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Good and Bad from 2013 General Assembly
July 08, 2013 / Frank Carini
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly is done for the year, sort of. Technically, the House and Senate are in recess and can reconvene for things like overriding a veto. Many bills that passed both chambers now must be transmitted to the governor, which he can sign, veto or let pass without his signature.
Here's a look at what happened to many of this year's environmental bills:
Commerce secretary. The original legislation gave the new commerce secretary oversight of permitting for the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CMRC) — all in the name of making Rhode Island more business friendly. The DEM and Gov. Lincoln Chafee opposed the bill. The final version is less clear regarding permitting, stating that the commerce secretary shall "lead or assist" state departments with permits. The House and Senate passed the bill (H6063). On July 8, the bill was sent to the governor.
Mitigation. Rep. Arthur Handy's bill (H5801) to curtail local greenhouse gas emissions failed to get out of committee. "I still want Rhode Island to address climate change on our end to plan as well as prevent," the Cranston Democrat said. He intends to begin promoting long-term prevention and planning this fall.
Climate Commission. Last year Chafee vetoed a bill giving the CRMC oversight of the Rhode Island Climate Change Commission. This year, the 28-member board added the director of the Department of Administration (DOA) to provide additional management for climate change adaptation planning. Handy, a co-chair of the committee, said the DOA will bring more attention to the committee. "I feel pretty strongly it would give (the commission) more standing and closer to the governor." The bill (S671) was signed by Chafee on July 11.
Greenhouse gas money. Up to $300,000 from the state's share of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) proceeds will be paid each year to the DEM and the Office of Energy Resources (OER). The money will fund programs that address climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy. The bill (S642) was signed by the governor July 11.
Mattress recycling is the biggest success for waste management during the 2013 legislative session. Rhode joins Connecticut in adopting a program for recycling and disposal of old mattresses. Municipalities are expected to save money by not having to collect discarded mattresses. Consumers will likely be charged $10 per new mattress to fund drop-off centers at stores or by cities and towns. The program starts in 2015. The bills (S261 and H5799) were sent to the governor July 11.
Bag ban. The nation's first statewide ban on plastic check-out bags (H5403 and S404) wasn't advanced by the House Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources or the Senate Committee on the Environment and Agriculture.
Solid Waste Commission. On July 3, the House and Senate passed S602, creating an 11-member commission to study all technical, environmental, policy and financial issues concerning the future of solid waste management in the state. Findings and recommendations are due by Dec. 31, 2014.
A comprehensive marine debris and product-packaging bill (H5264) morphed into this study of landfill planning. The commission doesn't require approval from the governor, although it was sent to his desk July 12.
Stormwater Commission. The House and Senate passed H6049, establishing a five-member legislative commission to study stormwater regulations and report back to the General Assembly by April 15, 2014. The bill was sent to the governor July 11.
Drug exchange. Pharmacies and other drug dispensaries will reimburse customers for unused prescriptions. The bill (H5230) passed the House and Senate on July 3. It was sent to the governor July 11.
Medical sharps. The House approved a bill (H5048) that requires hospitals and pharmacies to provide public collection of medical syringes. The bill was opposed by the pharmacy industry. The House passed the bill July 3, but the Senate never held a committee hearing.
Tax credit. A 25 percent tax credit (H5116, S127) for residential wind, solar and geothermal renewable installations never made it out of committee or into the budget. The state tax credit ended after 2010.
PACE. The Property Assessed Clean Energy program allows homeowners to pay for solar projects and energy-efficient upgrades as they do for property taxes or a sewer assessment. A municipality must first approve the program, as they oversee payment for the debt. PACE is modeled after a Vermont program, which allows any unpaid amount for an energy project to stay with a home if it is sold. Thus, PACE acts as an incentive for homeowners to receive the benefits of an energy upgrade even if they sell a home before the debt is repaid over a 20-year term. The bills (S900) and (H6019) passed both the House and Senate. The bills were forwarded to the governor July 10.
Distributed generation. The lesser of two bills (S641) to expand utility-scale wind- and solar-energy incentives has been sent to the governor. The bill adds hydropower projects to the distributed generation (DG) contracts program. It also gives some relief to new energy projects, allowing them to meet a 90 percent power output threshold within the first two years, instead of 100 percent. Provisions were made for small-scale renewable projects. Renewable-energy proponents favored a bill (H6094) that makes the DG program permanent instead of a pilot program that ends Dec. 31, 2014. Chafee signed the Senate bill July 11.
Wind turbines on farms. Bills (H5953 and S815) setting statewide standards for wind turbines on farms never made it out of committee. Several municipalities, such as East Greenwich and North Kingstown, passed resolutions opposing the legislation.
Hydropower. Chafee's effort (H6018) to include large-scale hydropower from other regions, such as Canada, in the state's renewable-energy mix passed in the House. The Senate didn't take up the bill. Chafee plans to pursue the concept in 2014.
"I'm going to come back next year on hydro," Chafee said. "Hydro power is inexpensive and abundant. Getting the electricity to Rhode Island remains a challenge. That's got to be part of the decision, where the transmissions lines are going."
Land Preservation. The bill H5386 gives added protection to conservation land subject to eminent domain. Both the House and Senate passed the act. It next goes to the governor's desk.
Subdivision. The House and Senate passed a resolution (H6167) creating a five-member legislative study commission to make recommendations on statewide zoning regulations for subdivisions. The resolution does not require a signature from the governor. The bill was nonetheless sent to his desk July 11.
On June 25, Governor Chafee signed into law (H5425) the creation of a task force to make recommendations for statewide wetlands and septic setbacks. The bills represent an agreement between environmentalists and developers relating to local oversight of setbacks standards.
Slopes. Bills H5703, S544 are considered the biggest offering for real estate developers this year. The legislation allows sloped land to be included in buildable lot calculations. Previously, land that exceeded a certain incline was omitted from the calculation of lot sizes. Environmentalists fear the legislation unleashes building on Rhode Island's dwindling open space. The bills were passed in late June. They were sent to the governor July 10 and 11.
GMOs. Bills (5278, 5849) requiring the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms did not get out of committee. This year, Connecticut and Maine became the first states in the nation to pass GMO labeling laws.
Lead paint. Funding ($600,000) for local lead paint poisoning awareness programs and outreach was restored in the new budget.
Children's jewelry. The Senate and House passed bills (S497, H5423) requiring all children's jewelry made or sold in Rhode island to comply with the standards set by the American Society for Testing and Standards. Neither bill, however, was approved by both chambers, so the bill did not advance.
Schools on contaminated land. The House and Senate (H5617) passed a controversial revision to last year's school siting bill. The Rhode Island Mayoral Academies was the principal advocate for the bill. The charter school plans to build a school on a contaminated site in Pawtucket.
Schools already built on contaminated land such as Alvarez High School on Providence's South Side will not be helped by the legislation.
Opponents of the revision such as the Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island helped write the revision of this year's bill. The bill was sent to the governor July 12.
Cesspools. A bill (H6031) requiring the replacement of cesspools at the time of a property transfer or sale did not advance out of committee.
Cloning. The House and Senate passed bills (H5424 and S621) that extends the state ban on human cloning until 2017. The bills were sent to the governor July 12.
Streetlights. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers supported bills H5935 and S836 that allows cities and towns to buy and maintain its streetlights. The bill was held up in recent weeks as it neared passage by union employees working for National Grid due to concerns about jobs. The House passed the amended bill 58-9. The bills were sent to the governor July 11.
The new version added enhanced safety and certification standards for electrical workers. Municipal streetlight ownership is expected to help cities and towns save money on maintenance and install energy-efficient light bulbs.
Raw milk. Bills in the House and Senate (H5820, S015) to permit and regulate raw milk sales never made it out of committee.
Wine and beer at farmers markets. For the second year, bills (H5190, S585) allowing the sale of locally made beer and wine at farmers market died in committee.
RIPTA funding. There was no new funding program created for the state's chronically underfunded public transit system.
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Home/Trends/To compete with Jio in the 5G market, Airtel may spend up to Rs 40k crores on 700 MHz spectrum: IIFL.
To compete with Jio in the 5G market, Airtel may spend up to Rs 40k crores on 700 MHz spectrum: IIFL.
According to IIFL Securities, to maintain its competitiveness over the long term and reduce the possibility that these premium airwaves will be given to state-run telecoms, Bharti Airtel could spend Rs 400 billion to purchase 5G spectrum in the 700 Mhz frequency band in the upcoming sale. The company also stated that although Airtel would not require extra low frequency (sub-GHz) frequency for 5G services in the forthcoming two years, it runs the danger of having 700MHz bandwidth allocated to PSUs by the government if it foregoes the auction of these frequencies in 2023.
However, the brokerage downplayed the economic effects of any temporary debt increase, stating that the operator has the option of using 75% of the proceeds from its Rs 210 billion rights issue, stable income market share (RMS) growth, and increasing average revenues per user (ARPU), all of which should keep the telco's leverage in check.
In the first phase of its Rs 210 bn rights issue, Airtel has only raised so far only Rs 52.47 billion; the remaining amount can be raised whenever the telecom decides to launch the two further calls. Airtel can re-farm the 900MHz frequency for 5G, according to IIFL.
However, the telco's considerably smaller shareholding in the low-frequency bands compared to Reliance Jio may not be sufficient to support 5G, 4G, and possibly 2G simultaneously. Hence, IIFL believes that the operator may ultimately have to bid for a 700MHz spectral range. 4G is expected to be in use over the next few years.
Following the conclusion of the 5G spectrum auctions earlier this month, Reliance Jio and Airtel are both preparing to deploy 5G services. Jio, which Mukesh Ambani founded, spent close to 40,000 crores to receive spectrum with a value more than double that of Airtel. Here, we will figure out why Mukesh Ambani invested so heavily in the 700MHz band and what he might do with it.
Reliance Jio and Airtel, two of India's top telcos, are keen to introduce their 5G services now that they have passed.
Will Jio 5G outperform Airtel 5G in speed and quality?
Jio's 5G strategy combines coverage and fast speeds because they are mutually exclusive. Imagine getting access to a 5G network with slow speeds or a 5G network with fast speeds that constantly lose signal.
Jio has coverage in the 700MHz band, capacity in the 3.5GHz band, and speed in the 26GHz mmWave frequency. These bands work together to provide a 5G National body that is both quick and dependable.
To offer 5G services, Airtel is now depending on its mid-band license acquisitions. The telco has had enough bandwidth in the 3.3GHz range to get going, but experts think it may eventually need to buy bandwidth in the 700MHz zone. For the time being, Sunil Mittal may have tossed the can down the road, but he will eventually have to pick it up.
Why did Jio purchase a 700 MHz spectrum?
When it comes to coverage, the 700MHz spectrum is one of the finest. Its range can reach up to 8 to 10 kilometers from tower to tower. This gives excellent coverage and can be pretty helpful for fast-expanding reach in rural and remote areas of the country. "We think Jio is well positioned to build out independent (SA) 5G after obtaining 700 MHz. SA 5G has the benefit of allowing the provider to provide genuinely low-latency applications like slicing. Given the scarcity of bandwidth (telcos can roll this out on 4G channels), this is tough for its competitors to offer, as per a BofA Securities study.
The 700MHz band's drawback is that not all handsets in India now support it. Thus Jio will need to work with smartphone manufacturers to build the ecosystem. "While 5G SA still has a ways to go in terms of devices, infrastructure, and applications, Jio is better positioned than its competitors to provide unique services. According to the study, this might aid the business in luring high-end clients away from rivals, thereby raising the bar for high-end competition.
The History of the 700 Mhz Frequency band
The 700 MHz range, typically more expensive, is supposed to offer superior network coverage because of its low frequency and capacity to penetrate buildings effectively. This enables carriers to provide better, more reliable, and faster connections in densely populated urban regions like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.
Even at its high cost, providing broadband access in the 700 MHz spectrum is less expensive for telcos than the 2,100 MHz bands. Bands below 1000 MHz, or in the sub-GHz range, provide higher coverage while using less power. In comparison, the fastest crew, the 26 GHz frequency pop group, may not cover an extensive region, and trees and buildings may even obstruct its coverage. This band can give incredible speeds of over 1 gigabit per second. Consequently, it is said that a sub-GHz band, like the 700 MHz band, is more lucrative for a corporation than a GHz band.
Despite its benefits, it didn't sell in the two prior telecom spectrum auctions, which took place in 2016 and 2021, because of the high reserve price. It cost Rs 11,485 per MHz in 2016, double the starting price of the 1,800 MHz bands.
Telcos are already having trouble in the cost Indian market due to fierce competition and the need to pay off mounting adjusted gross revenue-related debt. Leading telecom providers like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have raised the cost of their data and voice plans as a result of the low total income per subscriber (ARPU) in the country. For more consumers to purchase 5G plans, telcos may also need to keep the price of the plans low. They could need to optimize and control the cost of the spectrum for that.
Jio's Recreation Area
Jio is ahead of all competitors looking to deliver 5G in the sub-GHz spectrum because it is the only 700 Mhz frequency band provider for its 5G connectivity. It will provide Jio with a broad spectrum portfolio and allow it to provide 5G service even in rural regions at a lower cost.
The second-largest telco in India, Airtel, was curiously absent from the list of operators competing for the band. Senior Airtel executives have stated that the business won't participate in future auctions for the 700 Mhz frequency band either because its spectral holdings and the additional airwaves it acquired in the just-finished auction are sufficient to provide high-quality 5G services. The authorities stated that this was why it decided not to participate in the latest auction for frequency in the 700 MHz bands.
Jio spent a total of Rs 88,078 crore on the 700 MHz band and the 800 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 3,300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands. According to reports, the general public may be able to use 5G services by September or October, and the government plans to allocate airwaves by August 15.
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Sox are armed, dangerous
By Phil O�Neill TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Michael Bowden not only won his major league debut last night, he learned a valuable lesson � don�t shake off Jason Varitek.
�I only shook him off once. I threw a fastball away and it went for a hit,� he said of a fifth-inning single by A.J. Pierzinski.
The rest of his night went pretty well. The latest in an impressive array of sparkling rookies, the 21-year-old Bowden allowed two runs over five innings and was backed by a suddenly bristling Boston offense as the Red Sox continued their late-August surge with an 8-2 victory over the White Sox at Fenway.
�I�m kind of speechless,� Bowden said afterwards. �My family was here, it was my first major league win, and it came against a Chicago team.�
Bowden gave up seven hits, struck out three and threw 89 pitches (62 strikes). He walked only one. The White Sox hit several balls hard off him. Four of Chicago�s seven hits against him went for extra bases � three doubles and a triple.
Not to worry, though. The Red Sox were making hay offensively, pounding out 15 hits of their own with several players stepping up.
Dustin Pedroia had his second straight four-hit game with three singles and a double. He also was walked intentionally for the second night. He has reached base in 10 straight plate appearances with eight hits and two walks. The second baseman also made a couple of outstanding plays defensively.
�I never thought I would walk a jockey,� White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. �I must be the worst manager in the history of baseball right now, walking a guy that just came from being on the top of Big Brown to beat the White Sox.
�The guy right now is on fire. No matter what you throw there, he�s going to get it. I can�t believe it. You can change professions from one year to another. To go from the Kentucky Derby to the Boston Red Sox ballpark and perform, that�s amazing.�
Newcomer Mark Kotsay knocked in three runs with a single and pair of doubles. Jacoby Ellsbury had a double and triple, Jeff Bailey a solo homer, and Jason Bay a two-run double.
Bowden said he was very nervous, coming in from the bullpen and seeing the big Fenway Park crowd and a Michael Bowden poster, but settled down after walking his first batter. Pierzynski then hit into a double play, and the Sox offense exploded.
�I think it was inevitable that I was going to walk the first guy because my heart was pounding so hard,� he said. �But after that first guy, I settled down, got into a rhythm, and that double play helped me out a lot.�
Bowden�s mother, Nancy, his sisters, girlfriend and best buddy were on hand for his debut. �They wouldn�t miss it for the world,� he said. �It was a little bit extra special because I grew up a Cubs fan. It was special beating the White Sox. For my debut, it�s pretty awesome.
�It�s filling big footsteps coming behind guys like (Jon) Lester and (Clay) Buchholz. They�ve made their mark in the big leagues and it�s an honor just to follow them.�
He said he was also thrilled facing Ken Griffey Jr. and Jim Thome, players he grew up watching.
�He got us on a bad day,� Guillen said. �He�s OK. He didn�t really impress me. The first inning, he threw all fastballs. We�re a fastball-hitting team and we couldn�t get him. When you deserve credit, I�ll give you credit. He didn�t impress me, but he was good enough to beat the White Sox tonight.�
Bowden was 9-4 with a 2.33 ERA in 19 games with Double-A Portland and then 0-3 and 3.38 in seven games after a promotion to Triple-A Pawtucket.
The native of Winfield, Ill., who grew up in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, made his major league debut at the age of 21 years, 356 days, the youngest Sox pitcher to debut and start since Abe Alvarez was 21 years, 279 days on June 22, 2004.
The Sox have won two straight, five of their last six, and eight of 11.
Boston stayed 4-1/2 games behind Tampa Bay, which won again. The Sox had a 2-1/2 game lead on the Twins in the wild-card race, pending Minnesota�s late game at Oakland.
Chicago starter and loser Mark Buehrle (11-11) was peppered for seven runs on 11 hits in 4-2/3 innings.
Kotsay�s two-run double in the fifth boosted Boston into a 7-2 bulge. And for a change, Boston�s bullpen came through handsomely, blanking the White Sox over the last four innings.
By winning the last three games against the White Sox, the Red Sox have clinched the season series, which ends today, with a 4-2 margin. Boston has won five straight against Chicago in Fenway Park, and is 28-14 overall against the White Sox since the start of 2003.


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Experimental examination of existing slurry models for coal softening and resolidification
J. I. Hayashi, D. Denma, H. Takahashi, H. Kumagai, T. Chiba
Pelletized Goonyella coal was heated at a rate of 10 K min-1 up to holding temperatures from 690 to 710 K, while the apparent viscosity of the coal was measured by needle penetrometry and was found to change with time through a minimum viscosity of ca 106 Pa s. Existing slurry models, any of which predict the minimum viscosity at the maximum volume fraction of liquid without variation of its chemical composition, were adopted to analyze the change in the coal viscosity at a constant temperature of 690 K. The assumption that softening coal behaves as a slurry was experimentally examined by analyzing the viscosity of pelletized mixtures of semicoke as an inert solid and pyridine extract from the coal at temperatures over 500 K where the extract behaved as a liquid. The results revealed that a model based on Mooney's equation can quantitatively describe the viscosity of the mixtures that varied with temperature and the fraction of the extract with an Einstein coefficient and critical mass fraction of solid of 5.9 and 0.77, respectively. Using these parameters and the viscosity of liquid given as that of the extract, Mooney's equation predicted the time-dependent change in the mass fraction of metaplast assumed to represent the liquid in the softening coal at 690 K. The mass fractions of pyridine, quinoline and pyridine/CS2 extracts, which were obtained from the heat-treated and quenched coal pellets, were found to decrease monotonously with time and to be appreciably smaller than the predicted liquid fraction throughout the holding time. No significant changes with time of the chemical composition of the pyridine extracts were detected either. The solvent extracts were thus suggested to represent only a portion of the metaplast. Then the fraction of liquid in the coal, upon heating at 690 K, was evaluated by means of an in-situ proton magnetic resonance (1H NMR) that can detect mobile hydrogen existing in the liquid phase distinguishing it from rigid hydrogen in the solid phase on the basis of molecular mobility. The observed fraction of mobile hydrogen was found to change in a manner similar to that for the predicted liquid fraction, although the former was slightly larger than the latter.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00174-X
Proceedings of the 1999 International Symposium on Fundamentals for Innovative Coal Utalization - Sapporo, Jpn
Duration: Feb 2 1999 → Feb 4 1999
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Hayashi, J. I., Denma, D., Takahashi, H., Kumagai, H., & Chiba, T. (2000). Experimental examination of existing slurry models for coal softening and resolidification. Fuel, 79(3-4), 391-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00174-X
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In: Fuel, Vol. 79, No. 3-4, 02.2000, p. 391-397.
Hayashi, JI, Denma, D, Takahashi, H, Kumagai, H & Chiba, T 2000, 'Experimental examination of existing slurry models for coal softening and resolidification', Fuel, vol. 79, no. 3-4, pp. 391-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00174-X
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N2 - Pelletized Goonyella coal was heated at a rate of 10 K min-1 up to holding temperatures from 690 to 710 K, while the apparent viscosity of the coal was measured by needle penetrometry and was found to change with time through a minimum viscosity of ca 106 Pa s. Existing slurry models, any of which predict the minimum viscosity at the maximum volume fraction of liquid without variation of its chemical composition, were adopted to analyze the change in the coal viscosity at a constant temperature of 690 K. The assumption that softening coal behaves as a slurry was experimentally examined by analyzing the viscosity of pelletized mixtures of semicoke as an inert solid and pyridine extract from the coal at temperatures over 500 K where the extract behaved as a liquid. The results revealed that a model based on Mooney's equation can quantitatively describe the viscosity of the mixtures that varied with temperature and the fraction of the extract with an Einstein coefficient and critical mass fraction of solid of 5.9 and 0.77, respectively. Using these parameters and the viscosity of liquid given as that of the extract, Mooney's equation predicted the time-dependent change in the mass fraction of metaplast assumed to represent the liquid in the softening coal at 690 K. The mass fractions of pyridine, quinoline and pyridine/CS2 extracts, which were obtained from the heat-treated and quenched coal pellets, were found to decrease monotonously with time and to be appreciably smaller than the predicted liquid fraction throughout the holding time. No significant changes with time of the chemical composition of the pyridine extracts were detected either. The solvent extracts were thus suggested to represent only a portion of the metaplast. Then the fraction of liquid in the coal, upon heating at 690 K, was evaluated by means of an in-situ proton magnetic resonance (1H NMR) that can detect mobile hydrogen existing in the liquid phase distinguishing it from rigid hydrogen in the solid phase on the basis of molecular mobility. The observed fraction of mobile hydrogen was found to change in a manner similar to that for the predicted liquid fraction, although the former was slightly larger than the latter.
AB - Pelletized Goonyella coal was heated at a rate of 10 K min-1 up to holding temperatures from 690 to 710 K, while the apparent viscosity of the coal was measured by needle penetrometry and was found to change with time through a minimum viscosity of ca 106 Pa s. Existing slurry models, any of which predict the minimum viscosity at the maximum volume fraction of liquid without variation of its chemical composition, were adopted to analyze the change in the coal viscosity at a constant temperature of 690 K. The assumption that softening coal behaves as a slurry was experimentally examined by analyzing the viscosity of pelletized mixtures of semicoke as an inert solid and pyridine extract from the coal at temperatures over 500 K where the extract behaved as a liquid. The results revealed that a model based on Mooney's equation can quantitatively describe the viscosity of the mixtures that varied with temperature and the fraction of the extract with an Einstein coefficient and critical mass fraction of solid of 5.9 and 0.77, respectively. Using these parameters and the viscosity of liquid given as that of the extract, Mooney's equation predicted the time-dependent change in the mass fraction of metaplast assumed to represent the liquid in the softening coal at 690 K. The mass fractions of pyridine, quinoline and pyridine/CS2 extracts, which were obtained from the heat-treated and quenched coal pellets, were found to decrease monotonously with time and to be appreciably smaller than the predicted liquid fraction throughout the holding time. No significant changes with time of the chemical composition of the pyridine extracts were detected either. The solvent extracts were thus suggested to represent only a portion of the metaplast. Then the fraction of liquid in the coal, upon heating at 690 K, was evaluated by means of an in-situ proton magnetic resonance (1H NMR) that can detect mobile hydrogen existing in the liquid phase distinguishing it from rigid hydrogen in the solid phase on the basis of molecular mobility. The observed fraction of mobile hydrogen was found to change in a manner similar to that for the predicted liquid fraction, although the former was slightly larger than the latter.
U2 - 10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00174-X
DO - 10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00174-X
JO - Fuel
JF - Fuel
T2 - Proceedings of the 1999 International Symposium on Fundamentals for Innovative Coal Utalization
Y2 - 2 February 1999 through 4 February 1999


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Community-engaged research
Agnarson, A. M., et al. (2013). Antiretroviral Treatment Knowledge and Stigma – Implications for Programs and HIV Treatment Interventions in Rural Tanzanian Populations. PLoS ONE 8(1): e53993.
Informed consent (adults), Stigma, Adults (other), People at risk for HIV, People at risk for or with other STIs, People living with HIV, Survey research, Community-engaged research,Community organizations, Tanzania, Quantitative (QT)
Brown, E. J. & Hill, M. A. (2005). Perceptions of HIV risks and prevention strategies by rural and small city African Americans who use cocaine: Views from the inside. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 26, 359-377.
Multicultural competence, Research risks and benefits, People at risk for HIV, People at risk for or with substance use addictions, Community-engaged research, Community organizations, Health-care facilities, United States, Qualitative (QL)
DuBois, J. M., O'Leary, C. C., & Cottler, L. B. (2009).The attitudes of females in drug court toward additional safeguards in HIV prevention research. Prevention Science, 10(4), 345-352.
Informed consent (adults), Research risks and benefits, Adults (other), Incarcerated, detained, or previously incarcerated individuals, People at risk for HIV, People at risk for or with other STIs, People at risk for or with other substance abuse addictions, People who inject drugs, Community-engaged research, Prisons, United States, Qualitative (QL)
Fisher, C. B., et al. (2013). Moral Stress, Moral Practice and Ethical Climate in Community-Based Drug-Use Research: Views from the Front Line. American Journal of Bioethics Primary Research, 4(3), 27-38.
Investigator practices and perspectives, People at risk for or with substance use addictions,Research misconduct, Community-engaged research
Hanson, B. L., Faulkner, S. A., Brems, C., Corey, S. L., Eldridge, G. D., Johnson, M. E. (2015). Key stakeholders' perceptions of motivators for research participation among individuals who are incarcerated. JERHRE, 10 (4), 350-370.
Investigator practices and perspectives, IRB practices and perspectives, Voluntariness and self-efficacy, Incarcerated, detained, or previously incarcerated individuals, Investigators, IRB members, Community-engaged research, Prisons, United States, Qualitative (QL)
Kapp, S. A. (2000). Pathways to Prison: Life Histories of Former Clients of the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 27, 63-74.
Incarcerated, detained, or previously incarcerated individuals, Community-engaged research, Prisons, United States, Qualitative (QL)
Kostick, K. M., Weeks, M., & Mosher, H. (2014). Participant and staff experiences in a peed-delivered HIV prevention with injection drug users. JERHRE, 9 (1), 6-18.
Clinical efficacy, Investigator practices and perspectives, Research misconduct, Investigators, People at risk for HIV, People who inject drugs, Community-engaged research, Community organizations, United States, Qualitative (QL)
Kouta, C., Phellas, C., & Charis, K. (2013). Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Immigrants from Third Countries in Cyprus, on HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health. The Implication of Nursing Ethics to Healthcare. Health Science Journal, 7(4), 258-268.
Stigma, Adults (immigrants), Community-engaged research, Neighborhoods, Cyprus, Quantitative (QT)
Kyaddondo, D., Wanyenze, R., Kinsman, J., & Hardon, A. (2012). Home-based HIV counseling and testing: client experiences and perceptions in Eastern Uganda. BMC Public Health, 12966.
Confidentiality and privacy, Informed consent (adults), People at risk for HIV, People at risk for or with other STIs, Community-engaged research, Survey research, South Africa, Mixed Methods (MM)
Pearson, C. R., Parker, M., Fisher, C. B., & Moreno, C. (2014). Capacity Building from the Inside Out: Development and Evaluation of a CITI Ethics Certification Training Module for American Indian and Alaska Native Community Researchers. Journal Of Empirical Research On Human Research Ethics, 9(1), 46-57.
Multicultural competence, Research risks and benefits, Adults (other), Community-engaged research, Ethics education, Community organizations, United States, Mixed Methods (MM)
Quirk, M. E., Godkin, M. A., & Schwenzfeier, E. (1993). Evaluation of two AIDS prevention interventions for inner-city adolescent and young adult women. American journal of preventive medicine.
Clinical efficacy, Adolescents, People at risk for HIV, People at risk for or with other STIs,Community-engaged research, Multimedia, Community organizations, Health-care facilities,United States, Mixed methods (MM)
Stevenson, H.C. & White, J. J. (1994). AIDS prevention struggles in ethnocultural neighborhoods: why research partnerships with community based organizations can't wait. AIDS Education Prevention, April 6(2), 126-139.
Community Advisory Board practices, Community Advisory Board, Community-engaged research, Neighborhoods, United States, Mixed methods (MM)
Teti, M., Murray, C., Johnson, L., & Binson, D. (2012). Photovoice as a community-based participatory research method among women living with HIV/AIDS: ethical opportunities and challenges. Journal Of Empirical Research On Human Research Ethics: JERHRE, 7(4), 34-43.
Confidentiality and privacy, People living with HIV, Community-engaged research,Community organization, United States, Qualitative (QL)
Thokoane, C. (2014). Ethical challenges for piloting sexual health programs for youth in Hammanskraal, South Africa: bridging the gap between rights and services. Ethics and Behavior, 25 (2), 169-179.
Assent and self-consent (children and adolescents), Adolescents, Community-engaged research, Health-care facilities, South Africa, Qualitative (QL)
Traube, D. E., et al. (2013). African American Children's Perceptions of HIV-Focused Community-Based Participatory Research. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, 8(1), 79-90.
Assent and self-consent (children and adolescents), Research trust and mistrust, Stigma,Community-engaged research, Community organizations, United States, Mixed methods (MM)
Vreeman, R., Kamaara, E., Kamanda, A., Ayuku, D., Nyandiko, W., Atwoli, L., & … Braitstein, P. (2012). A qualitative study using traditional community assemblies to investigate community perspectives on informed consent and research participation in western Kenya. BMC Medical Ethics, 1323.
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B2Digital's B2 Fighting Series Heads Back Down to Georgia to Close Out 2021 with…
Tampa, FL, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — B2Digital Incorporated (the "Company" or "B2Digital") (OTCMKTS:BTDG), the premier development league for mixed martial arts ("MMA"), is excited to announce that the B2 Fighting Series is headed back to Georgia this weekend for a one big night of hard-hitting MMA at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, GA.
What: B2 Fighting Series 143, Amateur and Professional LIVE MMA
Where: Columbus Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, GA
When: Saturday, December 18. Doors open at 6pm ET. PPV Broadcast starts at 7pm ET.
Seats have nearly sold out, but availability remains for tickets at the door. Interested fans will also be able to stream it live on Pay-Per-View here, or enjoy it live over the B2 Fighting Series apps on Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV.
B2 matchmaker Brandon 'Hardrock' Higdon commented, "B2 Fighting Series returns to Columbus, Georgia this Saturday night for an awesome night of fights. The main event will feature Peter New taking on Davian Green in a 205 lbs. contest. Juice Jones also makes his return to the B2 cage to take on Undefeated flyweight Shameek Harvey. And professional female fighter Griffin Fisk will square off with Delaware's Becca Evans. That's just the pro card. We also have 10 fascinating amateur matchups on the schedule, including three Titles on the line. If you're a fight fan, you won't want to miss the last B2 Fighting Series event of 2021!"
B2Digital (OTC: BTDG) is the premier development league for mixed martial arts ("MMA"). The Company operates in two major branded segments: The B2 Fighting Series and The ONE More Gym Official B2 Training Facilities Network. The Company primarily derives revenues from live event ticket sales, pay-per-view ticket sales, content media marketing, and fitness facility memberships.
The Live Events segment (the B2 Fighting Series) is primarily engaged with scheduling, organizing, and producing live MMA events, marketing those events, and generating both live audience and PPV ticket sales, as well as creatively marketing the archived content generated through its operations in this segment. The Company also plans to generate additional revenues over time from endorsement deals with global brands as its audience grows. The B2 Fighting Series is licensed in 12 US states to operate LIVE MMA Fights. Most B2 Fighting Series events sell out at the gate. The Company now operates at a pace of more than 40 events per year.
The Fitness Facility segment operates primarily through the ONE More Gym Official B2 Training Facilities Network. The Company currently operates five ONE More Gym locations, with plans to continue to scale up this segment at a pace of 4-8 new locations per year. ONE More Gym locations include specialized MMA training resources and serve a recruiting function for the Company's Live Events segment.
For more information about B2Digital, visit the Company's website at www.B2FS.com.
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The Katy ESC is located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy 77494 .
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Big changes could be coming to the Lone Star State.
The Texas Senate voted yesterday to pass Senate Bill 21. This raises the age from 18 to 21 to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes and tobacco products. Opponents of the bill say that the state of Texas considers someone an adult at the age of 18. If they want to smoke, they should have the right to do so.
The bill passed 20-11 and there is one exemption in the bill. If you're an active member of the military and under the age of 21. You can show your military ID and are allowed to purchase tobacco products. This has not gone through the full process yet. It now heads to the Texas House of Representatives for consideration.


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The Gift of Existence
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It would have been so much easier to die.
Kevin Thorson lay paralyzed in the grass of a church lawn in Canada. Moments earlier, he was practicing backflips with a friend when he missed a rotation, fell on his head, and broke his neck nearly at his skull. As a friend ran for help, he lay there alone, not breathing, fading into blackness as he fell unconscious.
He told us later that it was at that moment, when he felt himself near death, that the presence of God came to him. The sense of the next world was intensely powerful, forever making this side of the veil seem the impostor. It would have been quick, even merciful, to have slipped quietly away to join God.
But God wasn't there to take him to heaven.
Instead, He had a message for Kevin. A voice so real Kevin thought it was audible told him, "You're going to be okay."
He awakened not okay. He was in a desperate fight for his life. Emergency personnel worked feverishly to keep him alive until he could be put on life support. He endured a helicopter ride to a larger hospital in Calgary, a doctor's push for euthanasia, surgeries, pneumonia, bronchoscopy, paralysis, loss of privacy, and much pain in the first weeks before he returned home.
Later he endured serious infections that landed him in intensive care. He had more surgeries for kidney stones. He spent two years on the ventilator before weaning off it on days, something that had been declared an impossibility by his doctors. He regained more than they expected, but not enough for a normal life.
The loss was profound. It came in layers as the reality of the depth of his disability struck home. Some days he grieved over the dreams he would never see realized. Other days he longed for just the feel of grass beneath his feet again.
But as victories came, like breathing on his own and taking his first steps and running a computer, there was a stirring in his soul. He began to truly appreciate being alive. Watching him struggle to live out his faith despite profound brokenness, I began to see how completely God had brought to pass what He promised Kevin: He would be okay.
Today I understand this: Existence, in all its facets, is a gift.
It is the man who has been told he would never breathe on his own who appreciates the feeling of air in his lungs.
It is the man who has endured great pain who appreciates a day when his body is at peace.
It is the man who once lost all feeling who takes joy in the warmth of the sun on his arms, the softness of a kitten's fur beneath his fingers, and his legs under him again as he takes his first shaky steps.
It is the man who has had everything taken away who treasures anything given back.
It is in loss that we understand the gift.
To exist is to be. We are made in mirror image of our Creator, who calls Himself the great "I AM." We were made to experience. We were made to feel, to love, to laugh, to hurt.
Those who say, "I would never want to live like that" must give room to those who do want to live, even if it is "like that." The disabled and the vulnerable and the aged and the pre-born have no duty to die because their existence is inconvenient for others.
Yes, it would have been easier for Kevin to die that awful day in 1997. But what richness of life we would have missed in knowing him. The world is a better place because he exists.
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What an amazing testimony of faith and love. Thank you for this blessing.
PamThorson
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Joy. God has been very good to us!
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'Zombieland: Double Tap' limbers up properly, retaining the magic of the original
In the world of "Zombieland," there are rules.
Things like "limbering up" or "enjoy the little things" are simplistic yet important when it comes to surviving a Zombie apocalypse. "Double Tap" is another one of those rules and also the name of the new sequel to the 2009 surprise hit that threw a wicked curveball at the then-tired genre, infusing the entertaining mayhem with a healthy dose of humor and pop culture references played off as oddball jokes.
If there's a rule for sequels, it should be don't forget about what made the first one great. In this case, it's the laughs. Ruben Fleischer didn't forget to retain the comedy in his follow-up, and that makes this a worthy addition and not a hapless throw-in (looking at you, scary Jolie).
It's also great to see the gang back together, killing the undead while firing zingers at each other. The gung-ho Elvis/Dale Earnhardt loving Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson's comeback role suits him perfectly); the nerdy Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg, who probably will never age); the sexy yet deadly Wichita (Emma Stone); and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin, who certainly does age, not in a bad way).
It's the cast and their way of having fun with character interaction and relentless comedy that made the original such an easy going delight, and that doesn't end here. There are a few new additions, like Rosario Dawson's Nevada and Luke Wilson's Albuquerque, but it's the main four's show and right for it.
The plot isn't much different, other than the fact that Bill Murray's mansion is replaced with The White House and the gang goes through the normal transitions of growing up and growing apart. There's not a lot of new ingredients in this second dish, but the flavor is still there.
There's a joy to seeing Harrelson cut loose an insult or do his best impression of Elvis' voice and dance. If there was a role that this seasoned and versatile actor had to play, it's Tallahassee. There's so much to love about this unhinged yet heartfelt rebel, and trust me, Harrelson finds every spice in the pantry.
He can play cold-blooded killers in "Out of the Furnace," a reliable detective in "True Detective," a legendary porn magazine mogul, and a crazy-ish killer in a zombie comedy. You must appreciate some Woody before you sleep on movies. He's like a piece of dark chocolate: deny that you want it until the the sun goes down, but know you are full of it.
The rest of the cast plays their roles effectively, but once again, Harrelson owns it.
The final third of the film does bog down into a predictable shoot-em-up survival of the fittest and fastest fest, but the majority of this film is well made and does the job. Every movie doesn't have to be a mind-blowing art show; just show up, satisfy the soul, meet the expectations, and maybe leave us wanting more of it later.
Zombieland: Double Tap isn't perfect and doesn't have all the potent aura of the original, but it's a very funny and likable sequel.
If life is beating you down, take 99 minutes and choose this ride. Just remember: limber up and enjoy the little things, like a comedy that is actually funny.
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If there is one part of our beautiful country travellers flock to it is probably the west. With stunning nature and incredible wildlife the west has some amazing things to offer. And it doesn't have to be about challenging yourself by trekking deep into the mountains.
Here are our best leisurely tours and holidays that let you discover the Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta without breaking a sweat.
Rocky Mountain Discovery
12 days from CA$4699
Leisurely Small Group Hiking, Nature & Wildlife Holiday
Discover the best of Canada's Rocky Mountain on this journey from Vancouver, British Columbia to Calgary, Alberta. Visit BC's capital Victoria, the resort town of Whistler, the small community of Blue River, Jasper and its beautiful surrounds, the Icefields Parkway, stunning Lake Louise and Banff. En-route do some light walking, enjoy a boat cruise, perhaps do some whitewater rafting or find some of the wildlife the region is known for. See this trip
Self-drive Alberta - The Icefields Parkway
6 days from CA$1035
Self-drive Holiday
Alberta's Icefields Parkway is known for its striking lookout spots and easy access to great hiking trails. One of the best drives in the world, this drive will take you through spectacular mountains and past some of the most beautiful lakes in Canada.
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Bears & Whales of Vancouver Island
Leisurely Small Group Nature & Wildlife Holiday
Experience fantastic wildlife and nature on Canada's Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Walk past giant trees at Cathedral Grove, observe whales and black bears near Tofino, experience salmon runs and the animals they attract, explore trails and beaches on foot and paddle a kayak and spot eagles, seals, sea lions and dolphins. See this trip
Self-drive the Yukon - Dempster Highway to Inuvik
Everyone's dream trip - drive a car along Yukon's Dempster Highway all the way to Inuvik in the Arctic. Along the way, stop in famous towns like Whitehorse, Skagway, Haines and Dawson City. Is this the year you will make this dream come true?
Best of the Rockies
Leisurely / Moderate Small Group Nature & Wildlife, Mixed-Activity Holiday
Canada's Rockies at their best! From pretty Vancouver, travel up to Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler and on to Wells Gray and Jasper. Continue on the Icefields Parkway to Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. On this journey through British Columbia and Alberta there is plenty of time to engage in exciting activities from taking in viewpoints, to hiking, gondola and helicopter rides, cycling, zip-lining, mountain biking, a guided glacier hike, white water rafting, canoeing or visit a hot spring. See this trip
Self-drive BC - Pacific Coast Circuit
Enjoy the best of Canada's west coast as you circle through Whistler, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. Drive the Sea to Sky Highway, explore Quadra Island, walk the rainforests at Tofino and enjoy some small-city life in Victoria, BC's capital. See this trip
Wildlife of Western Canada
Enjoy the best of Western Canada on this journey from Alberta's Calgary to British Columbia's Vancouver. Take in the best sites such as Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, Jasper and Tweedsmuir. Along the way there are plenty of activities such as walks, hikes, gondola rides, wildlife viewing and canoeing. From Bella Coola you take the Inside Passage to Tofino on Vancouver Island where huge trees, rainforest, a boat trips and more activities await. See this trip
Self-drive BC and Alberta - Best of the West
All the highlights of Western Canada in one self-drive tour. Enjoy the wines of Kelowna, a stay at Emerald Lake Lodge, leisure time in Banff and Jasper NP's and drive the Icefields Parkway. Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park and Whistler before heading over to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino and a final two nights in Victoria. This is truly the best British Columbia and Alberta have to offer in one great self-drive holiday. See this trip
Circle the Canadian Rockies
Moderate Small Group Hiking, Nature & Wildlife Holiday
See all the highlights of Western Canada and more on this splendid circle trip through British Columbia and Alberta. Drive the length of Vancouver Island, discover the First Nations cultures and wilderness of Northern BC, explore Jasper and its pretty surrounds, drive the Icefields Parkway before hitting Calgary, the resort town of Banff and stunning Lake Louise. Via Golden you move to the wineries of the Okanagan Valley, before discovering the mountains around the village of Whistler. See this trip
NWT - Aurora at Blachford Lake Lodge
5 Days and up, from CA$2245
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Spend two nights at the remote Blachford Lake Lodge in the Northwest Territories where you can engage in activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, igloo building, quinzhee building, wildlife tracking, ice fishing, fat tire biking, skating and hockey and of course Aurora viewing. See this trip
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3-7 days from CA$4485
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The scent of cedar in the air. The taste of sea salt on your tongue. The thrill of observing animals in the wild. The rush of discovery. The stillness of the forest. A longing to reconnect. Welcome to Nimmo Bay.
Accessible by air Nimmo Bay is the only development in this area of British Columbia's wild Great Bear Rainforest. The remote location, tailored itineraries, and unparalleled hospitality offer guests wilderness, wildlife, and wellness experiences by land, water, and sky, including Coastal Safaris, Helicopter Adventures, Wellness Experiences, and Culinary Journeys. See this trip.
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La frontera entre Romania i Bulgària es la frontera internacional entre Romania i Bulgària, ambdós estats membres de la Unió Europea i integrats en l'espai Schengen. Té una longitud total de 631,3 kilòmetres, dels quals 470 kilòmetres corresponen al tàlveg del Danubi, 139,1 kilòmetres formen una frontera terrestre entre el Danubi (sortida a l'est de la vila de Silistra) i el mar Negre (entre la vila búlgara de Durankulak i la vila romanesa de Vama Veche) i 22,2 kilòmetres de frontera marítima (aigües territorials).

Traçat
Comença al trifini entre Romania, Bulgària i Sèrbia. Durant la major part de la seva longitud, la frontera segueix el curs del riu Danubi inferior fins a la ciutat de Silistra, on el riu continua cap al nord cap al territori romanès. A l'est d'aquest punt, la frontera terrestre passa per la regió històrica de Dobruja, dividint-la en Dobrudja Septentrional a Romania i la Dobrudja Meridional a Bulgària. Acaba al trifini entre Bulgària, Romania i Ucraïna. El traçat oriental final de la frontera, un 25% del total, acaba al litoral del Mar Negre gairebé a l'altura del paral·lel 45° nord.

Història
El traçat actual fou establert per una comissió internacional el 1878 arran de la independència del Regne de Bulgària i del Regne de Romania. La part terrestre travessa una zona que aleshores encara era poblada majoritàriament per turcs i tàtars musulmans, i va formant vores en funció de les bosses lingüístiques de les minories cristianes búlgara al sud i romanesa al nord.

El traçat terrestre fou modificat quatre cops, el 1913 (annexió per Romania de la Dobrudja Meridional), en 1918 (primera restitució, i annexió búlgara d'una part de la Dobrudja romanesa), en 1919 (retorn al traçat de 1913) i el 1940 (segona restitució definitiva de la Dobrudja Meridional a Bulgària).

Passos fronterers
 Vidin–Calafat (Pont Nova Europa): carretera, ferrocarril
 Oriàhovo-Bechet: ferri
 Nikòpol-Turnu Măgurele: ferri
 Svixtov-Zimnicea: ferri
 Russe–Giurgiu (Pont del Danubi): carretera, ferrocarril
 Silistra–Ostrov: carretera
 Kainardja–Lipnița: carretera
 Kardam–Negru Vodă: carretera, ferrocarril
 Durankulak–Vama Veche: carretera

Referències

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If you're a regular reader here on my blog, then I hope you know by now that context is key in your church's social media presence, which is why I hope you're thinking about how to use your Church's social media presence around Christmas. Okay, let's face it, I hope you were thinking about this long before this week, but hey, better late than never. So today I want to share with you one of the best ways that I've found to invite people to your Christmas Eve Service.
1. People are more willing to visit a church for the first time during the Christmas season – It doesn't matter if your friend doesn't go to church on a regular basis, they are more likely to respond to an invitation to 2 holidays: Christmas and Easter. So you need to provide people with easy ways to invite friends.
2. We're in the visual era of social media – This means that at least 50% of the time you need to be thinking about how you're creating social media posts that are visually appealing that people want to share. Because the fact is, if you create a post that catches someone's eye, then people are much more likely to share it with their friends. And since your church's social media presence is the modern-day greeter, it's important that this image looks good, because this could be the first impression someone gets of your church.
In light of these two ideas, you need to create an invitation to your Christmas Eve service that is an easily shareable image. People are willing to share images, especially if they have a call to action, and if they contain important information. So if you create an image that is an invite to your Christmas Eve service, along with times, location, and website URL, it can be shared independently apart from any links or captions, and still act as a good invite. Then post it on all of your social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Pinterest.
How are you using social media to invite people to your Christmas services?


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Reading a Mary Higgins Clark book is like slipping into an old, worn sweater. And while you know it isn't the best sweater in your wardrobe, it's certainly the most comfortable. You've had it for years and it isn't going anywhere even when it's pilled and worn.
I remember reading Where are the Children and Weep No More My Lady (which was my favorite book for many years of my adolescence.) I've read all her books, multiple times.
And I've mentioned on this blog that I'm not a fan of series? Yup, completely does not apply to Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke's Under Suspicion Series. You Don't Own me is number five.
"Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke are back with their fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Under Suspicion series; when TV producer Laurie Moran investigates an unsolved murder, she becomes entangled in a web of long-buried secrets and begins to wonder if her own life is in grave danger as a mysterious stalker plots revenge.
But once Laurie dives into the case, she learns that Martin wasn't the picture-perfect husband, father, and doctor he appeared to be and was carrying secrets of his own. And what does the web of lies ensnaring the Bell family have to do with a dangerous stranger, who gazes at Laurie from afar and thinks, What a pretty girl, I'm sure she's going to be missed…?
What's not to love about a Mary Higgins Clark book? I have loved every page of the Under Suspicion series she teamed up with Alafair Burke to co-write. Ms. Clark is getting older, so I suspect she formulates the plots and Burke takes it from there, but I really have no idea. I probably shouldn't speculate.
But You Don't Own me is classic Mary Higgins Clark. The characters describe their outfits using works like "slacks" and "pant suits" that super make me think of my grandma. But it's all part of the flavor of one her books.
There is always a bad guy who isn't just in the background, he is watching his victim's every move. There is always a smart, attractive but practical woman as the main character and an older woman always exists in the story. And she is always, always opinionated.
If you are a Clark fan, you won't be disappointed by this one. I loved it. Every time I get my hands on a book of hers, it's like returning home, or tomato soup and grilled cheese, or anything you can think of that makes you nostalgic.


True Or False? Did Cardi B Actually Shade Nicki Minaj After MET Gala Meet Up?
Although fans saw Cardi B and Nicki Minaj cordially chatting at the Met Gala, a rumor's swirling that soon after one of them sent the other shade.
Now some Barbz are calling foul on Cardi and accusing the Bronx rapper of not so subtly shading Nicki Minaj.
Well, Instagram account @UnveiledCelebs posted a screenshot of Cardi liking a comment from a fan dissing Nicki.
Well Cardi has Responded, Saying the comment is fake.
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ANDRE Villas-Boas has accused the Football League of putting his players' careers at risk.
Tottenham kick off their Europa League Group K campaign against Norwegians Tromso tonight in the first of three games in just six days.
Spurs then travel to Cardiff on Sunday before a non-televised Capital One Cup third-round trip to Aston Villa just 48 hours later.
Boss Villas-Boas said: "How can a game be scheduled after two days? It immediately puts the players' careers at risk from injuries.
"I find it absolutely incredible that we have to risk injuries to our players by playing on the Tuesday.
"The pace of the game has changed so much that the second day is the worst for recovery of players.
"It is the most dangerous day to pick up an injury. If this is not taken into account, I think it is bad.
Spurs must play their cup game at Villa on the Tuesday because postponing the tie by 24 hours means it would clash with two other games nearby – with Birmingham hosting Swansea and West Brom facing Arsenal.
The police do not want Villa and Birmingham playing at home on the same night – and do not want Arsenal and Spurs fans making the journey to the West Midlands at the same time.
Villas-Boas, who won the 2011 Europa League with Porto, plans to shuffle his pack for the Tromso clash but insists he will take the competition seriously.
Villas-Boas, who steered Spurs to the quarter-finals last year, said: "Last year we were trying to change the mentality in some way, in terms of the approach to the competition.
TOTTENHAM (probable): Friedel; Naughton, Kaboul, Dawson, Fryers; Sandro, Dembele; Lamela, Holtby, Sigurdsson; Defoe.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Former Tottenham ace Gareth Bale shows off his stunning Bernabéu view!


The banner on the right was patterned after the stained glass window (image #1 below). We experimented with colors using a computer graphics program. Using blue for sky behind the crosses and sun made the sun look like an Easter egg! So we chose white for the background. Click here to see outline of sections.


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Big East Lacrosse Tournament Infographic: Team Profiles
By RyanMcD29@RyanMcD29 May 2, 2012, 10:00am EDT
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Every Division I tournament. Every team. College Crosse has it all on lockdown. Please send cookies and naptime. Today we're slashing to bits the Big East Tournament.
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"Welcome back to College Crosse's coverage of lacrosse's most storied battle... The Big East Tournament! Let's now take a close look at the teams participating in this legendary tournament.
At the #1 seed, we have the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame
At the #2 seed, the host team, the Wildcats out of Villanova
After the jump, we've got a look at Syracuse and St. John's so don't go anywhere"
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"Welcome back, we continue with the 3rd seed, the Orange of Syracuse University
And last, but certainly not least, the 4th seed, the Red Storm from St. John's
We hope you've enjoyed this look at the four participants of the Big East Tournament. Come back later and we'll have a look at the two big matchups that will shake the Philly area this weekend!"


Many pet owners can tell if their furry friend is sick just by looking at them. Maybe they're eating less, or walking slower. Perhaps you're not greeted with their usual enthusiasm when you come home from work.
Pretty Litter is a silica-based cat litter that changes colors in response to abnormal pH levels in your kitty's urine.
For instance, blue litter indicates high alkaline, which could point to Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), struvite crystal formations, or a host of kidney issues. Orange litter symbolizes the detection of bilirubin, which may imply liver problems like bile duct obstruction (cholestasis), gallstones, liver inflammation, or pancreatitis. Shades of dark yellow and olive green designate normal health.
While many litters are typically clay-based, Pretty Litter's silica absorbs and traps odor while the water in the urine "evaporates, hygienically sealing the urine in the tiny microgels." This way, you don't have to scoop up clumps of liquid—only feces.
"The silica gels are additionally dried and screened, forming the macro-pored silica gel which is used as a highly efficient and clean absorbent," according to the Pretty Litter FAQ page.
HPLC users know that all too well—hence why silica is the most common stationary phase for column chromatography.
Chromatography—which literally means "to write with color"—was first used by Italian botanist Mikhail Tsvet in 1900 to separate plant pigments like chlorophyll. Since then, chromatography techniques have been expanded and sophisticated by modern scientists, and color-based technology has found its niche in several applications.
Thermochromism in particular (changing color based on temperature) has been popularly utilized for decades in various merchandise, like mood rings, flat thermometers, and clothing.
CEO Daniel Rotman created Pretty Litter after the unexpected loss of his beloved cat, Gingi.
Though Pretty Litter can provide alerts for possible illnesses, the product is not intended to be diagnostic. Pretty Litter should in no way replace regular veterinary check-ups or professional medical counsel.
If after 24 to 48 hours the color change persists, Pretty Litter recommends taking your cat to the vet.
What other products could benefit from color–changing technology? Diapers? Let us know in the comments!
Pretty Litter was toxic to my cat and gave her liver a workout. When I changed back to World's Best, her liver ultimately returned to normal. I would be on the look out for this in the future.


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Last updated on: 4/8/2010 12:00:48 PM PST Born Gay? Home Page > Source Biographies > >Timothy J. Biblarz, PhD
Timothy J. Biblarz, PhD Biography
Title: Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California (USC)
Position: Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Is Sexual Orientation Determined at Birth?"
"[T]he only 'theory' of child development we can imagine in which a child's sexual development would bear no relationship to parental genes, practices, environment, or beliefs would be an arbitrary one."
Cowritten with J. Stacey, "(How) Does the Sexual Orientation of Parents Matter?," American Sociological Review, Apr. 2001
Theoretical Expertise Ranking: Experts
Individuals with PhDs or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to human sexuality. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to human sexuality.
Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Southern California (USC), 2007-present
Associate Professor of Sociology, USC, 2000-present
Research Associate, Gerontology Research Institute in the Andrus Gerontology Center, USC
Research Associate, USC Population Research Laboratory
Consulting Editor, American Journal of Sociology
Member, American Sociological Association
Member, National Council on Family Relations
Member, Pacific Sociological Association
Member, Population Association of America
Member, Population Reference Bureau
Recipient, Sex and Gender Best Article Award for "(How) Does the Sexual Orientation of Parents Matter?", 2004
Recipient, USC General Education Teaching Award, 2002
PhD, Sociology, University of Washington, 1992
Contact Info: Phone: 213-740-3547
Website: Faculty profile at USC
1. Are Children Who Are Raised by Gay Parents More Likely to Be Gay Themselves?


If you live in Glen Ellyn, you've undoubtedly come to love the Lake Ellyn area. We're excited to share details on an oversized lot that is now for sale in this area, and waiting for you to dream up your own Oakley custom home to build on this incredible property.
You live steps from Lake Ellyn surrounded by beautiful lake views, amazing tree-lined streets and in the heart of the action for events like the 4th of July Fireworks and the annual Boat Regatta. No more searching for parking as you attend events at Glenbard West or Memorial and Duchon Fields because you're in walking in distance. And the convenience of the Metra and dinner out at A Todo Madre or Fire and Wine are close by.
Then imagine this location with your dream home brought to life on an oversized, corner lot. Sounds pretty darn nice, right?
Check out our For Sale property at 719 Crescent in Glen Ellyn. This double lot (127x158x125x180) affords so much flexibility for design and truly puts you in the heart of the action. Full details on this property can be found here or by contacting us directly here.
Because this is new construction and has yet to be designed, you will work with Oakley from start to finish on everything from architectural plans, interior design and selections, demo, permitting and all aspects of the build. We'll keep the process streamlined so you can enjoy building your home as much as you'll enjoy living in it.
Glen Ellyn is an incredible community with so much to offer. You can explore other homes we've built in Glen Ellyn here. Then, if you're interested in making this property yours - just give us a call!


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Queretaro Cathedral by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
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In response to calls for a larger space, the Santiago Apostle Cathedral is the proposed home for the Queretaro Diocese. The proposed building lies on a 20,000 square meter plot of land on the city's south central side. The project aims to turn the building into not only a new religious and community space, but also an architectural icon for the city.
Architect: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Client: Diócesis de Querétaro
Location: Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico
Construction Area (Built): 31,108 sqm
Construction Area (Opened): 13,678 sqm
Terrain Area: 20,003.48 sqm
Architecture Leader: Javier Sordo Madaleno de Haro, Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro
Project Leader: Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro, Luis Ernesto Hernández Alapizco
Design Team: Maricarmen Lazo de la Vega Monroy, José Félix Flores Mendoza, Gerardo Álvarez Vázquez Mellado, Diego Arturo Díaz García, Santiago Noriega Sanfeliz, Leslie Laura Águila Vázquez, Roselia Marroquín González, Estefanía Montalvo Santos, Juan José Castillo González, Mariana Monroy Herrera, Salvador Salcido Morones
Renders and Video: Ángel Segovia, Ignacio Herrera, Mauricio Orgaz-Archoglow3d
From the architect: The project's design is based on a guiding axis that points towards the rising sun. The nave's geometry begins in the circle and then spreads throughout the structure from the principal entrance all the way towards the altar. The cathedral's roof is made up of a grand staircase that also houses a reflection pool. The cathedral's interior utilizes religious and architectural symbols used by the Church throughout its existence, most notably the Latin Cross-shaped skylight that allows natural light to enter and highlights the cathedral's nave and center aisle.
The cathedral will be able to seat 3,000 worshippers in the main nave while two smaller side chapels will hold 100 people each. To either side of the altar, there will be 3000 crypts lining two ascending spirals. The crypts are situated in such a way as to allow one to look towards the altar or towards the outside gardens in contemplation or reflection. Another 3,500 crypts are located around Capilla del Santísimo (Chapel of the Most Holy), which is located beneath the altar.
The structure is crowned with a 65-meter high cross that also acts as the bell tower, creating a new urban landmark within the city. The rest of the structure is based around the atrium, that acts as a catalyst for public life, drawing inspiration from the colonial cloisters that unwrapped around the central patio. In this case, however, the atrium extends towards the main avenue, allowing it to permeate the city's public life from the heart of the cathedral.
The plan for the pastoral area includes an auditorium able to seat 1000: six rooms able to hold 100 people each, six smaller rooms able to hold 50, the Bishop and Diocese's office space, and service areas like the kitchen and bookstore. The residential area for priests is located in the east wing of the building and will be divided into two parts, each one with its own private garden as well as other spaces dedicated to the private life of its occupant.
Extending from the atrium is the pathway of the cross park, a public green space formed by two bodies embracing the atrium as a symbol of protection. The idea is that this space will be the new public square for the city's residents. Public parking can be found below the street with space for 500 cars and 30 trucks.
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During the event, VEDA will present the results from the Fit4BusinessGrowth (F4BG) project as well as Team Mate 3600 project, both supported by the UK National Agency of the Erasmus + Programme. In addition, the Head of Regional Office of Ministry of Economy will present opportunities for SMEs under the OP "Innovation and Competitiveness" and OP "Small and Medium Enterprises Initiative". The NETWORLD project, supported by the Danube Transnational Programme will be presented too.
Mr. Vladimir Bobev – Head of the "Regional Sector Varna" at the Managing Body of OP "Innovation and competitiveness", Ministry of Economy – Sofia.


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Compare Inkybay Product Customizer vs. Shopify Mobile App To successfully find the most effective and productive eCommerce Software for your firm, you should compare products available on the market.
Product Customizer allows you to easily create an unlimited number of dropdown options for each product – simply name the dropdown and enter as many options as you'd like to display. Forget 3 dropdowns with only 4-5 options each! You can have as many as you want. You can even save sets of options and apply them to new products with 2 clicks.
With Product Customizer, an app for Shopify, you can easily offer unlimited customization options to your customers, allowing them to personalize your products with their own images and text. Plus, this Shopify app allows you to designate required fields, save sets of customization options, and more.
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ELECTION 2020: Jean Mensa Extends Timeline For Declaring 2020 Election Results
The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa in a press statement has postponed the timeline for declaring the 2020 Presidential election results as announced earlier.
The commission earlier today said it will announce the certified election results at 5:00 pm today, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, if it has been able to collate all the results.
But, in a new statement, the commission has extended the timeline till further notice.
The new statement reads;
The Electoral Commission informs the General Public that to ensure the collation of results at the Constituency and Regional Collation Centres across the country is accurate, the EC will extend its intended timeline for declaring the 2020 Presidential election results. The new timeline will be communicated shortly.
The Commission has continually reiterated that transparency, integrity, and fairness are the yardstick by which it conducted the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
Source : FNN24.COM
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