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More than 150 Asian-Games-bound athletes joined the Singapore edition of the Hangzhou Fun Run set around the Singapore Sports Hub on Feb 25, local media outlets reported.
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Salmon farming has a history of damaging the marine environment and it is predominantly due to profit first!
Nature could mitigate the effects while the salmon farming industry was small scale but it is now HUGE and GLOBAL.
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Currently, 'Treatments' for farmed salmon can kill entire food webs this could end.
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HANGZHOU, China, March 22, 2016 – Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, has announced the integration of its full range of network cameras and Network Video Recorders with Net2 access control system from Paxton, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions. The integration will provide a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily.
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Keen Yao, International Marketing Director at Hikvision, said: “The integration provides a value-added solution to Hikvision and Paxton customers. It will help identify and address suspicious activities, making security system management simple and more time-efficient.”
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Values are slow to change and yet when they do, so do our priorities. People of faith look to theology to set the direction for their deepest values.
This is what makes Pope Francis’s encyclical on the environment so compelling. Can a thought leader entrusted by millions to interpret what faith requires finally secure a deep change in the values we need to give protecting the earth the priority it desperately needs?
Many news analysts are focusing on how the new encyclical addresses the perceived conflict between science and religion. Pope Francis chose to draw authoritatively from both traditions to make the case for the environment.
Some analysts wisely recognize an even deeper values conflict that must be resolved to live in harmony with creation. American culture particularly is more individualistic and communitarian. This values conflict plays out in the Christian faith through theological disagreements about whether Jesus came to save our individual souls or the soul of our community. Is his message seeking individual salvation or community transformation? It's not an either/or question unless people believe one outcome is far more important than the other.
In my experience as a member of a mainline Protestant tradition, far too many people find individual salvation easier to accept than a call to social justice. A religion that is “all about me” and my relationship with God makes fewer demands on our time and resources than a belief that we are our responsible for each other and for the Earth.
For people who care about social justice, it’s the benign apathy that disturbs us most. If the message of the church does not call us to actively work for including all of creation in God’s covenant, it is easier to blind ourselves to the brokenness in the world and our responsibility for doing something about it.
This is why I find Pope Francis one of today's most compelling thought leaders for our world. He is the contrarian voice saying we do have a responsibility to bring justice to the poor and the powerless and to the earth that sustains us all.
Will he be heard? Values are slow to change, especially when people find it more comfortable or convenient to hold onto a different set of values. At least Pope Francis is asking all of us to rethink what our faith requires. He is calling into question our way of living without regard to its consequences for the human family and our earthly home.
In any age, the power of a pope to compel people to change is limited. He has no greater influence than any other thought leader to change minds and hearts. The power of a thought leader is to draw us into important conversations we might prefer to avoid. This is the power of any moral authority. Let’s pray Pope Francis continues to be an inspired and provocative thought leader for the important questions of our time.


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We present a comprehensive set of calculations performed with the Monte Carlo Hauser-Feshbach code CGMF of the prompt fission neutrons and γ rays emitted in the spontaneous fission of Cf-252. This reaction has been studied in depth over the years and provides an almost perfect test for the assumptions, parameters and output of the CGMF code. Here we present results for prompt neutron observables beyond the ubiquitous average prompt fission neutron spectrum and multiplicity. In particular, we compare CGMF calculations to experimental data on neutron data per fragment mass split, neutron-light fragment and neutron-neutron angular distributions, and on the time dependence of the average prompt γ-ray multiplicity. Finally, we briefly discuss the recent integration of CGMF into the MCNP6.2 transport code.
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A 2-for-1 for NASA's Aqua satellite: Lupit and 23W in Western Pacific
It seems like a common occurrence this season that there are two tropical cyclones spinning in the Western Pacific Ocean and this week, Lupit and newly formed 23W are proof. NASA's Aqua satellite flew over the Western Pacific early today and captured both storms in one satellite image.
Tropical Storm Lupit is becoming extra-tropical and is expected to track parallel to Japan while remaining at sea, east of the island. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm 23W is approaching Saipan and Andersen Air Force Base and is moving west.
The U.S. Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) forecasts tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The JWTC issued their final warning for Extra-tropical Storm Lupit today, October 26 at 0300 UTC (12 a.m. local time Tokyo). At that time, Lupit had maximum sustained winds near 52 mph and was stirring up rough surf and high waves along eastern Japan's coastline.
Extra-tropical storm Lupit was located approximately 580 nautical miles southwest of Tokyo, Japan, near 28.4 North and 134.8 East. It was moving northeast at 21 mph, and is expected to continue moving in that direction staying in open ocean. Lupit was completing transition to an extra-tropical storm and is also being adversely affected by wind shear (winds blowing at the storm in different levels of that atmosphere, that tear the storm apart).
NASA's Aqua satellite flew over both Lupit and TD23W on October 26 at 3:41 UTC (October 25 at 11:41 p.m. EDT). The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on Aqua captured both a visible and infrared image of the storms. The infrared satellite image confirmed that all of Lupit's deep convection (developing strong thunderstorms) has dissipated, and the most intense precipitation has shifted all to the northeast of the center of circulation, further exposing the center to wind shear. Meanwhile, the image also showed that 23W appeared to be getting well-organized.
Tropical Storm 23W had maximum sustained winds near 40 mph at 11 a.m. EDT on October 26. The storm's center was about 200 nautical miles east of Guam, near 13.4 North and 147.7 East. It was moving west-northwest near 17 mph.
NASA's CloudSat satellite also flew over 23W earlier this morning. CloudSat captured a side view of 23W's clouds on Oct. 26 between 03:43 - 03:46 UTC. CloudSat revealed sustained winds of 27 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1002 millibars when it was centered near 122 North and 151.3 East. Sustained winds have since increased to 40 mph. CloudSat also showed some high, strong thunderstorm cloud tops over 14 kilometers (almost 9 miles) high.
The forecast track from the JTWC takes Tropical Storm 23W between Andersen Air Force Base (island) and the island of Saipan, located north of Andersen. The storm is then forecast to intensify and move west toward the Philippines.


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The US and China, the world's two largest markets for wildlife products, are joining efforts to combat wildlife trafficking — one of the most lucrative forms of transnational organized crime — which generates an estimated $7 billion to 10 billion annually.
While the US portrays itself as a leader in stopping the killing of endangered species worldwide, it also recognizes that this is a global issue that calls for international partnerships, according to US officials. "I think we have good discussions going on with China and we are looking forward to continuing them," Kerri-Ann Jones, assistant secretary of state for oceans and international environmental and scientific affairs, said during a news briefing in Washington on Tuesday. "We are also looking forward to really thinking about the steps we can take that will make a difference."
On the same day in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei was questioned at a news briefing about the three Chinese citizens arrested in Tanzania who had a considerable amount of ivory stock-piled in their residence. Hong said China firmly opposes ivory smuggling and will continue to work with the international community to protect wildlife.
"The Chinese government firmly opposes elephant poaching and ivory smuggling and has taken appropriate measures, including new laws, integrated law enforcement and international cooperation," Hong said.
According to media reports, a total of 706 elephant tusks weighing nearly two tons were found last Saturday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in the house of three Chinese garlic traders. The case follows a recent report by Agence France-Presse that a Chinese man was arrested in October at Zimbabwe's main airport trying to smuggle ivory out of the country China, among other Asian countries, has deep cultural ties to ivory, a commodity that is associated with status and prosperity and is often carved into delicate works of artistic ornamentation.
China's General Administration of Customs told the media recently that it cleared up an ivory smuggling case in which 2,154 elephant tusks weighing 8 tons were confiscated. The case was the biggest of its kind ever in China. One of the hottest destinations for smuggled wildlife body parts is Xiaman, a city in Southeast China's Fujian province which is historically the ancestral home of many overseas Chinese doing business in Southeast Asia, an area where ivory trafficking is rampant. According to statistics from Xiamen Customs, two ivory smuggling gangs were caught in the past two years, with 13 tons of elephant tusks and ivory products worth nearly $100 million seized.

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The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Victorian based company, Marand Precision Engineering, on delivering its 50th Vertical Tail in support of the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.
Minister Pyne said Marand’s achievement, with the support of BAE Systems PLC, demonstrated the strength of Australia’s defence industry in a competitive global market and the importance of international collaboration.
“Through its partnership with BAE Systems PLC, and with the support of its Australian and European supply chain, Marand has delivered its 50 Conventional Take-Off and Landing Vertical Tails all to schedule and without a single customer quality issue,” Minister Pyne said.
“This is an outstanding achievement and typifies the significance of Australian defence industry’s involvement in the global F-35 Program – Australian industry has been collectively awarded over $1 billion in production contracts to date.”
Marand, which has been involved in the F-35 Program since 2002, is now an established supplier of F-35 Vertical Tails, with Australian-produced tails on the aircraft of several Partner Nations, including Australia.
Last year BAE Systems Australia delivered more than 1,700 titanium parts into the F-35 program through Marand. Currently 300 components for the F-35 vertical tail are being produced per month.
“In what was a major milestone for the Australian F-35A Project, an Australian-made Vertical Tail – produced by Marand – was fitted to Australia’s third F-35A aircraft as it neared completion at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, in August 2017,” Minister Pyne said.
Minister Pyne said the strength of Australia’s defence industry had made it a significant and crucial contributor to the global F-35 Program, which will support up to 5000 Australian jobs by 2023.
The Australian Government has approved the acquisition of 72 F-35A JSF aircraft. Australia’s first six JSFs are currently operating at the international Pilot Training Centre at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, US, with four more aircraft expected to be delivered by the end of this year.
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Tweet Tweet Chips and dip are classic tailgating fare, and I've shared lots of my favorite dip recipes with you already. But I've been saving my favorite chip dip recipe for a special occasion, and the Big Game coming up on Sunday seems like a good choice! I know it's simple enough to grab a […]
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The TNG being prepared behind the scenes
After the delivery of a first unit in 2021, a second TNG arrived at the Haren depot in April 2022, where it underwent a whole series of technical tests.
These tests are essential, as there is no standard model for trams. The TNG has therefore been largely designed specifically for Brussels. No two tram networks in the world are the same, whether in terms of tracks, overhead lines or depots, maintenance and washing facilities, or onboard monitoring and communication equipment, which is why it is important to test the new vehicles on the network.
The STIB has ordered 90 TNGs. These vehicles will provide 10,000 additional spaces on the tram network. The first trams will take on passengers during 2023.


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Business Class: 30 KG 3 pieces max - 12 KG Hand Luggage
Economy Class: 30 KG 2 pieces max - 12 KG Hand Luggage
Infant: 10 KG
Arik Air Check-in Baggage
Check-in Baggage is weighted at the time of check-in at airport and loaded to the aircraft. Passenger aren’t able to access these baggage during the flight but handed over after clearance at their final destination. Suitcases or containers should be hard or unbreakable during normal handling. Adults and children can avail same baggage allowance however infants are allowed only hand baggage.
Each piece of baggage should not exceed the maximum weight limit of 30KG. Arik air may charge additional fee for excess baggage which may vary due to local currency conversion rate. We recommend you to attach a name tag both inside and outside your baggage and remove all the tags from previous flight.

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ALDOT reports that there were 73 percent more traffic fatalities in June than there were in May.
According to preliminary data, half of those killed in June were not wearing seatbelts. There were 57 deaths in total compared to 33 in May. Fifty-one of those people were in vehicles with seatbelts, but 26 were not wearing any restraints.
"As we move into this Fourth of July travel period, people need to be reminded that using seat belts and proper child restraints are key factors that help save lives on our highways," ALDOT Director John Cooper said in a press release.
To date, 248 people have been killed in traffic accidents. Nearly have of those fatalities were not wearing seat belts when they were available.
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Challenge: Close the nuclear fuel cycle.
How: Firmly establish the pathway that leads to closing the nuclear fuel cycle to support the demonstration and deployment of advanced fission reactors, accelerators, and material recycling technologies to obtain maximum value while minimizing environmental impact from using nuclear fuel.
Background: Addressing nuclear waste disposal and closing the nuclear fuel cycle would have many significant public benefits. It must be commensurate with the design of any emerging commercial nuclear products. Reducing the stockpiles of used nuclear fuel and excess stocks of highly-enriched uranium would significantly reduce the worldwide potential for proliferation of nuclear materials. The costs and maintenance of large independent spent fuel storage facilities would be greatly minimized, saving billions of dollars in waste storage and associated security costs. Additionally, it would include streamlined government regulations and permit expedited regulatory reviews, certification, and licensing for advanced reactors. Furthermore, it would enable enhanced public support for nuclear technologies and increased governmental funding for the development of advanced high-level waste-burning reactors.
Adoption of an advanced reactor-based nuclear waste disposal solution through closing the nuclear fuel cycle would enable advanced reactors to burn remaining inventories of used nuclear fuel that are currently stored at commercial and government nuclear facilities to produce significant amounts of electricity. Nuclear waste would be minimized, eliminating the need for large waste disposal facilities. Concepts, in addition to reactor solutions, would also be possible and developed, such as innovative and safe approaches utilizing Accelerator Driven Systems. These systems remove the long-term radiotoxicity of spent fuel, generate energy to recover its cost, eliminate the need for a large geological repository, and avoid the use of fuel reprocessing steps.
The current approach to the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle was formulated for reasons that are less convincing to many than they may have seemed generations ago. This has left the nuclear industry highly vulnerable to a stalled nuclear waste disposal pathway. The "most promising" fuel cycles very well could be the fuel cycle families identified in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fuel Cycle Options Nuclear Fuel Cycle Evaluation and Screening Study report series (fuelcycleevaluation.inl.gov). This evaluation and screening work evaluated the breadth of fuel cycle options available in the context of nine evaluation metrics (waste management, proliferation risk, material security risk, safety, environmental impact, resource utilization, development and deployment risk, institutional issues, and financial risk/economics).


The infinitely appearing fairy of the north bali airport
Beritabali.com is reporting that plans to build an airport in North Bali at Kubutambahan are moving forward. The proposed airport – much of which will be built as a “floating airport”on reclaimed land, will occupy 1,400 hectares for runways and taxiways and 260-hectare adjoining aero-city located on the shoreline. According to local press reports, the new airport is only waiting for an official final location permit that must be issued by the Ministry of Transportation.
The president director of PT Bandara Internasional Bali Utara (BIBU) Panji Sakti, I Made Mangku, told the press on Wednesday, April 12, 2017: “If there are no obstacles and the location permit is issued, we will undertake an official groundbreaking on August 28, 2017.”
Mangku announced that the new airport would be built with an “eco-green concept” meaning that no agriculture or rice fields will be sacrificed to make way for the new airport. Moreover, the developers are assuring that no religious temples or historical sites will be affected by the project.
“The concept for the new airport will (also) pay attentions to the activities of local fishermen ensuring they can continue to go to sea. We will make all the preparations for the local fishermen. There will also be no rice fields destroyed,” explained Mangku. Made Mangku declared that all the necessary recommendations for the airport’s construction are now in hand, both on a regency and provincial level. Speaking on April 12, Mangku said: “Today, a team from the Ministry of Transportation visited the location for the new airport to analyze the location permit. Hopefully, the location permit will soon be issued and we can do a groundbreaking on August 28, 2017.”
Mangku claims the new airport will be built as a joint investment by investors from three countries. A Canadian investor will construct the runway; an investor from Belarus will develop the Aero-city; and an investor from South Korean will be in charge of the overall construction of the Airport.
Mangku said Rp. 50 trillion has been secured for the airport project, but more money is still needed, including funds to create an access road connecting the aerodrome to Singaraja and Denpasar. Those working on the project claim 10-15 years will be needed to complete the airport. The proposed airport is planned to have twin runways measuring 3,600 meters long and 60 meters wide.


Healing Ecosystems is a non-profit organization born from a love for nature through the avenues of foraging, organic gardening & permaculture. Our mission is to support ecological systems and community mental health by empowering people to regeneratively steward their bioregions. Product sales go directly toward funding this mission. We are currently gathering and distributing data on wild edibles as a regenerative food source for people in need. We are also creating and studying systems for managing invasive species through foraging & promoting biodiversity. Enjoy some tasty knotweed and be part of the mission!To learn more, visit our website and follow us on social media:www.healingecosystems.com/foragingInstagram: @healingecosystemswww.facebook.com/healingecosystemsThanks,Bryan W. Bramlett, founder of Healing Ecosystems
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Recently, a friend suggested we give the utility stock Exelon (NYSE:EXC) a look given its decent dividend yield and its lackluster performance of late, particularly versus the sector. I guess he figures we're a glutton for punishment as the stock has lost about 20% while the utility sector has, or should we say had, been on fire. Well at first blush, we were intrigued enough to take a small position and go into research mode. It seemed to us that they were just another victim of the meltdown in natural gas prices back in the spring and yet they hadn't received any reprieve from the recent rebound. In addition, we read that Izzy Englander's Millenium Partners took a sizable stake and we know they are pretty astute at that shop. Further, there was some other SA research that presented a decent investment thesis. And last, we like the idea of owning a high-income investment with an option on power prices going back up again.
Exelon is an energy (electricity) producing company that gets about half of its revenue like a traditional electric utility and the other half in the so-called competitive markets, where prices fluctuate with demand and other competing resources. And that is the rub. With most of its energy being produced from nuclear plants, Exelon has had a hard time competing with utilities that use natural gas or coal, as their input prices have declined precipitously. While coal is not a major competitive threat, given the retirement of old coal-fired plants underway, the onslaught of cheap natural gas has forced EXC to compete with much lower margins (down nearly 40% in $/MWh). We can't really blame management for that. Listening in to their conference calls and presentations, they seem to be in line with investors with their vow to retain the dividend during this rough patch. In addition, Exelon is still digesting the recent merger with Constellation Energy and, as usual, initial costs will hopefully bear fruit later.
Earnings have declined from about $4/share in 2011 to an estimated $2.7 a share. There dividend is $2.1/share so the coverage there looks ok. However, dividends come from cash and its cash flow that is king and that is where we see risk. Do we envision a dividend cut? NO. Why? Because management has basically said they are hell bent not to cut. Of course, cynics will say, "well that is what GE (NYSE:GE) said too." Well, until all options are exhausted, including possible dilution, we will take management at their word.
Above we show the Source and Uses of Cash for EXC for 2012 and 2013 based on Exelon's projections. Based on their 2012 guidance, operating cashflow is $5.4bn, which is net of the close to $1bn in interest payments, mostly from their $18bn in long-term debt. Total debt, including short-term and current long-term, is $20bn so their ratio of debt/EBITDA is in the high 3s which is getting up there. Adding in other obligations, including pension, would present an even higher ratio. Suffice it to say that any meaningful increase in debt should bring more serious investor, and rating agency, scrutiny. Based on Exelon's numbers, they will need to issue about $1.1 bn in new debt this year as well as refinance about $800mn coming due. To the best of our understanding, they've done at least half of that if not more.
Next year in 2013 is where things get interesting. First, we assume that base case their operating cashflow increases to $5.5 bn and that they receive $250mn from a tax settlement with the IRS that was pushed back from 2012. Of course, much will depend on power prices although they are quite well hedged for 2013 (> 80%), so we don't see a major shift. Their ambitious capital expenditures, however, and larger dividend needs (a byproduct of the Constellation merger), will require a sizable funding need of close to $2bn along with the $1bn to be rolled over in 2013. Effectively, over the next two years, the dividend will be paid for by issuing debt (or equity) or spending cuts.
It is no doubt in our mind that 2012, 2013, and potentially 2014, will be trying years for this company. Management has basically said so recently, when they stated that the trough in free cashflow will be sometime in 2014/2015. They will probably need to cut back on some capital spending, most likely renewable projects, but much of their spend is necessary given various infrastructure needs. Recently, on their 2nd quarter conference call, the CEO stated that any growth expenditures will likely come from equity issuance with the return on equity balancing out the dilutive effects. Of course, this implies that investors who own the stock are ready and, most importantly, able to invest more dollars pro-rata.
We believe the company will strive very hard to maintain the current dividend but the dividend will not be "yield'' until 2015 at best. Until then, dividends will simply be return of equity. We suspect that Exelon will have to issue some form of convertible bonds, and/or preferred, or directly issue additional common shares to maintain the dividend. We believe that the rating agencies and investors will look unfavorably on a substantial increase in fixed rate debt in 2013 without some form of equity issuance also. While capital spending could probably be cut by $500mn, we view a dilutive offering as probable. This will probably come in the form of a convertible preferred share offering, possibly privately placed. We see little dividend growth prospects until beyond the trough in free cashflow and, as such, EXC should probably trade in the range of other higher yielding stocks. While we own some EXC here at $36, we believe that a $30-31 target over the next 6-12 months will provide investors a more lucrative entry point.
Disclosure: I am long EXC. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. We have limit orders in near $30/share

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While many people think London is just a city, I mean they're right, it has a lot more to offer than just big office buildings. It has some of the most amazing walks you can go along. Whether it be just to clear your head or you want to take a date on a nice walk here are 6 that are just beautiful.
1. Hammersmith Circular Walk
Take a walk along the Thames in the west of London. Head from Barnes Bridge to Hammersmith with the trail taking you along the river for some greats views of Barnes, Hammersmith and the Leg O'Mutton Nature reserve.
2. Pool of London
Again, this amazing walk is along the Thames and you walk from London Bridge to the Monument. There are some amazing famous sights along this walk and it's worth the walk.
Starting off at Warwick Avenue station head along the Regents Canal. You'll head along through Little Venice and head on to Camden Lock Market.
4. Hyde Park
Head from Marble Arch through Hyde Park and on towards Harrods. Why not stop off in the amazing Kensington Palace gardens. What a view.
5. Central London
Starting at Westminster and head on to Borough Market along the river. Then when you're done stop off at Borough Market and grab something to eat. This is a perfect date idea which we wrote about earlier this week.
6. Parkland Walk
If you're looking to get away from the city streets the Parkland Walk may tickle your fancy. Going all the way from Finsbury Park to Muswell Hill the overgrown trail full of woodland is an amazing walk to take with someone if you're trying to impress them.


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Car refinancing with bad credit is an attractive alternative for many because it can reduce monthly auto loan payments to be made by the car owners. It can also help improve their credit score. However, those interested in qualifying for a bad credit auto refinance must meet certain requirements.
Are you looking for a fresh start on your auto loan? Refinancing may be just what you need. Even with bad credit,* you can still apply for terms better suited to .
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It can be difficult to refinance your auto loan if you have bad credit, but it might still be possible.. If you can afford your payments but don't qualify to refinance, make your auto loan payment a priority and set a six-month goal to improve your credit. Then apply for refinancing again.
Refinancing can be an excellent money-saving strategy when you finance a car and did not receive favorable terms. The interest rate you are able to qualify for .
Can You Refinance Car Loan With Bad Credit, Dwelling frugally means being answerable for your finances. And, managing your private finances can typically really feel like a full-time job. As your life continues to get busier—with saving cash while grocery procuring, clipping and utilizing coupons, and finding methods to chop costs with do-it-yourself tasks—some of these private finance "to do's" could fall by the wayside.
Can You Refinance Car Loan With Bad Credit, Learn how to organize your income and bills in a approach that contributes to your financial success. This information will allow you to to set financial targets, observe your spending, create a finances, and decide your web worth.
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A financial plan may also help you get ready for retirement, purchase your first house, and begin a family (in order for you one). Take the time to plant the seeds in your future by creating a plan with clear targets and a selected timeline.
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Then, you will wish to learn how to finances your annual spending and break that down to develop a monthly spending plan.
04. Determine Your Internet Price. Your web worth—the overall of all your assets minus your liabilities—can tell you a lot about your current financial well being, and allow you to to plan in your financial future. Find out what your web worth is now. Then, get in the habit of recalculating your web worth yearly or every time there's a vital change to your finances.
It may be tempting to skip this step, however figuring out your web worth may be an important part of organizing your finances. Your web worth is the money you'd pocket in case you have been to promote all the pieces you personal and repay all your money owed. For those who take a hard, trustworthy look and decide this easy determine, you'll be able to then work backward to create a finances, set financial targets, observe your spending, and, in the end, take management of your finances.


2013 marks McLaren’s Golden Jubilee. The company has been tearing up tarmac for 50 years now and to celebrate, it’s building a special Anniversary Edition of its 12C and 12C Spider.
The McLaren 50 12C and 50 12C Spider, as they’re to be known, will feature a set of specification upgrades and styling tweaks to mark the Mc Daddy’s birthday on September 2, 2013. The cars will feature remodelled front bumpers developed using computational fluid dynamics to increase front downforce levels, carbon fibre around the air intakes, a front floor made from carbon Kevlar and a black McLaren F1-inspired heritage badge.
Elsewhere, the McLaren 50 12C and 12C Spider feature carbon fibre turning vanes, carbon ceramic brakes as standard and satin black McLaren 50 Ultralight wheels (19s at the front and 20s at the back) that save 2kg over the optional super lightweight wheels. Bodywork, meanwhile, is finished in a choice of Carbon Black, Supernova Silver or heritage McLaren Orange.
Inside, the McLaren 50 12C and 12C Spider get a full leather upgrade and an anniversary dedication plate on the driver’s door. Not much there, then, but McLaren wil also throw in a monogrammed black and silver car cover, a limited edition key in a carbon fibre presentation key box and a print signed by McLaren Automotive Design Director, Frank Stephenson.
The McLaren 50 12C will cost £196,000, while the 50 12C Spider will set you back £215,000. Check out the pictures below.
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Fatigue Assessment of a Turbine Blower
In this project, a section of a large turbine blower has been studied. The client wanted to focus on the fatigue calculation of the welds. The International Institute of Welding proposed two methods to address this problem: Nominal Stress Approach and Hot-Spot Approach. The latest is expected to be the most suitable for treating welded joints, in which weld toe cracking is the likely mode of failure.
Using the simulation, the client has been able to:
- Identify high stress areas
- Calculate the number of cycles to failure of the welds
- Following a modal analysis, address basic vibration problem related to natural modes of the structure


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With all the new debates over grain free or not, I am staying with nutro natural choice, our last golden retriever passed at 14 1/2 on a steady diet of nutro. Shadows wt was controlled using nutro,so joint issues never became an issue. Our new 15 mo golden Shotsy is now on nutro natural. The. Variety of meats and poultry nutro offers gives us satisfaction that he has a wholesome diet. On occasion we will slice some fresh carrots or apples as a treat as well or add to his dry food. We have confidence in nutros products.
December 29, 2013
been using it for 13 years
I have used this food for all of my dogs and just switched my 1 year old puppies to it from the Nutro Puppy formula. I wish the bags came in larger sizes, I have four 50+lb dogs and one under 40lbs. They go thru a LOT of food! I buy it 2 bags at a time. I did have questions about the ingredient change. Also, I signed up for the rewards and havent gotten anything!
November 17, 2013
We have fed our dogs this food for years. Our Brittany lived to 15 yrs old and many of the problems he had in his younger years improved or went away when we started feeding him Nutro products. We were willing to pay the extra cost for the high quality food Nutro provided.
However, with recent changes in the ingredients, I noticed the food is a lighter brown and our dogs' stools have gotten larger and much softer. To our experience, this indicates more fillers in the dog food.
We are sorry to see these changes and will be looking for a different dog food that will provide the benefits we used to see with Nutro.
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Germany exported apparel worth €11.84 billion during the first ten months of 2013, indicating a rise of 0.5 percent compared to the same period in 2012, as per the data released by the German Fashion Association (GermanFashion).
According to the GermanFashion data, during the January to October 2013 period, the country exported apparel goods worth €11.84 billion, which is a 0.5 percent growth compared to the €11.78 billion exports made in 2012.
Country-wise, during the first ten months of 2013, Austria remained the main destination for apparel exports from Germany, with the country exporting €1.8 billion worth of clothing to Austria, followed by the Netherlands with €1.3 billion, France with €1.2 billion, Switzerland with €1.1 billion and Belgium with €697.5 million.
Meanwhile, as per the GermanFashion data, in terms of imports, Germany imported apparel goods worth €22.60 billion during the January to October 2013 period, indicating a rise of 1.34 percent, compared to the same period in 2012, when the country imported clothing worth €22.30 billion.
Country-wise, Germany’s main clothing supplier was China, with the country importing garments worth €6.7 billion from China during the January to October 2013 period. Bangladesh maintained second position with Germany importing clothing worth €2.8 billion from the country, followed by Turkey with € 2.6 billion, the Netherlands with €1 billion, India with €998.3 million and Italy with €906.88 million, during the first ten months of 2013.


As a roof is viewed from different angles, and/or under different lighting conditions, certain areas may appear darker or light. This inconsistency in color is commonly called shading.
Shading usually results from slight variations in texture that normally occurs during shingle production. The variations necessary to cause shading with black, or other dark colors, are so slight that they cannot be detected during the manufacturing process.
When light is reflected from a given roof, its appearance will vary as the viewer walks past the building. The impact will depend on the position of the sun and the overall light intensity. When the sun is directly overhead, the shading may disappear.
Shading is most frequently a problem in the case of black and other dark colored shingles. Since only a small amount of light is reflected from a dark surface, even the slightest difference in shingle texture may cause a problem.
In the case of white and other light colored shingles, the total amount of light reflected is considerably greater. This results in a decrease in observable shading differences.
Blends, made of a variety of colors, tend to camouflage this effect, and make observable difference even less noticeable. Lighter blends will reduce shading more effectively than darker blends.
The Reichel & Drews Blended Granule Pattern Application is used to apply a blended, repeating pattern of high quality colored granules to the areas of the shingle sheet material that will be exposed once the shingles are installed on a roof. In conjunction with the application of colored granules the Applicator also applies a lower cost single color granule (typically black) to the head lap area of the shingle that is not exposed. This process of granule blending helps to eliminate problems with shading typically encountered with single color granule applications and optimizes the use of high cost and low cost granules.
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It is the SharkAlgo Trading System can be described as a highly efficient and sophisticated trading instrument designed to assist traders of all levels unlock the full potential of the markets. The core of the system is its unique algorithm, which monitors all markets in real-time and provides easy-to-follow buy and sell signals directly on your charts.
SharkAlgo is a SharkAlgo system is divided into two groups that are smart signals and regular signals. Smart signals are designed to follow the trends for long-term holds, whereas regular signals are able to catch smaller movements for scalpers. This lets traders pick the best signals for their trading style and their goals.
The SharkAlgo dashboard is an all-in-one solution that offers traders an abundance of information at one glance. The dashboard shows the market’s circumstances, volumes, current position, and price condition, allowing traders to quickly and easily make informed trading decisions.
In addition to the signals for selling and buying, SharkAlgo also provides buy and sell signals. SharkAlgo system also includes stop loss and take profit indicators. If a signal is generated, the suggested take profit level and stop loss threshold will be shown, making it easier for traders to start trading and then set the parameters and let SharkAlgo take care of the rest. The stop loss zone will adjust in the “Trailing Stop Loss” method as the trade progresses to the take profit zones, ensuring that traders maximize their profits while minimizing the risk.
Overall all, it’s a great system to use. SharkAlgo Trading System is an effective and simple-to-use tool for trading that will help trader of any level unlock the full potential of the markets. Through its unique algorithm, easy-to-follow signals, and an advanced display, SharkAlgo provides traders with the tools they need to make more successful trades.
The bots for trading in crypto work by automatizing the process of buying and selling cryptocurrency on various exchanges. They use sophisticated algorithms to study market conditions, follow price movements, and generate buying and selling signals.
Bots can be programmed to adhere to specific trading strategies and can be set to execute trades on the basis of certain conditions, for example, getting to a certain price or reaching a specific threshold of volatility.
The bots can also be set to manage multiple trades at once which allows traders to benefit from numerous opportunities on the market without needing to constantly monitor their trades.
One of the advantages of using crypto trading bots is that they can be operational 24/7, allowing traders to benefit from market developments even when they are not able to actively trade.
Another advantage is that they help traders make quick decisions and with precision, since they are able to process vast amounts of data in real-time and then make trades from that data.
It is important to remember that crypto trading bots aren’t completely risk-free and investors should always conduct their due diligence prior to making use of them. It’s also important to monitor the performance of the bot , and make any necessary adjustments.
In summary, crypto trading bots are tools that are automated that utilize advanced algorithms to study market conditions and generate buying and selling signals. They are available 24/7 and help traders make quick decisions and accurately, but traders must always exercise due diligence and monitor the efficiency of the bot to ensure that they get the most effective results.
It is important to note that the information contained in this overview is meant to be used for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The trading and investing of cryptocurrency is highly speculative and come with a high level of risk. It is essential to investigate your options and consult with an expert in financial planning before making any investment decisions.
Furthermore it should be noted that the SharkAlgo Trading System is not a registered broker-dealer in securities or the designation of an investment adviser. The company is not able to provide investment advice and is not authorized to act as a securities broker-dealer , or investment advisor. The company does not endorse or recommend any particular security, coin or cryptocurrency.
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Recently I have been plagued with a sense of urgency. Everything has to be done RIGHT NOW. It is difficult to prioritize. Everything is important. Everything is immediate. Everything depends on me! If I drop anything the whole universe will crash down around our ears and it will be All My Fault!
A wise friend said to me, “This sense of urgency needs to be addressed.” She wasn’t volunteering to help me prioritize or mark things off my list. Instead, she wondered about the source of the feeling of urgency that had me by the throat.
I stopped. Took a breath. And remembered that feelings are not right or wrong, they just are……they rise out of us based on our circumstances, our life experience, our personality, our relationships and things as basic as whether or not we ate breakfast!
Feelings are also fickle. While some measure of ambient anxiety is in our social, political, and emotional atmosphere all the time, our feelings can turn on a dime. When we are consumed by a feeling (i.e. anxiety, fear, or urgency) it helps to take a look at what is going on and ask ourselves if that feeling is based in a realistic response to current events. My pastor used to point out that we may have a #8 reaction (on a scale of 1-10) to a #2 event. Example: our child spills juice and our face turns red, looks scary, and we threaten him or her with a loud, angry voice. Or someone tailgates our vehicle and we respond with profanity and/or road rage. Such responses are far bigger than called for by the original event. When our reaction is out of proportion we need to check out what is going on in us.
My pastor used to say that we carry an invisible slush bucket of feelings around. If we let feelings build without addressing them the bucket will overflow and we will have a mess. We all carry a slush bucket! There are shootings, road rage, children physically harmed and serious situations happening because people let irritation or rage build until their invisible emotional slush bucket explodes. If we clean out our slush bucket on a regular basis we will have much more reasonable responses to the people and events in our lives.
How do we clean out our slush bucket? Perhaps we need to speak honestly to someone about something they said or did or a problem they created for us. Perhaps we need more rest or self-care. Perhaps we are creating our own mess by failing to budget or plan ahead and then responding badly to others on whom we would like to blame our problems. Maybe we just need to practice saying “No” to people or over-scheduling so that we have the time we need for rest and recreation.
I had postponed a simple task I dislike and the longer I postponed it the more out-of-control all my tasks felt. My sense of urgency about everything was an over-reaction to something I delayed for months that I just had to buckle down and complete.
I am grateful to the insight of a friend who didn’t try to fix anything for me but made an insightful comment. I am grateful to my pastor for his practical teaching. And I am grateful for the nudge of the Holy Spirit grounding me in honest reality at the same time I am surrounded by the mystery of God.
I invite you to spend some time with the notion of a slush bucket; your slush bucket – you are not in charge of anyone else’s! Then, may the Holy Spirit help us dump what needs to be dumped into God’s own compost to be transformed into the stuff of new possibilities!
Rev. Marcia Hagee
She graduated from Duke University and the University of Missouri-Columbia studying Psychology and Religion. She earned her M. Div at Phillips Theological Seminary and was ordained by the Oklahoma Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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Singing for Life: HIV/AIDS and Music in Uganda
New York: Routledge (2006)
click on the following:
Carol Muller, The World of Music, 2008, 50/1:112-14.
Lois Ann Anderson, African Affairs, 2007, 106/425:735-6.
Bernhard Bleibinger, Revista Transcultural de Música, 2007, 11:4 pages
Brynjulf Stige, Review Essay, "Dancing the Drama and Singing for Life: On Ethnomusicology and Music Therapy: An Essay Inspired by a Reading of Singing for Life. HIV/AIDS and Music in Uganda," Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 2008, 17/2:155-7
Hong Tan, 2006. The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, 2008, 128:335-336
Ronald Elly Wanda, Hack Writers, 2008
Online review by "ethnosax," "A significant contribution to ethnomusicology and HIV/AIDS awareness," 2007


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Pilot walks away from ultra light crash
A Sebeka pilot emerged safely after the ultra light powered, parachute-type aircraft he was flying Wednesday crashed in an open field southwest of Park Rapids.
According to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office, Rickie Brunner, 53, crash-landed at about 6:20 p.m. in an open field near 135th Avenue, approximately four miles southwest of Park Rapids in Straight River Township.
Brunner told officers he was flying from Menahga to Park Rapids and returning to Sebeka when he began to lose power to the aircraft. Brunner said the motor "seized up" approximately 20 feet above ground causing the crash landing at approximately 30 mph.
Brunner was transported to St. Joseph's Area Health Services in Park Rapids and treated for minor injuries.
"Although this type of aircraft does not need to be licensed, the incident was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration as the investigation continues," said chief deputy Frank Homer.
Responding to the call were the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office, Park Rapids Police Department, North Ambulance, Park Rapids Fire Department and Hubbard First Responders.

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Happy Monday, friends! I’m so happy to be kicking off the blog tour for Melissa Marr’s Seven Black Diamonds! Below is an excerpt from the book, where you’ll find the first scavenger hunt clue in bold red. Each scavenger hunt stop will have a clue so make sure you keep them somewhere safe! Excerpt Giveaway […]
Carnival of Souls is one of the most unique stories I’ve read this year so far. Melissa Marr has created this imaginative realm of daimons and witches, fights to the death, and so many secrets. It was amazinnnnnnnng!! One of the things I loved about Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series was how many characters and […]
The only thing I knew to expect from Graveminder was that it was going to be great, and heck yes, did it deliver! Melissa Marr has a way of writing that, to me, can only be described as poetic and cinematic. She lays the words out in a way that makes you feel like you’ve […]
I make no secret of my love for Melissa Marr and her books. Now, after the end of the Wicked Lovely series, I am stocked to see what’s next. Graveminder sounds awesomely dark and I cannot wait to read it!
Music Monday is a feature where I post a video of a song that reminds me of something or someone I’ve read…anything that relates to it in my mind. What songs remind you of certain books or character?? Create a post and leave the link or just tell me about them in the comments. I’d […]
If you have not read any books in the series or if you don’t want to read spoilers, I wouldn’t suggest going any further, but just so you know, this book was amazing! And you should DEFINITELY go read this series now!! Darkest Mercy picks up where Radiant Shadows ended. On her quest to start […]


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Farmers Getting Disillusioned with GM Cotton
After growing genetically modified cotton -
better known as Bt cotton -
for a few years, farmers in the Karnatka state are disillusioned
with its tall claims and have reverted to growing indigenous varieties.
The farmers say Bt cotton overpromises and underdelivers. Take the case
of Nagappa Nimbegondi, a farmer in Makiri village in Hirekerur taluk (Haveri
district). He had sown three local improved cotton varieties (Sahana,
Abaditha and Raichur) and the crop is ready to be picked. He recalls
that until four years ago, he was sowing Bt cotton seeds and was getting
hardly four quintals from an acre. Then he followed agriculturists'
advice of switching to indigenous varieties. The move paid dividends and
now, he says, he gets eight quintals of cotton from an acre.
Having grown Bt cotton too and seeing its below-par performance
first-hand, he exclaims why his fellow farmers are using Bt seeds. He
says he cannot fathom the reason behind the continued patronage of Bt
seeds as even various international research institutes have concluded
that they affect our environment and health.
Having grown Bt cotton for a few years, Nimbegondi wanted to examine how
native varieties will perform in organic and rain-fed conditions. With
these seeds giving twice the yield when compared with the hybrid
variety, he has got his answer.
Chandrasekar Patil has got the same story to tell. He is a farmer in
Koonabevu village in Ranebennur taluk in Haveri district. He too had
chosen to use Bt cotton seeds. In fact, he had got prolific returns
initially, a yield of 15 quintals per acre, to be precise. But the yield
stooped and stabilised at three-four quintals an acre.
That is not all. He says he noticed that after he started growing Bt
cotton, honeybees disappeared from his fields and sub-crops like cereals
and millets vanished. He underlines that the fertility of soil
precipitated and the Bt seeds turned out to be high-maintenance.
Three years ago, Patil joined Desi Krushikara Balaga, a farmers' group,
of Byadagi (Haveri district). Until then, he was cultivating groundnut,
bengal gram, cow pea, brinjal, chilli and Bt cotton. After joining the
farmers' group, he started growing the Sahana variety of cotton. Today,
he says he is happy with Sahana cotton. He compares the cost of its
seeds, Rs450 a kg, with that of Bt cotton, which costs Rs1,200 a kg.
Today, many farmers pay him a visit to learn about the benefits of
growing indigenous varieties of cotton.
Praveen Narasingamurthy, field convener of Sahaja Samruddha, an
organisation working to promote organic farming, points out another
advantage of indigenous varieties of cotton. He says that unlike hybrid
cotton, the desi varieties let farmers save seeds for the next season.
These seeds are of high quality, unlike the hybrid varieties, where they
lose out on quality when not used quickly.
He says that more and more farmers in Haveri district are reverting to
growing indigenous varieties of cotton as they are realising the
disadvantage of cultivating Bt cotton.
Background to Bt cotton
Bt is an abbreviation of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt cotton
is a genetically modified variety of cotton. The Bt gene was introduced
into cotton as it is known to be harmful for insects that affect the
cotton crop. Bt cotton naturally produces the toxin that kill some of
the insects that attack the crop. It claims to reduce a farmer's
expenditure on insecticide and pesticide, thus saving him money.
The issue is that farmers have observed that Bt cotton is not immune to
all the pests, but only a select few. Also, its seeds cost almost
twice-thrice the cost of native varieties. Then, its users found that
these seeds have low shelf-life, which means a farmer growing Bt cotton
has to buy the expensive seeds for every crop, unlike native varieties,
where one gets seeds from the new crop.
New Certified Natural Cosmetics Launched
Vedicare Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd has developed the first
line of BDiH-certified natural cosmetics in India. Containing organic
herbs and natural ingredients, Soul Tree is
the country's first and only certified
The Soul Tree brand
comprises four product groups: Amrita is
the skin care range, Keshava is the
hair care range, Ananda is the bath care
range, whilst Mohini is
the beauty range. The products are formulated
using the principles of Ayurveda. The company
states that herbs are selected according to their
Soul Tree products are marketed in over 75
natural & organic food
shops in India, as well as online
retailers like Jabong and Flipkart.
There are plans to export to other countries and regions.
Pvt. Ltd is one of a growing number of Asian companies developing
certified natural and organic cosmetics. Such companies are adopting
standards as they look to distinguish their products from those making
unsubstantiated marketing claims. Greenwashing is rife in Asia, with
many brands marketing their products on natural ingredients and plant
extracts. However, adopting natural and organic cosmetic standards
brings many technical hurdles.
The Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
will tackle some of the major formulation issues associated with natural
& organic cosmetics. Taking place
in Hong Kong on 11-13 November, the summit will give an update on global
& Asian standards for natural & organic cosmetics. An interactive
workshop will give guidance on how to formulate organic & natural
More details are
Source: News Release / OM
Japan Enters Organic Trade Agreement
Officials from Japan and the United States have announced the signing of
an organic equivalence arrangement between the two countries. U.S.
officials noted the organic equivalence arrangement will re-open the
important Japanese consumer market for US organic producers, and will
create jobs and opportunity for the US organic food and farming sector.
“This monumental agreement will further create jobs in the already
growing US organic sector, spark additional market growth, and be
mutually beneficial to producers both in the United States and Japan and
to consumers who choose organic products,” said Laura Batcha, Executive
Vice President of the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Assessments conducted in Japan and the US leading up to the signing
found organic management, accreditation, certification, and enforcement
programs are in place in both countries, and conform to each other’s
respective programs. The first two-way trade agreement in Asia also
marks the first organic equivalency arrangement without organic
As a result, certified organic products as of Jan. 1, 2014, can move
freely between the US and Japan. Under the agreement, Japan’s Ministry
of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries (MAFF) will recognise the US Dept.
of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) as equivalent to
the Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) and the MAFF Organic Program,
and will allow products produced and certified as meeting USDA’s NOP
standards to be marketed as organic in Japan. Likewise, the U.S. will
allow Japanese products produced and certified under the JAS Organic
Program to be marketed as organic in the US. Both countries will require
that the accredited certifier must be identified on the product label.
At first sight, the global organic products market appears to be getting
smaller. The US entered an similar equivalency agreement with Canada in
2009, followed by another agreement with the EU in 2012. Although the US
considers the organic standards in the EU, Canada, and Japan as
equivalent, the move has not encouraged a single global organic
standard. Organic producers Latin America, Africa and other Asian
countries still have to get multiple certificates to export to these regions.
Cynics could argue that rather then creating a single organic
market, these equivalency agreements are opening up the global market
for American organic products.
News Release / Organic Monitor

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|Atomic Number:||118||Atomic Radius:||—|
|Atomic Symbol:||Uuo||Melting Point:||—|
|Atomic Mass:||294||Boiling Point:||—|
|Electron Configuration:||—||Oxidation States:||—|
Ununoctium is officially unnamed and has the temporary symbol Uuo and atomic number 118. It was first reported by Russian scientists from Dubna (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research) in 2002.
In 1999, the team at Lawrence Berkley Labs published a paper in the journal Physical Review Papers proclaiming their discovery of element 118. The scientific community exploded, hoping that the decay time of 118 (eka-radon) was longer than that of 114. Element 116 was also synthesized during this reaction, which used cold fusion to fuse 108Pb and 86Kr atoms together.
However, this experiment has NOT been repeated successfully at other laboratories. Lawrence Berkley Labs officially retracted their paper in 2001, saying that they had actually misinterpreted their data. Despite this, efforts to produce element 118 have not halted, and element 118 may yet still be synthesized.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Periodic Table of Elements, http://periodic.lanl.gov/list.shtml.


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Budget-Friendly UV LED Flashlight Ideal for Industrial Leak Detection
By Marketwired News
WESTBURY, NY–(Marketwired – September 17, 2015) – An ill-maintained industrial system can leak more than fluids — it can leak money. Spectronics Corporation, a worldwide leader in leak detection solutions, has come to the rescue with the new LeakTracker™ (P/N LT-300) — a powerful, economical UV LED leak detection flashlight that’s ideal for all industrial fluid system applications.
The LeakTracker industrial leak detection lamp has a high-output UV LED that delivers superior fluorescent dye response, making leaks easier to spot. It works with all oil- and water-based fluorescent dyes, including difficult-to-fluoresce yellow, white and blue dyes — even in dirty fluids.
Finding leaks in an industrial system is easy. Simply add a small amount of dye to the system and let it circulate. The dye/fluid mixture escapes with the host fluid wherever there’s a leak. Shine the LeakTracker flashlight on all leak sites to observe the brilliant glow.
The flashlight features “instant-on” operation. Its compact size allows it to get into cramped areas larger lamps can’t. A rugged, corrosion-resistant, anodized lamp body stands up to years of heavy use. Powered by standard AAA batteries (included), the unit features a 100,000-hour LED service life.
LeakTracker comes complete with a lanyard, belt holster, three “AAA” batteries and UV-absorbing glasses.
Headquartered in Westbury, New York, Spectronics Corporation invented fluorescent leak detection in 1955, and remains the world’s leading manufacturer of ultraviolet equipment and fluorescent dyes. Spectroline®cutting-edge, top-quality, industry-awarded lamps, dyes, radiometers and diagnostic tools are built to exacting standards, and are used for literally dozens of markets, some of which include Industrial, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Laboratory, Semiconductor, Nondestructive Testing and Forensics. Spectronics Corporation is dedicated to upholding high standards in design manufacturing, ensuring customer satisfaction and developing innovative technologies that make the world a better place. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-274-8888. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 516-333-4840. Website at www.spectroline.com
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An experienced cosmonaut’s frightening final remarks can be heard in a tape as he fell to his death during a space mission.
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov, also known as the “man who fell from space,” died in April 1967 when the Soviet space program’s crewed spacecraft Soyuz 1 crashed.
Because to the Soviet Union’s secrecy, the circumstances surrounding Komarov’s death remain unknown.
His untimely death is discussed in the divisive 2011 book Starman, The Truth Behind the Legend of Yuri Gagarin, which has been regarded as “rife with errors.”
What we do know is that Komarov’s spacecraft performed multiple orbits about the Earth and fought to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere after his mission was accomplished, eventually crashing to the earth and dying in an explosion.
Komarov’s final space flight took place on April 23, 1967, and he orbited the Earth 16 times in 24 hours.
Komarov was unable to fulfill the mission’s end aim because one of the two solar panels that supplied energy for the maneuver failed to deploy. He was ordered to return to Earth, but re-entry would cost him his life.
Before his final effort, he would make two more journeys around the Earth in an attempt to re-enter. Komarov’s parachute, which was supposed to release when he reached an altitude of 23,000 feet, failed to do so because the chute’s wires became tangled during his re-entry troubles.
On April 24, 1967, Komarov sadly fell to the earth and was murdered in an explosion.
Tragically, Komarov was aware that he was about to die when his final remarks were intercepted by US listening sites in Turkey. As his plane crashed, he was plainly upset, speaking to Alexei Kosygin, a high-ranking Soviet official at the time.
According to reports, his burnt remains resembled a ‘lump’ with only his heel bone visible.
The audio embedded above is from that scary moment. “This devil ship!” Starman alleges he also exclaimed. Nothing I’ve tried works properly.”
Although analysts are doubtful, one of the last things Komarov told colleagues while reading the official transcript of his final moments from the Russian State Archive was: “I feel excellent, everything’s in order.”
“Thank you for transmitting all of that,” he reportedly added a few moments later. [Separation] took place.”
According to the Starman book, Komarov’s spaceship had ‘203 structural flaws’ that became apparent before the disastrous mission. Yuri Gagarin, Komarov’s backup pilot, allegedly advocated for the mission to be postponed.
Gagarin perished in a plane accident the next year, 1968, and Komarov is today remembered and mourned for being the first known man to die in spaceflight.
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Liverpool's World Museum is celebrating Portugal Day with a new addition to its aquarium. They have welcomed Polvo, who comes from Portugal and takes her name from the Portuguese for octopus.
Polvo is a Common Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris) but not a common sight in UK waters, however visitors may be surprised to learn that she is one of two species that can also be found along the coasts of the UK.
The lively octopus is adapting to her new environment and is enjoying feeding mostly on live crabs which are from nearby Crosby Marina.
World Museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Free entry. For more information: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


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Here she explains some casting ideas for a big screen adaptation of her new book, Winging It: A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who's Determined to Kill Me:
Well, it might be a little tricky, what with the parrot in the starring role. That said, Hollywood works magic all the time, so I'm sure it could be done. Besides which, Winging It features my African gray parrot, Graycie, but it's her story intertwined with my family's story, so it's not as if it would be 120 minutes of talking bird.Watch a video of Gardiner discussing Winging It and another of Graycie performing, and learn more about the book and author at Jenny Gardiner's website and blog.
I haven't given a whole lot of thought to this book in movie form--funny, as I did very much with my first book, the novel Sleeping with Ward Cleaver. In this one it's more personal, as I'd be casting my family, which seems a bit surreal. If we went by looks, well, hmm, I was told in my skinnier days frequently that I looked like Courtney Thorne-Smith, so that might be useful casting. But personality-wise, I'd have to go with someone more known for their humor. I've always felt an affinity toward Bonnie Hunt--I think she and I are soul-sisters in our approach to life, parenting, humor in general--based of course purely on what I've seen of her in interviews and in movies.
For my husband, it's so hard to say. Maybe he'd like Andrew Shue since they both have strong soccer backgrounds. In his heydey he sort of had that look. Hmmm, how about Colin Firth? He always seems to have that capacity to stretch from character to character, so I could see him playing a dad-type...
For the kids, I have NO idea, but I would ask that they don't pick smarmy child actors. Those are just the worst! I loved how the casting was done for, say, Juno, just normal, down-to-earth. So whoever did the casting for that has my vote.
For that matter, for directing, I'd like someone very down-t0-earth. Penny Marshall maybe? Wait, Ive got it--Nora Ephron. I'D LOVE to be part of anything with which she's affiliated. I think she's so damned talented, so savvy, so funny, and has that capacity for vulnerability that's really important. I'd hand it all over to her and let her have at it!
My Book, The Movie: Sleeping with Ward Cleaver.
Writers Read: Jenny Gardiner.
The Page 99 Test: Winging It.

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The Refugee.pl Foundation has prepared an information poster for foreigners about the procedure for granting international protection. The poster is available in six language versions (in Polish, English, Russian, Arabic, Persian and French).
The posters were prepared as part of the project “Flying lawyers – legal assistance and information” co-financed by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the state budget.
As part of the project, the Foundation also prepared two animations for foreigners. The first one shows how the procedure for granting international protection proceeds from submitting an application for international protection to issuing a positive decision entitling you to stay in Poland and to start an integration program – or a negative decision obliging you to return to your country of origin. The second animation concerns the procedure before the Head of the Office for Foreigners. It shows the most important elements of this procedure, taking into account the rights and situations of persons requiring special care.
Both animations were prepared as part of the project “Flying lawyers – legal assistance and information” co-financed by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the state budget, and are available in six languages.
Animations explaining the procedure for granting international protection:
Animations regarding the procedure before the Head of the Office for Foreigners: