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1. A bonding orbital for C1-F2 with 1.9976 electrons
2. A bonding orbital for C1-H3 with 1.9946 electrons
3. A bonding orbital for C1-H4 with 1.9961 electrons
4. A bonding orbital for C1-H5 with 1.9961 electrons
5. A bonding orbital for F2-O6 with 1.9941 electrons
9. A lone pair orbital for F2 with 1.9953 electrons
10. A lone pair orbital for F2 with 1.9890 electrons
11. A lone pair orbital for O6 with 1.9988 electrons
12. A lone pair orbital for O6 with 1.9972 electrons
13. A lone pair orbital for O6 with 1.9968 electrons
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17 ----- 2.827
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Total electronic energy = -214.8410636034 Hartrees
Bond Lengths:
between C1 and F2: distance=1.468 ang___
between C1 and H3: distance=1.101 ang___
between C1 and H4: distance=1.097 ang___
between C1 and H5: distance=1.097 ang___
between F2 and O6: distance=1.600 ang___
Bond Angles:
for H3-C1-F2: angle=103.9 deg___
for H4-C1-F2: angle=105.3 deg___
for H5-C1-F2: angle=105.3 deg___
for O6-F2-C1: angle=106.1 deg___
Bond Orders (Mulliken):
between C1 and F2: order=0.623___
between C1 and H3: order=0.967___
between C1 and H4: order=0.967___
between C1 and H5: order=0.967___
between F2 and O6: order=0.228___
Best Lewis Structure
The Lewis structure that is closest to your structure is determined.
The hybridization of the atoms in this idealized Lewis structure
is given in the table below.
Hybridization in the Best Lewis Structure
__has 23.11% C 1 character in a s0.61 p3 hybrid
__has 76.89% F 2 character in a sp2.82 hybrid
__has 58.57% C 1 character in a sp2.64 hybrid
__has 41.43% H 3 character in a s orbital
__has 59.25% C 1 character in a sp2.58 hybrid
__has 40.75% H 4 character in a s orbital
__has 59.35% C 1 character in a sp2.57 hybrid
__has 40.65% H 5 character in a s orbital
__has 87.93% F 2 character in a s0.61 p3 hybrid
__has 12.07% O 6 character in a p3 hybrid
__made from a sp0.75 hybrid
__made from a p-pi orbital ( 99.98% p)
__made from a p-pi orbital (100.00% p)
__made from a sp0.21 hybrid
__made from a s0.60 p3 hybrid
Donor Acceptor Interactions in the Best Lewis Structure
The localized orbitals in your best Lewis structure
can interact strongly. A filled bonding or lone pair orbital can
act as a donor and an empty or filled bonding, antibonding, or
lone pair orbital can act as an acceptor. These
interactions can strengthen and weaken bonds. For example, a
lone pair donor->antibonding acceptor orbital interaction
will weaken the bond
associated with the antibonding orbital. Conversly, an interaction
with a bonding pair as the acceptor will strengthen the bond.
Strong electron delocalization in your best Lewis structure will
also show up as donor-acceptor interactions.
Interactions greater than 20 kJ/mol for bonding and lone pair
orbitals are listed below.
Molecular Orbital Energies
The orbital energies are given in eV, where 1 eV=96.49 kJ/mol.
Orbitals with very low energy are core 1s orbitals.
More antibonding orbitals than you might expect are sometimes
listed, because d orbitals are always included for heavy
atoms and p orbitals are included for H atoms.
Up spins are shown with a ^ and down spins are shown as v.
16 ----- 1.386
15 ----- -1.273
14 ----- -4.444
13 -^-v- -5.498
12 -^-v- -5.649
11 -^-v- -10.31
10 -^-v- -10.95
9 -^-v- -13.39
8 -^-v- -13.64
7 -^-v- -13.95
6 -^-v- -18.62
5 -^-v- -21.27
4 -^-v- -32.25
3 -^-v- -269.5
2 -^-v- -506.7
1 -^-v- -658.8
Total Electronic Energy
The total electronic energy is a very large number, so by convention
the units are given in atomic units, that is Hartrees (H). One
Hartree is 2625.5 kJ/mol. The energy reference is for totally
dissociated atoms. In other words, the reference state is a gas
consisting of nuclei and electrons all at infinite distance from
each other. The electronic energy includes all electric
interactions and the kinetic energy of the electrons. This energy
does not include translation, rotation, or vibration of the
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The nuchal translucency test measures the nuchal fold thickness. This is an area of tissue at the back of an unborn baby's neck. Measuring this thickness helps assess the risk of Down syndrome and other genetic problems in the baby.
Your health care provider will use ultrasound to measure the nuchal fold. All unborn babies have some fluid at the back of their neck. In a baby with Down syndrome or other genetic disorders, there is more fluid than normal. This makes the space look thicker.
A blood test of the mother is also done. Together, these two tests will tell if the baby could have Down syndrome or another genetic disorder.
Having a full bladder will give the best ultrasound picture. You may be asked to drink two to three glasses of liquid an hour before the test. Do not urinate before your ultrasound.
You may have some discomfort from pressure on your bladder during the ultrasound. The gel used during the test may feel slightly cold and wet. You will not feel the ultrasound waves.
Your health care provider may recommend this test to screen your baby for Down syndrome. Many pregnant women decide to have this test.
This test can be done earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis (another test that checks for birth defects). Nuchal translucency is usually done between the 11th and 14th week of pregnancy.
A normal amount of fluid in the back of the neck during ultrasound means it is very unlikely your baby has Down syndrome or another genetic disorder.
More fluid than normal in the back of the neck means there is a higher risk of Down syndrome. But it does not tell for certain that the baby has Down syndrome.
If the result is abnormal, other testing can be done. Most of the time, the other test done is amniocentesis.
There are no known risks from ultrasound.
Nuchal translucency screening; NT; Nuchal fold test; Nuchal fold scan; Prenatal genetic screening
Bromley B, Benacerraf B. Chromosomal abnormalities. In: Rumack CM, Wilson SR, Charboneau JW, Levine D. Diagnostic Ultrasound. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2010:chap 31.
Simpson JL, Holzgreve W, Driscoll DA. Genetic counseling and genetic screening. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, et al, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 10.
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ASHLAND — Singing along as music instructor Justin Nabors plays the piano, more than 100 fifth-graders from Southern Boone County Elementary School performed their winter choir concert in Ashland on Dec. 11.
Nabors, a graduate from Central Methodist University, has taught for the Southern Boone County School District for seven years, instructing grades five through 12. The December performance was his first with the fifth-graders, and throughout this school year, the 10- and 11-year-olds have taught him a thing or two.
"The behavioral characteristics of the children are a little bit different, and they learn differently, which I was really not expecting," Nabors said. "I thought they'd be pretty similar to my sixth-graders, and it ended up being a completely different system for them to be able to retain the songs and notes."
Adding motion, such as hand gestures or dancing, might be difficult for older students, Nabors said. Incorporating those moves into a choir performance can help younger students memorize lyrics.
"Moving to music is just as important as singing the music," Nabors said.
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Sinead Can't Get Laid?
Sinead O'Connor, who's as famous for her shaved head as her voice, now has hair — and in other news, she kind of looks like Velma from Scooby Doo. She's also apparently having problems getting laid.
In a blog entry titled, "IS SINEAD ABOUT TO HUMP HER TRUCK?" O'connor worries that she's "so desperate for sex" that she might do something drastic.
"My sh-uation sexually/affectionately speaking is so dire that inanimate objects are starting to look good as are inappropriate and/or unavailable men and/or inappropriate and/or unavailable fruits and vegetables. I tell you yams are looking like the winners," she writes.
"Needless to say what I do for a living makes it hard for me to find men that only want me cuz they like my (legendary) arse. Yet I am in the peak of my sexual prime and way too lovely to be living like a nun. and it's VERY depressing."
So to avoid the temptation of vegetables or automobiles, O'Connor has taken to her blog and twitter to try to find a suitable mate.
There's a lot to talk about there. First off, what woman in her right mind writes about wanting strangers to hump her on her blog? And don't even get me started on the yam thing. There's actually much more at Sinead's blog and if you enjoy seeing women have sex themed mental breakdowns in public, head on over; you may enjoy it.
That being said, this touches on a pet peeve of mine. You see, I have a lot of female friends and some of them do occasionally tell me privately that they're having trouble getting laid.
Can we just be perfectly honest here?
Ladies, let me tell you something. No man alive feels the slightest twinge of sympathy for you when you say that you can't get laid.
Do you know why?
Because when a man says he can't get laid, he means he can't get any woman to sleep with him. Incidentally, "any woman" may very well include a dimwitted, snaggle-toothed half-troll whom he MIGHT, if he's desperate enough, go home with. But, he's sure as hell not going to suffer through three dates, pretend to be interested in her blathering, and then endure the sting of his conscience and the hurt, emotional disappointment after he has sex with her and then dumps her.
That's what a man generally means when he says he can't get laid.
What a woman means when she says she can't get laid is that she can't get an investment banker with a Porsche, who looks like Brad Pitt's cousin, to drive up to her house out of the blue and seduce her using the sort of romantic schmaltz you see in The Notebook.
In all seriousness, there are few things easier than getting single men to have sex with a willing woman. It gets even easier if you're Sinead O'Connor because there's a certain "cool factor" to saying you slept with a celebrity — even if it's a D-list celebrity.
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Set in the fantastically beautiful 500 acres of Kentish parkland, the Thistle Brands Hatch is hidden in serenity but is only 17 miles away from the City. It is the perfect location for a weekend escape or to stay for business in London without the hustle and bustle of the city scene. Brands Hatch is world renowned for being the heart of racing and is home to the famous driving circuit. Plentiful parking, sumptuous rooms and the Otium Health and Leisure Club make sure you have a relaxing stay.
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This is the jade plant or Crassula ovata. The one in the picture you have has been grown in low light and has stretched out and dropped the older leaves which is why it looks so thin.
The leaves are plump and there are some yellow leaves so it does look to have been slightly over watered.
The wikipedia entry noted above agrees with my experience with them
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I don't know which cacti they are, but I just use gardening gloves. Yes sticking-out spines will go through them. The spines on a small barrel cactus or mammary cactus where they are wrapped around more, are less likely to go through gloves.
Usually I'm working with opuntia (see this question for photos), where the spines stick out more, but there are ...
If they were my Jade plants I would do something like the following...
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Remove the lower right limb (bottom centre of photo, going towards the right) -- it looks like it has lost (had stripped away) quite a lot of bark and one of the end spurs (forks) is almost broken clean-through.
Remove any branches, twigs that have been snapped ...
I would leave the leaves on the plant, as doing so won't have a detrimental effect on the health of the plant (as far as I'm aware), the plant just won't look that good:
Best case - The leaves might recover.
Worst case - The leaves don't recover, curl up (die) and fall-off, or can be picked off easily.
Obviously, I wouldn't again expose the plant to that ...
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That's not Crassula ovata; it's Portulacaria afra - you can see the difference in the shape of the leaves. Common names include Dwarf Jade, Elephant's Food, and spekboom (in Afrikaans).
This is probably the easiest plant I have ever seen to cultivate from cuttings.
I'm in ...
A plant tends to put on more top growth when it is pot bound. So, don't re pot it for at least five years. You can pinch out the top leaf set and it may branch out.
Another way to make it look bushier is to detach a leaf from the stem, let it dry for a week and then put it in the soil. It will grow roots and start a new stem.
Fresh soil and lower light ...
That's a teeny tiny pot for that size jade. For true house bound plants, you want to incrementally increase the size of the pot each year so that the medium gets filled with feeder roots. If you just put a small plant in a big pot, the roots will grow outward, and then start growing round and round the pot, this leaves a huge amount of unused soil which is ...
Jade plants do not grow quickly. You mention that is was stressed when you bought it so it could take months before new growth is seen.
To propagate twist a leaf off and let it sit in the pot or on the windowsill for a few days to harden off. The leaf needs to have the wound area dry and calloused. This area is where the roots will come from.
When you ...
It's probably Kleinia petraea, the trailing jade plant, and not Crassula ovata, the upright jade plant. Care regime is the same, really, but its best planted in a hanging pot rather than a standing pot. I'd repot into a hanging pot which is just big enough to take the rootball it currently has - these don't need repotting very often.
Many root rots are caused by a bacteria which takes hold if poor conditions are present like water logged soil. In a small pot of seedlings which have less resources than an established plant it's likely that if one has root rot the others have
It does no harm to gently separate them into different pots with a free draining soil and good light and see what ...
This very similar question has a great answer and this one is about encouraging a strong trunk.
Most jade plants do not grow really fast and very little pruning is needed unless you are aiming for a specific look like a bonsai tree.
Re potting a jade is not required for young plants if you want to see more top growth. They can grow very large in small ...
If it were mine I would go with the first option. Be sure and let the cut part dry overnight before you put it in new dirt.
Well the obvious solution would be to pot it in a bigger heaver pot...
But I believe you can prune jade and have the branches root. Even the leaves will root. You just need to let the wound dry out for a few days first before sticking it in water or soil.
This is a hard question to approach, it could be many things. If it is effecting the whole plant and you've ruled out the basics:
Insects attacking leaves, branches, roots
A larger plant taking over all the sunlight
Water pooling
Something that could have contaminated the soil where it is growing
It's possible that it is some sort of disease.
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You might try giving him some cold pressed, extra virgin, coconut oil, salmon oil may be helpful too, not sure how much though. My dogs eat the coconut right off the spoon or I'll put a couple spoonfuls on their food, either way they love it. For my dog with allergies, the CO helps quell the itching noticeably.
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Might just be puppy dandruff, Gunner had it pretty bad so I added coconut oil to his food 3times daily and brushed him a couple times a day, brushing really loosens the dead skin up, he's almost 15 weeks now and it's all gone.
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Hi, I had breast implants on December 14, 2011. I got into a car accident one and a half months later, and my left implant had to be removed. My PS left the implant out until June 8, 2012 when I had surgery to replace it. I am not five weeks post op, and I noticed a couple days ago a tiny pin drop of clear drainage coming from the end of my incision line. I cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide, and went and refiled a prescription of antibiotics my PS gave me. Should I be worried?
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Having fluid leak from your breast can be disconcerting. Most of the time what you describe is probable not an issue. You definitely need to follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure it isn't a problem.
Good luck and thank you for your question.
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Experimentar perdida de liquido despues de una cirugia de senos puede ser desconcertante. La mayoria de las veces lo que se describe no es un problema. Definitivamente usted debe de consultarse con su cirujano para asegurarse de que esto no sea un problema.
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Typical causes of drainage from an incision include sutures spitting, wound healing problems, or infections. The most concerning is to rule out infection, however the most common are issues with underlying sutures. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.
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I think this proably represents a suture so maybe your dovctor can just remove it.One always worries about infection.
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It's not unusual to have a small amount of clear drainage from an incision 5 weeks after surgery. This is still the early healing phase, and incisions will sometimes drain a little, especially when absorbable sutures are used. As the stitches dissolve, a little fluid will sometimes drain.
Local wound care and light dressings should be all you need. I suggest you keep all your appointments with your plastic surgeon and discuss this with him/her. I wish you all the best!
Your small amount of clear drainage from the incision line is likely related to a dissolvable suture. Without any pain or redness it is unlikely an infection. A pocket seroma may also present in similar fashion. A seroma may develop if there is an ongoing inflammatory process. This second possible diagnosis may lead to an infection so a close eye by your plastic surgeon is warranted.
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The sutures we use sometimes do not dissolve like we want and will create and area of "irritation" at the incision and then drain like you describe. Antibiotics are fine but followup is more important to make sure things are going in the right direction.
Best is to be seen by your PSs ASAP to determine if there is an issue. Most likely it is nothing but just be sure by the visit!
It's not unusual to have a little drainage after surgery. I recommend getting in to see your surgeon though. Your PS may or may not detect any issues. If you run a fever or see the area get noticeably red then you may have an issue but at this time it appears to be normal.
From the time line the chances are that this is superficial drainage from the suture. If it is at the end of the incision, there is probably a knot present there that is the culprit. You don't mention whether you have talked or scheduled an appointment with your surgeon. Do that if you haven't. If this is from the suture, it may recur unless the suture is removed, and it is quite easy for your surgeon to do so.
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Well today starts my cutting for Guest posing at the INBF Cardinal Classics. Now this isn't a cookie cutter nutrition plan like you get in books,magazines or some one setting you up without a 6 month detailed food log and photo's. Them are for general weight loss.
This has been designed for me and the way my body reacts with what foods. I weigh all my food and liquids, never go over or under the set macro's. I weigh myself first thing in the morning after I empty my baller and such. This is the best and more true body weight. 7-16-2011: Starting out, Bodyweight = 151 Macro's: Protein: 178g's Carbs: 107g's Fats: 32g's I will be doing 1 re-feed a week and I have picked Tue as my re-feed day. This will be a 100g raise in carbs with leaving Pro and Fats at the same level. I will post start pic's later today in this post as a Edit. |
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Looking lean and mean already Rich, where is this show at?
Getting cut to 1 workout a day is going to throw a monkey wrench in my calculations because my food logs vrs weight are not accurate for my weight fluctuations now. :(
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One of our frequent contributors points out that today's American diplomats are increasingly required to think green as well as red, white, and blue as they work to promote national interests. Yet too much of the global climate change discussion involves demonization and gotchas driven by ideological polarization. According to this essay, we should be thinking mostly in terms of tradeoffs. Ed .
Zsa Zsa Gabor, perhaps apocryphally, is attributed with saying that "After 40, it's your face or your fanny."
That is, there is a tradeoff in life between staying slimly fit (the fanny) and keeping your face wrinkle-free. Alternatively, plump (and wrinkle-free) faces meant that the nether regions of our bodies also expanded.
While "Botox" may now allow some to avoid the stark Gaborian judgment, in other areas the concept of tradeoffs continues to rule. Thus if you buy a home in the Washington suburbs, you can live relatively close to the city and reduce commuting time, but you will own a smaller, older home in a built up area. If you want a larger, more modern home on a more expansive property beyond the Beltway, you live further away from the city and spend more time commuting. Neither is a universally "right" choice; but recognizing your tradeoffs is essential. It is silly to buy that modern home on a quarter acre lotand then complain all the time about the length of commute.
Tradeoffssometimes masquerading as "opportunity costs"are constant problems for those of us who want it all (without commensurate cost). And so it is with environmentalism/global warming/"greens"/tree-huggers/climate change deniers in all their politically correct or pejorative labels.
So from the "micro" to the "macro" let us examine some of the shades of green in play.
Making Light of the MatterSome sections of our country and nations throughout the world are mandating the end of incandescent light bulbs to be replaced by florescent bulbs. Great idea! Well, maybe second thoughts are in order. To be sure the florescent bulb is significantly more efficient and longer-lasting, paying for its additional costs in relatively short order. However, that longer life-expectancy is eroded by frequent switching on and off; most are not subject to rheostat control; and there is a distinct disposal problem as they contain mercury. And (on the trivial but not irrelevant side) many people don't like how they look under florescent light. One can imagine a black market in incandescent lights (akin to the full flow toilet) for those who want to turn down the lights instead of investing in wrinkle cream.
Fuelish Hopes?Is there an efficient, inexpensive alternative to petroleum based fuels, particularly for our automobiles? Is there an efficient mix of some alternative fuel with gasoline? Attention has focused on ethanol and its production, at this juncture primarily from corn. The positive element of a bio-gasoline mix for almost every country would be a bit of weaning from petroleum imports and consequently improved national/continental security. But there are some downsides, starting with lower fuel mileage. Moreover, using corn as the primary source of ethanol will hardly be cost free as corn production requires additional land, fertilizers, and equipment to produce it. Higher costs for corn will also increase some food costs and mean less corn exported. Moreover, as another potential negative, a recent study indicates that a gasoline-ethanol mix, if adopted by all automobiles, would incrementally raise deaths from ozone-induced smog. Would more deaths from lung conditions be worth reduced oil imports?
Hybrid TorporSubstantial attention has been generated for several years over "hybrid" autos, that is, those running on a combination of a smaller gasoline engine and an electric battery. The result has been vehicles with higher fuel mileagebut higher initial purchasing costs. There are government tax credits for purchasing hybrid cars (but these credits are also a societal cost), and studies now suggest that a purchaser will break even within five years of buying a new hybrid car. Still to be determined are longer term costs associated with repairs and battery replacements.
At this point, hybrids are clearly improving in quality (speed/acceleration) and are available in a wider range of models. They have yet to break out of the niche market of upper scale, more socially conscious "green" buyers who can afford to pay more.
Micro Power and Macro PowerIf you need only enough power to run the lights and appliances in a small home, one might consider solar panels (although constructing, maintaining, and replacing the panels is not cost free). And windmills have pumped water for centuries. To be sure when the sun doesn't shine and the wind ceases to blow, alternatives are needed; however, were the households of every Western country to equip themselves with such micro alternatives, there could be energy savings.
But major industries, manufacturing operations, transportation nets and the like need huge amounts of "macro" power--which are created by massive hydroelectric facilities, coal/gas/oil fired power plants, or nuclear reactors. We wish to eliminate "dirty" coal fired power plants; however, converting to natural gas is expensive and such gas is increasingly costly (as well as being a key ingredient for much of the chemical industry). Parenthetically, there are those who say that using natural gas for home heating is akin to washing windows with champagne. Moreover, coal is widespread (the United States is estimated to have a 250-year supply) and inexpensive; using more rather than less would enhance national security instead of burning oil or natural gas. Apparently headed in this direction, China reportedly is scheduled to add 562 coal-fired plants over the next eight yearscheap with proven technology.
Should one press for nuclear energy as an alternative? Proponents tout its "clean" nonpolluting nature and security from foreign disruption of oil/gas. A number of countries, including Canada, France, Korea, and Japan have committed heavily to nuclear power; others such as Austria, afflicted with nuclear allergy, have eliminated nuclear reactors or project doing so (Germany). The United States still has the greatest nuclear capacity; however, no new commercial reactor has come on line since 1996. Ostensibly, the government has sought to ease the certification process, but it has been over 20 years since construction began on a new nuclear reactor. Moreover, it appears to take approximately 10 years to construct a reactor; one, which began commercial operation in 1996, started construction in 1972. Not to put too fine a point on it, popular acceptance of nuclear power remains in serious question and resistance to various proposals for disposal of radioactive waste continues to make significant expansion of nuclear energy problematic. And instances such as the earthquake damage sustained by Japan's largest nuclear reactor in July 2007 make nuclear power an even harder sell.
All of these choices from light bulbs to nuclear power reactors (and many others) have pluses and minuses. They are not "right" or "wrong" by definition. Countries and individuals can decide to adopt and/or support some, all, or none of the above based on rational, logical, economically grounded decisions.
One can examine "green" related decisions on the basis of:
The Earth Is Getting Warmer. Regardless of the time frame involved (years, centuries, millennia), humanity will need to adjustas life on earth has adjusted to significantly warmer climates in the past. The Earth Is Getting Cooler. Whatever the current temperature, there is a reasonable possibility that it is a warming blip in a long term cooling trend. If the earth is headed into a cooling trend, humanity will need to adjustas life on earth has adjusted to significantly cooler climates in the past. The Earth Will Stay Pretty Much the Same. As long as the earth exists, there will be "climate change." There has been such change for millennia and will be so for millennia to come. Regardless, of what happens (or doesn't happen), humanity will need to adjust to the circumstances associated with larger global populations addressing limited resources.
"Green" issues are neither inherently liberal nor conservative. After all, concern for the general welfare is a "liberal" tradition. And, in essence a "conservative" wishes to conserve; for example, in the United States, one of the first and most energetic conservationists was President Theodore Roosevelt.
Nor are green concerns limited to developed versus developing states. Nor should they be the preserve of one set of developed states. However, when developing states surpass developed states in generating greenhouse gases, it is unlikely that countries such as the United States will embrace Kyoto Treaty-directed restrictions when economic competitors such as China and India do not.
Consequently, demonization rather than debate over "green" issues is inherently self destructive and unproductive. Those wrapping themselves in green all too often leave the impression of days-of-yore Puritans who could not stand the thought that somewhere there was someone who was having fun. Or they project the personalities of old time commissars who were most happy when audiences were forced to memorize the vaporings of a Great Leader. It is not demonic to drive an SUV. Reading critiques of global warming is not the equivalent of fondling child porn. Equating critics of green logic with Holocaust denial or Neville Chamberlain-level error may win sound bites, but it won't win converts.
As for the push back from those being criticized, it seems to concentrate on "gotcha" style denunciation of hypocrisy, such as the amount of energy consumed by the Al Gore Tennessee home in contrast to the George W. Bush Texas home or whether the iconic Canadian environmentalist, David Suzuki, should have driven a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle when traveling across Canada making "green" pitches. Or whether all of the environmentalists should get out of their private planes and walk, etc. But real men can eat granola and ride bicycles to work. "Tree-hugging femi-Nazis" may be a satisfying rejoinder for those being depicted as Gaia rapists but is more likely to contribute to global overheating than cooler discussions.
To a degree, debate over the societal shade of green we wish to adopt is a reflection of luxury. There are prudent efficiencies that can be implemented without economic ruin. And perhaps a pink filter on that fluorescent bulb will prevent looking like a corpse in your bathroom mirror.
U.S. Foreign PolicyMore generally, the U.S. position on climate change/Kyoto Treaty has become another cudgel with which our opponents belabor us. It joins our Iraq policy, our refusal to embrace the International Criminal Court and the Antipersonnel Landmine Treaty, and disinterest in devoting 0.7 percent of our GNP to assisting developing countries as hallmarks of our innately invidious nature. We are not prepared to say "yes" or even "yes, but " to any of these critics astride their particular hobbyhorses, but "just say no" has its own limits. Finding a way to say "no, but " is going to be an extended challenge. The first step will be to argue for an end to ideology when addressing the topic.
David T. Jones, retired senior Foreign Service Officer, frequently publishes articles in American Diplomacy. A specialist in European/NATO politico-military affairs and arms control, he was also political minister counselor in Ottawa. Since retirement, he has published several hundred articles and columns in Canadian and U.S. publications.


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Adam Cole/NPR Everything Dies, Right? But Does Everything Have To Die? Here's A Surprise by Robert Krulwich, Adam Cole September 26, 2014 Meet two animals. Both are teeny. Both live in water. Both mature extra fast. But while one dies in about a week, the other — well, prepare to be amazed.
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Courtesy of Matt Inman 'Murdersquishing' Them To Death: How Little Bees Take On Enormous Hornets by Robert Krulwich September 19, 2014 They are small. They are weak. They are vulnerable. But these little bees take on a humongous predator in the most ingenious way.
iStockphoto Weekend Special Howling Babies Drove Prehistoric Warriors Into Battle? by Robert Krulwich September 14, 2014 Can a colicky baby's piercing scream be militarized? As in, made (literally) into a weapon of war? Oh, absolutely, says this scholar, smiling ever so slightly.
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NASA/JPL-Caltech What's Better Than A Total Eclipse Of The Sun? Check This by Robert Krulwich July 22, 2014 This may be the most heart-rending, most beautiful eclipse in our solar system. But you can't travel to see it. Not yet.
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Gopal Singh Visharad and Ors v. Zahoor Ahmad and Ors., O.S.Nos. 1/1989, 3/1989, 4/1989, 5/1989: A Summary of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janm Bhoomi DecisionAparna ChandraNational Law School of India University October 11, 2010 Abstract: On September 30, 2010, the Allahabad High Court in India delivered a decision on a property dispute that had dragged on in courts for 50 years. However, this was no simple property dispute. It was a dispute over a 1500 square yard land that has been claimed by various Hindu and Muslim groups alike as their religious place of worship. Dispute over this piece of land led to one of the most horrific instances of communal violence in post-independence India and has shaped the agenda of a large segment of Indian politics. The decision is not only momentous; it is equally voluminous, totally a mammoth 8189 pages. This note is a summary of the decision of the Allahabad High Court in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janm Bhoomi case. There is no attempt to critique or analyse the decision here. The only purpose of the summary is to give a brief account of the decision, so as to further informed debate. Number of Pages in PDF File: 21 Keywords: India, Babri Masjid, Ram Janm Bhoomi, secularism, religion JEL Classification: K11, K30, K40 Date posted: October 12, 2010Suggested CitationContact Information
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Professional wrestling is perhaps the most polarizing form of entertainment known to man. It's a TV show, yet people have been known to hide their fandom like an alcoholic hides his flask. Sadly, many fans are embarrassed to be identified as such, afraid that someone will blindly, arrogantly dismiss the medium as "stupid" or "for children."
Before I go on, let me address wrestling's most time-honored criticism.
"It's fake!"
Yes, yes it is. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence is well aware that the outcome of any wrestling show is predetermined. But guess what? The same can be said for each episode of "Modern Family," "Homeland" or "Rizzoli & F*cking Isles." Professional wrestling is a scripted athletic sideshow that, at its best, is a gripping, dramatic and often hilarious broadcast.
Is it always good? Hell no. On the last "Monday Night Raw," while the awesome main event featured modern day standouts like CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, it also featured a segment that was, well, an in-ring game of musical chairs. Gripping? Dramatic? More like dogsh*t. Sadly, WWE often presents segments would make an existing fan bury their head in the sand, and that could in no way convert a detractor.
But I, as a true fan, never throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater.
My first wrestle-centric memory comes from when I was eight years old. It was an episode of WWF's "Saturday Night's Main Event." Here, I was introduced to Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. I was captivated by them all. At that point I was hooked — for life.
As I grew older, I witnessed the ebb and flow of the sport's highs and lows. In the early '90s, after Vince McMahon was indicted as part of a steroid scandal, fans were "treated" to such forgettable characters as The Goon and T.L. Hopper, the wrestling plumber. (Seriously.) But knowing things are always darkest just before the dawn, I weathered the storm.
Then the clouds parted ways and along came the late '90s, when a gritty element of realism was injected into the business.
That era in wrestling was pure, uncut awesome. The now-defunct ECW had The Sandman caning Tommy Dreamer and Sabu scarring up his body by crashing through tables. WCW gave us the NWO, Goldberg and a young Chris Jericho. And the WWF had The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and even Vince McMahon himself.
And, yes, sure, it's scripted. But at the same time, to say that professional wrestlers aren't athletes is ignorant. Call it what you will, but these guys batter each other's bodies, day in and day out, with no off-season.
Case in point: The Undertaker's famous 1998 "Hell In A Cell" battle with Mick "Mankind" Foley. Foley, while now a stand-up comic, is a WWE legend who possesses all the athletic prowess of an old wet couch. However, when it comes to drama, Mick was an off-the-charts-phenomenal performer whom the crowd absolutely fell in love with.
He was our old wet couch.
On that fateful night in 1998, The Undertaker, the WWE's answer to Johnny Cash, hurled lovable Mick 20 feet off of a steel cage, his Santa Claus-like body exploding through the Spanish announce table. Later in the match, Mick was also chokeslammed through the center of the cage. The sheer force of that blow legitimately jammed one of Mick's teeth through his nostril.
I dare you to watch that match and not be absolutely captivated. Yes, you'll be aware it's scripted. But then you'll see that bloody tooth poking through Mick's nose and the obviously concussed look in his eyes. At that point you'll think, "OK, well that's real."
That's the moment. That's why I'm a fan.
And that scenario doesn't always need to be accompanied by blood and disfigurement. When these athletes perform at such a level where even the smartest fan is able to suspend his or her disbelief — if even just for a moment — that's when wrestling is amazing. And that's why I sit through, and will continue to sit through, musical chairs and wrestling plumbers.
I'm just waiting for that next great moment. And I know it'll come. Maybe it'll be on Spike TV's "TNA Impact Wrestling." Maybe it'll be on "Monday Night Raw." Maybe it'll even be on an independent promotion like "Ring Of Honor."
Wherever it happens, I'll be watching.
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Majorca: May Weather Averages
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Sunshine Hours | 12 hrs | |
Chance of Sunny Day | 56 % |
Rainfall | 36mm | |
Rainfall days | 4 days | |
Chance of Rain | 22 % | |
Chance of Cloudy Day | 8 % |
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Chance of Windy Day | 8 % |
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Averages for Majorca in May
Weather lowdown
May is a very pleasant time to visit Majorca, Balearic Islands, when spring is in full bloom. The average temperature at the beginning of the month is a mild 15-16°C which rises up to 18-19°C by the end, making it a great month to enjoy a sunshine holiday.
Throughout the month, daily highs increase from 21°C in the first week to 25°C in the last week, only going above 29°C or under 17°C one day in ten. On the other hand, daily low temperatures range from 10°C at the start of the month to 14°C toward the end, exceeding 17°C or falling below 6°C only one day in ten.
Due to the temperatures increasing as May progresses, the coldest days of the month are always found at the start – 1st to 3rd – with the hottest days falling at the end – 29th to 31st. The highest temperature which has ever been recorded in Majorca in May is a sweltering 34°C, with the lowest recorded temperature for May being only 2°C. When you compare these temperatures to the average monthly temperature of 17°C, it's easy to see that they're the extremes and certainly not the norm.
Unusually, in 2013, May had the largest number of cooler than average days, with 58% days colder than the average low temperature for the month. On the other hand, May was also the clearest month in 2013, with 81% of days being more clear than cloudy.
With an average of 30mm of rainfall spread across seven days, there is a small change you'll experience at least some rain during your holiday. Moderate rain is the most common type of precipitation in May, followed by thunderstorms, light rain and drizzle. Heavy rain and snowfall are almost unheard of at this time of year, although cloudy spells are practically guaranteed. Average cloud coverage starts at 41% at the beginning and decreases as the month progresses until it reaches 34%.
The chance of rainfall drops dramatically from 31% on May 1st down to 22% by May 31st. Moderate rain is most common around May 1st, thunderstorms on May 12th, light rain on May 5th and drizzle around May 1st.
The average sea temperature in May in Majorca is a refreshingly cool 18°C, despite the generally high humidity. Over the course of the month, the humidity ranges from comfortable to very humid, with May 1st being the most humid and May 30th being the least.
During May you can expect an average of 12 hours of sunshine each day in Majorca, which varies according to the cloud density. Just as the daylight hours increase as the month progresses, the number of sunshine hours also goes up as the month goes on. In spite of the daily sunshine, Majorca experiences around three foggy days each May.
The Majorca Beach Rugby Tournament is set to take place on May 3rd and 4th 2014 in the popular holiday resort of Magaluf. This annual tournament is open to women and men and uses a space which is a fraction of the size of a standard rugby field with shorter matches and a much simpler scoring system. There is an entry fee to be able to watch the matches but it's definitely worth it if you're a sports fan.
On May 10th 2014, Ironman will take place in Alcudia. This popular international event takes participants on a tour through some of Majorca's most beautiful villages, past stunning coastlines and across tough mountain routes. If you're not up for the challenge of competing yourself, you can find a spot along the race and cheer on your favourite competitor.
Each year on the second weekend of May – May 10th and 11th 2014 – the festival of the Moors and Christians is celebrated in Port de Soller. A wonderful cultural experience that the whole family can enjoy, this lively event incorporates a re-enactment of the battle between the people of Soller and the Moor invaders. Prepare yourself for loads of black face paint, fireworks and fun in what is sure to be one of the best events of the year.
Things to do
The Mondrago Natural Park is a great place for the whole family to spend the day. Located on the south east coast close to Santanyi, this area is full of white sand beaches where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a dip in the sea. There is also an information centre open from 9am until 4pm where you can find out information about the park and the migratory birds which pass through.
Railway enthusiasts won't want to miss the chance to visit the Ferrocarril de Soller. Known as one of the "great little railway journeys of the world", this train begins at the terminal close to the Plaza de España in Palma and travels to Soller. On this journey you pass by many orange groves, olive groves and remote farmhouses. The whole trip takes around an hour and is a great way to unwind whatever the weather.
Mondrago Natural Park, Majorca.
Hit the beach
If you're searching for a secluded beach to spend the day, Cala Mondrago might be just the place. Lined by two large cliffs, this beach has calm, clear waters which create the ideal conditions for swimming and snorkelling. Facilities are extensive and include a bar/restaurant, sun loungers, shades, pedalo hire and free parking nearby.
Although Majorca isn't known for its surfing opportunities, Cala Mesquida is a top location to ride some waves. This Blue Flag beach is unprotected from the wind, which makes it ideal for surfing and similar water sports, like kitesurfing and body boarding. Here you'll find a handful of facilities, such as sun loungers, parasols and pedaloes, with a selection of restaurants and bars in the local area.
Amazing sand designs on Cala Mesquida beach, Majorca.
Where to eat & drink
Es Pati is a popular restaurant found in the north east of Majorca in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. The menu changes regularly, so there will always be something new for you to try. Most people travel to the restaurant to sample the five-course surprise menu, which leaves you guessing what you've ordered until it arrives on your plate.
Boston O'Brady's in Santa Ponsa is another top choice when it comes to dining out in Majorca. This restaurant serves massive portions and is great value for money, making it ideal for those on a budget break. The staff here are very friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a great evening.
Ruby Tuesday's in Palma Nova is a top choice for couples and families looking for a bit of evening entertainment during their holiday. Located on the coast, this bar offers loads for the whole family to enjoy, including activities such as bingo, games, quizzes and karaoke. There is also a great line up of live acts every night, to keep the whole family smiling.
If you want to keep up with the latest sport during your stay, make sure you visit Lineker's in Alcudia, where you'll find almost every game and match shown across 22 large screens and a huge projector. Several football matches can be shown at one time, so you'll never have to miss your favourite team playing. After sunset, Lineker's drops its sports atmosphere in favour of a nightclub vibe with DJs and dance tunes played until the early morning.
Linekers Bar. Photo courtesy of Feel Summer.
Where to stay
When it comes to self-catering accommodation, Aucanada Club is one of the best hotels in Alcudia. Made up of 62 apartments and 11 villas, each unit comes equipped with two bedrooms, terrace or balcony, laundry room and kitchen complete with everything you'll need to cook your own meals. There are loads of amenities available, such as mini market, gym, swimming pools and Jacuzzi.
If you're looking for a spa break, it doesn't get much better than Hotel Illa d'Or in Puerto Pollensa. Here you can choose between individual, standard and double rooms, as well as a selection of suites. Facilities are numerous and include WiFi access, bar, restaurant, sports facilities and spa with massage and treatment services.
Inturotel Cala Esmeralda in Cala d'Or is perfect for couples wanting a romantic escape. This adults only hotel features swimming pools, wellness centre, beach bar and organised entertainment throughout the day. There are loads of sporting activities available in the immediate area, such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, hiking, running, golf and tennis.
Families and couples searching for holiday accommodation in Majorca should take a look at Valentin Puerto Azul Aparthotel in Puerto Pollensa. Very close to the beach and the centre of the resort, this hotel offers many facilities for everyone to enjoy, including WiFi, swimming pools, children's activities and adults' entertainment.
Protur Vista Badia Aparthotel in Sa Coma is another top pick when it comes to accommodation in Majorca. This four-star hotel features one-bedroom apartments and studios, each of which comes complete with full bathroom, air conditioning, heating, balcony, plasma TV, phone and kitchen. There are many facilities available to guests, such as WiFi, gym, swimming pools, Jacuzzi, pool bar, restaurants, sauna and children's club.
Inturotel Cala Esmeralda, Majorca. Photo courtesy of Inturotel.
May events in Majorca
Public Hoilday
Labour Day
1st May 2015
Labour Day (Fiesta del Trabajo) is an annual national public holiday celebrated on May 1st across Spain and the Balaeric Islands, including Majorca. Many shops and businesses are closed on this day, but popular tourist attractions and restaurants are usually still open.
Majorca Smooth Jazz Festival
1st May 2015 to 3rd May 2015
Music lovers won't want to miss the chance to experience the Majorca Smooth Jazz Festival in Sa Coma, on the island's beautiful east coast. This popular music event is the only smooth Jazz festival that takes place in the Mediterranean and showcases some of the biggest and most successful artists on the scene. The dates tend to vary every year, so make sure to check before you go.
May Fair
1st May 2015
Every year on May 1st, Ses Salines hosts its May Fair. This fun-filled family-friendly event features typical Majorcan arts and craft, as well as a great selection of agricultural and commercial stalls. Ses Salines is famous for the top quality honey and salt it produces - ideal gifts for foodies at home.
Festa de Maig
3rd May 2015
The Festa de Maigis is always held on the first Sunday of May in Santa Eulalia. One of the Balearic's most colourful fiestas, this popular Spring flower festival boasts a variety of enjoyable activities, as well as a spectacular wreath of beautiful flowers on display.
Moros i Cristians
9th May 2015 to 10th May 2015
Moros I Christians takes place in Soller every year and is celebrated across most of Spain and Majorca. A mock battle is re-enacted by locals, showcasing the invasion of Moorish pirates fought by defending Christian villagers against Muslims during the period known as Reconquista. The event comes to a dramatic end, when shots of gunpowder, medieval music and fireworks finish off the remarkable re-enactment.
Medieval Fair 2015
16th May 2015 to 18th May 2015
The Medieval Fair takes place in the pretty historical village Capdepera, which is just 8 km from Artà. This popular event features locals dressed up in traditional costumes, as well as music, traditional food, medieval entertainers, markets and art and craft fairs. You'll also find plenty of stalls selling handcrafted goods, plus local herbalists, woodworkers, ironworkers, magicians, musicians and more. The market only started in 2000 and has grown in popularity and scale every year since. Times and dates vary, so keep your eyes peeled for posters in the area and/or check online.
Fiesta Primavera
30th May 2015 to 8th June 2015
Fiesta Primavera in Manacor plays host to a variety of events during the beginning of June and late May including concerts and competitions open to the general public.
Fiesta Primavera
30th May 2015 to 8th June 2015
Fiesta Primavera in Manacor plays host to a variety of events during late May and the beginning of June including concerts and competitions open to the general public.
The International Boat Show
1st May 2015 to 4th May 2015
The International Boat Show is held in Palma from April 30th until May 4th 2015. A must-visit for boat and yacht enthusiasts, this event sees a fantastic number of luxury vessels sail into the capital's harbour for the public to enjoy. In addition to admiring the boats, there are plenty of other things to see and do, including a seafood exhibition, mini film festival, taster sessions, presentations, sporting events and music concerts.


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JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) — A Will County attorney is looking to write a book about his role as foreman on the Christopher Vaughn murder trial.
As WBBM Newsradio's Lisa Fielding reports, Dan Lachat says everywhere he goes, he's asked about the case.
"Everyone I know says I should write a book," Lachat says.
Now, he says, it's an experience he wants to share.
"I know there is a lot of interest in it locally. That's why I thought about the idea of a book," he says.
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Over the course of five weeks, he and his fellow jurors heard from 100 witnesses and had to go through 700 pieces of evidence, but it took them less than an hour to find Vaughn guilty of killing his wife and three children.
"Everything that we saw and heard really pointed to Christopher Vaughn," he said.
Lachat says there was no doubt in the jurors' minds of Vaughn's guilt, and they never even considered the defense argument that his wife committed the murders. He also said jurors were struck by Vaughn's lack of emotion during often gruesome testimony.
Prosecutors said Vaughn shot his family to death in their SUV in 2007, in a bid to start a new life in the Canadian wilderness.
Lachat says the trial has affected him for the rest of his life.
"The impact that this has had, it has changed my life seeing the things that we did. I also have more respect for the law enforcement personnel as far as the work they did on this," he says. "All I can say is love your family. It's made me love my family more because of it."
Vaughn faces life in prison and will be sentenced Nov. 26th.
Lachat says he's in the preliminary stages of writing the book's first chapter.


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Latitude: +19.89 (19°53'24"N)
Longitude: +102.14 (102°08'24"E) Time zone: UTC+7 hours Local time: 22:52 Country: Laos Continent: Asia Sub-region: South-Eastern Asia Distance: ~13000 km (from your IP) Altitude: ~340 m Change preferences. Luang Prabang
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