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In a world where white people are continually talking about their "black friend" that we rarely ever see, one cartoon train is being called a racist for actually having one.
Thomas the Tank Engine is a cartoon show centered around a talking train, but the addition of a black female train has conservatives, particularly NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch, up in arms. On Friday, Mattel Inc. announced that the new season of the Thomas and Friends television show would feature ethnically different trains from across the globe. The collaborative effort with the United Nations aims to bring gender equality and international characters to the show. The show features two new female trains: a white electric locomotive who goes by the name of Rebecca and then there's Nia, a Kenyan train.
Nia "is painted orange with yellow lining. She has yellow, green and red patterns painted along her tanks, dome and cylinders, and her footplate is painted red," Mattel said of Nia, an ode to her Kenyan heritage. "Her name and number are painted on the sides of her tanks and cab respectively in yellow."
“[Thomas'] new direction and the addition of new, more representative characters is really about learning about the world and bringing the world into the living room for [young viewers],” said Kate Schlomann, vice president of branding at Mattel. “Which we haven’t done before.”
While this should be neither a problem or a shock as both female and international characters have been featured on the show throughout the decades, conservatives see it as both.
In a bizarrely far-fetched and absurd attempt to make a point, Loesch reimagined Thomas and his friends in KKK hoods.
“One of those trains, Nia, will be from Kenya to add ethnic diversity to the show. And—which, that, by the way, that's where it gets really strange to me — because I’ve looked at Thomas and Friends, at their pictures, and I see gray and blue,” Loesch said. “Am I to understand this entire time that Thomas and his trains were white? Because they all have gray faces.”
“How do you bring ethnic diversity?" Loesch continued her rant. "I mean they had to paint, what I guess they thought was some sort of African pattern on the side of Nia’s engine? How do you bring ethnic diversity to a show that literally has no ethnicities because they're trains?"
She then showed a picture of trains wearing Ku Klux Klan hoods on burning tracks.
Racial diversity and inclusion is the exact opposite of what the KKK stands for, but if you insist. Imagine being mad at children getting exposed to the beautiful differences that this world has to offer. Perhaps if they had guns, Loesch wouldn't be so upset.
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Washington, July 26 (ANI): Pakistan's Indus Valley Civilization still remains a mystery.
The Indus Valley Civilization stretched more than 680,000 square kilometers, from western India to northern Afghanistan.
Even after having some of the earliest writings, several factors have helped in still keeping its ancient people a mystery.
The ancient cities of Harappa and Moenjodaro were the two largest centers of the Indus civilization.
Much is still unknown about the Indus people's communication, religion and political organization.
Fahrat Gul, head of UNESCO's head of culture for Pakistan, says the area is remote and that has hindered work there.
"It's rather inaccessible. Even we don't have daily flights to Moenjodaro," Voice of America quoted Gul as saying.
"You have to come either via Karrachi or via Sakkur. And then the airport in itself is not a proper airport, a very very small one," she added.
According to archaeologists, the most impressive thing about the civilization was their city planning. They had wells and drainage systems.
They had streets made at right angles. Even the bricks used in Harappa were the same size and weight as the ones used hundreds of kilometers away in Moenjodaro.
The security situation in Pakistan has also prevented archeologists and preservationists from visiting the sites.
"It has restricted our mobility," said Gul.
"Especially our monitoring missions have been restricted. We cannot go to these places to monitor the progress of our projects, which does have an effect," she added.
Gul said that Moenjodaro receives UNESCO funding because it is a World Heritage site.
But its sister city Harappa, which is not yet on the list, is in need of help, which UNESCO cannot afford. (ANI)

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Muhammad Rafique Case
|The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listed Pakistan due to the latter’s non-compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)-1267. The FATF also demands Pakistan put strict controls on money laundering and financial lifelines of terrorist organizations in Pakistan. Although Pakistan has completed 26 of the 27 action items in its 2018 action plan.|
Since June 2021, Pakistan has taken swept steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime and completed 6 of the 7 action items ahead of any relevant deadline expiring, including by demonstrating that it is enhancing the impact of sanctions by nominating individuals and entities for UN designation and restraining and confiscating proceeds of crime in line with Pakistan’s risk profile. Pakistan continued to work to address the one remaining item in its 2021 action plan by demonstrating a positive and sustained trend of pursuing complex ML investigation and prosecution and Muhammad Rafique’s case played a milestone role in that.
Muhammad Rafique was a former Accounts Officer of IESCO Sub-Division-I, Islamabad, who in other allegedly prepared and posted bogus scrolls related to IESCO Consumer Bills using fake bank statements along with bill stubs with fake bank stamps of an amount of Rs.43 Million (approximately) in the month of June 2019 only. The IESCO Departmental Inquiry Committee through their interim report concluded that a sum of Rs.207, 752,411/- was embezzled for the period of July. The judgment sheet of this case (Para 6(iv) of sheet) declared Muhammad Rafique as a culprit which expressed that Pakistan is way more serious and determined to coup up with money laundering. We are looking forward to growth in peace and economy after Pakistan’s name taking out of the FATF grey list.

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The student, church staff person, layperson, or professional ethicist searching for an introduction to contemporary ethical issues that is substantive enough for class room use yet functionally oriented toward the local church will find Understanding Christian Ethics invaluable.
Topics discussed include:
- Why Study Christian Ethics?
- The Old Testament: Sourcebook for Christian Ethics
- The Ethics of the New Testament
- The Ethics of Decision Making
- The Church and the World
- Politics and Christian Discipleship
- Preparing for Multiethic Ministry
- The Church and Economic Life
- Sexuality: Reflecting Who We Are
- World Peace
- Issues of Life and Death
- Special Concerns in a Contemporary World
- Christian Ethics: A View from the Pew
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William M. Tillman, Jr. earned his B.A. and M.Ed. at Southeastern State College. He also received his M. Div. and Ph.D. at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating in 1978. From 1977-1981 he served on the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and afterwards taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for 17 years. He has authored or edited a number of books concerning ethics. He currently resides in Abilene, Texas.

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Performance cars are climbing and climbing to what seems like an inevitable plateau, which makes the ridiculous numbers associated with them seem less and less impressive each year. But if there’s any battlefield to truly fight for the industry’s attention, it’s the Geneva Motor Show.
The Swiss show centralizes the top European brands to sculpt the landscape of the next generation of cars. That next generation, for McLaren and Porsche, aims to stave off and elevate that plateau for at least a handful of years.
The Super Series was the groundbreaking line for the resurgent Automotive branch of McLaren, with the P11 family vaulting the British marque right to the front of the competition in the segment. The original MP4-12C eventually morphed into the 650S and was capped off by the 675LT, and each car was credited for setting industry-wide benchmarks. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 that, in some form, powers the 570S through the P1, contributed to everything from class-leading lap times to efficiency not found in any other similar supercar.
But even with its automotive trophy case packed, McLaren is now moving to a new powerplant for its latest iteration of the Super Series. A 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 will be introduced as powering the new P14 line, starting with the car that will bow at Geneva on March 7. If the MP4-12C is to be used for historical reference, then it could be safe to assume the trajectory of P14 is boundless.
Coming along with the new power unit is a medley of trickery that doesn’t just make it a faster car – which matters in the modern scope of performance cars – but offers an unrivaled driving experience on track and in the real world. As expected, the Comfort, Sport and Track modes will be further optimized, allowing for extreme performance on one end but cloaking and providing an accessible everyday product at the same time. But the “anytime, anywhere” mentality of McLaren’s supercars doesn’t come as a novelty; it has been asserted through their model line for years.
The novelty comes in the form of an intelligent and dynamic “drift control” mode, a technological hack that awards a heroic mentality to its drivers. With the swipe of a finger, drivers can point their car to any angle around a corner by tweaking the intervention of stability control to dramatically yet safely navigate a track setting. It won’t be the fastest way ’round, sure, but after a few hot laps it will be quite a thrilling change of pace.
McLaren has stayed ahead of the curve for years, fending off conformity and pushing the technological limit for other manufacturers to desperately chase. Porsche was the same way for decades, with everything from the 911 to 959 to 918 Spyder being marvels of their moment. But their latest generation of sports car saw a significant shift toward forced induction, a practice normally reserved for the most hardcore models but now coming from environmental pushback.
The 991.2 lineup is now turbocharged from the ground up, save for one of Porsche’s modern favorites: the GT3.
The next-gen GT3 is expected to drop at Geneva, and with it is the potential of a new benchmark of Porsche performance. If the 911R was the ultimate of unattainable – and its astronomical sell prices would indicate it as such – the next GT3 may offer a freshly utilitarian approach, delivering the greatest driving pleasure for a market that is not strictly limited to the most VIP clients. Powering the latest chapter of Porsche 911 history will be an expected 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated engine with output around 500 horsepower, landing in the ballpark of former instant classics like the 911R and 997 GT3 RS 4.0.
Highly sought-after cars like the ultimate 911s are always fresh in the mind of enthusiasts, and it seems easy to forget some of the concepts through the years that just came in passing. Fortunately, Porsche has a great memory.
The Sport Turismo concept from 2012 was a Panamera-based shooting brake that reimagined its practicality as a hatch-style estate. Universally praised for its devastatingly sharp design, it seemed to be a glorious preview of what was to come for the model range. Five years went silent, but it is now reportedly on its way through Geneva. Finally.
Underpinning the sveltest production-slated four-door Porsche is likely the same hardware and powertrains from the new Panamera line, with the extra capacity and fresh lines of the wagon version commanding the premium. Klaus Zellmer, President of Porsche Cars North America, expressed his hesitance with the U.S. market’s historic dismissal of hatchbacks and wagons, but is confident that the product is innovative and refreshing enough to satiate the salivation that came as a result of the 2012 introduction. Even if the Sport Turismo doesn’t zest up the Panamera range as it is expected to, Porsche is also delivering the flagship to the range in the form of the Turbo S e-Hybrid delivering a whopping 680 horsepower. That’s right. Six hundred. Eighty. From the family car.
The performance figures attached to modern cars, from top to bottom, are reaching an upper echelon previously reserved for each brand’s elite offerings. Maybe this will keep pushing the bar further up, or maybe reaching the limit is inevitable. But for now, carmakers are making it fun while it lasts.


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From the top Praseeda Nair · 25 August 2016
Peter Jones calls on government to embrace enterprise education
Entrepreneur and Dragons? Den favourite Peter Jones has argued that more must be done to encourage entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in the UK. Following the news that GCSE results released to youngsters across Britain on 25 August have revealed a significant decline in pupils obtaining higher pass grades, Jones said: It is more important than ever that we inspire young people to continue to follow their dreams as they look to the future. The investorcalled on the nation to open our children’s eyes to the way they can take control of their own destiny by starting a business. He encouraged newly-appointed education secretary Justine Greening to put the fall in GCSE grades the lowest since 2008 high on her agenda, emphasising a sharp decline in passing grades in core subjects such as Maths and English. more than ever, our country needs a British dream, and enterprise education will be at the heart of shaping that dream, Jones added. By encouraging young people to think entrepreneurially, to seize opportunities and learn the basics of business, we give them the confidence to succeed and inspire them to be the best they can be. Through his foundation, Jones has recently announced the launch of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, which has been set up with a mission to create opportunities for young people to realise their entrepreneurial potential offering BTEC qualifications and apprenticeships in partnership with over 100 leading UK businesses. Arguing that this year’s GCSE results demonstrate the need for viable alternative career paths for young people, Jones hopes his academy will challenge existing attitudes to entrepreneurship and enterprise education. The government has stepped up its attempts to remind school leavers of the benefits of apprenticeships in recent years, with 59, 500 more apprenticeships offered in 2015 than in 2014. That figure set to increase even more by 2017, when the government’s planned apprenticeship levy is introduced. Small business owners offering apprenticeship schemes will likely consider this year’s underwhelming GCSE results as a good opportunity to hire talented young people. Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) recently found that some 79 per cent of member-firms would hire an apprentice.
ABOUT THE EXPERTPraseeda Nair
Praseeda Nair is an impassioned advocate for women in leadership, and likes to profile business owners, advisors and experts in the field of entrepreneurship and management.

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The experimental solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 will remain grounded in Hawaii until at least April 2016, according to the latest update from the team. In the process of its round-the-world journey, SI2 has encountered numerous delays due to shifting weather patterns, but this latest hiccup came about due to irreversible damage sustained by the batteries when they overheated on the first day of co-founder André Borschberg’s flight from Japan to Hawaii. The team anticipated some maintenance on the single-seater solar plane while in Hawaii, but it’s become apparent that the battery repair will take more time than is left in the flight season.
Essentially, the batteries overheated because they were overly insulated. As Bertrand Piccard, initiator and co-founder of Solar Impulse, describes in his video statement above, this doesn’t constitute a technical failure of the batteries. Rather, the problem was a misjudgment in how the batteries would work during the rapid ascent gains that the solar-powered craft is forced to make daily. The Solar Impulse is a work in progress, and Borschberg and Piccard each seem to be maintaining their sense of humor about what that means for the plane’s original timeline. Piccard says the second half of the round-the-world flight will commence once the repairs are complete, sometime in April 2016. He remarked that, “making the impossible happen takes more time than the possible… Exploration and adventure is not only when you raise the flag with success but also when you have delays, problems, doubts, and that you have to build up a lot of perseverance and tolerance within the team.”
Given what was at stake, it’s quite amazing that the overheated batteries were able to continue to support Borschberg’s flight. The overheating occurred initially on the first day of the five-day-five-night journey from Nagoya, Japan, to Hawaii. During that time, the mission control team monitored the battery temperatures throughout the flight, unable to do anything else. Each day, Borschberg piloted the aircraft up to 28,000 feet elevation in order to take full advantage of the sun’s power and charge the batteries enough to fly through the night. Evidently, the batteries functioned enough to make this possible, so Borschberg could safely complete the 117 hour and 52 minute world record flight across the Pacific Ocean. We’ll be following the updates in the spring to find out what happens after the repairs are complete and this awesome fuel-free airplane is ready to take off again.
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Wendy Williams lately claimed that her on-again/off-again pal, NeNe Leakes, is quitting ‘The Actual Housewives of Atlanta’, however collection star Marlo Hampton now says that might not be true.
With Season 12 of The Actual Housewives of Atlanta coming to an finish, many followers are beginning to marvel who will return subsequent season. Particularly after Wendy Williams claimed NeNe Leakes, 52, informed her that she wouldn’t be coming again for Season 13. Nonetheless, when Marlo Hampton appeared on MeSlop TV Speak, following the April 19 season finale of the collection, she informed us that her good, longtime pal, NeNe, would “completely” be returning for one more go-round with the women.
“Yeah, I undoubtedly suppose so,” Marlo informed MeSlop EXCLUSIVELY once we requested her if NeNe would return for one more season of RHOA. “I undoubtedly suppose she’s going to. Yeah, NeNe’s not going nowhere. NeNe stated this was her home. She’s not going nowhere.”
This information comes simply three months after Wendy Williams revealed — dwell on air — throughout her discuss present that NeNe texted her and stated, “I give up”. NeNe later denied ever doing such a factor, however that didn’t cease followers from worrying about her future on the present. One one who wasn’t nervous, although, was govt producer Andy Cohen. Following the reveal, he informed Leisure Tonight, “Lots of people have been speaking about NeNe [Leakes] texting Wendy Williams, saying that she give up the Housewives. I used to be telling somebody, look, I get textual content messages from Housewives on a regular basis saying, ‘I give up! That’s it. I give up!’ So, I say, OK, let’s take a pause. Let’s discuss tomorrow, as a result of possibly if we discuss tomorrow, you gained’t really feel as heated as you do immediately about it, so it’s a pure technique of the evolution of being a Housewife that you just give up to me a number of occasions.”
So there you may have it — NeNe Leakes will more than likely be returning for one more season of RHOA. And although NeNe and Wendy made up after the on-air reveal of her alleged textual content, they later had one other falling out over an “ambush“.

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Neher is the eleventh such recipient for UNC since the program began in 1985 and she is one of 8 women among 22 awardees overall nationwide.
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein. Infectious Diseases doctors van der Horst and Wohl discuss life balance while riding early one morning near Hillsborough, N.C.
Clinical trial shows response in fewer than 20 percent of patients.
A team of UNC researchers led by Norman Sharpless, MD, have identified a key genetic switch that determines whether melanoma, a lethal skin cancer, spreads by metastasis.
A new study may help clarify why some people infected with HIV are better able to control the virus. It may also pinpoint a target for treatment during early HIV infection aimed at increasing the supply of certain immune cells in the gut.
New research by scientists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine may have pinpointed an underlying cause of the seizures that affect 90 percent of people with Angelman syndrome (AS), a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Two Hospitals Receive the Only “A” Grades in the Triangle.
N.C. Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in North Carolina to achieve a top 10 ranking in any of the 10 specialty areas recognized by the publication, ranking 8th in pulmonology.
Sleuthing by a multidisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals revealed the culprit behind an unexpected spike in “false positive” cannabis exposure screening results.
The Social Madness Challenge is a national contest in which companies will be ranked based on a scoring algorithm that measures social influence.
UNC’s internationally renowned allergy expert to lead effort to develop new treatments and discover a cure for life-threatening food allergies.
A team of researchers led by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has demonstrated that latency develops soon after infection and slows when antiretroviral therapy is given.
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Kenan-Flagler Business School have partnered to launch a unique dual-degree program offering medical students the opportunity to earn doctor of medicine and master’s of business administration degrees in five years.
As a nurse, Kimberly Young works with patients in UNC's Surgery Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Outside of the hospital, Kimberly lives and works at the North Carolina Zen Center as an ordained Zen Buddhist nun.
The agreement develops partnerships in important areas of medical education and health care delivery. UNC Health Care and WakeMed also have agreed to collaboration and transparency in other areas and have agreed to resolve current disputes amicably in support of an ongoing relationship.
The findings suggest that combination therapy could be a promising strategy for treating basal-like tumors.
Dr. John Buse, director of the UNC Diabetes Care Center and chair of the National Diabetes Education Program, will host a live Facebook chat on diabetes management and prevention on Tuesday, May 22.
This award is presented annually in recognition of “distinguished ministry in pastoral care” to a chaplain “who serves patients, community and colleagues with grace and innovation.”
Two UNC scientists have received $2.35 million to study the question of how hepatitis C causes liver cancer.
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News Website Eureporter Questions Lancet’s Article Aganist India
News website Eureporter Questions Lancet’s Article Aganist India.
Lancet’s report on the condition of Corona in India. The move of big pharmaceutical companies, questions raised on the intention.
The latest report by the medical journal Lancet,questioning the Modi government over the management of the corona epidemic in India, is a move by large pharmaceutical companies to undermine the capacity of the developing country.
According to a report by Eureporter, big pharmaceutical companies have a strong lobby that never wants a developing country to challenge their monopoly by providing vaccines to the world at a low cost.
News website Eureporter based in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has said that at a time when India needs help, sympathy, and partnership.
The globally reputable magazine should avoid political articles and business ideas, which in any time of such crisis are going to weaken the morale of the country.
The website has said that such reports and articles are constantly coming to the international media, questioning India’s vaccination campaign and its capacity for mass vaccine production.
In this way, efforts are being made to underperform Indian vaccines so that they can be economically created by creating a shortage of vaccines in the market.
Lancet’s report: The Euriporter has said that a similar attempt has been made in this Lancet article.
The author of the article has used a reputed platform to advance the agenda of the world’s largest vaccine-producing companies and has given their arbitrary figures.
Significantly, Lascent in its article questioned the management of the Government of India in dealing with the second wave of the Corona epidemic.
Lascent also said that due to the failure of the government, India has faced this terrible crisis. Lancet had criticized the Modi government in this article, which also made headlines everywhere.
These three reasons can cause the third wave of corona in India, know how it can be prevented.
Cases of rising corona infection in India continue to be a problem for the country and the world. This is the reason that at this time the attention of the entire world is towards India.
In the second wave, more than 4 lakh cases have been reported in India on a single day. More than 97 thousand cases were reported in the country on 16 September 2020 during the first wave.


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Sadio Mane was spotted jockingly jumping on his former Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino's back during Al-Nassr's 4-3 win over Al-Ahli.
Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli played out an entertaining affair with Cristiano Ronaldo and company emerging triumphant with a 4-3 scoreline in their favor. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the fourth minute from a Mane assist before Anderson Talisca doubled the advantage for Luis Castro's team in the 17th minute.
While Franck Kessie pulled one back in the 30th minute, Talisca scored a scorcher in first half injury time to make it 3-1. After Talisca's goal, Mane was spotted jumping on Firmino's back in a joking manner. The Brazilian completed a move to Al-Ahli as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
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Mane and Firmino played together for 223 matches for Liverpool and combined in 24 goals. Both players, though, are currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.
Sadio Mane didn't get on the scoresheet during the clash against Al-Ahli, and neither did Roberto Firmino. Riyad Mahrez made it 3-2 for Al-Ahli from the penalty spot in the 50th minute before Ronaldo scored a stunning left-footed goal from outside the box two minutes later to restore the two-goal cushion.
While Feras Albrikan pulled another back for Al-Ahli in the 87th minute, they were unable to find an equalizer. Al-Nassr moved to the fifth spot in the table, courtesy of the win and now have 15 points from seven games. Al-Ahli are sixth with the same points tally as Al-Alami, albeit have an inferior goal difference (+13, +3 respectively).
When Roberto Firmino spoke about playing alongside Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
In May this year, Firmino lifted the lid on playing alongside Mane and Salah. Speaking on his experience of leading the attack alongside them, Firmino said (via This is Anfield):
“To play alongside these two guys, top players, was an honour and a pleasure for me. I enjoyed it a lot playing alongside them both and the results we earned together. Sometimes I enjoy more the assists than actually scoring a goal myself. It’s important for me. I’m always happy when I give them the ball and help them score.”
Sadio Mane left Liverpool in 2022 to join Bayern Munich and is now an Al-Nassr player. Roberto Firmino joined Al-Ahli in the summer. Salah was also heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer with Al-Ittihad interested in the Egyptian. However, he chose to remain at Liverpool.

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methods: high-frequency asymptotics, which treats scattering and diffraction as local phenomena; or solution of an integral equation (in the frequency domain) for radiating sources on (or inside) the scattering body, which couples all parts of the body through a multiple scattering process. A third approach is the direct integration of the differential or integral form of Maxwell's equations in the time domain.
The time-domain Maxwell's equations represent a more general form than the frequency-domain vector Helmholtz equations, which are usually employed in solving scattering problems. A time-domain approach can, for instance, handle continuous wave (single frequency) as well as a single pulse (broadband frequency) transient response. Frequency-domain-based methods usually provide the RCS response for all angles of incidence at a single frequency, while time-domain-based methods provide solutions for many frequencies from a single transient calculation. Also, in a time-domain approach, one can consider time-varying material properties for treatment of active surfaces. By using Fourier transforms, the time-domain transient solutions can be processed to provide the frequency-domain response. Frequency-dependent (dispersive) and anisotropic material properties can also be included within the time-domain formulation.
CEM is a critical technology in the advancement of future aerospace development through supercomputing. As we make the transition from the present gigaflops to the next-generation teraflops computing, CEM will become integral to aerospace design not only as a standalone technology but also as part of the multidisciplinary coupling that leads to well-optimized designs.
Toward establishing a computational environment for performing multidisciplinary studies, the initial goal is to advance the state of the art in CEM with the following specific objectives:
Apply algorithmic advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to solve Maxwell's equations in general form to study scattering (radar cross section), radiation (antenna), and a variety of electromagnetic environmental (electromagnetic compatibility, shielding, and interference) problems of interest to both the defense and commercial communities. (Mohammadian et al., 1991)
Establish the viability of MIMD massively parallel architectures for tackling large-scale problems not amenable to present-day supercomputers.
Develop the CEM technology to the point of being able to perform coupled CFD/CEM optimization design studies.
Proper development of a CEM capability appropriate for all aspects of aerospace design must consider various issues associated with electromagnetics. Some of them are addressed in the following seven subsections.
In order to apply conservation principles (for example, in fluid dynamics, mass, momentum, and energy are conserved), many of the governing equations representing appropriate physical processes are written in conservation form. The general form of a differential conservation equation can be written as


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Aliens: Colonial Marines has slipped into 2013. Elusive little thing isn’t it? Much like those slimy xenomorphs the sci-fi horror series is known for.
Colonial Marines was set for release this Spring, which has now come and gone, and was then pushed back for a Fall 2012 release. Publisher Sega have announced today that it is once again pushing the release of the Gearbox Software developed shooter into early 2013: February 12, 2013, to be exact.
Moreover, the publisher has yet to announce a release date for the marines’ Wii U counterpart, which was and continues to be even more elusive than the game’s release, with Sega stating “a release date for the announced Wii U version will be revealed at a later time” in its press release.
Source: Gaming Union

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If there are two things in this life that I love, it is travel and off-roading. These passions have taken me to many spectacular corners of the world and allowed me to experience the exhilaration of 4×4 driving in some of the most spectacularly beautiful settings imaginable. Today I thought I would put together a little glimpse into some of the most incredible places to go off-roading that you may not have heard of:
Mt Bromo – Indonesia
Nestled on the island of Java, Bromo is part of the Tengger Massif volcano – one of the more active volcanic zones on the planet. Obviously, it pays to take careful heed of eruption warnings. However, surrounding the mountain is a flat, desert area that is perfect for carving up. The thrill of powering through this almost other-worldly, stunning landscape can is even more ethereal in the eerie light of dusk and twilight. Make sure you have a good set of LED driving lights installed so that you can have the experience you will never forget.
Majestic glaciers, gorgeous fjords, and angry volcanoes are just some of the unimaginably beautiful features that litter the landscape of this undiscovered island gem. With a tiny population of less than 350,000, Iceland is most unpopulated, pristine, and wild state in Europe. A huge benefit is that Icelanders are incredibly enthusiastic about off-roading themselves, so the infrastructure and resources are there to plan a trip of a lifetime and see this magnificent country most thrillingly.
About six hours east of Cape Town, the rugged, untamed cliffs of Karoo National Park jut imperially out of the landscape to provide one of the most awe-inspiring backdrops for driving. With four well-defined and maintained 4×4 trails available, Karoo is arguably one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. The arid, unforgiving landscape is also home to a huge variety of animal and bird life that will keep you fascinated and enthralled. Keep your eye out for lions, rhinoceros, hyenas and a wide range of native antelope and bock to add additional thrills to what is already an unforgettable opportunity.
Thunder Down Under
When most people think of Australia, they conjure up images of golden sand and foaming surf, or the harsh beauty of the outback. However, the island continent also includes amongst its diverse range of landscapes, some truly breathtaking alpine scenery. While nowhere near as tall as some of the world’s more famous ranges, what the Great Dividing Range lacks in height, it more than makes up for in natural charm. The Snowy River Valley, in particular, offers outstanding opportunities for off-roading on tracks that reach up to two hundred miles. With weather conditions ranging from scorching hot to snow, you will find this part of the world as challenging to drive as inspirational.
For sheer insanity, you can’t go past the infamous Transfagarasan road in the Carpathian Mountains region of Romania. Taking in the purported home of Vlad Tepes, the historical figure upon whom Dracula is based, this drive may be one of the most challenging you could take. With evil hairpin turns and impossibly steep slopes, the track will seem far longer than its 60 miles. While it might be slow going, you will want to savour every moment and take in every vista of this untouched, little-known corner of Europe.
Smite the Moabites
The USA has many amazing places to drive. However, there are few States more naturally stunning than Utah. With majestic peaks, awe-inspiring canyons and vast plains, it’s easy to see why the early Mormons considered it to be G-d’s Country. Amongst all this natural wonder, few locations can compare to tine Moab for off-roading brilliance. Moab itself is a quaint little town with real Western charm. However, it is not until you hit the well-maintained trails that you see why this tiny town has become the Mecca for American offroaders. Given its reputation, the trails can be a little crowded at times, but the incredible, rocky vistas will leave you breathless.
With so many wonderful places to go, we’ve barely started to scratch the surface here. Have you got a favorite, yet unknown off-roading location to share? We’d love to hear your feedback!


Simcoe County school boards recorded eight new COVID-19 cases on Monday, along with five closed classrooms.
Hillcrest Public School in Barrie has one classroom closed after a single case was reported.
Banting Memorial High School in Alliston closed two classrooms after reporting one positive case, while Tay Shores Public School in Victoria Harbour closed two classrooms after listing two new positive tests.
Three individuals tested positive at Innisfil Central Public School in Lefroy. No classrooms have been closed as a result.
Meanwhile, on Friday, public health declared an outbreak at Bradford District High School after the third case of COVID-19 was reported, and the health unit deemed the virus may have been spread at the school. This marks the fourth positive case since the school reopened in September. Two classrooms have been closed.
The public and Catholic boards have not closed any schools.
For a list of COVID-19 cases in schools across the region, click here.


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Africa feels the heat on climate change
It may have contributed less than any other continent to CO2 emissions, but Africa is on the front line when it comes to the impact of climate change.
Just ask Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete.
“It is a threat for us,” he told a panel at the World Economic Forum. “On Kilimanjaro the snow is fast disappearing, sea levels are rising — we have one island that has already been submerged — and we’ve towns around the coast where we have to incur huge costs of adaptation to erect walls.”
In theory, Africa is also in a strong position, given its virgin forests that represent one of the world’s great carbon sinks. But setting up workable offset-trading schemes is easier said than done. “I can assure you, it is so difficult to access these facilities,” Kikwete said.
Reuters photo: A truck passes Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania’s Hie district


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Cloud9 over Triumph at ESL One Cologne 2020
Cloud9 defeated Triumph in the knock out match at the North American part of ESL One Cologne 2020. Alan "Shakezullah" Hardeman's team finished in 7-8th place, thus earning $2,500.
Cloud9 players managed to win back after the defeat on the first card and finished the game with a score of 2:1 - 14:16 on Dust2, 16:4 on Overpass and 16:9 on Inferno. On August 26 they will play against Liquid in the match for a playoffs spot.


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Well I am having the same problem with Edson but Edson I think is making a statement. He is about 5 and has always used the litter box perfectly. He used to have free range of the house until he started chewing baseboards and legs of furniture so now he is confined to the office. Now he has started peeing and pooping tons by the gate to the office. He only does this in the morning when we are there. I really think he is protesting to get outta of that room! I often let him out but watch him carefully and then back in the office he goes flicking his feet at me. So what do you do with a protesting bunny? I really hate to put another litter box by the door.
I've only had my bunny a week but from the start he always went in his litter box (I didn't even have to train him) until 2 days ago, when he peed against the kitchen door. He is allowed everywhere in the house except the kitchen, so I assumed he had realised that was the end of his territory and had peed there to mark it. Today I went out and left his hutch open but the bedroom door closed, so that he had the run of one room. When I came back, he had peed against the bedroom door. I do think it's territorial.
But my bunny isn't neutered yet, and I think he is just starting sexual maturity and has more of an urge to mark than he did when he first got here. I'm confident that when he's neutered this marking will stop, and if it doesn't I'll just have to re-train him the habits he seems to have forgot.

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Steven just completed a new video that’s a compilation of rare unseen footage of a rare interview from Christmas Day, 1997 and the late 90’s Central Ohio dirt scene, to Steven skating the Blood Bowl in his wild hair/ wild beard days. It’s available exclusively through Empire BMX HERE. Only 20 copies were made; any Steven fan should order a copy before they are gone.
Kie Ashworth has some dope clips in this edit (at 4:00) of him and some friends riding around Western Australia. Check out their upcoming full-length video when it drops.
If anyone is interested in the soundtrack from QSS 4 it is available from Will Taubin by clicking HERE. The download includes all the tracks that Will produced for the video plus a few bonus tracks. QSS 4 still available on DVD HERE and digital download HERE.
Will’s part from Base Brooklyn “Neighborhood Superheroes”
Defgrip re-posted an interview that was done a year ago with Ed, worth another look. HERE

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Bourbonnais, Nucor complete land swap
BOURBONNAIS—– The village of Bourbonnais and Nucor Steel officially completed a land swap on Monday night.
The village will receive 10 acres of land that eventually will become a north-south road connecting St. George Road to Bourbonnais Parkway.
It will provide future businesses near the upcoming Interstate 57 interchange with more transportation options.
“It’s a real key to that region,” Mayor Paul Schore told the Daily Journal. “It’s another alternative for truck traffic and future development. That’s what industry is looking for. They need that road and access to the Canadian National Railroad.”
Nucor agreed to dedicate the land to Bourbonnais after the village disconnected some of its annexed property two months ago.
The steel company is working on a $180 million expansion to bring a Merchant Bar Quality production operation to the area. The new facility would have been split between properties owned by Kankakee County and the village had Bourbonnais not agreed to disconnect.
Last month, the village also granted Nucor right-of-way access to McKnight Road to assist with its expansion.
“The area has been very welcoming and supportive of our efforts,” Nucor general manager Johnny Jacobs told the Daily Journal last month. “We have been able to bring great team members to our facility from this area. So, we are very excited to be here.”
Adding a north-south road between St. George Road and Bourbonnais Parkway has been part of the village’s comprehensive plan for the past 15-plus years. Nucor’s expansion made it possible.
“It has finally happened,” Schore said. “It will benefit us, Bradley and Manteno. We all need that connection to the new interchange. It will be a transportation hub for growth and new developments.”


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STAGECOACH (1939, U.S., 96 min.), directed by John Ford; screenplay by Dudley Nichols, from the short story, "Last Stage to Lordsburg," by Ernest Haycox; cinematography by Bert Glennon; stunts by Yakima Canutt; with John Wayne (Ringo Kid), Claire Trevor (Dallas), John Carradine (Ringfield/Hatfield the Gambler), Thomas Mitchell (Dr. Josiah Boone), Andy Devine (Buck the Stagecoach Driver), Donald Meek (Samuel Peacock the Whiskey Drummer), Bertin Churchill (Henry Gatewood the Banker), Louise Pratt (Lucy Mallory the Officers Wife), Tim Holt (Lt. Blanchard), George Bancroft (Sheriff Curly Wilson).
Please answer the following. Do longer, detailed answers (100-150 words each) to three.
1. French film theorist Andre Bazin called Stagecoach the most perfect of all Westerns (though not necessarily the greatest). What elements of the genre does the film contain? Think in terms of setting, character types, plot elements, technology, themes, and ritual (typical) activities.
2. Stagecoach was the first of the many Westerns which John Ford was to film in Monument Valley and its surroundings. What is it about this setting which makes it so striking? What kind of mood does it conjure up in the spectator?
3. Like so many great stories, STAGECOACH tells the story of a journey, literally and symbolically. This journey takes us from Tonto to Lordsburg (in fact, the three major settingsTonto, Lordsburg, and the stagecoach journey in between--can be said to embody the three parts of this film). How do these three settings differ in terms of atmosphere, theme, and plot development?
4. How does the journey to Lordsburg duplicate the general Westward migration of the latter half of the 19th Century. What elements of that migration does the film criticize, and what elements does it seem to praise?
5. One of the general thematic conflicts that one finds in Westerns (and especially in John Ford Westerns) is that between Wilderness and Civilization. Discuss the way this film treats the conflict between the "civilized" and the "uncivilized" in this film. Also, how in general are "Indians" portrayed in the film?
6. One could argue that the stagecoach here is a metaphor for America,with its inhabitants a melting pot of Americana as seen through the filter of Thirties Hollywood. What are the stereotypes that we find aboard this carriage, and who missed the stage? (i.e., who is left out?)
7. Which of the characters in Stagecoach is your favorite? Why?
8. Discuss the Ringo kid. "Last Stage to Lordsburg," the short story on which the film is based, has a Ringo Kid who is the classic Western gunslingersmooth, tough, cynical. Stagecoachs Kid is very different, right? Describe the character and try to explain the change from the story.
9. Stagecoach was the role which made John Wayne a star. Ford had acquired the property with this in mind, for the young Wayne was a personal friend. Wayne is clearly the central figure in the film, the figure against whom all the other characters are defined. The film is designed to make Wayne stand out, to give him authority and yet make him sympathetic. Give some examples. How is the role of the Ringo Kid ideally suited to the Dukes acting style?
10. Consider the issue of the relations between the sexes in Stagecoach. Compare the Ringo-Dallas couple with the Hatfield-Lucy couple. How are we meant to view the two couples?
11. John Ford always stressed the importance of the social rituals that unify those who are so far from "civilization." What is the central ritual in this film? Why is it so important?
12. Discuss the scene of the Indian attack, perhaps the film's most famous.
13. Discuss the use of music in the film. When do we hear it, and how does it contribute to the atmosphere of particular scenes. Give an example or two if you can.
14. The cinematography of the film is marked by the contrast between the enclosed space of the coach and the great vistas of the American West. The former created great challenges for the director, because that tight shooting space could easily have led to a boring visual style. How does he keep those interior scenes from becoming too boring?
15. Discuss the film's ending. What is the point of the final encounter with the Plummers? What are we left with at the end?
16. Like Casablanca, Stagecoach is considered one of the quintessential Hollywood films. What makes it so?
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Sterling silver earring jackets set with 1 irregular cultured freshwater stud (approx. 9mm diameter) flanked by 2 rounded cultured freshwater studs (approx. 7mm diameter).
Dimension: Overall length of the jacket is 1.8cm and the width is 2.3cm
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Many veterans are aware that their service earns them an entitlement that opens the door to securing a home loan backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, the existence of a second-tier entitlement isn’t as widely known. This additional entitlement can strengthen your purchasing power and expand your options, so it is definitely worth exploring.
Second-Tier Entitlement and VA Loans
As the Truth About Mortgage explains, VA loans are popular because they come with plenty of attractive attributes. A VA loan doesn’t require a down payment or mortgage insurance, and it generally comes with low interest rates, so it can provide an affordable alternative to other types of home loans. In addition, the VA doesn’t require a minimum credit score to qualify for a VA loan (but some lenders do set their own credit score requirements). The VA also doesn’t cap the amount that you can borrow . . . There is a limit, however, to the amount that it will guaranty. This, in combination with the status of your own financial resources, will likely determine how much money a mortgage lender will agree to let you borrow.
Exploring Basic Entitlements
The VA doesn’t actually provide loans. Instead, it encourages other lenders to provide qualifying borrowers with mortgages with advantageous terms by guarantying a portion of the loan. The entitlement actually refers to how much the VA will guaranty. Current and former service members who qualify for a VA loan start with a basic entitlement of $36,000 for a VA-backed mortgage totaling up to $144,000 (which is four times the amount of the entitlement). However, that may not be all that you really qualify for. There is also a second level of entitlement, which is sometimes referred to as second-tier, tier two, or bonus entitlement. Accessing this additional entitlement can provide qualifying borrowers with more options and more buying power.
Beyond the Basics
What if you want to borrow more than $144,000? That’s when the additional entitlement comes into play. For most borrowers, this second-tier entitlement is up to an additional $68,250 (this varies by county). It can be used for VA loans between $144,000 and the conforming limit, which is currently $424,100 in most parts of the country (source). However, it’s important to remember that having these entitlements doesn’t guarantee that you’ll qualify for a loan of that size. Anyone securing a VA home loan must demonstrate that they are credit-worthy and have the appropriate financial resources for the mortgage that they are seeking. In addition, the property that they hope to purchase must hold sufficient value.
Using Second-Tier Entitlements in High-Priced Home Markets
Why might a qualifying borrower use a second-tier entitlement? Home prices vary widely depending on the location of a property. If you purchase a property in a high-cost area, like California, New York, or New Jersey, you may need more purchasing power. A second-tier entitlement can allow you to be a competitive shopper in these high-priced housing markets, where VA loan limits reach up to $636,150 (source). While the basic entitlement generally stays the same for qualifying borrowers, your additional entitlement might be $68,250 or higher. According to the VA, loan limits vary by county and are aligned with the conforming loan limits set by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. This means that buyers purchasing a home in a more expensive area will generally qualify for a larger additional entitlement to match the increased loan limits.
Using Second-Tier Entitlements for Multiple VA Loans
Second-tier entitlements can also be used to fund multiple VA loans. Military.com reports that military families move 2.4 times more frequently than civilian families, relocating every two or three years on average. If you’ve used your entitlement to secure a VA loan and purchase a home, but you receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders that require you to relocate, you may find yourself wondering how to handle your housing situation. One option would be to sell your current house, file the paperwork needed to restore your entitlement, and use a new VA loan to buy another home at your new station.
What if you don’t want to sell your current home? If you have the resources to manage two mortgages, then you could hold onto your current home and secure another type of loan to buy a home in your new location. Alternately, you might be able to use your additional entitlement to secure a second VA loan to buy a home after your move. According to Military.com, the average VA loan is around $210,000. Since the full entitlement provides enough VA backing for a maximum loan value of $424,100 in most areas, borrowers will typically have at least some of their entitlement left. If you’re in this situation and have sufficient financial resources to qualify, you might be able to use this remaining entitlement to get a second VA loan.
Find out if you could enjoy the benefits of a second-tier entitlement by contacting PrimeLending: Manhattan, Kansas. Every year, we help thousands of veterans and active-duty members of the military buy or refinance their homes through the VA home loan program. With our assistance, you can take advantage of the many benefits of a VA loan while saving money due to our lack of lender fees. We offer 100% financing with competitive interest rates – no down payment or PMI required! To learn more, please give us a call at 785-560-3011 or contact us online. It’s our turn to serve you!

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Saw Palmetto Extract
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Product Name: Saw Palmetto Extract
Active Ingredient: fatty acids
CAS Number: 84604-15-9
Appearance: yellow-white fine powder
Assay: fatty acids 25% GC
Saw palmetto extract is an extract of the fruit of serenoa repens. It is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols, and has shown promise in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
One of Saw Palmetto's key uses is treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) . BPH is enlargement of the prostate gland, and can block the urethra and require surgery. Saw palmetto is believed to inhibit the actions of testosterone on the prostate, which causes enlargement of the prostate which interferes with urinary flow. Saw Palmetto herb helps improve urinary flow, and reduces the frequency and urgency of urination in men with BPH.
Saw Palmetto is also used to treat bladder inflammation, chronic bronchitis, among other conditions. The fatty acids in Saw Palmetto are thought to have testosterone inhibiting effects on the prostate. Saw Palmetto also prevents testosterone from converting into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) , which causes prostate cells to multiply, and also leads to male balding. Saw palmetto herb prevents the binding of DHT to androgen receptors, thus playing a key role in helping prevent and treat prostate enlargement, and also hair loss.

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Storing compost in the kitchen is a great way to reduce waste and provide nutrients for your plants. Here are some tips on how to store compost in the kitchen:
1. Collect food scraps in a container with a lid.
A small, covered container will do if you have a smaller household, but a larger one may be necessary if you have a lot of food scrap producers in your home. Be sure to clean out the container regularly to prevent smells. 2. If you have pets, make sure they cannot get into the container.
Pets can be attracted to the smell of food scraps and may make a mess of yourcontainer if given access. 3 . Place the container in a convenient location near where you prepare meals or where food scraps are generated .
This will make it easy for you to add scraps as you produce them , and will also help remind you to empty the container on regular basis . 4 . Add yard waste and other organic matter to your compost pile or bin as desired .
- Find a suitable container for storing compost in the kitchen
- A lidded plastic bin or bucket will work well
- Drill holes in the bottom of the container to allow for drainage
- Place the container in a convenient location in the kitchen, such as next to the sink or under the counter
- Collect kitchen scraps in a small bowl or container and transfer them to the larger compost bin when it is full
- Empty and clean the smaller bowl or container on a regular basis to prevent odors from developing
Storing Kitchen Scraps for Compost Dump and Save or Plant No Turn composting for a Great Garden
Where Should I Put My Compost Bin in My Kitchen?
There are a few things to consider when deciding where to place your compost bin in the kitchen. The first is proximity to the sink. You’ll want to be able to easily transfer food scraps from plate to bin, so placing it near the sink is ideal.
The second consideration is ventilation. Compost bins can produce odors, so you’ll want to make sure it’s placed in an area with good airflow. Lastly, you’ll want to think about accessibility.
You’ll need to be able to reach your bin easily when adding scraps or removing finished compost, so placing it in a convenient location is key. Assuming you have these factors in mind, there are a few different places that would work well for a compost bin in the kitchen. One option is under the sink.
This keeps the bin out of sight and allows for easy transfer of food scraps from plate to bin. Another option is on the countertop near the edge of the sink. This provides good ventilation and also allows for easy access when adding or removing items from the bin.
Finally, another option is on a shelf or cabinet near the fridge. This location provides good airflow and keeps the bin within reach for when you’re cooking or cleaning up after meals. Ultimately, there’s no wrong answer when it comes to where to put your compost bin in the kitchen – it’s all about what works best for you and your space!
How Can I Keep Compost in My Kitchen Without It Smelling?
If you’re interested in keeping a compost bin in your kitchen without it smelling, there are a few things you can do. First, make sure to keep your bin clean and free of debris. Second, add plenty of ventilation by drilling holes in the lid or sides of the bin.
Third, keep your compost moist but not wet by adding water as needed. Fourth, add plenty of green matter such as fruit and vegetable scraps to balance out the brown matter. Finally, don’t forget to turn your compost regularly to aerate it and help speed up the decomposition process.
By following these tips, you can keep your kitchen compost bin smelling fresh and earthy instead of foul and rotten.
Can You Keep Compost in the Kitchen?
If you’re interested in keeping compost in your kitchen, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it’s important to have the right container. Second, you need to make sure the container is aerated so that the compost doesn’t become too wet and start to smell.
Third, you’ll need to add food scraps and other organic matter on a regular basis to keep the compost going. Lastly, you should monitor the temperature of your compost pile so that it doesn’t get too hot and break down too quickly. Assuming you have all of those things covered, yes, you can absolutely keep compost in your kitchen!
Many people do it successfully every day. Just remember that it does require some effort on your part to make sure everything stays healthy and happy.
How Do You Store Compost Indoors?
If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard, storing your compost outdoors is as easy as finding a shady spot and piling it up. But if you’re like most of us, and don’t have that luxury, never fear—you can still compost indoors! Here’s how:
The first step is to find a suitable container. Your container should be made of breathable material, like wood or plastic, and large enough to hold all the scraps you want to compost (aim for at least 5 gallons). If you’re worried about critters getting into your compost, make sure your container has a tight-fitting lid.
Once you’ve got your container, it’s time to start adding scraps! You can add pretty much any organic matter to your indoor compost pile, including fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and filters, eggshells, tea bags, and even shredded paper. Just be sure to avoid meat or dairy products, which will attract pests and start to smell bad quickly.
When your container is full, give it a good stir every few days to help the decomposition process along. And that’s it! In 6-8 weeks (or longer), you’ll have rich compost ready to use in your garden or houseplants.
Compost Bin Kitchen
If you’re looking for a way to reduce your kitchen waste, composting is a great option! And one of the best ways to compost is with a kitchen compost bin.
There are many different types of kitchen compost bins available on the market, so it’s important to choose one that will fit your needs.
For example, if you have a small kitchen, you’ll want to choose a smaller bin. If you have pets or children, you’ll want to make sure the bin has a lid to keep them out. Once you’ve chosen the right bin for your kitchen, it’s time to start filling it up!
You can add just about any food scraps to your compost bin, including fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds and eggshells. Just be sure to avoid meat and dairy products, as they will attract pests and produce odors. When your bin is full, simply empty it into your outdoor compost pile or bin.
Then start all over again! With a little bit of effort, you can greatly reduce your kitchen waste – and help improve your garden soil at the same time!
How to Store Compost Outside
Assuming you would like tips on storing compost outside:
If you live in an area with freezing winters, your options for storing compost outside are limited. The best option is to build a bin out of wood or concrete blocks that is at least three feet tall and three feet wide.
The bin should have a lid to keep the compost from getting wet and freezing. If you cannot build a bin, you can store your compost in black plastic bags. Be sure to poke holes in the bottom of the bag so that water can drain out.
Store the bags in a shady spot so they don’t get too hot and dry out. In warmer climates, you can store your compost outdoors year-round. The key is to keep it moist so it doesn’t dry out and turn into dust.
One way to do this is to cover the pile with a tarp or piece of burlap cloth. Be sure to weigh down the edges of the tarp so that wind doesn’t blow it away. Another way to keep your compost moist is to add water regularly, especially during periods of drought.
Where to Store Compost Bin
A compost bin is a great way to reduce your waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. But where should you store your compost bin? Here are a few things to consider:
1. Location: Your compost bin should be located in an area that is convenient for you. If you have a small yard, you may want to keep it close to the house. If you have a larger property, you may want to place it further away from the house to avoid any smells.
2. Shade: Compost bins need some shade to protect them from the hot sun. But too much shade will make the composting process go more slowly. Find a location that gets some sun but is also sheltered from the hottest afternoon rays.
3. Airflow: Good airflow is essential for proper composting. Be sure to place your bin in an area where there is plenty of air circulation. A spot next to a fence or hedge can work well.
4.. Drainage: It’s important that your compost bin has good drainage so that excess moisture can escape and air can circulate properly.
Freezing Kitchen Scraps for Compost
If you’re looking for a way to reduce your food waste and create nutrient-rich compost for your garden, consider freezing your kitchen scraps! Freezing kitchen scraps is an easy and efficient way to store them until you’re ready to compost. Plus, it can help slow down decomposition so that your compost is of the highest quality.
When freezing kitchen scraps, it’s important to chop them into small pieces first. This will help them break down more quickly once they’re added to your compost pile. You can also freeze them in bags or containers with a little water, which can help keep them from drying out.
Once you’ve collected enough frozen kitchen scraps, it’s time to add them to your compost pile! Be sure to mix them in well with other organic matter, such as leaves and grass clippings. This will help aerate the compost and speed up the decomposition process.
Adding frozen kitchen scraps to your compost pile is a great way to reduce food waste and create nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden!
How to Compost at Home
Composting is a great way to reduce your waste and give back to the earth. It’s easy to do, and it doesn’t take much space or time. Here’s how you can start composting at home:
1. Collect your organic waste. This includes things like fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, and more. You can either keep a small bin in your kitchen for this purpose, or put your waste directly into your compost pile outside.
2. Add some “brown” materials to balance out the green stuff. Brown materials include things like dead leaves, twigs, and newspaper. This helps with drainage and aeration in the compost pile.
3. Start layering! Alternate between layers of green and brown materials until you have a nice big pile going. Make sure to keep it moist – not too wet or too dry – by adding water as needed.
4. Turn the pile every week or so to help aerate it and speed up the decomposition process.
How to Collect Compost
If you’re interested in saving money and helping the environment, composting is a great way to do both. With a little bit of planning, you can easily collect compostable materials from your kitchen and yard waste. Here’s how to get started:
1. Find a location for your compost bin or pile. If you have a backyard, this is the ideal spot. If not, any sunny spot will do.
Just make sure the area is well-drained so your compost doesn’t get too soggy. 2. Start collecting materials for your compost. In the kitchen, save vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells in a covered container.
You can also add paper towels and napkins (avoid those with plastic or wax coating), as well as leaves and grass clippings from outside.
What to Do With Food Scraps Without Composting
We all know the importance of composting. It’s a great way to reduce our environmental impact, and it’s also great for our gardens. But what if you don’t have a garden, or you’re not able to compost for some other reason?
Here are some tips for what to do with your food scraps without composting: 1. Give them to your local farmers market. They will often take food scraps from customers in exchange for fresh produce.
2. Start a worm bin. This is a great way to recycle your food scraps and turn them into nutrient-rich soil for your houseplants. 3. Donate them to a community garden.
If you don’t have space for a garden yourself, consider donating your food scraps to one near you. This is a great way to help out your community and reduce waste at the same time! 4. Use them as animal feed.
If you have chickens or rabbits, they will love eating your leftover vegetable peels and other food scraps! Just make sure that any meat or dairy products are properly cooked before feeding them to animals. 5.”Feed” your garbage disposal .
Garbage disposals grind up food scraps so they can be flushed down the drain, but they need something to grind against!
Kitchen Scraps Container
A kitchen scraps container is an important tool for any cook, whether you’re a beginner or a professional. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the basic idea is the same: to keep your food scraps organized and out of the way.
There are many different ways to use a kitchen scraps container.
Some people like to keep them under the sink, while others prefer to keep them on the countertop. Some containers have compartments for different types of food, while others are one large bin. No matter what style you choose, there are a few things to keep in mind when using your kitchen scraps container.
First, make sure that your container has a tight-fitting lid. This will help to prevent any smells from escaping and attracting pests. Second, empty your container regularly.
Depending on how much cooking you do, you may need to empty it every day or two. Finally, be sure to compost your kitchen scraps when they start to pile up! A kitchen scrap container is a great way to reduce waste and stay organized in the kitchen.
By following these simple tips, you can make the most of yours!
If you’re looking for an easy way to store your compost, look no further than your kitchen! Here are a few simple tips on how to store compost in the kitchen:
1. Choose a location that is close to your garden or other outdoor areas where you will be using the compost.
2. Select a container that has a tight-fitting lid and is made of breathable material, such as burlap or cheesecloth.
3. Drill holes in the bottom of the container for drainage and aeration.
4. Fill the container with alternating layers of green and brown materials, such as grass clippings, leaves, and vegetable scraps.
Be sure to keep the material moist but not wet by adding water as needed.
5. When the container is full, seal it tightly and allow it to sit for several weeks so that the materials can break down into nutrient-rich compost.

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About that time... Of the month
Menstruation, period, time of the month, riding the crimson wave, aunt flo is visiting, shark week. If you are reading this I’m sure you are familiar with the terms above and their meaning and yet it is the first time the word menstruation has appeared in this magazine.
Should it have? I believe the answer to that question is a resounding yes!
On January 20 of this year Great Britain’s Heather Watson lost in straight sets to Bulgaria’s world number 52 Tsvetana Pironkova at the Australian Open.
In a post-match interview she uttered words that have never before been said in such a setting.
“I think it’s just one of these things that I have, girl things, it just happens.”
There were gasps from the listening reporters, the ground shook, people started screaming and wailing “Is this the end?!
OK, so I may have made that bit up but, with the amount of discussion it has caused, I’m not far off.
Heather didn’t even actually say the word menstruation or period but the world understood and her comments have divided opinion. Some are saying finally a female athlete has spoken of this, including fellow ex-tennis player Annabel Croft. Some however say that if she was ill she should not have played and not used it as an excuse. I am firmly in the about bloody time its been spoken of camp (pun intended).
Had either of those events fallen on the dreaded first few days of my period, I don’t think my name would be on those trophies. So what about golf? Does it affect female tour players? I’m sure it does. I am now a fully qualified PGA professional so I do not play quite so much these days. The highlight of my amateur career was winning the English U18 and British U18 strokeplay in the same year. However, had either of those events fallen on the dreaded first few days of my period, I don’t think my name would be on those trophies.
The best-recorded example I have was in August 2002 when I played in the English Ladies Amateur Championship where my performance was so intriguing a small piece was written in the Daily Telegraph.
The article read: “Chester teenager Emma McBride squeezed into the matchplay stages of the English Ladies Amateur Championship with an unlikely turnaround over the magnificent Littlestone links. Having recorded a woeful 89 on Monday, McBride appeared well out of the running. But the Upton-by-Chester golfer improved by 14 shots for a 75.
“That put her in a play-off with five competitors chasing the 32nd and final place in the knockout draw – and she snatched the place by being the only player to get a par four at the second sudden-death hole.”
The real reason for the ‘unlikely turnaround’? The 89 was my first day of a period, the 75 the second day.
That’s it. The conditions of the course and the weather were very similar. As I’m a determined person I still went out on day one with the mindset to play well but physically I felt very ill; cramps, cold sweats, slightly dizzy, a lack of dynamic balance and an inability to clearly see the lines on the greens. The symptoms will not be the same for everyone, I am actually an extreme case as, after 10 years of going back and forth to the doctors in May last year, I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis.
The fact is I couldn’t say anything about the real reason to anyone except my parents as no-one ever talked about it. I was lucky enough to be part of the Cheshire ladies’ team and a member of the England U21 squad. Regular training sessions were held where all aspects of your play, performance and preparation were looked at in detail including psychology, diet, fitness, appearance, even down to what you should pack in your golf bag. But there was never any mention of how to deal with your period when playing. Even then this to me seemed crazy!
I believe it is still not talked about openly due to the fact that women, in regards to media coverage and winnings, are still are way behind men. To then talk about such a feminine issue could be viewed as a weakness and why women will never be as highly regarded as male athletes.
Well, it is not a weakness, it’s a biological fact. It happens to 50 per cent of the population every month. The range of symptoms that can be experienced are wide and varying and no doubt play a part in an athlete’s mindset and ability to perform.
So thank you Heather Watson, it’s 2015 and we are all ladies so let’s start being honest about something that is fundamentally part of us and our lives.


Internal resistance is one of the important indicators to evaluate the performance of lithium battery. The internal resistance test of lithium battery includes AC internal resistance and DC internal resistance. For single battery cell, the internal resistance of the AC (ACIR) is generally used for evaluation, which is usually called the ohmic internal resistance.
Currently, the battery internal resistance tester is generally used to measure the battery internal resistance. It is to apply a 1KHz AC signal to the measured object and obtain its internal resistance by measuring its AC voltage drop.
Unlike the principle of measuring resistance with a multimeter, the value measured by the battery internal resistance tester is milliohms, while the value measured by the multimeter is ohms.
The system of the battery internal resistance tester consists of an output input circuit, an input conversion circuit, a sampling circuit, a low noise preamplifier, a square wave conversion circuit, a multiplier circuit, an integrator circuit, an AC constant current signal generation circuit, a microcontroller control system, and a display Circuits, interface circuits and computers.
The output AC constant current signal is connected to both ends of the battery, and then the voltage signal generated by the internal resistance of the battery is directly connected from both ends of the battery to the input transfer switch circuit. The injection current loop and the signal measurement loop are separated to reduce the influence of the wire impedance on the internal resistance of the battery and realize the four-terminal lead connection.
The input conversion switch is controlled by the single-chip microcomputer. First, the sampling circuit is turned on to detect the current value injected into the battery circuit; then the two ends of the battery are turned on to detect the voltage signal generated on the internal resistance, thereby calculating the battery according to the internal resistance calculation formula Internal resistance and display. At the same time, relevant information can be sent to the PC computer through the interface circuit, relevant data can be stored, and the charging and discharging characteristic curve can be automatically drawn.
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DHAKA , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Bangladesh's cricket selectors recalled left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak and teenage wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim for an upcoming three-Test series in Sri Lanka. Razzak, who played his only Test against Australia in 2006, returned to the squad after his impressive performances in one-day cricket, chief selector Faruq Ahmed said.
COLOMBO , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Advance bookings for England's winter cricket tour of Sri Lanka has been rising steadily even as fighting between troops and Tamil Tiger rebels escalates, officials said. A tour organising official at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said at least 4,000 bookings by British cricket fans have been almost finalised and more were in the pipeline.
BANGALORE, India , 2014/01/27 02:01:27The withdrawal of top cricketers like Graeme Smith and Sachin Tendulkar and an unseemly broadcasting flap have taken the gloss off the Afro-Asia cricket series starting here on Wednesday. Sri Lankans Muttiah Muralitharan, Chaminda Vaas, Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga, and Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar are also unavailable for the three-match series due to either prior commitments or injuries.
COLOMBO , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Discarded former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu will make a comeback this month against Bangladesh after selectors decided to rest veteran Sanath Jayasuriya in the Tests. Atapattu, whose last Test match was in December 2005 against India at Ahmedabad, was overlooked by the selectors throughout the World Cup 2007 in the West Indies.
KINGSTON, Jamaica , 2014/01/27 02:01:27The Jamaican Police have requested a third pathology report on the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, the Jamaican Gleaner newspaper quoted a senior police officer saying. The officer, who did not want to be named, said Woolmer was not murdered.
LONDON , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Andrew Flintoff will return for England as a fully-fledged all-rounder and not a specialist batsman after his latest bout of ankle surgery, according to chairman of selectors David Graveney. Flintoff, who didn't played in the first two Tests against the West Indies, was ruled out of the third match of the series, starting at his Old Trafford home ground on Thursday, after a third operation on his left ankle in as many years last week.
LONDON , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Australia duo Justin Langer and Stuart Clark both turned in standout performances during the latest round of English county Friends Provident Trophy one-day matches on Sunday. Langer - not included in champions Australia's World Cup squad - made 145 from 149 balls, with three sixes and 15 fours, as Somerset piled up 332 for five in their 50 overs against Middlesex at Lord's.
DURHAM, England , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Denesh Ramdin made his highest first-class score of 131 as West Indies settled for a draw on the third and final day of their tour match against MCC at the Racecourse Ground here Sunday. Wicket-keeper Ramdin's innings followed up Runako Morton's career-best 201 as West Indies piled up 534 for eight declared in reply to MCC's first innings 260, in what was the tourists lone practice match ahead of the third Test against England, starting at Old Trafford on Thursday.
LONDON , 2014/01/27 02:01:27England named an unchanged squad Sunday for the third Test against West Indies as they aim to win the series at Old Trafford. The hosts had few options but to retain the same XI that triumphed by an innings and 283 runs at Headingley, West Indies' largest Test innings defeat, where they went 1-0 up in the four-match series after the drawn Lord's opener.
LAHORE, Pakistan , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Pakistani bowling legend Wasim Akram on Sunday recommended foreign coaches for both the Pakistani and Indian cricket teams, saying their players felt at ease with overseas experts. "I think the culture in Pakistan and India is such where the players feel at ease with a foreign coach, so I feel that a foreigner can help in a better way," Wasim, a former Pakistan captain, told AFP.
DHAKA , 2014/01/27 02:01:27New Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful says his age will not get in the way of his dream of leading the national cricket team to new heights. "I may be young, but I have been playing Test cricket for more than six years.
DURHAM, England , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Runako Morton's maiden first-class double hundred gave West Indies something to cheer on the second day of their three-day tour match against MCC here Saturday. At stumps, West Indies were 340 for four, a lead of 80, after Morton had scored 201.
LONDON , 2014/01/27 02:01:27England fast bowler Sajid Mahmood has been ruled out of the remainder of his country's matches against the West Indies after his county, Lancashire, announced on Saturday he would undergo surgery. Mahmood, 25, will have a double hernia operation on Tuesday and is unlikely to play again for five to six weeks.
CAPE TOWN , 2014/01/27 02:01:27International Cricket Council (ICC) president Percy Sonn, who died last weekend following complications after undergoing minor colon surgery, was laid to rest in Cape Town on Saturday. Hundreds of people gathered at St George's cathedral in the city centre for a funeral service, according to an AFP photographer.
DHAKA , 2014/01/27 02:01:27Bangladesh Saturday named talented 22-year-old Mohammad Ashraful as its new captain because he promises a "new era" for the country's cricket, an official said. Middle-order batsman Ashraful will replace 34-year-old Habibul Bashar, who quit as one-day captain of the team late last month after prolonged poor form but expressed his wish to continue as captain of the Test team.


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Faults of the head are punished in this world, those of the heart in another; but as most of our vices are compound, so also is their punishment.
In prisons, those things withheld from and denied to the prisoner become precisely what he wants most of all.
It is more dangerous that even a guilty person should be punished without the forms of law than that he should escape.
There are few better measures of the concern a society has for its individual members and its own well being than the way it handles criminals.
Every instance of a man's suffering the penalty of the law is an instance of the failure of that penalty in effecting its purpose, which is to deter.
No matter how you seem to fatten on a crime, that can never be good for the bee which is bad for the hive.
Crimes lead one into another; they who are capable of being forgers are capable of being incendiaries.
We who live in prison, and in whose lives there is no event but sorrow, have to measure time by throbs of pain, and the record of bitter moments.
The only effect of public punishment is to show the rabble how bravely it can be borne; and that every one who hath lost a toe-nail hath suffered worse.
It was only when I lay there on the rotting prison straw that I sensed within myself the first stirrings of good. Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not between states nor between social classes nor between political parties, but right through every human heart, through all human hearts. And that is why I turn back to the years of my imprisonment and say, sometimes to the astonishment of those about me, bless you, prison, for having been a part of my life.
On average, drug prisoners spend more time in federal prison than rapists, who often get out on early release because of the overcrowding in prison caused by the Drug War.
I know not whether laws be right, or whether laws be wrong; All that we know who lie in gaol is that the wall is strong; And that each day is like a year, a year whose days are long.
To be in prison so long, it's difficult to remember exactly what you did to get there.
If it's near dinner-time, the foreman takes out his watch when the jury has retired, and says: "Dear me, gentlemen, ten minutes to five, I declare! I dine at five, gentlemen." "So do I," says everybody else, except two men who ought to have dined at three and seem more than half disposed to stand out in consequence. The foreman smiles, and puts up his watch:--"Well, gentlemen, what do we say, plaintiff or defendant, gentlemen?
The idea that the sole aim of punishment is to prevent crime is obviously grounded upon the theory that crime can be prevented, which is almost as dubious as the notion that poverty can be prevented.
When I was in prison, I was wrapped up in all those deep books. That Tolstoy crap - people shouldn't read that stuff.
By noiselessly going to a prison a civil-resister ensures a calm atmosphere.
Fast closed with double grills And triple gates–the cell To wicked souls is hell; But to a mind that's innocent 'Tis only iron, wood and stone.

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The North Carolina legislature is moving to require cities to follow its lead cutting taxes, as Republican lawmakers try to exert control over the state’s biggest cities, run by Democrats.
In 1961, the US escaped a disaster worse than the devastation wrought in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki when a B-52 air force bomber broke in half mid-air and two nuclear bombs hit the ground in North Carolina, declassified documents show.
The two Indian-Americans had graduating legal eagles in splits last on Wednesday with a stream of quips, with the famed (and feared) New York prosecutor showing as light a comic touch as a heavy hand he is reputed to have in matters of law and justice.
Yaksha Manjusha, yakshagana troupe headed by Vidya Kolyur will undertake its third successive tour of USA.
Want those curves in place even when you are old? Simple, don’t get married, says a new srudy!
After meticulous training from foreign experts, some city youngsters are all set to entertain Patnaites with their musical and lyrical hip hop dance performances on Saturday evening.
Astronomers have identified what might be one of the strangest stars in our galaxy: an incredibly cold, ancient and faint white dwarf that has crystallized into a diamond the size of Earth.
BJP ally Shiv Sena on Thursday jumped into the controversy ignited by the Union home ministry issuing directives on use of Hindi language, saying reports of Hindi being "banned" in Odisha assembly are shocking.
Iraq's new president on Monday snubbed the powerful incumbent Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and nominated the deputy parliament speaker to form the new government, raising fears of more infighting in the government as country faces the threat of Sunni militants in the north.
Iraq's Sunni Arab politicians picked a candidate for the post of parliamentary speaker on Saturday, an achievement that could revive stalled efforts to form a new government after April polls.
Taking a lesson from Khandwa incident wherein riot took place few days back after an objectionable post on public networking site, district administration of Indore on Tuesday banned posting objectionable post and photograph on public networking site under section 144.
The International Paralympic Committee has banned a Brazilian powerlifter for life after he failed a second doping test.
Union government has decided to call the meeting of the west coast states' agriculture and fisheries ministers to decide on uniform fishing ban in the west coast states of India.
National fishworkers forum (NFF) has demanded that the monsoon fishing ban be extended to 90 days on east and west coast, as per a separate schedule, on both sides with provision of compensatory wages for workers. Goa has enforced a 61-day ban.
Entry of visitors to the terminal building at Mangalore International Airport is banned from August 5 to August 20 due to security reasons in view of forthcoming Independence Day celebration. Entry tickets will not be sold to visitors during this period.
Members of the trawler owner community are upset with the fisheries department for failing to keep a check on violations during the fishing ban
Despite last year's imbroglio that saw 6,616 students lose their academic year, both Nagpur University and Maharashtra Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) seem not to have learnt any lessons. Like last year, DTE has included names of one engineering and two management colleges that were barred from taking admissions by NU on June 7, 2013, sources disclosed.
Fisheries minister K Babu said that the government has not decided on the proposal to extend the duration of trawling ban in the state. The government appointed committee had recommended a 60-day trawling ban instead of the present 45-day ban. ``The government will only consider it after having discussion with all the concerned,'' said the minister.
The deputy director, department of fisheries has notified a 57-day fishing ban off the state's coast for 57-days from June 15 to August 10 as per the Karnataka Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 1986.
Madras high court suggests to Tamil Nadu government to ban cock fighting in Tamil Nadu. It refuses to grant permission for the sport at a temple festival in Madurai.
On World No Tobacco day, U T Khader, minister for health and family welfare department released a government order to prohibit the use or sale of tobacco and tobacco products in all government offices statewide.
Exercising the powers given under the section 144 of the criminal procedure code , Ludhiana Deputy commissioner Rajat Agarwal has extended the ban on the serving of Hookahs in the city. -- email@example.com