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In 2008, members of Maple Grove Mennonite Church in Hartville, Ohio, turned $1,000 into $13,000 — and it launched a new mission trajectory.
According to Myron Weaver, the pastor at that time, each family was given $10 to multiply if they could. The $13,000 yield was collected at a harvest offering a few months later.
A large portion went to fund a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, where 35 members helped build a church for a service partner with connections to Maple Grove.
But it was an orphanage they visited as part of the trip that impacted them most deeply.
“It was pretty obvious the kids in the orphanage were not treated the way we felt they should be,” Weaver said. The orphanage was too small and unsanitary, and care was inadequate.
“When you see kids taken advantage of, you want to work and do whatever you can to try to make a difference,” Weaver said.
The group’s desire to help led them down a road that, seven years later, has produced the Fortress of Hope children’s home, generated interest and participation from various Anabaptist congregations and schools, and, most recently, attracted two long-term mission workers.
Couldn’t say ‘no’
After the Maple Grove group headed back to Ohio, things happened quickly. At a church meeting to report on the trip, they talked about the orphanage and their dream of opening a children’s home.
“We were able to raise the money just in that meeting there,” Weaver said.
Over the next few months, with various people taking multiple, out-of-pocket trips to Nicaragua, they formed a board, found a former hotel to rent for the home and hired local staff, some from area Mennonite churches.
Fortress of Hope opened in 2008 with the capacity to house 20 children, ages 6 to 18, who need a safe place to stay.
Then last year, Mitch and Lauren Yoder volunteered to move to Managua long term. They were teaching elementary grades in Harrisonburg, Va., but had always known they wanted to live and serve overseas someday.
Fortress of Hope came to mind because Mitch’s father, Dale Yoder, is on its board of directors. They visited during their spring break in 2014.
“After returning to Harrisonburg, we spent the month of April in prayer and uncertainty because we couldn’t get Fortress of Hope out of our minds,” Mitch said.
“We came back home to Virginia thinking of all the things we could see ourselves doing there, and we couldn’t say ‘no,’ ” Lauren said. They resigned, effective at the end of that school year, lined up jobs and a place to live, and headed to Managua last June.
They help tell Fortress of Hope’s story by maintaining the website, Facebook page and blog. They form relationships with the children and staff, sharing love, teaching them English and leading devotions in the evenings.
“Being here long-term allows us to make deeper relationships with the children and staff of Fortress of Hope, which is invaluable,” Lauren said. “Forming these relationships means sharing more love with each other.”
Through their work they’ve seen lives transformed. Just in the last five months two sets of children returned home after multiple years at Fortress of Hope, because their situations had stabilized.
“It was extremely sad to see them leave, but it was also a reminder that the organization had served its purpose,” Mitch said. “For a significant portion of their childhoods, Fortress of Hope was their family that provided safety, love and told them about God.”
In situations where home life isn’t safe for children, Fortress of Hope has a social worker and psychologist who work with the children — but also the family.
Mitch said three brothers came to the home to get out of an abusive situation.
“The parents went through counseling and rejoined their local church,” Mitch said. “The boys were able to return home after three months, and we regularly saw them at church together as a family.”
The social worker and a full-time administrator are co-directors of Fortress of Hope.
There’s also a custodian and cook. The children live in small houses together, and each has two house mothers who work 24 hours at a time.
The Yoders imagine they’ll stay at least three years but are committed to however God calls.
“Their help has been unbelievable,” Weaver said. “They understand some of the cultural issues we encounter. They model to the kids and to the staff what a good, healthy marriage looks like.”
Many of the children don’t have a father figure, and all the Nicaraguan staff is female.
“For Mitch to come around, that has an impact like I don’t think any of us can realize,” he said.
Lauren said the kids refer to them as “Mama Lauren” and “Papa Mitch.”
From the States
Weaver and the other board members help raise funds through an annual golf outing, coming up June 20 in Hartville, and an annual dinner in November.
Right now, funds raised go to running the home, but Weaver has hopes for growth, including owning a building for Fortress of Hope to be in permanently.
“My hope is that the impact we have on kids will make a difference in their lives in adulthood,” Weaver said.
Much support for the home comes from congregations around the U.S. within various Anabaptist groups.
Last June, Weaver left Maple Grove to pastor Berlin (Ohio) Mennonite Church. Berlin will send a team to Fortress of Hope on a mission trip this summer.
A team from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg just returned.
They welcome any church or school group interested in volunteering to visit the website, fortressofhope.org.
Weaver encourages visits. He has been to Nicaragua about 15 times in the seven years since Maple Grove first made the connection. He’s realized how much of an impact the children and staff have on him.
“They have taught me so many things,” he said. “If nothing else, they have taught me the real value of relationship.”

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U.S. 10 reopens in Manitowoc County after being closed for flooding
WHITELAW – U.S. 10 between Cherry and Pine streets reopened at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday after flooding closed the stretch of road for nearly 24 hours.
The road was closed at 9:20 a.m. Monday, according to a Wisconsin Department of Transportation alert. The closure was initially expected to last about two hours.
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office oversaw the closure.


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Russia Plays with Orbiting Solar Power Station Potential
Russia is thinking of building a giant solar power station capable of collecting energy and beaming it to Earth. This idea was put forward by Central Scientific Research institute for Engineering, a subsidiary of the Russian Space Agency, Roskosmos.
The concept of such a power station was formulated by Peter Glasier in the US in 1968. It is aimed at beaming energy to Earth using giant solar panels. To generate necessary power, the panels should have an area of several square kilometers. The power would be converted to electricity onboard the spacecraft and sent to wherever it is needed on Earth by a large microwave-transmitting antenna, and then fed into a power grid.
The scientific research institute suggests using lasers instead of microwaves because radio beams are difficult to focus, and an area of several square kilometers will be needed for the receiving antenna. In case of a laser beam this area would be ten times smaller. However, at present, there are no such powerful lasers, although many infrared lasers distributed over the panel could be used instead. Their radiation would be put together and beamed to Earth.
The US, Japan, Europe and China plan to build solar power stations between 2030 and 2040. It is not surprising that Russia will join them, says Academician Alexander Zheleznyakov. This project will not be implemented in the near future. However, it’s necessary to study the problem, experts say. This may breed new technical solutions, such as more effective lasers or solar batteries.

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Rey is the heroine for the light side of the Force in the sequel trilogy of Star Wars but we may not be waving goodbye to her at the end of Episode 9 after all.
The report revealed that she won't be the lead character of this new trilogy but will have a supporting role in the new story - the content of which we know nothing about.
That trilogy is believed to cover the time period examined in the popular video game Knights of the Old Republic.
Rey will be the absolute focus of this year's Star Wars film, however, as the war between the Resistance and the First Order comes to a close and the Skywalker saga reaches its conclusion in The Rise of Skywalker.
Ridley is joined by Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, John Boyega as Finn, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico, and newcomers to the franchise such as Keri Russell and Richard E. Grant.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released in UK cinemas on December 19, 2019.
Would you be keen to see Rey return for more Star Wars movies? Let us know what you think in the comments below.


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Starting the day off, we had a lecture about art. In this lesson we learnt that there is no such thing of bad art, this is because art provokes thought and art can only appeal or not appeal to your style/preference, therefore the art you don’t like isn’t bad art it’s just not meant for you. Furthermore, this shows that art cannot be fraud as you simply don’t purchase what you don’t like. I liked the lecture as it defined what art is to me and allowed me to look at art I view differently. For instance, I now look at some art I don’t like with interest instead of completely ignoring what it has/hasn’t to offer.
After our lecture, we had a screening to attend and the film we are watching is called Never Let Me Go. This film was good as it wasn’t a usual film and it was filled with many weird happenings. For instance, the film was based on people who got cloned then got surgery throughout there life to give people there body parts, eventually they would die and the cycle would continue. Although it wasn’t the normal film I would watch it was a good film, the ending was great as it shows that they grew up there whole life in misery getting ever weaker for no reason.

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Robots are now utilized in every field of research thanks to technological breakthroughs; they have even found their way into dentistry due to the capacity for precision work without being fatigued. Hamilton dentist Dr. Moninder Tuli, chatted with us and provided us with information about the usage of robotics in dentistry.
The use of robots in dentistry is quite astounding. It can be debated that one of the most astonishing creations of modern civilization is the robot, a tool that can imitate living things. Robots shorten the time it takes to perform a task, increase production, and decrease human error.
Robotics is a revolutionary technology that will alter dental medicine’s diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Robots can do repetitive tasks for an endless amount of time while improving the overall level and scope of medical care.
The most recent medical robots can conduct clinical intervention or remote patient monitoring independently since robotic systems have evolved dramatically over the previous ten years. [Read more…] about Robotics in Dentistry: The Next Generation Technology


When you think of adorable, friendly critters, you will invite to your backyard, bunnies, fawns, and chipmunks may come to mind. But beady-eyed, pointy-nosed, rat-tailed opossums probably don’t rank high on the list.
The only marsupial native to North America is not necessarily a beloved neighbor, thanks to its odd appearance and its frightening habit of hissing when threatened. But it turns out there is a good reason to welcome them into your garden to stay a while.
Opossums are often seen as a threat, but the fact is they are rarely aggressive. Part of the reason opossums has a bad reputation is because of their well-known trick of playing dead when startled by a predator. They freeze up and froth at the mouth, which causes many people to associate opossums with rabies. However, they are resistant to rabies.
Opossums Eat Ticks
In addition to being relatively harmless, the opossum is also one of our greatest allies in fending off ticks that carry Lyme disease. This is because they are very thorough groomers and they eliminate most of the ticks that may be hitching a ride.
Rick Ostfeld, a scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, explains that opossums kill a vast majority of the ticks that try to feed on them. “These opossums are walking around the forest floor, hoovering up ticks right and left, killing over 90 percent of these things, and so they are protecting our health,” Ostfeld says.
How many ticks do opossums eat in a year?
Not all animals are as effective at getting rid of ticks. Of six species exposed to ticks for a study—white-footed mice, chipmunks, opossums, veerys, and catbirds—opossums were much better than all the others at grooming and eating ticks. The study concluded that an opossum could kill about 5,000 ticks in one season.
So, it may be a major benefit to you and your family to keep opossums around. The Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Coalition explains that this critter is a great groundskeeper.
Facts to Know About Opossums
- If they are not provoked, they will not attack pets or other wildlife.
- They won’t chew on the telephone or electrical wires.
- They don’t spread disease.
- They don’t dig up flower bulbs.
- They don’t go through trash cans.
- They help control insects, venomous snakes, and unwanted rodents.
How to attract opossums to your yard
If you have opossums living in your neighborhood, think twice before calling animal control. You could even go as far as building opossum nesting boxes so they will want to move into your yard. To create an inviting environment for opossums, consider transforming your property into a Certified Wildlife Garden with the National Wildlife Federation. Letting opossums call your garden home may help protect you and your family from ticks and Lyme disease.
If you need professional help controlling ticks or other pests, contact DC Mosquito Squad today.


Einstein Probe carries a wide-field X-ray monitor WXT and a narrow-field follow-up X-ray telescope FXT. It also has fast downlink telemetry and ToO capability. Once a transient source is detected by WXT, it will be targeted with FXT by slewing the whole satellite for quick follow-up observations in order to measure the X-ray lightcurve and spectrum（as shown in Figure 1）. The transient information is quickly transmitted to the operation center to trigger alerts within a minute or so. The sketch of the mission operation and communication is shown in Figure 2 below. The operational mission life is designed to be three years, which may be extendable to five years.
An orbit with an altitude of about 600 km and an inclination angle less than 30 degree seems to meet the requirements and constraints as listed in Table 1 . This orbit is justified by preliminary analyses of thermal environment, sky coverage and solar power input. A later choice of the orbit has to take fully into account the probability of impact by space debris and micro-meteorites which may endanger the WXT gas counter windows and cause leakage of the gas. The proposed orbit is illustrated in Figure 3.
Table 1 Requirements and constraints on the orbit
|Space charged particles||Avoid radiation belt||Less than 600 km||< 35 degree|
|Lifetime||>= 5 years||>=500-600 km|
|Real-time alert downlink||VHF network coverage or Chinese relay satellites||Low altitude orbit||<=30 degree|
|Proposed launching site||Xichang, Sichuan province, China||>=28 degree|
Figure 3 Illustration of the proposed orbit for EP
There are five operation modes for the EP satellite, as shown in Figure4, including survey mode, follow-up mode, ToO mode, safe mode and calibration mode. The first three modes are explained here.
1) Survey mode: The satellite is slewed to desired directions to bring WXT centering at pre-scheduled fields in the sky, where pointed observations are performed for a fixed period of exposure time (~11minutes in the current design). Upon completion of the exposure the satellite is slewed to the next sky region, and such cycles repeats until the survey mode is interrupted by other modes.
2) Follow-up mode: when a transient is detected by WXT, and is classified and triggered by the processing and alerting system onboard, the satellite is slewed to the position of the source so that it is centered in the FXT FoV. A pointed follow-up observation is performed with FXT for a pre-designed exposure time. This mode is triggered automatically and can be interrupted by new alerts triggered for transient events of a higher priority. In the course of a follow-up mode, WXT continues monitoring observations targeting the sky region centering the position of the transient.
3) Target of opportunity mode: The satellite can be slewed to desired positions to perform pointed observations with FXT on objects triggered as ToO by uplink command. This mode is triggered by ground commands.
Figure 4 Operation modes of EP
WXT and FXT are always pointed to directions away from the Sun with an avoidance angle to the edge of the WXT FoV larger than 90 degrees. In this way, for any given position of the Sun in the sky, only about half of the entire sky—the anti-solar direction—can be monitored. Monitoring the night sky makes it possible to perform follow-up observations of detected transients by ground-based optical/IR telescopes.
In the current design of the observing strategy, there are five consecutive pointings within one orbit, as shown in Figure 5. Each of the pointings lasts for about 11minutes, with ~3 minutes slew time in between. There is an observation time loss of ~27minutes in the orbital daytime, during which the satellite is recharged with its solar panels.
Of three consecutive orbits, one has five pointing directions lying within the orbital plane (sequence of pointings: B-C-D-E-F), while the other two have three pointing directions 60 degrees offset from the orbital plane (B-C1-D1-E1-F). Within three consecutive orbits, half of the entire sky (the dark side) can be covered by the WXT FoV. The pointing directions are shifted by about 1 degree per day to compensate the daily movement of the Sun on the sky. In this way, the entire sky can be covered within half a year.
Figure 5 Illustration of the pointing directions of WXT in one orbit
Upon detection of transients, alerts will be triggered and the positional and flux information data will be sent down to the ground operation center. Currently two possibilities of the fast downlink are under investigation: the French VHF system and text message system via the Chinese satellites network. The science and house-keeping data will be downlinked regularly in X-band everyday with an estimated data rate 5.8Gbit per day.
Given the low weight (150kg) and power consumption (200W) of the payload, the payload can be accommodated with the established platforms of micro- or small-satellite in China. The detailed accommodation studies are currently being carried out independently by two Chinese satellite agencies, the MicroSAT institute of the CAS and CAST (Chinese Administration of Space Technology). The satellite will be three-axis stabilized with an attitude control stability: 0.001°/s (3σ) and a slewing speed 20 degree in 1 minutes. Both, sole/primary passenger and piggyback launches are being considered. A range of launchers, such as the Long-March series CZ-2D, CZ-2C, and CZ-6, may be chosen.


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ATTOCK: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Sunday said the government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was committed to put the country on the right track of development and prosperity.
As per the party manifesto, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was taking steps to root out the menace of corruption from the country and the corrupt would be brought to justice at all costs, he said while addressing public gatherings in Boota and Bahtar villages.
Malik Amin said provision of basic facilities was being ensured to people and for the purpose all the heads of the civic departments had been issued directives.
He said the world was now reposing confidence in the present Pakistani leadership because of their honesty and it was evident from the fact that foreign investors were coming here.
Recently, the head of international firm Cargill had pledged to invest $200 million in Pakistan, he added.
Earlier Malik Amin Aslam inaugurated gas supply to the village Boota, which will benefit around 100 families.
He also listened to public complaints and issued orders to the officials concerned for their redressal.

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- Exercise: Dog parks provide a safe and enclosed space where dogs can run, play, and get the physical activity they need.
- Mental stimulation: Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as physical exercise. A visit to the dog park can provide new sights, smells, and sounds that can help keep your dog mentally stimulated and engaged.
- Bonding: Visiting a dog park with your furry friend can be a great way to bond and spend quality time together.
- Training opportunities: Dog parks offer a great opportunity to work on your dog’s obedience and behavior off leash in a fenced in area.
- Community: Dog parks can be a great place to meet other dog owners and build a sense of community.
- Safety concerns: Dog parks can pose safety risks for both dogs and their owners. Dogs can get into fights, or be exposed to contagious diseases or parasites.
- Behavioral issues: Some dogs may become aggressive or overly dominant in a dog park setting, which can be dangerous for other dogs and their owners. Some dogs can also learn bad habits from other dogs when dog parks are frequented often enough. And many dogs become over aroused very quickly in these types of social situations, which can lead to a lower tolerance threshold for bites.
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- Environmental hazards: Dog parks can be full of environmental hazards, such as broken glass or trash, which can be dangerous for dogs if ingested or stepped on.
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Sunday, October 19, 2014
As a photographer, I'm always watching for those sunny days to get the best lighting for pictures. But then I realized that I'm giving you entirely the wrong impression of our changing seasons - because lots of days in the fall especially are grey and rainy. In fact we're just finished 6 days of rain in a row. Frustrating when you're trying to get the fall chores done and get out and take pictures too.

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Plucky new book on La Jolla’s history
Have you ever wondered how the streets of La Jolla got their names? Or how the mail was delivered in the days before addresses? A new book by George F. Silvani, “From the Files of the La Jolla Historical Society,” will answer those questions and many others.
Silvani, a retired naval engineer and 20-year La Jolla Historical Society volunteer, said he hopes the book will also provide readers with a humorous glance into the lives of the lesser-known residents of La Jolla who were instrumental in the community’s settlement.
Silvani notes in the book’s introduction that there are “about 60-linear feet of material in the four-drawer safes that hold the heart of La Jolla history.
“The people and events (featured in this book) were not chosen at random from the files, but selected from those folders that contained and showed promise of a previously unpublished or of a generally little-known narrative.”
His compilation of stories will keep readers captivated as they learn a little more about their beloved community. As Silvani writes, “If you find reading the small bits of history in this book informative, and get a few chuckles doing so, I will be pleased.”
About the book‘From the Files of the La Jolla Historical Society,’ by George F. Silvani, $9.99 (plus tax), is available at the historical society offices, 7846 Eads. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. www.lajollahistory.org. (858) 459-5335.

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The study, carried out last summer, addresses the capability of digital images to detect disease in marine environments, and provides the pros and cons of using new technologies versus conventional techniques.
Students and faculty in the ʻIke Wai Research Experience in Data Science Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo had their work on coral health and disease published in Frontiers Marine Science on May 6.
The publication, “A Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of in-situ and Digital Image-Based Assessments of Coral Health and Disease,” is the result of research done in summer 2019.
The study addresses a pressing issue of the capability of digital images to be used for detecting disease in marine environments and provides the pros and cons of using new technologies versus conventional techniques.
“This was a really great example of advancing science in an interdisciplinary manner,” says John H.R. Burns, assistant professor of marine science. “To me, this project and resulting paper really capture one of the main goals of the UH Hilo Data Science program, which is bringing together students from multiple disciplines to conduct exciting applied research.”
The students conducted underwater conventional coral health surveys and collected imagery for high-resolution 3D models of the same study plots for comparison. The findings showed that the human visual assessment is more sensitive for detecting disease than the digital approach, though it can be a useful tool when human divers cannot safely access reef habitats for visual surveys. Learn more about the work:
“This project was a close collaboration between students and faculty in marine science, computer science and mathematics,” says Grady Weyenberg, assistant professor of mathematics. “Everybody got to learn a bit about how marine scientists conduct coral surveys, the CS problems involved in building 3D models from photographs and the math modeling and computation that goes into more advanced Bayesian statistical models.”
The students involved in the publication include marine science students Sofia Ferreira, Shane Murphy, Alexandra Runyan, Alexander Spengler, Brittany Wells and Danielle Wilde; computer science students Drew Gotshalk, Chad Kinoshita and Nicholas Del Moral; mathematics student Micah Marshall; and Kailey Pascoe, a tropical conservation biology and environmental science student.
Faculty members Burns, Weyenberg and Travis Mandel from computer science co-authored the paper alongside the students.


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|Painted Pumpkins on Pearl Street|
All Colorado Art Show
The little bird painting I featured on day one of the challenge was not only accepted in the All Colorado Art Show it sold on opening night to a delightful new collector. Plus my student won a ribbon for her beautiful abstract—congrats Nancy!
Framed Image Gallery Fall Show
Favorite New Studio Product
As an oil painter I usually wear barrier cream and sometimes gloves but I still manage to get little bits of dried paint on my hands. The solution? Trader Joe’s Lavender Salt Scrub. It’s tough on paint but leaves your hands super soft and moisturized—and it smells like a French garden. A super affordable treat!
|Like a mini-spa for tired artist hands! Mmm...|
I’ve had Tues. November 4 on my studio calendar for ages in eager anticipation of Carol Marine’s new book “Daily Painting” which debuts that day. (You can pre-order now and save some money.) It’s already the best selling painting book on Amazon! Congrats and thanks Carol for sharing your painting insights!
|Caroil Marine's New Painting Book Debuts Nov. 4 on Amazon|
Free "Painting Preview" Software: FotoSketcher
Deciding what photo to paint from next can be a challenge but here's a program that can help. Typically, I'm very cautious when downloading anything from the Web but so far I've enjoyed this easy and free program that applies different paint effects (my favorite is "expressive brushstrokes") to your photos. (Note: Higher res photos may take a few minutes.)
Country Club Demo
I’m very honored to be a featured artist at the lovely Cherry Creek Country Club in November. This is a private “members only” event but if you happen to be a member of the Club please stop by and say hi on the evening of November 14. I promise I’ll be painting not golfing!
Just in time for Halloween I’m posting a sunny pumpkin painting on DPW today. FYI my 8x10 oil paintings now sell for about $400 at the gallery so these are a super value (like most DPW paintings) starting at $75.

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Atlantic Basin Tropical Cyclone Probabilities
The figures above show the zones of origin and tracks for different months during the hurricane season. These figures only depict average conditions. Hurricanes can originate in different locations and travel much different paths from the average. Nonetheless, having a sense of the general pattern can give you a better picture of the average hurricane season for your area.
EP-Tropical Storm VANCE
...VANCE MOVING ERRATICALLY WELL SOUTH OF MEXICO...
- 2014 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH (NPM)
09/01/2014 in FEMA
- NOAA’s updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for an increased chance of a below-normal season...
08/07/2014 in NWS/NHC
- Extended range forecast of Atlantic seasonal hurricane activity and landfall strike probability for 2014 (Updated July 1): "We continue to foresee a below-average 2014 Atlantic hurricane season."
07/01/2014 in Tropical Meteorology Project from Colorado State University (CSU)
- Early Alert Technologies, a wholly owned and operated subsidiary of Early Alert, Inc., launched their new "tornadoAlert" device.
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For the last few days, the corona is being confirmed in large numbers of people who have neither fever nor cold. These people had come to the doctors with complaints of hand and foot body pain, head or stomach pain. On conducting RTPCR, it was found that they are infected.
Now, colds, fever are no longer the main symptoms of the corona. Corona is being confirmed in a large number of people who have neither fever nor cold or cold for the last few days. These people had come to the doctors with complaints of hand and foot, body pain, headache, or stomach pain. On conducting RTPCR, it was found that they are infected. Doctors are also surprised by the changing symptoms of Corona. According to the doctors, about 40 percent of the patients who have complained of stomach pain, vomiting - diarrhea, body pain, are receiving positive reports.
If there is any apprehension, get an investigation done immediately.
The problem is that due to the change in symptoms, there is no attention to the fact that the patient may also have corona. Instead of going to the doctor, the patient keeps doing home remedies for stomach pain, body pain at home. When it does not matter, it reaches the doctor, but by then the virus has damaged the body. It is important to get an examination done immediately if there is any apprehension so that treatment can be started on time.
Symptoms of Kovid-19 change a year
Symptoms change a lot in one year According to Dr. Salil Bhargava, chairman of the respiratory system department of MGM Medical College, the symptoms of Kovid-19 have changed a lot in a year. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, body pain with vomiting, and joint pain have become the main symptoms of the corona. Most of their patients stay at home and get treatment while they need medicines prescribed under the Kovid protocol.
Very few infected with cold symptoms
According to Dr. Ravi Dosi, Professor of Aurobindo Medical College, these days very few people are getting infected with symptoms of colds and colds. Most of the patients are those who have symptoms like abdominal pain, body pain. It is important to get the covid checked immediately if you have persistent body pain, stomach pain so that treatment can be started promptly. The matter of relief According to the doctors, it is a matter of relief that the virus does not have a lot of side effects in such patients. These patients themselves are infected, but they are not able to infect a person who has good immunity.

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Cost of living in Duque de Caxias, Brazil compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 229 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2016. Exchange rate: 0.29603 USD / BRL
Do you live in Anchorage, Alaska? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Cost of living in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,125 in Anchorage, Alaska you would need to make just about $1,669 (R$ 5,637) in Duque de Caxias.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Helsinki costs €1,220 (3 minutes ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Trondheim costs kr 90 (15 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Tunis costs 900 Dinar (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipod nano 16gb in Madrid costs €200 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Jaipur costs ₨1.50 (about 1 hour ago)

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Ok, Vegan pierogi. Fillings: Lightly steam broccoli, add shredded cheddar cheese. Or steam cauliflower, add breadcrumbs toasted in butter, and some lemon zest. Or mashed potato, gorganzola or bleu cheese, chopped raw red onion, and toasted almonds?
Careful - vegan means no animal products. You described vegetarian options (and very good ones at that!)
For vegan you have to make the pierogi dough without eggs, as well as keep all cheese, butter, etc. out of the filling. My favorite is sauteed sauerkraut and onion (to make it dry), folded into mashed potatoes made with potato, vegan margarine, and a bit of the cooking water. All seasoned with salt/pepper to taste.
Another good one is pesto sauce made without the parmesan cheese (use either capers, extra salt, or nutritional yeast) stirred into mashed potatoes. These are excellent with sauteed tomatoes or spaghetti sauce. If you are not vegan, use parmesan.
My final favorite is mashed potato with finely diced water chestnuts and scallions. I fry them until crisp, then make a vegetarian stir fry with brown sauce (search the web- there are tons of them) - I fold in the pierogies just before serving.
Great ideas here all!

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Computer vision, graphics and image processing : 5th Indian conference, ICVGIP 2006, Madurai, India, December 13-16, 2006 ; proceedings / Prem Kalra, Shmuel Peleg (eds.).Material type: TextSeries: Serienbezeichnung | Lecture notes in computer science ; 4338. | LNCS sublibrary. SL 6, Image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, and graphics.Publication details: Berlin : Springer, 2006. Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 965 pages) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783540683025; 354068302X; 3540683011; 9783540683018Other title: ICVGIP 2006Subject(s): Computer vision -- Congresses | Computer graphics -- Congresses | Image processing -- Congresses | Computer graphics | Image processing | Computer vision | Informatique | Computer graphics | Computer vision | Image processing | algoritmen | algorithms | computeranalyse | computer analysis | biometrie | biometry | machine vision | beeldverwerking | image processing | computerwetenschappen | computer sciences | kunstmatige intelligentie | artificial intelligence | patroonherkenning | pattern recognition | Information and Communication Technology (General) | Informatie- en communicatietechnologie (algemeen)Genre/Form: Electronic books. | Conference papers and proceedings. Additional physical formats: Print version:: Computer vision, graphics and image processing.DDC classification: 006.3/7 LOC classification: TA1634 | .I267 2006ebOther classification: TP302. 7-532 Online resources: Click here to access online
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International conference proceedings.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Image Restoration and Super-Resolution -- Segmentation and Classification -- Image Filtering/Processing -- Graphics and Visualization -- Video Analysis -- Tracking and Surveillance -- Recognition (Face/Gesture/Object) -- Compression -- Document Processing/OCR -- Content Based Image Retrieval -- Stereo/Camera Calibration -- Biometrics.
The Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing (ICVGIP) is a forum bringing together researchers and practitioners in these related areas, coming from national and international academic institutes, from government research and development laboratories, and from industry. ICVGIP has been held biannually since its inception in 1998, attracting more participants every year, including international participants. The proceedings of ICVGIP 2006, published in Springer's series Lecture Notes in Computer Science, comprise 85 papers that were selected for presentation from 284 papers, which were submitted from all over the world. Twenty-nine papers were oral presentations, and 56 papers were presented as posters. For the first time in ICVGIP, the review process was double-blind as common in the major international conferences. Each submitted paper was assigned at least three reviewers who are experts in the relevant area. It was difficult to select such a few papers, as there were many other deserving, but those could not be accommodated.


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What is the dress code on the course?
The dress code at The Wilderness is a collared shirt with dress pants or shorts. No blue jeans, t-shirts, or cut off shorts, etc. are allowed.
What is the course rain check policy?
The Wilderness will issue a rain check for adverse weather conditions. A rain check is issued for the holes not completed in the form of a receipt. The rain check is based on the rate paid and number of holes played.
Does the course allow 5-somes?
Five-somes are only allowed when cleared with the Head Golf Professional.
What is the cancellation policy on tee times?
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay has a 48-hour cancellation policy. In an effort to ensure all players have an opportunity to book tee times, we request you cancel/modify your tee time reservation at least 48 hours before your scheduled tee time. Failure to do so will result in charges for "no-shows." Please contact the Golf Shop at 218.753.8917 to cancel/modify your reservation.
What is the suggested pace of play for the course?
The USGA rated the course at a 4 ½ hours or less pace of play based on our course playability. Our staff strives to maintain this pace on a daily basis.
Does the course allow ride alongs?
Yes, The Wilderness does allow ride alongs based on cart availability. Additional fees may apply.

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Volkswagen Cabrio Repair and Maintenance
A guide to problems, costs, maintenance and repair for your Volkswagen Cabrio
- Reverse Gear Failures and Noise in Manual Transmission Models are Common
- Difficult to Diagnose Electrical Issues Are Typically Due to Ground Issues
- Air Leaks And EVAP Faults Causing Check Engine Light
- High Mileage Automatic Transmissions May Have Shifting Problems
- Coolant Leak From Oil Filter Housing O-Ring
- Switch turns on and off but won't start
- why cant start my car its in park dut the dash says its in drive i replaced the
- Coolant started to leak out of hose as well as under the coolant retaing ball
- can heater core be replaced without messing with the Air Conditioning unit
- My car just shut off & won't restart. The shop is telling me it's the timing bel
Volkswagen Cabrio Problems
Reverse gear failures and noise in the manual transmission models are common.
Electrical issues that are difficult to diagnose—and sometimes intermittent—are typically due to ground wiring issues. The most troublesome ground locations are under the battery or at the engine.
Volkswagen Cabrio Questions
Power comes on but has no starting power
Volkswagen Cabrio Recalls
Volkswagen has recalled certain 1998 Cabrio, 1997-1999 Jetta, and 1998-2003 Passat models because the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates. This may lead to fuel leakage, which can result in a fire. Depending on the model, there are different solutions to the problem. Contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 for more information.
Volkswagen Cabrio Reviews
A used cabrio is an *awesome* deal. Cheap, fun, and light, they'll toss out more performance than you'd believe - who would have thought you could get whiplash with a beater 110hp convertible? This car beats the rap of being a chick car. With a few tweaks like a modern MP3 stereo system, you'll have fun for years. I bought mine used w/90k miles for $5500 and now have ~245k miles on it!
I have had the car for almost a year. I had it checked out before I bought it and had to replace a few belts including the timing belt because the mechanic suggested it would be time soon enough. I LOVE the car but have to look past a few issues with it. My brake light comes on out of the blue even though the previous owner had them replaced a few months before I bought it (I saw the receipt). ...
I bought my car new in 2000 . I have had very few problems. The check engine light did stay on until burned out. The back passenger side brake light has a short sometimes works sometimes not. I did have to change the vacuum pump for door lock. 13 years and 150000 miles later I still l9ve my car.


A MAJOR tidal energy project, to be built in the Sound of Islay off the west coast of Scotland, was approved by the Scottish Government  today (Thursday 17 March).
Welcoming the ten turbine scheme, Dr Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland said:
“Approval for this scheme is a further feather in Scotland’s cap when it comes to renewable energy.
“Alongside energy saving measures, wave and tidal energy will have a critical role to play in helping Scotland reduce climate emissions and phase out polluting coal and nuclear power.
“Given the huge renewable energy potential around our coast, and the strong skills in offshore engineering, marine energy offers a fantastic opportunity for Scotland.
“It will be important to make sure environmental monitoring is put in place to enable the renewables industry learn how best to deploy more devices like this in the future.
“However, with careful planning we can harness Scotland’s wave and tidal energy while safeguarding the nation’s tremendous marine environment.
“Scotland is well ahead of the game in exploiting wave power and continued support for these green energy schemes will deliver huge export benefits in technology and expertise, as well as many thousands of green jobs.”
Added a spokesperson: “Last year, WWF along with a number of other NGOs released The Power of Scotland Renewed report, based on research by independent energy analysts, Garrad Hassan.
“It shows that there is enormous potential to increase generation of electricity from renewable sources during the next two decades, so much so that by 2030 renewable energy can meet between 60 per cent and 143 per cent of Scotland’s projected annual electricity demand.”
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List of products by manufacturer Small World Learning
Find the words that rhyme and you solve the puzzle. Children love figuring out which words rhyme and matching the 2-piece puzzles. The images on each puzzle piece help early readers recognize the printed words. The puzzle pieces are self-correcting: each set fits together only one way.
Match tiles to pattern cards to create a pictures. Create pictures and complete puzzles! Using 16 geometric plastic shapes and 18 working cards! Assemble simple pictures using various geometric shapes according to the shape glossary. Some cards have only the finished shape making them more challenging. Start with easy puzzles and finish with complex...
"1, 2, 3 GO!" helps to learn how to quantify numbers. Players form a chain of numbered pieces from beginning to the end of a path while learning to identify numbers, their value and their quantity. Set includes game board, 2 dice and 12 number cylinders; helps to develop judgment, fine motor skills plus hand-eye coordination.

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iPhone 3GS vs Nokia N97: Who wins
Thanks to the iPhone that was unleashed by Apple Inc in October last year it's raining touch phones this season.
While Nokia came out with its flagship N97 device this June at a price of around Rs 35,000, the new iPhone 3GS (where S stands for speed) was released in the US on June 19 and will soon makes its touch felt later this year in India.
Its Indian price hasn't been announced yet but is likely to be close to the N97.
So how do these phones compare, touchscreen-by-touchscreen? More importantly, should you go for the N97 or wait for the new iPhone?
Here is a checklist that might just make your task easier if you were to choose one of the two.
The smooth touchscreen interface has been the single biggest selling point of the iPhone since its debut. The capacitive screen is highly responsive and the interface features multi-touch gestures for things like zooming in and out of maps. The 3GS has a more powerful processor, which makes the interface even quicker than before.
The N97 has a resistive touchscreen that is much less responsive especially for scrolling. As of now its touch interface doesn't work as well as that of the iPhone either. On the plus side it does allow for stylus use, which enables features like handwriting and drawing. Overall the iPhone is clearly superior in this category
Winner: iPhone 3GS
Many users find the touch-keyboard of the iPhone quite unsatisfying compared to a physical keyboard that provides proper feedback. The 3GS does improve the touch-keyboard by allowing it to be used in landscape mode but it's still not a substitute for a QWERY keyboard.
The N97 comes with a slide-out QWERY keyboard. There is some debate about the quality of the keyboard and while it's not the largest or most comfortable phone keyboard it's perfectly usable. Most users will likely prefer it to a software keyboard.
The camera has been a major weakness of the iPhone but the 3GS has made some improvements with added specks. It bumps up the resolution from 2 to 3 megapixels and adds autofocus, which is useful for indoor photos. It's also the first iPhone that shoots videos. No flash, sadly, though.
Despite these improvements the N97 is still the winner by a distance. Its camera hasn't improved much since the N95 two years ago but it's still a solid effort with 5 megapixels, a Carl Zeiss lens and a dual-LED flash.
The iPhone didn't invent user-installed applications; in fact the first version of the phone in 2007 was widely criticised for not allowing users to install their own applications without hacking. However since 2008, when Apple opened the AppStore, the iPhone has seen a surge of interest from developers and is today probably the leading mobile development platform.
Nokia has been moving fast to catch up and recently opened its Ovi Store for mobile applications. However it has a long way to go before it catches up with the number of applications on the App Store and the Ovi interface also needs a fair bit of work.
Winner: iPhone 3GS
One of the key features of a smartphone is to multitask and keep several programmes open at the same time. The N97 can do this along with all other Nokia smartphones.
The iPhone doesn't allow for this kind of multi-tasking. The 3GS does allow for 'push notification', which allows your applications to be updated in the background but that's still not a substitute for full multitasking.
The iPhone has two models with 16 and 32GB of internal storage.
The N97 comes with 32GB of internal storage and also comes with a microSD slot so you can expand the storage to 48GB.
Processor and RAM
In recent years smartphones have been converging with PCs and just as with computers the processor speed and RAM are important numbers in evaluating the performance of the machine.
In this regard the N97 has been disappointing with a 434 MHz processor and 128MB of RAM, which probably contributes to the relatively sluggish interface.
The latest iPhone by contrast has a 600 MHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. This means faster-loading applications and a more responsive interface.
Winner: iPhone 3GS
Like all Apple products including the iPod, the iPhone doesn't have FM radio. This doesn't matter much in its main markets but in India, FM radio is an important feature for many young users.
Like most Nokia phones the N97 does have FM radio. Further it comes with an FM transmitter that allows you to play the music on your phone to any free radio frequency. This allows you to transmit your music wirelessly to your car radio or stereo system.
Winner: N 97
So the overall scorecard is 5 for the N97 and 3 for the iPhone 3GS.
Does that mean the N97 wins? Not necessarily. It all depends on what the user cares about. For some users Apple's great application store may alone be enough to tilt towards the iPhone.
Ultimately both are very solid devices with their own strengths and weaknesses.


Currently, thanks to the integration of outstanding gadgets, wireless Bluetooth earbuds are gradually becoming a popular device for everyone. Compared to traditional earphones, wireless ones are superior in functionality and convenience. Below is the Top 10 best wireless Bluetooth earplug list that you can refer to.
Wireless Bluetooth earphone overview
This type of wireless media player device is designed particularly for using Bluetooth technology. This technology then will connect with mobile devices to help listeners feel the best sound.
Nowadays, wireless earphones are divided into two categories: Mono (one single earbud) and Stereo (with two earbuds and music support). In addition, this device is also favored by its outstanding advantages. Specifically:
Bring a sense of comfort
Comfort is the first and foremost advantage of wireless Bluetooth earphones. If wearing normal wired headphones continuously in a certain period of time can lead to a serious earache and tiredness, wireless earphones show the opposite. Designed to match a variety of styles, Bluetooth earbuds make you not only more stylish but also incredibly comfortable.
Bluetooth earphones bring comfort to the user
Excellent sound quality
Full levels of sound, bass, treble is the next preeminence of this Bluetooth earset. Thereby, they bring an extremely vivid sound to the listeners.
Best Wireless earphones have an extremely high battery life, typically 3 to 10 hours. Users therefore will feel comfortable while handling work, listening to music, entertaining, etc.
Bluetooth earsets are more expensive than conventional ones. But in terms of efficiency, this is an extremely worth-investing product for long-term goals.
You will no longer have to worry about getting stuffed with the wire when wearing or removing wireless earphones. You just need to press one button to accept calls. Therefore, it is suitable for those who are driving a car, holding a book or doing other things.
Top 10 best and stable sound quality wireless Bluetooth earbuds
There are many different types of Bluetooth wireless earphones on the market at this time being. Here is the Top 10 best wireless Bluetooth earbuds collection.
1. Sony Bluetooth Headset SBH70
This is one of the best wireless earphones available today. Sony Headset SBH70 belongs to the famous technology brand – Sony which will certainly not disappoint users. Not only attractive from the design but Sony Headset SBH70 also stands out with the “light – soft – flexible – modern” features.
Sony Bluetooth Headset SBH7
Besides, the earphones also possess super-fast charging capabilities, and the sound quality is hearable and clear. The product owns a 3-band sound design and is balanced by tune, thus you are able to hear the sound at a distance of less than 10m. Sony Headset SBH70 is also equipped with IP57 waterproof technology and can be used for various weather conditions.
In addition, this earset line possesses loud sound, sensable control buttons and good conversational quality.
2. Wireless Bluetooth earphones Jabra Halo Smart
Jabra Halo Smart is a Bluetooth earphone brand appreciated for the ability to answer and make a phone call. With Bluetooth technology 4.1, multidirectional recording microphone and modern noise filtering automation, you can use it for indirect conversation where there is a lot of surrounding noise. Not only that, these earphones also help you listen to music significantly.
Jabra Halo Smart earphones are balanced with light silence, sound mix and bass treble. In addition, the product also stands out with its anti-dust and waterproof features.
3. Anker Zolo Liberty + wireless Bluetooth earbuds
This earphone brand is being sought by many people and is compared to be the same quality as Sony or Samsung. Anker Zolo Liberty + uses Bluetooth 5.0, an LDS antenna to increase response and rigidity.
In addition, the product also uses V-Shape sound quality which is strong enough to create a distinguished 3D drum sound. Anker Zolo Liberty + is inclined to bass, so it is suitable for those who listen to R&B and dance music.
4. Jabra Elite Sport earphones
One of the wireless Bluetooth earphones with good sound quality and stability is Jabra Elite Sport. This earphone line is luxurious from design to functionality, symbolizing health and dynamism. Significantly, the product is also water-resistant up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes.
Wireless earphones Jabra Elite Sport
Furthermore, a separate microphone is designed in each headset so users will feel the most realistic and vivid sound. More than that, it possesses good bass and middle sounds, ensuring excellent quality. This line of headphones also has the ability to track location and exercise time, measure heart rate, etc.
5. Plantronics Voyager Legend Bluetooth earphones
The most outstanding and unique feature of Plantronics Voyager Legend earset is that it fits tightly into the ear, which brings comfort and certainty to users. Additionally, the product also attracts customers with its vivid and HD standard sound. Thanks to that, the quality of conversation and music always remains excellent.
These earphones are capable of remaining conversation for 7 hours and repeating continuously up to 11 days. Plantronics Voyager Legend can also handle noise extremely well even when you are on the road as well. You can worry-free about receiving the phone calls because these earbuds will automatically connect the call itself without having to press any button.
6. Samsung Level U Pro Bluetooth Earset
It can be said that Samsung Level U Pro possesses both a beautiful exterior and excellent sound quality. These earphones’ circles and corners are designed to be perfectly fitted with your ears, which brings a youthful, dynamic and sophisticated style to the user.
At that, thanks to integrated Bluetooth technology 4.1, the product helps to connect stably and quickly. Normally, the connection range of Samsung Level U Pro is 10 meters, battery 10 hours and conversation time up to 11 hours.
Bluetooth earphones Samsung Level U Pro
Samsung Level U Pro wireless earphones also provide customers with UHQA technology, 24-bit digital audio and ear pads. As a result, it effectively suppresses noise and gives you an enjoyable moment with your own music.
7. Anker Soundbuds Sport NB10 Bluetooth Headset
This line of wireless Bluetooth earsets is manufactured based on the needs of users with various special features. Anker Soundbuds Sport NB10 is water-resistant to rainy weather and also highly durable thanks to the outer shell made from rubber.
In particular, Anker Soundbuds Sport NB10 delivers clear, powerful and vibrant sound. Not only that, its battery is quite strong and can be used for more than 6 hours.
8. V9 wireless Bluetooth headset
This is a Bluetooth wireless earset with a compact and sophisticated exterior. V9 owns a stylish and modern design with stereo sound and strong bass. Withal, the product also has good sound filtering capability. As a result, it can purify out vehicle noise, wind noise,etc. to help users talk and listen to music much effectively.
9. Joway H02 Bluetooth Earset
Joway H02 is a reasonable wireless Bluetooth earbud, suitable for a large number of customers. Although belonging to the popular decentralized earset line, Joway H02 owns many outstanding features like using Bluetooth 4.1 with HD voice, anti-interference and noise reduction technology. Therefore, Joway H02 earphones make the sound more lively and the voice much clearer.
Joway H02 wireless Bluetooth earset
10. Havit I5 Mini earphones
This wireless Bluetooth item is designed small like a thumb and slightly (only weighs 5 grams), thus it looks super tiny and compact. Wearing it on your ears, you will feel comfortable and convenient as if it were invisible.
Havit I5 Mini’s exterior is quite modern with power, volume and song adjustment buttons in the middle of the connecting cords. Thanks to that, the headphones will automatically pair with the devices, ensuring stable and guaranteed audio performance and helping users to comfortably chit-chat without any cracking or noisy sound.
The Havit I5 Mini earphones also have an active range of up to 10 meters and feature voice assistance. Additionally, there will be notifications to inform about its power on/off, low battery status and pairing in case of incoming calls, etc.
So, 10best-products.com have listed all the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds for your reference. With the combination of up-to-date features, using these modern earphones will make you comfortable and relaxed. Quick reminder, find a trustable and well-known earphone brand to own yourself a quality product at a reasonable price.


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Strain Resistivity at 4.2 K in Pure Aluminum
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Strain induced resistivity increases are examined in pure aluminum under conditions of uniaxial tensile and compressive stress at 4. 2 K. Metal studied has an annealed residual resistivity ratio (RRR equals rho //2//7//3//K/ rho //4//. //2//K) covering the range 150-7100, is in some cases work hardened prior to testing, and is strained to levels below 10%. Resistivity is monitored during strain by eddy current coils located directly over strain gages bonded to centimeter diameter specimens. We find strain-resistivity to be slightly dependent on purity and similar for tension and compression. For all cases the empirical expression DELTA rho equals A ( epsilon //p)**B holds for plastic strains ( epsilon //p) above about 0. 1% where A and B are constants. Values of B group around 1. 5 for annealed metal and decrease to near 1. 15 for the work hardened cases examined.


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Blue Origin, the space company from the latest second wealthiest person on the planet-Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched and landed its New Shepard vehicle during its latest mission, NS-14, which could pave the way for space tourism flights in the future.
Blue Origin has been developing New Shepard to carry people and payloads to suborbital space and back. Many scientific experiments have flown on the vehicle’s test missions, but New Shepard has yet to launch a person to space. This mission had he next best thing, a “dummy human” on board nicknamed Mannequin Skywalker, who sat in one of the capsule’s six seats. Moreover, the mission also carried 50,000 postcards written by students from account the world to space, some of which were in the dummy’s pockets.
“The success of this flight puts us one really big step closer to flying astronauts,” said Blue Origin’s Ariane Cornell, director of astronaut and orbital sales, during a live webcast. “There’s going to be a lot of fun ahead in 2021.”
The New Shepard launched at 12:18 PM and its two reusable components, the rocket and the capsule, perfectly landed shortly thereafter. The booster came downwards for a powered, vertical touchdown in its assigned landing zone near the launch pad, and the capsule settled down steadily under the parachutes, raising a plume of desert dirt about 10 minutes after liftoff.
The spacecraft reached a maximum altitude of 350,827 feet or about 107 kilometers, which is above the traditionally recognized 100 km border of space.
Bezos aims to provide government and private customers low-cost access to space, though he trails rival billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Blue Origin has also strived hard to get a hold of NASA contracts in recent years but faces stiff competition. Its main competitors are SpaceX, which received $135 million from NASA to help develop its Starship system, and Leidos-owned Dynetics which won $253 million from NASA as well. In April, Blue Origin received a lunar lander development contract from NASA for $579 million.
Blue Origin is not the only prominent company in the suborbital space-tourism business. Virgin Galactic, part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, is developing a piloted space plane called SpaceShipTwo to take paying customers to the final frontier.

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The landscape may change once BTS’ “Map Of The Soul: 7” launches later Friday morning. For now, however, the US iTunes album sales chart belongs to Ozzy Osbourne.
The legend’s new album “Ordinary Man” hit #1 shortly after its release late Thursday night, and it remains in that position as of press time at 1:15AM ET Friday morning. It seized the throne from Justin Bieber’s “Changes,” which spent the past week at the chart’s summit.
“Changes” is now #2 on the chart, ahead of The Amity Affliction’s new “Everyone Loves You … Once You Leave Them” (#3), YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new “Still Flexin, Still Stepping” (#4) and the “Frozen II” soundtrack.


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Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Russia is offering to work with Indonesia on nuclear power generators while saying that the cooperation can range from possible financing to workforce development.
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva told reporters Wednesday that Moscow had been wanting to help the Southeast Asian country tap into nuclear energy. According to Vorobieva, 20 percent of Russia's electricity today comes from nuclear plants. Russia is home to the world's first nuclear power plant that produces electricity commercially. This plant – which had stopped generating electricity in 2002 after operating for 48 years – lies in the city of Obninsk.
"Whenever your government is ready to include nuclear power generation in [Indonesia's] systems, we are ready to assist you. Russia has a long experience of using nuclear power energy," Vorobieva told a press briefing in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Vorobieva claimed that the security level of Russian nuclear plants today was "five or six times higher" than that of the plants in Chernobyl and Fukushima, which were the sites of devastating nuclear disasters. And based on what she heard from Indonesian officials, small reactors would be more suitable for the archipelagic country.
"There is the floating nuclear plant technology. This is where we place small reactors on ships and then docked to anywhere. Other countries are still in the design stage for floating nuclear power plants, but we already have one in operation," Vorobieva said.
Russia is already taking part in nuclear power plant projects overseas, according to Vorobieva. As a case in point, Russia is financing 90 percent of a $12.65 billion project for Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant in Rooppur. The Russian loan is repayable within 28 years, with a 10-year grace period.
According to Vorobieva, a nuclear power plant could help Indonesia achieve its dream of making its new capital Nusantara a green city. "A nuclear plant does not emit emission. The only thing is the waste. But we already have the technology to take care of nuclear waste," Vorobieva said.
Russia intends to help with the development of the nuclear power plants. It can also make use of its expertise to train the Indonesian workforce on operating the technology.
"But it is up to the Indonesian government to decide. ... From my understanding, Indonesia is just looking at the options [of using nuclear power plants, including cooperation] with other countries, not just Russia. ... If your government finally decides [to actually adopt nuclear power generation], we are ready," Vorobieva said.
Government data shows Russian investment in Indonesia totaled $78.2 million in the first 9 months of 2023. The Russian direct investment went to 3,255 projects. Russia-Indonesia trade amounted to $3.6 billion in 2022. Two-way trade already reached $2.5 billion in January-September.


WIDENING OF the M1 motorway in the East Midlands is to start this summer following the award of a £340M contract to tackle the 23km stretch between junctions 25 and 28.
The project has been awarded to MVM, a joint venture between Vinci, Sir Robert McAlpine, Morgan Est, Gifford and WSP.
It is the first of two phases of widening the East Midlands section of the motorway (NCE 22 June 2006).
The first phase is relatively straightforward with all work within the existing Highways Agency land boundary and no work at junctions. An extra lane will be added in each direction.
Draft Orders for the £2.4bn phase two of the widening scheme, between junctions 21 and 25 and junctions 28 and 30, will be published next year with work due to start in 2010.
This phase includes junction improvements and construction of the new Kegworth bypass.
It is the biggest scheme in the Agency's programme in terms of cost and scale and includes major crossings of the rivers Trent and Erewash.
The Agency has yet to decide whether to stick to its original plan to procure phase two using private finance, or to attempt to drive down costs by reverting to a series of ECI contracts.


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Ionospheric F-region response to geomagnetic disturbances
|Keywords||Geomagnetic disturbances; Ionosphere; Ionospheric storms|
The F2-region reaction to geomagnetic storms usually called as an ionospheric storm is a rather complicated event. It consists of so called positive and negative phases, which have very complicated spatial and temporal behavior. The main morphological features of ionospheric storms and the main processes governing their behavior were understood at the end of the 1900s and described in a series of review papers. During the recent decade there were many publications dedicated to the problem of ionospheric storms. In this paper a concept of ionospheric storm morphology and physics formulated at the end of the 1990s is briefly summarized and the most interesting results obtained in the 2000s are described. It is shown that the main features of the studies of the previous decade were: the use of GPS TEC data for analyzing the ionospheric storm morphology, attraction of sophisticated theoretical models for studying the processes governing ionospheric behavior in disturbed conditions, and accent to analysis of ionospheric behavior during prominent events (very strong and great geomagnetic storms). Also a special attention was paid to the pre-storm enhancements in foF2 and TEC.
|Year of Publication||2013|
|Journal||Advances in Space Research|
|Number of Pages||343-366|


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Room 6, Building 8 (Rotunda), Monash University, Clayton (next to Library)
Symposium celebrating the writings and influences of poet, art critic and publisher Ken Bolton.
Presented with the assistance of the Monash Literary Studies Research Unit and Deakin Centre for Memory, Imagination and Invention.
Ken Bolton has been a leading figure in postmodern Australian poetry since the 1970s. His many volumes include the recent books The Circus, A Whistled Bit of Bop and Sly Mongoose; his collaborative texts with John Jenkins have appeared in numerous editions and also been widely anthologised. As editor of the literary journals Magic Sam and Otis Rush, and through Sea Cruise and Little Esther Books, Bolton has made a significant contribution to small press publishing over several decades. He is also an art critic, based at Adelaide’s Experimental Art Foundation since the early 1980s, where he runs Dark Horsey Bookshop.
11.15-11.30: John Hawke, Introduction
11.30-12: John Jenkins, “Twenty-Four Years of Collaboration”
John Jenkins has written seventeen books, mostly non-fiction and poetry, and edited anthologies of short fiction. He has worked extensively as a journalist and arts writer. His most recent books are the poetry collection Growing Up With Mr Menzies; and travel writing, Traveler’s Tales of Old Cuba. Website: johnjenkins.com.au
12-12.30: Sam Moginie, “Amongst Modernisms: Reading Ken Bolton in the 1970s”
Sam Moginie resides in Marrickville, and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Sydney reading the Australian poetry of the 1970s. He blogs occasionally at moremeteos.tumblr.com.
1.30-2: Duncan Hose, “Poetry Hauntologues: Erotics of Influence in Frank O'Hara the Younger”
Duncan Hose is a poet, painter and academic scholar. His latest book of poems, One Under Bacchus, was published in 2011 by Inken Publisch, who also released his first collection, Rathaus, in 2007. In 2010 he was the recipient of the Newcastle Poetry Prize. He is currently completing a thesis at the University of Melbourne on self-mythologising in the poetry of Frank O'Hara, Ted Berrigan and John Forbes.
2-2.30: Ann Vickery, “Taking Poetry to the Beach: Ken Bolton and the Coalcliff Years”
Ann Vickery is a Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies at Deakin University in Melbourne. She is the author of Leaving Lines of Gender: A Feminist Genealogy of Language Writing (Wesleyan UP, 200), Stressing the Modern: Cultural Politics in Australian Women’s Poetry (Salt Publishing, 2007) and co-author with Maryanne Dever and Sally Newman of The Intimate Archive: Journeys through Private Papers (National Library of Australia, 2009).
2.30-3: Tim Wright, “Up Late Thinking: Digressions on a few poems by Ken Bolton”
Tim Wright is a PhD candidate in English/Creative Writing at Monash University. He was winner of the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize in 2008, and edited the anthology Some Sonnets.
3-4.30: Ken Bolton, Poetry Reading and Discussion
A gay, light-hearted bastard, Ken Bolton cuts a moodily romantic figure within the dun Australian literary landscape, his name inevitably conjuring perhaps that best known image of him, bow-tie askew, lipstick-smeared, grinning cheerfully at the wheel of his 1958 Jaguar D-type, El Cid. Born in Sydney in 1949 he works at the AEAF in Adelaide and edits Little Esther Books.
John Jenkins and Ken Bolton will be reading together at Collected Works, Friday 22 June (6pm).

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The popular PC space strategy game, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion will be getting its first downloadable content on June 5th. “Forbidden Worlds” adds new planet types, planet specialization, technologies, planetary bonuses and additional Steam achievements all for $4.99.
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he path leading to this hasn’t been the smoothest. Fallen Enchantress was a success, garnering many awards and completely wiping away the problems of the forebear.
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Accused murderer Denecho King has escaped custody from the North Slave Correctional Centre and a significant police operation is currently taking place in the vicinity of the centre. Police vehicles are in several locations and were conducting traffic stops. Officers in camouflage outfits and a police dog were seen in the Woolgar Ave. area. King is 5’7” and of medium build and was last seen wearing a green shirt and grey sweatpants. He was in custody ahead of a trial for second-degree murder and attempted murder.* The Fieldhouse and Multiplex are both currently closed. The public is cautioned not to approach King. EDGE is on the scene and will update as more details become available.Crim
Manhunt underway, shortly after noon.
UPDATE: 1:50 p.m., August 10: There are currently police traffic stops in place on Highway 3 and the Ingraham Trail, All vehicles are being inspected.
UPDATE: 2:10 p.m: The RCMP have sent out an update indicating King is still at large. It also adds more on his appearance: “Twenty three year old Denecho KING is described as 5’8” and 150 lbs. KING has a light facial hair (mustache) and a short crew cut. Yellowknife RCMP want to remind the public to be vigilant as KING could change his clothing. If anyone believes they’ve spotted KING or have seen something suspicious please contact the Yellowknife Detachment at (867)765 3956.”
The Multiplex and the Fieldhouse are once again open, after being closed to the public earlier in the afternoon. There are still Municipal Enforcement officers on site checking the IDs of people entering the buildings.
*Correction: the initial version of this story indicated that King was in custody awaiting charges. He was in fact charged back in May 2015. He is awaiting trial, with the preliminary inquiry schedueled to begin in November.


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Lonely atoms, happily reunited
At first glance, magnetite appears to be a rather inconspicuous grey mineral. But on an atomic scale, it has remarkable properties: on magnetite, single metal atoms are held in place, or they can be made to move across the surface. Sometimes several metal atoms on magnetite form small clusters. Such phenomena can dramatically change the chemical activity of the material. Atomic processes on the magnetite surface determine how well certain metal atoms can serve as catalysts for chemical reactions.
Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna), together with colleagues from Utrecht University, can now watch single platinum atoms form tiny clusters. Carbon monoxide plays a dual role in this process: It allows single platinum atoms to move and form pairs, and then it holds these pairs together for a long time. Only by increasing the temperature can the pair-bonds between platinum atoms can be broken.
It sounds a bit like an unhappy love story: "Two platinum atoms would actually like to be together, but the magnetite surface keeps them apart", says Roland Bliem (TU Wien). Together with Professor Gareth Parkinson, Professor Ulrike Diebold and their colleagues, he analysed the behaviour of platinum atoms using a scanning tunnelling microscope.
"When a platinum atom hits the magnetite surface, it is kept in place by the oxygen atoms in the magnetite. The atoms always end up alone. On other surfaces, pair formation would be favoured, but magnetite does not allow that", says Roland Bliem. The platinum atoms sit on specific places on the magnetite crystal and cannot get away without outside help.
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Image: Two platinum atoms on the magnetite surface can bond, if they are attached to CO molecules.
Credits: Vienna University of Technology


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