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^ Burd, Nicholas A.; Yang, Yifan; Moore, Daniel R.; Tang, Jason E.; Tarnopolsky, Mark A.; Phillips, Stuart M. (2012). "Greater stimulation of myofibrillar protein synthesis with ingestion of whey protein isolate v. Micellar casein at rest and after resistance exercise in elderly men". British Journal of Nutrition. 108 (6): 958–62. doi:10.1017/S0007114511006271. PMID 22289570.
The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions; it is mentioned in the Rigveda,[note 1] but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements.[note 2] The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Upanishads. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE, but only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century. Hatha yoga texts emerged sometimes between the 9th and 11th century with origins in tantra.
According to Zimmer, Yoga philosophy is reckoned to be part of the non-Vedic system, which also includes the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, Jainism and Buddhism: "[Jainism] does not derive from Brahman-Aryan sources, but reflects the cosmology and anthropology of a much older pre-Aryan upper class of northeastern India [Bihar] – being rooted in the same subsoil of archaic metaphysical speculation as Yoga, Sankhya, and Buddhism, the other non-Vedic Indian systems."[note 6]
In natural contests, the testing protocol ranges among organizations from lie detectors to urinalysis. Penalties also range from organization to organization from suspensions to strict bans from competition. It is also important to note that natural organizations also have their own list of banned substances and it is important to refer to each organization's website for more information about which substances are banned from competition. There are many natural bodybuilding organizations; some of the larger ones include: MuscleMania, Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE), INBF/WNBF, and INBA/PNBA. These organizations either have an American or worldwide presence and are not limited to the country in which they are headquartered.
Many trainees like to cycle between the two methods in order to prevent the body from adapting (maintaining a progressive overload), possibly emphasizing whichever method more suits their goals; typically, a bodybuilder will aim at sarcoplasmic hypertrophy most of the time but may change to a myofibrillar hypertrophy kind of training temporarily in order to move past a plateau. However, no real evidence has been provided to show that trainees ever reach this plateau, and rather was more of a hype created from "muscular confusion".[clarification needed]
Contrary to certain rumors that animal-based protein is more suitable to trigger muscle growth than plant-based protein, a study by Mangano et al. (2017) could not provide any evidence for this. In contrast, if combined properly, plant-based protein can even have a higher biological quality. A combination of one part wheat protein (e.g. seitan) and two parts soy protein (e.g. tofu) has thus been favored by many bodybuilders. Some bodybuilders, such as Patrik Baboumian and Robert Cheeke, follow a strict vegan diet.
During the period between the Mauryan and the Gupta eras (c. 200 BCE–500 CE) the Indic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism were taking form and coherent systems of yoga began to emerge. This period witnessed many new texts from these traditions discussing and systematically compiling yoga methods and practices. Some key works of this era include the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, the Yoga-Yājñavalkya, the Yogācārabhūmi-Śāstra and the Visuddhimagga.
Alexander the Great reached India in the 4th century BCE. Along with his army, he took Greek academics with him who later wrote memoirs about geography, people and customs they saw. One of Alexander's companion was Onesicritus, quoted in Book 15, Sections 63–65 by Strabo, who describes yogins of India. Onesicritus claims those Indian yogins (Mandanis ) practiced aloofness and "different postures – standing or sitting or lying naked – and motionless".
Carbohydrates play an important role for bodybuilders. They give the body energy to deal with the rigors of training and recovery. Carbohydrates also promote secretion of insulin, a hormone enabling cells to get the glucose they need. Insulin also carries amino acids into cells and promotes protein synthesis. Insulin has steroid-like effects in terms of muscle gains. It is impossible to promote protein synthesis without the existence of insulin, which means that without ingesting carbohydrates or protein—which also induces the release of insulin—it is impossible to add muscle mass. Bodybuilders seek out low-glycemic polysaccharides and other slowly digesting carbohydrates, which release energy in a more stable fashion than high-glycemic sugars and starches. This is important as high-glycemic carbohydrates cause a sharp insulin response, which places the body in a state where it is likely to store additional food energy as fat. However, bodybuilders frequently do ingest some quickly digesting sugars (often in form of pure dextrose or maltodextrin) just before, during, and/or just after a workout. This may help to replenish glycogen stored within the muscle, and to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
The high levels of muscle growth and repair achieved by bodybuilders require a specialized diet. Generally speaking, bodybuilders require more calories than the average person of the same weight to provide the protein and energy requirements needed to support their training and increase muscle mass. In preparation of a contest, a sub-maintenance level of food energy is combined with cardiovascular exercise to lose body fat. Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are the three major macronutrients that the human body needs in order to build muscle. The ratios of calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats vary depending on the goals of the bodybuilder.
According to Pāṇini, the term yoga can be derived from either of two roots, yujir yoga (to yoke) or yuj samādhau ("to concentrate"). In the context of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the root yuj samādhau (to concentrate) is considered by traditional commentators as the correct etymology. In accordance with Pāṇini, Vyasa who wrote the first commentary on the Yoga Sutras, states that yoga means samādhi (concentration).


GEORGE TOWN, Nov 23 ― All lands owned by UDA Holdings Bhd should be converted into “wakaf” or reserve land to make sure they fully benefit only Bumiputera and Muslims, said Penang Malay Association (Pemenang) president Tan Sri Yussof Latiff.
He said UDA Holdings had bought up lands at a minimal price as the lands were supposedly meant to benefit the Bumputera but in the end, the lands were developed for other purposes that do not benefit the Bumiputera community at all.
He used the Tanjong Tokong land as an example which he claimed UDA Holdings had paid a nominal sum of RM1 for a 99 lease on 48 acres of the traditional Malay kampung land back in the early 1960s.
“UDA Holdings were supposed to develop the land for the Malay community but till today, the village there is in disarray and in poor conditions,” he said in a press conference at Pemenang headquarters here.
He said UDA Holdings' main responsibility was to develop lands to benefit the Bumiputera community but it had diverted from its main responsibility.
“This is proven in the two mega projects by UDA in Penang such as the Tanjong Tokong redevelopment project and the Pulau Jerejak project,” he said.
He claimed UDA had joint-ventured with non-Bumiputera companies to develop high-rise buildings and mixed-development projects that are mostly bought and owned by non-Bumiputera.
He said he had met with UDA regarding this issue and UDA claimed that it was “forced” to join ventures with state government-friendly developers for some of its projects.
“That is what they claimed when I met with them, we don't know how true this is,” he said.
Yussof, who is also Penang Malay Heritage Trust Organisation president, said UDA has been able to obtain lands at nominal sums in the name of development for the Malay community and yet they have formed joint-ventures with non-Bumiputera companies to develop projects that are not meant for the Bumiputera.
“In this case, the only way to stop this from happening, all lands owned by UDA Holdings should be classified as wakaf land to make sure these lands will only benefit the Muslim and Bumiputera communities,” he said.
He said UDA Holdings can choose to join ventures with Bumiputera-owned companies to develop its mega projects.
He said he did not want these lands which rightfully belonged to the Bumiputera and Malay community be lost to non-Bumiputera.
“We can foresee that in another 10 years, the whole Tanjong Tokong area will become a busy metropolitan city with high rise buildings but the original Malays in the area will be left behind,” he said.
He claimed that UDA, together with E&O Holdings Bhd had completely changed the traditional structure of Tanjong Tokong from a Malay area.
“This area is meant to be a Malay area but the new high rise developments along the reclaimed land on the coast are mostly owned by non-Bumiputera,” he said.
“These are reclaimed land that belonged to UDA but it has become a site for non-Bumiputera while the original settlement there was shifted to low cost flats,” he added.
He pointed out that many others were placed in transit homes for over 20 years.
Yussof said he will be sending his proposal to convert all lands belonging to UDA to wakaf land to the Prime Minister by the end of this week.
“I hope the federal government will seriously consider this proposal to protect the rights of the Malays,” he said.


text: A former senior Saudi intelligence official said in a US lawsuit Thursday that the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tried to have him assassinated in 2018, just weeks after dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in Turkey. Saad Aljabri said Prince Mohammed sent a "hit squad" to Canada, where he lives in exile, to kill and dismember him in the same way that Khashoggi was murdered allegedly by the prince's agents in Istanbul in October 2018. Aljabri said that Prince Mohammed wants him dead because he is close to rival prince and former Saudi security chief Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and because he has intimate knowledge of Prince Mohammed's activities that would sour the close relationship between Washington and Riyadh. Since 2017 when Prince Mohammed was appointed as crown prince, Riyadh tried unsuccessfully to use Interpol to gain custody of him. And he says they sent a team of agents to the United States to track him down.

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North Carolina’s largest city just passed a landmark bill protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The bill, passed by the Charlotte city council unanimously on Monday evening, amends an existing nondiscrimination ordinance to include sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, familial status, and natural hairstyle as protected classes. Most of these updates to Charlotte’s nondiscrimination law will go into effect on October 1, though one brand new section, which pertains to employment discrimination, will instead go into effect on January 1, 2022.
The new section establishes that it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against protected classes on the basis of that protected trait. The bill also expands these protections to employers with fewer than 15 employees, protections not otherwise provided under federal or state law.
However, the bill also adds new “religious exemption” clauses to Charlotte’s nondiscrimination law, giving religious organizations free license to deny goods, services and employment to protected classes. The exemptions also stress that employers will not be required to hire or retain “unqualified” individuals, and that employers can still require employees to adhere to “reasonable dress or grooming standards.” What “reasonable” means, however, remains unclear, as the text of the bill does not define what such standards look like.
Still, advocates celebrated the move as a win for the LGBTQ+ community and local organizers, including the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Black Pride, Charlotte Pride, the Freedom Center for Social Justice, LGBTQ+ Dems NC of Mecklenburg County, and Transcend Charlotte, per a release from the advocacy group Southern Equality.
Rell Lowery, the Community Outreach Director for Charlotte Black Pride, referred to the ordinance as “an important and long overdue full-circle moment, granting LGBTQ Charlotteans the legal protections that we always needed and deserved.”
“Charlotte is the second most dangerous city in the country for transgender and gender nonconforming people — especially Black transgender women,” Lowery said in a statement. “With today’s vote, the Charlotte City Council committed to making the city a safer place to live and work for LGBTQ people and people of color.”
Charlotte is second only to Chicago in terms of instances of fatal anti-trans violence from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from the Human Rights Campaign, which recorded six such deaths over that time period. All six of those victims were Black trans women, the most recent being Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell, who were killed in April this year.
Others applauded Charlotte for “finally” catching up with other North Carolina cities in passing these protections, as Daniel Valdez, president of Charlotte Pride, put it. Those municipalities include Apex, Asheville, Buncombe County, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greensboro, Hillsborough, and Orange County, per Southern Equality.
“Tonight’s vote is a strong sign that Charlotte has finally turned a page in our decades-long fight for equality in our city,” Valdez said in a statement. “We’re hopeful that Mecklenburg County and other area towns and cities will follow Charlotte’s example.”
The move comes five years after the introduction of North Carolina House Bill 2, the controversial “bathroom bill” that not only essentially barred trans and gender-nonconforming people from using public bathrooms, but also rolled back local anti-discrimination ordinances across the state. That included Charlotte’s Ordinance 7056, which prohibited discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in public accommodations.
Though it was supposed to take effect in April 2016, Republican lawmakers called a special session specifically to address the ordinance, which they claimed “essentially did away with all single-sex bathrooms in the city,” according to NPR affiliate WFAE 90.7. Charlotte lawmakers were forced to repeal the ordinance in December 2016. Although HB2 was repealed in 2017, it was replaced by HB 142, which rolled back the bathroom provision of HB2 but established a moratorium on non-discrimination ordinances that only expired in December 2020. Notably, Charlotte’s nondiscrimination ordinance does not specify protections for people using public bathrooms.
While many advocates are pushing for comprehensive LGBTQ+ protections at the state level, Republican lawmakers have joined dozens of other state legislatures in attempting to push anti-trans legislation through. That includes Senate Bill 514, which would criminalize the provision of gender affirming care to those under 21, and would compel state employees to notify children’s parents if they display “gender nonconformity.” North Carolina’s House Bill 358, another version of the so-called “Save Women’s Sports Act,” would also ban trans youth from competing on sex-segregated athletic teams.
That’s why statewide nondiscrimination protections, which currently do not exist for LGBTQ+ North Carolineans, must be passed, according to Allison Scott, Director of Impact & Innovation at the Campaign for Southern Equality.
“Leaders across North Carolina – including our U.S. Senators from NC – should look at what’s happening in our state: Communities are taking a stand to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination, which leads to safer, more inclusive places to live, work, and raise families,” Scott said in a statement. “It’s time now to ensure that no LGBTQ North Carolinian is left vulnerable to discrimination – and that will require action from elected officials at every level of government.”
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Early twentieth century jazz standards have been newly recorded for Woody Allen's latest film by Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. There are also classic recordings from Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Ben Selvin.
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Ride-on High Volume Extractor
The Rover HVE maximizes water removal from all types of carpet to accelerate drying in water damage restoration projects. Operated by a joystick control, the ride-on Rover maneuvers better, reduces operator fatigue and boost extraction rates. Easy to carry and transport, it’s the deep extractor that techs prefer. Works great with a truckmount or portable extractor. For fast, profitable extraction, choose the Rover HVE.
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- Separate drive wheels allow the Rover HVE to move easily around corners and in tight spots
- Replaceable polymer glide seals firmly over all carpets to provide deep extraction
- Joystick is rated for 5 million cycles
- Collapsible handle for space-saving storage and ease of transport
- Front loading wheels make the unit easy to transport and store
- Extraction can be visually monitored through the clear take-up tube
Efficient in use, transport and storage. An easy 2-speed switch optimizes extraction effectiveness, and a clear take-up tube shows progress while you work. Integrated wheels make it easy to transport the Rover HVE from the van to the job and back. The unit's ergonomic handle collapses easily for storage.
I first experienced the Rover HVE in the new Dri-Eaz Restorative Drying 201 course and called a distributor to purchase one before the class was even over. It’s been a good decision because the Rover has been out on jobs every day since we purchased it! Our crews request the Rover over other options. Techs say it’s just plain easier and faster to use. The Rover’s lighter weight makes it easy to load and unload. The power cord and vacuum hose are easier to manage, and when strapped together, they stay behind the operator and don’t get in the way. Another plus is the view tube, not only for the operator, but so the client can also see how much water we extract. The joystick makes the Rover more comfortable to operate than other extractors and the Rover does a better job of extraction overall. We are very pleased with the Rover and plan to purchase another unit soon. Thanks, Dri-Eaz, for your ingenuity: keep up the good work so we can too.
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West Thurston Regional Fire Authority is located just south of Olympia, Washington. The 168 square mile response zone stretches approximately 12 miles east and west along Interstate Five from the city limits of Tumwater to the Lewis County Line. The RFA began from the partnership between Thurston County Fire District 1 and Thurston County Fire District 11. The goal of the partnership was to maximize efficiencies and improve service delivery to the citizens of the region. The successful partnership created the fourth Regional Fire Authority (RFA) in the state of Washington.
West Thurston RFA delivers comprehensive emergency services including Fire Protection, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services and Patient Transport. The Regional Fire Authority serves approximately 30,000 residents in the communities of Bordeaux, Delphi, Gate, Grand Mound, Littlerock, Maytown, Michigan Hill, Rochester and Scott Lake. The diverse service area includes industrial, commercial, residential, and forest land.

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ZOTAC Announces the New GeForce GTX 560 Ti Graphics Card
ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world's largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today raises the performance bar with a new performance-class graphics card - the new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti delivers best-in-class features and stunning visuals to create a superior gaming experience that goes beyond the traditional frames-per-second metric.
By pairing 384 unified shaders with an ultra-wide 256-bit memory interface, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti is capable of rendering phenomenal hardware-tessellated visuals with Microsoft DirectX 11 technology and deliver unprecedented gaming interaction realism using NVIDIA PhysX technology - all while delivering best-in-class frame rates for a smooth lag-free gaming experience.
"ZOTAC continues to raise expectations of gamers all over the world. Our new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti delivers the performance gamers crave and the power they need to play the latest DirectX 11 titles with maximum details," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
Gamers ready to step into the third-dimension can connect the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti to 3D-ready monitors or televisions using the available dual-link DVI or HDMI 1.4a outputs to experience immersive 3D content. When multi-display gaming is desired, up to two ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics cards can combine to unlock NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technology for stereoscopic triple-display gaming that takes immersion to unprecedented heights.
To help gamers take advantage of the graphics processing power available from the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti, a download voucher for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is included in the box to let gamers download the game immediately on release day. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is the latest third-person action-adventure that takes gamers on an epic quest in a beautifully rendered Italy.
It's time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
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CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) — Chipley High School retired Trent Forrest’s number on Sunday. Forrest played for the Tigers from 2012-2016.
He then played four years at Florida State, averaging almost 12 points in his senior season.
He now plays for the Utah Jazz, playing in 60 games last year.
“You really don’t see too many people make it from here so just being from here and knowing the support I get from the community, and just how close everybody is here, and knowing I was able to make it, it means a lot to me,” Forrest said in an interview with our media partner, Washington County News. “Something I’ll never forget so I love being from here. Like I said the small town, everybody being part of a tight knit community it helped me.”
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I woke up today and did what I usually do: open Twitter and check which well-known celebrity has been exposed for their sexual misconduct and harassment towards their co-workers. But today was different than most mornings.
Today was a victory.
The top trending results read “Harvey Weinstein” and Twitter moments with headlines such as “BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein surrenders to police..” and “Harvey Weinstein to be charged with rape, criminal sex act…”
I could not help but rejoice for my fellow women who have been his victims. Rose McGowan was among the first to share her feelings and she was relieved and finally granted justice to some extent.
Weinstein is said to be charged with rape, criminal sex acts, sex abuse and sexual misconducts on two women according to the NYPD. They have thanked the brave women who had come forth with their reports and have vowed to see justice for not only them but all those who had since shared their stories. He has turned himself over to the authorities due to the allegations.
Weinstein was taken to the New York City courthouse from the 1st precinct in Tribeca, NY. His bail is posted at $ 1 million and he must wear an electric monitor that will trace his movement at all times.
I cannot imagine this moment for all the women who had been oppressed by Harvey Weinstein. He might not be charged and found guilty of all the incidents that have emerged, but he will never be able to dominate any other woman in the way he did before. His position of power has officially been diminished.
Regarding the legal charges, what we know as of yet is as follows: the woman who has provided a statement of rape charge wishes to be anonymous for now. She accused him of restricting her to his Manhattan hotel room and raping her back in 2013. Lucia Evans has come forth and accused Weinstein of the criminal sex act of incidents that date back to 2004 of when he forced her to perform oral sex during a meeting in his office.
He is said to appear in court July 30th, 2018 to determine whether or not his case will go to trial depending on the amount of evidence that is presented. If he is charged and found guilty of the on all counts he will most likely be facing up to 25 years in prison. For the time being, he is said to be confined to the Connecticut and New York. There are also investigations being carried out in California and London and we might just be hearing the verdict from those places soon.
All I can think about at this moment are the words spoken by Asia Argento during her moment at Cannes: “You know who you are. But most importantly, we know who you are. And we’re not going to allow you to get away with it any longer.”
So, to whom it may concern, we’re coming for you. TIME’S UP!


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There’s no denying that electrical smokers are great for anyone who’s looking for something that is both effective, and compact. In case you are wondering why we used the word compact, it’s mainly because there isn’t just one electric smoker size that is available in the market.
As a matter of fact, there are multiple sizes available in the market, that are best suitable for people who have that sort of requirement to begin with. As for today, we are going to take a look at some of the tips on buying electrical smokers.
This is important for people who are relatively new, and want to have the best possible experience in buying an electric smoker. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the tips that you can use to buy an electrical smoker, and end up with a great product.
Buy The Size You Need
A small sized electric smoker is easier to heat up as compared to a larger size one, so if you are someone who doesn’t want to cook a lot of food in the smoker, the good choice would be to go for something that is smaller in size, because that way, you’ll be able to have the proper experience, without any compromises to hinder your experience.
Look For Temperature Changer
Another important thing you should look for when buying an electric smoker is the temperature changer, these are available in either digital or analog form, but the good news is that they both work really well. The ability to change temperature at your own will allows you to make sure that your food is being cooked at the right temperature without getting too much heat, or too little heat, this is the perfect feature available on an electric smoker.
You would never meet a person who hasn’t tasted dried food items especially dried fruits and herbs. Dried food items have higher shelves lives and they maintain the same unique texture for a long period of time. Dried foods are lesser in weight compared to their natural form and have their own taste, color, and smell. Many people love eating dried fruits because of their delicious taste and health benefit. Dried fruit, vegetable, or meat is much healthier and nutrient rich compared to chemically preserved food such as canned or tetra-packaged food.
Because of their health benefits and large shelf lives dried foods are widely consumed all over the world. You might have tasted one of those dried prunes and wondered how it was made. Commercially food items are dried over a large portion of land under sun or a certain amount of time but this method produces unevenly dried food. As it is impossible to control temperature while drying food under sun often times people have to throw away the over-dried foods. Nowadays there is a much better and effective way of drying food which can be done in your kitchen at your convenience. Food dehydrator is the modern day method of drying food efficiently by keeping the food items in the electric appliance for a certain amount of time.
Whether it is traditionally drying food items such as figs and prunes or it is red meat or vegetable food hydrators are all-in-one drying appliances. Electric food dehydrators are available in different models which are suitable for specific purpose and needs. This is why you should first check out the reviews provided by DehydratorSpot on their website to choose a cost effective product. They have also included Nesco recipes on how to hydrate different types of food items to get the perfect taste and form.
So you want to buy your first wine fridge and it’s actually a very good idea. That’s why you are cordially invited to give this article a proper read, because if you don’t have a good fridge at home, then you have no idea on how much you are missing out.
Drinking wine without a proper cooler is one of the worst things you can do, yet you can correct it.
Buying your first wine fridge can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. For real, because it’s taking a step onto the right direction, on the road that will take your senses to the next level when it comes to drinking wine.
Drinking wine is more than the simple act of getting drunk, because if you really love it, then you don’t do it with the sole purpose of getting drunk, you do it because you want to appreciate its flavor and body.
The best and most important thing to do when buying your first wine fridge is to set a good budget for it. $400 USD seems to be the perfect middle point. Because with it you can get a good 8-bottle fridge, which is more than enough for the casual drinker.
If you don’t have a restaurant nor have the intention to drink wine every single day, then a small and compact fridge like that one is more than enough for you.
So that’s why you need a good wine fridge and the most important tip you need to know when buying it. And of course, make sure to read a plethora of reviews. Because this will allow you to know which products are truly worth it, so you can pay more attention to them, that’s it.
Waffle makers are electric appliance that are specifically used in the kitchen for making homemade waffles. Waffle makers are especially a great investment for people who like to experiment with food and customize their options. There are plenty of advantages of investing a waffle maker, we will be shedding some light on it. Waffles are a great choice of food to eat in breakfast, they have just the right amount of sweet in it, they are somewhat similar to pancakes. A good thing about having a waffle maker at home is that you can always tailor the ingredients in your waffles according to your own liking i.e. using a healthier choice of ingredients for yourself. When it comes to buying a waffle maker it is best that you do a little research before actually making the purchase. There is a huge variety of waffle makers available in the market from which you can choose the one that you like. For reviews on different waffle makers it is best that you view website. Following are some of the advantages of having a waffle maker, check them out below.
Makes Your Food Choices Healthier
We all know that the food that we get to eat at our own home is a lot healthier as compared to the food that we get from restaurants. So if you have a waffle maker at home it will make things easier for you by giving you more options to customize your waffles with healthy ingredients.
Another great thing about having a waffle maker at home is that it enables you to cook your own food in a more hygienic environment as compared to that of the one that you find in restaurants, which is most of the time unhealthy.

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- The Director of Central Intelligence
- Establishment of US Sinai Support Mission
The President has reviewed the response to National Security Study Memorandum 2302 regarding the establishment of a U.S. Support Mission in the Sinai, pursuant to the U.S. Proposal of September 1, 1975. The President concurs in the first recommendation of the study and has directed that a senior interagency group be established under the auspices of the National Security Council to organize, coordinate and provide overall management for the Mission. The member agencies of the management board will be the Department of State and Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Agency for International Development, and the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.
The President also concurs in the third and fourth recommendations of the Study. He has directed that the Mission be headed by a Director, who will receive broad policy guidance and report to the President through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. He will be assisted by a small staff in Washington, as well as drawing upon the support of the interagency management board. In the field, the major part of the work will be carried out under private contract with the contractors and their personnel responsible to the Mission Director and his designated representatives. In carrying out his functions, the Director shall hold the additional title of Special Representative of the President.
The President wishes the Sinai Support Mission to be established expeditiously, in order to be in position to carry out effectively its assigned tasks once the Basic Agreement has been fully implemented. Addressees should designate a senior representative to serve on the interagency management board.[Page 868]
The President has also directed that there be a comprehensive review of all operations of the Sinai Support Mission one year from the date of this memorandum, with a view to determining the advisability of any changes in the management or organization of the Mission.

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Today was an awful day for Netflix (NFLX) — probably its worst in eight years.
That was the last time the company reported a quarterly loss in U.S. subscribers. And this morning, Netflix did just that: Over the last quarter, Netflix reported a net loss of 126,000 U.S. subscribers. Analysts with FactSet were expecting a 352,000 gain!
Worldwide, Netflix did manage a net gain in subscribers (of 2.7 million)…but only half as many as expected (5 million).
This has created some controversy on Wall Street about whether to abandon NFLX — one of the most popular stocks around. Morgan Stanley says NFLX is still a long-term buy; Wedbush Securities says that is “idiotic.”
But ultimately, NFLX is down 11% on the news, and that says it all.
This is, again, a significant reversal. Netflix stock had been chugging along just fine, prior to today. And last month, we cashed out a 120% gain on NFLX in my Accelerated Profits service!
So, today I want to talk about how to know when to sell.
Our exit from NFLX was extremely well timed — but not because of any particular genius on my part. (Although I do like to think, after 40 years, I’ve learned a thing or two.)
It was because I know how to read the signs. And if the other so-called “experts” had taken a good, hard look at Netflix’s last earnings release — they might have avoided this, too!
Back in June, NFLX was a great performer for Accelerated Profits. In fact, it was the longest held position among my Ultimate Growth Trades!
And in the previous quarter, U.S. subscriptions had gained 1.7 million! Overall, subscriptions were up 26% year-over-year. And earnings per share were up, too, by 18.8%.
But there was a big red flag, too. As I put it in my “sell” alert on June 11:
“For the second quarter, Netflix provided weaker-than-expected guidance. As a result, analysts have slashed earnings per share estimates and are now looking for a 34.1% drop in earnings. Let’s take that as our cue to exit. NFLX is up about 7% in the past week, so if you bought NFLX at the time of my original recommendation, you’ll exit the stock with about a 120% gain. Sell NFLX.”
If you’ve ever used my Portfolio Grader, you know that Analyst Earnings Revisions are a big factor. And today, NFLX investors may be wishing they’d heeded that warning. My guess is that a lot of folks “fell in love” with NFLX. But I don’t believe in falling in love with a stock. I’m a numbers guy…and when the numbers turn south, I get out.
In January, we took profits in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) for similar reasons.
NVDA is one of my favorite stocks of recent years and had been a top performer for nearly three years. Demand for its graphics chips had skyrocketed — until it stumbled in the third quarter of 2018, when the company fell short of its sales forecasts.
The company guided below expectations as well, which is what really hit the stock.
As the share price grew more volatile and analysts kept lowering their forecasts for NVDA, I knew it was time to collect our winnings. So, in Accelerated Profits, we closed our position on a bounce for a whopping 166% profit.
Now, a “sell” in our short-term system does not mean that a stock is a bad long-term investment. It very well could be a great long-term investment.
But that’s not our strategy here in Accelerated Profits. To generate consistent short-term profits, we’ve found that a decline in fundamental indicators is a clear sign to move on, take profits, and focus on stocks with superior ratings.
Our system is very picky. It demands excellence from stocks. We don’t let our money sit in a stock with declining ratings when we know it can be deployed into stronger stocks. After all, I believe our money deserves the very best, and you deserve the very best, too.
Where I See the Best Opportunity Now
I believe in “following the money” — and right now, it’s flooding into elite U.S. stocks.
These are the companies that stand to benefit from huge foreign investment in U.S. equities, the incredible shrinking stock market …and, most importantly, a period of “hypergrowth” – all of which will cause their share prices to soar.
All of the doom and gloom on TV has nothing to do with these companies. It has everything to do with ratings. So, we simply have to look elsewhere if we want to get serious about building wealth.
That’s why I’m laser-focused on fundamentals and buying pressure. It’s how I’ve always been able to find growth with less risk. And it’s how I’m finding great buys today.


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2018 Florida Amendment 4
|Elections in Florida|
Florida Amendment 4, also the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, is an amendment to the Constitution of Florida passed by ballot initiative on November 6, 2018, as part of the 2018 Florida elections. The proposition restored the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation. The amendment does not apply to Floridians convicted of murder or sexual offenses.
The campaign was sponsored by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and had support from the American Civil Liberties Union, Christian Coalition of America, and Freedom Partners. Among politicians who took a side on the amendment, several Democrats supported the measure, while some Republicans opposed it. Amendment 4 passed with 64.55% of voters in favor. On January 8, 2019, an estimated 1.4 million ex-felons became eligible to vote.
In 2016, 6.1 million adults in the United States could not vote due to felony disenfranchisement laws. Prior to 2018, Florida was one of four U.S. states that enacted permanent felony disenfranchisement, affecting 1.7 million felons. Felons must wait five to seven years after the completion of their sentence before they can apply to have their voting rights restored by the State Board of Executive Clemency, which is composed of the Governor of Florida and the Florida Cabinet, and meets four times per year at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida's disenfranchised felons constituted 10% of the adult population, and 21.5% of the adult African American population.
As Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist reformed the process for the reinstatement of voting rights in 2007, allowing non-violent offenders to have their voting rights automatically restored. Over 155,000 applications for voting right restoration were approved during Crist's four-year term. Shortly after succeeding Crist as governor, Rick Scott, with the advice of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, ended the automatic restoration for felons convicted of non-violent crimes in the state and instituted a mandatory five-year wait period before felons could apply to the State Board of Executive Clemency for restoration of voting rights. During the first seven years of Scott's tenure, 3,000 applications were approved.
Seven former felons filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in March 2017. The plaintiffs in the case, Hand v. Scott, alleged the process is unconstitutional due to its arbitrary nature. In April 2018, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker ruled that Florida's process for seeking restoration of voting rights in Florida was unconstitutional because it relied too much on personal appeal to Governor Scott. The state appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which stayed Walker's ruling pending appeal. An analysis conducted by The Palm Beach Post demonstrated that Scott discriminated against African Americans in re-enfranchisement hearings and favored Republicans.
Desmond Meade, who was convicted of a felony and earned a law degree after his release, became involved in voting rights after his wife ran for the Florida Legislature and he could not vote for her. He became the head of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition in 2009. He led a drive to qualify Amendment 4 as a ballot initiative for the 2018 Florida elections, collecting 799,000 signatures. The initiative was approved in January 2018 for the November ballot. The amendment required 60% of the vote to take effect.
Demetrius Jifunza became an outspoken advocate for Amendment 4 and involved in voting rights after his voting rights were stripped in 1995 due to a felony conviction. He went on to become a paralegal. Jifunza founded the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and is the Vice President, Sarasota, Florida Chapter NAACP and led the successful media campaign to help pass Amendment 4.
The FRRC partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Christian Coalition of America during the campaign. Freedom Partners, a nonprofit group funded in part by the Koch brothers, also supported the amendment. Some Democratic Party politicians, including Crist, Andrew Gillum, Gwen Graham, Al Lawson, and Alan Williams supported Amendment 4, while some Republican politicians, including Ron DeSantis, Adam Putnam, and Richard Corcoran, opposed it.
No. 4 Constitutional Amendment Article VI, Section 4. Voting Restoration Amendment This amendment restores the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation. The amendment would not apply to those convicted of murder or sexual offenses, who would continue to be permanently barred from voting unless the Governor and Cabinet vote to restore their voting rights on a case by case basis.
The full text of the constitutional amendment was available to voters in a booklet provided by the Florida Division of Elections. A 60 percent vote in favor was required for approval.
Florida Amendment 4 (2018)
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The amendment went into effect on January 8, 2019, making an estimated 1.4 million people with felony convictions eligible to register to vote.
Some proponents[who?] claim that Amendment 4 was written as not to require implementation by the Florida Legislature. The Florida Division of Elections stopped running applicants through the criminal database in December. DeSantis, who defeated Gillum in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election, stated his belief that the legislature must pass a law to allow the Division of Elections to verify the eligibility of each applicant. Bill Galvano, the president of the Florida Senate, is of the opinion that it is "self-executing."
In mid-2019, Republican Governor DeSantis signed a bill into law. Originating in the Florida Senate, SB 7066, it required that "people with felony records pay 'all fines and fees' associated with their sentence prior to the restoration of their voting rights". According to one commentator, this legislation "subverts" Amendment 4. On October 18, 2019, Judge Robert Hinkle of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida issued a limited stay but only as far as the law applied to the plaintiffs themselves. DeSantis appealed the decision of the District court to the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals. On January 16, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court held that the law is constitutional. The Court of Appeals declined to block the District Court's decision.
On May 24, 2020, US District Court Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that parts of the law were constitutional and parts were unconstitutional. He ordered the state to take various actions. He ruled that the Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees, fines, and restitution to their victims as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional but only for those unable to pay the amounts. The law could continue to be applied to those with the means to pay their fines/fees and restitution. However, defining those unable to pay, the ruling broadly creates two categories: those who were appointed an attorney because they could not afford one and anyone whose were financial obligations converted to civil liens.
The broadness of these categories would de facto make nearly all felons eligible to vote, as the Tampa Bay Times found most felons are appointed attorneys and nearly all have their court fees and fines converted to liens. Hinkle acknowledged the "overwhelming majority" of felons would be found unable to pay under these categories. He also ordered the state to make the related changes to the state voter registration form and create a process in which felons could formally request an advisory opinion on how much they owe, and election officials would have to respond within three weeks or the felon would be allowed to register to vote by default.
In the case of a loss on the constitutional claims, the state had made two main secondary arguments at trial. The state argued that if the ballot initiative's language requiring all felons to complete their sentences was unconstitutional in part or in whole, the entire amendment needed to be struck down, as it was nonseverable. Hinkle ruled against the state on the issue of severability and stated that his order was a justifiable exercise of the courts discretion to provide relief. Hinkle rejected the state's argument that the amendment would need to be thrown out, as the ruling would radically redefine what voters thought they were approving in 2018, with nearly all felons eligible without paying fines/fees/restitution, ruling that he believes Florida voters would have "adhered to a generous spirit that led to passage of the amendment" and pointed to the fact that only some of the promotional material for the amendment explicitly mentioned fines and restitution.
On September 11, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the lower court ruling. It stares that the requirement for felons to pay fines did not violate the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and so they could not vote unless they had paid the fees and fines.
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- Peter Wallsten (March 8, 2011). "Fla. Republicans make it harder for ex-felons to vote". Washington Post.
- Dara Kam (February 25, 2011). "Florida's new GOP attorney general aims to undo automatic restoration of felons' rights". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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- "Judge strikes down Florida's system for restoring felons' voting rights". Tampa Bay Times. February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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- "Rick Scott wins round as appeals court blocks rejection of felons' voting rights system". Tampa Bay Times. April 25, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- Lulu Ramadan; Mike Stucka; Wayne Washington (October 27, 2018). "Florida felon voting rights: Who got theirs back under Scott?". Sarasota Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
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- Andrew Pantazi (October 19, 2018). "Gillum, DeSantis present contrasting views on criminal justice". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
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- David Smiley (January 7, 2019). "Still unclear how Florida government will handle Amendment 4". Miami Herald.
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- Alvarez, Robert P. (July 10, 2019). "Return of the Poll Tax". otherwords.org. OtherWords. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
The poll tax Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law may cost his state $365 million a year — indefinitely...DeSantis and the GOP-led Florida legislature recently made quick work of dismantling Amendment 4, a voter-approved ballot initiative that would’ve restored the right to vote to Floridians with felony convictions who’d completed their sentences (except those convicted of sex offenses or murder)...DeSantis’ new bill, SB 7066, subverts Amendment 4 by stipulating that people with felony records pay “all fines and fees” associated with their sentence prior to the restoration of their voting rights. This deliberately undercuts the outcome voters intended to secure when they passed the initiative with a supermajority.
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- "U.S. Court Rules Florida Cannot Force Felons to Pay Fees Before Voting". New York Times. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
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History of Oil Well Drilling
By J. E. Brantly
History of Oil Well Drilling plainly exemplifies and summarizes the oil industry’s most important events. The book also records the beginning and development of the oil industry from early water and sea water well drilling to the immense oil industry of today. One of the interesting aspects of the book is that it features more than 1,700 illustrations that portray the evolution of equipment and methods used in drilling for oil.
J.E. Brantly has almost 50 years of experience in the oil industry. He spent more than 15 supplementary years conducting research for this work. Brantly uses his experience to present his readers with a comprehensive telling of the oil well drilling industry. He started his career as a geologist and used his passion to initiate the Drilling and Exploration Company, Inc. Brantly holds 23 patents on oil well drilling mechanisms and is a distinguished lecturer. He has also authored the Rotary Drilling Handbook.
Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics: Fifth Edition
By: James H. Gary, Glenn E. Handwerk
Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics: Fifth Edition provides a detailed overview of today’s integrated fuels refinery and discusses each foremost refining process, including operating costs, catalysts, feedstock preparation, yields and economics.
Dr. James H. Gary is a Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Formerly, he was Head of the Department of Chemical and Petroleum-Refining Engineering, Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Gary received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida and his M.S. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He has over thirty publications in technical journals and works in cooperation with Glenn E. Handwerk in this publication.
Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times
By: Albert Bates
In Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times, Albert Bates presents and provides some realistic advice for preparing our community to make the necessary switch from a mindset addicted to cheap, abundant petroleum to a newly-founded tradition driven by conservation.
This book is written in a humorous yet solemn way, astonishingly engaging, a mixture of recipes, practical tips and advice, which navigates a straight line between the survivalist path and the more cooperative approach. Some of the topics covered in this work include: rebuilding civilization, changing your needs, water and waste disposal, energy and transportation, equipment and tools, food storage and first aid.
Albert Bates is a prominent figure in the eco-village movements and the international community. He has played a major role in the eco-village movement as one of the organizers of the Global Eco-village Network (GEN). From 2002 to 2003 he was elected as GEN’s Board Chairman and then President for one year. He was also the principal organizer of the Eco-village Network of the Americas and served as its president (from 1996 to 2003). In 1994 he founded the Eco-village Training Center, a whole systems immersion experience of eco-village living.
Alcohol Can Be A Gas!
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Is it possible that in the upcoming years alcohol can be a gas? Through his work, Alcohol Can Be a Gas, David Blume enlightens his readers and proves that alcohol fuel is a clean, plentiful and renewable energy source. This book covers every aspect of alcohol fuel from history through crops, vehicle translation and hands-on fuel production. The book also clearly points out and fully reveals all the astonishing secrets needed to enhance local living, money making, creating jobs, ensuring food security, helping slow global warming, and redirecting funds from oil wars.
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If alcohol fuel is appropriately utilized, almost every country can become energy independent, global warming can be reversible and the economy can be invigorated. Alcohol fuel is easily used in vehicles and power diesel engines and can be produced from several sources, including waste products, grass clippings, and food processing waste.
David Blume is the Founder and Director of the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA). Blume started the American Homegrown Fuel Co. Inc. when the energy crisis of 1978-9 struck. It was an educational association teaching farmers and citizens how to produce and use low cost alcohol fuel at home or on the farm.

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ARLINGTON — It would be among the tallest buildings in Arlington.
A developer hopes to build a four-story 150-unit apartment complex of affordable senior housing along Highway 9.
A public hearing is set for Aug. 5 to consider the project known as the Reserve at Arlington.
The housing would be built on four acres behind the Bartell Drugs pharmacy and across the highway from a Safeway at 204th Street.
The applicant is Reserve at Arlington Partners, which is part of AVS Holdings, a California developer. It’s also behind the 312-unit multi-family development known as The Villas at Arlington. That project is under construction between the 18500 and 18600 blocks of Smokey Point Boulevard. It’s also described as affordable housing where units will be available to those earning no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income. The Villas is being built in 16 separate, three-story, garden-style apartment buildings spread across 15 acres.
The developments would mean substantial growth in Arlington, which has a population of 19,740.
The Reserve at Arlington would be built on vacant property with access off of 204th Street and would include 151 parking stalls.
No access would be allowed off Highway 9. Plans call for a buffer from the highway that would include trees, hedges and shrubs.
The proposal includes an asphalt walking trail, which would become part of a public trail system that would extend along Portage Creek as neighboring properties are developed.
“This essentially would be the beginning of it,” said Josh Grandlienard, the Arlington city planner.
The goal, which likely will take many years, is to connect the Portage Creek trail with the popular Centennial Trail “and the rest of our trail network,” Grandlienard said.
The Aug. 5 public hearing is set for 3 p.m. and will be before the city’s hearing examiner in city council chambers, 110 E. Third St.
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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their applications are experiencing rapid growth, especially in the area of remote sensing. Advances in propulsion; airframe materials; communications, command and control (C3) systems; cameras and detectors; and image processing are combining to continuously improve UAS capabilities. Most optical systems used in unmanned aircraft systems function over the visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelength ranges. Increasing in importance is multispectral or hyperspectral imaging which can combine information from VIS, NIR, mid-wave infrared (MWIR), and long-wave infrared (LWIR) wavelength regions to provide enhanced detection, such as chemical, vehicular, or terrain identification capabilities not available by the use of imaging alone. This article will cover some of the basics of optical thin film coatings as applied to electro-optical systems commonly used in unmanned systems (Figure 1).
Substrate performance dominates the overall performance of a coated optic. The useful transmittance range of a window material is the most important characteristic, followed by mechanical properties. Various optical glasses are the most durable and versatile of substrates. They have excellent compatibility with coating processes and high hardness. Colored or dyed glasses can be used in conjunction with coatings, for example, to block visible light and only permit transmittance in the NIR. One of the most important substrates is synthetic sapphire, Al2O3. Sapphire is extremely hard and durable and has a useful transmittance range extending from 0.3 microns out to nearly 6 microns. The increasing use of sapphire as a substrate for blue LEDs has driven prices down and capabilities up, making it an even more desirable material for optical coatings.
Other substrates used in the MWIR include germanium (Ge), silicon (Si), and zinc sulfide (ZnS). Recent advancements in “multispectral” ZnS, involving hot isostatic pressing, have resulted in “water clear” substrates that can be used from 0.4 microns all the way to 20 microns. However, ZnS is mechanically inferior to the other materials because its relative softness renders it vulnerable to damage by rain and solid particle erosion. It is a useful substrate material where the combination of subsonic airspeed and the need for multispectral thermal imaging occur together.
Polymer substrates are getting more attention because of the potential for low weight and high strength-to-weight ratio. There is a wide variety of polymer resins available, though many of them are poorly suited to vacuum deposition processes because of plasticizers, mold release agents, and mold flow agents added to the resin formulation. Care must be taken by the coating designer to identify “metallizing grade” resins. Many high-performance plastics such as polycarbonate (PC), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and polyimide (PI) are compatible with thin-film deposition processes. Polymer substrates can pose additional challenges because of their high thermal expansion coefficient compared to the dielectric materials used in coatings.
Coating Composition and Properties
Specialized optical interference coatings provide enhanced transmittance or reflectance in desired “in-band” spectral regions. This usually occurs at the expense of transmittance or reflectance in “out-of-band” regions where no performance requirement exists.
Most durable thin film coatings today are made using sputter deposition, a plasma-based physical vapor deposition technique. Sputtering results in metal oxide coatings that have excellent adhesion and durability. Thin-film interference coatings are made using alternating layers of low- and high-refractive-index materials. Silicon dioxide (SiO2) is the most common and most practical low-index material used in sputtered coatings, although higher-index aluminum oxide (Al2O3) can be used in some applications. Various high-index materials are used in sputter deposition including zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), titanium dioxide (TiO2), niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5), and tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5).
Another physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique is evaporation, which can be done using electron-beam or resistance heating. Evaporated material structures are often softer and have less adhesion than sputtered coatings; however, the use of evaporation gives the coating producer access to materials that would be difficult or uneconomical to produce by sputtering. Ultimately, the system designer and coating manufacturer have to converge on a set of requirements that includes optical and durability performance, and this drives material selection.


More dazzling competence from our Foreign Policy President???s brilliant team, courtesy of Foreign Policy:
The U.S. has lost track of some of Syria???s chemical weapons, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday, and does not know if any potentially lethal chemicals have fallen into the hands of Syrian rebels or Iranian forces inside the country.
???There has been intelligence that there have been some moves that have taken place. Where exactly that???s taken place, we don???t know.??? Panetta said, in a Pentagon press briefing.
Panetta said that the ???main sites??? in Syria storing chemical weapons with which the Pentagon is most concerned remain secured by the Syrian military. But there is ???some intelligence??? that ???limited??? movements of weapons from other sites have occurred, he said, ???for the Syrians to better secure what they ??? the chemicals.???
Panetta went on to speak reassuringly about his lack of ???specific information??? and ???firm information.??? But it???s no big deal, because liberals spent the Bush years loudly insisting that chemical weapons are not weapons of mass destruction.
Has anyone asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid if the voices in his head know where the Syrian chemical weapons went? They were wrong about Mitt Romney’s tax history, but who knows, they might have useful intel about this. Also, does anyone know if “Obama phones” come with a chemical weapon detection app?


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When it is summer in greece
What is the best time to travel to Greece? The best calendar date to visit Greece depends firstly on your availability, and secondly on your tastes. Let’s take a look at the calendar of events and what the options are month by month.
Also, since it is not high season, the entrance to the archaeological sites is cheaper. There are no queues to enter, nor crowds during the visit. Not to mention that the days are longer and have more daylight hours.
MarchApókries – It is called Carnival Sunday. It takes place on the first Sunday before Lent, but the celebrations begin three weeks earlier (so it often falls in February). It is a full-fledged carnival, very much in the style of Brazil. Parades, parades and costume balls take place all over the country.
Athens – The Mosjato neighborhood (on the outskirts of the city) is the star of the festivities, while Plaka becomes the meeting point during Carnival Thursday or Chiknopémpti. On that day it is tradition to meet with friends, dine on grilled meat and beat with plastic sticks anyone who passes by.
What are the requirements to travel to Greece now, do I need a PCR or is the vaccination certificate enough? It is normal that you ask yourself these questions, as we are in a time of many changes. Fortunately, the Hellenic country is one of the destinations where you can travel now. At IATI Insurance, as lovers of Greece, we are going to tell you everything you need to know so that you can plan your adventure and discover beautiful landscapes and corners with centuries of history.
It is expected that from May 1, 2022, all these restrictions will disappear. The use of face masks indoors will only be mandatory in certain limited cases. Greece wants to boost tourism at all costs this summer, so if you decide to visit, you will find an almost normal climate.
As we told you in Is it safe to travel to Greece, you should always drive with caution, but we advise you to be much more cautious in Greece. Forced overtaking is not uncommon and many drivers expect you to pull straight onto the shoulder so that they can overtake you. In addition, most of the roads are not in good condition.
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Maximum (red line) and minimum (blue line) average daily temperature with percentile bands 25º to 75º, and 10º to 90º. The dotted thin lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures.
The figure below shows a compact illustration of hourly average temperatures during the quarter centered on May. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour, and the color is the average temperature for that day at that hour.
A wet day is a day with at least 1 millimeter of liquid or liquid equivalent precipitation. In Athens, the probability of a wet day in May is essentially constant, remaining at about 9%.
The average rainfall over a 31-day period on a sliding scale in May in Athens is essentially constant, remaining at about 15 millimeters and rarely exceeds 42 millimeters or is less than 1 millimeter.
The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over a 31-day period on a sliding scale, centered on the day in question, with the 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The dotted thin line is the corresponding average snow precipitation.
Greece is a country admired by millions of people around the world for its influence in the cultural, architectural and philosophical development of the West, its favorable geographical location and its ancient mythology. Reasons enough to not think twice and choose it as a fascinating tourist destination. All this you surely already know and that is why you are considering going to Greece as a holiday destination, right, but to avoid making mistakes on your vacation, you should know the characteristics of the temperate Mediterranean climate and what is the best time to visit Greece.
Greece has beautiful places like the island of Santorini, which captivates for its location in the Aegean Sea and receives countless travelers every day. This place stands out for its successful wineries, where it is possible to taste delicious wines.
Mykonos is also characterized by an agitated and attractive nightlife, which pleases young people from all over the planet, and integrates a diversity of people. Perhaps the biggest party and discotheque atmosphere is found on this island, so if you are most motivated by parties, you should not miss Mykonos in summer.


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Institute for War and Peace Reporting | Giving Voice, Driving Change
Egypt’s state-run media is undergoing a seismic shift after initially coming out strongly in support of the former regime in the first throes of the revolution.
IWPR talks to Egyptian journalist Ashraf Khalil about the future of the official press and the emerging, new voices in the media market.
What was the role played by the state-run media before and during the uprising against President Hosni Mubarak?
State media was very powerful and remained so well into the revolution. It was very effective in convincing a lot of people that the protests were a conspiracy to bring down the proud Egyptian people. When journalists started being attacked in the middle of the protests, I too was amongst a group of reporters targeted by a mob. We were rescued by a soldier who took us to a walled courtyard for our own protection - there were already a couple of Egyptian journalists hiding there, terrified. They worked for a local newspaper and had been chased down by the mob. I put responsibility for that 100 per cent on the state media; they were pushing the line of a conspiracy from day one.
But it was fascinating to watch the system start crumbling. In a 48-hour time span, around February 7, it started to change. There wasn’t an endorsement of the revolution but finally an acknowledgment of what was happening; that there was no shadowy foreign hand guiding the protesters; that it was a large and demographically diverse movement. I was watching television and was shocked to see that on state TV they had brought two protesters into the studio. The protesters were given a free rein to complain about police brutality and the regime, and the interviewer appeared to be earnestly struggling to understand what was happening.
I think some of the media simply didn’t let themselves see the truth of what was happening and it took a while for them to able to admit the changes to themselves.
How has the state-run media reacted to the new post-Mubarak reality?
The current situation of the state-run media is hilarious. They are back-pedalling furiously, falling over themselves to be on the side of the revolution. The state-run newspaper Al-Ahram, for example, keeps on featuring the phrase “the corrupt ones” and their line is that everything was the fault of the corrupt ones, and that the press is cheering their fall along with everyone else. The reality is that they were complicit and they know it. It’s similar to the situation with the police. Some of the riot cops who attacked the crowds in Tahrir Square are not worthy of hatred, they were also victims of a brutal system, and many of the demonstrators feel this way too. They reserve their hatred for their bosses. For the lower-level people at al-Ahram, it was this job or unemployment. But everyone at a managerial level in any state-run newspaper or television station should be unemployable until they are rehabilitated or work their way up through the ranks again. Their job was to enforce the control of the regime; they weren’t journalists.
There are still a lot of people who only read Al-Ahram. All my relatives read it. It’s partly force of habit amongst an older generation. But there is some cross over. Wael Ghonim – an internet activist and Google employee, one of the pivotal players in the revolution - was released after 12 days in prison and straight away gave an interview to Dream TV, a privately-owned channel although it does have some regime connections. It was an incredibly raw, sincere, endearing interview. The same people who only read Al-Ahram also watch Dream and saw this moving interview. Independent TV channels reach a wider audience than independent newspapers, and were more relevant during the revolution, widening the exposure of what was happening.
What changes need to be made to allow a strong and independent media to emerge in Egypt?
There will need to be a whole range of reforms in the media. Just like the revolution was youth-driven, so I hope we will see the lower and younger ranks in the media rise up. I don’t think constitutional or legal changes will be necessary, with the exception maybe of the ministry of information. There will need to be massive reforms there, if it even still continues to exist. People are already asking if we need such a ministry; it seems an antiquated model left behind by an authoritarian government.
The state-owned media will now have to stand on its own and compete. Some newspapers never made a profit so will now have to close if they don’t improve their performance. The state media is going to be judged on how well they report, not how well they reflect the view of the regime.
Are new voices now being heard in the Egyptian media and is there a new freedom of expression?
It’s not so much new voices that are emerging but previously blackballed old voices that are coming back, people who before the revolution were borderline unemployable. There were lots of ways to limit voices in the independent media. One example is Ibrahim Eissa, who was the editor of a maverick, independent newspaper, Al-Dustour. In October last year, just before the elections, his television show was cancelled and his newspaper bought out by new management who promptly fired him. Now he’s back.
There is a lot of discussion over the labour unrest and the strikes that are currently taking place across Egypt. Workers are demanding better treatment and pay, and some parts of the media are supporting them, while others are saying this is the last thing Egypt’s economy needs right now. People are divided over this and the media is reflecting this division. There is also debate over the new cabinet, and over the emerging political scene, with new parties being formed.
If there’s any element of tip-toeing around in public discourse it’s regarding the army. There is a reluctance to ask some questions of them, for instance, how much money they have acquired over the last 30 years, the closeness of their links to the United States and Israel. I am not sure if it is fear stopping these questions being asked or a sense that it would be in bad taste to ask them just yet. There has been some criticism of the army, but the message is more, “Great job, but don’t get too comfortable.” The media is asking why there aren’t more civilian voices involved and are saying they will hold the army to their promises of handing over power. But this isn’t the focus of the discussion right now; there is still euphoria.
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COSMOS Study - design & overview update
COSMOS (Cohort Study of Mobile Phone Use and Health) is a large international prospective cohort study of mobile telephone users, 250,000 men and women aged 18+ years in five European countries - Denmark, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, and UK who will be followed up for 25+ years. The COSMOS study aims to carry out long term health monitoring of a large group of people to identify if there are any health issues linked to long term mobile phone use.
The COSMOS research team team have published an update on the study design saying the major advantages are:
"exposure assessment prior to the diagnosis of disease, the prospective collection of objective exposure information, long-term follow-up of multiple health outcomes, and the flexibility to investigate future changes in technologies or new research questions."

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It has been a while since Sensor Lidar made headlines. It promises to revolutionize transportation. With its precise 3D mapping capabilities and advanced obstacle detection, it is set to play a critical role in making self-driving cars a reality. In this article, we dive into the workings of Sensor Lidar, exploring its benefits and limitations and uncovering the key factors that make it a game-changer in the world of autonomous driving.
Unlock the mysteries of Lidar technology and discover the future of autonomous driving! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of transportation, this is the article for you!
What is Sensor Lidar?
Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) creates 3D maps using laser light sensors to detect and track objects in the environment. It measures the time it takes for the reflected light to return to the sensor after emitting a laser beam, allowing it to locate objects based on their distance. As a result, this information is combined with data from other sensors. As a result, it provides precise and real-time information about the environment. There are many applications for sensor Lidar, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, and surveying.
How does Sensor Lidar Work?
It works by emitting a laser beam and measuring the time it takes for the reflected light to return. In Lidar, a laser beam bounces off objects and returns to the sensor, measuring the time it takes the light to travel to an object and back. This way, the Lidar sensor can create a 3D map of the environment thousands of times per second. When the sensor knows the speed of light and how long it takes to return, it can figure out how far an object is.
A real-time environment map is then created by the Lidar’s onboard computer, using algorithms to interpret the data. This map is used by autonomous vehicles and other applications to navigate their surroundings, detect obstacles, and make decisions about their actions.
Applications of Sensor Lidar
Lidar Sensor is used in a wide range of fields, including:
It is common for autonomous vehicles to use the Lidar sensor to provide real-time information about their environment. A vehicle uses Sensor Lidar data to navigate, avoid obstacles, and decide what to do.
As part of robotics applications, sensors Lidar provide real-time data about the environment. Robots use this data to guide their movements, avoid obstacles, and interact with the environment.
It is widely used in mapping applications to create detailed 3D maps of the environment. The data collected by Lidar Sensor is used to create maps of forests, cities, and other areas, providing information about the shape and location of objects in the environment.
Advantages of Sensor Lidar
It is advantageous to use Sensor Lidar for several reasons, including:
Real-time Data Collection
It provides real-time data about the environment, allowing for quick and accurate navigation and decision-making.
Detailed 3D Maps
An object’s shape and location in the environment are captured in 3D maps.
It is highly precise, providing accurate measurements of distances and locations.
Disadvantages of Sensor Lidar
Additionally, there are several disadvantages to using Sensor Lidar:
The cost of Lidar Sensor technology makes it difficult for some applications to adopt it.
This technology is weather-dependent, and fog and rain can affect its performance.
Lidar sensors require a lot of power, which can be challenging in some applications.
We are changing how we interact with our surroundings with the help of Lidar Sensor. It will be crucial to developing autonomous vehicles, robotics, and other cutting-edge applications thanks to its 3D mapping abilities and automated obstacle detection. It’s essential to understand how Sensor Lidar works if you want to appreciate its full potential, whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply interested in the future of transportation.


'Extremely dangerous': This Oklahoma GOP rep 'threatened' US Embassy staff in effort to travel to Afghanistan
With Afghanistan having been taken over by the Taliban and the Biden Administration scrambling to evacuate U.S. citizens, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been urging members of Congress to stay away from that country. But one far-right GOP congressman who has been unsuccessfully trying to get into Afghanistan, according to Washington Post reporters Tyler Pager and John Hudson, is Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma — who, they report, recently bullied and "threatened" U.S. Embassy officials in Tajikistan.
Mullin, according to Pager and Hudson, called the office of John Mark Pommersheim, U.S. ambassador to Tajikistan, on August 30 "with an unusual and urgent request." The 44-year-old congressman, they report, "needed assistance in transporting a huge amount of cash into the country, saying he was going to neighboring Afghanistan to rescue five American citizens, a woman and her four children, stuck in the country."
Pager and Hudson, in an article published on September 1, explain, "Mullin told the embassy that he planned to fly from Tblisi, Georgia, into Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe, in the next few hours and needed the top diplomat's help, according to the two U.S. officials familiar with the incident, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose private conversations about a sensitive matter. The answer was no. Embassy officials told Mullin they could not assist him in skirting Tajikistan's laws on cash limits on his way to visiting one of the most dangerous places on Earth."
Mullin, according to Pager and Hudson, "was outraged by the response" and resorted to "threatening" Pommersheim "and Embassy staff and demanding to know the name of staff members he was speaking with."
"The episode marked Mullin's second attempt to travel to Afghanistan in as many weeks for an unauthorized evacuation effort despite the perilous security environment," Pager and Hudson report. "Last week, Mullin traveled to Greece and asked the Department of Defense for permission to visit Kabul. The Pentagon denied Mullin's request, an administration official said. Mullin's behavior has alarmed top U.S. officials who say he has gone to extraordinary lengths to defy U.S. warnings."
A U.S. State Department official, speaking to the Post on condition of anonymity, said of Mullin's behavior, "To say this is extremely dangerous is a massive understatement."
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EU Ambassador HE Sem Fabrizi presented the new EU Western Balkans Strategy to FIC members in Envoy Conference Center. The Foreign Investors Council members had an exclusive opportunity to hear firsthand what steps Serbia needs to take in order to … Continue reading
Telenor has marked the eleventh year of its successful operations and one decade of Telenor Foundation’s work in the presence of representatives of state institutions, economic sector and numerous well-known personalities.
Company Telenor has rolled-out the state-of-the-art 4G+ network in seven towns of Serbia. Up to two and a half times faster internet, even better quality signal and instant loading are the advantages of the new technology available to citizens of … Continue reading
Telenor Foundation presented on December 16th, a unique application for getting to know and understanding Serbian and international sign language (IS) “Talking hands”. Aleksandar Vulin, Minister of Labour, Employment, Veterans’ and Social Affairs, Ingeborg Øfsthus, CEO of Telenor Serbia and … Continue reading
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić visited today Telenor, the largest individual investor in Serbia. On that occasion, a working meeting was held with the presence of Ingeborg Øfsthus, General Manager of Telenor in Serbia, H. E. Arne Sannes Bjørnstad, Ambassador … Continue reading
Telenor has marked the first decade of its operations in Serbia and representatives of the state institutions, economic sector, as well as many celebrities attended the celebration on this occasion.
Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and representatives of Nordic countries operating in Serbia, talked about innovations and further investments


Comline's team takes the second place in the IAAF Company Golf Challenge
Malcolm Rosher and Duncan Gell along with two Comline's customers, Peter Shingfield and Darren Benton, enjoyd a day in the sun playing golf at Wokefield Park in Reading.
A total of 22 people were in attendance including IAAF President Nick Best and Joe Richardson, who has expertly organised the Challenge on behalf of the Federation.
Joe commented, “A total of five company teams competed on the day and, whilst the numbers were low, the quality was good and I am sure all who attended very much enjoyed the day. The people at Wokefield Park looked after us both from a golf point of view and also with their catering.”
Comline's team scored 84 points securing a strong, second position. Also, congratulations to Duncan who won 'Nearest the Pin' award!
During two days of the Company Team Challenge IAAF managed to collect £781 to BEN charity!
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1988 mercury grand marquis, 5.0, v-8, 119k original milles. Currently I am deployed but here is what happened and need help soon. Daughter drove car, parked, shopped. Went to start, no start, jumped it it started. Tested battery bad, changed alternater ignition coil and starter relay, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Before all the parts were changed out. The battery was installed backwards ( reverse polarity) now I need a little help here, do I assume the ECM is fried, cuz we can't pull codes (with a tester) off of it and it still won't start. Or do I start changing fusible links, how can I test the ECM and where can I buy a new one for this vehicle. Thanks for the help
There are dozens of these in junk yards. Get a used one! Does the car crank? Any spark at the plugs? Coil? Try opening the power distribution box and schecking the ECM fuse! This is under the hood by the radiator.


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The “banking crisis” may be over, according to JP Morgan’s CEO. You know what’s not over? The fact that human civilization is unsustainable with its current, prevailing model of “economics”. We are consuming the resources of somewhere between 1.5 and 2 planets Earth. We can’t keep doing that.
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