So. How'd you do?
Here are the answers to yesterday's Space.com FACT or FICTION quiz:
1. We have strong evidence that our solar system is not the only one; we know there are many other Suns with planets orbiting them.
Improved telescopes and detectors have led to the detection of dozens of new planetary systems within the past decade, including several systems containing multiple planets. So far, the limits of technology favor the discovery of large planets, and many are more massive than Jupiter and, surprisingly, hug their stars in scorchingly close orbits that last days instead of years. But some other systems look a lot like our own.
2. Some organisms can survive in space for years -- without any kind of protective enclosure.
A small colony of the common bacteria Streptococcus mitis stowed away for nearly three years aboard NASA's Surveyor 3, an unmanned spacecraft that landed on the moon in 1967. The crew of Apollo 12 recovered the organisms and brought them back to Earth under sterile conditions. This unplanned experiment proved that certain microorganisms can survive years of radiation exposure, the vacuum of space and deep-freeze, without any nutrient, water or energy source. Some researchers say life could have traveled from Mars to Earth inside a space rock.
3. Organisms have been found thriving in scalding water with temperatures as high as 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
More than 50 heat-loving microorganisms, or hyperthermophiles, have been found thriving at very high temperatures in such locations as hot springs in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park and on the walls of deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Some of these species multiply best at 221 degrees Fahrenheit, and can reproduce at up to 235 degrees. Bacteria have also been found thriving under ice near the poles, in a highly alkaline lake, and deep underground, feeding off rock.
4. We now have evidence that some form of life exists beyond Earth, at least in primitive form.
While many scientists speculate that extraterrestrial life exists, so far there is no conclusive evidence to prove it. Future missions to Mars, the Jovian moon Europa and future space telescopes will search for definitive answers to this ageless question.
5. We currently have the technology necessary to send astronauts to another star system within a reasonable time span. The only problem is that such a mission would be overwhelmingly expensive.
Even the unmanned Voyager spacecraft, which left our solar system years ago at a breathtaking 37,000 miles per hour, would take 76,000 years to reach the nearest star. Because the distances involved are so vast, interstellar travel to another star within a practical time scale would require, among other things, the ability the move a vehicle at or near the speed of light. This is beyond the reach of today's spacecraft -- regardless of funding, according to. Even so, the space agency is looking into the possibilities.
6. All of the gas giant planets in our solar system (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) have rings.
Saturn's rings are the most pronounced and visible, but they aren't the only ones. Check out the rings (and clouds) of Uranus and Neptune.
7. In the "Star Wars" films, the Imperial TIE Fighters are propelled by ion engines (TIE stands for Twin Ion Engine). While these spacecraft are fictional, real ion engines power some of today's spacecraft.
Ion propulsion has long been a staple of science fiction novels, but in recent years it has been successfully tested on a number of unmanned spacecraft, notably NASA's Deep Space 1. Launched in 1998, Deep Space 1 rendezvoused with a distant asteroid and then with a comet, proving that ion propulsion could be used for interplanetary travel. And the European Space Agency just put an ion-powered probe into orbit around the Moon.
8. There is no gravity in deep space.
If this were true, the moon would float away from the Earth, and our entire solar system would drift apart. While it's true that gravity gets weaker with distance, it can never be escaped completely, no matter how far you travel in space. Astronauts appear to experience "zero-gravity" because they are in continuous free-fall around the Earth. An interesting twist (or rather, nontwist) to this concept is that the gravity of a black hole works the same way. So, while anything too close to a black hole (including light) will be sucked in and hidden from view, objects at a distance from a black hole feel no greater pull than if the black hole were a star of equal mass. Go figure.
9. The basic premise of teleportation -- made famous in TV's "Star Trek" -- is theoretically sound. In fact, scientists have already "teleported" the quantum state of individual atoms from one location to another.
As early as the late 1990s, scientists proved they could teleport data using photons, but the photons were absorbed by whatever surface they struck. More recently, physicists at the University of Innsbruck in Austria and at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, for the first time teleported information between atoms using the principle of quantum entanglement.
Experts say this technology eventually could enable the invention of superfast "quantum computers." But the bad news, at least for sci-fi fans, is that experts don't foresee being able to teleport people in this manner.
10. Tatooine, Luke Skywalker's home planet in the "Star Wars" films, has two Suns -- what astronomers would call a binary star system. Scientists have discovered recently that planets really can form within such systems.
Double stars, or binary systems, are common in our Milky Way galaxy. Even three-star systems exist in gravitational harmony. Among the more than 100 new planets discovered in recent years, some have been found in binary systems, including 16 Cygni B and 55 Cancri A. So far, alas, no one has found a habitable planet like Luke Skywalker's Tatooine.
All interesting stuff, no?
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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Astronomy enthusiasts and professional astronomers often face the challenge of enduring cold nights while stargazing or capturing celestial wonders through telescopes. In such conditions, hand warmers prove to be indispensable accessories, offering warmth and comfort to astronomers. Hand warmers can also play a crucial role in preventing lens fogging on telescopes, improving dexterity and precision for astrophotographers during long exposure shots, and providing quick warmth between adjustments on telescopes or camera equipment. This article explores the benefits of using hand warmers in the world of astronomy and telescope use, focusing on enduring cold nights, preventing lens fogging, enhancing astrophotography, and providing quick warmth for adjustments.
Hand Warmers for Stargazing
Hand warmers are a valuable aid for astronomers, helping them endure cold nights while stargazing.
How do they help astronomers endure cold nights?
Continuous Warmth: Stargazing often involves spending hours under the open sky during chilly nights. Hand warmers provide continuous warmth, ensuring that astronomers can focus on observing the stars without being distracted by cold hands. This extended comfort improves the overall stargazing experience.
Enhanced Endurance: Cold temperatures can quickly sap energy and enthusiasm, making it difficult to spend long hours observing the night sky. Hand warmers help astronomers endure these cold nights, allowing them to fully appreciate the wonders of the universe without feeling uncomfortable or fatigued.
Using Hand Warmers to Prevent Lens Fogging
Hand warmers serve as an effective solution to prevent lens fogging on telescopes in cold weather conditions.
How do they prevent lens fogging?
Moisture Absorption: Cold weather can cause moisture to condense on telescope lenses, leading to fogging that hampers visibility. Placing hand warmers near the lenses helps absorb excess moisture, reducing the likelihood of fogging and ensuring clear views of celestial objects.
Consistent Temperatures: Hand warmers provide a stable source of warmth, helping to maintain consistent temperatures around the lens. This minimizes the temperature differential that can lead to condensation and fogging, ensuring optimal performance of the telescope.
Hand Warmers for Astrophotographers
Hand warmers play a crucial role in improving dexterity and precision for astrophotographers during long exposure shots.
How do they improve dexterity and precision?
Warm and Nimble Hands: Astrophotography often requires meticulous adjustments and precise handling of cameras and equipment. Hand warmers keep hands warm and nimble, ensuring astrophotographers have full control over their equipment and can make adjustments with ease and precision, even in cold weather conditions.
Enhanced Focus: Cold hands can be a distraction, making it difficult for astrophotographers to concentrate on capturing the perfect shot. By providing warmth, hand warmers allow photographers to focus on composition, exposure, and other critical aspects of astrophotography without the discomfort of cold hands.
Using Hand Warmers for Quick Warmth during Adjustments
Hand warmers provide quick warmth for astronomers to warm their hands between adjustments on telescopes or camera equipment.
How can they be used for quick warmth?
Efficient Temperature Boost: Hand warmers offer immediate warmth when held or placed in pockets. This allows astronomers to quickly warm their hands between adjustments on telescopes or camera equipment, ensuring comfort and dexterity during the process.
Time-saving Solution: Waiting for hands to warm up naturally in cold conditions can be time-consuming and may cause delays in making adjustments. Hand warmers provide a convenient and efficient solution, allowing astronomers to continue their work without interruptions.
Hand warmers are essential companions for astronomers and telescope users, providing comfort, precision, and quick warmth in cold weather conditions. They help astronomers endure cold nights while stargazing, prevent lens fogging on telescopes, enhance dexterity and precision for astrophotographers, and provide quick warmth between adjustments. By incorporating hand warmers into their astronomy endeavors, enthusiasts and professionals alike can fully enjoy the wonders of the cosmos without the discomfort of cold hands, ensuring a memorable and productive experience under the starry sky.

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Kingdom hearts ii takes place after the events of the first the game features sora as well as a new cast of characters, including the king, capt jack sparrow, and jack skellington. For kingdom hearts on the playstation 2, item synthesis faq by wolfknight. Originally released in 2012, kingdom hearts dream drop distance hd is a full-hd remastered version of the portable game, brought to console for the first time. Kingdom hearts crossover fanfiction archive with over 4,691 stories come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the kingdom hearts universe. Download the game guide 'kingdom hearts 2 walkthrough' for kingdom hearts ii on playstation 2 (ps2) (55697. Kingdom hearts ii (japanese: ii, hepburn: kingudamu h tsu ts ) is an action role-playing video game developed and published by square enix in 2005 for the playstation 2 video game console.
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** UPDATE ** – I have added more stupidity below.
So let me get this straight: for the next hundred years, regardless of the final regular season record, and regardless of how wrong the preseason poll obviously is, anytime Alabama beats someone in what is considered in impressive fashion, we’re going to consider them “back” and give them a magazine cover? This is more than a joke. I cannot believe how stupid it has gotten…wait, actually I can. We all know that somehow the stupidity level is not at it’s highest. I’ll just say this: sure, Alabama whooped Clemson, but once again for the 50th year in a row, Clemson is hugely overrated, overhyped, and full of “talent” that doesn’t seem to perform.
Rational ‘Bama fans will hate the idea of this magazine cover, but we know how many of those there are. The worst thing about it is that this isn’t a regional publication. This isn’t the latest publication by the Bammer-ham News. This a national magazine, a company that has thousands of sports stories to write about, but twice in the last three years they have had a cover showcasing Alabama and telling the world that they are back or that we should all be scared that they slowly moved the ball up and down the field against a team that would struggle to beat Vandy on the Commodores worst day. Anyway, if you can’t get into a Books-A-Million for the next few days, you’ll know why: thousands of Ricky the Bamafans and all their kids are taking a break from the recruiting message boards to go out and buy all the SI’s they can get their hands on.
** UPDATE **
I was listening to the end of the Alabama/Clemson game the other night, and after it was over Eli Gold said something to the effect of “Welcome to 2008. The world is back spinning on it’s axis”. Yes Eli, the world has just been in a tailspin because Alabama has been an embarrassment for the last 10 years. Thank you Alabama.
This just goes to show how stupid and desparate Alabama fans, and even one of their most respected radio men are: one game, against an obviously terrible team, and that means things are back to “normal” (again assuming things can only be “normal” when you are claiming national championships from anyone who awards it to you).
Also, if you haven’t heard it already from the Bammer-ham News or from any other Birmingham media outlet, Alabama picked up another 5-star commitment yesterday from linebacker Nico Johnson. Go ahead and give them another Natty C-ship banner. If it’s not already obvious enough that he’s drinking the over-hype Kool-Aid, here’s a direct quote from Nico’s loving older brother:
“He wanted to go to a school that pretty much is locked in to contend for a national championship,” Michael Johnson said. “Why not go to Alabama? The game the other night was awesome.”
Thank you Michael. Shouldn’t you be worried about your gold shoes instead of influencing your brother to go to a school after one game? And about the “locked in to contend for a national championship” thing, let’s worry about beating directional schools from Louisiana first, or heck even winning a game against an opponent who should actually be ranked would be a good start.
Oh, and apparently Alabama doesn’t have another game until their matchup with Georgia in 4 weeks. All over the radio, the “educated” people from the “University” are claiming this will be the game of the century and whatnot. Georgia could be 3-1 and maybe even 2-2 by then, but if Alabama somehow slips up and beats them, will they make “We Beat a Team That Used to Be Ranked #1 T-shirts”, or go ahead and add a another patch to the 12 National Championships letterman jackets that I’ve seen roaming around the backwoods of Birmingham? I heard they were going to fly in Jesus for the kickoff, but Prothro beat him out.

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Last night, the Littleton Lions played a tough game against Montrose. LHS lost 11 to 49, but put up a good fight.
Students packed the stands despite the cold, wearing costumes to show their school spirit.
The Lionettes proudly presented the younger girls who participated in their cheer camp during half time while the Littleton Band was off performing at their State competition.
The Lions will play their final game of the season this Thursday, November 2 against Coronado High School.


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Secretary of State John Kerry awkwardly dismissed a declaration by released Taliban commander Noorullah Noori that he would return to jihad after 13 years in captivity at Guantanamo Bay, telling CNN’s Elise Labott it was “propaganda” and “a lot of baloney.”
Labott interviewed Kerry on Sunday from a ritzy French chateau, with soft piano music ringing gently in the background. She asked the secretary whether he agreed with National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s contention last week that Army Sgt. and likely deserter Bowe Bergdahl “served with honor and distinction.”
“There’s plenty of time for people to sort through what happened, what didn’t happen,” Kerry said. “I don’t know all the facts.”
“Sounds like you’re not sure he served with honor and distinction,” Labott mused.
“No, no no, that’s what I’m saying. That’s not what I’m saying, Elise,” Kerry pushed back, calling it “offensive and incomprehensible to consciously leave an American behind, no matter what.”
Kerry also claimed that — despite information to the contrary from the Qataris — the released Taliban fighters are being closely watched in Qatar for any signs of reentry into the battlefield.
But the secretary seemed to awkwardly stumble over a question regarding Noori, who has already promised he will return to Afghanistan as soon as possible to fight Americans.
“Well first of all, uh, propaganda is propaganda,” Kerry began, “and they’ll say whatever they want to stir the waters. So people should not be lured in by their propaganda, number one.”
“Number two, we are ending our combat role,” he continued. “Our combat role in Afghanistan is almost over. We’re going to have very few, you know, people in that kind of position, on occasion, where — but I — I honestly just think that’s just a lot of baloney, to be truthful with you.”
“And to whatever degree it may be true, they will wind up putting themselves at the mercy of those people who are very effective — who are there — who will deal with those things,” the Secretary of State concluded.

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Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber's New Song Is Mildly Relatable If You Have Anxiety
On Thursday, dynamic duo Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran dropped a new song, “I Don’t Care.”
Some media outlets were quick to hail the pop single as a “brave” act of emotional vulnerability for its mention of anxiety. The song mentions anxiety exactly one time.
The one lyric, sung by Bieber, goes: “With all these people all around, I’m crippled with anxiety.”
To listen to the full song, head here.
This isn’t the first time Justin Bieber has alluded to struggling with his mental health. In April, the singer posted a selfie on his Instagram story from his therapist’s office with the words, “Therapy Session” and, “It’s cool to have a healthy mind and healthy emotions.”
If you’ve ever felt anxious around people at a party, “I Don’t Care” might be mildly relatable. However, when it comes to songs specifically about anxiety, there are more relatable songs out there. Take the recent single, “Anxiety,” by Julia Michaels and Selena Gomez, which features lyrics about how hard living with anxiety and depression can be. In the song they sing:
My friends, they wanna take me to the movies
I tell ’em to fuck off, I’m holding hands with my depression
And right when I think I’ve overcome it
Anxiety starts kicking in to teach that shit a lesson
Oh, I try my best just to be social
I make all these plans with friends and hope they call and cancel
Then I overthink about the things I’m missing
Now I’m wishing I was with ’em
While songs specifically about mental health issues are becoming more mainstream, there are plenty of songs that don’t specifically mention a diagnosis but capture parts of what it’s like to live with a mental health condition.
For example, “Breathin’” by Ariana Grande relates to the singer’s experience of symptoms like fatigue and struggling to catch her breath. The song doesn’t actually mention anxiety, but Grande later confirmed on Twitter that the song was inspired by her struggles with anxiety. Below are some lyrics from the song you might relate to if anxiety makes you tired too:
Some days, things just take way too much of my energy
I look up and the whole room’s spinning
You take my cares away
I can so overcomplicate, people tell me to medicate
Demi Lovato has also been outspoken about her mental health struggles in her music. In her single “Sober,” which dropped last June, she sings about a common experience many who struggle with mental illness and addiction face — loneliness. In the song, Lovato sings that when she’s lonely, it’s easier for her to turn back to her vices:
I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know why
I do it every, every, every time
It’s only when I’m lonely
Sometimes I just wanna cave
And I don’t wanna fight
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
Just hold me, I’m lonely
If you’re looking for a new mental health anthem, Sheeran and Bieber’s “I Don’t Care” may or may not fit the bill. But to help you on your quest to find the perfect jam, we’ve included some suggestions below from The Mighty community.
- 21 Songs People With Anxiety and Depression Recommend
- 12 Linkin Park Songs That Have Helped People Through Dark Times
- 26 Songs That Perfectly Describe These 9 Symptoms of Anxiety
What’s your anxiety anthem? Let us know in the comments below.
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...Yes! Britney – we can't congratulate you enough on this magnificent colour swap. Heading towards a more natural colour gives you sophistication and class. Excellent work.
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How to Resolve Overheating Issues in Motorola® Modems
Get to know more about overheating issues in Motorola modems.
Technically the term modem is an abbreviation of Modulation and demodulation. As the name implies the function of modem is modulating analog carrier signal to encode digital information and vice versa. Motorola is a well known modem manufacturer. Motorola has a lot of other products also. They are offering best quality modems with considerable prize. Motorola SM56, Motorola 5100e, Motorola S5101 etc are some of Motorola modems. Wireless and wired modems are available from Motorola. Most of the wired modems are USB modems. The package contains Modem, Driver CD and connecting devices. User manuals and troubleshooting guides are available in the Motorola website.
Here we are going to discuss about the certain reasons due to which Motorola Modem overheats frequently and the possible ways to avoid and resolve the problems:
- Causes of overheating
- Over heating issues
- Prevention of overheating
Causes of overheating
The temperature around your modem hardware should not exceed beyond a limit. Probably it should not exceed than 40 degree. Overheating of modems might depend on several factors. It might happen even if the room is not properly ventilated. Atmospheric conditions would affect the modem performance. Moisture content in the atmosphere also might damage the hardware. Hardware issues can also be a cause of over heating. The modem might over heat if the exhaust fan inside the modem is not working properly. Power supply and faulty components can also cause overheating.
Over heating issues
Over heating is a major issue in modems. It might cause permanent damages to the hardware. It is better to keep the device in air conditioned room. Overheating would affect modem performance very badly. Some heat sensitive components inside the modem hardware might have damaged due to this issue. It will also affect signal strength. If a notable decrease found on your modem performance, switch of the modem immediately and check whether over heating is the cause of the problem. Troubleshooting guides are available for overheating and related issues.
Keep you modem always below 40 degree. Make sure that your modem is placed at least three feet away from any electrical devices. Try bypassing your router and check whether it makes any changes. Also make sure that all the connections are properly done and also check the power supply. Try to avoid short circuits due to any electrical circuits. Make sure that modem exhaust fan is working properly. Replace any defective component or connection immediately if detected. You can contact hardware manufacturer for help in troubleshooting and maintenance.
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Zero-G wins with this simple and ready to go soundscape and ambient sound generator. There area 3.2 gigabytes of data to work with in Kompakt's synth engine. The engine features a great deal of visual feedback, better than average synth features and acceptable effects, if you even bother.
There are hundreds, if not thousands of atmospheres and rolling, boiling, moving sounds that are easy to assemble your own patches and MULTIS. A MULTI is nothing more than using any of the 8 channels available polyphonically. They can be set to all one channel or eight different ones. There are many strategies you may try. In any case the MULTI strategy is a good one as you can set up animated sounds with each sample you use. While not much for leads or basses Morphology is great for mood. At $160 street price you aren't going to do much better and for the price of a few loop libraries you can do your own and best of all, since the CPU use is light you can do so with very great detail.
A must for film, ambient, even harder music styles that need drones and sounds that make impact they are here and they are super easy to program. In terms of value, incredible value. In terms if you need it, ask yourself if you can make similar sounds. If you have a lot of synths and time to make perfect loops then you dono't need Morphology. If time is valuable to you then Morphology is close to essential. Keep in mind this is not phenominal sampling, more like great taste in general.
And if you are a Kontakt user, you will be able to work with Morphology providing you purchased the 1.5 upgrade. It is a worthwhile synth even when it becomes apparant the samples are highly developed. Forget that and listen to what you have to work with. It can be a humbling expeience.
Here's what it comes down to. There are sounds, even pitched ones, that are of use in many styles of music and you can do a good amount of your own programming. If that worries you a day with Kompakt and reading the manual and you'll be much more confident. Unlike the loop libraries so many people purchased, you don't have to sound like everyone else as you can find your own voice within the aether of floating sounds and jackhammer noisescapes.
Recommended for anyone interested in all types of ambience, new programmers wanting to learn without messing up - it's hard to do so in Morphology. If you like this kind of abstract work Morphology will keep your work fresh and unlike others, even other Morphology users.
Simple, but simplicity is often the makings of vastly complex sounds. This is a specialized synthesizer but Morphology could easily be the one synth you need to compose with. As a composer I like changing timbres around and can strongly recommend Vapor by East West as a companion synth. As a specialist Morphology is wonderful, as anything other than it's specialty Morphology is two dimensional. If moods of all sorts is your thing you will be very happy and lost in Morphology's depth of sonic worlds.


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The Himalayas are a sight to behold for one and all, boasting of the geological event of the welding of the Indian subcontinent with the Eurasian mainland through collision, millions of years ago. The unique chains of peaks that emerged as a result, are young and ambitious, still growing, and has been known to colour mankind’s imagination in terms of being portrayed in folklore as “the abode of the gods”, “the birthplace of rivers, personified as gods” and being the preferred home for enlightened godmen like the Dalai Lama. WIth its snow-capped peaks reaching up into the clouds and the other worldly charm of pristine sources of provision for life such as the birthing of rivers from glaciers, waterfalls, untouched wilderness adorning the various reaches of the colossal structures, the Himalayas make for much more than simply an unforgettable tour. It is expected to be a transformational experience where one comes face to face with the laws of nature, the tapestry of nature art at its best and experiences of a connection with the timeline of creation, complete with man’s place in the grander scheme of things. The best Himalayas Tour Packages include the likes of Chitwan National Park, Annapurna Circuit, Rohtang Pass, etc.
Tourism in the Himalayas encompasses a range of activities in its palette of options. From trekking to dousing the soul in a culture of meditative peace, engaging the senses through yoga amidst nature, indulging one’s tastebuds to exquisite Tibetan cuisine and other local cuisine, the Himalayas offer a complete tourism package in all its splendour( naturally) for tourists to justifiably keep coming back for more. When it comes to Himalayas Tour Packages, adventure lovers have additional scope for mountain biking, paragliding, hand gliding, mountaineering to pump up the adrenaline. And for those seeking a home away from home, the warmth of the hearths of the hospitable locals and their eagerness to share their culture while embracing people from afar, makes the experience worth a lot more than simply memories of sensory captures of the splendor of the surroundings.
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Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Fragmentation Pathway of Arylcarboxy Ester of alpha-Hydroxyphosphonate
Fang, Hua（State Ocean Adm, Inst Oceanog 3）
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Some novel arylcarboxy esters of alpha-hydroxyphosphonate were synthesized via the reaction of a-hydroxyphosphonate with benzoic acid chloride or isonicotinic acid chloride. Their structures were confirmed by elemental analysis, IR, H-1 NMR, C-13 NMR, P-31 NMR and mass spectra. The crystal structure of compound Cl was determined by X-ray diffractometer. The sodiated adduct of the title compounds appeared a novel rearrangement reaction by positive ion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry in conjunction with tandem mass spectrometry. A possible rearrangement mechanism was proposed.

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- What speed RAM should I get for i9 9900K?
- Is i9 9900K good for 4K?
- Is i9 or i7 better for gaming?
- Is Intel Core i9 9900K good in 2021?
- Is 650W enough for i9 9900K?
- How much RAM can a i9 10900K support?
- Is i9 good for gaming?
- Is overclocking i9 9900K worth it?
- Can an i9 run 4K?
- Which is better i9-9900K or i9 9900KF?
- Do you need an i9 for 4k gaming?
- Can I replace i7 with i9?
- Is i9 faster than i7?
- Does the 9900k have integrated graphics?
- Is the i9 9900K future proof?
- How long will 9900K last?
- Is the i9 10900K good for gaming?
- Is 500 watts enough for i9 9900K?
- Is 600 watts enough for i9 9900K?
- Can a 650W PSU handle a 2080?
- Can I use 3600Mhz RAM with i9 10900K?
- What is the best RAM for i9 10850k?
- Can you overclock 64GB RAM?
- What does CAS latency mean for RAM?
- Does RAM speed matter for Intel 11th Gen?
- Does the i9 9900K run hot?
- Is i9 better than i7?
- How much RAM do I need for gaming?
- How much can I overclock my i9 9900K?
- What does Intel KF mean?
- Is an i9 worth it?
What speed RAM should I get for i9 9900K?
Up to 2666Mhz can be taken advantage of by the RAM, which needs to beDDR4. What amount of RAM should you pair with an i9? If you are a content creator, you should use at least 16 gigabytes of RAM, but it’s up to you.
Is i9 9900K good for 4K?
The 9900k and the 3090 are not going to cause problems. Almost all modern high end cards support 4K. The 2080ti is one of the best cards for 4K because it is not available yet.
Is i9 or i7 better for gaming?
In most cases, an i7 is a better choice for a gaming PC. It is more powerful than most gaming setup. It’s best to use the i9 CPUs for workstations and server.
Is Intel Core i9 9900K good in 2021?
It’s not the newest processor on the block, but a 9900K for $300 is still an excellent deal. If you move up to a 9900K, you’ll get higher clock speeds plus extra cores and threads, but for gaming on an ultrawide 1440p monitor, you won’t get any advantage from a more powerfulCPU.
Is 650W enough for i9 9900K?
A 650W supply is adequate for a system with a single graphics card, even if you want to set records.
How much RAM can a i9 10900K support?
This build is for a photo editing program. There is a max ram speed of 2966.
Is i9 good for gaming?
The i9 to 9900K are great for gaming because of their fast single-core and quad core speeds. The i9 to 9900KS is the best gaming processor on the market.
Is overclocking i9 9900K worth it?
People who want that extra juice are usually the ones who want to increase the speed of their computers. For most games and video editing, the results are small and it would be better to keep your computer at a safe temperature. Overclocking is more of a learning experience than a useful performance enhancer.
Can an i9 run 4K?
Techies will be happy to know that the i9 comes with an unlockedCPU. The Core i9 has Ultra High- Definition Graphics. The graphics card can play 4K video and is powerful enough to handle professional video and photo editing applications.
Which is better i9-9900K or i9 9900KF?
There is a basic difference between the i9 to 9900K and the i9 to 9900KF. The later can be improved over the former.
Do you need an i9 for 4k gaming?
i9 isn’t needed for gaming and most i5s aren’t going to make a difference. The core i7 and i9 aren’t necessary for gaming. If you want to play1080p gaming on an Amd Ryzen 7 1700X with 60 frames per second, you have to use a decent graphics card such as the GTX 1060 or1080ti.
Can I replace i7 with i9?
It’s not possible to upgrade the processor. You won’t be able to get access to the specific gear that’s used for soldering the laptop’s central processing unit.
Is i9 faster than i7?
The Core i7 isn’t as fast as the Intel Core i9. The i9 has a clock speed of 3.5 GHz, while the i7 has a clock speed of 4.2 GHz.
Does the 9900k have integrated graphics?
The i9 to 9900K is a high end desktop processor that is ideal for 3D gaming. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics card does not offer any advantage over previous generations.
Is the i9 9900K future proof?
The Core i9 9900K is the most future-proof mainstream processor on the market, and it’s a halo product from Intel.
How long will 9900K last?
A high end processor lasts for a long time. I have an i7 to 3770 that was released in 2012 and I still play it. I think the 9900k will last between 5 and 7 years.
Is the i9 10900K good for gaming?
Intel’s 10th Generation Core i9 to 10900K mainstream flagship CPUs excel in elite gaming scenarios, but its aging architecture can’t keep up with newer, more cost-effective designs from Advanced Micro Devices.
Is 500 watts enough for i9 9900K?
Is 500 watt enough for an i9 9900K and a 1660 Super?
Is 600 watts enough for i9 9900K?
It will be enough, the i9 9900k consumes around 250W OCed to 5 GHz, and the 2080ti consumes around 280W in stress tests. Your total system power consumption will be under 600W in the worst conditions, so the RM750x will be enough to deal with it.
Can a 650W PSU handle a 2080?
If you want to increase the system’s performance, we recommend a minimum 650 watt power supply.
Can I use 3600Mhz RAM with i9 10900K?
It’s going to be okay. If you have a 10900k and a Z490, you should run your ram at it’s advertised XMP speed.
What is the best RAM for i9 10850k?
The MB QVL has been tested and is known to work. The I9 10850k can support up toDDR4 to 2933MHz. Kits are binned to conform because they are not a good idea due to slight variations in density.
Can you overclock 64GB RAM?
Since it’s considered OC if it’s above 2400MHz,MSI supports 3600 OC. You might have seen thatMSI recommended a number of kits, but did not list any 64GB kits.
What does CAS latency mean for RAM?
There is a delay between the time at which the column address and the column address strobe signal are presented to the memory module and the time at which the corresponding data is made available.
Does RAM speed matter for Intel 11th Gen?
You wouldn’t see an outsize performance impact if you chose faster RAM than the previous one. If you’re building or buying a high-end system, faster RAM can speed up some games and make sure you don’t get stuck with too much memory.
Does the i9 9900K run hot?
Synthetic tests show that the i9 to 9900K can run very fast. It will get even hotter if you run something like Prime 95. If you have a tower air cooler, I would expect it to have a temperature of 90s.
Is i9 better than i7?
How do i7 and i9 stack up? i9s are just as fast as i7s, with more cores, higher clock, and more cache. There is a feature called Hyperthreading that creates two processing threads for every physical core.
How much RAM do I need for gaming?
The recommended amount of memory for most games is 16 gigabytes. If you have enough RAM in your computer, you will be able to change what games you play. Most games start with an absolute minimum of 8 gigabytes.
How much can I overclock my i9 9900K?
According to Tom’s Hardware, the Core i9 to 9900K can hit 5.3 GHz with water cooling and a 1.4V Vcore. The chips are good for us mainstream enthusiasts.
What does Intel KF mean?
The unlocked processor referred to as “K” by Intel is supported by overclocking. NO SUPPORT for processor graphics is implied by the product name of the Intel Processors. The unlocked processor is not supported by processor graphics.
Is an i9 worth it?
It has better performance in games than the i7 9700k or 8700k, but it’s not enough to justify the cost. It is the fastest commercial processor on the market for both single core and multi-core processing, beating the 2700x fromAMD in every test I have seen.


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A brief cool, dry start for the morning this morning. The dry conditions will stay around. We'll see things warm up quickly to the lower 80's today. A cool front moving through tonight will drop our lows tonight down to the low and mid 50's. Highs for Thursday inch up ...
Summer lunch program in Beaumont for BISD students
BEAUMONT - Summer for students is supposed to be a break from school and not a break from their meals.
Today the Beaumont school district, the city of Beaumont and the Texas Hunger Initiative kicked off their summer food program to give kids meals.
The program provides students, who eat free lunches at school, to have the same opportunity during the summer.
A number of schools in Beaumont are hosting the program.
Any child under the age of 18 is welcome to pick up a meal.


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In general, the sky isn’t a great medium for creativity. Your options are limited to a banner pulled behind a plane, or using special smoke to write giant letters that will get swept away by the wind—maybe before you reach the end of the message. But there’s another way that pilots express themselves, though it’s not immediately apparent to the ground-bound. Using a flight tracking program called CloudAhoy, pilots around the country have been drawing some intricate designs in the sky for a contest to see who can most effectively merge their skills in the air with their creative flair.
The contest, called the Wild Blue Doodle and put on by aviation company Lightspeed, challenged pilots to “create a work of art in the sky” with their flight paths, as tracked by the software, for a chance to win a new headset (worth $850). Pilots around the country took advantage of the chance to show off. The large-scale designs include a sneaker, Snoopy in his “World War I Flying Ace” guise, a howling wolf, and even a self-portrait of sorts—one pilot flew his DA40 plane in the shape of a DA40.
Creating these images took some careful planning. Brian Danza, the pilot of the DA40, told Flying magazine that he used Photoshop to create the outline of the plane, then traced that outline in Google Maps to get the coordinates of all the turns he’d need to make after taking off from Leesburg, Virginia. He then uploaded those coordinates to his aircraft’s GPS system, which guided him through the 80-mile-wide image.
After judges pick the top 10, based on artistry and challenge, other users of the software will then vote to see who gets that high-end headset, or one of the fancy leather flight bags for second and third place.


Prompt: #71 Rifle
Word count: 100
Summary: Ian felt his rifle heavy in his hands.
Notes: Written for numb3rs100, part of A Silk Pillow ‘verse.
In His Hands (#71 Rifle)
Ian felt his rifle heavy in his hands. When he had blacked out, over a year ago now, he had dropped it shattering the scope. When he had woken it, and every other firearm, had been removed from his access.
Now the scope was repaired and his hands remembered the surface and weight. The simple procedure of assemblage, loading, acquiring a target. His finger rested comfortably near the trigger.
The suspect lifted the girl. She was glass-eyed and floppy. Ian refused to think about what he might have done to her, he just focused on the rifle in his hands.


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GAMES DONE ON STREAM
Here is a list of games I have completed (or played a lot) on stream: + One Step From Eden + Sekiro + Dark Souls 2 + Dark Souls 3 + Lobotomy Corporation + They Are Billions + XCOM 2 + Undertale + Monster Train + Rimworld + Library of Ruina + World of Horror + StarCraft (all campaigns) + Dawn of War + Dawn of War 2 + Elden Ring + Darkwood
Hey I'm just an average dude from France (but I will exclusively speak english during my streams) who likes video games and wants to share his passion with people on the internet! I play a wide variety of games, currently playing FTL, Library of Ruina (mostly modded) and some RTS titles Feel free to stop by and hang out, I like sharing my interests and thoughts about a game (or about anything really) with people in chat.
Hey I have a discord server now! Feel free to join, link: https://discord.gg/gm2KAk2
+ No ASCII + No backseating unless the tag is on + No spoilers + Don't be an ass

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Author has written 5 stories for Hogan's Heroes, Sentinel, Naruto, Ranger's Apprentice, Fairly OddParents, and Sherlock.
To Connie Crouch, I didn't have any other way to respond to your very nice review so I hope you see this at some point. I'd love to have someone read through and Beta Jim's Secret (as well as any help you'd be willing to give with a sequel if it ever gets out of the planning stage). If you want, I can send you the the full manuscript I have for Jim's Secret to make editing easier for you.
For everyone reading Looking Glass: Sorry it's taken me so long to update. My life has been unusually hectic since November leaving me behind on a lot of things. I'm working on the next chapter and hopefully will have it done soon. Thanks for your patience.
I should probably say something about myself for those who don't know me. I'm an aspiring writer/history/literature/anthropologist/archaeologist/teacher (someday). Until then I work, write, read, and play my mandolin (among other hobbies). I appreciate well written stories with clean grammar, good plot, and character development. Though, if an idea is good enough, I'll work through most types of writing mistakes. I try to give reviews, if only for encouragement, but also try to make them helpful to improve the author's writing. So please don't be angry if I point out somethings I didn't like or thought could be improved in your story.
I'm working on:
Looking Glass - a Naruto AU story
Lost! - a Danny Phantom multiple crossover that will probably end in many continuation stories including a Danny Phantom/Harry Potter crossover.
Jim's War - Sequel to Jim's Secret
Looking Glass: In Progress, chapters 1-22 done, chapter 23 first draft finished being edited, chapter 24 in progress (Nov 23, 2016)
Danny Phantom multiple crossover: In Progress, 80% done (Nov 23, 2016)
Jim's War: In Progress, planning stage, chapter 1 25% done (Oct 1)
Common grammar and writing errors to watch out for:
Ending a chapter with half a sentence or just randomly in the middle of the action is not a cliff-hanger, it's poor story planning.
Author's notes should be at the end of the chapter. If there is a specific part of the text you want to reference, use a footnote. Inserting an author's note into the text is what is called "breaking the fourth wall". While it can be used very effectively, I have only seen it used in comedy and by one of the characters themselves. It is a difficult literary device to master and should probably be used sparingly.
They're = they are... Their = possessive, "their house"... there = preposition, "there is the door"
You're = you are... your = possessive, "your house"
too = "as well"/"also"/"too much"... to = "go to the store"/"give it to him"/"to boldly go"... two = 2
its = possessive, "its home"... it's = it is
than = comparison, more than/nicer than... then = sequence, this happened then that happened

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He played Warren Cheswick on the NBC TV series Ed, and appeared with John Hodgman in TV commercials for Apple's "Get a Mac" advertising campaign.
“Sometimes I don’t know how he ended up with me,” Drew told . Why are you with the girl in the scrunchie doing like, a ho-down dance in your bedroom making you laugh?
But I’m so glad that that’s what he likes; he celebrates who I am.“ Drew had previously been married to Jeremy Thomas and Tom Green and has dated Justin Long, Spike Jonze, Fabrizio Moretti, and Luke Wilson.
[interview with Dorri Olds, October 2013] My little brother (Christian Long ) and I have always had a very similar sense of humor and sensibility.
We have different strengths; he's good at focusing on the story.
The 29-year-old actress was recently spotted taking in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" with Long.


Copy file from one network computer, to another
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I have remote access to two computers. I want to use Matlab to copy a file from computer A to computer B, without using my computer as a stepping stone in the middle (The files are large)
Is there a command / some syntax that will allow me to do that?
Jonathan Sullivan am 1 Jul. 2013
Not really. If you want to bypass your machine you'll need to execute the command on either the source or the destination machines via something like ssh, remote desktop, etc. Otherwise, the files are streamed from the source machine, into your machine, and then from your machine to the destination machine.


The acting director of the troubled Voice of America resigned abruptly this week amid a congressional investigation into corruption allegations at the official U.S. global broadcaster.
Yolanda Lopez, acting VOA director since January 2021, announced her resignation in an email to VOA employees Sept. 18.
The email stated that Ms. Lopez would be leaving VOA at the end of September. No reason was given for the abrupt departure.
Bridget Ann Serchak, a VOA spokeswoman, said Ms. Lopez is leaving for a position outside the U.S. government. John Lippman, acting VOA programming director, will assume the acting director post after Ms. Lopez departs Sept. 29. Ms. Serchak declined to comment further.
A person familiar with the resignation said Ms. Lopez is expected to take a position with the Inter-American Development Bank.
The resignation comes as VOA faces a House investigation regarding corruption allegations.
The radio also has been criticized for consistently producing news that lacks relevance to its mission and emphasizing entertainment in global broadcasts. VOA broadcasting also is said by critics to play down critical threats posed by China, Russia and Iran.
Amanda Bennett, director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), VOA’s parent organization, praised Ms. Lopez in an email message and said she was “saddened” by the resignation.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced in July it has begun an investigation into corruption at the USAGM, the umbrella agency that oversees U.S. government media outlets.
Ms. Lopez is scheduled to be interviewed by committee investigators next week, according to a congressional source.
The committee recently interviewed two VOA employees, Michelle Stewart and David Kotz, regarding the circumstances regarding the rehiring at VOA of Setareh Derakhshesh Sieg, a senior Persian language official, according to a person familiar with the House probe. Ms. Sieg was fired during the Trump administration over allegations she misused funds and falsified her resume. She was rehired at VOA after President Biden took office.
The Washington Times first disclosed the dismissal and rehiring in February 2021.
Critics within VOA said Ms. Sieg appeared sympathetic to Iran’s theocratic government and skewed VOA reports in favor of the regime, according to current and former VOA and USAGM officials.
Mr. Lippman had been scheduled to be interviewed by the House committee this week as part of its corruption investigation.
Mr. Lippman, Ms. Steward and Mr. Katz all were linked to the rehiring of Ms. Sieg.
The rehiring set in motion the House investigation. A committee spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment.
Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said in July that the panel had uncovered “alarming evidence of misconduct and negligence at the senior-most levels” of the USAGM.
The misconduct involved employees and high-ranking officials took no action regarding the behavior, the Texas Republican stated.
Last year, VOA, the primary U.S. government-funded broadcaster, canceled two Chinese-language programs focused on tensions between China and Taiwan, in what critics said was an attempt to play down the issue.
Republicans accused the USAGM of stonewalling the investigation.
“Congress needs answers about what is being done to address continued accusations of mismanagement, which has now spanned multiple administrations,” Mr. McCaul stated in a 2021 letter to Kelu Chao, then-acting chief executive officer at USAGM and currently deputy CEO.
Ms. Lopez did not return an email request for comment. Ms. Bennett, the USAGM chief, also did not respond to an email request for comment. The USAGM press office also did not respond.
Mr. Lippman, the new acting VOA director, said in an email to employees that he is honored to follow Ms. Lopez in the position.
“My approach as acting director will be similar to Yolanda’s, focusing on VOA’s mission, on serving our audiences around the world, on protecting our journalists and on getting you the tools you need to succeed,” he stated.
Mr. Bennet stated in her email that Ms. Lopez guided VOA through the COVID-19 pandemic, directed the evacuation of VOA employees from Afghanistan, and backed coverage of the Russia invasion during her 2 1/2 years at VOA.
“She ensured our Persian colleagues were positioned to provide leading coverage of the protests in Iran,” Ms. Bennett stated. “She established close relationships with the most important affiliate group in Latin America, initiated expansion of VOA in Seoul, and connected our global audience with overarching themes like climate change and China’s influence around the world.”
Dan Robinson, a former VOA correspondent and outspoken critic of both VOA and USAGM, said the resignation is more than a routine leadership change.
“The head of the Voice of America since 2021 abruptly announces her departure as Republican House members press a two-year-long investigation into alleged corrupt actions at VOA and USAGM, including depositions of key VOA officials,” Mr. Robinson said.
“USAGM-VOA has been one of the most scandal-plagued and mismanaged places in the federal government and has been able to avoid closer and more detailed scrutiny for years,” he said.
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Shop for local food.
Stroll the gardens.
Visit local businesses.
See ponies and chickens.
Visit Abbey Gardens
Our gardens, hiking trails, Food Hub, educational displays and local business partners (including a craft brewery) are all located on site in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands, Ontario overlooking Grass Lake. Visitors are welcome to tour the gardens, visit our heritage breed ponies and chickens, shop for local food at the Food Hub, enjoy lunch on our new restaurant patio, book a tour of the grounds, hike the trails or participate in one of our programming options.
Enjoy a selection of seasonal sandwiches made on freshly baked buns (vegetarian and meat options available) during regular business hours. Enjoy your lunch on our new screened-in porch!
January-Victoria Day Weekend: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
Victoria Day Weekend-Thanksgiving: 7 days a week, 10am-6pm (Fridays until 8 pm in the summer)
Thanksgiving-December: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
Abbey Gardens is located on a glorious heritage parcel in the Haliburton Highlands. For the past several decades this 310-acre parcel of land has operated as a gravel pit, helping to pave the way for growth and development in Haliburton County. Now our community is gathering around efforts to remediate the site and create a stunning visitor attraction.
- A Food Hub, providing local food to our community
- Haliburton Highlands Brewing Co.
- 1/2 acre pony paddock
- The alcove-a beautiful, cedar-lined heated building overlooking a pond
- Transition trail-a journey through our property to look at transitions in nature and with Abbey Gardens
- Timber-frame kiosk area overlooking our property
- The Glen- a wooded wonderland for children’s programming
- a 2-acre vegetable garden built over old sand pits
- Demonstration hoop house with a seating area and pond
- Shade gardens, pollinator gardens, herb gardens
- 3 spring fed ponds
- Education garden featuring various raised garden beds, vertical growing techniques and a solar-fed water tower
- large open areas bathed in sunlight
- 140 acres of mature forest with old farm trails throughout
- grassy knolls and brush wind breaks alive with pollinators
- onsite aggregate materials
The purpose of the Food Hub is to create demand for and provide easy access to local food. We classify local as any product grown (vegetables), made (preserves) or packaged (coffee) within a 200km radius of the Food Hub. We prefer organic or sustainably-grown products, but will carry conventional and label accordingly. In any case, local comes first! Approximately 10% of our product mix is sourced outside of the 200km radius. When there’s customer demand for complementary products (ie. seasonings) we will carry them. The Food Hub operates as a social enterprise, so any profits go directly back into the project to help support educational programs and facilities.
Shop from a wide assortment of local food. Fresh vegetables from our own garden and neighbouring farms, homemade salads and preserves, fresh-milled grain products, organically raised meats, dairy and locally made products. We also sell coffee and breads from County Coffee and Into the Blue Bakery.
Victoria Day Weekend-Thanksgiving: 7 days a week, 10am-6pm (Fridays until 9 pm in the summer)
Thanksgiving-December: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
Businesses on our site
Haliburton Highlands Brewing was opened in May of 2014 by Jewelle and Michael Schiedel-Webb. “Our goal was to bring local, fresh beer to our favourite community. We had been cottaging north of West Guilford for many years and wanted to find a way to relocate permanently while bringing something new with us.”
Our nano-brewery features a variety of ales, porters and stouts. We’re located on the Abbey Gardens property-just follow the signs past the Food Hub to 1067 Garden Gate Drive.
We’re also on tap at a variety of restaurants across Haliburton Highlands.
Into the Blue Bakery is founded on the principles of bringing healthy pizza alternatives to residents and visitors of Haliburton County. We source local ingredients when possible and change up our specials weekly depending on what’s in season. We believe in supporting local food initiatives. 5% of profits go to organizations working on local food initiatives!
County Coffee roasts fresh coffee beans in the Food Hub at Abbey Gardens. Roasters David Buwalda and David Patterson concentrate sourcing ethically-traded single origin green beans which highlight the best characteristics of different regions.
This season’s beans are mainly Central American and yet are each very distinct. We have also brought in a decaffeinated bean from Sumatra which has everything that a great coffee should have, only with less than 1% the caffeine.
As every region is different so are the conditions in which Coffee producers labour and we have selected our beans according to ethical trade, health, and environmental certifications.
We feature organic, Fair Trade, and Rain Forest Alliance coffees. Our decaffeinated is done without chemicals using the Swiss Water Process. Our coffee is available for sale through the Food Hub.
Abbey Retreat Centre (ARC)
Visitors are welcome to explore the garden rows while learning about gardening through our interpretive signs. Our gardens feature food and flower varieties, permaculture gardening techniques, and interesting ideas in sustainable agriculture. We currently have 2 acres of vegetable gardens, an education garden, backyard composting demonstration, pollinator gardens and hoop houses. All of the vegetables grown in the garden are sold fresh on the Food Hub shelves or processed in the kitchen into value-added products.
We offer guided and self-guided tours of our property, gardens and organization. Contact Cara about custom or private tours. All tours are by donation. Alternatively, explore the property and gardens as you read our interpretive signage, or grab a children’s passport to go on a fun, scavenger hunt!
Biodiversity in agriculture is critical to food security and Abbey Gardens is committed to preserving and demonstrating heritage livestock. Their genetics have evolved over centuries of farming to be well adapted to our environment, and resilient to pests and disease. In an age of factory farms and genetically-modified food sources, supporting heritage breeds is one important activity in support of food security and resilience. At Abbey Gardens, we showcase two rare breeds: Lac La Croix Indian Ponies and Chantecler chickens.
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Shakespeare goes east – Far East – as The University of Scranton presents a performance of “Bond,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” by the Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company. The event, scheduled for Friday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, is offered free of charge as a gift from the University to the local community. It is part of a series of events that showcases the University’s Asian Studies Concentration.
The world-renowned opera company has performed on stage at King’s College in London, at the Lincoln Center in New York City, as well as in Italy, France, Germany, Hong Kong and several Asian countries. In addition to their performance in Scranton, their tour in the United States will include just three other performance venues: at the annual conference of Shakespeare Association of America in Seattle, Wash.; at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
Produced by Taiwan’s leading scholars, theater artists and Bangzi actors, “Bond” premiered in Taipei in 2009. Bangzi, a traditional operatic theater with more than 50 years of history, is innovative in theme, exquisite in music, and elegant in acting styles.
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On Thursday, April 14, the day before the Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company’s performance of “Bond,” the company will engage in a “Carnival of Chinese Opera” on campus from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center for students at area schools and colleges and members of the public. The free event will include a demonstration lecture of the best of Chinese Opera, video screenings of four essential opera roles that will appear in the performance, brief opera lessons on body movement, martial art and face painting, as well as a contest with prizes.
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The tour is brought to you by the Asian Studies Program at the University of Scranton and has been made possible by generous grants from the Taiwanese government and the assistance from the Taipei Cultural Center of Taiwan Embassy (also known as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, TECO) in New York. Additional support has been given by a Diversity Initiative Grant awarded by the Office of Equity and Diversity, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Provost’s Office, Student Affairs, Art and Music Program, Hope Horn Gallery, and the Office of Public Relations at The University of Scranton, the Scranton Hilton and Conference Center, Osaka Restaurant and other sponsors. WNEP is the media partner for the event.
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Petition asks Tennessee Supreme Court to ensure public access to hearings across state
The Tennessee Coalition for Open Government and 55 other media, legal and community groups are asking the state’s highest court to fling open courtroom doors — virtual and real — slammed shut to the public by judges across the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The petition seeks a mandate that judges include public access to court hearings in their pandemic plans. Knox News and USA TODAY Network newsrooms in Tennessee are among the media organizations joining in the petition.
Also joining in the petition are legal organizations, including the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Tennessee Justice Center and American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee; and nonprofits, including the Interdenominational Ministers’ Fellowship. Professors from law schools at Vanderbilt University and Belmont University also have joined.
“Petitioners share the common belief that Tennessee courts cannot dispense justice without public confidence,” TCOG President Lucian Pera wrote. “Petitioners also agree that the public cannot and will not maintain confidence in the courts without aggressive efforts, especially in these unusual times, to maintain our courts' traditional openness.
“Unfortunately, many of the recently-approved plans from judicial districts around the state for the gradual re-opening of in-person court proceedings do not take into account – or simply violate – this vital Constitutional right,” the petition states.
Barbara Peck, spokeswoman for the state Supreme Court, said Chief Justice Jeff Bivins and his judicial colleagues cannot comment on the pending petition.
It will be up to the court to decide how to handle the petition. The panel could dismiss it outright, hold a hearing and issue a ruling or, as the petition itself urges, amend its judicial state of emergency order to add a mandate on public access.
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Courts across the state have been largely closed to the public since mid-March when Gov. Bill Lee and local leaders began issuing various mandates designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Bivins, as chief judge, has allowed local judges control over how best to keep the justice system functioning in their individual judicial districts amid the pandemic, though with oversight and final approval. The high court authorized judges to begin holding hearings electronically and, last month, eased restrictions on in-person hearings in limited cases so long as social distancing guidelines were met.
Jury trials have been suspended through at least July 3. The high court affirmed in its pandemic orders the right to public access to courts but has approved plans that outright ban the public in more than half of the state’s 31 districts. The high court has issued three orders since March, and none have specifically addressed public access to virtual and in-person court proceedings.
Both TCOG Executive Director Deborah Fisher and Knox News analyzed each of the 31 judicial district plans in force in Tennessee now. Both analyses showed the overwhelming majority of courts in Tennessee are operating in secrecy by barring the public from attending or remotely watching proceedings.
Crime victims must now go to court without the support of family or friends. The accused must face judgment alone — friends and relatives are likewise banned from proceedings under most judicial district plans. A wide range of cases, from murder to DUI, are being decided without any right of access afforded to the public or the media.
"One of the foundational distinctions of the American justice system is that people's fates are decided in full public view," said Joel Christopher, Knox News executive editor. "Tennesseans must not stand for secret courts, and we'll fight with our all for the people of this state."
Pera says in the petition the state Supreme Court should act now to resolve the issue and ensure access for all.
“Gains made today in ease of public access could be a watershed moment that increases the transparency of, and trust in, our courts for years to come,” he wrote.
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The petition is asking the court to mandate that all judges in Tennessee allow in-person or electronic access to court proceedings for families of crime victims and the accused, families of civil litigants, citizens and media. Additionally, the petitioners ask for clear notice for how the public can access proceedings in person or electronically.
“Where a court has telephone- or video-conferencing tools available to it, the alternative of allowing listen- or view-only access by the public costs the court and the parties virtually nothing, either in money or disruption,” the petition states.
Not all Tennessee judges are barring the public outright, and a handful are actually inviting the public to watch them work amid the pandemic.
Sullivan County Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin has announced plans to use YouTube to make hearings in his court publicly accessible. He has allowed media access via the state Supreme Court’s YouTube channel for hearings held during the pandemic in the case of Megan Boswell, a teen mom accused of lying about her daughter’s disappearance and death.
The state Supreme Court has provided livestreams of hearings in a variety of high-profile cases during the pandemic and has broadcast its own hearings via the internet.
Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton has been providing the media access to his Zoom court dockets in Campbell County, and Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steve Sword has allowed media representatives into his courtroom even when holding a hearing electronically.
Both have advocated for greater public access to courts during the pandemic to ensure the public’s confidence in the integrity of the judicial process.
“As we continue to use video technology during the pandemic, we should look for ways to give the press access to the video feeds,” Sword told Knox News on Tuesday. “I’ve been working on that. I would like to see some day every court have a TV broadcast similar to C-SPAN so the public could just turn on the TV or internet and watch the proceedings.”
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