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Carolina Global Photography Exhibition
January 9, 2019 - July 12, 2019
View photography from around the world in this exhibition featuring work by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni, faculty, staff and students. The exhibition will open January 9 and run through July 12, 2019 at the FedEx Global Education Center. All photography on display was submitted as part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s annual Carolina Global Photography Competition. The judges’ committee selected winning photographs with special consideration given to images that are distinctive and embrace a new perspective. Photographs have been selected for first, second and third place as well as thematic and FedEx Global Education Center spotlights.
Thematic spotlights were awarded to photos that incorporated the following themes:
- Chancellor’s choice (photographs the chancellor finds globally relevant and distinctive)
- Food for all: local and global perspectives
- Global perspectives within the U.S.
- Learning moment
- Nature’s beauty
- A new take on an old landmark
- School spirit
FedEx Global Education Center spotlights were selected by each area studies center and departmental unit housed in the FedEx Global Education Center. Each center selected a photo representing their mission, vision, academic focus or world area.
This exhibition is hosted by UNC Global and co-sponsored by the African Studies Center; Carolina Asia Center; Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations; Center for European Studies; Center for Global Initiatives; Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies; Curriculum in Global Studies; Global Relations; Global Research Institute; Food Theme Steering Committee; Institute for the Study of the Americas; International Student and Scholar Services; and the Study Abroad Office.
Exhibit contact: Ingrid Smith, manager of global events and exhibitions, UNC Global, email@example.com.
Media contact: Katie Bowler Young, director of global relations, UNC Global, firstname.lastname@example.org, 919-962-4504


State Judge Temporarily Blocks Mayor Adams’ Plan to Send Migrants to Rockland Hotel
Rockland County and New York City are taking their battle over migrants to court.
A state judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking a Rockland County hotel from accepting asylum-seekers from New York City, even as Mayor Eric Adams’ administration said it would move forward with its plan to relocate hundreds of migrants to the suburbs.
The restraining order by state Supreme Court Judge Christie L. D’Alessio came in response to a complaint filed by the town of Orangetown, which argues that the Armoni Inn and Suites would be violating local zoning ordinances by serving as a “long-term housing facility for asylum-seekers” from New York City.
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SewMiriam's pattern 'SuperStars' is one of the most popular we've ever made in a workshop. We've now seen more than twenty finished quilt tops, and quite a few completely finished quilts (must do a proper count). Here are the three most recent, seen just before we suspended our meetings for a few weeks ...
|Hilary worked on her ‘SuperStars’ quilt to have it ready |
for our quilt show that has now been postponed. So we
enjoyed seeing it at our very last meeting for some time.
|Elaine's bright and cheerful ‘SuperStars’ quilt top|
brightens up a grey, damp week here in Sydney.
|Julie's French General SuperStars has had a lot of fans |
since the day she started it in the workshop last September.
Now quilted by Yvette, it is sensational!
|Of course it needed to be closely inspected! Julie set herself |
a layout challenge by going scrappy with her star points.
|... and the reverse is also a beautiful French General!|

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My, I have been busy today! I did laundry, dishes, cleaned my apartment, recured my cast-iron fry pan, and worked on some paperwork. I discovered something interesting today! While preparing to mop my floors, I discovered I was all out of wood floor cleaner. So, I thought I'd log on to the web and see if I could find a recipe for a home made wood floor cleaner. I was in luck! I found this site created by Michigan State University that was filled with every single kind of home made cleaner you can imagine. Definitely check it out, especially if you're on a tight budget or trying to take better care of the environment.
I tried out the floor cleaner that is equal parts vegetable oil and white vinegar. It cleaned beautifully, and my floors are nice and shiny. The drawbacks? The floors are a wee bit slippery (I think in a day or two they will be fine, once the oil has a chance to absorb,) and the whole apartment smells faintly of salad. (Oil and vinegar are the two main components in vinaigrette . . . !!)
Moral of the story: I will pick up some Murphy's Oil Soap at Target . . . but it's good to know that salad dressing would work in a pinch. :)
I had appetizer supper: an egg roll (Pagoda white meat chicken, methinks,) some pineapple, and some spinach and artichoke dip (on Wasa Crispbread) that's been in the freezer since Christmas. Here's the recipe, courtesy of Cooking Light:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
8 oz fat free cream cheese, softened
Spoon the above into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 2 tbsp grated parmesan and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, bread, etc.
I KID YOU NOT, THIS IS THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP I'VE EVER HAD AND YOU'LL NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS KNOW IT'S "LIGHT!"
It's very easy to adapt as well. Sometimes I make it and bake just half if it's for a small party and freeze the remaining dip in 1/4 cup blobs on a cookie sheet. When they are good and frozen, I move them to a ziploc bag -- microwaveable single servings for later!! You could also make the dip in a small crock pot -- which would stay nice and warm during a lengthy party!
Later . . . .

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DESCRIPTION: MINT condition, quite rare, large silkscreened poster (11" x 30" [280mm x 762mm]) for a 3 (Three), Happy Go Licky, and Bastro show and Vile Cherubs show at the (old) 9:30 club in Washington, D.C. on January 1st, 1988.
HISTORY: This New Year's Day show was 3's final performance. 3 was a band consisting of ex-Gray Matter members Geoff Turner, Mark Haggerty, and Steve Niles, along with Jeff Nelson (that's me) of Minor Threat. Happy Go Licky was comprised of the same four members of Rites of Spring, but playing longer, artier, more devil-may-care songs. (Guy Picciotto was also in One Last Wish and Fugazi. Eddie Janney was in The Untouchables, Faith, Skewbald/Grand Union, and One Last Wish. Michael Fellows was in Mighty Flashlight. Brendan Canty was in Deadline, One Last Wish, and Fugazi) Bastro was a band formed by two ex-members of Squirrel Bait, (David Grubbs and Clark Johnson). Our band 3 was almost called "Hundred Aker Wood", from the Winnie The Pooh books, but our eventual name of 3 was a result of my being completely obsessed with typography, and liking the numeral 3 very much (even though 8 is actually my favorite number). The other members of the band were very nice to agree to 3 as our band name, for its suitability for large posters such as this. I convinced them that we could print cool posters with huge 3s on them, which could be seen clearly from blocks away. (similar to the big, red "PIG" in the "Meese is a PIG" posters I printed that same year). Plus, I think they got worn down by my debating skills and finally gave in! ........
FURTHER DESCRIPTION: This poster is my second-favorite of all the posters I designed (Senator Flux with Black Cat being my favorite). It features a gesture drawing of a woman I did in drawing class, which I was quite proud of because it was a rare event when any of my gesture drawings looked like anything more than one minute of scribbling. I like her wistful, far-away gaze for the same reason I love Pre-Raphaelite stuff. I think that's why I'm such a fan of how art used to be, especially before the advent of photography, as it often aspired to a greater good, and to lofty (albeit idealized) goals. In my drawing, she looks to be of indeterminate age, but I think in actuality she was perhaps about 60 years of age, with beautiful red hair. For use in this poster, I embellished the ends of her a bit (okay, a lot) in a feeble attempt to mimic Mucha, and below her I placed a roughly-shaped box containing a big numeral 3. The poster was done in six colors of ink atop wonderful thick, cream-colored Speckletone paper stock. As was fairly common back then (at least among perfectionists who liked the look of handmade stuff), all type was done by hand, placing one letter at a time, shrinking letters with my photostat camera (see absurdly lengthy description/story in auction for 3/Vile Cherubs poster). This allowed me to make certain characters bigger, some smaller, and some raised, underlined, or upside-down. I remember being very pleased with the "3 Bands 6 Dollars 9 O'clock" line. I also remember clearly that it took me 8 HOURS to mix a purple that I was happy with for the big numeral 3. I ended up with gallons and gallons of it! Poster was printed by hand by me and other band members and friends in the garage of Dischord House, for posting all over Washington. There were only 195 posters printed, with most of them ending up slathered in wheat paste and gracing traffic control boxes and such. For those of you unfamiliar with the silk-screen process, each color was printed separately, so for instance every poster would be printed with yellow ink, and then laid out to dry all over the place. Once dry, the posters were gathered up again, and using a different screen, the next color was printed on each poster, and this was repeated for however many colors the design used. All this was done by hand, and using the most rudimentary, homemade equipment imaginable. Therefore, the exactnesss of the registration between the various colors would vary greatly from poster to poster, making each one truly different from the next. Of course, I saved the very best of the bunch, and therefore the poster for auction here is from among those chosen as the best of the 195 printed.
CONDITION: This poster is mint - It is a 10 out of 10, 10 being pristine. Might even be an 11! It has been kept flat for almost 27 years, and the colors are as vibrant as the day it was printed. It has been moved around to 3 different houses in that time, which makes the shape it's in all the more amazing. I have striven to describe things as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund if you are not totally happy with your purchase.
THE PRICE: I'm sure that some of you may find the price to be absurd, and obnoxious, but all I can say is that you were most likely not there toiling away, day after day, night after night, to print these in the filthy garage with rain coming through the roof, water coming in from the driveway, no heat, no air conditioning, flies, mosquitoes, disgusting cave crickets or hoppers, and rats, all the while getting headaches, rotted cuticles and who knows what else from the horrible xylene-based inks and screen wash. Posters such as this took between fifty and a hundred hours to design, prepare for printing, and print, and it has further been a pain in the ass storing this and other large posters for years, keeping them flat, safe and dry. I know that none of the bands appearing on these posters I'm selling are household names, and therefore are likely not in such immediate demand. But we always tried very hard to produce beautiful, lasting posters for our bands, a poor man's art, and I like to think that most of the posters my friends and I printed have stood up pretty well, as nice things to look at! As I said, most of the posters we printed were slapped up with wheat paste, and given away, and as a result pristine copies are rather hard to come by. If little interest is shown in them now, I'll just hold on to them for another couple decades - and then you'll see! But you, you who have read this far, you are different -you are finding yourself agreeing with everything I'm saying, and you are finding yourself drawn to these posters featuring bands you've never heard of - you know you are wanting them, all of them, and you are finding yourself unable to stop yourself from bidding on them! You know you are wanting my old pieces of paper at any cost, and you are happily giving me the contents of your wallet.
PROVENANCE: This poster is unconditionally guaranteed to be 100% original, from 1988 (though printed in 1987). It is NOT a modern-day copy - it is an original poster from 1988, and comes from my punk archives, which are being downsized after continuing to be described as "too big" and "insane" or containing "more than my potential kids or grandkids will ever want." Please see my auction for lots of other punk/hardcore flyers and records as well as other jetsam, things you didn't realize you needed, etc.
PAYMENT: Ohio Residents must pay 6.75% Sales Tax (not including shipping). Payment by PayPal. Please pay within 3 days of auction end.

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Box Brownie camera light
This camera light is now SOLD please contact us to find out what we currently have in stock
Vintage Camera light
Lights, camera, action
This vintage camera has been matched with a tripod from the same era and partnered with a stylish fan flash.
The extending legs of the tripod enables the light to stand at different heights. The LED bulb mounted in the centre of the flash gives a good amount of light.
A generous length of antique gold coloured flex is fitted with a black inline switch and black plug with a 3 amp fuse.
Each camera has different details and the tripods all vary in colour and finish.
Tripod extended height 125cm
Tripod compact height 40cm
Our lights are made from objects we have salvaged and found, we combine them to create an individual "one-off a kind" light.
There's nothing like a light on the side to create the right mood in a room.
All our lights are made to conform to the standards required by the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 and are considered as modified electrical equipment.
We can supply spare bulbs as required and we can advise on bulb options.
The bulb is is a G9 230volt LED
JaneR Designs breathe new life into old things.
Using items diverted from landfill, obsolete objects and vintage ephemera from the last century we create products that fit in a modern home.
Each product is individual and unique and our upcycled range is constantly changing and evolving in response to the salvage we find.


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Do you struggle with anxiety? Download this printable prayer for anxiety and use it to pray when the words just won’t come.
Do you struggle with anxiety?
God created a special place in my heart for people experiencing anxiety or depression…especially moms. I’ve been down that road, and I want you to know that you are loved and cherished by God. Let go of the guilt and rest in His word today. You’re not inferior. Don’t believe the lies Satan throws at you. God’s grace is for you!
It’s hard to pray when anxiety reaches a peak in your life. The words just won’t come.
It’s important to stay in the habit of prayer during difficult times. Listening to worship music can help you get centered, but making prayer a priority – even if it’s just a few minutes – will help your prayer life grow and blossom.
Prayer for Anxiety When You Have No Words
When anxiety is overwhelming, and you can’t find the words to pray, go into a quiet room and begin to say this prayer out loud:
(scroll down for the printable version of this prayer for anxiety)
Thank you for this day. Thank you for loving me, for offering grace to me, for faithfully working in my heart even during my struggles.
Help me keep my eyes fixed on you and not the circumstances around me. Help me see my worth as you do – as a beloved daughter of the King. Speak peace into my heart and my mind. Calm my spirit. Give me an understanding of your purpose for me today.
Place the right people in my path today; people who will speak life and encouragement. Open my eyes to someone I can be a blessing to today. Let your strength shine through my weakness. Help me to be your hands and feet.
I pray Philippians 4:7 over this day, that your peace will transcend my understanding and will guard my heart and mind. Guard my thoughts and my heart, Lord; I offer them to You.
I also pray Philippians 4:8. Help me stay focused on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, and praiseworthy. Help me think on these things, and take captive any thoughts that are contrary to your purposes for me.
Help me to remember Philippians 4:19 and be confident that you will supply my needs – all of my needs – physical, spiritual, and emotional.
Thank you for your grace at work in my life, and help me to rejoice in you today. You are holy, righteous, merciful, and powerful in my life. Thank you for your peace. Thank you for the mercy you make new every morning. Thank you for empowering me for this day.
In Jesus name, amen.
Do you feel the Lord tugging at your heart to pray longer? Then keep going! Don’t stop.
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What Bible verses help with anxiety?
When you feel your prayer time is done, meditate on these verses:
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 86:15 – But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Philippians 4:11 – I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Precious mama, you are not “less than” or damaged goods.
What does God say about worry and fear?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7)
None of us are perfect. We all have struggles. Satan will try to whisper lies in your ear; fight them with prayer and the word. Use this prayer for anxiety and meditate on these verses until you can find the words for a prayer of your own.
God has a plan for you! You are fearfully and wonderfully made by a God who loves you more than you could ever imagine!
(Note: If you feel your anxiety is severe and could be more than a spiritual struggle, you’ll find my post on depression and chronic anxiety helpful. There may be other causes to consider, such as hormonal imbalances or vitamin deficiencies. Read more about finding help for depression or chronic anxiety here.)

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This centre is on the shores of Natewa bay which is the largest bay in the South Pacific. Incredibly despite the abundance of reefs in the bay and even a 500m deep sea channel in the middle of the bay there has been no previously published marine research from the bay. The Opwall teams have access to this paradise bay and will be staying in tents under a roofed area. A large open sided hall is used for eating and for lectures. There are flush toilets and showers on site and a fully equipped diving centre. The advantage of this marine site is that the students will be involved in some of the first research ever completed on this bay.
Natewa Marine Research and Training Centre is a sub location to FijiFind out more about Fiji

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Development and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment Applications 2014View this Special Issue
A First Principle Comparative Study on Chemisorption of H2 on C60, C80, and Sc3N@C80 in Gas Phase and Chemisorption of H2 on Solid Phase C60
The chemisorptions of H2 on fullerenes C60 and C80, endofullerene Sc3C@C80 and solid C60 were comparatively studied. A chain reaction mechanism for dissociative adsorption of H2 on solid C60 is proposed under high pressure. The breaking of H–H bond is concerted with the formation of two C–H bonds on two adjacent C60 in solid phase. The adsorption process is facilitated by the application of high pressure. The initial H2 adsorption on two adjacent C60 gives a much lower barrier 1.36 eV in comparison with the barrier of adsorption on a single C60 (about 3.0 eV). As the stereo conjugate aromaticity of C60 is destructed by the initial adsorption, some active sites are created. Hence the successive adsorption becomes easier with much low barriers (0.6 eV). In addition, further adsorption can create new active sites for the next adsorption. Thus, a chain reaction path is formed with the initial adsorption dominating the whole adsorption process.
From the beginning of the “fullerene area,” hydrogenated fullerenes have attracted wide-spread attention due to their potential application. It may not only be interesting for hydrogen storage [1–5], but also be used as an additive for lithium ion cells to significantly prolong the lifetime of these cells .
Experimentally, studies on the interaction between hydrogen and fullerenes have been focused on the chemical process of hydrogenation, with the products C60HX and C70HX being of fundamental interest as a model for other fullerene derivatives [7, 8]. A variety of chemical procedures have been devised to produce hydrogen radicals that could adsorb readily on these carbon atoms, using either reducing reagents [1, 9, 10], or catalysts . In addition, direct hydrogenation of C60 and C70 has also been achieved without the usage of a catalyst by exposing solid-phase fullerenes to high-pressure hydrogen gas (0.5–30 kB) at elevated temperature (500–600 K) .
Theoretically, hydrogen storage based on fullerene materials has attracted many attentions. Using first principle calculations based on density functional theory, Sun and coworkers reported that each B36C36 cage can store at most 18 hydrogen molecules at zero temperature . They also find that an isolated Li12C60 cluster where Li atoms are capped onto the pentagonal faces of the fullerene not only is very stable but also can store up to 120 hydrogen atoms in molecular form with a binding energy of 0.075 eV/H2 . Zhao and coworkers report that a particular Scandium organometallic buckyballs can bind as many as 11 hydrogen atoms per transition metal, which gives the maximum retrievable H2 storage density 9 wt% . Kang and coworkers reports that Ni-dispersed fullerenes are considered to be capable of storing 6.8 wt% H2, with H2 desorption activation barrier of 11.8 kcal/mol, which is ideal for many practical hydrogen storage .
However, the mechanism for direct reactions between H2 and these fullerenes remains unexplained to the best of our knowledge. Chan et al. proposed the mechanism of H2 molecule dissociative chemisorption on the close cousin of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, in solid phase under high pressure . The breaking of the H–H bond is concerted with the formation of two C–H bonds on two adjacent carbon nanotubes in solid phase, facilitated by the application of high pressure which shortens the interstitial distance between nanotubes. The adsorption behavior gives some hints on H2 adsorption on fullerenes.
In this work, we proposed a chain reaction mechanism for H2 molecules dissociative adsorption on solid C60 under high pressure. In comparison, we also studied H2 adsorption on the most stable fullerenes C60 and C80 in gas phase as well as endofullerene Sc3N@C80.
2. Computational Method
The first principles total energy and electronic structure calculations were carried out within the framework of DFT  with a plane wave basis set and pseudopotentials for the atomic cores, as implemented in the Vienna ab initio simulation package (VASP) [18, 19]. The PW91 gradient correction was added to the local density exchange-correlation functional and projector augmented wave (PAW) pseudopotentials [20, 21] were employed, with an energy cutoff of 400 eV for the plane-wave expansion as these approaches have successfully applied to similar systems . The supercell is sampled with a 1 × 1 × 1 -points mesh, generated by the Monkhorst-Pack algorithm. The convergence criteria were 1.0 × 10−4 eV for the SCF energy, 1 × 10−3 eV for total energy, and 0.05 eV/Å for atomic force, respectively.
A climbing image nudged elastic band method was used to locate the transition states [22–24]. The vibrational frequencies and normal modes were calculated by diagonalization of the mass-weighted force constant matrix, which was obtained using the method of finite differences of forces as implemented in VASP. The ions are displaced in the +/– directions of each Cartesian coordinate by 0.02 Å. There is only one imaginary frequency for all these structures, indicating that they are indeed the transition states in the potential energy surface.
The adsorption energies () for the adsorption of H2 on fullerenes were calculated by where , , and are the total energies of H2 adsorbed fullerene, total energies of fullerene (fullerene = C60, C80, Sc3N@C80), and the total energies of H2, respectively. The larger adsorption energy indicates the stronger adsorption.
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. H2 Adsorption in Gas Phase
We firstly consider the H2 adsorption on fullerenes C60 and C80 and endofullerene Sc3N@C80 to explore the possible adsorption media without any catalyst in gas phase. In the calculations, the interactions between H2 molecule and fullerenes (or endofullerenes) were modeled in a supercell of size 16.0 Å × 16.0 Å × 16.0 Å, with one -point (gamma point). The energy barriers and reaction energies are listed in Table 1.
3.1.1. H2 Adsorption on C60 in Gas Phase
The icosahedral C60 consists of 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. Hence the bonds can be categorized as two types, pentagon-hexagon bonds (5-6 bond) and hexagon-hexagon bonds (6-6 bond). Addition on adjacent sites such as 5-6 bond and 6-6 bond engenders isomers. Furthermore, addition can take place on nonadjacent sites, which would produce many isomers. For C60H2, the simplest fullerene dihydride, there are 23 isomers. However, there is only one isomer that has been characterized. Among all kinds of C60H2 isomers, (1,2) addition products are considered as the most stable. To compare the adsorption difference, we investigated H2 adsorption on both 5-6 and 6-6 bonds. In addition, two adsorption modes are considered. One case is that the H–H bond of incoming H2 is to be considered to parallel the 6-6 bond (Structure A and Structure E in Figure 1). The other one is that the incoming H–H bond is to be considered to point perpendicularly to the C–C bond (Structure C and Structure G in Figure 1). Energetically, the total exothermic energy for the formation of the two C–H bonds in 6-6 bond addition production is 0.77 eV favorable than that for 5-6 bond addition (Table 1), indicating that 6-6 bond addition gives the most stable structure. The two adsorption modes result in two possible adsorption mechanisms. The parallel adsorption mode gives a concerted mechanism, in which two H atoms bonded to two C atoms (TS 1 in Figure 1), respectively. In contrast, the perpendicular adsorption mode gives a step mechanism (one H atom is adsorbed first, then the second one, TS 2 in Figure 1). The barriers for both concerted mechanism and step mechanism are so high that the reaction is very difficult to take place, although the barrier for the step mechanism is 0.11 eV favorable than that for the concerted mechanism.
3.1.2. H2 Adsorption on C80 in Gas Phase
C80 has the same Ih symmetry as C60, so it can also be served as adsorption media, although experimentally no hydrite of C80 has been characterized. We carried out the same calculations as we did on C60 as shown in Figure 2. The 6-6 parallel and perpendicular adsorption modes have the same energy barrier of 2.47 eV whereas 5-6 parallel and perpendicular adsorption modes have the same barrier of 2.27 eV. Comparing to that of C60, the calculated energy barrier is about 1 eV lower than that for C60 due to the less stability of C80.
3.1.3. H2 Adsorption on Sc3N@C80 in Gas Phase
As one of the most stable endofullerene, Sc3N@C80 has become accessible in macroscopic quantities. Since the adsorption barrier for C80 has decreased more obviously than that for C60, its stable derivative Sc3N@C80 is expected to be a promising hydrogenation material. As shown in Figure 3, we considered two different adsorption modes: either adsorption to Sc bonded C or Sc nonbonded C. However, whichever atom H bonds, the calculated energy barriers are more than 3.5 eV, indicating that Sc3N@C80 can hardly react with H2. In addition, the overall exothermic energy is quite low at 0.1 eV, indicating that the reaction is not very favorable thermodynamically.
3.2. H2 Adsorption in Solid Phase
In contrast, the solid phase, composed of bundles of C60, provides a unique chemical environment dependent on the external pressure and makes it much easier for H2 dissociative chemisorption on C60 bucky balls. In our calculations, the interactions between hydrogen molecule H2 and C60 were modeled in a supercell of size 9.55 Å × 9.55 Å × 13.50 Å, and an external pressure of ~50 kB was introduced.
3.2.1. Adsorption of the First H2 on Solid C60
Under the pressure of pressure of ~50 kB, we explored the reactive trajectory of the first H2 dissociative chemisorption on C60 as shown in Figure 4. There are three steps involved: first, the incoming H2 dissociation and deposition on two adjacent C60, from structure U to V, through transition structures (TS 11); second, the rotation of C60; and finally, hydrogen migration through TS 12 to structure W, a 1,2-addition product. Figure 5 gives the plot of the relative energies for the dissociative H2 chemisorption on solid C60. From this figure, we can see that the initial dissociative chemisorption step has a barrier of 1.36 eV, while the barrier for the subsequent H migration is much lower at 0.5 eV. Compared to adsorption barrier on single C60 in gas phase, the barrier for H2 molecules adsorption on two adjacent C60 is quite low at 1.36 eV, which indicates that the reaction can easily take place at room temperature . The energy barrier differences are mainly due to the rotation. In high pressure, C60 does not stand in his own position quietly but rotates around the center of mass randomly. The rotation deforms the H–H bond to help break the H–H bond, which leads to lower reaction barrier.
In addition, we have made some comparison between the first H2 chemisorption on solid C60 and solid (6,6) armchair carbon nanotube. The barrier difference for initial chemisorption is 0.14 eV. And the barrier difference for the H atom migration is 0.38 eV. Both the barrier differences are small. From this table, we can conclude that, energetically, there are no significant differences between the chemisorption on solid C60 and solid carbon nanotube under high pressure.
3.2.2. Adsorption of the Second H2 on Solid C60
To explore whether it is possible to chemisorb more H2 on the solid C60 under high pressure, we investigate the reaction path for the addition of the second H2 on C60 as shown in Figure 6. The reaction mechanism is quite similar to the addition of the first one. In this process, the second H2 also dissociatively chemisorbs on two adjacent C60 in the initial step and then rotates slightly; one of the H atom migrates from one C60 to another and finally forms two 1,2-addition products. The relative energies for the chemisorption of second H2 on solid C60 were shown in Figure 7. Compared to the first H2 chemisorption, the calculated barrier for the second H2 is 1.21 eV in the dissociation step, which is a littler lower than that for the first H2 adsorption. In addition, the overall process is also more exothermic, from 0.44 eV to 1.77 eV. This is mainly due to the fact that the first H2 molecule adsorption has already partially disrupted the conjugated system, so further addition is much easier.
In the first H2 adsorption process, we have mentioned that one of the H atoms will transfer from one C60 radical to another. There is another probability that H2 molecules react with the intermediate radical directly. We also investigate this kind of adsorption modes. For the C60H intermediate, there are two active sites: site 2 and site 4. There are three probable adsorption modes: (1,2)-(1,2) adsorption, (1,4)-(1,4) adsorption, and (1,2)-(1,4) adsorption. For (1,2)-(1,2) adsorption, it means one H atom is adsorbed in site 2 and another H atom is also adsorbed in site 2 (Figure 8). The rules also apply for both (1,2)-(1,4) adsorption and (1,4)-(1,4) adsorption. The barriers of three category reactions are listed in Table 2. From this table, we can see that all the barriers are no more than 0.8 eV. They are much lower than the formerly calculated barrier 1.21 eV. The overall exothermic energies are also a little larger than the former calculated exothermic energy 1.77 eV. Based on these data, a conclusion can be drawn that the subsequent H2 molecules will easily react with C60 intermediate radicals. Thus the reaction is a chain reaction: once the first H2 is adsorbed, the H2 will be adsorbed one by one. There is no extra energy needed because the overall exothermic energy will compensate the energy which is needed to overcome the barrier. Herein the first H2 molecule adsorption has become the crucial step in the overall adsorption.
Based on the investigation of H2 molecules chemisorption on fullerenes C60 and C80 and endofullerene Sc3C@C80, we proposed a mechanism for H2 molecules adsorption on solid C60 under high pressure. Due to the rotation of C60, the H2 molecule will easily chemisorb on two adjacent C60 under high pressure, which is more favorable than the H2 molecule adsorption on single C60. The overall reaction is a chain reaction. The first H2 molecules adsorption is the crucial step in the overall H2 molecules adsorption process. Once the first H2 molecules is adsorbed on the C60, the second and subsequent H2 will easily be adsorbed on the C60 due to the lower reaction barrier.
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This work is supported by the Shenzhen Strategic Emerging Industries Special Fund Program of China (Grant nos. GGJS20120619101655715 and JCY20120619101655719), the Program for International Cooperation Projects of Shanxi Province (Grant no. 2010081018), and National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant no. 51078252).
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Just want to mention that I recently bought and installed an Italian Road Bike mirror myself, but unlike most in that linked thread, I'm not finding it that great - doesn't work with my preferred bar position and while the clarity of the mirror is good, its position and size is not - its honestly easier and quicker to do a head check than position yourself to squint into the mirror.
Looks pretty cool with leather bar tape though.
I use the Third Eye BarEnd Mirror on all of my roadies (all drop bar). The good is that it's glass and 3" diameter, the bad is that this is the first thing to smash in a crash. I've never been cut up by the glass, I just keep a spare or two on hand for quick repair.
Salsa Casseroll, Avanti Quantum, Specialized Tricross, Cell SS
See also this thread http://m.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtop ... 3&p=602450 and the 10 page thread viewtopic.php?f=12&t=15958&start=100
My favorites mirror has been the Mirrycle, for over 30 years, and I use their road mirror on both my road bikes, MTB mirrors on the flat-bars and MTB.
Like the Third Eye BarEnd mirror, they have a 3 inch convex glass screen. The mounting on the levers gives a little more crash protection, but more
vitally, gets the mirror closer to your eye and gives a wider field of view.
Unfortunately, Shimano have made changes in the latest STI levers, and the Mirrycle currently don't have a mount that works for them. The
The Axiom FastFlash might be the next best
on the newest bikes (see GraemeL's post in above thread).
Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us -Jerry Garcia
Italian Road Bike Mirror has worked well for me on both bikes. Works well on the hoods and drops, its only when my hands are on the tops is it obscured and I'll need to slightly move my elbow to see the mirror.
I'm short sighted, wear glasses and have got one of these
http://www.efficientvelo.com/product/sa ... et-mirror/
- flexible arm so can be moved where you want it to get reasonable vision
- glass mirror so clear
- flexible arm to its not going to poke you when you do a face plant, but doesn't wobble
- comes apart without breaking and goes back together after face plant
- easy to attach to helmet and easily detached when you want - has never fallen off - apart from face plant
- it can be a bit fiddly to align
I'd buy another one if I needed another mirror.
I use a Zefal Spy mirror on all my bikes. Placed on the drop bars just before the end plugs. It works very well. Main downside is longevity since it's not glass and the surface deteriorates.
I used a Zefal-Z-Eye mirror ( http://www.cellbikes.com.au/Zefal-Z-Eye-Mirror_251 ) for most of last year until the adhesive failed. Still in two minds about it, and haven't got around to attaching it to my new helmet yet.
Really handy for keeping an eye on what's going on up to about 15-20 metres behind you without having to turn your head. Miss it when I get buzzed by cars and other bike riders.
Stays in the place you put it while riding.
Never really found a position that I was happy with. Either it was occupying my line of sight (and possibly hiding a hazard) or out of the way and a strain to look at.
Tends to move out of place when you put the helmet down somewhere.
Prevents fitting of helmet cover.
Couldn't use it to identify anything (other than headlights) more than 20 metres back
I have not seen this one. Where did you buy yours? The biggest drawback is that I use several different helmets - although I suppose that's not much different to using different bikes and needing a mirror for each one.
The last con is a bit off-putting. Maybe I'll stick with my Cateye bar-end mirror. It has a large enough mirror to actually see what's behind you properly.
I got it from http://www.efficientvelo.com
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Yesterday, Charlie posted an adorable black-and-white video to announce that he’ll be working with Selena Gomez, and if it’s any indication of what’s to come, they’re our new friendship goals. And even though Charlie told us that Selena is his celebrity crush — his words, not ours! — Sel has said that they’re just friends. (Sorry, Charlie.)
Though the caption was simple (“New song with @selenagomez coming soon”) the video was absolutely #goals worthy, featuring the two laughing, hugging, lip-syncing, and dancing around. He totally cracks Selena up, and if there’s anything we know for sure, it’s that whether in the studio and not, you can’t fake that kind of chemistry.
Charlie and Selena both just recently performed Jingle Ball concerts in L.A. and Philadelphia, and are set to take the stage today in New York, and in Chicago on Dec. 16. Perhaps they’ll have some time in between performances to brainstorm? No word on a time frame for when the song will be released, but we’re not in a rush – after all, they want to make it sound good for us.
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The fruit dip cream cheese that use for my strawberries has an average cost of $4 to $5 dollars. Is that expensive? Maybe. Seeing as to how I eat every drop and never waste an ounce compared to other food that I waste, perhaps its not as expensive as it seems. Still, if I can find a way to save a dollar so that it can be invested into something else, I'd love it!
I decided to make my own fruit dip since Wholefoods did not have the store bought brand I'm used to buying. Keep in mind this recipe isn't "organically sound." The ingredients are not all natural. I suppose what's sustainable about this recipe is the economics of it all.
- Whipped Cream Cheese
- French Vanilla Yogurt (I did use stoneyfield since I believe in his all natural business)
- Spoon two large dollops of fluff into a small mixing bowl.
- Spook one large dollop of whipped cream cheese into the same mixing bowl.
- Spoon two(ish) sort of spoonfuls of yogurt into the same bowl.
- Stir until its all blended together.
- Dip fruit and enjoy.
Does anyone know a more organic way that I can create this dip because "Fluff" isn't going to help my body any time soon?


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Cold start-up validation of transformer pumps by the use of a large climate test chamber
The new trend in the installation of wind turbines is the choice of remote areas, where wind conditions are very often optimal leading to new investments for the implementation of wind energy parks. On the other hand, such locations have to deal with extreme inhospitable climatic conditions: extreme cold and/ or hot temperatures, strong winds and gusts, high humidity, ice and/or snow, salty environment (in case of the offshore market). These harsh locations form a huge challenge for the machine itself and maintenance and repairs works in such circumstances can be challenging. In some cases repair works have to be postponed because of bad environmental conditions and thereby noticeably affects the turbine availability and its business case.
For this reason, wind turbines and its components need to be designed and validated to meet the capability of surviving and operating in such extreme conditions. OEM’s and component suppliers are more and more aware of the need to perform advanced validation tests in order to substantiate confidence in its designs, and to increase the reliability and robustness of their products in such inhospitable environments.
EFAFLU is a Portuguese company entirely dedicated to development, manufacture, marketing, technical support as well as after-sales service of pumps, pumping systems and fans. With the increase in the demand of wind turbine installation in harsh environments, EFAFLU recognised the need to validate one of its leading typology of product (oil pumps for transformers) performing cold start-up tests in extreme cold temperatures. For this, EFAFLU teamed up with OWI-Lab.
OWI-Lab is specialised in testing and verification of wind turbine components and full integrated systems as gearboxes, generators, liquid filled and cast resin transformers, power converters, hydraulic systems, etc. in extreme climatic conditions, thanks to its own climatic test chamber – one of the largest of Europe – able to range the temperature from -60°C to +60°C. A specific focus of the climatic test lab is in to test cold-start-up sequences, cold climate / winterisation effects, and icing conditions on large electro-mechanical equipment.
Tailor-made test set-up
According to EN 50216-7 standard – “Power transformer and reactor fittings; Part 7: Electric pumps for transformer oil”, pumps are required to perform a cold start-up test at -25°C. During the test the pump shall reach full running speed following the conditions of minimum voltage with oil at minimum temperature and without overheating or other adverse observations. Besides the standard specifications, the intention of EFAFLU was to extend the standard requirements to a more severe scenario of: -45°C.
The potential risks which lead to failure related to start-up in extreme cold temperatures are:
- Lubricants become viscous and too stiff due to extreme cold, putting exceptional load on the pump;
- Rotating elements in the pump can be at risk because of insufficient lubrication and/or differential thermal expansion of sub components;
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Therefore, the validation in a controlled environment of systems and components to be installed in areas where extreme conditions represent a risk of potential failures is crucial to guarantee the correct operation of the component and to assess the design choices which influence the lifetime.
A tailor-made test set-up has been designed and implemented by EFAFLU, able to accommodate different pump models and sensors for measurements at specific locations: a closed loop setup equipped with sensor and temperature sensors, with a changeable orifice plate to adjust the load.
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Background: The organic food market in India is growing at a rate higher than the global average and is expected to keep growing at a 25% CAGR through 2020. In their previous article Vakilsearch shared the top registration mistakes by startups in India. Here they explain the legal requirements for starting an organic food business.
Organic foods and supplements are grown naturally using manure, sunlight and without the synthetic application of fertilizers and chemicals. In recent times, organic farming has gained momentum and people have started to prefer organic products. Farmers are also slowly adapting to the change and are using chemical-free stuff for the growing the produce. The cost of production is also comparatively less. India at present is becoming a hub for organic products.
For starting a business, the person should have full knowledge and information about these organic foods and their emerging trends. The organic food business is governed by Section 22 of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and should be registered, certified, licensed and labelled.
For incorporating organic food business in India, the owner should decide an exclusive name for the business, and he should register the trademark for the business, thereby preventing other people to copy the ideas and process of the food business. The food business can be registered as Pvt Ltd. The company, Partnership firm, LLP and even a single person can run the business. The business can be registered under Udyog Aadhaar through MSME Online Registration.
Also, the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulations checks that the business gets two systems of certifications. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers provides a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry provides a National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
It is mandatory to get an Indian Organic certificate that certifies the products are produced following the national standards for organic products. When the business gets a certificate under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, they cannot export the products. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) certificate makes it compulsory for the owners to have third-party certification for export.
License and permit
These food companies have to approach FSSAI for food license which is valid for five years.
They should apply for any state government license for running the organic business and also permission from health departments. The owner has to file an Employee Identification Number (EIN).
The FSSAI made the license mandatory. If the business gets the license, then the product should contain India Organic Certificate in all its products. The entity should get a voluntary logo from FSSAI. The Food Safety and Standards (packaging and labelling) Regulations 2011 put forth that the following particulars must be labelled in the packet.
The new laws make it mandatory for companies to obtain certification from either:
Companies also have the option of getting a voluntary logo from FSSAI, which proves that their product is organic.
Also read: Trademark your brand to safeguard your brand
Other legal documents required
Growth in the market
The online food business is growing at astounding rates, and the explosion is only expected to grow with experts predicting a 25% growth in the three years to follow. The growth in the organic farming sector, development of new products, research into genetically modified crops and help from the government have all played essential parts in sustaining and achieving this growth. As more and more people become aware of the advantages of organic products, these trends will only grow exponentially, and hence the government is trying its best to encourage companies to take up and utilise these opportunities for growth and innovation.
Struggles and hopes
The growth is extremely encouraging because, since its onset, the organic business has had to face a lot of hiccups and difficulties with the main ones being adulteration, low safety standards and a lack of general awareness. Organic food products also possess a high margin, but in comparison, the global organic food consumption is less 0.2% of India’s massive $300 billion economy. While the extent of opportunity has bettered thanks to the timely intervention of e-commerce platforms, the organic food industry is still a tough one to enter. Due to an underdeveloped and undernourished supply chain, small farmers find it difficult to have direct access to large scale markets where their products will fetch a reasonable amount.
To make matters more complicated, natural products require separate storage to prevent cross-contamination is increasing the logistical effort. But as the new generation has better access to information, they are becoming more and more aware of the health benefits that organic food brings with it, and hence we see a number of people switching to such alternatives. Better resources concerning spending and growing popularity for natural products has made this growth possible for the organic food business. The government has also been extending an olive branch by releasing several new initiatives.
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The trial for Guapinol water defender Jeremías Martínez begins today in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On the morning of February 22, Libertad para los defensores de Guapinol (Freedom for the defenders of Guapinol) tweeted: “Minutes from the start of the trial of Jeremías Martínez, one of the 8 defenders of water and life.”
Jeremías is one of the defenders who has been imprisoned for protecting the Guapinol River from being polluted by the Inversiones Los Pinares mine.
He has introduced himself as follows:
“I’m Jeremias & I’m 64 years old. I’m a father and a member of a peasant enterprise of the Unified Peasant Movement of Aguan (MUCA). I have been in jail since December 8, 2018, for defending the Guapinol and San Pedro rivers in Honduras.”
His trial, which is taking place in Chamber 1 of the Court of Judgment in Tegucigalpa, is expected to conclude on Thursday February 25.
In April 2013, Emco Mining (now Inversiones Los Pinares) requested two mining concessions in the Montaña de Botaderos Carlos Escaleras Mejía National Park.
On December 16, 2013, the Honduran Congress cut 217 hectares from the core zone of the park from which construction was prohibited. On January 28, 2014, the first licence was granted to Emco Mining for their planned open-pit iron oxide mine.
By 2017 the Municipal Committee for the Defence of Public and Common Goods had been created and called for public consultations so that community members could decide whether they wanted a mine in their area.
Then in March 2018, the company began building an access road to the planned mine site and community members reported that the Guapinol River, a vital source of drinking water for them, had become muddied.
By August 1, 2018, the community established an encampment that blocked the construction of the access road.
Then on October 27, 2018, more than 1,500 police officers and military personnel began the forceful expulsion of the protest camp from the road worksite.
As noted above, Jeremias has been in pre-trial detention since December 8, 2018.

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More and more travelers are becoming conscious explorers as they look for ways to venture into the world without impacting the environment. With a little know-how and research, it’s possible for wanderers to do their part to discover their world while maintaining it for future travelers to enjoy, too. A few small changes to their traveling lifestyle can make a huge difference in sustainability around the globe.
Ditch the disposable plastics and reduce your waste. Due to global circumstances in the last year, plastic waste has increased 300 percent in the U.S. alone. Choose reusable masks, water bottles and straws while traveling. The less that gets thrown in the garbage, the better. It helps reduce waste around the world and lessens the impact you have on the environment as you explore and discover your exciting destinations.
Contribute to Local Economies
As you traverse remote ports and less-traveled locales, stop at the local restaurants and markets to contribute to that destination’s economy. It’s a great way to get authentic wares and food while contributing to small businesses. If you don’t mind a little extra work, find the businesses that contribute to worthy causes in their communities and shop with them to add a few credits to your karma bank.
Use Organic Cleaning Products
If you bring cleaning solutions for your personal cleaning on your travels, opt for organic and biodegradable products. There are many brands that offer antibacterial and disinfecting cleaning options that won’t cause damage to the environment. Organic soaps and cleaners are the ideal way to keep your personal belongings fresh and spotless while making sure you leave as small a footprint as possible on the destinations you visit.
Choose options with little to no emissions when exploring your destinations. Rent a bicycle to get between shorter distances when sightseeing rather than renting a car. For excursions of greater distance, choose a vehicle that’s not so much of a gas guzzler or an electric option. Map out the straightest route to your destinations so you use less gas, therefore adding fewer emissions to the atmosphere.
Keeping your suitcase lighter means less weight on whatever vessel you travel on, be it a plane, train, ship or car. The lighter the load, the more fuel-efficient your transport will be. Consider packing clothing that can be reused or easily washed by hand and air-dried for convenience.
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On Monday, ECAC Hockey added suspensions to players involved with Saturday’s postgame brouhaha between Rensselaer and Union.
The coaches learned their punishments on Wednesday.
The league tacked on an additional two games to the school-issued two-game suspension to Union’s Rick Bennett and handed a one-game suspension to Rensselaer’s Seth Appert.
The two were involved in a postgame confrontation on the ice after the Engineers’ 2-1 victory in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday.
Bennett shoved Appert as players were scuffling after the final horn sounded, and the coaches had to be separated by assistants and players.
“ECAC Hockey has continued to review the entire situation that occurred Saturday,” ECAC Hockey commissioner Steve Hagwell said in a statement. “After additional review and consideration, and discussions with league administrators, additional sanctions have been assessed.
“The league members pride themselves on adhering to the highest level of sportsmanship. Those objectives were not attained Saturday.”
Bennett will miss the fourth-ranked Dutchmen’s games this weekend at St. Lawrence and Clarkson and home games Feb. 7 against Brown and Feb. 8 against Yale.
Appert will miss Rensselaer’s game Friday at St. Lawrence.
Union issued an unsigned statement Wednesday, reading: “We accept the league’s decision. As we have stated previously, we regret the incident. At this point, our focus is on moving forward.”
Rensselaer’s statement also was brief: “ECAC Hockey has taken the action it feels is necessary, and we fully support the decision of the league.”
Referees handed out 125 minutes of penalties after the game, including game disqualifications to Union’s Mat Bodie and Eli Lichtenwald and Rensselaer’s Mike Zalewski and Luke Curadi. Those penalties come with an automatic one-game suspension.
Union announced a two-game suspension for Bennett on Sunday.
The league on Monday added another game to Bodie’s suspension and gave one-game suspensions to Union’s Daniel Ciampini and Rensselaer’s Bo Dolan and Ryan Haggerty.


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Mandeep Punia was arrested by Delhi police on January 31 at Singhu border for allegedly ‘obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions’
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to freelance journalist Mandeep Punia, who was arrested on January 31 by the Delhi Police at the Singhu border, where farmers are agitating against the three new Central agricultural laws.
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Satvir Singh Lamba, while granting bail to Mr. Punia, asked him not to indulge in similar offence and to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency.
Mr. Punia was detained for allegedly ‘obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions’.
The prosecution said he pushed a constable towards the protest place, following which the police used “minimal force to control the situation”. As the protesters moved away, Mr. Punia fell in a drain, upon which he was overpowered and arrested.
The prosecution said the movement of any public person was restricted towards the protest site and barricades were placed for security following scuffles between the protesters and locals.
The court, however, pointed out that the alleged scuffle of the present case happened around 6.30 p.m. and the FIR was registered around 1.21 a.m. the next day. “Moreover, the complainant, victims and witnesses are police personnel only. Hence, there is no possibility that the accused/applicant [Mr. Punia] can be able to influence any of the police officials,” it said.
Mr. Punia, in his bail plea, argued that he was a freelancer and was carrying out his duty along with other journalists at the protest site. He contended that another journalist was also apprehended by the police but released in the midnight. However, he was not released as he was not carrying any press ID card.
Noting the well-settled legal principle of law that “bail is a rule and jail is an exception”, the court granted bail to Mr. Punia, saying that keeping him further in judicial custody would not serve any cogent purpose.
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Ubi Franklin speaks once again about people tarnishing his image on social media.
The music executive has been the topic of several controversial news recently. From allegedly impregnating an entrepreneur, Sandra Iheuwa who also claimed he was owing her N4 million to allegedly duping Davido and Chioma.
Recently, the father of 3 posted on his Instagram story that some people have been paying blogs to write fake news about him. ‘Until you go broke,’ he mocked such people.
In his new post, Ubi advise people to ask questions before believing anything on social media. He also revealed that he’s doing some investigation and people tarnishing his image will be exposed.
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Rahu is the master of manipulation, tact, secrecy and illusion. Libra is a sign that represents balance. Libra is ruled by Venus, which shares an average relationship with Rahu. Both Venus and Rahu are airy planets. Due to placement in friendly sign, Rahu here increases one’s desire for balance. Rahu makes the native skillful in manipulation while still maintaining a balance in life.
Rahu in Libra gives the native detachment from elders of the family. Such a person tends to experience problems in life, especially in relationships. Loss of land and property is possible too with this position of Rahu. While Rahu in Libra makes the person tactful, it is not good for love and married life. Such a person tends to be dominating and destructive in love. Lack of trust and loyalty persists in their relationships. Such people suffer from a sense of dissatisfaction in their love life. Moreover, they are also prone to moral depravity.


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Bassil Hails Aoun, MP Jumblat Says Parliament Defeated 'Bravados'
Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil said Friday that the Lebanese people have “triumphed” thanks to President Michel Aoun, after parliament approved a decision calling for a forensic audit of the accounts of the central bank and all state institutions.
“The auditing firm should immediately return to its task and should receive what it has requested and the government should seek a forensic audit of all state administrations, institutions and funds,” Bassil tweeted.
“The Lebanese people triumphed today thanks to their president and achieved a step forward towards recovering a part of their rights,” he added.
The head of the Democratic Gathering bloc MP Taymour Jumblat meanwhile tweeted that parliament has “defeated some parties’ bravados and deceitful slogans,” in an apparent jab at Aoun and Bassil.
“Let their be a financial audit of all public spending and of all institutions and administrations and let the results be referred to an independent judiciary whose appointments are not stalled, so that we get to know who is keen on the rights of the Lebanese,” Jumblat added.
In a letter to parliament, Aoun had urged lawmakers to “cooperate with the executive authority to enable the state to conduct a forensic audit of Banque du Liban’s accounts.”
“This audit, with all its international standards, should apply to all of the state’s administrations to achieve the needed reform and implement the aid programs which Lebanon needs in its current and suffocating situation,” the president added.
He warned that failure to carry out the forensic audit might turn Lebanon into a “rogue or failed state” in the eyes of the international community.


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text: Lollywood has tons of actors ready to put their sweat and blood into work but when it comes to Mohsin Abbas Haider, the league is different for the Muqabil actor has set the bar even higher with his latest project; a short film titled Main Shahrukh Khan Hoon. The Choti Choti Batain star was ecstatic to share the news with his millions of fans who eventually gave a positive response and praised him for treating the audience with an out-of-the-box concept in the film industry. Main Shahrukh Khan Hoon only features Haider in five different characters, which include a lawyer, a policeman and an actor. The protagonist struggles with an identity crisis. Upon the project’s release, netizens and critics praised Haider’s impeccable performance and appreciated the diversity of his roles. Main Shahrukh Khan Hoon is a project by Iris Inc, a new YouTube platform. The short film has been directed by Badar Mehmood, produced by Shakil Hussain Khan and Adnnan Soddha, and written by Hamza Ibne Wasi. The film was produced in collaboration with MR Productions and had been slated to release on October 1. The Load Wedding star also took to Instagram to share the poster of Main Shahrukh Khan Hoon before its release. For the unversed, Main Shahrukh Khan Hoon revolves around an aspiring actor who idolises Shahrukh Khan imitating the actor all the time eventually losing his own identity in the pretense. The movie begins with the protagonist mimicking Shahrukh Khan who is then schooled by his own conscience on losing his identity for the sake of following his passion and his idol. On the work front, Haider has been praised for his performance in Jo Na Mil Sakay, Siyani, Mohabbat Chor Di Maine, Baddua and Baaji, and is gearing up for Once Upon a Time in Karachi.


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Tomorrow August 10th will mark thirteen years since the murder and rape of Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones, 23, in Chiang Mai.
Currently Dyfed Powys Police are planning to re-interview the British backpackers who were staying at the Aree Guest House in Chiang Mai. Actually they do not have the authority to do so.
They have done this before with partial success only because of the legal restrictions.
The murder investigation has long since been in the hands of the Department of Special Investigation, so the DSI officers technically have to carry out the interviews and several are travelling to the U.K. to meet some of the guest house’s more colourful characters.
They hope that the guests and guest house owner Andy Gill will feel freer to talk now.
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The failure to solve the murder has been made more galling by the fact that for 12 years have had a perfect DNA match for the killer or his accomplice, which is of SE Asian origin.
That did not stop Thai police from accusing many foreigners.
Meanwhile at Chiang Mai City Life Publisher Pim Kemasingki has written a piece and publishes a touching poem from Kirsty’s mother.
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Yarn Spotlight: HiKoo Kenzie
Tweedy yarns are awesome! They don’t have enough of another color to be considered a variegated, but there is enough color variation that you can’t consider the color a solid either. As an added plus, the color variation often adds some texture, so not only do you have a yarn with random strands of a different color, you have a textured yarn as well. What isn’t awesome about that!
One such yarn is HiKoo Kenzie. Weighing in at 160 yds per 50g skein, Kenzie is a worsted weight ball of tweedy goodness. And the fiber blend just adds to its appeal—50% New Zealand merino, 25% nylon, 10% angora, 5% silk noils. This mixture of fibers will provide the warmth of wool, plus the softness of angora and silk and the durability of nylon. Available in 30 colors, Kenzie is sure to hit the color mark for any project.
What kind of project should you create with such a beautiful yarn? Well, if you’re a crocheter, we recommend the Edelweiss Cowl found in Interweave Crochet Winter 2017. This lovely cowl is worked in a two-color Tunisian crochet pattern and accented with HiKoo CoBaSi. If you’d rather knit with this ball of joy, we recommend the Winnipeg Pullover. This pattern can be located in the Interweave Knits Winter 2014 issue.
Whether you work up one of our suggested projects or branch out on your own, we’re sure that HiKoo Kenzie will make both your hands, and the recipient of your project, very happy. Show us what you create using #yarnspotlight.


Jerry Williams is an unsigned, self-funded and self-releasing 21-year-old Indie pop singer songwriter from Portsmouth, who draws her inspiration from her life growing up and the lives of others around her.
Jerry started writing music from the age of 12 whilst studying classical guitar in which she got to Grade 8 standard and played her first ever gig at 17 at the Eastney Cellars Portsmouth. With three self-released EP’s, ‘A Hairdresser Called Sids’, ‘Cold Beer’ and the award winning ‘Let’s Just forget it’ (winner Best Produced Release 2016 Unsigned Music Awards) behind her, Jerry is currently recording her debut Album. 2017 Has been a fantastic year for Jerry, her single ‘I’m Not In Love With You’ was selected as Radio 1 BBC Introducing Track of the week, National BBC Introducing Artist of The Week with support coming from Huw Stephens and USA KCRW ‘s Jason Kramer. The Box, 4 Music/Boxfresh selected Jerry as one of their 4 artists to watch this year alongside Declan McKenna, Fatherson and Tom Grennan with BT TV selecting Jerry as One to watch alongside Rag N Bone man & Isaac Gracie. Jerry’s music has been featured on ‘Made In Chelsea’, MTV ‘Scream’ and ITV’s ‘Take me out’. She has just released an acoustic version of ‘I'm Not In Love With You’ and ‘Mother’ from her forthcoming 'Let's Just Forget it' Acoustic EP and just been announced for The Great Escape Festival 2018 first fifty.


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The Toronto Maple Leafs charge the highest ticket prices in the NHL and generate the league's greatest revenues. The franchise earned a $79-million (U.S.) profit during the 2008-09 season, according to Forbes magazine's annual report on NHL finances, and that was without making the playoffs and with a lower Canadian dollar value than during the past season.
All the evidence suggests the Leafs could comfortably co-exist with another NHL franchise in the Greater Toronto Area, arguably without a dent to the bottom line. In April, research by IMI International conducted to gauge interest in a second franchise showed there are roughly 800,000 residents who consider NHL hockey "a passion" but who haven't been able to attend a live game in at least two years.
"There is massive demand for a second NHL team in Toronto," said Don Mayo, global managing partner for IMI in Toronto. "If there is more supply, there will [still]definitely be great demand."
The NHL, however, seems uninterested in tapping that demand. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman categorically denied reports that he has quietly calculated an expansion fee for a Toronto franchise, one that would fetch a whopping price. He claims a second GTA team is not on the NHL's radar screen.
"I have no idea," he said, when asked in an interview for the Why Not Canada? series, whether the league has considered viability of a second Toronto team. "It's not something we've looked at."
The most basic reason for the Leafs success is size of market. Hockey is the most popular professional sport in Toronto, a city that is home to more than 900 corporate head offices, almost double Montreal's total, more than three times that of Calgary and almost nine times Ottawa's. According to the research firm Environics Analytics, more than 2,300 businesses in Toronto employ at least 100 people and generate better than $20-million in sales, representing nearly 20 per cent of the national total of companies in that category.
"Without revealing the numbers, I would estimate you'd see the Leafs probably being close to equalling all the teams across the country in total [corporate sponsorship]" said Mark Harrison, president of TrojanOne sports marketing in Toronto. "Cleary they've got that opportunity with the corporate head offices here and a perfect venue [the Air Canada Centre, which is connected to Union Station in the downtown core]"
Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, owner of the Leafs, declined a request to be interviewed for this series. MLSE's presumed resistance to a second team could be rooted in the potential effect on its other business ventures, rather than hockey.
"The Maple Leafs would be fine," Mayo said. "The biggest impact would be on other sports teams, such as the [MLSE-owned]Raptors or the Toronto FC, or the Blue Jays [owned by Rogers Communications]because there's only so much money in a marketplace. It would also impact cultural and other events because people don't have unlimited funds."
MLSE, in a strongly worded letter to the NHL dated Nov. 29, 2006, claimed the right to a veto over another team within an 80-kilometre radius of downtown Toronto.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs do not agree that a relocation of another club into their home territory would be subject to a majority vote [of the NHL board of governors]" the letter to Bettman from a Leafs lawyer states. "They continue to believe that a unanimous vote would be required before a team could be relocated into their home territory."
A unanimous vote would include MLSE's own vote, and the legality of that position is murky, the outcome of a challenge difficult to predict.
Kevin Wright, specializing in competition and antitrust law at Davis LLP in Vancouver, believes the Canadian Competition Bureau would be "concerned if ... the reason a team wasn't being relocated to Toronto was not because of legitimate interest by the league [in]promoting another city, but rather because of the interest of one team. That is, a veto being exercised to prevent the move."
The NHL is on record disputing the Leafs' view of territorial rights.
"We do not believe they have any rights in that regard," Bettman said.
The Competition Bureau ruled in 2007 that the NHL's policies regarding relocation are not anticompetitive but it never acknowledged or addressed the Leafs claim to a veto.
In theory, MLSE could be compensated but an indemnity payment would come with a heavy price tag, often speculated at well over $100-million. Combined with an expansion and relocation fee and the expense of building a new arena, and the cost of putting a second Toronto franchise together begins to look prohibitive.
"You're talking about a pretty big number, probably pushing to $1-billion," said University of Ottawa sports business professor Norm O'Reilly, who assigned the viability grades for the Why Not Canada? series. "Knowing the Toronto market and how supportive it is for hockey and how it's been growing, there's no question a team could be viable year after year. But could you ever overcome that huge investment required up front?"


FORMER Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has called for the Irish government to begin planning for Irish unity.
Mrs Adams was speaking at a Sinn Féin event in Dublin on Wednesday night to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. It comes just one week after Sinn Féin's electoral success in the North's local government election where the party increased its vote by 7.7 per cent, returning 144 councillors – the highest of any party.
Speaking at the Morrison Hotel, Mr Adams said: “There is growing evidence from a succession of elections, academic reports and opinion polls that support for the reunification of Ireland is growing. Last week’s local government election in the North is the latest example of this.
Michelle O Neill introduced by Michelle Gildernew. She received a standing ovation from the packed room. pic.twitter.com/js7iMic10c— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 24, 2023
“The Good Friday Agreement created a mechanism for constitutional change through referendums. It was overwhelmingly endorsed in referendums North and South.
“There is a constitutional obligation on the Irish government – including as a co-guarantor of the Agreement – to advance the objective of unity. That means planning now and engaging in a process of inclusive dialogue that ensures that the process of constitutional change is democratic and seamless.
“The Irish government should establish a Citizen’s Assembly to begin the work of planning. It should agree with the British government a firm date for the unity referendum provided for by the Good Friday Agreement.
“I am not suggesting that this should take place immediately but the Irish Government should seek a date now which allows for inclusive preparation to begin. And that preparatory work should start now.”


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Autoimmune Oophoritis is a rare autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the ovaries. This causes the ovaries to have inflammation, atrophy and fibrosis. The changes to the ovaries can cause them to not function properly.
- Primary amenorrhea - This is where menstruation has never occurred
- Secondary amenorrhea - This is where menstruation occurred once puberty happened but then later stopped
- Sex hormone deficiency
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vaginal discharge
- Irregular bleeding or absent menstrual period - Also known as Amenorrhea
- Symptoms that are related to cysts
The underlying cause of Autoimmune Oophoritis is unknown. In many cases Autoimmune Oophoritis can be apart of lupus, pernicious anemia, myasthenia gravis, other autoimmune conditions. Autoimmune Oophoritis can be associated with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type I and type II.
Diagnosis involves a special blood test which looks for anti-steroid or anti-ovarian antibodies, a pelvic ultrasound to look for enlarged cystic ovaries and other type of tests to rule out other issues that can be apart of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).
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With 2015 now behind us, it’s a good time to decide what our goals for 2016 will be. And while many people are resolving to lose weight, save money, and stay in touch with family and friends, there is one important resolution many of us overlook—preserving our hearing.
Naturally, you’re probably wondering why you should make such a commitment. Truth be told, there are plenty of reasons to care about how your current habits and environment affects your hearing. As we grow older, our hearing naturally declines. As a result, many people not only find themselves unable to enjoy daily activities, but they tend to feel out of place during the holidays when they aren’t able to hear or engage in conversations with family. So rather than succumb to failing hearing, do what you can now in order to avoid the stress and isolation that often accompanies hearing loss later in life.
Ways to Preserve Your Hearing
Unlike making trips to the gym, preserving your hearing doesn’t require you to get up and leave the house in the freezing cold. All it takes is a bit of mindfulness and commitment to ensure your hearing doesn’t deteriorate prematurely.
One way to nurture your hearing is to turn down the music…or the television, the radio, and anything else you tend to listen to at high volumes. As much as you may enjoy hearing your favorite songs on full blast, anything above 85 decibels exceeds OSHA suggestions. In fact, 85 decibels is what OSHA regulations mark as the onset of hearing loss within 8 hours. By the time you’ve reached 140 decibels, you begin experiencing immediate hearing loss. So before you turn your music up way too high, ask yourself “Is this song really worth damaging my hearing over?”
Be prepared! Avoiding loud sounds isn’t always feasible such as during a concert or fireworks. However, earplugs are an affordable and compact way to always have protection handy. You can keep them in your purse, glove compartment or jacket pocket. In fact, since they’re so affordable it’s easy to keep a pair handy in a few spots so you’re never without the option for hearing protection. And if you’re concerned about missing out on the quality of a music performance, don’t fret. There are higher quality earplugs aimed at musicians and audiophiles that protect your hearing while maintaining a high level of audio fidelity. And remember, if you have to shout to be heard, it’s probably too loud and you should be wearing protection.
Though these adjustments may seem small, when you consider the approximate 11.7 million people who suffer from hearing loss as a result of noise exposure, they do play a large role in our long-term health. Studies are showing a connection between onset of dementia and hearing loss along with other negative impacts to quality of life. Also, if you have small children, you most definitely want to do what you can to ensure they don’t suffer from childhood hearing loss. Because their ears are vulnerable and sensitive, small things like keeping the volume at a reasonable level is important. After all, no one – children included- are exempt from early hearing loss.
Finally, while prevention is best, if you or a loved one are suffering from hearing loss, there has never been a better time to get a free hearing exam and explore options for improving your hearing. Here is a handy guide if you’re unsure of the signs and symptoms of hearing loss.


Analysts have expressed confidence that a $2.5 billion takeover bid for
The Thai company came a step closer to pulling off the $2.5 billion takeover yesterday, saying it had been given the green light by the Bank of Thailand to remit enough foreign currency to buy the 80 per cent of Centennial it does not already own. The stock rose 2¢ to $5.93 yesterday.
Banpu shareholders must also vote on the transaction and a meeting date is set for August 10.
Thailand’s listing laws demand the company release an independent financial adviser’s report on the transaction, and the deal will also require Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board approval.
Credit Suisse analyst Paul McTaggart said it was likely the FIRB would clear the deal, but Centennial shares had stayed well below the bid price since it was revealed on July 6.
JPMorgan purchased 21,733,520 shares for its clients on July 16.
But the brokerage does not own a proprietary stake in Centennial and it is advising Banpu on the takeover.
Mr McTaggart said fears that the FIRB might block the deal because Centennial supplied domestic power utilities in NSW were unfounded, as there was an “abundance" of coal available in the state.
“For energy supply to be a significant issue from an FIRB perspective, domestic power stations would need to demonstrate scarcity of coal supply," Mr McTaggart said.
“We can see no such scarcity of supply. In fact, our analysis suggests there is an abundance of mine supply, coalmining companies to contract with and a huge quantity of available resources for domestic energy needs."
Centennial chief executive
Centennial was already planning to export more coal as its existing contracts with NSW power plants expired, a strategy Banpu has indicated it would probably continue pursuing.
The deal is also conditional on the Aussie dollar not rising above US97¢ before its completion.
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The International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) is a helpful tool used to diagnose a personality disorder. Order the IPDE from PAR today!. Objective: To test the reliability and applicability of Urdu translation of the International personality disorder examination (IPDE) in a psychiatric outpatient. The International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) is a semistructured clinical interview compatible with the International Classification of Diseases.
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International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) CPD event | University of Manchester
Diagnosing personality disorders A review of issues and research methods. The phi coefficient was used to test categorical diagnosis.
Out examnation 30 enrolled patients, 25 Personality disorders are associated with a significant burden on the individuals with the disorder, those around them and on society in general but studies of the prevalence of personality disorders PDs have been fewer and on smaller-scale.
Analyses were carried out using SPSS version Variable Number Percentage Gender Male 5 Prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in Great Britain. Pak J Med Sci.
Twenty-two non-psychotic outpatients organic mental disorders, mental retardation and medical illnesses were excluded in the age range of 18 to 60 years were assessed in Indian study done to check the reliability of IPDE ICD module. We had a rather small sample size.
Usefulness of the International Personality Disorder Examination Screening Questionnaire for borderline and impulsive personality pathology in adolescents. The IPDE was then administered by one of the two raters according to a preset randomized schedule. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the agreement between raters concerning the number of criteria met. The Greek study reported that Antisocial and Borderline PDs were perfectly reliable with phi equal to 1. ICD has anankastic, anxious and dissocial instead of obsessive compulsive, avoidant and antisocial personality disorders respectively. Farooq Naeem 6 Dr. The results are comparable with the related studies done for the same purpose, conducted in Greece and India.
Support Center Support Center. Find articles by Imran Ijaz Haider. According to the analysis, most prevalent personality disorder was emotionally unstable borderline type.
Patients considered peersonality have a personality disorder were referred by mental health professionals to the research team without the use of diagnostic criteria. The ethical clearance was given by Lahore Institute of Research and Development.
However, this is only a preliminary study and future studies will be planned in both community at risk populations for example prisons etc and psychiatric outpatient clinics with bigger samples and better methodology.
The IPDE Interview questions are arranged in a format that provides the optimal balance between a spontaneous, natural clinical interview and the requirements of standardisation and objectivity.
Muhammad Ayub 4 Dr. Two interviewers conducted the interviews simultaneously, to ensure inter-rater reliability. Translation followed the strategy developed in our previous work. This study was conducted at the outpatient department of Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore from April to March Int J Methods Psychiatr Res.
Forensic Applications of the International Personality Disorder Examination (CPD event)
The clinician can quickly score the questionnaire and identify those patients whose scores suggest the presence of a personality disorder. A purposive sampling method was used. The IPDE provides definite, probable or negative diagnosis for each personality disorder.
It consists of a screening questionnaire as well, which consists of 59 items, which are self-reported by the patient as true or false. Personality disorder assessment can be an important undertaking in forensic and other settings; for example, to clarify diagnosis and co-morbidity, to formulate the association between mental health needs and harmful behaviour, and to justify specific treatment and management pathways within the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems.
Find articles by Muhammad Irfan. The patient responds either True or False to each item and can complete the questionnaire in 15 minutes or less. Intternational equivalence was assessed through back- translation and conceptual equivalence through opinion of mental health experts. The interview is the most widely used of its kind and is the only personality disorder interview based on worldwide field trials. Correlation coefficient for dimensional scores between the two raters was 0.
Stability and change in personality disorder features: The final Examinxtion draft was obtained after incorporating modifications suggested by experts following a feasibility study.

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