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We were out of the 'hotel' before
they got the chance to threaten us with an Indonesian breakfast
and soon on our way back to the airport. We planned a full day
ahead with the help of a character in the control tower. He had
greasy black shoulder-length hair, a dry sense of humour and spoke
with a rolled cigarette hanging from the corner of his mouth.
He asked after our stay and we gave a big thumbs up, but expressed
some reservation about the accommodation.
'You lose some and some
you do not win.' He concluded.
We took off east over the regatta.
The mouth of the river/estuary/canal was teeming with boatlife:
dayboats, good sized yachts and tall ships. Ross snapped away
with his SLR camera as we banked right over them and headed south
and then west.
The morning's flying took us in a
straight line that joined the dots of the German and then Dutch
Friesian islands. The blue and grey of the sea, the green and
gold of fields and beaches stretched before us. After a couple
of hours we were getting near our lunch spot, Ameland, one of
the Dutch islands and we descended to take a closer look at the
beaches. One of the truths of long beaches becomes even more obvious
from the air: people don't stray far. They cluster around the
first bit of sand they touch. We would fly over a mile of beach
without seeing a soul and then come across half an acre by a car
park with a hundred oily bodies on it.
We landed on a shortish grass strip and as I paid our dues, Ross
ferreted out some ice-creams and water to complement the sandwiches
that we had brought with us from Kiel. It was a roastingly hot
day and we were left with no choice but to eat the ice-creams
as we walked, washing them down with some water and a large veal
The beach was as promised from the
air, long golden sands with almost nobody on it. We walked along
the water's edge and looked for a suitable place for a swim. The
charts had given strict warnings about the natural wonders of
these islands, the delicate ecosystems were not to be disturbed
unnecessarily by low flying. We decided against a swim because
it all smelt and looked a touch too natural. Pungently natural,
it was hard to identify exactly what it was, guano perhaps. Whatever
was causing the strange smells and colours in the sea was doing
a bloody good job of protecting their waters, they would remain
free of two flying grockles for that day at least. We turned inland
and walked along a bridleway and side-stepped more natural contributions.
On returning to the airfield we were
greeted by an immaculately turned out uniform. I thrust out my
hand and announced over-confidently, 'Tristan Gooley, Pilot in
Command' like this is what was expected or something. He responded
in a similar fashion, like he now felt that was what was expected
of him, introducing himself as a member of the Dutch Aviation
Police. In a charming and professional way he then gave our papers
a really good going over. He then recommended another airfield
nearby, wished us a good flight and sent us on our way.
We made our way around the sensitive
wildlife areas and through a special air corridor before turning
south. The visibility was shocking and I was forced to ask the
controllers to use their radar to keep a lookout for us. Holland
blurred into Belgium, which again went largely unnoticed. As soon
as we were over France things changed. The controllers were more
gallic, more pushy, showed more flair. They routed us around Lille
in an assertive but suave way and we turned West with their permission.
By the time Le Touquet runway was in sight it was very welcome,
we were down to about 6 usable gallons of fuel out of 48.
The sun was noticeably hotter now that we had come south, but
the heat had an unsustainably humid feel to it. So it was to prove.
Ten minutes after finding a place to stay in Le Touquet we were
swimming in the sea and five minutes after that the first thunder
rumbled along the beach. Before long the place was awash, later
it rained with impressive aggression and the thunder moved overhead
and then into the restaurant we had chosen for supper. It felt
like a bit of an ominous drumroll for the end of the trip.
Taking off in the morning over the armada that
was 'Kiele Woche'.
Not a bad spot for lunch.
Ross doing a bit of planning. Actually maybe he's
just hiding from the policeman.


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Green Ammonia Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Technology (Solid Oxide Electrolysis, Proton Exchange Membrane, Alkaline Water Electrolysis), By End-Use Industry (Transportation, Power Generation, Fertilizer, Industrial Feedstock, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028
- Published : Jun 2023
- Report Code : KSI061615035
- Pages : 132
The green ammonia market was valued at US$15.88 million in 2021.
The green ammonia market is an emerging sector gaining momentum as a sustainable solution for the future. Green ammonia is produced using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power, instead of the traditional fossil fuels used to create conventional ammonia. This process results in lower carbon emissions and has the potential to provide a sustainable solution for the future. The demand for green ammonia is increasing due to growing concerns over climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agriculture industry, which is the largest consumer of ammonia, is also shifting towards sustainable practices, creating a market opportunity for green ammonia as a fertilizer. Moreover, the increasing demand for clean energy and the need for energy storage solutions have led to the exploration of green ammonia as a potential fuel for transportation and energy storage.
However, the green ammonia market is still in its early stages, and several challenges need to be addressed, including the high cost of production and the need for infrastructure development to support its transportation and storage.
The green ammonia market is driven by growing demand for sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and technological advancements.
- Growing demand for sustainable agriculture- The agriculture industry is the largest consumer of ammonia, and there is increasing demand for sustainable practices that reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. Green ammonia provides a sustainable solution as a renewable energy source. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), using renewable ammonia in agriculture can reduce carbon emissions by up to 16% in the sector by 2050.
- Rising demand for clean energy- The demand for clean energy sources is increasing globally, and green ammonia has emerged as a potential fuel for transportation and energy storage. As countries shift towards renewable energy sources, the demand for green ammonia as a clean energy carrier is expected to increase. The European Union's Clean Hydrogen Alliance has identified green ammonia as a key component in achieving its goal of 40 GW of renewable hydrogen production by 2030.
- In May 2022, LSB Industries announced a collaboration with Bloom Energy and thyssenkrupp Uhde to create a green ammonia production project that has the potential to produce approximately 30,000 metric tons of green ammonia annually at its facility in Pryor, Oklahoma. The design and engineering of the project are set to be undertaken by ThyssenKrupp Uhde to convert a portion of Pryor's current conventional ammonia capacity into green ammonia. The project's first phase will involve the use of a 10 MW solid oxide electrolyzer supplied by Bloom, with the installation of a further 20 MW alkaline electrolyzer unit planned for later. Bloom will take responsibility for owning, maintaining, and operating the solid oxide electrolyzer, which will be the largest of its kind globally when it becomes operational.
- In October 2022, KBR, a global engineering and technology solutions provider, unveiled a new technology that can produce 10,000 metric tons per day of green and blue ammonia, in response to the increasing global demand for sustainable energy and fertilizers. The company's latest offering integrates advanced digital technologies with its expertise in capacity scale-up to enable owners to provide clean ammonia and hydrogen for energy transition in a reliable, flexible, and scalable manner. KBR's new technology is expected to help clients realize favorable economics, enabling them to achieve attractive returns on their investments in low-carbon hydrogen.
Based on the end-use industry, the green ammonia market is expected to witness positive growth in the power generation segment.
The use of green ammonia in power generation is one of the most promising end-use industries for the market. Green ammonia is being considered as a fuel source for power generation, with the potential to replace traditional fossil fuels. The ability to store and transport ammonia easily and the possibility of using it in gas turbines make it an attractive option for power generation. Several countries are exploring the use of green ammonia for power generation, with Japan being a notable example. Japan has set a target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and green ammonia is s key enabler in achieving this goal. The country has set a target of producing 3 million tons of green ammonia annually by 2030.
North America accounted for a significant share of the global green ammonia market.
Based on geography, the green ammonia market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. North America is expected to hold a significant share of the green ammonia market, driven by the increasing adoption of renewable energy and the need to reduce carbon emissions. The United States is a major player in the green ammonia market, with several projects underway to produce green ammonia using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Green Ammonia Market Scope:
|Market Size Value in 2021
|Growth Rate||CAGR during the forecast period|
|Forecast Period||2023 – 2028|
|Forecast Unit (Value)||USD Million|
|Segments Covered||Technology, End-Use Industry, and Geography|
|Regions Covered||North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific|
|Companies Covered||Siemens Energy, FuelPositive Corp, ITM Power PLC, Enapter, AmmPower, CF Industries Holdings Inc., ENGIE, Haldor Topsoe, ACME Group, Thyssenkrupp|
|Customization Scope||Free report customization with purchase|
- BY TECHNOLOGY
- Solid Oxide Electrolysis
- Proton Exchange Membrane
- Alkaline Water Electrolysis
- BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- Power Generation
- Industrial Feedstock
- BY GEOGRAPHY
- North America
- South America
- United Kingdom
- Middle East And Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Asia Pacific
- South Korea
- North America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Study
1.4. Market Segmentation
1.7. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. Research Data
2.2. Research Process
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3.1. Research Highlights
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis
5. GREEN AMMONIA MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
5.2. Solid Oxide Electrolysis
5.3. Proton Exchange Membrane
5.4. Alkaline Water Electrolysis
6. GREEN AMMONIA MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
6.3. Power Generation
6.5. Industrial Feedstock
7. GREEN AMMONIA MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY
7.2. North America
7.3. South America
7.4.3. United Kingdom
7.5. Middle East And Africa
7.5.1. Saudi Arabia
7.6. Asia Pacific
7.6.4. South Korea
8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
8.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
8.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix
9. COMPANY PROFILES
9.1. Siemens Energy
9.2. FuelPositive Corp
9.3. ITM Power PLC
9.6. CF Industries Holdings Inc.
9.8. Haldor Topsoe
9.9. ACME Group
CF Industries Holdings Inc.
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Cooking with kids is a world of opportunities. Yes, yes, yes, we’ve all read about how it helps build creativity and teaches them the value of experimentation. How it helps teach basic math and measurement skills and maybe even encourages them to taste something new.
But it’s also a thrilling lesson in human dynamics for grownups.
Consider this photo of Lila and Nina, my two grand daughters, making cake batter with me. Do I need to tell anyone what’s going on here?
Who’s older? Who’s neater? Do they like what they’re tasting? Have they listened to their parents’ lesson about not eating from the same fork (spoon, spatula) as someone else?
It’s like when you read a book to a kid and not just read the words but also talk about the expressions on the characters’ faces.
As they say, a picture tells a thousand words.
They liked the cake. Yellow cake. Here’s the recipe.
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour (measure after sifting)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat the butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat until thoroughly blended in. Combine the milk and vanilla extract. Using about 1/3 of the ingredients at a time, alternately add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, blending each addition in before adding the next batch. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared pans. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake rack to cool completely. Frost with your favorite frosting. Makes one cake, 2 layers.

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Combining my love of printmaking and everything print related with my love of a delicious craft beer, this is a functional bottle opener modeled to represent a printmaking brayer (ink roller). Approximately 1.5" wide, 2.5" long and 0.75" tall, it fits great in a pocket or can fit a key-ring. A great gift for anyone who loves printmaking!
I've worked through many prototypes of this bottle opener to arrive at a version that is large and strong enough to reliably open a bottle with ease, but also maintains the look and feel of a tiny ink brayer (does not work as brayer).
Below is a link to Shapeways.com who manufactures the bottle opener, as well as lots of pictures. Thanks!

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Even Low Levels of Lead Exposure In Children Can Cause Permanent Damage
At what level does lead exposure become dangerous for children?
Dr. Robert Fischer, Co-Director of the Poverty Center, and Dr. Elizabeth Anthony, Research Assistant Professor at the Poverty Center, examine this question in The Conversation. In the article, " In kids, even low lead levels can cause lasting harm," Fischer and Anthony discuss how children exposed to levels of lead below the current federal threshold still show cognitive deficits and delays in academic progress.
Their research in Cuyahoga County has shown that the effects of lead exposure are measurable as early as the beginning of preschool. They found that, on average, the significantly improved scores of lead-exposed children by the end of the year were still below the scores of non-exposed children from the beginning of the year. The achievement and proficiency gap between lead-exposed and non-exposed children is predicted to increase with age.
They caution against focusing on the number of children with elevated blood lead levels in a given year as the central metric of lead exposure, because it does not account for the cumulative effects of lead exposure on child development. The damage of childhood lead exposure is permanent, and the effects do not go away with decreased blood lead levels.
According to Fischer and Anthony, "there is no known safe level of blood lead for children, and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said as much. The medical research community has documented negative impacts on children with even lower levels of lead exposure than the current 5 micrograms per deciliters standard. With that view, we might consider every child with a confirmed nonzero lead test as at-risk."
The map above is from the Cuyahoga County Invest in Children 2014 Early Childhood Data Brief on Lead Exposure.


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This is one way to spend all of the time on your hands. The coronavirus pandemic has kept the majority of the world's population in quarantine over the last few weeks. However, that hasn't stopped everyone from continuing to exercise outdoors.
James Campbell, a former professional javelin thrower that lives in Cheltenham, England, decided to celebrate his 32nd birthday by conducting his own marathon in his backyard on Wednesday. Campbell ended up doing 6-meter (20-foot) shuttles from one end of his backyard to the other.
This came after Campbell promised to run a marathon if one of his tweets got 10,000 retweets. In all, it took Campbell just over five hours to complete the backyard marathon. In doing so, the English runner raised more than $22,000 (18,000 pounds) for Britain's National Health Service that is helping battle the coronavirus.
The feat was live-streamed on Twitter and neighbors even gave Campbell praise while he completed the backyard marathon. Campbell ended up running at least 7,000 shuttles to reach the 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) that are needed to qualify for a marathon.
Campbell did have a table of snacks and water bottles set up in his backyard, so he wasn't going nonstop. It's pretty wild to run 26.2 miles in one's own backyard and even crazier that Campbell did it in such a small space. Still, it was all for a good cause and many people around the world enjoyed his triumph.

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Improving the ‘beaten track’
investigating alternative pathways to increase higher education participation for mature-aged low socio-economic status students in regional and remote Australia.
This consortium project by three universities will examine ways to increase access to higher education for mature-aged regional and remote students from low SES backgrounds. The project will explore the place of pathways such as low stakes, open access tertiary preparation and enabling programs in addressing the persistent gap in participation rates of mature-aged students.
Project Lead: Dr Bronwyn Relf

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Whimsical Butterfly design in greens and blues. Count: 119w x 120h. Model stitched 14/28 count fabric with DMC floss, Kreinik braid and Mill Hill beads.
Publisher: Joan Elliott Design Book Nbr: 96
Artist: Joan Elliott
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Included: Pattern Only
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The Kansas Legislature passed the state budget early Saturday. Though that’s probably a good thing, there is this little procedural business in getting it passed that is troubling.
The state’s budget for the coming fiscal year was essentially written by four people. Yes, only four people.
There are still 40 senators and 125 state representatives, and the House and Senate have budget committees that consider the budget bills they send to the full House and Senate for debate.
But this year for the first time, the House passed a budget whose provisions never spent a minute being debated by the full House. The budget – as it was presented to the House – was assembled by two Republican senators and two Republican representatives, and sent to the full House for a simple up-or-down vote. That’s it.
The Senate earlier this spring passed a complete budget bill that established the chamber’s position on how to spend taxpayers’ money. The House never did. Instead, the House agreed to a conference committee report – the product of the budget views of two negotiators appointed by House leaders and two negotiators appointed by Senate leaders. Democrats on the conference committee were jettisoned by an agree-to-disagree motion that made them unnecessary to pass the final conference committee report to each chamber.
Once the conference committee report reached each chamber, it was “yes,” pass it and go home, or “no,” don’t pass it and sit around while a new spending package is assembled.
Most Kansans’ legislators didn’t get a chance to propose amendments or spending that might be good for their constituents.
That seems a little less-than-representative government.


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Highly Recommended – With the exception of the new, young receptionist, the entire staff at Oasis gets high marks. Thorough with explanations, understanding with emotional decisions, the team makes every effort to treat your pet as one of the family.
The new receptionist seems uncaring and is a bit rough with our pets, yanking their leashes to make them move, rather than trying to coax an obviously scared animal into the examination room and to get weighed in.
There is a reason why the staff has been there as long as they have, and the rapport they have with my "family" is commendable. I highly recommend the Oasis Animal Hospital for all areas of pet care.
Good experience!!! – Both vets are wonderful. People who wrote negative reviews about it being all about the money obviously haven't been to some of the other animal hospitals in town where it really is!!! Oasis is reasonable with wonderful care. I had a very bad experience at Sunridge Animal Hospital and the doctors at Oasis took over the care of my puppies. All staff are friendly, warm and competent. I can tell they really love animals and I trust them fully.
Extortsion – Vet would not perform a simple procedure without a full physical even though the cat had had one just 2 1/2 months earlier. Seem nice enough but really its just about the money!
Bad experience with Oasis – On the day that I picked up my dog's ashes from Oasis I wanted to refill a prescription for my other dog. The prescription expired in three days. I was told my dog needed a test before they would give me the prescription even though it wasn't expired. I've spent thousands of dollars with Oasis. The front desk staff (especially one gruff woman) were rude and I felt they were money grubbers. Maybe they are told to squeeze money out of customers, but a tough economy doesn't mean you can do this. Think before you take your pet there. Remember this was the day I picked up my dog's ashes.
We LOVE Oasis Animal Hospital! – Dr. Brian Fisher is my favorite vet ever! He and his awesome staff taught me to give shots to my diabetic cat and made it easy to maintain her health. Oasis Animal Hospital provides outstanding service at a fair and reasonable cost. I trust Dr. Fisher's advice and feel that he has my and my pet's best interests in mind when recommending treatment. They work with my hectic schedule, have excellent communication, and everyone is kind and friendly too. I recommend them for anything from annual shots to major pet health issues.
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Our session 3 keynote, Alexander Berry, is the director and product designer at Sutrue: Handheld Suturing Devices. Sutrue is a startup medical device company responsible for developing an automated surgical suturing device for the operating room, and they are currently at the demo stage of the endoscopic version of the device. Along with his team, Berry has designed, prototyped, and begun to manufacture the fully-functional suturing device using 3D printing and CAD technology. In addition to the huge decrease in development time required for the production of the suturing devices, Sutrue has reduced their development costs from approximately $4.5 million to $64 thousand. You’ll hear all about how to prepare your prototypes for production with Berry on November 7.
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Zero Maxs New Couplings Provide Zero Backlash Operation While Handling High Torque
The new CD® Couplings from Zero-Max combine high torsional stiffness and high dynamic load capacity providing engineers with the right combination to make their designs run faster while maintaining accuracy.
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Children from poor backgrounds are aware that they face greatly reduced educational and future life chances, according to a study today, which says the children’s own stereotyping reinforces their situation. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published emerging research showing that from an early age children who live in poverty know they will achieve less.
The Foundation has brought together eight reports looking into the experiences and attitudes of children from different backgrounds. Together the documents represent the first phase of a major new JRF programme on education and poverty.
In the Round Up Summary of the work its author, Donald Hirsch, says from an early age social background influences the way children feel about school. At primary level those from poorer families are more likely to have negative experiences and feel “got at” by teachers. “This doesn’t necessarily mean teachers are prejudiced, but that low-income children find themselves in schools where the pressures are greater, and this reinforces prior disadvantages,” he says.
The Summary goes on to say that children from all backgrounds see the advantages of school but deprived children are more likely to feel anxious and unconfident about it. Out-of-school activities, it says, can help them build self-confidence through improving learning relationships, while children from better-off backgrounds benefit greatly from the access to more structured and supervised activities. One crucial difference highlighted in the research is in the area of homework. Poorer children are less likely to have space in which to do work and they do not get as much help from parents. This may be because poorer parents are under greater pressure or because they lack confidence in their own abilities and have bad memories of school.
The studies show only a quarter of students who receive free school meals achieve five good GCSEs or their equivalent compared to more than half the overall population in England. The research finds, too, that the gap between the outcomes of children from different backgrounds is wider in the UK than in most other similar countries. Donald Hirsch concludes, “We’re not talking about just a small group of children in ‘extreme circumstances’. The issues highlighted in this research affect one in four of our children.”


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Microsoft has announced that Halo 2 from Bungie will only be playable on its Windows Vista operating system.
The move is likely to enrage gamers looking forward to playing the Master Commander on the PC.
While the original PC game, ported from the Xbox in 2003 was available for all versions of Windows, the software giant has said that the latest version will be Windows Vista only.
In a informal posting from the content manager on Bungie's website, the company says: “It will also add layers of new functionality, speed, media processing and so on. I have heard a rumor, in fact, that it will replicate a lot of the functionality of them new-fangled Media Center PCs so that you can stream HD and whatnot to your Xbox 360. If that's true, that would also be nice.”
He went on to say - “there will be significant differences between the PC and the Xbox version. The PC for example, invariably runs at resolutions that aren't 480i.”
One HUGE difference between Xbox and PC versions is the absence of Xbox Live. But don't worry, we'll have a cool system for that, no doubt.”
“There will also be some kind of map-customization ability. Does that mean you can build your own maps from scratch, pixel by pixel, importing your own textures, scripts and detailed shaders? Or does it mean one empty room and a crate? Well, we'll have more news on that later this year, but it will be cool, we guarantee that.”
The story eludes to much more to come so we will keep you posted.


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Rajiv Menon returned to direction after 18 long years with Sarvam Thaala Mayam, the GV Prakash starrer which is now regarded as one of the better films of the year. The film which bravely spoke about caste issues in the musical field was widely appreciated for its treatment of the theme, the performances and most importantly the music by AR Rahman. Soon after the release, Rajiv was asked by one of his fans on what his next film would be, to which the director replied that he is getting ready with a thriller. And now, the latest update coming in depicts that the director is about to team up with Mirchi Shiva for his next.
According to a source close to the director, we hear “Yes, Shiva and Rajiv Menon are teaming up. The shoot will begin soon. Parts of the film will be shot in Japan.” Shiva, who was last seen in the sequels of Kalakalappu and Tamizh Padam, is now awaiting the release of his jolly entertainer Party, directed by Venkat Prabhu. Unfortunately, the film is caught up in a huge financial muddle, after the makers shot it in Fuji expecting a subsidy that they are not receiving now. Apart from Shiva, Party has Jai, Chandramouli, Regina Cassandra, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sathyaraj and Ramya Krishnan in important roles. The songs and the trailer of the film were launched quite a while ago, but sadly, there is no update on the release until now.
On the other hand, reports have come by saying that Rajiv Menon’s daughter too is on the verge of making her directorial debut soon. After assisting her father across various departments and also learning the aspects of cinema at a renowned film institute, she is now ready for the big game and has been preparing her script’s final draft over the past few weeks.Read More

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TARA'S STORY (from Australia)
The dark night of the soul, the
hero’s journey, mid-life crisis or is it the pressure cooker of a life of
repressed emotions? What I can say is that 9 months after I turned 40 I
entered a very dark space and have been there ever since (more than 10
months). I felt I had to write something for this site as I have poured over
it with tears in my eyes many times – feeling desperate. So I wanted to
write something that would be of comfort for others.
My dark night of the soul started
distinctively – it was calling me- and I believe it called because things
had to evolve and had to be faced up to.
It started with a car accident
that literally rolled me over. One that could have killed me and my partner
but we walked out unscathed. It was a message from the universe that ‘you
may think you are traveling happily along the path but life will take you to
the darkness that you need to see’. A day after the accident I was
interviewed for a new job which I was subsequently offered. I thought I was
simplifying my life and reducing my stress. Instead I felt like I lost my
professional identity and felt humiliated by the mundane job I took on. I
went from a job where I was constantly communicating with people and
creating meaningful events to one where I sat alone in a room looking at a
screen with a completely uninspiring manger. I went into depression and my
arms started developing severe painful repetitive strain (RSI). I was
fearful that I could not have a future working on computers.
It may not sound like my life
was that bad – I had a job, a partner and a house but somehow I plummeted. I
just couldn’t find the meaning in life anymore and I wept most days.
I had always felt sure that I
didn’t want to have children because my own life has often felt like a
struggle and I think the world is going into a painful time of struggle.
Suddenly I started doubting my
Mortality came sharply into
focus and the feeling that the motivation to forge ahead had gone. I started
to feel like life was mostly behind than ahead of me. How humans plunder the
environment I worship seemed to be more than I could endure to watch. I
curled up on the ground many times imploring to the divine energy that I
couldn’t take it anymore. I have gone to every healer and body therapy and
personal development course that I can manage.
So everything came into
question. I have been so determined not to turn to anti-depressants. I feel
this is a dark night of the soul I have to get through. It is me coming into
contact with the reality of life and hopefully taking me closer to becoming
universal rather than so personal. I heard a quote by Carl Yung the other
day ‘at the bottom of the soul is the world’. Brian Swimme says this is the
time we have to ‘become the universe’ or ‘awaken to eternity’.
What I want to say to those
of you who are in a dark night of the soul is that you become somewhat
familiar with it and I think this is the key to coming out of it. When you
first enter you are in complete shock and this can be dangerous for your
physical and mental health. After about 9 months of the initial shock I
started to emerge to a space with a little more objectivity. After 10 months
I am in a space where I can talk about things without crying and can go a
day without crying. Also I am now in a space where I can actually do
something about my employment situation. Prior to that I was in such a state
it didn’t matter what I did it just wouldn’t lift and magic could not
happen. The questions are still there but I am not in complete shock
anymore. I have recently done a number of shamanic healing rituals and seen
things from a new perspective. There have been days (few and far between but
they do exist) where I have woken up feeling peaceful and reflected that
everything was going to be ok. I don’t know when these days are going to
come. I work so hard at finding peace but it only graces me sometimes. I
have faith that my experience is going somewhere, that something is being
revealed and that I am evolving deeply and rapidly along with all the other
people who are sensitive. It is the sensitive people who can’t avoid the
shift and the shift is not easy.
People who are not in the
dark night of the soul will tell you just need to shift your perspective.
They do not understand that you are falling through a dark space and you can
not necessarily control the speed. I really believe this. My mother had a
dark night of the soul for over 2 years. Sometimes she could not get out of
bed. One day she woke up and said ‘this is enough I just can’t do this
anymore’ but prior to that she could not release herself from it. She is
vibrant and joyous now. Something lifted and she had been trying to lift it
for 2 years.
I am sure you have read
plenty of things suggesting that the greatest insight comes from these dark
places. I would suggest that deep spirituality also comes form these dark
places. Some people are just graced with it but many need a shake up to get
I saw this the other day –
I don’t know who wrote it
‘The most beautiful people
we have known are those who have known defeat, know suffering, know
struggle, know loss and have found their way out of the depths. These people
have an appreciation, sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills
them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people
do not just happen.'
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We’re living in a material world, right?
Henry Timms believes he is part of the antidote to the rampant consumerism of modern society. Mr Timms, 37, has revolutionised support for charity in the US and other countries thanks to his Giving Tuesday campaign – the premise being that Mr Timms nominated one day a year for Americans to give money or devote some time to a good cause. Now he is set to launch the initiative in the UK.
So what is so special about Tuesday?
The community centre director, who hails from Exeter but is based in New York, decided to target the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving celebration, which falls on the final Thursday in November. The next day has become known as “Black Friday”, when shopping centres are flooded with shoppers, and is followed by “Cyber Monday”, when online shopping gathers pace as the Christmas rush begins. “We have two days that are good for the economy, what about a day that is good for the soul?” Mr Timms said.
And people have given generously?
The cause, which began two years ago, has attracted 50 times the level of support Mr Timms originally aimed for, thanks to a social media-based campaign endorsed by prominent figures such as Barack Obama and Bill Gates. It was an even bigger success in the US last year, with the #givingtuesday hashtag trending for 10 hours on the big day. The concept was also extended to Canada, Israel, Australia, Mexico and Singapore, and is coming to Britain this December.
Hang on, that is a while way isn’t it?
Well, Mr Timms was in London yesterday to pitch the idea to ministers, and the Charities Aid Foundation (Caf), which is spearheading the initiative in Britain, is in talks with corporate sponsors.
Does he expect another success?
John Low, chief executive of the Caf, said the initiative was “an amazing global phenomenon”, with Mr Timms saying as an Englishman he was “delighted to see Giving Tuesday take hold in the US” and looked forward to seeing how it plays out in Britain.Reuse content


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Hongqi, a premium brand of FAW Group, signed an agreement with Air China to co-build a new user experience ecosystem in Beijing on April 19.
The signing of the agreement marked the two parties would work together to foster an “on the ground” and “in the air” mobility services through comprehensive cooperation in fields such as premium chauffer service with H9 vehicles, joint marketing activities, and scenarios integration in membership privileges.
According to the agreement, premium Hongqi vehicle owners will enjoy the same privileges as premium Air China customers, such as complimentary airport pick-up/drop-off, lounge access, and additional luggage check-in. In the meantime, Air China will launch a chauffeur service with Hongqi’s H9 high-end model, providing premium cabin flyers from designated flight courses with luxurious mobility experience.
Additionally, Hongqi and Air China plan to share their membership points systems, providing more comprehensive exclusive membership services in the mobility and car-using fields.
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Welcome to the Wanderweg!
"Hello out there!" he shouts into the void of ones and zeroes. I'm Wick -- a singer-songwriter, among other things, from Michigan! If you've found your way to this blog, you've probably connected enough with my music to come out here looking for more, so thank you so so so much for making your way over here!
My goal in music making is to use the art to build a community where everyone can feel safe, understood, and loved. This applies to all people across all walks of life, of course, but specifically those who struggle with mental illness. I've been fighting a war with my mind for a very long time, and I don't think any one is pulling every last troop out any time soon, so, I know what it's like to be at odds with yourself. I also know how apparently lonely this fight is. We all struggle, and we are all silent. I want to use my music and perhaps this blog, too, to shout my pain into whatever dark void I need to to hopefully light a flame. Maybe then someone will notice and light their own candle with my fire. Maybe then the light will multiply enough times that we will have our own little star of acceptance. That's my goal.
So, I suppose what you can expect from this blog is a whole lot of transparency. I want to talk about my struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I want to talk about what happened that affected me so deeply that I developed these issues within myself. I'll do my best to maintain effective trigger warnings -- I want reading my story to feel like a weight being lifted off a lonely pair of shoulders.
I'd also love to write about music that's made me feel safe and accepted, those inspirations that made me want to make music in the same vein. I'm so giddy just thinking about how much there is to write about!
Till next time, Vagabonds!


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The Barnes Foundation of Philadelphia presents this fully illustrated catalog, featuring short essays and archival documents from Magic Ladders - a much talked about exhibition by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE. In fifteen vibrant sculptures, paintings, photographs and one room installation, he addresses the themes of childhood learning, cultural identify and scientific discovery.
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You are an independent consultant who specializes in Information Technology security issues. You have been retained by the Designer Distributions Company, a mid-sized and growing consumer goods distribution company, for an assignment to assess the state of their computing environment security situation. The company's newly hired VP of IT is conducting this project because she does not have a security specialist on her staff and has learned that the company does not have a comprehensive security strategy. In fact, she suspects lack of even basic security knowledge in both the IT staff and the user community.
The company has a headquarters office building, which includes the principal data center, and a separate warehouse linked to the office by an private data network. The warehouse has a small computing facility of its own for order shipment data entry and tracking. This computer is linked to the headquarters order entry systems through the network. Additionally, there are Internet-based data links to several key suppliers used to share reorder, production and shipping schedules and status information. When potential new suppliers compete for contracts with Designer Distributions, their proposals are received and negotiated via Email.
You have been interviewing executives and staff at the company and at key suppliers and are beginning to evaluate what you have learned in preparation for preparing your report to the VP of IT.
Details: One of the recommendations you are making to Designer Distributions corporation is to create a full-time position of security administrator. Until now, the job has been done on a part-time basis in the systems administration department, which was a viable approach when the company did not have inter-facility and Internet networking connections. Now you believe that security planning, implementation, and administration tasks required to support the growing network justify a stand-alone position. In support of this recommendation, you are preparing a presentation describing these tasks, their purpose, and their criticality.
Access to business applications such as Designer Distributions' order processing/shipment scheduling system from a remote company location (e.g. the warehouse)
A corporate email system used internally by employees and externally to the Internet for correspondence and supplier bid proposals
A company website on the Internet as well as employee access to the Internet
File transfer capabilities allowing sales staff access to and transmission of data files containing supplier and customer specific information (using remote dial-up phone connections)
A wireless network within the headquarters building that allows employees to move their laptop computers from desks to conference rooms while maintaining connectivity to the computer applications and email system
Your presentation should describe the implementation and ongoing maintenance of security system features that protect these networking elements from the risks that you identify.© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 16, 2018, 6:35 pm ad1c9bdddf
Security Policies for a company's Networks are outlined.
Computer network security question discussion.
When you learned about the various technology products needed to secure an Internet perimeter, what differentiates one product from another in the marketplace? Why would a Cisco firewall be better than a SONICWall firewall, or is it? As you think about these questions, what might be some questions you'd ask a security product vendor when selecting firewalls, routers, and IDSs?
2-Please answer this post like discussion if you agree or disagree, and why? Please explain it. This post is the answer from somebody else about question #1.
When choosing firewall for network implementation, many things can differentiate one firewall from another. Firewalls can be different from each other according to what they offer. These are services that most firewalls offer today:
1.0 Full State Awareness, which has access to the "raw message," and can examine data from all packet layers. In addition, FireWall-1 analyzes state information from previous communications and other applications. The Inspection Module examines IP addresses, port numbers, and any other information required in order to determine whether packets comply with the enterprise security policy. It also stores and updates state and context information in dynamic connections tables.
2.0 Securing "Stateless" Protocols allows the firewall to understand the internal structures of the IP protocol family and applications built on top of them. For stateless protocols such as UDP aand RPC, the Inspection Module extracts data from a packet's application content and stores it in the state connections tables, providing context in cases where the application does not provide it. In addition, it can dynamically allow or disallow connections as necessary. These capabilities provide the highest level of security for complex protocols.
3.0 The Inspect language is based on using a checkpoint language for inspection of packets
4.0 Stateful Inspection: Under the hood to the firewall is able to ensure highest level of security, a firewall must be capable of accessing, analyzing and utilizing the following. The following functions are performed by stateful firewall: Communication Information - information from all seven layers in the packet
Communication-derived State - the state derived from previous communications. For example, the outgoing PORT command of an FTP session could be saved so that an incoming FTP data connection can be verified against it.
Application-derived State - the state information derived from other applications. For example, a previously authenticated user would be allowed access through the firewall for authorized services only.
Information Manipulation - the evaluation of flexible expressions based on all the above factors.
Check Point's Stateful Inspection is able to meet all the security requirements defined above.
Personally when designing network for a small or medium company I will choose Sonicwall over Cisco because of easy to configure that its firewalls offer, and the price that is much cheaper than Cisco's. In the opposite if I have to design a network for large company I will choose Cisco firewall because of the complexity of their system design, also because the name of Cisco which will give them more assurance than Sonicwall will do. The best thing to do is also mix both firewalls in the design since their interoperability is guaranteed.


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There is all kinds of fear and false information out there on the internet that people buy into. But let me assure you using Silver long term is safe.
See it as a natural mineral suspended in water that helps the body fight off disease. Colloidal silver is recognized to be a powerful, natural substance that has antibiotic-like properties and is a preventative against infections. Acting as a catalyst, it is reported to disable the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They suffocate without harm occurring to the host body. There is not issue with long term use in pets or people. It is a safe, natural alternative to other types of antimicrobials.
The result is the destruction of disease-causing organisms in the body and in the food. Unlike conventional pharmaceutical antibiotics, which destroy beneficial enzymes and ‘friendly’ bacteria, colloidal silver leaves these intact, as they are fundamentally different from destructive pathogens. Thus colloidal silver is absolutely safe for pets, reptiles, plants and all multi-celled living matter. Early research showed that Colloidal silver was in common use until 1938. Many remember their grandparents putting silver dollars in milk to prolong its freshness at room temperature. At the turn of the century, scientists had discovered that the body's most important fluids are colloidal in nature: suspended ultra-fine particles. Blood, for example, carries nutrition in a colloidal state to the body’s cells. This led to studies with colloidal silver. Prior to 1938, colloidal silver was used by physicians as a mainstream antibiotic treatment and was considered quite "high-tech." Production methods, however, were costly. As the pharmaceutical industry developed, it caused colloidal research to be set aside in favor of fast working and financially lucrative drugs.
Contemporary Studies While studying regeneration of limbs, spinal cords and organs in the late 1970s, Robert O. Becker, M.D., author of The Body Electric, discovered that silver ions promote bone growth and kill surrounding bacteria. The March 1978 issue of Science Digest, in an article, "Our Mightiest Germ Fighter," reported: "Thanks to eye-opening research, silver is emerging as a wonder of modern medicine. An antibiotic kills perhaps a half-dozen different disease organisms, but silver kills many hundreds. Resistant bacterial strains fail to develop.
Moreover, silver is virtually non-toxic." The article ended with a quote by Dr. Harry Margraf, a biochemist and pioneering silver researcher who worked with the late Carl Moyer, M.D., chairman of Washington University's Department of Surgery in the 1970s: "Silver is the best all-around germ fighter we have."
Suggested Dosage for animals:
The dosage rates outlined below are given as a general guide, due to the individuality of the animal and the condition you wish to resolve. Ultimately the response in your animal will be your best guide. Because Colloidal Silver is non-toxic, when in doubt, it is better to err on the generous side, except in the case of aquatic animals (fish, snails, crabs, etc.). In that case, one teaspoon per 15 gallons should be used
Small (5 lbs or less): 1/2 tsp twice a day
Medium (5-10 lbs): 1 tsp twice a day
Large (10-25 lbs): 1 or 2 tsp twice a day
Ailing - Therapeutic Dose: ( More can be given depending on the condition)
Small: 2 tsp 3-4 times a day
Medium: 1 tbsp 3-4 times a day
Large: 2-3 tbsp 3-4 times a day
Take a look at the many different and varied uses for Colloidal Silver in everyday pet/animal health and hygiene:
- Spray pet bedding and let dry to sanitize and fight odors
- Dab on cuts, scrapes, rashes.
- Add some to your pet's drinking water, birdbaths and cut flower vases. Helps reduce tooth decay, mouth sores, gum disease and bad breath.
- Colloidal Silver is believed to work by eliminating bacteria deep in the throat and on the back of the tongue.
- Add to pet shampoos to gain disinfectant benefits
- Spray on rubbish to prevent decay odors
- Aids recovery from colds, flu, pneumonia, respiratory infections and viruses
- Use with cotton buds on fingernail, toenail, and ear fungi
- Spray plant foliage to help prevent plant diseases like mould and rot
- Eye Infection – Spray some CS in the eyes every couple of hours until infection is gone (usually 1 to 3 days)
- Ear infection - Use 1/4 – 1/2 tsp or more in the ear 2 or 3 times per day until recovered
- Cuts, scrapes, mild burns, and abrasions - Apply directly to affected area several times a day.
- Can also be used as a treatment for fish, amphibians and reptiles.
Kills bacteria, germs, and viral infections, both within and on the pets, but also within the water environment, including fungus. Because CS is entirely non-toxic, it can be used for long, extended periods without any danger. Except for aquatic life or ruminants, CS can be ingested freely without any possibility of overdose.


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|Coronavirus: Sanitisation of Nairobi CBD, street families starts today by Kenyans247(1): Wed 18, March, 2020 11:36am|
City Hall has announced that it will start fumigating the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and its environs Wednesday as part of measures to contain spread of the new coronavirus.
Nairobi County Health Deputy Director Wilson Langat said that fumigators will be mounted on vehicles within the city centre, an exercise which will also see street families go through sanitisation.
“The vehicles will move around and disinfect locations within the CBD. We have requested the Ministry of Health to provide the necessary equipment for the process,” said Mr Langat.
“Street children are also part of us, and we shall come in as a county and sanitise those we find on the streets,” he said.
This comes after the national government carried out the first fumigation in the country on Saturday in Rongai after it was reported that a woman who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) resided in the area.
At the same time, the devolved unit said it aims to train at least 3,500 health workers to handle patients with suspected cases of Covid-19 by Friday.
Nairobi Health Executive Hitan Majevdia said more than 250 health workers have so far been trained in the county's four major hospitals.
Some 150 were trained on Monday -- 80 at Mbagathi Hospital, 112 at Mama Lucy Hospital, 60 at Pumwani Maternity Hospital and 38 at Mutuini Hospital.
Mr Majevdia added that another 100 health workers were trained on Tuesday --50 at the STC Clinic and another 50 at Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
“We expect that the training will escalate aiming at 3,000 health workers across Nairobi by Wednesday. Those we have trained are expected to train other health officers, which will definitely increase the numbers,” said Mr Majevdia.
The CEC also urged city residents to access county services online where necessary to avoid crowding at City Hall.
On his part, Mbagathi Hospital chairman George Osewe urged the county and media to sensitise the public.
He also said that normal services had resumed at Mbagathi Hospital after nurses called off their go-slow.
On Monday morning, nurses at the facility went on strike to protest what they termed negligence and lack of proper training to handle coronavirus cases.
But the strike was called off after a meeting between the hospital, the Health Ministry and the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
“There is denial that the coronavirus is here with us and people are not taking preventative measures seriously. We need to give the public the correct information and report as it is,” said Mr Osewe.
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Ten years ago when I traveled – be it driving, riding a train or taking a bus – I was likely only listening to music to pass the time. The entertainment value of all three options was relatively equal but driving often provide greater flexibility.
|By: Ruth Calvo Saturday June 18, 2011 5:06 pm|
Welcome to the open road, sisters in Saudi Arabia. There, in a celebration of freedom that has become regular Friday fare in the Middle East and North Africa, women took the wheel and drove themselves about. While no actual law constrains them, women are under a fatwa against taking off driving a car – and are subject to being detained when they do.


Tizen hasn’t exactly risen to challenge Android in any meaningful way, it hasn’t even been able to beat out Windows Phone as the third most-popular mobile operating system, but Samsung is far from finished with it. The successor to the mildly successful Samsung Z1 was recently approved by the FCC, which means there’s a good chance that we could see it in the United States, but it’ll most likely only be a minor market. Instead, Samsung will probably focus more on developing market with the Samsung Z3, as those have been where Tizen-powered devices have been the most successful.
The Z3, which is micromanaged by Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, was recently approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and so it is likely to roll out soon. According to industry sources on Sept. 9, the Z3 was recently approved by the FCC. The Tizen operating system (OS), a new OS for smartphones, was developed by the Tizen Association, with Samsung and Intel leading the development efforts, in order to curb the dominance of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. The Z3 is the second Tizen-powered smartphone after the Z1. Samsung is intensifying efforts to build a new mobile territory called Tizen, as shown by the fact that Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is personally examining the performance and features of the phone while using it. With the FCC’s approval, observers say that the Z3 is highly likely to be launched in Oct. at the latest. The industry is placing more weight on the possibility that it will be unveiled at the upcoming Tizen Developer Conference from Sept. 17 to 18 in Shenzhen, China. Some in the industry also raise the possibility that the new Tizen phone will be rolled out with the Gear S2, which is scheduled to be released on early Oct. The new smart watch also features Tizen OS. In that case, Samsung will be able to showcase a new Tizen phone and a new Tizen-powered smart watch at the same time.


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BookaJet, a leading UK charter and aircraft management company, has just secured a HondaJet Elite onto the G-registry and has just been granted its UK Air Operator Certificate.
“We are very enthusiastic to bring this stunning executive aircraft into charter service in a UK first. It’s an ideal entry-level jet for passenger trips around the UK and into Europe with up to three hours of flying time, said BookaJet Managing Director Jonathan Clements.
The HondaJet Elite version, launched in 2018, offers expanded performance, an enhanced interior, and an updated Garmin 3000-based flight deck. The range is 1,437 nm (2,661 km). Elite’s payload is also increased by 226 lbs (102 kg) from the classic HondaJet.
It offers flexible executive seating in a spacious cabin of up to six, with a private toilet, excellent cabin accessibility, and a combined stowage capacity of 66 cubic ft / 200kg.
BookaJet’s HondaJet fleet will be headed by the director of Flight Operations, Captain Alex Fleming (who formerly flew one of the company’s Hawker 850XP’s). He recently completed his initial type rating at FlightSafety International at Farnborough Airport.
The second HondaJet is due to arrive in the coming months.
“The aircraft has tremendous ramp appeal,” said Clements – right down to its elegant nose shape (inspired by the Salvatore Ferragamo stiletto) and finely tuned through years of aerodynamic testing and development.
The company plans to work closely with HondaJet’s European distributor and Authorised Service Centre RAS (Rheinland Air Service).
The two companies will be highlighting their new collaboration with a joint exhibition booth at the upcoming Air Charter Expo 2023 at London Biggin Hill Airport on 12 September.


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⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dallas. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bach to The Beatles at Frontiers of Flight Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight.
📍 Venue: Frontiers of Flight Museum
📅 Dates and times: various dates available at 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
✔ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🚀 Immerse yourself in the Aircraft, Military, Space & Rocketry exhibits available
🍷 Beverages will be available for additional purchase
🕯 If you would like to book a private concert, please click here
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
- Bach / Gounod: Ave Maria
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- All You Need Is Love
- Eleanor Rigby
- Love Me Do
- In My Life
- Hey Jude
- Here Comes the Sun
- Come Together
- Listeso String Quartet
💬 Kathy T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "What an enjoyable evening! The venue was beautiful, the music was fantastic. Everything was handled in a very professional and safe way!"
💬 Randall C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Great experience. Great safety standards and everyone genuinely seemed happy to be there."
💬 Dorian T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Wonderful experience, right amount of time for the concert and great environment! We loved it!!!"
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HEPA Vacuum Loaner Program
Clark County Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention work together to make (High Efficiency Particulate Air) (HEPA) filter vacuums available for county residents at no cost. Industrial HEPA vacuums are specifically designed to capture hazardous materials such as lead dust particles at 99.97% efficiency.
Cleaning of areas that may contain lead dust is important to prevent lead exposure in children. Invisible lead dust collects on windowsills, floors, toys, furniture, or even the fur of animals. From there, it can easily find its way into a child’s mouth through normal activities. Utilizing lead safe cleaning practices like vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum works to keep your home safe and healthy for your family.
The loaner program is a free service to Clark County residents, and a HEPA vacuum can be borrowed for up to three days. You must call ahead to reserve a vacuum. You must also provide a valid driver’s license or state ID and a home address (no P.O. boxes). Loaner vacuums are to be used for dry household cleaning ONLY and must be returned emptied and clean. An Ohio Department of Health video demonstrating use of a HEPA vacuum and how to clean it after use is available here.
To reserve a HEPA vacuum, contact the Clark County Combined Health District between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday: 937-390-5600.


Managing overpressure of a pressure vessel is critical to the safety of a hydrocarbon producing facility. As a result of rapid depressurisation called blowdown, temperature of the pressure vessel wall can be severely decreased. For these reasons, dynamic behavior of properties (e.g., temperature in pressure vessels) during depressurisation has to be analyzed for material selection and design process. In this work, a dynamic model for depressurisation was developed to simulate the low temperature phenomena inside a pressure vessel under depressurzation. Thermodynamic and transport property calculation theories were used to describe hydrocarbon systems. Heat tranfers between internal fluid and inner wall surface and between surroundings and outer vessel wall surfaces were considered. Temperature of each vessel wall surface was calculated using transient conduction temperature profile. The result showed good fitting to reported experimental data.


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In the past week, from 30 September to 6 October, 14 new confirmed Ebola virus disease (EVD) cases, with an additional nine deaths, have been reported from seven health zones in two affected provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although the decline in the number of new cases is encouraging, the recent fluctuations in case numbers per week must be interpreted with caution, as case reporting is contingent upon the level of access and security.
During mid-September, serious security incidents in Lwemba Health Area, Mandima Health Zone, stalled outbreak response activities for more than two weeks. Response activities have since resumed but remain limited. Last week, an open forum for discussion and reconciliation was held in Lwemba with partners and civil society to dispel mistrust and enhance engagement in future response activities. Improved access may result in enhanced case finding and an increase in the number of reported cases from the area.
In the 21 days from 16 September to 6 October, 28 health areas in 11 health zones reported new cases. During this period, a total of 73 confirmed cases were reported, with the majority coming from the health zones of Mambasa (30%; n=22 cases), and Mandima (23%; n=17 cases). In the past 21 days, 10 cases were reported from Komanda and Oicha Health Zones with links to cases from Beni and Mambasa health zones. Issues with under reporting are possible in the Oicha Health Zone, as poor access and security constraints limit response activities. The occurrence of transmission along a major road in from Komanda and Mambasa also poses greater risk of spread westward to other major cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (e.g. Kisangani).
As of 6 October 2019, a total of 3205 EVD cases were reported, including 3091 confirmed and 114 probable cases, of which 2142 cases died (overall case fatality ratio 67%). Of the total confirmed and probable cases, 59% (1796) were female, 30% (909) were children aged less than 18 years, and 5% (162) were healthcare workers.
As of 4 October 2019, 1000 people have survived EVD in this outbreak. Of the approximately 1555 confirmed cases admitted to Ebola treatment centers, 1000 of them, or nearly two thirds, have survived. The reintegration of survivors into community can create opportunities to discuss their experiences and strengthen the participation of local communities in the response. Many survivors are working within the response, and are an important part of caring for the sick and reaching out to communities. A programme is in place to monitor survivor health and support them in the year after they leave care.
Under Pillar 1 of the Strategic Response Plan, the estimated funding requirement for all partners for the period July to December 2019 is US$ 287 million, including US$ 120-140 million for WHO. As of 8 October 2019, US$ 60.4 million has been received by WHO, with additional funds committed or pledged. Further resources are needed to fund the response through to December 2019 and into Q1 2020.
Under Pillar 5 Regional Preparedness, the funding requirement for all partners is US$ 66 milllion, of which WHO requires US$ 21 million. As of 8 October 2019, WHO has received US$ 1.6 million. While some additional pledges are in the pipeline, increased funding for preparedness in neighbouring countries is urgently needed. WHO is appealing to donors to provide generous support. A summary of funding received by WHO since the start of this outbreak can be found here.Please click here to download the complete situation report (PDF).


The majority of all gas measurement used in the world today is performed by two basic types of meters, positive displacement and inferential. Positive displacement meters, consisting mainly of diaphragm and rotary style devices, generally account for lower volume measurement. Orifice, ultrasonic and turbine meters are the three main inferential class meters used for large volume measurement today. Turbines are typically considered to be a repeatable device used for accurate measurement over large and varying pressures and flow rates. They are found in a wide array of elevated pressure applications ranging from atmospheric conditions to 1440 psig. Turbine meters have also become established as master or reference meters used in secondary calibration systems such as transfer provers. A significant number of both mechanical and electrical outputs and configurations have become available over the past 60 years of production.
This paper will focus on the basic theory, operating principles, performance characteristics and installation requirements used in turbine meter applications. A discussion of fundamental turbine meter terminology is also included.


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The Ghosts Project are a band that are near and dear to our hearts. They were part of the very first (and second) Waking Persephone (back in Providence, RI), and we're thrilled to have them return for Year 5.
Formed in 2006, The Ghosts Project is comprised of Paul Mercer on violin and Davis Petterson on percussion. The band, which is located in Atlanta, features an ever changing lineup of special guest musicians from all over the country.
Paul Mercer began studying violin at age 8, and has performed professionally for over twenty years, His current and past projects include The Changlings, Jill Tracy's Malcontent Orchestra, Faith and the Muse, DP3, Brass Knuckle Surfer and The Sweet Meat Love and Holy Cult. Davis Petterson has been a percussionist for twenty years and has performed with bands such as The Changlings, The Hellblinki Sextet, Strezo, Abney Park, The Nathaniel Johnstone Band and Soriah. They will be joined in Seattle by multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Johnstone.
The band frequently works with a variety of dancers, pulling not only from their own songs, but creating live improvised music on the spot. This is their third year performing at Waking Persephone, and each year as part of the Gala Shows, the performing dancer gives the band 3 words or phrases, which inspires the music they create right then and there.
Their workshop takes place on Friday 4:30-6pm Dancing To & With a Live Band
Learn the art of improvisation and how to perform with a live band from The Ghosts Project. The percussion, violin & guitar trio will teach you how to adapt your belly dance moves to the spontaneity of live musician with an emphasis on communication between dancer and musician.
And don't miss them making musical magic live at BOTH Gala Shows and dance with them yourself at the Underworld Ball!


Logitech has jumped into Apple’s renewed push into education with two new accessories for the 6th generation iPad released yesterday. The Logitech Crayon uses technology first found in the Apple Pencil in a say that’s kid-friendly, connecting to the iPad without even requiring pairing and boasting an 8-hour battery life to last through the whole school day (or a very long car trip). The components are also built in a way that resists the destructive tendencies of little hands, with a pry-resistant smart tip that’s only removable with a special tool and a tethered rubber cap that can’t be lost. The flat design also makes it easier to grip for little hands and should help keep it from rolling off the table all the time.
When combined with the new iPad’s palm rejection technology, the Logitech Crayon is able to deliver sub-pixel precision, low latency and support for tilt to keep from breaking the flow for little hands that just want to draw and write. The Rugged Combo 2 also bolsters the new iPad for child use, with pry-resistant keys on the detachable keyboard and a secure-sealed design to protect it from spills. The keyboard also never needs charging because it works off the iPad’s battery, and it connects to the device using a proprietary connector to deliver a secure keyboard connection, making iPad an approved device for testing purposes. When (and if) the Logitech Crayon ($50) and Rugged Combo 2 ($100) will be available to the general public isn’t entirely clear, but the devices will be available to school districts through Apple this summer. The original Rugged Combo case was never made available to the general public.