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Watch SpaceX Launch a Falcon Heavy on Its First Real Mission
Daniel Oberhaus
This is the second time SpaceX is flying the Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket by a factor of two, but it's the first time it's doing real work.
Editor's note: Read our recap of the launch here.
A little over a year ago, SpaceX pulled off a showy first launch for its new rocket, the Falcon Heavy. The flight dispatched founder Elon Musk's cherry-red Tesla convertible, with an empty spacesuit dubbed Starman in the driver's seat, on a multimillion-year journey around the solar system. After the launch, the rocket's three first-stage boosters returned to Earth to attempt an unprecedented synchronized landing.
Now that rocket is getting ready to fly again. The Falcon Heavy represents SpaceX's ambition of competing for lucrative heavy-launch commercial and government contracts, which would require transporting payloads weighing more than 40,000 pounds into geosynchronous orbit. If this second flight is successful, the Falcon Heavy will be much closer to satisfying the military's strict requirements and landing those deals.
The first commercial flight of the Falcon Heavy, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is expected to launch at 6:35 pm ET today (Thursday). Originally scheduled to fly on Sunday, the launch was delayed twice due to unfavorable weather conditions. This mission will carry a Saudi Arabian telecommunications satellite, dubbed Arabsat 6A, into a geosynchronous orbit, where it will provide television, internet, and telephone services for countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. A few minutes after launch, SpaceX will attempt to land each of the rocket's three first stage boosters—two on landing pads near the launch site and one on a floating drone ship 600 miles off the coast. Last year, SpaceX successfully brought two boosters back to land, but fuel issues prevented the center core from sticking its landing.
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As the most powerful operational rocket in existence by a factor of two, the Falcon Heavy is nothing short of a technological marvel. With the thrust equivalent of about 18 747 airliners, it can hoist around 140,000 pounds into low Earth orbit and 58,000 pounds into geosynchronous orbit, more than enough to handle the 13,000 pound Arabsat. The Falcon Heavy's main selling point, however, is that it is the only heavy launch vehicle in the world that has reusability baked into its design.
Each of the Falcon Heavy's three first-stage boosters are borrowed directly from SpaceX's flagship Falcon 9 rocket, so named for the nine Merlin engines that provide its thrust. Unlike the Falcon Heavy's first flight, which used an older model of booster, today's vehicle will consist of three new block 5 engine cores. SpaceX first launched the block 5 Falcon 9 rocket last May, and has flown these boosters 13 times since. The block 5 is designed to fly at least 10 times with minimal refurbishment between launches, and it offers a 7 percent increase in thrust over its predecessors.
If the Falcon Heavy can prove its mettle, it could cut the cost of heavy launches dramatically. Since 2004, the US heavy launch market has been dominated by the United Launch Alliance's Delta IV heavy rocket, which has half the lift capability at approximately four times the cost. A single ride on the Delta IV heavy has been quoted at around $350 million, whereas a Falcon Heavy launch starts at $90 million for a brand-new rocket, a price point that may go as low as $70 million for launches using previously flown boosters.
For companies looking to launch a large satellite, the savings are significant. But SpaceX will likely find its biggest customer in the US government. The existence of the Falcon Heavy could be good news for future deep-space exploration missions, which often require heavy-launch capability to throw the spacecraft to Mars and beyond. These missions already have to fight to justify their cost, and between 10 and 20 percent of a mission price tag is generally reserved for the launch itself. If NASA can shave tens of millions of dollars off the cost of sending its spacecraft to other planets, these savings could, in principle, be used to develop exploration missions that would have otherwise been defunded.
To handle military payloads, SpaceX still faces a number of hurdles before the rocket is cleared for use. The Air Force reserved a flight on the Falcon Heavy in 2012, with an initial launch date scheduled for no earlier than 2015. That has yet to happen, but it didn't stop the military from awarding SpaceX a $130 million contract to launch a classified satellite on a Falcon Heavy only months after its demo flight. Earlier this year, SpaceX won a second Air Force contract for another classified satellite that is expected to fly on the Falcon Heavy. In February, however, the Department of Defense launched an investigation into the military certification of SpaceX rockets for reasons that remain unclear.
These government deals are becoming increasingly important to SpaceX, especially with the commercial market for large satellites appearing to slow. Indeed, a perusal of the launch manifest for the Delta IV heavy shows that the majority of its flights over the past 15 years have hosted military payloads, and the ability to snag some of these lucrative contracts in the future would represent a major windfall for SpaceX.
The Air Force will undoubtedly be paying close attention to the Arabsat launch today, which will help prove that the rocket can safely deliver its sensitive payloads to orbit. Moreover, the two side boosters flying today are expected to be reused in the first Air Force mission this summer, assuming they land successfully back at Kennedy Space Center after their flight.
Meanwhile, the US military is helping to clear the way for a new generation of heavy-launch vehicles that will eventually compete against SpaceX. In March, the US government overhauled its Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program, which was created nearly two decades before SpaceX demonstrated a reusable rocket for the first time. Under these old guidelines, reusable heavy-launch vehicles under development, like the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, would've had a hard time qualifying for sensitive military missions since the rockets aren't expendable. The new National Security Space Launch program will provide a clear pathway for certifying rockets using previously flown parts for military missions, a change largely driven by the success of the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
Although it will eventually mean more competition, the military's willingness to embrace the new generation of rockets is paying off for SpaceX. It already has two Air Force missions on the books for Heavy, the first of which is expected to fly as early as mid-June. Whether or not SpaceX can hit this target date depends on their ability to meet the rigorous certification standards for military contracts—and by sticking the landing of the Falcon Heavy boosters today.
Updated 4-11-2019, 1pm ET: The estimated launch time was revised.
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Nineteen-Year-Old Ali Saad of Dearborn, Michigan, Charged with Threatening Columbine-Style School Shooting at Wayne State
I can't assume that Dearborn's Ali Saad is a Muslim, because Islam is a religion of peace and there's no reason for a Muslim to engage in terrorism. Oh, wait a minute. Where did I put that Qur'an?
Qur'an 9:29—Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the Religion of Truth, from among the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.
Qur'an 9:73—O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the hypocrites and be unyielding to them; and their abode is hell, and evil is the destination.
Qur'an 9:111—Surely Allah has bought of the believers their persons and their property for this, that they shall have the garden; they fight in Allah's way, so they slay and are slain; a promise which is binding on Him in the Taurat and the Injeel and the Quran; and who is more faithful to his covenant than Allah? Rejoice therefore in the pledge which you have made; and that is the mighty achievement.
Qur'an 9:123—O you who believe! fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness; and know that Allah is with those who guard (against evil).
Qur'an 47:35—Be not weary and fainthearted, crying for peace, when ye should be uppermost: for Allah is with you, and will never put you in loss for your (good) deeds.
Qur'an 48:29—Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves.
Hmmm. After checking his court documents, it seems that Saad is from a Shia neighborhood. That's strange. I wonder if he was locked up with attempted mosque-bomber Roger Stockham.
DETROIT — A Dearborn man was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to carry out a Columbine-style attack at Wayne State University.
Ali Saad, 19, was charged in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan with one count of engaging in conduct with the intent to convey false information where such information may be reasonably believed and where such information indicates that an activity will take place in violation of U.S. firearm laws and an additional count of possessing child pornography.
According to an affidavit by FBI Special Agent Christopher Pennisi, Saad made several threats on an Internet chat forum in November indicating he would shoot up a lecture class with more than 500 students.
Next to a picture of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, the Columbine shooters, Saad posted a message that said "An hero now? Or shoot up Wayne State University where I go to school and then an hero?" according to the affidavit.
"An hero" is an esoteric term that means to commit suicide, Special Agent Pannisi noted.
In another post, the affidavit said, Saad outlined his specific plans.
"I think I know exactly what I'm going to do," Saad wrote. "Going to Gen Lectures Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Setting up a laptop in back with webcam on at (a Web-based video hosting site). 10:30 a.m. class starts. 10:45 a.m., turn on laptop to face 500+ students, pull out ak47 I got from gun show and unleash mayhem. Def going to beat Cho. Thanks for help. Be sure to tune in."
"Cho" is a reference to Seung-Hui Cho, the gunman who killed 32 people and wounded 25 others in a shooting spree at Virginia Tech University in 2007.
The comments were reported to authorities shortly after they were posted and the IP address was traced to Saad's Neckel Street residence. A search warrant was subsequently executed.
Agents didn't locate any guns then and Saad said he was not was not serious about carrying out an attack. He said he wrote about the plans in such detail to make it appear more credible to people on the Website, the affidavit said.
The FBI conducted a forensic examination of Saad's computer and found he had researched mass shooting incidents in the U.S., including school shootings. According to the affidavit, the examination also turned up several images of prepubescent boys and girls engaged in sexual acts with adults. (Source)
Shockingly, after being charged with threatening to kill numerous students, and after police found child pornography in his home, Saad was released. (Apparently, it would be racist and Islamophobic to object to terrorism or child pornography.)
A Wayne State University student is charged with making false threats of violence against the school on the Internet.
The FBI says Ali Saad of Dearborn wrote in November that he was planning to take an AK-47 to the General Lectures building and kill more than the 32 people who died at Virginia Tech University in 2007.
The FBI says Saad pledged to set up a Web cam to record it on Dec. 1 and wrote, "Be sure to tune in." Nothing happened, and Saad told an agent that he didn't intend to attack anybody.
Saad appeared in federal court Friday and was released. He's also charged with possessing child pornography. A message seeking comment was left with his attorney Monday. (Source)
I wonder if Muslim organizations like CAIR and second-rate Muslim bloggers like Yahya Snow are going to blame Acts 17 for Saad's terrorist threats. At this point, nothing would surprise me (except, perhaps, a little honesty and integrity from CAIR and Yahya).
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GreekAsianPanda said...
Why did you post this? The article doesn't say anything about Ali Saad having a religious motivation.
armand said...
Islam is not a religion of peace. Never was, is and will never ever be!
A muslim follower of Terrorist Prophet Muhammed named Jalil Abbas, who recently joined our group, has made an accusation that we at PYEM Ministry Inc. are spreading lies about Islam and misinterpreting his religion. We have decided to throw him a 20,000 USD challenge: Prove that 1) We are spreading lies about his religion and 2) The Islam of Muhammed is a religion of peace.
If he has the guts to accept our challenge and then can successfully prove us wrong using the Quran, official, certified and authentic Tafsirs of Quran (Exegesis) and the ahadith as their sources, we will close down the page, cease to continue our mission at PYEM Ministry Inc. and award him with 20,000 US Dollars
Follow the debate live and drop your comments, suggestions etc by clicking on the image below:
http://pyemministry.blogspot.com/2011/02/is-islam-religion-of-peace-20000-usd.html
Also, Yahya snow left a comment on our website calling David Wood a liar:
http://pyemministry.blogspot.com/2011/02/islams-no-1-public-enemy-father-zakarya.html#comment-142488542
I called CAIR the other day asking for a apology for insulting and attacking Islamaphobes.
No apology was issue.
GAP said: "Why did you post this? The article doesn't say anything about Ali Saad having a religious motivation."
Most newspapers didn't report that Nidal Malik Hassan had a religious motive either. In fact, most of the mainstream media deny religious motivations for terrorist attacks, even when the terrorist are shouting their religious motivations from the rooftops.
Besides that, I didn't even say that he had a religious motive. I pointed out (a) that Islam commands him to fight and terrorize unbelievers, (b) that he comes from a Shia neighborhood, and (c) that he's threatening to terrorize unbelievers.
Could he be a devout convert to Buddhism that decided to threaten people? Of course. But if we're going with probabilities here, what would be the most obvious motivation?
GreekAsianWhatever....do you seriously believe that today's politically correct newspapers need to mention "islam", "muslims" etc in their content? I mean America now has turned into a nation whose president would go on TV and quote Surah 5:32 to prove how peaceful Islam is! (Although for obvious reasons he wouldn't conveniently read the entire verse and read the next verse where it says to chop off your enemies' hands and then crucify them lol)
We the people who have read the English translation of Quran, Tafsir and Hadith don't need some newspaper articles written by some politically correct dhimmi to understand the motives of muslims
BTW, You understand, don't you, that I'm making fun of all of the people who claimed that we were somehow responsible for the mosque bombing? When there's no connection whatsoever between Acts 17 and Roger Stockham, Muslims confidently proclaim that we're guilty. That is, there was enough evidence for Muslims to make an inference and an accusation, even though there was no evidence at all. And yet here we have a teenager with an Islamic name, from an Islamic neighborhood, in the city with the highest concentration of Muslims in the country, threatening to terrorize people (which Islam commands), and yet it would never, ever, ever be acceptable for me to infer that his threats had any religious motivation whatsoever, unless he starts yelling "Allahu Akbar" (and even then, the media would attribute his violence to his parents' divorce, or something along those lines).
There's something wrong going on here.
Since I live in this area, I'm a bit in shock that I have not heard of this. I listen to the news daily both tv and radio, get a week-end newspaper, and read national news on the internet. Apparently, it wasn't a big news story here. Wonder why?
Cmclvr said...
Ali Saad is certainly a Nidal Hassan in the making. He is sporting a modified version of Islamic beard, appears to be calm and composed eerily similar to that of Nidal Hassan. When totally infected by the pervert and filthy Mohammed's mental virus, most lose interest in present life, constantly dream about the after-life booty rewarded for violently taking care of infidels. The 72 virgins are more sumptuous and attractive compared to the meager numbers possible in present life. To make sure that there is no shortfall of virgins in numbers granted by Allah, they always aim to dispatch a large number of infidels. "…a lecture class with more than 500 students" must ensure dispatch of good numbers giving ecstatic pleasures to Allah. The chances of Ali Saad hitting the headlines are extremely high.
108042 said...
Ok, I am no lover of Islam, in fact I despise it, and am quick to say that any act of violence committed by Moslems is Jihad until proven otherwise. I don't think this is.
This guy said "an hero". "An hero" is an inside, running joke used amongst various internet websites like 4chan, 7chan, ED, etc. It's a joke; it's used by trolls. This guy was never intending to shoot up Wayne State (why would a Moslem shoot up Wayne State when Wayne State is heavily populated by Moslems?) He will probably get prosecuted for threats but I don't think he was serious, motivated by Islam, or that he should be in any trouble.
I have relatives in Michiganistan. I'm forever advising them to move, before they become victims of the Religion of Peace.
TheNakedObserver said...
The child pornography charge against Mister Saad was dropped (and most people charged with possession of child pornography are not imprisoned before their court dates because the government recognizes that most of them are non-violent and non-predatory. They let the public continue to assume otherwise so they can look heroic and we'll continue to let them bully people around for looking at the wrong kind of pictures). The other charge against Mister Saad is being plead out because it was rather obvious to the prosecutors that it was an immature attempt at humor. So instead of letting him go when no one's rights were actually threatened, your government is still going to punish a man whose worst crime was a lack of good judgement. Mister Saad awoke to find shotguns pointed at his head, was taken into custody and questioned without being informed of his rights as protected and guaranteed under the United States Constitution, and despite the fact that the government freely admits that he never even opened the child pornography on his computer, the spectre of this charge will likely follow him around for the rest of his life.
Terrorists are bad news. I don't like them and hope my government will protect me from them. But when that same government uses terror and coercion to bully people to think and act as they want them to, we need to take a serious look at how much the terrorists are doing without even lifting a finger. Grow a pair, people; this man is not, nor was he ever an actual threat to anyone.
nassib said...
I don't get how the previous school shooting terrorists were never linked to terrorism, but the first moment an Arabic descent of Islam does a condemned act, his religion is mentioned.
Remember that when the Oklahoma bombers commuted that horrible act, they claimed it in the name of Christianity, but that was never mentioned, why?
Why do y'all have to hate on Islam, a religion y'all know nothing about, obviously, why?
Go educate yourselves please.

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The self-serve beer machines at the PGA Championship at Baltusrol that impressed Johnny Harris, president of the Quail Hollow Club at which the 2017 PGA will be played.
You've got to admire a man who has his priorities in order, among them Johnny Harris, the president of the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
Next year, the Quail Hollow Club will host the PGA Championship. So last July, Harris ventured up to the PGA at Baltusrol Golf Club on a scouting mission. Anything he saw that he'd like to incorporate at Quail Hollow in 2017?
"Ya'll wait till you see this machine," Harris said at a Charlotte Business Journal event at Quail Hollow on Wednesday to discuss the PGA Championship.
The beer machines are manufactured and distributed by DraftServ Technologies, a Suwanee, Ga., company, and have turned up at a variety of stadiums throughout the country.
Here's how they work: The consumer obtains a prepaid card, $20 or $40 in the case of the machines at Baltusrol. The consumer then scans the card and draws whatever quantity of beer they want. They are charged by the ounce. An attendant is required at each station for the purpose of checking IDs and to ensure imbibers aren't inebriated.
At Baltusrol, six beer choices were featured in one of three locations (shown above): Coors, Coors Light, Brooklyn Defender IPA, Amstel Light, Leinenkugel Biergarten and Leinenkugel Summer Shandy.
Once again, technology prevails over tradition.


This Cheesy Chicken and Rice is made in the slow cooker and makes fantastic leftovers for lunch the next day!
OK, so this tasty chicken and rice may not be the most healthy and low-calorie thing you've ever eaten, but I guarantee it's still better than hitting the drive-thru on the way home. I put this in the slow cooker on Sunday morning and came home to a delicious, stick-to-your-ribs lunch.
I wasn't a huge fan of the idea of having to cook the rice separately, especially because we are always ravenous by the time we get home from church. To solve that problem, I just made it ahead of time and when we got home, I pulled it out of the fridge and tossed it in with the cheese and corn. It was ready to go in just about 10 minutes, so not bad. When I'm making this on a day that I'm home, I just cook the rice 30 minutes before we're ready to eat and stir it in just before serving. Because it's such a heavy meal, you'll want to lighten it up by serving a nice crunchy salad on the side. I used Romaine lettuce for mine and it was a tasty combo.
Scatter chopped onion over top.
Spoon cream soup over top of that.
Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours. A few minutes before serving, add in cooked rice, corn, and cheese. Stir to combine. Serve hot.
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How many servings does this yield? And on another note I am really excited to make this, it looks so good!
Do you thaw the chicken or can it be put in frozen? Thanks!
This looks so good! Quick question: do you place chicken in cooked or raw?
This was so good!!! My whole family loved it! I had to double the recipe for my family of 7, but everyone loved it.
I'm so glad you liked it! It's such a hearty dish- perfect for Fall and Winter!
This looks delicious! I want to try this one out soon.


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Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone: According to Strong's Concordance, the idea of living is to enjoy real life, to have true life, to be full of vigor, to be fresh and strong. It denotes the idea of an active, blessed life. Although physical food is necessary to sustain life, it's not enough to give us true life. We can eat all day long and still not enjoy real life. If our hearts and minds are in unrest, dissatisfied or in turmoil we are not enjoying real life. Jesus wants us to live!
But By Every Word That Proceeds From the Mouth of God: We are to live the true life, the real life, by words that proceed from God's mouth. The word "word" is the Greek word rhema and it means that which is uttered by the living voice, the thing spoken. The word "proceeds" means to go forth, to depart or to flow forth from God's mouth. In other words, when God's living words flow forth from His mouth to our hearts – we should live by them!
So how does this work in real life? How can we live smack dab in the center of God's will?
In order to live the life God has designed for us, we must hear from Him. We must hear His words and follow them. It's that simple. Man lives by the words that proceed from His mouth. When we do that there is great safety, security, confidence and assurance.
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Today, if you need direction, wisdom, security, confidence or guidance – take time to get with God and discern the living words that have proceeded from God's mouth to your heart. Don't live by bread and butter, but live by the rhema word of God to your heart!


I take the position that the time to fast is when it is needed. I am of the decided opinion that delay pays no dividends; that, due to the fact that the progressive development of pathological changes in the structures of the body with the consequent impairment of its functions does not cease until its cause has been completely and thoroughly removed, putting off the time for a fast only invites added troubles and makes a longer fast necessary, if indeed, it does not make the fast futile. I do not believe that any condition of impaired health should be tolerated and permitted to become greater. Now is the time to begin the work of restoring good health; not next week, next summer, or next year.
There has been much discussion of what time of year is best in which to fast. Mr. Purinton advises all prospective fasters to "choose summer or spring for the conquest fast," but, while I agree with him that warm weather is, on the whole, the best time for a fast, I advise that no sufferer delay a needed fast until spring or summer, but to take it when needed. As Oswald says: "Winter is not the worst time for a fast, it may even be the best, to judge from the phenomena of hibernation."--Fasting, Hydrotherapy and Exercise, p. 65. Louis Kuhne called attention to the fact that many animals eat far less in winter than in summer. Theoretically, at least, less food is required to maintain body heat in summer than in winter; but the winter faster who is kept warm may fast with the greatest of ease.
I agree, however, with Carrington that it is easier to fast in summer than in winter. The sense of chilliness that the faster experiences is greater in winter than it is in the warm months. Although this sense of chilliness does not correspond with the real cold of the outside or room temperature and, curiously enough, a thermometer will often show that the temperature of the faster is one or more degrees higher than before he undertook the fast, in spite of the fact that he has the feeling of being cold. He should be kept warm.
This, in my opinion, should not deter the man or woman who needs a fast from taking one at any season of the year. A fast should not be delayed because of some slight discomfort. If the faster is kept in bed, as he should be, with a hot jug to his feet, the feeling of coldness is easily controlled.


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After delays, Fort Collins' Lyric theater to open Friday
Erin Udell
The Coloradoan
The Lyric, Fort Collins' longtime independent theater, is set to open in its new North College Avenue location Friday.
The quirky, newly constructed theater at 1209 N. College Ave. was planned to open earlier, but "when you develop a blank lot, there's a laundry list of things to do," Lyric owner Ben Mozer said.
One major holdup was a certificate of occupancy, which Mozer said came through Monday.
Although the theater will conduct a soft opening Friday, its grand opening celebration is still planned for Nov. 14. A marching band parade will begin at 6 p.m. that day in Old Town Square. From there, people are welcome to march with the band to the theater's new location.
Guests will be greeted at the theater by a live band, a DJ, and live video art, among other attractions. The night will end with an 11:30 p.m. screening of "Black Dynamite," according to the Lyric's website.
A full schedule of the theater's upcoming movies and times will be posted on its site Tuesday, Mozer said.
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Nejmeddine Hentati est un historien et universitaire tunisien.

Auteur connu dans le domaine de l'histoire médiévale de l'islam, en particulier dans l'étude de l'école malikite, il a participé à plusieurs congrès organisés dans le monde arabe et dans des pays européens (majoritairement en France) et rédigé de nombreux articles dans diverses revues comme Les Cahiers de Tunisie, Ibla et Islamic Law and Society.

Biographie
Au terme de ses études, il obtient un baccalauréat en lettres, puis une maîtrise en histoire et un certificat d'aptitude à la recherche à la faculté des sciences humaines et sociales de Tunis. À cela s'ajoute un diplôme de recherches approfondies et un diplôme d'habilitation en 2001 au sein de la même faculté. Il travaille désormais à l'Institut supérieur de la civilisation islamique rattaché à l'université Zitouna de Tunis ; il est aussi directeur de son unité de recherche sur l'histoire de Kairouan.

Publications
 Le malékisme dans l'Occident musulman jusqu'au V/XI siècle, éd. L'Or du Temps, Tunis, 2004
 Études d'histoire kairouanaise, éd. Centre d'études islamiques de Kairouan, 2008
 Contributions scientifiques et apports techniques de Kairouan, textes réunis et présentés par Nejmeddine Hentati, Tunis, 2011

Malikisme
Connu en français sous le nom de Le malékisme dans l'Occident musulman jusqu'au V/XI siècle, cet ouvrage rédigé en arabe comporte deux parties principales : « Sahnûn et les raisons de la pénétration du malikisme dans l'Occident musulman » et « L'évolution du malékisme dans l'Occident musulman jusqu'au V/XI siècle ». Une partie du livre a été traduite par la revue de l'Institut pontifical d'études arabes et d'islamologie, Études arabes, dans son numéro 100-101 portant sur les écoles juridiques islamiques en Afrique du Nord.

Histoire de Kairouan
À l'occasion de la désignation de la ville de Kairouan comme capitale de la culture islamique pour l'année 2009, l'unité de recherche sur l'histoire de Kairouan dirigée par Hentati publie en 2008 Études d'histoire kairouanaise, une collection de textes en arabe portant notamment sur des aspects urbanistiques, architecturaux et historiques de la cité.

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(1517) The Protestant Reformation starts with a posting
According to tradition, German theologian Martin Luther nails a document to the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, questioning Catholic Church traditions that he sees as questionable and possibly corrupt. Luther's '95 Theses' will lead to the founding of a new religion..
Martin Luther was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Lived: Nov 10, 1483 – Feb 18, 1546 (age 62)
Spouse: Katharina von Bora (m. 1525 – 1546)
Education: University of Erfurt (1501 – 1505)
Children: Magdalena Luther (Daughter) · Paul Luther (Son) · Elisabeth Luther (Daughter) · Martin Luther (Son) · Margarethe Luther (Daughter) · Hans Luther (Son)
Compositions: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Parents: Hans Luther (Father) · Margarethe Luther (Mother)
— Source: wiki/Martin_Luther
(1950) Sports pioneer Earl Lloyd integrates the NBA
Just three years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line, Earl Lloyd does the same for the sport of basketball as he takes the court with the Washington Capitols. The first African American NBA player scores 6 points in his opening game against the Rochester Royals. .
Earl Francis Lloyd was an American professional basketball player. He was the first black person to play in the National Basketball Association, in the 1950–51 NBA season. Three other African Americans played in the same season: Chuck Cooper, Nathaniel Clifton, and Hank DeZonie.
Born: Apr 03, 1928 · Alexandria, VA
Died: Feb 26, 2015 · Crossville, TN
Height: 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
Spouse: Charlita Lloyd
Education: West Virginia State University
1948: Lloyd led West Virginia State to two CIAA Conference and Tournament Championships in 1948 and 1949.
1951: Lloyd played in only seven games for the Washington Capitols before the team folded on January 9, 1951.
1965: According to Detroit News sportswriter Jerry Green, in 1965 Detroit Pistons General Manager Don Wattrick wanted to hire Lloyd as the team's head coach.
2007: On December 1, 2007, the newly constructed basketball court at T. C. Williams High School in Lloyd's home town of Alexandria, Virginia, was named in his honor.
2009: In November 2009, Moonfixer: The Basketball Journey of Earl Lloyd, was released.
2015: In 2015 Lloyd, along with fellow basketball player Alonzo Mourning, was one of eight Virginians honored in the Library of Virginia's "Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" because of his contributions to the sport of basketball.
— Source: wiki/Earl_Lloyd
(1974) Manhattan streets transform with Halloween revels
Puppeteer and mask maker Ralph Lee promenades with his creations through the streets of his New York City neighborhood. This whimsical start will launch the annual Village Halloween Parade, mixing huge puppets and costumed revelers in one of the largest nighttime parades on the planet..
New York's Village Halloween Parade is an annual holiday parade and street pageant presented on the night of every Halloween in New York City's Greenwich Village. The Village Halloween Parade, initiated in 1974 by Greenwich Village puppeteer and mask maker Ralph Lee, is the world's largest Halloween parade and the only major nighttime parade in the United States.
— Source: wiki/New_York's_Village_Halloween_Parade
(1984) India's first female prime minister is shot and killed
On a morning walk through her garden, India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is shot multiple times by two of her own Sikh bodyguards. The daughter of India's previous prime minister, Nehru, and the country's first female leader, her assassination will spark deadly riots..
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician and central figure of the Indian National Congress party, and to date the only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was the only child of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. She served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, making her the second-longest-serving Prime Minister after her father.
Indira Gandhi, the 3rd Prime Minister of India, was assassinated at 09:20 on 31 October 1984, at her Safdarjung Road, New Delhi residence. She was killed by two of her bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star, the Indian Army's June 1984 assault on the Golden Temple in Amritsar which left the Sikh temple heavily damaged.
Lived: Nov 19, 1917 – Oct 31, 1984 (age 66)
Spouse: Feroze Gandhi (m. 1942 – 1960)
Parents: Jawaharlal Nehru (Father) · Kamala Nehru (Mother)
Children: Rajiv Gandhi (Son) · Sanjay Gandhi (Son)
Education: Somerville College, Oxford · University of Oxford · Badminton School · Visva-Bharati University
Previous offices: Minister of External Affairs (1984 – 1984) · Prime Minister of India (1980 – 1984) · Minister of Defence (1980 – 1982) · Minister of Home Affairs (1970 – 1973) · Minister of Finance (1969 – 1970) · Prime Minister of India (1966 – 1977) · Minister of Information and Broadcasting (1964 – 1966)
1917: Indira Gandhi was born Indira Nehru in a Kashmiri Pandit family on 19 November 1917 in Allahabad.
1942: A member of the Nehru-Gandhi family, she was married to Feroze Gandhi at the age of 25, in 1942.
1962: After reaching a high diplomatic point in the aftermath of Nehru's role in the Suez Crisis, India's isolation from Africa was complete when only four nations; Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Libya supported her during the Sino-Indian War in 1962.
1966: In the Congress Party's parliamentary leadership election, held in early 1966 upon the death of Shastri, she defeated her rival, Morarji Desai, to become leader; and, thus, succeeded Shastri as Prime Minister of India.
1972: In the elections held for State assemblies across India in March 1972, the Congress(R) swept to power in most states riding on the post-war "Indira wave".
1980: The Congress (I) under Gandhi swept back to power in January 1980.
— Source: wiki/Assassination_of_Indira_Gandhi
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The Boys Of Summer Are Back
The end of the college basketball season means one thing. Baseball is here! As a Royals fan, I haven't been more excited for the season to begin in a long time. I know I know, you all are saying "Royals….yeah they are still going to stink like they always have." But these Royals aren't the same ones in recent years. They are young and more importantly….home grown.
1B Eric Hosmer. This kid is just 22 years old and was the #1 choice of KC in the 2008 draft. He finished 3rd in the Rookie of the Year voting last year. By all accounts, will be an absolute stud. He hit .293 with 19 HR and 78 RBI in his rookie season after he got called up from AAA Omaha in May.
SS Alcides Escobar. One of the players the Royals acquired in the Zack Greinke trade. He has amazing range in the hole and will dazzle you with his glove. He is just 25. Signed to a multi-year contract.
3B: Mike (Moose) Moustakas. Drafted #1 by the Royals in 2007. Age 23. Hasn't gotten off to as quick a start as Hosmer has offensively, but the organization is confident he will develop into a permanent fixture for the franchise at the "hot corner."
C: Salvador Perez. He begins the year on the DL after undergoing knee surgery for an injury he suffered in spring training. Not expected back until June but is definately a cornerstone of future success for KC. The Royals inked him to a muli-year deal in spring training. They originally signed him at the age of 16. He is 21.
Add starting LF Alex Gordon, who is coming off the best offensive year in his career and a winner of a "Gold Glove." He led all of MLB and set a franchise record with 20 assists last season. He just signed a 4 year contract. Check out Gordon with an OF assist in Tuesday's game at San Diego.
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Obviously the huge question is pitching. I'm hoping the staff can be decent to allow the team to compete for the #2 position in the Central Division. Of course Detroit is expected to win this year.
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FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DANTE
As the year-long calendar of events commemorating the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death begins to roll out across Italy, we're delighted that Florence's renowned Uffizi Gallery has chosen to mark the occasion with a rare exhibition of drawings depicting the poet's milestone achievement in Italian literature, 'The Divine Comedy'.
The collection comprises a total of 88 sketches drawn by one of the most prominent figures in the Roman Mannerist school, painter and art theorist Federico Zuccari. Until recently, only a handful of the sketches had been exhibited publicly and have mainly been reserved for a privileged set of scholars due to the delicate nature of the material. Now, the full works have been captured digitally to allow all members of the public to browse through a virtual exhibition hosted by the Uffizi Gallery. The collection of inspiring drawings is free for everyone to enjoy; simply click the gallery to begin your virtual tour.
One of Europe's most celebrated medieval artists, Federico Zuccari studied under the guidance of his older brother, also a painter, Taddeo Zuccari. As he progressed, he took over the frescos in the Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore, begun by renowned painter, architect, art historian and biographer Giorgio Vasari, famed author of 'The Lives of the Most Celebrated Painters, Sculptors and Architects', documenting the lives of the most prominent Italian Renaissance artists including Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Titian. The book was a revolutionary analysis of artists that helped shape the foundations of art history.
The Divine Comedy's three-part story narrates a pilgrimage through hell, purgatory and finally, paradise. Federico Zuccari's detailed sketches reflect this format and are shown in a three-part series mirroring these themes.
A multitude of events honouring the 700th anniversary of Dante's death are set to continue across Italy throughout 2021, taking place in 70 towns and villages all symbolically linked in one way or other to the life and works of the influential poet. Stay tuned for more details on this series in the next feature on The Notebook.
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Leaf area compounds height-related hydraulic costs of water transport in Oregon White Oak trees.
Source: Functional Ecology. Vol. 17, no. 6 (Dec. 2003). p. 832-840.
The ratio of leaf to sapwood area generally decreases with tree size, presumably to moderate hydraulic costs of tree height. This study assessed consequences of tree size and leaf area on water flux in Quercus garryana Dougl. ex. Hook (Oregon White Oak), a species in which leaf to sapwood area ratio increases with tree size. We tested hypotheses that Q. garryana individuals of greater size and leaf area show reduced leafspecific hydraulic conductance, crown water flux per leaf area, and carbon isotope discrimination.
Phillips, N.; Bond, B. J.; McDowell, N. G.; Ryan, Michael G.; Schauer, A. 2003. Leaf area compounds height-related hydraulic costs of water transport in Oregon White Oak trees. Functional Ecology. Vol. 17, no. 6 (Dec. 2003). p. 832-840.


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Can You Get A 10/10 On This "The Emperor's New Groove" Quiz?
Pull the (quiz) lever, Kronk!
1. First question: What was Yzma's job?
She was the former prime minister.
She was the emperor's aunt.
She was the emperor's advisor.
She was a queen from a rival kingdom.
2. What did Kronk burn in the oven when he was making the poison for Kuzco?
3. According to Kuzco, what did the old man in the palace do to offend him?
He looked at Kuzco wrong.
He threw off Kuzco's groove.
Nothing, Kuzco just felt like throwing him out.
4. What do people say Yzma looks like?
5. What was the name of the retreat that Kuzco wanted to build?
6. What was Pacha's wife's name?
7. After being turned into an animal, one of the palace guards asked to leave. Which one?
8. What does Kuzco (eventually) order at the restaurant?
10. And finally, what does Yzma turn into at the end of the movie?


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How the Grinch Stole Christmas / ** (2000)
The towering green visage in Dr. Seuss' immortal tale of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" is as famous a holiday figure as Santa Clause or Jesus Christ, prevailing in our imaginations as a reminder of how even the coldest hearts can renewed by a sense of unconditional faith and joy. An abstract reconstruction of the typical Ebenezer Scrooge persona, so to speak, Seuss' eccentric antagonist lives on year after year, high in the mountains, watching the "Whos" down in "Whoville" relishing in the spirit of the holidays by lighting up trees, putting decorated wreaths on door handles, and exchanging gifts as if participating in a large birthday party. The story itself isn't a terribly involved one, true, but is played out with such vivid integrity and respect that, even for those who identify with the Grinch's actions of attempting to prevent the holiday's occurrence, reading it leaves behind a heartwarming lesson.
Though Seuss is no longer with us, his story is immortalized by perennial recognition, with parents reading the story to their children every Christmas Eve, and an animated special put on heavy rotation throughout the month of December. Because of such embracement, it was only a matter of time before the Grinch got an opportunity to be brought onto the big screen, utilizing the benefits of today's technology in live action filmmaking in order to realistically recreate the sharp, compelling landscapes of the author's memorable cartoon world. The only probing concern is that cinematic adaptations tend to unfairly alter their source material; sure, all stories can be successfully told in different tones, approaches or realizations, but at bare minimum, doesn't the basic moral structure deserve preservation here, if only because it's the first big screen treatment we've ever seen of this particular writer?
People who feel this way will undoubtedly be left baffled by this long-anticipated film adaptation of the classic Christmas story, which is directed by Ron Howard, stars Jim Carrey, looks and feels like Dr. Seuss' work, but severely (and unwittingly) alters the very source material beyond a point of explanation. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" was written in an innocent, pleasing tone that needed no probing insight to explain why people feel so coldly about holidays; in the movie, a back history of implausible proportions is created to justify the Grinch's bleak persona, and beyond it lies an endless display of toilet humor jokes, unfunny one-liners, and a Carrey performance that is so reminiscent of his "Ace Ventura" days that he practically evaporates on screen. The movie is not only disappointing, but badly miscalculated as well.
Probably the biggest insult of all drastic changes in the ghastly inappropriate depiction of the Whos. These busy little beings, hurrying around in preparation for the oncoming holiday, were written in a mood that described them as innocents whose faith in the spirit of the holiday would overcome any obstacle (even that of losing every present, tree and light). In the movie, all of the busy beings (with the exception of one Cindy Lou Who) are portrayed as material-hungry shoppers who think the gift of the holidays lies in how much you spent at the nearest shopping center or how many decorations you've hung on the outside of your house. Without the broad and appropriate realization, how are we to expect (or believe) that the Grinch's heart could grow "three times as large" on Christmas?? If there were no back story behind the Grinch here, the materialism itself would be enough reason for the big green guy to tear away every trace of holiday cheer.
Ron Howard is a hit-and-miss filmmaker with as many bad films to his name as good ones, and Jim Carrey steps into roles so diverse nowadays that its difficult to assume what tone is used in the performance. But at least they have tried to do something interesting with the Grinch story here instead of falling back on clichés and formulas. Even though the outcome is certain (one of the few gleaming qualities about the production), the roads toward a resolution are winding and adventurous, with a few surprises and detours along the way helping to at least keep the journey interesting. The most notable quality is that of the exterior design, which is shaped and sculpted so painstakingly to match the world Seuss created that we are left in awe. And of course, one cannot quibble about Carrey's highly-detailed transformation, either; he may not be the ideal role for the Grinch, but makeup and costumes have made him an uncanny replica.
It's just the approach of certain important details that are questionable and unneeded; we don't want to know the reasons why the Grinch has generated such a strong hatred to Christmas, nor do we care. This isn't "A Christmas Carol." Save the background checks for a movie that deserves them. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" is a peculiar and disconnected depiction of simple source material, disguised as a kid's movie but really meant for a public who has either never read the story or doesn't care how it is portrayed.
Comedy (US); 2000; Rated PG; 104 Minutes
Jim Carrey: Grinch
Taylor Momsen: Cindy Lou Who
Anthony Hopkins: Narrator (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor: Mayor May Who
Christine Baranski: Martha May Whovier
Bill Irwin: Lou Lou Who
Molly Shannon: Betty Lou Who
Jeremy Howard: Drew Lou Who
T.J. Thyne: Stu Lou Who
Produced by Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Louisa Velis and David Womark; Directed by Ron Howard; Screenwritten by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman; based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Labels: **, 2000, ARCHIVE, COMEDY, HOLIDAY, REMAKE, REVIEWS, SIGNATURE SERIES
The Contender / **** (2000)
Dancer in the Dark / ***1/2 (2000)
The Sixth Day / *** (2000)
Vertical Limit / *** (2000)
Charlie's Angels / * (2000)
Meet the Parents / ***1/2 (2000)
Red Planet / ** (2000)
Remember the Titans / *** (2000)
Unbreakable / * (2000)
The Art of Amalia / *** (2000)
Bram Stoker's Dracula / **** (1992)
Get Carter / **1/2 (2000)
Little Nicky / 1/2* (2000)
Lucky Numbers / *1/2 (2000)


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Apparel Design lecturer inspires with new boutique in the Mission
Lemon Twist's most recent location was opened last November (2015) although the brand was founded by SF State apparel design professor and fashion designer Danette Scheib over 15 years ago. (Gabriela Rodriguez / Xpress)
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Inside a bright studio boutique in the Mission, Danette Scheib leans across her design table and a spool of plaid fabric. Tugging at loose threads, she straightens for a moment and begins to wonder aloud if the material might be stretchier than she remembered. Perhaps, too stretchy for a high-waisted pant.
The design table sits at the back of Lemon Twist, a lively little shop with a bright pink door and mirrored metallic mannequins. Mellow reggae beats fill the air, and the clothing racks are stocked with luxe textiles in simple, easy-to-wear shapes.
Scheib, a lecturer of four years in the apparel design and merchandising department at SF State, said she never expected she would establish a women's fashion label.
"I definitely struggled with figuring (my career) out," Scheib said. "I knew it had something to do with clothing, but I never thought I would be the designer."
In November 2015, Scheib celebrated the grand opening of her shop. She founded Lemon Twist in 1999, but rising rent prices forced the designer to close her first store and left her bouncing between various pop-up locations and designing from home after class. The new permanent space allows her to reconnect with customers and work on her collection outside the confines of her living room.
While she always had an interest in fashion, Scheib said she didn't realize her calling until she enrolled in a pattern-making course, which inspired her to complete a degree in apparel and textiles at the University of Iowa.
"I still worked for designers after that," she said. "But finally, I don't know why, I just felt like I could break off."
Scheib said she enjoys the decision-making process and seeing her patterns come to life. A single piece may take months to create as she actualizes the details. Sometimes, that means finding a new fabric because the spool of plaid that was ordered has a little more stretch than expected.
With more than 15 years as an independent designer, the mother-of-two said she has learned the art of balance.
"There's always different hats," Scheib said. "You just really need to find what you're good at, and focus on that."
Scheib's off-campus success lends itself to lectures and lab hours that are practical and constructive for students in her flat pattern class, according to Connie Ulasewicz, an SF State professor and sustainable design expert.
"Danette is truly a grounded instructor for our apparel design students, as she has a business and can offer real commentary," Ulasewicz said. "Often, our students are offered the opportunity to assist and complete their field experience requirements at Lemon Twist."
The hands-on experience is invaluable for graduating ADM students like Christine Ng, a former Lemon Twist intern, who said she feels inspired by Scheib's professionalism, poise and overall zest for life.
"She's on top of her work, and she's there for you," Ng said. "I was completely struggling, honestly, just thinking about finding an internship in this crazy, competitive industry. It's overwhelming. But she came to me, and (asked if) I want to help and intern with her."
Scheib said the designs are made to be timeless, describing her clientele as creative and aesthetically conscious – women who aren't compelled to fit into every fad.
"I didn't set out to do this, but I wear things, and customers wear things of mine that are 15 years old," Scheib said. "They're still modern. And we construct them well. It's nice to know that things last."
Scheib said she isn't looking to runways or social media for artistic influence. Rather, she is taking the time to notice everyday quirks like the old man in polyester plaid pants who strolls past the store.
Each piece is designed in-house and constructed in the Bay Area, according to Scheib. While it's commonplace in the industry to outsource labor overseas, Scheib said that, for her, the idea of locally-made apparel was never a question.
"Her philosophy of creating community through locally designed and sewn and worn garments is one that our (SF State) program strongly supports," Ulasewicz said.
Also local is the boutique's artwork. A rainbow of snappy, graphic quotes adorns the walls with phrases like, "DO YOU MIND IF I ALWAYS LOVE YOU" and "NOT EVERYBODY IS SUPER CHILL." These cheeky prints are the work of Scheib's husband Eric, an artist and graphic designer.
Scheib said there is still a lot to unveil at Lemon Twist. She looks forward to offering guest designer showcases, a rotating art gallery and a fashion design summer camp for children, a program she offered prior to opening the store. But after three months, she said the storefront on 25th Street already feels like home.
"I could stay here and make my little dresses 'til I'm 90," Scheib said. "That would be perfect."
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Q1. Which Process denotes the decay and disintegration of rocks caused by exposure to the atmosphere?
Q1. कौन सी क्रिया चट्टानों के क्षरण और विघटन का वायुमंडल में अनावरण करती है?
Q2.Which monument is not at Fatehpur Sikri?
Q2. कौन सा स्मारक फतेहपुर सीकरी में नहीं है?
Q3. Which projection represents the projection of curved lines latitude and longitude on a global map?
Q3.वैश्विक नक्शे में अक्षांश और देशान्तर रेखाओं के वक्र के प्रक्षेपण को कौन सा प्रक्षेपण प्रतिनिधित्व करता है?
Q5.व्हिटले आयोग किससे संबंधित था?
Q6. Which of the following is not properly matched?
Q6. निम्नलिखित में से कौन सुमेलित नहीं है?
Q7. This item consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II.
The Kuroshio is a warm north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean.
Presence of a number of volcanoes at the bottom of the Sea of Japan is responsible for the Kuroshio becoming warm.
Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to the item using the code given below.
Q8. Which one of the following rivers is associated with Sardar Sarovar Project?
Q8. निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी नदी सरदार सरोवर परियोजना से सम्बन्धित हैं?
Q10. Under which agreement, the International Monetary Fund was established?
Q10. किस समझौते के अंतर्गत अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष स्थापित किया गया था?
Q1.(D) Weathering denotes the decay and disintegration of rocks caused by exposure to the atmosphere.
Q2.(A) Akbari Mahal is situated in Agra Fort and the rest of the three monuments are located in Fatehpur Sikri.
Q3.(D) Map projection is the method by which the curved surface of the earth is depicted on a flat surface of the plane which, represents the projection of curved lines of latitude and longitude on a global map.
Q4.(A) Azimullah Khan Yusufzai was initially appointed Secretary, and later Prime Minister (Dewan) to Nana Sahib.
Q5.(C) The Whitley commission was associated with labour. Which came to India in 1929.
Q8.(A) The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity supplied from the dam. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on April 5, 1961. The project took form in 1979 as part of a development scheme to increase irrigation and produce hydroelectricity. The dam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2017.
Q9.(A) The Pala empire was founded Gopal around 750 AD. Dharmapala, the son of Gopal was the greatest king of Pala dynasty, who ruled during 770AD.to 810 AD. Dharmapala revived the world famous Nalanda University.
Q10.(A) The IMF was originally laid out as a part of the Bretton Woods system exchange agreement in 1944. During the Great Depression, countries sharply raised barriers to trade in an attempt to improve their failing economies. This led to the devaluation of national currencies and a decline in world trade. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.


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Mauritius | Trading
The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between Belgium and Mauritius was discussed
The agreement between both countries exists since 1995 and Jugnauth wants to implement it
The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between Belgium and Mauritius was discussed following the meeting between vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth and his Belgium counterpart Didier Reynders on Wednesday in Brussels.
The agreement between both countries exists since 1995 and Jugnauth wants to implement it. He also spoke of transparency and international cooperation on the exchange of information.
Reynders was attentive to the concerns of the minister and said that he would table Jugnauth's suggestions in front of the preparatory meeting of the G20 whose summit will be held in South Korea.
He added that he was in favour of technically assisting Mauritius through the Belgium national bank.
He was ready to collaborate with the Mauritian government for the promotion of trade and investment and encourage Belgium investors to consider Mauritius.
Jugnauth will be leaving Brussels for Washington today. He will stay there till Monday to hold discussions with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Discussions will be held on several subjects such as the implementation of the duty free island project.
Infrastructural projects such as the Mahébourg port, productivity in the public sector and programme based budgeting, the dossier Aid for Trade including regional integration, restructuration of sectors involved in export, small and medium enterprises, modernisation of customs, the Sovereign Wealth Fund and government tax will also be on the agenda.
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Terror Plan Was to Kill Belgian Police on the Streets, in Stations, Prosecutor Says
The plan was to gun down law officers in Belgium's streets or at police stations, possibly disguised in police uniforms themselves.
Offshore: Delhi Maintains Showdown with Port-Louis
The government is struggling to disconnect the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement with the agreement of double taxation
Traité Fiscal: «L'amendement au DTAA va Tuer le Global Business», dit Dan Maraye
L'heureux dénouement dans les négociations entre l'Inde et Maurice sur le traité de non double imposition (DTAA) avait satisfait plus d'un. Mais Dan Maraye ne l'entend pas de cette oreille. L'ancien gouverneur de la Banque de Maurice soutient que le les nouvelles conditions qui y sont rattachées entraîneront la «mort certaine» du global business.
Offshore: l'Homme Au-Delà Des Chiffres
Le secteur du Global Business, ce n'est pas seulement les traités fiscaux ou les chiffres d'affaires.
No Sign of Paris Suspect in Belgium Raids as Brussels Remains Under High Alert
Brussels remained under extremely heavy security Monday after police carried out raids around the Belgian capital amid warnings of possible terrorist attacks similar to those that killed 130 people in Paris 10 days ago.
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Familia Archives - Fueled by chile, frijoles & tortillas.
One of the things we've always known about each other is that family comes first. I mean we met at my sister's going away party when she was leaving Houston for D.C., all of 15 years ago now. From that moment on we have spent a lot of our time together around our extended family. Who would have imagined that what started as an awkward conversation in the dining hall of a Mexican restaurant, fueled by liquid courage in the form of margaritas, would have us here today, that many years wiser and more experienced. We were in our twenties when we first met so you can imagine the changes each of us has made over the past 15 years. But let's be real, we're still the same crazy pair of metiches we have always been. If anything, now we are much more crafty about our shenanigans.


Colombia will exhibit 'Da Vinci, the genius'.
'Da Vinci, the genius' consists of 150 works, including the paintings 'Vitruvian Man', 'The last supper', 'Mona Lisa' and a presentation of 25 secrets discovered in 'Mona Lisa'. The museums will offer lectures of arts, innovation, aviation, transport, science and mathematics, all subjects covered by the Italian genius.
The exhibition will opens its doors in Medellin at the Plaza Mayor on September 4, in Bogota at the faculty La Eseñanza on October 17 and in Cali at the Museum La Tertulia on December 5.


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How To Use Garnet Crystal?
August 11, 2022 by Billy Hunt
How do you activate garnet crystals?
What can you do with garnet crystals?
How do we use garnet?
How do you wear garnet stone?
Can I put garnet in water?
What are the powers of garnet?
Can garnet attract love?
Can you shower with garnet?
Can you charge garnet in the sun?
What Crystal helps with money?
Is garnet a protective stone?
What chakra is garnet good for?
What is red garnet used for?
How can you tell if a garnet is real?
What is the most powerful crystal?
Can you wear garnet and amethyst together?
Can garnet and rose quartz together?
Which garnet is best?
What do garnets symbolize?
How do you activate a crystal?
How do I cleanse my crystals for the first time?
What is the most powerful stone to attract money?
What is the luckiest stone?
How do you activate a new crystal?
What does garnet do spiritually?
Which crystal is used for money?
Does garnet attract love?
Where do you wear garnet?
When should you charge your crystals?
If you want to turn up the volume on your healing crystal, you can leave it on top of a cluster of rock crystals, who will absorb all the bad vibes and bring love to your life.
It's a stone that attracts and stimulates passion and success. It's possible to remove emotional and energetic blocks that may be limiting your energy. The body is said to have an energetic and emotional balance with the help of gemstones.
Since the Bronze Age, gemstones have been used in jewelry and ornaments. Because it is so hard and resistant to weathering, it can be used in a variety of ways.
If you want to wear garnet on Saturdays, you have to wake up one hour before sunrise. The stone can be fixed on a base of either gold or silver and worn as a ring on the middle finger. It is possible to use the stone on the days when stars are ruled by Rahu.
The Mohs scale has a range of between 6.5 and 7.5 on it's scales. Light and chemicals can not be affected by the stability of gemstones. They are vulnerable to attack by hydrofluoric acid. Warm soapy water can be used to clean garnets.
See also What Is A Garnet Considered?
The heart and blood were associated with the red color of garnet. People believed that the power to counter melancholy, stir the heart to great deeds, prevent hemorrhage, and improve circulation was part of the mystical purview of garnet.
The stone of commitment that stimulates love and devotion, calms any feelings of conflict, and stimulates sexual desire is called the stone of commitment. It's an excellent stone for revitalizing a long-term relationship and bringing deeper commitment to a new relationship.
It was believed that garnet was used to guard against poison. Royals would drop gemstones into a glass of wine to make sure they didn't die from poisoning. The crusaders used gemstones to find their way home.
Warm soapy water and a soft brush are all you need to clean your jewelry. It is a good idea to avoid steamers when the temperature changes. You should rinse your garnets after you wash them. The demantoid variety is the only one that may be treated with Ultrasonic treatments.
If your crystal isn't sensitive to light and you have cleansed it with another method, you can put it in the sun to charge. Direct sunlight and the sea salt and water method can be used to cleanse your stones.
Pyrite is a great crystal for bringing in money and for opening up into prosperity in a number of ways. Pyrite can be used as a heart opening stone. It can be used as a fortune teller.
The root and Sacral Chakras are very beneficiary of Garnet's power. The body is kept safe from danger by the root kahuna. The protection that it brings is enhanced when it is awakened.
The Garnet is used to align the wearer with abundance and prosperity, protection, enhancement of relationships and many other things.
It brings a sense of calm or passion to the energy. Love and devotion are what it is that motivates it. There is a balance to the sex drive and emotional disharmony with the help of Garnet. Courage and hope can be brought about by the survival instinct.
A horsetail inclusion in demantoid garnet can be identified by the saturated colors of the stone. Real garnets are not birefringent and remain dark under the microscope. Real gemstones are softer than synthetics.
See also Is Garnet Better Than Diamond?
There is a stone called a seferphinite. The energy of the stone can be felt immediately if you touch it. The stone of spiritual enlightenment is called serraphinite.
The stones of the Garnet group will work well together. Most of the time, the stones of the Quartz group are combined with one another. Stones of the same group tend to complement each other.
It is believed to encourage regeneration and vitality, which is why it pairs well with loving rose quartz.
Red garnets are the most sought after of all gemstones. There is a pendant here. There are a few gems that are more valuable than others, with the exception of the brilliant green variety. The best types of garnets can be found in a vivid red.
It is known as a "commitment stone" because of it's symbolism of perseverance and strength. The ancient Egyptians considered garnets to be a sign of life. In the Middle Ages, the stone was used for a lot of things.
If you keep your crystal under water, it will be activated. You can either hold it under the tap water or the natural running water. Your crystal will be activated if the water is set with the intention to do so. Salt water can be used to cleanse the body.
You can collect a bowl of fresh saltwater if you are near the ocean. If you don't mix sea, rock, or table salt into the water, you will end up with a mess. Allow your stone to soak for a few hours to a few days to make sure it's completely submerged. When all is said and done, wash and pat dry.
Pyrite is a type of rock. Pyrite is the most powerful stone that can be used to attract money. The Fool's Gold is a crystal that has powerful energy. Pyrite is good for creating a productive money mindset.
Pyrite is the ultimate stone of luck, prosperity and abundance as it attracts coins and cash to bring you more and more. It is possible to bring your big dreams into physical form with the help of yellow sapphires.
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If you keep your crystal under water, it will be activated. It can be held under tap water or natural running water. Your crystal will be activated if the water has the intention of doing so. Salt water can be used to cleanse the body.
It is recommended that you cleanse and re-energize your body. It brings a sense of calm or passion to the energy. Love and devotion are what it is that motivates it. There is a balance to the sex drive and emotional disharmony with the help of Garnet.
It's at the top of the list because it's the money stone. It has the most potent power when it comes to motivation and will power. Saving, investing, or resisting spending urges are some of the financial goals that it helps you focus on. Don't let it get too far by.
You can collect a bowl of fresh saltwater if you are near the ocean. If you don't mix sea, rock, or table salt into the water, you will end up with a mess. Allow your stone to soak for a few hours to a few days in order to make sure it's completely submerged. When all is said and done, wash and pat dry.
In the middle ages, it was believed that garnet could protect against poison. Royals would drop gemstones into a glass of wine to make sure they didn't die from poisoning. The crusaders used grens to find their way home.
The stone of commitment that inspired love and devotion, calms any feelings of conflict, and stimulates sexual desire is referred to as Garnet. It's an excellent stone for revitalizing a long-term relationship and bringing deeper commitment to a new relationship.
It's a good idea to wear gemstones on your thumb. The index finger has something to do with it. The finger is a representation of authority and power. The kings used to wear a ring on this finger in the olden days because it was used to warn or instruct.
It's a good idea to expose your crystal for 24 hours to get the most out of it. The best time to charge your crystals is when the full moon is full, as it signals new beginnings.
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Multi-disciplined artist and musician, Marc Jordan, with hits such as Marina Del Rey, Survival, and his worldwide #1, Rhythm Of My Heart, returns to Meridian Theater @ Centrepointe Thursday May 2 at 7:30 pm.
Marc, not only a singer-songwriter, but also a painter, actor, and playwright, plus part of the successful Lunch At Allen's with fellow Canadian singer-songwriters Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church.
Marc Jordan in concert, Thursday May 2 at 7:30 pm. Proudly presented by Jewel 98.5 – a Shantero Production.


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