Our chance for the future: the Ecodesign Directive
With the Ecodesign Directive, the European Union is promoting climate protection by prohibiting the operation of power-guzzling products. This spells the end of inefficient pumps.
High-efficiency pumps provide huge savings potential!
Did you know that ...
- approx. 50 TWh of electricity are consumed annually in pump applications in Germany (corresponding to 11% of gross annual electricity production)?
- electric motors are responsible for 64% of total electricity consumption, 30% of which are consumed by pumps (Fraunhofer Institute)?
- an economical savings potential of 15 billion kWh per year would result with optimization of pump systems used in Germany (corresponds to an equivalent of 10 million t of CO2 or a savings effect of EUR 1.2 billion at 8 cents/kWh)?
- the energy-saving potential of pumps and pump systems is 30% (significantly higher in individual cases)?
Pumps are among the largest electricity consumers in industrial processes. To tap into their actual potential, motors and pumps on one hand and the entire pump system on the other hand must be considered under an energetic point of view. Whoever wants to promote efficient and energy-saving measures in the long term must optimize his overall system, i.e., motor, drive, pump, lines and fittings. We support you with our 6-point program for energy saving.
The EU Ecodesign Directive
The aim of this directive is to reduce energy consumption especially in high consumption products, including electric motors and water pumps. The implementation of the directive eliminates products with poor efficiency from the market. The European Union's Ecodesign Directive (Directive 2009/125/EG) establishes a framework to set mandatory ecological requirements for energy-related products (Energy-related Products, ErP). It replaces Directive 2005/32/EG of July 6, 2005, which is also called the Energy-using Products (EuP) Directive. Due to this directive, numerous energy-related products were examined and minimum requirements specified. As a result, environmental design requirements for electric motors and centrifugal pumps for pumping clean water have been specified in the EU Directive. This means both for manufacturers as well as for dealers that only products that meet these requirements may be sold on the market in the area of the European Community. All OSNA products, provided that they are covered by this EU Directive No. 547/2012 of June 5, 2012, meet the requirements of the minimum efficiency index ≥ 0.40 and are marked on this homepage correspondingly with the ERP2015 lo
The following types of pumps are covered by the directive:
- Water pump with axial entry, own bearing (ESOB)
- Water pump with axial entry, block design (ESCC)
- Block water pump with axial entry, inline version (ESCCi)
- Multistage vertical water pump/centrifugal pump (MS-V)
(Applicable only for pumps designed for a pressure of up to 25 bar and having a rated speed of 2,900 min-1 and a maximum flow rate of 100 m/h!)
- Multistage submersible water pump/multistage underwater pump (MSS)
(Applicable only to water centrifugal pumps with an outer nominal diameter of 4" or 6", which are designed for operation in a borehole at operating temperatures between 0 °C and 90 °C and with a rated speed of 2,900 min-1!)
EU Directive No. 547/2012 of June 5, 2012 on ecodesign requirements for centrifugal pumps for pumping clean water.
For electric motors
EU Directive No. 640/2009 of July 22, 2009 and 4/2014 of January 6, 2014 specifying ecodesign requirements for electric motors.
The new IE efficiency classes of the motors replace the old EFF classes. Motor efficiency classes IE1, IE2, IE3 and IE4 are now defined with increasing efficiency rates.
As of January 1, 2017, all electric motors with a rated power of 0.75 to 375 kW must have a minimum efficiency rate of IE3, and IE2 motors may only be used in conjunction with speed control.


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Direct effects of climate change
Rising temperatures cannot be allowed to create a Martian climate on our planet Earth; the gradual warming up of our seasons is an early warning. The winter going by in the country, has been one of the mildest in years
Close on the heels of a feeble winter, this year is expected to have a much harsher summer, with above normal heat wave conditions that will in all probability register higher than ever temperatures across India. These predictions, released recently by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), also mentioned that the average temperatures in the season would not only be more than one degree Celsius above normal but also that the northwest region of the country would be the worst affected with the higher temperatures. If the IMD forecast comes true, the summer of 2017 would become the second consecutive year after 2016 to record severely high temperatures.
The summer of 2016 broke records of sorts when it was registered as the hottest year since 1901 — in fact, parts of Rajasthan recorded 51 degrees Celsius on a sustained basis, resulting in the region recording the highest ever temperatures in the country. These grueling heat wave conditions caused more than 1,600 casualties last year. The build-up to a hotter than ever summer for 2017 seems to have already begun, as the month of January has been warmest since 1901. The averaged monthly mean temperature during January 2017 was significantly above normal with anomalies of 0.67 degree Celsius. This situation is indicative of rapidly changing climate conditions that should sound the alarm bells for the Indian environmental institutions and the Government authorities as well.
With every year becoming worse than the previous year in terms of rising temperatures, India is faced with the multiple challenges of human casualties, drought conditions, crop failure and rising pollution levels. This 360-degree challenge now surrounds the population which is falling prey to the climatic conditions created due to severe pollution levels that have now reached such proportions that they are dictating the temperatures of our seasons. The Government, in the coming years, will exceedingly find itself in the unenviable position of stemming the temperatures amid its efforts to provide relief and succour to its climate-embattled population.
The mild winter that went by, was a major indication by itself of what was in store for summer months ahead. A research study published by the National Academies Press, the US, confirmed that the increased role of anthropogenic activities has steadily contributed to climate change that in turn has led to the spike in ambient temperatures. This situation is slowly but surely becoming the new normal along with permanent changes occurring in the ecology resulting in either some species of flora and fauna unable to survive in their original habitat causing a migration or in some worse cases leading to extinction.
The low and frigid temperatures during the winters have a purpose to serve, as they inhibit the growth of certain organisms and pests such as mosquitoes and soil pathogens that are detrimental to the flora in general and crops in particular. Due to the decided shift in the temperature patterns, the pests and pathogens may now thrive all round the year resulting in crop loss and irrecoverable environmental damage. Additionally, the climatic change, especially on the temperature front, is causing the Himalayan snows to melt resulting in flash floods such as the one in Uttarakhand in 2013.
This problem is not India-specific. Glacial meltdown in the Arctic is now expected to accelerate, thanks to rising temperatures, leading to estimates that there may be no ice left in the Arctic as early as 2030. This glacial meltdown is going to be specifically hard for coastal areas around the world, as sea levels are expected to rise sharply.Though sea walls and dykes can be built to protect coastal areas, it is not practical and viable to build them everywhere, as the cost will be tremendous.
India, on its part, needs to take firm steps that will actually check climbing temperatures. To do this, energy efficiency needs to be the main initiative since polluting energy generation from coal-based thermal power plants and fossil fuel based transport system contribute majorly to the rising pollution and temperature levels.
In order to bring about a revolution in energy efficiency, India must reduce its reliance on biofuels such as wood, dung and charcoal. These fuels contribute to health problems; besides, they leave a pollution trail. Hydropower too may not be a long-term solution due to its ruinous effect on river ecosystems. Nuclear power is green but is not strictly renewable. That leaves us with wind turbines, solar farms, tidal barriers and geothermal power stations that are not only renewable and green but also do not leave a collateral damage on the health of people nor the environment. These sources of energy must be scaled up while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint.
Rising temperatures cannot be allowed to create a Martian climate on our planet Earth; the gradual warming up of our seasons is an early warning.
(The writer is an environmental journalist)
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ZUCK IT UP BULLIES
Facebook buys the bully-beating anonymous positivity app ‘TBH’
TBH, which is internet slang for 'to be honest', allows users to anonymously answer questions about their mates
Facebook has bought TBH, a teen-focused app that lets people give anonymous compliments to each other through polls and messages.
The social network confirmed the purchase but has not announced how much it paid.
TBH, which is internet slang for “to be honest,” said more than 5 million people have downloaded its app since it launched on August 3.
It is designed to be an antidote to anonymous apps which allow kids to viciously bully each other.
The app allows users to anonymously answer questions about their chums, with the poll results sent to the person to boost their self-esteem.
But rather than being cruel or nasty, questions are designed to be nice queries such as “who has the best smile?” or “who has the most perseverance?”.
TBH, which is only available for Apple devices at the moment, will continue to exist as a stand-alone app.
In a statement, the app wrote: “When we met with Facebook, we realized that we shared many of the same core values about connecting people through positive interactions.
“Most of all, we were compelled by the ways they could help us realize TBH’s vision and bring it to more people.”
Facebook also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. The latest acquisition is consistent with its strategy of buying or copying rivals, especially those popular with young people.
Marc Bola joins Blackpool on one-year deal after being released by Gunners
Life's a Beach
One fan’s perseverance rewarded as Portsmouth start selling beach towels
Chris Coleman admits his reputation was dented by miserable stint at Sunderland
MK Dons tracking Ireland Under-21 and Preston defender Kevin O'Connor
In Rod we trust
Jack Rodwell talks with Bolton after finishing disastrous Sunderland spell
Former Ireland international Simon Cox signs new deal at Southend United
COLOSSUS OF RODS
Sunderland's £70k-a-week outcast Jack Rodwell on verge of Greek move
Chelsea’s England youth star Trevoh Chalobah on verge of Ipswich loan move
Ex-Ireland Under-21 Michael Collins named as Bradford City's head coach
GUNNING FOR GLORY
Arsenal's quest for silverware leads them to the Checkatrade Trophy
COLL OF DUTY
Bradford appoint U18 boss Michael Collins as new head coach
Former Ireland under-21 international John O'Sullivan joins Blackpool


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Evaluating Cross-Country Policy Learning in Public Administration: The Case of Qatar-Singapore Partnership in Regional Training Centre for Public Administration (RTCPA)
preprintposted on 2019-04-09, 17:04 authored by M. Evren TokM. Evren Tok, Duygu Sever
This study investigates the case of Qatar Singapore Regional Training Center for Public Administration.As a tool for this process of policy transfer, the article further evaluates the case of Singapore- Qatar Asia-Middle East Dialogue (AMED) Regional Training Centre for Public Administration (RTCPA) in Doha, Qatar, as a mechanism to foster this policy transferThe study suggests that this evaluation would be a fruitful example in revealing the strengths and weakness of such initiatives and can offer a scheme for insights regarding effective tools of policy learning.
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iThe government has allocated Sh 1.4 trillion for development projects in the coast region during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration before his tenure comes to an end.
Government spokesperson Col [Rtd] Cyrus Oguna said the government has been able to invest Sh 1.4 trillion in the region to fund several projects.
He acknowledged the construction work on the proposed Ronald Ngala Utalii College was faced with teething problems but added that the government has been able to overcome them.
“The challenges on the project are normal but the government has sorted them out,” he pointed out.
Oguna pointed out the Sh 4.9 billion project which is sitting on 59 acres of land in Vipingo, Kilifi county, has been scaled down and it is on course.
He spoke during a weekly media briefing held at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mvita constituency, Mombasa county.
The government spokesperson refuted claims the project has stalled pointing out that construction work at the site is in progress.
Oguna, who was flanked byCoast Regional Commissioner John Elungata, pointed out that on completion the project will provide training in the hospitality industry in the region.
Elungata said the government is ready to take journalists on a fact finding mission at the facility to dispel the propaganda against the project.
He added the project which is being handled by the tourism fund has taken shape with the installation of equipments underway.
“The flagship project is not a white elephant project and we are ready to take you for an inspection of the facility,” he said.Loading...
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Clothed in Robes of Sovereignty: The Continental Congress and the People Out of Doors available in Hardcover
In 1776, when the Continental Congress declared independence, formally severing relations with Great Britain, it immediately began to fashion new objects and ceremonies of state with which to proclaim the sovereignty of the infant republic.
In this marvelous social and cultural history of the Continental Congress, Benjamin H. Irvin describes this struggle to create a national identity during the American Revolution. The book examines the material artifacts, rituals, and festivities by which Congress endeavored not only to assert its political legitimacy and to bolster the war effort, but ultimately to exalt the United States and to win the allegiance of its inhabitants. Congress, for example, crafted an emblematic great seal, celebrated anniversaries of U.S. independence, and implemented august diplomatic protocols for the reception of foreign ministers. Yet as Irvin demonstrates, Congress could not impose its creations upon a passive American public. To the contrary, "the people out of doors"-broadly defined to include not only the working poor who rallied in the streets of Philadelphia, but all persons unrepresented in the Continental Congress, including women, loyalists, and Native Americans-vigorously contested Congress's trappings of nationhood.
Vividly narrating the progress of the Revolution in Philadelphia and the lived experiences of its inhabitants during the tumultuous war, Clothed in Robes of Sovereignty sharpens our understanding of the relationship between political elites and crowds of workaday protestors as it illuminates the ways in which ideologies of gender, class, and race shaped the civic identity of the Revolutionary United States.
|Publisher:||Oxford University Press, USA|
|Edition description:||New Edition|
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About the Author
Benjamin H. Irvin is Associate Professor of History at the University of Arizona and author of Samuel Adams: Son of Liberty, Father of Revolution.
Table of Contents
Introduction: To "stamp the Character of the People"
Part I: A "steady, manly, uniform, and persevering opposition"
1. The Republicans' New Clothes
2.The Continental Congress Unmanned
Part II: The Outcome Is in Doubt
3. "[A]n Impression upon the Mind"
4. "The Pride and Pomp of War"
Part III: E Pluribus Unum
5. "The spirits of the whigs must be kept up"
6. "[U]ncommon and Extraordinary Movements"
Part IV: "The Symbol of supreme Power & Authority"
7. "[T]he most amiable Garbs of publick Virtue"
8. Naked and Unadorned
Conclusion: "[T]he Sign of the Thirteen Starrs"

domain: history


Submarines of this type served in the German (UB-1 class), Austro-Hungarian (U-10 class) and Bulgarian navies. Preceded by the UA and succeeded by the UB II class (SM UB-18-47). Building ordered on 15 October 1914, laid down by AG Weser, Bremen, Germany with yard number 224 on 9 November 1914, commissioned on 11 April 1915, handed over to Austria-Hungary on 14 June 1915, commissioned as the SM U-11 on 18 June 1915, handed over to Italy as war reparations in 1918 and scrapped at Pola [nowadays Pula, Crotia) in 1920.
General technical class characteristics. Displacement 127 (surfaced)-142 (submerged) tons and as dimensions 23,62 (pressure hull)-27,88/28,10 (over all) x 3,15 x 7,30 (depth) x 3,03 (draught) metres or 77.6-91.6/92.2 x 10.4 x 23.11 x 9.11 feet.. The machinery consisted of 1 diesel engine and 1 electric motor driving one screw allowing a speed of 6,47 (surfaced)-5.5 (submerged) knots and a surfaced range of 1.860 nautical miles with a speed of 5 knots and submerged 45 nautical miles with 4,5 knots. Test depth 50 metres/160 feet and able to dive within 33 seconds. Their crew numbered 14 men. The armament consisted of 2-45cm/17.7” torpedo tubes in the bow for which 2 torpedoes were carried and 1-0,8cm/0.31” machinegun.


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Radicalised Muslim known to security agencies shot dead in attack at Paris airport – as security stepped up at stadium where Duke and Duchess watch rugby
The incident happened near Jews queuing to check in for a flight to Tel Aviv. Of course, always surrounded by danger.
I notice these points at first read:
The man, named Ziyad ben Belgacem, had wrestled a soldier to the ground in what an army spokesperson called “an extremely violent attack,” attempting to take a soldiers rifle. The soldiers were part of Operation Sentinel – involving thousands of soldiers deployed to provide back-up to the police after the Charlie Hebdo attack in January 2015 and the Paris attacks of November 2015.
Witnesses said he shouted he was there to “die for Allah” as he seized hold of a soldier who was part of a military patrol at the airport.
He was then shot by the two other members of the patrol.
In an incident last month, a French soldier shoots machete-wielding attacker at Louvre who yelled “Allah is greatest”
A ‘radicalized’ Muslim known to intelligence agencies…naturally.
The Paris prosecutor, François Molins, said that during the confrontation at the airport, Belgacem shouted at the patrolmen: “I’m there to die by Allah. In any case there will be deaths.” Cliche variety
He was carrying a Koran, a container of petrol and matches…Ha! Naturally, what else?
Belgacem was identified from his identity papers, which he had given to police before opening fire. Ha! Wait, what?
Mr Molins said three of Belgacem’s relatives were in custody: his father, brother and a cousin. They went to a police station after Belgacem sent his brother a text message saying: “I’ve done something stupid. I’ve fired at police.”
Colonel Benoît Brulon, a military spokesman, said: “Vigilance is already extremely strong and procedures will not be changed. Soldiers will continue to patrol and protect the public,” he said.
Thousands of armed police and soldiers routinely patrol the streets of Paris, airports and railway stations. About 7,000 military personnel are deployed around the country under the state of emergency introduced after the Paris attacks. [upgraded now to 8,000]

domain: politics


Resurfacing works being undertaken on Bulga Road near Marlee were recently inspected by Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie and Wingham Chamber of Commerce president Liz Jarvis.
Federal funding of $326,306 has been invested upgrading the road.
"These Federal funds have been made available under the Roads to Recovery program which is making a significant difference in the ongoing upgrade and maintenance of our local road network," Dr Gillespie said.
"I'd like to thank MidCoast Council for recognising this project as a local priority, given Bulga Road's importance as a local freight and traffic route."
Chamber president Liz Jarvis welcome the upgrades.
"I know these works will make a big difference for Wingham and the villages of the Upper Manning who use this road to access the Wingham town centre," she said.
It's great to see our country roads aren't forgotten. The safety of our residents coming to town and transporting produce is paramount.
"With tourists keen to visit and experience our natural assets like Ellenborough Falls, improvements to the Bulga Road are always welcome," Liz Jarvis concluded.


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How to Deal With COVID-19 If You Have OCD or Anxiety
For people with OCD and anxiety, the constant warnings and prevention guidelines can trigger bouts of intense anxiety and compulsive behavior.
I’ve been in therapy for OCD for several years now, where I’ve made a lot of progress on not responding when anxious thoughts arise.
Even though I’ve made big strides in recovery, the coronavirus outbreak can bring on a little voice in my head that says things like: A ha! See, I was right that every surface is an infected cesspool that will kill you. And: I knew it wasn’t safe to touch anything, and also you should start showering in bleach.
All this attention to germs, hand-washing, or illness can bolster anxious thoughts on those topics, and so if you're having more of them, that's completely normal. The trick is to not let it trickle out into your behavior, which validates those thoughts.
Once you follow CDC recommendations, tell yourself it was enough. If thoughts like, did I do it right, are you sure we did it for long enough, or let me check what I cleaned one more time come up—acknowledge them, but then let them go.
Figure out how infrequently you can check the news and still get the information you need without making you too anxious. Maybe it’s once a day, maybe it’s once a week. It could be that the best thing for you is not checking at all, and relying on and trusting friends and family to give you updates that you need to know.
Ultimately, all exposures in therapy are about teaching a person that they can handle not knowing what’s going to happen when they do something that scares them. If you can accept that there are a lot of unknowns and try to live with the discomfort, it will go a long way to managing stress during the outbreak.
All of that is easier said than done. This is going to be an extremely difficult time for many people with anxiety and OCD, and so it’s important to be kind to yourself during this process.

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We've just moved into a new house, and it's total squalor. We obviously knew when we moved in what it was like but honestly...
Anyway, we ended up paying more than we wanted, and now only have enough money for either a new kitchen, or a new bathroom.
I refuse to enter the kitchen, because it is so disgusting. It's also falling apart, so even if I was brave enough to go in there with 6 bottles of bleach and disinfectant, I'd probably be crushed when the units collapsed on top of me. As a result, we're eating out/buying pre-prepared salads etc etc, which is obviously a big expense (and I've gained a couple of pounds in the process)
The bathroom is also vile - it's pink, and must be at least 30 years old. The shower barely works and although I have cleaned it, there's loads of rust everywhere, the wood around the sink unit it falling apart etc etc.
Anyway, I think the kitchen has to be the priority, DP is not convinced.
We were in the same position a few years ago - definitely kitchen first BUT what about getting the kitchen on the 'never-never' and doing the bathroom at the same time? (Or vice versa). We did that but paid it all off before the interest kicked in. Kitchens are more expensive than bathrooms but there are always deals to be had, especially if you find a local builder to install and he buys it trade for you.
Glad the consensus is to go with the kitchen, as I had been pushing for it as the better option.
We're using a local builder, and will buy the stuff at trade prices, so should keep the costs down. We did think about getting a small loan to fund the bathroom too, but are still undecided as to whether or not it's a good idea.
Have a look at eBay for second hand kitchen units? Rather than paying out for new? You can get some really good quality units when people change kitchens. If you already have a kitchen fitter you can then just pay for new work surface and appliances.

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French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon made a return to hologram campaigning Tuesday, beaming himself and his far-left message to six cities as far away as the overseas territory of Reunion.
Left-leaning Le Monde newspaper has dismissed the claim as "absurd" given that most of the attackers were French, many without criminal records.
While national security has been a strong theme in the campaign, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen hardened her tone on foreign extremists and border controls in the wake of the arrests that came days before the first round of voting.
The petition says: "Don't force French voters to choose between corporate establishment liberalism and xenophobic right populism".
The petition adds: "The outcome of these elections isn't just critical for France; it's critical for the future of Europe and the world".
Resting regulars a topic on the final day of NBA season
The Bulls won and kept the Heat from making the playoffs. "You always want to play your best when the lights are the brightest". Eerie similarities: Both those Blazers and this Heat team finished 41-41, and both had Josh McRoberts on the roster.
Fillon, who says he is victim of a "dirty tricks" campaign, said in comments reported by Le Parisien newspaper that he would work to ensure France's institutions better protected the confidentiality of sensitive information.
The mayor of Frejus, David Rachline, is Ms Le Pen's campaign manager and he's convinced she can become president.
The top two will advance to a run-off vote on May 7. A woman later jumped onto the stage as Le Pen spoke but was quickly slammed to the floor and removed.
Photos of the two suspects in the plot were distributed last week to the security teams for Le Pen and centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron.
Seizing on a foiled attack this week in which he and other candidates were seen as potential targets, the 63-year-old former prime minister sought to reinforce his credentials as a tough pair of hands on security. Hamon is polling a distant fifth place ahead of Sunday's first-round election and has little chance of reaching the decisive May 7 runoff - a failure that could crush his party. The centrist Emmanuel Macron and Le Pen are seen as the front-runners, followed by the centre-right candidate Francois Fillon and the leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon.
Browns have zeroed in on choice with No. 1 draft pick
Yes, but are we planning on it or is that the plan? With the 12th overall pick, the Browns are going to have to play it by year. National Football League experts believed the Cleveland Browns would trade for a veteran quarterback during the off season.
This election is unusual because for the first time in modern history, the current president of France - Francois Hollande, who belongs to the Socialist party - is not putting himself forward for a second term in the job.
Polls suggest that Macron would be favourite to win in the run-off.Le Pen said the choice for French voters was between her rivals' "savage globalisation" and her patriotism. He proposes "disobeying treaties from the moment we take power" and negotiating new European Union rules - followed by a referendum on whether France should leave the bloc it helped found.
Fillon's refusal to quit the race, as he'd previously said he would, in March when investigators pushed ahead with their probe into his family's jobs as parliamentary aides further discredited the political elite in the eyes of many voters.
Candidates have been heavily guarded during the election campaign, but so far there have been few security scares.
Trump Faces Yet Another Crowd-Size Problem at First Easter Egg Roll
The new president, who took office January 20, thanked the first lady for her efforts in organizing the children's event. The egg-rolling event, which dates to 1878, was smaller this year, down from 35,000 ticket holders last year.

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Malham is a small village at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is an idyllic little place. Nowadays hill farming and tourism are Malham’s main activities with a good selection of accommodation to suit all tastes dotted around the village. Located at the upper end of the River Aire valley, the area has long been popular with both serious hill walkers and those content with a gentle stroll followed by tea and cakes in one of the inviting little cafes. If travelling by public transport, Gargrave is actually the nearest railway station but there are better connections from Skipton (10 miles away) with onward buses to Malham.
We travelled by car, the journey taking us considerably longer than expected as the narrow roads of the Yorkshire Dales were not built for cars resulting in some slow progress. As we neared the village centre it was apparent that a visit to the cove was the choice of the day as I had never seen so many cars there. The official car park located behind the visitor centre was already full and several fields on the opposite side of the road had been utilised for additional parking. Judging by the number of vehicles, there must have been some happy farmers raking in £5 a car!
After managing to find a parking space ourselves we set off for a walk to the cove. Our first stop was going to be a visit to the Yorkshire Dales National Park visitor centre but sadly this was still closed with just a member of staff sitting in the doorway assisting with enquiries. We’ve looked in the centre previously as it provides interesting displays about the geology of the area along with maps, books, souvenirs and clothing.
Continuing into the village centre it was pleasing to see life returning to a near normal with families enjoying bar snacks under brightly coloured parasols outside the Buck Inn
Malham is characterised by its traditional Dales stone cottages and the old packhorse bridge that crosses the stream at the head of the village. A heritage signpost indicated that the direct route to the cove was to the left along Cove Road but we decided to take a slight detour to the right passing The Listers Arms.
On our previous visit to Malham during the Christmas holidays three years ago, we enjoyed a bar snack sitting beside the inglenook fireplace in this cosy pub. The weather on that mid-winter day was very poor making it virtually impossible to make out the outline of the cove. At the foot of this post I’ve included a link back to that trip in which you can see the outside of The Listers Arms looking beautiful, wrapped with a large festive bow.
Back to our July 2020 visit, we crossed the narrow bridge across the stream being careful not to fall in as it only has a handrail on one side. A right turn at the end of the footpath brought us out onto Cove Road which we followed through the village. Shortly after passing the last of the buildings we reached a small gate with a signpost leading to the cove.
From there, we caught our first glimpse of the stunning cove which is a huge limestone amphitheatre shaped rock formation. It was created by a waterfall carrying melt water from glaciers at the end of the ice age more than 12,000 years ago. The vast amount of water flowing over the waterfall created a curved lipped shape because the edge was more heavily eroded than the sides.
The well maintained footpath alongside Malham Beck towards the cove forms part of the Pennine Way, a 268 mile national walking trail along the backbone of northern England. We passed several cows and bullocks with one or two of them raising the energy to view the comings and goings of walkers along the path. Although the village car parks seemed overrun with visitors, people soon spread out and it never felt crowded.
The footpath ends by a pair of gates near to the cove but it’s possible to continue into the amphitheatre to take a closer look at the breathtaking view by scrambling over a few rocks. The sheer rock face challenges rock climbers and we spotted several groups attempting climbs on different parts of the cove.
The vertical face is 260 ft high and has some of the hardest climbs in the country attracting climbers from far and wide. As well as being popular with climbers, pairs of nesting peregrine falcons call the cove their home as it provides protection for them but sadly we didn’t see any during our visit.
We then retraced our steps a short distance back to the footpath to enable us to climb up to the top of the cove. To prevent erosion, steps have been built most of the way up but as these have been made from limestone they blend in with the natural landscape and do not detract from it. Some of the steps are quite steep but it’s a fairly easy hike especially if like me you pause occasionally to look back over the stunning Malhamdale scenery.
I definitely recommend making the effort to climb to the top to view the geological phenomenon. It’s a large area of deeply eroded limestone pavement rarely found in England which was created as ice water melted.
We carefully stepped across the small flat blocks of limestone separated by deep crevices that had formed in the ice age then peered over the edge taking in the spectacular views of the valley below. Fans of Harry Potter might recognise the limestone pavement as scenes from The Deathly Hallows, Part One were filmed there.
After relaxing awhile sitting on a limestone boulder breathing in the fresh air, we carefully made our descent back down the stone steps. Part way down we could see the full extent of the gently undulating path running alongside the beck that we had followed.
Back in the village, we had a little look in the gift shop where we found lots of locally sourced products from pots of honey to candles and hiking gear. It was so nice to find shops, cafes and pubs springing back to life once again and people out and about.
As we couldn’t go home without a well earned drink in the pub we stopped off at The Victoria in the nearby village of Kirkby Malham which has its own car park and was less busy but just as nice as the pubs in Malham. The end of a lovely few hours in the delightful Yorkshire Dales.
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This week I took a few days off to go to Reno and ski Mount Rose with Gid and Jason. We left after work on Tuesday. Although it wasn’t snowing, there was still snow on the road. That in and of itself would have been okay, but it was so cold that my windshield wiper fluid was freezing up, so I had trouble seeing the road. By the time I pulled into a gas station the windshield was almost completely covered.
I’m not a huge gambler, Jason isn’t either, so we spent a good amount of time just chilling and playing cards. There’s a ton of tables in the wine bar area where you can just take as long as you want to hang out and drink wine.
The disparity between my skiing and snowboarding skills is amazing. On the skis I can clear all the terrain that was open on the big lift, and it takes only a few minutes for me to get down any of those runs. And if I fall it’s usually only from hitting an unexpected patch of ice. I went up and down at least half a dozen times today without falling once.
On the snowboard I take the beginner lift on the right and ride down the bunny slope, and it probably takes me five times as long to finish a run. I can’t even go five feet without falling. By the end of one run I was done, because my knees, butt and neck hurt from falling so much. Thankfully neither Jason or I got any really injuries, just a bunch of bruises and a bruised ego.
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C.J. Miles replaces Glenn Robinson III as Pacers starter
The Indiana Pacers inserted C.J. Miles into the starting lineup in place of Glenn Robinson III for Monday night’s game against the New York Knicks, the first lineup change since Dec. 12.
Miles, an 11-year veteran, has been averaging 8.7 points off the bench through the Pacers’ nine games this month and providing consistent shooting for the team’s second unit, hitting 41.4 percent of his shots in that span.
“I’d like to get him more involved and get him going earlier,” Pacers owner Larry Bird told The Indianapolis Star last week. “I think he’s a hell of a player and I think we can use him, not from a coach’s standpoint, but when he’s on the court try to find him more because if you get him rolling, that’s a whole different ball game out there for that second unit.”
Robinson started the month with some steam on defense and against the glass — the leading reason Pacers coach Nate McMillan originally tapped him as a starter — but he has struggled lately. In Saturday’s 109-100 road loss to the Utah Jazz, Robinson scored zero points and grabbed no rebounds in 15 minutes.
The Pacers won 10 of the 19 games with Robinson as a starter, including their season-best stretch of five straight wins, but McMillan confirmed before the game the starting lineup was under examination.
Monday’s game will be Miles fourth start of the season and 68th in his three seasons with the Pacers.
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- 1 Is the City of London different from London?
- 2 Is the City of London a corporation?
- 3 What is the old City of London?
- 4 Is London bigger than New York?
- 5 Can the Queen enter City of London?
- 6 Does anyone live in the City of London?
- 7 What is the City of London known for?
- 8 Why is it called City of London?
- 9 Does the City of London have its own police force?
- 10 What is the name of cities in London?
- 11 Is London a city or a town?
- 12 What are the 7 London Gates?
- 13 Is London an old city?
- 14 How long has London been a city?
Is the City of London different from London?
Anyone coming to the UK capital may be confused to hear that the City of London and London are not the same thing. Essentially, there are two Londons: Greater London and the City of London, otherwise known as the City or the Square Mile.
Is the City of London a corporation?
The City of London Corporation Based in Guildhall, the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London. It is headed by the Lord Mayor with the Court of Common Council being its main decision-making body.
What is the old City of London?
Londinium, also known as Roman London, was the capital of Roman Britain during most of the period of Roman rule. It was originally a settlement established on the current site of the City of London around AD 47–50.
Is London bigger than New York?
London’s stood at 8.3 million, while NYC stood at 8.4 million. London, however, has much more room for its inhabitants — it’s 138 square miles bigger than NYC. So it’s pretty safe to say that New York is way more crowded than London. London wins because it’s less crowded than New York City.
Can the Queen enter City of London?
Even though she is sovereign of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty the Queen is not allowed to enter the City of London without the permission of its Lord Mayor. 2. The Queen is the only person who is allowed to drive without a licence.
Does anyone live in the City of London?
Today 8,000 people live in the City, a small but growing number since a review of the residential policy. Most residents live in the Barbican, a well-maintained City of London estate where most of the flats and maisonettes are now owner-occupied.
What is the City of London known for?
London is famous for more than its magnificent ancient buildings, the Palace of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, London Eye, Art Galleries, and Big Ben. Some people stand, stare, and start dreaming because London is known as the city of dreams that arouses emotions and joy.
Why is it called City of London?
The City of London is also known as the Square Mile due to its history. Originally, the area was once a Roman settlement called Londinium, and it encompassed roughly one square mile – hence the name.
Does the City of London have its own police force?
About the City of London Police The City of London, the financial centre of the UK, may only be ‘One Square Mile’ but it has its own police force, separate from the Metropolitan Police.
What is the name of cities in London?
Greater London (metropolitan county; See also London)
- Camden (borough) Bloomsbury (neighbourhood)
- City of London (borough) Smithfield (area)
- City of Westminster (borough) Charing Cross (locality)
- Hackney (borough)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (borough)
- Haringey (borough)
- Islington (borough)
- Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Is London a city or a town?
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. London has been a major settlement for two millennia.
What are the 7 London Gates?
- What were the seven gates of London? The gates were Aldgate, Bishopsgate, Moorgate, Cripplegate, Aldersgate, Newgate and Ludgate.
- Why were the gates of London built? The Romans had built a defensive wall around the city of Londinium.
- Why were the gates of London destroyed?
Is London an old city?
The oldest part of London Established in around AD50, seven years after the Romans invaded Britain, the City, or Square Mile as it has become known, is the place from which modern-day London grew.
How long has London been a city?
The history of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, extends over 2000 years. In that time, it has become one of the world’s most significant financial and cultural capital cities.


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You’ll be able to watch me make a journey again to 1995 utilizing the Oculus Rift S as some form of makeshift time-travel gadget within the video under, the place I provide you with my normal, nonsensical first impressions of the sport.
Identical to the earlier sport within the collection, Pixel Ripped 1989, this sequel is a loving tribute to a long-lost period of video gaming. It is filled with coronary heart and humour and regardless of its cartoony presentation, a number of the conditions you end up in will really feel fairly genuine to these of us who grew up taking part in video games within the 90s.
The primary chapter sees you sat cross-legged on the ground taking part in a faux-Tremendous Nintendo on an enormous CRT TV, together with your dad and mom frivolously bickering, simply exterior your peripheral. The second is ready in a Blockbuster-a-like video rental retailer, the place you need to bounce between video games on a type of previous show models that put the SNES side-by-side in opposition to the Megadrive.
Whilst you’re in a distinct time interval this time round, the gameplay in Pixel Ripped 1995 nonetheless stays fairly just like the primary sport. You have to steer Dot, the sport’s hero, by quick homages to video games of the period while attempting to not get distracted, or worse, have your consoles turned off by livid members of the family.
Once I lined Pixel Ripped 1989 on PSVR I criticised it for its low decision, which brought about me to pressure my eyes on the small display screen of the hand held Gear Child console. There have been no points like this in 1995 although, as a result of this time all of the video games are performed on massive televisions, somewhat than a tiny monochrome handheld. The Rift model with its greater decision meant that the whole lot appeared particularly sharp in comparison with 1989, however the bigger in-game screens ought to make the PSVR model extra snug to play as effectively.
Whereas Pixel Ripped 1995 does present a bit extra sport than its predecessor – there are six chapters right here in comparison with 1989’s 4 – the motion continues to be somewhat fundamental and at factors it may border on the uninteresting facet of issues. Whereas every in-game online game options a number of references to mid-90s favourites that you’re going to little doubt have enjoyable recognizing, their gameplay could be somewhat repetitive and even irritating at instances. This would possibly not be an issue for these of you who worth nostalgia over motion, however 1995’s online game rip-offs are nowhere close to pretty much as good because the video games they’re attempting to mimic and this could make them really feel a tad tedious to play by.
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i was wondering if anyone would want to do the concept luke skywalker (the one from painted by ralph mcquarrie) as a model. i think it would be a pretty cool model. a link to a pic can be found here:
I always loved McQuarrie's concept art for Star Wars.
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At 12:30 on the 5th of September 2022, the Conservative Party bestowed on the country what it never knew it needed: Liz Truss, a woman of such greatness that she doesn’t even need to be elected by the general public as Prime Minister by the country.
So, welcome! Although there’s little prospect of a honeymoon in a country undergoing a terrifying rise in the cost of living, where the NHS waiting list sits just under 7 million, where drought has ravaged for several weeks (proving, perhaps, some divinely authored pathetic fallacy for the recent leadership debates) and where widespread strikes are becoming increasingly disruptive — and show a workforce fed up with being ignored by a stale government.
No, this is not a honeymoon — but the quick change from a Summer of Governmental Inaction to a Winter of Discontent.
So, what can we expect? Liz Truss is more keen on cuts than a bloodletter; to the extent that Paul Johnson, of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, has suggested that her economic plans would ‘completely crash the public finances’. Her cuts to National Insurance—proposed because of her apparent commitment to the poorest — will, the New Statesman’s Duncan Weldon has calculated, only benefit the poorest by 76p a month. But at least this will add to the money saved by Boris Johnson’s wily suggestion that we all buy new electric kettles (has he, I wonder, been lobbied by Currys/PC World?). But, as 12 years of Conservative government has shown, a generalised approach to cuts is anything but useful. We need look no further than her own cuts, under the aegis of austerity, as Minister for DEFRA. There, from 2014 – 2016, she cut £235 million from the Environment Agency’s funding, which affected the surveillance of water companies to prevent the dumping of raw sewage in Britain’s waters … Because of Liz Truss and her cuts, one swimmer in Somerset’s River Tone discovered ‘huge poo islands’. Alongside this, she is so obsessed with the word ‘Growth’ that the only resolution which presents itself to me is taxpayer funding for her husband’s viagra subscription.
Diplomacy will find itself a far cry from its eagerly anticipated Post-Brexit ‘golden age’. ‘The jury is still out’ on whether the French President, Emmanuel Macron, is ‘friend or foe’; Nicola Sturgeon is merely ‘an attention seeker’; and Brits should go and fight in Ukraine against the Russian Invasion. Her style of discourse is brash antagonism, and when put on the spot by interviewers or audience questions, she tends to speak in such a way. When she speaks there is a sense that she is only five questions away from serious antagonism and diplomatic feud. This is why she tends to shy away from interviews and media scrutiny.
According to IPSOS, over half of the population want a General Election; over half of Conservative and three-quarters of Labour voters are in favour of the nationalisation of Energy; and a majority of the population supports strikes. It is quite clear that as the government speeds to the right, the country lurches leftwards.
But, I wonder, can we really expect anything? The one lesson from Truss’ political career is that her views and principles will always adapt to suit the furtherance of her political ambitions. Should we, then, expect her to run as a Labour candidate in the next General Election.


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Original U.S. Civil War Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver with Holster - Serial No 4015
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson .32-caliber rimfire Model 2, with a 6 inch barrel. The serial number is 4015 dating the year of production to be approximately 1862, quite early in the war. The rosewood grips are original and have a matching serial number on one, and still a good amount of the original varnish. Wonderful finish to the metal work, still showing the original case hardened blue in many places, with clean crisp action, nice bore and nicely marked on top of the barrel:
The Patent information can still be seen clearly on the revolver cylinder, showing the 1855, 1859, and 1860 dates. Also, assembly number 90 can be seen on parts of the revolver, such as the grip frame and cylinder side of the barrel. The action works well, with correct alignment and cylinder advance. The bore is very good, with a bright finish, clear lands and grooves, and just a few spots of oxidation.
The revolver is housed in an original Civil War Era top-flap leather holster, which unfortunately has not fared as well as the gun, though that may explain the excellent condition of the firearm. The leather is missing a good deal of the finish, and is in a somewhat delicate condition, but definitely looks all of its 150+ years of age.
Revolvers with serial numbers under 35,731 are considered to be civil war guns since they were manufactured before May 1st, 1865. All are 32-caliber rimfire with a six shot non-fluted cylinder. All were manufactured with rosewood grips and blue or nickel-plated finishes. The barrels are marked on top with the manufacturer and patent dates are stamped on the cylinder. Most were made with 6 of 5 inch barrels, with 4 available as a special order.
According to published sources, 77,155 Model 2 Army revolvers were made. To date, the serial numbers on observed specimens have not substantiated this figure, 76,642 being the highest number noted. Unfortunately, the Smith & Wesson factory records for this period are incomplete and do not give a comprehensive picture of production.
This is the best example of a S&W Model 2 that we have ever had, complete with an original holster, ready to add to your civil war collection!
Year of Manufacture: c.1862
Ammunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 6 inches
Overall Length: 10 inches
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Last week saw a farce kick up online in the Boxing world, as Amir Khan took to Twitter to claim his ex-wife was sleeping with fellow star Anthony Joshua.
A heated back and forth ensued and things got pretty personal, as the former couple’s business spewed out into the public domain.
Now a week on, Amir Khan has taken to Twitter to respond to AJ again, where he’s said it was “all lies”.
Although there’s not really an apology of sorts, Anthony Joshua quote Tweeted with a subtly sarcastic response.
While we’re glad this has finally been put to bed, Amir Khan has a lot to prove whenever his next fight comes along.


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Fertilizer recommendations for fertilizing bedding plants are normally based on nitrogen content of the fertilizer solution. However, nutrient availability is more closely related to the concentration of nutrients in the growing medium than the concentration in the fertilizer solution. Environmental conditions can affect the accumulation of nutrients in the growing medium and optimal fertilizer concentrations are likely to depend on environmental conditions. To test this hypothesis, we grew petunias and geraniums under three temperature regimes (35 °C/27C, 25 °C/17C, and 15 °C/7 °C) and with five concentrations of fertilizers [electrical conductivity (EC) of 0.15, 1, 2, 3, and 4 dS·m–1]. Temperature and fertilizer EC affected the plant growth. Optimal fertilizer EC decreased as temperature increased. Growth was better correlated with EC of the growing medium than with EC of the fertilizer solution. Irrespective of growing temperature, plant growth was best when EC of the growing medium was between 3 and 4 dS·m–1. A lower growing medium EC slowed down growth, presumably because of mild nutrient deficiencies. Higher fertilizer concentrations in the growing medium (>4 dS·m–1) decreased growth because of salt stress. The EC of the growing medium increased with increasing EC of the fertilizer solution and with increasing temperature. Because of the interactive effect of fertilizer concentration and temperature on the EC of the growing medium, plants should be grown with more dilute fertilizer solutions at higher temperatures. Fertilization guidelines for growers should be based on maintaining the EC of the growing medium within an optimal range instead of the more traditional recommendations based on the concentration of the fertilizer solution.
Jong-Goo Kang and Marc van Iersel
Valerie M. Jonas and Kimberly A. Williams
A series of experiments were conducted to determine the ranges of irrigation frequency and N and P fertilization regimes that produce ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum L.) plants of optimum commercial quality. Two cultivars, `Sybil Holmes' and `Amethyst', were grown. Data collected included fresh and dry weights, ratings, leaf area, height, width, ratings, and nutrient tissue content. Individual pots were weighed daily and irrigated when weight of pots dropped by 15%, 30%, 45%, or 60% of container capacity (CC). Leaf water potential was measured using a pressure chamber. At both mid and end of crop, plants irrigated when pot weight dropped by 30% of CC were under least water stress (e.g., water potential of –7.0 to –4.7 MPa). Irrigation frequencies at 15%, 45%, or 60% of CC had similar water potentials (e.g., –9.9 to –9.1 MPa). At 15%, a plausible explanation of the stress is that oxygen was limiting in the root zone due to water-logging; at 45% and 60%, water was the limiting factor. Single factor experiments with N at five concentrations ranging from 2 to 32 mm and P at five concentrations ranging from 0.08 to 2.56 mm were conducted. Quadratic equations were fit to curves of growth responses plotted against concentration of N or P applied. As an example of results, N fertilizer rates of 16 and 32 mm for `Amethyst' resulted in similar, commercially acceptable dry weights (37g), but different N tissue concentrations of 3.4% and 3.9% respectively. For `Sybil Holmes', N fertilizer rates of 10 and 26 mm resulted in similar dry weights (21g) but different tissue concentrations of 2.8% and 3.4%, respectively.
S.A. Carver, H.K. Tayama, T.L. Prince and L.S. Campbell
Results from a preliminary study (growth parameters and foliar analyses) comparing a new specialty Osmocote formulation (12N-5.5P-12.4K) designed specifically for poinsettias with a standard Osmocote formulation (19N-2.6P-9.9K) revealed that the new formulation provided inadequate levels of nutrients at 1.0× and 1.5× the recommended rate. Average plant height (cm) for plants produced with 1.0× 12N-5.5P-12.4K, 1.5× 12N-5.5P-12.4K, 1.0× 19N-2.6P-9.9K was 33, 34, 37. Average plant diameter (cm) and foliar N content (%) was 42, 46, 53, and 2.8, 3.5, 4.1, respectively. Follow up studies (growth parameters and foliar analyses) comparing replacement shipments of three specialty Osmocote formulations (12N-5.5P-12.4K for poinsettias, 12N-4.4P-14.1K for potted chrysanthemums, and 13N-5.5P-9.1K for zonal geraniums) with Osmocote 19N-2.6P-9.9K and Peter's 20N-4.4P-16.6K injected at 200 mg N per liter of water at every irrigation showed all specialty formulations to be adequate sources of plant nutrients-comparable to the standard Osmocote. Average chrysanthemum height (cm) for plants produced with 1.0× 12N-5.5P-12.4K, 1.5× 12N-5.5P-12.4K, 1.0× 19N-2.6P-9.9K, Peter's 20N-4.4P-16.6K was 30, 30, 30, 29. Average chrysanthemum diameter (cm) and foliar N content (%) was 51, 50, 49, 50, and 4.5, 4.8, 4.4, 5.2, respectively.
Eunhee Kim and Richard H. Mattson
Psychophysiological responses to geranium visual stimuli were analyzed on female college students with low attentiveness. Alpha and fast-beta brain wave activities, electrodermal activities, and skin temperature were measured continuously during a 5-min baseline, a 10-min induced stressor, and a 5-min treatment. Each of 75 female college students viewed a film of a stressful human situation—an induced stressor, then was exposed to a randomly assigned treatment: red-flowering geraniums, nonflowering geraniums, or no plants. Based on responses to the induced stressor, students were placed into non-, mild-, and high-induced stress groups. Regression models of psychophysiological responses to each treatment were developed for over-all stress levels. Non-induced stress female students exposed to red-flowering geraniums in contrast to nonflowering geraniums and no-plants showed greater fast-beta brain wave activity. Greater fast-beta of non-induced stress female students exposed red-flowering geraniums was associated with increased positive attention and not because of increased stressful tension. This conclusion was supported by more positive emotional states self-reported using the Zuckerman Inventory of Personal Reactions. Conclusive findings from over-all stress levels suggest that benefits of viewing red-flowering geraniums occur to both nonstress and high stress female college students; red-flowering geraniums improve positive attention of female students with no stress (low attentiveness) and enhance stress recovery of female students with high stress (tension).
Wayne A. Mackay, Brent Pemberton, Joseph Maxim and Suresh D. Pillai
without the risk of introducing disease agents that currently are not present in the United States. Experiments were conducted to assess the feasibility of using E-beam irradiation doses of 1 kGy or less as a disinfestation tool for geranium cuttings
Harry K. Tayama and Stephen A. Carver
A series of crop-specific, resin-coated, controlled-release fertilizer formulations, including: Sierra Geranium Mix 13-12-11 Plus Minors, Sierra Chrysanthemum Mix 12-10-17 Plus Minors, and Sierra Poinsettia Mix 12-12-15 Plus Minors were preplant-incorporated into Metro Mix 350 growing medium for the production of potted zonal geraniums, chrysanthemum, and poinsettia. Plant growth and foliar nutritional responses were compared to those obtained from plants produced with a standard resin-coated, controlled-release Osmocote formulation (19N-6P-12K), water-soluble Peters 20N-10P-20K, and a combination of water-soluble and resin-coated treatments. Crops produced with specialty resin-coated mixes (at recommended rate = l×) were equal in growth and flowering characteristics to those produced with Osmocote (1×), water-soluble (200 ppm nitrogen), or a combination of water-soluble (200 ppm nitrogen) and resin-coated (0.5×) fertilizer treatments. Foliar analyses revealed elemental concentrations in resin-coated fertilizer-treated plants were below those in water-soluble or combination treatments, but were within a range to support satisfactory quality crop production.
Rajeev Arora, S.P. Dharmalingam and B.C. Bearce
Evidence is accumulating in favor of a linkage at the cellular level between various abiotic stresses. We conducted a study to evaluate the effect of water stress on the heat tolerance of zonal geraniums. Water-stress was imposed as previously described. Leaf water potential (LWP, MPa), relative water content (RWC, percent), and heat-stress tolerance (HST; LT50, defined as temperature causing half maximal percent injury based on electrolyte leakage) were measured in control, stressed, and recovered (watering restored as in controls) plants. Proteins were extracted from the leaves following the treatments. SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting were performed using standard procedures. Immunoblots were probed with antibodies to dehydrin (T. Close) and 70-kDa heat shock cognate (HSC 70 of spinach) proteins (C. Guy). Data indicate that 1) LXWP and RWC in control and stressed plants were –0.378 and –0.804 MPa and 92.31% and 78.69%, respectively; 2) stressed plants exhibited a significant increase in HST compared to control (LT50 of 55°C vs. 51°C), which was associated with the accumulation of several heat-stable, dehydrin proteins (26 to 50 kDa), and of cytosolic and ER luminal (BiP) HSC 70 proteins; 3) in recovered plants, LXWP, RWC, and HST reversed back to the levels of control concomitant with the disappearance or reduction of dehydrins and HSC 70 proteins. These results suggest that specific stress proteins may play a role in development of heat stress tolerance.
Dawn M. Alleman and Thomas C. Weiler
Four experiments were conducted over 2 years focusing on water and fertilizer delivery methods with emphasis on minimal resource use. Poinsettia `Freedom', `Celebrate 2'. `Peppermint Pink', `Angelika White', `Lilo' and `Angelika Marble' and geranium `Kim', `Aurora', Ritz', and `Melody' cuttings were grown in 6 inch pots with peat-lite mix and were harvested at marketable size. Nitrogen efficiency was compared by replicating each irrigation treatment with soluble fertilizer (SF) and controlled release fertilizer (CRF). Crops grown with SF were started at 225ppm N for several weeks, then finished at 125ppm N after monitored EC had dropped below 1000μS. CRF treatments were potted up with 1.6 total grams of N available to the plant and irrigated throughout production with tap water. Irrigation treatments included: drip tube leaching, drip tube, ebb & flow, trough. trough lined with capillary mat, trough lined with plastic-covered capillary mat, flats of capillary mat, flats with plastic-covered capillary mat. Daily irrigation volumes were recorded. Weekly data collection included EC, pH, nitrate nitrogen. and ammonium nitrogen. Harvest data included plant dry weight, and total nutrient analyses of plants and substrate. Water efficiency was significantly improved in recirculating systems and with capillary mat systems. No significance was noticed in dry weight or final nutrient analyses across treatments. Significance existed in water quality throughout crop production.
Peter M. Shaw and Rita Hummel
The effects of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) on the growth and flowering of Geranium `Sprinter Scarlet' in three greenhouse soilless media were investigated. All media proved to be well suited for geranium growth and VAM had no significant effect on most vegetative parameters. However, VAM significantly reduced the number of days to flowering of plants grown in Mycori-Mix and Sunshine Aggregate #4 by 6.4 and 6.6 days respectively. Plants grown in Mycori-Mix with VAM flowered 99.4 days after sowing, significantly sooner than those grown in the other media with VAM. Mycorrhizal plants in Mycori-Mix and Metro Mix had a greater number of lateral branches >5 cm in length than non-mycorrhizal in the same media. Regardless of VAM treatment, plants grown in Mycori-Mix had a greater number of visible inflorescences at harvest than the other two media.
Timothy K. Broschat and Kimberly K. Moore
Zonal geraniums (Pelargonium ×hortorum) from seed and african marigolds (Tagetes erecta), which are known to be highly susceptible to Fe toxicity problems, were grown with I, 2, 4, or 6 mm Fe from ferrous sulfate, ferric citrate, FeEDTA, FeDTPA, FeEDDHA, ferric glucoheptonate, or ferrous ammonium sulfate in the subirrigation solution. FeEDTA and FeDTPA were highly toxic to both species, even at the 1 mm rate. Ferrous sulfate and ferrous ammonium sulfate caused no visible toxicity symptoms on marigolds, but did reduce dry weights with increasing Fe concentrations. Both materials were slightly to moderately toxic on zonal geraniums. FeEDDHA was only mildly toxic at the 1 mm concentration on both species, but was moderately toxic at the 2 and 4 mm concentrations. Substrate pH was generally negatively correlated with geranium dry weight and visible phytotoxicity ratings, with the least toxic materials, ferrous sulfate and ferrous ammonium sulfate, resulting in the lowest substrate pHs and the chelates FeEDTA, FeDTPA, and FeEDDHA the highest pH. The ionic Fe sources, ferrous sulfate and ferrous ammonium sulfate, suppressed P uptake in both species, whereas the Fe chelates did not. Fe EDDHA should be considered as an effective and less toxic alternative for the widely used FeEDTA and FeDTPA in the production of these crops.


Definition of Data Center Automation
Data Center Automation refers to the process of managing and automating various tasks within a data center, including deployment, monitoring, and maintenance activities. By using technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtualization, it aims to maximize efficiency, improve resource utilization, and reduce operational costs. The automated processes help organizations streamline their data center operations, achieve faster response times, and minimize human errors.
The phonetic pronunciation of the keyword “Data Center Automation” can be represented as follows:- Data: /ˈdeɪtə/- Center: /ˈsentər/- Automation: /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/Please note that the phonetics provided here are based on the General American English accent. Phonetics may vary slightly depending on different regional accents.
- Data Center Automation streamlines management processes, reducing the time spent on mundane tasks and improving overall operational efficiency.
- By automating repetitive tasks and processes, Data Center Automation reduces the risk of human error, which enhances the stability and reliability of the infrastructure.
- Automation in data centers helps improve energy efficiency and reduces costs by optimizing resource consumption and dynamically adjusting to the demands of the IT environment.
Importance of Data Center Automation
Data Center Automation refers to the process of managing and automating various tasks and operations within a data center, which is important for several reasons.
As data centers have evolved into more complex environments due to the increasing demands for efficiency, reliability, and scalability, automation has become a critical solution for reducing manual intervention, minimizing errors, and optimizing resource allocation.
By streamlining routine tasks including provisioning, configuration, patch management, and monitoring, automation enables IT administrators to focus on more strategic and value-added activities.
Moreover, Data Center Automation contributes to significant cost savings, faster deployment of services, enhanced regulatory compliance, and improved system security.
Overall, leveraging automation in data centers is an essential and integral part of maintaining a competitive edge in today’s technology-driven landscape.
Data center automation is a vital component of modern computing, aimed at optimizing and enhancing the operations of a data center. Its purpose is to streamline the management and administration of various tasks and processes, allowing organizations to reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and increase the resilience of their data centers. By minimizing manual interventions and human errors, data center automation ensures a consistent and reliable performance of the data center’s operations, including server deployments, network configuration, workload balancing, and security management.
In addition, with the advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation can facilitate real-time analysis of data center metrics and trends, leading to better decision-making and predictive maintenance. Data center automation is utilized by businesses and organizations to improve their IT infrastructure and adapt to the changing demands of the digital landscape. It plays a key role in managing the growing complexity of data centers, handling vast amounts of data and resources, as well as ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications.
Furthermore, as environmental concerns grow, data center automation contributes to energy efficiency by intelligently managing power usage based on workloads and capacity requirements. Moreover, its ability to integrate with cloud-based services and containerized environments allows companies to swiftly adapt to new technologies and stay ahead of the competition in the digital age. Ultimately, data center automation has become an indispensable component for organizations aiming to maximize their data center investments and maintain a cutting-edge IT infrastructure.
Examples of Data Center Automation
Google’s Data Center Automation with AI:Google has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into their data center management systems to optimize energy efficiency and overall performance. They use a system called DeepMind, which analyzes large amounts of data, such as temperature, power usage, and server activity, to autonomously make adjustments to cooling systems, server utilization, and other components that can optimize resource usage and reduce energy consumption. This has resulted in a significant reduction in power consumption and overall improvement in data center efficiency.
Microsoft Project Natick:Microsoft has been experimenting with an innovative data center automation project called Project Natick, which involves deploying underwater data centers off the coast of Scotland. These underwater data centers are fully automated, have a smaller environmental footprint, and are designed to require minimal intervention from human operators. The natural cooling provided by the surrounding seawater allows for efficient temperature management, while the automation technology ensures that the equipment is well maintained and that any necessary software updates or security measures are implemented promptly.
Facebook’s Open Compute Project (OCP):Facebook has developed an open-source data center automation technology called Open Compute Project (OCP), which aims to redefine hardware and data center architecture in order to maximize energy efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Many large companies, including Apple, Intel, and Rackspace, have adopted OCP technologies to automate their data center operations, resulting in significant operational efficiency improvements. OCP incorporates advanced sensors, software, and server designs that allow for autonomous management of resources and maintenance, reducing the need for human intervention and ensuring that the data center operates at peak performance at all times.
Data Center Automation FAQs
What is Data Center Automation?
Data Center Automation is the process of automating the tasks and processes involved in managing and maintaining a data center. This includes tasks such as provisioning, deployment, configuration, management, and monitoring of servers, networks, and other components within a data center. Automation can significantly improve the efficiency, speed, and reliability of data center operations while reducing human error and lowering costs.
Why is Data Center Automation important?
Data Center Automation is important because it streamlines the management of complex data center resources, increasing the efficiency of operations, and improving overall data center performance. It allows faster response to changing workloads and enables IT staff to focus on more strategic tasks rather than time-consuming, repetitive tasks. Automation also helps to reduce the risk of downtime and human errors while maintaining a consistent and compliant environment. Ultimately, it enables better resource utilization, cost management, and scalability.
What are the key components of Data Center Automation?
Key components of Data Center Automation include:
1. Server Automation: Automating the provisioning, configuration, management, and monitoring of physical and virtual servers.
2. Network Automation: Automating the deployment, management, and monitoring of network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
3. Storage Automation: Automating the management and monitoring of storage resources, including provisioning storage and managing data movement.
4. Application Automation: Managing and deploying applications and services, including load balancing and monitoring application performance.
5. Security Automation: Automating security processes, like policy enforcement, vulnerability management, and incident response.
6. Workflow Automation: Defining, executing, and coordinating automated tasks and workflows across different components of the data center.
What are the benefits of Data Center Automation?
Benefits of Data Center Automation include:
1. Improved efficiency: Automation reduces time-consuming, manual tasks, freeing up IT staff for more strategic work.
2. Cost savings: Automation reduces labor costs and better utilizes resources, resulting in cost savings.
3. Faster response times: Automated systems can respond more quickly to changing workloads and business needs.
4. Reduced errors: Automated processes are less prone to human error, increasing the reliability and stability of the data center environment.
5. Enhanced security: Automation helps maintain compliance and improves overall security posture by consistently applying policies, monitoring, and managing incidents.
6. Scalability: Automation makes it easier to scale operations as your organization grows or demands change.
What are the potential challenges of Data Center Automation?
Potential challenges of Data Center Automation include:
1. Complexity: Implementing automation across a diverse set of systems, tools, and technologies can be complex and may require expertise.
2. Integration: Integrating automation solutions with existing systems and tools may be time-consuming and may require specialized knowledge.
3. Cost: While automation can result in cost savings over time, the initial investment in technology and training can be high.
4. Resistance to change: Organizations may face resistance from staff who are concerned about job security or are unwilling to adapt to new ways of working.
5. Maintenance: Automation tools and processes may require ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure they remain effective and efficient.
Related Technology Terms
- Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
- Orchestration and Provisioning
- Server Virtualization
- Automated Monitoring and Alerting
- Policy-driven Automation


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Cavite solon wants probe on ‘lack of info dissemination’ before Taal blast
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is seeking an investigation on why there were “no news bulletins or SMS alerts” prior to the eruption of Taal Volcano on the afternoon of January 12.
For Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., there was “clearly a lack of dissemination of information in the hazards of volcanic activity of Taal Volcano” to the public.
He filed Monday House Resolution No. 643 or the “Resolution Directing the Appropriate Committee to Conduct an Investigation in Aid of Legislation Into the Recent Taal Volcano Eruption.”
“Filipinos were taken by surprise by the recent Taal Volcano eruption wherein the losses in terms of life and property are still unaccounted for,” Barzaga said.
According to Barzaga, there should be an investigation on whether the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) conducted a “comprehensive monitoring” of the situation and if it has the “technical expertise to make a timely forecast of the Taal Volcano eruption.”
“As early as 11 a.m. of 12 January 2020, when the Taal Volcano is already manifesting an increase in the volcanic activity, there are no news bulletins or SMS alerts from the Phivolcs and other concerned government agencies,” he pointed out.
“To be sure, due to lack of information, in the afternoon of the same day, while Taal Volcano is already manifesting increased volcanic activity, people still traveled towards it, while those who were already near Taal Volcano were shocked to see the smoke spewing from it and had to immediately flee under the dangers of ashfall,” he added.
Barzaga said “it cannot be overemphasized” that Phivolcs “has the duty to assess and timely communicate information about volcanic hazards and make real-time warnings of volcanic activity in order to prevent loss of life and property.”
Barzaga also said there should be a “proactive and not defensive” response from Phivolcs and other concerned government agencies as well as local government units regarding their “actions or inactions” before and after Taal’s eruption.
‘Unreasonable’ cost of food, face masks
The lawmaker likewise said appropriate charges should be filed against “unscrupulous persons” who sold face masks and food supply at “unreasonable” prices during this time of disaster.
Reports of N95 face masks being sold to as high as P200 per piece, from its original price of P25 to P30 per piece, surfaced as the public rushed to buy it in the wake of an ashfall that followed Taal’s phreatic blast or steam-driven episode.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned businesses and individuals that they may face charges for taking advantage of the situation.
At the same time, Barzaga said there is “imperative need” to determine possible improvements in the responses of government agencies such as Phivolcs, the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and local governments in times of disaster.
He also called for an investigation on the permanent settlement in Taal Volcano Island despite being categorized as a permanent danger zone.
Barzaga, nonetheless, commended the “countless brave and honorable people” who are helping in the aftermath of the eruption.
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 4, which is characterized by “intense unrest, continuing seismic swarms, including harmonic tremor and/or low-frequency earthquakes”. This also means that “hazardous explosive eruption” of the country’s second-most active volcano “is possible within hours to days.”
Edited by KGA
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