title: Worldwide communications still using cable

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While working my way through the several-hundred RSS feeds I subscribe to I came across an article that referenced an Epic Net Outage In Africa. Curiosity got the best of me and I started looking for more information on the worldwide use of underwater communications lines. Once-upon-a-time these (copper) cables, used to connect the worlds continents, were made up of hundred (thousands) of copper strands. These, for the most part, have been replaced by fiber optic cabling that can not only carry greater amounts of data but are smaller (and presumably cheaper) than copper conductors.
Communication companies are using these cables, resting on the sea floor in all of the worlds oceans, to move massive amounts of data between land masses. Typically the majority of the information you access on the internet is stored nearby in servers that cache data that others have already referenced. Why send the same data over long distances if it can be stored regionally? When you end up requesting a piece of data that’s actually located in another country you are most likely utilizing these underwater cables to transfer the data from its source to your computer. Here’s a good test for you to try. In Windows click START, RUN and type CMD [ENTER]. In the command line window that pops up type Ping 220.127.116.11 [ENTER]. You should get something like this: Make a note of the “Time=237ms” piece, you just communicated directly with a server in Taiwan. Now ping 18.104.22.168 Notice how the “time” is a lot less? This, in geek speak, is called “Latency“. You just communicated with one of the thousands of servers Google has on the Internet (many of them local to large metropolitan areas). Now granted, we’re talking milliseconds but that’s an eternity in the computer world. By pinging the actual IP address of the computer in Taiwan you bypassed any caching by your ISP and communicated with the server directly.
1000 Milliseconds equals one second so when you communicated with the server in Taiwan you sent a piece of data at the speed of light over 7700 miles (and BACK) in 0.25 seconds. How amazing is that? When they figure out how to digitize the human body you should be able to travel anywhere in the world in just a few seconds (or less). As someone who’s used satellite communication in the past for voice communication I can assure you that the delay can be in the 1000’s of milliseconds and it’s a real pain to communicate with someone using a satellite that’s just 4-700 miles overhead.
Since we’re becoming a more “global” society it’s important, now more than ever, that these undersea communication links are available (and functional). Hopefully the telecommunication companies are investing in more capacity to handle the ever increasing need to transmit data around the world.


tier: cub

shelf: health

title: 05

text:
It was a very different experience when I created Ron's cancer design.
I was on the outside looking in.
Not this time.
I am a woman of faith in good times and bad. The scriptures are a source of strength and encouragement to me. I knew one of them would become the very center of my life while I went through my surgery and treatment.
I will admit that there is nothing about having surgery that appeals to me on any level.
In fact I find it all a bit terrifying.
On the day I went in to the hospital I had written this verse on a small slip of paper and rolled it up in my hand and held it there. Close to the time for the surgery, the anesthesiologist came in to talk to me as they do. I asked him if he would keep the paper with the verse in my hand during surgery and he vowed he would.
Once I woke in recovery, the first thing I said was, I'm thirsty and where is my paper! The paper was held tightly in my left hand, badly wrinkled but with me.
I remember kissing it and feeling relief that the words written on it made that journey with me.
This is Isaiah 41:10 as it unfolds...............
I took my first stitches two days after surgery.
Progress in the first week.
All is well......my recovery is taking time but that's ok.
I feel I have a lot of it going forward.


shelf: finance

title: Promises promises

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Apex Translations Services promises to deliver our best product to you on time AND on budget…..
There is an old proverb that notes: “Your word is your bond.”
Given the universality of the above axiom, there are many variations on this saying such as. . .
“You are only as good as your word.”
(This implies that integrity is a living entity, dependent upon a verbal promise fulfilled.)
“You can take what he/she says all the way to the bank.”
(This implies a human trait so straightforward and verifiable, that when one hears it, it seems the whole world relaxes in the company of such plain honesty.)
“TRUST is a fragile thing. Easy to break, easy to lose, and one of the hardest things to get back.”
(This implies a hope that a fledgling puts his/her steadfast belief in an unknown and is completely satisfied in a desired result or positive outcome.)
You can trust Apex Translations Services to deliver your translated documents on mutually-agreed upon dates and times. Apex will also match the perfect translator to your job specifications, so you will have an accurate document produced in your designated target language.
Every time Apex Translations accepts a job request, our integrity is on the line. That said, our integrity is crucial to us and to you, because that integrity encapsulates the project manager, the translator, the document(s), the proofreader, the finished product, and you, the client. We check and verify and check again until our promised best is delivered to you, our client. Apex’ integrity depends on your total satisfaction, and you can place your trust in our capable hands.
That is why at Apex Translation Services, our word is our bond.


shelf: education

title: Classes and Workshops

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Classes and Workshops
Workshops are free with your membership. However, for a small additional fee you can join our over 60 classes in a month running from 6:15am to 10:00am and 5:00pm to 8:00pm daily with either our Unlimited Gold, Platinum or Visit Based Memberships. Here are some of our classes!
LEARN TO LIFT WORKSHOP
Our Learn to Lift Workshops, led by our expert coaches, will teach you how to lift weights confidently while supporting you with the basics of good technique to inspire your workouts and help you achieve the best results. You will work in small, friendly groups, with personalized guidance on form to make sure you feel confident and safe when training with weights. See you at the bar!
BODY TONE CLASS
If you're looking to give your body a top-to-toe workout to some great music, this is the class for you. The exercises involve completing reps using a choice of weights and are designed to boost your metabolism and burn body fat. This class varies from week to week to keep your body on its toes and ensure you continue to condition, tone and sculpt your whole body.
LEARN TO TRAIN GLUTES
Learn how to effectively strengthen, train and build your glutes with guidance from one of our coaches in our learn to train glutes workshop.
BURN IT CLASS
Spending as much time as possible in your optimum training zone for burning calories and fat, this session focusses on using only your bodyweight in varying styles of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) including Tabata. Expect to see side effects such as burning more calories for longer after your workout and generally feeling awesome! Great if you’re looking to shape up, trim down and seriously boost your fitness levels.


shelf: home-craft

title: Belavali house studio mumbai

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بروزرسانی: 02 تیر 1404
Belavali House / Studio Mumbai
Architects: Studio Mumbai
P،tographs: Helene Binet
Belavali House, designed by Studio Mumbai and located on a five-acre rice plantation in Badlapur, Maharashtra, serves as a garden pavilion beautifully positioned between a forest to the east and terraced rice fields to the west. This ،me features undulating stone walls that anc،r the structure strategically to harmonize with the natural landscape. The interior boasts pigmented cement plaster floors and operable facades that allow for an immersive experience of the surrounding environment. Additional farm-like buildings provide ،e for extended family and guests, maintaining the agricultural character of the landscape. The ،use’s functions are t،ughtfully ،ized to correspond with the levels of the terraced ، fields, with reclaimed stone decks and reconstructed walkways further integrating the natural and built environments.
The floors and walls are seamlessly finished in pigmented cement plaster, with a basic steel structure supporting a single roof plane. The ،use is enclosed by masonry walls, gl،, wood, and timber louvers. Operable facades adjust to changing weather conditions, framing views of the surrounding garden and distant mountains. Separate farm-like buildings provide additional living and sleeping ،es for extended family and guests.
Each building’s footprint has been minimized to preserve the agricultural landscape. Large stone decks, made from reclaimed stone, have been created to offer habitable ،e within the open agr، setting. The original walkways and walls used to traverse the fields have been reconstructed and expanded, integrating the natural and built environments.
Address: Belavali, Badlapur, Thane District, Maharashtra, India
Location is for general reference and may represent a city or country, not necessarily a precise address.


shelf: history-culture

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Transforming Digital Excitement: The BDG Revolution
In the vibrant landscape of online entertainment, Bdgwin has emerged as a leader, redefining the boundaries of what virtual experiences can offer. BDG, widely known as Bigdaddy, provides an electrifying platform for enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in a universe of endless possibilities and exhilarating thrills.
The Magnetic Appeal of Big Daddy Games
What sets big daddy games apart in the burgeoning field of online entertainment? It’s their unique blend of technological innovation and community engagement. Seamlessly balancing high-energy experiences with social connectivity, each engagement within the Big daddy game environment is a step into a world that’s as engaging as it is unpredictable.
Innovative Pathways in Digital Entertainment
At BDG, innovation is more than a buzzword; it’s a core principle. Bigdaddy employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure every user’s journey through their digital universe is both unique and seamless. From crafting personalized pathways to facilitating intuitive navigation, BDG places its users at the forefront of pioneering entertainment experiences.
Accessing this cutting-edge entertainment is as simple as exploring the bdgwins.org, where the heart of the BDG experience pulses with life and innovation.
Crafting a Community of Enthusiasts
At its core, Bigdaddy represents more than just a platform for entertainment—it’s a community where enthusiasts come together, connect, and celebrate shared passions. By continuously evolving and adapting to the desires of its audience, BDG has fostered a dedicated user base eager to explore new dimensions of digital excitement.
Experience the Evolution
BDG thrives by setting trends, not following them. Each engagement on their platform inspires a sense of adventure and offers a look into the future of entertainment. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Bigdaddy cultivates a space that is as engaging as it is forward-thinking.
Embark on Your Adventure with BDG
The time to experience the BDG revolution is now. Whether you’re an experienced digital explorer or new to the scene, there’s never been a better moment to dive headfirst into the vibrant worlds of big daddy games.
Visit BDG’s official platform to begin your digital journey.
Explore more about the exciting updates at bdgwins.org.
Dive deeper into the experience through bdg game today.


shelf: civic-law

title: Groups claim permit illegally allows army corps of engineers to skirt review requirements

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Environmental groups filed a complaint in the Montana District Court on Monday against Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellman of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking for declaratory and injunctive relief from the court and to vacate the 2021 Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) allowing oil and gas pipeline permits over water.
The filing alleged that the Corps violated the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act by issuing the NWP 12, which is reportedly a general permit for oil and gas pipeline projects.
According to the plaintiffs, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Montana Environmental Information Center, Friends of the Earth, and Waterkeeper Alliance Inc., in issuing NWP 12, the Corps did not adequately address environmental effects from the pipelines. Projects under NWP 12 are in a streamlined process where pipelines are allowed to cross bodies of water without the reviews required under the CWA.
The environmental groups reported that projects approved through NWP 12, which is estimated to be used over 9,500 times each year over five years, are not given the same opportunities for public involvement before being allowed to proceed.
The recently approved NWP 12 replaced the 2017 version of the same permit, which, the plaintiffs reported, violated the ESA. The complaint alleged that the Corps and the Trump administration did not initiate ESA consultation as requested by the courts, but continued to reauthorize permits under the 2017 NWP 12. The plaintiffs reported that the recent NWP 12 has the same flaw as it lists that it will have no effect on endangered species.
“Aside from causing direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to U.S. waters,” the plaintiffs claimed, “NWP 12 activities also cause environmental harm from oil and gas spills and global climate change.”
Reportedly, under the CWA, the Corps is only allowed to permit activities with minimal environmental effects, but NWP 12 allows it to approve permits for activities that do not meet this standard. The plaintiffs purported that the lack of environmental analysis required for approving projects under this permit breaches several laws.
“The Corps allows oil and gas pipelines to use NWP 12 repeatedly for each water crossing along a project’s length, with no limit to the number of times a pipeline can use NWP 12 or the total number of acres of wetlands that a project can impact. NWP thereby allows the Corps to artificially treat large interstate pipeline projects as hundreds or even thousands of separate ‘single and complete projects’ to avoid the more transparent and individual permit process required.”
The plaintiffs, represented by Bechtold Law Firm PLLC, asked the court to vacate NWP12 and remand it to the Corps, ruling that it violated the laws cited in the complaint.


shelf: science-engineering

title: 36v130a

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Micropower ST60 36/130
Micropower ST features an intuitive, user-friendly interface designed with operators in mind. It is easily recognizable from a distance, featuring a graphic display and keypad to minimize the risk of misuse.
The charger series is simple and fast to install, with a pre-mounted wall bracket and a keyhole on top for easy mounting. Designed for convenience, it can be mounted using a cordless screwdriver. Additionally, cable holders are included for wall-mounting, eliminating the need for additional purchases or installation costs. This simplicity in installation reduces potential downtime and costs.
Configuration of the Micropower ST is streamlined with the GET app, which connects via NFC. Through the app, users can check, change, copy, and send configurations between devices in no time.
Micropower ST Series
The Micropower ST charger series offers maximum flexibility with the option to choose from multiple charging algorithms. Compatible with a wide range of Micropower accessories such as the Battery Monitoring Unit, Air-pump, and Aquamatic. The battery charger also allows for adaptation and lowering of the nominal voltage (minimum 6V).Smart Software Functionality
This charger range incorporates embedded software functionality including features such as Dynamic Power Limitation and Best Battery Choice. Moreover, the series is fully compatible with Micropower’s GET fleet management system, enabling comprehensive optimization and control of battery and charging fleets. Connectivity options include radio, NFC, and USB portal.Ruggedized Product Design
Featuring optimized airflow and coated with IP21 protection, the product design ensures durability and reliability. The airflow is shielded from humidity and dirt, with circuit control for added protection. Sensitive components are safeguarded by a selective coating resistant to acids and oils, maintaining consistent high quality across the Micropower ST charger series.Other Specifications
- High power factor 0.95
- High efficiency >96%
- Low standby power <5W
338 x 335 x 239
An alternative to ionic mixing where air bubbles are used to mix the battery acid. The air pump is fully integrated in the battery charger.
The CAN-bus communication makes the battery charger very versatile and adds the possible to communicate with other systems using CAN-bus.
I/O cards can be equipped with up to 5 individual relays and can be used to control various functions such as an external LED-indicator, stacking beacon for charger status and remote start.
Automatic water filling
All our industrial High Frequency battery chargers can be equipped with a solenoid valve which is connected to the batteries water filling system. The system will automatically refill water into the battery when needed.
All our industrial High Frequency battery chargers will automatically start when the battery charger is connected to the battery. Likewise it will automatically stop when the charger is disconnected. This option eliminates the risk of sparks when disconnecting the battery charger.
Battery Monitoring Unit (BMU)
The BMU (Battery Monitoring Unit) is a very efficient tool for surveillance of your batteries. The BMU is communicating wirelessly both with the most of Micropower's battery charger and the Service Tool. For more information about the BMU please click here.
The Service Tool allows you to wirelessly download the complete charging statistics from the last 2000 charging cycles with history, events and 7000 momentary measurements. With the Service Tool, you can also program most battery charger's from Micropower and BMU (Battery Monitoring Unit) parameters wirelessly from your PC. For more information please click here.
Contact us today
Are you interested in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions?
Do you want to know more about batteries, charging or power converters?
Our dedicated team of experts are ready to assist you.


shelf: software-docs

title: More ie exploits

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Another day, another Microsoft exploit. This time it’s an exploit in the WebViewFolderIcon function. So far this only seems to affect Internet Explorer, or more accurately, ActiveX. The vulnerability in this instance is an integer overflow in the COMCTL32.DLL file which means that other attacks, possibly more serious, may be on the way. COMCTL32.DLL is the “Common Controls” library used in many Windows applications. This is the same library that displays the list boxes, combo boxes, etc. in Windows. Saying this is an important DLL may be quite the understatement.
The Internet Storm Center has more details about this vulnerabilty and some recommendations as to how to fix it. In short, they suggest keeping your Anti-Virus up-to-date, and setting some killbits. Killbits, however, are not for the faint of heart. Unless you really know what you’re doing, my suggestion is to drop IE for the time being and switch to another browser. Firefox is my browser of choice, but you can use whichever you’d like. If you absolutely need to use IE for specific web pages that you can trust, then I suggest checking out Firefox and the IE Tab extension. With that, you can create a list of sites that will be displayed in IE while the rest are displayed using the Firefox engine.
Microsoft has acknowledged the vulnerability and is working on a patch for it. Again, they promise an October 10 release. Hopefully they see reason once again and can patch this as soon as possible.


title: Our Medical Clinic

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Our Medical Clinic
We Welcome New Patients to Our Facility Every Day.
At Lone Star Foot & Ankle Specialists, we offer over two decades of unrivaled foot and ankle care expertise.
Our commitment to personalized treatment plans, access to same-day appointments, and a compassionate approach ensures that you receive the highest quality care tailored to your unique needs.
Lone Star Foot & Ankle Specialists appreciates your trust in us with your foot and ankle care! We look forward to seeing you soon.
How We Help Our Patients!
With Years of Clinical Training and Expertise
We Work Hard To Treat Your Foot And Ankle Condition
Trauma & Injuries
Our experienced team specializes in treating various foot and ankle injuries, from broken ankles to sports-related trauma.
Foot Deformity Conditions
From bunions to flat feet, we offer expert diagnosis and tailored treatment plans for various foot deformities and conditions.
Tendon & Ligament Issues
Tendonitis and Achilles tendon ruptures are conditions we treat with precision, helping patients find relief and restore movement.
Chronic Foot Conditions
Arthritis and Charcot’s foot are among the chronic conditions we manage, providing ongoing care and support.
Common Foot Problems
Ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, and heel pain are everyday issues we effectively address, offering relief and solutions.
General Podiatric Care
Beyond specialized treatments, we offer routine foot examinations, preventative care, and general treatments.
Book Today and We'll See You Soon!
We strive to treat each patient like family with personalized care and easy access to doctors and assistants. With same-day appointments and outstanding patient care, we are here for you.


title: Experian appoints regional director of consulting for asia pacific 3

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Hong Kong, 19 March, 2010 – Experian®, the global information services company, today announced the appointment of Russ Mathews as Regional Director of Consulting for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Russ will be responsible for leading the Marketing Analytics’ consulting team to support Experian Marketing Services clients in the region.
Russ brings to Experian 15 years of senior consulting experience, having worked for global brand name clients at Deloitte and Acxiom. At Acxiom, Russ developed consulting-line marketing businesses in Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo.
Russ reports to Tim Pullan, Managing Director of Experian Marketing Analytics.
Tim said: "Russ's appointment further enhances our Marketing Analytics capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. Russ is a senior marketing strategy leader and possesses world-class customer intelligence marketing expertise that will add even greater value to our clients' businesses."
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 65 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision-making. Experian also helps individuals to manage their credit relationships and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2009 was $3.9 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; Costa Mesa, California; and São Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.
For more information on Experian Asia Pacific, visit http://www.experian.com.hk


tier: polar

title: Queen’s Students’ Union is best in UK

text:
Queen’s Students’ Union is best in UK
The What Uni? Student Choice Awards are the largest annual awards in the UK where the outcome is decided exclusively by students.
Queen’s has scored a hat-trick in the top three in UK-wide university awards, as voted entirely by students, including being named the number one Students’ Union across the whole of the UK.
According to students, Queen’s has the best Students’ Union, is in the top three for University of the Year and for Postgraduate Education, is excellent for international students placing fourth in this specific category, as well as securing a place in the top 10 for Career Prospects, making it a hugely successful awards night for the University.
Voted as number one in the UK by students in the 2025 What Uni? Student Choice Awards held in London, the Students’ Union earned top marks for its vibrant community, packed events calendar and the “superb range of student services all under one roof.”
The verified student reviewers highlighted the energy and inclusiveness of campus life at the University and “how student life is obviously a key feature of Queen’s”, with its vast network of clubs and societies creating a strong sense of belonging and opportunity on campus.
Queen’s secured a place in the UK’s top three for both University of the Year and Postgraduate Support awards with students praising the “courses, campus, student life, community and career prospects” as key factors to place Queen’s as one of the top three universities in the UK.
Queen's also placed fourth in the International category, ranking number one in Northern Ireland – a strong endorsement from students of the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience at every level and in the top 10 for the Career Prospects category.
Welcoming the award wins, Caroline Young, Vice-President, Students and Corporate Services, said:
“At Queen’s, students are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer a world-class education alongside outstanding student services in a vibrant, inclusive environment – all brought together under one roof at One Elmwood.
“We work in close partnership with our Students’ Union to deliver an exceptional student experience, and we’re delighted that our students have recognised this by naming us the UK’s top Students’ Union, placing us among the top three universities overall, as well as for our postgraduate support.”
Students’ Union President, Kieran Minto, added:
“This recognition means so much to us because it comes from the people who matter most – our students. Being voted the UK’s top Students’ Union is a reflection of the work we have put in and the community we’ve built together. We’re incredibly proud to represent our students and to create a fun, welcoming and supportive environment for them.”
Professor Judith Williams, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students at Queen’s, added:
“This recognition matters because it reflects what our students are telling us, that when we invest in their wider experience, we’re also strengthening their academic success. A vibrant Students’ Union, strong student voice, and inclusive support networks are not just ‘extras’ they are integral to achieving educational excellence. These results show that our students value the whole learning environment at Queen’s, and that’s exactly what drives us forward. Congratulations to our award-winning Students’ Union team and to all of our teams recognised.”
Media enquiries to Queen’s Communications Office on email: firstname.lastname@example.org or tel: (028) 9097 3091


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A Summer Full of Good Ideas - August 2012
There’s no need to extend or move house this summer if you want more space as it’s often said that the garden is an outdoor living room – and with a 116-page new catalogue jam packed with products to help you make the most of summer in the garden, Harrod Horticultural will have you beaming!
Some sounds and smells evoke summer memories and trickling water is certainly one of the former. Pond care features high up on the Harrod Horticultural list this summer with a new innovation, nitrifying nuggets, proven to rapidly treat and prevent toxic ammonia and nitrate levels in the water. If you are hoping to add to your pond this summer, fear not, as this product also reduces ‘new pond syndrome’ and does not harm other fish, wildlife or plants in the process.
Pond waders ‘wade’ into our catalogue too, making the dreaded job of cleaning out your pond more bearable. These waders have internal wellington boots (three sizes are available) to ensure ease of movement and protection and can be teamed up with the pond gloves, truly a necessity for any pond owner. These gloves are not only comfortable, as they are waterproof but also functional as they can extend up to the shoulder.
But we realise you don’t want to spend all summer up to your waist in water and a bit of relaxing evening downtime is certainly on the menu. Our brand new range of outdoor lighting guarantees that you can continue to entertain in your garden well into those magical summer nights with the versatile Alderney light - it can be both hung above or beside your door or porch – lighting the way. A real talking point is the Belfast light, inspired by the deck lighting on the Pool of London-moored nautical icon HMS Belfast and unsurprisingly ideal for illuminating your decking; and for stylish and undeniably rustic lighting of outbuildings or barns, look no further than the aptly named Barn Light. Each of these outdoor lights comes in two colour options, light coffee and light clay.
Unfortunately, the weather is likely to dictate that summer won’t be an endless string of warm evenings sat in the garden and when it does turn chilly and wet, we’ve plenty in our new catalogue to make moving indoors – and the kitchen in particular - equally as enjoyable.
The Fruit Dehydrator not only is a cost-effective method of preserving your harvest for longer, but it also intensifies the natural flavours of your fruits, vegetables and herbs. Your dehydrated fruits, vegetables and herbs are ideal as a healthy snack, or why not try incorporating them into your cooking?
The summer season provides the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a glass of wine al fresco, but when the rain threatens to dilute your vino, reach for the Vacu-Vin wine saver. Designed to re-seal your wine and slow down the oxidation process so that you can savour your wine for the next available warm summer evening, the Vacu-Vin Wine Saver is the perfect gift for the light drinker or for small-gatherings. For more ostentatious occasions Vacu-Vin has also designed the perfect champagne saver so that you can maintain the bubbles throughout an evening whilst also preventing drips when serving. Vacu-Vin has also launched their instant marinator, perfect for the impromptu summer barbeque. This unique product marinates and tenderises your meat, fish and vegetables in minutes!
And finally, for all you grow-your-owners, we’ve saved the best till last - the Kilner product range. Some of our favourites include the Kilner straining funnel, which makes it possible to filter and strain your home-made jam or preserve whilst pouring your new batch into jars without spillage, as well as seeds! Or, if you are new to the world of jam and preserve making then say hello to Kilner’s brand new starter kit. This product has everything you will need to start making your very own scrumptious jams and preserves. What a fantastic cost-effective gift, now you can also personalise each jam jar with Kilner labels. The Kilner range also features their tried, tested and ready to last preserve jars, serving spoons, jam jar tongs and for the serious jam makers the Summer catalogue also features their stainless steel maslin pan which is worth the investment for the seasoned jar maker.


title: Ukrainsk filmprogram

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Velkommen til et filmprogram med fire ukrainske samtidsfilmer.
Ca. 18:00 tale av ambassadør Guillaume Bazard
18:20 Inner Wars 1h08
Mottakelse tilbudt av den franske ambassaden
20:20 Roses. Film Cabaret 1h20
18:00 My thoughts are silent 1h40
20:00 Terykony 1h08
Inner Wars (2021) By Masha Kondakova
Running time: 1h08
Hundreds of Ukrainian women have joined the armed conflict against the Russian separatists. Only a few are allowed to go to the front. Three female soldiers report on their fight against the separatists and patriarchal society.
Roses. Film Cabaret (2021) By Irena Stetsenko
Running time: 1h20
A cinéma-vérité documentary following Dakh Daughters – an intellectual freak cabaret band, created by seven actresses under the roof of Kyiv experimental contemporary theater Dakh. The video diary spans almost five years, following Dakh Daughters since their first show, titled ‘Roses’ – after their first popular song ‘Rozy / Donbas’, written long before Donbas region became the war-torn zone of the so called ‘Russian Spring’
My Thoughts are silent. (2019)By Antonio Lukich
Running time: 1h40
Vadim is twenty-two. He’s a sound engineer and a downer. He’s going to Canada in three months. Forever. Before the departure he’s assigned to record the voice of a very rare bird, which dwells only in the Transcarpathian mountains of Ukraine.
Running time: 1h08Nastya was ten when a missile fired by Russian terrorists on New Year’s Eve changed her life forever. It took her father’s life and destroyed their house. Nastya’s school is only in 500 meters from the front line. War has become commonplace. Just a part of the landscape. The only means for Nastya’s family to survive is the scrap metal they scavenge while under fire. Senya is seven years old. He is a first-grader. In the seven years of his life, he has seen seven years of war and not a day of peace. Senya likes to climb on the boney pile to watch the sunset. His stepfather dig graves to earn money for a new suit and backpack for Senya. This is a film about the children who live in the war zone in Ukraine.


title: Clerical error renders firearm serial number law invalid

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Altering or removing a serial number on a firearm is not a crime in Maryland. At least for the time being. Turns out, when the laws were changed in 2003, a “clerical error” rendered the prior law invalid, making the crime not a crime at all.
According to the Washington Examiner, the Maryland Supreme Court overturned a man’s conviction after reviewing the law and finding no penalty was outlined for the offense, invalidating it as a criminal offense. The judges said in their finding, “When an individual is convicted pursuant to a charge that does not constitute a crime, that conviction must be reversed and the sentence vacated.”
The courts will likely see some appeals from this matter as those people convicted of altering serial numbers on weapons between 2003 and now would be eligible to have those sentences vacated and their convictions overturned.
Serial numbers on firearms are used to track weapons. Often, stolen guns or those used in the commission of a crime will have the numbers altered, making them impossible to trace. “It’s not like on TV where it’s easy to trace it back to the owner. This could make it more difficult for prosecutors at the state level,” said senior attorney for the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Daniel Vice.
The case that brought this flawed law to the attention of the courts was one where the defendant had been convicted on a multitude of charges. Although this one was overturned, his other convictions are still valid.
Lawmakers in the state are expected to change the law and get it back in working order by this fall. It’s also important to note that altering the numbers on a firearm remains a federal offense. Even though the state of Maryland can’t charge you with this violation, the federal government can.
Gun laws in Maryland are otherwise fairly serious. Unlawful carrying of a handgun, for instance, carries a mandatory minimum 30 day sentence and up to 3 years in prison. This is one of the least stringent gun laws in the state; a second offense of this crime has a minimum 3 years in prison.
When you are facing gun charges, the likelihood that a clerical error was made is slim to none. More than likely, you will be charged with a legally sound crime and it will be up to you and your defense attorney to contest those charges in court.
If you’ve been charged with a weapons offense in the state of Maryland, contact me today for a consultation.


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Here at Electrical Supply Distribution, we offer many types of commercial circuit breakers to ensure that every business has the best circuit breakers for their power needs. We want to help you optimize your company with a reliable circuit breaker that responds instantaneously to overcurrent and protects your business from electrical fires.
To learn more about our selection of commercial circuit breakers, continue reading or contact our team of industrial circuit breaker technicians today.
Industrial Circuit Breakers
Industrial circuit breakers are designed to be installed in commercial buildings and protect the establishment from electrical overload.
An industrial circuit breaker cuts off power flow when there is excess electrical power in the circuit. This prevents electrical fires and lets business owners know when their circuit is experiencing an issue. You can find your breakers in your industrial circuit breaker panel.
Simple Industrial Circuit Breakers
A simple circuit breaker will do the trick for most small business owners. They are generally more affordably priced than other industrial circuit breakers and still get the job done efficiently.
If you need a slightly higher-end commercial circuit breaker with a monitoring feature, look into an electronic industrial circuit breaker.
Electronic Industrial Circuit Breakers
Electrical industrial circuit breakers have an advantage over simple commercial circuit breakers due to their monitoring feature. This feature ensures shortened response times which are useful for commercial establishments that want the added assurance of a rapid response to an electrical overload.
This is enough for some business owners to be willing to pay the slightly higher cost of an electrical industrial circuit breaker.
Classification of Commercial Circuit Breakers
There are many different classifications of commercial circuit breakers. Your industry and the voltage levels you use will determine which type of commercial circuit breaker will work best for you.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the different classifications of commercial circuit breakers.
High Voltage Industrial Circuit Breakers
High voltage industrial circuit breakers are designed to handle 72.5kV and higher voltage.
Industries that use high voltage industrial circuit breakers are connective bus networks and commercial industries that use powerful equipment. High voltage circuit breakers are intuitively designed to anticipate circuit issues and remedy the situation before it becomes dangerous.
One of the main features of high voltage industrial circuit breakers is their arc extinguishing feature.
This enables the industrial circuit breaker to use air blast, SF6 gas, bulk oil, and a vacuum feature to respond to dangerous spills and other on the job accidents that require immediate extinguishing.
Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
Medium voltage circuit breakers are usually installed in an outbuilding or another substation outside of a commercial establishment.
These circuit breakers can handle voltage levels between one and 72kV and are ideal for commercial establishments that don’t have extremely low voltage levels.
Low Voltage Circuit Breakers
If you have a smaller commercial establishment and are only in need of a circuit breaker with slightly better capabilities than a premium household breaker, a low voltage circuit breaker will do the trick.
Thermal Magnetic Industrial Circuit Breakers
Thermal magnetic circuit breakers include two switching mechanisms that enable them to instantly respond to overcurrents. These switching mechanisms include a bimetal switch and an electromagnet switch.
The purpose of the bimetal switch is to respond quickly to overcurrents.
The electromagnetic mechanism on the thermal-magnetic breaker includes a wire coil wrapped around an iron core. The current is able to pass through the coil enabling the electromagnet to appropriately respond to any short circuits.
Magnetic Industrial Circuit Breakers
Commercial magnetic industrial circuit breakers run an open/closed circuit based on electromagnetic functions. When the electrical current reaches the correct threshold, the electromagnetic system closes, allowing the circuit to open.
Different Brands of Commercial Circuit Breakers
Here at Electrical Supply Distribution, we offer a wide range of high-end industrial circuit breakers for commercial businesses.
Our selection of commercial circuit breakers includes models from GE, Eaton, Cutler Hammer, Siemens circuit breakers, Square D circuit breakers, and more. If you would like to learn more about our range of commercial circuit breakers, contact Electrical Supply Distribution today.
Contact Electrical Supply Distribution For Your Next Commercial Circuit Breaker
Whether you have questions about various industrial circuit breakers or you know the exact commercial circuit breaker you want and also if you want to learn more about the residential circuit breakers give us a call.
Our experts at Electrical Supply Distribution understand everything there is to know about commercial circuit breakers and we’d like to help you find the best circuit breaker for your business.
To learn more about our wide selection of commercial circuit breakers, contact us today.
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Welcome to the TSAN Project!
The goal of this Project is to explore and incubate a Thread SANitizing (TSAN) feature that could be integrated into the HotSpot JVM and the JVM Tool Interface (JVM TI). This includes working, evaluating, and incubating a Thread Sanitizer implementation for Java.
The rest of this page will provide basic information for downloading, building, and testing Java TSAN.
Note: Java TSAN is not working yet and will not be able to provide any data race information yet. The information below is really how to build/test for developers and testers:
Java TSAN is dependent on the C/C++ ThreadSanitizer implementation for GCC/LLVM. Java TSAN requires a new API for proper symbolization of Java stack traces, which is only available in update-to-date versions of C/C++ ThreadSanitizer. This requires building OpenJDK with LLVM 7.0 or later, or GCC 9 or later. Currently we recommend developers and testers use LLVM 8.0.
Java TSAN implementation is in the "tsan" branch in the Mercurial repository. Developers need to clone this branch:
hg clone --branch tsan http://hg.openjdk.java.net/tsan/dev jdk-tsan
Java TSAN exists as a JVM feature "tsan", which is enabled by default on the "tsan" branch in the repository. It can be disabled with the configure flag "--with-jvm-features=-tsan
To build OpenJDK with LLVM, pass the configure flags "--with-toolchain-type=clang --with-toolchain-path=<path_to_llvm_root_dir>/bin
Note: the method of including the TSAN runtime in the JVM is not finalized and could change in the future.
Run Java with TSAN enabled:
The tests for TSAN are at test/hotspot/jtreg/tsan/
make jdk-image test-image
make test TEST="hotspot/jtreg/tsan"


title: California vabysmo specialist

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There is a new injectable drug treatment that addresses the problems associated with macular degeneration, providing a more flexible dosing regimen than current medications. Vabysmo has been approved recently by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and can be an effective treatment for those who have macular degeneration, which causes vision loss. If you are wondering whether Vabysmo could benefit your health, please contact our California Vabysmo specialist as soon as you can. Our team at the Retina Associates of Orange County understands how degenerative eye conditions can impact someone’s ability to go about everyday life and enjoy themselves. Contact us today if you are ready to hear more.
Symptoms Of Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration does not usually have early symptoms, and may be painless, so it can go undiagnosed for quite some time if people are not informed about this condition. When macular degeneration is finally detected by a doctor, it can be in the advanced stage. As our knowledgeable Vabysmo specialist explains, there are two types of macular degeneration conditions that lead to vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). AMD is a leading cause of low vision or eyesight loss for those over 50 years of age. Symptoms of AMD can include leaking, bleeding, scarring, and impacts the central vision, making it difficult to see sharp details. DME causes blood vessels in the retina walls to become weak and form bulging pouches, resulting in central vision loss.
Benefits Of Vabysmo Treatment
Data and studies show that Vabysmo stays effective for months after the injection. Patients with neovascular, wet, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or diabetic macular edema (DME) can benefit greatly. Vabysmo can be given one to four months apart in the initial year after four monthly doses. How Vabysmo works is that it is a bispecific antibody that targets two disease pathways that contribute to AMD and DME. This medication blocks the pathways that drive vision loss through blood vessel destabilization, which can cause leaky blood vessels to form and intensity inflammation. For more information about how this treatment can benefit your eye health, contact our clinic for an examination.
Retina Associates Of Orange County
Living with an eye condition that hinders your ability to see and enjoy everyday life can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are treatments available to help people who are struggling with the symptoms of eye degeneration. Our team at the Retina Associates of Orange County have seen the way patients are overall happier and healthier when they receive care from our clinic. Our CA Vabysmo specialist understands that the impacts from eye degeneration can be substantial, and are here to alleviate the burdens of your symptoms as much as possible. If you have questions about Vabysmo treatment, do not hesitate to contact us as your next convenience. The best way to know if Vabysmo is ideal for you is by reserving a consultation appointment. We hope to hear from you today!


title: Females are making it a priority to invest in real estate

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Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving it!
According to the 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report by the National Association of Realtors, one in five homebuyers in the U.S. were single females (most of them part of the baby boomer generation) as you can see in the graph below:
This does not come as a surprise since 50.8% of the U.S. population is female and 15.6% of them are 65 years and over, according to the Census Bureau.
What are the reasons for this demographic’s booming interest in homeownership?
Bankrate published an article with what they believe to be some of the reasons:
- Divorce rate: Known as the “Gray Divorce,” the divorce rate has doubled for those ages 50 and over and tripled for those ages 65 and over.
- Average life expectancy: For women it’s 81, four years longer than men.
- To build home equity: Women want to build equity through their home. As mentioned by Bankrate, “some are hoping to escape rising rents, some might be downsizing or looking for a new start,” especially those going through a gray divorce.
Are they only downsizing and buying small homes?
Not really; The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing recently stated that:
“The number of female billionaires grew faster globally in 2017 than the number of male billionaires. This redistribution of wealth has seen an impact on luxury real estate both in its purchase and design attributes – and obviously, this is important for realtors to recognize when relating to their clients.”
Whether you are a millennial who wants to buy a starter home, a billionaire looking for that luxury home you’ve always wanted, or maybe even someone who just went through a gray divorce, let’s get together to help you create your real estate portfolio so that you can start investing your money in real estate today!


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DRUM Lessons In Granada Hills
Looking for drum lessons in Granada Hills? Our experienced instructors offer personalized lessons for all ages and skill levels. Sign up now and take your drumming to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced drummer, we can help you improve your technique and achieve your musical goals.
Beginner drum Lessons In Granada Hills
At SoundCheck Music School, we provide a distinctive approach to introductory drum lessons that do not require any prior experience. During the very first session, students are seated behind the drum kit and taught how to play the drums by acquiring foundational skills and learning solos or fills for any song of their choosing.
At SoundCheck Music School, students begin by learning the fundamentals of drumming, including proper form, stick grip, seating position, using a metronome, reading drum notation, various drumming styles, and techniques, and much more!
Advanced Drum Lessons In Granada Hills
For our advanced drummers, we offer training in music theory, technique, improvisation, music reading, and composition. However, we tailor our teaching to the individual needs of each student.
All students, regardless of level, have the opportunity to participate in our band program and perform at our live shows with an audience.
Our instructors are not only trained in studio recording but are also experienced performing musicians. They work with students at a comfortable pace to help them achieve their goals. Our program is unique in that students get to master their instrument by playing the songs they love, by their favorite artists!
We strongly encourage students at this level to Join our band program and jam with peers on stage. Click here for more details!
In Person & Online Drum Lessons in Granada Hills
We provide both in-person and online drum lessons to prioritize the health and safety of our students and their families. Our online classes follow the same curriculum as our in-person lessons. Check out our music teachers and enroll today!
Is SoundCheck able to teach young children such as 4-year-olds?
At SoundCheck Music School, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, regardless of age. While we generally recommend starting drum lessons at age 7 or older, we are always happy to discuss your child’s readiness and help you make an informed decision before enrolling them in drum lessons in Granda Hills.
If you’re considering drum lessons for your young child, give us a call to learn about your options. We even offer discounted trial lessons so you can see how your child does and determine if they’re ready to start drumming early. With our trial lessons, you can receive a 50% discount for as many teachers and instruments as you’d like your child to try, with no obligations!
Do you need to have your own drum set, or are drums provided by SoundCheck Music School?
Although owning your own drum set is ideal, we do offer drums for use during lessons if necessary. However, it’s important to note that without regular practice at home, progress may be limited. We’d be more than happy to discuss instrument starter packages with you, so feel free to give us a call!
What is the average time it takes to become good at drumming?
The rate of progress in learning drums can vary and is influenced by factors such as the amount of time spent practicing natural aptitude, and the effectiveness of practice sessions. A regular and focused practice routine is essential for improvement but pushing too hard can be more hindering than helpful. At SoundCheck Music School, we believe that personalized instruction from an experienced drum teacher is the best way to promote progress and ensure a successful drumming journey. Our teachers work hard with each student to develop a practice schedule that fits their needs and goals.
Are SoundCheck’s Drums lessons in Granada Hills private?
Definitely! Every lesson we offer is individual and personalized, with an expert drum instructor local to the Granada Hills area. We tailor each session to suit the specific requirements and aspirations of the student when you choose to take your drum lessons in Granada Hills.
Are online drum courses available at SoundCheck Music School?
At SoundCheck, you have the flexibility to choose from in-person classes or online lessons via Zoom. Our experienced instructors are ready to help you enhance your existing skills, master fundamental musical concepts, join forces with fellow musicians in the Live Band Program, and much more.
And if you’d like to mix and match, we’ve got you covered! We can easily arrange a combination of online and in-person lessons to fit your needs.
In the band program or live performance program, do all drum students participate?
At SoundCheck Music School, we require students to reach a certain level of drumming skills before joining live performances or bands. However, we strive to get our students involved in live performances and bands as soon as they are ready. We believe that playing music with other musicians is a valuable learning experience not to be taken for granted.


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My husband enjoys making craft beers but we both feel guilty throwing out the spent grain after it cooks so we find creative ways to use it. While composting it works and you can use 1/2 c to 1 c increments in homemade breads - I have started to use it primarily just for dog biscuits. Our dogs know them as 'snacks' and you have to s-p-e-l-l out the word because yes, they know it and yes, they will immediately run to the laundry room door and wait for their human to go get them their 'snack'.
If your dogs like peanut butter, this has a faint peanut butter smell and taste as they do use about a cup of peanut butter. My dogs love garlic and I like to give them garlic foods as a natural flea and tick deterrent so a garlic, pizza sauce flavored biscuit is a hit in our house. I wouldn't use things like cheese in them though, as I assume they would go rancid... although I'm quietly asking myself if a cheese powder would work ok... hmmm. I may have to play around with that idea! But for now I use items I can incorporate that can be baked a long time, to a hard, crisp biscuit without going bad, molding or going rancid. This one works great!
Why are they round? Because it was easy. Shape them however YOU want. Your dog doesn't really care.
4 c 'spent grain' from homemade beer brewing
2-3 c flour
1 c peanut butter or 1 c pizza sauce
2 T fresh minced garlic (optional with the pizza flavor)
Mash everything together (I use my hands) and add more flour a little at a time until it comes together to form a nice ball of dough. Roll out and cut into shapes or use a scoop and shape into flats with your hands, roll out and cut into squares with a knife... etc. Completely up to you how you want to shape them. NOTE: About 1/2 inch is about as thick as you want to make them as thicker biscuits take longer to bake.
Bake about 30 minutes at 350 and turn your oven down to 225. Let the biscuits bake a couple hours until completely dried and crisp - the centers need to be crisp and dry like a Milk Bone biscuits or the snacks will go bad if stored at room temperature. I baked mine about 4 hours, turned off the oven and went to bed, leaving them in the hot oven all night.
Spent grain |
Form a dough ball |
Roll out or shape as you and your dogs like best |
Bake and bake and bake until completely dry and crisp all the way through |


title: Brian wilsons reluctant musical victory over an awestruck richmond crowd

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It’s really hard to accurately describe last night’s Brian Wilson show at The National. It’s not that it wasn’t great – trust me, it was truly excellent and left an indelible mark on every attendee’s memory. No, it’s hard to describe the show because of just how surreal and uncanny the entire night was. It was evident from the start with in the twisty opener “Heroes & Villains.”
There were dozens upon dozens of things on stage to direct your attention to, each as fascinating as the last and it didn’t just stop there on the modular song. Throughout the whole night, there was barely any time to pause and reflect on what you heard as the larger-than-life arrangements just kept unfolding in bigger and grander ways that eclipsed any semblance of narrative. Daunting, cathartic, mesmerizing, and totally ineffable. It was unlike any show The National has ever seen and just like Wilson himself, there will never be another quite like it.
Let’s get one topic out of the way real quick – Brian Wilson is not a performer. In fact, the notion of Brian Wilson coming to Richmond to perform on stage is bizarre enough given his reluctance to tour in the past. Wilson’s resignation from The Beach Boys’ touring act in 1964 is well-documented and his uneasiness towards touring is an integral part of his spectacular biopic earlier this year Love & Mercy. “You don’t need me standing up there looking like a jerk,” exclaimed Paul Dano’s interpretation of Brian Wilson in the film.
It’s this line that perfectly sums up the internal struggle Wilson seemingly has with being a producer and composer as opposed to an artist and performer. It’s not that Wilson was the “jerk” that his cinema counterpart claimed – more that Wilson is clearly reluctant and out-of-place being the focal point on stage in a performance. Performing does not come naturally to him even if he did physically express the music and lyrics in a few moments. But for those sparse moments behind the piano, it was clear they were very much pre-planned actions that Wilson had to consciously remember to do. For the most part, the nearly-stoic Wilson sat behind his piano with his eyes wandering across the balcony or orchestra seats with a gaze that just left you wondering: “What in the world is he thinking?” Don’t misunderstand this talking point though. The absence of showmanship in Wilson did not take away anything from the quality of last night’s show. In fact, it’s almost the opposite as it subtly added to the already reverent mystique of his compositions. Still, anyone going to the show last night to see Brian Wilson was in for a rude awakening.
So if you don’t go to “see” Brian Wilson, what was enticing about last night’s performance? Well, everything really. Wilson and ten other band members unraveled a complete experience to the live crowd seated on the floor or the balcony of The National. There were exciting surprises, somber reflections, joyous celebrations, and pure rock-and-roll breakdowns. Top to bottom, you couldn’t ask for more in a show. The addition of original Beach Boy Al Jardine and long-time contributor Blondie Chaplin delivered the “performer” aspect that Wilson just couldn’t present while Jardine’s son Matt provided the night’s greatest surprise and perhaps pleasure for his flawless take on Wilson’s celebrated falsetto voice that defined so many of their songs. After coming to the front of the stage to perform Wilson’s stunning vocal part on “Don’t Worry Baby,” Richmond could barely contain their admiration as they quickly vaulted out of their seats to show their appreciation. With Matt & Al handling the charm and Blondie carrying the showmanship, it was more than enough to make up for Wilson’s reluctance and towards the end of the night, that indifference almost became its own charm.
As for the songs, the large band on stage touched down on the acclaimed songs that led people to label Wilson as a “musical genius,” but there was plenty more on the set-list than just the band’s well-known hits. Several tracks from Wilson’s latest album No Pier Pressure made their way into the set and many of them, notably “The Right Time,” found themselves fitting perfectly alongside songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “I Get Around.” If they hadn’t alerted the audience to the fact that it was on the newest album, anyone could have easily assumed it was just a discarded B-Side from fifty years ago due to its timeless charm. On top of that, the set dived deep into the Beach Boys catalogue for some excellent, but lesser known tracks such as “She Knows Me Too Well” (a celebrated 1964 B-Side) and “California Saga: California,” an Al Jardine penned track whose inclusion was strange for being on the Wilson-absent album Holland. The inclusion of Chapman meant his iconic performance on “Sail On, Sailor” made an appearance and Wilson’s infamous obsession with Phil Spector snuck its way into the show too with a cover of The Crystals’ iconic song “Then He Kissed Me.” It wasn’t just all sunshine and hit songs for the set though. As mentioned, the band opened with a track from the legendary Smile project and played that collections’ central song later on too. Hearing “Surf’s Up” live is completely indescribable as was the reaction from the crowd afterwards for a song so divisive in its conception. When Al Jardine referenced the iconic 1966 performance for composer Leonard Bernstein on Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution and hammered home the blatant fact of Wilson’s genius to the crowd, there was not a single person in the crowd not voicing their vocal support for the off-kilter musician.
It was an incredible night from the moment Wilson sauntered on to stage. Every last detail of the show seemed extraordinary whether it was a guitarist shifting to French Horn quickly or Blondie wondering around the stage looking lost. It was hard to take in the entirety of each song’s arrangement, yet if you focused too long on a single part or melody, it was clear you were definitely missing out on something equally as interesting and rewarding. From the countless standing ovations (including after the first song) to the final onslaught of iconic hit after hit, the cross-generational audience not only seemed unable to hide their excitement, but proudly unwilling. Wilson himself tried to shield himself from that excitement on multiple occasions. He naturally turned the spotlight to the Jardines and the fantastically talented members of his band at several points in order to hide from the public eye. When it came time for the band to gets its own introductions, the eccentric mastermind scurried in as quickly as possible after Al Jardine to avoid the cheers and just get right back to the music. He had the right idea too – it was the music that provided a cathartic night of familiar and surprising joy so strong that I’m sure everyone driving home that night found some way to put on a Beach Boys track in their car. As timeless as they are, those in attendance last night know the only way to make them better is to get Brian Wilson to arrange a full band around them. That’s just what Richmond got last night too – an unfathomable improvement over a classic sound. Well, maybe it’s not so unfathomable coming from Brian Wilson.


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Rapid urbanisation in India brings with it an unprecedented level of stress on the infrastructure, resources and public services of our cities, many of which are already stretched to their limits.
Ask Shimla, Mussoorie, Leh or any other Himalayan town and they will relate the woes arising from unplanned urbanisation, irresponsible tourism and an unsustainable model of growth followed by the state. A ‘green bonus’ or a separate ministry may not be enough to reverse the damage being done.
It is imperative that the planning for this growth focuses on livability, safety of residents, reliability of services for all, and equitable opportunities for learning and employment for its citizens.
A report presented at WEF Davos in January 2019 highlights this issue well.
“The solution lies in inclusive urbanization processes that prioritize quality of life for all, focusing especially on the needs of vulnerable urban groups for employment, housing, sanitation, healthcare and education. Most importantly, planning must incorporate long-term resource sensitivity and community involvement at every step, while benchmarking smart and measurable outcomes for all stakeholders.”
The project Revival of cities, for which part funding has been received from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP), covers topics or major issues affecting citizens, in-depth reporting and follow ups, complemented by analysis, commentary and op-eds that contribute to a larger body of knowledge about our cities. Topics include water, waste, mobility challenges, environmental issues like air pollution and climate change, inclusive city and the lives of the differently-abled, policies and infrastructure, the reality of migrants’ lives and low-income groups
In 2019-20, Citizen Matters scaled up regular city coverage significantly with help of this funding. During the year, a total of 956 stories were published. Of these, 342 were published under the National channel with help of the part funding received from RNP. Under the project Revival of cities, we published stories from a total of 14 locations, ensuring cities where quality journalistic contributions, as well as a responsive audience, intersected.


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The battery system connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is key to its continuous operation. Without a well-maintained, quality battery system that will perform when required, the UPS is practically useless.
For a UPS, battery failure is as serious – and unwanted – as any mains power outage. Batteries represent a significant share of the total cost of a UPS too. Good upkeep is essential.
Ignoring maintenance and/or service recommendations and letting the battery system fall into a poor state increases the risk to both the critical load and business continuity.
Although alternatives such as lithium-ion are becoming more popular and commercially viable, the majority of UPS today still use traditional sealed lead-acid batteries.
These cells have low energy-to-weight and energy-to-volume ratios – they are big and heavy – but they do provide high surge currents, so are ideal to provide backup during a mains failure or start up a generator.
UPS batteries tend to have either a 5 or 10-year design life. Yet performance begins to deteriorate from the moment dioxide paste is applied to its lead grids in the factory.
Due to their complex nature, each battery string and cell behaves slightly differently and has a unique rate of deterioration, which is influenced by a variety of external factors.
Battery Design Life Versus Service Life
Even though battery manufacturers will state their battery has a design life of 5 or 10 years, under EUROBAT (Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers) international guidelines a battery is considered at the end of its service life when its capacity falls below 80% of its original.
In effect, this means that a 10-year design life battery will last for 10 years – assuming perfect operating conditions – but its performance will significantly reduce over time to a degree where it isn’t safe to use in a UPS system.
Of course, no installation is ever perfect – this would be technically impractical, not to mention cost-prohibitive. Actual battery service life depends on several factors, including operational and storage temperatures, discharge levels, and how many times they are called into action.
Excluding these external influences, the operational capacity of a 10-year design life battery will drop below the required 100% capacity at year 6 (Figure 1). Over the remaining 4 years, the capacity will reduce to 80%, while the autonomy of the UPS will reduce too.
This helps explain why it’s become accepted best practice to replace 10-year design life batteries in years 7 or 8.
This takes into account all the external factors that can reduce battery life and provides a safe enough margin for potential failure, without compromising the risk to the protected load. Comparable drop-offs in performance over time are also seen in 5-year design life batteries, which are typically replaced in either year 3 or 4.
Bringing together some of the industry’s most experienced and talented people, we are committed to improving standards across the emergency power landscape through reliable and efficient delivery of all our services.


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No, it’s not a scam. Slack is telling some Android users to update their passwords after a bug caused the app to store login credentials in plain text.
Slack has reached out to a number of its Android app users via email to warn that their passwords may have been compromised by a December update.
“We are taking this step as precaution due to an error that we discovered and there is no evidence of any unauthorized or third party access to this account. Maintaining the security of your team and the privacy of your communications is important to us. We apologize for the disruption”, wrote Slack in the email (via Android Police).
“On December 21st, 2020, Slack introduced a bug that caused some versions of our Android app to log clear text user credentials to their device. Slack identified the issue on January 20th, 2021 and fixed it on January 21st, 2021”.
Slack has reassured Android Police, who first spotted the email, that only a small subset of accounts has been impacted by the bug.
However, it’s still a good idea to update your password if you’ve been using the Android version of the popular messaging service to communicate with friends or work colleagues.
If you’ve received an email from Slack, you can reset your password in the link sent to you. Otherwise, you can head directly to Slack to update your password manually.
Users are also being asked to wipe the app’s data to remove the logs from their phone’s storage. To do so, you can visit your phone’s settings, tap ‘Apps’, tap ‘Slack’, tap ‘Storage’, tap ‘Clear Data’ and tap ‘OK’. You’ll also want to update your password on any other apps or sites where you’ve used the same login credentials.
A fixed version of the Android app is available to download now and the company has blocked usage of the impacted update.
For more on Slack, make sure to check out our guide on how to schedule alerts to avoid getting notifications where you’re off the clock. You can also see our guide to the best password managers and the best VPNs if you’re interested in improving your security online.


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The truth is, no matter how hard we try, many of us are likely not getting all of the vitamins and basic nutrients we need. Combine that with chronic stress, environmental pollution, and nutrient-depleted foods, and it’s not a surprise that so many people are suffering from chronic illnesses. But intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy may just be what you need to revitalize your body at the cellular level.
We’ve come a long way in understanding mycotoxins and their effects on our health. Since the identification of the first mycotoxin (aflatoxin) in 1965,1 scientists have identified more than 400 of them produced by hundreds of different fungi under various environmental conditions.
If you’re ready to kick off the new decade with less stress, here are my recommendations to help you ease into a more relaxed year.
As the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know fiber is good for health but why is this? It turns out it is more complicated than just a way to help you feel full and stay regulated.
Let’s take a look at exactly why EMFs are harmful, how the up and coming 5G technology will impact EMFs, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from their effects.
Take a peek in your refrigerator. Its contents may look harmless, but what if there was an invisible danger potentially wreaking havoc on your health?
While these claims might sound too good to be true, as it turns out, collagen really does have incredible health benefits that might just surprise you. Let’s dive into exactly what collagen is, where it comes from and most importantly – how you can start reaping the benefits of collagen.
There’s no denying that we live in an increasingly toxic world. Nearly everything we come in contact with seems to be contaminated. And there's an endless number of harmful substances all around us. One of the toxic chemicals that’s been garnering more and more attention recently, are polychlorinated biphenyls – also known as PCB’s.
Recently, more research has been published that may bring us a little closer to identifying the culprit responsible for causing chronic fatigue syndrome – the vagus nerve. Let’s take a look at the fascinating research behind how the vagus nerve can cause chronic fatigue – and how it might just be the answer to beating this complicated disorder.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and intensifies, you’re likely looking for ways to better protect yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to defending yourself against coronavirus, having a healthy and strong immune system that’s firing on all cylinders, is more important than ever.


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You can now pay in-store using your PayPal account thanks to this clever new app.
PayPal customers can now use their funds to pay for shopping on the high street with a new mobile phone app.
The online payments company has confirmed a deal with Coast, Oasis, Warehouse and Karen Millen to provide the service, rolling it out in 230 stores nationwide.
The PayPal inStore app is available for Android phones, as well as iPhones and iPads. When you want to pay for an item, the app generates a unique barcode and transaction number. This is scanned by the shop assistant and money is deducted from your PayPal account.
What’s more, even if you have no signal or Wi-Fi reception the app should still work.
Is it safe?
The app is protected with a unique PIN number and no personal or financial information is stored on your phone.
However, you’re not completely protected when using PayPal for transactions. If the goods turn out to be faulty, you don’t have the same guarantees that you do if you paid with a credit card. Read The dangers of using PayPal for more on this.
However, this is more relevant to cases where customers are buying and selling with people they don’t know, such as on eBay, when they would be more exposed to the threat of a scam, something we covered in Watch out for this eBay scam!. Using PayPal for transactions with reputable high street retailers should be far safer.
Why would I use this instead of cash and cards?
Using your phone can be a convenient way to pay, especially if you don’t have your wallet on you or if you’re trying to limit spending on credit cards. Chances are you will always have your mobile to hand.
As the app is password protected, some might consider this method safer than carrying cash and cards that could be easily stolen.
However, keeping a lot of money in your PayPal account for a long period of time, instead of in your bank account, probably isn’t the best idea. This is especially true if you regularly use the account to sell items on eBay. PayPal can deduct or temporarily hold money from your account if a buyer raises a dispute with the company and claims you never delivered the goods.
If you don’t want to lose money that way, it’s best to only keep money in the account for a short period of time before you go shopping.
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title: Notes from a recovering academic

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September 19, 2024
Talk Summary: Discussing her 56-year journey from anthro major and grad student, to assistant professor, to practicing and applied anthropologist, Suzanne Hanchett will share her thoughts about the ways that her background in anthropology turned out to be useful outside of academia. Her practicing and applied work has included grant-writing for two large non-profits, high-level positions in New York City government on foster care and adolescent pregnancy, and 25 years as an international development consultant to organizations such as CARE, UNICEF, WHO, the World Bank, and WaterAid UK, with a focus on women’s participation, access to safe water, and promoting adequate sanitation. Program evaluation jobs and other assignments have entailed complex combinations of quantitative and qualitative data. Practicing and applied jobs also have required significant collaboration with social workers, engineers, and professionals with other backgrounds. She will discuss her thoughts about the ways that academic life discourages such collaboration. Another issue addressed in her talk is how non-academic researchers and writers can pursue scholarly projects without support from academic institutions. Suzanne has regularly published articles about her applied work and formed a strong connection with the University of Sussex, Institute of Development Studies, Sanitation Learning Hub. She attends AAA and SfAA conferences regularly, but finds American academics less interested in the work of applied/practicing anthropologists than those in some other countries. Her scholarly interests continue today, and she has formed her own publishing company – Development Resources Press — publishing three books of her own (based on 1969s fieldwork and applied work in Bangladesh) and editing two others. Suzanne also will share her thoughts about how some exposure to non-academic anthropologists could enhance students’ ability to understand how their educational background might be of use in multiple kinds of careers.
Bio: Dr. Sazanne Hanchett is a social/cultural anthropologist. She did her dissertation research in Karnataka State, India, and taught for 10 years at Queens College (City University of New York), Bard College, and Barnard College. From 1979 to 1991 she worked as a practicing anthropologist, focusing on community development, reproductive health, teen pregnancy, and child welfare in New York City. Since 1991 she has worked as an applied anthropologist in international development, mainly in Bangladesh, on gender and development, and on water and sanitation issues as a consultant to organizations such as UNICEF, CARE, WaterAid, and others. She has written a number of articles for peer-reviewed journals, and she is the author of three self-published books based on her work in India and Bangladesh (devresbooks.com). Dr. Hanchett is a Fellow of the American Anthropological Association and the Society for Applied Anthropology, President o


title: Creepy crawly halloween projects

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Last week I made a spider covered wreath for Iron Craft that used about 325 plastic spiders, but I still had almost a whole bag of them sitting in my craft room calling out to be used. I just let myself play and here’s what I came up with…
Plastic Spider Project #1 – Spider Lampshade
This has to be my favorite of the projects and super, super simple. All you need is a lampshade, hot glue and some plastic spiders. I planned to just buy a lampshade, but this little lamp was on sale at Target for $8! It looks great in a bookshelf in my living room.
Plastic Spider Project #2 – Spider Napkin Rings
This project not only used some of the plastic spiders I had leftover, but also some of the velvet ribbon I used to hang the spider wreath. Beyond the ribbon and spider, you need a 1 1/2 inch flat white button and hot glue. I cut enough ribbon to go around a rolled napkin, my napkin was thick so I needed about 6 1/2 inches. I put a little fray stop on the ends of the ribbon, but that is optional. Then I hot glued a spider to the center of each button. The button gets glued to the ribbon at the center. Finally, I glued the ends of the ribbon together to create a ring. You could also sew them together. Slip a napkin in and set the Halloween table.
Plastic Spider Project #3 – Spider Garland
This was the most labor intensive of all the projects because you have to make two holes in each spider. Not hard labor by any means, but a little time consuming. It’s especially effective with light behind it, like in a window. For this project you need spiders, a thin nail, hammer, scrap wood, heavy duty sewing thread in black (I used upholstery thread) and a sewing needle.
If your plastic spiders are like mine they will have a hollow in the bottom of the spider bottom. On top of your scrap wood, hammer the nail through the body of the spider on either side at the inside of the hollow. Using the needle thread the spiders on string. Hang.
So, what would you do with a bag full of plastic spiders?
If you you any of these projects we’d love to see your results in our Flickr group!


title: Ancient Vikings In Northern Ireland

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Ancient Vikings In Northern Ireland
Ancient Vikings -Raiders of Ireland
The ancient Vikings are a famous people. The history of Vikings is also famous. They came from Sweden, Norway and Denmark. They settled Iceland and other northern islands. One of the Viking people tribes, the Rus, probably gave Russia its name. They discovered America 500 years before Columbus. And they were fearsome raiders raiding and establishing trade colonies from Iceland in the far north, to the Mediterranean Sea in the south, to Russia in the east and to America in the west. So the history of Vikings is very rich.
What is important for our purposes, they played a formative role in the history of Ireland in general and what later became Northern Ireland in particular. And this is why they are featured here. Their influence came in three ways: by raiding, by establishing settlements, and by eventually conquering the island this time known as Normans.
Ancient Viking Raids
Medieval Vikings raids were fearful events and spread terror among the local population. Their history is told in numerous Irish annals as well as Viking sagas. The first recorded raid took place in AD 795 and among the first targets were Innismurray and Innisbofin on the north-west coast of the island. Soon attacks spread throughout the coastal areas of the island. Ulster was attacked in the early AD 800’s and a band of Ulstermen even defeated the fearsome Vikings in an AD 811 engagement. Bangor, in County Down was raided in AD 824. Around AD 832 there was a naval engagement between Vikings and Irish coracle fleet in Lough Neagh and Armagh was subsequently raided.
Vikings Disembarking for a Raid. Source: www.kidspast.com.
What made Ireland vulnerable was that at this time there was no strong local authority. The people were divided. The High King who once wielded considerable power from Tara in County Meath, had now lost much of his authority and Ireland was divided into areas controlled by local chieftains often warring against each other. When the raids began, therefore, there was no strong local power to oppose them.
The terror such raids spread is understandable. They would appear in their boats out of nowhere and strike like lightning. With flowing long blond hair and beards, and armed with fearsome axes, and shields, braving cold weather and rough seas, these soldiers were the ultimate fighting forces of the time. England, Scotland, Wales, as well as France and countries further afield also suffered the ravages of their raids.
Ancient Vikings Love Monasteries
Favorite targets of Viking raids were monasteries. By AD 795 Ireland was Christian. When local chieftains fought against each other and raided each others’ lands, they generally respected and protected monasteries. Because of this, may rich people would store their wealth and seek refuge among monks in such monasteries; which in turn became known for the wealth hidden in their store rooms. The pagan Vikings had no qualms attacking Christian establishments and realizing that monasteries offered great promise of profit went out of their way to target them. But they also raided rich houses and local communities. The terror they caused is reflected in an ancient prayer that praises “stormy nights when the Vikings do not set out to sea” (Roedahl, The Vikings, p. 222).
The Ancient Vikings Settle Down
In the beginning Viking raids were hit and run events – a lightning attack, followed by a return to the ships and back to Viking lands (which by this time included large portions of Britain). Soon, however, Vikings began to set temporary camps which eventually became more permanent settlements. They used these settlements both as bases from which to raid, but also as trading posts. Limerick was established by Viking raiders in AD 812; Dublin around AD 840; Waterford in AD 914. Apart from these there were major Viking settlements in Wexford and Cork.
The Ancient Vikings Meet Their Match
From the AD 850’s onwards the Irish began to rally and inflict occasional defeats on the raiding Vikings. Also, as the Vikings settled down they began to fight among themselves just like the Irish had been doing before them. As they settled down they began to intermarry as evidenced from the fact that in the Irish Annals we meet Vikings with Celtic names. Despite these, it would be another 150 years before Ireland was free from strong Viking influence. Those who had settled became integrated into the local society and the raids slowly came to an end. The Vikings themselves were Christianized and turned their attention to more peaceful and noble pursuits.
Ancient Vikings – Back to Ireland They Come!
Historians mark the end of the Viking age at around the year AD 1000 or soon thereafter. But this is only partly true. In AD 1168 the Vikings came back. Only this time they were not called Vikings but Normans. The Normans were Vikings who had raided northern France and had settled there, adopting French as their language and some of the more cultivated habits of the land they settled in. From there they first conquered Britain after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and then moved over to Ireland. About this story, more later.


title: 7 5 2025 uae malawi

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During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to the Malawian President, along with their wishes for development and prosperity for the Republic of Malawi and its people.
For his part, President Chakwera conveyed his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, and his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and President Chakwera discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation across various fields, particularly in the economic, commercial, investment and development sectors, in addition to other areas of mutual interest.
His Highness affirmed that the UAE attaches great importance to strengthening bridges of cooperation with Malawi and establishing effective development partnerships that support both countries' aspirations for sustainable growth and prosperity. He also highlighted the UAE's commitment to deepening its partnerships, especially economic ones, with all friendly African countries.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed his pride in visiting Malawi and meeting President Chakwera, and extended his appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality.
Following the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Malawian President witnessed the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the two countries.
The first MoU, between the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, focuses on diplomatic training and was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and the Malawian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The second MoU, in the field of investment between the two countries, was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan and Vitumbiko Mumba, Minister of Trade and Industry in Malawi.
The third MoU, concerning investment cooperation in the minerals sector, was signed between the governments of the UAE and Malawi by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, Minister of Mining in Malawi.
Furthermore, the fourth MoU, focusing on cooperation in the digital learning initiative, was signed between the Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and the Government of Malawi by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan and Nancy Tembo.
The fifth MoU, signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan and Vitumbiko Mumba, was between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Malawi’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, and pertains to the establishment of the joint UAE-Malawian Business Council.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Khalifa Abdulrahman Al Marzouqi, UAE's Non-Resident Ambassador to Malawi.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Indian External Affairs Minister discuss regional developments
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View DetailsUAE and Czech Republic Enhance Cooperation During GLOBSEC 2025
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title: How many days do vapes last ultimate guide to vape longevity

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Vapes can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. The lifespan depends on the type and usage.
Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking. But many wonder how long a vape will last before it needs to be replaced. The answer varies based on several factors. The type of vape, frequency of use, and maintenance all play a role.
Understanding these factors can help you get the most out of your device. In this post, we’ll explore how these elements impact the lifespan of your vape. This will help you make informed decisions about your vaping habits and maintenance. Read on to learn more about what affects vape longevity and how to ensure your device lasts as long as possible.
Factors Affecting Vape Longevity
Different types of vapes last for different times. Disposable vapes last shorter. Reusable vapes can last longer with care. Device quality also matters a lot.
More frequent use drains battery quicker. Vaping all day uses more e-liquid. Less frequent users can make vapes last longer.
Bigger batteries last longer. Smaller batteries run out faster. Charging habits also affect battery life. Regular charging keeps battery healthy.
More e-liquid means more vaping time. Less e-liquid runs out faster. Some devices hold more e-liquid. Always check how much e-liquid your vape can hold.
Types Of Vapes And Their Lifespan
Disposable vapes are simple and easy to use. They are pre-filled with e-liquid. Most last a few days. Some can last up to a week. It depends on how often you use them. They are good for beginners.
Pod systems are refillable and rechargeable. They last longer than disposables. A pod can last 1 to 2 weeks. It also depends on usage. Charging the battery takes a few hours. Pods are good for intermediate users.
Mods and tanks are for advanced users. They are customizable and powerful. A tank can last up to a month. The battery needs regular charging. These devices need more care. They offer the best vaping experience.
Battery Life Expectations
Vape batteries can last a long time. Regular use may drain them faster. Vape Dubai type also matters. Bigger vapes often last longer. Smaller ones may need more charges.
Good charging habits help batteries last longer. Don’t overcharge your vape. Take it off the charger when full. Also, avoid using the vape while charging. This can harm the battery.
Keep your vape clean. Dirt and dust can hurt the battery. Store your vape in a cool place. Heat can damage it. Check the battery for damage. Replace it if you see any issues.
E-liquid Consumption Rates
Different devices use e-liquid at different rates. Pod systems use less e-liquid than box mods. Disposable vapes have a set amount of e-liquid, so they last a specific time. Sub-ohm devices consume more e-liquid due to higher power. Understanding your device helps in managing e-liquid consumption better.
Higher nicotine strength can reduce e-liquid consumption. Users may vape less because they get satisfied faster. Lower nicotine strength might lead to more frequent vaping. The choice of nicotine level affects how long your e-liquid lasts.
Flavor also impacts how often you vape. Strong flavors might make you vape less. Mild flavors can lead to more frequent vaping. Finding the right flavor balance can help manage e-liquid usage. Personal preference is key.
Extending Vape Lifespan
Store vapes in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight. Keep them away from heat. Use a case or pouch. This prevents damage. Store upright to avoid leaks. Avoid freezing temperatures too.
Clean your vape often. Remove any residue. Use a soft cloth. Rinse the tank with warm water. Dry it well before use. Clean the mouthpiece. This keeps the vape fresh. It also improves flavor.
Replace coils regularly. Coils wear out. Change every 1-2 weeks. Check for burnt taste. Replace the battery if needed. Batteries have a limited life. Fresh parts make the vape last longer. And they give a better experience.
Signs Of A Dying Vape
Your vape makes less vapor than before. This is a clear sign. The Juul Pods Dubai clouds are smaller. You may need to replace the coil. Low vapor can mean a dying vape.
A burnt taste is never good. It can hurt your throat. This happens when the coil is old. You may also need to add more juice. This bad taste means your vape is dying.
The battery dies too fast. This is a big problem. A weak battery means your vape will not last. You may need to charge it more often. Sometimes, it won’t charge at all. The battery issues show your vape is near its end.
Maximizing Disposable Vape Use
Puff slowly to make the vape last longer. Avoid deep inhales as they use more e-liquid. Take breaks between puffs. Do not chain vape. This keeps the coil from burning out quickly.
Check the e-liquid level often. Refill or replace the vape when low. Keep the vape upright. This helps the liquid flow to the coil. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
Store your vape in a cool, dry place. Keep it clean. This prevents dust from clogging the airflow. Use the right charger. This helps maintain battery life. Do not share your vape. This keeps it hygienic and personal.
Many people think vapes last only a few days. Actually, the lifespan varies based on usage and device type. Regular users might need to recharge or refill more often.
Vape Longevity Myths
Many people think vapes last forever. This is not true. Vape longevity depends on usage. Heavy users will see vapes run out faster. Light users get more days. Also, brand and model matter.
Battery Life Myths
Some believe vape batteries last all day. Battery life varies. Frequent use drains batteries quickly. Taking care of the battery helps. Charge it fully. Avoid overcharging. Keep it clean.
Many think e-liquid never finishes. E-liquid also runs out. How much you vape affects this. Different flavors and brands last differently. Keep extra e-liquid handy.
Vape lifespan depends on usage and device type. Regular users might need replacements sooner. Occasional vapers will find their devices last longer. Proper care extends vape life. Always follow manufacturer guidelines. Keep your device clean for better performance. Monitor battery life regularly.
Consider investing in quality brands for durability. Happy vaping!


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I have upgraded my Kubuntu to KDE 4.9 Beta 2 but alas dolphin has a big bug there: the icons for the places in the left pane are much too small. I went into dolphin's settings but couldn't find a way to enlarge the icons. I tried maximizing the window, I even enlarged the left pane to half the screen width - the icons stay tiny. My "small icons" size is set to 32 - at least this size should be respected by dolphin. But it would be better to have the dynamic behaviour back. I prefer big icons because of bad eyes and use dolphin in fullscreen mode (1920x1200) to have 128x128 icons in the file pane and preferably 64x64 or up in its left pane, but there are use cases where smaller icons for the places are needed (smaller means for me 32 to 42 :) ). KDE is the only DE which is optimal adjustable for bad eyed people where you can make everything as large as you need, so I hope this will be fixed in the final because this way it is nearly impossible for me to use the sidebar. Reproducible: Always Actual Results: the icons stay tiny no matter what you do with the window. There is no way to resize the icons. Expected Results: The icons should either dynamically resize or the user should be able to set a fixed size or better a range or, if nothing else is possible, the icons should at least follow the "small icons" settings (last one not best solution but better than these tiny icons).
*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 301959 ***