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Astronauts go through months and years of training before they ever make it to outer space. This training teaches them how to survive in the harsh and sometimes alien environments that they encounter in orbit. All of this training takes place here on Earth — including preparation for living and working in zero gravity. How can astronauts learn how to live in zero-g while still under our planet's gravitational pull?
While many modern satellites are powered by onboard solar panels and batteries, most currently orbiting satellites required fuel. Each is equipped with enough hypergolic fuel to last throughout its entire mission, but what happens when these satellites run out of gas? NASA has come up with a solution: Restore-L.
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Nadya Plaything Introduces Playthings: The Drag-A-Zine!
Launching August 31st at Trident Booksellers
by Emily Bass
Recently I told an acquaintance I was going to a drag show, and they replied "They have that in Boston?"
I've been going to drag shows since I was old enough to go out; for many queer people, they're a staple in our nightlife experience, something we can count on as a never-ending source of amazement. And in Boston, drag is everywhere right now, not just in gay clubs – you can find brunches, bingo nights, cruises, gallery openings, markets, and even storytimes at local libraries. More than ever, there is so much public acceptance and appreciation of drag artists. In the moment, that acquaintance's comment really caught me off guard, a surprising reminder that so many Bostonians don't know about our thriving drag scene.
That is why there's such a need for a publication like Playthings: The Drag-A-Zine, created by local drag artist Nadya Plaything, which features photographs, illustrations, essays, and interviews with some of Boston's freshest performers. Playthings: The Drag-A-Zine helps bring the work of local drag artists into the public eye, not just the queer community, but also "anyone with even the slightest of a passing interest in drag, gender, art, and performance."
On August 31st at 8pm at Trident Booksellers, Nadya will be releasing the very first issue of the Drag-A-Zine! Not only can you get your hans on a copy of the zine, there will be 8 performances by artists featured in Issue 1 – so bring bills! The Hassle had the pleasure of speaking to Nadya before the event about her relationship to drag, venues in Boston, and what we can expect from Playthings: The Drag-A-Zine (spoiler: it's gonna give you life)!
Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Hi! I'm Nadya Plaything, though most of the time I'm Patric. I'm a Boston-based writer, storyteller, and theatrical artist. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, but I moved to Boston about five years ago for school. Nadya Plaything was born at a college drag night, where I lipsynced to Beyonce's "Sorry" in a LBD and felt FIERCE! After graduating and performing at a few parties hosted by DJ Saskia, Civilization (another local queen) encouraged me to get more involved in Boston's drag scene, and the rest is history!
What motivated you to create the Drag-A-Zine?
I'm naturally an introvert and I've always been a book-lover. Part of my motivation for creating this zine came out of looking for different spaces outside of the typical bar, nightclub, or party atmosphere to express and celebrate drag. I believe that drag is an artform that can be exhibited through a variety of media; performance is a big one, and this zine is another I wanted to explore. I was also inspired by Sasha Velour's Velour Magazine.
Why are you interested in covering Boston's drag scene? Why do you feel it's important this type of coverage exists?
Before I began performing in drag, I was a huge fan of drag. As someone who's interested in theater and performance, I looked to drag shows as places where incredibly radical and innovative performances are being tested. I think that so few people in Boston outside of the community see the unprecedented work that drag artists do, and that's a shame! More generally, I don't think drag artists and performers are seen with the same respectability as other artists. I think it's important to elevate queer artists that are working on their own terms, celebrating ourselves and our passion!
Nadya Plaything
What do you think of Boston's drag scene? Where do you like to go to see performances?
I've been to drag shows in different cities across the world, and I truly believe that Boston's is one of the most exciting and eclectic drag communities. I am going to be competing in the third cycle of Boston Drag Gauntlet at Jacques' Cabaret, a Drag Race-esque elimination-style bi-weekly competition. This cycle is going to be bigger and better than over, so come root for #TeamNadya! If you're free on a Monday night, All Star Mondays at Machine Nightclub is where a lot of new performers get started. The early show is open to anyone, and it's a place where even established performers are able to experiment and try new things. Gay Bash'd and Houseboi are also incredible regular events that showcase local drag artists.
Who will we see in Issue 1?
I'm not exaggerating when I say that you're going to see some of Boston's most unique and exciting drag artists. I made a conscious decision to include a diversity of drag artists, styles, and identities in this issue. As soon as you open the cover, my hope it that you'll see how varied Boston's drag scene really is. Issue 1 also includes pieces by illustrator Yank from yank_n_bird, photojournalist Olivia Falcigno, writer Jordan Villegas, and artist James Paolicelli about drag.
What will be in the Drag-A-Zine?
This issue includes photo essays, illustrations, explorations of Boston's drag history, essays about gender, drag, and performance, and a profile of one of Boston's drag houses, just to name a few.
How frequently will issues be published?
This really depends on the reaction to Issue 1. The zine is a labor of love, and it's self-published by yours truly. I would definitely love more issues to be published in the near future. So, if you'd like to see more, please donate to the zine and let us know how much you love it! I'm already brainstorming some sickening themes for Issue 2…
Where can we find Playthings: The Drag-A-Zine?
If you're in Boston, the Drag-A-Zine will be traveling to different drag shows and venues, so follow us to make sure you stay up-to-date on our whereabouts. It will also be available at Trident Booksellers and other zine libraries and bookstores across Massachusetts and New England. If you can't find us somewhere you think we should be, please let us know! It'll also be available for purchase online at playthingsthedragazine.com.
Who is the Drag-A-Zine for?
This Drag-A-Zine is for anyone with even the slightest of a passing interest in drag, gender, art, and performance. If you're a hard-core drag fan, this is for you. If you're not really sure what drag even is, this is certainly for you. If you like looking at gorgeous photographs, reading thought-provoking historical reports, and/or peeking behind the sequined curtain into the life of a drag artist, this is for you!
What should we expect to see at your launch event (8pm on August 31st at Trident Booksellers)?
You can expect a DAMN GOOD SHOW. I'll be kicking everything off with a little speech about the zine and what it means to me. Eight of the Drag-A-Zine's contributors will be performing so, if you've never seen a drag show with your local Boston drag performers, I especially encourage you to come! It's going to be something really special.
I can't stress enough for people to reach out to us if they're interested in the zine! I'm incredibly proud of the work that my fellow collaborators and I have put into it.
Tags: All Star Mondays, Boston Drag Gauntlet, Civilization, dj saskia, drag, drag artist, Gay Bash'd, houseboi, jacques, James paoiceli, Jordan Villegas, launch party, LGBTQ, Machine nightclub, Nadya Plaything, Olivia Falcigno, performance, Playthings: The Drag-a-zine, trident booksellers, Yank_n-bird, zine
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We Sat Down With World-Famous Gay Dads Kordale and Kaleb on Their Recent Trip to Paris
Written by Xavier Héraud on November 12, 2019
This post is also available in: Français
In the streets of Paris these days, one can see a slightly non-typical family on the Morris Columns, the iconic columns of advertisements that punctuate the city's streets. The images are advertisements for Acne Studio, a multidisciplinary luxury fashion house based in Stockholm, Sweden. They feature two black, gay dads and their four children having fun in a hotel bedroom.
You may recognize the sexy couple couple and their beautiful family as Kordale Lewis and Kaleb Anthony, from Atlanta, Georgia. Kordale and Kaleb became internet-famous back in 2014 when they posted an Instagram picture of them shirtless and doing their daughters' hair before school.
More than 50.000 people liked the picture and it made headlines all around the world.
The picture of Kordale and Kaleb went viral
Johan Amaranthe, head of the LGBT group Paris Black Pride remembers when that image went viral. "I thought it was astoundingly refreshing," he says. "It was inspiring, and looking at the comments, you could see two opposite sides: on one hand, rather liberal people who were like, 'At last!' and were hoping they'd see more representations of gay black families and, on the other hand, homophobic, racist, sexist people who were sometimes accusing the men of pedophilia. We need those role models for every gay person who wants to have his or her own family."
That's what Nikon understood quickly. The company, one the titans of the photography industry, hired them for its I am generation campaign, thus making the couple's family more visible.
It was the first time a gay black family has represented such an iconic brand.
"It's still surreal," say Kordale and Kaleb
We met Kordale and Kaleb during their recent stay in Paris. They had arrived to give interviews for Acne Studio and to have a good time in the French capital. After visiting the Eiffel Tower and Versailles, the guys went — alone this time — to the gay party for men of color called BBB, where they took pictures with their fans and danced all night long.
We met the guys at their hotel for an interview just after the party. They still had glitter on their clothes and stars in their eyes.
"It's still surreal," says Kordale (the father with long hair). "We post pictures of our kids because we're parents. Most parents who have kids post candid pictures of their children from here and there. I've never thought nothing of anything we post."
"We work. This is a plus. This isn't something we make a living out of," adds Kaleb, who is an engineer. Kordale used to work for a family business but is currently a stay-at-home dad.
Education is priority number one for Kordale and Kaleb and their kids
It's important to the men that their kids don't make a big deal out of the famous life they're living right now.
"They know that the house priority is education and careers. Everything after that falls into place. Despite what we have right now, you still have to have a goal to be successful with your education," Kordale says.
As far as they know, the children don't experience any bullying at school.
"Teachers know, the principal knows. As far as bullying goes, we don't have that problem," says Kaleb. "We're very connected with people at the school. They know we're an alternate family. We walk through the door and they're like 'Oh my god, it's Kordale and Kaleb,' and they greet us. So if there was a problem they would call us because they know we do not play with our children."
The three oldest children — Desmiray, Maliyah and Kordale Jr. — were conceived in Kordale's previous relationship with a woman. Their fourth child, Kaleb Jr., was conceived with the same mother of their three other kids.
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What's it like to raise children in the Trump era?
"Our kids know there are different types of people in the world: gay, straight, transgender. You have to teach your kid to be a bigot or a racist," says Kordale. "If you teach your child to love everybody, respect everybody and treat everybody equal, you don't have to worry about things like Trump. Because they know this is not right."
The guys say they have never experienced racism in the gay community but are well aware of the issue. "When gays are discriminating of other gays, it's often because they have money," Kaleb says. "Many gays, typically white, feel that our fight is not their fight. If you're raised with rich parents and money, you don't know what it is to be discriminated against by the police or out of a job, and then you don't understand our fight."
"Case in point: Caitlyn Jenner," says Kaleb.
Nothing has really changed in terms of visibility for gay black families since they came into the light, they say. According to Kaleb, they 'went viral' because they both are "very masculine" and "could pass as straight guys."
"Men tend to approach us more, not knowing our sexuality until they find out we are gay and they get comfortable because they realize that just because you're gay you don't necessarily have to be like the people you see on TV," Kaleb says. "It's a little bit more respected, without disrespect towards the guys who are more flamboyant."
Kordale disagrees, though. "I think people approach us because they respect what we do. It has nothing to do with the fact that we're masculine."
But Kaleb stands by his point of view, saying, "We went viral because we appear to be heterosexual men."
Are Kordale and Kaleb the best parents in the world?
Johan Amaranthe, co-founder of Paris Black Pride, spent some time with the couple in Paris and didn't hide his admiration. "I'm so happy and proud to see them everywhere in Paris! I have met the family, and you can feel how much the parents love their children, who love them right back," he says. "They're not far from being the best parents in the world."
We bet the phrase wouldn't displease the two dads. Kaleb reckons he would be more of an activist if only he had the time, though his lover sees things differently.
"I don't consider us to be activists," Kordale says. "I consider us to be parents."


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The Clowns of the Tomato Complex
One of the first marine fishes that new aquarists consider when entering the hobby -- and a favorite of all fishkeepers, novice and expert alike -- are the Anemonefishes, or Clownfishes, of the family, Pomacentridae (the Damselfishes), and sub-family, Amphiprionae. Rarely is a hobbyist's system observed that does not contain a representative of one of the 28 some-odd species of clowns. This is entirely understandable considering that the Anemonefishes span the entire range of suitability for an array of marine setups. Some species are very placid in their demeanor, fitting well into calm community environments, while others are so rough and tough that they demand "like" neighbors who will not readily succumb to their aggressive tendencies. However, all are quite durable on the whole and most exhibit better than average vigor if initially acquired in a healthy and unstressed state. But finally, they are just a joy to observe and maintain, and they rate top marks on personality alone.
On a personal experience level and as a frame of reference for this article, I have kept Anemonefishes, and in particular Tomato Anemonefishes, for a total of 13 years in community and reef setups, and have a few observations and recommendations to pass along to anyone considering the possibility of adding a particular species of this sub-family, and of the tomato group, to a community tank setting. The two species that I have the most experience with are an 11-year old Tomato Clown (Amphiprion frenatus) maintained in a fish only setup, and a Cinnamon Clown (A. melanopus) which has resided in a community reef system for the past three years. These are also the two most commonly available and hardier members of the Tomato Complex of Anemonefishes.
Further taxonomic classification also divides the two genera, Premnas and Amphiprion, into six clown "complexes:" the Maroon Complex, containing only the Maroon Anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus), the Percula Complex, the Skunk Complex, the Clarkii Complex, the Saddleback Complex, and finally, the subject of this article, the Tomato Complex (which some references refer to as the Ephippium Complex). This is one particular group which contains some of the hardiest and most commonly available members of the sub-family Amphiprionae, as well as those that are not as frequently available in the trade due to geographically restricted distribution. Five species are generally accepted as valid members of the Tomato Complex: the Red Saddle Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium), the Tomato Anemonefish (A. frenatus), the Cinnamon or Red & Black Anemonefish (A. melanopus), McCulloch's Anemonefish (A. mccullochi), and the Australian Anemonefish (A. rubrocinctus).
A typical member of the Tomato Complex exhibits a physiology that is evidenced in a deep, oval-bodied, and robust individual. In the aquarium, these fishes usually reach an adult size of around 3 to 5 inches. There may be some variation of coloration within a species depending on the specimen's geographic origin, but many variations in color simply come with age. This variation is usually evident in the location, extent or amount of black across the central body and the degree or hue of the "red to orange to yellow" coloration. Case in point, my A. frenatus exhibits a deep true red coloring along all body margins while the body margins of my A. melanopus do not conform to the moniker of "red & black, " not being red at all, but rather exhibit a bright orange appearance. But I have seen examples of A. frenatus that are more orange than red, and A. melanopus which are more red than orange. The yellow caudal fin of A. melanopus will aid in distinguishing it from A. frenatus, which will have a red caudal fin. The Tomato Clowns have 2 or 3 stripes while juveniles, but as mature adults typically retain only the single head stripe. The head stripe may be white or take on an attractive bluish hue, and may vary somewhat in width.
The Red Saddle Anemonefish, from the eastern Indian Ocean to Indonesia, usually exhibits a more extensive red area and a lesser black area -- the "saddle" -- which extends from behind the head and underneath the dorsal fin, to the caudal peduncle. Also, it commonly lacks the white head band at maturity. Some members are not commonly found in local fish stores due to their natural limited distribution in the wild. Of these, the Australian Anemonefish, rarely imported from southern Australia, exhibits the black body with yellow-orange to deep orange margins from the head to the caudal fin. The dorsal fin is also yellow-orange to deep orange. A. rubrocinctus may closely resemble the Cinnamon Anemonefish, A. melanopus.
McCulloch's Anemonefish is unique among the group in that it typically displays almost a full black body with a single white head stripe at maturity and a white caudal fin. This species is endemic to Australia. A. frenatus and A. melanopus are more widely distributed across the Pacific, and thus are commonly imported and more readily available in the trade.
Health and Selection
Of the two individuals currently in my care, they have proven to be the toughest, and all-around healthiest, fishes I have ever kept. Between the two, the only disease ever noticed and treated was a severe case of pop-eye with A. frenatus several years ago, which I attribute to poor water quality. This symptom, of the disease exophthalmia, only lasted about a week, as successive daily water changes and acute attention to proper water chemistry parameters seemed to provide immediate relief and long-term remedy.
Although Anemonefishes are susceptible to the typical array of common marine diseases, especially clownfish disease (Brooklynella hostilis), white spot disease or marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans), and marine velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum), they are extremely resilient in most cases and easily treatable with the standard remedies and preventative routines (although I have never treated these fishes with copper-based remedies or seen the need, and cannot speak to the effects or results of such treatment in Anemonefishes, but credible sources describe a general sensitivity by Tomato Complex clowns to copper remedies).
As with any fish selection, avoid individuals with visible sores or lesions, heavy respiration, a manifestation of parasites, or those displaying languid behavior and erratic swim patterns. Beyond the initial conscientious and careful selection of healthy individuals and a proper quarantining of new arrivals, diligent system maintenance habits will go further to promote good fish health among the clowns than any other practice I can recommend. And while some other fishes have come and gone in my tanks, by lacking the resiliency to endure, these Tomato Clowns have survived tank crashes, less than adequate environmental conditions (such as overheated or polluted water from power outages and burned-out pumps), contagious diseases that killed other species, and general hostilities.
Compatibility and Behaviors
From the aspect of clown behavior, here is where the conscientious aquarist must draw some lines concerning the type of Anemonefish temperament which is most desirable and fits within the parameters of the target system. As has been stated, clown behavior spans a broad scale, ranking from a passive and unthreatening personality, to an aggressive and even downright cantankerous and intolerant disposition.
Further, a clown's demeanor can be exacerbated by its territorial nature. While not commonly perceived as being as belligerent or as hostile as the adult Maroon Clown (P. biaculeatus), or perhaps even an adult Clark's Clown (A. clarkii), compatibility in community settings still may be constrained somewhat due to Tomato Clown aggression. Through my own observations, the Tomato Clowns do possess an occasional to consistent inclination, and a demonstrated capability, of inflicting harm to tankmates and tank-keepers, but more commonly they can be counted on to enforce their stubborn will upon most any fish tankmate as they choose.
In other words, they may readily assume the self-proclaimed role of "Tank Bass" Often times I have concluded that the tank will be their way or their neighbors can take the nearest ocean current highway. I've never seen the clown lose a battle or a war; the harassed individual has always been eliminated in some manner, whether through the clown's own methods or the keeper's intervention. They are obstinate that way. If a Tomato Complex clown is not to be kept with equally aggressive tankmates, I would certainly suggest a larger tank where aggressions may likely be dispersed and where the clown will prefer to remain close to its preferred territory and not be so disposed to roam far and wide inflicting punishment on lesser inclined tankmates.
Reef Suitability
Tomato Clowns are considered to be "reef safe" as are all Anemonefishes, and indeed they are highly compatible in a general sense when it comes to their direct associations with just about any form of invertebrate reef critter, from anemones (of course) to Zoanthids.
However, there are three caveats that I wish to add concerning this compatibility and their suitability in a reef environment, which may be negatives from an indirect aspect; these stipulations concern 1) annoying habitual behavior, 2) general disruptiveness within the fish population, and, 3) their relationships with certain corals.
The first of these concerns has to do with their annoying habit of constantly beating the substrate down to the bare tank bottom with the caudal (tail) fin, thus propelling sand into the water column, which in turn can cover delicate sessile invertebrates and clog water pumps and filters with sediment, not to mention that this behavior can be destructive by compromising the integrity of the rock structure.
This activity can also upset a deep "Living" sand bed and may generally be unwanted behavior under most any circumstances (except that of breading behavior, as this trait has been explained as the fish's instinct to locate a flat surface for egg-laying purposes). No matter how often the substrate is redistributed by the fish-keeper, the clown will not relent in displacing it time and again. But the negative or deleterious impact is obvious, especially with an extremely fine substrate material; for one, certain sessile invertebrates are not imbued with the physical ability to cleanse themselves of excessive sediment, while others are, but all sessile organisms will expend a significant amount of energy in doing so. This type of behavior may prove intolerable for some invertebrate species to the point where they do not thrive, or regrettably, they steadily decline and eventually suffer death. This is obviously an important aspect to consider before introducing a Tomato Clown to a reef system. The bottom line is that this habit presents a disturbance in the aquarium which the individual keeper must either put up with or determine as being too disruptive, physically and aesthetically, or entirely too harmful or dangerous for a particular system and its inhabitants.
As for the second point, given their often authoritative nature, Tomato Clowns are inclined to chase subordinate individuals -- closely or remotely related, taxonomically speaking -- about the confines of the aquarium. This is a problem obviously more pronounced in smaller quarters, as a larger tank tends to moderate or eliminate such aggression. This activity has proven fairly disruptive in one of my reef tanks as the Cinnamon Clown continually harasses a rather hyperactive Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) who seems to continually strain the clown's last nerve. The Cinnamon Clown chases and nips the wrasse incessantly and as a result, the wrasse displaces corals, slings sand, dislodges rocks, and generally disrupts the good order of the community in its attempts to get away. (He would probably do that anyway to some lesser degree, even without the presence of the clown, because he's crazy!) The clown has also recently, but only occasionally, begun chasing a Bicolor Dwarf Angel (Centropyge bicolor) after they have shared their confines peacefully for almost three years. The situation has not yet proven extreme or life-threatening, but disruptive nonetheless. This indicates that any existing tendencies toward an aggressive disposition are probably latent in certain clown species, an inherent trait that may be expected to surface and intensify with age (and the keeper should remain aware, that in general, aggression increases with particular fish species with age, as I have found to be the case with Tomato Clowns). But the rate or extent of an individual's (or species') aggression is difficult to predict, given the many factors involved, and this must be kept in mind when planning for the long-term success of the community.
And finally, in speaking of the third point, in the absence of a host anemone clowns may "adopt" a surrogate host, such as various hard or soft corals. This may or may not result in adverse effect to the coral; it can certainly irritate the substitute to the point that the animal may refuse to open, feed, or receive adequate light, even irritate them to the point of death. In the case of my A. frenatus and A. melanopus, they have at times taken up residence in the polyps of the finger-like or branching soft corals (Sinularia, Nephthea, and Cladiella spp.) with seemingly no adverse effects. The Cinnamon Clown has even adopted a thick, lush growth of filamentous algae on a particular piece of live rock as a "host" where it buries itself and "reclines" when I allow it to grow sufficiently.
Other Notable Behaviors
There are other interesting observations that may prove beneficial to anyone choosing a species of the Tomato Clown complex. The aforementioned Tomato Clown (A. frenatus), acquired as a two-banded juvenile, has often assumed the roles of antagonist and protector, often concurrently. This behavior has been very interesting to observe at times, but has also disclosed quite a few surprises.
The most interesting of relationships concerning A. frenatus that I have observed, also involved a rather inherently passive female Black Spot Angel (Genicanthus melanospilos), and the original Holy Terror, otherwise known as a Dusky Dottyback (Pseudochromis fuscus var. "terror-ensis"). Although the angelfish had been introduced to the Tomato Clown's tank and was fairly well established, the latter introduction of the Dottyback wreaked absolute havoc with any balance that may have existed, first with the angel, but subsequently with every other inhabitant until I shipped the Dottyback out, eventually to be swallowed whole by a Strawberry Hind (Cephalopholis spiloparaea) at my local fish store. (My guess is, the hind lamented the decision to consume this particular morsel of terror and received for its trouble a debilitating case of indigestion!) The Tomato Clown had been very tolerant, accepting the introduction of the angel with scarce notice, and peace reigned supreme. But once the Dottyback was introduced, the Tomato Clown became the angel's protector. Any time the Holy Terror set its sights on the Angel, the clown immediately interceded by placing itself in a defensive position between the two and then, taking the offensive, violently striking at the Dottyback until it was subdued. This behavior continued for several days until the Dottyback was thoroughly controlled and turned its attentions elsewhere for good. This Tomato Clown continues to serve as mediator and intercessor in other minor squabbles, but none so contentious as that involving the Holy Terror versus the Angel. This particular clown has also successfully played the role of protector from other antagonists for a Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) and a Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto).
However, in many cases, A. frenatus has assumed the role of the primary aggressor. In situations which may just as much demonstrate how stocking order can affect community behavior as it does the unique behavior of Tomato Clowns, the introduction of a South Seas Devil Damsel (Chrysiptera taupou) to the tank already occupied by A. frenatus, almost resulted in the annihilation of the damsel -- thoroughly beaten, frayed and abused in a matter of a few minutes-- before I could extract said damsel and transfer him to another tank, an outcome I would not have predicted! However, in an emergency situation where I had to move a more demure Azure Damsel (Chrysiptera hemicyanea) from a small reef system to the Tomato Clown's tank, where I thought it would promptly be shredded, there was no contention from the Tomato Clown whatsoever. Further, regarding the introduction of two wrasses to the tank, a juvenile Cortez Rainbow Wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum), still in initial phase coloration, and an adult Whipfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus filamentosus), the Labrids endured only occasional but intense and brutal torment by the Tomato Clown until one lay disemboweled and the other decided life would be far more peaceful if lived outside of the tank and dried up on the floor. Although the Tomato Clown resides peacefully today with an adult Canary Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) with only very infrequent chases, and has for about 4 years, I have recognized a somewhat predictable pattern here. As a rule, these clowns seem fairly intolerant of highly energetic and very active wrasses in general, perhaps not the best of tankmates in terms of compatibility. (Wrasses swarm upon clown habitats in nature to prey upon their eggs, so a clown's reactions may be instinctively induced.) Certainly, the more placid, secretive and smaller wrasse species, such as the fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses, and other timid species would prove mere fodder for the aggressions of a belligerent clown, although I have always kept various members of the Lined Wrasses (Pseudocheilinus spp.) with Tomato Clowns with no ill effects, perhaps because of the secretive and reticent, but also occasionally feisty, personalities of these rather small Labrids. Still, this latter combination should be carried out with caution.
Symbiosis: Anemonefishes and Host Anemones
In its most literal definition, the term symbiosis means, To live together In a more expanded sense however, it may imply mutualism; though usage of the latter definition suggests that there exists some necessary benefit to one partner or the other, or both. Then, if taken in its fullest sense, mutualism could also propose that a symbiotic relationship is crucial for the survival of the organisms involved, being totally dependent one upon the other. This type of symbiosis certainly exists in nature among various species, aquatic and terrestrial, and while there is surely a beneficial mutualism between the Anemonefishes and their host anemones of the order Actinaria, it is simply not the case that there exists an obligatory exclusivity within the confines of the very limited dimensions of our captive systems. Many would-be Anemonefish-keepers have somehow drawn the conclusion that a host anemone is necessary to ensure the good health and welfare of their cherished clownfish. This belief must be dispelled by aquarists who possess enough knowledge and experience to influence novice and uninformed aquarists throughout the hobby of the probable failure and environmental inconsiderations involved. In reality, the decision to acquire an anemone and re-create this amazing symbiotic relationship in an aquarium, is an ill-informed one, and most likely, ill-fated in regard to the actinian. While the relationship between Anemonefishes and their host anemones provide some mutual advantage in the oceans, and is fascinating to observe first-hand, the Anemonefish does not require it and the anemone will most likely not survive it, for even a relatively short time. In nature, the association is mutually beneficial for a number of reasons but is not yet even fully understood. Much research remains concerning this special symbiosis as well as the husbandry requirements that will allow anemones to survive -- and thrive -- in captivity, if it is at all possible for prolonged periods. Currently, captive anemone survival rates are dismal, with most individuals perishing within a few months, if not weeks. Even expert reef-keepers are severely challenged by the prospect of ensuring their survival, which is nowhere on the order of the survival rates that have been achieved regarding captive stony corals.
An Anemonefish is never found without a host anemone in the ocean, as the actinian offers a safe haven within its stinging-celled tentacles, a formidable defense that most other fishes are averse to approach, and an encounter which they instinctively know may result in their demise. In reality, the clown will only live a short time if separated from its host due to the constant predation that occurs in coral reef habitats. It is just a matter of when the clown will be consumed. Conversely, there are various organisms which prey upon anemones, and the relentless aggressiveness of the clown to protect its home is a compelling deterrent as well.
There is still much debate concerning the many other facets of the clown/anemone relationship that will certainly lend answers in the future, but the point is, in the oceans the symbiosis is necessary. In the home aquarium, providing an anemone as a host for an Anemonefish is totally unnecessary and a breach of the respect that we, as conscientious protectors of the environments we attempt to perpetuate, inherently bear a responsibility towards. By removing an anemone from its natural ocean habitat, both the collected actinian and the clownfish that might have inhabited it, will most likely perish.
For the aforementioned reasons, I have never personally kept a clown with its host anemone, and chose not to do so until further advances in successful husbandry practices are made and substantiated. As is the case with my first Anemonefish, the 11-year old A. frenatus spoken of in this article, Anemonefishes are certainly capable of living long, healthy and contented lives in the home aquarium without this symbiotic relationship.
At this point I would be remiss if I did not offer the following qualifying statement: I do not intend to propose that all Tomato Clowns will exhibit identical traits such as those I describe here, but rather attempt to make the point that these particular behaviors may be manifested to some degree by members of the complex, by a particular species within the complex, or by a specific individual at some point in time, given certain or similar circumstances and situations. To make this point, although A. frenatus and A. melanopus have both manifested the tendency to harass various wrasses, only the Cinnamon Clown has been prone to annoy any Angelfish species, and very mildly at that, while my Tomato Clown has lived peacefully with a Coral Beauty Dwarf Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosus) and the aforementioned Black Spot Angel (G. melanospilos) for years. And as A. frenatus has chased tankmates to their demise, A. melanopus has never inflicted serious damage upon any of its neighbors. Then in the case of the previously mentioned South Seas Devil Damsel, thrashed by the Tomato Clown, the same damsel has never been given a moments notice by the Cinnamon Clown since being rescued and moved to its tank.
Over many years there are several such observations, but these episodes reflect a general and consistent behavior of the Tomato Clowns in my care.
Based upon my own experiences over this time, I advise that the following be given serious consideration before the purchase of an Anemonefish from the Tomato Complex is made:
The Tomato Clowns are a robust and hardy fish species. Although not requiring a great deal of space all to themselves, these fishes generally reach an adult size of around 3 to 5 inches in length. House them in a tank of sufficient dimensions and volume with the objective of dispersing or eliminating aggressive behaviors and interactions, and to account for their territorial nature. Although I have housed a Tomato Clown in a tank as small as 46 gallons, I would not do so again in a community setup and would prefer a tank of at least 75 gallons, and larger if possible.
Consider housing the clown in a tank which is over 4 feet in length. This aids by allowing any particular targeted individual to retreat to an area away from the clown's territory.
Do not house these fishes with congeners or conspecifics unless a mated pair can be obtained.
Select all fish tankmates carefully. Any co-habitant of a Tomato Clown should at least be considered as semi-aggressive in its disposition or possess natural physical traits to act as deterrents to the clown. I have housed Tomato Clowns with triggers, puffers, hawks, angels (at least as large as the clown), tangs, Butterflyfishes, Dottybacks, and many species of Basslets, without incident.
Avoid very hyperactive type species of fishes, such as many wrasses, which seem to greatly annoy Tomato Clowns, perhaps by infringing too frequently on the clown's territory.
Do not introduce the clown to the tank first unless only semi-aggressive and aggressive tankmates will make up the full compliment of specimens. Otherwise, introduce smaller and more mild-mannered fishes than the clown first and allow them to become established before adding the clown.
Consider the clown's ultimate potential disposition. A juvenile clown may seem cute and sociable for a while a demeanor soon enough displaced by its adult attitude
Lessen aggressive interactions by building a rock structure which provides separate and distinct territories within the overall design.
Aside from eliminating a substrate altogether, utilize a courser (medium) grade of substrate which is less likely to be disturbed, cloud the tank, and is dense enough that it will settle quickly from the water column, once disturbed. However, consider that for most deep sand beds and reef systems, a fine and consistent grade of sand is preferable over much courser varieties.
Although Tomato Clowns are reef safe, ensure that a Tomato Clown fits within the overall reef plan and that its habits will not be disruptive to the community as a whole. Once a clown is settled in the reef, as with most fishes, it will be difficult to remove without disrupting or removing rockwork, corals, and upsetting other inhabitants.
Leave anemones in the ocean where they belong, at least until advances in research lead us to a more complete understanding of the essential requirements that must be met in order to maintain them successfully in captive systems.
The Anemonefishes of the Tomato Clown complex will prove to be durable, long-lived and enjoyable animals if careful consideration is given to their overall demeanor, habits, compatibility, and general care.
Tomato clown beh. – 11/19/12
Hey again. I was also wondering if an orange tomato clown turns into a much darker color with age like the maroon clown?
<Not as much. B>
Thanks Bob


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Q: I need to compare/sort two text files this is the scenario. I have File1 and File2  and i like to have the outcome in File3.
I'm kind of new to Linux, but so far ive tried to use sort, diff, and comm. but no luck so far.
File1.txt File2.txt > File3.txt

File1.txt
RB0009  8,89
RB0010  5,67
RB0015  4,32
RB0027  6,56

File2.txt
RB0009  8,89
RB0010  5,67
RB0015  4,32
RB0027  6,56
RB0033  9,78

File3.txt
RB0009  700111i 8,89
RB0010  700092i 5,67
RB0015  700148i 4,32
RB0027  700123i 6,56

help would be much appreciated.

A: Based on the comment below me, it seems like I misunderstood the question. This should give you the expected output:
paste File1.txt File2.txt | awk '{print $1"\t" "700" NR "i" "\t" $2}' > File3.txt

Misunderstanding below:

If I understand correctly, you have two input files (File1.txt and File2.txt) and you want to create an output file (File3.txt) that contains the sorted and combined content of the two input files?
Assuming that the first column of each file is a unique identifier (e.g., RB0009, RB0010, etc.), and that you want to combine the two files by matching these identifiers, you could use the join command in Linux.
Here's an example command that should accomplish what you're looking for:
join -t $'\t' -a 1 -a 2 -o auto <(sort File1.txt) <(sort File2.txt) > File3.txt

Breakdown of the command:

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*join is the command we're using to join the two files.

*-t $'\t' tells join to use a tab (\t) as the field separator.

*-a 1 -a 2 tells join to include all lines from both files, even if there are no matches.

*-o auto tells join to output the fields from both files, separated by a tab.

*<(sort File1.txt) and <(sort File2.txt) are process substitutions that sort the contents of each file before passing them to join. This is important because join requires sorted input files in order to work properly.

*> redirects the output of the join command to File3.txt.
The resulting File3.txt should contain the combined content of the two input files, sorted by the first column (the unique identifier).

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London and Kuala Lumpur, 4 May 2017 – Pirates and armed robbers attacked 43 ships and captured 58 seafarers in the first quarter of 2017, slightly more than the same period last year, according to the latest ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) piracy report.
The global report highlights persisting violence in piracy hotspots off Nigeria and around the Southern Philippines – where two crew members were killed in February. Indonesia also reported frequent incidents, mostly low-level thefts from anchored vessels.
In total, 33 vessels were boarded and four fired upon in the first three months of 2017. Armed pirates hijacked two vessels, both off the coast of Somalia, where no merchant ship had been hijacked since May 2012. Four attempted incidents were also received.
IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre has monitored attacks on the world's seas since 1991. The report highlights three major concerns:
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Of the 27 seafarers kidnapped worldwide for ransom between January and March 2017, 63% were in the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria is the main kidnap hotspot, with 17 crew taken in three separate incidents, up from 14 in the same period last year. All three vessels – a general cargo ship, a tanker and a bulk carrier – were attacked while underway 30-60 nautical miles off the Bayelsa coast. Three more ships were fired upon at up to 110 nautical miles from land, and many other attacks are believed to go unreported.
'The Gulf of Guinea is a major area of concern, consistently dangerous for seafarers, and signs of kidnappings increasing. IMB has worked closely with the response agencies in the region including the Nigerian Navy which has provided valuable support, but more needs to be done to crack down on the area's armed gangs,' said Pottengal Mukundan, Director of IMB. 'We urge vessels to report all incidents so that the true level of piracy activity can be assessed.'
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Here, nine ships reported attacks in the first quarter of 2017 compared with just two in the same period last year. These include an armed attack on a general cargo vessel in which two crew were killed and five kidnapped for ransom. Kidnappers captured five more people in attacks on a fishing trawler and a tug.
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Somali pirates successfully hijacked a small bunkering tanker and a traditional dhow, both within their territorial waters. A total of 28 crew were taken hostage and subsequently released within a relatively short time. IMB suspects that these incidents were opportunistic, particularly as the hijacked vessels were not following the Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy (BMP4) recommendations.
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Iraqis certainly a dangerous place for representatives of the American government. Combat troops are far and away the most likely to be killed or wounded, but diplomats face risks as well. The Green Zone, the heavily fortified home of the U.S. Embassy and the Iraqi government, has been a target for insurgent and militia rocket attacks for years. As the war drags on, the intensity and accuracy of those attacks has increased. Makeshift concrete bunkers are now scattered across the Green Zone, and diplomats are periodically required to don helmets and flak vests when they venture outdoors even within the Green Zone compound. Outside the Green Zone, diplomatic convoys are prime targets for insurgents, militiamen and freelance kidnappers.


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Music Monday: Depeche Mode "Black Celebration"
28 Years Old Today
Depeche Mode's 1986 album "Black Celebration" turns 28 years old today.
I discovered Depeche Mode on August 6, 1985 [my 22nd birthday] when I heard KROQ play "People Are People" on the radio. From that day forward, I fell in love with their music and they went on to become one of my favorite bands of all time.
I was at the Tower Records in Costa Mesa, CA 28 years ago today and bought the cassette version of this album, their 5th studio release. I played this album to death over the next 18 months until their next album came out. I still have the original cassette.
In July 1996, I went to see the band – my first of nine times – at Irvine Meadows. Playing a good number of the songs, it cemented the popularity of the band and was the precursor to much larger success with their next three albums.
"Black Celebration"
"Fly on the Windscreen (Final)"
"A Question of Lust"
"It Doesn't Matter Two"
"Here Is the House"
"World Full of Nothing"
"Dressed in Black"
"But Not Tonight"
Of note that I never realized until recently, the US mix of the song "A Question of Time" plays the opening 4 seconds twice in a row. I always thought it was intentional.
Dark Release For The Ages
This is one of the darkest albums I've listened to. That's saying a lot given there are some pretty dark records out there that I've heard over the years. But the construction of the songs is the sound that many of us Depeche Mode fans have known and become familiar with over the years.
Songs like "Dressed In Black" and "Stripped" are so deep and twisted, even with "Stripped" being a live in concert staple since it came out. The quirky "New Dress" has a modern "Blasphemous Rumors" lyrical similarity to it, given it's reference "Princess Di has a new dress" chorus. "A Question of Lust" might just be Martin Gore's finest vocal moment in a studio recording ["Home" comes very close to topping this song] in his tenor exclaims about unapologetic desire.
I listen to this album a few times a year and it stands up very well over time. It's not dated like "Speak & Spell" can be. It's modern enough to keep up with some current Depeche Mode songs from the last few albums.
Most of the credit goes to Dave Gahan, who's dark vocals give each one of these tracks that deep down feel of anxiety and far reaching into the mind and soul that cry out each word and spoken thought.
If you are fan, go dig out your cassette or CD. Or find $10 and go to Amazon or iTunes and buy the digital version. You won't be disappointed.


In cooperation with the LaS³ (Laboratory for Safe and Secure Systems), the E-Mobility Cluster Regensburg studied charging stations on their security features. The aim was both to make a statement about the current level of protection, as well as on ways to improve.
For the classification in Safety Integrity Level (SIL), charging stations had been assessed about their risk. Therefore the possible malfunctions and the occurring hazard to users or the environment had been identified. To avoid malfunctions, security features had been implemented. Certain security features had been implemented in most commercially available charging stations already.
Based on the hazard, the SIL imposed requirements for the safety circuit of the overall system regarding to the failure rates and the usable components. For this, a standard charging station model had been investigated and evaluated. On the basis of this, additional requirements occuring in the architecture of charging stations had been investigated.
Requirements for the lifecycle management of the product have been created in higher safety integrity levels, like how maintenance is carried out and what documents are necessary here. These steps were included in the study.
In cooperation with the University of Regensburg and the laboratory LaS³, the cluster created a guideline for the creation of fail-safe software in terms of functional safety at charging stations according to the IEC 61508.
The guide will be available for prospects fee-based.


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Suez Cuts Transit Fees for US-Asia Ships to Combat Allure of Cape of Good Hope
The Loadstar
A cargo ship is seen crossing through the New Suez Canal during a test run of the New Suez Canal held July 25, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer
By Mike Wackett
(The Loadstar) – The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has reacted to the increasing number of backhaul voyages being routed to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope by offering cheaper tariffs.
The reduction in transit fees follows reports that over 100 cargo vessels have chosen the longer route via the southern tip of Africa in the final quarter of last year, resulting in a substantial loss of revenue for the Egyptian government.
The diversions were also a blow to the authorities and private investors who contributed approximately $8bn in a 35km second channel that was expected to increase canal traffic.
A dramatic fall in the price of heavy fuel oil, from over $600 per tonne to below $150 over the past two years, encouraged ship operators to re-evaluate the cost of the additional sea passage against the cost of canal transit.
For example, a 13,000 teu containership voyage from North Europe to Asia via the Cape means adding around 3,500 nautical miles and just over a week. This equates to burning approximately an extra $180,000 of bunkers, which compares with canal fees of roughly $350,000, depending on the vessel's load factor.
So far, Asia-Europe carriers have tended to route their ships via the Cape on an ad-hoc basis – for instance, if the vessel's next headhaul voyage is to be blanked – but with carriers' continuing to need to squeeze out more costs, the diversion could increase in popularity.
However, this would also require the alliances to reconfigure their port calls – although with the groupings shortly to be realigned, including a loop via the Cape remains a possibility should both fuel costs and freight rates remain low.
The Cape routing has proved even more popular for backhaul voyages on Asia-US east coast services. This involves around an additional 1,300 nautical miles, but the benefits of avoiding canal fees are considerable.
According to Alphaliner, the Suez Canal Authority – forced to try to win back this traffic – is now offering a 30% rebate on canal fees for ships from the North American Atlantic seaboard destined for Port Kelang, or other ports east of the Malay hub.
According to Alphaliner data, there are currently six Asia-US east coast alliance services now backhauling ships via the Cape rather than via the canal, as well as two US east coast/Caribbean services previously returning via the Panama Canal.
Continued low fuel prices and the viability of routing ships around southern Africa could also threaten the business plan for the $5.3bn Panama Canal expansion, now scheduled to open on 26 June, enabling containerships of up to around 13,000 teu to transit the waterway.
The Loadstar is fast becoming known at the highest levels of logistics and supply chain management as one of the best sources of influential analysis and commentary.
Check them out at TheLoadstar.co.uk, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.


Saxophone is my favorite instrument that I, sadly, cannot play. Today I want to highlight some of the best sax players Gigmor has to offer. Whenever saxophone is added to a group's dynamic, it is a surefire way to add some spirit to your performance and some soul to your sound. Adding a saxophone player might be the perfect one-up your band needs so check out a few of our favorite videos featuring musicians performing brass-wind.
First up is Peter Van Siclen, an extremely talented songwriter/composer. Peter got his Masters in Jazz Composition from UMass Amherst. Check out his looping cover of "The Damariscotta Shake" on sax and his wind synth. This guy is seriously talented and looking to compose and perform more so be sure to shoot him a follow and reach out.
Next up is a 15 year old Collin Logatto, better known to Gigmor as MrSaxMusic. A Long Island teen, Collin is extremely talented for his age. He has played at CitiField during a Mets game, as well as all over New York. Enjoy the young talent's solo from Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road" and be sure to follow his page on Gigmor.
Willie Moore is proud to call himself a saxophone player. He hopes to meet more people across the industry who can push him to become as good of a musician as he can possibly be. Willie specializes in Soprano sax and loves to play jazz and neo-soul. Check out his smooth sounds below and be sure to follow his page and reach out.


Chefs Rick Bayless, Jason Hammel, Paul Kahan and Matthias Merges have just joined Wholesome Wave CEO Chef Michel Nischan in announcing support for an innovative Illinois bill making its way through the state legislature. HB 6027 would create a $1M Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund for "double-value coupons" which match the value of SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) spent on fruits and vegetables at farmers market throughout the state of IL. These chefs cook with local produce in their restaurants and are calling upon legislators to help low-income families afford Illinois fruits and vegetables for their own kitchens. The bill has passed the Illinois House of Representatives and is being considered by the IL Senate for a vote now.
The Chefs sent Illinois Senate President John Cullerton the below letter, urging him to pass the proposal so it can make its way to Governor Rauner's desk.
We are pleased to write to you in support of HB6027, a bill we believe would make a major impact on ensuring that all Illinoisans have access to the kinds of healthy, fresh, Illinois-grown ingredients we cook with pride in our restaurants. By signing this bill into law, you would greatly boost Illinois farmers' ability to grow healthy food for residents of our state. Imagine if every family could afford to put a ripe tomato or ear of sweet corn on their dinner table.
Nutrition incentive programs encourage consumers to spend their federal nutrition benefits (LINK, WIC, etc.) on healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, at farmers markets, mobile markets, CSAs and grocery stores by offering a financial match ("nutrition incentive") based on the amount the customer spends.
If passed and signed into law, HB6027 would bolster nutrition incentive programs throughout the state of Illinois by creating a sustainable funding stream and leveraging additional matching nutrition incentive funds from the federal government. Even better, the dollars through this fund would all flow back to Illinois farmers growing wholesome, fresh food.
Nutrition incentive programs like those run by Experimental Station throughout Illinois have demonstrated their potential to help low-income consumers buy more fruits and vegetables, increasing their consumption of healthy food and ultimately improving public health—reducing the rates of costly diet-related chronic disease, which drive up our state's Medicaid costs.
We have the privilege of showcasing a bounty of Illinois-grown fruits and vegetables at our restaurants, and we know that H6027 will enable many more residents of Illinois to afford and enjoy the same degree of access. Therefore, we strongly urge you to sign this bill when it comes to your desk.


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Modeling of alkaline extraction chemistry and kinetics of softwood kraft pulp.
Determination of the contribution of penetration, diffusion and alkali consumption in the impregnation of Eucalyptus grandis chips.
Determination of phenomena involved in impregnation of softwood chips. Part 1. Method for calculating the true penetration degree.
Determination of phenomena involved in impregnation of softwood chips. Part 2: alkali uptake, alkali consumption and impregnation yield.
The Effect of Process Variables in Chlorine Dioxide Prebleaching of Birch Kraft Pulp. Part 1. Inorganic Chlorine Compounds, Kappa Number, Lignin, and Hexenuronic Acid Content.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips with aqueous solutions. Part I. A retrospective and critical evaluation of the penetration process.
Penetration of water into industrial softwood chips – influence of physical properties.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips with aqueous solutions. Part 5: improving uniformity of kraft displacement batch pulping.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips – new research enables effective processes.
The washing efficiency of digester displacement: new aspects based on laboratory studies and improved calculation procedures.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips with aqueous solutions. Part 4. Effects of front-end modifications in displacement batch kraft pulping.
Efficiency of chip presteaming – result of heating and air escape processes.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips with aqueous solutions. Part 2. Studies on water penetration into softwood chips.
Towards complete impregnation of wood chips with aqueous solutions. Part 3. Black liquor penetration into pine chips.
Softwood fiber damage – a newly discovered enigma in modern kraft fiber lines.
Behavior of pine wood material during displacement kraft batch cooking.
Effects of softwood morphology and chip thickness on pulping with a displacement kraft batch process.
Pulping and paper technical characteristics of the Sumatra tropical hardwoods.
Relations between cooking conditions, pulp quality and bleachability as studied using a new superbatch experimental cooking system.
Chip thickness vs. kraft pulping performance: experiments by multiple hanging baskets in batch digesters.
ABSTRACT The title process was briefly reviewed and results for pulp prodn. with northern and middle European timber were discussed for a chlorine-free bleaching technique in a closed system.
Substituent effects on carbon-13 chemical shifts of aromatic carbons in β-O-4 and β-5 type lignin model compounds.
ABSTRACT Small and pilot plant scale expts. showed that ion-exclusion chromatog. with Amberlite IR 140 columns is an efficient technique for the sepn. of spent sulfite liquor (SSL) components into reasonably pure and sugar-free lignosulfonate and tech. grade sugar fractions. The use of strongly acidic cation exchanger in the same ionic form as the SSL obviated the need for regeneration between samples, which are displaced with H2O.
A Model for Chlorine Dioxide Delignification of Chemical Pulp.
Specific Permeability of Wood to Water. Part 1: Longitudinal Specific Permeability of Steamed, Impregnated, and Kraft-Cooked Wood.
Kinetics of Aldehyde Oxidation by Chlorous Acid.
Reactions of aldehydes with chlorous acid and chlorite in chlorine dioxide bleaching.
Specific Permeability of Wood to Water. Part 2: Perpendicular Specific Permeability of Steamed, Impregnated, and Kraft-Cooked Wood.
The Kinetics and Stoichiometry of the Reaction between Hypochlorous Acid and Chlorous Acid in Mildly Acidic Solutions.
Modelling of chemical pulp bleaching.
ABSTRACT A predictive pulp bleaching model utilizing physical phenomenon models and chemical reaction kinetics is introduced. Examples dealing with buffering properties of pulps, mass transfer limitations in fibre wall, and the kinetics of hexenuronic acid hydrolysis were used to elucidate the use of the model.
Reactions and Kinetics of Cl(III) Decomposition.
[AlMnII(H2O)W11O39]7- anion oxidation kinetics and simulative overall studies of catalytic oxygen bleaching.
ABSTRACT Laboratory experiments and computerised modelling was used for studying the kinetics and mechanisms of reaction between [AlMnII(H2O)W11O39]7- anion and O2. Based on the results of simulations, the suitability of the anion as bleaching catalyst is discussed.
Automating the NMR analysis of base oils: Finding naphthene signals.
A new concept for web offset printing papers.


Things went very well, both at pick up and delivery locations.
Things went very well, both at pick up and delivery locations. Only 3 issues were upsetting: 1) table had leg broken-mover said it was old and nothing could be done. It was not an old table. 2) top of bedroom dresser had 2 x 8 inch area in which the finish wad damaged. Was told that we must have caused this....... 3) pole lamp was disassembled prior to loading. Was left this way after movers finished. Difficult to re-assembly.


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Waterloo Music Company Ltd. Publishing and instrument retailing firm founded in 1921 by Charles F. Thiele in Waterloo, Ont. Thiele was sole owner until 1951, when Waterloo Music became a limited company with Thiele as president (1951-4; followed by R.P.
Waterloo Music Company Ltd
Waterloo Music Company Ltd. Publishing and instrument retailing firm founded in 1921 by Charles F. Thiele in Waterloo, Ont. Thiele was sole owner until 1951, when Waterloo Music became a limited company with Thiele as president (1951-4; followed by R.P. Uffelmann 1954-60, Fred Moogk 1960-75, Howard Underwood 1975-9, and William Brubacher). As a local agent for band instruments Thiele set up the company in his home. His first successful business endeavour, the importation and distribution of sheet music suitable for silent film accompaniment, declined with the advent of talking pictures in the late 1920s. In 1927 he turned to educational materials, which have proved the mainstay of the company.
Activities to 1980s
Waterloo publishes Conservatory Canada (formerly Western Ontario Conservatory of Music) and Western Board of Music piano examination books and issues theory, harmony, and history texts for use in elementary and secondary schools. Band music was first published in the 1930s, and the Waterloo band catalogue, offering original works by Canadians and reprints of music by foreign composers, was the largest in Canada by 1960. The choral catalogue, secular and sacred, includes the Waterloo Folk Music Library (begun 1954), edited by Edith Fowke and Richard Johnston, and Eric Wild's Hymn Sing Choral Series (begun 1973). Both series include recordings. Waterloo has published music for piano, accordion, strings, and winds and in the 1970s popular music, including a folio by April Wine. Canadian composers published by Waterloo include Violet Archer, John Beckwith, Keith Bissell, Kenneth Bray, Barrie Cabena, F.R.C. Clarke, Jean Coulthard, Samuel Dolin, George Fiala, Robert Fleming, Richard Johnston, Walter Kemp, Talivaldis Kenins, James Lawless, Walter MacNutt, Robert McMullin, Barbara Pentland, Godfrey Ridout, Eric Wild, Healey Willan, and Gerhard Wuensch. Performers recorded on the Waterloo label (established in 1971) include J. Chalmers Doane, John Greenwood, Robert McMullin's Sound 80 Orchestra, the Memorial University Chamber Choir, the CBC Hymn Sing Chorus, and the Men of the Deeps. Waterloo acquired Melbourne from Rodeo Records in 1977 for its classical record issues and established Action Press, its own printing and binding business, in 1979. The sale of imported musical instruments accounted for over half of the company's business in the mid-1970s. Waterloo maintains a large instrument repair shop. It opened a retail branch in Ottawa in 1965, but this was closed in 1986 due to the company's financial difficulties. After 1986, Waterloo eliminated many of its agency functions and concentrated on instrument sales, repair and rental, and on publishing, recording and retail sales, with continued emphasis on educational materials. Waterloo was a PRO Canada affiliate. Its subsidiary, Peter McKee Music Co Ltd (established in 1966), was a member of CAPAC (Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada Ltd).
In 1991 the Waterloo Music Academy was established, teaching lessons in 10 music disciplines. In the early part of the millennium, Waterloo Music published the new Conservatory Canada series, including the New Millennium piano and voice series, syllabi, and other materials. The Lawless theory courses were updated, and new works added for the second edition series. Avrahm Galper's clarinet method books were added in 1994.
'Waterloo Music Company: the house that service built,' Recorder, vol 7, Nov-Dec 1964
Grayhurst, Denis. 'Waterloo Music,' MSc, 240, Mar-Apr 1968
'Educational material, recordings are two aspects of Waterloo Music Company's activities,' MSc, 284, Jul-Aug 1975
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