I've been working on a niche type of fluid dispensing machine for a few week and weighing the dispensed fluid was my solution to knowing when to stop. I was concerned that the type of fluid might cause clogs in a standard paddlewheel flow sensor, so I fabricated an external weigh scale using a 2kg load cell and an HX711 breakout and it works very well. The load cell is very sensitive and since I'm using a Raspberry Pi instead of an Arduino, I had to do some specific data processing to deal with timing interruptions.The system works well enough that I'm considering marketing my weight platform as an off the shelf product.
My process actually has very similar problems since it's moving fluids containing biologic materials. That's exactly the reason I chose a weight sensor -- the nasties cause problems with paddlewheel flow sensors! My fluid aspiration is also done by vacuum: to avoid contamination, I pull a vacuum on a sealed container (that is weighed to verify flow) and that vacuum pulls the fluid in through another tube.Using a flow sensor has the issues you mention, although in my case I was mainly concerned with clogs.The point of suggesting weight as a mechanism is that it can be completely decoupled from the fluid path and the sanitary issues don't apply.He could either (a) weigh the final container that the milk is going to be in, or (b) transfer it to an intermediate container that is weighed, then have another pump system to transfer it out.@OP:If the only issue you have with the flowmeter is that air is also being measured, you could add a pressure sensor on the line. That should allow you to see the difference between milk & air and you can ignore the counts when milk is not flowing.
I want to create a flow meter for a milking machine which works on vaccume.I tried hall effecct flow meter senaor, but due to vaccum effect the senaor rotatea even when without milk flow. Alao i doubt that full flow is needed to get the correct results .Can please anyone suggest me a good method??


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Former Heroes star Ali Larter appeared on last night’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and in case you haven’t read the gossip rags lately: She’s pregnant! But the big — and I mean, earth shattering! — news out of her interview last night wasn’t that she is packing but rather what (as in boy or girl!) she’s packing: “I was trying to keep it private,” she said, after Jimmy offered her choose from picking a blue or pink onesie emblazoned with the Late Night logo, “but we’re having a boy!” Then she continued, and this description of the situation is much more my speed: “I have a little penis inside of me,” Larter clarified. Wait, isn’t that how she got into this mess in the first place? Hmmm, I think that’s how it works. Jimmy hilariously added after: “That’s what she said.” Watch the video of the cute reveal:
Ali Larter on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon': My baby is a [spoiler]!
- Tracy Morgan responds to Walmart filing
- Harry Potter fan sets Guinness World Record
- Yvette Nicole Brown exits 'Community'
- 'NCIS: New Orleans' react: 'Carrier'
- David Fincher to direct HBO series 'Utopia'
- NBC, CBS win premiere week as Fox slips
- 'Rush Hour' TV series in the works
- Benjamin Walker in Nicholas Sparks' 'Choice'
- 'We Are Not Ourselves' film rights sold
- Dominic Cooper joins 'Agent Carter' cast

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Dr Mohammad Ali Firuzi
Assistant professor of Geography and urban planning
Born in 1953 in Hamadan city, he received his diploma in literature in 1973 in Hamadan city. In the same year (1973) he managed to enter the University of Tehran, and at the end of 1977 he received a bachelor’s degree in natural Geography. At the same year (1977) he was accepted for the master’s degree of Geography from the Tehran University by the 1980 he finally managed to graduate. The title of his essay in the master’s degree was: “The state of the creation of Hamadan’s Moradbeik valley and humanistic pitch centers” with the supervising of Professor Farajollah Mahmudi and Dr Jamshid Eivazi Jedari/ Dr Seyed Rahim Moshiri as assistant professors. In the year 2001 he was finally granted a PhD degree in humanistic geography from Tehran University. The title of his essay in PhD was “The role of agriculture in rural development- a case study of Dashte Azadegan of Khuzestan province” with the supervision of Dr Parviz Kardovani and the assistance of Dr Rahim Moshiri and Mojtaba Ghadiri.
Today he is an assistance professor with 27 rankings in the University of Shahid Chamran.
He has more than 19 scientific papers that have been published in domestic and foreign scientific journals and more than 10 posters and papers that have been accepted and use of in domestic and foreign conferences. He also has been the supervisor professor of 8 masters degree essays and has been the supervisor professor of more than 100 bachelor degree essays.
Further scientific and executive activities:
In 1980 after graduating in his master’s degree, in 1980 Dr Firuzi entered Hamadan’s education department and until 1987 he had positions as below:
1- Dean of lecturer education centre of Shohadaye Mehrab of Malayer
2- Executive expert of education of Hamadan
3- Head of Shahid Maghsoudi centre of Hamadan
In 1987 he managed to enter the University of Chamran’s scientific group. In this position he had position’s as below:
1- Head executive of educational services of Shahid Chamran University (for 3 years)
2- Vice presidency of education of faculty of literature and humanistic science (for 3 years)
3- Dean of the faculty of literature and humanistic science (for 2 periods, 8 years)
4- Head of the geographic and urban planning sciences group (for 4 years)
5- Cultural assistant of the presidency of Shahid Chamran University (from 2008 until now).
His current positions:
1- Vice president of educational and further education affairs of Shahid Chamran University.
2- The plenipotentiary delegate of Shahid Chamran University in arranging the national university entrance exams.
3- Membership in the recruitment committee of Shahid Chamran university
4- The plenipotentiary delegate of the presidency of Shahid Chamran university in the Mehr knowledge management planning committee in Khuzestan province
5- Membership in the professor selection and provision
6- Membership in the student disciplinary committee of Shahid Chamran University.
7- Management and editor of literature and humane science faculty journal
8- The plenipotentiary delegate of the presidency of the university in population and green environment committee of Khuzestan province
9- Delegate of the university in the environment workgroup
10- Delegate of the university in the urban planning workgroup
11- Delegate of the university in the tourism workgroup
12- Cooperation with cultural and social programs with the television network of Khuzestan province
13- Scientific cooperation’s with different sectors of the governing administration and with other organizations
14- Scientific secretary of the national urban old texture congress
15- Membership in the supreme committee of urban planning of the governing administration.

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Yami Shibai Episode 4 Anime Review
This episode of Yami Shibai played on two fears – being the last one in the office after dark, and not knowing wtf is wrong when some piece of equipment goes haywire. We finally get a female protagonist, and I wonder if that was intentional because she has long hair too.
The timing for sound effects and the deliberate misleading of the end-scare was spot-on and really built up to the scare factor in this episode. I especially liked the gross squelchy noise of the hair disappearing into the photocopier.
The first cultural reference of this episode would probably be the chiming of the school bells just before the strange events occurred, which is like the ringing of bells to herald a portal opening. Or perhaps something waking up from slumber. The black-haired ghost, or yurei, appears and haunts our protagonist as she tries to use the photocopier. I wonder, with the emphasis on hair and that being the title of the episode, if it’s because she’s jealous of the protagonist’s long black hair?
How did she come to haunt a photocopier anyway? Did her head get slammed in the lid? Or was she runover by a photocopier? It’s a little odd, since she looked like a traditional ghost, but she’s haunting a photocopier. We could make the hypothesis that she’s haunting the school, but I doubt our protag was the first teacher to stay back late for work.
I suppose you could say the photocopier is like a camera, and it was capturing her essence. She looked like she was trapped inside the copier until paper was printed of her hair and only then could she manifest herself.
I think, overall, this episode didn’t feel as organic as the first one, and it’s very clear that it was just meant as a scare story, rather than toying with the possibility that it’s something that could happen. It doesn’t leave one with a lasting dread. Kinda sad too, since the timing for music and the scares this time was spot on.

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Book Title: Light That Was Dark : From the New Age to Amazing Grace
Author: Warren B. Smith
Format: Paperback | 167 pages
Publication Date: 23 Oct 2006
The Light That Was Dark is a sober warning to the world and to the Church. Author Warren Smith learned some hard lessons as a spiritual seeker. Smith's spiritual trek took him deep into the California subculture of alternative New Age spirituality. He was led to various New Age teachers and teachings that seemed to promise new wonders and a deeper sense of spiritual fulfillment to satisfy his ever-intensifying spiritual yearnings. Just as everything seems to be coming together for Smith, several unexpected jolts and twists occur in his life. Concerned that today's Church is being seduced by the same false teachings and same false Christ that drew him into the New Age, Smith shares his story.

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The big day is here and I woke up this morning feeling queasy with nerves. Like many of you, I have been inspired by the reports of overflowing ballot drop boxes across rural Oregon from human dignity groups who have been working for months to support their neighbors voting while talking about the issues! Today I’ve been awed by the photos of massive lines of people committed to voting, even if it will take their entire day, and I’m so grateful for that we get to vote by mail here in Oregon! That said, ROP and human dignity groups have been responding to blatant voter intimidation and suppression in Oregon, including people openly carrying assault rifles stopping people trying to drop off their ballots and questioning them, tailgating voters in line for drive-up ballot drop boxes while flashing their lights, driving by and blasting people dropping off their ballots with clouds of diesel smoke, and parking next to the ballot drop box to take photos of people as they vote. In response, community leaders are notifying neighbors to avoid certain ballot boxes, picking up ballots for folks not feeling safe enough to drop their ballots off, and accompanying friends to ballot drop boxes.
I have an unbreakable resolve that together we will create rural communities that thrive instead of struggle to survive, that are welcoming and safe for everyone to live their lives fully. We all know that the results of this election, whenever we have them in the next days or weeks, won’t get us to that destination. Today (and every day, but today especially!), ROP recognizes the tireless efforts of rural community leaders doing the work to try to keep temperatures low in their communities, to work with our neighbors of all beliefs to join together in the shared respect of human dignity and democracy.
For almost 30 years, ROP has centered the values of democracy and human dignity to overcome political divisions and wedges. In this moment where it has even become politicized to use the language of human dignity and democracy, we are continually inspired to support and connect more than 70 groups across rural and small-town Oregon committed to building stronger, safer communities for everyone, who show up for their neighbors no matter what.
As we brace ourselves for what may come next, I asked the ROP staff team to share what’s helping them feel grounded in the movement for human dignity. To the ROP family, below are some poems, songs, and recipes to remind you that we’re thinking of you and have your backs!
Tonight we’ll be answering Defend Democracy Hotline calls at 541-714-3257 while watching election results come in. Tomorrow some of us will march and gather, Thursday we’ll join together across rural Oregon by phone and computer to strategize, and all of us will continue to build toward a thriving rural Oregon for all in the days, months, and years to come. Please send us photos and updates from your work to share out across Oregon at email@example.com! As always, we’re just a phone call away!
Jess and the ROP Team
Citizen of Dark Times, written by Kim Stafford that is posted at the Bookmine in Cottage Grove, owned by Gail Hoelzle of the Blackberry Pie Society:
we recognize that voting
is only meaningful when we act together
as movement, as future ancestors
today we put aside our egos
we set down perfection,
and our privilege,
and our butbutbutandand righteousness
today we show up for those furthest from power
those carrying the most of our burden
those we’ve already lost to hate in this pale time
we say no where it is the only humane word
and yes where it is a way forward, another breath
we hold history and future in the balance.
we vote to take up our responsibility
we vote as both prayer and blessing
we open the way, widen the way, change the way
-adrienne maree brown
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” -Arundhati Roy
“Every year for my brother’s birthday, my mom would make this carrot cake. Beyond being the best carrot cake in the world, it’s a family tradition that brings me such joy. If you find yourself in need of a baking project that will help you cope with all that we’re facing in this moment of uncertainty and change, I hope you’ll give it a try!” -Abbi Aldrich, the organizer working the Defend Democracy Hotline
Carrot Cake Ingredients:
1 c. brown sugar (I usually use ¾ c.)
1 c. oil
⅓ c. orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 c. flour
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 ½ c. grated carrots
½ c. chopped walnuts
½ c. raisins
In a large bowl, cream together 4 eggs, brown sugar, oil and orange juice. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and spices. Then stir into the flour mixture the carrots, walnuts and raisins. Add dry ingredients to liquid ingredients and stir until moistened. Pour into an ungreased cake pan (9 x 13) or 2 (8 inch) round pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting for 9 x 13:
1 stick butter/margarine, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ c. powdered sugar
Frosting for 2 8” round pans:
1 stick butter/margarine, softened
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
Beat softened cream cheese and butter, then beat in powdered sugar. Frost cake after it is cooled and refrigerate.
If you want to dance a little, here is the ROP Resistance Playlist on Spotify!

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Davison to step in for injured Bourdais at Indy 500
James Davison said it will be bittersweet to fill in for the injured Sebastien Bourdais at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday but plans to do his best despite limited preparation time.
BOSTON Prosecutors in Boston said on Thursday that they had handed over all the evidence required by attorneys for former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez ahead of his upcoming trial on charges of gunning down two Cape Verdean men in 2012.
"All mandatory discovery has been turned over to the court," said Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Patrick Haggan during a brief hearing at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston.
Hernandez in May pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Daniel Abreu and Safiro Furtado, neither of whom he knew, outside a Boston nightclub after one of the men accidentally spilled a drink on him.
It is one of two murder trials the former New England Patriots tight end is facing, having been arrested in June 2013 and charged with shooting dead semiprofessional football player Odin Lloyd near Hernandez' home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts.
Hernandez, who last month was moved from a jail in southern Massachusetts to a Boston facility at his attorneys' request, was not present at Thursday's hearing.
Hernandez was dropped by the Patriots hours after his arrest on charges of murdering Lloyd.
(Reporting by Scott Malone; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Just hours after winning pole for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, New Zealand's Scott Dixon was robbed at gunpoint by two men while buying fast food at a drive-thru restaurant, his Chip Ganassi Racing team said.
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki's preparation for next week's French Open suffered a huge blow after she retired injured from her opening-round match against American Shelby Rogers at Strasbourg International on Monday.


text: The Chiemgau is the name of an area of Upper Bavaria. Ruhpolding is a municipality of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern is one of the seven administrative regions of Bavaria, Germany, located in the south of Bavaria around the city of Munich It refers to the foothills of the Alps. Foothills are geographically defined as gradual increases in hilly areas at the base of a Mountain range. The district is located in the Chiemgau. Rosenheim is a Kreis ( District) in the south of Bavaria, Germany. Wendelstein is the name of a mountain there.


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A dog that found itself in an unusual situation got some much needed help from emergency crews on Wednesday.
“Well, definitely not a cat in a tree,” Idaho’s Caldwell Fire Department wrote in a social media post accompanied by photos of the canine looking down from its perch.
The department said firefighters and police officers responded to a call about a dog trapped in the branches of a tree and “After much coaxing, the canine was brought safely to the ground.”
“Perhaps, he will not be so persistent, next time, in chasing squirrels,” the post read.
One photo showed a firefighter on a ladder helping the dog get down while another showed the canine enjoying some food once he made it back on the ground.
One social media user who appeared to be the dog’s owner explained in the comments his name is Izzy and he is a mix of pit bull and husky.
“He was the runt of the litter. He did not learn his lesson. He’s been whining all morning trying to get out and get that squirrel,” she wrote.
Social media users had plenty to say about Izzy’s climbing adventure, one person writing, “I WANT THIS DUDE ON MY TEAM!!! Love the commitment.”
Read the full story here.
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Negotiators hail nuclear deal, reached after more than three years of talks, as a 'win-win.' For Iran, the deal to curb its nuclear program and greatly open it up to international scrutiny should pave a path to economic revival, analysts say.
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday said the nuclear negotiations with Iran "could go either way." While talks continue in Vienna, Iranian media reported that a high-level delegation from the UN nuclear agency would meet senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Sunday night.
The Syrian army and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters said on Sunday they had entered the rebel-held city of Zabadani, marking the second day in attempt to capture the border area around the Beirut-Damascus highway.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met for sixth consecutive day on Sunday, trying to come to common ground and reach a nuclear deal before Tuesday's deadline.


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First Comics News: Have you had an interest in the metaphysical for a while and why are you drawn to it?
Madeleine Holly-Rosing: Let’s back up a bit and talk about the definition of metaphysical. As you probably know, words take on new meaning and interpretations as time goes on and culture changes. Today, it’s used in a more spiritual context. I use the term “metaphysical” as it was used in the 1800s to explain or refer to supernatural and paranormal events. I’ve always enjoyed supernatural stories, so it makes sense that I write them.
1st: Can you tell us what the basic storyline in “Boston Metaphysical Society” is?
Madeleine: The original six-issue mini-series is about an ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a genius scientist who battle supernatural forces in the late 1800s Boston. (Art by Emily Hu. It is now in trade paperback from Source Point Press.) There are also three standalone graphic novel sequels (Art by Gwynn Tavares), a prequel novel, and an anthology.
The Scourge of the Mechanical Men
The Spirit of Rebellion
Ghosts and Demons
Boston Metaphysical Society: A Storm of Secrets
Boston Metaphysical Society: Prelude
1st: How are Tesla and Houdini portrayed?
Madeleine: Tesla’s an obsessive-compulsive individual, who is a bit of a smart-ass. He’s also a class bigot until there’s something in it for him.
Houdini is also a smart-ass, but he is a humanitarian who can see the larger picture when there is a problem.
1st: Why are Samuel, Granville, and Caitlin important to the book?
Madeleine: Each of these characters comes from different backgrounds and points-of-view; they each bring their own strengths and weaknesses to whatever the challenge is. (Think of them as Kirk, Spock, and McCoy.) They are stronger together than apart.
1st: Is Caitlin at all like you, in the art physically she does resemble you, was this done on purpose?
Madeleine: Hahahaha. Any physical similarity between myself and Caitlin is coincidental, though we both have Irish genes. She was loosely inspired by an obscure Irish actress whose name I can’t recall.
Caitlin is a bit like me in that she is always pushing societal boundaries.
1st: What exactly is the Boston Metaphysical Society and what is its structure?
Madeleine: Boston Metaphysical Society is a paranormal detective agency.
Samuel is the ex-Pinkerton detective and brings many years of experience and insight. (He is also the founder.) However, he has a dark past that comes back to haunt him.
Caitlin is a medium and spirit photographer. Her father used to work for Samuel, but she took over his position when he died. She can speak to ghosts and can sense demons and other paranormal creatures. Her abilities evolve after her encounter with “The Shifter” in the original series.
Granville T. Woods is a historical figure and was a contemporary of Tesla and Bell. I brought him in as the science and tech guy who creates and builds the weapons Samuel needs to do his job. He is often in the field as well.
1st: Where do you see “Boston Metaphysical Society” in 5 years, 10 years?
Madeleine: I’d love to see audio plays, an RPG, and possibly a TV show or movie.
1st: What else are you currently working on or have planned for the future?
I’m working on a novel that is the first in a new series within the BMS universe. It starts at the beginning of what I call “The House Wars,” and takes place thirty-five years before the original graphic novel. (The House Wars is my version of the American Civil War.) I’ll need to hammer out the next graphic novel after that.
1st: Do you consider yourself a geek?
Madeleine: Yes. It’s funny how that used to be considered a derogatory remark. hahaha
1st: What was your novella “Steampunk Rat” about?
Madeleine: Steampunk Rat is a prequel to the original graphic novel and the novel, A Storm of Secrets. The story centers on a young Jonathan Weldsmore who is the future father-in-law of Samuel Hunter and father of Elizabeth Weldsmore Hunter.
The blurb: All that fifteen-year-old Jonathan Weldsmore wanted to do was designed and build steamships to sail on the high seas. Treated like a poor relation within his own wealthy family, he had little hope of obtaining the future he desperately wanted. That is until he rescued and transformed an injured rat into the mechanism of not only his salvation, but his family’s as well.
1st: Do you believe in ghosts, have you ever seen one?
Madeleine: No, I don’t believe in ghosts and I’ve never seen one, but I love to read and write stories about them. It’s so much fun.
1st: What about the style of Steampunk attracts you to it?
Madeleine: It’s fun, whimsical, and makes what was old, new again.
1st: How do you feel about dogs as pets?
Madeleine: They are awesome. I love dogs. I didn’t have dogs around until I got married since my Mom was allergic to them. I love cats as well, but I’m allergic to them.
1st: What would you like to say to the fans of your work?
Madeleine: Thank you for all your support. Without you, the Boston Metaphysical Society would not exist.
Madeleine Holly-Rosing is the writer/creator of the Boston Metaphysical Society graphic novel series, companion novel, and short stories. She has also run seven successful crowding campaigns and published the book, Kickstarter for the Independent Creator. Winner of the Sloan Fellowship for screenwriting, and the Gold Aurora and Bronze Telly for a PSA produced by Women In Film, she has also won numerous awards while completing the UCLA MFA Program in Screenwriting. Source Point Press re-published the first six issues and the trade paperback of Boston Metaphysical Society original graphic novel in 2019/2020.
Other comic projects include the short story, The Scout which is part of The 4th Monkey anthology, The Sanctuary (The Edgar Allan Poe Chronicles anthology), The Marriage Counselor (The Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology) and the upcoming The Airship Pirate (The Rum Row anthology,) and The Birth which will be part of the Stan Yak Vampire anthology.
The first novel in the series, Boston Metaphysical Society: A Storm of Secrets, was awarded a Silver Medal in the SciFi/Fantasy category as well as The Write Companion Award for Best Overall TOP PICK – Adult, Children’s and Young Adult categories in the 2019 Feathered Quill Book Awards.
Formerly a nationally ranked epee fencer, she has competed nationally and internationally. Madeleine is an avid reader of comics, steampunk, science fiction, fantasy, and historical military fiction.

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Garcia, Alexandre Sachsida (2006) Effect of differently lipid-enriched live feed on growth, survival, and lipid composition of two larval gadoids: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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Available under License - The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Dietary lipids are recognized as one of the most important nutritional factors that affect fish larval growth and survival. Rotifers and Artemia sp. are widely used as live-feed during the larviculture of marine fish species. However, these organisms are naturally poor in essential fatty acids, and provide only sub-optimum nutrition to the larvae. The present thesis evaluated the use of commercial products for the enrichment of rotifers and Artemia, and the effects of these enriched live-feed on the early growth, survival and lipid composition of Atlantic cod and haddock larvae. For both species the enrichments tested during the rotifer phase were: 1) AlgaMac 2000®, 2) AquaGrow® Advantage, and 3) a combination of Pavlova sp. paste and AlgaMac 2000®. During the Artemia phase of cod larviculture, the same three treatments were tested in addition to a combination of DC DHA Selco® + AlgaMac 2000® as a fourth treatment. Treatments two, three, and four were tested during the Artemia phase of haddock larviculture. Larvae from both species performed better when fed with rotifers enriched with a combination of Pavlova sp. and AlgaMac 2000. At the end of the rotifer phase, larval dry weight ranged from 1.03 to 1.50 mg for cod, and from 1.03 to 1.10 mg for haddock. The larval lipid composition of both species was affected differently by the treatments. During the rotifer phase, larvae from both species maintained high levels of DHA (22:6ω3) while levels of EPA (20:5ω3) decreased significantly. During the Artemia phase, cod larvae fed with AlgaMac 2000-enriched Artemia and haddock larvae fed with DC DHA Selco + AlgaMac 2000-enriched Artemia showed the best overall performance. The cod larvae final dry weight ranged from 5.31 to 12.06 mg, and haddock larvae final dry weight ranged from 4.47 to 6.40 mg. Larvae from both species had their lipid composition affected differently by the treatments. However, in contrast to the rotifer phase, during the Artemia phase, larvae from both species accumulated EPA and reduced DHA levels. Results from the present study indicate that two closely related gadoids raised under similar conditions have different growth, survival and lipid composition responses to lipid-enriched live-feed.
|Item Type:||Thesis (Doctoral (PhD))|
|Additional Information:||Includes bibliographical references (leaves 231-256).|
|Department(s):||Science, Faculty of > Biology|
|Library of Congress Subject Heading:||Atlantic cod--Feeding and feeds; Atlantic cod--Growth; Haddock--Feeding and feeds; Haddock--Growth; Lipids in nutrition.|
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The purpose of this paper is to understand (i) how crime linkage is currently performed with residential burglaries in New Zealand, (ii) the factors that promote/hinder accurate crime linkage and (iii)whether computerised decision-support tools might assist crime linkage practice.Design/methodology/approachA total of 39 New Zealand Police staff completed a questionnaire/interview/focus group relating to the process, challenges, products and uses of crime linkage with residential burglary in New Zealand. These data (alongside four redacted crime linkage reports) were subjected to thematic analysis.FindingsThe data clearly indicated wide variation in crime linkage process, methods and products (Theme 1). Furthermore, a number of factors were identified that impacted on crime linkage practice (Theme 2).Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should develop computerised crime linkage decision-support tools and evaluate their ability to enhance crime linkage practice. Also, researchers should explore the use of crime linkage in court proceedings.Practical implicationsTo overcome the barriers identified in the current study, greater training in and understanding of crime linkage is needed. Moreover, efforts to enhance the quality of crime data recorded by the police will only serve to enhance crime linkage practice.Social implicationsBy enhancing crime linkage practice, opportunities to reduce crime, protect the public and deliver justice for victims will be maximised.Originality/valueThe practice of crime linkage is under-researched, which makes it difficult to determine if/how existing empirical research can be used to support ongoing police investigations. The current project fills that gap by providing a national overview of crime linkage practice in New Zealand, a country where crime linkage is regularly conducted by the police, but no published linkage research exists.
Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 3, 2021
Keywords: Crime Analysis; Decision-Making; Behavioural Case Linkage; Crime Linkage; Linkage Analysis; Comparative Case Analysis; Residential Burglary; Computerised Decision-Support Tools


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The 56th Superbowl halftime performers have been announced.
The five artists included are Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
In a statement, Jay-Z expressed his excitement,
“On February 13, 2022, at the Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, California, in the new SoFi Stadium, Dr. Dre, a musical visionary from Compton, Snoop Dogg, an icon from Long Beach and Kendrick Lamar, a young musical pioneer in his own right, also from Compton, will take center field for a performance of a lifetime, they will be joined by the lyrical genius, Eminem, and the timeless Queen, Mary J. Blige. This is the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. This is history in the making.”


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Slimline beer cans and the future of can formats
As brewers seek to differentiate their products and feed into consumer trends around health and wellbeing, beer can formats are being revisited.
While beer has traditionally been in 330ml or 375ml formats, brewers are changing their perceptions of what beer is and what it can be.
Carlton & United Breweries’ announcement earlier this month that it was launching a fruit beer in a slimline can highlighted this move.
The Asahi Beverages-owned brewer said in a media release that it was “shaking up the beer market by releasing a new type of beer as drinkers increasingly look for sweeter and lower bitterness alcoholic drinks”.
The major brewer suggested that the “new category” of flavoured beer catered to the changing palates of customers, as well as the growing recognition of RTDs and seltzers – which often come in slimline formats.
A CUB spokesperson told Brews News that it had undertaken extensive consumer research prior to making the decision.
“[This research] indicates slimline cans are increasingly popular among many Australian drinkers,” they said.
“Using slimline cans helps emphasise that Fruity Beer is different from our regular beers. A slimline can helps us communicate that this is not beer as you know it.”
Can formats have often been an indicator to consumers of what type of product they will be getting.
Brewers have tended to shy away from 250ml sleek or slimline cans, unless they are also producing seltzers in their portfolio, which has allowed them to differentiate between the non-beer product and their core ranges.
Can supplier Orora said in its latest annual results that slim and sleek can volumes were up generally in FY22, which it said was due to improved activity in the off-premise and convenience channels compared to FY21.
Orora has seen demand increase across the board, not just in beer, but for different can formats. The company has commenced construction of a second can line at its Dandenong facility and additional ends capacity at its Ballarat facility in Victoria, totalling $110 million in investment.
Orora also announced an $85 million multi-size cans line at its Revesby site in NSW, with construction set to commence in the coming months.
“Orora is proud to have recently announced investments to increase capacity in all formats of can bodies in Australia,” a spokesperson toldBrews News.
“These investments serve to support market requirements, as our customers and their brands continue to seek ways to differentiate in their respective categories.
“The need for differentiation has seen a trend of brands towards sleek, slim and large format cans.
“We expect this trend to continue and our investments have us well placed to continue to sustainably meet future market requirements in Australia and New Zealand.”
While there is a current move to slimline cans, it is not the first time brewers have experimented with the format. The Australian Brewery launched its can range with 355ml slimline cans in 2013.
At the time a brewery spokesperson said the decision was made to distance the brewery from mainstream can brands.
“Being the first we thought this was critical and if you’re going to push the envelope anyway, you may as well push it hard,” the brewery said at the time.
“I got sick of telling people they were bigger than most bottles! After the change we saw a significant increase in off-premise sales.”

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A future shutdown of the L train’s East River tunnel for repairs has had Brooklyn residents and businesses on edge, but Manhattan could get its own transit headache.
A full closure of the tunnel—and both of its tracks potentially for more than a year—could lead to a shutdown of the L train stops in Manhattan in addition to halting subway service under the East River, cutting off a key crosstown route.
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Thermodynamics of Transport Through the Ammonium Transporter Amt‑1 Investigated with Free Energy Calculations
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Amt-1 from Archaeoglobus fulgidus (AfAmt-1) belongs to the Amt/Rh family of ammonium/ammonia transporting membrane proteins. The transport mode and the precise microscopic permeation mechanism utilized by these proteins are intensely debated. Open questions concern the identity of the transported substrate (ammonia and/or ammonium) and whether the transport is passive or active. To address these questions, we studied the overall thermodynamics of the different transport modes as a function of the environmental conditions. Then, we investigated the thermodynamics of the underlying microscopic transport mechanisms with free energy calculations within a continuum electrostatics model. The formalism developed for this purpose is of general utility in the calculation of binding free energies for ligands with multiple protonation forms or other binding forms. The results of our calculations are compared to the available experimental and theoretical data on Amt/Rh proteins and discussed in light of the current knowledge on the physiological conditions experienced by microorganisms and plants. We found that microscopic models of electroneutral and electrogenic transport modes are in principle thermodynamically viable. However, only the electrogenic variants have a net thermodynamic driving force under the physiological conditions experienced by microorganisms and plants. Thus, the transport mechanism of AfAmt-1 is most likely electrogenic.


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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday urged women self-help group (SHG) members to do policing in their homes and pursuade their family members not to step out.
“About 70 lakh women SHG members, who represent their family, should also do policing in homes just as cops in uniform do,” Commissioner-cum-Director, Mission Shakti, Sujata Karthikeyan said in a press briefing here.
She also requested them to restrain the family members from going to the market daily to purchase fresh vegetables. “We are in the habit of purchasing fresh vegetables daily. But this is not the time to do so,” she pointed out.
Praising the role of the women SHGs since the outbreak of the killer virus, Karthikeyan said SHG members under Mission Shakti have been harbingers in the awareness drive on COVID-19, taking the message of the Chief Minister far and wide within three days.
“During the lockdown, the women SHG members, assisted by the district administration have been able to provide essential commodities through 600 shops and mobile facilities. Besides, they have been instrumental in preparing 25 lakh meals for destitute and helpless people and prepared more than 10 lakh masks,” she added.

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In 2010, sales of ebooks and audio book downloads in the "general titles" category, which includes novels and consumer titles, rose from £4m to £16m.
The Publishers Association, the trade body representing most of the UK publishing industry, said that the
digital market is now 6pc of combined physical and digital sales.
Sales were buoyed by titles such as Stephen Fry's The Fry Chronicles and Stieg Larsson's Millenium trilogy.
Richard Mollett, the chief executive of The Publishers Association – which acts for publishers accounting for 70pc of
the market – said: "The sector's performance in 2010, clearly shows that digital publishing is growing at an impressive rate in whichever part of the sector you choose to look."
Mr Mollet, however, said the print market is popular and the figures suggest print and digital books will co-exist in the future.
The average digital book was priced at £4.56, up from £3.93 in 2009 – and more than £1.50 higher than the equivalent physical book.
However, while one new technology performs well, another does not.
According to the Digital Entertainment Group, DVD sales in the US fell by 20pc in the first quarter of this year.
The sale of DVDs and Blu-ray discs fell from $2.58bn to $2.07bn in the first three months of the year.
DEG attributed the fall to Easter not falling in the first quarter of the year and few prominent releases.


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Plant Your Spring Garden with our 55 Plus Communities in Texas
Prepare for a Great New Hobby–And Great Produce
Studies show that gardening can have tremendous benefits on anyone’s health and wellness, but especially seniors. Besides eating the delicious produce that your own personal garden yields, gardening has many benefits. Here are just a few of them:
It is a low-impact form of exercise
Can lower blood pressure
It helps your body fight disease
It is a fun way to get outside
Lowers dementia risk
Can relieve stress and boost mood
And so much more!
We’re sure one or some of those caught your attention. So, if you’re ready to start your garden in Texas and start enjoying these benefits, you came to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to plant your garden from our Sunshine retirement communities in Texas!
Pick Your Crops
The first step to planting a garden is (no surprise) choosing what to plant! It’s essential to choose vegetables and herbs that will thrive during the season you are planting. This can vary depending on the region of Texas you are located in. To learn more about what vegetable to produce and when in your region, take a look at the spring planting guide for vegetable crops created by Texas A&M. In general, here are a few plants that will thrive in the Texas spring climate:
Pick Your Garden Location
When it comes to growing vegetables in Texas, you’re going to need a lot of sunlight! Most plants require about 8-10 hours of direct sunlight to grow strong and maximize the items in your harvest. Some plants can grow in partial shade, such as lettuce and carrots. However, since the majority require full sunlight, you’ll want to plant your garden in a part of your yard that receives bright, direct sunlight. Additionally, you want it to be away from other plants, such as shrubs, that may compete for resources.
Prepare Your Soil
Proper soil is one of the most important factors of your harvest quality. Unfortunately, Texas tends to have soil with heavy clays and poor drainage, so it’s necessary to prepare your soil in advance and avoid this problem. If you are using a pre-existing garden, make sure you remove any plant debris.
If this is your first garden, it is recommended that you remove all grass to ensure there is no competition or interference. Once everything is removed, you’ll want to dig the area about 10-12 inches deep. Then, fill 1-2 inches with coarse sand and 2-3 inches with organic matter and till it into the soil. Then, apply fertilizer, mix the soil, and create rows of beds to plant the crops in. You want to make sure that you leave room in between beds to allow you to walk easily through the garden.
If you’re unsure of what soil amendments to add, you can sample your soil and send it in for testing. Various organizations provide this service, including Texas A&M. They will test your soil and make recommendations for the types and quantity of fertilizers you should add to your garden soil for maximum fertility.
Tend to Your Crops
After preparing your garden and planting your crops, you need to water them regularly to keep them alive and healthy. Water the plants thoroughly initially, soaking the soil about 6 inches deep. Then, you’ll typically need to water one or two inches per week afterward. A tip for watering is examining the soil, not the plant. If the soil surface and an inch below are dry, it needs some water. Your harvest will be ready before you know it!
There are many resources online to learn more detailed information about tending to a spring garden in Texas, like this excellent guide. Remember, every plant and region requires different needs!
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Winter is a great time to get creative in the kitchen with the seasonal flavors. Comforting dishes are the name of the game, but that doesn't mean you can't incorporate some healthy ingredients! Delicious root veggies and warming stews can keep you toasty--and healthy--all season. We can’t wait to hear about all of your new yummy recipes!
With flu season creeping in, winter can make us a little wary. But with a little planning and some simple hygiene practices, avoiding the flu can be a little more manageable. There’s no need to miss out on family get-togethers or cozy evenings. Integrating some of these simple steps into your daily routine will not only benefit you, but also those in our most vulnerable populations!
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The ocean has always been a salve to my soul… the best thing for a cut or abrasion was to go swimming in salt water. Later down the road of life, I made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.
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My ultra-favourite store, Digital-Crea, is celebrating its' birthday with a little Facebook Blog Train! Just take a peek at some of the lovely little bits you'll find below:
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Free summer lunch program begins for Humboldt County children
EUREKA- Children in Humboldt County will receive free sack lunches again this summer. The meals are part of a summer lunch program organized by Food for People and the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.
Every day throughout the summer volunteers at the resource center pack between 300 to 500 sack lunches. Those lunches are then taken by Food for People representatives and distributed for free to children at parks and summer programs across Humboldt County.
The program is in its 18th year and distributed 14,946 lunches last year. It is funded by both the California Department of Education, as well as several private donors.


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Online video games are increasingly becoming a popular form of entertainment for many people. This has become especially true as computers have made it possible for many people to have access to the Internet. A video game, also called an online role-playing game, is a game that is largely played via the Internet or some other online computer network at world-wide level.
One type of online video situs judi qq games that has gained popularity recently is the massively multi-player online role-playing game or MMORPG. This is where several people can play the same game in turn by communicating with each other on a virtual platform. An MMORPG generally includes a single player component and is usually designed around a fictional theme. Other types of this genre of gaming include massively multiplayer online role-playing games or MMORPGs and social media games.
One area in which online role playing games have found great success is in the use of social interaction. MMORPGs offer a great outlet for social skills in a way that conventional computer or console game consoles are typically unable to provide. Since players log into their own personal virtual worlds, they are able to take on various personalities and explore different social interactions with other players. In fact, MMORPGs allow players to develop and strengthen their social skills in ways that other forms of gaming are unable to do.
Social interaction is a key aspect of online video gaming. However, many MMORPGs also provide a means to improve one’s self-isolation. Players often find themselves isolated within their own virtual worlds, doing little to engage with other players or with the rest of the “real” world. This often leads to a sense of loneliness and a desire to escape from the online world to experience real life more fully.
The popularity of massively multiplayer online games like World of Warcraft has increased the need for chat programs and other communication tools that can help MMORPG gamers feel a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, there is no chat program that can perfectly replicate the experience of actually communicating with other people in a real life setting. However, modern MMORPGs offer players a way to play together and communicate with each other through their keyboards. Chatting with other players can take some players away from the action and can help them enjoy the game more, but ultimately, it is up to the player to use any communication tool that they feel might work for them.
Online video games with chat features are not the only areas in which MMORPG gamers are looking for ways to connect with others. Other genres of games, like the world of Fortnite Battle Royale, have found a way to combine the act of playing the game with an even greater participation in real-life battles. By playing in a game world where you actually get to fight and kill other players, you increase your chances of actually winning the game. If you ever find yourself feeling disconnected from the real world, then maybe it is time to step away from the computer and get connected with someone else. Whether you play together with another player or engage in an actual battle against a real person, MMORPGs can be incredibly addictive and many people find a great deal of enjoyment by simply participating in this virtual world.

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to use the formal title of the entity that most people refer to simply as the UK or Britain (not so great any more), is redistricting in a bid to make its parliamentary representation more uniform. Boundaries will be redrawn to organize about 72,000 eligible voters in each constituency and reduce the total number of seats from about 600 to 550. As its share in the loss Northern Ireland is expected to part with only two of its present eighteen seats. Until the 1980s the province had only a dozen seats, then add one and then another five. Here is a detailed article on the proposal by Liam Clarke of the Belfast Telegraph.
What will be the effects of this on politics in Northern Ireland? As I see it there will be two main effects. First, the two seats being sacrificed are in western Ulster--west of the Bann River that is mainly controlled by Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionists (DUP)--and South Belfast. The South Belfast seat is being divided between West Belfast--a longtime Sinn Fein fiefdom--and East Belfast--presently held by Alliance, but traditionally held by the DUP. The SDLP, already in trouble because of its outdated electoral machinery and lack of a clear message, is about to lose one of its three remaining Westminster seats. In the past Belfast, as the province's capital and main city, has had four parliamentary districts: North, West, South, and East. South is now being split between West and East; West will lose its main loyalist area (the Shankill) to North. I haven't yet seen any maps showing the redivision of districts in the west of the province, but the net effect will be that either the DUP or Sinn Fein will lose one of its seats. Both can afford to take the hit. None of the three smaller traditional parties (UUP, SDLP, Alliance) can afford to take a hit. The real contests in the province take place within its sectarian divisions: Sinn Fein versus the SDLP among the nationalists, and the DUP versus the UUP among the unionists. The DUP has all but won its battle against the UUP. The SDLP is still hanging on but this will make the job of the new leader that much more difficult.
The second main effect is to reduce the size of government in the province down to a more appropriate size. For the Assembly each parliamentary district elects six representatives--thus the total size of the Assembly will be reduced from 108 to 96. If the number elected in each district were to be reduced further to only five the Assembly would end up with 80. This is about the size of the Assembly in the 1970s and 1980s. A unitary state like the UK does not need such an elaborate provincial legislature for its smallest province. Northern Ireland, after all, consists of only six counties (which accounts for the old republican name for the province--the Six Counties). The Assembly has traditionally handled the three b's: bins, bogs, and burials. That is to say it has handled garbage collection, sewage, and burials as well as policing since 2007. It has a number of other administrative functions, but the most important ministries such as defense, foreign affairs, and the treasury are handled at the national level in London. Most Ulstermen and Ulsterwomen whether nationalist or unionist think that far too much is already spent on local and provincial government. The further reduction to 80 in the Assembly would probably be very popular.


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From diapers to funeral supplies, Walmart has everything the American consumer needs from birth to death.
The nation's largest retailer has begun selling caskets and cremation urns on the company's Web site, but area funeral homes claim they are not worried about being undercut in price.
Ed English, managing partner at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, said a number of companies already have been selling caskets and funeral supplies online.
"No, we're not worried about it at all," he said. "I believe in a free and open market system."
Cade Williamson, owner of Legacy Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy, agreed.
"I've looked at them, and they are really not priced all that much different," Mr. Williamson said. "In fact, some of the ones they have are more than ours."
Mr. English said Lane Funeral Home sells more than 20 caskets within Walmart's price range.
Walmart's Web site lists 14 caskets that start at $895. All are less than $2,000 except for the Sienna Bronze Casket which lists for $2,899.
The company also offers a variety of styles of cremation urns. A child or infant urn lists for $99.99, while the Web site advertises dozens of adult-sized urns ranging from $140 to $242. Walmart also sells several styles of pet urns that range from about $59 to $79.
Mr. Williamson said his funeral home sells caskets starting at about $700 but they can go as high as $12,000, depending upon what the customer wants.
Also, most area funeral homes offer something Walmart can't, Mr. Williamson said.
"I put my emphasis on service, not on price," he said. "That's what sets us apart from Walmart."
Walmart's caskets come from Star Legacy Funeral Network Inc., a company based in McHenry, Ill., that sells the same caskets for about the same price -- some less -- on its site, along with many others.
Star Legacy CEO Rick Obadiah said the response in the first week has been better than the company or Walmart expected, though he declined to give specifics.
A spokesman for Walmart.com also declined to release sales figures and downplayed the venture, but Walmart spokesman Ravi Jariwala wrote in an e-mail that numerous other online retailers offer funeral supplies.
"We are simply conducting a limited beta test to understand customer response," he wrote.
But Mr. Obadiah said it is not simply a test. He said more than 200 Star Legacy products, including pet urns and memorial jewelry, and eventually about two dozen caskets, will be sold at walmart.com. The company also supplies similar types of products to online retailer Overstock.com and urns to Walmart competitor CostCo.
Caskets from Walmart are guaranteed to ship within 48 hours, and federal law requires funeral homes to accept third-party caskets.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


German upstart yacht builder Mayla looks to launch a new breed of boat that marries the all-out performance of a speedboat with the luxury of a yacht. Its newly debuted 44-foot (13.5-m) GT looks like the tip of a harpoon ready to split air and water molecules as it bullets toward a targeted three-figure top speed. But the sleek vessel also brings along a spacious cockpit area for basking in the sun, a cabin for weekending, and a water toy garage-cum-beach club. Buyers can choose from a full selection of gas, diesel, electric and hybrid powertrains, cranking output over 3,000 hp for speeds topping 100 knots (185 km/h).
Boating enthusiasts at heart, Mayla founders Christopher Gelsdorf and Olivier Arnault bring a strong background in sports car manufacturing optimization to the high-performance yacht market, setting out to create yachts with a combination of power, speed, eco-friendliness, and onboard luxury and comfort the ocean has never seen. They founded Mayla in late 2021, brought on a team of yachting experts and engineers, designed, developed and built the first boat, and are now holding the world premiere of the Mayla GT at Boat Düsseldorf 2024.
„Launching the Mayla GT at Boot Düsseldorf is an exhilarating milestone for us at Mayla,“ Gelsdorf said last week ahead of the show. „This high-end carbon-fiber superboat embodies our dedication to redefining luxury powerboats. Its fusion of cutting-edge technology, unmatched performance, and unwavering commitment to elegance marks a new era in the world of luxury sports boats.“
As part of that cutting-edge technology package, Mayla uses several strategies to keep the GT as sleek as possible, promoting both all-out performance and range-boosting efficiency. It starts by building its hull entirely out of carbon prepeg for weights as low as 3.8 tons. With a 44-foot length and 10-foot (3-m) beam, that lithe hull looks more like a racing powerboat than a pleasure boat.
To further improve on-water dynamics, Mayla outfits the deep-V monohull with twin transversal steps and patented Petestep deflectors. It explains that the transversal steps introduce air bubbles below the hull, increasing top speed capability. The Petestep deflectors, meanwhile, direct spray water down and aft to decrease energy usage by up to 35 percent, increase stability, reduce noise and provide an overall more efficient planing motion.
Combine that slim, efficiency-optimized hull with some serious power and watch it explode to speeds between 50 and 100+ knots. Actual top speed figures vary by the specific motor pair the buyer selects for powering the MSA surface drive propellers. The Düsseldorf premiere vessel features the entry-level pair of 650-hp supercharged V8s. Developed in an ongoing collaboration between GM Marine and Ilmor, each of those V8s is a marine-grade version of GM’s well-known LT4, of C7 Corvette and current Cadillac Blackwing fame. The twin units team for a top speed of 70+ knots (130+ km/h).
Those looking to crank it up further can go with the 2,200-hp GTR or 3,100-hp GTR-R gas-engine models, which push top speed to 80+ knots (148+ km/h) and 100+ knots (185+ km/h), respectively. Buyers who prefer sustainability over speed will want to look more closely at the 2,200-hp 50-knot (93-km/h) all-electric E-GT model or diesel-electric hybrid E-GTR version that pairs the same electric powertrain with a 400-hp diesel engine, pushing top speed up to 60 knots (111 km/h). There’s also a 1,700-hp diesel GTO model.
All that talk about horsepower, hydrodynamics and slim carbon construction might make the Mayla GT look like a one-trick pony focused solely on speed. However, the idea is to store all that power and speed at the captain’s tingling fingertips while offering a comfortable, luxurious experience that’s equally ready to host a small party or lounge away the afternoon on sun-dazzled crystal waters.
Once the GT drops from 100 to 0 (or at least a modest cruising speed), up to eight passengers can enjoy the open multipurpose cockpit area. They’ll find a sundeck with sliding loungers, a wet bar and BBQ, and a foldaway dining table. They can also saunter aft and step down to dip their toes in the water on the beach club platform atop the open electric transom door of the jet ski garage. Whatever they choose to do, an underwater lighting system and premium audio system are there to build the ambiance.
Below deck, the GT houses a cabin with double bed, a sofa lounge, a wardrobe and vanity, a head with separate shower; and an entertainment system with TVs and premium audio. The vessel carries 200 liters of fresh water and has a 22-L hot water system. Air conditioning is available optionally.
Mayla has not released pricing, but we’ve reached out the company’s PR team to request it. We’ll update with any concrete pricing info they can provide. In the meantime, we’ll have to be content to leave things at „not cheap.“ Those who need not worry how high that price will be can set up a sea trial through Mayla’s website. The trials will begin in Spring 2024 at a yet-to-be-announced (but exclusive!) European location.
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Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Where You're Docked
Cruise ships dock beside downtown Nassau at Prince George Wharf.
Money and Tipping
Minibuses operate several routes from Nassau including to Cable Beach. Pay the driver $1.25 when you exit.
Search hotels in Nassau here
Shopping & Restaurants
Bay Street is the main shopping street and a block away from the cruise piers. Straw Market in the middle of Bay Street has handicrafts and souvenirs.
The General Post Office in Nassau is on East Hill Street a couple blocks south of the piers.
Cafes and restaurants may provide free wifi to customers. Festival Place Plaza directly beside the pier and McDonalds may also have wifi.
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Monthly testing of the countywide outdoor warning siren system will resume today.
TUSCALOOSA | Monthly testing of the countywide outdoor warning siren system will resume today.
The sirens, which are used to alert people about severe weather, are usually tested at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. Authorities did not test the sirens in May because the first Wednesday was only a week after the April 27 tornado.
The sirens are scheduled to sound at noon today for about 30 seconds, unless there appears to be a real threat of severe weather. In those cases, the tests are scheduled for the next acceptable Wednesday.
David Hartin, Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency director, said that people who are indoors should not rely on the outdoor warning sirens as a primary warning for severe weather. The sirens are only intended to alert people who are outside, he said.
The most effective way to receive an emergency alert is with an NOAA All Hazard Radio, he said, which can be programmed to receive warnings for one or more counties.


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You will find endless activities and fun on your holiday or vacation rental in New Jersey
This state is packed with endless holiday attractions and activities. From Gaming through to lying on the beach, you can book great holiday or vacation rentals in this state to cater for all needs. The Shore line of New Jersey
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A few celebrities come to mind when we think of Halloween: Heidi Klum, Kathie Lee and Hoda, and Kim Kardashian slay the holiday year after year. However, an underdog just won this year's race for best costume! Former teen bride Courtney Stodden took to Instagram on Oct. 25 to share her Melania Trump costume with fans, and we're still trying to get our jaws off the floor!
"Hello America, this is Melania Trump, I wanted to wish everybody in America a very happy Halloween on behalf of me, Melania, Barron, my son, and Donald my husband, President of the United States of America," said Courtney in a loose Slovenian accent with narrowed eyes and a signature scowl. "We've been having so much fun decorating the White House and having fun with spooky ghosts putting up everywhere. I don't spend too much time there but we have fun doing it when we're there. Happy Halloween American. God bless you." She finished the impression by blowing a kiss. We're still reeling from the perfection!
We barely recognized Courtney without her signature blonde hair and revealing outfits. Instead, she wore a wavy brunette wig, thick eyeliner, a black lace dress and some killer Louboutins. Courtney calls herself an actress, and we will never doubt her again after this amazing performance!
Courtney is surprisingly political, so we aren't exactly shocked that she chose to poke fun at the first lady for Halloween. Before the election, she threw her support behind Vermont senator Bernie Sanders by twerking next to a guy in a Bernie mask and singing "get Bernie with it." Yeah, it was as awkward as it sounds. But we've got to give kudos where it's due: her Halloween costume is our fave so far in 2017!
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When it comes to high-performance luxury sedans, the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 are two formidable contenders that have garnered significant attention and praise from automotive enthusiasts. These German powerhouses boast impressive engineering, exhilarating performance, and cutting-edge technology. In this article, we will compare the stock motors of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, exploring their power outputs, driving dynamics, and unique characteristics. Let's delve into the clash of the titans between these fierce competitors.
The BMW M3 has long been revered as the benchmark for high-performance sports sedans, showcasing a perfect balance of power, agility, and luxury. The stock motor of the M3 is a testament to BMW's commitment to delivering an unrivaled driving experience.
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged Inline-Six: The latest generation of the BMW M3 features a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, delivering exceptional power and performance. The power outputs range from around 473 to 503 horsepower (hp), depending on the specific variant. This engine offers instant throttle response, robust mid-range torque, and a thrilling high-revving nature. It propels the M3 with incredible acceleration and delivers an engaging driving experience that is characteristic of BMW's M division. Driving Dynamics:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): The M3, in its stock configuration, typically comes with rear-wheel drive. This setup, combined with BMW's renowned chassis engineering, delivers exceptional handling, precision, and driver engagement. The M3 is known for its balanced and responsive nature, making it a joy to drive on both the road and the track.
The Mercedes-AMG C63 is a formidable rival to the BMW M3, offering a blend of luxury, performance, and striking design. With its AMG-tuned powertrain, the C63 delivers exhilaration at every turn.
4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8: The stock motor of the C63 is a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, showcasing AMG's commitment to brute power and performance. The power outputs range from around 469 to 503 hp, depending on the specific variant. The V8 engine provides massive amounts of torque, offering breathtaking acceleration and an exhilarating exhaust note that is characteristic of AMG models. It delivers relentless power across the rev range, ensuring an adrenaline-filled driving experience. Driving Dynamics:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD): The C63 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, providing flexibility to cater to different driving preferences and conditions. The rear-wheel-drive setup offers a classic, engaging, and dynamic driving experience, while the all-wheel-drive variant provides enhanced traction and stability for improved performance in various road conditions.
The stock motors of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 offer distinct characteristics and driving experiences. Here's a closer look at their key differences:
Power Output: Both models deliver impressive power outputs, with the BMW M3's twin-turbocharged inline-six engine offering slightly lower horsepower compared to the Mercedes-AMG C63's twin-turbocharged V8. However, the M3 compensates with its high-revving nature and superb power delivery, while the C63 impresses with its raw power and immense torque.
Driving Dynamics: The BMW M3's rear-wheel-drive configuration emphasizes precision, agility, and driver engagement, offering a more connected and spirited driving experience. On the other hand, the Mercedes-AMG C63 provides the option of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, catering to different driving preferences and conditions. The C63's all-wheel-drive variant enhances traction and stability for confident and dynamic performance.
The BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 represent the epitome of high-performance luxury sedans, each with its unique characteristics and driving experiences. The stock motors in both models deliver exhilarating power, performance, and a blend of luxury and sportiness.
The BMW M3 impresses with its twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, exceptional handling, and driver-centric dynamics. It offers an engaging and spirited driving experience that has become synonymous with the M3 lineage. On the other hand, the Mercedes-AMG C63 showcases the brute force of its twin-turbocharged V8 engine, providing thrilling acceleration and a commanding presence on the road.
Ultimately, the choice between the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 depends on individual preferences for power, driving dynamics, and brand affinity. Both models showcase the engineering prowess and dedication to performance that make them highly sought-after in the realm of high-performance luxury sedans.


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More than a dozen awards were presented recently at the Mississippi Collegiate Art Exhibition held at Mississippi University for Women.
Juror Heather Deyling, who teaches foundation studies at Savannah College of Art and Design, reviewed more than 1,000 entries.
“I was impressed with the quality of work. It was difficult to nail it down from 1,100 to 200. It was even more difficult to choose the award winners,” she said. Of the 200 pieces accepted, 57 were created by MUW students. The juror selects the top work in each category, and also three awards for overall excellence.
MUW students who garnered top awards in their media category were Stephen Philips with his ceramics artwork titled “Blossoms,” Shirley Boudreaux for her fiber arts piece titled “Andromeda,” and Leslie Crunkilton for her photography titled “Screen Door.”
Brandi Tollett received an Award for Excellence for her artwork titled “Terra, Aqua, Ignis.”
Former MUW undergraduate Martin Arnold, now in graduate school at the University of Mississippi, won the Award for Painting.
This was the university”s first year to host the competition.
Robert Gibson, chair of the Department of Art and Design,” said, “I think we did an honorable job of hosting for the first time. We look forward to next year”s event.”
He attributed much of the success to the juror, as well as the masterful coordination of Alex Stelioes-Wills, gallery director.
Stelioes-Wills added that the show was “fantastic” and made possible through a team effort.
He also encouraged the community to visit the exhibition.
“This is a great show for people to see. Some of these artists are the ones who will be Mississippi artists that we hear about 10 to 20 years from now.”
MUW graphic design student Derek Slaughter designed show material including postcards, posters, fliers and pamphlets for the competition and exhibition. Graphic design student Jerret Kerpan designed the competition logo.
The exhibit will be on display through March 17 in the department”s Eugenia Summer Gallery in the Art and Design Building on campus each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public.
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They Filled ‘Ice Bucket’ With Urine, Feces, Spit, and Cigarette Butts and Dumped It on Autistic Teen Who Trusted Them — Now Comedian Offers Reward for Their Capture | Video | TheBlaze.com
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (TheBlaze/AP) — Comedian Drew Carey is offering to help police find those involved in dumping a bucket filled with urine, feces, spit and cigarette butts on a special-needs teen who was reportedly told the prank was part of the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge.”
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The Oregon District Business Association (ODBA) is seeking an imaginative, creative, and outgoing person to fill the permanent part-time position of Executive Director of our non-profit neighborhood business organization.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who has a commitment to growing the Oregon District business community. Candidate will have experience in event planning, project/budget management, community development, social media and marketing. The Executive Director will be the primary ambassador to the community and must be an independent, self-motivating individual, who is able to communicate and work effectively with the community, committees and board of directors.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils ‘The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury’
At the 2018 Auto China event being held in Beijing this week, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a plush new Mercedes-Maybach all-electric SUV concept --- ‘The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury.’
In unveiling the new Mercedes-Maybach all-electric SUV concept, Mercedes-Benz said that four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors comprise the vehicle’s all-electric powertrain.
The automaker also revealed that the all-wheel-drive system of the newly-unveiled SUV has the capability to deliver a 550 kW (750 hp) output; with the electronically-limited top speed of the vehicle being 250 km/h.
Sharing details about the battery pack of the new Mercedes-Maybach all-electric SUV concept, Mercedes-Benz said the vehicle is equipped with an 80 kWh battery pack which is placed underneath its floor. The battery pack, as per the automaker, can offer a “NEDC range of over 500 kilometres (according to EPA: over 200 miles).”
Highlighting the fact that the ‘The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury’ is “an ultra-modern SUV of three-box design,” Daimler AG’s Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener said that the vehicle remarkably combines the DNAs of an SUV and a saloon. Wagener also described the all-electric SUV concept as “a timeless vehicle” which boasts sensuality and pure sophistication, and “underscores the position of Mercedes-Maybach as the ultimate luxury brand.”
According to LA Downtown News, the Los Angeles Department of Transport has launched ‘BlueLA’ all-electric car sharing service.
In a recent clarification of its plans related to electrified vehicles, Volvo Cars has announced that it is aiming for 50% of its sales to be ‘fully electric’ by the year 2025.
Quebec-based school bus manufacturer The Lion Electric Company is bringing a new line-up of ‘eLion’ all-electric buses and trucks to the market.
German automaker BMW is developing different battery cells specific to the height of the electric vehicles (EVs) it plans to manufacture in the near future.
Japanese automaker Nissan has launched a new version of its e-NV200 electric van featuring an extended range and some other new features.
China is major market for electric automobiles and majority of automobile companies have planned vehicles launches for Chinese market.


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I could get really fucking pissed off and say that I hate this guy and everyone misusing 'amen' to what he was saying.
But, you know what, no. I'm going to be the better person here. I don't hate people, in fact, what I'm standing up for is love. Love. Not locking people who are just loving eachother in a giant pen with an electrocuted fence for the rest of their lives.
That is so cruel and unjust and, I'm just going to say it, fucking ridiculous, that I can't even wrap my mind around it. You're treating intelligent, loving, wonderful human beings as you would treat cockroaches. Not even that, with cockroaches you'd just step on 'em and that would be the end, but no, instead you want to slowly starve 'lesbians and queers' until they die. Do you even understand how painful a death by starvation is? Not to mention, they would be cut off from everyone else they happen to love.
And what, in the end, will that even solve?!
He said that they would all die out because, as he says mockingly, they cannot reproduce, but what he doesn't understand is that they don't even need to. Killing all the present gay people isn't going to do anything. Some people are born that way, and that's that. It's not fucking unnatural, it happens, and quite a lot.
Did you know that roughly 20% of Americans are homosexual, and worldwide, The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force estimates three to eight percent in both sexes?
Did you also know that when a survey was taken in America, the average estimate was that 21% of men are gay and 22% of women are lesbians?
Oh, I have another fact for you. Homosexual behaviour has been observed in 1500 animal species.
In the last 10 years, the number of Americans saying they feel homosexuality should be considered an acceptable alternative lifestyle has gone from 38% (June 1992) to 51% (May 2002).
Yeah, that's May 2002.
It's 2012 now, baby. another 10 years later. I wonder what the percentage is now....?
So, you can rant and spout your horrifying craziness as much as you want, sir.
Just know that what is probably about 64% of the general population does not believe what you say. And I'll bet you that that number is growing. The President of the United States is for gay rights. Ellen DeGeneres is gay- yeah, the voice of Dory from Finding Nemo that I'll bet your kids (if anyone was unfortunate enough to have kids with you) watched when they were little.
I'll also bet you that they loved Dory. Who doesn't?
Oh, and I couldn't help but snicker about that last thing he said, something along the lines of 'Can you imagine kissing a man?!'
Oh, trust me, through the voice of a male character in my writing, I've done a whole lot more than imagining kissing a man.
One last comment.
The band who changed me and saved me, which I bet you've never done and could never hope to truly do to anyone, is very much for gay rights, as are a whole lot of other musicians and people in general, especially in my generation, also known as the generation who will be in control when you're dead and rotting.
Good day to you.
(Ah, and I would like to say that I go to church almost every Sunday. I am religious to a certain extent. I am a Christian.
I'm not, however, fucking crazy.)


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The colossal figures who shaped the politics of industrial America emerge in full scale in this engrossing comparative biography. In both the depth and sophistication of intellect that they brought to politics and in the titanic conflict they waged with each other, Roosevelt and Wilson were, like Hamilton and Jefferson before them, the political architects for an entire century.
All previous efforts to treat the philosophies and programs of Roosevelt’s New Nationalism and Wilson’s New Freedom have been partial and episodic. Now John Milton Cooper reconstructs in parallel lines the entire range of their ideologies and their struggles—their social identification in terms of class, education, and regional roots; the origins and evolution of their political thought; their party leadership roles; and their psychological characters.
After tracking the shared identities of young manhood, Cooper explains the conflict of their mature years that developed from opposing philosophies of government. Not until 1912, when Wilson ran for president, did they come together partially and briefly on common practical grounds of reform of the political process and efforts to curb big business in the public interest. Later, foreign policy in particular pitted them in a deeper conflict that consumed the rest of their lives.


text: The ooze is back, and in a mean way! The Blob Collector's Edition is gooey with extras and great interviews. The cover art design for this release is sure to be an audience favorite. We definitely love the key art. It really pops and brings that purple blob feeling to the max. Scream Factory's transfer is slick and audio is crisp and quite possibly exceeds previous releases. There are also two fresh audio commentaries and eleven new interviews, including brand new chats with Chuck Russell, Jeffrey DeMunn, Donovan Leitch Jr., and more. This is definitely a must add Blu-ray for collectors everywhere. Order The Blob Collector's Edition Blu-ray here from Scream Factory. Synopsis: The Blob is back in this horrific tale about a vile, malignant life-form that crashes to Earth in a cozy, rural American town called Arborville. Untroubled by conscience or intellect, the Blob does only one thing – and it does it well. It eats anything and everything that moves: men, women, and children. And tonight it wants to swallow the town of Arborville. The original version of The Blob thrilled and terrified audiences back in the 1950s. Now the oozing, gooey killer is back with a whole new high-tech look. What was once only suggested now comes to life with state-of-the-art special effects in the tradition of such thrilling remakes as The Thing and The Fly.


Giovanni van Bronckhorst took his first point on Wednesday as a trainer of Guangzhou R&F. The Dutchman's formation played 1-1 in the Chinese Super League against Henan Jianye.
Van Bronckhorst's team came to Dalian, where all group A games are played, after ten minutes already behind by a goal from Boxuan Feng, but Israeli Eran Zahavi gave Guangzhou R&F a point after an hour of play.
Van Bronckhorst has had a difficult start in his first job abroad. The former coach of Feyenoord lost with his team in the first two games of the Super League, which due to the corona crisis could only start in late July instead of February, 0-3 to Shenzhen and 0-5 to Guangzhou Evergrande.
Despite the point, Guangzhou R&F remains the final match in group A. The four top clubs in group A and B eventually qualify for the play-offs for the championship. The bottom four teams enter the playoffs to ensure conservation.
The competition continues for Guangzhou R&F on Sunday with a game against Jiangsu Suning.