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Jackson resident seeks votes for Pepsi Refresh Challenge
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Jackson resident Raymond Green invented a wind turbine that can convert the air it brings in to more energy. He is competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project for a chance to win $250,000 to fund his project. Ledger Dispatch photo by Giancarlo Davis
A wonderful idea floated into the brain of 86-year-old Jackson resident Raymond Green one night as he was drifting into sleep.
His idea, a turbine that effectively harnesses the wind and transforms it into energy four times as much as it collects is one that not only has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry, but to create new jobs and generally make everyone's life easier.
The octogenarian inventor has recently been accepted into the Pepsi Refresh Project, which rewards local movers and shakers who are working to have a positive impact on their community and on the world. Green is eyeing a $250,000 prize that will really set his turbine (figuratively) in motion, once he has garnered a sufficient amount of votes. Individuals can log onto the Pepsi Refresh Challenge website and vote for Green's turbine.
The turbine could be designed to power everything from a computer, to a car and even an entire house. It collects wind through a cone, spinning a circle of impeller blades that, in turn, spins a bicycle wheel. The bicycle wheel turns an alternator via an automotive timing belt, thus creating a greener, alternative source of energy that could replace energy supplied by large gas companies or even Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Unlike a windmill that creates power by the wind pushing directly against its blades, Green's innovation compresses air and creates more torque, requiring less wind than a standard windmill. His apparatus also is more practical than using solar power. "Wind pretty much is blowing all of the time," Green said.
The device could be deployed almost everywhere, from windswept coasts to remote mountaintops, and beyond. "It's something they could use up in Alaska or the North Pole," he said. "They can literally create this out of bamboo and canvas out on an island. Imagine, too, if they had this turbine at the Mt. Everest base camp at 1,000 feet. They would use this instead of relying on gas and other fuel supplies."
Green has developed his turbine with almost no experience in the engineering field - though he does have more than a working knowledge of physics. In fact, he is a retired bulldozer and backhoe operator. But he is something of a dynamo in the invention department: he says he was one of the first in the 1950s to conceptualize the adjustable wrench - also known as the crescent wrench, the one with the adjustable jaw - but failed to receive a patent in time.
Green's dream is that the world will catch on to his invention, and is working to get his prototype produced on a much larger scale. Already, he has patents pending in Europe and in New Zealand and Australia. He envisions his turbine on houses, boats, cars and in businesses. "Imagine how many jobs this would create," Green added. "It really would stimulate things in the economy."
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Wind power apparatus
Inventor: GREEN C RAYMOND
EC: F03D1/04 IPC: F03D9/00; H02P9/04; F03D9/00; (+1)
Abstract -- A wind power apparatus utilizing an anchor which is rotatably fixed to a surface. A chute attaches to the anchor and is provided with a chamber. A restrictor is located in the chamber to concentrate the wind within an annular area of the chute and direct it to a power generator via one or more nozzles. The power generator is then used to produce electricity, move an object, and the like.
Current U.S. Class: 290/44 ; 290/55
Current International Class: F03D 9/00 (20060101); H02P 9/04 (20060101)
The present invention relates to a novel and useful wind power apparatus.
Many systems have been proposed for harnessing the power of the wind. Wind power enjoys the benefit of tapping a source of energy which is renewable and relatively clean.
In the past, many wind and water harnessing systems have been proposed including windmills and turbines of various types. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,977,649 shows a wind energy conversion system in which wind energy is channeled through a funnel to a propeller at the end of a channel for generation of energy.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,816,697, 4,868,408, 6,109,863, and UK Patent Application GB2283285 describe hydroelectric power generators which use liquid fluid to turn turbines through generators that are fixed beneath the surface of a body of water.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,075,500, 4,143,992, 4,204,799, and Patent Application Publication No. US 2004/0183310 describe wind turbines in which a propeller-like device is combined with a funnel to increase the velocity of the air to the propeller generating device.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,457,346 shows a windmill accelerator in which a frustro-conical funnel-like device directs air to the blades of a windmill in a swirling spiral motion.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,166,596 describes tethered wind turbines which are floated above the ground surface to generate electrical power, which are floated above the ground surface to generate electrical power, which is then fed downwardly to the ground surface through a conductor.
United States Patent Application US 2005/0029817 shows a gimble mounted hydroelectric turbine which sits above a platform that runs along a track to generate power.
A wind power device which is capable of easily and conveniently generating electrical power would be a notable advance in the energy field.
In accordance with the present invention a novel and useful wind power apparatus usable on a variety of surfaces is herein provided.
The apparatus of the present invention utilizes an anchor rotatably fixed to the surface of the ground. The anchor is generally upright and is not intended to be movable relative to an axis in the present application. The anchor preferably includes portions which rotate about the axis of the anchor to allow it to rotate as needed.
A chute is also employed in the present invention and is linked to the anchor by a connector. The chute possesses a chamber which allows the passage of the wind from the chute entrance to the chute exit. The chute may be constructed of relatively light weight and flexible material, such as coated cloth and the like. The chute connector may include a series of lines which are fixed to the anchor and are preferably of equal length. The chute may take a form of a truncated cone, a cylinder, and the like.
A restrictor is also found in the present invention which lies within a chamber formed by the chute. The restrictor is positioned immediately adjacent the chute chamber exit in order to concentrate the flow of air to a peripheral annular portion of the chute exit. For example, the restrictor may take the form of a cone or the like. The restrictor is mounted to a support or other structure located at the chamber exit.
A nozzle or plurality of nozzles may be located at the chute chamber near the extremity of the restrictor. The nozzles are intended to direct wind from the chamber to the turbine.
A power generator receives the wind from the chute chamber exit nozzle and lies adjacent the restrictor a the chute chamber exit nozzle. The power generator includes a mechanism, which is motivated by the wind received from the chute chamber exit, such as a propeller turbine and the like. The power generator may lie on a platform, linked to the chute, which is supported by a moving mechanism such as a set of wheels, skids, skis, and the like. Thus, the platform supporting the power generator is movable with the chute which tends to swing about the anchor depending on the direction of the wind being captured by the chute.
It may be apparent that a novel and useful wind production apparatus has been heretofore described.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a wind power production apparatus which is relatively simple to manufacture and install.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wind power production apparatus which is useable on various types of terrain.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a wind power production apparatus in which the velocity of the wind is increased or concentrated for capture by a power generator.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wind power production apparatus which adjusts to a change in direction of the wind being harnessed to provide continual power generation.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a wind power production apparatus which is relatively portable and dependable in generating electrical energy.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a wind power production apparatus in which at least one nozzle directs wind to a power generator from a chute chamber employed to concentrate wind energy.
The invention possesses other objects and advantages especially as concerns particular characteristics and features thereof which will become apparent as the specification continue.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the apparatus of the present invention with a section of the chute shown in broken-away configuration.
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of another embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a section of the chute broken-away.
FIG. 5 is a partial top plan view of another embodiment of the invention with a section of the chute being shown section.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged top plan elevational view of an exemplary nozzle found at the chute chamber exit.
For a better understanding of the invention reference is made to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention which should be taken in conjunction with the above described drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
Various aspects of the present invention will evolve from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments thereof which should be referenced to the prior described drawings.
One preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings as a whole be reference character 10. The power production apparatus 10 includes as one of its elements an anchor 12 which is fixed to ground surface 14 by any conventional means. Anchor 12 possesses a rotatable base 16 which may be of conventional configuration. Rotatable base 16 allows anchor 12, which is the form of an upright member, to rotate according to directional arrow 18 about axis 92, FIGS. 1 and 3.
A chute 20 is also included in the present invention and may be formed of flexible and lightweight material such as coated cloth, plastic, and the like. Chute 20 is intended to capture wind shown by directional arrows 22 and 24. As shown in FIG. 1, chute 20 is in the form of a truncated cone and includes an entrance 26 and an exit 28. When wind is traveling according to directional arrows 20 and 22, chute is opened forming a chamber 30 therewithin.
Connector or connecting means 32 holds chute 20 to anchor 12. As depicted in the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 3, connector 32 takes the form of lines 34, 36, 38, 40, 50 and 52. Lines 34, 36, 38, 40, 50 and 52 may be flexible. Rings or other fasteners 42 and 44 on anchor 12 connect to the ends of lines 34, 36, 38, and 40, FIG. 1, as well as lines 50 and 52 depicted in FIG. 3.
A chamber exit restrictor 54 is also depicted in the drawings. With specific reference to FIG. 1, restrictor 54 is shown as a cone mounted to and fitting 68 and ring support 66, which will be more fully discussed hereinafter. Restrictor 54 forms and annular space 55 which coincides with chamber exit 28, FIG. 2.
With further reference to FIG. 1, it may be observed that a power generator 58 in the form of a conventional bladed turbine is depicted in the drawings. Turning to FIG. 2, it may be seen that power generator 58 includes a plurality of blades 60 which rotate around a central axis 62. A stanchion 64 supports hub 56, FIG. 2 to a platform 70. Hub 56 contains the conventional electrical components associated with generator 58. Needless to say, rotation of plurality of blades 50 about axis 62 creates an electrical power source. Support ring 66 connects to platform 70 and also serves as a base for connection of end fitting 68 of chute 20. That is to say, chute 20 is connected to end fitting 68 which is in turn linked to support ring 66. End fitting 68 also serves as a base support for restrictor 54 within chamber 30. Thus, chute 20 is mechanically linked to generator 58 via platform 70.
Platform 70 is also depicted in the embodiment shown in the drawings, namely FIGS. 1 and 2. Platform 70 is supported above ground surface 72 by moving mechanism 74, which is depicted as a plurality of wheels 76, wheels 78 and 80 being depicted in FIG. 2. In addition, struts 82 and 84 connect to support ring 60 and the upper surface 86 of platform 70. Thus, platform 70 is free to move in an arcuate direction according to directional arrows 88 and 90, FIG. 1. Such arcuate movement centers around the axis 92 of anchor 12, FIGS. 1 and 3.
Turning to FIG. 4, it may be apparent that another embodiment 10A of the present invention is depicted in which a chute 94 is tethered by connector 32 to anchor 12 in the same manner as chute 20 of FIGS. 1-3. However, chute 94 is of cylindrical configuration, although it is composed of the same flexible and lightweight material as chute 20. A chamber 95 is formed having an entrance 97 and an exit 99. Restrictor 96 is in the form of a cone which is connected to end fitting 98 which is itself connected to support ring 100. Power generator 102 is similar to power generator 58 used with embodiment 10 shown in FIGS. 1-3. Thus, chute 94 is linked to platform 70 which supports power generator 102.
Referring now to FIGS. 5-7, it may be observed that another embodiment 112 of the present invention embodiment 112 includes common components to embodiment 10 of FIG. 1. Such elements are designated with appropriate reference characters and will not be discussed in detail. However, a plate 114 is depicted at the exit of chamber 30 which possesses a ring 116. Ring 116 carries a plurality of nozzles 118, which direct wind from exit 28 of chamber 30 to power generator 58. Although a quartet of nozzles are depicted in FIG. 6, any number of nozzles 118 may be employed. FIG. 7 represents exemplary nozzle 120, passageway 122 through plate 114 leads to nozzle 120. Wind exits nozzle 120 at an angle which is commensurate with the blade system of power generator 58, allowing generator 58 to work in an efficient manner. In other words, the blades of generator 58 may be angulated or curved to directly receive the wind exiting plurality of nozzles 118.
In operation, with respect embodiment 10, FIGS. 1-3, wind is directed into chute 20 via entrance 26. Wind entering chamber 30 of chute 20 inflates or expands chute 20 which is rotatably held to anchor 12 by connector 32. Restrictor 54 within chamber 30 concentrates the wind into an annular area 104 between restrictor 54 and end fitting 68 of chute 20. This concentration of the wind within chamber 30 increases the velocity of the wind streaming through chamber 30 toward chamber exit 28 indicated by directional arrows 106 and 108. The wind entering the generator 58 turns blades 60 and produces electrical power in a conventional manner. Any change in the direction of the wind entering chute 20 will rotate generator 58, and platform 70 according to directional arrows 88 and 90 in an arcuate fashion. Nozzles 118 may aid in this endeavor. Thus, apparatus 10 moves in a generally arcuate or circular path depending on the direction of wind entering chute chamber 30. Rotatable base 16 permits anchor pole 12 to also rotate in this manner according to directional arrow 18. With respect to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a similar motion and operation takes place except that chute 94 provides a larger annular area at the exit 99 of chamber 95 allowing wind to hit the blades of generator 102, exemplified by blade 110, FIG. 4.
While in the foregoing, embodiments of the present invention have been set forth in considerable detail for the purposes of making a complete disclosure of the invention, it may be apparent to those of skill in the art that numerous changes may be made in such detail without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention.

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Koh Phi Phi is a small archipelago of six islands in Southern Thailand. Koh Phi Phi islands are widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful islands in the world. Koh Phi Phi are one of the most popular islands in Thailand especially after they came to fame worldwide after the Leonardo Di Caprio movie "The Beach" was filmed in Maya Bay.
Koh Phi Phi is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Thailand as it's a perfect tropical island with limestone cliffs, turquoise waters and white sand beaches. The main island is stunning, and the surrounding small islands and ocean are really spectacular, even if with its popularity some of the island's beauty and charm disappeared as it became overdeveloped. Despite overdevelopment and thousands of visitors coming here, Koh Phi Phi is still nice and many people love it, not only because of its beauty but of its laid-back atmosphere too.
The largest and only populated island of archipelago is Koh Phi Phi Don. This island undergone huge development and now numerous supermarkets, restaurants, dive centres and various options for accommodation can be found here. Koh Phi Phi Don has a very vibrant nightlife, making it a good choice if you are looking for an island to have fun.
Koh Phi Phi Leh and other smaller islands are uninhabited. They are a part of the National Park and can only be seen on tours. Koh Phi Phi Leh is the island where parts of the movie "The Beach" were filmed and its Maya Bay beach now gets plenty of tourists during daylight hours, making it a very crowded place. Other islands in Koh Phi Phi archipelago are Koh Mai Phai ('Bamboo Island'), Ko Yung ('Mosquito Island'), Bida Nok and Bida Nai.
Beaches in Koh Phi Phi
The central area of Koh Phi Phi Don is the busiest place in the island and hosts a wide choice of hotels, shops, restaurants and bars. This are is located between Tonsai Bay to the south and Loh Dalum Bay to the north. This area is a good choice for people who like busy and lively beaches and love to party.
Tonsai Bay
Tonsai Bay is the place where the ferry pier is situated and is the main arrival and departure hub for Koh Phi Phi Islands. It's a busy place with ferries coming and going, and various boats carrying tourists or goods. This boat traffic makes the water at Tonsai Bay quite polluted and the noise of the engines is not tempting at all.
Loh Dalum Bay
Loh Dalum Bay is located on the northern side of Tonsai Village and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Koh Phi Phi. The bay is almost entirely enclosed by limestone cliffs and boasts clear emerald waters and a white sandy beach. This beach can get very busy and is good for partying until the early hours.
Long Beach is at the eastern end of Tonsai Bay. This beach is only separated from the central area of the island by a rocky cape. There's a narrow jungle path which allows getting to Long Beach on foot. Long Beach is a quiet and not crowded beach offering great views over Koh Phi Phi Leh.
Laem Thong Beach
Located towards the north-eastern coast of Koh Phi Phi Don, Laem Thong Beach is beautiful, quiet and secluded. This 3 kilometre long beach can only be reached by long-tail boat and it takes roughly 45 minutes by long-tail boat from Tonsai Village. Laem Thong Beach features only a few resorts, bars and restaurants and small fishermen's village. The beach is a perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday and enjoy sunbathing or snorkelling on the reefs off the coast or nearby Mosquito and Bamboo Islands.
Attractions in Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi Viewpoint
Koh Phi Phi Don is an unusually shaped island. The main village is built on 100 metres long flat strip of sand between the two bays and other parts of the island are mountainous and covered with jungle. Situated 186 m above sea level, Phi Phi Viewpoint is a perfect place to enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the island. The best time to go there is at dawn or sunset.
Maya Bay is the only beach of Koh Phi Phi Leh, the second largest island in Koh Phi Phi archipelago. Maya Bay is famous worldwide for the movie with Leonardo Di Caprio "The Beach" being filmed here. Here you can find a shallow bay surrounded by a ring of steep limestone hills, white sand powder and perfect for snorkelling clear crystal waters. Maya Bay is very beautiful but very crowded with tourists, especially in a high season.
Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai in Thai) is a small, flat island approximately 5 kilometres northeast off Koh Phi Phi Don. Bamboo Island is surrounded by a strip of white sand and is a perfect spot for a day trip, especially if you like snorkelling.
Monkey Bay
Monkey Bay (Ao Ling in Thai) is a small hidden cove which is popular spot to visit. Monkey Bay is situated northwest of Loh Dalam Bay and is home to a colony of crab-eating macaques. There's a nice beach to share with the monkeys as well as a superb coral reef not far from the beach. Monkey Bay can be easily reached by foot, by canoe or by chartered long-tail boat.
Things to do in Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi islands are famous not only for sunbathing on its picturesque beaches and having fun on its crazy parties. Koh Phi Phi islands are also known as one of the best places for snorkeling.
If you want to stay cheap and immerse yourself in nature, choose Phi Phi Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat.
For time saving trip choose Phi Phi Snorkeling and Maya Bay Tour by Speedboat and visit up to 10 most famous sites of Koh Phi Phi.
Where to Stay in Koh Phi Phi
The only island you can overnight on Koh Phi Phi islands is Koh Phi Phi Don. If you want to party, you should stay in the central part of the island as it's the place where all the fun is going on. Otherwise, you can choose a place on a secluded Laem Thong Beach. For places to stay in Koh Phi Phi check Hotels in Koh Phi Phi on Booking.com or Hotels in Koh Phi Phi on Agoda.com.
How to get to Koh Phi Phi?
Ferries to Koh Phi Phi
You can get to Koh Phi Phi only by boat. There are more than enough ferries going to Koh Phi Phi from Phuket, Krabi and Koh Lanta. Ferry schedule can be found and tickets can be booked here:
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If you want to get from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi faster and more convenient, book speedboat trip with transfer to the pier. Tickets can be booked here: Speedboat from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi.
Buses to Koh Phi Phi
For reaching Koh Phi Phi, you need to take a bus to Phuket or Krabi. There are regular bus services from Bangkok Southern (Sai Tai Mai) Bus Terminal to both Krabi and Phuket. Bus schedule can be found and tickets can be booked here:
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Flights to Koh Phi Phi
The nearest to Koh Phi Phi airports are Krabi International Airport (KBV) and Phuket International Airport (HKT). There are plenty of domestic and international flights serving these airports so you will never be short of options when combining your flight with a ferry trip to Koh Phi Phi. Flight tickets from Bangkok to these airports can be booked here:
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Schedules & Tickets
Schedules and tickets of various ground and sea transportation options can be found by using this search form.
Weather in Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi has only two seasons - the wet and the dry. Weather conditions are at their best at Koh Phi Phi Islands from November to March, when a cooling wind keeps the heat at bay and humidity level is low here. From March to May the temperature rises as the cooling wind departs and the humidity rises.
In April monsoonal weather usually arrives, which is expected to last until October. Peak rainfall levels are usually experienced in September and October. Outside of these months, the rain can often come in a short, heavy shower, usually in the afternoon.
Koh Phi Phi has similar weather conditions with other West coast destinations throughout the year as they all experience the impact of the Andaman sea. Temperatures and weather conditions in these locations might differ a bit in short term but in long term it's not notable so you can easily combine a visit to Koh Phi Phi with other nearby destinations like Phuket or Krabi.
For the best time to visit Koh Phi Phi islands check our West coast of Southern Thailand weather ratings chart.
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Singing a new tune at Eagan
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune, 10/17/12, 8:19AM CDT
A less-reserved Danielle Anderson is leading the top-ranked Wildcats' cross-country team.
Eagan runners were set for the start of the South Suburban Conference race. The Wildcats won the team title by placing five runners in the top 11. Photo by Kyndell Harkness • kharkness@startribune.com
Eagan senior Danielle Anderson never envisioned herself as a choreographer.
Anderson, one of the state's best girls' cross-country runners, has done just that both on and off the trails in her final season. She is ranked second in the state in Class 2A, helping the Wildcats claim the top team rating.
She also led the team (both boys and girls) on a rendition of Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Call Me Maybe" -- currently airing on youtube -- as they returned home on the bus from a meet in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 8.
"I think that represents our team; we're all having a lot of fun," Anderson said. "We have really come together, and are close to each other."
The Wildcats' climb to No. 1, after opening the season ranked third, can partially be attributed to Anderson taking on more of a leadership role this year.
"I had to get closer to my teammates, be friends with them," Anderson said.
Quite a change for somebody who preferred to go unnoticed a year ago. If the team would have made its recent video a year earlier, Anderson said, "I would have been in the back, not doing much."
Instead, Anderson has been up front since the first meet of the season. She covered the 4-kilometer course in 13 minutes, 48 seconds en route to first place at St. Croix Bluffs in Hastings.
"I was especially surprised with my time for the first meet of the season," Anderson said. "The ground for the meet was really uneven, and those kind of courses have been my slower times in the past."
Anderson has not broken 14 minutes since the opening meet, but has been consistently posting faster times than a year ago.
"It hasn't been just me. Everybody has improved their times," Anderson said. "We have all stepped it up. We're more confident than a year ago."
It showed in the South Suburban Conference meet, won by the Wildcats. It was their first conference title in school history.
"Everybody on our team had a great race," said Anderson, who was the medalist with a time of 14:04.6 and broke the conference record time of 14:06, held by Elizabeth Yetzer of Lakeville. "That was one of goals [conference record] coming into the season."
The Wildcats only graduated one of their top seven runners from last year's team that finished ninth at the state meet. They had five runners place in the top 11 spots in the South Suburban Conference meet.
"All of our runners put in more miles over the summer," Eagan coach Lisa Langenhahn said. "We were young last year [three freshmen]. They know what to expect now."
Those now sophomores are Anna Van Wyk, Kelli Praska and Karina Johnson. Rounding out the top seven are senior Elizabeth Frick, junior Raissa Hansen and freshman Olivia Mitchell. In the conference meet, Hansen was fifth, Praska took seventh, Johnson wound up 10th and Van Wyk was 11th.
"We all know what we can do, and don't stress out about it," Anderson said. "In order for the team to do well, we have to have everybody doing well."


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President Obama's 'bumper-sticker' claims on oil
By Josh Hicks
Josh Hicks
Reporter who covered Maryland politics and government
I don't understand when I hear folks who are in elected office or aspiring to elected office who ignore the facts and seem to just want to give a cute bumper-sticker line instead of actually trying to solve our problems." "There's a question before Congress I want everybody to know about. The question is whether or not we should keep giving $4 billion in taxpayer subsidies to the oil industry. The oil industry has been subsidized by you, the taxpayer, for about a hundred years. One hundred years. One hundred years — a century." "Oil companies are making more money right now than they've ever made. On top of the money they're getting from you at the gas station every time you fill up, they want some of your tax dollars as well. That doesn't make any sense. It's inexcusable. It is time for this oil industry giveaway to end." — President Obama talking about energy and gas prices during a speech at Prince George's County Community College, March 15, 2012
President Obama used his visit to a Maryland community college to address one of the hottest campaign topics of the day: energy. During his speech, he talked about his plan for achieving energy independence and investing in alternative technologies. He also discussed his proposal to strip away tax benefits from the oil industry to help close the nation's gaping budget deficit.
Since the president mentioned "cute bumper-sticker lines" that don't match the facts, we decided to hold him to his own standards. Is the oil industry really making higher profits than ever before while snatching up $4 billion in U.S. tax dollars every year? Have its tax deductions truly been in place for 100 years?
The president has targeted a select few industries for major tax reforms — or, if you prefer, tax hikes — in his proposed 2013 budget. The industries include fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas), finance and insurance. His plan would also eliminate certain tax breaks for individuals making more than $250,000 a year, a group that some categorize as the wealthy.
First, we should address Obama's use of the term "subsidies." Brian Johnson, a tax specialist with the advocacy group American Petroleum Institute, said the word implies actual investments of cash, the likes of which the administration has bestowed upon alternative-energy companies.
Technically speaking, the government allows tax deductions for oil companies, and most (but not all) of those are similar to the provisions that allow other businesses to write off the costs of doing business — only they're specific to the oil-industry operations in this case.
One can certainly debate whether deductions are subsidies, but the president suggested rather clearly that the government is literally giving taxpayer money to oil companies. That's not true, because the uncollected funds never counted as government revenue in the first place.
As for the president's $4 billion figure, the White House estimates that its plan to "eliminate fossil fuel preferences" would add that much to federal coffers in 2013. However, the estimated revenue increase drops each year to an average of $2.45 billion by 2022.
That doesn't hit the president's $4 billion mark, but we discovered other tax deductions that the White House doesn't list under "fossil fuel tax preferences." For instance, there's a six-percent deduction on oil-company income provided through the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
We should provide a little background on that. The oil industry wasn't even eligible for that deduction when the tax break started in 2002 as a way to promote domestic manufacturing.
Congress added oil companies to the list of beneficiaries — along with Hollywood studios, architectural firms, Native Alaskan whaling captains and a number of other entities not directly related to manufacturing — while fixing the original policy to make it compliant with World Trade Organization guidelines.
The U.S. at the time faced $4 billion in sanctions because the initial law violated a WTO rule relating to extraterritorial income taxes. Congress extended the deduction to more companies even though it didn't have to do that to achieve compliance.
Regardless of whether the oil industry deserves that manufacturer's deduction, it represents a $1 billion-a-year revenue source, according to estimates from the American Petroleum Institute. This brings the total oil-industry tax provisions to roughly $4 billion a year when coupled with the "fossil fuel tax preferences."
As for Obama's claim that taxpayers have subsidized the oil industry for 100 years, that's true but also a bit misleading. Only one tax provision, the deduction for intangible drilling costs, dates to 1913, which was the inaugural year of the federal tax code. That's close enough to "100 years" for government work.
But the remaining deductions on Obama's chopping block don't date back nearly that far. For example, the tertiary injectant provision started in 1980, and the benefit for manufacturers began in 2004, as we already mentioned.
That leaves us with profits. The president's remarks suggest that the oil industry is enjoying its best years ever right now. But there's no evidence of that, because no one has tracked net revenue for the industry as a whole beyond 2010 — which wasn't even close to a record year, by the way.
Also, industry profits have fluctuated wildly during the past 35 years, and even during the past five years for that matter — 2009 is a good example of a big dip. In fact, the industry has gone through extended periods in which profit margins were far below previous records — 1981 through 2004.
The White House provided us with news reports showing that three of the top oil companies achieved record profits at some point between 2006 and 2011. But that's not an indictment of the entire industry (BP lost $2.4 billion in 2010, while net income jumped considerably for most other big oil firms that year), nor does it speak to where all the companies stand today.
It's also possible that the news reports cited by the White House relied on raw numbers rather than inflation-adjusted numbers. Royal Dutch Shell made a profit of $19.3 billion last year, which probably dwarfs the company's net income from 1920 if you don't use 2011 dollars to compare both figures. But that would be a pretty misleading basis for making that claim.
The president used the term "subsidies" to describe tax deductions, and he said unequivocally that taxpayers are giving money to oil companies. The first part is highly debatable, the second is simply not true.
Obama also said oil companies have qualified for tax provisions for 100 years. That's true, but only with one type of deduction.
Lastly, the White House provided no proof that the oil industry has been consistently profitable to the extent that he suggests. And we certainly don't know whether the companies are making record profits "right now," because they don't release their earnings statements until April. The only readily available information we could find — through the Census Bureau and the Energy Information Administration (the latter of which stopped tracking profits after 2009 because of budget cuts) — indicates that the industry is susceptible to sustained swings in profitability.
Obama doesn't appear to have delivered any whoppers with his bumper-sticker worthy claims, but we found some faults in his arguments. His remarks warrant one Pinocchio.
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Health strengthening systems is a critical component in Zambia and HIV has been recognised as one of the major public health problems in the country. HIV treatment has continued to scale up in most health facilities which has led to an increase in demand for HIV services thus leading to congestion in health facilities.
In order to decongest ART clinics, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) with support from the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and partnership of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models which include the Community Adherence Groups (CAGs) which has benefited 12, 558 people, the Urban Adherence Groups (UAGs) with 1, 741 people, Health Post/Fast Track Dispensations with 37,640 beneficiaries, Scholars' model which has 2, 073 people and the newly introduced community pharmacy dispensation model which has 237 people.
In achieving this, the six months drug dispensation model to stable patients has been introduced, where stable patients are identified from the pharmacy then sent to a separate room that is away from the ART clinic for their drug refill. Fast Track Dispensation model had been giving the three months drug dispensation to the patients in the past.
CIDRZ Senior Research Pharmacist Muhau Mubiana explained how the dispensations will be done during the orientation for the stable patients at Chilenge 1st Level Hospital.
"The six months drug dispensation is one of the ways under Fast Track to decongest the ART facility and also to increase work efficiency among workers. Stable patients should be identified, isolated and referred to the fast track dispensing point where the pharmacy technologist assigned shall prepack and deliver the prepacked medicines to the patients in order to decongest the facility.
He further explained the process of how patients get enrolled into Fast Track, were the clinician identifies stable, and prescribes the six months drug dispensation then refers the patient to the ART Fast Track pharmacy. The pharmacy then dispenses drugs for six months and DSD focal point person enters the patient details in the DHIS2 tablet or enrollment register within the pharmacy.
"An identifier is put on the patient ART card or clients SMARTCARE card where the fast track coordinator monitors DSD enrollments in the appointment register. The day before, a list of clients expected on the following day is generated and clients are contacted to remind them of the clinical visit and pharmacy refill. After 6 months, the clients return to the clinic for their clinical appointment visit, during this visit clinical procedures are done on the patient then later the patient is referred back to the fast track pharmacy for drug dispensation, adherence counseling, record pharmacovigilance issues and viral load monitoring." Mubiana said.
He added that responses of the clients are documented in the missed appointment register during preparation of the list. The fast tract coordinator checks for client's latest Viral Load and clients with high VL are removed from Fast Track and the list of names is given to the high viral load focal point person for follow ups.


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SES displays strong execution in line with FY 2021 outlook and future growth
SES announced its financial results for the nine-month period of 2021. The company's solid performance delivered revenue of €1.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of €823 million. Over 95% of the FY 2021 revenue outlook is also already under contract.
Commenting on the YTD results, Steve Collar, CEO of SES, said, "Our laser focus on execution has delivered another solid quarter and we remain fully on track to deliver on our FY 2021 group revenue and EBITDA outlook. The strength and resilience of our Video business are reflected in the improved FY 2021 outlook on the back of important renewals and new business signed across our core neighborhoods, and the continued positive momentum of our HD+ platform in Germany. Our Networks business is continuing to perform well against the backdrop of an extended COVID environment with strong year-on-year growth in Government now complemented by growing quarterly run-rate revenue in Fixed Data and Mobility, where we are starting to see a recovery in cruise and new bandwidth demand from our aeronautical customers."
The successful launch of SES-17 has been an important step in realizing SES' vision of a seamless, integrated, and cloud-enabled network of the future, the CEO pointed out. "SES-17 will start to generate incremental revenue and EBITDA for SES in the second half of 2022. This will soon be joined in orbit by our second-generation Medium Earth Orbit constellation, O3b mPOWER, with launches starting early next year and the constellation on track for the start of service before the end of 2022."
Showing significant progress in the delivery of value creation through growth investments and C-band execution, Steve added, "I am delighted to report that we have completed Phase One C-band clearing in the US, comfortably ahead of the December 2021 deadline, and we expect to receive the first $1 billion of accelerated relocation payments within the coming months. We have started to receive cost reimbursement from the Clearing House and we are on track to complete Phase Two clearing by December 2023, triggering an additional $3 billion of accelerated relocation payments."
Remarkably, the company's adjusted net profit improved by 17.2% year-on-year to €225 million including the positive combination of the lower recurring operating expenses, lower depreciation, and amortization expenses (down 7.3% year-on-year), and a 21.0% reduction in the net interest expense.
FY 2021 revenue outlook is expected to be between €1,760-1,800 million, including €1,030-1,040 million for Video and €720-750 million for Networks.
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Say What I Am collects forty-nine of the best of the Old English riddles found in the Exeter Book, the largest surviving collection of Old English poetry, plus two more found in other manuscripts.... More > Carefully translated by Ben Waggoner, these riddles provide a unique look into the Anglo-Saxon worldview. Through their poetry, common tools and household objects—a key, a plough, an oven, a butter churn—are shown to possess hidden beauty, humor, and wonder. Birds, bees, plants, beasts, men and women, and even stars are described in rich metaphor, often getting a chance to speak for themselves. These riddles make a witty and charming introduction to the culture and daily life of Anglo-Saxon England.< Less
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Q: Write a program to toggle a bit a position = "pos" in a number "n" package setBitToToggle;
import java.util.*;
public class SetBitToToggle {enter code here
public static void main(String[] args) {
    // Write a program to toggle a bit a position = "pos" in a number "n".
    Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in);
    int n=5;//0101.
    int pos=sc.nextInt();
    int bitmask=1<<pos;
    int newnumber=bitmask | n;
    System.out.println(newnumber);

}
enter code here

}
//What is the right code according to the question ?? I am unable to understand the question, //help me to understand the question

A: *

*Take number "n" and position "pos" as input from user.

*For toggle(Replace 0->1 and 1->0) number of a bit at given postion.
i) Bitmask : 1<<pos
ii) Operation : XOR(^)

For Example, if n = 5(101) & pos = 1, then answer should be 7(111).
class Toggle
{
    public static void main (String[] args)
    {
        Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in);
        int n=sc.nextInt();
        int pos=sc.nextInt();
        int bitmask=1<<pos;
        int newnumber=bitmask ^ n;
        System.out.println(newnumber);
    }
}

A: For toggle a bit a position = "pos" in a number "n" ,use XOR bit wise operator.
public class toggle {
public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in);
    int n=5;
    int pos = sc.nextInt();
    int bitmask= 1<<pos;
    int newNumber = bitmask ^ n;
    System.out.println(newNumber);
}

}

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Q: How to connect 3 bars end to end in Webots? I am trying to build a tensegrity structure in Webots, where a fundamental structural feature is 2 bars and a linear spring connecting end to end to form a triangle. Is there any way to build such a structure?
To be more specific, I built a 2-bar structure first like this:
2-bar structure. Its root node is "Robot" and it is followed by a "Transform" node representing the first bar, and then a "HingeJoint" node. The endpoint of the "HingeJoint" node is a "Solid" node for the second bar. I would like to have a passive joint between these two bars so I added a position sensor instead of motor for device. The node structure can be depicted here: node info.
The first issue is the 2-bar structure seems rigid at the joint.
The second question is can I add a linear spring relationship between the ends of these 2 bars, so that it will be like a triangle, where 2 edges are rigid bars and the third edge is a linear spring?
Thanks,
Keran

A: About your first issue, what you did looks correct, but you have to make sure that you did set the bounding-object and physics attribute of the Solid in the endPoint field of the joint.
About the spring, you will have to add a SliderJoint node in the children field of your second Solid and use the Solidreference mechanism to connect to the root node:
https://cyberbotics.com/doc/reference/solidreference


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This Saturday, June 26, 2010 I signinrd SUMMER AND AUGUST at our favorite book store in western Massachusetts; Booklovers' Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster, MA.
As we expected, this was again a great venue! Thanks to all our "old" friends for returning; and for the new support received! And to Deb for hosting this event! We look forward to our next visit.
Speaking of next visits…our next visit is a return to Yellow Umbrella Books in 2 weeks. How exciting is that?
That starts a run of 7 book stores in 7 weeks!
By the way, today we have a book review, article and interview coming out in The Nashua Telegraph! I can't wait to see that!
Fun Stuff about K Spirito – Chapter 9 – Subtitle: Debra Lawless, reporter for the Cape Cod Chronicle, Author and most of all friend!
Debra Lawless, reporter for the Cape Cod Chronicle and a wonderful friend, has a stupendous book, Chatham in the Jazz Age, published in 2009 by History Press.
Debra investigates five prominent residents of Chatham, MA (Cape Cod) – Harold C. Dunbar, Alice Walker Guild, Heman Andrew Harding, Joseph C. Lincoln and Alice Stallknecht Wight – and reveals their contribution to putting Chatham on the map as a national tourist destination. She also uncovers some secrets of this supposed Eden. It's a truly great read!
Debra is working on the sequel to Chatham in the Jazz Age, and says it's going well. I personally can't wait!
If you are familiar with LaRosa Chronicles and know of my next book, Summer And August, you will see Debra investigating a murder in Chatham.
Yesterday, Saturday, November 14, 2009 we were signing books at the 27th Annual Holiday Craft Fair held at Thorntons Ferry Elementary School, Merrimack, NH. This was the first year we have participated at this holiday fund raiser for the Parents and Teachers for Thorntons Ferry. Thanks to the Parents, Teachers and Friends of the Thorntons Ferry Elementary School it will not be our last!
Our dear friend, Christi, who we originally met through our sponsoring Merrimack Youth Baseball, came to purchase another book for her lovely daughter, Meagan. Christi and Meagan we appreciate your continued support and friendship! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Dozens of new readers purchased one or more books of the LaRosa Chronicles, for themselves and as gifts! To name a few: Coleen, Eva, Naomi, Kathy (from BAE Systems), Anne, Cindy B., Cindy W., Kathie, Sue (Merrimack teacher), Lauren, Heidi, Janis, Sarah, Kathy (and son John), Linda Cotter (who had the incredible Craft table beside us-also from BAE Systems). To you all, and to all those whose names are missing, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Literally hundreds of people were introduced to the LaRosa Chronicles for the first time at this event, which is what it's all about. Many of you are visiting my Blog and Website for the first time right now! And I am confident you will like what you find.
I look forward to our seeing many of you who are in and around New Hampshire in the next couple of events before the holidays. And I hope to hear from many others we have met from out of the local area by email. Please visit the Blog and Website often to find out the many new happenings!
Remember, an autographed book, personalized to the person of your choice, is a unique and very special gift!
The Franklin Pierce University NH Chapter Alumni Association Network and Social on November 12, 2009 was an Incredible Success!
Wow! Sal and I and over 50 other Alumni, current Students, Faculty and Staff attended the Franklin Pierce University (FPU), NH Chapter Alumni Association Network and Social on Thursday, November 12, 2009. What a wonderful time was had by all at the Salt Hill Pub in Lebanon, NH. We chatted with friends and Alumni that we knew – most of all we had the opportunity to meet other fascinating members of the FPU Alumni!
We all appreciated Dr. James Birge, President of Franklin Pierce University, for taking the time to attend this function. He spoke to the group and then spent the rest of the event going around and talking with almost everyone individually!
Now we can't wait for the next networking social!
Sal and I will be attending the Franklin Pierce University (FPU), NH Chapter Alumni Association Network and Social on Thursday, November 12, 2009. The function takes place at the Lebanon Center for Graduate and Professional Studies in Lebanon, NH. I have maintained an active role as a volunteer with the FPU Alumni Association and this evening will be simply a great deal of fun connecting with alumni, current students, and Lebanon Center faculty and staff.
We have made so many friends through the fpu Alumni Association and many book readers! And we have attended many functions supported by the Alumni Association. We're looking forward to this fun function.
First and foremost, this Veterans Day, I would like to give my respect to all those who have served to protect our country! God Bless America!
This coming Saturday, November 14, 2009 I will be signing books at the 27th Annual Holiday Craft Fair held at Thorntons Ferry Elementary School, 134 Camp Sargent Road in Merrimack, NH. This is the first year we have participated at this holiday fund raiser for the Parents and Teachers for Thorntons Ferry. Since we live and work only a few miles from this school, I look forward to our seeing many people we know and meeting many new readers through this venue.
If you're anywhere near Merrimack, NH we would love to see you! Camp Sargent Road is off Continental Blvd, which runs between Route 101 and the Daniel Webster Turnpike. It's easy to get to from any direction!
I will have only five of six titles with me! Yesterday, Tommy Gray Drowned sold out last week and it will be a while before we receive more copies.
What an Incredible Turnout We had at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Activity Center on Saturday, November 07, 2009!!!
Saturday, November 07, 2009 we had an absolutely incredible turnout at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Bedford, NH! Countless thanks to all the returning book purchasers, It's great to see so many people who have become friends over the seven years attending this event. it's wonderful to see and hear from so many satisfied readers. Many thanks to the incredible number of first time book purchasers! My growth in readership is inspiration to become the best storyteller I can!
I can't thank everyone by name, but I will pick Lana to thank for being the best friend and returning reader and Valerie for being the best new reader of the day!
If you were unable to make it to this event I invite you to come out to the Thorntons Ferry School in Merrimack, NH next Saturday November 14, 2009, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm! I hope to see you there!


Genpact Limited (NYSE: G), a global leader in designing, transforming, and running intelligent business operations, announces the formalization of the Genpact Research Institute for Intelligent Operations. The Institute is a specialized think tank harnessing the "crowd-sourced" insights of Genpact – as one of the largest enterprise operations providers in the world – together with its ecosystem of clients, partners, and thousands of process operations experts. The Institute has already been operating for over 12 months, ensuring that Genpact generates a continuous feedback loop when partnering with clients to solve their business challenges.
The Institute's mission is to help companies run better by extending the art of the possible of advanced operating models for business process operations, from back to front office, across nine industries. The goal is to make enterprises' operations more intelligent by weaving technology and analytics into business processes and operations. The Institute oversees external collaborations with leading academic institutions such as MIT, as well as the engagement of global experts sourced through Genpact's proprietary operations solutions marketplace.
Cloud-based and mobile applications, advanced analytics, and powerful collaboration tools multiply the effect of well understood levers such as shared services, outsourcing, global delivery and process reengineering – and looking at them holistically will generate material impact. The Institute will give leaders with an operational mindset a practical place to understand what works and can be applied today to run their enterprises' operations better.
Some notable research outcomes of the Institute to date have been the Business Process Operations compendium, Target Operating Model for Finance, Volatility and Adaptation Index, Data-to-action-to-insight, and Rigorous Business Case for Advanced Operating Models, as well as the advancement of other practices documented by Genpact Insights. One particularly exciting result has been theoperations network analytics solutions built on methods developed by MIT.


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Thailand enhances rail safety across 48 train stations with Thales
Ground Transportation ETCS Thailand
• Thales, in a consortium with River Engineering, will design, deliver and install the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 Automatic Train Protection system on four sections of track across 48 stations around Bangkok.
• As a significant player in the transportation sector in Thailand, Thales first introduced its ETCS technology in 2017 on Thailand's East Coast Line, followed by Bangkok's Red Line commuter trains, and provides ticketing systems on Bangkok's Blue Line Extension.
• In main line signalling, Thales' high tech systems cover 17,000 kilometers of track in 38 countries.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is pushing ahead with the modernisation of the country's rail network, with an investment plan to turn railroads within 500 kilometres of Bangkok into an electric system. The first phase of this modernisation started with upgrades to the signalling system to European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1, a European-wide standard that boosts capacity and increases reliability of rail networks.
Through a contract signed with SRT, Thales, together with its consortium partner River Engineering, is supporting Thailand's revival of its rail industry, with the design, supply and install ETCS Level 1 on four individual sections on SRT's railway network, covering significant swathes of SRT's four lines (Northern, North-Eastern, Eastern and Southern Lines). The project is anticipated to take the next two years, and supports SRT as they modernise their railway network with ETCS as the standard Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system.
The signalling project will cover 48 stations, from Lop Buri in the north to Nakhon Pathom in the south and Map Kabao in the north-east. The longest stretch being installed with ETCS Level 1 will be on 21 stations from Hua Mak to Laem Chabang, enabling commuters to safely and efficiently reach the furthest eastern part of Thailand by rail.
Thales has established strong capabilities in the transportation sector in recent years, including Automatic Fare Collection systems and maintenance for the Bangkok Blue Line extension, the first phase of which was recently inaugurated in July this year. Thales first brought its ETCS technology to Thailand in 2017 for the Double Track Railway project (104 kilometres from Chachoengsao - Klong Sip Kao - Kaeng Khoi). In 2018, its reputation for ETCS technology was reaffirmed with the award to deliver the technology on 41 kilometres of the Bangkok Red Line, which is expected to serve over 130,000 commuters daily. This latest contract with SRT reinforces the company's leading position in the railway signalling domain in Thailand
The Thales ETCS Level 1 system will ensure the highest safety standards for railway transportation in Thailand. First developed to promote interoperability across European rail networks, the system is increasingly adopted by rail operators worldwide. ETCS will continuously calculate a safe maximum speed for each train, with cab signalling for the driver and on-board systems that take control if the permissible speed is exceeded. The implementation of ETCS Level 1 technology can be easily superimposed on the existing national signalling systems ensuring minimal disruption, and is said to boost capacity of existing networks by up to 40%.
"In main line signalling, Thales' high tech systems cover 17,000 kilometers of track in 38 countries and support Thailand's "One Transport for All" vision, with a shared objective in helping connect the country and enabling commuters to travel with ease. As a pioneer in ETCS technology in Thailand, this project further enhances our presence in the transportation sector and positions us as the leading partner to SRT in mainline transportation and signalling. We look forward to working with our partner, River Engineering, to modernise Thailand's rail network and build it for the future." said Mr. Massimo Marinzi, Country Director, Thales in Thailand.
Sonia Le Guével, Thales Media Relations – Transportation
+33 1 57 77 91 60 sonia.leguevel@thalesgroup.com
Serene Koh - South East Asia Communications
+65 65 94 68 98 serene.koh@asia.thalesgroup.com
Thales leverages new technologies to boost biometric matching performance whilst halving environmental impact
Thales is One of Canada's Top Employers For Young People
EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space, now in orbit


Maya Workers, Two Builders --1929, Lithograph on zinc.
Morse 90. Edition 11, 2nd state. Signed in pencil.
Image size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches (185 x 116 mm); sheet size 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches (298 x 198 mm).
A fine impression, with full margins (1 1/4 to 2 3/8 inches) on cream wove paper, in excellent condition. Printed by George C. Miller.
Morse 458. 5 proofs only. Signed in pencil. Initialed and dated in the stone, lower right. Inscribed For Sid. lower left and J C - 252 in the lower left sheet corner.
Image size 9 x 7 inches (229 x 178 mm); sheet size 14 x 10 1/8 inches (356 x 257 mm).
A fine impression, with full margins (1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches), on cream wove paper, in excellent condition.
This portrait derives from a figure in the mural done for the McDonough, Georgia, Post Office in January-February 1942, first painted November 1941 (JC diary).


This is a game that gives you the simple task of reaching an exit. But in order to do so, you often find yourself trampling across corpses of your fallen self, or rather coldly shoving them about Persephone's painterly worlds, to trigger distant switches you otherwise wouldn't be able to reach.
The nonchalant manner in which the protagonist – queen of the underworld – goes about her business is darkly comic, and at odds with her slightly goofy appearance. It's quite the thing to screw up several times in a row, and shove a couple of dead bodies along, while another unceremoniously lurks lifeless elsewhere, having earlier been impaled on some spikes.
But this isn't a game that's morbid for the sake of it. Instead, death not being the end forces you to make odd leaps of logic, wrenching you out of the framework of conventional puzzle solving. For example, you might leap to your death in a river, purely because you'll subsequently be reincarnated closer to a box-like 'bridge' that's moving too quickly on the current to otherwise reach.
It's interesting during play how you hit upon such oddball solutions; and it's an indication of how clever many of the puzzles are in construction. Quite a few that initially appear bewilderingly complex are in fact solvable with only a relatively small number of moves.
Over time, you'll really come to appreciate the positioning of reincarnation points and objects. You'll realise how clever it is that you're allowed precisely three dead versions of yourself to work with, and the juggling act (keeping switches active; dodging projectiles; inching your way to the exit) this can cause during tougher challenges.
There is perhaps a question of brevity. Persephone's 60 levels are ultimately quite linear and clockwork in nature, with some merely existing to teach you new mechanics. It's admirable to see a game do 'show not tell', but it does mean you can conceivably blaze through the entire thing in an afternoon.
Even so, the journey is rich and rewarding. Persephone feels like a finely crafted game of details, rather than shoving several hundred identikit puzzles your way to trudge through. It's a premium puzzler with a one-shot price-tag, and another great opportunity for any mobile gamer that detests freemium mechanics to put their money where their mouth is.
Persephone is available for Android and iOS. A 'lite' version also exists for Android, so you can check out the first seven levels for free.


I was lucky to spend Saturday with some beautiful girls to celebrate Caro's Baby Shower, hosted by her sister Anna, sister-in-law Alarna and Mum. That's Caro above in green with her cousin Sue. The hyacinths were gorgeous and the cupcakes from Cupcake Couture were just perfect. I also love the lolly table with milk bottles, bananas and other lovely pink and yellow lollies. Fancy a milk bottle martini? We don't know whether Caro will be having a boy or girl, so it was a nice idea to have a goodie bag option of pink or blue to take home. Or both!
PS: see my round-up of cupcakes in the Australian Cupcake Directory.


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Can culture beat Covid-19? Evidence that exposure to facemasks with cultural symbols increases solidarity
Perach, R. and Limbu, M. 2022. Can culture beat Covid-19? Evidence that exposure to facemasks with cultural symbols increases solidarity. British Journal of Social Psychology. 61 (3), pp. 991-1010. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12521
Perach, R. and Limbu, M.
Facemasks have become integral to everyday life. We propose that exposure to facemasks with a solidarity-related cultural symbol can activate cultural values such as mutual trust and increase corresponding interpersonal perceptions, thereby enhancing collective resilience in the Covid-19 pandemic. In three (two of which preregistered) studies, we examined whether exposure to facemasks with a solidarity-related cultural symbol predicts positive interpersonal perceptions, and whether this depends on death awareness. Across studies, exposure to facemasks with a cultural symbol (either pride flag or National Health Service) increased positive interpersonal perceptions, an index of solidarity, in people for whom this symbol represents a meaningful social identity. This was found whether participants were reminded of death, a neutral experience, or a negative experience. Importantly, in Study 3, exposure to facemasks with a solidarity-related cultural symbol (vs. surgical) led to greater increases in positive interpersonal perceptions when death awareness was high. Together, our findings suggest that wearing facemasks with a cultural symbol that relates to solidarity can be a vehicle for shaping people's personality impressions of others. Applied directions for the activation of people's social identities via facemask selection to promote collective resilience in the Covid-19 pandemic are discussed.
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The associations between paranormal beliefs and sleep variables
Rauf, B., Perach, R., Madrid-Valero, J.J., Denis, D., Sharpless, B., Poerio, G.L., French, C.C. and Gregory, A.M. 2023. The associations between paranormal beliefs and sleep variables . Journal of Sleep Research. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13810
'Pushing back': People newly diagnosed with dementia and their experiences of the Covid‐19 pandemic restrictions in England
Dixon, J., Hicks, B., Gridley, K., Perach, R., Baxter, K., Birks, Y., Colclough, C., Storey, B., Russell, A., Karim, A., Tipping, E., Banerjee, S. and on behalf of the DETERMIND team 2022. 'Pushing back': People newly diagnosed with dementia and their experiences of the Covid‐19 pandemic restrictions in England. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 37 (10), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.5803
Predictors of loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic in people with dementia and their carers in England: findings from the DETERMIND-C19 study
Perach, R., Read, S., Hicks, B., Harris, P.R., Rusted, J.M., Brayne, C., Dangoor, M., Miles, E., Dixon, J., Robinson, L., Thomas, A., Banerjee, S. and DETERMIND Team 2022. Predictors of loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic in people with dementia and their carers in England: findings from the DETERMIND-C19 study. Aging & Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2022.2080179
Tracking the nature and trajectory of social support in Facebook mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ntontis, E., Fernandes-Jesus, M., Mao, G., Dines, T., Kane, J., Karakaya, J., Perach, R., Cocking, C., McTague, M., Schwarz, A., Semlyen, J. and Drury, J. 2022. Tracking the nature and trajectory of social support in Facebook mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 76 103043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103043
A cohort study of the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of people newly diagnosed with dementia and their family carers
Hicks, B., Read, S., Hu, B., Wittenberg, R., Grahamslaw, A., Karim, A., Martin, E., Nuzum, E., Reichental, J., Russell, A., Siddle, E., Storey, E., Tipping, E., Baxter, K., Birks, Y., Brayne, C., Brimblecombe, N., Dangoor, M., Dixon, J., Gridley, K., Harris, P.R., Knapp, M., Miles, E., Perach, R., Robinson, L., Rusted, J., Stewart, R., Thomas, A.J. and Banerjee, S. 2022. A cohort study of the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of people newly diagnosed with dementia and their family carers. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. 8 (1) e12236. https://doi.org/10.1002/trc2.12236
Associations between tactile intimacy and sleep quality in healthy adults: A systematic review
Dueren, A.L., Perach, R., Banissy, J.F.M., Bowling, N.C., Gregory, A.M. and Banissy, M.J. 2022. Associations between tactile intimacy and sleep quality in healthy adults: A systematic review. Journal of Sleep Research. 31 (3) e13504. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13504
Emotion regulation and decision-making in persons with dementia: A scoping review
Perach, R., Rusted, J., Harris, P.R., Miles, E. and for the DETERMIND team 2021. Emotion regulation and decision-making in persons with dementia: A scoping review. Dementia. 20 (5), pp. 1832-1854. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301220971630
Association between symptoms of sleep apnea and problem behaviors in young adult twins and siblings
Madrid-Valero, J.J., Barclay, N.L., Rowe, R., Perach, R., Buysse, D.J., Ordoñana, J.R., Eley, T.C. and Gregory, A.M. 2021. Association between symptoms of sleep apnea and problem behaviors in young adult twins and siblings. Psychological Medicine. 51 (7), pp. 1175-1182. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291719004070
Exploding Head Syndrome: Clinical Features, Theories about Etiology, and Prevention Strategies in a Large International Sample
Sharpless, B.A., Denis, D., Perach, R., French, C.C. and Gregory, A.M. 2020. Exploding Head Syndrome: Clinical Features, Theories about Etiology, and Prevention Strategies in a Large International Sample. Sleep Medicine. 75, pp. 251-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2020.05.043
DETERMinants of quality of life, care and costs, and consequences of INequalities in people with Dementia and their carers (DETERMIND): A protocol paper
Farina, N., Hicks, B., Baxter, K., Birks, Y., Brayne, C., Dangoor, M., Dixon, J., Harris, P.R., Hu, B., Knapp, M., Miles, E., Perach, R., Read, S., Robinson, L., Rusted, J., Stewart, R., Thomas, A., Wittenberg, R. and Banerjee, S. 2020. DETERMinants of quality of life, care and costs, and consequences of INequalities in people with Dementia and their carers (DETERMIND): A protocol paper. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 35 (3), pp. 290-301. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.5246
The psychological wellbeing outcomes of nonpharmacological interventions for older persons with insomnia symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Perach, R., Allen, C.K., Kapantai, I., Madrid-Valero, J.J., Miles, E., Charlton, R.A. and Gregory, A.M. 2019. The psychological wellbeing outcomes of nonpharmacological interventions for older persons with insomnia symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 43, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2018.09.003
Can Creativity Beat Death? A Review and Evidence on the Existential Anxiety Buffering Functions of Creative Achievement
Perach, R. and Wisman, A. 2019. Can Creativity Beat Death? A Review and Evidence on the Existential Anxiety Buffering Functions of Creative Achievement. Journal of Creative Behavior. 53 (2), pp. 193-210. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.171
Telephone hotline for aging: Information needs, quality of service, and insights
Cohen-Mansfield, J., Perach, R., Stern, T.K., Albeck, S., Rotem, D., Arnow, T.L. and Lerman, Y. 2018. Telephone hotline for aging: Information needs, quality of service, and insights. International Social Work. 61 (5), pp. 681-691. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872816651702
Interventions for Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Persons: A Critical Review
Cohen-Mansfield, J. and Perach, R. 2015. Interventions for Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Persons: A Critical Review. American Journal of Health Promotion. 29 (3), pp. e109-25. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130418-LIT-182
Sleep Duration, Nap Habits, and Mortality in Older Persons
Perach, R. and Cohen-Mansfield, J. 2012. Sleep Duration, Nap Habits, and Mortality in Older Persons. Sleep. 35 (7), p. 1003–1009. https://doi.org/10.5665/sleep.1970
Is there a reversal in the effect of obesity on mortality in old age?
Cohen-Mansfield, J. and Perach, R. 2011. Is there a reversal in the effect of obesity on mortality in old age? Journal of Aging Research. 2011 765071. https://doi.org/10.4061/2011/765071
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A security guard can do a better job with non-lethal weaponry
Why should a private security guard have a weapon in his or her possession?
A private security guard primarily requires a reaction measure to deal with potential problems that may happen in the course of his duties. We asked numerous businesspeople why a guard needed to carry a weapon, and they said it was to deter, defend, and protect. Because a guard service weapon is not built for that use, none of them addressed it.
Why should there be a transition to non-lethal weaponry in the private security sector?
Specifically, the non-lethal nature of the weapon will provide the security guard with a reaction measure that will allow him to carry out his duties instantly, take control of the situation, and wait for assistance from the networks connected to his service.
What are the different sorts of non-lethal weapons on the market?
Non-lethal weapons can be classified as kinetic impact(self-defense keychain), electrical attack(Stun gun), or chemical attack (pepper spray). However, this view is incorrect, because a non-lethal weapon can protect several lives, both the operator's and the diminished one, as well as those of the area in which the weapon is used.
What advantages do non-lethal weapons provide to security firms?
The first is the fact of life preservation, which is linked to the second: avoiding contractual civil liability. Without a doubt, avoiding getting involved in lawsuits lowers a security firm's costs.
Surveillance businesses' permanent assets do not include weapons given to them as gifts from the government. Non-lethal weapons, on the other hand, become fixed assets of businesses because they do not belong to the government but to the people who buy them. As a result, businesses grow. This is true in terms of both financial and operational benefits.


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La Marsa () város és tengerparti üdülőközpont, mely mára egybeépült a szomszédos Gammarth üdülőhellyel.

Fekvése
Tunisztól északkeletre, Karthágó közelében, Sidi Bou Said szomszédjában fekvő város és üdülőközpont.

Története

La Marsa régi település, neve a punok idejében Megara volt.  Később, az arab hódítás után egyiptomi eredetű keresztény koptok telepedtek le itt, s ezek egyikéről (Marsa, a keresztény) kapta a város mai nevét.

A város különleges történelmi emlékekkel nem rendelkezik, lakóinak jómódjáról és ízléséről azonban annál több luxusvilla árulkodik. A városka főteréről egy szép pálmasoros sétányon át juthatunk a tengerpartra, ahonnan 2 km-es sétaút után érhető el a La Marsával mára már egybeépült Grammarth tengerparti üdülőtelep.

Nevezetességek
 Café du Safsaf (Nyárfa vendéglő) - a TGM végállomása közelében egy régi kút köré épült.
 Nyári palota - a köztársasági elnök nyári palotája volt.

Galéria

Források
 Tunézia (Panoráma, 1986)

Tunézia települései

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Screw You Trump! Spain Pulls Frigate from Iran Attack Force in Persian Gulf
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The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, has ordered the temporary withdrawal of the Spanish frigate Méndez Núñez (F-104), with 215 sailors on board, from the combat group led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
The acting Spanish government has ordered the "temporary measure of withdrawal of the frigate Méndez Núñez (F-104) from the combat group of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln while it is in the Middle East," sources from the Defence Ministry told the digital edition of El País.
"The frigate is on a mission of circumnavigation and will not enter into any other type of mission," the Ministry sources revealed, cited by the El Mundo news website, after noting the recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran.
The decision to remove the frigate with 215 sailors on board was taken by Robles in Brussels, during the meeting of European Union defence ministers that took place on May 13.
READ MORE: US Official — Iran or Iranian Proxies Damaged Ships in UAE Waters — Report
"The move may trigger a diplomatic crisis between the US and Spain", ABC journalists have warned, citing a Spanish military source who noted that it could lead to "a loss of US confidence in Spain."
Earlier during her visit to the air base of Morón de la Frontera (Seville), Robles stressed that in relation to the Iranian crisis "Spain is committed to the European Union and the international organizations, and that is where we are going to always adopt common positions." She insisted that Spain is a "serious and reliable partner," but that its Armed Forces are only bound by agreements made with the EU and NATO.
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If Iran Does Anything, It Will be Very Bad Mistake – Trump Amid Soaring Tensions
The integration of Méndez Núñez into the US combat group – where there are no other non-US vessels — was planned at least a year ago. The fleet has already crossed the Strait of Bab el Mandeb, which links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, and is heading for the Strait of Hormuz. On May 9, the group had sailed through the Suez Canal.The Spanish frigate is expected to return to its homeland after visiting California and passing through the Panama Canal.
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