting of course) to do their first dance outside on the terrace in front of the beach, with their guests standing on a balcony above them (swoon!!!)
Luckily, the weather was on their side and they pulled off one of the most romantic first dances I have seen. Tom and Anna said “everyone was in tears” Tom’s mum was apparently sobbing so hard she inspired a mass group hug at the end of the dance.
This first dance will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations Tom and Anna.
By Laura Mendes
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(Reuters) - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation on Tuesday to help revive the U.S. rare earths industry with tax breaks for mine developers and manufacturers who buy their products, the latest attempt by Washington to break China’s control over the strategic sector.
China is the largest global processor of rare earths, a group of 17 minerals used to make electronics and military equipment. The country has threatened to stop exporting the specialized minerals to the United States amid the ongoing trade war, prompting efforts by Washington to help revive its domestic rare earths industry.
Cruz’s legislation, if approved, would let mining companies deduct from their tax bill the costs of building rare earths mines, processing facilities and equipment purchases.
It would also let electronics manufacturers deduct 200 percent of the cost of U.S. rare earth products, including magnets, a measure designed to entice companies to buy fewer of the strategic minerals from China and more from the United States.
“I believe China is the most significant geopolitical threat to the United States for the next century,” Cruz, a Texas Republican, said in a statement.
The bill would also require the Pentagon to use U.S.-derived rare earth products in all weaponry.
Similar bills from other senators have yet to pass, though elements from them all could eventually be folded into broader U.S. military funding legislation, congressional staffers have said.
Reuters reported last month that a Chinese company’s minority stake in the only U.S. rare earths mine has prompted concerns from scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy. The U.S. Department of Defense decided to fund the mine’s owner, MP Materials in April.
Australia-based Lynas Corp LYC.AX also received Pentagon rare earths funding.
Two days after the Reuters report, Cruz and five other senators sent a letter to the Pentagon pushing it to only fund U.S. rare earth projects.
Cruz’s legislation introduced on Tuesday also would provide $50 million in grants for rare earth pilot projects, with roughly a third allocated for minerals recycling from old mine waste, among other sources.
"We commend Senator Cruz for recognizing that the first step in addressing China's dominance in the rare earths sector is prioritizing domestic U.S. rare earth development," said Pini Althaus, chief executive of USA Rare Earth, which is developing the Round Top rare earth mine in Texas with Texas Mineral Resources Corp TMRC.PK.
Alaska, Wyoming and California also contain large concentrations of rare earths.
Reporting by Ernest Scheyder; Editing by Aurora Ellis
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Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail Reviews
澳門在住の友人とハイキングした。バス２６Ａで黒沙灘行に乗り終点の手前で下車。ハイキングコースが海辺に整備されている。海岸沿いに歩道があり、面白い形の岩や海に突き出た展望所（聴海軒）があり楽しいハイキングができる。海沿いなので十分足元には注意が必要。コースが途中で閉鎖されていたので、途中からコースを上ってバス停に出てグランドコロアンホテルのレストランで食事をしてからマカオ島に戻った。 澳門でおススメ... more »Hiking with my friends in Macao. Bus 26A black sand Bund lines stop in front of the passenger terminal. Hiking trails are maintained on the beach. Can be fun interesting rock formations and sea to projecting the Observatory (hearing Sea Hotel) hiking trail is located along the coast. So by the sea 10 minutes on feet needs attention. On the island of Macau S.A.R. returned from the course had been closed in the Middle, so up the course on the way out to the bus stop, Grand Coloane hotel restaurant with meals. Recommend coast views better in Macao is a comfortable hiking trails.
2003年落成啟用, 所以感覺都好新. 從澳門半島出發, 可以坐巴士15,21A, 26A, N3去到, 總站之前一個站: 海蘭花苑下車. 適合一家大細一起去, 接觸一下大自然. 途中有一個涼亭: 聽海軒休息午餐(自備). 風景一流, 好多岩石值得影相. more »2003 was completed and activated, so the feeling is good new. From the island of Macau, you can take the bus 15,21a, 26A, N3 to, the station before a station: Hoi fa yuan out of the car. Suitable for a big one to go together, touch the nature. On the way there is a cool pavilion: Listen to the sea Hennessy Rest Lunch (self-ready). The wind is superb, and many rocks are worth the picture.
Breathtaking view and very easy to walk. There were public restrooms available and area isn't crowded. There were several rock formations on the beach which adds to the atmosphere. Visit around January to get perfect experience weather. It isn't illuminated in the light, so it will get pretty dark. However, the sea view is worth a visit.
Easy to walk. Suitable for family and couples. Beautiful view!
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Govt mulls private management for ZIA's cargo village
The government mulls putting the management of the cargo village of Zia International Airport (ZIA) under private management in efforts to improve services.
The plan for private management comes following complaints of delay in delivery of goods and losses of cargoes from the village, said an official of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
“The government has formed a committee to find ways to improve ground and passengers' handling qualities. Options of appointing a private company or other measures are being considered. But nothing has been decided,” said CAAB Chairman Air Commodore Sakeb Khan Majlis.
Seeking anonymity another CAAB official, however, said the government is analysing the terms of references to float tender inviting bids from private companies to operate ground-handling task at ZIA's cargo village.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which operates ZIA and its cargo village, however is not in favour of appointing private companies. Biman also operates ground handing in all airports.
Air Commodore Majlis said, “The government will not do anything against the interests of Biman and country. But, we surely need to improve the quality of services in the airports.”
“Our target is to improve the quality of the services in the airports,” said Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Syed Mohammad Zobair. But no concrete decision has been made so far, he said.
An official said although Biman Bangladesh is a separate company now, it does not pay any fee to CAAB for operating the ground-handling task of ZIA and its cargo village.
"It is the Biman that is the guarantor of imported goods stored in the warehouse before delivery to importers. Even Biman compensates in the event of loss of any goods, said a Biman official.
Asked why Biman does not pay any fees to CAAB, the official said CAAB is entitled to making earning from flight landing, parking, boarding bridges and rentals of the buildings in the airports.
Biman Bangladesh Managing Director MA Momen said as per air service agreements, Biman has been the ground handling agency of ZIA and its cargo village.
“If the cargo village goes under private management what will be the fate of the air service agreements?” he questioned.
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Captain Morten and the Spider Queen Gets a Trailer
Estonian Kaspar Jancis (Marathon, Crocodile, Villa Antropoff) has proved that the reality in animation might be a little different, more surreal and at the same time, more relevant than we ever imagine.
HIs latest effort is now depicted in the family film, Morten on the Ship of Fools, a 80-minute animation feature produced by Nukufilm Studios in Tallinn, Telegael Studios in Ireland and Belgium's Grid VFX (Belgium), and Calon.Nukufilm Studio dates back to 1957, and devotes itself to stop-motion
UPDATE 8/6/18: Read our film review
Morten on the Ship of Fools is based on Kaspar Jancis' own book and theater play, which details the adventures of an 8-year-old boy, who dreams of becoming a sea captain like his father. When his toy boat becomes a real ship, he finds himself in a Kafkaesque world, in which real insects serve as his co-travellers, and cause him a lot of trouble.
Dreamy, 10-year-old Morten whiles away his days building his toy ship and trying to avoid the ire of his reluctant guardian: Mean spinster, Anna. It goes some way to distracting him from missing his Father, Captain Viks, who is away at sea. One day Morten hopes to be a Captain, just like him.
After a chance meeting with the inept magician Senór Cucaracha, Morten is magically shrunken down to the size of an insect and trapped aboard the deck of his own toy-ship! But with a wicked Spider Queen and Scorpion Pirate already aboard, being Captain is going to be anything but child’s play!
The red-headed Morten is designed: curious, distinctive and always interesting to watch in this energetic trailer.
The film started its career was pitched in 2011 Animafest regional pitching forum, with an initial budget of €3,5m (now updated to €7m). A co-production of four countries (Estonia, Ireland, Belgium UK), the film is voiced for its English version by Brendan Gleeson, Ciaran Hinds, Pauline McLynn, Jason Byrne, Tommy Tiernan and Neil Delamere, while Cian O'Dowd voices Morten.
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Culture | Literature | Martinique Uncomfortable truth For many years, Joseph Zobel’s novel La Rue Cases Negres was banned in his home island of Martinique. James Ferguson explains why By James Ferguson | Issue 82 (November/December 2006) 0 Comments Illustration by James Hackett When researching an obituary of Joseph Zobel, I was intrigued to read that his classic novel LA Rue Cases Negres was banned in Martinique for twenty years after its publication in 1950. It struck me as odd that a novel of any sort should or could be proscribed in a département of France (which is what Martinique became in 1946), and doubly odd because the island was at that time under the political tutelage of Aimé Césaire, the great poet and exponent of négritude (a sort of literary Black Power). How could this book, which so powerfully evoked the poverty and injustices of colonial Martinique, be censored by a black-dominated administration? I was grateful to Jenny Zobel, Joseph’s daughter, who contacted me after the obituary appeared. It wasn’t, she explained, a case of political censorship; the fact was that the békés — the white minority who controlled the island’s economy (and still do, according to some) — didn’t like the book, and refused to sell it in their bookshops. La Rue Cases Nègres was simply unavailable because those who pulled the economic strings wanted it that way. The novel was naturally anathema to the white elite, as it tells in uncompromising terms what it was like to grow up poor and black in a colonial society that was based on exploitation and discrimination. The squalid conditions in which the narrator and hero José grows up — both in the cane-cutters’ barracks and the nearby town — are unsparingly described, as is the daily struggle to afford food. The contrast between the plantation yard and the salubrious white suburb of Didier, where José’s mother works as a domestic servant, could not be more extreme. But there was another reason why the book wasn’t to be seen in Martinique’s few bookshops. And that was that local book-buyers (and there weren’t that many in the 1950s) simply didn’t want to read novels written by fellow Martinicans, as they believed they would be no good. According to Christian Filostrat’s foreword to the English translation of Zobel’s book (Black Shack Alley), “it was simply not profitable to stock a product that no one bought or read. To see the work of someone one knew was from the colony aroused feelings of anguish and collective apprehension since, a priori, a colonial writer could only imitate one of France.” So it was that Zobel’s tale of a poor boy struggling against (and beating) the system went largely unnoticed in his native Martinique while winning plaudits in France, where a taste for “exotic” literature ensured a friendlier reception. Indeed, the book came perilously close to disappearing altogether. As Zobel moved to Africa and began a new career in broadcasting, his literary reputation in France (and by extension Martinique) faded. Yet one Martinican reader was able to get hold of a copy. Her name was Euzhan Palcy, and at the age of fourteen, so she relates, she read La Rue Cases Nègres. The book was to stick in her mind as she studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and then at the Louis Lumière School of Photography. With the backing of François Truffaut, she was able, while still in her twenties, to raise the money for a film version of the novel she had read some fifteen years earlier. All of which came as something of a surprise to Zobel, who by now had moved to southern France for what he thought might be a quiet retirement. He instinctively liked the young director and, according to Jenny, trusted her for her integrity. The film was shot on a low budget (less than US$1 million) in Martinique, with Zobel present for some of the production. It was a huge hit, garnering rave reviews in the US, Europe, and the Caribbean itself. Garry Cadenat as José and 76-year-old Darling Légitimus as M’man Tine won particular plaudits for their performances, while the film itself was honoured at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival. Perhaps more importantly, it was the first Caribbean-made film based on a Caribbean novel, and the first full-length film made by a black woman director. The film took Martinique itself by storm. Jenny Zobel recalls that the queues outside the main cinema were longer and noisier than those for ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, which had been released shortly before. Here | [
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Make-up: Luva Huva Autumn/Winter Collection 2014
A few weeks back I shared a couple of images from a shoot I worked on over the summer. Midnight Garden is the new Autumn/Winter 2014 collection from ethical lingerie line Luva Huva; a sumptuous yet sexy range of handmade underwear produced using ethically sourced and sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo and soy.
I had three briefs for the shoot, however because of the number of clothing changes (over a hundred) time was limited so the base remained the same though out the day and I just changed the lips and added to the eyes as and when necessary.
The first set of shots required a natural, flawless make-up which simply enhanced her natural beauty. I simply applied a wash of a nude shadow to the lids before lightly defining the socket bone with a soft brown shadow from Couleur Caramel. I then put a little more emphasis on the outer corners before running a slightly deeper line of colour along the lash line and finishing with a couple of coats of Ilia Beauty Mascara in Nightfall. On the lips I applied Une Beauty Lip Toned Colour.
The second series of shots required an on trend soft plum/pink toned eye and a seasonal berry lip, so for these I used a selection of shadows from Couleur Caramel washed lightly over the lid and socket and a blend of lipstick from my palette (I think Dr Hauschka Rose Quartz and a Couleur Caramel one – I should always write it down..).
For the final look we had to rewind a little and remove the deeper tones of the previous series; it called for a lazy sunday feel. I toned down the plum toned eye but kept the definition in the socket line and then swapped out the berry lip for a blend of Madeira High Pigment Pencil (Bite Beauty) and a pinky toned red (I can’t remember which) from Couleur Caramel.
I didn’t want the make-up to become too caked over the course of the day so limited my use of powder to the truly essential times (and areas) – a little dab of Realist X Polisher from W3ll People with a Louise Young Powder Brush.
The collection is beautiful and to see it (and my make-ups) in full visit www.luvahuva.co.uk
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A Broadway bow in 2011 has been scheduled for’Wonderland: A New Alice, the Frank Wildhorn musical that received its world premiere in Tampa last December starring former Miamian Janet Dacal.
The cast has yet to be announced for the show, which is slated to open at an undetermined Nederland theater on April 17, 2011, with previews beginning March 21.
Prior to that, the show will get another shakedown at Tampa’s opulent Straz Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 2-16, the same venue where it premiered.
In its initial incarnation,’Wonderland (no ‘new Alice’ in the title at that point) was a surreal hybrid of both Lewis Carroll’s Alice books brought into the 21st Century centering on an ultra-busy businesswoman who loses sight of her family until her daughter goes down the rabbit hole and she gives chase.
I caught’Wonderland last January and it showed undeniable promise in the pop musical vein that Wildhorn revels in. There was a delightfully anarchic hodge-podge of styles in the rock-heavy score, energetic razz-a-ma-tazz performances including the winsome Dacal, and massive spectacle in its sets by Neil Patel, lights by Paul Gallo, costumes by Susan Hilferty, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and projections by Jon Weston. The creative team remain on board, according to Straz spokesman Paul Bilyeu.
Wonderland clearly wanted to be an adult pop culture juggernaut patterned closely after’Wicked.
That said, the show desperately needed to be hauled into the garage for work, or more precisely taken to the fat farm for a sweating out session. The book by director Gregory Boyd and lyricist Jack Murphy was simplistic at times and undecipherable at others. But the real problem was the bloated score. Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), the 500-pound gorilla in the circus, had several songs that went on two or three verses too long. Some production numbers and power ballads were written to give every featured performer a chance to shine, but did not advance the plot a whit or illuminate anyone’s character.
The creative team knew this long before opening night in Tampa. The initial book by Phoebe Hwang was replaced by a long series of revisions that led to jokes among the cast and creative staff.
But Wildhorn and Co. had faith. They already had a concept album selling in the lobby, although some facets had changed even by the time the curtain went up.
The first production cost $3.5 million, all footed by the Broadway Genesis Project, an initiative by the Straz Center to develop new musicals for Broadway plus get a cut of any future profits. The project has received several new scripts to consider, but is waiting for the outcome of the’Wonderland experience before proceeding, Bilyeu said. | [
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Did Hitler Have Any Shot at Building Nuclear Weapons?: A popular theme in “alternative history” is how Nazi Germany could have won the Second World War.
It typically involves the Nazis developing nuclear weapons.
Such a scenario is the basis of the Amazon Video original series The Man in the High Castle, based on the novella of the same name by Philip K. Dick. It presented a world where Germany was able to use an atomic bomb against Washington, D.C. – resulting in a victory for the Axis.
It is fanciful thinking, however.
Hitler and Nuclear Weapons: Good Luck
Germany never really had a chance to defeat the United States, let alone to invade it – and a nuclear weapon would have likely been the only option that presented Adolf Hitler and the Nazis with a path to victory once the United States entered the war.
Yet, even then, how much good the weapon could have done is debatable.
German Efforts Fell Short
As the PBS series NOVA reported in 2005, Germany did devote vast amounts of resources to develop rockets, jet planes, and other forms of deadly military technology.
Still, its leaders didn’t really try to create an atomic bomb. It was likely a hugely missed opportunity for the Nazis.
In January 1939, German chemists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann published the results of a historic experiment: after bombarding uranium with neutrons—neutrally charged particles—they found barium, an element roughly half the size of uranium. This was a ground-breaking discovery that touched off a frenzy of work on fission around the world.
By the end of that year, physicist Werner Heisenberg had calculated that nuclear fission chain reactions might be possible. He further saw that it was conceivable that a “uranium machine” – a nuclear reactor – could generate energy, yet, when uncontrolled, could result in a nuclear explosive vastly more potent than conventional explosives.
German scientists did set out to create such a weapon, and efforts actually continued throughout the war, but it lacked the scale of the United States-led Manhattan Project. At issue was that not all forms of Uranium could split as the 1939 experiment discovered.
That was just the beginning.
It took the vast team of scientists working across multiple locations years to finetune the research and to determine the right balance of isotopes and the critical mass of uranium required to turn simple radioactive material into a true weapon of mass destruction.
Creating such a weapon simply required a massive undertaking.
Though the Manhattan Project began rather modestly in 1939, it grew to employ more than 130,000 people and cost nearly $2 billion – worth $23 billion in 2020 dollars. More than 90 percent of the costs were for building factories and producing the fissile material, while less than 10 percent went to the development and production of the weapons.
Germany could have never matched the scale of the program – and certainly not in the timeframe of the Allied effort.
An important fact is that the Manhattan Project involved more than thirty sites across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Too Much Effort — So Nazi Germany Didn’t Really Bother
The Nazi leadership saw that such a weapon was possible to create, but also believed that it would take years to create and simply opted not to bother – probably in the belief that no one else would undertake it for the same reasons.
In fact, it was only because Albert Einstein, who had fled Nazi persecution, and Enrico Fermi, who similar escaped from Fascist Italy, saw the danger that the U.S. couldn’t afford to fall behind that they agreed to bring their findings to President Franklin Roosevelt.
Fermi actually traveled to Washington in 1939, yet few U.S. government officials shared his uneasiness about the prospects for such a super weapon. It finally took Einstein’s letter to President Roosevelt, in which he urged him to begin developing an atomic program that finally got the ball rolling. However, it wasn’t until late 1941 that the American effort to design and build an atomic bomb received the code name, the Manhattan Project.
Even as the program grew in size, few knew that an atomic bomb was being developed. Vice President Harry S. Truman didn’t even know about the program until he became President Truman, and the decision to actually use the bomb then fell on his shoulders.
Nuclear Weapons: Would it Have Helped Germany?
The other part of the equation is whether a German nuclear program could have even helped it win the war. Such a nuclear weapon would have almost certainly been used to destroy Moscow, and it is likely the Nazis might have used it on London to knock out the UK. But Germany still lacked the bombers to reach New York or Washington, D.C. –and while it could have possibly deployed the weapon via U-Boat, it is still unlikely that would have broken the American resolve.
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During the past few centuries, women in the United States have blazed a trail towards equality through their diverse experiences with the law. They’ve suffered under the law, challenged it, changed, it and practiced it as attorneys and judges.
The timeline below captures some of the highlights, setbacks, and strides made by women in and through the law from 1683 to the present day, including women gaining the right to choose a legal profession. It also covers critical legal issues affecting uniquely women, including of the passage of enslavement from mother to child, marriage and property rights, and voting rights.
Related: Learn more about New England Law’s history as the first law school exclusively for women.
The Seventeenth Century
Margaret Brent, the first woman to appear before a court of the Common Law to claim land or pursue her own interest, arrives in the Colony of Maryland. This major landowner has a role in over 100 court cases in Maryland and Virginia.
Enslaved in Virginia, Elizabeth Key sued for her freedom, arguing that her status should be determined by her free, white father, who had been a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, instead of her enslaved mother. Her attorney, William Greensted, won the case and married her. But in 1662, Virginia legislated that a child’s status as free or enslaved is determined by the mother's condition. This condemned mixed-race offspring into servitude, as most of them had black mothers.
The Eighteenth Century
The colonies adopt the English system decreeing that women cannot own property in their own name or keep their own earnings.
Women lose the right to vote in the original thirteen states.
The Nineteenth Century
Mississippi disassembles “coverture,” or common laws granting husbands management, control, and ownership of their wives’ real estate and personal property, as a married woman was not considered to have a separate legal existence from her husband.
Property rights for women emerged in piecemeal fashion over the next several decades, requiring women to continuously fight for more detailed and expansive legislation. The legal status of women was a major issue in the struggle for woman suffrage.
The word “feminist” appears in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Arabella Mansfield is the first woman lawyer admitted to the legal profession. She never practiced, instead teaching at Indiana Asbury University, now DePauw University.
Ada Kepley, the first American woman graduate from a law school, earns a formal law degree from Union College of Law in Chicago, now Northwestern University.
Charlotte Ray becomes the first black female lawyer and is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. She opened a solo practice in Washington, DC, specializing in real estate law, but according to Kate Kane Rossi, another early woman attorney, "although a lawyer of decided ability, on account of prejudice [Ray] was not able to obtain sufficient legal business and had to give up…active practice." Ray returned to her first career, teaching, in New York in 1879.
Related: Courage Can Be Contagious: 6 Black Women Legal Trailblazers You Need to Know
Susan B. Anthony is arrested, convicted, and fined for voting in the presidential election. (She died before women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.)
Belva Lockwood becomes the first woman admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court Bar after it rejected her earlier application on the grounds of “custom.”
Lockwood, who held the requisite lower court license from the District of Columbia, fought for Congressional legislation early in 1879 establishing that women who practice law must have access to even the highest court. She later ran for president.
The Equity Club is founded at the University of Michigan by Lettie Burlingame for women law students and law alumnae. It is the first professional organization for women lawyers.
Lutie A. Lytle, an African-American attorney, becomes the first woman law professor in the nation when she joins the faculty of the Central Tennessee College of Law.
The Twentieth Century
Portia Law School, the first and only law school founded exclusively for women, was established in Boston at a time when most colleges accepting women catered to those from privileged backgrounds. The school initially targeted working-class and lower-middle-class women who wanted to attend evening classes (largely due to having other obligations during the day, like childcare responsibilities and jobs).
At the time, women were excluded from law schools for many reasons, ranging from a fear they would lower educational standards to the possibility such study would render them sexless and sterile, according to Joyce Antler, author of The Educated Woman and Professionalization: The Struggle for New Feminine Identity.
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The PNRI Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) Generator Facility (above) where the Institute produces the Tc-99m generator (below)
PNRI Revives Technetium-99m Production
Bringing the Philippines back on track in improving its nuclear medicine applications, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) has restarted its production of Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) with resources from other countries.
With PNRI’s Tc-99m Generator Facility, the average cost for importing the workhorse radiopharmaceutical can be lowered by around 20 percent.
A medical radioisotope generated from Molybdenum-99m (Mo-99), Tc-99m allows doctors to scan and provide an image of various organs in the body, used in more than 80 percent of the world’s nuclear diagnostic imaging procedures.
With a short half-life of 6 hours, Tc-99m emits gamma rays which makes it very useful as a tracer in helping to diagnose various physical ailments and abnormalities at the early stages while minimizing the exposure of patients to radiation.
After negotiations with the Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) in Russia, PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla was able to secure a fresh shipment of Mo-99 from Moscow for the Institute’s operation of the generator facility, with the initial Tc-99m eluates to be used for unit dose training.
With the expected arrival of another batch of Mo-99m from Indonesia, PNRI plans to begin commercializing the Tc-99m radiopharmaceutical in the near future. The generator facility hopes to serve the needs of more than 40 nuclear medicine centers across the country.
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It is with a legal and advertising background that I have moved to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in 1997.
My attention to detail, exceptional service and knowledge of the Pompano and Fort Lauderdale beaches distinguishes me in the real estate field.
Living on the ocean is in high demand: so, if you are looking for someone to market your home with care and determination, call me... I can provide you the information and expert guidance that you need.
Other Awards & Recognition:
Masters Club, Making her one of the top agents in the CENTURY 21 System
Quality Service Agent award
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Bachelor of Arts Degree
Tina has been a Realtor in the Broward County area for over 14 years and lived in the South Florida area for over 27 years. Her daughter Danielle is a licensed beautician and has just recently purchased a home (Of course, her mom was her agent). Originally from New York, Tina has also lived in Italy and speaks fluid Italian. Her parents live in Boca Raton while her only brother and his family (2 nieces, 2 nephews) live in Philadelphia.
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Had some fabric arrive thinking I was getting navy blue, it was deep purple, very close in color to the cowls on the show after they started fading! Thought I’d make a few and see if there’s any interest.
Won’t fade as the fabric is factory dyed.. will fit up to a 23 inch head measured at the eyebrows.
Message if you want more info, thanks!
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- Utah State Science Core Curriculum Topics, Standard Three: Students will understand the relationship between the force applied to an object and the resulting motion of that object.
- simple machines, gravity, friction, stone tools, fire making
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Loverboy replacing Howie Mandel in Kansas State Fair line-up
The Kansas State Fair announced today TV talkshow host/comedian Howie Mandel will be unable to perform at the Kansas State Fair due to a change in his television filming schedule. The Fair has secured the classic rock act Loverboy to fill the Thursday, Sept. 16 date.
"When you book a performer such as Howie who is involved in so many things, there’s always the risk that one of their other interests will conflict with tour plans. We're excited Loverboy was available and willing to fill this date," said General Manager Denny Stoecklein. "As an added bonus for our fairgoers, we will be offering the Loverboy show as a free concert.”
Admission to the Sprint Grandstand for the 7:30 p.m. Loverboy concert will be free with your paid outside gate admission to the Fair.
Those who purchased Howie Mandel tickets should bring their tickets in or mail them to the Fair’s ticket office at 2000 N. Poplar St., Hutchinson, 67502 for a refund. Or, instead of a refund, the tickets can be exchanged for another concert or for outside gate admission, carnival ride tickets, and/or meal tickets.
For questions on refunds or exchanges, contact the Kansas State Fair Ticket Office at 800-362-3247 or 620-669-3618. The ticket office will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Loverboy - Thursday, Sept. 16 - FREE concert, 7:30 p.m.
Loverboy formed in Toronto, Canada, in 1980 with band members Mike Reno, vocalist; Paul Dean, guitarist; Scott Smith, bassist; Doug Johnson, keyboardist; and Matthew Frenette, drummer. Later that same year and with the help of producer Bruce Fairbairn, Loverboy released its self-titled debut album. The album went platinum in both Canada and America and featured the hard-rocking singles “Turn Me Loose” and “The Kid is Hot Tonight.” Its follow-up album, Get Lucky, was released in 1981 and included the anthemic “Working for the Weekend.” Loverboy’s 1983 release, Keep It Up, featured the hit single “Hot Girls in Love.” In 1985, the group released Lovin’ Every Minute of It with producer Tom Allom (Judas Priest). Allom gave the band a harder edge on this platinum album. Fairbairn returned as the producer for the group’s fifth album, Wildside, which was released in 1987. After a two-year tour, the band returned to Canada to release in 1989 its greatest hits album, Big Ones. That same year, Reno and Dean announced plans to make solo records, which put an end to the group. The reunited lineup returned in 1997 to release the album Loverboy XI. Most recently, the band released their greatest hits album, The Real Thing, in 2009. For more information on Loverboy, please visit www.loverboyband.com.
ABOUT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
Weird, wild and wonderful, the Kansas State Fair has it all. With a world-class Midway, blue-ribbon animals galore and activities for the whole family, the fair is pure Americana – an event not to be missed. Party with your pals and hear the hottest performers at the Sprint Grandstand. Tour the many agricultural and educational displays. Win prizes, brave the heart-pounding carnival rides and sample the culinary delights. Enormous vegetables, odd artifacts, homemade crafts and the infamous butter sculpture – there is something for everyone. Scheduled for September 10-19, 2010, the fair is the largest event in the state of Kansas with crowds numbering more than 350,000. The newly renovated fairgrounds are in centrally located Hutchinson, Kansas. Mark your calendars now and plan to join Kansans from across the state. It’s a wild ride, baby! For more information, call 620-669-3600, toll free 800-362-FAIR or visit www.kansasstatefair.com. Follow us on Twitter. twitter.com/KansasStateFair. Join the Fans of the Kansas State Fair on Facebook and comment on the KSF Blog, kansasstatefair.wordpress.com
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NEW YORK, Tue Jan 29, 2013 — Just over a month ago, Boeing was flying high.
Its airplane factories were humming and speeding up production. Its defense business had just been restructured to deal with dwindling budgets in the United States and Europe. The company was confident enough to increase its dividend and resume buying back shares.
Perhaps best of all, Boeing was shortly to reclaim the title of world’s biggest plane maker, snatching back an honor that its arch rival Airbus had held for a decade.
But with its new 787 Dreamliner still grounded by two battery failures on the eve of its 2012 earnings release, the Chicago-based aerospace and defense giant is in no position to rest on laurels.
Analysts and investors are likely to grill Chief Executive Jim McNerney about the costs of fixing the 787 when the company reports earnings on Wednesday.
Those costs are unknown but mounting daily as airlines are barred from using the high-tech plane. Boeing is still building five Dreamliners a month but isn’t delivering them to customers. With each of them carrying a list price of $207 million, they quickly become an expensive pile of jets outside Boeing’s factories in Everett, Washington and North Charleston, South Carolina.
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YESTERDAY’S news that Hibs had rejected a third bid for John McGinn – believed to have been for £2million has caused a great deal of online debate among the fans of both clubs.
Hibs fans argue that McGinn has more Scotland caps than Stuart Armstrong – who Celtic sold to Southampton for £7million recently – and that ilustrates the fact that Celtic are trying to get a similar quality player on the cheap.
Celtic supporters point out that Armstrong is a proven performer in Europe and has won many titles as a Celtic player.
Celtic did not allow Armstrong to run down his contract – this will also be the case with Dedryck Boyata when he returns to Celtic in the next few days – and as Armstrong wanted to go, Celtic sold him for the best price that they could achieve.
Southampton’s manager Mark Hughes revealed that he won the race to sign the Scotland midfielder ahead of many other interested clubs.
Neil Lennon, the Hibs boss, has revealed that only Celtic have lodged formal offers for John McGinn.
Southampton narrowly avoided relegation last season and could not afford to wait a year to bring in their targets.
Celtic are awash with quality midfielders and could easily decide to wait until January.
Armstrong got the move to the club of his choice and Dundee United, his former club before his move to Celtic, earned around £400,000 from the transfer.
St Mirren have a similar kind of interest in McGinn’s move from Hibs and if he doesn’t get a move to Celtic in this window – and he ONLY wants to sign for Celtic – then this will be a major financial blow to St Mirren.
The record fee for a move involving 2 Scottish clubs is the Scott Brown transfer from Hibs to Celtic a decade ago and that price was inflated by the interest from the old Ibrox club.
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