Breaks ground for for Vocational Training SchoolVice President Jewel Howard–Taylor has decried the under-development of Fuamah District in Lower Bong County at the total cost of the project is US$150,000, LINA Correspondent Richard Baysah reports.The Vice President said as a result of the under-development of Fuamah, she will strive to ensure that it receives the much-needed attention to move the district forward.According to the LINA, Vice President Taylor made the statement on Friday, October 12 when she broke ground for the construction of the Fuamah Vocational Training Institute in Bong Mines, Lower Bong County.The program which is initiated by the Vice President, is being done in partnership with NetLib Vocational Training School in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, and other public and private corporate entities, including the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), ArcelorMittal, Monrovia Breweries, MNG Gold Mining Corporation, and the LISCR Trust Company.When constructed, Madam Taylor said, the Fuamah Vocational Training School will give young people employable skills that will improve their livelihoods.She said Fuamah plays host to the biggest mining investment company, China Union, Liberia Bong Mining Company, and as a result of not having vocational and technically trained youths, they always venture elsewhere for the requisite ones they desire to employ, thus depriving citizens of the district the right to employment with the company.“No one should ever see this as a political plus or gimmick, but must see it as a channel through which our younger generation will gain meaningful vocational and technical skills that will transform their lives for the betterment of our country,” she said.District Representative Joseph Papa Kolleh expressed gratitude for the initiative, terming it as “very timely for the people of Fuamah District.”Kolleh assured Vice President Taylor of his full support, and called on his people to get involved in the growth and development of the district. “There can be no easy way or a single person initiating any form of meaningful development in an area without the involvement of others,” Rep. Kolleh said.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more

A taxi driver was taken into Police custody following the discovery of 2.5 kilograms of cocaine in a bag that he attempted to dispose of.Reports are 40-year-old Dwayne Gildharie, of Lima, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was driving his motorcar along the Charity Public Road, Essequibo Coast when he was intercepted by a team of Police ranks who were acting on information.The cocaine found in the bagMoments after the car was stopped, the driver sped away from the scene but the Police gave chase. During the chase, the Police reportedly observed the driver disposed of a bag through the front passenger’s side window.The bag was retrieved and the Police continued to pursue the motorcar. The car was eventually intercepted and the driver was arrested. In the presence of Gildharie, the bag was examined and two parcels of cocaine weighing 2.5 kilograms were unearthed.He was told of the offence, cautioned and subsequently charged for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He made an appearance at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday where he denied the offence.The suspected drug mule was remanded to prison and the case will continue on January 7, 2020. read more

“It’s pretty surprising to myself,” Todd said. “I never expected it to happen as suddenly. Last year was a Cinderella season, but it wasn’t surprising to ourselves.” In the Funny Car finale, Robert Hight crossed the finish line first in the run against Scelzi. That was a remarkable feat considering that Hight crossed the centerline and hit a timing cone at 1,000 feet, an automatic disqualification. Scelzi, only the third driver in the 47 years of Winternationals to win both Top Fuel and Funny Car, was credited with a run of 4.716 at 332.26. The fact he was able to get to the line was a testament to the Don Schumacher Racing team after Scelzi drove into the sand trap following a semifinal win against Mike Ashley. “Every single guy was working on the car, trying to get the sand out,” Scelzi said. POMONA – Neither rain nor darkness deterred J.R. Todd or Gary Scelzi from winning performances at the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season-opening Winternationals on Sunday. Photo Galleries: • New: 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, 02/12 • New: NHRA Winternationals, Pomona, 02/12 Todd, who opened the day with three career-best Top Fuel runs to reach the finals, took out Brandon Bernstein for his fourth career victory. His run of 4.482 seconds at 324.98 mph was the slowest of the day, but it mattered little as Bernstein lost traction 60 feet off the starting line. The 24-year-old, who became the first African-American to win an NHRA professional class in 2006, has won four times in his last 12 races. In all, Todd has competed 20 times in the dragster. “That was a lot of hard work. We got lucky against Robert, sometimes you might get lucky early, but we got lucky in the final.” Hight was despondent. “I feel I let the team down,” Hight said. “They worked hard all winter to give me a great car and all I had to do was keep it my lane and I would have won.” There was no such drama in Pro Stock. Greg Anderson defeated Greg Stanfield, 6.651 at 207.05 to 7.001 at 163.64, to record his third win in the opener in the past four years. For good measure, it was the third consecutive win by Anderson over the famed Fairplex quarter-mile. In addition to back-to-back Winternationals, Anderson also won at last fall’s Auto Club Finals. “This track is magic for me,” said Anderson, whose string of three straight championships was snapped last year by teammate Jason Line. “It plays into our game plan, the 60-degree weather is right up the Pro Stock alley. “When it’s like this, the horsepower shows up and we use it all.” The late start, by two hours, coupled with the sun dancing in and out of the clouds and the late finish, changed the dynamics of the 47th annual event. The conditions produced some early upsets, most notably Joe Hartley taking out Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Tony Schumacher in the opening round. In Funny Car, four qualifiers in the top half of the bracket were ousted, including the father-daughter duo of John and Ashley Force. In Pro Stock, there were three opening-round upsets. “When the rain came, it just changed things significantly,” said Jack Beckman, who lost to San Dimas’ Jeff Arend in the first round of Funny Car. “Once you saw half the lower-qualified cars winning, and once there was a pattern that got established in that right lane – it wasn’t necessarily a tune-up deal, it was a lane deal. “The higher-qualified cars switched over and for the rest of the round they won.” It was not a problem for Todd, last year’s rookie of the year. He ran 4.699 to defeat defending champion Melanie Troxel, 4.479 in eliminating Doug Kalitta and 4.473 in the semifinals against David Grubnic. However, those runs proved to be costly for the Skull Shine dragster owned by Evan Knoll. “It cost me $400,” Todd said. “I owe (crew chief) Jimmy Walsh a $100 each time I run a 4.40. It used to be a $1 for a 4.50, But I think the bonus I get will pay for it. “All those long hours during the off-season showed up tonight.” Todd said of Walsh’s work ethic. “We feel we can contend for the title.” Scelzi went to the starting line feeling his Oakley Dodge had nothing for Hight, who had a 4.646 against Arend in a semis victory. “We couldn’t match that, but we did not want to give it away,” Scelzi said. “We were looking for a 67 or 68.” Scelzi said he saw Hight pass him at 700 feet and the win light go on the opposite lane. “My crew came on and said I won because he had crossed,” Scelzi said. “I thought at first it was a dirty trick. We might have had two lucky runs, but our performance wasn’t luck.” Scelzi defeated Jim Head, Hight teammate Eric Medlen and Arend en route to the finals. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! read more

(Visited 31 times, 1 visits today)FacebookTwitterPinterestSave分享0 A tiny bird could live like other birds do without having to fly non-stop for 1,700 miles.  Other examples abound of over-design in the animal world.Bird marathon: As shown for the Arctic tern in Flight: The Genius of Birds, new miniature geolocators are opening windows on animal migrations. Ornithologists were stunned to find that the blackpoll warbler, a literal “bird in the hand” as to size, could fly non-stop for over 1,700 miles in just 2-3 days. How can it store enough fat reserves for such a marathon flight? Given its small size, its feat is astonishing. Science Magazine and Science Daily took note of this finding. Live Science reports,“If you account for body scale and size, the blackpoll warbler is the hands-down winner,” Rimmer said. “I’m used to being amazed by birds because they do a lot of cool, extraordinary things, but it’s hard to top this one.”Scientists have long suspected that the blackpoll warbler is an amazing nonstop flier, crossing the Atlantic from the Northeast to northern South America in just two to three days. (Occasionally, exhausted birds would land en masse on ships hundreds of miles from the Atlantic Coast during stormy weather.) Now, they finally have proof.Bat non-demolition derby: How do swarms of bats keep from crashing into each other? That’s what National Geographic asked. Answer: “The mammals obey ‘traffic rules,’ using their built-in sonar to track each others’ positions in the air,” according to research by the University of Southern Denmark (see 3/24/15 and 3/28/15).Seahorse tails:  Mention “prehensile tail” and you probably think of a gibbon or monkey. Seahorses have them, too, says Science Daily, and their secrets are being uncovered by the Fellowship of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). The tails possess the “seemingly contradictory characteristics of flexibility and rigidity,” the scientists found, eager to learn about that for their own designs.Ants in space: Take an ant farm to the International Space Station (ISS); what happens? A kid could only dream of a science project that good. The BBC News reports that the ants learned quickly to “grapple well in zero-G,” an environment they never face on the earth and could not have evolved to prepare for.Ants carried to the International Space Station were still able to use teamwork to search new areas, despite falling off the walls of their containers for up to eight seconds at a time.Their “collective search” was hampered but still took place, biologists said.The insects also showed an impressive knack for regaining their footing after taking a zero-g tumble.Living in poison fumes:  Despite the toxic gases and suffocating fumes around some volcanoes, Czech researchers found numerous organisms living in and around that environment. In areas that would kill a human, micro-organisms were thriving in an area previously thought too hostile for life. (PhysOrg)Pupfish holdouts: A few thousand years ago, Death Valley was a lake 100 feet deep (Lake Manly), filled with fish. Now it’s the hottest place on earth, and water is very scarce. As their watery habitats dry up, desert pupfish are on the edge of extinction. Stacy Brooks says on PhysOrg that they can go without breathing in their highly-saline environment for up to 5 hours.The tortoise flip: It seems mean to put a turtle on its back, but researchers at the University of Belgrade wanted to learn about the biomechanics of turning right side up.  Nature sums up the findings: “They found that larger animals of both sexes spent more time righting themselves than smaller ones. Males that had larger plates along the rear edge of their shell — useful for adding stability during mating — also took longer to flip themselves back over.” The amazing thing is they could do it at all.Another gecko trick: We all love how they can walk on glass and ceilings. Geckos can also turn water droplets into popcorn (see ENV). Another trick is reported by Bob Yirka on PhysOrg: repelling dirt and bacteria with their skin (this is a follow-up to the “water popcorn” discovery). Researchers poured red wine, cola, soy sauce and other liquids on gecko skin and it ran right off. Then another discovery was made:Even more impressive, the team found that when they deposited a bit of the type of bacteria that causes bad breath in people, onto the gecko skin, the skin somehow killed it after just one day, it—the researchers do not know how, but suspect it had something to do with the size and/or shape of the bacteria coming into contact with the spikes on the skin. Interestingly, human stem cells placed on the gecko were not killed, and in fact grew.Someone sees antibacterial surfaces for hospital gear coming with this trick.The design inference is in the details. Actually, it is visible at all scales, from molecule to biosphere. Do such capabilities arise from genetic accidents, when many of these abilities vastly exceed the needs of mere survival? This is over-design, and we should be over-joyed to witness it. read more

I get this question a lot from homeowners wanting to reign in their energy costs. Windows usually account for about a quarter of the heat loss in a typical house. State-of-the-art, triple-glazed windows (with two low-e coatings and krypton gas fill) will dramatically reduce that heat loss, so it would seem that replacing your windows would be one of the most sensible things we could do in buttoning up our homes—right?Actually, the economics of window replacement are a good deal more complicated. Windows aren’t cheap—as anyone who has priced them recently knows. Top-performing windows with fiberglass frames and triple glazing are significantly more expensive than standard windows. Replacing all the windows in a typical house with such products is likely to cost well over $10,000, and the “payback” for that investment may be longer than the length of time you expect to be in your home.What to do? I would start by getting an energy audit. A professional will examine your windows and should be able to give you a good idea of whether they need replacement. He or she may also be able to estimate what the energy savings would be from window replacement. (Note, however, that most energy auditors aren’t in the window replacement business, and they sometimes underestimate the benefits of window replacement.)If your existing windows are in bad shape and need replacement, by all means upgrade with top-efficiency models—borrowing, if necessary, the extra money required to achieve this level of performance. The incremental cost of the high-performance windows (compared with standard windows) will be paid back through energy savings relatively quickly. But if your existing windows are in good shape, take a look at some other options before moving ahead with replacement—your energy auditor may be able to help you evaluate these options.If your windows are a fairly standard size, it may make sense to replace just the sash rather than the whole windows. Sash replacement is a lot quicker and less expensive than whole-window replacement. If you replace older double-hung sash with new, your contractor may be able to remove the sash weights and insulate those sash-weight pockets (insulate with low-expanding foam sealant).If your existing single-glazed windows are in reasonable condition and replacing the sash isn’t an option, installing storm windows often makes sense—this isn’t an option with casement or awning windows. Adding storm windows may even make sense if you have insulated glass in your prime windows, though the economic payback won’t be as fast.I recommend outside-mounted, high-quality, triple-track, aluminum-framed storm windows. Quality is important, as they get a lot of wear-and-tear; triple-track means that there is an integral screen. Look for storm windows with low-e glass to boost performance. Harvey Industries, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, custom-manufactures such storm windows, though they have to be ordered through a builder or remodeler.Since the low-e coating on a single-pane storm window will be exposed to air, it has to be a “hard-coat” low-e, which is more durable than the more common soft-coat low-e coatings. I have long looked for a quality insulated-glass storm window—so that you would end up with triple-glazed performance—but I’m not aware of any such product.If your budget is too tight for new, high-quality storm windows, you might want to consider a less expensive, plastic, interior storm panel. If relatively handy with tools, you can make these yourself using materials available from Brown & Roberts or one of the local home centers. You can also order prefabricated, interior storm panels, such as those made by AEP Window Solutions, just across the Vermont border in Hoosick Falls, New York (518-686-9581). AEP custom-makes lightweight, removal, insulated panels (two layers of plastic) to fit your window frames at a significantly lower cost than replacement windows. The most budget-conscious homeowners or renters can simply tape or staple plastic on the inside of the windows—as I used to do—but this isn’t a permanent fix and it’s ugly.Finally, you might want to consider repairing and air-tightening your existing windows—this can be done whether or not adding storm windows. Tom McLoughlin has recently moved to Brattleboro and set up a business specializing in window restoration. Thomas McLoughlin LLC Window Restoration (254-9370) preserves existing double-hung wooden windows, maintaining the historic character, while making them functional again and adding all-important weatherstripping. read more

The CPI(M) on Thursday called for the sacking of Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy for his support for boycotting Kashmiri products in the wake of the Pulwama attack.The CPI(M)’s Polit Bureau in a statement said, “The Governor holds a constitutional office. As a representative of the President, he is expected to be a custodian of the Indian Constitution. This is not the first time he has made public comments which disgrace the post he holds and violate the fundamentals of the Indian Constitution.” read more

As many as 45 policemen were suspended on Monday for giving illegal entry to overloaded trucks on Mahatma Gandhi Setu which connects Patna to north Bihar. Among the suspended policemen are 32 constables and 13 personnel of the rank of Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector.Patna Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Amarkesh D. suspended the policemen after getting reports of regular movement of overloaded trucks and heavy vehicles on the dilapidated bridge built over the Ganga.Bridge under repair The overloaded trucks were said to be crossing the 5.7 -km-long bridge after allegedly greasing the palms of policemen deputed there to check the movement of vehicles. The dilapidated bridge, third-longest in India, is undergoing reconstruction and heavy vehicles are banned on it. Recently, videos of policemen accepting money from truck drivers had gone viral on social media. FIR lodged“We have been getting information for the past few days that there was movement of 100-150 heavy vehicles and overloaded trucks on the bridge… so after inquiry we took action and suspended the policemen posted there,” said a senior police officer at the State police headquarters. “An FIR has also been lodged against them and departmental action too will be taken,” he added. read more

The Luxury of Grace Bay in Down Town Provo Related Items:#magneticmedianews Recommended for you ALERT # 2 ON POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2019 AT 9 PM EDT Electricity Cost of Service Study among the big agenda items at September 11 Cabinet meeting Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsAppMIAMI, Fla., February 27, 2017 – Up-and-coming Caribbean footballers between the ages of 13 and 16 will not be able to contain their excitement, as news breaks that Flow and Manchester United will host The Ultimate Football Experience, a skills-based competition, supported by the Caribbean Football Union.   The programme seeks to give youngsters, the chance-of-a-lifetime to participate in a talent development football camp; and even earn a trip to Old Trafford, Manchester to see Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on May 21st 2017.The good news gets even better as registration opens this week for the football competition which runs from March through to May 2017.   Here’s how it works: skilled boys and girls can register online at https://discoverflow.co/flowmanutd.   Registered participants will then be instructed to appear at designated football festivals across all Caribbean markets in which Flow operates.  The participants will engage in a Manchester United Soccer School’s international programme, which has been specially devised for the campaign and will be delivered by CFU coaches.   Throughout the competition Manchester United legends will also be making an appearance at the festivals to offer their tips and advice.   This is a proven Manchester United Soccer School programme designed to build and test the skills of young footballers across the globe.As the competition evolves, two participants from each market, along with their respective coach, will advance to a two-day skills session in Trinidad and Tobago to experience one-on-one training with CFU and Manchester United Soccer School Coaches.  There, they will participate in a series of drills designed by the coaches and compete for the chance for two finalists and their coach to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Old Trafford in Manchester, England.Considered to be the highlight of the development initiative the two winners along with their coaches will travel to the world-famous football stadium to witness first hand Manchester United’s final Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace.   This VIP experience will also include a visit to the Manchester United Museum and Tour, taking in the history of the club followed by a tour of the iconic stadium.Manchester United’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold said, “Youth development is at the heart of this Club’s traditions and success.   The Manchester United Soccer Schools were developed to help spread this spirit to as many children as possible.   In recent years our partners have been instrumental in helping the great work of our Soccer Schools coaches reach young people around the world. We’re proud to work with Flow on this project.”“Like Manchester United, Flow also has a deep sense of commitment to youth development as can be seen by our support of several programmes throughout the region that help to hone the skills of young footballers,” said Garfield Sinclair, Flow’s newly appointed President of the Caribbean.   Sinclair also said,  “We’re therefore proud to work in partnership with Manchester United to offer this once in a lifetime experience to our talented youngsters across the region.”The Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) President Gordon Derrick gave a ringing endorsement of The Ultimate Football Experience, as he added:   “The CFU is proud to be a partner with Flow on this exhilarating and beneficial initiative.   Hundreds of young footballers in 15 countries – half of the CFU’s membership – will have the opportunity to compete, hone their skills, and, for the finalists, live the dream. I am confident that this partnership will bode well for the future of football in the region.”The Ultimate Football Experience is one of several Manchester United and Flow partnership initiatives.   In January, Flow hosted the FA Cup Caribbean Tour during which the Company gave football fans up-close and unprecedented access to football’s most coveted trophy.  The final leg of the tour culminated in the Cayman Islands, where Manchester United ambassador Dwight Yorke made an appearance.Cable and Wireless is Manchester United’s telecommunications partner in the Caribbean. Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp read more

Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is seriously considering a proposal from Behala councillor Sudip Polley, to convert the dilapidated house of Padma Bhusan recipient Basanti Dulal Nag Chaudhuri into a museum.Welcoming the proposal from Polley, who is the councillor of ward 123 at the monthly meeting of KMC on Wednesday, Member Mayor-in-Council (Parks and Gardens) Debashis Kumar said, “We are considering the proposal. There are some processes involved that have to be followed before going forward with this proposal.” Also Read – Heavy rain hits traffic, flightsKumar pointed out that the civic body first needs to take the opinion of the family members, take into account who owns the land exhibited on which the house is situated, what are the articles that can be exhibited in the museum, etc. before taking up the work. “The process will take time but there is no doubt that this is a good proposal,” he added.It may be mentioned that after the death of Nag Chowdhury and his wife Dipali Nag, who was a noted singer, the house situated at Biren Roy Road has been lying in a dilapidated condition. His son is presently settled abroad and the house is looked after by a caretaker. Also Read – Speeding Jaguar crashes into Merc, 2 B’deshi bystanders killedThe house is just adjacent to the residence of former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly.According to sources, it was Ganguly who had complained to councillor Polley a few months ago about the lack of cleanliness in Nag Chowdhury’s house, after one of his family members was diagnosed with dengue.Nag Chaudhuri (September 6, 1917 –June 25, 2006) is known as one of the pioneers of nuclear physics in India and for building the nation’s first cyclotron at the University of Calcutta.In the early 1970s, as the Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Defence and chair of the Cabinet Committee on Science and Technology, he had played an influential role in Smiling Buddha, India’s first nuclear test. He had also initiated the first feasibility studies on India’s ballistic missile program. read more