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An analysis of the Graphite Crystal Lattice from Electron Diffraction
Experimentalist: Chad A. McCoy
University of New Mexico
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Albuquerque, NM email@example.com
In this experiment, my primary objective was to measure the internal lattice spacing of graphite using the properties of electron diffraction. The secondary objective of the experiment was to demonstrate the validity of the de Broglie hypothesis, thereby proving the existence of the particle-wave duality.
In doing this experiment I measured the diameter of the rings in the diffraction spectra from the electrons passing through the spacings in the polycrystalline graphite lattice, thereby achieving both objectives as the existence of a diffraction spectra itself demonstrates the validity of the de Broglie hypothesis. Having measured the height of the rings, I calculated the internal lattice spacing of graphite to be d=.110(10)nm and d=.208(7)nm, which when compared to the accepted values of d=.123nm and d=.213nm are both smaller than the accepted result but valid to 80% confidence, as that is the interval corresponding to the less accurate result of .110(10)nm.
IntroductionSJK 16:05, 15 December 2008 (EST)
The basic fundamental concept behind electron diffraction originated from the doctoral dissertation of Prince Louis-Victor de Broglie in 1924. In his dissertation, de Broglie evaluated the relation between the momentum and energy of a photon, hypothesizing that the energy and momentum of particles was related in the same way. From this hypothesis, the concept of the de Broglie wave was created with the relationship h = pν applied to particles along with its previous application for photons. The relationship that de Broglie based his hypothesis on corresponded with Einstein's assumption that the relationship E = hf was correct. From this assumption de Broglie was able to formulate his hypothesis, with it's creation being specific for light particles, specifically the electron, and after it was proved the expansion to heavy particles followed.Because the de Broglie relationship allowed for the determination of a fixed wavelength for a particle, experimentalists determined that according to the de Broglie relationship the wavelength of an electron after accelerating through an electric field would be on order with the crystalline spacing in most elemental solids. Because the wavelength is of the same order as the size of the crystal lattice, experiments using the diffraction of photons using a grating or single/double slit diffraction would be relevant, because objects diffract when they interact with spacing on the same order as the wavelength of the particle. Allowing for the interaction between photons and crystals, W.H. and W.L. Bragg found that it is possible to accurately determine the spacing of the crystals based on the wavelength of X-rays, thereby being the pioneers of X-ray crystallography. Bragg's experiment came out of the experiment of Fredrich, Kipping, and Laue, in which they passed x-rays through a crystal and saw a series of spots on a phosphorescent plate where the X-rays hit. Looking at their results, Bragg noted that it appeared as if the spots were at the corners of adjacent pencils, which he determined was the arrangement of atoms in a crystal, with the reason for the appearance of the dots unknown (until his later experiment).SJK 15:38, 15 December 2008 (EST)
The first such experiment was carried out by Davisson and Germer, where after an initial experiment by Davisson and Kunsman in 1921, in which they were doing an experiment similar to the Rutherford experiment and scattering electrons due to the charge distribution in nickel. In that experiment, they saw multiple scattering angles, not all of which could be explained by the Rutherford model of charge distribution, be the difference because of the electron shells in the nickel or the de Broglie relationship. Because of this, Davisson and Germer went into a deeper investigation starting in 1925, especially after an "Accident" in the lab where they observed that the electrons interacted with the nickel crystal as if they were normal to the surface, and calculating the wavelength from Bragg's Law, they found that the wavelength corresponded to the de Broglie relationship of .
Along with the use of high-energy electron diffraction as discovered by Davisson and Germer, the principle of Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) wasn't fully developed until the mid-late 1960s with the work of McRae, Beeby, Holland and others. Van Hove describes the use of LEED for the diffraction off the surface of crystals, as it has a higher surface sensitivity than HEED. Using this principle, researchers have been able to map the surface features of crystals, such as unit cells, present at reconstruction sites on the surface, or incommensurate and disordered overlayers that do not have the same structure as the substrate and the core of the crystal.
From its discovery on to today, the concept of electron diffraction has seen many uses in crystallography, be it through high or low energy diffraction, as the two functions can work together to allow for a more detailed image of crystalline spacing, both on the surface and in the core of a crystal, than what can be resolved using other methods.
Materials and Procedure
To set up the experiment, I first got the electron diffraction apparatus (consisting of a Teltron 2555 electron diffraction tube and a Teltron 2501 universal stand) out of the storage closet. Then, going from the picture seen in Figure 1, I got the Teltron Limited 813 kV power unit and the Hewlett Packard model 6212B power supply so as to connect the power supplies to the apparatus. Using 4mm Banana cables, I hooked the apparatus up to the two power supplies, wiring a WaveTek Meterman 85XT digital multimeter in series between the high voltage ports on the power supply and the anode, so as to monitor the current. I had the multimeter wired in series so that i could monitor the current going to the anode, as it stated to not let it exceed .25mA, because the thin coating of graphite making up the diffracting grating would heat and puncture if the current running to it is too high.
With the apparatus connected according to Figures 1 and 2, I turned the Teltron power supply on, with the slider controlling the anode voltage set to zero, allowing the heater to warm up and begin emitting electrons. After waiting for approximately 1 minute, I slowly turned the anode voltage up using the slider, stopping at the maximum value, which corresponds to having the high voltage set at 5kV. After turning on the HP power supply, I began taking data points at the 5kV setting, with the odd numbered points corresponding to a bias voltage at 10V and the even numbered points corresponding to the bias voltage at 5V. To take the data points, I measured the ring height using analog calipers accurate to .001 inches and then converted the values to metric. (Note: As the bias voltage affects the overall voltage, I needed to slightly change the voltage on the high voltage supply to have the overall voltage remain constant.) Having done this, I repeated the data sets at 4.5kV, using bias of 5V and 2.5V, at 4kV, using bias of 2.5V and 0V, at 3.5kV, using bias of 1V and 0V, and at 3kV, using bias of 0V for all measurements, because it was too dim to see the ring without this bias.
On the day for taking additional data, I took five data values for each set corresponding voltage settings of 4.75kV, 4.25kV, 3.75kV, 3.25kV, and 2.75kV. With these five data sets, I used Carrera Precision digital calipers to measure the ring heights for both the inner and outer rings, and followed the same procedure in changing the bias between measurements as in the first day of the experiment, with the bias corresponding to the 4.5kV, 4.0kV, 3.5kV, 3.0kV, and 3.0kV respectively.
Having taken all the data I extrapolated it to fit a flat surface, rather than a curved surface like the inside of the diffraction tube. In order to do this, I used the symbolic mathematics program Maple 11, and evaluated the extrapolation using the curvature of the tube, the length from the graphite to the end of the tube and the height of the rings on the curved surface. Doing this I came up with the equation: where L is the length of the tube, h_0 is the height of the ring on the curved surface, measured from the center of the tube, and C is the curvature of the surface of the tube.
With the formula developed, I was able to do the extrapolation of the heights using both Matlab 7.0.4 and Microsoft Excel 2007, and with the extrapolated height, I was able to calculate the lattice spacing and its error. To do so I used the formula that: where d is the spacing, L is the length of the tube, h is Planck's constant, D is the extrapolated height, m_e is the mass of the electron, e is the fundamental charge, and V_a is the anode voltage.
To calculate the error, I calculated propagated the error in my measurements through the equation and added in quadrature the error in the length of the tube, also propagated through the calculations to determine the total error in the measurement from the different data values.
Steve Koch 16:10, 15 December 2008 (EST): Very nice data!
Results and ErrorsSJK 16:12, 15 December 2008 (EST)
|5 kiloVolts||4.5 kiloVolts||4 kiloVolts||3.5 kiloVolts||3 kiloVolts|
|Trial #||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2|
Table 1: Original Data - The data in this table corresponds to the 10 individual data points taken for each data set using the analog calipers accurate to .001 inches during the first two days of the experiment. With this data, I first converted it to metric values than used its mean and standard error to calculate the lattice spacings listed in Table 3.
|4.75 kiloVolts||4.25 kiloVolts||3.75 kiloVolts||3.25 kiloVolts||2.75 kiloVolts|
|Trial #||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2||Ring 1||Ring 2|
Table 2: Additional Data - The data in this table corresponds to the 5 data points that I took using the Carrera Precision digital calipers for each of the 5 values of the voltage so as to form an interpolant to my original data set, allowing me to have a more continuous range of data rather than 5 data sets with spacing of .5kV between each set.
Table 3: The results that I generated for each of the 10 used data sets along with the errors. The final results had a relatively symmetric appearance in the error, especially for the measurements off the large ring where the error calculated to be approximately .01nm for all the data values. The calculated error in the measurements from the small ring are all relatively close, with the exception being that from the 2.75kV data set, which was the hardest to see, due to the very faint ring.
From the individual values corresponding to each of the voltages, I was able to calculate the overall mean and standard error of my value for the lattice spacing. By taking the weighted average of the spacing values and the total standard error, I came out with final values of:
The known spacing in the graphite crystal lattice is and
With the known and my experimental spacings, I was able to generate a confidence interval about my experimental result, demonstrating that for measurements based off the inner ring, the known value lies well within a 68% confidence interval of my answer. For the measurements based off the large ring, the accepted value is 1.3 times the standard error of the mean from my experimental value, meaning that a confidence interval stretching to the accepted value would be an 80% confidence interval, as from the Z-chart of normal probabilities the interval corresponding to 1.3 standard deviations on either side of the mean has a likelihood of 80.64%.
In my calculation of the error, I used the error in the manufacture of the diffraction tube, and the error generated from having multiple data measurements. By propagating those errors, I came up with my final error in calculation and the weighted average of the variance gave me the overall error in the lattice spacing.
The data that I took gives a belief in a possible systematic error in the measurement of the large ring. Measuring the rings, I took my measurement from the inside of the left side of the ring to the outside of the right, because the accurate measurement is a center-to-center measurement, but in doing the inside-outside, I was able to approximate the center-to-center measurement. An error that could have resulted from this method is a bias towards either the inside or outside of the ring, resulting in my measurements being either larger or smaller than the proper diameter, which would result in a different calculation of the spacing. The second primary source of error is that the lower voltages had the appearance of the rings become more and more faint, and as my ability to distinguish the rings, the possibility of error increased in my measurements. The only other source of error that could have influenced my results is a problem with the power supply that resulted in the voltage output not corresponding to the value shown on the supply.
In order to make this experiment better, I would use a larger apparatus with a more powerful power supply, so as to make measurements on a larger surface, which would allow for the measurements to be more accurate as the rings would be larger and easier to distinguish from the ambient light produced bu electrons scattering at angles not corresponding to the first-order maxima.
Because my results from the small ring had the accepted value within the 68% confidence interval centered on my experimental value it is reasonable to accept my value as calculated form the smaller ring. As my calculation based off the large ring is outside the 68% confidence interval, accepting that value as reasonable is less valid, because from a normal distribution, a value that is 1.3 standard deviations away from the mean will only be found 20% of the time, so assuming that there is no systematic error, a value as extreme as my calculated value would only be found 1/10 times.
Because of this, I feel that there was some form of systematic error related to the exterior ring, be it from the width of the ring and measurement, or from factors such as the power supply or the lack of intensity in the light, that altered my measurement of the exterior ring.
Ignoring sources of error, the appearance of scattered rings proves the validity of the de Broglie hypothesis, that proof being one of the objectives of this experiment. The existence of the rings proves the hypothesis, because as an electron travels, it will only diffract when interacting with a diffraction grating if it has a finite wavelength on the order of the size of the spacing in the grating, meaning that, by seeing a diffraction pattern, the de Broglie hypothesis is verified because it proves the existence of the particle wavelength.
I would like to thank my lab professor, Dr. Steven Koch, and the lab assistant, Aram Gragossian, for all their help fixing the different apparatus if I was getting incorrect data. I would also like to thank the UNM Physics Department for allowing us to use the lab and providing the apparatus so that we can operate.
ReferencesSJK 15:30, 15 December 2008 (EST)
 L. de Broglie. "The Wave Nature of the Electron." Nobel Lecture. 1929. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1929/broglie-lecture.pdf
 W.H. Bragg & W.L. Bragg, "The Reflection of X-rays by Crystals," Nature, vol. 91, no. 2280, (1913).
 W.H. Bragg, "X-Rays and Crystals," Nature, vol. 90, no. 2243, (1912).
 C. Davisson & H. Kunsman, "The Scattering of Electrons by Nickel," The Physical Review, vol. 19, no. 3, (1922).
 C. Davisson & L. Germer, "Diffraction of Electrons by a Crystal of Nickel," The Physical Review, vol. 30, no. 6, (1927).
 M. A. Van Hove, "Surface Crystallography with Low-Energy Electron Diffraction," Proceedings: Mathematical and Physical Sciences, vol. 442, no. 1914, (1993).
 S. Koch. Physics 307L. OpenWetWare. (2007). http://www.openwetware.org/wiki/Image:Physics_307L_e_diffraction2.JPG
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 Taylor, John R. An Introduction to Error Analysis - 2nd Ed. University Science Books. Sausalito, CA. 1997.


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This is another design that I did for the card swap that we did in October.
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|Statement||Annie Christensen ; translated into English by Peter Hayden.|
|Contributions||Klingenberg, Paul, 1615-1690., Klingenberg, Paul von, 1659-ca. 1723., Landbohistorisk selskab.|
|LC Classifications||SB451.36.G35 C48 1997|
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Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Pretty Things With Wings
I really was just sat phaffing when I started this piece of work at 5am this morning and I'm really not a pink kinda girly at all but I had some pink Angelina fibres looking at me plus Sam Poole's new stamp 'Bubble Wrap' was shouting 'use me, use me' ..... so I did .... along with some of Sam's other new stamps that she's just brought out .... which you can find here @ www.creativestudios.co.uk/ In fact all of the stamps on here you find over in Sam's shop.
I found this old paper in my stash that when you stamp on it, use Picket Fence over the top, stamp a bit more, Picket Fence it again it ends up looking like a canvas ..... well I think it does !
Have added some more close up shots for you all to peruse over :o))
Hope you all like it :o))

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At the Georgetown University debate tournament held January 5-8, 2023, the Samford Junior Varsity Debate team of Abby Montgomery and Grace Scott placed second, defeating teams from the University of Texas San Antonio, Rochester University and the University of Georgia. Montgomery was named tenth speaker of the tournament.
Director of Debate Lee Quinn said, “while most students were at home celebrating the holidays over the winter break, our students were succeeding at one of the most intellectually intense activities one can participate in. I am proud of our debate students.”
The varsity team of Joey Tarnowski and Aaron Gill also participated in the tournament, defeating teams from Harvard, Missouri State and the University of Kentucky.
“Our debaters compete and defeat some of the best teams in the nation," Executive Director of Debate Ryan Galloway said. "Samford has a proud tradition of excellence in debate that today’s teams are continuing.”
The varsity team of Grace Blackwell and TJ Riggs also competed, defeating Trinity University, Oakton Community College and the United States Naval Academy.
The team hosts high school teams from around the country this weekend at Samford University’s Bishop Guild debate tournament, before competing at the Indiana University debate tournament in two weeks.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes
½ white onion, diced
One tomato, chopped
One cucumber, chopped
One tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, chopped
One tablespoon lime juice
Six corn tortillas
One tablespoon canola oil
2 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup white beans, canned, drained
½ teaspoon butter
½ teaspoon Sea salt
1. Make Pico de Gallo: In the salad bowl, combine diced white onion, tomato, cucumber, fresh cilantro, and jalapeno pepper.
2. Then add lime juice and a ½ tablespoon of canola oil. Mix up the mixture well. Pico de Gallo is cooked.
3. After this, preheat the oven to 390F.
4. Line the tray with baking paper.
5. Arrange the corn tortillas on the baking paper and brush with the remaining canola oil from both sides.
6. Bake the tortillas for 10 minutes or wait until they start to be crunchy.
7. Chill the cooked crunchy tortillas well.
8. Meanwhile, toss the butter in the skillet.
9. Crack the eggs in the melted butter and sprinkle them with sea salt.
10. Fry the eggs until the egg whites become white (cooked). Approximately 3-5 minutes over medium heat.
11. After this, mash the beans until you get a puree texture.
12. Spread the bean puree on the corn tortillas.
13. Add fried eggs.
14. Then top the eggs with Pico de Gallo and shredded
Fat: 11.1 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
Carbs: 24.5 g
Protein: 13.7 g
The Mediterranean diet is a diet that has been proven to help prevent several types of cancer and prevent cardiovascular and heart problems. This diet has been adopted all over Italy, Greece, France, and Spain.
The Mediterranean diet is healthier than the American diet as it is provided by the government because it lacks animal fat, cholesterol, and high glycemic foods. The diet focuses more on fresh fruits and vegetables, not junk food and processed food. The Mediterranean diet has the right number of calories, providing people with plenty of energy. In addition to daily physical activities, the diet will improve your overall health and lower the risk of living the American lifestyle. Once the diet has been adopted into one’s life on a permanent basis, they are still left with the permanent problem of obesity and poor health. This is because people do not follow the diet; they just use it as a temporary change after neck surgery, heart attack, or to lose weight. The only way one can successfully adopt the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle is to live for a longer period of time by making the diet and lifestyle permanent.
The persistent challenges for someone following the Mediterranean diet are the foods it restricts during the summer. Many of the fruits and vegetables are seasonal, and during the winter, most of the countries produce is imported from other countries. Furthermore, the Mediterranean diet is not very sweet. In terms of overcoming the obstacles that face those who choose to follow the Mediterranean diet, one must sacrifice many foods that taste sweet and common throughout the United States. In order to overcome these food habits, one must substitute common sweet foods with healthier options such as nuts or dried fruits. Furthermore, to overcome the fact that the Mediterranean diet lacks seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, one must substitute them with unhealthy items such as processed foods. The second problem of obesity and poor health is the exercises that one must engage in daily in order to lose weight successfully.
Once again, it is hard for someone to stay motivated to stay active when it is not enjoyable. For example, running is boring; it is just not fun for children or adults. However, there are many enjoyable physical activities to keep the body fit and healthy. My favorite physical activity to stay in shape is a hiking and rock climbing. The adrenaline rush is awesome, but even if one does not enjoy outdoor activities, there are other ways to stay fit. The Mediterranean diet is full of never-ending varieties of healthy, fresh, and delicious foods.
However, there is more of an emphasis on certain types of foods; nothing is excluded. People who try a Mediterranean diet can enjoy the dishes they love while also learning to appreciate how good the freshest, healthiest foods can be. Transitioning into the Mediterranean diet is mainly about bracing yourself for a new way of eating, adapting your attitude toward food into one of joyful expectation and appreciation of good meals and good company. It’s like a mindset as anything else, so you’ll want to make your environment unite so you can quickly adapt to the lifestyle in the Mediterranean way. In conclusion, obesity and poor health are two problems that have plagued the world for a long time now. Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. This excessive accumulation of fat may cause heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. The Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, coupled with physical activities, are required to overcome obesity and poor health.


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Lauren Conrad's Paper Crown - Spring 2013 Collection
Reality TV star turned fashion designer and blogger Lauren Conrad has released her Spring 2013 collection for Paper Crown, her ultimate design collection. Described by Lauren as, "A modern take on classic style, with an emphasis on fit and fabric quality to create staples for the contemporary women's closet.", one would expect to find ultra-romantic looks, chic, sophisticated ensembles and simple yet elegant pieces. And yes, Lauren does execute this beautifully, as soon as her collection debuted in 2011 - however, Spring 2013's collections combined elements of surprise, as well. Below are top picks from her latest collection:
What is this look? The Dartmouth Dress in Peach Lace
Why do we love it? The fitted bodice combined with a peach lace color sets the tone for an ultra-romantic look. The look above features a nude heel for a more conservative look - but add a pop of color with a jewel-toned heel, for an on-trend color palette.
What is this look? Providence Top in Bisque/Netting Skirt in Coral
Why do we love it? Another one of LC's most romantic, simple and relaxed look. The nude top is balanced out by the skirt's unconventional length, as maxi-skirts and skirts above the knee are on-trend this season. Additionally, the coral color is bright, but not too much that it takes away from the ethereal feel of the ensemble.
What is this look? Buoy Top in Triangles/Serena Legging in Black
Why do we love it? From the top's sheerness to the shoulder cut-outs and black leggings, this look is the perfect combination of femininity and boldness. The volume of this top exudes romance while the fitted metallic leggings exudes anything but. For a sophisticated look, pair this outfit with nude, pointy pumps. For a more daring look, cobalt blue wedges exude a rocker-chic feel.
What is this look? Jamestown Top in Peach Lace/Jib Shorts in Jib/Tan Tweed
Why do we love it? The combination of lace and tweed caught our eye, at very first glance. When wearing two pieces of clothing, the general rule of thumb is never to mix fabrics - however, styling this lace top with tweed shorts works well, if not for its neutral color combinations and the simplicity of the whole ensemble. Minimal accessories and neutral colors are key to mixing fabrics, especially hard-to-pull-off lace and tweed.
Are you falling in love with Lauren Conrad's romantic, Spring 2013 collection as much as we are? Let us know your thoughts my Facebook!


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The report “Automotive Wiring Harness Market by Application (Engine, Chassis, Cabin, Body & Lighting, HVAC, Battery, Seat, Sunroof, Door), Transmission Type (Data, Electrical), Date Rate, ICE & Electric Vehicle, Component, Material, & Region – Global Forecast to 2026” The global automotive wiring harness market is projected to grow from USD 47.0 billion in 2021 to USD 57.4 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. The demand for electric and autonomous vehicles would create growth opportunities for the automotive wiring harness market.
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Chassis harness segment is expected to be the largest segment during the forecast period
The chassis harness segment is estimated to lead the market, in terms of value, during the forecast period due to higher demand for automotive wiring harnesses in chassis applications such as frame, air brake pump, suspension systems, and others. Increased demand has encouraged the manufacturers of automotive wiring harness and other component manufacturers to offer technologically advanced chassis harness that helps in short distance and less in weight. Growing demand for premium vehicles and integration of advanced technologies in vehicles are expected to increase the demand for automotive wiring harnesses.
The metallic segment by material type is expected to hold the largest market share in 2021
The metallic segment holds the largest share in the automotive wiring harness market. OEMs mostly use copper for manufacturing automotive wiring harnesses due to high conductivity, limited corrosion, high tensile strength, and high data transfer. Despite fluctuations in the prices of copper, which have impacted the profit margins of wiring harness manufacturers in the recent past, metallic materials are still expected to hold a 92% share in the automotive wiring harness market by 2026.
Asia Pacific is estimated to be the dominant regional market
China is major contributor to the overall automotive wiring harness sales (approximately 60%) in the Asia Pacific region in 2021.
China is considered the manufacturing hub for the automotive industry. According to the MarketsandMarkets, China and India together produce approximately 25 million vehicles every year. With an increase in production of vehicles, the demand for automotive wiring harnesses is expected to increase. This, in turn, is expected to drive the growth of the automotive wiring harness market in the Asia Pacific region. China is estimated to dominate the Asia Pacific automotive wiring harness market during the forecast period. China is the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer. Thus, the market for automotive wiring harnesses in China is estimated to grow at a high rate. OEMs based in China are focusing on the adoption of lightweight materials for wiring harnesses. Thus, wiring harness manufacturers are increasingly using materials such as aluminum. Currently, there is limited penetration of aluminum in wiring harnesses.
In the past few years, the Asia Pacific region has experienced an increase in demand for luxury vehicles. The luxury/premium segment vehicles are equipped with advanced body electronic functions that require additional automotive wiring harnesses for proper functioning. Thus, the region is estimated to dominate the automotive wiring harness market with a 57.6% share in 2021.
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Yazaki Corporation (Japan), Sumitomo Electric Industries (Japan), Aptiv PLC (Ireland), Furukawa Electric (Japan), and Leoni AG (Germany) are the prominent players in the automotive wiring harness market. These companies adopted new product development, and acquisition to gain traction in the automotive wiring harness market.
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Despite 2011 sequester laws that stipulated how much discretionary funding the White House could receive, President Obama’s 2016 budget proposal requests up to $74 billion in discretionary spending allowances. This figure is 7% higher than what was originally agreed upon by both political parties at the height of the economic recession.
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Play Congas DVD
Kalani Music introduces a complete guide to playing the conga drums, for students and teachers.
PLAY CONGAS is a DVD that takes the student from the very basics of getting to know the conga drums, through tuning and techniques, to playing six popular and traditional rhythms on two drums. This DVD is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning how to play the conga drums. Along the way, Kalani shares his depth of knowledge, providing valuable tips and recommendations that make learning both effective and enjoyable.
- Conga Anatomy.
- Tuning 1, 2, and 3 drums.
- Setting up to play.
- Warming up.
- Basic Techniques (Bass, Tone, Slap, and Hand-Fingers)
- Practice Patterns
- Traditional and Popular Rhythms (Calypso, Funk, Guaguanco, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Afro-Cuban 6/8)
- Tips for Success.
- Note: FREE Play Along Tracks Available
PLAY CONGAS contains over 90 minutes of quality instruction for students, teachers, facilitators, and any musician who wants to learn more about hand drumming in general. The techniques and rhythms presented in PLAY CONGAS also work on other drums, such as Bugarabus and Tubanos made by the REMO drum company.
The Parts of the Congas.
Great View of Techniques
"Player's Perspective" when learning rhythms.
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What games are like Avakin?
10 Games Like Avakin Life
- IMVU. IMVU is a social focused experience that is available online for free through a downloadable client (Windows and Mac) with mobile apps (iOS and Android) also available.
- The Sims FreePlay.
- Club Cooee.
- Gaia Online.
Is Second Life better than IMVU? IMVU is an award-winning virtual world
Second Life’s virtual world has a good graphic style…but not good enough to beat IMVU’s. In fact, IMVU was ranked as the Best Virtual World Game for Realistic Graphics for 2020 by Lifewire and they totally deserve it!
Is there a game like Second Life?
Second Life/People also search for
Is there any virtual world game? Second Life for a Second You
Begun way back in 2003, Second Life is still at the forefront of virtual world games, populated by real-life players from across the globe for you to interact with.
What games are like Avakin? – Additional Questions
Where are adults in VR?
What are the Top 10 Virtual Worlds for Adults?
- Rec Room.
- Google Earth VR.
What is the most popular virtual world?
Top 10 virtual worlds for adults
- Second Life.
- World of Warcraft.
- Sony PlayStation Home.
- The Sims.
- Blue Mars.
How do you play virtual world?
Is Minecraft a virtual world?
Minecraft is a multiplayer sandbox video game based in a virtual world modeled on the real world. Players are able to build and craft everyday items using blocks.
Can I play fantage?
Can you still play Fantage? Sadly, Fantage closed its servers in 2018.
What is the new virtual world called?
In futurism and science fiction, the metaverse is a hypothetical iteration of the Internet as a single, universal and immersive virtual world that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets.
What is the best metaverse?
According to many experts, Axie Infinity is one of the best metaverse cryptos in 2022. After the launch in 2020, the price of one AXS, the native token of this game, was $0.15 per token.
How do I join metaverse?
All you need is an internet connection.
- Step One: Take A Look Around.
- Step Two: Play Videogames.
- Step Three: Go To A Virtual Concert.
- Step Four: Use Virtual Reality.
- Step Five: Explore Crypto, NFTs, And Metaverse Experiments.
Is the metaverse free?
How Free Will the Metaverse Be? The metaverse won’t be free. But, it doesn’t have to be more expensive than the modern internet. There will always be hardware and connectivity costs, but don’t worry about not being able to pay your metaverse subscription.
What app is metaverse?
A metaverse is a simulated digital environment where users have their own avatars and can interact with each other socially without being there physically. With the use of Augmented reality and virtual reality, it combines the aspects of the digital and physical worlds.
How much metaverse will cost?
According to a new report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the metaverse could be worth about $5 trillion by 2030 due to the potential future benefits that modern companies
What game is closest to the metaverse?
Best Metaverse Games You Can Play Right Now
- Horizon Worlds. The Metaverse is a concept that has been pushed a lot recently by Meta (formerly Facebook).
- VRChat. If you like Horizon Worlds but it’s not available in your country, then VRChat is another solid option.
- Rec Room.
Who owns metaverse?
Roblox Corporation is focused on building a creator economy Metaverse while offering an open gaming platform to let players create their own digital and interactive worlds.
What games can you make money on?
Best Games That Pay Real Money
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Can I play metaverse on my phone?
It’s entirely possible to venture into the metaverse with just your iOS or Android device. Platforms like Roblox can be accessed after downloading its app for free, and others like Axie Infinity are accessible through Android, though they’re not available on the iPhone yet.
How do I join metaverse mobile?
How to enter The Nemesis metaverse:
- Go to thenemesis.io and click “Play”. You can also download the app on your Android or iOS device;
- Sign up or log in to get access to all of the features;
- Press the Escape key and select “Avatar” from the drop-down menu;
- Select “Ready Player Me” and click “Modify” to edit your avatar.
Can you make money in the metaverse?
In the metaverse, NFTs can be used to represent just about anything, from virtual land to art. If you’re creative and have an eye for design, you could create NFTs and sell them for a profit. For instance, in Decentraland, you can create and sell NFTs using its native MANA cryptocurrency.


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There’s a heatwave happening all over the globe right now. My pen pal tells me they are running in the high eighties in England right now. And they are dying of heat. Lol! Meanwhile, it was 106 degrees here yesterday. Whew!
Today I went swimming and came home to make this. It’s super flavorful and light. Perfect for a miserably hot day.
This is a cold noodle salad from Will Yeung over on YouTube. If you don’t subscribe to his channel, I highly recommend him. You can follow him here making this salad. Thanks Will!
It was very easy to put together, the only thing time consuming was making Will’s chili oil which is another recipe listed at the end of this one. You will need 2 tsp. of this oil for your noodle dressing.
1/4 lb. – Rice noodles
1-cucumber, chopped into matchsticks
1 -Fiji apple, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. – Fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp.- Fresh basil, ripped apart
2 Tbsp- White sesame seeds
For the dressing:
2- Tbsp. – Soy sauce
Splash of Sesame oil
Splash of Rice vinegar
2 – Tbsp. of his chili oil (a separate recipe, I’ll add at the bottom of this recipe.)
Stir together and drizzle over top of the assembled dish
Directions for the noodle salad:
Boil noodles according to package direction. When done, rinse in cold water and set aside.
Cut cucumbers into matchsticks and set aside
Cut apples into thin slices and set those aside
Make the dressing and set aside
Cut up cilantro and basil set aside
When that’s done, toast a handful of peanuts until warm and fragrant over medium heat. When almost finished, add a Tbsp. of sesame seeds and turn heat off rotating the pan until they are toasty and gold.
Plate the rice noodles. Top with slices of apples, handful of cucumbers, cilantro, basil, drizzle with dressing and then top with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds.
That’s it! Enjoy!
Recipe for Will’s chili oil which will store for up to 6 months.
1-cup grape seed oil
1- inch piece of ginger
2 tsp.- Sichuan peppercorns
4 tsp. – Red pepper flakes or gochugaru. (I did not have these two ingredients and made my own concoction with cayenne, chipotle, and red pepper flakes. It turned out great, but I will make this again after I get to the Asian market.)
2 tsp. – sesame seeds
1- star anise
1- bag leaf
1 -tsp. Sesame oil
Directions to make chili oil: Here is Will making it.
Add grape seed oil to small pan with ginger and heat. Cool until ginger us brown and take off heat and discard ginger.
Heat oil until the ginger is brown. Discard the ginger piece or pieces. Cool.
Add the dried ingredients to the jar and add the oil over top. Store in dry pantry. Do not refrigerate.
*Add 2 tsp. of this to the dressing above for this salad.
If you’d like to support Will, you can buy his cookbook here.
If you’d like to support me, you can buy my memoir here.


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Today’s events which lead to three of our officers shot is another reminder how dangerous the job we do can be. We are extremely grateful all three officers are expected to recover but we need to be mindful of the mental toll incidents like this can have, not just on the officers injured but those who witnessed and responded to the various scenes.
If you or a fellow officer needs someone to talk to about what’s happened, we are here. The policy for our peer counseling bill, which was signed into law recently, is still being written but the protection for confidentiality is in place.
I am extremely proud to be a part of KCPD and the response today from our department and friends in neighboring jurisdictions once again shows us the strength of our Blue Family.
Please keep the officers who were injured and everyone involved in today’s events in your thoughts and prayers.


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The Women's Center, one of only two abortion clinics in Nashville, closing its doors
One of only two abortion clinics in Nashville is closing its doors, and it remains unclear when or where it will reopen.
The Women’s Center, which has operated in the city since 1990, stopped taking new patients over the weekend and is now referring women to clinics in Knoxville and Bristol, said clinic attorney Thomas Jessee.
The center is closing because the owners have agreed to sell the building and the details of the sale are being finalized, Jessee said. The Women's Center intends to reopen and is now searching for a new location, he said.
“We are looking for an alternative site but haven’t found anything yet," Jessee said. "We have one doctor who would like to continue, but it's just a question of finding a place."
Jessee declined to identify the potential buyer of The Women's Center building at 419 Welshwood Drive.
The closure of the Women’s Center is a significant blow for women’s access to abortion in Tennessee. The center is at least the third clinic to close in recent years, leaving only seven others throughout the state. In Nashville, a national hub for the health care industry, Planned Parenthood is now the only abortion option.
Tennessee Right to Life, anti-abortion group based in Nashville, praised The Women's Center closure as a "milestone for pro-life efforts" in an email statement.
"We thank God for answering the prayers of so many pro-life Tennesseans," said group president Brian Harris. "At the same time, we recognize that vigilance in continuing all of our pro-life efforts is necessary to keep another abortion chain from stepping in to reap profit from the killing of innocent unborn children."
Race for governor:Where do Karl Dean and Bill Lee stand on abortion?
In addition to being one of the few options for women in Tennessee, The Women’s Center also has a record of fighting in court to preserve women’s abortion options. In 2002, the Nashville center successfully challenged a law requiring abortion clinics to be licensed as ambulatory surgery centers, which would likely have increased abortion prices. The state reintroduced this law again in 2012, but later abandoned enforcement after it became clear the requirement was unconstitutional.
The Women’s Center also sued the state to challenge a new law requiring a 48-hour waiting period for all abortions. That lawsuit continues today, but will likely continue even if The Women’s Center shuts down because other clinics, including Planned Parenthood, later joined as plaintiffs.
Francie Hunt, executive director for the Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood, described the closure of The Women’s Center as a sad symptom of the shrinking health care access throughout the the state.
In addition to a shrinking number of abortion clinics, Tennesseans face a the closures of rural hospitals and continued political opposition of expanded Medicaid, she said.
“We see this as a small part of an overarching health care access issue, but it’s notable that it is particularly pointed at women,” Hunt said. “Without a doubt, women’s health is an absolute target right now in the health care arena.”
Correction: This story has been edited to correct the number of abortion clinics in Tennessee.
Brett Kelman is the health care reporter for The Tennessean. He can be reached at 615-259-8287 or at firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow him on Twitter at @brettkelman.


Global Warming over last 50 yrs caused primarily by human activity
The oceans have warmed in the past 50 years, but not by natural events alone.
New research by a team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists and international collaborators shows that the observed ocean warming over the last 50 years is consistent with climate models only if the models include the impacts of observed increases in greenhouse gas during the 20th century.
Though the new research is not the first study to identify a human influence on observed ocean warming, it is the first to provide an in-depth examination of how observational and modeling uncertainties impact the conclusion that humans are primarily responsible.
"We have taken a closer look at factors that influence these results," said Peter Gleckler, an LLNL climate scientist and lead author of the new study that appears in the June 10 edition of the journal, Nature Climate Change. "The bottom line is that this study substantially strengthens the conclusion that most of the observed global ocean warming over the past 50 years is attributable to human activities."
The group looked at the average temperature (or heat content) in the upper layers of the ocean. The observed global average ocean warming (from the surface to 700 meters) is approximately 0.025 degrees Celsius per decade, or slightly more than 1/10th of a degree Celsius over 50 years. The sub-surface ocean warming is noticeably less than the observed Earth surface warming, primarily because of the relatively slow transfer of ocean surface warming to lower depths. Nevertheless, because of the ocean's enormous heat capacity, the oceans likely account for more than 90 percent of the heat accumulated over the past 50 years as Earth has warmed.
Graphic shows Pacific and Atlantic Ocean zonal average cross sections (surface to 700 meters) of temperature changes for 1955 to 2011. Each globe represents a decadal average. The foreground is the most recent decade and preceding decades are in the background. Red represents warming ocean, white no change, and blue for cooling with respect to a 1957-1990 average. Data was provided from the National Oceanographic Data Centre (NODC) World Ocean Database (WOD). Graphic by Timo Bremer/LLNL.
Read more at ScienceDaily.


text: RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc is a Texas corporation was incorporated in 1994. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of thirty-four adult nightclubs that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The Company has one reportable segment, nightclubs. It owns and operates upscale adult nightclubs serving businessmen and professionals. The Company currently operates clubs under the name Rick's Cabaret in Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York, New York; Austin, Texas and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also operates a similar nightclub under the name Tootsies Cabaret in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Company operates four nightclubs, one in Houston, one in Dallas, one in Charlotte, North Carolina and one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Club Onyx. It owns six nightclubs that operate as XTC Cabaret in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and two in Houston, Texas, one that operates as Cabaret East, one that operates as Cabaret North in Fort Worth and one that operates as Downtown Cabaret in Minneapolis. The Company also owns a media division, including the trade magazine serving the multi-billion dollar adult nightclub industry. It is subject to various federal, state and local laws affecting its business activities.

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BritToid Ep 14: Keep calm and fondle the back
Welcome to episode 14 of BritToid, Destructoid's very own Euro-focused gaming podcast, where every fortnight I try to control the madness and stop Dan Seto and Dan Carniero from spending the whole time arguing.
On episode 14 we catch up with what everyone has been playing; take a look at the winners of the Developer Awards, as well as argue over our nominations for the annual Golden Joysticks; we get super excited about the Zelda 25th anniversary concert being announced in London; we discuss fondling the back of the PS Vita following its delay until Q1 2012; and finish up by discussing the The Sun newspaper's headline of "Death by Xbox."
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In the world of cigars that has been turned upside down by an epidemic, some things remain unchanged. Consumers continue to buy premium cigars, and Arturo Fuente and Padron dominate the top cigar shops. Both brands are produced by family businesses and enjoy a long reputation in making high-quality cigars, and once again topped our list of the hottest and best-selling brands.
The editors of "Cigar Insider" investigated the owners of 87 cigar shops, and they were from 141 retail stores in the United States. "Cigar Insider" is a newsletter published twice a month by "Cigar Aficionado". Retailers will provide the three most popular cigar brands, which are the cigar brands most frequently requested by consumers (popular brands are not always in stock, so this represents consumer demand, not necessarily sales).
Padron's 1964 anniversary series occupies the first place, and 29.9% of retailers consider it is one of the most popular brands. For most of its long history, the most popular cigars have been in short supply. It went on the market in 1994 as a more high-end Padron cigar. Its box-shaped shape triggered a market trend that continues to this day. Nicaraguan cigars are high-class cigars that have long been blind tastings of "Cigar Insider" and "Cigar Aficionado".
Arturo Fuente ranked second (26.4%) and many respondents thought that the very high-end Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark was in short supply until 2017. After being rated as the "Cigar of the Year" by cigar fans with a score of 97, the demand has been soaring.
The third place is Fuente Fuente OpusX, the company's top cigar. In the period of cigar boom, this brand almost grabbed the rare category market once it was launched. This cigar was basically unavailable when it was released in the mid-1990s, and in many stores, each customer can only buy two. Although they are easy to find in today's market, they are still a popular brand nearly 25 years after their release.
The bold and spicy Liga Privada cigars produced by the Drew Estate in Nicaragua ranked fourth, the same as the 2019 ranking. This cigar has a loyal following and is rolled in a super black Connecticut broadleaf wrapper.
La Flor Dominicana jumped to fifth place (ranked seventh last year), with 13.8% of retailers choosing the brand. Some respondents mentioned the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull, which was named the 2016 Cigar of the Year by "Cigar Aficionado". Rocky Patel, available in various sizes and styles, ranked sixth, with 11.5% of retailers choosing the brand. Davidoff and Oliva Serie V tied for seventh, My Father ranked ninth, and Montecristo brand ranked tenth.
In the list of best-selling cigar brands, Arturo Fuente and Padron tied for No.1, with 44.8% of retailers choosing these two brands. Perdomo ranks third, and this Nicaraguan brand has grown significantly from the sixth place in 2019. American Tobacco's best-selling cigar brand Romeo y Julieta ranked fourth, and Rocky Patel ranked fifth. The top 5 best-selling brands are from cigar manufacturers around the world: Padron and Perdomo are from Nicaragua, Fuente and Romeo y Julieta are produced in the Dominican Republic, and Rocky Patel is produced in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Davidoff ranked sixth, My Father ranked seventh, and Oliva ranked eighth. The Macanudo brand of General Cigar Co., which once dominated our top brand list, fell to ninth place this year. Ashton dropped from third place last year to tenth this year.


Avoid These 3 Thermostat Mistakes for Maximum Energy Savings
A thermostat is a simple device that plays a crucial role in your HVAC system. Improper use of your thermostat can increase your utility bills and accelerate wear and tear. Here are the top three thermostat mistakes to avoid for maximum energy savings in Hillsborough, NC:
Constantly Adjusting Temperatures
Firstly, if you’re often adjusting your thermostat’s settings, you may be overworking your air conditioning system. An AC system that frequently switches on and off can increase your energy consumption. This problem is known as short-cycling.
Additionally, a system that’s constantly cycling can accelerate component deterioration. Frequent cycling can shorten the lifespan of your air conditioning system. If you notice your AC system switching on and off, schedule air conditioner repairs to prevent premature system failure.
Incorrect Thermostat Placement
The thermostat reads indoor temperatures before signaling your AC system to start cooling. If it’s in direct sunlight or near a heat source, the thermostat’s “ghost readings” will overwork your air conditioner.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a thermostat should be on an interior wall away from direct sunlight. Ensure the device isn’t close to skylights or doorways where drafts can cause cycling. Also, consider consulting an AC service professional when installing a thermostat in your home.
Using a Non-Programmable Thermostat
Finally, if you have an outdated thermostat, consider switching to a programmable device. Older thermostats require manual adjustment, which is imprecise and wastes energy.
You can reduce your utility bills by installing a smart thermostat. The most recent thermostat devices can store multiple temperature profiles and adjust automatically. This is more accurate than conventional devices at regulating temperatures and can reduce your utility bills. What’s more, smart thermostats also allow you to control your HVAC system remotely.
When the temperatures start to rise, you can manage energy consumption by adjusting your thermostat. If you detect a problem with your AC system, it’s wise to address it as soon as possible. Contact us at Warren-Hay Mechanical for dependable 24/7 AC services in Hillsborough, NC.
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The next generation of truck drivers shouldn’t be concerned about driverless trucks putting them out of a job in the future. In fact, the outlook for CDL drivers is bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of tractor-trailer drivers is expected to grow by 6% between now and 2026. The average age of a commercial truck driver is 55. A driver shortage has plagued the industry for many years, and the aging workforce will soon make the problem worse. Even with some small-scale successes in automation, taking humans out of the cab on any meaningful scale is just not practical.
Why Robot Trucks Won’t Replace Humans Anytime Soon
- Autonomous trucks are more expensive to purchase and operate. They still require humans at many points to handle complications. This makes it difficult for large carriers to replace their massive fleets, and impossible for smaller companies. It’s a large investment, with no payoff in the foreseeable future.
- Large-scale use of autonomous trucks on our roads will require thousands of new rules, laws, and regulations from federal, state, and local governments. There will have to be a new approach to highway safety. Agreements will have to be put into place for highway departments, carriers, shippers, and law enforcement is needed. There will be lots of setbacks and growing pains.
- For this new technology to function at an acceptable level without humans, costly new or retrofitted trailers are necessary. Not just a few, but millions and millions of them.
Self-Driving Trucks Will Make a Driver’s Job Easier
Automated safety features and a robot co-driver should make a trucker’s life less stressful and more productive. The main thing turning potential truck drivers away from the industry is being away from home for long periods. Self-driving trucks are best suited for long-distance routes. This means an increase in the need for regional drivers to deliver all those trailers pulled by self-driving tractors. So, driving jobs aren’t going away, but they will shift from long-distance to local.
According to The Atlantic magazine, officials with Uber’s self-driving-truck study say that self-driving trucks will complement human drivers, not replace them. Humans can do, and understand, things that a computer or robot can’t.
So, if you want to be a truck driver, but scared of the potential industry outcome, don’t be. It’s time to get your CDL and get on the road to your new career. Head to the best truck driving school in Georgia and don’t believe all the hype about autonomous trucks replacing human drivers.


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Dalton State College golfer Levi Nix shot an even-par 71 in the second round of the three-round, 20th-annual Webber International Intercollegiate tournament and finished in a tie for 10th individually with a 7-over 220 for the tournament.
Nix’s finish helped the Roadrunners to a sixth-place finish out of 10 teams in the tournament on the 6,767-yard Lake Wales (Fla.) Country Club course. Northwood (Fla.) University won the tournament with a team total of 874, and Webber International’s Bryan Rutherford won the individual title with a 1-under 212. Dalton’s team score was 898.
Nix opened the tournament with a 76 on Monday, but he bounced back with his even round Tuesday morning and a 73 in the final round Tuesday afternoon. Chase Jones was tied for 35th with a 15-over 228, while Thomas Rimel and Anthony D’Angelo were tied at 230 for 43rd. Tyler Mitchell shot a 234 and was tied for 58th.
One of the most important aspects of the tournament for the Roadrunners was their improved performance on the second day of the tournament. Dalton State finished the opening round in ninth with a 310. After the second round was delayed Monday afternoon by rains, the team rebounded with back-to-back rounds of 294, shaving 16 strokes off of its first round.
Dalton State returns to action Monday and Tuesday in the Chick-fil-A Collegiate Invitational hosted by Berry College in Rome.


Blue Jackets fans may have been upset with Sunday’s result, but there’s no denying that Columbus appears to be steadily improving under coach John Tortorella. And the offense seems to be gelling, too.
In Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the red-hot San Jose Sharks, the Blue Jackets took a 2-1 lead into the second intermission thanks to a beautiful three-way passing play between Brandon Saad, William Karlsson and Boone Jenner. Jenner, who capped off the play, couldn’t have missed the net had he tried. That’s how good the rush and subsequent setup was:
The drive to the net by Jenner opens up a huge passing lane for Saad to get the puck to Karlsson, and Karlsson’s on-the-tape pass to Jenner sneaks perfectly past Sharks defenseman Justin Braun and out of the reach of goaltender Alex Stalock’s pad.
While the Blue Jackets dug themselves a big enough hole at the start of the season that it seems they’re unlikely to fight all the way back, the club is actually above .500 since the hiring of Tortorella and one major reason is the offensive turnaround. The Blue Jackets were scoring less than two goals per game under coach Todd Richards to start the year, but in the 15 outings under Tortorella, Columbus has scored 42 goals — an average of 2.8 per game. On defense, they’ve improved, too, allowing only 2.5 goals against under Tortorella, which is a vast improvement over the 4.4 goals against per game under Richards.
Eventually the numbers under Richards would have levelled out, but Tortorella has done a good job in Columbus thus far. In their past 10 games, the club is 6-4-0 and are only sitting in the basement of the Metropolitan Division because Carolina and Philadelphia have been able to pick up overtime and shootout losses.
There’s still time for the Blue Jackets to make a push for the post-season. It’s going to be difficult, but if the offense can keep producing moments of brilliance like Sunday night’s tic-tac-toe goal and Tortorella can further shore up the defense, the wins could start coming in bunches.


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The top three concerns cited by respondents for the Church's presence online were the lack of a system for the Church to validate sites and content as authentically Catholic (45 percent), the lack of civil tone in conversations happening on the internet (43 percent), and the reluctance by Catholic Church leaders to use the Internet (42 percent). About a third agreed that they want their pastor (33 percent) and their bishop (31 percent) to blog. A third of adult Catholics represent about 19 million individuals.
The adult Catholic population is nearly evenly divided by those aware of the Church's presence online and those who are not aware of this. About a quarter (24 percent) indicated said the Church is "somewhat" or "very" visible, while another quarter said it is "only a little" or "not very" visible (23 percent). More than half (53 percent) were unaware of any significant presence.
The Catholic website most often visited regularly by self-identified adult Catholics is their parish website. Currently about one in 10 (9 percent) say they visit this once a month or more often. This is equivalent to 5.3 million individuals.
Eighty-four percent of respondents took the survey in English; 16 percent took it in Spanish. Every percentage point of the total sample represents approximately 583,000 adult Catholics. The USCCB Department of Communications commissioned the study with assistance from the Catholic Communication Campaign.The full text of the report is available online: www.usccb.org/about/communications/catholics-use-of-new-media-2012-cara-report.cfm SOURCE U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

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The governor vowed to prevent any group from destroying the state’s existing level of relative tranquility.
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has vowed to destroy and bring legal action against any hotel or event venue that allows cultists and criminals to hold unlawful activities there.
Why it’s significant: Wike said that his government has invested heavily in preserving the state’s peace and security and that he would not give up while plots are being made to bring back the state’s dark era.
At the launch of the 12th flyover at the Mgbuoba, Ozuoba-Ada George Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Friday, August 19, 2022. the Governor made this announcement.
Hotjist.com reports that Prof. Jerry Gana, the former minister of information, flagged off the 927.5-meter flyover.
Wike’s caution “Let me inform everybody who cares to listen, whether you’re in PDP, APC, SDP, Accord Party or any other party, if I catch you trying to violate the security in this state, you will be held responsible,” Wike was quoted as saying in a statement by his media assistant, Kelvin Ebiri.
I won’t allow anyone to undermine this government. We have experienced insecurity, but God has worked with us and the security services to keep the peace.
Sadly, most people don’t take Wike’s final state broadcast’s warning seriously, he said.
I have threatened to demolish any hotel or event venue where criminals and cult members are permitted to congregate to plan a breach of the peace.
Therefore, if you are aware that they are holding these meetings at your hotel, event space, or bar, think twice right away.
“If you want, use social media to see how they’re squeezing you; it’s your choice. I won’t let anyone undermine this state because we’ve paid for security and endured insecurity.


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Water, water everywhere…but not a drop to drink.
For several months, headlines about Flint, Michigan have documented a failure of government that is truly unforgivable. Whatever one’s preferred ideology about the proper size or function of government, only the most extreme libertarians or anarchists would argue that government has no responsibility to provide and maintain essential infrastructure.
In the wake of these disclosures, there has been public outrage and condemnation leveled at Michigan Governor Snyder and his administration. That condemnation is deserved. The outrage has reflected a belief that the actions of the administration were “beyond the pale,” that they were a rare and unacceptable deviation from the most basic duties of governance.
Megan Davies, North Carolina’s chief epidemiologist, resigned this week in the latest bit of drama over drinking water safety — drama that involves the state’s biggest utility and the administration of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory. Davies, who accused state officials of deliberately misleading residents, gives up her post of seven years and an $188,000 annual salary.
The story begins in 2014, when a Duke Energy power plant spilled 40,000 tons of toxic coal ash and 27 million gallons of wastewater into the Dan River. The ash is a byproduct of burning coal, and it’s harmful to people and ecosystems, containing silica, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.
When the spill occurred, the state told residents that their well water was unsafe, and Duke Energy provided bottled water to those affected. When the state lifted that order, telling those in the area that the water was now safe to drink, a number of scientists working for the state criticized that move, insisting that the water was still unsafe. Davies has now resigned in protest.
There is still no order from the state requiring Duke Energy to clean up the coal ash deposits. This is corruption and it is potentially costing many lives and damaging the environment enormously.
For those of us who live in the Hoosier state, there’s similarly disquieting news closer to home. Think Progress recently reported that “An Indiana City is Poised to Become the Next Flint.”
In East Chicago, the problem is lead contamination in the soil.
Some environmental law experts say the national attention on Flint may have finally ignited action in East Chicago, where residents like Daniels finally learned the scope of the issues with their soil just two weeks ago. The EPA office responsible for East Chicago, Region 5, is the same one that oversaw Flint, Michigan’s contaminated water system.
But these are hardly the only communities with long-ignored contamination tucked into low-income neighborhoods.
The unfolding health emergency in East Chicago is a window into a larger environmental justice crisis playing out in neighborhoods across the country. And the historically minority, lower-income residents of the Calumet neighborhood will suffer the consequences.
Children exposed to lead at a young age can be left with severe brain damage, resulting in irreversible mental disorders, seizures, behavioral disorders like ADHD, and stunted educational growth.
These disclosures join a number of other signs that governments–especially at the state level–are not discharging their most basic responsibilities. In Indiana, unsafe bridges have also made the news. Nationally, Congress has yet to authorize funds for needed upgrades to the electrical grid. The neglected infrastructure list goes on.
A country that cannot maintain its infrastructure is a third-world country.
I can’t help thinking that this is what happens when a society’s dominant discourse constantly characterizes government as unnecessary, inept and corrupt. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When “good enough for government work” attitudes demean public service, government stops attracting the “best and brightest,” the people who want to serve, to make their communities better; instead, it becomes a refuge for second-raters seeking power or influence.
When I worked for the City of Indianapolis in the late 1970s, I was constantly impressed by the number of administration officials and municipal employees who cared deeply about doing a good job, who worked extra hours and took pride in improving their city.
At some point, when “government work” became a sneer, a lot of those civic-minded people left.
Instead, we have the Snyders, McCrorys and Pences.