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Q: A couple questions regarding initial ordinals In my course we defined an ordinal to be an initial ordinal if it is infinite and it is not equinumerous to anything less than it. So for example $\omega^+$ is not an initial ordinal because it is equinumerous to $\omega$.
I have a tough time trying to visualise some of these. I know that the 'first one' is $\omega$ and the 'second' one is 'the set of all countable ordinals'. Here are a few confusions that I had:

*

*Is every initial ordinal a limit ordinal? It is not entirely obvious from its definition but I feel like it should be the case?

*Is it true that every initial ordinal does not possess a largest element? A ordinal $\alpha$ that is said to has a largest element $\beta$, if $\beta\in\alpha$ such that $\forall \gamma \in \alpha,\gamma\leq\beta.$
Thank you so much in advance!

A: It is not the case that every limit ordinal is an initial ordinal, and it is the case that every initial ordinal is a limit ordinal. There is a single intuitive picture which helps in both cases: Hilbert's hotel.
Hilbert's hotel (forgetting the "room/guest" language and just talking about sets of natural numbers) includes two specific cases:

*

*There is a bijection between $\mathbb{N}$ and  $\mathbb{N}\cup\{*\}$: just send $*$ to $0$ and $n$ to $n+1$ for $n\in\mathbb{N}$. (To me $0$ is a natural number.) This generalizes to a proof that no infinite initial ordinal is a successor ordinal: given an infinite successor ordinal $\alpha+1$, simply "move the last element to the beginning." You can check that the result, if we define things properly, is $\alpha$.

*There is a bijection between $\mathbb{N}$ and $\mathbb{N}\times\{1,2\}$: just "put $\mathbb{N}\times \{1\}$ on the evens" and "put $\mathbb{N}\times \{2\}$ on the odds." This can be recast as a proof that the limit ordinal $\omega+\omega$ is not an initial ordinal: basically, for $n$ finite send $n$ to $2n$ and $\omega+n$ to $2n+1$.

I think it will also help to focus on the "gap" between $\omega$ (= the first infinite initial ordinal) and $\omega_1$ (= the first uncountable initial ordinal, or the first initial ordinal $>\omega$). Basically, it's important to grasp just how rich the interval $[\omega,\omega_1)$ is in the ordinals. A good example to consider is the ordinal $\epsilon_0$, which may feel gigantic at first - but is still countable, and so is incredibly, impossibly, indescribably tiny compared to $\omega_1$.
(Note that there's an annoying notational overload around $\epsilon_0$ and its relatives: we have to distinguish between ordinal exponentiation and cardinal exponentiation. In cardinal exponentiation $2^\omega$ is already uncountable, but it is ordinal exponentiation which is used in the definition of $\epsilon_0$.)

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Brexit: Theresa May to ask EU for further extension
Theresa May will ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline to "break the logjam" in Parliament.
The PM says she wants to meet Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree a plan on the future relationship with the EU.
But she insisted her withdrawal agreement - which was voted down last week - would remain part of the deal.
Mr Corbyn said he was "very happy" to meet Mrs May, and would ensure plans for a customs union and protection of workers' rights were on the table.
The cross-party talks offer has angered Tory Brexiteers, with Boris Johnson accusing ministers of "entrusting the final handling of Brexit to Labour".
The former foreign secretary said Brexit was "becoming soft to the point of disintegration" and he could never agree with staying in a customs union.
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The UK has until 12 April to propose a plan to the EU - which must be accepted by them - or it will leave without a deal.
The UK was supposed to leave the EU on 29 March, but Mrs May agreed a short extension after realising Parliament would not agree a deal by the deadline.
In a statement in Downing Street, Mrs May said she wanted any further extension to be "as short as possible" - before 22 May so the UK does not have to take part in European elections.
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If she and Mr Corbyn do not agree a single way forward, she proposed putting a number of options to MPs "to determine which course to pursue".
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Live1974/2000 è un doppio CD degli Arti e Mestieri, pubblicato dalla Electromantic Music Records nel 2003.

Tracce
CD 1 (1999-2000)

CD 2 (1974)

Musicisti
CD 1
 Gigi Venegoni - chitarra acustica, chitarra elettrica
 Beppe Crovella - pianoforte, organo hammond, sintetizzatore minimoog (solo)
 Marco Cimino - sintetizzatori poliphonic
 Corrado Trabuio - violino elettrico, violino acustico
 Marco Gallesi - basso
 Furio Chirico - batteria, percussioni
CD 2
 Gigi Venegoni - chitarra acustica, chitarra elettrica
 Gigi Venegoni - sintetizzatore art2006 (brano: Tilt)
 Beppe Crovella - organo welson, pianoforte wurlitzer, farfisa compact duo mellotronizzato, sintetizzatore art2006
 Giovanni Vigliar - violino, voce, percussioni
 Arturo Vitale - sassofoni (soprano e baritono), vibrafono, clarinetto
 Marco Gallesi - basso
 Furio Chirico - batteria, percussioni

Note

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Q: How to prevent closing of AutoCompleteCombobox popupmenu on whitespace key press in JavaFX? I have created a AutoCompleteCombobox in JavaFX, but issue is that combobox popup closes when user presses SPACE key. I want to continue filtering with space character and prevent popup from closing.
I just want to know how can I override the event handler which handles SPACE key press.
Please help...I've been banging my head against the wall all day on this...
package org.fxapps;

import java.text.Normalizer;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;
import java.util.stream.Stream;

import javafx.collections.FXCollections;
import javafx.collections.ObservableList;
import javafx.event.Event;
import javafx.scene.control.ComboBox;
import javafx.scene.control.Tooltip;
import javafx.scene.input.KeyCode;
import javafx.scene.input.KeyEvent;
import javafx.stage.Window;

/**
 *
 * Uses a combobox tooltip as the suggestion for auto complete and updates the
 * combo box itens accordingly <br />
 * It does not work with space, space and escape cause the combobox to hide and
 * clean the filter ... Send me a PR if you want it to work with all characters
 * -> It should be a custom controller - I KNOW!
 *
 * @author wsiqueir
 *
 * @param <T>
 */
public class ComboBoxAutoComplete<T> {

    private ComboBox<T> cmb;
    String filter = "";
    private ObservableList<T> originalItems;

    public ComboBoxAutoComplete(ComboBox<T> cmb) {
        this.cmb = cmb;
        originalItems = FXCollections.observableArrayList(cmb.getItems());
        cmb.setTooltip(new Tooltip());
        cmb.setOnKeyPressed(this::handleOnKeyPressed);
        cmb.setOnHidden(this::handleOnHiding);
    }

    public void handleOnKeyPressed(KeyEvent e) {
        ObservableList<T> filteredList = FXCollections.observableArrayList();
        KeyCode code = e.getCode();

        if (code.isLetterKey()) {
            filter += e.getText();
        }
        if (code == KeyCode.BACK_SPACE && filter.length() > 0) {
            filter = filter.substring(0, filter.length() - 1);
            cmb.getItems().setAll(originalItems);
        }
        if (code == KeyCode.ESCAPE) {
            filter = "";
        }
        if (filter.length() == 0) {
            filteredList = originalItems;
            cmb.getTooltip().hide();
        } else {
            Stream<T> itens = cmb.getItems().stream();
            String txtUsr = unaccent(filter.toString().toLowerCase());
            itens.filter(el -> unaccent(el.toString().toLowerCase()).contains(txtUsr)).forEach(filteredList::add);
            cmb.getTooltip().setText(txtUsr);
            Window stage = cmb.getScene().getWindow();
            double posX = stage.getX() + cmb.getBoundsInParent().getMinX();
            double posY = stage.getY() + cmb.getBoundsInParent().getMinY();
            cmb.getTooltip().show(stage, posX, posY);
            cmb.show();
        }
        cmb.getItems().setAll(filteredList);
    }

    public void handleOnHiding(Event e) {
        filter = "";
        cmb.getTooltip().hide();
        T s = cmb.getSelectionModel().getSelectedItem();
        cmb.getItems().setAll(originalItems);
        cmb.getSelectionModel().select(s);
    }

    private String unaccent(String s) {
        String temp = Normalizer.normalize(s, Normalizer.Form.NFD);
        Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile("\\p{InCombiningDiacriticalMarks}+");
        return pattern.matcher(temp).replaceAll("");
    }

}

And this is the test:
package org.fxapps;
import javafx.application.Application;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.control.ComboBox;
import javafx.scene.control.Tooltip;
import javafx.scene.layout.StackPane;
import javafx.stage.Stage;

public class ComboBoxAutoCompleteTest extends Application {

    private static final String[] LISTA = { "Abacate", "Abacaxi", "Ameixa", "Amora", "Araticum", "Atemoia", "Avocado",
            "Banana prata", "Caju", "Cana descascada", "Caqui", "Caqui Fuyu", "Carambola", "Cereja", "Coco verde",
            "Figo", "Figo da Índia", "Framboesa", "Goiaba", "Graviola", "Jabuticaba", "Jambo", "Jambo rosa", "Jambolão",
            "Kino (Kiwano)", "Kiwi", "Laranja Bahia", "Laranja para suco", "Laranja seleta", "Laranja serra d'água",
            "Laranjinha kinkan", "Lichia", "Lima da pérsia", "Limão galego", "Limão Taiti", "Maçã argentina",
            "Maçã Fuji", "Maçã gala", "Maçã verde", "Mamão formosa", "Mamão Havaí", "Manga espada", "Manga Haden",
            "Manga Palmer", "Manga Tommy", "Manga Ubá", "Mangostim", "Maracujá doce", "Maracujá para suco", "Melancia",
            "Melancia sem semente", "Melão", "Melão Net", "Melão Orange", "Melão pele de sapo", "Melão redinha",
            "Mexerica carioca", "Mexerica Murcote", "Mexerica Ponkan", "Mirtilo", "Morango", "Nectarina",
            "Nêspera ou ameixa amarela", "Noni", "Pera asiática", "Pera portuguesa", "Pêssego", "Physalis", "Pinha",
            "Pitaia", "Romã", "Tamarilo", "Tamarindo", "Uva red globe", "Uva rosada", "Uva Rubi", "Uva sem semente",
            "Abobora moranga", "Abobrinha italiana", "Abobrinha menina", "Alho", "Alho descascado",
            "Batata baroa ou cenoura amarela", "Batata bolinha", "Batata doce", "Batata inglesa", "Batata yacon",
            "Berinjela", "Beterraba", "Cebola bolinha", "Cebola comum", "Cebola roxa", "Cenoura", "Cenoura baby",
            "Couve flor", "Ervilha", "Fava", "Gengibre", "Inhame", "Jiló", "Massa de alho", "Maxixe", "Milho",
            "Pimenta biquinho fresca", "Pimenta de bode fresca", "Pimentão amarelo", "Pimentão verde",
            "Pimentão vermelho", "Quiabo", "Repolho", "Repolho roxo", "Tomate cereja", "Tomate salada",
            "Tomate sem acidez", "Tomate uva", "Vagem", "Agrião", "Alcachofra", "Alface", "Alface americana",
            "Almeirão", "Brócolis", "Broto de alfafa", "Broto de bambu", "Broto de feijão", "Cebolinha", "Coentro",
            "Couve", "Espinafre", "Hortelã", "Mostarda", "Rúcula", "Salsa", "Ovos brancos", "Ovos de codorna",
            "Ovos vermelhos" };

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        launch();
    }

    @Override
    public void start(Stage stage) throws Exception {
        ComboBox<String> cmb = new ComboBox<>();
        cmb.setTooltip(new Tooltip());
        cmb.getItems().addAll(LISTA);
        stage.setScene(new Scene(new StackPane(cmb)));
        stage.show();
        stage.setTitle("Filtrando um ComboBox");
        stage.setWidth(300);
        stage.setHeight(300);
        new ComboBoxAutoComplete<String>(cmb);
    }

}

I used the help of code mentioned on https://github.com/jesuino/javafx-combox-autocomplete/blob/master/src/main/java/org/fxapps/ComboBoxAutoComplete.java
I have handled all three events (key press, key release, key typed) on combobox but no solutions. I think it is being caused by key press event on combobox item list view.
Bug is mentioned on https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8087549
This is the same question as posed here (but I am unable to ask a question or make a comment on that page):
How to prevent closing of AutoCompleteCombobox popupmenu on SPACE key press in JavaFX
There are a lot of good posts here, too (but I am not smart enough to figure out how to get any of them to work and fix this space bug!)
AutoComplete ComboBox in JavaFX
I tried the answer/code on How to prevent closing of AutoCompleteCombobox popupmenu on SPACE key press in JavaFX, but it either doesn't change the behavior and/or I am too stupid to make it work. This is the code I used (and the ComboBox still closes when I hit space)
public class ComboBoxAutoComplete<T> {

    private ComboBox<T> cmb;
    String filter = "";
    private ObservableList<T> originalItems;

    public ComboBoxAutoComplete(ComboBox<T> cmb) {
        this.cmb = cmb;

        ComboBoxListViewSkin<T> comboBoxListViewSkin = new ComboBoxListViewSkin<T>(cmb);
        comboBoxListViewSkin.getPopupContent().addEventFilter(KeyEvent.ANY, (event) -> {
            if( event.getCode() == KeyCode.SPACE ) {
                event.consume();
            }
        });
        cmb.setSkin(comboBoxListViewSkin);

        originalItems = FXCollections.observableArrayList(cmb.getItems());
        cmb.setTooltip(new Tooltip());
        cmb.setOnKeyPressed(this::handleOnKeyPressed);
        cmb.setOnHidden(this::handleOnHiding);

    }

    public void handleOnKeyPressed(KeyEvent e) {
        ObservableList<T> filteredList = FXCollections.observableArrayList();
        KeyCode code = e.getCode();

        ComboBoxListViewSkin<T> comboBoxListViewSkin = new ComboBoxListViewSkin<T>(cmb);
        comboBoxListViewSkin.getPopupContent().addEventFilter(KeyEvent.ANY, (event) -> {
            if( event.getCode() == KeyCode.SPACE ) {
                event.consume();
            }
        });
        cmb.setSkin(comboBoxListViewSkin);

        if (code.isLetterKey()||code.isDigitKey()) {
            filter += e.getText();
        }
        if (code == KeyCode.BACK_SPACE && filter.length() > 0) {
            filter = filter.substring(0, filter.length() - 1);
            cmb.getItems().setAll(originalItems);
        }
        if (code == KeyCode.ESCAPE) {
            filter = "";
        }
        if (filter.length() == 0) {
            filteredList = originalItems;
            cmb.getTooltip().hide();
        } else {
            Stream<T> itens = cmb.getItems().stream();
            String txtUsr = unaccent(filter.toString().toLowerCase());
            itens.filter(el -> unaccent(el.toString().toLowerCase()).contains(txtUsr)).forEach(filteredList::add);
            cmb.getTooltip().setText(txtUsr);
            Window stage = cmb.getScene().getWindow();
            double posX = stage.getX() + cmb.getBoundsInParent().getMinX();
            double posY = stage.getY() + cmb.getBoundsInParent().getMinY();
            cmb.getTooltip().show(stage, posX, posY);
            cmb.show();
        }
        cmb.getItems().setAll(filteredList);
    }

    public void handleOnHiding(Event e) {
        ComboBoxListViewSkin<T> comboBoxListViewSkin = new ComboBoxListViewSkin<T>(cmb);
        comboBoxListViewSkin.getPopupContent().addEventFilter(KeyEvent.ANY, (event) -> {
            if( event.getCode() == KeyCode.SPACE ) {
                event.consume();
            }
        });
        cmb.setSkin(comboBoxListViewSkin);
        filter = "";
        cmb.getTooltip().hide();
        T s = cmb.getSelectionModel().getSelectedItem();
        cmb.getItems().setAll(originalItems);
        cmb.getSelectionModel().select(s);
    }

    private String unaccent(String s) {
        ComboBoxListViewSkin<T> comboBoxListViewSkin = new ComboBoxListViewSkin<T>(cmb);
        comboBoxListViewSkin.getPopupContent().addEventFilter(KeyEvent.ANY, (event) -> {
            if( event.getCode() == KeyCode.SPACE ) {
                event.consume();
            }
        });
        cmb.setSkin(comboBoxListViewSkin);
        String temp = Normalizer.normalize(s, Normalizer.Form.NFD);
        Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile("\\p{InCombiningDiacriticalMarks}+");
        return pattern.matcher(temp).replaceAll("");
    }

}


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There Is no Single 'Gay Gene,' Massive New Study Confirms
By Roni DenglerAug 29, 2019 1:00 PM
A new study into the genetics of same-sex attraction reveals how complex it is. (Credit: EpicStockMedia/Shutterstock)
In the largest study of its kind yet, researchers find no single gene influences whether a person engages in same-sex sexual behavior. Instead, like height, variations in many genes throughout the human genome contribute to sexual preference, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. The work reiterates that there is a biological component to having a same-sex partner.
"This study is the largest and most thorough investigation into the genetics of same-sex sexual behavior to date and it really provides the clearest glimpse yet into the genetic underpinnings of same-sex sexual behavior," Harvard Medical School geneticist Benjamin Neale, who led the new research, said in a press briefing.
Genetic Diversity
Neale and colleagues drew on data from nearly half a million people who submitted DNA samples to the genetic testing company 23andMe and the U.K. BioBank, a database of genomes and health information. Research participants completed questionnaires about whether they had ever had sex with someone of the same sex. When the researchers scanned the genomes of people who had reported same-sex sexual behavior, they found many variations in the genome that were associated to varying degrees with participants' self-reported behavior. Five variants in particular seemed to have a larger impact.
"These genetic variants could hint at some biological pathways that may be involved in same-sex sexual behavior," genetic epidemiologist Andrea Ganna, who led the research with Neale, said in the briefing. One of the five variants for example is linked to male pattern balding, which is closely tied to how the body controls sex hormones. The variant also sits in the genome near a gene involved in sexual development. The finding suggests there may be a relationship between same-sex sexual behavior and sex hormone regulation.
Small Additions
But if there is one, it's small. All of the genetic variants the researchers identified together account for eight to 25 percent of the differences in same-sex sexual behavior. But the top five in aggregate only explain less than one percent of the variability in sexual behavior. It's a reminder that, that like most human behaviors, sexual behavior is complex. Many individual genes play a role in sexual preference, and none is by itself predictive. What's more, these genes interact with the environment in complex ways.
"It underscores that there is an element of biology and it underscores that there's an element of the environment," Neale said. But just because the roots of same-sex sexual behavior are complicated and multifaceted does not mean it's a choice, the researchers say.
"Genetics is less than half of this story for sexual behavior but it's still a very important contributing factor," Neale added.
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Celestine Dunbar learned how to make her father's Creole seafood gumbo at age six in her hometown of Lutcher, Louisiana. Nearly sixty years later, she and the cooks at Dunbar's Creole Cooking roughly follow her father's original instructions, beginning with a dark brown roux ("browner than a copper penny"), and finishing it off with a sprinkling of filé. In-between: okra. Dunbar's gumbo is unorthodox, incorporating all three gumbo thickening agents in one pot. During Lent, it becomes a meatless potage, absent its usual sausage and chicken. Before Hurricane Katrina flooded her restaurant, Celestine operated a casual but classy white-linen and sweet-tea establishment renowned for its fried chicken, red beans, and gumbo, and located in a primarily residential part of Uptown. With the structure now condemned, and insurance funds scarce, that restaurant's future remains uncertain. Thanks to a fortunate twist of fate, however (Celestine calls it God's intervention), Dunbar's full menu is available at Loyola University's law school cafeteria. Red beans and rice on Mondays; spaghetti and meatballs on Wednesdays; pork chops on Thursdays; Creole gumbo every Friday.


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Surrounded by endless waters, living in narrow spaces and working side-by-side on routine tasks, a seaman is, nevertheless, free. He is free of rules, expectations and obligations that steer life at home, on land. Sea creates a new reality, entwining fantasy with actuality in exotic harbours.
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Marketing: Iris Tomson (Estonian Maritime Museum)
Marketing design: Tuumik
Science Centre AHHAA, Museum of Saaremaa, Museum of Hiiumaa, University of Tartu Museum, University of Tartu Natural Art Museum, Estonian Health Care Museum, Järva County Museum (Estonia);
Finnish Maritime Museum, Merikeskus Wellamo, Merikeskus Forum Marinum, Ålands Sjöfartsmuseum, Purjelaivakonttori, Suomen Siirtolaisuusmuseo, Luonnontieteellinen keskusmuseo Luomus (Finland);
Het Scheepvaart Museum, Zuiderzee Museum, Fries Scheepvaart Museum (Netherlands);
Maritime Museum of Sweden;
Maritime Museum of Denmark;
Private partners from Estonia and outside.
OPERATION RED TREK. ENSURING ESTONIAN FREEDOM
9 October 2018 – 30 June 2019
The exhibition in the experience room of the Seaplane Harbour tells the story of the tense first months of the Estonian War of Independence at sea.
At the time, the First World War had just ended and a Soviet Russian invasion to the territory of the brand new Republic of Estonia was expected. Keeping the enemy at bay was possible only thanks to foreign aid and the Navy; without those, the entire Estonian War of Independence could have lost its momentum.
At the exhibition, visitors can enjoy the activities of the British squadron, led by Admiral Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair, which came to help upon request from Estonia. The exhibition shows their treacherous journey from its beginning in November 1918 to military action on the Gulf of Finland in January 1919. For the first time ever, the British squadron's exact route to Tallinn, which was riddled with minefields, can be seen on a digital map.
Previously unpublished material has been used in the exhibition, which also provides information about the complicated and even chaotic situation of the initial months of the War of Independence. In addition to the actions of the Navy, we can see the political will of the United Kingdom to give public support to the attempts of the Baltic countries to reach independence.
These events, which started a friendship between Estonia and the United Kingdom that persists to this day, are also described in the online exhibition that complements the exhibits at the Seaplane Harbour: ukandestonia.ee.
Curator: Arto Oll, Estonian Maritime Museum
Partners: British Embassy Tallinn, Estonian War Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of the Estonian Struggle for Liberty
Design: Kärt Maran and Tuumik Stuudio
Project manager of the exhibition: Teele Siig, Estonian Maritime Museum
Project manager of marketing: Marge Rahu, Estonian Maritime Museum
100 YEARS ON WATER. THE SHIPS OF ESTONIA 1918–2018
The fate of a country by the sea is inextricably tied to its ships, which carried people off and brought them back, as well as saved them and helped them flee, marked the start of war and the beginning of peace, depicted happiness and heartache – they were of vital importance to the country and its people.
The turbulent series of events taking place from the inception of the Republic of Estonia to its 100th birthday is reflected in the fates of our ships. '100 years on water. The ships of Estonia 1918–2018', an exhibition at the Estonian Maritime Museum, will bring their exciting and remarkable stories before us.
Each year of the period of 1918–2018 is represented by one ship, in connection with which some monumental event took place during that year. It may be the year the ship was completed or the year it perished; it may also mark the crossing of the equator under the Estonian flag, fleeing to the United States from Sweden, or the launch of Baltic Sea cruises from Tallinn. All kinds of vessels are represented – passenger ships, war ships, cargo ships, sailing ships, steam ships, riverboats, etc. The exhibition is also a recognition of the people who worked, studied, or travelled on these important vessels.
The abundant display of ship models in an impressive environment is supported by modern special solutions and a plentiful selection of illustrations.
The story of our ships is the story of Estonia. The ebb and flow of the waters of time have brought us here today. We have spent 100 years on water.
Come and see the ships of the Republic of Estonia!
The exhibition was open from 24.02.2018 to 13.01.2019
Photo: Erlend Štaub
Vikings: Life Beyond the Legend
13 August 2016 – 15 January 2017
The Viking weapons and booty displayed at the exhibition speak of bravery and conquest, but this is by no means the whole story of the Vikings. Advanced handicrafts, fine gold and silver jewellery, Arabic coins and skilfully forged weapons and tools speak of highly developed blacksmithing and close trade relations with neighbouring countries. The exhibition consists of over 500 Viking Age finds. It includes original coins, weapons, household tools, talismans, bones and ship details that shed entirely new light on our knowledge of the Vikings, their trade, conquests, magic, beliefs and daily life. The exhibition has been organized by the Swedish History Museum.
Race to the End of the Earth
29 August 2015 – 3 April 2016
This large joint exhibition is about one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of exploration: the story of conquering the South Pole. Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and British Navy officer Robert Falcon Scott started their expeditions in 1911 almost simultaneously. Both reached the destination but only one of them returned home. Race to the End of the Earth describes and depicts both teams' equipment and tactics, and the daily life, thoughts and moods of the men. This exhibition has been organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, US, and Musée des Confluences, Lyon, France, and the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, Canada.
Sail or Sink
12 February – 26 July 2015
This hands-on exhibition for the whole family is about the forces of nature in the realm of water and related colourful stories from maritime history. The visitors can generate waves and whirlpools, steer ships through locks, escape from a sinking ship and much more. The exhibition has been prepared jointly by the Estonian Maritime Museum and Science Centre AHHAA.
Sea in the Wardrobe
20. September 2014−18. January 2015
An exhibition on the sea and fashion
Sea in the Wardrobe is an exhibition on clothes, sea and fashion. We will talk about the development of storm clothes, the striped shirt and frothy evening dresses. More exciting stories about swimwear, navy uniforms and children's sailor suits. The exhibition rooms will have plenty to offer to fashion freaks, children and even genuine sea dogs!
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition
15 November 2013 − 31 March 2014
The exhibition will feature more than 150 original items salvaged from the bottom of the ocean around the wreck of Titanic at the depth of approximately 4 kilometres. The reconstructions of a number of the Ship's rooms will take us back to the year 1912, when faith in technical progress was virtually unwavering and Titanic, the world's biggest and most luxurious passenger Ship of her time, seemed to embody the almightiness of humankind.
The exhibition will be brought to Estonia in cooperation with Premier Exhibitions Inc., an exhibition provider from the United States.
1944 – The Great Escape to the West
Seminars and Events on board the Suur Tõll
Photo Hunt on Board the Suur Tõll
Icebreaker's story
Cafe MARU
Asukoht ja parkimine
Hold your Event
Lets make it together!
Seminars on board The Suur Tõll
An exhibition on the oceans and the Baltic Sea was opened at the Seaplane Harbor
On October 17, the exhibitions "Unseen Oceans" from the American Museum of Natural History and "The Baltic Sea in the World Ocean" from the Estonian Maritime Museum were opened at the Seaplane Harbor, Tallinn.
20. October
Museum is closed
Due to the state of emergency in the country the museum is closed until May, 1 2020, if not reconsidered sooner. All events during this time period are postponed or cancelled.
Bookings:+372 6200 550 (Mon–Fri 9–17), except on national holidays
booking@meremuuseum.ee
Vesilennuki tee 6, Tallinn
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00. The museum is closed on Mondays, but the Cafe is open from 11 to 14. Feb 24th open 10-17


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We've made and gained a huge variety of tools over the last couple of months, however this latest one has provided us with the most enjoyment, competition and the biggest potential for us being made into human pin cushions. The atlatl or spear thrower is a simple tool which provides more strength and speed to a projectile by effectively extending the thrower's arm. It is usually made of a single piece of wood with a pointed notch carved in one of the ends. At the other, two leather loops are attached for your fingers to sit inside.
A view looking down the atlatl.
The four darts ready for action.
The spear or dart is similar in design to a large arrow, with a fletched end and a pointy end. On the back end, there is a depression to accommodate the atlatl's corresponding notch.
The spear is placed upon the atlatl and held between the fingers, butting up against the joint at the ends. It is then thrown, similar to launching a ball or javelin.
Atlatl's are an extremely ancient and effective hunting weapon, utilised by people for at least the last 20,000 years. They were employed by people living during the Upper Palaeolithic to hunt the mega fauna that roamed then, such as Mammoths, Woolly Rhino and Giant Elk. The earliest archaeological examples come from Magdalenian era cave sites in France and Spain (c.15,000 years ago), they are usually made of Reindeer antler or ivory.
Spear-throwers were recorded to be in use in the Americas pre-Columbus, and until much more recently in New Guinea, South America, Australia and the Arctic.
For most of last week we practised the use of our atlatl out in the Avalon Marshes with archaeologists and volunteers taking part in our Mesolithic Sand Island Project.
We then took the weaponry to our Stone Age Day in Glastonbury on Wednesday the 24th of July where we had over 150 people experience and use these incredible prehistoric hunting tools.
Our example was made for us by Karl Lee.


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The Legacy of You - Michael Ian Cedar > The Legacy Of You Blog > Feelings & Communication > What If You Don't Know Your Life's Purpose?
I am on a journey; I am building a team of people around me, who helps me send my message out to the world.
My job is to inspire people to do meaningful work. What is yours? If you aren't sure yet, that's OK.
We both have our life purposes; they may be the same or completely different. Mine isn't any more important than yours; we are equals. The point is, if we commit to helping the greater good (leaving no one worse off than before), we are working towards making the world a better place.
If you start to think "my mission is better than your mission," then perhaps it's time to sit with yourself a little longer and try again. My energy-focused friends would say that your chakras are blocked. I would say that that you're not quite ready to be out there in the world with your message. If you're coming from a place where we are all equals, then proceed.
You have more power than you probably think you do.
There are things you believe in and you should create or join a tribe who share your values.
• Who are the people you are looking to help?
• How many people do you want to serve?
• Are you local or are you global?
• Are you acting as a family or a corporate entity?
• Are you catering to children or to adults?
• Are you in the spotlight or are you backstage?
Stop thinking of life as a job or a chore.
You are on a mission. It's time to start walking the walk.
And it's okay for your mission to change, a day from now or in the coming years. Evolution is necessary.
It's okay to not know what your mission is going to turn out to be. Once you start asking yourself questions you will begin over time to become more and more clear on you mission.
The neat thing about being human is that there are many other humans looking to connect. There may be others out there looking to do the exact same thing as you. Build your tribe.
Your unique set of circumstances, upbringing, and views is what will determine your tribe and which tribe you lead.
How would you like to serve others?
Will you join a tribe or will you create one?
How can you create your mission and still support all human beings?


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Ulvehøvdingen er en amerikansk stumfilm fra 1920 af Lambert Hillyer.

Medvirkende
 William S. Hart som 'Sierra' Bill
 Eva Novak som Nelly Gray
 J. Gordon Russell som Ringe
 Florence Carpenter som Rosita
 Richard Headrick som Sonny
 Ira McFadden som Slim

Referencer

Eksterne henvisninger

Stumfilm fra USA
Amerikanske film fra 1920


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Sneed Pool Cattle Co.
Guided Hunts, Commercial Black Baldy Cattle
Sneed-Pool Cattle Co., Inc. is a cow-calf, horse and hunting operation with ranches in Moore and Hartley Counties. It was originally known as Sneed Ranch. The founder of the ranch was J.T. Sneed, Jr., who had moved to Dalhart from Georgetown, Texas in the early 1900s because of his interests in banking and cattle. He came from a ranch his father had built in Williamson County, near Austin to run the Dalhart National Bank.
In about 1906, J T Sneed began the Moore Co. ranch when the English company, American Pastoral Company, decided to sell out its LX ranch land in the Panhandle. J. T. Sneed, Jr. bought a portion of the land in South-East Moore County. Prior to that purchase, Sneed, one of his brothers and an uncle made an inspection of the Moore County land. The uncle was in favor of the purchase until a dust storm, lasting two days blew through. He then changed his opinion. JT Sneed Jr. purchased the land anyway and continued to build the ranch as more land became available.
When Joseph H. Pool, grandson of JT Sneed Jr. took ownership of the cattle operation, he changed the name to Sneed-Pool Cattle Co., Inc. The goals at the Sneed-Pool Cattle Co., Inc. have not changed however, and are still to improve the land, the wildlife and the cattle while preserving western heritage for generations to come.
Office 806-376-6090 ~ Ranch 806-935-2235 ~ General Manager 806-336-5546
P.O. Box 1509 ~ Amarillo, TX 79105
Copyright 2012-2013 © ~ Sneed Pool Cattle Co.


This precise force meter is designed to measure tensile and compressive forces and there are two different models purchasable. Depending on the measuring range, the force meter for tensile and compressive force is equipped with an internal or external dynamometric cell. The force meter for tensile and compressive force is a portable precise force meter, providing also the option to integrate it into test benches. For force measurement above 500 N the force meter for tensile and compressive force features an external dynamometric cell attached to a 3 m cable, which can be also mounted into a test bench. The force meter features two measuring speeds, 10 Hz and 40 Hz, that can be set. Those allow very precise real-time records of tensile and compressive force. The force meter for tensile and compressive force provides the option to store manually or automatically the collected data at an internal data storage on a Mini SD memory card or straight to a computer, in order to evaluate them later on. To rate the measurement of the tensile and compressive force, the force meter provides the option of an integrated statistical evaluation. Therefore the relevant information such as number of measurements, total force, mean force, max., min. and individual value and are illustrated in a histogram as well as diagram. In case that you should have more questions regarding the Force Meter PCE-FB series, please read the following technical data, use our contact form or call us: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers +1-410-387-7703. Our technicians and engineers will gladly advise you regarding the Force Meters or all other products in the field of Control Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Measuring Instruments or Scales and Balances of PCE Instruments Ltd.
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Frequency distribution of the PCE-FB series force meter.
8-position memory which can be individually identified, 800 measurements.
The PCE-FB series force meter for tensile and compressive force will be delivered including this software. It allows reading the force meter and controlling it. The performed test measurement with this force meter shows a tensile and compressive force with preset thresholds. Underneath there is a statistical evaluation of the collected data shown, such as min, max, mean value etc. and the settings of the force meter are displayed as well.
ATTENTION: External dynomometric cells above 100 kN are delivered excluding eye bolt.
For companies that wish to incorporate the device into their internal quality control tools or for annual recalibrations. The ISO certificate includes a calibration and a document containing all the readings.
In case your PC or Portable uses USB-Interfaces, you can use the adaptor in connection with the standard RS-232 cable. A small software (covering all the actual drivers) is included.
Measured results can be recorded or printed as a report. In such report, data, time and the measurement description are included.
As our test positions are designed to be used with different force meter models, adapter plates are required to ensure that the force meter is fixed to the test position.
The force meter can be combined with any of the three test benches we have available. Two test positions are equipped with a crank and other one has a motor. The effective use of the test position is in daily testing of materials in a laboratory and to maintain the same conditions, eliminating the possibility of human error.
The technical specifications for the different positions are available at this link: Test benches.
Descriptions of test positions can be found within the corresponding on-line category: force meters.


The magazines are sent by a registered letter. The patterns and descriptions are given to the works placed in any issue. All issues are in Russian and English (from #1, 2012).
For prepayment of your order you may use: «Western Union», «Сontaсt».
The transfer recipient is Iurii Shumaskyi, Kiev.
The cost per 1 issue is 7 USD(including delivery) for foreign countries.


This is how to make a basic chef salad for one, zero frills, no pointless calories, 100% delicious.
4.) Chop the lettuce finely into strips.
5.) Grab the bunch of cilantro and de-stem by running two fingers from one end of the stem to the other.
6.) Combine the de-stemmed cilantro with the other greens and with the same knife, run through all the greens for one final chop.
8.) Score 1/2 of a medium avocado, and scoop on top of the salad.
9.) Use a fork to uniformly mix the salad, integrating the avocado into the salad as if you were making guacamole.
10.) Top with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and feta cheese.
11.) Use your favorite dressing; mine is a combination of light ranch and avocado salsa for a kick.
On the side: Black Bean Hummus.
Optional Side #1: Roasted potatoes/sweet potatoes (for dinner).
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Today I'm sharing some gift ideas for the home! I'll be adding to this throughout the season, so be sure to check back often!
This air fryer is perfect for making healthier versions of so many foods my family loves! I'll be sharing lots of recipes in the weeks to come!
It is such a versatile appliance! Mine is also on sale for just $60, normally $100. You can find it here.
A few decor items that would make great gifts this season!
This is more of a gift for the man of the house, but it is storage, so we'll say it's for the home too!
My girlfriend Anithia personalizes these ammo boxes with any name, logo, or monogram that you want. You can see more ideas of designs she's done on her site! They are laser etched (not a sticker!) and come in four color options. They make a GREAT gift and she's offering 10% off with code CRISP10.
You can order yours here.
This decanter and set of 4 whiskey glasses comes in this copper or gold and is on sale for $40, regularly $60. Would make a great hostess gift or gift for your guy with a nice bottle of whiskey!
The air fryer may be my new love, but the Instant Pot still has my heart!
If there are people on your list that don't have one in their home, it is a MUST!
This Black Friday deal is one of the best bargains I've seen on these when you use code JOY.
A few more MUST have kitchen appliances that make great gifts!
I've shared these Barefoot Dreams blankets before, but they really are THAT GOOD!
I swear they make them from clouds! They are regularly $100 and currently on sale for $50. They PERFECT gift for anyone! You won't find them at this price closer to Christmas!
My family LOVES this frozen yogurt/ice cream maker! We use it year round…I'll probably be making some cinnamon ice cream for our Thanksgiving pies this week!
It is also great if you have someone in your family that is lactose intolerant because you can easily make healthier, dairy free versions of your family's favorites!
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Ferns in the landscape
Ferns create a soft edge between a wooded area and a lawn. Here you see a mixture of netted chain ferns and cinnamon ferns along with magnolia, St. Johnswort, sweet gum, and more.
Ferns are Living Fossils
Ferns belong to the Pteridophyta Division of the plant kingdom in that they have leaves, roots and stems, but since they spread by spores, ferns do not have flowers, pollen, fruits, or seeds. Today's ferns descended from ancient plants that covered the earth long before the seed plants (the gymnosperms and angiosperms) made their appearance.
And even today with millions of insects and other bugs available in the ecosystems, the ferns carry on their life cycles without any animal involvement. (See below.) The gymnosperms, such as pines and other conifers, also don't need animal pollinators because they are wind-pollinated, but gymnosperm seeds do serve as food for many wildlife species.
This cinnamon fern has been used by a bug as shelter.
It has neatly wrapped itself into the tips of the fronds.
This is not true for the angiosperms; by the beginning of the Cenozoic Era (65 million years ago), the first bees, wasps, butterflies, and moths are recorded as being present then. This means that there were plants with flowers that attracted these insects and other pollinators. These plants had the advantage of less wasted pollen compared to wind-pollinated plants. Eventually the varied shapes, colors, and odors of flowers allowed sensory recognition by pollinators and excluded unwanted, indiscriminate pollinators.
Certain plant and insect species have had a profound influence on one another's evolution. It is also an advantage for the pollinator to have its own private food source.
Today, over 65% of angiosperms are insect-pollinated and 20% of insects, at least at some stage, depend solely on flowers for their food. But ferns seemed to have skipped this step and do not appear to serve insects or other wildlife in any specialized way. Even so, I include many different ferns in my wildlife-friendly landscape because they do provide shelter.
Fern life cycle
Fern life cycle shows the alternating generations.
Credit: © Merriam-Webster Inc.
The fern life cycle has two stages: the gametophyte and the sporophyte. The one we notice is the sporophyte, so named because it produces spores—the dust-like, one-celled particles—by the millions. Spores are produced in sacs called sori (plural of sorus), located on fertile fronds that may or may not resemble sterile fronds, depending on the species. The unequal drying of the alternate thick and thin-walled cells that line the outer surface of the sori causes miniature explosions to disperse the spores. At that size scale, the expulsion of fern spores is said to be one of the more explosive events in nature.
When the wind-blown spores land on suitable places, such as moist soil or cracks in rocks, they germinate into small, heart-shaped gametophytes with male and female parts. Gametophytes are always small because they have no vascular parts and must absorb any moisture directly by osmosis. The male parts produce flagellated sperm that need moisture to move to the female gametophyte. A new sporophyte is the product of that fertilization.
Given this complex process, is it any wonder that many ferns spread asexually via well-developed rhizomes? Most ferns you purchase have been divided from cultivated fern stocks. Once they are established in your landscape, you may multiply your ferns by dividing them. It's a mathematical oxymoron.
The fronds of the ferns are normally divided into leaflets. Singly pinnate fronds such as the Resurrection Ferns have one main stem with rows of leaflets on either side. A doubly pinnate frond means that the leaflets are divided again into sub-leaflets and so forth.
Netted chain fern makes a wonderful
ground cover in full or partial shade.
Using Ferns in the Landscape
I've always loved ferns in the landscape and on my porch. I have two Boston ferns that are clones of one that a neighbor gave me more than twenty years ago. They have been on my various porches all those years. That old neighbor has passed, but I think of her often when I admire her ferns.
I like ferns in the landscape, as well. To me, there is less pressure growing ferns rather than flowering plants where you are always waiting for the flowering season and where have to work at coordinating the flower colors and make sure that not everything blooms at once. With ferns there's no pressure because you're never waiting for flowers; it's their graceful fronds that are appreciated. They work best in partial or fully shaded areas where you may have trouble getting other plants to flower.
I was pleased to find a number of different ferns already growing on our property when we moved to Florida in 2004. I've encouraged them along the edge between the lawn and a wooded area. As the ferns spread into the lawn, the lawns gets smaller–at a rate of 12 to 18 inches every other year as I make my rounds along those edges. The editing of those edges consists of pulling grass that is creeping into the ferns; pulling up tree seedlings that are too close to the lawn; pulling out some of the vines that have grown into the lawn or up trees I wish to preserve; pulling out the invasive tuberous sword ferns, and then laying in a good layer of arborists' wood chips, which is tamped firmly into the soil next to the lawn. The goal is to make the mowing easier and to have a neat-looking edge.
I learned that two of the ferns growing here are Florida invasives. I think I've defeated the Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) , but the tuberous sword fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia) is still a big problem in our yard.
Cinnamon ferns form stately bunches.
Fern Species in my Yard
The Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), a large fern growing to three or four feet under the right conditions, sports its cinnamon stick-type, spore-laden, fertile fronds in both the fall and the spring here. The fertile fronds wilt away after the spores are released leaving the green fronds for us to enjoy until frost when they die back for the winter. Here in Florida we enjoy a longer fern cycle and our cinnamon ferns produce fertile fronds in the spring as their sterile fronds emerge for the season and then again in the fall before they die back. This beauty can survive in nearly full sun to full shade, but it's happiest in moist soil. I'd categorized this as a specimen or bunching fern, not a ground cover.
Royal ferns provide a lacy texture in the landscape.
Another large, specimen fern, the Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis), is truly regal in its size, growing to three to five feet—even larger than its close relative, the Cinnamon Fern. The Royal Fern's doubly pinnate fronds have more widely spaced leaflets making it appear lacier.
The fertile sections of this fern appear at the top of the main fronds. After the spores are released the tops will fall off. The Royal Fern doesn't seem to be as tolerant of full sun as the cinnamon ferns, but partial sun is fine and it does best with its feet wet. It dies back in the winter.
On the underside of the netted
chain fern's fertile fronds:
the sori form a chain.
The Netted Chain Fern (Woodwardia areolata) is a wonderful groundcover forming dense, one-foot high mats in the forests. It grows in full shade to mostly sunny. Its fertile fronds start out like a regular leaf, but then curl inward, turn a rich, shiny brown, and grow taller than the sterile fronds. This is the most plentiful fern in our yard.
Its fronds are singly pinnate meaning that its leaflets are not again divided. This provides a less lacy and courser appearance than most other ferns. Its coarse texture provides a good contrast with other ferns. In planning a garden-space leave room for these ferns to spread. It dies back in the winter. These are the ferns that have worked so well along the edges of the lawn areas.
Bracken ferns have a triply pinnate triangular frond.
Bracken Ferns (Pteridium aquilinum) inhabit much drier locations than most other ferns, and one source stated that Brackens are the most abundant fern on a worldwide basis. Some of the Bracken clones in Europe are known to be hundreds of years old.
Farmers consider Brackens to be noxious weeds because they have aggressive rhizomes that sprout new plants from small pieces, resist fire and are toxic to grazing animals.
Bracken fronds are triply pinnate and are more triangular in shape than most ferns. "Pteridium" is a diminutive of "Pteris", Greek for "fern", and "aquilinum" is from the Latin for "eagle" and refers to the wing-like fronds of this fern.
Over the years, I've never successfully transplanted a bracken and I haven't seen it for sale, but I was happy to see some growing in a wooded area in front of the house. It dies back in the winter.
This epiphytic fern looks dead most of the time,
but when it rains, it springs to life!
The Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis michauxiana) is unlike the other ferns on my list, because this one is an epiphyte, which means it doesn't require soil. In fact, these little ferns, growing only to four to six inches, seem to occur most frequently on the tops of the more horizontal branches of live oaks (Quercus virginiana). Most of their lives, they look dead, but as soon as there's water they spring back to life, hence the common name. It stays brown through the winter whether it rains or not. I don't have many on my property, but I do enjoy them wherever they appear.
You can't purchase this fern and it's not going to transplant well, so we enjoy where it plants itself.
The fertile frond of grapefern is attached
to the base of the triangular sterile frond.
The Rattlesnake Fern or Grapefern (Botrychium virginianum) is a winter fern that you might miss, because it's only six inches tall. It dies back in the summer months. I've found it growing along the edge of the woods in several shady places.
I was especially happy to see it come up after I'd removed a thick invasion of invasive wedelia or creeping oxeye daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata).
I love it when a big invasive removal project has a lovely side benefit of allowing this native fern to come into its own.
The holly fern is easy to identify
because of its holly-shaped leaflets.
Holly fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) is an usual-looking fern with its singly pinnate fronds and with leaflets that look sorta like holly leaves. It's evergreen and is widely sold all over the state. I was excited to find one growing under a magnolia tree that backs up to the wooded area out back. My excitement waned when I found out that it's not a Florida native; it's native to Japan. At this point I haven't decided whether I will remove it from the edge of the woods to a container or just let it be to see what it does. I'm leaning toward a container to let the native ferns work things out amongst themselves.
The tubers in the roots are the "tell" for this
Florida invasive species.
Tuberous Swordfern (Nephrolepis cordifolia) is extremely invasive and I can attest that it's difficult to eradicate. This is especially true when it's covering large swaths of the neighbors' properties. It's not easy to distinguish this fern from the native Boston fern (N. exhaltata) until you pull it up. The tubers are the "tell" and I heard recently that they are edible. They're supposed to taste like celery, but I can tell you that it's not worth the effort to wash them unless you are starving. They are crunchy, but they don't taste like much and have a weird musty aftertaste.
The fertile fronds of the cinnamon fern are produced twice a year in Florida.
So that's my ferny story and I'm sticking to it.
© Ginny Stibolt
www.GreenGardeningMatters.com
Posted by Ginny Stibolt at 12:55 PM
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Deposit: $0.05 refundable deposit on each container.
Unredeemed deposits: 25% of abandoned deposit amounts may be used by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation to support municipal and commercial recycling programs, 75% of abandoned deposits are to be remitted to the general treasurer and deposited in the general fund.
Redemption centers will be established by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Return to reverse vending machine (RVM) will also be an option to consumers. Dealers shall allow installation of reverse vending machines on their property by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 on any bottler, distributor, redemption center or dealer who violates any provisions of the proposed bill.Dealers who have not made timely and full payments will be subject to pay interest on unpaid payments at the rate of 1.5% for each month, until payment is made in full.
A bill for Packaging extended producer responsibility has been introduced in the Rhode Island House. The bill number is H5264, introduced on January 29th, 2013 by Representative Donna M. Walsh (D-Dist 36).
All materials used for the containment, protection, handing, delivery, and presentation of goods sold or delivered.
Producers of packaging are required to develop their own program, public education plan, and funding source for the collection and recycling of their packaging from consumers.
The bill sets a target recycling rate of 80% for all packaging materials by 2020. Recycling, in this bill, does not encompass waste-to-energy or conversion into fuel. The materials recycled must be used as "material input."
A specific plan for achieving the target recycling rate must be made for every material the producer produces.
Producers must also work with groups that conduct beach and marine debris cleanups, to gather specific information on how packaging materials become marine debris and how this kind of waste can be reduced.
Producers must submit reports to the state detailing how much packaging they create or import and how much is recycled.
Producers who fail to achieve the 80% target recycling rate for any given material must submit a fine to the state, which will be used to finance grant programs to increase the recycling of that material.
At an April 4 Committee hearing, the committee recommended measure be held for further study. That was the last heard from this bill as of September 14.
Under S2771, Rhode Island's existing plastic bottle labeling law would be amended to add a 5¢ deposit to all beverage containers sold in the state (except aseptic and biodegradable containers) and implement a bar code labeling system.
In addition to setting up a deposit-redemption system, HB 2771 would also require bar-code labeling to indicate its sale in Rhode Island. It would also ban the use of plastic rings or other non-biodegradable materials to bind beverage containers together.
The bill's primary sponsor, Senate Majority Leader Theresa Paiva-Weed, is a strong recycling proponent and recently held a recycling summit to discuss the relevant issues.
Midway through the legislative session, the original bill for a deposit law was replaced with a bill for a study on a deposit law, to be conducted by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation. The Corporation is supposed to report back to the legislature with its findings by January 1, 2009.
However, as of January 6, 2009, we have heard no word of this report.


Plan: 1. Tomb of the Virgin; 2. Grotto of Gethsemane; 3. Garden of Olives; 4. Basilica of the Agony.
Today, instead of a sermon in the conventional sense, I am going to read to you what Church historians believe to be earliest account of our Lady's bodily Assumption into Heaven—a doctrine of the Faith declared only last century, but universally believed throughout the Eastern and Western Churches since the earliest days.
And lo, suddenly by the commandment of God all the apostles were lifted up on a cloud and caught away from the places where they were preaching and set down before the door of the house wherein Mary dwelt.... And on the third day, about the third hour of the day ... suddenly the Lord Jesus Christ came with a great multitude of angels, and a great light came down upon the place, and the angels were singing hymns and praising the Lord. Then the Savior spoke, saying: "Come thou, most precious pearl, enter into the treasury of eternal life...."
And as the Lord [concluded His discourse], Mary arose from the pavement and laid herself upon her bed, and giving thanks to God she gave up the ghost. But the apostles saw her soul, that it was of such whiteness that no tongue of mortal men can worthily express it, for it excelled all whiteness of snow and of all metal and silver that glitters with great brightness of light.
The apostles carrying Mary came into the place of the valley of Josaphat, where the Lord had showed them, and laid her in a new tomb and shut the sepulchre. But they sat down at the door of the tomb as the Lord had charged them: and lo, suddenly the Lord Jesus Christ came with a great multitude of angels, and light flashing with great brightness, and said to the apostles: "Peace be with you." And they answered and said: "Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, for we have hoped in Thee."
Then the Savior spoke unto them, saying: "Before I ascended up unto My Father, I promised you, saying that ye who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit on the throne of His majesty, ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Now this woman did I choose out of the tribes of Israel by the commandment of My Father, to dwell in her. What then will ye that I do with her?" Then said Peter and the other apostles: "Lord, Thou didst choose this Thine handmaid to become Thine immaculate chamber, and us Thy servants for Thy ministry. All things didst Thou foreknow before the words of Thy Father, with whom to Thee and the Holy Ghost there belongeth equal Godhead and infinite power. If therefore it might come to pass before the power of Thy grace, it appears right to us Thy servants that, as Thou having overcome death now reign in glory, so shouldst Thou raise up the body of Thy mother and take her with Thee rejoicing into heaven.
The Savior commanded Michael the archangel to bring the soul of the holy Mary. And behold, Michael the archangel rolled the stone from the door of the sepulchre, and the Lord said: "Rise up my love and my kinswoman: thou that didst not suffer corruption by union of the flesh, shall not suffer dissolution of the body in the sepulchre." And immediately Mary rose up from the grave and blessed the Lord, and fell at the Lord's feet, and worshipped Him, saying: "I am not able to render Thee worthy thanks, O Lord, for Thine innumerable benefits which Thou hast granted me, Thine handmaid. Let Thy name be blessed forever, redeemer of the world, thou God of Israel."
And the Lord kissed her and departed, and delivered her unto the angels to bear her into paradise. And He said to the apostles: "Come near unto Me"; and when they had come near, He kissed them and said: "Peace be unto you; as I have been always with you, so will I be, even unto the end of the world."
And immediately when the Lord had so said, He was lifted up in a cloud and received into heaven, and the angels with Him, bearing the blessed Mary into the paradise of God.


A poll of 24 economists conducted by Reuters predicts that after seven straight years of declines, U.S. home prices are poised to rise next year. A reversal in the U.S. housing market could have a significant impact on the economy as, historically, the housing market has been credited with leading the economy out of nearly every recession over the past century.
Of course, past results are no guarantee of future performance and it may take more than a firming up of housing prices to provide the jolt so desperately needed to boost the economy. Having said that – and even with the apparent optimism of the survey participants notwithstanding – a recovery in housing prices at this time is far from a certainty.
Since 2005, house prices have fallen over thirty percent and some 11 million homeowners now hold mortgages greater then the current market value of the underlying property. These "underwater" borrowers remain a default risk that, along with the backlog of homes entering into the foreclosure process in the coming months, could continue to destabilize property prices .
This past February, a group of the largest U.S. mortgage lenders received permission to take action on a glut of homes slated for repossession. These properties were in a procedural limbo following a 2010 inquest into allegations that some banks were foreclosing properties without the proper documentation.
This appears now to be settled and foreclosure proceeding for these properties are expected to be fast-tracked in the coming months. In addition, the number of properties that have been served a first foreclosure notice rose by seven percent in March compared to February; this is the third straight month of increases. Clearly, banks are ramping up efforts to recover payment from delinquent mortgage holders.
Because foreclosures usually sell at a reduction, a wave of foreclosures in a given area can lower the value of adjacent properties. This has many potential home buyers waiting on the sidelines delaying purchases on the expectation that house prices could still fall. After all, everyone wants to secure the best bargain possible, but the last thing the economy needs right now is an over-supply of discounted homes pushing home prices lower.
This same train of thought may also be affecting housing starts and this could help explain the unexpected drop in housing starts in March. The latest data shows new starts fell by 5.8 percent for the month to an annualized rate of 654,000 new starts. This is considerably lower than expected and marks the worst result since last October.
While the survey participants may believe that property prices will soon recover, there is sufficient evidence to question this outlook. What is not open for debate, is the importance of the housing sector on the overall health of the economy.


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Report: Sensitive US Army Intelligence Data Was Stored Online Without A Password
Dell Cameron
Nov 29, 2017, 10:00pm
A trove of US military data, described by security researchers as being "highly sensitive", was reportedly unearthed on a publicly accessible Amazon server two months ago. The data apparently lacked even the basic protection offered by a password.
The leak, a portion of which is said to have exposed internal data and virtual systems pertaining to "classified communications", includes roughly 100GB of information allegedly tied to a failed Army intelligence project, codenamed "Red Disk".
Researchers say the breach further exposed the private keys of a former intelligence contractor - Invertix, now called Altamira Technologies - which specialises in surveillance and reconnaissance.
UpGuard, the cybersecurity firm that publicly disclosed the breach today, has attributed the leaked data to the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).
The military unit, which reports directly to the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, provides an array of intelligence-gathering capabilities, including the interception and analysis of communications and electronic signals, and conducts information and electronic warfare worldwide.
INSCOM is headquartered at Ft Belvoir in Northern Virginia, which reportedly houses a garrison roughly twice the size of the Pentagon's 23,000 staff.
At time of writing, Gizmodo had not independently confirmed the breach. UpGuard has previously disclosed dozens of data breaches, including some that reference classified information, as well as breaches involving private military and intelligence contractors.
An official at the INSCOM operations center in Virginia would neither confirm nor deny knowledge of a breach by phone. When asked for an email address in case Gizmodo had additional questions, the official declined to provide one, said "thank you," and promptly hung up.
According to UpGuard, a virtual hard drive and Linux-based operating system were discovered on the leaky server, and though the researchers seemed unaware of its exact purpose, the company speculated it may be used to remotely access Defence Department data.
Some of the files contained configurations marked "Top Secret", the highest level of classification in the US government, as well as "NOFORN", which indicates sensitive material not to be shared with foreign nationals.
The purpose of the Red Disk project, to which most of the leaked data reportedly pertains, was to lend cloud computing capabilities to a US military intelligence network known as the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), with the purpose of allowing troops virtually anywhere in the world to access and exchange intelligence in real time.
Amazon Web Services storage servers have been involved in countless data breaches reported this year, though Amazon itself is hardly to blame. The servers leaking confidential data are typically misconfigured by the clients. Earlier this month, the company rolled out several new security features, including default encryption, with the hopes of keeping its customers safe - mostly from themselves, apparently.