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Title: Evaluation of In-Place Flexural Strength of Concrete
Author(s): Muzaffer Yener and Wai F. Chen
Publication: Journal Proceedings
Appears on pages(s): 788-796
Keywords: compressive strength; concretes; cylinders; evaluation; flexural strength; nondestructive tests; statistical analysis.
Abstract:The differential influence of six potentially significant parameters aggregate size, aggregate shape, water-cement ratio, age of concrete, curing conditions, and cement types - were examined experimentally to develop empirical relationships correlating breakoff strength and conventional flexural strength of concrete. Conventional cylinders were also tested to determine possible correlation between the breakoff and compressive strengths of concrete. Evaluation of results of 122 breakoff, 140 beam, and 110 cylinder tests indicates that water-cement ratio, age of concrete, curing conditions, and cement type have a significant differential effect on breakoff and beam tests and that all six of the parameters display a differential effect on breakoff and cylinder tests. Because correlation of breakoff strength and compressive strength proved to be highly impractical, linear regression analyses were executed only to correlate beam and breakoff strengths as a function of water-cement ratio. The statistical relationships developed between beam strength and breakoff strength as measured in the present investigation are valid only for 7-day strength, Type I cement concrete cured under moist conditions. Modification of the breakoff testing procedure may alleviate the dependence of the relationship between the two strengths on these parameters.
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text: Background: The knowledge of bedside diagnostic EUS in critically ill patients is limited. Objective: To investigate the indications, feasibility, safety, and clinical utility of diagnostic EUS in the intensive care unit (ICU). Design: Retrospective. Setting: Tertiary-care referral teaching hospital. Patients: All consecutive patients who had EUS done in the ICU within a 6-year period. Intervention: Bedside EUS and EUS-guided FNA. Main Outcome Measurements: EUS indications, complications, and impact on management. Results: A total of 64 EUS procedures were performed in 63 patients (38 men, 25 women; age range 27-78 years); 1 patient underwent 2 separate EUS procedures. EUS was performed while the patients were mechanically ventilated in 70% (45/64) of cases. Indications for EUS included jaundice (n = 24), mass of unknown etiology (n = 25), unexplained pancreatitis (n = 7), and staging of known cancer (n = 3). In 5 cases, EUS was used as an alternative to other imaging modalities because of morbid obesity (n = 3) or contraindication to intravenous contrast material (n = 2). Complications included reversible oxygen desaturation (n = 4), nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (n = 1), and transient hypotension (n = 1). Overall, EUS influenced management in 97% (62/64) of cases. Limitations: Retrospective, single-center study. Conclusion: ICU-based EUS can be performed with few intraprocedural complications and can be a valuable diagnostic modality in the ICU setting. It appears to be particularly useful for determining the etiology of jaundice, masses of unknown etiology, and pancreatitis. It may have particular value as a diagnostic technique on selected patients with unstaged cancer and when morbid obesity or the inability to use intravenous contrast material precludes the use of other imaging modalities in the critically ill patient.

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Our most requested All About Tour is the beautiful Los Angeles Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Upon entering the opulent lobby, you are transported to another time. You will learn the truth behind some of the legends about this theatre, and see areas not accessible to the public. The All About experience starts with a historic presentation by Historian Ed Kelsey, followed by our docent led tour loops that will take you behind the scenes from the enormous basement areas to the original projection booth.
PLEASE NOTE: Advance ticket holders are guaranteed admission. Tickets will only be available at the door based on capacity.
Doors open at 10:30am, Presentation starts at 11:00am
Cinespia Benefit for LAHTF is a Grand Success!
What a great night! The full house at the TCL Chinese Theatre were treated to a Magnificent restoration of Fantasia - just stunning. After the guests-only reception in the Chinese Forecourt, we presented a beautiful digital print of Fantasia 2000. Lots of images will soon follow.
Thanks to our amazing LAHTF Volunteers and the many people and organizations that made it happen. Special thanks to:
John Wyatt and the entire Cinespia team
Ed Collins, Disney and the El Capitan Theatre
Alwyn Hight Kushner, COO and President, TCL Chinese Theatres, and her team
Dave Bossert, Producer, Creative Director and Head of Classic Projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios
LAHTF presented our Annual Awards at the recent All About at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. Here are our winners for 2014:
2014 THEATRE OF THE YEAR
was awarded to
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
in recognition of the revitalization of the United Artists Theatre (1927)
2014 GOLD STAR FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
was awarded to
ERIK CHOL - The Globe
for his leadership, vision and tenacity in the preservation and adaptive re-use of the Globe (Morosco) Theatre (1913)

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Kier has won a £19m contract to build a new maths and science block at Gresham’s School in Holt, Norfolk.
The 4,000m2 Steam building (so called because it will have classrooms for science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) has been funded by vacuum cleaner magnate Sir James Dyson, a former Gresham’s pupil.
It will be built on the existing school site, next to the Britten building that was previously constructed by Kier in 2016/17.
It has been designed by architect WilkinsonEyre with a steel structure, incorporating ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, making maximum use of natural ventilation and natural daylight to reduce energy consumption.
The project will start on site in spring 2020 and is due for completion in summer 2021.
Dennis Cotton, operations director at Kier Regional Building Eastern, said: “This exciting project has always been a business target, further developing our successful relationship with Gresham’s school. We look forward to engaging with the school during the build process ensuring their operations are not affected in a very sensitive and tight site”.


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Effective spring constant of bubbles and droplets
2001 (English)In: Langmuir, ISSN 0743-7463, Vol. 17, no 26, 8217-8223 p.Article in journal (Refereed) Published
It is shown that gas bubbles and liquid droplets respond as hookean springs to applied loads in the experimental weak force regime. An analytic expression is obtained for the spring constant that is identical for both, linear in the surface tension gamma, and logarithmically dependent on the lengths (the decay length of the interaction, the radius of the bubble or droplet, and the radius of the particle or probe). For acute interior contact angles greater than about 20 degrees, it is typically in the range 0.8-1.2 gamma, in agreement with published atomic force microscopy data, and it increases logarithmically for smaller contact angles. Analytic expressions are also obtained for the deformed profile, the extent of the dimple and of the interaction region, the wrapping radius, and the rupture force.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2001. Vol. 17, no 26, 8217-8223 p.
Engineering and Technology
IdentifiersURN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-47914DOI: 10.1021/la010969gOAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-47914DiVA: diva2:268810

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We know dogs need exercise and mental stimulation, but sometimes it’s rough to accomplish. What do we do if it’s too cold out to play outside? How can you entertain your pup if you’re super busy?
Making feeding time into a scavenger hunt game is one simple way to exercise your pet’s mind and body. Make pets expend mental and physical energy to get that treat! Dogs are natural scavengers, and they’ll love spending time searching for food. (You already know this if your dog has ever gotten into your trashcan).
It may sound a little crazy, but in just 3 simple steps, you can turn meal time into an engaging indoor scavenger hunt for your furry friend.
1.) Snag some simple some store-bought food puzzles and toys
You don’t need store-bought items to make this work, but they can certainly add variety to your scavenger hunt. You should always check with your veterinarian to ensure the chew toys and puzzles you’re using are safe, but here are a few ideas:
- The Kong Classic: A durable rubber toy you can stuff with kibble, treats or other healthy snacks
- Nina Ottoson food puzzles: Innovative food puzzles that will keep your pet guessing
2.) Create your own DIY dog food puzzles
Make your dog food scavenger hunt even more engaging for your pet with common household items and some simple tricks:
- Wrap dog food up in a blanket
- Put kibble under cups or bowls
- Hide treats in little piles around your house
3.) Add in some exercise
Bring your dog’s scavenger hunt to the next level by adding in a little bit of exercise. Simply tossing kibble for your dog, getting him to run back and forth to retrieve it, can burn off excess energy indoors.
Want more tips on exercising your dog indoors?
In this quick, four minute episode of Cone of Shame, I talk about my own dog’s favorite indoor games, give more details on scavenger hunts, and share bonus tips to wear your pup out without leaving the house.


enzymes and activation energy?
cpurple at rpslmc.edu
Mon Sep 25 10:10:37 EST 1995
isnt this a mechanism for the decrease in the Ea?
On 25 Sep 1995, Paul. S. Brookes. wrote:
> rray at ix.netcom.com (ROMAN RAY ) wrote:-
> >How does an enzyme lower the activation energy of a reaction and
> >therefore causing the catalysis of the reaction????
> I thought enzymes catalysed by stabilising the transition state of a
> reaction (presumably by transiently bonding/interacting with it)
> This can be proven by taking a proposed transition state analogue for a
> given reaction, and making an antibody to it. The antibody should then act
> as a catalyst for the original reaction. This has been done with limited
> Paul Brookes >><< psb at bioc.cam.ac.uk >><< 01223 333649
> Biochemistry, Tennis Court Rd, Cambridge, CB2 1QW, UK.
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Using Zircon-Hosted Melt Inclusions to Track the Late Volatile Evolution of the 74 ka Youngest Toba Tuff, Sumatra
Abstract:Melt inclusions provide important constraints on the behavior of magmatic volatiles; however, our understanding is hindered by a lack of temporal constraints on volatile evolution. Melt inclusions in zircon crystals have the unique potential to provide a temporal record of pre-eruptive magmatic volatile abundances through radiometric U-Pb or U-Th dating of zircon hosts.
We present work on zircon-hosted melt inclusions (ZHMIs) from the ~74 ka Youngest Toba Tuff (hereafter: Toba), Sumatra, Indonesia. Zircon separated from Toba pumice contain abundant melt inclusions of ovoid or irregular-wormy forms, which range in size from 5-50 μm. Cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging of Toba zircon show that many ovoid melt inclusions and all the irregular melt inclusions occur within areas of zircon growth following earlier dissolution events. These zones crosscut oscillatory-zoned zircon and have negligible CL variability, suggesting that remineralizion and entrapment of melt inclusions may have occurred relatively quickly. Some inclusions do occur within regions of oscillatory CL zonation, indicating melt entrapment also occurs during primary crystal growth.
Electron microprobe analyses show no significant compositional differences between ovoid and irregular-shaped inclusions. Toba ZHMIs are chemically similar to quartz-hosted melt inclusions (Chesner and Luhr, 2010) and to the most differentiated Toba pumice glass (Chesner, 1998). Zircon saturation calculations (Boehnke et al, 2013) from ZHMI chemistries indicate that zircon saturated at ~750-770°C, consistent with Fe-Ti geothermometry from Toba pumice (700-780°C; Chesner and Luhr, 2010). Chlorine in zircon inclusions range from 0.11-0.17 wt%, which are within the range measured in quartz-hosted inclusions (0.11-0.20 wt%). Non-degassed matrix glass has a similar maximum chlorine content of 0.15 wt%, while out-gassed samples have Cl as low as 0.08 wt% (Chesner and Luhr, 2010). Evidence indicates that zircon saturated late and trapped melt compositions approaching the endpoint of Toba magmatic evolution prior to eruption.
SIMS measurements of melt inclusion H, C, and S are planned for this fall. Additionally, U-Th age measurements of zircon surrounding the inclusions are planned to constrain timescales of the late chemical evolution of the Toba system.


Crystaltech has the technical resource to detect even the most obscure glass and dishwashing issues, enabling rapid solutions with impressive wash results. As the UK’s only specialist warewasher maintenance company, Crystaltech uses the latest, most reliable on-site test equipment which can detect bacteria from a specific water source. As well as the hygiene implications, the presence of high levels of bacteria in water can affect wash results, leading to problems such as flat beer from using contaminated glasses.
“We are always on the look-out for innovative technologies to assist our services and, investment in new test equipment has enabled our engineers to locate the source of water issues quickly and fix the problem with minimal disruption to the customer. Many water treatment companies only look at the quality of the water and not bacterial levels. Our on-site test provides results in minutes, removing the lengthy process of sending samples to a test lab,” comments Derek Maher, MD of Crystaltech.
Now known as 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water Plus – Total ATP (AQT200), the test is designed to rapidly assess equipment sanitation processes and the efficiency of Clean In Place (CIP) procedures by the improved, more accurate detection of organic contamination from microbial or product residues. The test gives an objective indication of cleanliness in water samples in seconds and provides the ability to gain more consistent and reliable results, providing greater confidence in hygiene monitoring procedures.
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New 8-bit tinyAVR® MCUs enable increased functionality in sensor nodes
- With 32 KB Flash, ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 offer the tinyAVR®family’s largest memory
- Integrated safety features with 5V operating voltage and temperature up to 125°C
- Dual ADCs enable simultaneous touch control and other analogue measurements
- Hardware-based Event System reduces latency to ensure faster system response
Microchip Technology Inc. announces the expansion of its tinyAVR® MCU series with two new devices whch offer advanced analogue features and the largest memory variants in the family. Designed for reliable operation in harsh environments, the ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 offer built-in safety functions to help designers to create robust and safe systems.
AVR®microcontrollers (MCUs) have long been used to create highly responsive sensor nodes because of their cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation. To enhance the capability and responsiveness of sensor applications, including capacitive touch interfaces, the ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216bring the benefit of two Analogue-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) that enable systems to implement touch control simultaneously with other analogue measurements. One ADC can be used with the Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) for touch signal acquisition, while the second one monitors other inputs such as thermistors and pressure sensors, or both ADCs can be used for faster sampling of different types of sensors. Additional benefits of the ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 MCUs include:
- Improved real-time performance and accuracy: The dual ADC can be used for synchronous sampling of analogue signals, such as voltage and current, thus improving the overall system real-time performance and accuracy. Additionally, the devices feature a hardware-based Event System that enables inter-peripheral communication without CPU involvement, reducing latency and ensuring faster system response.
- Robust and reliable performance: Both devices come with built-in safety functions to help designers to detect and respond to voltage supply variations or drops, including Power On Reset (POR), programmable Brownout Detect (BOD), Voltage Level Monitor (VLM) and Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT).
- Improved noise immunity and functionality in extreme environments: The devices operate at up to 5V and are available in 125°C variants.
- Increased functionality with more room for application code: With 32 KB of Flash, designers have plenty of room for their application code while retaining a small physical footprint on the PCB.
All tinyAVR MCU series devices are supported by the Atmel Studio 7 integrated development environment (IDE) and the Atmel START code configurator. For evaluation purposes, the ATtiny3217 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is also available.
The ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 are available now for sampling and in volume production. The ATtiny3217 Xplained Pro evaluation kit (ATTINY3217-XPRO) is available now priced at $38 each.
Who are Microchip?
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.
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Buffalo Beer Week celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and with that celebration, they're opening the festivities up to brewers of all shapes and sizes.
Well, mead to be specific. What is mead though?
"We've probably been asked that 10,000 times," said Joe Marshall, co-brewer at Lilly Belle Meads. "In the simplest way to put it, it's an alcoholic beverage made from honey. It is not beer. It is not wine, yet it can be both similar to both of those at the same time."
Like many brewers with established breweries in Western New York, Joe and Patricia Marshall got their start at home. Joe Marshall was initially interested in brewing traditional beer, but Patricia Marshall had a penchant for mead.
Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages on earth. Ancient pottery in China dating back to 7,000 B.C.has chemical signatures consistent with honey.
The process is fairly simple — you take honey, water, yeast and let nature do its thing.
"It's the least known alcoholic beverage," said Joe Marshall. "There are about 500 to 600 meaderies in the United States, there are nearly 400 craft breweries in New York State alone."
Joe and Patricia Marshall are beekeepers, so some of the honey is sourced by their hives. But making mead requires a ton of honey.
"We buy, between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds of honey a year. All from Western New York," Patrica Marshall said. "Bee Country has been wonderfully helpful. They supply a lot of our light spring honey which we use in a lot of our mead.
Bee Country is an apiary in Darien with over 300 hives. Each hive is home to anywhere between 40,000 and 60,000 bees.
Lilly Belle Meads just installed new fermentation tanks that can triple their output of mead, which will allow them to scale the company.
"The brewing community is just so great," said Patricia Marshall. "Other brewers are here on their day off, skipping their own brewing responsibilities and helping us install the tanks. We'll help them brew later tonight. It's just an incredible community.
Buffalo Beer Week continues through Sunday, September 22.

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German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Germany owes NATO and the United States "vast sums" of money for defence.
"There is no debt account at NATO," von der Leyen said in a statement, adding that it was wrong to link the alliance's target for members to spend 2 percent of their economic output on defence by 2024 solely to NATO.
Ursula von der Leyen, German Defence MinisterDefence spending also goes into UN peacekeeping missions, into our European missions and into our contribution to the fight against IS terrorism.
Trump said on Twitter on Saturday – a day after meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Washington – that Germany "owes vast sums of money to NATO & the United States must be paid more for the powerful, and very expensive, defence it provides to Germany!"
Despite what you have heard from the FAKE NEWS, I had a GREAT meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Nevertheless, Germany owes.....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2017
...vast sums of money to NATO & the United States must be paid more for the powerful, and very expensive, defense it provides to Germany!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2017
Trump has urged Germany and other NATO members to accelerate efforts to meet NATO's defence spending target.
German defence spending is set to rise by 1.4 billion euros to 38.5 billion euros in 2018 – a figure that is projected to represent 1.26 percent of economic output, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said.
In 2016, Germany's defence spending ratio stood at 1.18 percent.
During her trip to Washington, Merkel reiterated Germany's commitment to the 2 percent military spending goal.

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For many, therapy is an effective tool for dealing with complicated emotions, managing an anxious or depressive period, or conducting a routine check-in to keep your mind sanity. Today, more than ever before, people are looking for methods to release stress and process their thoughts and feelings. But, COVID-19 and advances in digital connectivity and easy-to-use technologies, have allowed psychotherapists to adapt quickly to the new norm and offer online therapy sessions. Furthermore, online counselling platforms, such as TalktoAngel are seeing a surge in popularity and membership as people reach out to mental health professionals to deal with daily stressors of life, whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or work-related issues. Getting advice and support from an expert is always a wise decision, however, how can you get the most value out of these appointments online?
Here are some
helpful tips to make the most of your online counselling sessions:
There are many platforms that offer online therapies. For instance, you could select a therapist who provides teletherapy in private practice or opt for online therapy through an online counselling platform like TalktoAngel which offers therapy and counselling in audio, video, and chat mode. Each mode has advantages and drawbacks, however, online therapy platforms, such as TalktoAngel could cost less than other platforms.
Make sure to plan your online counselling sessions for an hour if you are expecting minimal disruption. Make sure you have time on your calendar in the same way as if you go to the office of your therapist.
Join at least a few minutes prior to the beginning of the session. If you are using a platform that you are unfamiliar with and find technology intimidating, take your time getting familiar with the basics. Check that your microphone or camera, speakers/headphones as well as internet connection are operating effectively.
For example, you plan audio or video calls with your friends, and set meetings to discuss your ideas with colleagues, in order to make therapy effective, you must make it an absolute priority. For online counselling sessions, it's essential for you to set aside time and space to be focussed on your therapy session. Always remember that if your therapist is taking an effort to be there for you, you must be able to be focused and sincere about your sessions.
Therapy is supposed to happen in a secure, private, confidential, and non-judgment-free zone. Create a space within your office or home where you are free to speak with your online counsellor. It would help if you tried to avoid as many interruptions as you can. If you're short of room to use your phone from the comfort of any space you're are comfortable in, it could be your car or balcony.
Make sure you have a backup plan in the event of an interruption to your internet. Being aware of what you can expect if you or your therapist experience an issue with their connection relieves some of the anxiety of coping with an internet outrage.
Choose a relaxing and well-lit space for your session with minimal or no distractions is ideal. It's not essential to have a specific design for an office or home so long you feel comfortable and be able to speak freely without interruption. The presence of water and tissues being available with you can be helpful too.
During an in-person session with your therapist, both you and your counselor can discuss your feelings while being aware of each other’s non-verbal signals such as posture, eye contact, and facial expressions. When it comes to online therapy sessions, your access to non-verbal clues is smaller. Even if you feel awkward at first it will be useful to talk about your current moments and experiences verbally and try to tell everything about how you feel, and what are your emotions.
Notify your Online Counsellor if there is a feeling that something isn't right or is vital to address during any counseling session. To make the most of your therapy one needs to be collaborative as it is an open and transparent process. Don't be afraid to talk about your worries with your counsellor.
Increased accessibility to online therapy has allowed mental health services to be more easily accessible. But it also poses problems for both the therapist and the client. It's fine to tell your therapist that they should alter their volume or adjust their video or lighting to make the sessions less uncomfortable for you. It's also okay to give your therapist feedback, on the therapeutic relationship. You are able to tell your therapist when you feel that you're not benefiting from therapy or that your goals aren't being achieved. It's also okay to change your therapist if you want to.
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Backup&Synchronize 8.3.346 is free to download from our software library. The most frequent installation filename for the software is: bs.exe. Backup&Synchronize can also be called "BackupSynchronize". The actual developer of the program is RD Technologies. The software lies within System Utilities, more precisely Backup & Restore. This download was scanned by our antivirus and was rated as safe. The most popular versions among the program users are 8.3 and 7.3.
From the developer:
Because loosing files in a digital world can become a true disaster as well for professional as for home user, Backup&Synchronize offers an easy way to keep safe your essential data.
Backup&Synchronize is able to copy and synchronize data between two folders, a folder and a compressed folder (zip file), or between a folder and a distant server through internet FTP connection.
You may want to check out more software, such as Paragon Rescue Kit, Stellar Insta Backup or Genie Outlook Backup, which might be similar to Backup&Synchronize.


Yamaha’s Automotive Speaker System to Bring Superior Sound
Experience to New MG5 from SAIC Motor’s MG
HAMAMATSU, JAPAN, October 19―Yamaha’s automotive speaker system will be adopted by SAIC Motor’s MG Cars for its new MG5. Sales of the new MG5 are set to begin in November 2020, making it the first available vehicle to feature Yamaha’s automotive speaker system.
Driven by the concept "Closer To The Artist" with the desire to deliver the excitement of the moment when music is born, Yamaha continues to develop its automotive sound system business.
It has been decided that Yamaha’s six-speaker sound system will be adopted for use as a standard feature in the highest-grade model of the new MG5. Not only does the system offer speaker units with high sound quality, but Yamaha’s commitment to quality is also reflected in the system’s signal processing, which delivers sound optimized for vehicle interior acoustics by Yamaha engineers. The simple six-speaker configuration produces efficient, refined sound for a richer, more vibrant driving experience.
Yamaha will further expand its deployment of automotive sound systems in Japan and overseas, seeking to provide more emotional experiences to the market.
Overview of the speaker system for the new MG5
Woofers (low-frequency sound, 160mm diameter):
Designed to support even lower reproducible frequencies, these speakers offer enhanced driver performance by incorporating a powerful magnetic circuit and multiple coils. The wider bass range of the speakers allow the listener to fully enjoy the vibrant dynamics created by the deepest lows.
Tweeters (high-frequency sound, 25mm diameter):
Produced from carefully selected materials, these speakers ensure a light weight by incorporating silk for the diaphragms and copper-clad aluminum wire (CCAW) for the coils. More intricately detailed audio reproduction emphasizes the exquisite sound of acoustic musical instruments.
Yamaha's automotive sound system
Through all of its speakers, amplifiers, and digital signal processing, Yamaha's automotive sound system is committed to faithfully reproducing musical instruments. By specially designing a sound system that integrates with the individuality and concept of each vehicle and the values of each manufacturer, Yamaha creates optimum audio that can only be truly experienced inside that car. Yamaha also offers a variety of audio solutions inside the vehicle to color the driving experience with sound.
Founded in 1955, SAIC Motor (Headquarters: Shanghai, China / Deputy Chairman: Chen Hong) is China’s largest auto company. The company has joint ventures with Volkswagen (Germany) and General Motors (USA) to manufacture and sell a wide range of vehicles. In 2019, SAIC Motor achieved sales of 6.238 million vehicles, accounting for its leading share of 22.7 percent of the Chinese market. In addition to vehicle manufacture and sales, SAIC Motor’s diverse business also includes production and sales of auto parts, active development of new energy vehicles and connected cars, and more.
Since its founding in 1887, the Yamaha Corporation Group has developed its business activities focusing on musical instruments, audio products, Yamaha music schools, semiconductors, and other products and services related to sound and music. Since 1989, Yamaha has provided interior parts for high-end vehicles by combining the timber processing, painting, precision molding, and design capabilities it cultivated through the manufacture of pianos. From 2018, Yamaha has been manufacturing and selling products for automobiles, including hands-free call modules for Automatic Collision Notification systems (eCall), which are being introduced internationally as standard specifications for the next generation of vehicles. With our unique expertise and sensibilities, gained from our devotion to sound and music, Yamaha is committed to creating excitement and cultural inspiration together with people around the world.


Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, in the past, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle railed against the Bush administration for an energy policy they say was written by energy lobbyists and rewarded oil and gas industry companies. Now that they control both the Congress and the White House, that type of behavior which they railed against now seems to be acceptable.
The cap-and-trade legislation being considered in the Energy and Commerce Committee is based on a blueprint of a plan put forward by a coalition of outside groups called USCAP. USCAP claims to favor government regulation of greenhouse gasses; yet, one of the leading members of the group will receive a generous exemption in the legislation to build new coal power plants without the onerous restrictions that will prevent others from building.
The majority are allowing industry members to write legislation that benefits them in exchange for supporting their cap-and-tax plan that will raise energy prices for all Americans. That is hypocritical and it's unethical.


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O’odham Sacred Site of Quitovac once again under threat from US Gold Mining Company Silver Scott Mines
Many of you may remember the recent victory of saving Quitovac to a proposed toxic waste dump. Well Again this Sacred site is under siege. Now to the threat of a gold mine… This is a Resolution from Traditional O’odham elders in opposition to the proposed mine that was recently posted from the O’odham Solidarity Project Blog:
Traditional O’odham Leaders
Traditional O’odham Governors of O’odham Communities
Whereas, the Traditional O’odham Leaders represent O’odham communities of northern Sonora, Mexico, and are recognized as the official representatives sanctioned by the community members and recognized by the state and federal government of Mexico, and,
Whereas, the Traditional O’odham Leaders have discussed the proposal of Silver Scott Mines, Inc., to conduct open-pit mining operations near the community of Quitovac, Sonora, Mexico and,
Whereas, the Traditional O’odham Leaders, as the official recognized representatives of the O’odham community of Quitovac, Sonora, Mexico are outraged that the Mexican Government has not properly informed the affected region of their plans to consider the proposal of Silver Scott Mines, Inc., and,
Whereas, the Traditional O’odham Leaders are opposed to any disturbance of land within close proximity to the O’odham ceremonial grounds in Quitovac, Sonora, Mexico
Now Therefore be it Resolved, that the Traditional O’odham Leaders, after discussing the proposal of Silver Scott Mining, Inc., and after considering the damaging impacts the mining operations will cause to the environment and ecosystem, are strongly opposed to the operation proposal of Silver Scott Mines, Inc., and,
Be it Further Resolved, that the Traditional O’odham Leaders charge the Mexican Federal Government and the Government of the State of Sonora to enforce the existing cultural and environmental protections laws of Mexico, and to conduct a transparent Impact Assessment and a Cultural and Environmental Impact Study, so as to allow the community of Quitovac and its representatives to make an informed decision regarding the proposal and,
Be it finally Resolved, that the Traditional O’odham Leaders also charge the Mexican Government, both Federal and State, to honor its responsibility to facilitate open communication with the O’odham representatives in the State of Sonora, Mexico, and to support decisions in the best interest of the O’odham, the Original people of the Land.
Resolution officially adopted on November 7th, 2011 at official meeting of the Traditional O’odham Leaders
held in Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico.
Also From O’odham Solidarity Project:
For Immediate Release September 30, 2011
Silver Scott announces 12,000 Hectares Acquired by the Company adjacent to the Quitovac
Mine area, Sonora Mexico
Hilton Head, SC – Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (OTC: SILS.pk) is pleased to announce it has increased its mineral concession holdings in the Quitovac Mine area in northern Sonora state.
The Company had previously announced the acquisition of the Quitivac Mine concessions (Feb.10, 2011). The Quitovac mine area previously acquired consists of 13 older concessions totaling about 2500 hectares covering more than a 3 km. long zone of shear related gold mineralization. Previous property operators have calculated shallow drill hole based historic resources ranging from a low of 112,000 ounces gold in a resource averaging 3.14 grams Au per tonne (Technical Report, 2002) ranging up to 325,560 oz. Au in a resource averaging 1.35 grams per tonne.
The new 12,000 hectare concession acquired by the Company covers a large area south and west of the older concessions but on trend of the gold mineralization from the mine area. Much of the new concession area is pediment gravel covered. The previously mined La Choya gold mine operated by Hecla Mining Co. is located about 8 km southeast of the Quitovac mine and 2 kms east of the new concession. Paved highway, electric power, and water are available within 3 km of the project site.
for the full PDF of the companies release read here
Please help support the struggle to defeat this mine. If you are in tucson please show your support and attend the December fundraiser for O’odham VOICE Against the WALL. Here is a link to the Event.

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Fabrication of a Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Microfluidic Chip Using CO2 Laser and Hot Bonding Technologies
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First off NASA thought it might hit in 2029, but it was a 1:233 chance that it would. They do know now that Apophis will not, or is extremely unlikely to impact Earth.
The first announcement of Apophis was on December 24, 2004. So it only took 3 days for them to conclude that the original calculations were off because of the incomplete/inaccurate information that they had at the time.
On December 27, 2004, in the afternoon, a precovery increased the span
of observations to 287 days which eliminated the 2029 impact threat.
The cumulative impact probability was estimated to be around 0.004%, a
lower risk than asteroid 2004 VD17, which once again became the
greatest risk object.
Doing the calculations without all of the correct information is what led to the inaccuracies.
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that important physical parameters such as mass and spin that affect
its precise trajectory have not yet been accurately measured and hence
there are no associated probability distributions....Small uncertainties in the masses and positions of the planets and Sun
can cause up to a 23 Earth radii of prediction error for Apophis by
As to why astronomers/scientists can roughly calculate DA 1950 so far out there...
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is due to a combination of:
an orbit moderately inclined (12 degrees) to the ecliptic plane (reducing in-plane perturbations)
high-precision radar astrometry that is more accurate than visual-wavelength measurements
a 60-year observation arc
an uncertainty region controlled by resonance
It as been seen twice (1950 & 2001) and been able to record how it moved. We will see it again in 2032 and be able to more accurately calculate if it may hit or not. As of right now the uncertainty is caused by several things.
If 1950 DA continues on its present orbit, it will approach near to
the Earth on March 16, 2880. However, over the intervening time,
its rotation will cause its orbit to slightly change as a result of
the Yarkovsky effect. Available radar and optical data suggest two
possible pole directions; one trajectory misses the Earth by tens
of millions of kilometers, while the other has an impact probability
of roughly 1 in 300
If it continues uninterrupted there are two paths that they think it will take. One will miss earth by millions of kilometers and the other only has ~ a 1:300 chance of striking Earth.
For a much more detailed description you can check out this NASA PDF detailing the probabilities of the DA 1950 collision.

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Faculty Publications 2002
ARTS & SCIENCES
Babacan, S., L. F. Pivarnik and A. G. Rand. "Honey Amylase Activity and Food Starch Degradation." Journal of Food Science. 67(5):1625-1630. June/July 2002.
Babacon, S., P. Pivarnik, S. Letcher and A. Rand. "Piezoelectric Flow Injection Analysis Biosensor for the Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium." Journal of Food Science. 67(1):314-320. January/February 2002.
Biegel, D., M. Karbach and G. Muller. "Tranbsition Rates Via Bethe Ansatz for the Spin-1/2 Heisenberg Chain." Europhysics Letters. 59(6):882-888. September 2002.
Eres, G., J. Z. Tischler, M. Yoon, B. C. Larson, C. M. Rouleau, D. H. Lowndes and P. Zschack. "Time-Resolved Study of SrTiO3 Homeoepitaxial Pulsed-Laser Deposition Using Surface X-Ray Diffraction." Applied Physics Letters. 80(18):3379-3381. May 6, 2002.
Evans, J. W., Da-Jiang Liu and M. Tammaro. "From Atomistic Lattice-Gas Models for Surface Reactions to Hydrodynamic Reaction-Diffusion Equations." Chaos. 12(1):131-143. July 2002.
Heskett, David. SEE also: Woicik, J. C.
Heskett, D., D. DePietro, G. Sabatino and M. Tammaro. "Ion Bombardment-Induced Changes in the Electronic Structure of Cu(110) Investigated With Inverse Photoemission and Computed Simulations." Surface Science. 513(2):405-411. July 20, 2002.
Karbach, Michael. SEE also: Biegel, D.
Karbach, Michael, Daniel Biegel and Gerhard Muller. "Quasiparticles Governing the Zero-Temperature Dynamics of the One-Dimensional Spin-1/2 Heisenberg Antiferromagnet in a Magnetic Field." Physical Review B, Condensed Matter. 66(5):54405/1-12. 1 August 2002.
Kuklow, A. L. and A. E. Meyerovich. Castaing Instability and Processing Domains in Confined Alkali Gases. Los Angeles National Laboratory. Preprint Archives. Condensed Matter. 2002. 6p.
Kuklow, A. L. and A. E. Meyerovich. "Processing Domains and the Castaing Instability in Confined Alkali-Metal Gases." Physical Review A: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. 66(2):23607-23612. August 2002.
Letcher, Stephen V. SEE also: Babacan, S.; Rand, A. Garth.
Letcher, Stephen V. et al. "Acoustic Standing-Wave Enhancement of a Fiber-Optic Salmonella Biosensor (Abstract)." Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 112(1):14. July 2002.
Meyerovich, Alexander E. SEE also: Kuklow, A. L.
Meyerovich, A. E. and I. V. Ponomarev. "A New Type of Size Effect in Conductivity of Quantized Metal Films. Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter. 14(17):4287-4295. May 6, 2002.
Meyerovich, A. E. and I. V. Pononmarev. "Quantum Size Effect in Conductivity of Multilayer Metal Films." Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 67(16):165411/1-165411/10. 2002.
Meyerovitch, Alexander and Reyer Jochemsen. "Quasi-2D Flows of 3He-4He Mixtures." Journal of Low Temperature Physics. 126(1/2):193-198. January 2002.
Meyerovich, A. E. and I. V. Ponomarev. "Surface Roughness and New Type of Size Effect in Quantized Films." Los Angeles National Laboratory. Preprint Archives. Condensed Matter. 1-22p.
Meyerovich, A. E. and I. V. Ponomarev. "Surface Roughness and Size Effects in Quantized Films." Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 65(15):155413/1-155413/15. 15 April 2002.
Meyerovich, A. E. and Dongmin Chen. "Topological Phase Transitions in Periodically Modulated Quantized Metal Films." Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 65(23):23506/1-23506/5. December 15, 2002.
Muller, Gerhard. SEE: Biegel, D.; Karbach, Michael.
Pickart, Stanley J. "Another Harebrained Idea (Letter)." South County Independent. November 21, 2002. p.A10.
Rand, A. Garth, Jianmin Yie, Chris W. Brown and Stephen V. Letcher. "Optical Biosensors for Food Pathogen Detection." Food Technology. 56(3):32-36,38-39. March 2002.
Ruffa, Anthony A. "The Generalized Method of Exhaustion." Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences. 31(6):345-352. 2002.
Ruffa, Anthony A. "The Group Velocity of Electromagnetic Waves Diffracted by a Small Aperture." Wave Motion. 35(2):157-162. February 2002.
Ruffa, Anthony A. "Surpressing Cavitation in a Hydraulic Component." Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 112(6):2510. 2002.
Steyerl, A., B. G. Yerozomolinsky, A. P. Serebrov, P. Geltenbort, N. Achiwa, Yu. N. Pokotilovski, O. Kwan, M. S. Lasakov, I. A. Krasnosucheoovar and A. V. Vasilyev. "Experimental Study of Quasi-Elastic Scattering of Ultracold Neurons." European Physical Journal. B. Condensed Matter Physics. 28(3):299-304. August 2002.
Tammaro, Michael. SEE: Evanson, J. W.; Heskett, David.
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Yoon, Ming. SEE: Eves, G.
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It's rare that a building has an image of its own destruction engraved on its doors, but Manila Cathedral is a rare building. It may look old, but the present structure dates from 1958, the eighth incarnation in a history of buildings being destroyed (fire, earthquakes and latterly World War II) dating back to 1581. Discover its story - and that of the city that it contains - at the building in front of Plaza de Roma on Cabildo cor. Beaterio Street.
ATTDT is your unique local guide to things to do, see, visit and explore in Manila. From arts and culture to events and entertainment, we've got Saturday in Manila covered.
Have an even better weekend: see what to do on Sunday too.
Note: While events and activities are featured here because they should be on and open this Saturday, changes can happen - you can use the headline link on the thing to do above to find out up-to-date information. Check before you travel.
"What's on this weekend?" "What can I do on Saturday in Manila?" "What's the best way to start the weekend?"
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Look no further: ATTDT is designed to give you the best things to do this weekend. Whether you want a peaceful Saturday morning or an eventful Saturday night, we've got suggestions of what to do and where to go on Saturday in Manila. Discover your own amazing weekend.
You can use this site for choosing brilliant and often unknown activities, events and attractions specifically on and open this Saturday, which are ready to see and do: things to do in Manila for anyone wanting to do something extraordinary. Look at the idea above for something to do this Saturday, reload the page to get other fascinating things to do, or change the day to have an amazing time in Manila all week: here are amazing things to do on Sunday. Find out more...
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Imports were probably higher due to more expensive oil imports, while exports have slumped (Chart 2).
Incidentally, the U.S. dollar cash index is again pointing down just recently (Chart 3), despite problems in Europe. The dollar index spot (DXY) is currently at 79.5. If this index continues to fall, I predict that imports will go up even more in the future as the U.S. dollar loses purchasing power. Accompanied by the devaluation of the U.S. dollar, will be an ever more rising trade deficit.
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|Chart 2: U.S. exports|
|Chart 3: Dollar Cash Index|

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Floor Drains, Drain Grates & Trench Drains
Floor drain assemblies and floor sinks help prevent clogs and flooding by allowing wastewater to flow into drainage systems. Floor drain grates mount over drain openings to allow wastewater and liquids to pass through but trap larger objects and debris, which may cause clogs. Floor drain bodies, sediment buckets, and seals filter solid particles from water and fluids to prevent damaging clogs to drainage systems. Trench drains direct water to a drainage system or hazardous liquids to a holding tank for proper disposal.


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President Joe Biden said he was praying for the “right verdict” in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
“I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict. Which is – I think it’s overwhelming in my view,” he said.
The president spoke about the case during a meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at the White House.
Biden confirmed he called and spoke with the family on Monday, waiting until the jury was sequestered to deliver their verdict to do so.
“I can only imagine the pressure and anxiety they’re feeling,” Biden said.
He said he felt comfortable discussing the trial publicly after speaking to the family even before the jury delivered their verdict.
“They’re a good family and they’re calling for peace and tranquility no matter what that verdict is,” Biden said.
President Biden on his recent phone call with George Floyd's family: "I can only imagine the pressure and anxiety they're feeling…It was a private conversation…they're a good family and they're calling for peace and tranquility no matter what that verdict is." pic.twitter.com/VQrKK3xMCg
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 20, 2021
Law enforcement authorities are bracing for more rioting across the country, particularly if Chauvin is not convicted of murder. He was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter after the death of Floyd.
Biden previously met with the Floyd family during the 2020 presidential campaign, after rioting and looting swept across Minneapolis and some of America’s major cities.
In a campaign speech after the meeting, Biden vowed justice for the family.
“I promise you, we’ll do everything in our power to see to it that justice is had for your brother, your cousin’s case,” he said, speaking to the family.
Al Sharpton called for Derek Chauvin's conviction ahead of the murder trial in connection with George Floyd's death. https://t.co/S3ltmUhtm2
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) March 29, 2021
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- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
The Old Robin Hood is a wonderful 17th century, Grade II listed detached cottage situated 0.7 miles from the village of Holmesfield, ten miles from Sheffield on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
This cottage sleeps fifteen people in five bedrooms, set over the ground and first floors with a mix of king-size doubles and twins, many with additional pull-out beds, together with a bathroom with roll-top bath.
The cottage also has a kitchen with breakfast bar, a sitting room with dining area and woodburner and a games room with pool table.
Outside there's ample off road parking and a lawned garden with patio, hot tub and furniture.
The Old Robin Hood is a beautiful retreat for a family or group of friends.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with pull-out single bed, 1 x ground floor king-size double with pull-out single bed, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with two pull-out single beds, 1 x ground floor twin with pull-out single bed. Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove. Games room with pool table and table football.
- Geothermal underfloor heating throughout with woodburning stove
- Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer in games room, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair
- Ample off road parking
- Bike storage
- Lawned garden with patio, gravelled area, hot tub, furniture and BBQ
- Two well-behaved pets welcome, to be kept in the kitchen or games room only
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 3 miles, pubs 1 mile
- Note: Property next to a B road, some road noise can be heard when outside
- Note: There’s two steps up to sitting room and a further two steps up to the dining area, as well as steps in the garden.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Last minute
About the location
Chatsworth House 6 miles; Bakewell 10 miles.
The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
Holmesfield is a small village situated on a high peak between Bakewell and Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by countryside and deep valleys, the village has traditional old houses, interesting manors, a village hall and the church of St Swithins, built in 1826. There are many local amenities; the area boasts eight pubs and a number of fine restaurants, and is ideally located for exploring the area.


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The robotic advancement has gained traction over the last decade with the introduction of ROS in which engineers can constructprograms and robotic apps. The engineers were short of a common platform to communicate and collaborate that in turn delayed theimplementation of related developments including robotic butlers. With increased investments, particularly from various startups, in the sector will expand the robotic capabilities boosting competition and in turn reducing the high costs in relation to robots.
The ROS are compatible for material management as it can withstand dynamically shiftingsurroundings. Nevertheless, it cannot take on the voltage channels and amperage on the welder to ascertainbest possible wetting action in arc-welding, painting, or else spark welding process controls consequently posing a challenge to the industry.
The healthcare and process manufacturing is estimated to be the fastest growing sectors among other others since it entails developed customized goods. The process manufacturing is expected to capture biggest revenue share, on the other hand, the healthcare sector will foresee a faster implementing the robotics, followed by high growth rate by the end of 2018.
- The factors fueling the growth of the ROS during the projected period of 2017-2025 includes
- Growing requirements for handling master coordination nodes and controls
- Rising demand for process actuator
- Increased multiplexing information
- Feedback data along with multiple
The worldwide market is segmented on the basis of technology, types, applications and regional markets.
Analysis by Region
The overall market of ROS is analyzed across six key regions, namely
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
- North America
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
The APAC region is likely to dominate the robotics segment as it accounted for over 60% of market share in the year 2016. The European and Middle East & Africa regions areprojected to remain the second largest market generating the maximum revenue throughout the forecastedperiod, the robotic spending was accounted for over US$14.6 billion in the year 2015.
Key Market Players
The major key companies implementing the ROS for making robots includes
- Universal Robotics
In contrast to industrial robots, a lot of service robot makerslikeBoston Dynamics and Rethink Robotics are implementing the ROS for incorporating their robotic software and hardware.
Make an enquiry before buying: www.trendsmarketresearch.com

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eMedica offers the following services:
- Development of software modules for the analysis of various pathologies, based on 2D and 3D medical imaging.
- Development of algorithms for detection or monitoring of pathologies by medical imaging.
- Development of solutions for the integration of medical imaging in corporate applications.
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On November 6th 1605, early in the morning, King James I of England learned that a plot to explode the Parliament building had been foiled, hours before he was scheduled to sit with the rest of the British government in a general parliamentary session.
At about midnight on the night of November 4-5, Sir Thomas Knyvet, a justice of the peace, found Guy Fawkes lurking in a cellar under the Parliament building and ordered the premises searched.
Some 20 barrels of gunpowder were found, and Fawkes was taken into custody.
During a torture session on the rack, Fawkes revealed that he was a participant in an English Catholic conspiracy to annihilate England’s Protestant government and replace it with Catholic leadership.
Guy Fawkes had converted to Catholicism, and his religious zeal led him to fight in the Spanish army in the Netherlands.
Catesby and the handful of other plotters rented a cellar that extended under Parliament, and Fawkes planted the gunpowder there, hiding the barrels under coal and wood.
As the November 5 meeting of Parliament approached, Catesby enlisted more English Catholics into the conspiracy, and one of these, Francis Tresham, warned his Catholic brother-in-law Lord Monteagle not to attend Parliament that day.
Monteagle alerted the government, and hours before the attack was to have taken place Fawkes and the explosives were found.
By torturing Fawkes, King James’ government learned of the identities of his co-conspirators.
During the next few weeks, English authorities killed or captured all the plotters and put the survivors on trial, along with a few innocent English Catholics.
Guy Fawkes himself was sentenced, along with the other surviving chief conspirators, to be hanged, drawn, and quartered in London.
Moments before the start of his gruesome execution, on January 31, 1606, he jumped from a ladder while climbing to the hanging platform, breaking his neck and dying instantly.
In 1606, Parliament established November 5 as a day of public thanksgiving.
Today, Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated across Great Britain every year on November 5 in remembrance of the Gunpowder Plot.
As dusk falls, villagers and city dwellers across Britain light bonfires, set off fireworks, and burn effigies of Guy Fawkes, celebrating his failure to blow Parliament and James I to kingdom come.This Day In History
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- Australia’s Foreign Minister brands Margaret Thatcher racist (craighill.net)

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The rugged tablelands and canyons of the high Colorado Plateau are painted in oranges and tan, while white snow still caps the highest elevations of the Rocky Mountains in early April. Springtime snowmelt and rains have spurred growth in all but the driest landscape, washing the scene in light greens typical of arid shrublands and grasses, where sagebrush reigns as the dominant plant species. The woodlands found in higher elevations are populated by pinyon pine, juniper, and shrubs. Above hose woodlands are montane forests dominated by aspen, Douglas fir, ponderosa pine and lodgepole pine.
This area holds some of the most rugged and spectacular scenery in the United States, with sheer-walled canyons, buttes, mesas, and badlands contrasting with plains, deserts, and river gorges. Roughly a dozen parks and monuments are found in the region, including Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly. The center of the natural beauty has a unique man-made feature: it is the only place where the corners of four states meet. This spot is known as the “Four Corners” and sits at approximately 37 degrees north latitude and 109 degrees, 3 minutes west longitude. From the northwest and moving clockwise, the states that meet at Four Corners are Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this true-color image of the Four Corners region on April 10, 2021.

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*Note: This review is based on my experience with the Xbox 360 version of the game. I felt I should put this in because I experienced a number of technical issues with the game and it is possible that the next-gen version isn’t as buggy.
I’m not a big fan of racing games. It is rather rare that I actually decide to play one, but on the occasions that I do I always go for arcade racers over simulation ones. I enjoy going insanely fast and being on the verge of losing control while also slamming into the guy beside me in the hopes that he will wipe out. Continue Reading
Every year there are tons of awesome games that get released and we always hear about them well in advanced (sometimes a little too far in advance *cough* The Last Guardian *cough*). So, we already know most of the major games that we will be playing this year and this is my personal list of the ones I am most excited for. Turns out it is pretty hard to rank your excitement for games and an awesome trailer or a demo tomorrow could change up the ranking, but as of right now this is where everything stands for me. Continue Reading
2013 is over and now we have time to reflect upon the year that was. This means that a big topic of discussion is what should be the game of the year for 2013. All across the internet gaming sites and individual gamers alike are making lists and declaring winners of titles like “Best RPG” and “Best Shooter”. The biggest public showcase for these titles/awards in videogames is Spike’s Video Game Awards, now renamed VGX. Continue Reading
Beyond Two Souls is a very unique game. Usually when looking at and reviewing a game there is a great deal out there to compare and contrast it with. You have other points of reference to help in your examination of the game and your feelings towards it. You can look at what its competitors have done and how the specific game you are discussing either succeeds or fails against them in shared traits as well as what it does in an attempt to stand out. Beyond Two Souls as a whole stands out Continue Reading
People Can Fly, the studio most commonly known for making Bulletstorm and Gears of War Judgment, has now be renamed by parent company Epic Games as Epic Games Poland. The reason for the change in name is quite simple, Continue Reading
Gears of War was a defining franchise for this generation of gaming and quickly became Microsoft’s biggest exclusive series outside of Halo, having grossed well over a billion dollars in revenue. With the Xbox One almost here, many fans have been wondering whether or not we can expect a Gears game in the next generation.
During the Q&A section of EA’s second quarter 2014 financial earnings call, EA’s Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen put recent rumours about TitanFall eventually coming to the PlayStation 4 to rest by stating that TitanFall will be exclusive to Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC “for the life of the title”. Vince Zampella, General Manager of Respawn Entertainment, has tweeted that as far as the TitanFall franchise is concerned the exclusivity deal is tied to “just this release”. Meaning that even though there is no hope for PlayStation fans to get the first TitanFall, TitanFall 2 has the potential to be an entirely different story.

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text: Understanding the response of tropical cyclones is critical for mitigating the effects of future climate change. Investigating past climates provide an avenue to explore tropical cyclones in conditions far removed from present-day. Here, we add to this effort with high resolution climate model simulations of the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM; 21 ka) and Preindustrial (PI; 1850 CE). Specifically, we use the water isotope tracer enabled version of the Community Earth System Model version 1.3 (iCESM1.3) at ~0.25° horizontal resolution to explicitly simulate tropical cyclone activity around the world. Our preliminary results suggest a general decrease in tropical cyclone frequency and intensity at the LGM relative to PI. This reduction in activity is particularly pronounced in the North Atlantic, Indian, and South Pacific oceans. In contrast, we find an increase in tropical cyclone activity in the Northwest Pacific at the LGM. These spatially variable changes highlight the complex response of tropical cyclones in the past. This presentation will discuss the physical mechanisms responsible for the simulated tropical cyclone response at the LGM and possible evidence in paleoclimate records.


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Thinking about becoming a worm farmer? Just started, and worried about getting the diet right? Struggling with escapees? Or are you an experienced worm farmer here to help others with tips and tricks on the way to producing that magic manure? 'The Worm Care Guide' is a support community here to help worm farmers share ideas and best practice for successful worm farming.
Questions about our products in the online shop; reviews, observations and ideas - this is our customer feedback service.
For more general discussions on soil, composting, gardening, horticulture, organics and agriculture; from humus to healthy hedgerows, growing experiments to pesticides, the ethics of worm farming to the politics of agriculture; broader debates on soil remediation, food security and the environment.

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