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Skip to comments.Gravity's quantum leaps detected
Posted on 01/17/2002 4:06:29 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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Nice to see some scientific headway!
Yes, it sound like a nice piece of work. Even if nothing unexpected comes out of the results, it's an important experiment. It's a whole new tool in the kit.
Thanks for the ping!
Speaking of the equivalence theory.
I always thought the heavier stuff ought to fall faster!
Well, at least it falls harder.
I am a math guy , don't understand the proof!
Well, at least it falls harder.
And there, sir, lies the answer. There is no gravity, only weight. :-)
I would like to see more of the hinted at higher quantum energy levels.
I think my brain has become quantized. I'm discovering gaps in my comprehension of all this.
I suppose it could be confirmed by seeing if the strength of the gravitational constant falls within parameters suggested by the hypothesis. Here goes...
Gravity is a by-product of subatomic particles reacting to electromagnetic waves that pass through their "location".
There is a net difference in the "pull" force produced by an EM wave that has the opposite charge as the particle verses the "push" force produced by an EM wave that has the same charge. This is because during the minute time period that the EM wave of the charge is passing through the "location", the subatomic particle reacts to the event.
Consider; if a wave of the same charge passed through the particle, it would alter its "location" so as to move in the opposite direction of the wave. This motion would weaken its force of "impact" during the time of the event (wave passing through). I suppose this is like the Doppler effect on wave energy.
Now consider the opposite situation. A wave from an opposite charge moves through the particle "location". During the tiny life of the event the particle will be attracted to the source, so the relative motion will draw the particle into the incoming wave. This will strengthen the its force of attraction during the time the wave is passing through.
The force known as "Gravity" is therefore the net difference between the opposite verses the same charge of wave passing through a particle "location". The attractive EM force gets stronger as it passes through, the repulsive force gets weaker. This tiny difference explains why gravity is so tiny relative to the EM force, and why no anti-gravity has ever been found.
I am sure you get stuff like this all the time. If it is nonsense just saying so if fine. I won't be offended if you do not have time to explain why. Ahban
I didn't understand it...but I thought some on here could explain it !
Well, I didn't follow the argument, but it's simple to show that electrons have gravitational attraction. Electrons make up one part in 1800 or so of the mass of hydrogen, say, which is more than 2.5 times the fraction of the mass of uranium made up by electrons. All you would have to do is measure the ratio of inertial masses of a mass of hydrogen and a mass of uranium (you could do this with a torsion balance), and compare it to the ratio of their gravitational masses (you'd do this with a beam balance). The ratios would be measurably different. Archimedes might have used water and lead; the ratio of electron mass fraction would have been a bit smaller than 2.5, but he wouldn't have missed the effect.
Nor would there be a maximum energy.
Thus, isn't the precise hypothesis ("the pull of gravity should make particles fall into discrete energy levels") still unproven?
The lowest energy levels, just like the energy levels of an electron in an atom, are the most widely spaced. As the particle assumes a higher and higher energy level, the spacing between the energy levels becomes ever smaller and less easily distinguished, until ultimately it becomes a continuum band. That is to say, there is an energy above which any amount of energy is permitted. But for slow enough neutrons, only certain energies are permitted.
Is that Turkey gravity, or Beef gravity?
The speed of gravity depends on the temperchur. If it's biscuits and gravity, and the biscuits are hot, the gravity runs fast.
Have you been studying under Senator Pardek?
nature makes particles behave according to curiously rigid rules.
Huh ... doesn't sound at all like that Gaia chick.
This study also depends on the gravitational field of the Earth for it's results, and should be replicated in greater and lesser gravitational fields for confirmation. Is that right?
The team could limit the energies of the neutrons arriving at the detector by placing an absorbing material at different heights above the mirror. The material mopped up all the neutrons that bounced too high.
At last, we know why the toast always falls buttered-side down. The butter mops up all the neutrons.
All your gravity are belong to us.
As I said, the primary value of this is the technique and not the result. They do claim in the article to have evidence for higher energy levels; presumably that will be the subject of their next publication.
This study also depends on the gravitational field of the Earth for it's results, and should be replicated in greater and lesser gravitational fields for confirmation. Is that right?
I don't know whether their apparatus is sensitive enough to distinguish variations in the gravitational field at different places on the Earth. It would be expensive to do it anywhere else right now. Personally, I think it's enough to show that the energies are discrete, and to show that the energy levels agree or disagree with what theory predicts.
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Like less made some lousy prognostications. Looks like the shorting has taken control. Less is no genius and dedstone is a thing who doesn't care for the good old u s
Ironically, $34 is the low estimate for CBS. We may have a mountain of difficulty getting back there. It will be interesting to see how many millions of dollars executive compensation will amount to over the next few months.Remember now, they are not paying down debt, they are simply extending it. They are robbing Peter to pay Dedstone and Moonbeams with the interest saved over the long haul. With their greed, the cash flow situation will deteriorate.
Wouldn't be surprised if friday was dump day for less and maybe dedstone check to see if you can find a company that has as much selling of options as cbs. While they publish ceo pay they forgot dedstone taking 20 million from cbs and 20 milliom from viacom. Watta "chazer" he is. My orders are in "good till cancel".


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15th Annual Madison Antiques Show & Sale
Join us and experience the best in Southern American antiques and accessories at the 15th Annual Madison Antiques Show and Sale at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. Having earned a reputation as the "best little antiques show in America," the 2016 Madison show spotlights 22 national dealers bringing American antiques, predominantly Southern in origin.
February 25 - 27, 2016
We invite you to attend our fantastically fun
Preview Party & Early Buying on Thursday, February 25.
Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres & wine while strolling the show floor, capturing the first glimpse of this year's antiques.
The Show and Sale continues on Friday and Saturday, February 26-27, 10am - 5 pm.
The weekend events also include free and informative lectures by experts in the field of antiques, in the Cultural Center's historic auditorium.
2016 Free lectures include:
9am Friday, February 26 - MEL HANKLA "The Kentucky Longrifle"
9am Saturday, February 27 - PEGGY CORNETT "The Historic Garden"
Additionally, the Center is hosting a book signing on Friday, February 26 at 5:30PM - Memories of the Mansion
Join First Lady Sandra Deal, her co-authors, Dr. Jennifer Dickey and Dr. Catherine Lewis, for a lively evening of storytelling about life in Georgia's most public house. The evening will be filled with behind-the-scenes stories of what it is like to live in the Georgia Governor's Mansion, first occupied by the family of Lester Maddox in 1968. The event will be followed by a book signing of their newest book, Memories of the Mansion: The Story of Georgia's Governor's Mansion.
2016 Dealers
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All tickets include repeat admission for Friday & Saturday!
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|Helicon Records
|Itzik Alsheikh & Ronny Brown
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Helicon Records (Hebrew: הליקון) is a record label which was founded in Israel in 1985.
Aside from being the label of many Israeli artists, Helicon is also the exclusive distributor of Snapper Music, EMI and Universal Music Group (replacing PolyGram) in Israel, which includes artists like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Guns n' Roses, and Porcupine Tree. Helicon represents and distributes Israeli artists such as Aviv Geffen, Idan Raichel, Ivri Lider, and Blackfield.
In 2012, Helicon Records acquired the distribution rights of another big Israeli record label - High Fidelity - which added more famous artists to the Helicon catalog, such as Assaf Avidan, Infected Mushroom and Balkan Beat Box.
Sub Labels[edit]
- Nana Records
- TACT Records
- Helicon Classics (which is distributed worldwide by Harmonia Mundi).
Labels distributed[edit]
- High Fidelity
- Primary Music
- Snapper Music
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Texas A&M coach Gary Blair says UConn might have the better basketball team on paper. But he likes his team's chances against the Huskies in a one-game situation Monday night in the NCAA women's regional final in Lincoln, Neb.
UConn (37-0) has won 43 straight games and is trying to make the Final Four for the seventh straight year. Texas A&M (27-8) has made its deepest tournament run since 2011.
The Huskies and A&M have met twice previously. UConn won 81-51 in Hartford in November 2011. Last season the Huskies traveled to College Station and won 81-50 in the Aggies' worst home loss since Blair took over in 2003.
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RemBind™ Prominent at the 2016 Battelle Remediation Conference
RemBind™ was prominent at the 10th International Conference on the Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds held in Palm Springs, California from May 22nd to 25th, 2016. Dr Richard Stewart gave a platform presentation on the ability of RemBind to outperform activated carbon in binding per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).
Ziltek also presented a poster with BECA showing that RemBind™ successfully treated wastewater from an airport training ground in Australia. Two other posters on the use of RemBind™ to treat PFAS compounds were also presented by Tersus Associates.
If you would like copies of these presentations, please contact us for further information.
Self-Nano Emulsion; Advanced Electron Donor Delivery for Enhanced Anaerobic Bioremediation
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Awards Tersus Patent for Self-Nanoemulsifying Oil
Research Triangle Park, NC, April 29, 2016 – Tersus Environmental announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for soil or groundwater remediation using a self-nanoemulsifying oil. The issuance of this patent further validates the innovative nature of Tersus' electron donor technology platform and family of biotechnology-based solutions to manage complex, challenging environmental liabilities.
Officially granted on April 12, 2016, the U.S. patent number for bioremediation of soil and groundwater is #9,309,136 B2. The patent application was filed on June 12, 2014 (14/120,646) by Tersus Partners John Archibald, P.Eng and Gary M. Birk, P.E.
Nanoemulsions are a class of emulsions with droplet sizes typically ranging between 50 and 500 nanometers (1,000 nanometer = 1 micron). Common methods for producing nanoemulsions utilize high-shear mixers or high-pressure homogenization. Tersus' spontaneous emulsification is an energy efficient alternative which is ideal for site remediation operations and less expensive. This innovative approach is actually a very energy efficient process, taking advantage of the chemical energy stored in the system. The small size of the particles in a Self-Nano Emulsion delivery system offers a number of benefits including improved subsurface distribution, enhanced long-term stability and increased bioavailability.
Florida DEP Approves NutriBind™ as part of its Innovative Technologies Acceptance Program
Research Triangle Park, NC, April 28, 2016 – Tersus recieves approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), accepting the use of NutriBind™ as an innovative technology in the treatment of contaminated soil and groundwater. While the Florida DEP does not provide brand name endorsements or performance certifications, it does determine product acceptability in the context of environmental regulations, safety and the protection of public health. These approval letters make it easier for Remediation Project Managers to specify Tersus products in site-specific Remedial Action Plans.
Emerging Contaminants: PFAS Update
Ex Situ Treatment of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Impacted Groundwater
March 10, 2016 — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) are common in Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) used for firefighting. PFASs are widely distributed across the higher trophic levels and are found in air, soil and groundwater at sites across the U.S. (EPA 505-F-14-001, March 2014). The toxicity, mobility and bioaccumulation potential of PFASs pose potential adverse effects for the environment and human health. They are persistent in the environment, among the strongest organic compounds and thus considered non-degradable.
Practitioners have difficulty remediating these compounds at a reasonable cost because PFASs tend to be highly soluble, do not favorably partition into the vapor phase, and do not adsorb well to granular activated carbon (GAC). To date, GAC has been the only technically feasible method to treat PFAS-aqueous media.
PerfluorAd followed by RemBind polishing is an innovative process for the treatment of PFAS contaminants in AFFF-aqueous media. Fortunately, the costs for PerfluorAd RemBind treatment train are very favorable compared to activated carbon or ion exchange systems. And, unlike activated carbon, this approach works well for the removal of short-chain PFASs.
In the pretreatment phase, PFASs are precipitated by metering the liquid PerfluorAd active compound into a stirring tank. The amount of PerfluorAd can be adjusted to varying concentrations. The precipitation products are separated from the water as micro-flocks by simple processes such as sedimentation and filtration. The precipitants can be concentrated to a very high degree, which allows for very economical disposal as compared to GAC. Post-treatment of the remaining residual contaminants is performed by a downstream RemBind filter. Due to the significant reduction in the PFAS-contaminated water in the PerfluorAd stage (up to 90%), the PFAS contaminant load reaching the absorbent filter(s) is lowered, which leads to a significant extension of the absorber's lifetime, again significantly lowering operating costs.
As the technology is new to North America, Tersus Environmental is seeking pilot demonstration sites. Please contact a Tersus representative.
Giving Thanks
During this month of Thanksgiving I have been reflecting on the things I am most grateful for. Primarily among them is our talented group of associates and business partners across the globe. I consider myself extremely blessed to be a part of Tersus since its inception. It's been my home away from home.
We have a great Team that celebrates and supports each other – through the good times and bad. I am immensely proud of our associates and their desire to further engage and to deepen our relationships so that we can all grow together. We bring care and passion to the table every day, and even when the occasional disagreement arises, we always come back together as Family.
I am also proud to see how our associates and business partners are happy, engaged, inspired and driven to take care of the ones that make this all possible, our clients. Without our clients, there is no Tersus. So on behalf of the entire Tersus family, I'd like to thank our clients for offering us the opportunity to provide technology-based solutions to manage complex, challenging environmental liabilities and reduce costs for site closure.
It's an honor to be a part of this Team and to work with our associates and business partners in serving, our clients. I wish you a Thanksgiving filled with abundance and bright moments.
Gary M. Birk, P.E.
Managing Partner, Tersus Environmental
The Use of Tersus Marketed eZVI for Soil & Groundwater Remediation Is Not ZVI Patent Infringement
Currently, there is some confusion and uncertainty about whether the use of eZVI for soil and groundwater remediation infringes on U.S. Patent 7,531,709 ("the '709 patent") titled Method for Accelerated Dechlorination of Matter. While some of you may have received notices (either oral or written) alleging that any use of ZVI plus soybean oil for soil and groundwater remediation infringes the '709 patent, we are certain that the eZVI marketed by Tersus Environmental does not infringe on the '709 patent.
Tersus Environmental respects the intellectual property of others and would not intentionally promote the use of any methods or techniques which infringe a valid and enforceable patent. Further, as practitioners, you must be free to choose the appropriate methods of remediation without fear of unjustified claims of infringement or litigation.
The eZVI patent application was filed on October 2, 2001, 461 days prior to the '709 patent priority date. Further, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was granted U.S Patent 6,664,298 titled Zero-Metal Emulsion for Reduction of Dehalogenation of DNAPLS on December 16, 2003, 1,974 days (5.4 years) prior to issuance of the '709 patent.
The simple answer is this: The use of Tersus eZVI product does not infringe on the '709 patent.
*eZVI is a NASA developed and patented technology, U.S. Patent Application Nos. 6,664,298 and 7,037,946. eZVI is sold under License Agreement No. DN-1205 between NASA and Tersus Environrmntal.
Electrical Resistance Heating in Deep Bedrock
Electrical resistance heating is an excellent way to remediate VOCs in tight matrices. TRS Group, a company Tersus represents, has completed about 15 rock projects. The case study and article in the link below provide additional information.
Typically, ERH involves heating the subsurface to convert liquid phase contaminants to a gas phase, extracting the gases from the vadose zone and treating the vapors with conventional technologies at the surface. TRS has applied ERH at sites impacted by chlorinated solvents, volatile petroleum hydrocarbons and semi-volatile hydrocarbons. ERH is fast, simple and robust.
Some important points follow:
- Guaranteed results
- >99% contaminant mass (VOCs) removal within 4 to 9 months
- No rebound
- Equally effective in the vadose and saturated zones
- No soil desiccation – commonly used under buildings and roads
- Low permeability strata and sedimentary rock are ideal applications
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All Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI) Remediation Products ARE NOT THE SAME
The MAJOR DIFFERENCE between Emulsified Zero-Valent Iron (eZVI) and other ZVI products is the physical structure of the eZVI product, which is a water-in-oil emulsion (see below images). This structure makes the eZVI product hydrophobic, and therefore it is fully miscible with source material in situ. The water contained in the interior of the eZVI emulsion provides the hydrogen for abiotic reductive dechlorination reactions to proceed. Without a hydrogen donor, abiotic reactions that occur on the surfaces of the ZVI particles will not proceed. If you are implementing a source area remediation and using the eZVI technology, make sure that your product supplier can document the micellular structure and hydrophobic chemistry of their EZVI product. Please note that a combination of ZVI and emulsified oil (oil in water emulsion) WILL NOT provide the benefits that our eZVI product enables. The physical structure of the eZVI emulsion is the key to sustaining dramatic source area mass flux abatement and direct abiotic destruction of source mass, while simultaneously stimulating microbiological processes to destroy dissolved phase contaminants.
Due to the unique (patented) physical structure of eZVI, the ZVI component of the emulsion is protected inside of a hydrophobic membrane (see image above), and unlike any other ZVI products, this enables the ZVI to efficiently target the destruction of chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., contaminants that have the appropriate hydrophobic physical chemistry to pass through the vegetable oil membrane and contact the ZVI). Another significant difference between the technologies is the fact that eZVI takes advantage of the physical chemistry of the contaminant, and sequesters it within the vegetable oil membrane surrounding each micelle (see above images). The sequestering of contaminants into the vegetable oil membrane results in significantly reduced aqueous contaminant concentrations (~ 90% decrease), and therefore decreased mass flux from the source area. Contaminants that have phase partitioned into the vegetable oil layer then begin dissolving/diffusing into the aqueous interior of the micelle where they contact the ZVI and are destroyed (completely dechlorinated to ethane). A concentration gradient is established and the contamination is continually pulled toward the interior of the micelle where it abiotically dechlorinated. While both technologies utilize the same chemistries, eZVI is engineered to directly remediate source areas by taking advantage of the physical chemistry of the contaminant(s) and optimizing the role of abiotic reactions, which DO NOT create problematic daughter intermediates.
In addition to the above abiotic reactions, the vegetable oil membrane associated with the eZVI is a fermentable carbon source and therefore acts as an electron donor for biostimulation downgradient of the eZVI injection area(s). With eZVI you get a one-two punch; (1) optimized abiotic reactions along with (2) the polishing effects of anaerobic bioremediation processes. Target the use of your ZVI. Do not be fooled into thinking that injection of ZVI and a carbon substrate (e.g., vegetable oil, lactates, fatty acids, plant fibers) is the same as using eZVI. Our eZVI is the superior choice when remediating sites with source areas/DNAPL zones (residual or pooled).


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Fatal accident @ Demory Rd. & Loop Rd.
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#1 Jul 27, 2008
Does anyone have any info? All the news media are covering the church shooting in Knoxville.
#2 Jul 28, 2008
That had a small clip on the news but they announce in church that it was Darren Hatmaker. Very tragic and sad. I have no idea what happened but by the looks of it, looks like speed was a factor.
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#3 Jul 28, 2008
yeah i think that was him heard from a family freind it was him. very sad he was such a real good guy.
Like the old country song says only the good die young ...
#4 Jul 28, 2008
The Media is trying to turn it into a Hate Gay fest if you look at the Headlines they always seem to involve something to do with this guy not liking gays.
I think though it has something to do with his Ex-Wife use to go to that Church according to some local media.
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#5 Jul 28, 2008
Murdock that goes to show how wrong the media can be at times. Sad the rumors that go around when things like this happen.
Thus far it appears this is nothing more than an accident and for those who are trying to search for info/stay updated on this story, his name is spelled Darrin not Darren. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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#6 Jul 28, 2008
ROFL I was judged as being mean for trying to be helpful?? Unbelievable.
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#7 Jul 28, 2008
News Update from Sentinel
Burned body believed to be wreck victim
LAFOLLETTE - A burned body discovered in a vehicle that was inside a burning building appears to be the result of a traffic accident, authorities said today.
The body was burned beyond recognition, and is believed to be that of a male, LaFollette Police Chief Ben Baird said late this afternoon. He said no foul play is believed to be involved.
A tentative identification has been made but will not be confirmed until an autopsy at the University of Tennessee Medical Center is completed, he said.
Police received a call at 3:45 a.m. Sunday about a fire at 619 S. Tennessee Ave. The LaFollette police and fire departments arrived on the scene within minutes and found the building engulfed in flames. The vehicle, with the body inside, was discovered by firefighters as they fought the blaze.
"It appears the vehicle ran off the roadway into the abandoned building, caught fire, and set the building on fire," Baird said. "The driver was unable to escape."
More details as they develop online and in Tuesday's News Sentinel.
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Well, Murdock... if you believe what the police are releasing, then it's pretty clear that the guy hated both gays and liberals. His signed letter specifically said so.
Here's an excerpt from one article, including a quote from the Knoxville police chief:
[quote]Adkisson, 58, of Powell wrote a four-page letter in which he stated his "hatred of the liberal movement," Owen said. "Liberals in general, as well as gays."[/quote]
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#9 Jul 28, 2008
Thanks Rank Stranger for that info. I realize now that Murdock was not talking about the Church Fire in CC but about the Church Shooting. I had forgotten that the OP had made reference to it as well as the main topic. Oops.
#10 Jul 29, 2008
Rank it depends on which time the police were asked it seems in the beginning it was I hate gays and not it included liberals.
If he hated gays so much than why attack this church why not go to a gay bar in knoxville. His ex wife went there and he went there years ago I'm sure that has something to do with it.
The ideal of a Hate crime is stupid anyway. He didn't shoot anyone who was gay he was just mad and this place held a lot of grief with him from his ex wife and his beliefs.
#11 Jul 29, 2008
Murdock can you and Rank Stranger take your posts to another thread! This thread has nothing to do about the shooting in knoxville.
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I'm so sorry to hear bout his passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends! He was a great guy, I was a classmate with him ,hadn't seen him in long time I'm sure he was a great man,husband,father and friend U will be missed Rest in peace
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