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Getting something 3D printed is easier now than it's ever been, and there are plenty of reasons why you might want to. From just making something special and unique to replacing broken parts, 3D printing services make it easy. This week we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.
What's The Best 3D Printing Service?
You may not know it, but many local libraries around the globe are on the cutting edge of the 3D printing trend. After all, libraries aren't just places to get books anymore (although they're still great for that.) Many offer added services to the maker community, including absolutely free or low-cost 3D printing for people who have items they need printed or want to design and print their own items but either don't want to or don't have the option to join a hackerspace. You'll have to check with your local library to see if they have a 3D printer, or if another regional branch might have one you can use. Similarly, each library has different rules about whether printing is free, limited to a specific number of items or size of items per patron, material types you can print, or something else. Even so, you'd probably still come out ahead of a commercial, send-away 3D printing service, so they're worth looking into.
At least a few librarians came out in support of the nomination, and discussed 3D printing services at their libraries. The original nominator, the understandably-named 3dprintedlibrarian, explained that at their library they've helped people print prototypes, replacement parts, original designs, and more at no cost at all. The thread is similarly filled with stories of people who both have similar services at their libraries or, like me, had no idea and are discovering this as an option for the first time. You can read more in the nomination thread here.
Shapeways has emerged as a bit of a leader for those interested in getting involved with 3D printing but don't have the software or equipment to dive headlong into it themselves. Their marketplace is full of pre-designed items that you can have printed if you like, or you can use their design services to customize your items and have them printed to your specifications. If you have a schematic or model you want printed, getting it done is as simple as uploading the file, choosing your material, figuring out how much of the item you want, and paying for it, but if you're more of a newbie to the whole process, the service offers a great introduction that doesn't require special software to get started. Shapeways also has a massive marketplace where members of its community can sell the items they have printed, including things like jewelry, smartphone and tablet cases, household items, and more. Pricing varies depending on the material you want to print (Shapeways can print stainless steel, precious metals, various plastics, and more in full color or monochrome), how much you want to print, and more, but you'll get instant estimates as soon as you upload your schematics. If you want to sell your item, you can upload your design and schematic, and if the community is interested and supports it (with a promise to buy, obviously) Shapeways will handle the printing.
Those of you who nominated Shapeways highlighted their many material and customization options, and their flexibility for people who aren't necessarily familiar with or have no desire to own 3D printers of their own. You highlighted the fact that Shapeways allows you to build your own web store right there on the site, upload items you'd like to have printed, and other community members can order them directly from you. Others of you supported the nomination by pointing out that you've had items printed with the service (including jewelry) and were pleased with the company's product quality. You can read more in their nomination thread here.
MakeXYZ isn't really a 3D printing service in itself, but it does fill a very important need: It connects people who have items that need to be printed with people who have 3D printers and are willing to print items for others—whether those printers are at local hackerspaces, in private homes, or even in local businesses that have added 3D printing to their list of in-house manufacturing services. You can either let MakeXYZ handle all of the dirty work for you and send your file to a printer and have the printer then manufacture the item and send it back to you (or get it ready for you to pick up) , or you can use the service simply to find businesses that offer 3D printing services in your area and connect with them directly to get the job done. Get estimates instantly by uploading your own STL (STereoLithography) file, but if you don't have one you can either convert whatever 3D file you have to STL, or get help designing your part and getting it ready for printing. MakeXYZ even supports bulk orders, so if you're trying to get your own business of the ground, they can help. As you search their database, you'll find printers that specialize in all sorts of different materials, so regardless of the type of item you need printed, there's likely someone in your community that can print it.
Those of you who nominated MakeXYZ praised it for being an easy way to connect with local 3D printing services, and while I was initially skeptical that the directory would be mature enough to have anyone in my area, I was pleasantly surprised when I found more than a handful of options to choose from. Their printer directory is easy to search, just type in your zip code, and watch the results unfold before your eyes. Your mileage will vary depending on where you live, of course, but I found several options, along with their ratings, the materials they print in, and more. Click on any one of them to see their full listing, including their contact information, response time, examples of items they've printed so you can see their work, as well as their general pricing. Head over to take a look, or check out their nomination thread here.
Ponoko provides 3D printing, laser etching, and engraving services to anyone who needs them. Whether you need a single item printed, or you need hundreds, Ponoko can help. The company has both designers and 3D printers and robots, and pricing starts as low at $5 depending on what you need printed and the materials you choose. The service even offers same day shipping if you order at the right time, which means you can take your custom designs from 3D file or CAD design and turn them into actual products you can sell or parts you can use in a matter of hours. The service even offers digital prototyping and conversion services if you don't have all of the files or schematics you need right away, and you won't pay until your item has been prototyped and looks just the way you want it. Whether you're looking to kickstart an idea, or you just want to make custom gifts for friends and family, the service can accommodate you in materials that range from pressed cardboard and acrylic to bamboo and wood all the way up to stronger materials and various types of plastic.
Those of you who nominated Ponoko praised them for taking extra care with your orders, making sure everything looked right, scaled properly, and were up to your specifications before charging you and sending you the final product. You noted that they don't just print and send—they'll give you that inspection step where you can see and make sure everything looks right by hand before sending it off for a final print, and then boxing it up and shipping it to you. Perhaps the most interesting thing about Ponoko is its sheer amount of materials available to work with, and the additional services beyond 3D printing. You can check them all out at the site, or read more in its nomination thread here.
You3DIt is another hybrid service that offers fabrication and 3D printing, but it's designed for people who may not be as technically or maker-inclined as others. For example, you don't necessarily have to come with your files and schematics ready—just an idea of what you'd like to have made. You work with the site's team of designers and experts to then build your model based on your idea, and then, once it's perfected and ready, it's sent off for fabrication. Of course, if you already have a design and you just want it printed or manufactured for you, the service can help there too—but instead of operating a massive fab full of printers and crafters who make your items, they'll connect you with a local fabricator or 3D printing service that will actually produce the item you've designed and developed. Again, prices vary because there are several parties involved, but the service prides itself on being easy to use. You can see examples of some of the projects people have designed right on the home page, along with the project status (whether it's been paid for or in fabrication, for example), to see how the process works.
Those of you who nominated You3DIt also praised it for integrating the design process with the printing and manufacturing process, something that a lot of people with ideas struggle with. After all, not everyone with a need for 3D printing or an idea to have built is an expert with CAD or Google Sketchup, and this service puts those people in touch with the ones who can help bring their ideas to life. Similarly, they offer other fabrication tools in addition to 3D printers, like laser cutters and etchers. Plus, if you're a designer or have your own 3D printer, you can list yourself on the site to get involved in the process (and presumably make some money.) Read more in the nomination thread here.
This week's honorable mentions go out to your local UPS Stores, which—as long as you have one of the participating locations near you—likely have a 3D printer set up and waiting in their offices for you to drop by. The next time you have to ship a package, you can come in with a Google Sketchup file or another supported file (you'll have to check their respective information pages to see what's acceptable) and ask for your item to be printed. They'll get to work on it, and let you know when it's all finished so you can come back, pay for it, and walk out with your freshly printed part or personal effect.
Have something to say about one of the contenders? Want to make the case for your personal favorite, even if it wasn't included in the list? Remember, the top five are based on your most popular nominations from the call for contenders thread from earlier in the week. Don't just complain about the top five, let us know what your preferred alternative is—and make your case for it—in the discussions below.
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You may know hits such as Heatwave's "Always and Forever," Michael Jackson's "Rock with You" and "Thriller," Patti Austin and James Ingram's "Baby Come to Me," and Michael McDonald's "Sweet Freedom." What you may not know is one person is responsible for penning all of these 1970s and 1980s classics: English-born Rod Temperton, the Heatwave member who became one of Quincy Jones' chief collaborators. Temperton's ear for disco, funk, pop, and jazz attracted numerous artists in all categories, making him one of the most important--and underrated--tunesmiths in modern music.
Born in Cleethorpes, England in 1947, Temperton loved music from an early age. He began by playing drums, even forming a group at his high school. Upon graduation he pursued a career as a full-time musician; at this time, he switched to keyboards. Relocating to Worms, Germany in 1972, Temperton played in several bands until he answered an ad in Melody Maker. This proved to be the turning point in his career, as he met Johnny Wilder, Jr., the founder of a new band called Heatwave. The duo instantly clicked, with Temperton impressing Wilder with his keyboard abilities as well as his compositions. Thus the songwriter was the major creative force behind the group's debut, 1976's Too Hot to Handle, scoring hits with the slow jam "Always and Forever," the jazz/disco classic "Boogie Nights," and the live favorite "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." Temperton's smooth sound, along with Wilder's beautiful voice and the group's impeccable harmonies, drew many fans to Heatwave. One such fan was Jones, who was looking for a songwriter to contribute solid tracks to Jackson's upcoming album Off the Wall.
After Heatwave's second album, Central Heating, Temperton ceased performing with the group in order to focus on songwriting full time. He never abandoned his friends, however, as he continued to pen hits for them. He would often offer them "first dibs" on his latest compositions, including a song called "Rock with You." Wilder passed on the song--a move he would come to regret. Temperton ultimately presented Jones with three compositions for Jackson: "Rock with You," "Off the Wall," and "Burn This Disco Out." To his amazement, Jones accepted all three. The sophisticated funk sound perfectly suited Jackson's vocal range, enabling him to explore his lower voice while still demonstrating his mastery of percussive singing. The album became a massive success, and began a long collaboration with the songwriter and Jones.
Jones called on him for several projects, including his own album The Dude. Temperton also penned other late 70s/early 80s R&B hits including the Brothers Johnson's "Stomp," the Austin and Ingram smash "Baby Come to Me," and Donna Summer's "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)." But his greatest legacy is his contributions to Jackson's Thriller album. Jones commissioned Temperton to write songs for the project, and he did not disappoint. The title track, "The Lady in my Life," and "Baby Be Mine" all proved to be stellar additions, with Temperton demonstrating a knack for challenging Jackson to expand his technique (most notably with "Lady," a track Jones dubbed a "begging" song). While he continued working with Jones throughout much of his career, Temperton added production to his repertoire and reached out to artists from other genres. He wrote and produced McDonald's "Sweet Freedom" and Klymaxx's "Man Size Love," which also marks his first attempts at writing for a movie soundtrack. He even ventured into jazz territory by penning two songs for Manhattan Transfer's Bodies and Souls album (1983): "Spice of Life" and "Mystery," the latter covered by Anita Baker three years later.
It is difficult to summarize Temperton's sound with one song, but George Benson's "Give Me the Night" comes closest. The opportunity to write for Benson must have presented a unique challenge for Temperton: he had to write a song that would suit Benson's jazz background and allow him to incorporate his guitar work. By 1979, Benson wanted to dabble in mainstream R&B without completely alienating his jazz fanbase, and Temperton nicely straddles the two genres in this song. Producer Jones recruited an all-star lineup, including Austin on backing vocals and Lee Ritenour on guitar. While the disco-friendly beat places the song firmly in the late 1970s, the chord changes derive straight from jazz. Benson frequently scats over his guitar playing, but the lyrics celebrate nightlife and dancing. "Whenever dark has fallen / You know the spirit of the party seems to come alive," Benson croons at the song's onset, clearly setting the scene. He extols "the evening action," clarifying that entails "a place to dine, a glass of wine, a little late romance." Then comes the dancing, which will lead to ecstasy, romance, and freedom.
One highlight of "Give Me the Night" occurs at the bridge; as horns enter the picture, Benson calls for his lover--and listeners--to venture into the night "and we'll lead the others on a ride through paradise." This experience will ultimately lead to love. "Don't you know we can fly?" Benson asks, calling on us to join him in celebrating the finer things in life. Lastly, music itself can be a healing force: "'Cause there's music in the air / And lots of loving everywhere," he emphasizes. "Give Me the Night" is a celebration of the dance culture of the disco era, but the jazzy touches do not root the song solely in the late 1970s. Like many of Temperton's compositions, it maintains a timeless quality, still enticing audiences onto the dance floor.
In recent years, Temperton has maintained a low profile, rarely granting interviews and avoiding having his photo taken. His vast catalog speaks for itself, as he is responsible for some of the most sophisticated yet accessible pop, R&B, and disco tracks of the 1970s and 1980s. The Guardian's Dave Simpson calls the songwriter's contributions to pop "Herculean," which dramatically yet accurately describes his talent and influence. From Pharrell Williams to Justin Timberlake, Temperton's smooth sound still permeates the charts.


PLEASANT VALLEY, Mo. -- Pleasant Valley police officer Jacob Baldwin is expected to survive being shot in the face over the weekend. Before serving as a police officer, Baldwin survived tours overseas, but it was on I-35 just north of I-435 where he almost lost his life.
"A routine traffic stop can turn into something that's not so routine," said Sgt. Collin Stosberg.
A police officer's job is to protect and serve, as officer Jacob Baldwin was doing Saturday night when he pulled over a car police say was driven by Omar Maria for expired registration.
"He did not have a chance,"Stosberg said.
Before officer Baldwin could even get out of the car, police say Maria jumped out of his car, and shot Baldwin. The officer pulled the car over for registration violation, but Maria, who has a long rap sheet, had a warrant for his arrest on a federal weapons violation.
"This person that he stopped obviously had a plan, and his plan was not to go to jail that night," Stosberg said.
Police want to make it clear that Maria didn't just shoot an officer. Behind the badge, under the uniform, Baldwin is a son and father to a little girl.


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Tomase: LeBron James needs Celtics more than they need him, so here's hoping they stay away
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By John Tomase WEEI 93.7
June 13, 2018 06/13/2018 5:09 pm
LeBron James should have only one thought as he enters free agency: championships.
The Celtics should have only one concurrent thought: championship window.
That extra word makes all the difference, and that's when it hits you: James needs the Celtics more than they need him.
It's crazy, on one level, to say the Celtics don't "need" the best player in the NBA. Surround him with crap, and he drags that foul, festering mess to the Finals. Surround him with burgeoning talents like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, not to mention All-Stars Gordon Hayward and Al Horford (we'll get to Kyrie Irving), and how are the Celtics not legitimate contenders?
If we're focused solely on next season, it's pointless to argue against James. The C's could stand toe-to-toe with the Warriors and maybe even hoist banner 18.
But Danny Ainge hasn't patiently constructed a contender in the short- and long-term just so he could blow it up the first time an aging star became available. That's where the window enters the equation, and that's where James suddenly doesn't look like such a great fit.
The Warriors are a force of nature, and Ainge wants to be positioned to pounce if and when Steph Curry and Co. hit a pebble while descending the mountaintop. Maybe that process starts next summer with Klay Thompson's departure in free agency. Maybe injuries waylay the relatively frail Curry. Maybe Draymond Green kicks the wrong guy in the junk. Maybe whatever in-fighting David West cryptically referenced after this latest title brings the whole thing down from the inside.
Or maybe, more likely, the Warriors keep winning for another three or four years, since Curry, at 30, is the oldest member of the Big Four.
In that case, do the Celtics want to throw the window wide open this summer, or do they want to stay the course and keep building on their current trajectory, which allows for contention while maintaining the flexibility to add superstars in intervals when Horford's and then Hayward's contracts expire? Even if that money is simply used to extend Brown and Tatum, potential lottery picks from the Kings (2019) and Grizzlies (2021) offer the unique possibility of replenishing young talent while contending.
James explodes all of that. He turns 34 in December and probably isn't interested in developing the next generation of Celtics. Teams featuring LeBron tend to go all-in on the here and now, partly because he's always a threat to leave, and partly because his presence demands it. It's hard to envision 36-year-old LeBron welcoming a 19-year-old in the draft.
The first casualty of his arrival would almost certainly be Irving, who forced his way out of Cleveland to forge a path that didn't involve drafting behind No. 23. Remove Irving and the C's transform from a team built around a bunch of 20-somethings and Horford to one led by James as he enters the back stretch -- which, to be fair, could last five or six years, the way he's going.
Now let's flip it around and look at this from James' perspective. His 3-6 record in the Finals is the lone blemish on a resume that would otherwise make a compelling case for best ever. Michael Jordan (6-0), Tim Duncan (5-1), Kobe Bryant (5-2), and Magic Johnson (5-4), among others, all rate ahead of him since 1980. Curry, meanwhile, is 3-1 entirely at James' expense.
There are plenty of destinations that could deliver James a title. The Rockets nearly beat the Warriors in the conference finals. The 76ers are already Vegas favorites to win the East. The Spurs always find a way. Even the Lakers, if James lures the right gang, could surprise.
But there's no team outside of Golden State better situated to contend for the next five years than the Celtics. For one, the path is clearer in the East. For another, hitching your wagon to the Rockets requires faith in 33-year-old point guard Chris Paul staying healthy, which almost never happens come the postseason. It's also possible that acquiring James would cost the Rockets stalwarts like Clint Capela and/or Eric Gordon.
The Sixers are intriguing, too, but their roster isn't an ideal fit, not with 6-10 point guard Ben Simmons reluctant to shoot and a poor candidate to play off the ball.
The Celtics, meanwhile, could absorb James while keeping him surrounded by young talent. The lack of said young talent is probably what has limited his hunt for titles more than anything over the years.
That makes Boston the perfect fit for James. It does not make him the perfect fit for Boston. Here's hoping Ainge fights temptation and stays the course with a roster whose floor-to-ceiling title window has only just opened a crack.
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Mason Gordon, Gobles 2016 graduating senior, was awarded the prestigious Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship Award.
All eligible candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher at the end of their junior year and an ACT score of 26 or higher, or an SAT score of 1,170 or higher.
The selection process for the award winners is quite rigorous, including an essay, group problem-solving sessions, a medallion scholar student panel and an academic college showcase.
The merit-based scholarship is the highest offered at WMU totaling at $60,000 over four years, as well as one of the largest merit-based scholarship programs in American higher education.
In addition to the financial benefits of the award, recipients are also accepted into the prominent Lee Honors College. Access to the Honors College comes with many benefits, including priority access to honors courses and societies, as well as optional honors housing.


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Indigenous land rights
First Nations people of the Pacific Northwest
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Dr. Elsey is a Professor Emeritus in the School of Culture, Media, and Society and was a faculty member of long standing at the University of the Fraser Valley. She received her PhD in Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University in 2001, writing an interdisciplinary thesis entitled, The Poetics of Self, Body and World: A Phenomenological Re-interpretation of British Columbia Ethnography of Aboriginal Peoples. For the past 25 years, Dr. Elsey has focused her research on British Columbia First Nations concerns with a special interest in Indigenous land use and occupancy. Dr. Elsey is active in research and publishing on British Columbia Indigenous issues and on the question of Indigenous rights, in Canada, and on decolonization and reconciliation potentials. Her most recent research focuses on Metis and mixed heritage Indigenous peoples with respect to questions of identity, aboriginal rights and politics. She recently served as review editor for the "Native Studies Review" published by the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Indigenous Studies from 2010-2016. Earlier in her career, before coming to UFV, Dr. Elsey was active in developing course work and teaching in Indigenous Studies at Langara College and also taught at the SFU/Secwepmec program in Kamloops and at several other colleges and universities.
In 2013, she published a book entitled, "The Poetics of Land and Identity Among British Columbia Indigenous Peoples" with Fernwood Press and she currently has several manuscripts in publication in the area of Metis Studies and on the impacts of globalization on world Indigenous peoples. Over the course of her longstanding career, Dr. Elsey has authored numerous peer reviewed papers, reports, book reviews and articles. Dr. Elsey teaches from a place of post colonial and decolonizing optimism and feels that the social sciences have the important responsibility of shedding light on the colonial past and to pursue a new kind of post- colonial project.
Recent Citations for Dr. Christine Elsey
The People Are in the Land and the Land is in the People: The Importance of Storyscapes in Cultural Heritage
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NEW YORK – (November 4, 2013) – Al Jazeera America, the American news channel that launched in August, announced today that celebrated journalist Ray Suarez has joined the channel as the permanent host of its daily program Inside Story. Suarez's first day hosting the program will be Monday, Nov. 11.
Suarez was with PBS' NewsHour from 1999 to 2013, most recently as its chief national correspondent. He hosted National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation for six years before joining PBS. Ray also spent seven years reporting for Chicago's NBC-owned station WMAQ-TV. Suarez began his career as a Los Angeles correspondent for CNN, a producer for the ABC Radio Network in New York and a reporter for CBS Radio in Rome.
In 2010 Suarez was inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame. He is a co-recipient of two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards for NPR's on-site coverage of the first multi-racial elections in South Africa and of the first 100 days of the 104th Congress.
Suarez is the author of the critically acclaimed "Latino Americans," the companion book to the PBS documentary series of the same name that was published in 2013.
Inside Story provides analysis, background and context on the top stories of the day. The show goes beyond the headlines by analyzing the facts and providing expert opinions to give viewers a frank assessment of the latest developments. Each episode features a panel of expert guests who examine and debate urgent domestic and international topics that are consuming media outlets in the U.S. and globally.
Visit Al Jazeera America online for the latest updates.You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @AJAM and join the conversation using #AlJazeeraAmerica.


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Two-hour Live Coverage of NASA and SpaceX's Highly Anticipated Crewed Space Launch Streams on ABC News Live and Airs on National Geographic
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NEW YORK & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As American astronauts launch from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly 10 years, ABC News and National Geographic will join forces to present a two-hour, global live streaming and television event covering NASA and SpaceX's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 27.
LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE LIVE kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC News Live and National Geographic. Live coverage continues on Thursday, May 28, when the spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS. With the unrivaled partnership to offer viewers true, 360-degree coverage, the two leading news and science organizations dominate on television, streaming and social media, providing in-depth, comprehensive analysis and coverage of this momentous occasion to the entire country in real time and on multiple platforms.
The mission will send astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to space aboard the Crew Dragon capsule, a first for a spacecraft designed by Elon Musk's company, SpaceX. If successful, it will be a historic achievement for SpaceX as it would become the first privately owned company to take humans to the ISS and meet NASA's certification requirements. From ABC News headquarters in New York, ABC News' Tom Llamas and Linsey Davis will anchor coverage of the lift off from NASA's famed Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They'll be joined by ABC News Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez and Correspondent Victor Oquendo, reporting live from Cape Canaveral and Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee, reporting from her home in New York. Moments before launch, ABC News will go on the air with a live special report on the ABC network.
LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE LIVE will feature exclusive interviews, including former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, who completed two Space Shuttle missions and a six-month trip aboard the ISS; astronaut Christina Koch, who made four spacewalks and holds the record as the female astronaut with the longest single trip in space; ABC News Contributor Steven Ganyard; and additional scientists and NASA officials. Plus, the live event will offer a comprehensive look at what's on the horizon in human exploration; SpaceX and Elon Musk's roles in the launch; personal stories of what life is like on the ISS; and profiles of Behnken and Hurley, as well as their wives, both also NASA astronauts.
"It's very exciting to see Americans launching into space again," says Marc Burstein, Senior Executive Producer of Special Events, ABC News. "It's an uplifting story about the American spirit and resolve, heroism, innovation and determination."
"National Geographic has such a rich tradition of supporting and celebrating exploration that pushes the boundaries of human achievement, so we couldn't be more excited to partner with ABC News to provide exclusive access to the country's top experts while delivering the most up-to-the-minute, breaking coverage of this milestone event," says Geoff Daniels, Executive Vice President, Global Unscripted Entertainment, National Geographic. "This is the perfect moment to remind viewers everywhere about the power of the human spirit and how science is leading the way forward."
In the days leading up to the launch, National Geographic will put the mission in context with a photo timeline of humans in space (published HERE today), in email newsletters and as a story on its massively popular Instagram account. The website will also provide readers with a brief, mission-preview story, which features an embedded livestream for tuning in to the launch. On the day of, National Geographic contributing writer Nadia Drake will report on the launch live from Kennedy Space Center, and her story will be sent to millions of readers via a special, breaking-news edition of the NatGeo newsletter that evening.
Should the launch be postponed prior to the live event, ABC News Live and National Geographic will air the special on the new launch date, which is determined by NASA and SpaceX and is slated for Saturday, May 30, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET.
ABC News is America's #1 News Source, with more people getting their news from ABC News than from any other source. National Geographic is among the most widely distributed television channels in the world and is the #1 brand on social media — with a staggering 499.6M followers, overall — and the #1 brand on Instagram — with more than 213.4M followers combined and more than 137M for the main account. National Geographic magazine remains one of the most-read magazines in the world.
ABC News Live provides LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE LIVE to viewers on Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon's news app on Fire tablets and Fire TV devices, Xumo, Sling TV, Facebook, Twitter, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC mobile apps, and standalone ABC News Live apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku and Apple TV.
National Geographic provides LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE LIVE to viewers on the NGTV app across all devices, On Demand on cable and satellite providers, NatGeoTV.com, Hulu, YouTube TV and other program providers.
To prepare for liftoff, check out National Geographic's extensive library of space programming on Disney+, including Apollo: Missions to the Moon, One Strange Rock, Mars: Inside SpaceX, and Mission to the Sun.
LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE LIVE is produced by Marc Burstein, Senior Executive Producer of Special Events for ABC News, and Katie den Daas, Executive Producer for ABC News Live. For National Geographic, Kevin Tao Mohs is Executive Producer, and Drew Jones is Supervising Producer.
Spokespeople/interviews available upon request.
About National Geographic
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between the National Geographic Society and Disney, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 132 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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ABC News is responsible for all of The ABC Television Network's news programming, including broadcast, digital and radio. ABC's award-winning newscasts include "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight with David Muir," "Nightline," "20/20" and "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." ABC's "The View" joined the news division in 2014; and in 2018, ABC News launched 24/7 streaming news channel ABC News Live and acquired renowned data journalism organization FiveThirtyEight. NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, provides live and packaged news, sports and weather reports as well as footage of news events to over 200 ABC affiliates and more than 30 domestic and international clients. More people get their news from ABC News than from any other source.
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COMING SOON: Time Lord Victorious
BBC Studios presents a brand-new multi-platform Doctor Who story, Time Lord Victorious
Take on a Dalek in a new Doctor Who escape room!
Tickets go on sale today for A Dalek Awakens, a Doctor Who live escape game playable at Escape Hunt venues across the UK.
13 Greatest Escapes in Doctor Who History
To celebrate the launch of the Doctor Who escape rooms around the UK, here's a look at some of the show's most brilliant break-outs…
The official Doctor Who Christmas Gift Guide for 2018
Looking for a perfect Christmas gift for the Doctor Who fan in your life? Look no further! We've got you've covered with these top picks.
Tickets for Doctor Who themed escape rooms featuring the Cybermen on sale now
Tickets go on sale today for Worlds Collide, the first official Doctor Who live escape game playable at Escape Hunt venues across the UK from early 2019.
Doctor Who escape rooms to materialise this year
Escape Hunt is bringing Doctor Who-themed live escape games to several locations across the UK.


You will receive 6 sets of die cuts, total 18 pieces. Hand cut from kraft color cardstock. You can use it as it is or ink or color spray it to style all you want!
Bird measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Wing measures 1 1/4" x 1/2"
If you need it with different color or quantities, please convo me!


A view from the Arroyo Seco river bed looking south east.
In the arid south west of the United States more than anywhere else, the growth of a city was dependent upon water. Pasadena was founded where it was exactly to take advantage of a reliable water supply, the Arroyo Seco ("Dry Gulch" in English). It was a reliable source of water in a rather dry environment.
However the Arroyo Seco was also problem, it was deep in a steep sided canyon. This meant that Pasadena was physically isolated from its western neighbors. Travelers would have to make long detours passable crossing north or south of Pasadena.
This was finally changed by James Scoville. He had been the Vice President of the Elgin Watch Co., President of the Prairie State Bank, and a trustee of what would later be known as California Institute of Technology. He built a pleasure garden on the bluff above the Arroyo Seco which went down the slope of the canyon walls to the stream itself. There he built a small dam and pump house. The top of the dam served as the eastern abutment of a wooden bridge, the first connect Pasadena to the western side of the Arroyo. Scoville Bridge was still in service when the much larger and grander Colorado Blvd. Bridge was built above it.
Length of largest span: 223.1 ft.
"Suicide Bridge" (Unpleasant but sadly accurate).
You are right, I was looking at it recently and wondering a bit myself. So I removed it.
Photograph 8 of 30, entitled "Colorado Blvd. Bridge under Constrution" [sic], is not of the Colorado Blvd. Bridge.
Thank you for posting this attractive structure.


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Glock factory extra power 28 newton (6.29 pounds force) red firing pin spring. Popular equipment with law enforcement agencies for use with special ammunition. This is a Glock brand factory part.
Easy ordering, quick service... Bought for a Canik TP9SFx. Made the difference in a spring upgrade to get it in competition ready status with reduced power factor loads.
Not much to say. Ordered what i needed, got the notice that it shipped, and next thing i know it showed up.
I installed this spring as part of an upgrade to my Canik TP9SFx. Along with the RSA, it is functioning exactly as expected.
Arrived very quickly and worked as expected. They sent me a bunch of sticker and one base plate for a Glock mag. I got more stuff than what I paid for. Thank you! Well, I bought these springs for my Walther PPQ Q5. When I installed a weaker recoil spring, it was apparent that I needed a weaker striker spring for it to balance the sprig rate and avoid Failure to return to battery. In fact, the slide became very sloppy at the battery but this spring solved that and so far, no light strike, whatsoever. Thanks a lot for the great product!
Bought with sprinco spring for tp9sfx.
I have installed one in my Glock 17 Gen 4 and the other one in my Glock 19 Gen 4. They look great inside the slides, haven't gotten the opportunity to go to the shooting range yet to see how they will function.
Fits perfect on my Canik TP9SFX .
I purchased this on the advice that I should replace the firing pin spring in my Canik TP9-SFx to solve the firing pin breakage issue that can happen with dry-fire practice. Apparently this swap mitigates the issue caused by an extremely strong factory spring. It did have the additional benefit of reducing the trigger pull weight, or at least the apparent pull weight.
The red color makes it cool!
Other than the red color, it works! I noticed deeper dent on the primers.
Don't tell anyone but I'm actually using the Glock extra power striker spring in a Canik TP9, It amounts to a reduced power striker spring in the TP9 and works great allowing me to use reduced power Glock Gen 3 recoil springs.
Exceeded my expectations. Delivers a firm feel to the trigger pull and firing pin delivery.
Works Great! Had trouble with light primer strikes. Replaced with the Glock Red Spring, and problem solved.


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Is smart water metering intelligent?
On Tuesday, Gerardt P Viljoen, managing director, Sensus, presented a technical workshop at African Utility Week showcasing the best way to ensure smart water metering becomes intelligent.
"We all need to be passionate about water…only 0.08% of the planet's water is drinkable…," says Gerardt.
The workshop centred on the necessity for utilities to seek customise, intelligent solutions that reduce non-revenue water.
The session concluded with the important topic of affordability. Local municipalities are not always able to secure the finance for intelligent end-to-end solutions.
Gerardt emphasised that once the large catalyst capital investment is made, massive savings will result, ensuring the solution pays for itself.
The session formed part of a workshop track titled; How utilities and municipalities can harness effective solutions to meet with competing demands of service delivery and was chaired by Sicelo Mashwama, SHEQ Manager, Swaziland Water Services Corporation, Swaziland.
Sicelo summed up the workshop by stating that no matter how costly a smart solution is, it will be more costly to ignore the need to protect this natural resource.


EasyPro Filter Floss Bio-Media is ribbon type material commonly used in our Aquafalls pond filters in place of lava rock. Filter Floss is a flat strapping that is embossed on both sides creating additional surface area for bacteria.
Filter Floss Media is lightweight, will last indefinitely and has no effect on water quality. Pond builders installing our Aquafalls filters will find it easy to convince customers to upgrade to this media since each media bag in the filter will weigh only 4 lbs. instead of 40 lbs. if filled with lava rock! This makes cleaning much easier!
Each box completely fills two mesh bags and contains approximately 4.5 cubic feet of material.


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Sri Lankan Muslims have faced discrimination in various forms over the years. After Covid,
Sri Lanka is forcing cremation (burning of bodies) of Muslims, while the WHO recognizes both burial and cremation as safe.
Muslims rightly see this as another attempt at the marginalization of their religious rights and citizenry.
The Goal of the Sri Lanka Task Force
Stopping human rights and religious freedom violations against the minorities in Sri Lanka.
Promote policies that protect religious freedom for minorities in Sri Lanka.
Bring awareness among the North Americans about the injustices faced by the minority community in Sri Lanka
Create awareness among the political leaders in the US and Canada.
Keep the members of parliament and senators informed on violations of religious freedom
Advocate with the United Nations and other international bodies, particularly the OIC to prevent human rights and religious freedom violations in Sri Lanka
Work with NGOs and civil society organizations to stop the inhumane treatment of the Muslim community.
Currently, Sri Lanka stands as the only country in the world which enforces mandatory cremation of COVID-19 victims as the only means of disposing of bodies, in contradiction to the guidelines set by the WHO and CDC. The WHO guideline has been adhered to by the international community of 185 countries. The mandatory cremation policy by the Sri Lankan government is a discriminatory regulation that represses and violates the religious rights of the minority Christians and Muslims.
The ostracization and discriminatory treatment of minority communities is not new to Sri Lanka.
After the 30-year-old civil war with the LTTE ended in 2009, other minority groups, specifically Muslims and Christians, have become a consistent target of Sinhala-Buddhist extremists. The attacks on the Muslims and Christian minority have continued with impunity, leading to a systematic build-up of anti-Muslim hysteria with several flashpoints over the last decade. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religious belief, has documented the incidents in his Mission to Sri Lanka report, presented to the Human Rights Council's Forty-third session, February 24, 2020 – March 2020.
While sidelining all scientific evidence, the Sri Lankan government has taken no initiative to communicate the reasons for its measures, but instead maintains its violation of the sacrosanct religious rights of its minority citizens.
The Sri Lankan government has gone against its own constitution by implementing a cremation only order.
The Sri Lanka government transgresses the Geneva Convention of Human Rights, of which it is a signatory, by denying the Muslim minority to bury their loved ones, in accordance with their faith.
The Sri Lankan government has to date FAILED to provide any scientific findings or basis for denying the Muslim minority to fulfill their religious obligation to bury their dead.
The Supreme Court dismisses an FR petition against the cremation only order, without any basis – clearly demonstrating that Sri Lanka is taking away any recourse to justice and the right to be fairly treated, as citizens of a sovereign country.
Hatemongering, unverified accusations such as Muslim-owned businesses sterilizing Sinhala women through food and clothing, and Muslims overtaking the Sinhala population – were not just spread by the extreme Buddhist organizations like BBS but also through social media and public campaigns. The organized barrage of hostile propaganda created fear, anger, and mistrust among the Sinhala population.
For the first time in Sri Lanka's history of engagement with the UN Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, High Commissioner Michelle Blanchet is recommending Sri Lanka's referral to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the permanent tribunal tasked with dealing with grave international crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Call the Sri Lankan Ambassador and ask that they stop burning Muslim bodies. Add you info and the system will automatically connect the call. Use the script provided.


According to the World Bank 2015 report, Indonesia consumes the least amount of alcohol in Southeast Asia, with its people drinking just 0.6 litres of alcohol on average per year, as reported by The Jakarta Post.
As the world's fourth most populated country, Indonesia still lags behind on alcohol consumption compared to other ASEAN countries. Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Vietnam consume an average of 1.7, 0.8, and 8.7 litres of alcohol per person per year respectively.
"Drinking is not in our culture. Even the majority of non-Muslims in Indonesia do not drink beer or wine," Novan Kuntoro, a resident of Jakarta who works at a private company, told The Jakarta Post.
However, there is still a huge potential for the beer industry in Indonesia to grow. This is mainly due to the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting the country. In 2017, 15 million foreign tourists visited the country and the number is expected to increase to 17 million this year.
Still, Beer consumption in the country is low, and many locals do not know much about it.
Currently, the cost of a bottle of beer in the country is relatively low if bought from a supermarket. Since 2015, beer has been prohibited from being sold at mini markets. A 330 ml bottle of the famous brand Bintang costs Rp 21, 000. However, the same bottle at a bar or nightclub in Jakarta may cost up to Rp 80,000.
With the number of tourists in Indonesia expected to increase in the next few years, there is a huge potential for the alcohol market, specifically the beer market, to grow and expand. However, with the ever-changing policies in the country, one may never be truly sure.