No. 22 Xavier faces South Carolina St., eyes rebound from lone lossNorth Queensland Hydrogen Consortium launches school holiday program The North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium (NQH2) and Townsville Enterprise is excited to announce the launch of its school holiday program, designed to engage students in hands-on, interactive learning about the future of clean energy, with a special focus on hydrogen technology. The program – running through December to January is aimed at students and children of all ages, and offers an exciting mix of free workshops, demonstrations, and activities at Townsville’s Citylibraries Riverway. Centered around the potential of hydrogen and the key role Townsville North Queensland is playing in the world’s energy transition, NQH2 aims to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Townsville Enterprise CEO, lead for the North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium, Claudia Brumme-Smith said the program was a creative way of bringing real-world industry to the next generation. , said : “Our region is playing a critical role in the global decarbonisation movement, and bringing this concept and future opportunity to our young people is key to not only educating our region but also showcasing the long-term prosperity right here in the North.” The program will be held Townsville’s Citylibraries Riverway for the December-January school holidays. Horizon Educational Director – program creator of the H2 Grand Prix, says the NQH2 program is a fun way to show how kids can apply their understanding of hydrogen science to the real world. “Even adults get a kick out of seeing these little race cars zoom about; it’s a real glimpse at what’s possible with green energy into the not-so-distant future.” The program will consist of hands-on demonstrations thanks to James Cook University, and industry discussions with H2 experts with Edify Energy and Ark Energy – both local projects to Townsville North Queensland. The North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium is committed to advancing the region’s hydrogen industry, fostering innovation, and driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Through initiatives like the program, the Consortium is playing a key role in both educating the public and ensuring that the region remains at the forefront of the global clean energy movement. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium launches school holiday program, Helium Conservation by Diffusion Limited Purging of Liquid Hydrogen Tanks The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) has developed an analytical model that predicts diffusion between two gases during piston purging... Milestone at Hydrogen Dialogue – KEYOU hands over first 18t truck to pioneer customer EP Trans At this year’s Hydrogen Dialogue, KEYOU handed over the first 18-ton truck from its pioneer fleet to EP Trans in... California approves $1,4 billion plan to build thousands more vehicle chargers, boost ZEV infrastructure – electric charging and hydrogen refueling stations SACRAMENTO – Thousands more electric vehicle (EV)...
The Microsoft Excel World Championship handed the 2024 trophy to a beaming, bearded Canadian: Michael Jarman, whose spreadsheet skills topped all others in a heated competition in Las Vegas this week. Jarman, a modelling director at Operis (financial, not swimsuit) also walked away with a $5,000 check and the appreciative cheers of those gathered in the HyperX arena in Las Vegas. Players included familiar faces such as former champion Andrew Ngai, Diarmuid Early and a host of established Excel, um, athletes who ran out of the “HyperX Hype Tunnel,” some puffing more than others. Twelve finalists progressed to the finals, which was predicated upon a familiar, nerdy game: . ( , or “Excel in Space,” probably would have an even better choice). The players were asked to essentially “manage” a team of Horde players as they progressed through a simulated game — capping off the adventure with a simulated raid on the Molten Core dungeon. Each quest granted a certain amount of XP and gold, and took some amount of time to complete. For each “level,” the players were required to keep track of various stats like experience points (XP) and gold to begin with, then a game stat like armor, intelligence, or agility. As the rounds advanced, players were asked to track the character’s ability to heal or do damage over time, too. Simply managing those traits as the player characters progressed generated points. However, the organizers assumed that each Excel finalist would max out the available points, so they created a series of bonus questions. They asked players to track the total health pool of all the players, their total experience points, and even answer nerdy Excel questions like tracking the number of “W” letters in all of the available quests. And there was another twist, too: The players with the lowest score were progressively eliminated every five minutes so that they had to act (and code) fast. But in the end only one man could become champion...Michael Jarman. “All those years of training have come to this moment,” the announcers reverently intoned, as the bearded, perspiring Canadian took a bow. As always, the joy of the Excel World Championship is actually watching nerds work their magic. This year’s seven-hour livestream is up on YouTube, and there’s an added bonus! An , epic theme song that plays on repeat during the break. That’s worth listening to, just by itself. Mark has written for PCWorld for the last decade, with 30 years of experience covering technology. He has authored over 3,500 articles for PCWorld alone, covering PC microprocessors, peripherals, and Microsoft Windows, among other topics. Mark has written for publications including PC Magazine, Byte, eWEEK, Popular Science and Electronic Buyers' News, where he shared a Jesse H. Neal Award for breaking news. He recently handed over a collection of several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs because his office simply has no more room.
Wind turbine blades play a crucial part in clean energy generation, but their disposal poses a growing challenge. Luckily, innovative solutions provide new ways to keep them out of landfills. As the wind industry grows, there is an increasing need for replacement of older wind turbine blades with larger, more efficient ones. With a lifespan of approximately 25 years, the sheer number of blades and other components that will eventually need to be decommissioned will strain current repurposing and recycling capabilities, leading to increased landfill waste if new solutions are not developed. To address the challenge, developers and rural communities have explored various recycling initiatives. One approach, mechanical recycling, typically uses a shredding facility to break down turbine parts. Companies, like REGEN Fiber in Iowa, use the resulting product to create construction materials such as concrete by mixing fiberglass with rock or plastic. Greg Birkhofer, an Iowan with a passion for conservation, has taken blade recycling a step further by repurposing the most challenging section — the eight-foot base — into fence posts for agricultural use. According to Greg, the recycled posts are stronger and more durable than traditional fence posts, and they are fully insulated. His innovation eliminates the need for constant maintenance, including replacing insulators. If they can be mass produced, Greg believes the blades will prove less expensive than current fencing materials. His vision extends beyond fence posts alone; he believes recycled blades have the potential to be used for a wider range of products, such as dock posts. Pioneers like Greg lead the way in finding new life for decommissioned wind turbine blades. Distinctive vision and creativity will be crucial in shaping the future of wind energy and responsible waste management. ****** Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen small businesses and rural communities through programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said his ministry is considering if any further amendment is needed in the AMSAR Act as he underlined that "we need to be dynamic" and prioritise preservation of heritage while causing "minimum interference" in people's lives. The sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are maintained under the ambit of the AMSAR (Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains) Act. At present, over 3,690 monuments are under the ASI. In his address at the first-ever foundation ceremony of the National Monuments Authority (NMA) here, Shekhawat said, "In the last 10 years, the compass of vision to look at heritage has turned by 360 degrees" and "now we have to do more" factoring in the challenges in upkeep of monuments. The NMA was established as per provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 which was enacted in March 2010. Several functions have been assigned to the NMA for the protection and preservation of monuments and sites through the management of the "prohibited" and "regulated" areas around centrally protected monuments. One of these responsibilities of the NMA is also to consider granting permissions to applicants for construction-related activity in prohibited and regulated areas. Fourteen years is not a long period but given the wealth of ancient heritage sites that NMA has to protect, this is a time for "deep introspection" as well, the Union minister said. "We have to think how to maintain a balance by working scientifically... We have to be dynamic and keep changing our rules and regulations so that we can, while absorbing resistance, prioritise maintenance of our heritage sites," he added. Any construction that falls within the protected and regulated areas surrounding an ASI site, has to be in sync with the norms and warrants approval of the NMA. "We need to work regularly and speedily on how we can maintain our heritage using a scientific approach while making minimum interference in people's lives," Shekhawat said in the presence of NMA Chairman K K Basa. In ease of living, through efforts of the government, in many government departments, "we have achieved success" in bringing ease of living and ease of doing business, Shekhawat said. But this cannot be a permanent benchmark, and by continuously evolving there is a need to work on "further simplifying procedures". "We need to rationalise, we are also contemplating that. If any more amendments are needed in the AMSAR Act from that point of view, the ministry is also considering that at various levels," he added. However, he didn't elaborate on what aspects the ministry is contemplating. In his address, he lauded the value of India's civilisational past which has stood for centuries symbolised by its ancient monuments and sites. The minister said in the last 200 years or so, rulers made efforts to undermine India's heritage and "it was made out that Western traditions" in art and architecture were "superior". And, before that "attacks on our Sanatan civilisation" took place by invaders, but "our historic structures of thousands of years have beckoned to look back at our glorious past", he said. These monuments have stood as "symbols of our progressive past". And, the way India is rising, the country's cultural prowess gives it that edge in the world and "makes our responsibility also grow manifold", the minister added During the event, the minister also released the Annual Report 2023-24 of the NMA, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Authority's mandated activities for the year. This marked the first such publication by the NMA. "The report highlights that, to date, the NMA has laid 55 Heritage Bye-Laws (HBLs) covering 98 centrally-protected monuments, in Parliament. An additional 53 HBLs covering 57 more centrally-protected monuments have also been approved," the culture ministry said in a statement. Furthermore, the NMA has been a leader in harnessing information technology to streamline the process of issuing permissions for construction activities in prohibited or regulated areas around centrally protected monuments, it said. "One of the significant advancements in this area is the implementation of the NMA Online Application Processing System (NOAPS) portal. The portal integrates cutting-edge technology from ISRO through its SMARAC mobile app, which utilises colour-coded zonal maps of centrally protected monuments, facilitating efficient management and monitoring of construction activities," it said. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Boss Jimmy Thelin vowed Aberdeen will regroup and recover after their unbeaten start to the Premiership campaign finally ended. The Dons went down 2-1 to to St Mirren in Paisley to end a sensational 11 game unbeaten Premiership run under the Swede, with 10 win. The reverse in Paisley is the Dons’ first league defeat since March, stopping an unbeaten run stretching back to last season and across 20 games and nine months. It is also the first time Thelin has experienced defeat in the Premiership since taking on the Pittodrie managerial role in the summer. And the Swede’s first league defeat came in a stadium that has been a nightmare venue for the Dons. Aberdeen have failed to win a league match away to St Mirren since December 2018, stretching nine matches, losing six and drawing three. Thelin said: “We have done really good things this season and the most important thing is what happens in the next game. “Now we prepare ourselves for the game against Hibernian. “That’s the focus we need to have. “It is a long season and every opponent is good but we focus on ourselves on what we can improve from this day. “Some parts of the game we have to do better for the future, that is important for us – that we show our identity on the pitch. “It is football and sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. “St Mirren came out better in the first half than us and were better in the second ball situations and in 50=50 duels. “There were moments when we were a little unbalanced but St Mirren were sharp in the transitions. “In the second half we started really well and created good momentum and scored. “After that the game got more open and St Mirren were a little more sharper in the critical moments.” Thelin’s praise for travelling support The Dons were backed by a 1,333 strong support who had travelled through the eye of Storm Bert to Paisley. It was particularly treacherous between Dundee and Perth with the M80 battered by heavy snow and traffic grinding to a standstill. A Storm Bert amber warning for snow, wind and rain on Saturday was in place in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Angus on the eve of the game. Police Scotland had urged drivers not to take to the road on Saturday.. At 11.15am St Mirren posted on social media platform X, formerly twitter, that the club were “currently dealing with some challenging conditions at The SMiSA Stadium.” An army of volunteers worked to clear snow off the pitch. Following discussions between the two clubs, the authorities and match referee, it was agreed a pitch inspection would take-place at 2.55pm, working towards a provisional 4pm kick-off. Referee John Beaton passed the pitch as playable. Thelin said: “We can’t predict all the things that happen with the weather and we wanted to play the game. “It is a long trip for many people through bad conditions on the roads. “They supported us all through the game and after it. “We wanted to make a good result for them. “The fans gave us energy after the game to regroup.” St Mirren punish slack defending St Mirren started the brighter and Conor McMenamin and Scott Tanser both fired shots inches wide inside the first 10 minutes. The Buddies went ahead in the 19th minute when Toyosi raced onto a long ball upfield from keeper Ellery Balacombe. Olusanya burst in between Slobodan Rubezic and Gavin Molloy, outmuscling the centre-backs before firing a low 15 yard shot beyond Dimitar Mitov. St Mirren’s Alex Gogic was shown a red card by referee Beaton in the 25th minute for a clattering challenge on Shayden Morris. Following a VAR review where Beaton went to the pitch side monitor the dismissal was downgraded to a yellow card. In the 44th minute Aberdeen came close when Leighton Clarkson ran at goal and then fired a 20 yard drive just wide of the far post. Dons’ league unbeaten streak ends In a bid to turn the tide Thelin made two changes at half-time, with Kevin Nisbet and Duk replacing Leighton Clarkson and Ester Sokler Aberdeen looked sharper and levelled in the 49th minute when Duk crossed into the box from the left. Nisbet attempted volley fell to Jamie who clinically shot a low drive beyond keeper Balacombe from 15 yards. The Buddies regained the lead when Richard rose high above the Dons defence to head home a Mark O’Hara corner in the 83rd minute. Aberdeen almost levelled moments later when Duk pulled off an audacious back-heel in a congested box that cracked off the base of the post. The Dons are in new territory with a league defeat under Thelin, now the question is how will they respond? St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson said: “I want to dedicate the win to all the people that helped clear the pitch. “It shows what the club is all about. “I didn’t think at any stage there would be a game of football today.” : Mitov 6; Devlin 6, Molloy 5, Rubezic 5, MacKenzie 6; Shinnie 7, Heltne Nilsen 6 (Palaversa 68); Morris 6 (Keskinen 68), Clarkson 4 (Nisbet 46), McGrath 7 (Besuijen 84); Sokler 4 (Duk 46) Subs not used: Doohan, Polvara, McGarry, Milne : Balcombe 6; Fraser 6, Gogic 6, Taylor 6; Bwomono 6, Phillips 7, O’Hara 6, Tanser 6; McMenamin 6 (Mandron 73), Olusanya 7 (Ayunga 82), Kiltie 7 (Boyd Monce 90) Subs not used: Urminsky, Kenny, John,Penman, Smyth, Idowu Referee: John Beaton Man-of-the-Match: Toyosi Olusanya (St Mirren) Attendance: 7,533 (1,333 Aberdeen fans)JOYROOM Foldable Magnetic Car Mount (JR-ZS373) REVIEWJaguar boss: I don’t care if Nigel Farage hates our car rebrand
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Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92, current leader Narendra Modi said. Modi confirmed Singh's death, posting on X that India "dies the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders." Singh was taken to a hospital in New Delhi after he lost consciousness at his home on Thursday, but could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at 9:51 pm local time, according to a statement by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, is credited with having overseen an economic boom in Asia's fourth-largest economy in his first term, although slowing growth in later years marred his second stint. Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in the vast nation and never held elected office before taking the nation's highest office. He won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his PhD. Singh worked in a string of senior civilian posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies such as the United Nations. He was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister PV Narasimha Rao to reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history In his first term Singh steered the economy through a period of nine-percent growth, lending the country the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the US that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. Known as "Mr Clean", Singh nevertheless saw his image tarnished during his decade-long tenure when a series of corruption cases became public. Several months before the 2014 elections, Singh said he would withdraw after the polls, with Sonia Gandhi's son Rahul earmarked to take his place if Congress won. But Congress crashed to its worst-ever result at that time as the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Modi, won a landslide. Singh - who said historians would be kinder to him than contemporary detractors - became a vocal critic of Modi's economic policies, and more recently warned about the risks that rising communal tensions posed to India's democracy. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use as our marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing.Tricaprilin by Cerecin for Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome): Likelihood of Approval