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An Efficient New Pricing Tool for Trading Black Sea Wheat
As the global demand for wheat continues to build, the world increasingly looks toward the Black Sea region to produce the additional supplies needed to meet the growing requirements. Tied directly to physical grain markets for Black Sea milling wheat, CBOT Black Sea Wheat futures offer effective risk management, price discovery and access to the ever-expanding opportunities in this important market. Black Sea Wheat futures are a natural extension of the CBOT Wheat complex, which has served as the global benchmark marketplace for agricultural commodities for more than 135 years.
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Feb 2016 Spynel
All targets detected and tracked, over 360° up to horizon
SPYNEL, wide area surveillance sensor, equipped with CYCLOPE, automatic intrusion tracking software, is the ultimate solution for 360-degree long-range situational awareness, as it can detect every threat without being detected. Spynel infrared panoramic cameras are totally passive, emitting no radiation, and cannot be jammed. Spynel and Cyclope automatically detect and track an unlimited number of ground/air/maritime targets simultaneously, including hardly detectable threats, such as crawling men, RHIBs, low altitude air targets, UAVs and stealth aircrafts, in total darkness, fog or smoke.
Tracking all type of targets far beyond fence limits, the Spynel family provides the perfect match for applications such as wide area surveillance, continuous perimeter security, and critical infrastructure protection for FOBs, air and navy bases, ship auto-protection, oil & gas infrastructures, airports, ports, borders and coasts.
Please check out this video below and discover examples of typical targets captured by Spynel, and automatically tracked by Cyclope.
What about D.R.I ranges?
One of the important acronyms to have in mind, when specifying a security project, is DRI. DRI stands for Detection, Recognition and Identification. In the area of thermal imaging, these terms are defined with regards to strict criteria, in order to compare the performance of various sensors on the same basis.
In the FAQ section of our website, the DRI limits, the Johnson criteria and the NATO STANAG 4347 standard, are defined and illustrated, to give the full picture of how we specify our 360-degree thermal cameras. Follow this link to the DRI ranges FAQ page.
Detection (left), Recognition (center), Identification (right) ranges
SPYNEL detects and tracks the smallest drones
Drones were, once again, one of the hot items of last Christmas, rising concerns of government around the world, as many incidents involving UAVs were reported around critical infrastructures, airports, prisons, nuclear facilities.
The detection and tracking of small UAVs is very challenging, due to their size and the material they are made of, with ultra-low electromagnetic signature, making them quite invisible to radars. SPYNEL 360-degree infrared camera was tested in the field and approved, as an effective system with unmatched detection range on micro-drones. Whether the UAV is hot or cold, with thermal engine or electric motor, made of metal or composite materials, it will be detected and tracked at the earliest by Spynel sensor.
To learn more about this application, please log in and download the dedicated white paper from this webpage.
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With the development of electric vehicles, electronic hydraulic brake system becomes a hot spot of present research. In this paper，a new type of integrated electronic hydraulic brake(I-EHB) system is introduced, which is mainly composed of a motor, a worm gear, a worm, a gear, a rack etc. Motor and mechanical structure can cause friction, which leads the system to the creeping phenomenon and the dead zone. These phenomenon seriously affect the response speed and the hydraulic pressure control .In order to realize the accurate hydraulic pressure control of I-EHB system, a new friction compensation control method is proposed based on LuGre dynamic friction model. Because of the external interference or the abrasion of the system, the main parameters will change over time. So the adaptive control is of great importance. The theoretical design of adaptive control method is designed based on the feedback of the master cylinder pressure and the operating state of the system. And the stability of the control method is proved by Lyapunov theorem. A co-simulation model is built with Matlab/Simulink and AMESim, so as to prove the validity of the control method. Related experiments are carried out to track the different target signals, which is step signal, (different amplitude and frequency) sine wave signal and Artemis signal. Compared with the test result with PID control method or compensation control method based on static friction model, this method based on LuGre dynamic friction model has a definite improvement, which has advantages in response and dynamic control error. The dynamic control error at low frequency with this method is less than 1 bar. Therefore this method is an effective way to control the I-EHB system.


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My life may not be as exciting as yours but I do have some little joys/frowns that happen in my life...Put them all together and they make a glittery, glowing, shiny, colourful life of mine.It's sharing time!
Lately I can hardly let 2 or 3 hours pass by without eating something or else I feel like I'm starving! Not hungry but starving and famished. Hence there have been a few time early in the morning 2 or 3 or 4 am I wake up with the worsted hunger stomach aches.
Just this morning at 3 am I had to get up and eat something then I was able to go back to bed and sleep peacefully.

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Most New York voters say Gov. Andrew Cuomo should not resign over sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, according to a new Siena College poll released today.
The poll found voters believe Cuomo can still effectively do his job as governor (48-34%) and are satisfied with how he has addressed the allegations (57-32%), Siena pollsters said.
The poll surveyed New York voters Monday through Friday (March 8-12) last week as new accusers stepped forward to allege misconduct and inappropriate behavior from Cuomo, and a growing number of elected officials called for the governor to resign.
Siena pollsters asked voters a series of questions about how they view Cuomo, including whether he should resign, whether he could continue to do his job effectively and whether or not they believe the sexual harassment allegations.
When asked if the governor should immediately resign, 50% of voters said Cuomo should remain in office, 35% said he should resign and 15% had no opinion.
A plurality of voters in New York City (55-28%), its suburbs (46-40%) and in Upstate New York (47-39%) said Cuomo should not resign, said Siena pollster Steve Greenberg.
Despite those numbers, the poll showed increasing voter dissatisfaction with the three-term Democratic governor.
Cuomo’s job performance rating is down 10 points, and his favorability rating is down 19 points since February, according to the poll.
When voters were asked if they would support Cuomo for a fourth term as governor in next year’s election, 52% said they would prefer to see someone else. Only 34% said they would vote to re-elect Cuomo.
“Voters appear to be able to compartmentalize how they feel about Cuomo,” Greenberg said.
“While their views on him generally – favorability, job performance, re-elect – took a significant hit this month, voters’ views on Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic remain largely positive, except for his handling of nursing home death data,” Greenberg said.
New Yorkers approved (60-33%) of the job Cuomo is doing to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
But 66% of voters (including 56% of Democrats) gave Cuomo a negative grade for failing to make public all data about Covid-related deaths of nursing home patients.
The poll comes amid mounting calls from top Democrats and Republicans in state government and at the national level for Cuomo to resign.
New York’s two U.S. senators, Democrats Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, issued a joint statement Friday calling for Cuomo to resign.
The senators said Cuomo had lost the confidence of the “people of New York” and his “governing partners.”
Cuomo has repeatedly denied that he ever touched anyone inappropriately and has refused calls to resign. He has expressed support for an independent investigation led by the state attorney general’s office.
When the Siena poll asked voters whether Cuomo has or has not committed sexual harassment, 41% said they didn’t know. An additional 35% said they believe Cuomo did harass women, and 24% said they believe he’s not guilty of sexual harassment.
Separately, Assembly Democrats last week took the first steps to launch an impeachment investigation.
If Cuomo is impeached or resigns, he would be succeeded by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. The poll found 64% of New Yorkers have never heard of Hochul, a former congresswoman from Buffalo and a Syracuse University graduate.
Among those who are familiar with Hochul, 23% viewed her favorably, compared to 14% who viewed her unfavorably. It was the first time Siena had included Hochul in a statewide poll.
The poll of 805 registered voters has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. Siena used live operators to reach poll respondents by landline and cell phone, and through an online panel of voters.
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Two groups of Manchester United fans have chartered separate planes to fly over Old Trafford today with competing banners. One will read ‘wrong one: Moyes out’. Manager David Moyes is under pressure after a poor season.
More top news
Weather set to stay cool and cloudy tomorrow
Europe's asylum, immigration and freedom of movement laws "wholly inadequate" to deal with arrival of hundreds of thousands of people.
A passenger who helped foil a suspected terror attack on a high-speed train in France is to appear on US show "Dancing With The Stars".

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Yeah, that’s right, fresh off his missing-of-the-cut by 11 strokes at the PODS Championship in Palm Harbor this weekend, golf impresario John Daly graced Clearwater his presence to practice with the Phils today.
Daly, who actually left the golf course Friday afternoon during a rain delay to drink at the “Hooters Owl’s Nest” off of the 17th hole (seriously), threw on a Phillies jersey and cap, most likely threw back a half-a-case of Coors Light, and tossed some BP to unsuspecting prospects. He even told manager Charlie Manuel he throws “85 miles an hour.”
Jamie Moyer better watch out.
And don’t laugh, Daly doesn’t look much different than John Kruk did in Spring Training 15 years ago.
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06 Sep What makes us happy?
In June of this year, Joshua Wolf Shenk published the fascinating essay _ã–What Makes Us Happy?_ã in The Atlantic.
It was riveting.
Joshua spent about a month in the file room of the Harvard Study of Adult Development hoping to learn the secret of happiness. The project is one of the longest-running and probably the most exhaustive longitudinal studies of mental and physical well-being in history. Basically, for 72 years researchers at Harvard have been following 268 men who entered college in the late 1930s_ã_following them through war, career, marriage and divorce, parenthood and grandparenthood, and old age.
A brilliant man named George Vaillant has directed the study for 40-plus years, compiling and processing all the information.
So what did Joshua learn? What makes for happiness??
Let me just pluck out a few of the most intriguing concepts presented in the article.
To read more about this fascinating happiness and positive psychology research – click here

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EMMY Rossum (above) has a thing for firefighters. As she was entering the Mandarin Oriental hotel all glammed up for the New Yorkers for Children gala, the actress saw a ladder truck coming down West 60th Street. “Handsome men! Handsome men!” she yelled and waved at the firefighters, who smiled and waved back. Inside, she joined the likes of Josh Hartnett, Serena Williams, Geraldo Rivera, Maggie Rizer, Hilary Rhoda, Eva Amurri, Diane Kruger, Rachel Roy and Amy Sacco, who invited quite a few diehards to Bungalow 8 for a raucous after-party.
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Celebrating Black History Month by honoring Alaskan trailblazers and the work still to come | Alaska Insight
After an intense year of political, social and racial unrest across the country, what does February mean for Black Alaskans this year and what do they hope to see for change in the future?
How do Black Alaskans see the current issues facing our society and what do they want in policy and social change for greater equity in the future?
loneliness, how have people who require daily, in-home assistance balanced the need for care with the risk of catching the virus?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for everyone, but many people with physical, developmental and cognitive challenges have had to adapt to even more uncertainty and frustration.
Alaska lawmakers are in session in the capitol city. A lot of careful planning and work has gone into keeping lawmakers and Juneau residents safe from COVID-19, but uncertainty looms about the state budget and pandemic relief.
LISTEN: The first-ever lease sale was held in the Arctic refuge this month. What does it mean for oil development in Alaska?
Repeated attempts by Alaska’s congressional delegation to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to development finally prevailed with a lease sale held in early January. What does the lack of industry interest mean for the future of oil in Alaska?
As more Alaskans get vaccinated against COVID-19, health care officials are working hard to make the process easy, accessible and trustworthy.
Alaska Public Media and Well Beings team up for a community conversation about preventing youth suicide in a state with one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation. Healing from the contributing factors facing young Alaskans is strengthened by attention.
As more vaccines arrive, how will you know when you can get one? There’s been a lot of confusion as the state works to ensure Alaskans get the shot. Once you are vaccinated, when are you actually protected from the virus? We’re seeking clarity on the COVID-19 vaccine process and timeline.
More people are cooking at home, restaurants have closed, and there have been shortages of everything from yeast to canning jars. Alaskans have had a unique and self-reliant food culture for generations. We’ll discuss how the coronavirus is affecting it
At a time when political divisions are intensifying, we'll discuss strategies for finding compromise with former Alaska Governor Bill Walker.
As winter deepens and the economy continues to be hampered by COVID-19 restrictions, how much additional pressure is there on the state's social service programs for vulnerable Alaskans?
Hospital officials, doctors and other medical support staff are raising the alarm over high coronavirus case counts in Alaska, illness among their own ranks, and the diminishing number of available beds for critical care.
As state election officials continue tallying ballots, major questions remain about the results, even after most races have been called.
More than 150,000 Alaskans voted by absentee and mail. As those counts are tallied, some races have flipped, some are still too close to call, and the vote counts for the two ballot initiatives are heading in opposite directions.
Educators explain how they are assessing the risks of viral transmission against the toll taken on keeping kids out of the classroom.
Religious leaders in Anchorage are responding to deep divisions over racial equity, social justice, and economic inequality with a new initiative called "Reconciliation: Race, Justice, and the Gospel," that promotes reconciliation and healing between people of different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs.
Alaska has some of the highest rates in the country of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. After years of organizing around the issue, advocates are seeing more attention and resources brought to bear.
Food security is on the minds of Alaskans because of supply line disruptions brought on by the pandemic. How do those concerns differ across the state, and especially for indigenous people in rural communities who depend heavily on subsistence?
Alaska's Covid case numbers are accelerating at an alarming rate. Daily counts have been in the triple digits for weeks. Why are cases increasing so quickly now and what might it mean for winter transmission rates as Alaskans spend time indoors and distancing becomes more difficult?


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Peter den Boogert (52) used to play tennis at a nice level, he explains during the European Para Championships. When he was 22, he suffered from thrombosis legs, which left him with severe arteries and circulatory problems. This prevented him from playing sports on two legs from a young age. Because he used to do so, he started looking for an alternative. On the Willem Alexanderbaan he inspires visitors to get acquainted with handbiking.
Handbiking is a form of cycling where you drive the pedals with your hands and thus also control the bike. You have complete handbikes with three wheels in which you are kneeling or lying down, but also coupling bikes that you can mount in front of your wheelchair. As a wheelchair user, this allows you to travel long(er) distances and thus increase your mobility options.
“Valid people want to sit in the handbike, but there are also people with disabilities who just want to give it a try. We want to let people experience what it’s like to expand your world in this way. Especially for people with walking disabilities, there are actually very few opportunities to participate in endurance sports.”
‘If I can inspire one person I am satisfied’
Handbiking allows you to play sports and work on your fitness. “If there’s just one person who thinks hey, that’s nice to do, then I am super satisfied.” Peter succeeded in that during EPC2023.
Wheelchair tennis star Isa Schogt from IJsselstein may go to New York from Sept. 7 to 9 for the US Open Wheelchair Junior Championships. On Friday, she couldn’t get off the handbike. “She is a young girl who still has a whole future ahead of her. I also told her to see it as support for her sport. So she can train her fitness well. She rode a few laps here and couldn’t get off the bike. That was incredibly fun.”
Not only was Isa’s day a huge success, her grandfather also took his moment in the handbike. “He also wanted to take a lap. Now he knows what his granddaughter will be doing later. That’s our goal here.”
Isa decided right away to handbike and will rent a bike from the Dutch cycling federation KNWU. “From experience, I know she’s going to become even more enthusiastic. I think she will soon go to a custom-made handbike. Hopefully she’s going to put a lot of miles on that and then she’s going to find that it will benefit her tennis career as well.”


Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples
The Volca Sample from Korg is a digital sample sequencer that allows for sequencing up to one-hundred samples. The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed “on the fly.” Sixteen step-keys enter notes while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. A performance can be recorded in real time. Up to ten of the sequence patterns created can be stored in internal memory.
The motion sequence function records any time-varying changes made to the sound using the knob movements. An active step function allows for skipping steps during the sequence, and the step jump function instantly plays just the key-pressed step. A swing function adjusts the swing playback position, generating the distinctive groove of dance music styles.
A frequency isolator applies changes to the sound by boosting or cutting the low/high ranges with the isolator implemented as an analog circuit. The built-in reverb effect can be switched on/off for each part, and it is possible to save up to six song patterns, each combining up to sixteen sequences. Additional samples can be loaded using the volca sample’s dedicated iOS app (the internal sounds are overwritten).
- Edit and Sequence up to 100 Samples
- 16 Step-Keys
- Motion Sequencer
- Active Step & Step Jump Functions
- Reverse Function
- MIDI In
- Built-In Speaker
- Battery Powered
You can perform with just one unit
The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances. It’s a powerful addition to any existing volca setup, or simply on its own. The new volca lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers, in which any sound — vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches — becomes material for your creations!
A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed “on the fly.” Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time. Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The volca sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.
Analog Isolator provides powerful and great-sounding possibilities
volca sample features a frequency isolator, which has become a powerful tool in the creation of numerous electronic genres. This lets you apply powerful changes to the sound and create development and breaks by boosting or cutting the low/high ranges. The isolator is implemented as an analog circuit, ensuring thick sound even in the flat position.
Reverb Per Part
The built-in reverb effect can be switched on/off for each part. The isolator and reverb can be used together, enhancing your live performance with possibilities such as cutting the low range and letting it fly.
Song mode for more dynamic performances
In a first for the volca series, a Song mode is featured. You can save up to six song patterns, each combining up to 16 sequences. This enables performance possibilities that are unique to the volca sample with its ability to play a diverse range of samples; for example you could play back together with another synchronized volca unit while dramatically changing the rhythm pattern of the volca sample.
Reverse function lets you play samples backward
The sample reverse playback that’s indispensable for hip-hop is provided, and you can turn it on/off independently for each part.


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Take a tour through the Kumano Kodo to experience the pilgrimage routes that lead you to the sacred sites with mysterious power.
Since ancient times, the Kii Peninsula has been considered by people living in the Kansai region to contain many power spots, with hidden sources of strong and mysterious power. One of these power spots is located in Kumano. Kumano is considered one of the “Pure Lands” and it became a regular practice for Japanese people to make pilgrimages to Kumano.
The road they followed has become a World Heritage Site. In the whole world, there are only two pilgrimage routes registered as World Cultural Heritage sites: The pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (registered in 1993) and “The Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range” (registered in 2004).
The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes have inspired pilgrims for over a thousand years. They lead to three sacred sites, offering them a chance to sense the very origins of spirituality in Japan, connecting the Kumano Sanzan, the three Grand Shrines at the heart of Japan’s spiritual culture—harmoniously blending the indigenous Shinto beliefs and Buddhism.
The Kumano Kodo passes through lush forests and isolated villages with panoramic mountain vistas. In the Kii Peninsula you can trace the steps of pilgrims past. Travelers can soothe their mind, body, and soul in the unique onsen (hot springs) along the way. It is said that these thermal springs are a source of purification and miraculous healing powers.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine
Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine is the head shrine of all the Kumano shrines located across Japan. It sits in an area known as “Shingu”, or “new shrine”. Within the shrine grounds stands the Nagi, a thousand-year-old sacred tree. Since ancient times, it has been customary for visitors to take home the Nagi’s leaves as talismans for travel, road safety, marriage and love.
Daimonzaka slope, part of one of Japan’s three ancient roads, the Kumano Kodo, is a picturesque sight with mossy paving stones surrounded by giant cedar trees. The stone torii gate and the vermilion-lacquered Furigase Bridge at nearby Nachi are said to be the point of separation between the sacred and secular worlds.
Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine
The shrine, sitting midway up Mt. Nachi, offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is highly photogenic: the vermillion of its torii shrine gate and buildings contrasts beautifully with the green mountain foliage. Nearby is Nachi Falls, a waterfall with a drop of some 133m, is a tangible reminder of how nature can be both awesome and sacred.
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- Most Maryland lawns are started from seed. Turf-type tall fescue is the recommended type of grass for the entire state.
- Timing is critical for success.
- Late summer to early fall (mid-August to mid-October) is the best time for seeding cool-season grasses like tall fescue.
- Seed in August if autumn leaf drop is a concern.
- The second best time to seed is early March through April.
- Seed planted at other times tends to fail because weather conditions are not favorable for growth (too hot, dry, or cold) and from weed competition.
Questions to consider before starting a lawn in Maryland
1) What are some of the challenges of growing a lawn in Maryland?
A year-round deep green lawn is not an attainable goal in Maryland. The state is located in the transition zone (an area where temperate and subtropical climates meet). We can grow both cool-season grasses like tall fescue and warm-season grasses like zoysia but weather conditions are not favorable for either the entire year. Cool-season grasses go dormant in the summer and warm-season grasses go dormant in the fall.
2) How much sunlight does the area receive?
Grass needs a sunny location to grow well. Most grass types need 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Shady lawns thin out and moss and other weeds move in. Consider lawn alternatives if the area is shady or has trees.
3) What kind of foot traffic will the lawn receive? Will this be a play area for children or dogs?
Foot traffic causes a lot of wear and tear on a lawn. Plan on spending more time and effort to keep the grass healthy if the lawn will be heavily used. Foot traffic causes soil compaction and grassroots do not grow well in compacted soil. Core aeration and overseeding in the fall will help to correct this. Fertilize the lawn in the fall for root development. Mulch around a swing set area instead of planting grass. Ideally, designate an area in your yard for your dogs that limits lawn access.
4) Is this a new home site? Does the soil need to be amended?
On new home sites, it is a common practice for the topsoil to be removed during construction. The remaining subsoil is less fertile, compacted, and often building debris, stones, and rubble is left behind. This soil produces a poor quality lawn. Ideally, improve the soil before planting by mixing compost into the top 6 inches of the soil and raking out any debris and rocks.
5) Will overseeding be sufficient to improve the quality of your lawn or must you perform complete lawn renovation?
If a lawn area has more than 40-50% weeds or the lawn has been left unmanaged for a period of time, total lawn renovation is most likely needed. Removing or killing the existing vegetation then reseeding or installing sod takes a lot of effort. Begin a lawn maintenance program to prevent this from happening again.
Comparing cool season and warm season grasses
|Cool-season (grows actively in the spring and fall)
|Warm-season (grows actively in the late spring and summer)
Turf-type tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue
|Zoysiagrass and bermudagrass
|Depending on rainfall may remain green throughout the year. Can go dormant in summer droughts
|Goes dormant from mid-October through mid-May. Turns a tannish-brown color after the first frost
|Higher maintenance required, although tall fescue requires less maintenance than Kentucky bluegrass
|Zoysiagrass requires less nitrogen fertilizer compared to cool-season turf However, periodic dethatching is necessary
|Best time to establish is later summer or early fall. Start from seed or sod
|Establish in late spring. Start by planting plugs or sod
Types of grass planted in Maryland
Turf-type tall fescue
- Adapts to a wide range of soil and sunlight conditions but does best in full sun to moderately shady locations. It is recommended for most Maryland home lawns.
- The most drought-tolerant grass and least prone to disease and insect problems compared to other types of turfgrass.
- A bunch-type grass that performs best on open, sunny sites in well-drained soil.
- Started from seed or sod. Seed germinates in 7 to 14 days.
- Popular because of its medium-to-fine leaf texture and rich medium-to-dark green color.
- Bluegrass is a higher maintenance turf than tall fescue. Periodic dethatching and more fertilizer applications are required.
- Has a higher incidence of disease problems, especially summer patch, and is more sensitive to drought damage and Japanese beetle grub feeding.
- Performs best on open, sunny sites in well-drained soils. Does not grow well in the shade.
- Spreads by an extensive system of underground stems called rhizomes.
- Started from seed or sod. Seed germinates in 14 to 21 days.
- Fine-bladed grasses comprised of creeping red fescue, hard fescue, chewings fescue, and sheep fescue that can be planted in shadier locations. Hard fescues will also do well in sunny low-maintenance locations as well.
- Not recommended for areas with frequent foot traffic.
- Among cool-season grasses, fine fescue grasses can be successful for use as low maintenance turf on sites that are difficult to maintain.
- Fine fescues need well-drained soil. They should not be mowed during periods of heat stress and drought. One fall application of fertilizer is recommended.
- They are prone to thatch build-up and periodic dethatching is recommended.
- Started from seed. Seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days.
- A medium-textured bunching grass with deep green blades.
- A pure perennial ryegrass lawn is not recommended because of disease susceptibility. Gray leaf spot is a serious disease problem.
- Commonly used in seed mixtures because it germinates quickly; should not exceed 5-15% of the mixture because it is not long-lasting due to disease problems.
- Started from seed. Seed germinates in 5 to 10 days.
- An excellent low maintenance lawn in full sun.
- Recommended for the warmer areas in Maryland such as southern Maryland and the eastern shore.
- The blades are wiry and are fine-to-medium textured.
- Drought tolerant and not susceptible to diseases.
- Established by plugs (more information below) or sod.
- Requires full sun.
- Deeply rooted and is used on high-traffic areas such as athletic fields.
- Winter hardiness can be a concern.
- Not typically recommended for home lawns.
Check (PDF) UMD TT-77 Recommended Turfgrass Cultivars for Certified Production and Seed Mixtures in Maryland for more information on grass cultivars and seed.
- Warm-season lawns are typically established by vegetative means, not from seed. Plugs are small pieces of sod that are planted at regular intervals.
- Planted in mid to late May, when warm-season turf begins to green up.
- Planted like any other small plant. Small holes can be made with a trowel, small spade, or some type of bulb planter. They should be planted 6 to12 inches apart. The closer they are spaced, the faster they will fill in.
- Irrigate immediately after plugging. Do not let the area dry out. Lightly water the area daily. When the weather is hot and dry, two or three light daily waterings may be required.
- It is important to keep weeds from becoming established between the plugs. Manage weeds by handpulling or cutting off at ground level using a hoe.
Site Preparation Steps
- Perform a soil test. Soil testing provides important information such as pH, nutrient levels, and amount of organic matter (most labs test for this as part of the basic soil test).
- Rough grade. The grade should slope away from buildings eliminating any low spots that could cause poor drainage. A 1-2 percent slope or dropping about 2-3 inches every 10 feet is recommended. The grade around existing trees should not be altered because damage to the trees will eventually occur. All debris including, large stones, excess building material, and roots should be removed. If purchasing topsoil is necessary to correct the grade, to fill in lawn low spots, or to incorporate into the existing soil (some soil vendors sell a mixture of topsoil and compost), ask for a soil test report and where it came from. Do not purchase topsoil that is full of rocks and debris, is gray or white in color, has a bad odor, or a sticky, gummy texture.
- Add soil amendments. Properly prepared soil is crucial for the success of your lawn. After your lawn is planted it is difficult and costly to go back to make improvements to the soil. Till or incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil the amount of lime and fertilizer that was recommended from your soil test results. Never till soil that is too wet, and avoid overtilling because damage to the soil structure will occur. Apply and rake in a 1-2 inch layer of compost if the soil organic matter level is less than 3% (according to soil test results). One negative aspect of tilling is that it brings weed seeds to the soil surface.
- Do final grading. Rake the area to smooth out low areas and to even out the seedbed. If needed, lightly roll the seedbed before seeding or installing sod with a water roller to firm up the soil. Do not use heavy equipment, because it will compact the soil making it difficult for roots to grow.
- Plant grass seed or lay sod. Divide the seed into two parts; apply one-half in one direction (north/south) and the remainder in the opposite direction (east/west). Sow seed with a lawn spreader. Press seeds into the soil with the back of a metal tine-bow rake or water roller.
- Water and then cover the seedbed with a layer of straw to hold in moisture and protect seeds from hungry birds. There is no need to remove the straw as the seeds germinate and the grass grows. It will break down as you mow.
|Lawn establishment seeding rateTurf-type tall fescue
|Turf-type tall fescue
|6-8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
|2-3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
|4-5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
By Debra Ricigliano, Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist, University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), 2019. Reviewed and edited by Jon Traunfeld, HGIC Director and Christa Carignan, HGIC Coordinator, Digital Horticulture Education.
Based on HGIC publication HG 102 Lawn Establishment, Renovation, and Overseeding.
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Wistron plans to invest Rs 1,150 Crore in Karnataka for manufacturing components in the Phase II and III.
The Hindu has reported that contract manufacturer of Apple Iphones, Wistron, is planning to invest Rs 1,150 crore in Karnataka during the first phase of operations, informed Gaurav Gupta Principal Secretary, Information Technology, Bio-Technology and Science and Technology to the State government. The company will manufacture components in the Phase II and III.
According to the report, Apple is not directly investing in the manufacturing and it has given the contract to Wistron. Apple is seeking tax concessions and incentives from the State Government. But Union Government does not want to reduce the duties as it will impact the domestic products negatively.
Gupta said to The Hindu that they are engaged with them for the last two years and Wistron has already started its operations in a restricted manner in Bangaluru and had upgraded to a new facility.
The state government has also approved many other investment proposals like one from Boeing Co. to make aerospace components and set up a maintenance and repair facility at the aerospace SEZ near the Devanahalli airport.


Israeli police shot a Palestinian suspected of carrying a weapon who turned out not to be armed.
By Associated Press
Israeli police shot dead a Palestinian near Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday who they had suspected was carrying a weapon but turned out to be unarmed.
The suspect was carrying “a suspicious object that looked like a pistol” and ran away when ordered to stop, said the police, which chased the man on foot and opened fire.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld later said that no gun was found in the area.
A relative of the deceased identified him as Iyad Halak, 32. The relative said Halak was mentally disabled and was heading to a nearby school for people with special needs. The relative spoke on condition of anonymity because of privacy concerns.
The shooting came a day after Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian during an attempted car-ramming attack in Samaria. No Israelis were wounded in either incident.
Palestinian terrorists have ramped up attacks in recent weeks as Israel moves forward with plans to annex Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria in line with President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan.
The Palestinian Authority claimed last week that it was no longer bound by past agreements with Israel and the United States and was cutting off all ties, including longstanding security coordination.
Palestinian terrorists have carried out a series of stabbings, shootings and car-ramming attacks on Israeli civilians in recent years, with an unborn child and a 17-year-old teenager among their victims last year.


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Kylie is getting back to pop.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by flipping through our gallery featuring pop’s not-quite-tall stars…all wearing green, of course.
Kylie Minogue isn’t here for Kylie Jenner diluting her brand.
Plus: Kylie Minogue gets engaged! Also see which artists are performing on TV today.
Light Years revisited?
Queen Kylie sing-orders real life boyfriend Joshua Sasse to strip.
Kick off the new year by choosing the album you’re most excited about in 2016.
Kylie Minogue brought a little holiday cheer to the late night TV show.
Kylie Minogue is a beacon of fabulousness on Strictly Dancing. Watch up top.
The best short bursts of music from the past year.
Kylie Minogue spread Christmas cheer at the Royal Variety Performance 2015.
We revisit and rank the 50 best hits from the year 1995, plus interview artists like Alanis Morissette, Garbage, Monica, Kylie Minogue, Seal, Saint Etienne, Ace Of Base and more in the process.
This is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood!
This is hands-down our favorite Kylie era in years.
Hell hath frozen over.
The Minogue sisters brought their disco duet to X Factor Australia. Watch up top.
Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minogue bring a whole lot of shimmer to the festive season. Watch their “100 Degrees” video up top.
We spoke to pop icon Kylie Minogue about seasonal LP Kylie Christmas and her next project.
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Microsoft updated documentation on protocols used in some of its core applications today.
The Burton Group put the spotlight on Microsoft's SharePoint Server 2007 product on Thursday at its Catalyst Conference 2008 event.
Microsoft's Tech-Ed North America event for IT professionals kicked off today with a keynote address on enabling "dynamic IT."
SharePoint Deployment Planning Services is available now for customers with Volume Licensing Software Assurance through partners with an SDPS certification.
A preview version of the server for small-to-medium businesses is now available, according to a Microsoft announcement that included pricing and licensing details.
Microsoft had flat revenue results as reflected in its third-quarter 2008 report.
Microsoft rolled out its Dynamics CRM Online platform today as a generally available service.
Microsoft's latest tally of MCPs shows MCTS: Vista-Configuration to be one of the hotter certifications.
- By Michael Domingo
Microsoft rolled out five "critical" and three "important" patches for Windows Server 2008, Vista, Office, IE and other software.
- By Jabulani Leffall
This week, Microsoft offered its first public glimpse of the next release of Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), Redmond's next-generation integrated application lifecycle management suite, though the company is still not committing to any deliverables.
- By John K. Waters
Redmond is poised to release eight security bulletins for its April patch release, with five designated as "critical" and three deemed "important."
- By Jabulani Leffall
In a rare display of contrition, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer yesterday acknowledged frustration with the acceptance of Windows Vista and the company's failure to upgrade its Internet Explorer browser more routinely, as well the questionable decision to pursue separate development paths for Internet Explorer and the .NET Framework.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
Microsoft and Google both recently added to their in-the-clouds application offerings.
Microsoft's SaaS initiatives gets kickstarted with online betas of Exchange Server 2007 and Office SharePoint Server 2007.
The second Alfresco Open Source Barometer survey found a general trend toward the use of mixed open source and proprietary software in the enterprise.


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When Did Nicki Minaj Queen Come Out?
Nicki Minaj, the iconic rapper, released her highly anticipated fourth studio album titled “Queen” on August 10, 2018. This album marked a significant milestone in her career and showcased her growth as an artist. Let’s delve into the details of this remarkable release.
The Concept of “Queen”
“Queen” is an album that showcases Nicki Minaj’s versatility as a rapper and her ability to dominate the rap scene. Through this album, she wanted to establish herself as one of the most influential female rappers in the industry. With powerful lyrics and catchy beats, she aimed to solidify her place as the reigning queen of rap.
The “Queen” album consists of 19 tracks, each with its unique style and message. Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout tracks:
- Ganja Burns: This track sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and captivating lyrics.
- Majesty: Featuring Eminem and Labrinth, this collaboration is an absolute powerhouse that showcases Nicki’s lyrical prowess.
- Barbie Dreams: This track gained significant attention due to its playful yet controversial lyrics where Nicki playfully mentions several well-known male artists.
- Chun-Li: Inspired by the Street Fighter character Chun-Li, this track became an instant fan favorite with its fierce energy and empowering message.
“Queen” received widespread acclaim from both fans and critics alike. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was praised for its bold and unapologetic lyrics. Nicki Minaj’s ability to blend various musical styles and deliver powerful performances garnered her even more respect as an artist.
Since its release, “Queen” has solidified Nicki Minaj’s position as a dominant force in the rap industry. It further propelled her career and served as a testament to her influence and talent. The album showcased her growth as an artist, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
In conclusion, Nicki Minaj’s album “Queen” was released on August 10, 2018, and became a monumental milestone in her career. With its diverse range of tracks and powerful lyrical content, it firmly established her as the queen of rap. This album will undoubtedly be remembered as one of Nicki Minaj’s greatest achievements.


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Seite 169 - For, I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness, in part, is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved...
Seite 67 - A miracle is a violation of the laws of nature ; and as a firm and unalterable experience has established these laws, the proof against a miracle, from the very nature of the fact, is as entire as any argument from experience can possibly be imagined.
Seite 230 - And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me.
Seite 76 - That no testimony is sufficient to establish a miracle, unless the testimony be of such a kind, that its falsehood would be more miraculous, than the fact, which it endeavours to establish...
Seite 230 - Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father : there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me : for he wrote of me.
Seite 232 - Lord is salvation ; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you ; as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Seite 107 - Christ not risen; and if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ; whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
Seite 290 - O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called ; which some professing have erred concerning the faith.
Seite 138 - Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The Lord God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
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Specifically these were Regional Weaning, General Mental Health, Community Health and What’s Cooking Kids. In addition to the focus groups in-depth interviews were conducted with local businesses concerning the programme Mental Health First Aid.
As part of this research Public Knowledge spoke with a broad range of people across the North East including primary school children from 4 schools who were recruited via the project lead in the What’s Cooking Kids programme.
Two Regional Weaning Programme focus groups were conducted with a combination of new mothers and mothers with more than one child in order to gain an understanding of the different experiences.
Finally, to explore weaning further and to assess issues relevant to both mental health and community health, health professionals was recruited through a medical consultant rather than a group recruiter in order to ensure familiarity with the specific guidelines health professionals need to abide by when conducting market research.


An increasingly advantageous and widespread welding technology that requires great precision and competence.
In sheet metal processing where it is necessary to obtain resistant, deep but at the same time thin welds with high aesthetic quality, laser welding is the solution that should be adopted.
This welding technology, in fact, unlike other metal welding techniques, is defined as autogenous as it does not bring additional material to the sheet metal, and therefore avoids seams and other visible residues, such as burrs or impurities.
A significant advantage that makes it an increasingly widespread technology adopted in industrial sectors with high production volumes, such as the automotive sector, is the high execution speed (about 10-12 m / min).
A robotic welding and effective process monitoring solution integrated into an industrial automation system is the best solution to achieve maximum performance and aesthetic quality in sheet metal working.
In summary, what are the advantages of laser welding?
- great precision and excellent results from an aesthetic point of view, even on very light materials
- High welding speed with minimal energy investment and without sequential heat treatment
- the high versatility in being used both on very small objects and on large thicknesses and different materials
- the welding effectiveness thanks to the mechanical resistance of this process and the solidity of the final result
- the safety of the treatment even of small or delicate products, without risk of deformation
- the high possibility of automation and control of the entire process
- flexibility in the production process and low costs
- welding of heterogeneous joints
- extremely limited molten and thermally altered areas
- high reproducibility
- possibility to correct inaccuracies and minor defects in the material
Steels offer the best results in terms of precision and speed of execution, while other metals such as copper and aluminum absorb less wavelengths with solid-state laser welding.
The laser welding of the steel allows a finishing of the welded joints without the need for further processing, with a consequent saving of time and lower costs.
Aluminium welding is also increasingly widespread, thanks to the characteristics of strength and lightness of this material that see it increasingly widespread in the transport industry. In the case of aluminium, a hybrid laser-MIG welding technology is often adopted, which combines the strong penetration and reduced thermally altered area of the laser beam, with the filling capacity of the MIG arc.
How does laser welding technology work?
This technique is based on the transfer of energy in the form of heat by a laser beam to the atoms of the material to be welded. The material heats up quickly reaching the melting temperature and causing a deformation of the material almost imperceptible to the eye, which however makes the processing resistant and precise.
The laser beam can also be directed in difficult to access points and modulated according to the surface to be welded, with high specific energy on smaller areas or with lower energy intensity on larger areas.
The laser beam is emitted at different frequencies, depending on the type of source. For a good final quality it is important to choose the correct type of source to ensure the precision of the process and choose optical components of excellent quality.
Laser welding is a very delicate process that must be performed with competence and extreme precision:
- the parts to be welded must have a perfect alignment to obtain a good result, so the preparation of the flaps must be absolutely accurate,
- the choice of lenses must ensure the minimization of the diameter of action and make the welding process as fast as possible,
machinery and process parameters must be properly regulated: the laser beam must be calibrated to the correct power for the type of material treated and its degree of energy absorption.


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Lagos - Singer Kcee is having a great time despite the current state of the Naira.
He shows this in his new video titled Bureau De Changer.
Kcee and his brother, E-money who is the CEO of Five star music record label recently changed the life of a street hawker.
Also read: Shoe-rack seller gets new apartment from Kcee.
The duo gave the shoe-rack seller, whose name is Promise, an apartment in Lagos, a brand new car and N300 000.
They also promised to help me start a new business.


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WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 12, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference is denouncing Tuesday’s shooting at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. that killed a security guard.
In a press release publicized Thursday, Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, stated that the shooting “was a deplorable act of violence and a violation of a hallowed space in our nation’s capital.”
He affirmed that “by preserving the memory of the six million Jews who died in the Shoah, the museum speaks to the consciences of all who pass through its doors and hear the powerful stories of the innocent men, women and children who lost their lives at the hands of a criminal regime.”
“Each year,” the cardinal affirmed, “millions of visitors to the museum learn of the dangers of unchecked hatred and of the need to prevent genocide wherever it threatens.”
“This tragic incident only serves to reinforce the need for continued education throughout society against bias of every kind, but most especially racial and religious prejudice,” he added.
Cardinal George offered “prayerful condolences” in the name of all the U.S. bishops “to the family of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns, who died in the line of duty, and to the staff of the museum who endured this appalling act of violence.”
He underlined the commitment of the Catholic bishops to protect “the sacredness of all human life” and promote “human dignity and interreligious peace throughout our nation.”
The cardinal concluded by reiterating the words of Benedict XVI in his Jan. 28 general audience, “May the Shoah be a warning for all against forgetfulness, denial or reductionism, because violence committed against one single human being is violence against all.”
The shooter was identified as a white supremacist and Holocaust denier, James von Brunn, 88, who opened fire in the museum and killed the 39-year-old guard.
In a statement on the Web site of the Washington archdiocese, Archbishop Donald Wuerl stated that this “senseless killing” is “particularly distressing given the museum’s special mission to educate our world about violence and be a living reminder of the harm that comes from hatred and anger.”
He expressed the hope that the tragedy would be “a call to each of us for a renewed commitment to building a world of peace and respect for all people.”


“Instead of figuring out how to put more Americans back to work, they’ve been trying to figure out how to take away preventive care that is covered under the Affordable Care Act,” said Obama, in an attempt to defend his position. Instead of making life easier for women in this country, they want to let insurance companies go back to charging higher prices just because you’re a woman. Instead of working to boost our economy, they’re out there spending time trying to defund Planned ParentHood and prevent millions of women from getting basic health care that they desperately need, pap smears and breast exams.Not true Obama, nobody objects to women getting general care like pap smears, breast exams and other tests that women must receive to maintain their health. It is the millions of abortions that are performed on viable fetus’ that the American People object to. Once again, Obama makes a clearly populist speech to a friendly audience and leaves out the REAL FACTS. Last Month, House members voted 251 – 172 for pro-life legislation (The Protect Life Act) with 236 Republicans and 15 Democrats supporting the bill and 170 democrats and two Republicans voting against it. According to Lifenews.com, H.R. 358, Protect Life Act, makes it clear that no funds authorized or appropriated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, may be used to pay for abortion or abortion coverage. It specifies that individual people or state or local governments must purchase a separate elective abortion rider or insurance coverage that includes elective abortion but only as long as that is done with private funds and not monies authorized by Obamacare. Last February, the House voted overwhelmingly to scrap funding for the Planned Parenthood abortion business and to ensure , they receive no federal funds through any department or programs. The House approved the Pence Amendment on a 240 – 185 vote with 10 Democrats voting with republicans to de-fund the abortion business. The Senate rejected the bill on a 44-56 vote. This is another Obama campaign lie. The President never meant to keep his campaign promise to not use taxpayers money to fund abortion. Either he won’t keep his word or he can’t because he refuses to further alienate his far left base.
While at a pro-abortion dinner at The National Women’s Law Center Awards Banquet, Obama spoke before 2000 people in defense of taxpayer funded abortions. He bashed Republican lawmakers for their efforts to deny federal funding to the Planned Parent Organization. Planned Parenthood is responsible for more aborted fetus’ than any other organization in the United States.


PASCAGOULA, MISS., April, 22, 2022 — All-domain defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE:HII) hosted U.S. Reps. Rob Wittman, R-Va.; Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.; and Trent Kelly, R-Miss., last week in a demonstration of immediate production capacity at Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of America’s largest shipbuilder. The lawmakers are members of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee, which is beginning its consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023.
“This shipyard has the talent, capability and capacity to build ships and is dedicated to doing everything to maintain it,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “We have made the investments in the facility to be completely modernized, and we will continue to invest in our people so that they are ready to support current and future programs at Ingalls.”
The Ingalls and Navy team led congressional members on a shipyard tour, including visits aboard amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and the guided-missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125).
“As always, I was impressed by the important work conducted at Ingalls Shipbuilding in support of our Navy and Marine Corps team and our national defense,” Wittman said. “This was my first visit to Ingalls since the completion of their shipyard of the future project, and I was pleased to see the advancement of the shipyard's capacity and capability across four major classes of ships.
CONGRESS INGALLS TOUR APRIL 2022
Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson overlooks discussion between U.S. Reps. Rob Wittman, R-Va.; Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.; and Trent Kelly, R-Miss, and the representatives from the U.S. Navy during a tour aboard the amphibious transport dock
I was especially pleased to tour Fort Lauderdale and receive an update on the transition between LPD Flight I and Flight II. These amphibious vessels are critical components of the force structure of the Marine Corps, and our shipbuilding plans for both LPD and LHA classes of ships must be fully resourced by Congress this year to secure the forcible entry capabilities of the corps, and strengthen our position in the Indo-Pacific as we confront the pacing challenge and enduing threat posed by China to our friends and global interests. I also toured Jack H. Lucas and received an update on the transition to Flight III production. The combat system and other upgrades to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are critical to our Navy’s ability to project power around the world, and I look forward to supporting the next multi-year procurement of these essential platforms.”
Gallagher and Kelly echoed the sentiments of Wittman toward the important contribution of the shipbuilding team and the contributions they are making to national security. Gallagher added, “We need all hands on deck to build a 355-ship Navy and beyond.”
It was especially great to have Congressman Wittman and Congressman Gallagher see the significant investment made at Ingalls over the last several years. This investment was the result of the strong partnership between the state of Mississippi, the Department of the Navy and the company and will enable Ingalls to continue its fine tradition of supporting the Navy and Marine Corps team.”
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HYYTS is formed of Glaswegian natives Adam and Sam, whose brotherhood has shaped HYYTS from their bedroom beginnings to unashamedly and rapidly infiltrating the pop landscape. With a sonic palette that traverses pop and electronic, their sound amalgamates the euphoria of the 80’s pop and modern sensibilities, journeying from underground club culture to production laced with brooding beats and soaring pop ambition.
At the core of their artistry is contrast. From juxtaposing paths that led them to HYYTS; the contrasting influences that are woven to create their sound; to their lyrics bearing witness to their brutal honesty while the sonics blare instant dancefloor joy.
The duo met aged 10 and grew up together. Moving around the UK, they eventually returned to Glasgow, and signed to Warner Records in late 2019, going on to release an array of euphoric pop bangers in 2020 that caught the attention of the likes of Wonderland and Radio 1, won them Best Pop Act at the Scottish Music Awards and a nomination at The Scottish Alternative Music Awards.
Their EP Helluvatime, released in the summer of 2021 showcased their craft of telling ordinary stories in extraordinary ways, and late 2021 sees the band as busy as ever. A long awaited return to live performance kicked off in August with a sold out headline show in their hometown of Glasgow. Meanwhile, October saw the band head out as support to BRIT Award winner Grif on her UK tour. Finally, their first UK headline tour starts at the end of November.Buy Tickets Tags: introducing / ones to watch


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The secret cameo in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 4 will not be Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa. Marvel’s Disney+ series is coming towards an end as its final two episodes will be airing in the coming weeks.
Fans are excited to see how the show’s arc will be resolved. But there is more than just the ending that the fans are looking forward to. They are also looking out for the next episode’s cameo appearance. Although they don’t know exactly who the surprise factor will be, they are still thrilled.
The cast and crew of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have been teasing the mystery cameo for the past few weeks. However, fans are cautious about getting their hopes too high considering the disappointment they faced during WandaVision. Paul Bettany had teased about working with someone he always wanted to work but the cameo turned out to be another version of the actor i.e. White Vision.
But even then the curiosity keeps increasing as fans make multiple theories regarding the character who will come back. It’s quite obvious that Marvel Studios will not reveal who that character is but it has been confirmed that it won’t be Black Panther.
“I think we have to be very careful and thoughtful about when he appears…”
MCU producer, Nate Moore confirmed that episode 5’s guest star will not be Chadwick’s, Wakandan King. She acknowledged that they have been careful when they are dealing with T’Challa’s story. The executive said, “No. I can say. That is not going to happen. I would be honest if it was. Chad’s passing is a whole life thing, and I loved the guy as much as the character. I think we have to be very careful and thoughtful about when he appears because he meant so much to a lot of people as much as he meant to us. But yeah, we wouldn’t use that as a ‘Come next week; maybe you’ll see Panther!’ We wouldn’t, and he’s not.”
We already know that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Wakanda are indirectly connected as they are a part of Bucky’s healing. After Captain America: Civil War, Bucky was left in the advanced nation for refuge. It was revealed in the post-credits scene and in the show as well. They were the ones who could rehabilitate Bucky properly.
But fans were unaware that it will be incorporated in the series itself. Ayo made an appearance only after Zemo broke out of jail. Now we know that the Wakandans are involved in the Disney+ series, but their king will not make an experience. It was revealed that T’Challa will not be recast but Black Panther 2 will continue.
While we will not witness Chadwick being a part of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, we will get his final Marvel Studios project. Chadwick voiced his character in What If…? Who swaps arcs with Star-Lord.


This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s latest report, Hearables: Broadening the Definition of AR. It includes some of its data and takeaways. More can be previewed here and subscribe for the full report.
Picking up where we left off last week in examining audio AR, a key accelerant will be investments by tech giants to bring it to market. As we’ve examined, tech giants’ self-serving motivations to future proof core business can involve market-accelerating investment in emerging tech.
That principle applies to audio AR, including players mentioned last week and those that join them. To characterize activity so far and to extrapolate market directions, we’ll take a closer look at three examples: Apple, Google and Bose. They’re each investing in audio AR, but in very different ways.
Starting with Apple, understanding its hearables ambitions requires first looking at its rumored AR glasses. Given Apple’s track record in mainstreaming emerging tech, AR proponents are hoping for some of that signature halo effect. Long-running rumors point to a 2020 release date.
But recent signals indicate the program may be on hold due to personnel reasons and readiness of the underlying technology. The latter is one reason ARtillery Intelligence has been skeptical for a while about 2020, basing market forecasts instead on a 2022 arrival for Apple glasses.
Regardless of timing, we remain confident that Apple AR glasses are coming. As mentioned earlier, tech giants’ financial motivations can reveal directional signals for tech giants’ AR moves. That’s especially true for AR’s role at Apple to both prop up and succeed an aging iPhone.
As background, the iPhone is maturing, along with the rest of the smartphone market. But as iPhone sales continue to decelerate, wearables are a beacon of hope in Cupertino. That was once the position where the iPhone sat in being the rising star to offset maturing Mac sales.
Specifically, iPhone sales are down $3.5 billion year-over-year in Q3 2019, while wearables reached $5.5 billion. The growth in the latter isn’t enough yet to offset the former, but it’s still a young product line growing from a small base, compared to the saturated smartphone market.
Add it all up and there’s too much on the line for Apple to walk away from AR glasses. A supporting role to the iPhone could make AR glasses’ overall revenue impact in the tens of billions. Equally important, they could also prop up Apple’s next big play: a wearables suite.
That brings us back to AR audio. Glasses could be a key component in a wearables line that succeeds the iPhone as Apple’s cash cow. In concert with AirPods, Watch and others, it could augment several senses and comprise the ultimate personal computing touchpoint to our lives.
This is classic Apple and could manifest in a holistic suite of wearables that includes line-of-sight AR through glasses; biometric tracking and info delivered to your wrist; and textured/intelligent audio delivered to your ears through Airpods. Altogether, it’s a suite of sensory augmentation.
This scenario would also align with Apple’s affinity for platform lock-in as a means to greater ARPU. A wearables suite could promote multi-device ownership through functional advantages, just like Apple has done for years with interlocking devices like iPhone, iPad, AppleTV and Mac.
And the first steps are underway. Apple Watch has been one of the most successful Apple products in years, as have AirPods. The latter sold an estimated 25 million units last year. This conditions user behavior around an all-day hearable device – the first step to an audio AR future.
Those who wear AirPods frequently tend to wear them for long stretches of the day, which is a positive sign. However they remain idle most of that time and are activated occasionally for phone calls or other basic functions. The eventual vision is for audio AR cues on a more perpetual basis.
To get there requires apps. That will happen by Apple internally, just like default iOS apps (Mail, Maps, Calendar, etc.). Then just like the iPhone, we believe it will open up audio AR development. The historical analogy is that we’re now at the iPhone 1, before the App Store launched.
Next we’ll examine Google and Bose. See more details about this report or continue reading here.
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JALALABAD: The Afghan armed forces have rescued 24 civilians who were abducted by militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) in Nangarhar.
Provincial governor’s spokesman Ataullah Khogyani said ISIS-K militants had abducted 24 civilians of in Chaparhar district on Monday.
Khogyani further added that the hostages were rescued after due to the efforts of the armed forces.
According to Khogyani, at least three ISIS-K militants and a civilian were also wounded during the operation.
The anti-government armed militants including ISIS-K loyalists have not commented regarding the report so far. ISIS militants are active in some remote districts of Nangarhar province and often attempt to carry out terrorist related activities against the government and security institutions as well as local residents of the province. (Khaama Press)


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Even with the announcement of Apple’s new augmented reality headset, expectations (and rumours) haven’t abated for the fall release of Apple’s next iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 15. Those rumours, plus last year’s EU decision mandating USB-C charging on phones sold in Europe, it could mean a number of deviations from Apple’s traditional design. Will the iPhone 15 have a USB-C port? Apple will raise iPhone prices in 2023? Will it also be called “iPhone 15”? No one outside of Apple knows for sure, but these reports are sure to fuel our curiosity until Apple launches its next iPhone event (probably in September). Here are some of the biggest and most believable rumors we’ve seen so far, to paint a picture of what we might see from the iPhone 15.
iPhone 15: updated ultra-wideband
According to noted Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 will run on an updated Ultra Wideband (UWB) processor, which Apple calls the U1 chip, to better integrate with the company’s new AR headset, the Vision Pro. UWB is one short-range wireless communication standard often used to track the location of objects. It can locate your Apple AirTag or unlock your car as you reach out with your phone. In a Recent post on TwitterKuo said this is all part of Apple’s broader strategy to “build a more competitive ecosystem for Vision Pro.”
iPhone 15: wireless charging update
According to a May report from ChargerLab, a power specialist website with an ongoing track record, all iPhone 15 models will support 15W wireless charging using the Qi2 open standard. If this turns out to be true, it means that the iPhone 15 could open up a whole new world of wireless charging devices capable of charging the device at its maximum speed. Apple previously limited open wireless charging standards to 7.5W, leaving the full 15W charging speed for Apple-licensed MagSafe accessories.
iPhone 15 camera: the Periscope-style telephoto lens arrives
Well-known Apple watcher Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, predicts that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will receive a periscope-style telephoto lens. This type of telephoto lens allows for higher optical zoom levels, with Kuo predicting that a 6x optical zoom could come in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Optical zoom on the iPhone 14 Pro Max is limited to 3x, which lags behind rivals like the 10x optical zoom of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This entry was recently strengthened by a known source of losses and Twitter user Unknownz21, who said the Pro Max model will come with the special lens.
to know more: The iPhone 14 Pro’s cameras are a major upgrade
iPhone 15 design: hello USB-C, goodbye Lightning
This has been around for years now, but in 2023, the switch from a Lightning port to a USB-C port could finally happen. This is probably due to pressure from the European Union, which has been pushing for a common pricing standard for years. In 2022, the bloc managed to pass legislation requiring Apple to equip its iPhones with USB-C ports by 2024 if it wants to sell them in the EU.
The question is whether Apple will switch all iPhone models to USB-C or only those sold in the EU. Apple already modifies iPhone models regionally, as it did with the iPhone 14: the US version has a Electronic SIM, while other variants keep the SIM slot. However, according to Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart, there are good reasons to move all iPhones to USB-C in the future.
“There are more ecosystem, security, and accessory considerations with the power/data connector, so I think Apple is more likely to move all iPhones [globally] to USB-C in the period of iPhone 16 to comply with European regulations,” he told CNET in an email.
To know more: Your next iPhone will likely need a different charging cable
iPhone 15 design: Dynamic Island expands to all models
Apple is likely to continue selling four iPhone models with the iPhone 15 lineup. Rumors point to a generally similar design across the board, except that the shape-shifting cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro, known as Dynamic Island, is intended to make its way onto all models.
That rumor comes from display analyst Ross Young, who also said in September tweets who doesn’t expect the base iPhone 15 models to have a higher refresh rate like Apple’s iPhone Pros because the supply chain can’t support it.
to know more: The most eye-catching feature of the iPhone 14 Pro seems to be a nod to something else
iPhone 15: Solid-state buttons arrive on the iPhone 15 pro models
Yet another prediction from Kuo has been making the rounds, but this time the analyst expects Apple to further distinguish between its base and Pro models in the coming years. One way he expects this to happen is to give iPhone 15 Pro models solid-state volume and power buttons instead of the standard keys found on today’s devices, he wrote in a tweets in October.
The solid-state buttons, which Kuo says will be similar to the home button found on the iPhone SE and iPhone 7, mimic the tactile sensation of pressing a button with the help of haptic feedback. The apparent advantage of this type of push button is that it also protects against water ingress.
iPhone 15 power: more RAM for professional models
According to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the Pro models in the iPhone 15 range will boost RAM from 6GB to 8GB to complement the anticipated A17 Bionic chipset. Base models will continue to receive 6GB of RAM, according to TrendForce. This rumor is also apparently supported by a research report by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, according to an article by MacRumors, which references Pu’s report.
iPhone 15 price: up, up and away?
Prices have increased dramatically since the original iPhone arrived in 2007. And that could happen again in 2023 with the iPhone 15, but not in the way you might think. The price of the regular iPhone 15 is currently expected to remain the same, according to analysts who spoke to CNET earlier.
However, the upper end of the price range could be pushed higher if rumors of a luxury iPhone 15 Ultra turn out to be true. The alleged Ultra model could potentially replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max next year, writes Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This is in line with Kuo’s predictions, who expects Apple to further differentiate the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models. However, other rumors suggest that the iPhone 15 Ultra is a step up from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Prices in the US currently range from $829 for the entry- level of iPhone 14 (128GB) up to $1,599 for the highest-end iPhone 14 Pro Max with 1TB of storage. According to tipster Revengus, the iPhone 15 Ultra will feature a telephoto lens with a variable zoom lens, which is the camera setup rumored to be featured on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.
to know more: What Apple could do with iPhone 15 prices in 2023
iPhone 15 Ultra camera: variable zoom
According to tipster Revengus, the iPhone 15 Ultra will feature a telephoto lens with a variable zoom lens, which is the camera setup rumored to be featured on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra. Cameras with variable optical zoom (continuous zoom) are not commonly found on smartphones for a variety of reasons, including the size and design of phone cameras limiting the type of lenses that can be used.
iPhone 15: launch and release timeline
Apple holds its annual iPhone event in September nearly every year, so we’d expect the timeline to stay the same for the iPhone 15. New iPhones typically release shortly thereafter, usually on a Friday of the following week. Sometimes Apple staggers release dates for specific models, especially when introducing a new design or size. So it’s possible that the iPhone 15 range has more than one release date.
Here’s what we know:
- Apple tends to hold its events on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Apple’s iPhone 14 event was held on Wednesday, September 7, while the iPhone 13 event was held on Tuesday, September 14.
- iPhone release dates are usually a week and a half after Apple’s announcements.
- In general, new iPhones are released on a Friday, around the third week of September. For the iPhone 13, pre-orders began on September 17 and the phones went on sale on September 24.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the government is planning to set up helipads and drone landing facilities on some of the 600 locations where it is developing wayside amenities along the national highways.
Such facilities would help in dealing with medical emergencies, such as road accidents and organ transplantation, Gadkari said at an Indian Merchants Chamber event in the city.
According to an official release, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that NHAI is developing world-class 'Wayside Amenities (WSA) at more than 600 locations along the National Highways.
Apart from basic facilities like good toilets, parking and restaurants; these wayside amenities will also have dormitories for truck drivers, facilities for charging electric vehicles, and trauma centres, among others, he said.
There will also be retail outlets for promoting handicrafts and locally-manufactured products, the minister said, adding some of the WSAs will also have helipads and drone landing facilities to deal with medical emergencies like road accidents and organ transplantation.
Gadkari further said, "PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) is a very big initiative and it will help us reduce logistics costs".
Logistics cost in India is higher at 13-14% of GDP compared to 8-9% in other developed economies, such as the US, he noted.
"Higher logistics cost reduces the competitiveness of 'Made in India' products in global markets. Reducing logistics costs to 9% of GDP is at the top of the government's agenda," the minister emphasised.
Gadkari said a strong, stable, decisive and transparent government is the key to achieving the country's target of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025.
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Officers of the Delta State Police Command have successfully nabbed two suspected armed robbers and two drug dealers in different parts of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, “DSP Bright Edafe”, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 7. He said the robbery suspects were arrested along Issele-Azagba/Ogwashi-Uku road based on credible information.
“On the 5/09/2022 at about 1125hrs, operatives attached to Eagle-Net Special Squad while on visibility patrol along Issele-Azagba/Ogwashi-Uku road, acting on credible information intercepted a tricycle (Keke) with Delta State Commercial colour Reg. No. AWK 941 QC and tag No. DT/CT/10550B driven by one Anthony Onyekaba ‘m’ of No. 223 Asei Quarters Azagba Ogwashi-Uku with four occupants,” the statement read.
“After a thorough search, one Eze Paul ‘m’ 27yrs of Okofia and Henry Dukkwu of Ugbetiti ‘m’ 28yrs both of Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North LGA were arrested with one (1) locally made double barrel Pistol with two live cartridges concealed in a bag, one (1) techno phone, one (1) Infinix phone, one (1) OPPO phone, one (1) APPO phone, and the cash sum of (N5,750) were recovered from them. Investigation is ongoing,”
In another development, on September 1, 2022, operatives attached to Special Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) raided a black spot at Owa-Oyibo in Ika North East LGA.
The raid carried out by the operatives led to the arrest of two drug dealers, one Mrs. Ogala Juliet ‘f’ 42yrs and one Ifeadi Macaulay ‘m’ 26yrs.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include two bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, 20 cans of liquid substances suspected to be “monkey tail”. Investigation is ongoing.
Meanwhile, in the Command’s resolve to fight the menace caused by Indian hemp/ controlled drugs dealers, the Commissioner of Police has ordered that continuous raids be carried out by DPOs in their area of responsibility.
The CP also admonished the youths to stay away from these substances capable of destroying their lives.