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Catalysts Development For The Conversion of Syngas to Higher Alcohols Using Alkali-promoted MoS2-based Catalysts Over Carbon Supports
Conversion of syngas to mixed (C1-C5) and higher (C2+) alcohols over alkali-doped MoS2 (ADM) catalysts, promoted with cobalt (Co) and rhodium (Rh), has exhibited great potential for commercial higher alcohols synthesis (HAS) reaction. Carbon-based supports with attractive physico-chemical and mechanical properties have immense potential to be explored for the HAS catalyst development. Due to their characteristic properties such as high surface area, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, this Ph.D study sought to explore three main carbon-based supports namely; multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) and carbon nanohorns (CNHs) for HAS catalyst formulation. The overall research objective was to explore options to develop novel carbon-supported ADM catalyst systems to effectively convert syngas to higher alcohols. The novelty of the work is in two folds: 1) to investigate the influence of binders incorporation, pelletization, and particle size on the HAS reactions using carbon (MWCNT, OMC and CNH)-supported KCoRhMoS2 catalyst systems; and 2) to explore OMCs and CNHs as new support systems for the HAS reactions. The influence of binders (bentonite clay, coal tar, and humic acid) addition, catalyst pelletization as well as the comparison of MWCNT and large-pore OMC-supported KCoRhMo catalyst systems were investigated in phases 1 and 2, respectively. Extensive studies in phases 3, 4 and 5 are enumerated as: 3) the comparative study of chemical pre-treatments (acid and base) of OMC-supported KCoRhMoS2 catalysts; 4) the optimization of binder (BC) loadings on OMC-supported KCoRhMoS2 catalysts and their catalytic performance study; and 5) the synthesis, characterization and application of novel K-promoted CoRhMo catalysts supported over CNH and its by-products (OCPf & OCP) for the HAS reactions. Finally, the impacts of process parameters (temperature, pressure, and gas-hourly-space-velocity) were evaluated using the optimum KCoRhMo/CNH catalyst. The power law model was then used to fix the experimental data in the kinetic study to ascertain the activation energies (Ea) of ethanol and propanol. Low values of Ea (54.4 and 92.2 kJ/mol, respectively) were obtained compared to those reported by other researchers. Long-term deactivation study of the sulfided KCoRhMo/CNH catalyst corroborated its durability over 500 h of continuous HAS reaction in a fixed bed reactor.
Higher alcohol synthesis, CO hydrogenation, alkali, MoS2-based catalyst, carbon supports.
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The history of the region is mingled with the native bush, with relics of the past to be observed along the way. A variety of short walks on well-formed paths are part of the tour, though participants may choose to spend time relaxing on the riverbank.
The day will ensure participants see one/several huts of the High Country; a tunnel dug to assist in the search for gold; native Australian bush landscapes (flora and fauna); a river of the High Country and relics of the gold rush era.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own or catering for additional costs).
Approximately eight hours including travel time.

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Description - War and the City by Gregory J. Ashworth
Cities have evolved from small urban systems designed to withstand attack from without. The demands of the modern city have shifted the focus to the dangers of internal violence. War and the City analyses the role of cities in war and the effects of war on cities.
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Alachua County Pets: Green Bean, Zucchini, Broccoli, Sid, and Diego
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes.
First, say good morning to this adorable litter of puppies. Green Bean, Zucchini, and Broccoli are looking for new forever homes. They tend to be a little bit shy at the shelter, but volunteers are certain they will blossom once they meet their new families.
Lastly, we have this dynamic duo Sid and Diego. These two fluffy guys came to the shelter together. Sid is more of a social kitty, while Diego likes to hang out and do his own thing. These two sweet boys would be the perfect pair to start April with.
The shelter is offering curbside services Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 to 5:30.
If you want to come meet a new friend and stay safe at the same time, they have you covered.
Dog and puppy adoptions are $40.
Cats and kittens are $20.
Those looking to adopt must be 18 or older and pets at home must be up to date on vaccines and licenses.
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To compare the fracture toughness and wear resistance of indirect composites cured by conventional post curing methods and electron beam irradiation.
Forty specimens were randomly assigned into four groups of ten each and were subjected to various post curing methods. Fracture toughness and wear resistance tests were performed and the results were tabulated and analyzed statistically using Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test.
It was found that Inlay system showed higher values followed by electron beam irradiation.
Electron beam irradiation of dental composites gives comparable mechanical properties to other post curing systems. It can be concluded that further studies with increased radiation dose should be performed to improve the mechanical properties of indirect composites.
The ever rising demand for aesthetics has led to the wide clinical acceptance of composite resin restorations. However, direct restorations have their own inherent limitations like incomplete polymerization and poor mechanical properties. Studies show that indirectly fabricated composites overcome these limitations.
The various advantages of indirect composites include better polymerization, better mechanical properties, better contacts and contours. The enhanced mechanical properties may largely be because of increased degree of conversion, which leads to increase in cross-linking. An increase in mechanical strength of the restoration, especially resistance to fracture and wear are the most important requisites for posterior restorations. Several post curing methods have been advocated to increase the polymerization, like curing in Nitrogen atmosphere, curing under heat and pressure or curing in inlay systems designed by the manufacturer. One of the latest approaches in this direction is electron beam irradiation, which has been claimed to change the mechanical properties of the polymer.
Therefore, this study was done to evaluate the fracture toughness and wear resistance of indirect composites that were subjected to electron beam irradiation as a post curing method and compare with conventional methods which included autoclave and the inlay system.
The material used in this study was Adoro (D3, IvoclarVivadent, Liechtenstein), an indirect composite resin.
Forty specimens were prepared using split steel mould with the dimensions of 14 mm × 2mm × 2mm (length × width × height). The composite material was placed in the steel mould and light pressure was applied with the glass slide to remove the excess. Light curing was done for 20 sec using Lumamat light curing device. The specimens were then randomly assigned into four groups of ten each.
Group I - The specimens were subjected to electron beam irradiation using an electron beam accelerator (Siemens) at a dose of 1 KGy and 6 MeV.
Group II - The specimens were cured under Lumamat 100 inlay system (specifically designed for Adoro material by the manufacturer) for 25 min. The temperature used in this system was 104°C.
Group III - The specimens were cured under heat and pressure (autoclave) at 121°C for 10 min.
Group IV - The specimens were not subjected to any post curing methods (control group).
A 0.5 mm wide notch was created at the midspan of the 14 mm long specimen and was subjected to three point bending test with a constant cross-head speed of 1mm/min using Universal Testing machine (LR 100K, Lloyd Instruments, USA). The fracture toughness (K1C) was calculated from the formula of fracture mechanics
S – support distance (14 mm), B – width of the specimen (2 mm), H – height of the specimen (2 mm), a – notch length (0.5 mm), P – fracture load
Forty specimens with dimensions of 6 mm × 2 mm (diameter × height) were prepared using brass rings. The excess material was removed with the help of cellophane strips. Light curing was done for 20 sec using Lumamat light curing device. The specimens were randomly assigned into four groups of ten each as described in study I. After initial light curing, the specimens were subjected to different post curing methods as described in study I. Wear tests were performed using a wear test device, under the load of 2kg. Flat specimens were slid against a polished stainless steel ball of 10 mm diameter. Reciprocating motions with an amplitude of 200µ were employed and the frequency used was 5 Hz for 2 h. The total number of cycles tested was 36000. The wear test was conducted at room temperature 29°C / 50% RH. Wear loss was quantified based on the wear scar diameter, measured using an optical microscope and image analyzer. The wear scar diameter was measured for Group I, Group II, Group III and Group IV [Figure 1] and the wear volume loss was calculated using wear volume determination formula.
The results obtained for both the tests were analyzed using Kruskal Wallis’ one way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U test. The mean and standard deviation values for fracture toughness test are shown in Table 1. The highest mean value was seen in Group II (the inlay system) followed by Group I (Electron Beam Irradiation), Group III (autoclave) and the lowest value was seen in Group IV (control). The results obtained were statistically significant (P<0.05).
The mean and standard deviation values for wear test are shown in Table 2. The highest mean value was seen in Group IV (control) followed by Group III (autoclave), Group I (Electron Beam Irradiation) and the lowest was in Group II (Inlay system). The results obtained were statistically significant (P<0.05).
The ability to withstand loads in the occlusal areas is a prime requisite for any restoration.[3,4] Over the past, several methods have been evolved to optimize the properties of indirect dental composites. The commonly used methods include curing in nitrogen atmosphere, autoclave, Inlay system etc. Studies have shown that electron beam irradiation can enhance the properties of composites. This study was performed to determine the effects of post curing methods on indirect restorations and hence an indirect composite material Adoro (Ivoclar Vivadent) was chosen for the study. There are no studies which compare electron beam irradiation with other conventional methods. Hence this comparative evaluation was taken up for the study.
Electron beam irradiation is shown to improve the mechanical properties of polymer. It has been widely used in the industrial arena to improve the properties of polymers such as polyethylene, polycarbonate and polysulfone. The two main reactions that occur when a polymer is subjected to electron beam irradiation are chain breakage and chain linkage.[5,6] When breakage of chains occurs at the region of entanglement, there is induction of dense packing. This is probably because of alterations in the molecular arrangement. The bond between the filler and the matrix is also significantly increased.
The degree of cross linking that is produced in the polymer is proportional to the radiation dose.[6,8] Some studies have utilized a radiation dose as high as 200 KGy. But in this study, the lowest possible dose was used to determine whether it could bring about a perceptible enhancement of properties. Hence, a dosage of 1 KGy was used in this study.
Fracture toughness refers to the maximum stress that the material can withstand before fracture occurs. The fracture toughness was evaluated using a Universal Testing Machine. Although these machines do not reproduce the exact clinical scenario, it is a less technique sensitive procedure, giving quantitative results that can be correlated clinically and thus was chosen for the study. Wear resistance was done to determine the resistance of composite resins to abrasion. Two body abrasion test was used because it is a commonly used method to rank the wear resistance of restorative material. Wear resistance largely depends on the filler particles (glass or quartz) and on the silanation of the filler. So wear resistance is improved when there is dense packing between the matrix and the filler. In this study, wear tests were performed using a wear test device and the material loss was measured using an optical microscope. Wear scar diameter is inversely related to wear resistance.
Fracture toughness and wear resistance were higher in Group II (Inlay system) followed by Group I (Electron Beam Irradiation), Group III (autoclave) and Group IV (control). The values were higher in Group II when compared to other groups which could probably be because of the Lumamat 100 Inlay system which is specifically designed by the manufacturer for Adoro material with desired time, temperature and intensity. Group I (Electron Beam Irradiation) showed higher values than other two groups (Group III and GroupIV), but lower values than Group II. This could probably be because of minimal amount of radiation dose (1KGy) chosen for this study. Use of additional amount of radiation could have improved the mechanical properties further.
Although autoclaving gave lower values in comparison to Group I and Group II, its values were higher when compared to the controls. This could be because of the presence of both heat and pressure compared to controls which had only light as the source.
As per the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that electron beam irradiation of dental composites gives comparable mechanical properties to other post curing systems. Increasing the radiation dose would further optimize the material properties. Further studies have to be done with increased radiation dosage before a final conclusion is drawn.
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Former WBRZ sports reporter Brandon Saho was 28 when he checked himself into a mental health hospital. After struggling silently throughout his teens and 20s, he knew he needed to make a change. This step towards healing was also the start of a new passion for helping others navigate their own mental wellness.
Motivated to destigmatize conversations around mental health, Saho knew he would need to make the discussion welcoming and even fun. That’s no small feat for such a sensitive and sometimes unapproachable topic. But nothing sells like a celebrity, he thought. So, combining his experience as a journalist with his passion for mental health awareness, he started the Mental Game Podcast in November of 2022. Episodes feature interviews with everyone from athletes to musicians to celebrities, each of whom talks openly about their emotional struggles.
At the beginning of this year, Saho took his podcast from online to in-person, embarking on the Mental Game Tour. For 30 days, he traveled across the country to give presentations to kids of all ages about mental health awareness. “It was just a crazy idea at first, but I’m a person who will pursue those crazy dreams, and I’m so glad that I did,” Saho says of the tour while driving through a snowstorm en route to Kentucky for another presentation.
His “crazy idea” has now connected him with countless youths on a topic that has been stigmatized for generations. The goal of the tour, he says, is genuinely connecting with people to help them talk about mental health in a way that they possibly never have before.
“Today, I talked to four schools in four hours,” he explains. “It’s important that kids hear this message because it’s something I never heard in school, and neither did their parents. If we can start having the uncomfortable conversations, we can break the stigma and start saving lives.”
Thanks to collaboration with Jordan Tabor and the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, Saho’s Mental Game Tour stop in Baton Rouge was unlike any other. The Tabor family and the organization they established in memory of their late son, Owen Tabor, are dedicated to advancing suicide awareness and prevention. The foundation has already made strides toward its goal since its launch less than a year ago.
“I have to give Jordan credit because he pulled everything together for the event at LSU,” Saho says of the Planting Seeds of Hope event they hosted at the Pete Maravich Center in late January. In an effort to reach as many young people as possible, Tabor coordinated with school officials to clear extracurricular schedules so that every student could attend. He also worked to secure partnerships with LSU Athletics, the Joe Burrow Foundation, Our Lady of the Lake, Raising Cane’s and enlisted over 25 community organizations to provide resources for attendees.
“It’s honestly unbelievable that we were able to get everything together in such a short time, but this is just the beginning,” Tabor says, noting that the Planting Seeds of Hope will become an annual event thanks to commitments from LSU Athletics and Our Lady of the Lake.
That evening, Saho was joined by a panel of guest speakers, including three former LSU athletes who shared their personal stories of struggle and hope. Students heard from athletes Delvin Breaux Sr., Kevin Faulk and Ashleigh Gnat, Our Lady of the Lake psychiatrist Melissa Watson, and the parents of Joe Burrow.
“We have to find a unique way to discuss mental health with our youth so that they know they aren’t alone,” Tabor says. “Seeing inspirational athletes who have been in their shoes and who have overcome challenges in their lives shows them that they can also persevere.”
The Mental Game Tour wrapped back in February with a final stop in Saho’s home state of Ohio. But his mission continues with the Mental Game Podcast and the people he has inspired to action along the way.
“We have to start talking about this more,” Saho explains, “It sounds so easy, but it’s also very hard for some people. I truly believe talking saves lives, whether it’s with your mom, best friend or therapist. Say something.”

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"Resveratrol has the ability to prevent the first step that occurs when estrogen starts the process that leads to cancer by blocking the formation of the estrogen DNA adducts.
We believe that this could stop the whole progression that leads to breast cancer down the road," said Eleanor G. Rogan, Ph.D., a professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Rogan was the lead author of the report that was published in the July 2008 issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
For the current study, Rogan and colleagues measured the effect of resveratrol on cellular functions known to contribute to breast cancer.
The formation of breast cancer is a multi-step process which differs depending on type of disease, a patient's genetic makeup and other factors. However, scientists know that many breast cancers are fueled by increased estrogen, which collects and reacts with DNA molecules to form adducts. Rogan and colleagues found that resveratrol was able to suppress the formation of these DNA adducts.
"This is dramatic because it was able to be done with fairly low concentrations of resveratrol to stop the formation of these DNA adducts in the cells we studied," said Rogan. Although researchers experimented with up to 100 µmol/L of resveratrol, the suppression of DNA adducts was seen with 10 µmol/L. A glass of red wine contains between 9 and 28 µmol/L of resveratrol.
The researchers also found that resveratrol suppressed the expression of CYP1B1 and the formation of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, two known risk factors for breast cancer.
Rogan said resveratrol works by inducing an enzyme called quinone reductase, which reduces the estrogen metabolite back to inactive form. By making estrogen inactive, resveratrol decreases the associated risk.
The current study was conducted in laboratory cultures, and will need to be confirmed in larger human trials, Rogan said.
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Whether you call it effervescent, fizzy, or sparkling, carbonated water is making a comeback as a beverage. Aside from quenching thirst, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have discovered a new use for these "bubbly" concoctions that will have major impact on the manufacturer of the world's thinnest, flattest, and one most useful materials -- graphene.
As graphene's popularity grows as an advanced "wonder" material, the speed and quality at which it can be manufactured will be paramount. With that in mind,...
Physicists at the University of Bonn have managed to create optical hollows and more complex patterns into which the light of a Bose-Einstein condensate flows. The creation of such highly low-loss structures for light is a prerequisite for complex light circuits, such as for quantum information processing for a new generation of computers. The researchers are now presenting their results in the journal Nature Photonics.
Light particles (photons) occur as tiny, indivisible portions. Many thousands of these light portions can be merged to form a single super-photon if they are...
For the first time, scientists have shown that circular RNA is linked to brain function. When a RNA molecule called Cdr1as was deleted from the genome of mice, the animals had problems filtering out unnecessary information – like patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
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An experimental small satellite has successfully collected and delivered data on a key measurement for predicting changes in Earth's climate.
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A study led by scientists of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science in Hamburg presents evidence of the coexistence of superconductivity and “charge-density-waves” in compounds of the poorly-studied family of bismuthates. This observation opens up new perspectives for a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of high-temperature superconductivity, a topic which is at the core of condensed matter research since more than 30 years. The paper by Nicoletti et al has been published in the PNAS.
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Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the former of playing in the hands of a few industrialists as the poor, the middle-class and small traders suffered.
He said Modi has broken the backbone of the farmers and is playing in the hands of 5-10 industrialists, further adding that while he has done nothing for the farmers, he went ahead and wrote off bad loans worth Rs. 2 lakh crore of 15 businessmen.
“The Prime Minister has taken your money through the GST and demonetization and given it to the likes of fugitive businessmen Vijay Mallaya and Nirav Modi. Modi has spelt doom for the farmers,” Gandhi said.
The Congress president also slammed the BJP government for its poor foreign policies, adding that while the Prime Minister was busy hosting Chinese President XI Jinping in Gujarat, Chinese armed forces encroached onto Doklam.
Terming PM Modi’s bullet train project envisaged to run between Gujarat and Maharashtra as a “magic train”, the Gandhi scion said that project would never become a reality.
Gandhi further said that the current government has failed to solve any issues, in fact, have piled up people with problems.
While asserting that the Congress has always pitched for secularism, Gandhi said that the BJP-RSS always see people through the prism of religion and caste.
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Construction projects are organized efforts to create buildings or structures. Putting together infrastructure or a building is referred to as a construction project in civil engineering and architecture. A construction project is composed of several smaller projects as it is not a single activity. The construction of large-scale projects requires human multitasking. This type of larger construction project is overseen by a design engineer, a construction engineer, or a professional architect. For building projects to be completed or Ready Possession Flats for Sale in Chopda, Jalgaon cost-effectively, effective planning is essential.
Construction management teams participating in the design and execution of infrastructure must consider the entire cost of the project to prevent work-related injuries or financial difficulties. As a result of the job’s inevitable environmental and financial impact, all construction projects require meticulous planning. Due to these inherent characteristics, all construction projects require detailed planning that focuses on the following budgeting, logistics, bidding, building material availability, and construction site safety.
Types of Construction Projects
It is typically determined by the Building Construction Project Management profession you choose what type of construction project you will work on. It is possible to work on commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial projects when you are in construction. Some of the types are:
- Residential Construction Project
Residential construction projects are concerned with structures in which people live. Residential projects often demand fewer construction teams and budgets than commercial projects because they are frequently smaller. Typically, residential buildings are designed by engineers and architects. The construction project is then finished by builders using a subcontract.
Apartments: Apartments are independent living units that are located on a certain floor of a multi-story building. An area for sleeping, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living space is often found in each apartment. Because apartment buildings can contain hundreds of units and are often much larger than single-family homes, the projects frequently demand more laborers and materials to complete.
- Infrastructure Construction Project
Infrastructure construction, also referred to as civil construction, entails the building of facilities like sewer networks, bridges, and airports. The following are a few infrastructure construction projects:
Highways: The construction, repair, and modification of highway roads and alleys constitute a highway project. Roads may be widened by construction crews to handle more traffic.
Bridges: Compared to other infrastructure projects, bridges frequently require a bigger budget due to their intricacy. While some projects call for the building of brand-new bridges, others demand the repair of existing ones to ensure their stability.
Airports: To Provide a More Contemporary Design, construction teams may build new airports or renovate existing airports. Construction of runways and other services or amenities, like restrooms, are included in this category of infrastructure construction projects.
- Industrial Construction Project
Large-scale production facilities are built using industrial construction techniques. Industrial building projects are finished by a lot of construction firms for businesses. They demand knowledge from a wide range of specialists due to their intricacy. Various industrial construction projects include the following categories:
Construction teams adhere to a design for warehouse projects that involves an open area with high ceilings that are open to the roof structure. High-stacking items can be accommodated by this design, which also makes maneuvering simpler.
Building contractors can construct facilities for both heavy manufacturing and light assembly. The latter is substantially smaller in terms of construction scale, even though both types of facilities create goods and materials.
- Private Project
Private construction projects are those that are commissioned, owned, or managed by private entities. A few examples of private parties are people, homes, businesses, other businesses, non-profit organizations, privately sponsored hospitals, schools, and other private parties.
Considering the nature of the work completed may now assist classify private construction into different subcategories since these sorts of construction projects come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
Schools, sports stadiums, shopping malls, office Buildings Projects, hospitals, stadiums, and skyscrapers are examples of commercial construction projects. Like residential housing development, institutional and commercial construction involves both the building of new facilities and the upkeep and repair of existing ones. An endeavor like a storefront is typically commissioned by a business or private owner. Governments at the local and federal levels routinely finance and oversee other infrastructure projects including stadiums, schools, and healthcare facilities.
- State Construction Project
There are many different types and sizes of construction projects that the state finances. It might be something as straightforward as erecting a public school or a government structure (like a courtroom). Building a bridge, a sewer line, a highway, etc., are examples of these projects that can be fairly difficult.
- Heavy Construction Project
Construction projects of this nature include creating and modernizing roads, trains, and communications as well as renovating already existing structures. Governmental organizations and big commercial companies often carry out this type of development in the public interest. Other examples of projects in this category are tunnels, bridges, highways, transportation networks, drainage systems, and pipelines.
- Federal Construction Project
Construction projects at the state and federal levels are extremely comparable. They can take many different forms and are extremely straightforward, traditional, and difficult. Courthouses, administrative facilities, flood control projects, etc. are all frequently developed here in the same way as they are by state governments. Only the ownership or control of the project’s underlying site distinguishes the state from federal initiatives. There is no difference in the project’s funding source because both state and private efforts employ federal dollars. If the building of a state courtroom is done with federal money, it is a state project. However, working in a federal courthouse is an official government function. Work on an interstate that receives federal funding is often a state project because states oversee the roadways.

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Keeping It Cool: Servicing Your Car’s AC Compressor
If you're like most people, you rely on your car's air conditioning to keep you cool during the hot summer months. But what do you do when your AC compressor starts to fail?
Don't worry; Brandon Honda is here to help! This blog post will discuss the steps necessary for servicing your car's AC compressor.
We'd also like to offer our reliable services to keep you cool all summer long!
Step 1: Look for Leaks
The first step in servicing your AC compressor is to inspect it for leaks. If you notice any leaks, be sure to repair them before continuing with the rest of the steps.
Leaks can occur for several reasons, so it's essential to identify and fix them as soon as possible. A leak in your AC compressor could result from a faulty part, or it might just need to be replaced with a new one altogether.
Step 2: Watch for Wear
The belt that drives the AC compressor is also subject to wear and tear. If you see any cracks or fraying on the belt, it's time for a replacement.
A worn belt can cause all sorts of problems, so be sure to keep an eye on it and replace it when necessary. The last thing you need is for the belt to break while you're driving!
Additionally, check your system's hoses. If they are cracked or showing signs of wear and tear, then be sure to replace them with new ones.
Step 3: Record the Refrigerant
Your car AC system also needs a specific type of refrigerant to function correctly. Be sure to record the amount and type of refrigerant in your system before starting any repairs.
This information will be necessary to take your car to a mechanic for service.
If your AC compressor lacks refrigerant, the system will not be able to cool your car.
Step 4: Keep It Clean
Dirt and debris can also clog your AC compressor, so it's essential to keep the area around it clean.
Be sure to use a shop vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or particles from the vicinity of the compressor.
This will help prevent damage and ensure that your car's AC system continues to run smoothly.
Step 5: Layer on Lubricants
When it comes to moving parts, lubrication is vital.
Be sure to regularly apply a coat of compressor oil or grease to help your AC system run smoothly.
However, you mustn't overfill the AC compressor with lubricants and oils.
Step 6: Tighten the Tools
A simple matter such as loose bolts or screws can cause all sorts of problems with your car's AC compressor.
Be sure to check and tighten all the tools regularly, especially if you notice a decline in your AC system performance.
Your mechanic or trusted service center will be more than happy to help you out with this.
At Brandon Honda, serving Wesley Chapel, FL, we pride ourselves on providing reliable service for all your car care needs.
Bring your Honda in today, and let us take a look at the AC compressor. We're confident that we can get it running like new again!


Saints Suspensions: Do Penalties for Jonathan Vilma and Others Fit the Crime?
All four players will be suspended without pay and may appeal. Appeals are heard by Goodell.
Are the fines too harsh?
Sure, the league is trying to make an example out of the Saints players, and we can understand three or four games, but is an entire year without pay really fair for Vilma? And is half a season for Hargrove too much?
Or is this the message the league needed to send?
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UK - Cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) damage has contributed to estimated losses of 3.2 per cent of the winter oilseed rape (WOSR) area in England and Scotland, according to a ‘snapshot assessment’ report commissioned by HGCA.
Based on the period 22–29 September, the estimated 3.2 per cent loss is equivalent to 17,000ha.
Of the area lost, the report estimated half of the area had been redrilled and half currently left bare.
The report also suggested there is significant regional variation in CSFB damage with some growers experiencing significant control issues. This was the case in Hampshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire where over 40 per cent of the WOSR was reported as having damage levels at or above treatment thresholds.
The regional picture of growth stages and treatment thresholds also meant that further crop losses post 30 September could not be ruled out.
HGCA Research Manager Caroline Nicholls said: “Faced with anecdotal reports of CSFB damage over the early autumn and an immediate lack of industry data on the possible extent of damage, HGCA funded ADAS to co-ordinate and gather evidence from an established network of agronomists covering England and Scotland.
“The report provides a regionalised ‘snapshot’ estimate of damage in WOSR crops walked in the last week of September.”
Estimates were based on 32,000ha of WOSR walked by members of the ADAS network which comprised 23 county-level agronomists covering 30 counties.
The area walked was equivalent to 6 per cent of the national area and was scaled up to give a national and regional picture.
No data was included from Wales which accounts for 1 per cent of the WOSR area in Great Britain.
It was estimated that 55.4 per cent of the WOSR area had either grown past the susceptible growth stages (34.9 per cent ) where adult CSFB, typically, causes the most damage or was currently unaffected by CSFB (20.5 per cent ).
Further crop losses could be anticipated as the report also estimated that 41.4 per cent of currently affected WOSR was still at a growth stage considered to be particularly vulnerable to CSFB damage (4 true-leaf stage and earlier). Of these crops, 7.5 per cent were considered to have already sustained damage above the control thresholds.
At this stage, due to the complexities associated with redrilling/crop compensating for damage, the impact of CSFB on yield has not been estimated.
Regional damage data
Miss Nicholls said: “The national crop loss figure of 3.2 per cent masks considerable variation in the impact from CSFB at the local level.”
The counties with the highest proportion of crops at or above control thresholds were Hampshire (46 per cent ), Bedfordshire (43 per cent ) and Hertfordshire (43 per cent ). Most crop losses were reported in the South East and Eastern counties.
Miss Nicholls continued: “The report results show some growers have been hit hard, with some needing to redrill or consider other cropping options.
“Due to the complexity of crop-pest interactions, there are likely to be many causes of this variation but there were some common observations.”
Across the majority of counties, the view was that the earlier WOSR was drilled the less susceptible it was to CSFB.
It was reported that crops drilled in mid-August tended to have developed beyond the susceptible growth stage by the time the adult beetle migration started.
Some of the later September drilled crops were also mostly unaffected, possibly because the number of adult beetles migrating had decreased.
Where crops were drilled into dry/cloddy seed beds, crop development may have been slowed allowing beetles to consume more leaf than was being produced by the crop.
Another cause of variation in CSFB damage could be due to resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in CSFB.
On a national scale, it was estimated that 59 per cent of the WOSR crop had been treated with at least one pyrethroid spray.
Regional reports of severe damage, such as in the South East and Eastern counties, tended to result in more intensive crop monitoring and repeat spray applications.
In many regions where CSFB pressure was reported to be lower – such as the West, East Midlands and Scotland – the use of pyrethroids was estimated to be similar to previous years.
In September, HGCA confirmed that knock-down resistance (kdr) to pyrethroids in CSFB was widespread, based on positive test results from all six counties tested.
Following a further call for CSFB samples to be sent to Rothamsted Research for analysis, researchers have also been able to confirm the presence of pyrethroid resistance in a sample of striped flea beetle mistakenly sent in.
Miss Nicholls said: “Unfortunately, it seems pyrethroid resistance can arise all too easily in crop pest species.
“Some of the initial CSFB test results also indicate that there may be a second resistance mechanism involved.”
In order to help limit the spread of resistance, it is recommended that full pyrethroid field rates are used whenever control is sought.
If control remains poor, a pyrethroid-based product should not be used again and growers should switch to an insecticide with an alternative mode of action.
The recent Emergency Authorisation (until 23 January 2015) of InSyst (acetamiprid) for use in WOSR against CSFB will give growers crucial spraying flexibility and will play an important part in the management of pyrethroid resistance.
However, only one autumn foliar application of any neonicotinoid insecticide (eg acetamiprid and thiacloprid) is permitted.
Emerged WOSR will now be less vulnerable to damage to the precious growing point. However, CSFB will lay eggs at the base of the crop and, if conditions are mild (>3oC), larvae may enter plants to feed from October to early April.
Research suggests that larvae are worth controlling if more than 35 beetles are caught in yellow water traps between crop emergence and the end of October or if two or more larvae per plant are found in late October/early November.
HGCA has updated its cabbage stem flea beetle, aphid, and oilseed rape publications to reflect the latest findings on resistance and changes in the authorisations of plant protection products.
TheCropSite News Desk


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Greg Valentine recently sat down with The Hannibal TV to discuss his wrestling career, when the topic of the Rhythm & Blues tag team came up. Specifically, Valentine was asked about what made the group come together, and what caused it to end.
When asked whether he was initially for the formation of the tag team at the time, Valentine noted that he was initially. “I was for it when I had my blonde hair. For a year or so, they wanted to do the black hair thing to shock the people,” he said. “I look back at it now, and I’ve watched the business change, and it’s gotten really gimmicky and I’m trying to hold out as a hard-nosed wrestler and trying to make everything believable … I said you know what … I’ll go out and be a showman.”
Valentine went on to discuss how although he was a bit hesitant to start, he does look back on the memories fondly, even though they cut the duo a bit early. “I look back and I laugh and I enjoy it. But they cut it off, and I’m sorry they did, because I think we could have done very, very well as World Tag Team Champions,” revealed the WWE Hall of Famer. “But they cut it off because of the signing with the Road Warriors, I believe.”
From the sound of it, it seems like Valentine did end up cherishing his time with the duo, even though he may have been trying to take things more seriously in the beginning. If the tag team hadn’t been ended prematurely, who knows just how famous they could have become as a team.


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Fitzherbert is no ordinary gosling--his mother is a goose and his father is a swan. He is the farm's only swoose--perhaps, the world's only swoose! Fitzherbert sets off to find his father. Instead, he ends up in the courtyard of Windsor Castle, where he becomes the apple of the Queen's eye and is honored with knighthood. An enchanting adventure.
About Dick King-SmithDick King-Smith spent twenty years as a farmer, and many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He won the Guardian Award with his book, THE SHEEP-PIG, which later inspired the blockbuster film, BABE. He is one of the most popular living children's authors. Dick lives in the West Country, has three children, a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
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…Calls for partnership on ease of doing business
Ebonyi State Government under the leadership of Governor David Nweze Umahi, has established a Tax Appeal Tribunal with the help of Ebonyi State Enabling Business Environment Committee(EBS-EBEC), which is an Inter-Ministerial Committee Constitution as approved by the State Governor and headed by the Deputy, Barr. Kelechi Igwe. According to the statement released by the Special Assistant to Ebonyi State Governor on Ease of Doing Business and Ebonyi in the Diaspora(EoDB/EBD), Hon. Deacon Collins Agbo, on Friday, 1st November, 2019 while addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state Tax Appeal Tribunal is to make tax payment more convenient, peaceful, justifiable and affordable for investors and other business communities in Ebonyi State, and to also ensure that no investor is double-taxed.
Hon. Agbo further stated the readiness of the State Government to partner with other business communities for “ease of doing business” and to encourage Ebonyi businessmen and women of extraction, in order to pioneer the investment regime in the State, considering trending issues about the economy of our country, Nigeria.
He described the effort of the State Governor to take Ebonyi to a greater height as Strategical, saying this:
“The administration of His Excellency, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, in his determined effort to strategically position Ebonyi State among leading States in “Ease of Doing Business” in Nigeria, has embarked on a number of initiatives to improve the business environment in the State and to deliberately push for viable population increase by wooing Ebonyians and non-Ebonyians within and outside Nigeria to look at the direction of Ebonyi State in both their socio-political and economic ventures and plan for a home-coming to increase our population, create competitive markets and increase our GDP.”
The Special Assistant, however, stated other initiatives by the Governor, some of which include:
Creation of industrial parks in the three zones of the state;
Construction of Urban and Rural asphalt and concrete road networks to ease the movement of farm produce, goods and materials from hinterland to cities;
Interest-free loans to Farmers and Civil Servants which is aimed at creating wealth for them by enabling them to embark on various businesses of their interests geared towards reducing poverty level of the State;
Automation of the Ministry of Lands and Survey for easy registration of property and generation of documents to save time;
Ensuring Peace and Security in Ebonyi to protect lives and property;
Agreement with Solar Company in China to establish frequent electricity Supply and Distribution in Ebonyi State;
Creation of SAeodb.email@example.com which is an email address created to enable Ebonyians in the Diaspora think home and get registered, knowing that the State has changed from what it used to be to a better Ebonyi.
Hon. Agbo described Ebonyi as the most viable market in the Southern part of Nigeria and encouraged Ebonyians and other business moguls to cue into partnership with the state for Ease of Doing Business which is the matter at hand.
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The arrest of six poachers from Nalsarovar Sanctuary's vicinity has raised doubts about the preparedness of the forest department to tackle the menace of poaching. This is the second incident of poachers being caught from the area which indicates that illegal activities are rampant here. Officials blame an acute shortage of staff permanent staff for the poaching in the area.
The poaching of birds and reptiles is widespread in the area outside the sanctuary and also among some of the local communities, a forest official said. He further said that snakes are killed for their poison while monitor lizards are poached for meat.
The belief that the meat of monitor lizards enhances sexual prowess is largely to blame for their poaching. Also, the oily extraction obtained by boiling the reptile carcass eases arthritic pain. These beliefs, according to foresters, have no scientific credence.
Unfortunately, the main culprits responsible for poaching in the area are yet to be arrested. "It has been noted many times that those arrested are just a front for people from nearby villages who are actually behind those responsible. They never get caught," said a forest official. Those arrested on Wednesday are all from weak economic backgrounds. A senior forest official said that the area has some communities who are into poaching for generations.
What's more, the poachers operating in the area are quite cruel. In April, when some migratory birds were recovered from poachers' possession, their wings had been cut and legs broken. Even in the latest incident, the tails of the lizards were cut and legs twisted so that the animal could not escape.
The department was able to make the arrests because of the intelligence network of officials and the staff on the ground but there is an acute shortage of permanent staff, an official told TOI. Temporary staff are sent only during the season when migratory birds come to the lake.
After the April poaching incident, it was decided to provide additional staff and install closed circuit cameras at several sensitive points. However, these measures are yet to be implemented.


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You have a crazy successful best friend circle. Are there any best friend moments on the show that you’re anxious for people to see?
Kelly [Rowland] is a big, big part of the show. She’s on more than any of the other people and you get to see Kelly’s personality. She’s skyrocketing now with “Motivation” and everything she has going on, but on the show, you get to see her being silly, us just being best friends and the conversations we have. Just fun times! It’s really a good inside peek to her and how she is. Serena’s the silliest out of all of us, and people wouldn’t even know that about her, so you get to witness that as well.
My cousin Dice is a big part of my reality show and what’s important to me about Dice besides, obviously, that being my cousin and one of my best friends, is Dice is dealing with sexuality issues and different things like that. I think it’s important to see things like that on television because you have a lot of people struggling with who they are and trying to find themselves and worrying about if people aren’t going to accept them. It’s good that we touch on these issues on the show. I think that can help a lot of people.
Awesome. Particularly, with this reality show and Full Court Wedding, more light has been shed on your acting and upcoming projects. Tell me, how did you land on Broadway for Love, Loss & What I Wore?
I got it because I auditioned, you know. I work really, really hard. Monologues are not easy and people might not really get that to learn a bunch of monologues and go onstage for the first time… I’ve never performed on a stage before and have to perform this for the director of casting and everyone then get a call that I landed it, I was really proud of myself because that was not an easy one to get. I think stepping into the space I’m going now which is the acting space really shows people that I’m serious about the craft, and I’m serious about what I’m doing. Everybody can’t do a Broadway kind of play and Love Loss & What I Wore, the people from the past have been huge names, so just to be considered to be apart of that is a big thing.
Exactly. Were you nervous about that at all going into the audition?
I was nervous, but I was driven. I’m always trying to prove people wrong. You have so many people who say, ‘You can’t do this and you can’t do that,’ so that’s what motivates me to keep pushing on. So I turned the nerves into the adrenaline I needed to put on a good performance.

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With proper care and attention, a hamster can live to be 2 to 3 years old. Since hamsters are nocturnal, they naturally sleep more during the day and are more active at twilight.
Are hamsters active all night?
Respect your hamster’s sleep schedule. While some hamsters may wake for a few hours during the day, all hamsters are nocturnal creatures that are most active at night and spend the majority of the day sleeping.
Do hamsters need a night light at night?
Hamsters typically eat their meals at night, and they also typically get their exercise at night. Darkness makes them feel energetic and ready to conquer their “days.” Because of that, hamsters need to have the lights off at night.
What time at night are hamsters active?
Hamsters are “crepuscular” animals, meaning that they are most active during low-light hours at dawn and dusk. As such, your hamster may spend a great deal of time asleep while you are awake.
Can you train a hamster to not be nocturnal?
Take out all the toys at night and replace them in the day.
This way, your hamster will not have anything to play with during the day, which may make them more inclined to sleep and rest. Give your hamster a new toy or a treat every day to keep him up and active.
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Just like with humans, lack of sleep can impact a hamster’s mood and personality. A quiet room away from the chaoticness that lies inside a human’s household will help brighten your hamster’s day. It simple really; a hamster that’s well-rested will be more open to being sociable.
Should I cover my hamsters cage at night?
No Need to Wrap Their Cages
It’s only natural for hamsters to not sleep at night, because they’re nocturnal. Wrapping or covering your hamster’s cage and making his environment darker won’t encourage him to sleep. Darkness encourages these little rodents to be awake, after all.
What time is a hamster awake?
Hamsters are active when the sun is down or right before the sun comes up, and their most active times are around dawn and dusk. Individual hamsters will have different preferred wake-up times and sleep schedules depending on their breed and personal needs.
Do hamsters need baths?
Hamsters are fastidious groomers and do a good job keeping themselves clean, baths, as we tend to think of them, are not necessary. However, it is possible to spot-clean them, if they truly need it. It is especially important to check their bottom as sometimes bedding can stick after going to the bathroom.


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The award-winning Restaurant Mosaic at the Orient Boutique Hotel recently welcomed one of the country’s most exciting sommeliers, Taryn Nortje. The restaurant is headed up by the current Best Female Chef in the World, Chef Chantel Dartnall.
Says Nortje: “It is any sommelier’s dream come true to work in a restaurant which boasts the finest cellar in Africa, with more than 75 000 bottles of wine under 5 500 different local and international labels. Mosaic is renowned across the world for its meticulous food and wine pairings and I am thrilled to be working with Chantel and her team who I admire for their passion and the precision that goes into the very smallest detail.”
“I am delighted that more women are making their mark in the food and wine industry,” says Chef Chantel, “and I just know that Taryn is going to become a key asset to the Mosaic team. She has a fantastic palate and is going to be a force to be reckoned with on the South African wine stage.”
Nortje – who was previously at Marble – will work with Mosaic’s Moses Magwaza who won the coveted Wine Service Award at the 2017 Eat Out Awards last year.


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Cincinnati Macy’s Inc. said Thursday that it will expand its online order fulfillment center near Portland, Tenn., in Robertson County, to accommodate growth in sales at macys.com.
The Portland facility, with 600,000 square feet of space, opened in spring 2007, and the expansion will add 374,000 sq. ft. Construction is expected to begin this fall and the expanded facility is expected to be operational in fall 2011.
“Our online sales at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have grown rapidly in recent years – by a total of 19.6% in 2009, followed by another 31% in the first half of 2010,” said Tom Cole, Macy’s Inc.’s chief administrative officer. “It is important that our systems and support facilities also continue to develop so we can drive growth in the online business and serve customers effectively and efficiently.”


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This set includes the following:
- 1 Abaddon the Despoiler
- 10 Chaos Space Marine Legionaries
- 20 Chaos Cultists, armed with brutal assault weapons and autopistols
- 1 Chaos Space Marines Transfer Sheet, containing 364 transfersThis box can be used to assemble a variety of units the recommended build for Boarding Action games is Abaddon the Despoiler, five Legionaries, and two Cultist Mobs of ten models each. All models are supplied with their appropriate bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.
Rules for playing Boarding Action games of Warhammer 40,000 can be found in the Arks of Omen: Abaddon supplement. Additional rules for Chaos Space Marines Boarding Patrols can be found in Arks of Omen: Angron.

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The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has recognized the newly-elected Meskwaki Tribal Council, a milestone in the long-running leadership dispute on the settlement. Tom Jochum — a spokesman for the tribal council headed by Homer Bear, Junior — says it’s what the group’s been working toward for the past eight months.Jochum says the Bureau of Indian Affairs recognition “legitimizes” the Homer Bear Council and gives the tribe an opportunity to move forward. Jochum says members of the tribe have recognized Homer Bear as their leader since an election in May. That election wasn’t recognized by federal officials, so a second round of voting was held in October. Now that the feds have put their stamp of approval on the fall election, Jochum says the tribe can “get back to business” and that means reopening the tribe’s casino near Tama that’s been closed since May. Jochum says it’s also time for a full accounting of the spending decisions made by the rival tribal council headed by Alex Walker, Junior.At one point, the Alex Walker Tribal Council hired a Wisconsin security firm to break into the closed casino to seize financial records. Jochum says “a lot of money was spent trying to subvert the will of the tribe,” and he says “there’s going to have to be an accounting for some of the things that were done.” Iowa’s two U.S. Senators had been involved, behind the scenes, trying to get the Bureau of Indian Affairs to settle the dispute. Senator Charles Grassley say the Bureau’s ruling “removes the last remaining obstacle before the casino can be reopened” and he expects the National Indian Gaming Commission to lift the closure of the casino at anytime. Grassley says that’d be an “early Christmas present” for the nearly 13-hundred people who want to get back to work at the casino. Senator Tom Harkin says the Bureau’s decision should restore “economic stability to tribal members” and those who work at the casino. And Harkin praised the Tribal Council for deciding to put many workers back on the casino payroll even before the facility re-opens.


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https://assets-decodeurs.lemonde.fr/redacweb/ukraine-cartes-infographie/derniere-maj-ukraine-avancee-russe.png https://assets-decodeurs.lemonde.fr/redacweb/ukraine-cartes-infographie /last-update-ukraine-advanced-russe.png 30 The situation on the map Agrandir The context Live hosted by Denis Ménétrier Contributions are temporarily disabled in this live stream. The heads of G7 diplomacy, meeting for three days in Wangels, Germany, kept the pressure on Moscow, saying on Saturday May 14 that they “will never recognize” the borders that Russia has been trying to change since the war in Ukraine. Russia suspended electricity deliveries to Finland on Saturday, due to alleged “unpaid bills”. Tension is rising between Moscow and Helsinki, which has announced its desire to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) “without delay” under the influence of the Russian offensive in Ukraine. Moscow, which sees this with a very dim view, has already threatened a “military-technical” response. The Finnish electricity network operator has assured that it could do without power imports from Russia. According to the Institute for the Study of War, the ISW, “Ukraine seems to have won the battle of Kharkiv” . US think tank says Russian military has made no attempt to resist Ukrainian counterattacks in recent days, and is now focusing on ‘an orderly withdrawal’ of troops trying to encircle the second city of Ukraine. Many losses in equipment and personnel on the Russian side were announced on Facebook on Friday evening, Serhi Haïdaï, Ukrainian governor of the Luhansk region: “There is heavy fighting on the border with the Donetsk region, near of Popasna. It’s a horror, but they are still trying to achieve their ends. However, according to the interceptions [de communications téléphoniques], we understand that an entire battalion has refused to attack because they see what is happening. In Mariupol, negotiations would be “very difficult” on the fate of the last defenders of the strategic port city. A Russian army in slow motion, believes London. The British Ministry of Defense said on Friday that Ukrainian forces had “successfully repelled” a Russian attempt to cross the river near Sievierodonetsk, causing Moscow troops heavy losses, and estimated that the army Russian “did not achieve significant progress although it concentrated its forces there after” having given up on conquering Kiev.Tensions between Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron. The Ukrainian president regretted with the Italian chain Rai that his French counterpart strives to dialogue with Moscow. “We must not look for a way out for Russia, and Macron is doing it in vain”, he said before adding: “I know that he wanted to obtain results in the mediation between Russia and Ukraine, but he had none. The Elysée reacted: “The President of the Republic has never discussed anything with Vladimir Putin without the agreement of President Zelensky. In a Facebook post, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said this morning that his country was entering “a new and long phase of war”. To prepare for this, kyiv plans to increase its production capacity for military equipment, and to be able to arm a million citizens. A separatist region of Georgia is going to hold a referendum on integration with Russia. The authorities of the pro-Russian Georgian separatist region of South Ossetia announced on Friday evening that this consultation would be held on July 17. The European Union (EU) will provide additional military assistance of 500 million euros to Ukraine to help it defend itself against the Russian invader, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. Read all our articles, analyzes and reports on the war in Ukraine Investigation. How Vladimir Putin revived NATO Report. In Portugal, the care of Ukrainian refugees by pro-Russian activists is scandalous Récit. Eurovision: under the kitsch, the rhinestones and the sequins, the weight of geopolitics Decryption. Ukraine is wary of the project of the “European political community” History. The Myth of the Decisive Battle Analysis. Tortured Russian prisoners: videos verified by Le Monde implicate a battalion of Ukrainian volunteers Decryption. The war in Ukraine relaunches the hypersonic arms race Find our live from yesterday on this link.
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A veteran NYPD detective who was cleared of misconduct allegations is accusing police brass of racial discrimination for refusing to reinstate him to full duty – while protecting white colleagues.
“He’s being treated differently because he’s African-American,” said Det. David Terrell’s attorney, Eric Sanders.
Terrell filed a discrimination complaint against the city with the state’s Division of Human Rights and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday.
Critics had branded him a ”monster” and “terrorist” after he was accused of pummeling a Bronx man and falsely arresting his brother in 2016. But Terrell was cleared of any wrongdoing in the allegations filed by the brothers in late 2016. The Civilian Complaint Review Board also dismissed nearly all other misconduct claims against him. In only two cases were claims upheld by the CCRB, and only one of those resulted in disciplinary action against Terrell.
The 44-year-old detective has made more than 1,000 arrests during his 15 years on the job.
He’s also been named in 15 lawsuits since 2006. Two of the cases were tossed, three were settled by the city, and the rest are pending. In August Terrell filed a $175 million intent to sue the city for being too eager to settle such cases.
Last week The Post reported that cops in some crime-ridden South Bronx neighborhoods are abandoning aggressive policing to avoid getting sued.
Terrell remains on modified duty even after his attorney sent NYPD brass a letter On Sept. 14 demanding his reinstatement.
“There is no objective credible evidence that he violated anything, yet he’s still sitting on modified assignment. It makes no sense whatsoever,” Sanders said.
Terrell was promoted to detective specialist following his leading role in the 2015 takedown of the Lyman Place Crew, a gang in the dangerous 42nd Precinct in the Bronx.
After the bust another local crew, The Hilltop Gang, started filing false corruption claims against Terrell and fellow officers, his complaint says.
Terrell claims he was put on modified duty during the investigation while Det. Daniel Brady and Sgt. Adrian Uruci — who are both white — stayed in their positions.
Supervisors “including Police Commissioner James O’Neill protected Det. Brady and Sgt. Uruci unlike him,” Terrell’s complaint says.
He also accuses the NYPD of more systemic discrimination, claiming that the department uses the “detective specialist” designation to “deny African Americas and other person of color a fair opportunity to compete for enhanced investigative career opportunities as detective third, second and first.”
Those tiered positions pay at least $10,000 more and lead to additional advancement and higher salaries, Sanders said. They can also mean increased employment and business opportunities outside the police force, Sanders said.
Reps for the NYPD did not immediately return a message for comment.


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Some swine facilities utilize one or more odor reduction or technologies to reduce odor emission such as biofilters, pit additives and diet manipulation. The odor abatement effectiveness factor (AE) is used to account for the reduction of odor emission from buildings. The allowable reduction of odor emission ranges from 0 to 70%.
The odor abatement factor for outside liquid manure storage AS is used to characterize the reduction in odor emission as compared to open liquid storage. Surface aeration of anaerobic lagoons is an example of odor reducing technology.

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To Activate, just open and read
Michael Jacoby Brown distills more than 30 years of organizing into his book, which every aspiring and veteran activist should own. “Building Powerful Community Organizations” can be read straight through as a primer on how to become an activist. Or, it can be a reference for specific problems—the detailed table of contents, chapter overviews, examples, self-study exercises, and index make information easy to find. Jacoby Brown defines community organizing, the way to build a community with homegrown leaders, run meetings, raise money, and get results. He tells activists to work with their membership to build lasting relationships rather than dictate to them. Top-down groups have little staying power and the leaders burn out. This book is strongly recommended for public and academic libraries, especially those with social service and management collections.
Duncan Stewart, Univ. of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City


Reporting from Houston — Tornadoes tore through the Dallas-Fort Worth area known as the Metroplex on Tuesday, and although no serious injuries had been reported by mid-afternoon, officials are seeing major damage in their wake.
Lt. Darrel Whitfield of the Arlington Fire Department told The Times that a tornado struck at about 1:15 p.m. in Fort Worth and headed 15 miles east into neighboring Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
"We have heavy damage in south Arlington, no reports of injuries, several fires, lightning strikes," Whitfield said.
PHOTOS: Texas tornadoes
"We do see damage" to structures, he said, including "a combination of vehicles, tractor trailers, houses and a nursing home."
He said it was not clear yet whether the 142-bed nursing home had been evacuated or damaged. Staff at the nursing home reported that they had not evacuated but said they could not comment about circumstances there Tuesday.
As of 2 p.m. CDT, the tornado was still visible and it was not clear whether shelters had been established, Whitfield said.
"We believe it’s moving in a northerly direction and it’s pretty much out of Arlington," he said.
Marc Flake, a spokesman for Fort Worth's Tarrant County, told The Times that county officials were still taking a tally of the damage as local fire departments responded, but that no injuries had been reported.
Meanwhile, a second large tornado was moving through the area, according to Amber Elliott, a meteorologist who spoke with The Times from the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth, which posted maps tracking the tornadoes under a banner warning "Take cover now!"
Video showed both twisters to be well-formed "stovepipe" or "elephant trunk" tornadoes, she said.
In addition to the Arlington twister, another strong tornado surfaced in Hutchins, about 30 miles east, and headed northeast through the suburbs toward Garland, she said.
There were reports of more tornadoes surfacing along the same path as those two super-cells, Elliott said.
She said the twisters were likely to cause major damage as they ripped through highly populated suburban areas.
"The one that's going through downtown Arlington looks to be very dangerous," Elliott said. "It was definitely throwing heavy, large debris around. Looks like there's going to be extensive damage."
The Dallas Red Cross office attempted to warn local residents online.
"LARGE TORNADOES moving into Arlington and Hutchins," the organization tweeted. "If you are in the path of these storms, SEEK SHELTER NOW!"
On NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth and other area TV stations, the twisters could be seen ripping through the area, lifting and tossing tractor trailers.
"Images on Chopper 5 show semi trucks and other debris being tossed into the air in Dallas County," NBC 5 tweeted.
The weather service issued a tornado watch in the area Tuesday morning, but it was not clear how many residents heeded the advice or outdoor warning sirens.
"The sirens should be going off as soon as we issue the tornado warning, and people should be taking cover immediately," Elliott said. "Hopefully people have weather radios or they’re keeping an eye on the TV."
Flights have been grounded due to hail and lightning at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, but the facility was not closed, officials said.
Tornado warnings were in effect for Dallas and Tarrant counties until 4 p.m. CDT, officials said.
"As long as these tornadoes hold together, they will continue to tear through highly populated areas," Elliott said.
Although tornado activity is typical come spring in Texas, Elliott said Tuesday's twisters were unusually strong. However, she said, it will take until at least Wednesday for meteorologists to assess their strength.
"This is unusual for what we've seen in the past few years," she said.
Accuweather.com reported that the storm system generating the tornadoes is expected to move across the Southern Plains Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Brazil vs Venezuela World Cup Qualifier Live Match 2022 Bangladesh Time | Watch Live Score & Telecast. The match between Venezuela and Brazil. The 11th match of the 2022 Conmebol World Cup qualifiers will be held on Thursday, October 7. At the Estadio Olympico in Caracas. CONMEBOL Fugitive leaders visit Venezuela, the team below Brazil, for what is expected of a one-sided competition in the World Cup qualifiers. Conmebol 2022 World Cup qualifiers are returning this week with another triple match day full of thrilling matches. The Brazilian leaders will visit Caracas to play against Venezuela. Who are at the bottom of the rankings at the Estadio Olympico.
Brazil vs Venezuela World Cup Qualifier Match 2022
The South American World Cup qualifiers continue on Friday, with Brazil facing Venezuela in Sao Paulo and a third-round match. Brazil entered a point behind Argentina, but a game in hand after opening with wins against Bolivia and Peru. Venezuela is at the bottom of the table without a point after losses to Colombia and Paraguay. Today, October 7, 2022, the Brazilian football team will face Venezuela in the qualifying match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Estadio Olympico de la UCV, Caracas will host this Brazil vs Venezuela football match. All fans can watch the match coverage of the Brazil vs Venezuela FIFA Qualifier football match on 8 October 2022 from 5:00 AM IST time.
Brazil vs Venezuela Match Date & Time
The national teams of Venezuela and Brazil will face each other for Matchday 11 of the Conmebol 2022 World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, October 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM (ET) & 5:00 AM IST . The match will be played at the Estadio Olímpico in Caracas.
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Today the 2022 Qatar World Cup South American Qualifier Match Day 11 Brazil vs Venezuela will be held at the Estadio Olympico de la UCV, Caracas on 7th October 2022. Time 8 October 2022. All Indian spectators watched the Brazil vs Venezuela FIFA qualifier match Standard E October 2022 intensely from 5:00 am Indian time. Brazil have been suspended for this match without Neymar, due to injuries to Roberto Firmino and Richardson. Last month, Brazil was without nine Premier League players due to travel bans but England-based players are now allowed to travel.
Brazil vs Venezuela Match Lines Up & Squad List
Brazil carries injury concerns in the match. Neymar and forward Philippe Coutinho are expected to miss the match due to injuries, while there are concerns over the condition of Casimiro, Fabinho and Rodrigo Cayo. Defender Eder Milita is also out with Covid-19. On the Brazilians’ plus side, striker Gabriel Jesus and goalkeeper Allison, who missed the first two qualifiers due to injuries, will return.
Brazil XI: Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Renan Lodi; Allan, Douglas Luiz, Everton Ribeiro; Richarlison, Gabriel Jesús, Firmino
Venezeula XI: Faríñez; Rosales, Osorio, Ángel, Feltscher; Moreno, Rincón, Casseres; Machís, Rondón, Soteldo.
Brazil vs Venezuela Match Prediction
After looking at recent match statistics and team performances. Shiv Sports News experts predict that today’s 8 October. FIFA World Cup qualifier is over Brazil as they have a 65 percent chance of winning Venezuela. Despite having the most talented squad of their generation. Venezuela have made a devastating start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. With just four points from nine games. Of course, there is still time to turn things around. But with each passing result, Venezuela’s chances of reaching their first World Cup are slim.
Most of the football fans around the world to watch the live broadcast. And coverage of today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier match day 11 between Brazil vs Venezuela. Some popular TV channels like Super Sports, BeiN Sports Arabia, Canal +, Sky HD, Astro Supersports, BBC, ITV may bring live action in today’s FIFA Football Qualifier match Venezuela vs Brazil vs Brazil 7 October 2022. Venezuela vs Brazil FIFA Qualifiers Watch the full list of live TV channels broadcast online.
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Brazil vs Venezuela Live Telecast in India, Indian TV channels List
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You've clearly noticed that, with the Middle East having returned to more widespread chaos, crude prices, which had slumbered during the first half of this year, have headed straight north. Indeed, during just the past month, as our European friends have begun rejecting Iran's oil, black gold trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange has moved steadily from about $80 a barrel to near $91.50, an increase of more than 14%.
Given the increasing geopolitical uncertainty and escalating metrics, is it time for carefully re-oiling your portfolio? In the process, should you be revisiting the likes of ExxonMobil
After all, you've been spared a painful increase at the gasoline pump thus far, and, as a nation, we're heading away from dependence on other countries for our crude supplies. Or are we?
A muddled Middle East
Before we examine our own exploration, production, and regulatory climates, let's take a quick gander at the goings-on in some of the world's other oil-producing hot spots. I've already mentioned Iran, the rogue nation that continues its bellicose behavior toward much of the rest of the world. That country's disruptive element appears to be worsening rapidly. On Wednesday, a bus full of mostly Israeli tourists was bombed in Bulgaria, killing at least seven and wounding more than 30. Israel immediately blamed Iran, its longtime nemesis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that, "This is an Iranian terror attack that is spreading throughout the entire world. Israel will respond with force." For my part, I'm taking him at his word.
We, as Israel's primary ally, have been using the expanded embargo of Iran's crude, along with the country's previous threats to close down the Strait of Hormuz, as a reason to reinforce our military presence in and around the strait. In the past few weeks, we've injected numerous ships and warplanes into the area. And while Israel had softened its rhetoric amid a series of meetings between Iran and a group of international powers that are attempting to convince the mullahs, et al., to discard their nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu's comment signals a return to his "Don't tread on me" posture.
I'll skip over Egypt, which is also beginning to percolate with heat supplied by a standoff between the Muslim Brotherhood and the country's military. Proceeding to Syria, circumstances in the area's latest tinderbox continue to decline. Indeed, it's beginning to appear that dictatorial President Bashar al-Assad may be in a more precarious situation than had previously been thought. Since his minority Shiite regime is closely allied with both Iran and Russia, the country's contretemps are hardly beneficial to hopes for a calming in the Middle East region.
Our questionable independence
In contrast to that area's quagmire, isn't the U.S. producing more crude than recently was the case? Haven't we become a net oil exporter? Hasn't the U.S. energy scene become increasingly hunky-dory by the day? The answer is a hearty "yes" and "no."
What follows is an economic statement, not a political one: While the energy picture in the U.S. -- and certainly in North America -- has clearly brightened in the past few years, nevertheless, increasing regulatory interference at the federal level threatens to unravel the progress that's been made, largely by a stream of technological advancements. Here's what I'm referring to:
- The Obama administration, largely in the form of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, has been fulsome in praising itself for increased U.S. Outer Continental Shelf oil production since 2008. However, 2011 OCS production fell off 11% from 2010. And any increases from 2008 necessarily must be attributed to the prior administration, when the related lease sales and permitting occurred. Furthermore, our current record natural gas production is virtually all occurring on private and state lands.
- In 2008, President George W. Bush scuttled a longtime ban on drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and scheduled a 2011 lease sale that was to include acreage offshore Virginia. The Obama administration delayed the sale until 2012, and then placed off-limits for five years all areas off the East Coast.
Royal Dutch Shell
has been endeavoring for five years, at a cost of about $4 billion, to gain permission to drill in the Beaufort Sea and the Chukchi Sea off Alaska, projects that together would create approximately 55,000 jobs each year for a half-century. Unfortunately, the company continues to run into one federal roadblock after another in its quest for drilling clearance. (NYSE: RDS-B)
proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which would run for 1,700 miles from Alberta, Canada, to a group of U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, was blocked by President Obama in January. The ostensible reason? It was said that the line would endanger Nebraska's Sand Hills Ogallala aquifer. Despite the submission of a revised proposal by TransCanada, there's been no forward movement on permitting the pipeline, which had previously been judged to be safe by the U.S. Department of State, following three years of analysis. Should the pipeline continue to be blocked, TransCanada just might adopt a second alternate route to carry the crude to Canada's West Coast for subsequent transport to China. (NYSE: TRP)
The Foolish bottom line
I could go on, for instance describing efforts to conduct an energy policy by turning the taxation screws on proven oil and gas producers, while tossing taxpayers' funds at ne'er-do-well solar manufacturers. Or I could elaborate on the Environmental Protection Agency's overzealousness. But I think you get the picture: Both the international and domestic energy arenas are more precarious than any of us might have thought.
This makes for an ideal time for portfolio re-oiling, perhaps starting with the largest of them all, ExxonMobil. At the very least, I urge you to let the big company serve as a proxy for the industry by immediately adding it to your individual version of the Fool's My Watchlist.