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ALEKSEEV, Vasile E.; ROZLOGA, Yurii G.. Cartography of the Composition of Clay Minerals in Soils and Parent materials in Moldova. In: Eurasian Soil Science. 2019, nr. 4(52), pp. 426-435. ISSN 1064-2293.
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A brief review of world experience in mapping the mineralogical composition of soils is given; in particular, the results gained in Great Britain (England and Wales), Canada, the United States, Australia, Hungary, the former Soviet Union, and Russia are analyzed. In the majority of countries, the composition of clay minerals was the only object of mapping, except for the United States, for which the data on the mineral composition of coarse fractions were included. This publication is aimed at the analysis of the experience in mapping the mineralogical composition of soils in Moldova—a small country with steppe and forest-steppe landscapes—and elucidates the achievements and problems in this area. Unlike other countries, where the associations of clay mineral were the object of mapping, the specific mineralogical composition of soils and parent materials in Moldova, together with the development and application of appropriate analytical methods and databases, made it possible to compile the maps reflecting the contents of individual minerals both in the clay and coarse fractions. For the first time, digital maps of the contents of various minerals in soils of Moldova were developed on the basis of data of quantitative X-ray diffractometry and their statistical analysis. A close relationship was found between the content of certain minerals and the particle-size distribution data, which permitted us to perform mapping of the mineralogical composition of soils with due account for their textures. As an example, digital maps of the contents of clay minerals (smectite and illite) in the A horizon and in the parent material of Moldavian chernozems and forest soils on a scale of 1 : 3 M are presented. Statistical data on the contents of these minerals in the soils of different textures are discussed. The content of smectite varies within 6–43%, and the content of illite varies within 3–16%. Their distribution in the soil profiles attests to a statistically reliable difference between the contents of these minerals in the A horizon and in the parent material. The mapping procedure is described, and the areas of the practical application of such maps are specified.
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Energy Efficient Technologies for Heating and Cooling
There are many opportunities for reducing the environmental footprint of St. Lawrence University and meeting the goals outlined in the University’s Climate Action Plan. This report first presents types of geothermal heating and cooling and considers the feasibility of installing new geothermal systems on campus. Geothermal systems would reduce the demand on the existing heating system (for most buildings, natural gas-generated steam) and provide air conditioning to structures by utilizing the stable temperature of the earth. Expensive upfront costs make geothermal installations a serious financial undertaking, but the technology promises to pay for itself in the long term. Next, the report considers improvements to building envelope efficiency by repairing, replacing, or installing new windows. More efficient window glass and frames would also reduce energy needs for heating. Lastly, the report explores the environmental impact of different roofing materials and styles, keeping in mind monetary costs as well. Following these research findings are suggestions for university policies regarding geothermal, windows, and roofing.
Energy Efficient Technologies for Heating and Cooling
By: Mr. Hogan Dwyer
St. Lawrence University (“SLU”) has hired Wendel, a consulting company, to do an energy audit of the campus and create an Energy Master Plan. This plan will establish the current state of energy use on campus and outline a roadmap for improving energy use so that the University can meet its goals.
The topics covered in this report are geothermal heating and cooling, windows, and roofing. Each is relevant to making the energy system at SLU more efficient in terms of carbon footprint and monetary cost.
Of the many types of heat pump systems, a closed-loop ground source best fits the heating and cooling needs of St. Lawrence University buildings. There are rebates and commercial partnerships available to institutions of higher education that make a new geothermal installation feasible.
Windows are important sources of passive heating via solar energy, but also contribute to energy inefficiency by leaking conditioned air to the outside. There are many aspects of windows to consider, including the number of panes, the type of frame, the type of glass coating, and the inclusion of warm edge technology. The measurements U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient are best for comparing performance between different windows.
Roofs have a significant energy cost over their lifespan, from the manufacture and transportation of materials to the envelope of a building to the recyclability of materials. There are many materials to consider for new roofs, none of which is perfect for every situation.
I recommend that the University seriously consider installing new geothermal systems. Additionally, St. Lawrence should immediately address the windows in worst condition on campus. Finally, the administration and facilities should update policies regarding the installation of new windows and roofs to ensure that environmentally-friendly options are considered, if not required. The theme houses are obvious easy targets for these improvements, but I acknowledge the potential problems with making significant investments in these structures.
An Energy Master Plan (“EMP”) is a roadmap for creating a more efficient, cost-effective, and robust energy system, including infrastructure (Fox). The EMP identifies goals and critical problems, and outlines the current status of the energy system (Fox). The EMP includes recommendations for how to achieve these goals and fix the existing problems (Fox).
St. Lawrence University has hired the consulting company Wendel to create an EMP because such a plan can help with two school priorities – meeting the Climate Action Plan, which includes the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and decreasing costs of operations. The University received $112,500 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) to create the plan, plus $4,000 to hire interns to assist on the project (Kenmore).
Due to the cold climate of the North County, heating is the greatest single source of energy consumption for St. Lawrence University. Along with being the largest area of consumption of fossil fuels, heating is also the most expensive aspect of SLU’s energy use (though not by as wide a margin). Thus, improvements to the heating system at SLU can significantly contribute to the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan while also saving the University money in operations costs.
Geothermal is an up-and-coming renewable energy source in the U.S. Geothermal energy could not totally replace current energy sources of heat (natural gas) for the entire St. Lawrence University campus; there is simply too little heat available close to the surface in Canton, NY. However, installing geothermal systems would decrease reliance on nonrenewable fuels to keep buildings warm, while also providing energy-efficient cooling in the summer months. The cooling benefits of geothermal will become increasingly beneficial as the climate of northern New York State warms 3-10℉ in the next 70 years (DEC). Some may find the upfront costs of geothermal intimidating, but properly planned and installed systems pay for themselves in the not-too-distant future because they have such low operating costs (“Ground-Source Heat Pumps”).
Windows are relevant to heating as areas for air leakage and as opportunities to capture solar heat. However, window upgrades are not guaranteed to save money over the lifetime of the window, especially if current windows already have storm window panes (Garskof). Still, replacing windows in many situations will reduce a building’s annual carbon footprint.
Roofing is not an obvious topic for improving energy consumption on a college campus. However, installing, repairing, and disposing of roofs necessarily leaves an impact on the environment, as does the capability of a roof to retain heat in a building or reflect light from the sun. Any renovation of existing roofs or construction of new roofs should include explicit consideration of the energy footprint.
There are two basic types of heat pumps: ground source and air source. Ground source heat pumps utilize the heat of the earth (aka geothermal), while air source heat pumps simply adjust the temperature of nearby outside air. Ground source pumps are more efficient and have much better cold climate performance than air source ones (“Heat Pumps Potential”).
Open-loop ground source heat pumps use water from a nearby waterbody to transfer energy from the earth to the building air, while closed-loop systems pump fluid with a low freezing temperature through the ground and back into the building (“Ground Source Heat Pump”). The former is cheaper, but limited to areas with a waterbody that does not freeze in the winter, which St. Lawrence University does not have.
Because geothermal closed-loop heat pumps utilize wells that are dug vertically or horizontally in the ground, the geology of a site significantly impacts costs and energy-savings (“Ground Source Heat Pump”). As a result, digging a test hole at a potential site is absolutely necessary before deciding whether to install geothermal.
The Upstate New York startup Dandelion has drawn the attention of some members of the St. Lawrence community who would like to see the University install more geothermal capacity. Dandelion has brought down the cost of installing geothermal (for the company and its customers) by using state-of-the-art drills and software to install at multiple sites in a neighborhood at once (Hannun). The company’s other major innovation is offering zero-money-down financing, making their geothermal systems even more financially feasible (Hannun). While Dandelion specializes in residential homes, they may be open to retrofitting several buildings on the SLU campus, treating it like a residential neighborhood. Further, the University could partner with Dandelion to create a program that allows local residents to also have geothermal systems installed in their homes.
Tax rebates are a common method for making renewable energy installations more financially-feasible. While the federal government is offering a major tax credit for geothermal systems until 2022, St. Lawrence is ineligible because the institution is tax-exempt. However, St. Lawrence can qualify for state rebates. The state energy development agency NYSERDA is offering up to $500,000 per building (no more than $1,000,000 to a single campus) for colleges to install geothermal systems. This rebate is available until Jan 1, 2019 or until funds run out (“NYSERDA Launches”).
According to NYSERDA, “[n]on-fuel switching installation of heat pumps for space heating and cooling has much smaller potential than for fuel switching” in terms of energy and monetary savings. Thus, they recommend looking into fuel switching alongside installing geothermal. Even so, the current low price of natural gas means that any new geothermal system that replaces or supplements a natural gas heating system would take a long time to pay for itself in energy-cost savings (“Heat Pumps Potential for Energy Savings in New York State (updated 2015)”).
Kirk Douglas Hall is the only building on campus fitted with a geothermal heat pump system. The Kirk Douglas geothermal system was constructed alongside the building, so no retrofitting was involved. It is closed-loop and consists of 26 wells, ~450 ft. deep, buried underneath the main quad of campus. This site was tested for its geothermal potential in January of 2013. The below drill log might be useful when scouting for future locations of geothermal wells on campus.
In 2009, SLU hired Holabird & Root to perform a study of possible geothermal systems for the science complex (Bewkes, Flint, Johnson) on campus. The intramural fields adjacent to the complex were identified as ideal space for this type of system. Unfortunately, the current financial situation has rendered the recommendations unfeasible in near term (“St. Lawrence University Geo-Thermal Study”).
Some standard measurements of window glass help to compare options. The capacity of a window to lose heat is the U-Factor. A lower U-Factor is preferred in any climate where heating is a larger expenditure than cooling (“Selecting Energy Efficient New Windows in New York”). In a cold climate, like that of the North County, a good U-Factor is between 0.17 and 0.39” (Roberts).
Another measure is the Solar Heat Gain Coeffecient (“SHGC”), or the fraction of incident solar radiation admitted through the window (Holladay). Solar radiation is a renewable, passive source of heat that can significantly contribute to the heating of a building. In a cold climate, a higher SHGC is better, ideally somewhere in the range of 0.39 to 0.65 (Holladay).
The frame of a window impacts its capacity to hold heat in or conduct heat out of a building. Aluminum frames are poor insulators, especially when they lack a solid core. Vinyl frames with a solid core are more efficient, but vinyl is unfortunately not recyclable (“Vinyl vs Aluminum Windows”). Fiberglass windows are better than vinyl in appearance, paintability, strength (resistant to developing air gaps), and (possibly) insulating ability, but are also significantly more expensive (“Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows”).
One way in which new windows are more efficient than traditional windows is that many are manufactured with chemical coatings that impact the emittance of the glass. Emittance is the ability of a material to radiate energy (“What is Low-E Glass?”). Standard clear glass has an emittance of 0.84. Glass with a low-emittance (“Low-E”) glass coatings can have an emittance as low as 0.04 (“Window Technologies: Low-E Coatings”). A “passive” low-E coating maximizes solar heat gain in a building, while a “solar control” low-E coating limits the ability of solar heat to get into the building (“What is Low-E Glass?”). Windows with a high SHGC and a low-E glass coating are best for “heating-dominated climates” like that of Canton, NY (“Window Technologies”).
Double vs. Triple Pane
The most significant factor of window U-factor is the number of panes. Some older windows are single-pane, but most building construction today uses double pane windows. Double pane windows have a layer of gas between the panes, often argon that greatly adds to their insulating properties. Triple pane windows (three layers of glass) are sold by many manufacturers today, but they are not commonly used. Homesteaders from the Canton, NY area informed the author that triple pane windows are generally low quality and consequently do not actually provide efficiency benefits over double pane. Window manufacturer Fibertec, on the other hand, claims that “[w]hen comparing factors such as the SHGC, or U-values, there is an approximate improvement of 20-30% in a triple pane window’s energy ratings” (“Triple versus Double Pane Fiberglass Window”). Similar conclusions can be drawn from the published findings of the Efficient Windows Collaborate. Triple pane windows are also more resistant to condensation, which is especially relevant for cooler climates (Erdmann). For many, the price difference between double and triple pane is the deciding factor. Since prices for triple pane vary significantly, this evaluation must be done on a case-by-case basis (Erdmann).
Warm Edge Spacer Technology
“Warm edge windows” have an edge that conducts less heat than conventional aluminum-framed windows, improving energy efficiency and reducing condensation (“Warm Edge Technology”). Window spacer manufacturers claim that up to 80% of heat loss occurs at the edge of a window, and that spacers reduce heat loss at the external edge by up to 94% (“Warm Edge Technology”). These are likely optimistic figures; the window glass manufacturer FENZI Group claims that warm edge spacers reduce thermal transmission of windows by 10% (FENZI Group), and the U.S.-government sponsored Berkeley Lab says U-factors improve 6% in standard windows and 12% in high performance windows (Van Den Bergh).
Three types of spacers are available - flexible plastic or silicon, plastic/metal hybrid, and stainless steel (FENZI Group). In terms of performance, there is little difference between the three types, so other factors are usually taken into account when choosing which type to use (FENZI Group). There are many factors to consider (see www.fenzigroup.com/portals/0/pdf/News3_11_WarmEdge_ENG.pdf). One major factor is linear thermal expansion, which impacts the potential of a spacer to crack due to changes in temperature. Cracking compromises the benefits of the spacer. Homogeneous steel is best at resisting this thermal expansion (FENZI Group).
Windows on campus are predominantly double pane with vinyl framing. According to Assistant Director for Sustainability and Energy Management at SLU, warm edge spacers and low-E coatings are uncommon. No thorough record of windows on campus is available. A survey of some buildings near the campus center by the author of this report produced the following window counts:
- Academic buildings: Piskor - 140, Carnegie - 92
- Theme houses: 78 Park St. (Commons) - 51, 72 Park St. (Habitat) - 24
- Dormitories: Dean - 263, Whitman - 216
To get a sense of potential savings by installing new windows in campus buildings, one can consider savings estimates for residential homes. ProVia windows states that for a “typical home” (Calculated by combining “an even mix of 1,700 sq. ft one-story and 2,600 sq. ft two-story homes with natural gas heat and electric air conditioning”) in Burlington, VT (which has a very similar climate to Canton, NY), expect savings of “$553 a year when replacing single pane windows [and] $197 a year over non ENERGY STAR qualified double-paned, clear glass replacement windows” (ProVia).
Wallender; Bullard; “Roofing Shingles Vs. Cedar Shakes Costs”)
Low cost – asphalt (shingles and rolled), composition (fiberglass, asphalt, minerals)
Medium cost – standing seam metal, metal (steel, zinc alloy, aluminum), tile, faux slate (rubber), plastic polymer, wood shingles and shakes
High cost – slate, copper, “green” roof
The expected lifetime of a roofing material is a significant determinant of its overall environmental impact. Asphalt shingles widely vary in quality and thus life expectancy, but generally last 15-30 years (Bullard). Metal and wood shakes and shingles last around 30-50 years (Bullard). Plastic polymer generally lasts at least 50 years, while slate can last 150 years (Bullard).
The durability of a roofing material impacts the life of a roof in places with inclement weather. Some manufacturers provide hail ratings for their roof products, providing a simple quantitative measure for comparing durability (Bullard). The durability of asphalt shingles is best determined by the manufacturer’s hail rating (Bullard). Plastic polymer, metal, and slate are known for their durability (Bullard). Wood is one of the least durable options, as it is not naturally fire-resistant and can be easily damaged by weather (Bullard).
Roofing materials also differ in insulating capacity. Wood shingles are about two times more insulating than asphalt (Bullard). Asphalt absorbs solar heat, while metal and plastic roofs reflect it, which is beneficial in warm climates (Bullard). Slate is extremely dense, which helps maintain a heating differential between the inside and outside of a building (Bullard). Green roofs also provide good insulation (“Other Types of Roofing that Can Save Energy”). Energy Star certified roof products reflect solar heat, so this certification is less relevant in colder climates (“Roof Products”).
Many roofing materials are heavy and transporting heavy materials requires more fossil fuel combustion than lighter materials. Using local materials reduces this environmental impact. Slate and wood are both local to the Northeast U.S. and thus can be locally sourced for buildings in Canton, NY (Bernard).
Another way to reduce the footprint of a roof is to choose recycled materials and/or materials that are easily recyclable. Recycled shingles, made from plastic, metal, or rubber, are a nice option (Chiras). Asphalt shingles are from nonrenewable petroleum, but they are usually recyclable (Bullard). Wood is not recyclable, but, since it biodegrades, wood roofing will not take up space in landfills after being replaced (Bernard).
A study looking specifically at the full life-cycle of concrete, asphalt, and stainless steel shingles in Ontario, Canada found that extruded concrete had the smallest greenhouse gas footprint, lowest cost, and highest energy efficiency of the three options (Loureiro et al.). Extruded concrete roofing appears uncommon in the U.S. (as garnered from internet searches).
The majority of buildings on St. Lawrence’s campus are asphalt shingles. Exceptions include Kirk Douglas (standing-seam metal), Sullivan Student Center (standing-seam metal), Johnson Science Center (EPDM), and large residence halls and academic buildings (EPDM). Some roofs are likely in need of repairs or replacement. Brown Hall has had leaking problems for years and Madill and Gunnison Memorial Chapel both have aging slate roofs.
In light of the success of the Kirk Douglas geothermal installation, I recommend that the University seriously consider additional closed-loop geothermal systems. The theme houses are promising candidates due to the small size of installation. Unfortunately, the University is likely unwilling to make that investment because of the possibility of demolishing and replacing the buildings in the near future. If the current trend in fire codes in New York State continues, sprinkler systems will soon be required in the theme houses. The SLU administration and Board of Trustees are more likely to advocate for rebuilding the aging buildings entirely than to put in expensive sprinkler systems. If demolition is a real possibility, then geothermal systems for the theme houses is a risky investment and thus not recommended. Nonetheless, the University should seek to implement geothermal for new building projects, particularly buildings that may be used in the summer and would benefit from capacity for cooling. The University should revisit the possibility of geothermal heating and cooling for the science complex, due to its proximity to the intramural fields, as well as buildings near the main quad.
My first recommendation is to perform a survey of the condition of windows for all buildings on campus, in order to have up-to-date information for making informed decisions. The survey should include both the types of windows in use and the current state of these windows. Second, I strongly recommend replacing deteriorated window/window frames before replacing windows in good condition. Two known locations of deteriorated windows are 17 College and 58 Park, but the survey may reveal other locations. Similarly, another immediate issue are the single-pane windows at 78 Park (Commons College). These should be replaced with double or triple pane as soon as possible. Upgrading to triple pane comes at more significant financial cost, so switching to triple pane from single or double is recommended only on a generous budget. To see the differences between specific window options, I recommend using data from the Efficient Windows Collaborative. Another useful resource for weighing options is the Berkeley Lab’s Windows and Daylighting Software, available at https://windows.lbl.gov/software.
As for window frames around campus - I recommend replacing deteriorated frames, like those at 17 College, with vinyl, which is already the standard on campus. Further, I recommend replacing all aluminum frames. Especially those with a hollow core, with vinyl. Known locations of aluminum frames are 25 Park St. (Beta), Commons Hulett and Jencks (Pub56), 13 University (ATO). If there are budget constraints, the University should re-do as many windows as possible with vinyl, rather than replacing a smaller portion of the aluminum frames with more efficient and costlier fiberglass. This is because there is little difference in insulating ability between fiberglass and vinyl.
Additionally, all new windows purchased for the campus should have high-solar-gain Low-e coating. “According to energy experts, the window manufacturers best able to handle requests for high-solar-gain glazing include ... Fibertec Windows of Concord, Ontario; and Thermotech Fiberglass of Ottawa, Ontario” (Hollaway). Luckily, these companies are not far from SLU, so transportation of windows should not be an outlandish expense. New windows should also have warm edge spacers. Based on the data provided by the FENZI Group, I recommend steel spacers due to their resistance to thermal expansion. However, I caution the University to check the quality of spacers before purchase, as the quality has a significant impact on the effectiveness of any type of spacer of lowering the U-factor (Van Den Bergh).
Installing new roofing is a significant investment and will likely only occur as roofs deteriorate beyond repair. With that in mind, the University should set a policy for future roofing projects that considers sustainability. The first options that should be considered in any new project are a “green” roof, which can double as an educational space and attraction to prospective students, and slate roofing, which uses local materials, can be salvaged from previous uses, and is incredibly durable. If these are beyond the budget of the project or the strength of the building, the University should look into extruded concrete shingles, based on the LCA performed in Ottawa. Recycled metal is the next recommended option, as these are also durable and easily slide off snow, a common occurrence in the North Country. If all these materials prove infeasible, the University should look for recycled shingles (also applicable to roofing repairs of any existing roof). If possible, asphalt should be avoided and existing asphalt roofs should be recycled when being replaced. I recommend considering Brown Hall for a “green” roof, as this roof is both flat and in need of renovation. Further, I recommend repairing Madill and Gunnison Memorial Chapel, if needed, using slate.
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13. The Jagaloons (USA) - Appalachian Spring (Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland)
14. Indy Tumbita & The Voodoo Bandits (Spain ) - Ritual Fire Dance (Manuel de Falla - Danza ritual del Fuego)
15. Moussaka (Serbia) - The Legend of the Beautiful Billiana (Biljana Platno Beleše - Traditional song and dance)
16. HulaHoop (Russia) – Troika (Georgi Sviridov – Troika/Winter Road/The Snowstorm)
17. Fit Fat ( Hungary) - Dreams of Love (Liszt Ferencz - Liebesträume No. 3)
18. The Supersónicos (Uruguay) - Triste N°1 (Eduardo Fabini - Triste N°1)
19. The Guantanamos (Italy) - El Surfer Barbero (G. A. Rossini - L'Ouverture de "Il Barbiere di Siviglia")
20. Girl Over Planet (Russia) - Prince Igor From opera "Kniaź Igor" by A. P. Borodin
21. The Razorblades (Germany) - Molto Allegro Twist (W.A. Mozart - Symphony No 40 in G-Minor Molto Allegro)
22. Cannibal Mosquitos (France) - Te Deum For Moskito
(Marc-Antoine le Charpentier - Te Deum For Soloists)
23. The Red Elvises (USA) - Hungarian Dance № 5 (Johannes Brahms - Ungarischer Tänze No. 5)
Aloha to all!!! New album by The Silicon "Woody goes to Nice" is out!
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Beware of the new wave of French surf rock pandemic spread by The Frogenstein !
Eleven tracks of speed n' roll instro surf, with sweating guitar riffs, smashing reverb and blasting beats
recorded strictly analogue in live conditions, on reel to reel tape.
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NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE!!!
OS BRUTUS, the instrumental surf institution from São Paulo/Brazil just release their new album called "Primitivo & Civilizado". The new record bring 10 new songs full of reverb, and punk rock references.
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Hell yeah!!! We're very proud to announce the North American edition of our last album 'I.N.F.E.R.N.O.' by Otitis Media Records. We need to say thank you to our dudes Christopher W. Puryear and Noah Drumright for the partnership. It's really cool being part of the OMR with our friends Kingargoolas, Terremotor, Wood Surfers, Surf Aliens, Ted Boys Marinos, Dirty Fuse, Total Death Mechanics, Didi Wray and others. Keep tuned!!! 2021 will be a blast!!!
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Sharawaji Records is proud to announce that The Young Barons - Hella California (SRW078 CD) is now shipping.
The Young Barons are teenage surf sensations from the Bay Area of California hell bent on keeping rock n roll alive. They've been playing wild shows across the state with top acts, and are being featured in an upcoming documentary about an influential first wave band.
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These guys are the real deal, there is a hot-rodded intensity to the performances recorded at GET REEL STUDIOS, and the master by Gary Hobish brings out lush, psychedelic undertones. It's nine tracks of rock n roll riot celebrating surf music and California culture that you'll want to spin again and again.
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Where else to go in a pandemic but to space?
Echo Sector's riffs were created in a lab at the heart of a black hole by the nefarious Dr. Eh. But this sound was too big and too wicked to be contained. Wielding reverb-drenched guitar lines, driving drums and soaring synths, this sound shattered the silence of space. Now these five surf warriors ride the gnarly ripcurl of the galactic tide to bring some sun-sized slabs of rock to the ears of distant planets.
For fans of Man Or Astro-Man? and Daikaiju, Echo Sector's new album ...From 12th Planet takes surf rock to new nebular heights.
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It's the 5th EP by MOUSSAKA, folksurf attraction form Serbia. There are four new tracks, powered by folk melodies from Balkan and reverb tanks.


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J. Cole really doesn't lend his voice to just anybody so you know that if you get a feature from Cole, you've really hit the big leagues. The North Carolina artist is one of the rappers that pops up so infrequently that his fans are almost constantly craving new music, however, they know good and well and his music is always more quality over quantity. 6LACK seems to be going for a similar approach, choosing not to flood the market with content in favor of releasing one solid project after another. Nearly a year ago, 6LACK came through with the deluxe edition of Free 6LACK and later tonight, we'll be able to hear East Atlanta Love Letter in its entirety. His track with J. Cole was previously teased but now, we're able to stream it or preview it depending on where you are in the world.
Out now in select international markets, "Pretty Little Fears" has made its way onto Apple Music. As expected, the track is smooth, giving 6LACK enough room to show off his voice and flow comfortably while Cole hits us with a moody verse as well.
This isn't the only song that Cole is featured on today as Wale's new project also features him on "My Boy (Freestyle)." Check out the entire tracklist for East Atlanta Love Letter and let us know if you're feeling the new track.
Say it loud, say it proud, you wanted more
We open door, hit the couch, then the floor
I cut it all, like a scissor, love galore
She never bought, there's so much shit we can do
You free to say whatever baby if you asking me
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I'm hoping I don't have a fast release
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A new report from the Center for Investigative Reporting finds that most drivers responsible for striking and killing pedestrians are not jailed – or even ticketed.
The San Francisco Bay Area, pedestrians comprise 25% of the traffic-related deaths – much higher than the national average. A third of them were hit while crossing the street in a crosswalk.
California’s vehicular manslaughter law has a misdemeanor option, but most drivers did not face charges. Most kept their driver’s license.
When they were charged with a crime, punishments were usually light, and included no jail time.
“ Walkers are perhaps the most unprotected users of the transportation system. The human body is no match for 3,000 pounds of speeding steel. Autopsy reports routinely describe blood-soaked clothing, fractured skulls, cracked ribs and broken limbs.” - Center for Investigative Reporting
When the main cause of a pedestrian-car collision is a violation like speeding, not stopping at a signal, or not yielding to the pedestrian, why are prosecutors unwilling to bring even misdemeanor charges against negligent motorists who injure and kill people?

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Paul Pogba Has A Higher Walking Average Than Any Other Premier League Midfielder
Let's face it: Paul Pogba has had an up-and-down season at Manchester United.
The 26-year-old Red Devils midfielder experienced a complete breakdown in relationship with José Mourinho before he received the sack in December, but with the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjær at the club, Pogba's form started to turn around.
Okay, Pogba might have received the nod in the PFA Team of the Year, but his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain and he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
However, there is another damning statistic that has emerged around the World Cup-winning Frenchman.
Sky Sports used data collected from Opta to highlight the former Juventus star's running stats for the season.
One area that does stand out is how much walking Pogba has averaged this season, with his 64 per cent making him the highest out of any midfielder in the Premier League.
To put that into perspective, there are 78 other midfielders in England's top-tier domestic league!
Posted below is the rest of Pogba's running stats.
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While the France international has been linked with Los Blancos, the United head coach believes that Pogba will be at the club next season.
"I think he will be here next season," he said (via BBC Sport).
"Paul has done fantastic for us. We want him to do well. He is a leader in the dressing room.
"If I could guarantee, I would say yes. You can't guarantee, but I think he will be."
United's race for the top four will resume on Sunday when they host Chelsea at Old Trafford. Solskjær's side are sixth in the Premier League and are three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Will Pogba be at United next season?
Let us know in the comments.
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A biological early warning system based on the phototactic behaviour of Daphnia magna has been evaluated in relation to the reproducibility of its response and sensitivity towards potential pollutants. In addition to the infrared detection system of the monitor, video recording and digital image processing have been used in order to obtain more information on the behaviour of the Daphnia. The biomonitor performed better with Daphnia clones selected on positive phototactic behaviour than with non selected organisms. The variations in response over a five day period were too large to allow a reliable use of the monitor. The biomonitor was not able to detect sublethal changes in behaviour.
Digital image processing of video recordings yielded more information on the behaviour of the Daphnia that the infrared detection system. Using this technique it was possible to detect sublethal changes in Daphnia behaviour as well as conceptual shortcomings in the existing behaviour.


Jeremy Jay’s Love Everlasting is a slow burning, painfully perfect piece of night time melancholia which steals from the 80s in the best possible way, this is, with a heart. It sounds like the reflection of a fast red corvette in the windows of a chic boutique outside a shut down disco somewhere down town, somewhere you used to go, good memories turned sour materialise in the twisting coils of a mournful synthesiser, newspaper corpses dancing in the air as you walk past. Imagine John Maus advancing tearful through the reticle of dream-city engineered by that dark sorcerer Johnny Jewel, realise why we have just fallen in love.
Speed it up, Loin Brothers’ Heavy Helmet is bike-chains, blood-encrusted leather and gang warfare in the back-alleys of bravo country, an acknowledgement of how glam teardrop tattoos are. It is a streetwise transmission straight off a Z-series video-tape bought from a fat bearded biker screwed behind a dodgy stall with bad-ass zen attitude, total testosterone overdose as you speed up the wrong lane of the highway towards the beautiful climax of a police barricade, de Vorzon would be proud.


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Returned guitarist with superb band
The Norwegian guitarist Lage Lund traveled across the pond to study at the prestigious Berklee and then the exclusive Juilliard School in New York, as the first electric guitarist ever. After his studies, Lage Lund built himself up to become a recognized and well-established figure on the jazz scene in New York, and recently he also topped the list of guitarists predicted to have a bright future in the jazz magazine Downbeat.
To the great delight of the Norwegian jazz audience, Lage Lund has recently returned to the motherland. Here he has put together a quartet consisting of some of the finest musicians in Norwegian jazz; Håkon Kornstad, Ole Morten Vågan and Gard Nilssen. Everything is in place for a memorable evening at Energimølla during the Kongsberg Jazz Festival.
Håkon Konstad: Saxophone
Ole Morten Vågan: Bass
Gard Nilssen: Drums
Concert start 19:00
The doors open at 18:00
A limited number of tickets will be released to begin with, but will be opened up to more if the rules allow it. Should the event be canceled due to restrictions due to Covid-19, the audience is guaranteed to get their money back.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Donald Sterling, who's challenging the sale of his Los Angeles Clippers, gave testy, bombastic testimony Tuesday, contending he's mentally sound, sparring with his wife's lawyer and repeatedly drawing laughter from spectators.
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) - Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson says that Tiger Woods will be on the U.S. team if he's healthy and playing well.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - LeBron James worked out and had a meeting agenda Tuesday.
LILLE, France (AP) - Back on the race's home turf after three days in England, the Tour de France faces a first possible shakeout Wednesday over the bone-rattling cobblestones in northern France.
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - John Isner rode his fierce serve to another victory on Newport's grass courts, defeating Wayne Odesnik 6-3, 7-6 (6) Tuesday to reach the second round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
NEW YORK (AP) - Jose Bautista and Troy Tulowitzki have announced three members of their respective teams for Monday night's Home Run Derby at Target Field.
DETROIT (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have put pitcher Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list with a left hip impingement.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Sonny Gray struck out eight to win his third straight decision, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chris Davis snapped a lengthy slump with a tiebreaking homer in the 11th inning, part of a six-run uprising that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Washington Nationals 8-2 on Monday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jesse Chavez matched a career high with nine strikeouts in six innings, and three relievers pitched scoreless ball to lead the Oakland Athletics past the San Francisco Giants 5-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
CLEVELAND (AP) - There was no eye contact, nothing to indicate any reconciliation. The breakup of LeBron James and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was beyond bitter.
SAN JOSE (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a three-year contract with restricted free agentforward Tommy Wingels.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - FIFA will not take action against the Colombia player who injured Neymar and ended the Brazil star's World Cup.
LONDON (AP) - At this point, the top Tour de France sprint star might be called Sir Marcel.
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James has been involved with some heated playoff moments involving Danny Granger and Josh McRoberts.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - The landmark at Firestone Country Club is among the most popular in America, a massive water tower in the shape of a golf ball on a tee.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Arizona Cardinals running back Alfonso Smith to a one-year deal.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - In one of their craziest scouting experiences, the Minnesota Twins have reached a deal with a 24-year-old pitching prospect who has thrown 100 mile per hour fastballs but has never been drafted.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco Giants right-hander Matt Cain plans to meet with specialist Dr. James Andrews this week to get a second opinion on his injured elbow.
OAKLAND (AP) - The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve a 10-year lease extension to keep the Athletics in Oakland.
The NBA and the Los Angeles Clippers are ready to move on, even if Donald Sterling wants to keep fighting.
EL SEGUNDO (AP) - Byron Scott was a key component of the Los Angeles Lakers' Showtime teams, a smooth shooting guard with sizzling competitive fire. He believes his purple-and-gold championship pedigree makes him the ideal coach to return the struggling 16-time champions to NBA contention.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former UFC champion Anderson Silva will return to the octagon Jan. 31 against Nick Diaz in Las Vegas.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - After getting swept in a three-game home series to the Los Angeles Dodgers to fall out of first place in the NL West, the San Francisco Giants turned to their hottest pitcher to help wash away their woes.
HOUSTON (AP) - It all fell apart for Oakland starter Jesse Chavez in a very brief span.
NAPA (AP) - Menelik Watson's rookie season proved to be mostly a waste.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers have waited nearly three months to hire a new coach, and they're apparently making Byron Scott wait a few more days.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer insists he isn't mad at David Ortiz.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - If Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Washington is picked to host the 2024 Olympics, the U.S. Olympic Committee will pay the price for winning. One of its first tasks will be to hand over millions in sponsorships to the victorious city's newly formed organizing committee.

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Has stress become a part of your everyday life? Take the stress test:
- Is your mind often busy with too many thoughts?
- Do you find yourself mentally exhausted at times?
- Do you sometimes over think things?
- Do you find yourself focusing on the negatives?
- Do you have so much going on that it can be difficult to think straight?
- Do you wish you could just switch everything off and relax?
What is Stress? The storm before the calm. Ask yourself if you’re stressed about something, small or big, and majority of you will say yes. There are so many things in life, that we have planned for ourselves, be it the best possible college, dream job, wedding, family, car, house, etc. We all want the best possible life for ourselves, name one person who doesn’t? One person who doesn’t dream? The truth is, we all do, and always will. A person can get stressed due to many reasons, that mostly lead to bad decision-making, depression, sadness, anxiety, which further affect one’s physical health, ability to think right and cause major changes in a person’s attitude, perception and the ability to deal with certain situations, and people too. Stressed? Maybe after fighting with a loved one and bearing the consequences; not scoring well enough in exams, when you put in your best efforts and expected something good; when all this while you were so focused about your life plans, but things began falling out of place; when the person you have known and loved for so many years told you there’s no future and things had to end; when someone in your family broke all relations, just for money; when you are alone in the city, and can’t find a house for yourself to stay in; when you have been working in the same organization and your salary isn’t enough to support your family, your children’s education, marriage, etc; when you’re picked on because you’re considered dumb, called names; when all your attempts to do something good for yourself fail miserably; when you send in your applications abroad to various universities, yet receive unexpected rejections; when your neighbor buys the most expensive car, and you feel embarrassed because yours isn’t that great, and you wish you had enough money to make them feel the same way; when your family member or friend or dog, etc is hospitalized, and various thoughts cross through your head; when you’re about to hear news about your promotion, or an examination result, etc; when you fail to prove your caliber or stop believing in yourself in the field you’re considered the best at; when you lose all your special friends and can’t get yourself to deal with the loss, etc. I’m sure you must have been able to relate with at least one of the situations listed above. And its okay, we all go through it. What matters in the end is the way we handle it. The way we try and get past it, overcome it, just to take a little step further, and get what we want, and make things happen, make things work out, in order to make ourselves a little stress-free. You need to be able to find solutions yourself, and if that doesn’t work out for you, then you’re stressed, to the core. And if you’re stressed, then you’re going to be okay, let me tell you that. In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive. Keeping yourself involved in something or the other, is of great help. How? Say you’re under a lot of stress, its human nature to block everyone out. In the sense, most of the people lock themselves in their house, they stop conversing with anyone, they stop eating well (sometimes, even miss their meals), they give up on anything and everything that requires them to think or analyze, that requires them to take a step outside of their comfort zone, and involves facing people, and talking to them. Basically, they tend to build a wall, and as each day passes, the wall just gets stronger and stronger, and hence, emotions, feelings, love, relationships, friendships just exist as any other non-living thing in their life. They react to almost everything and everyone, because there’s so much frustration that’s getting built inside every passing minute, that they don’t realize what they’re doing or saying, they don’t realize what is right for them and what is wrong, they make themselves believe that everyone only wants to hurt them, and that, things will never fall back in place. They stop trying, because they believe there’s no point. They restrict themselves to certain things around them, and that’s it, that’s their life. Even if you do try talking to them, half the things will pass through one ear to the other, and the other half will be heard, but not registered.
Stress can really make things go from bad to worse. There’s a lot of stress out there, and to handle it, you just need to believe in yourself; always go back to the person that you know you are, and don’t let anybody tell you any different, because everyone’s special and everyone’s awesome. There will always be bad days in everyone’s life; it is just the way you handle them, that’ll keep you going! No successful person in this world has ever got things too easily; some work so hard, day and night, shed a lot of tears, sweat and blood, it probably took years and years for them to reach that level, maybe some just got it faster and didn’t have to slog so much, but you? You’ve got to, if you want things to go your way, and if you wish to achieve what you’ve planned for yourself, and not what people expect from you. You know you can do it, all you’ve got to do is – just believe in yourself, and you’re half way there! Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress. Getting stress out of your life takes more than prayer alone. You must take action to make changes and stop doing whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down in the way you handle things.
Till the time your problems don’t get sorted, do all those things you’ve never done before, meet different kinds of people, try and talk about Politics even if it doesn’t interest you, try your hand at painting, call up a friend and discuss about your camping plans together, go bungee jumping, learn kickboxing, join zumba classes, cook some extravagant meals (you’ve always got YouTube!), meditate, etc because you won’t realize it then, but you’ll see a new you in future definitely. Just keep your brain active, make it think, make it analyze, make it happy. What matters in the end is that you should be happy with yourself. You shouldn’t be in a situation when you find yourself looking back and regretting. If things don’t work out in the initial stage, that does not mean they never will. Just keep trying till you have at least a percent of your problem resolved, because once things start falling in place, you know you’ll be okay. When stress is at its highest, just know it can only go down.
Always remember, multiple crosses will make a tick mark. So to get one thing right, you need to go through failure, sometimes. Face it with the best possible smile, and continue doing what you always do. But, don’t stop or slow down.
Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not. Stop reacting all the time. Life will always keep throwing disappointments and unnecessary complications at you, if you can’t dodge them, face them, and rise up against all odds and be strong. You know you can.
And when I’m stressed? I take a vacation. To the hills. No network, nothing. Just me. I listen to my favorite songs, and make a movie in my head of everything and everyone around me.
So, a note to you, Stress: You and I aren’t working out, too well. So I think it’s better for both of us to go our own ways. I’m better off without you. It has been quite a while since you knew that I want to break up with you. Today is the fateful day when I am firm on my decision; I hope we can part amicably without any complication. I’m sorry, but we’re breaking up, this very second. Goodbye, please don’t ever come back.

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Attraction Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Taipa | The Venetian Macau, Macau, China Published on: 04-10-2016
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Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Taipa | The Venetian Macau, Macau, China
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you may find it a little pricey, but it was a nice experience, and worth to try. It cost around MOP 118 at that time for each person. The gondolier sang some songs include Chinese song and Indonesian song! I was so surprised, but then I sang with him hahaha.
It was a relaxing ride. Our Italian gondolier had only being in Macau for 6 months. We were in the gondola with an Indian family of 4. He sand an Italian song, an Indian song and when we asked, he sang a chinese song! Bravo!!


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- Replacement Filter: PM-RF
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Love love loved it! This game is a great time killer, and even though it may not look fun at the first glance, this is by far my favorite game! There aren't that many ads either, which makes it all the better! Worth a go!
Good game. The only problem is that you should not be matched with higher level bots than the real players that you play against. For example a slayer should not be matched with bots like crusher or dyrox or nibula. These bots are too powerful for a slayer. Please fix this. Muito bom!
Need some improvement App is good...but I think some more editing tools should be there to make it more convenient..to use ...overall it is the good app apart from any other voice recording app. Not bad
Phone awesome app that more improvement needed kind of the best app in the store. awesome app that helps user more so it was best user friendly app. running perfect in my droid. thanks google. Must have

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With a stay at Castel Mouisson in Barbentane, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alpilles and Frigolet Abbey. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders From TikTok?
I find myself browsing many of the same search terms when I am seeking out recipes. I’m sure this is very relatable for you all too when you’re looking for something new to make. See? That’s why I do this! Takes a few steps out of the way for you 😉
This week I decided that I would give Google a break and scroll through some “viral Tiktok recipes”. If you don’t use TikTok or just wanting to limit the applications that are keeping your attention, then well–I get it. So, I will be your guide to show you what’s actually out there.
PLENTY OF RECIPES–that’s for sure.
Seriously. Some wonderful chef’s and home cooks feature their creations on TikTok and some of them have actually competed on televised cooking competitions, like Next Level Chef! It’s super cool to see home cooks earning the same opportunities as professional chef’s. It’s wild.
So the point I’m trying to make–TikTok is actually a great resource for finding recipes! However, you’re still put in the same spot–does this taste good? That’s how I came across this recipe for spicy honey garlic chicken tenders. Let’s get to it.
This recipe is posted by Jordan Ramsy on Tiktok. You can find the Tiktok I referenced for this recipe right -> here!
Um Grey, Does This Recipe Have Written Instructions?
Technically–yes. However, in order to get the full written recipe, the author has the recipe listed for 5 USD. I’m not used to that when testing recipes. For the purpose of this recipe, I am only referencing the video to make this dish. However, if you pay attention to the video, this recipe will be just fine!
I’ll let you know where I faltered due not seeing a written recipe or a caption 😉
The Ingredients For The Chicken Tenders
Hello spice city! And I don’t mean that in a “Oh my god, this is burning my mouth” spice. Simply talking about the great flavors that these chicken tenders have. If you’re only referencing the video, then you’ll have all the necessary information. However, if you’re only using the video as a reference, then you may wonder how long to let the chicken tenders hang out in the buttermilk mixture? For reference, I left mine in the buttermilk mixture for about 3-4 hours.
For the remaining mixtures: the flour mix (I used my gluten-free blend, but of course use regular AP if you’re not gluten-free) and the sauce, all the ingredients are included as text on the video. Basically, if you’re making this, you may want to pause or take screenshots along the way, so you don’t have to keep restarting the video.
So in terms of ingredients, they are pretty straightforward and certainly ones that you can find at any local grocery store. Certainly nothing too complicated. I did end up using more cayenne that I have in a VERY long time, but again–it still wasn’t that “too hot” spice, which was a pleasant surprise!
Frying The Chicken Tenders & Things To Remember
This recipe calls for using oil that has been heated up to about 365 F- 375 F. Each chicken tender shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to brown and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Once the chicken tenders finish their hot oil bath, let your chicken tenders rest for about 10 minutes if possible. Why? The breading will fall off like it was never holding on for dear life the moment that yummy spicy sauce joins the party.
So, if you do not often fry food and want to try this, like I did, then learn from me, haha. Let the chicken have its rest before it makes friends with the sauce, then you’ll be left with perfect chicken tenders with the spicy breading and a great sauce to cover them.
What ended up happening to me is that my first batch looked great! I finished frying up the rest of the chicken and let them all rest together. Mistake 1. Please let the chicken rest on a wire rack or somewhere where they are not touching, so the heat off each chicken tender isn’t on the other. Mistake 2? Pouring the warm sauce on the chicken tenders when they weren’t cooled enough to have that breading harden a little bit.
See, Jordan (the recipe author) did mention in the video that the chicken should rest for a few minutes, but at that point I was just watching the video and not listening. That’s where I could have used that written recipes, because I can guarantee that there would be a written instruction that would state: “Let chicken tenders rest for 10 minutes before tossing with the sauce”.
Well, luckily, most of the breading stayed on at the end.
Grey’s Grade: 4.5/5
This made for a really tasty dinner that didn’t take much time to put together–not counting the buttermilk bath time. I’m glad that I tried this recipe because we can add another Tiktok recipe to add to the mix for our reviews.
I think the flavors are excellent and they’re anything but plain, which is a plus! If you’re looking for restaurant quality chicken tenders, then this recipe will certainly get you there as long as you execute if properly!
Now, this chicken tenders dish can be made without the need of seeing a written recipe card, however I do think it would be easier to reference that along that way instead of the video which you may have to watch a few times. This recipe is available for 5 USD on Jordan’s website. I’m all for supporting creators, but from my experience I would rather spend the money on an ebook that would contain more than just the single recipe.
Everyone has their own way of making this content creation gig work, but that is simply my opinion. I will continue to admire the recipes that Jordan releases and I hope to share more of my reviews with you all, too.
Have you tried any viral Tiktok recipes lately? Which one has been your favorite? Let me know down in the comments!
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Thanks to Boerge Noest for highlighting this rather obscure game which was mentioned and discussed in Norweigen magazine Mikrodata back in 1984.
Apart from a discussion with the developers (In Norweigen at present, but here we go: Page 1, Page 2) and a screenshot of the game, nothing else has been seen. We hope to maybe get a translation at somepoint.
Did this ever get released at all?… Or did it just disappear?
It seems the developers didn’t do anything else, so did they decide to leave development?
We got in tough with both Gert and Torfinn back in 2012, and they confirmed that the game was completed and existed – but they never got round to getting it released. They had even recently resurrected the game for its 25th anniverary.
After some chasing over the years, Torfinn recovered the game in CCS64 emulation format and has allowed us to add it to the website. So after over 30 years of first seeing the screenshot – Boerge and many others can now enjoy the game!
It’s a simple shooter like you would expect from 1984, but it is great to finally see it in the flesh, and is worth a try!
Enjoy and case closed!
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Inhibition of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus biofilm at various formation stages by antifungal drugs, including olorofim
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2022 Mar 15:dkac062. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkac062. Online ahead of print.
OBJECTIVES: Interest in aspergillosis has increased over the past decades. An increase in the incidence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus strains has been reported; therefore, the need for novel therapeutic approaches is urgent. The formation of biofilms contributes to pathogen resistance. We investigated the biofilm formation capabilities of azole-resistant A. fumigatus and analysed the susceptibility of biofilms at various developmental stages to three antifungal agents.
METHODS: Biofilm formation of 19 clinical A. fumigatus strains (3 azole-susceptible and 16 azole-resistant strains) was determined by crystal violet staining and by an XTT assay over a period of 48 h. We measured antibiofilm activity of voriconazole, amphotericin B and olorofim. These agents were added before adhesion, after adhesion, after germination and to mature fungal biofilm. Antibiofilm activity was assessed in an XTT assay and in confocal laser scan microscopy. Additionally, a growth-kinetic assay with planktonic A. fumigatus was performed.
RESULTS: Each of the antifungal agents inhibited the metabolic activity of A. fumigatus biofilms when applied at early stages of biofilm formation. The mature biofilms were more resistant. Olorofim and voriconazole showed promising effects against A. fumigatus adhesion and germination, whereas the mature biofilm was not affected by treatment. In contrast, the biofilm of A. fumigatus showed amphotericin B susceptibility throughout the entire developmental process. The planktonic cells were susceptible to all three antifungal drug classes with an inhibition peak at 12 h after incubation.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first known study to demonstrate the antibiofilm activity of olorofim, voriconazole and amphotericin B against azole-resistant A. fumigatus.
PMID:35289361 | DOI:10.1093/jac/dkac062

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Skipped a week again, but don’t worry – I still added a ton of watches. As always, here’s a few cool and notable ones;
IWC Pilot’s Watch Racing Green
The IW377726 is a limited edition of 1000 pieces with a Racing Green dial. Pretty cool right?! LINK!
TAG Heuer Monaco Eighties Edition
The TAG Heuer Monaco Eighties is the second model introduced in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Monaco. I’m not sure if you noticed, but it features a bold red dial. LINK!
Breitling Premier B01 Wheels and Waves
Breitling is doing all sorts of cool stuff with brands such as Norton, Colnago, OuterKnown – and now the Wheels and Waves festival. It’s almost as if Georges Kern is living out his midlife crisis through the winged B… LINK!
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep
BOOM – from outer space to ocean’s deep. The Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep -created for the The Five Deeps expedition- has 15.000 meters of water resistance. Sick. LINK!
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph The Hour Glass
The Hour Glass is turning 40 and they’re gonna do a whole lot of limited editions to celebrate. First is this APRO. In full platinum nonetheless. That’s baller. LINK!

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Rainbow Snippets is a group for LGBTQ+ authors, bloggers, and readers to gather once a week and share six sentences from a work of fiction–a WIP or a finished work or even a 6-sentence book recommendation (no spoilers please!). Check out all the other awesome snippets by clicking on the picture above.
Posting from Onyx Sun, a science fiction novel that is currently in revision and which I’m hoping to publish next month. (Those of you who participate in Sunday Snippets may remember parts of this.)
Taliya has coerced Maureena into telling her who she sold her lover to.
There may or may not be some creative punctuation involved in the following text.
“An off-worlder, part of a merchant fleet.” Maureena recovered her equilibrium. “I bought some wonderful Numali silk from another of the vendors for less than half the market value.”
Taliya drew a deep breath, her fists clenching, no longer caring if Maureena saw her struggle to control her temper. “When?”
“The day your grandmother died. I called the Slavers’ Consortium as soon as the death certificate was signed. Of course, I did ask her about payment first,” she added.
“Why didn’t you tell me you wanted money? I would have paid it.”
“I didn’t want you distracted during negotiations.”
“So if I hadn’t called to tell you we’d reached an agreement you wouldn’t have told me about Grandmother?”
“Of course not. I needed you to focus on your work.”

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Swans beat Kangaroos, Rohan breaks leg 22/04/2012 Sydney have strolled to a 36-point win over North Melbourne at the SCG, despite losing Gary Rohan to a serious leg injury early in the opening term.
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Infographic: Medialets’ Q1 Results for Rich Media Mobile Advertising
ADOTAS – In this infographic from Medialets, it’s clear that rich media ads are a key to engagement. The stats were collected strictly from mobile devices: smartphones, tablets, and mobile web. Ergo, tap is the new click.
And advertisers are getting wise, with a 100 percent increase over Q4 last year running campaigns in multiple environments. A meager 20 percent of ad campaigns that ran a mobile component increased to 40 percent. And those ads with video fared far better than those without, at a 35 percent higher engagement rate across platforms. The numbers showed that users were likely to engage for 20 seconds with ads containing video, and in some cases spent longer than a minute.
As expected, tablet environments boasted more video: 30 percent of all tablet ads used video. Expandable banner ads currently dominate the marketplace, with 64 percent and 60 percent of total ads on tablet and handset respectively. Not surprisingly, their engagement numbers were lower owing to greater saturation, at 1.4 percent across platforms. Click the image to enlarge:
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In a post full to the brim with incredible economic stats, Elly Blue spells out the economic benefits of urban highway removal. Among the incredible bits of knowledge she reveals:
- “for the $75 million spent repaving three miles of urban interstate, California could have installed 1,250 miles of some of the country’s most expensive bike lanes.”
- President Eisenhower, father of the Interstate system, was shocked when he discovered we were building urban freeways and wanted them removed.
- Freeway construction in Michigan’s rural areas: $8 million per mile. In Michigan’s urban areas: $39 million. And that’s about as cheap as it gets.
There is much more in the post. Folks in Seattle should definitely read it as we continue sending vehicles over the damaged and dangerous Alaskan Way Viaduct. Given the horrors we are risking every day we keep the elevated highway operating, we need to count our losses and tear it down now. Seeing the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Japan is yet another reminder of our infrastructure’s vulnerability.
Even ignoring the outrageous cost of the deep bore tunnel, we should be focusing on whether we need a freeway solution at all. Why don’t we test it out? We should close the viaduct completely for some reasonable period of time for study. We can give people ample warning and suggest alternative routes and methods for completing their commute. Maybe we could also add some extra bus capacity along the Hwy 99 corridor. After a couple weeks, once people have the chance to adapt to their new transportation solutions, I wonder just how much worse traffic would really get. And this would be without the new six-lane surface street proposed in both the surface/transit/I-5 and deep bore tunnel options.
In essence, this would be a test of the “no replacement” option. It would also be a catastrophe drill of sorts so people can figure out an alternative in case nature forces the viaduct closed.
UPDATE: Mayor McGinn wants the Viaduct closed by next year. I completely agree. We can’t keep using this thing until 2016 (assuming no delays). That is simply not a responsible option. Tunnel or not, we need to close the Viaduct.
While I’d agree that all the interstate paving stories are horrible, I have to say I also wonder about the wisdom of “installing 1,250 miles of some of the country’s most expensive bike lanes.”
I’d like to think that cyclists are better than to measure their waste as less egregious than motorist waste.
I don’t think the point of the comparison highlights waste so much as saying that even in a state where building bike lanes (and roads) is peculiarly expensive, you can build several orders of magnitude more bike lane for the same amount of money as merely repaving a few miles. It’s a bang for your buck argument that probably holds true in (at least) most urban areas.
You might find this interesting:
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Hahahaha…I was just playing with some brushes until this happened. And I wanted to do something about the hilt of Bro’s katana and meh
This is my first time drawing Hiccup so if there’s an error please cut me some slack O 7 Q
And I intended not to let Hiccup’s ;eft leg be a prosthetic.
THIS IS MY 680 FOLLOWERS GIVEAWAY~!
For one, I never dreamed of even getting 100, let alone almost 700. You guys are amazing for sticking around this silly rp blog of mine!
So this is to thank you all.
Let’s start off with the rules.
- You do NOT have to be following me to win, of course.
- Reblogs and likes count, and I don’t care how much you reblog. Just don’t annoy your followers, ahaha~
- No multiple blogs stuff I WILL BE CHECKIN so no cheatin~
- Be comfortable with giving me your address for shipping.
- I will ship internationally as well as cover shipping so don’t worry about that. Be aware that if you live out of the country, though, it may take a little longer for yours to get there.
- Deadline is April 11th, yes.
okay enough of that. PRIZES~!!1
Pack 1: Two prizes. A Delic and Psyche Plushie! Made by Altair. Super adorable and well-made~! Pictured are mine; I have to order this one so if you get this one, be patient as I have to get it shipped from Japan.
Pack 2: Sims 3 Plus Supernatural Pack, Sims 3 University Life Explansion Pack Plus! The Hobbit Two Disc Special Edition DVD. This is sort of like 4 prizes. It does have the original Sims 3 game, plus two expansions of amazing and The Hobbit DVD. WOAH DATS AWESOME.
Pack 3: [Mostly Yaoi] Manga. Plus a booklight! What we have there is Only Serious About You Vol. 2, a very sweet romantic yaoi. Then, Secrecy Of The Shivering Night, equally adorable romantic yaoi with a few stories in it. The next is Durarara! Volume 1. It’s DRRR! so of course it’s great. Then, we have one of my favorite yaoi mangas, In These Words, Vol.1. This is a GRAPHIC yaoi, blood, sex, and yes, rape. So if you don’t like those things, I won’t include it. But it is a very, VERY well-drawn manga with a very cool story that is like a murder-mystery. But like I said, kinda graphic. Just a warning to those triggered by those things.
And lastly, Pack 4: A big stuffed floppy-eared stuffed Bunny, made for Easter 2013. And a DVD copy of Rise of the Guardians! Pft who doesn’t love a big stuffed bunny. You can cuddle it and watch Rise of the Guardians. You know you wanna~
How will I choose? Welllll~
Using a random number generator, I will choose winners.
There will be 4 winners.
First number I pick will get first dibs on a pack, second will get second choice and so on.
Pretty simple, eh?
So, have fun, good luck and thank you, everyone!
" When you’re gone, the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you’re gone, the face I came to know is missing too
When you’re gone all the words I need to hear
Will always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you “
Happy err… Swagiversary everyone~!
There was supposed to be another drawing but I’m TIRED. Don’t wanna anymore. BLURGH
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High school players hitting the field today
SARASOTA -- DJ Ogilvie got the jump on everyone. The Lemon Bay head football coach had his Mantas under the lights for a Sunday midnight practice.
The Venice Indians take the field this morning at 7, North Port and Sarasota at 8. The Sailors had better brace for a long morning. Head coach Brian Ryals scheduled a four-hour practice.
No more summer vacation for student-athletes whose chosen sport is our most popular. Throughout the day today high school fields around the area will resonate with the sounds of football.
It's the first day of practice. Can the games be far behind?
Since the Manatee Hurricanes were the area's last team to be ushered from the 2014 postseason, three schools made head coaching changes. Cardinal Mooney brought in Drew Lascari to replace Josh Smithers, who joined Todd Johnson's staff at Riverview. At North Port, the Mustangs hope Brian Hatler hangs around long enough to make a difference. Brett Timmons left Out-of-Door Academy, with Ken Sommers taking his spot.
But everywhere else, the status quo. If it's stability on the sideline you crave, we have it. The dean of area coaches, Charlotte's Binky Waldrop, is starting his 17th season. Venice's John Peacock is beginning his ninth, Palmetto's Dave Marino his sixth, Riverview's Johnson his fifth.
The imprint of these men are on their teams. That process still may be happening at Booker, Lakewood Ranch, Southeast and Sarasota, where, respectively, Recharde Goodwyn, Mick Koczersut, John Warren and Ryals enter their second seasons in charge.
They'd be wise to pilfer the blueprint of Curt Bradley's Braden River Pirates, who graduated from a 1-9 punching bag to district champs in three years.
"It's a little different mentality this year after winning a district championship," Bradley said. "Now you got to get back there, and staying at that level is harder than getting there, as far as motivation and understanding that teams are going to be gunning for you, where nobody really thought about it in previous years."
Everyone should experience the Pirates' success in building a program. After finishing 1-9 his first year, Bradley literally went classroom to classroom, encouraging kids to try out for the football team.
This hands-on recruiting netted Bradley 5-6 starters, for a second-year squad that finished 5-4. Kids began to talk. Pirate football became cool.
It's showing in Braden River's numbers. Bradley said 52 freshmen this year came out for football, forcing the school to purchase 30 new helmets. A total of 115 student-athletes will comprise the school's football program, with about 55 filling out the varsity roster.
So should Bradley and the Pirates feel confident? He returns six offensive and defensive starters, and their projected backups have experience.
"This is the most experienced team we've had since we've been here," he said. "I'd like to think that we're no longer considered an easy win on somebody's schedule."
The early-bird Mantas aside, it all starts today.