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|Type||Mobile Internet device and smartphone|
|Operating system||Maemo 5 Linux|
|Power||BL-5J 1320 mAh battery|
USB Battery Charger
|CPU||TI OMAP 3430 SoC|
600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU
430MHz C64x+ DSP
|Storage capacity||256 MB NAND flash|
32 GB eMMC flash
|Memory||256 MB SDRAM|
768 MB virtual memory
|Display||TFT 800 × 480 resolution|
89 mm (3.5 in) diagonally
105 pixels/cm, 267 ppi
|Graphics||PowerVR SGX 530 GPU supporting OpenGL ES 2.0|
Localized backlit keyboard with variations for English, Italian, French, German, Russian, and Scandinavian
|Camera||5.0MP (2584x1938), f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens (rear camera)|
0.3MP (640x480) f/2.8 (front camera)
GPRS 107/64 kbps DL/UL
EDGE 296/178 kbps DL/UL
WCDMA 384/384 kbps DL/UL
HSPA 10/2 Mbps DL/UL
WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g
Integrated GPS with A-GPS
|Dimensions||110.9 mm (4.37 in) (h)|
59.8 mm (2.35 in) (w)
18 mm (0.71 in) (d)
19.55 mm at thickest part
|Weight||181g approximately (0.4 lb)|
The Nokia N900 is a mobile Internet device and smartphone, from Nokia based on the Maemo platform, superseding the N810. It runs Maemo 5 Linux as its default operating system and is the first Nokia device based upon the TI OMAP3 microprocessor with the ARM Cortex-A8 core. Unlike the Internet Tablets preceding it, the Nokia N900 is the first Maemo device to include phone functionality (quad-band GSM and 3G UMTS). It functions as a 5 mega pixel camera, a portable media player, and a mobile Internet device with email and full web browsing. It was launched at Nokia World on September 2, 2009 and was released on November 11, 2009 in the United States and 9 European countries.
The N900 was launched alongside Maemo 5, giving the device an overall more touch-friendly interface than its predecessors and a customizable home screen which mixes application icons with shortcuts and widgets. Maemo 5 supports Adobe Flash Player 9.4, and includes many applications designed specifically for the mobile platform such as a new touch-friendly media player.
History and availability
This Maemo device was announced on 17 September 2008 during a keynote presentation by Dr. Ari Jaaksi of Nokia. New supported features were announced for Maemo 5 such as cellular connectivity over 3G/HSPA, TI OMAP3 processor and high definition camera support. No news on backward compatibility for older Internet Tablets and no time frame was established. The release of the pre-alpha Maemo 5 software development kit, in December 2008 targeted exclusively the OMAP3 architecture, revamped the user interface, included support for hardware graphics acceleration and other functionalities not found in Internet Tablets at the time such as cellular data connectivity and high definition camera support.
The first photo and specifications of the N900, codenamed Rover while being developed, came out in May 2009. The release of FCC approval documents in August 2009 confirmed the device and provided the second codename RX-51. The Nokia N900 was officially announced on 2 September 2009 at Nokia World 2009 in Germany. Nokia says it is step 4 of 5 in the line of Maemo devices which started in 2005 with the Nokia 770.
The device was initially available in selected markets starting November 2009 (4 December in the UK) with a retail price of €599 in Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain, €649 in France, 2499 zł in Poland, 5995 kr in Sweden and £499 in the United Kingdom, all prices including VAT but excluding subsidies. The retail price at launch was US$649 in the United States excluding sales taxes and subsidies. It will be available in Canada through independent retailers for around C$800. Black was the only color available at launch. Initially, availability was extremely limited, leading to further delays. The statement from Nokia was that there was higher pre-order demand than expected.
The Nokia N900 is powered by a high-end OMAP 3430 ARM Cortex A8 which is a System-on-a-chip made by Texas Instruments based on a 65-nanometer CMOS process. The OMAP 3430 is composed of three microprocessors; the Cortex A8 running at 600 MHz used to run the OS and applications, the PowerVR SGX 530 GPU made by Imagination Technologies which supports OpenGL ES 2.0 and is capable of up to 14 MPolys/s and a TMS320C64x, the digital signal processors, running at 430 MHz used to run the image processing (camera), audio processing (telephony) and data transmission. The TMS320 C64x main purpose is to offload the Cortex A8 from having to process audio and video signal. The system has 256 MB of dedicated high performance RAM (Mobile DDR) paired with access to 768 MB virtual memory managed by the OS.
Screen and input
The Nokia N900 has a 3.5 inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800 × 480 pixel (WVGA, 267 ppi) capable of displaying up to 16.7 million colors. The LCD is transreflective to permit usability over a wide range of luminosity (from daylight to dark). Haptic feedback is provided to touchscreen input by applying a small vibration or a sound; this feature can be turned on/off at user discretion. A stylus is provided to allow more precise touch input and access to smaller user interface elements. A 3-axis accelerometer allows the orientation of the screen to change between portrait and landscape mode in certain applications (such as the phone), or it can be used as user input in games and applications such as Bounce Evolution. While the dashboard or desktop is active, rotating the device from landscape to portrait mode activates the phone application (a feature that can also be disabled at user discretion). Developers may add support for portrait mode in their applications if desired. There is a proximity sensor which deactivates the display and touchscreen when the device is brought near the face during a call.
The slide-out 4-row keyboard and D-pad of the Nokia N810 have been replaced on the Nokia N900 with a slide-out 3-row backlit keyboard with arrow keys (as with previous Internet Tablets, an on-screen keyboard is also available). In addition to the English QWERTY layout, the slide out keyboard will be available in variants for Italian, French, German, Russian, Czech and Nordic (Finnish, Swedish). The Nokia N900 has an ambient light sensor that adjusts the display brightness and activates the backlit keyboard. The OS comes with a word prediction software that can be configured to the user preferences (auto capitalization, word completion, auto spacing between words).
The device has an autonomous GPS with optional A-GPS functionality and comes pre-loaded with the Ovi Maps application. Ovi Maps provides typical mapping features such as alternate views (3D landmarks, satellite, and hybrid maps), address/places of interest searching, and route planning.
The 5 megapixel back camera has an autofocus feature, dual LED flash, 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio options, and 3X digital zoom. The focal length of this camera is 5.2mm, the aperture is f/2.8, and the focus range is 10 cm to infinity. It is capable of video recording at up to 848 × 480 pixels at 25 fps. The lens, while not in use, is protected by a sliding hatch. Opening the hatch launches the camera application. Although the 0.3 megapixel front camera is capable of video recording at up to 640 x 480 pixels and pre-production units could be used for video calls over IP using Google Talk, the retail version is delivered without any software enabling video calling or video chatting.
When holding the device facing the screen; on the top, from left to right, rocking buttons (which function as volume up/down or zoom in/out depending on the context), power on/off and camera button. Pressing the power button brings up a menu to change the profile, activate offline mode (a.k.a "Airplane or Flight mode", which turns off all emitted signals), Lock Device (either "Secure" with key code, or simple lock), and an option to end the current task.
As the Nokia N900 has fewer hardware buttons, it makes use of the touchscreen to display on-screen buttons, for example, to accept, reject and end a call.
Audio and output
The N900 has a microphone and stereo speakers located on each side of the device. There is a 3.5mm four-contact TRRS connector which simultaneously provides stereo audio output and either microphone input or video output. PAL and NTSC TV out is possible using a Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (usually included upon purchase).
There is a High-Speed USB 2.0 USB Micro-B connector provided for data synchronization, mass storage mode (client) and battery charging. Unlike previous versions of Nokia's Internet Tablet, the Nokia N900 lacks support for USB On-The-Go (the ability to act as a USB host) at a hardware level.
The built-in Bluetooth v2.1 supports wireless earpieces and headphones through the HSP profile. The Nokia N900 supports hardware capable of stereo audio output with the A2DP profile. Built-in car hands-free kits are also supported with the HFP profile. File transfer is supported (FTP) along with the OPP profile for sending/receiving objects. It is possible to remote control the device with the AVRCP profile. The DUN profile which permits access to the Internet from a laptop by dialing up on a mobile phone wirelessly (tethering), the HID profile which provides support for devices such as Bluetooth keyboards and PAN profile for networking using Bluetooth are unsupported but can be enabled.
The Bluetooth set also functions as a FM Receiver, allowing one to listen to the FM radio. The N900 also has a 88.1 - 107.9 MHz FM transmitter which can, for example, play music through a separate radio. The Nokia N900 has Wi-Fi b/g connectivity with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 (AES/TKIP) security protocols.
Battery and SIM
Battery life for the device may change with time due to ongoing development and attempts to optimize power management through firmware updates. In a press release Nokia stated they are aiming at "one day of full usage" or "Always online : Up to 2-4 days (TCP/IP connected)" and "Active online usage: Up to 1+ day". Early reports from users range from 12 hours (Wi-Fi on, web browsing, video and some GPS), to about 2 days online but not used continuously. The value appears to be highly dependent on the user's choice of background software, active desktop widgets, IM and email polling, as well as mobile network signal quality (especially 3G) and in some cases, software bugs. Nokia reported talk times are around 9 hours with GSM and 5 hours with 3G.
While previous Internet Tablets used larger batteries (1500 mAh compared with the N900's 1320 mAh), they are based on a less efficient microprocessor. Typical battery time for the Nokia N810 is around 4 hours of continuous full usage, display and Wi-Fi on (figures are much higher with sporadic usage, even with Wi-Fi on). The OMAP3 of the Nokia N900 is more efficient at reducing its power consumption giving a longer usage time despite a smaller battery.
The SIM card is located under the battery which can be accessed by removing the back panel of the Nokia N900. The microSD(HC) card socket is also located under the back cover (but not under the battery). No tool is necessary to remove the back panel.
The Nokia N900 has 32 GB eMMC and 256 MB NAND non-removable storage. Additional storage is available via a hot swappable microSDHC card socket, which is certified to support up to 16 GB of additional storage. The microSDHC card can be formatted with a supported file system such as ext2, ext3, FAT16 and FAT32.
The 32 GB eMMC is split into 3 partitions:
- 2GB as ext3 mounted to /home
- 768MiB as swap
- the remainder as VFAT mounted to /home/user/MyDocs with about 27GB of free space.
Programs larger than 500KB including dependencies should be stored in /opt which is symlinked to /home/opt and therefore located on the 2GB ext3 partition. The VFAT partition is also available for storage but needs to be used carefully as it is unmounted and exported if a usb cable is connected to the device.
The Nokia N900 comes with documentation, a battery (BL-5J 1320 mAh), a charger (AC-10), a stereo headset (WH-205), a video-out cable (CA-75U), a charger adaptor (CA-146C) and a cleaning cloth.
There is a promotion at the USA Nokia Shop giving those who order the device a free bluetooth mobile phone headset (BH-703), although there were additional delays due to the headset having limited functionality with the N900. The end date for this promotion is unknown.
In addition to the promotion above, the Spain Nokia Shop also gives a additional Nokia Extra Power DC-11 accessory. The end date for this promotion is also unknown.
- Web: Mozilla-based web browser called MicroB, which includes Adobe Flash 9.4 and RSS reader.
- Phone application
- VoIP: Session initiation protocol, Skype, Google Talk
- Conversations (IM chat and SMS, no MMS)
- Media: Camera, Photos, Media player
- Production: Email, Calendar, PDF reader, Contacts
- Ovi Maps (Find position on a map using the GPS, Search an address or location, Plan routes)
- Utilities: Clock, Notes, Calculator, Sketch
- System Tools: File manager, Application manager for downloads, Widgets
- Games: Bounce, Chess, Mahjong, Blocks (Tetris), and Marbles
- Internet appliance
- Internet Tablet
- Nokia 770
- Nokia N800
- Nokia N810
- Nokia N97
- List of handhelds with Wi-Fi connectivity
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The surrounding scenery is famous for its richness of colour, especially in the grounds of Cary Court, and along "The Hobby," a road cut through the woods and overlooking the, sea.
The Cary Library in this village, with 25,000 volumes (1908), was founded in 1868, and was housed in the Town Hall from 1871 until 1906, when it was removed to the Cary Memorial Library building.
His own college (Christ's) would have chosen him for the mastership; but a party opposition led to the election of Valentine Cary, who had already quarrelled with Ames for disapproving of the surplice and other outward symbols.
After Cary's election he left the university and would have accepted the great church of Colchester, but the bishop of London refused to grant institution and induction.
Numerous additional main lines - Reading to Newbury, Weymouth and the west, a new line opened in 1906 between Castle Cary and Langport effecting a great reduction in mileage between London and Exeter and places beyond; Didcot, Oxford, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Chester with connexions northward, and to North Wales; Oxford to Worcester, and Swindon to Gloucester and the west of England; South Welsh system (through route from London via Wootton Bassett or via Bristol, and the Severn tunnel), Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Milford.

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I heart Blair. She’s a super awesome sweet person who’s totally funny, loving, giving, and completely genuine. One of those people that I am just so happy to have as a friend. She recently celebrated a birthday, and I suggested that we do a photo session to commemorate it! I think more adults should take her lead and celebrate the person that they are through fun and fabulous photos. ♥
And what’s a birthday without a huge bunch of balloons? I’ll tell you what – NO KIND OF BIRTHDAY AT ALL!!
Blair of course had to include her signature Red Umbrella in the session…
Happy birthday, Blair! I am so happy I got to share in it with you! ♥ ♥


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TORONTO – Jeff Cunningham has something to say.
Unfortunately, he’s not saying it to me. He’s not saying it to any member of the media. Since June, the FC Dallas striker has frozen out the press as he closed in on becoming the all-time leading scorer in MLS history.
He vowed not to speak publicly until he broke Jaime Moreno’s record. Unfortunately for the media and his fans, he didn’t do it. The Bolivian notched one final penalty kick in his D.C. United finale to raise the record to 133 goals, one more than Cunningham’s career haul. And save for one audience with Dallas media last month (in which, interestingly, no one asked him why he broke his silence), Cunningham still won’t talk.
On Sunday, FCD will play for their first MLS Cup title, and just because he’s not talking doesn’t mean he’s not ready to make a statement. And if you know anything about the way “JC9” operates and the unusual way he motivates himself, you probably know that the Colorado Rapids should be very, very concerned.
“He definitely psyches himself out in different ways,” said Rapids defender Drew Moor, who was a teammate of Cunningham’s for two seasons in Dallas. “He’s got this ‘me against the world’ mentality. Given the circumstances [on Sunday], that could make him extremely dangerous.”
There are plenty of central characters who may play starring roles in Sunday’s big game. But there is arguably no one with as much talent, as much of a conflicted past and as much drama surrounding him than Cunningham.
[inline_node:323620]The unforgettable fire
Talk to Cunningham’s coaches and his current and former teammates, and it becomes clear that the 34-year-old veteran is highly regarded as a player – a guy who can change a game with one touch on the ball. When things are going right for him, he’s a great teammate – fun-loving and quick to smile.
But you also start to understand that Cunningham’s fire comes from a deep level of insecurity, a desire to prove everyone wrong time and again after being disregarded over and over – at least in his mind – throughout his career.
On Sunday at BMO Field, JC9 will return to scene of one of the lowest points of his pro career with a chance for the ultimate redemption – in perhaps the biggest game of his life.
Two years ago, as a Toronto FC player, Cunningham missed a simple tap-in in the Nutrilite Canadian Championship that would have sent TFC into the inaugural CONCACAF Champions League. It wasn’t that single moment that was the last straw for then coach John Carver – plenty of whispers circulated as to how it all fell apart – but Cunningham was quickly shipped out to Dallas, labeled a locker-room cancer.
Cutting ties with Cunningham was probably enough to light a fire in his belly. But Carver blasted him publicly, too, questioning his desire. And JC9 hasn’t forgotten it. It was the second time in a little more than a year that a coach had decided he’d had enough – Jason Kreis made him part of his roster purge at Real Salt Lake two months into the 2007 season.
But when you start doubting Cunningham, that’s when he’s at his most dangerous. Last year, his first full season with FC Dallas, JC9 lit up MLS defenses for 17 goals to win his second Golden Boot award, becoming only the third player older than 30 to win the scoring title.
I remember thinking that it was remarkable that someone my exact age was wreaking havoc on defenders like a 22-year-old, with speedy runs, genius placement and ice-cold finishes. But I was even more struck when he admitted to me that he was losing sleep obsessing over Conor Casey, who chased him in the race for the Boot until the final week of the season.
It was an honest breath of fresh air from an athlete, admitting that the pressure affected him in a big way. And it was a raw look at the insecurities that motivate him.
“He’s never fully there enjoying the moment,” a former teammate told MLSsoccer.com this week. “What he’s never realized is that everyone always knew how good he was. But he’s never gotten over that battle he had with himself to constantly prove things to people.”
This season hasn’t been the throwback joy Cunningham experienced in 2009. Despite the fact that he led FC Dallas in scoring again, half his 12 goals came as a substitute. He was benched by Schellas Hyndman in June when FCD needed a jolt, and then saw his starting spot go to Milton Rodríguez, whom Hyndman has preferred in the lone striker role as a target man.
Not surprisingly, Cunningham’s media blackout began at the exact moment he was pulled from the 11. And that, much like his exit from Toronto, is what he uses as fuel to the fire. JC9 has been doing his talking on the field. Since losing that full-time starter spot, he’s scored seven goals off the bench, including a strike in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinals that helped knock out RSL.
“He’s been pumped up since getting close to tying Moreno,” Hyndman recently told MLSsoccer.com. “That’s such a burden off of him. It had been such a burden on him all year. Now, he’s very excited. He’s hoping this team can go farther than any Dallas team has ever gone.”
Mission accomplished – almost. FCD are in the final for the first time, facing Colorado for the biggest prize in the American club game. Hyndman has hinted he’ll give Cunningham the start Sunday. That means JC9 has an unprecedented chance to help eliminate two of his former teams – and win a trophy on the home field of a third – all in one postseason.
“That’s something that could fuel something inside him to play as well as he can,” said Moor, who may have to mark his former teammate at times. “Obviously me being on the opposition, I need to keep an eye on that because sometimes he uses that negative energy to his advantage. If that’s what he uses, that can be a powerful thing.”
Or to put it more simply, as another of Cunningham’s teammates said, “On the biggest stage in America, in front of fans of the team he used to play for, perhaps starting and a chance to play a big part in winning MLS Cup, you’re going to see the Jeff who wants to stick it to everyone who ever doubted him.”
Jonah Freedman is the managing editor of MLSsoccer.com. “The Throw-In” appears every Thursday.

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Heavy rains have caused landslides and floods on the upper hills of Rio de Janeiro, killing at least 18 people and many missing, officials said.
Landslides and floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 18 people in tourist areas on the hills above Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian firefighters.
“So far, 18 people have been confirmed dead from landslides and floods,” the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department said in a statement late Tuesday.
More than 180 firefighters were said to have been on the scene in the picturesque hill town where the last Brazilian emperor Pedro II was buried 68 kilometers north of Rio.
According to the agency, it rained a little over 10 inches in the area within three hours of the day. This is about the same as the total for the last 30 days.
“Many incidents and victims”
Video posted on social media showed that cars and homes were being dragged out by landslides and water swirling around the city of Petropolis and its neighboring districts.
The city hall of Petropolis said in a statement that heavy rains left “many incidents and casualties” and that rescue and recovery efforts continued.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who is traveling to Russia, said on Twitter that he had instructed his minister to provide immediate assistance to those suffering.
“May God comfort the families of the victims,” he wrote.
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According to a source who told E! News exclusively, “Jonah was hysterical. He was telling so many jokes, but then in the middle would be so sweet and sincere,” when he officiated the wedding of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo recently at Flora Farms in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The comedic star who’s one of the headliners for summer’s 22 Jump Street has known the singer of Maroon 5 and one of the judges for The Voice for a long time. Which is why Jonah made it a point to mention how Adam is “wonderful guy and has so much to give,” said the source.
“He also talked about how sweet Behati is and how perfect they are for one another,” the source revealed. “He set up the joke perfectly. His timing was amazing,” the source said. “Everyone was giggling.” And in addition to Jonah’s comedic role as wedding officiant, Behati’s dad, who is a minister also gave his blessing during the casual and romantic ceremony.
One of Adam’s guitarists from Maroon 5 played for the couple as they walked down the aisle. The couple also read out vows, which they had written themselves, before saying “I do.”
Marchesa confirmed exclusively to E! News that the South African beauty wore a stunning lace gown with spaghetti straps and silk tulle from knee to floor. She also donned a long veil and slipped into a “long, white sexy number,” for the reception after.
Most of the bridesmaids were Victoria Secret models, including Coco Rocha and they all wore white dresses while the groomsmen sported black Hawaiian print shirts to match with black trousers.
The source said that guests enjoyed an “amazing” selection of food. “It was all fresh, seared tuna, lovely salads, everything was organic and amazing.” The source also added, “Drinks were flowing. There was every kind of mojito you can imagine.” Among the flavours that they served included Jalapeño, cucumber, and carrot.
After their wedding festivities, the beautiful couple is set to make their way to South Africa for their honeymoon.
Following their wedding festivities, the couple is set to travel to South Africa for their honeymoon.

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In California’s Central Valley, the Plan to Build More Solar Faces a Familiar Constraint: The Need for More Power Lines
The state could embrace “policy synergy” to deploy solar in areas transitioning out of agriculture, but the transmission lines must come first.
By Emma Foehringer Merchant
At the UN Water Conference, Running to Keep Up with an Ambitious 2030 Goal for Universal Water Rights
Delegates met on water issues for the first time in 46 years, with climate change making action ever more urgent. In some regions, progress must quadruple to provide clean water and sanitation for all by 2030.
By Delaney Dryfoos
America’s Forests Are ‘Present and Vanishing at the Same Time’
The nation’s forests stand at the juncture of “nostalgia and progress,” beloved but threatened now by the ravages of climate change.
By Kiley Bense
Republicans Propose Nationwide Offshore Wind Ban, Citing Unsubstantiated Links to Whale Deaths
By Kristoffer Tigue
A Proposed Utah Railway Could Quadruple Oil Production in the Uinta Basin, if Colorado Communities Don’t Derail the Project
By Wyatt Myskow
This Giant Truck Shows Clean Steel Is Possible. So When Will the US Start Producing It?
By Dan Gearino
Climate Change Enables the Spread of a Dangerous Flesh-Eating Bacteria in US Coastal Waters, Study Says
By Jon Hurdle
Women Are Less Likely to Buy Electric Vehicles Than Men. Here’s What’s Holding Them Back
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Wildfires in Northern Forests Broke Carbon Emissions Records in 2021
By Emma Foehringer Merchant
Citing ‘Racial Cleansing,’ Louisiana ‘Cancer Alley’ Residents Sue Over Zoning
By James Bruggers
A New White House Plan Prioritizes Using the Ocean’s Power to Fight Climate Change
By Bob Berwyn
The Immortals: Greenhouse Gases That Live Forever
Something in the Water: Regulators Say Growing Crops With Oil Wastewater Is Safe, But Evidence Is Scant
Pipe Dreams: Is Carbon Capture a Climate Solution or a Dangerous Distraction?
Food Shocks: Climate Change and the Coming Famines
Solar Opposites: A Standoff Over Renewable Energy in Rural America
The Superfund Next Door: Toxins & Mistrust in Atlanta
Bag It: The Plastics Crisis
The Fifth Crime: The Campaign to Make “Ecocide” an International Crime
Gaslit: The Costs of Flaring and Venting Natural Gas by Fossil Fuel Companies
Noxious Neighbors: The Hidden Dangers of Heated Tanks Storing Asphalt and Other Heavy Fuels
Sowing Risk: How Big Banks’ Investment in Agriculture Fuels the Climate Crisis.
Power Switch: Lessons From Germany’s Energy Revolution
Hot Molecules: Low Hanging Super Greenhouse Gases
Superfund Super Threats: Toxic Sites at Climate Risk Near You
Anti-Scientists: A Contrarian Minority’s Suspect Work
American Climate: The Future is Already Here
Fumes in South Portland: The Oil Storage Tanks Next Door
Dangers Without Borders: Is the Military Ready for Warming?
Harvesting Peril: Extreme Weather on the American Farm
Finding Middle Ground: Climate Conversations Across America
New IPCC Report Shows the ‘Climate Time Bomb Is Ticking,’ Says UN Secretary General António Guterres
The latest climate science assessment warns—once again—that global warming of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius would be devastating for Earth’s people and ecosystems.
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From Gas Wells to Rubber Ducks to Incineration, the Plastics Lifecycle Causes ‘Horrific Harm’ to the Planet and People, Report Shows
With plastic production expected to triple by 2060, a scientific commission this week recommended banning or severely restricting the manufacture and use of unnecessary plastics.
Flood-Prone Communities in Virginia May Lose a Lifeline if Governor Pulls State Out of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Activists Slam Biden Administration for Reversing Climate and Equity Guidance on Highway Expansions
The “Fix It First” memo, which was replaced last month, urged states to repair roads before expanding them and to weigh projects with global warming and equity in mind.
Fossil Fuel Executives See a ‘Golden Age’ for Gas, If They Can Brand It as ‘Clean’
At an industry conference, top executives lamented they had “lost the narrative” on natural gas, and outlined an effort to sell their product as the “cleanest energy in the world.”
These Small- and Medium-Sized States Punch Above Their Weight in Renewable Energy Generation
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New research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships last month suggests that how spouses respond to conflict in their relationships may be transmitted across generations and that dysfunctional responses to conflict learned from our families of origin can negatively impact spouses’ current marital quality. Monk and colleagues (2020) explain that “children learn how to navigate interpersonal dynamics by observing and participating in interpersonal interactions…developing a specific way of dealing with conflict can be a result of, or reaction to, how conflict was handled in an individual’s family growing up.” Click here to read more…
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'Virtual concert jet-setter' Xian Zhang receives CCM Distinguished Alumni Award
Recently featured by the New York Times, Zhang is Music Director of New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Xian Zhang (DMA Orchestral Conducting, att. ’98-01) was recently featured by the New York Times as becoming a "virtual concert jet-setter" during the pandemic. In the past year, she has led virtual concerts with the Seattle Symphony, Houston Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, where she is Music Director.
Zhang is a recipient of the 2021 CCM Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding professional achievement and engagement with the college by graduates and former students above the age of 40. Fellow 2021 CCM Distinguished Alumni Award award recipients also include Stuart Skelton (MM Voice, ’95) and Diana Maria Riva (BFA Drama, ’91; MFA Theatre Performance, ’95). The awards will be presented as part of CCM's Virtual Graduation Convocation Ceremony, which streams on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Xian Zhang currently serves as Music Director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Since taking up this position, she has commissioned works from such composers as Thomas Adès, Qigang Chen, Christopher Rouse, Tyshawn Sorey, Vivian Li, Gary Morgan, Christian McBride and Paquito D’Rivera. She is responsible for introducing an annual Lunar New Year Celebration concert to the orchestra and will remain at the helm of the orchestra through and beyond their 100th anniversary in 2022.
The acclaim she has been receiving for her work in New Jersey has resulted in a strong North American career, with upcoming engagements which include Houston, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Detroit Symphony Orchestras. Last season, she performed with the Dallas, Baltimore, Montreal, Ottawa (NAC) symphony orchestras. Planned weeks with Chicago Symphony and Cincinnati Symphony have been postponed a season. In August 2019, she returned to Los Angeles Philharmonic to conduct the world premiere of Caroline Shaw’s The Observatory and Beethoven 9.
Xian Zhang’s European engagements this season and next include London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra (Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde), Warsaw Philharmonic and MDR Leipzig. Last season, she conducted the Orchestre National de Lyon at the Paris Philharmonie (Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique), and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France as part of La Folle Journée festival in Nantes.
In the opera world, this season Xian Zhang will conduct Tosca for Cincinnati Opera, and La Traviata for Oslo Opera. Her debuts with Santa Fe opera (world premiere of Huang Ruo’s M. Butterfly in August 2020) and The Metropolitan Opera (La bohème in spring 2021) have been impacted by Covid-19. Previous opera engagements have included Nabucco with Welsh National Opera, Otello with Savonlinna Festival, La Traviata for Den Norske Opera (Oslo), La Bohème for English National Opera and La forza del destino with National Opera, Washington D.C.
Xian Zhang holds the positions of Principal Guest Conductor of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Emeritus of Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, following a hugely successful period from 2009–2016 as Music Director. She has previously served as Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales and was the first female conductor to hold a titled role with a BBC orchestra. In 2002, she won first prize in the Maazel-Vilar Conductor's Competition. She was appointed New York Philharmonic’s Assistant Conductor in 2002, subsequently becoming their Associate Conductor and the first holder of the Arturo Toscanini Chair. Xian Zhang is an alumna of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and also of the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music where she completed her doctorate and served as Music Director of the college’s Concert Orchestra.
UC student infuses art and design into Cincinnati’s newest...
July 30, 2021
Emily Baxter, fine arts senior in UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, spent her co-op working for RARECulture, a New York-based design firm, but worked right here in the Queen City creating wall plaques and historical designs for the region's new sports venue: TQL Stadium, home of major league soccer team FC Cincinnati.
WATCH: CCM Musical Theatre students share Project Exhale
July 28, 2021
Musical Theatre students at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music put together a collection of performances to celebrate BIPOC voices. Project Exhale is available for streaming on the CCM website and YouTube Channel on Friday, July 30.
Former UC student fulfills her love of journalism at local news...
July 26, 2021
By Nailah Edwards From the age of 15, Meghan Goth knew she wanted to pursue a career in journalism. She was inspired by the creative writing and journalism classes she took during middle school and high school in Denver, Colorado with teacher Elektra Greer. “(She) did a fantastic job of fostering my love of writing,” Goth said. Goth is now the senior manager of the enterprise/investigative team of WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, where she manages the I-Team and enterprise reporters. Goth and her family moved to Cincinnati when she was 16. She returned to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder, but she decided to finish her degree at the University of Cincinnati, where she studied journalism and minored in French in the College of Arts & Sciences.


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January is a Perfect Time to Start These Cool Hardy Beauties
How to Grow Lisianthus
A rose by any other name...
By My Thanh Kim, Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener
Call it love at first sight. Four years ago, I fell hard for some mysterious flowers in a lobby of a hotel. They looked like roses except more striking with an abundance of green buds surrounding luxurious blooms. This was the beginning of an obsession. I checked nurseries for plants but had no luck. Over the next several years I saw them again, and then, while watching the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Summer Olympics, I saw my beauties, lisianthus flowers prominently displayed and my love affair with them started all over again.
While hard to find in flower nurseries it is possible to start lisianthus from seeds. Mastering the seed-starting techniques was a months-long process, but well worth it. In the end, I had nearly 2,000 plants and gave away buckets of beautiful blooms all summer long. These are the best flowers ever, and I want everyone to enjoy them.
Lisianthus, Eustoma grandiflorum, (commonly called prairie gentian, bluebell gentian) are valued for many reasons including their resemblance to roses, their long vase life as cut flowers, and their unique beauty. They come in many vibrant colors, romantic soft tones, and mysterious bicolor flowers. In addition to their colors and shape, they are sought after by florists for their strong stems, lush succulent leaves, and graceful buds that continue to open in a vase for several weeks. They are hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. Lisianthus is not hard to grow, and starting them from seeds may be your best option if you want to have these gorgeous flowers blooming in your garden this summer.
January is the perfect time to start lisianthus seeds
It's January. It’s dark and cold. Though it is too early to start many seeds indoors but it is not too early to start lisianthus. Since they need at least 6 months from planting to bloom, starting them early is a must. Growing lisianthus from seeds is not for the faint of heart. They need constant attention for several weeks if not months. You may need to try multiple times before you can master the skill. Follow these tips and with some practice and patience, you’ll be able to get many beautiful plants for your garden.
Get started with seeds, a container, seed starting mix
Make sure you get seeds from a reputable source. Lisianthus seeds can be challenging to germinate so make sure the seeds are fresh. The germination rate goes down with older seeds. You want to start with the best seeds possible. Seeds from reputable companies should come in pelleted form for easy handling. Seeds can also be collected from mature flowers. They must be handled with care because they are tiny like specs of dust.
Choose a container or tray that is at least 1.5” deep to allow room for root growth unless you are starting them in soil blocks. Soil blocking is a method of starting seeds that allows for healthy root growth. Sterilize the container before planting the seeds to prevent diseases.
Don’t start in garden soil. Instead, choose a sterile seed starting mix that has either coco coir or peat moss. Since lisianthus seeds are so tiny, you’ll need a medium that is as fine as possible to allow for better contact with the seeds, sifting out all the large pieces before using it.
Light, temperature, and moisture are critical to seed germination
Lisianthus seeds are considered some of the most difficult to germinate but provided with the right conditions, you’ll have a better chance of success. One of the most important things to remember is that lisianthus seeds need light to germinate. Sow the seeds on the surface of the seed starting mix and do not cover them. Keep the seeds from drying out by misting them with a spray bottle several times a day. Cover the tray with a clear plastic cover until they germinate in 10-14 days. The seeds germinate best at a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Congratulate yourself when the seeds germinate
If the seeds have germinated, pat yourself on the back. You’ve done the hard part. When about 50% of the seeds have germinated, remove the plastic cover. Place the seedlings under grow lights and fertilize lightly every week. Seedlings can be planted in the garden when they have 4 sets of true leaves. Lisianthus can tolerate some frost so they can be planted outside 6 weeks before the date of your last frost. Plant them in a sunny location in well-drained soil and water when the soil is dry. If everything goes well you will have beautiful blooms in July or August.
Quick Summary Tips
Getting lisianthus seeds to germinate is not hard but requires commitment and patience. Here is a summary of the tips to help get the seeds to germinate.
- Fill a tray or container with some fine and sterile seed starting mix.
- Sow the seeds on the surface of the mix. They need light to germinate so do not cover them with the mix.
- Spray a few times a day to prevent the mix from drying out but do not over-water.
- Cover the tray with a clear plastic cover to retain moisture.
- Place under light to germinate. A desk lamp, LED light, or fluorescent shop light will work.
- Keep the tray at room temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the plastic cover once about 50% of the seeds germinated (10-14 days).
- Feed lightly every week. Place under grow lights.
- Plant out in the garden or container once they have 4 sets of true leaves.
- It may take multiple attempts to be successful but keep practicing. They are worth it.
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My Thanh Kim is a graduate of the Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener Class of 2022. She currently serves as the greenhouse co-manager for the SCMG. She has a BS in biochemistry from Tulane University and a teaching credential for San Diego State University.
Zigler, Lisa Mason (2014) Cool flowers: How to grow and enjoy long-blooming hardy annual flowers using cool weather techniques. St. Lynn’s Press, Pittsburg, PA.
Questions about home gardening or becoming a master gardener, may be directed to: WSU Skagit County Extension Office, 11768 Westar Lane, Suite A, Burlington, WA 98233; by phone: 360-428-4270; or via the website: www.skagit.wsu.edu/mg
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Our best clothes flapped in the breeze as Dad spun us round and round
flapped like the American flag that promised freedom to all
but reconsidered and forced my father away,
sucked him into an ocean that looked like the end of the world.
The end of my world, it seemed.
When he left we wore those clothes again
and again they would flap rebelliously against heavy starch
in the dusty, dirty harbor that forced tan grime into the creases
of his bright white bell-bottom uniforms and the stiff sailor hats he left us
with faded black stencil numbers and letters; indecipherable, mysterious codes.
His eyes were the color of the sky, and the ocean that lent it the shade,
deep and cloudy, damp and cold with coming rain.
The nylon pinched his broad shoulders and big arms
when he picked us each up for our great big, too-short last hug.
The pokey little strips of colorful rank pins caught the lace at my collar.
And the earth approached as he put me back down again, like it was the first I’d felt gravity.
He was gone and out came mom’s friends in their gossamer scarves and too much make-up
“Parties” she called them, and they’d all fill the living room to sell whatever they sold.
They wore rings like finger-armor, defending their tasteful clutch purses,
grasped with their boney, puckery fingers, like we might snatch them away at any moment.
We sat in the dining room for what felt like hours, quietly playing cards,
the four of us full of contempt, encircling the snacks we’d helped prepare for them,
but weren’t to touch (She’d counted).
Today Dad’s slouching in our squeaky, dumpy computer chair,
at the masterpiece he’s creating out of electricity and longing.
His back’s faced to me as he says He loves me too, five seconds off cue.
We’re going to build a forge out back, and a spinning wheel and underground kiln
We’re going to build furniture and art and money from what the earth gave us
The heat and the soil and all those things that keep him grounded.
Mom’s at the door, beaming, just dripping with miss you’s
and I know we don’t always get along so well, but’s
pressing like an Egyptian wall-crushing trap.
And I can remember my own love and longing, all those years ago,
back in that harbor, with her big hand firm on my shoulder,
when that ship, larger than a whale I’d seen at a museum with him
slid away, across the shimmer of grey that looked weightless and unreal
through the dream-sequence effect of too many tears, too much salt,
too many seagulls squawking the gratitude I couldn’t to all those men.
Rows of white polyester, flapping in the fishy, thick breeze.
So close you could touch them
but to this day I can’t reach that far.

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This role will own the design, development, and qualification of composite structures within a highly motivated and agile team pursuing innovative propulsion concepts and developing solid rocket motors for a variety of applications. This role would be multi-faceted and offers the opportunity for the full scope of product ownership under limited oversight, from ideation to in-service implementation. Responsibilities include working across disciplines to drive development concepts through design, analysis, manufacturing, validation, and ultimately into production.
- Design and development of new composite pressure vessels for SRM applications.
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- 7+ Years experience in composites engineering.
- Proficiency in composite or wound composite structural analysis.
- Practical experience manufacturing and testing composite pressure vessels.
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- Unlimited PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
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Drew Memorial Health System is a non-profit, community-owned acute care facility serving a population of 200,000 in Southeast Arkansas. For over 35 years, the hospital has operated in their current location in Monticello, Arkansas where they commit to enhancing health and wellness across the region.
Back in 2017, Drew Memorial needed to hire new leadership for their pharmacy service, but finding experienced staff in a rural area was no easy feat. Scott Barrilleaux, Chief Executive Officer, knew a partnership could help. “I was introduced to CPS at my first hospital in the early 2000s,” says Barrilleaux. “From there, I continued to bring CPS to most of my other facilities, then I brought them in again here at Drew Memorial.”
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Thirty-five pieces representing the best of Saskatchewan contemporary craft are on view at the Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) gallery as part of the Dimensions 2019 exhibition.
The SCC has organized Dimensions for more than 40 years. The biennial, juried show encourages Saskatchewan artists to push themselves, and the works selected for inclusion in the exhibition showcase technical and creative excellence.
This year’s jurors, Felicia Gay and Kye-Yeon Son, chose 35 pieces for Dimensions 2019, which will remain on display at the SCC’s gallery on Broadway Avenue until July 6. In total, 291 works were submitted by 135 artists, including 40 emerging artists.
“Dimensions is really why the craft council exists,” said executive director Carmen Milenkovic. “In 1976, there was a coming together of a group of people — including the mayor of North Battleford and the premier of Saskatchewan, Allan Blakeney. Both had a strong love for fine craft and they wanted to celebrate fine craft in Saskatchewan.”
Dimensions began as a juried competition that was displayed for one day in North Battleford. The event then started to evolve and change and became an annual endeavour. In 2011, Dimensions turned into a biennial show “because we started making it much more complex,” said Milenkovic, noting the exhibition will tour other Saskatchewan communities following its current run in Saskatoon.
“It’s very unique in Canada,” she said.
Under the current Dimensions guidelines, Saskatchewan residents can enter two pieces in the competition, and “it’s very open” as to what they enter, said Milenkovic. That means the SCC receives a wide variety of work representing numerous facets of Saskatchewan craft, such as stone sculpture, knife making, hand felting, jewelry making, wood turning, furniture making and more.
“The way it’s evolved is that all of those pieces physically come to Saskatoon, so that is really, really unusual in the world of art adjudication,” said Milenkovic, noting pieces in other competitions are often judged based on high-quality photographs.
“But especially in a three-dimensional work, a photograph doesn’t tell the whole tale,” she said. “Even if you get multiple views of it, you don’t get to touch it. You don’t get to engage with it, in a way, in terms of its relationship for size and all of that kind of stuff. So us bringing it together, and bringing it in one place, is a unique and fundamental part of Dimensions.”
A piece created by Saskatoon-based art jeweller Jenny-Lyn Fife, who studied at NSCAD University in Halifax, was chosen by the jurors for inclusion in the 2019 exhibition.
“I was thrilled,” said Fife, who has been making jewelry for nearly 10 years and works primarily with sterling silver.
Fife said her piece was produced as part of a body of work that was inspired by natural organisms, such as dragonflies. She was looking at ways to fuse characteristics of nature with Gothic architectural elements.
“So it has a more structural, kind of sculptural, quality to it,” she said.
Saskatoon-based art jeweller and goldsmith Mary Lynn Podiluk, who also studied at NSCAD University, was the only artist who had two works selected by the jurors for inclusion in the exhibition.
“I was quite excited,” said Podiluk, who has entered the Dimensions competition since 2013.
“I think that each year I have been really blessed to have had a piece selected. This is the first time I’ve had two pieces selected, so I feel really honoured,” she said.
Podiluk primarily works with resin or silicone, which she intends to look like glass, as well as precious metals and gemstones. Her work can reside in an art gallery but can also be worn on a body, which is essentially a canvas for her work, she said.
“My practice is very much exploratory and falls more to the art jewelry world,” said Podiluk.
Dimensions offers $12,500 in awards. The SCC will celebrate Saskatchewan contemporary craft at an awards gala scheduled for May 31 at the Broadway Theatre, with the program to begin at 7 p.m. A public reception will be held following the awards gala from 8:30 – 10 p.m. at the SCC gallery, located at 813 Broadway Ave.


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Earlier this month, the all-new Domino magazine scouted the blogosphere for some of the best interior design blogs, and they came up with a list of 26.
“We find design inspiration in so many places,” said Krissy Tiglias, Digital Director of Domino. “We thought this round-up was a great moment to celebrate those bloggers who share a part of their heart, spirit, and passion for decorating each and every day. It was so important for us to find a mix of people who tell their stories by personalizing their spaces."
Below, in no particular order, are the blogs that the magazine’s editors have said “captured their decorating hearts.”
A Beautiful Mess
The Little Green Notebook
A Cup of Jo
Making it Lovely
Desire to Inspire
Yellow Brick Home
The Hunted Interior
La Dolce Vita
Pure Style Home
Design Is Mine
My Scandinavian Home
BODIE and FOU
More about each of the blogs and their writers can be found within the article on Domino.com.
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CMA Military groups agreeded to withdrow from the checkpoint they did occupy since 5 march at Timbouctu. But thei demands was not satisfied and the tension remain. The CMA fighters, this friday, gave up to Malese Army the checkpoint they did occupy. The decision was taken after a meeting with Minusma leader and french officers from Barkhane operation: they asked to militants leaders to withdrow from the checkpoints, occupied in violation of Algeri Agreement. The army groups leader accepted to leave, but they asked, in return, their complains to be taken in account, and even though none agreement has been signed they have been assured that their message will be transm,itted to the hightest level. Last week CMA army group attacked two checkpoint in the northern part of Timbouctou, threatening to attack the city too: they wanted to protest against the installation of Taoudeni regional president Hamoudi Sidi Ahmed, a native from the village of Araouane.
Military sites of the Saudi enemy, its gatherings and its Saudi-paid mercenaries were targeted by the army and popular forces and 3 saudi soldiers were killed when the army hit their military vehicle. Sumod rocked was launched on Saudi gatherings at Rajla military camp in Najran and the artillery pounded many other sites. Moreover two saudi soldiers were shot dead by the sniper unit of the army and popular forces in Aleb border, two others were killed in Aser and two others were shot dead at al-Dukhan site. The army and popular forces also repulsed an attempt of the Saudi-paid mercenaries to move towards Yam Mount and during this attempt many mercenaries were killed or injured. Other 5 Saudi-paid mercenaries were killed in Nehm district and when the army and popular forces targeted Mocha district in Taiz province dozens of mercenaries were killed.
MULTAN – Senior politician and ex-PTI leader Javed Hashmi said that during the dharna movement in 2014, “Disgruntled elements in the army wanted to make Raheel Sharif unsuccessful at any cost, and through Imran Khan, they wanted to destroy the Parliament. A frustrated Imran Khan, because he didn’t get votes.” Imran accused the veteran politician of lying. “What response can I give to Hashmi’s jhoot plus?” he asked. Hashmi alleged that members asked if there had been rigging in Punjab during the election. “The parliamentary leader was Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Presiding over the parliamentary leaders, he said that there had been no rigging in Punjab. At most, in one or two constituencies,” Hashmi claimed.
On Monday, Russian center of reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, affirmed that more that 40% of Eastern Aleppo’s district have been liberated from terrorists by the Syrian governments army. According to the center, more that 80000 people live in the liberated district and more than 5000 civilians fled terrorists-controlled southern districts of Eastern Aleppo to find shelter in government-controlled district. Early in the day, the Russian reconciliation center said that Syrian government troops have regained control over 12 quarters in eastern Aleppo .
The missile and artillery units of the army and popular forces fired on gatherings and sites of Saudi soldiers in Jizan, Najran and Asir provinces. In Jizan, the missile forces fired on the the posts where Saudi soldiers were gathering in Jalah military center, burning the posts. The same happened in Najran where the rocketry units fired missiles on military posts in al-Sudays, hitting the targets directly. In Asir, the artillery units bombarded the Saudi groups of soldiers in Kamahat al-Sheihk military sites.
Israeli forces detained at least 20 Palestinians, including three minors, during overnight raids on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning throughout the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces conduct night raids across the occupied Palestinian territory on a near-daily basis. According to UN documentation, the Israeli army carried out 185 military detention raids over the past two weeks. In the West Bank’s Jerusalem district, Israeli forces detained six Palestinians in the neighborhood of Hizma, including two minors, whom the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS).
Nigerian troops fighting the terrorist Boko Haram group in the north-east state of Borno on Sunday intercepted two suspected members of the sect believed to be on a mission to procure drugs for libido enhancement, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and other illnesses. A military insider told the two men were intercepted by men of the 112 Task Force Battalion as they tried to cross from Anadawa village to Minari on motorcycle. The troops, who mounted a roadblock at Kasasewa village, trailed the suspected terrorists to Anadawa and quickly opened fire on them after realising they were fully armed.
Seven Boko Haram insurgents were killed while several others wounded yesterday evening during an encounter with troops of 119 Battalion Group of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed in Kangarwa, one of the villages in the hinterland of northern Borno. A statement on Sunday from the director army public relations officer, Col Sani Usman, said the insurgents who had earlier on Tuesday attacked an isolated village in Dasa, were fiercely engaged by the troops forcing them to hastily retreat in disarray after sustaining casualties.
Five soldiers who sustained injuries during the offensive have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Troops are still on aggressive pursuit of the fleeing insurgents.
The Lebanese authorities have installed the first blocks of a wall that will isolate the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, named Ein Al-Hilweh. The camp, which is located southeast of Sidon city, is overcrowded with 80,000 refugees. The wall sparked anger within the Palestinians and the refugee communities, calling it the “Apartheid Wall” and “the wall of shame,” saying it will turn the camp into a big prison, and compared it to Israeli apartheid wall in the occupied Palestinian territories. Authorities in Lebanon maintain of the security watchtower will enable the army to better control the camp amid claims that militants seek refugee there.
A takfiri was arrested by National Guard units on Friday in Zaafrane (Kebili governorate). He was in possession of a manual of homemade bombs downloaded in his phone. The individual, wanted for belonging to a terrorist organization, was planning a terrorist attack on members of the National Guard and the Army, an Interior Ministry press release read.


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|Niobium crystal bar.
From the source:
This is a sample of niobium crystal bar, produced by the same basic method as the Van Arkel/de Boer (Iodide) crystal bar process used to purify hafnium, zirconium, titanium, and occasionally thorium, though with different chemical precursors and reaction conditions in order to adapt the process to niobium.
Some of you may be scratching your heads, saying "But I thought the iodide crystal bar process was only used for the metals just mentioned--I've never heard of it being used for niobium." Pat yourselves on the back--you're 100% correct. This piece of niobium crystal bar is, as far as I have ever heard, one of only three or four small pieces in the world, leftover from an experiment on niobium reduction and purification performed about 45 years ago. Some more was produced, but the rest was melted down. If you have any information about this experiment or another like it, please email. I am not sure of exactly what they did, but from how the bar is half-melted, I would guess that the crystal bar was produced, cleaned, and vacuum induction melted into a round bar before it was to be zone-refined and then analyzed for final purity.
Most importantly, though, look at those fabulous crystals. Niobium is a very tough, hard metal that is extremely chemically resistant- left to its own devices on Earth, those beautiful crystalline facets would likely last millions of years, unless they were subducted into the mantle or happened to be in the direct path of a volcanic eruption.
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Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 27 December, 2008
Text Updated: 1 March, 2009

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Transistor headed into Wellington's Pyramid Club to record live tracks for their new EP, Lights Form One To The Sun. Listen to it here:
The band teamed up with Joel Cosgrove on the engineer's desk to create what is a taster for more treats to come in the new year. Eager fans won't have to wait long, with a new Transistor single and tour right around the corner. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!
In the mean time, check out the live extended version of Soft Burning Silver; which originally featured on their 2018 EP of the same name:
Video filmed by Will Agnew and Dan Harris. Mixed and Edited by Transistor. Filmed at the Pyramid Club - support them by kindly donating here.


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To be as fashionable as those commercials made on the south of France where they show the chic way to open brand new large size garbage bag boxes I thought I would write about the concept of automatic food dispensers used for weight control.
Actually I don’t know if they exist. The problem with dieting in the USA today is access to food without a planned diet and chef to prepare and serve the right quantities and quality of food. A new venture could produce a timed release, soy, dried beef, vegetables and fruit food dispenser for a balanced and tasty diet that would let consumers be free of concern about what or how much to eat for a month.
The automatic food dispenser should allow four meals a day and also have a liquid dispenser. One would be eating a variety of soy biscuits and compact dry goods of various sort; maybe there should be four or five channels for different kinds of food and each tube or lane working like a dispensing machines would dispense all breakfast food, lunch foods, dinner and snack at the same time. The liquid portion would contain a fruit and vegetable drink rather like a mix of carrot, apricot and celery juice.
We the People, defined as those that aren’t just purely rich and materialist lacking any sort of spiritual element, should be able to have a low cost, in-home fast food dispenser with a timed release of diets designed for people according to an ideal body height and weight chart, as well as kind of work activity and caloric intake requirement setting that is appropriate.
Those who are very poor and even hungry sometimes have a difficult time stretching whatever resources they have away from a front-loaded immediate consumption of fatty foods such as the excellent pig barbecue burgers at a dollar store and to the monthly non-panicky balanced diet, if one is lucky enough to have monthly resources. So the cost should be low and as efficient at delivery a healthy diet although lacking the savory sauce kind of experience, as well as heating up.
Not of course as exciting as a super-rich NFL game with vast left and right wing consumption patterns plus steak and nut6tional supplements or special excrement observers to make sure the diet of the players is working good, yet useful for those the people that remember what America was like before REM or the end of Radio Shack.

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Author has written 2 stories for Final Fantasy IX, and Kingdom Hearts.
Ok so a little about me. I've been writing for as long as I can remember and I was a big fan of the Final Fantasy series around the same time. So it's no wonder why the two would go so hand in hand. I write mostly about me and my life but I always think about writing some sort of Fanfiction for games that I've grown up with. I'm usually scared that I won't stay true to how the characters are or that whatever story I come up with is going to be stupid and boring. But what the heck? I think that's why my first real fic was a novelization. I hope to expand my horizons from there and start to make stories of my own.
I grew up on the FF series on the PSone so I'm not too familiar with FF1-4. I did get a chance to play 5 on the PS and loved it. However upon playing 6 I found that I really didn't care for it. I don't know I only played it for a few minutes so maybe so other time I'll look into it. But regardless, Squaresoft has kept me pleased with all its works. How can we forget FF7 with Cloud being harrassed by gay muscle builders (_~)? Or Rinoa stealing Squall's ring in FF8? How about lady's man Zidane in FF9 and the star of the Zanarkand Abes in FF10? Can't forget about Yuna's new look in FFX-2 either. All these have always been my favorites and I hope I can commemorate some space in my writing for them.
I think that's all I really wanted to say. I'm also into making music videos but since my computer is on crack right now I can't have Adobe Premier installed without it going kuputsy. Some of my favorite bands include, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Staind, Three Days Grace, and E.S Posthumus. Yea kinda dark but I'm a very happy person. I want to give a shout out to Mintbaby who wrote Bookworms and Booya and left me spellbounded with her work. It's been awesome and I'll always be a fan. My favorite movie at the moment would have to be the Alex and Emma for the "obvious" reasons.
Thanks for reading_ Toodles ~muaz~ Hey! Just a recent update! I've started a Kingdom Hearts fanfic because I love SoraxKairi! I'm just a hopeless romantic. At the moment there ain't too much spice but trust me things get pretty nerve wrecking especially, I think, if your the reader. But anywayz check it out please! I'm having writer's block and the doc said reviews can cure it! lol Thanx 12.24.04
Hello! A little Christmas Update! Well, lemme start by saying that I can't wait to get Chain of Memories! I'm kinda poor now so like I could only get it for the holidays...-_- Anyway! I'm really excited about that! Also I've been reading Fruits Basket and I am totally a hopeless romantic for KyoxTohru. Oh C'mon! You know they're adorable! I'm also thikinh about a new Harry Potter fic. I kinda revealed it in my Simple and Clean fic that I used to be formerly under the SN SinfulRevenge or something and I wrote a fic for HP but it was major CRAP. So I'm thinking or redoing it with thoughts of the third movie in my head. Hmm...What did I leave out? Oh yea! I'm also playing FFV/FFVI. I had already played FFV but I figured that it had been years since then I would replay it. Regardless of my first impression of FFVI, I'm actually starting to like it. So I've been proved wrong. Somehow I knew though. I mean, since when has Square disappointed me? I think that about sums everything up. And on a final note, I'd like to add that I've had a change of heart (no pun intended) towards Riku because after seeing a few screenshots (hey I'm not the type to spoil the surprise but they WERE plastered everywhere!) of COM I found that I might actually not hate him...that much..._~ lolz Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! 06.19.06
WOW! It's been so long since I have written here! o.O I'm really, really sad that I didn't get back to this sooner! Well, lemme cut through all this useless mumbo-jumbo and fill youin on my projects that I've been thinking about. I'm definitely going to finish Simple and Clean so there is no need to worry about that! I just need to figure out how Namine is going to be an obstacle and how to make Sora not look like a buttface. _~ As far as my readers of my Final Fantasy IX story, I have good and bad news. The bad news is that I am discontinuing writing the novelization I have started for I feel that it falls short of what I am capable of writing now. The good news is that I am thinking about revamping the idea and starting it anew, taking only crucial storyline pinpoints to map out the story and filling in the blanks with my own words. I think it'll be more exciting and not like you're reading a script. I also wanted to start one that involved Yuri and Alice, or maybe the whole Shadow Hearts idea, because I love that game oh so much! It is so unbelievablebut under rated, unfortunately. I'm getting a little tired of writing and thinking for that matter of simply "love" stories. I want to write something with a little more substance but the idea is still in its preliminary stages. I leave for D.C. coming this July and I will have a chapter out for Simple and Clean by then. While I'm on the road I shall be writing too so maybe I can have something that will pique your interests. I'm really looking forward to FFXII when it finally comes out as well as Dirge of Cerberus, and all that other neat stuff Square Enix has been depriving us of for the last few years _~. I'd also like to take the time now to say how SAD I am that Nobou Uetsuma isn't doing the music anymore for Final Fantasy. T_T We will all MISS YOU! lol Ok so that is that! Have a great summer, all of you! (And I must say I am angry with fanfiction.net for not allowing certain characters to be seen! grrr)


The Pella City Council approved an expanded agreement with HR Green Inc. for continued water source planning. The planning has been in progress for a long time, and a presentation of different options was given to the council last month. A new Jordan well will be built, along with adding a reverse osmosis system to the treatment plant, which is needed to treat Jordan well water while maintaining water quality. City Administrator Mike Nardini says that the new well is needed because the IDNR recommends that peak water usage should be supported even if the largest source is out of commission. The project is expected to cost around $12 million.


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A camera aimed at professionals
Fujifilm’s X-T1 mirrorless camera garnered critical acclaim when it was released, possessing a fairly good slew of features with an attractive, retro styling. Now the company’s re-releasing the X-T1 with a new addition: IR capabilities.
The camera is aimed not at consumers, but professionals that need that extra edge when they work. Shooting in the infrared spectrum (which is invisible to the naked eye) is useful because it gives people like crime-scene investigators, healthcare professionals and even scientists the extra edge when it comes to their work. Crime scene investigators can see blood trails that have been wiped clean by perps and crooks.
In some way the X-T1 IR can also be used by photographers that want a different take in some of their photos, since shooting in the IR spectrum allows for eerie, hauntingly beautiful photos. The privilege won’t come cheap – even though the X-T1 IR has the same megapixel count and features as the previous model (16-megapixel APS-C sensor, WiFi connectivity, OLED viewfinder) it’s priced at a whopping $1,700 (Php 77580) for just the body.