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Venerable Grandma's Temple on Mt. Li ( 驪山老母殿Lishan Laomu Dian ) lies in the Xiu Peak west of Mt. Li, Lintong County, Xi'an city, Shaanxi. According to legend, Venerable Grandma's on Mt. Li was Nüwa ( 女媧Nuwa ) who patched the leaking heaven with refined stones and transmitted The Book of Secret Correspondences ( 《陰符經》Yinfu Jing ) to Li Quan under this mountain during the period of the Xuanzong Era of the Tang. First built in the Tang, the temple remains a structure of Ming and Qing style, for it experienced major repairs in the 47th year (1619) of the Wanli Era of Ming. The whole construction includes the three-chamber mountain gate, the three-chamber of Hall of Three Immortals, the five-chamber Hall of Offerings, the five-chamber Main Hall, the six-chamber of wing rooms, and the four-chamber side palaces. In the Hall of Three Immortals stand the statues of the three female immortals named Yunxiao (Cloudy Heaven), Qiongxiao (Jade Heaven) and Bixiao (Blue Heaven) who are worshipped respectively as goddess bestowing bliss and longevity, goddess curing eyes and goddess giving sons. In the Main Hall stands the golden statue of the Venerable Grandma on Mt. Li (Nüwa). In the 8th year, the people built a Scripture Tower of behind the main hall. The Scripture Tower was destroyed in the republican period and now only the ruins remain. In recently years, the temple has completely repaired the front platform and roads and newly built the stone steps to the Hall.
Preserved in the mountain gate hall are an iron pot and an iron crock made in the 16th year (1588) of the Wanli Era of the Ming. In front of the statue of the Venerable Grandma there is an iron bell made in the Ming Dynasty. Preserved in the Main Hall is the Stele of the Venerable Grandma on Mt. Li Transmitting Scriptures ( 《驪山老母授經碑》Lishan Laomu Shoujing Bei ) erected in the 1st year (763)of the Guangde Era of the Tang, recording the story of the Venerable Grandma on Mt. Li transmitting the Book of Secret Correspondences to Li Quan under this mountain.
On every 20th of the 1st lunar month, the 8th of the 4th lunar month and the 15th of the 6th month, people hold fairs of Venerable Grandma on Mt. Li ( 驪山老母會Lishan Laomu Hui ).Most of the pilgrims to the fairs are elder women.

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COP is simply the Conference of Parties, a gathering of the different nations in response to the world's climate change problem. The first COP was held in Rio, back in 1992. It was called the 'Rio Convention' and part of the discussion was the adoption of the UN Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Yes, we have been trying to find ways to solve this problem for 25 years.
Not so fun fact, during the Rio Convention, the nations that did not sign the agreement was Japan and the USA.
What makes COP 21 More Special?
A lot of people may be asking, if this talk about climate change has been going on for so long? How come COP 21 is the first I've ever heard of?
Well, COP 21, which was held in Paris last 2015 is the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, that aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C. I guess you finally understand why President Duterte had some bit of hesitation, but this will be explained further.
How did they come up with 2°C? Why Not Just Stop Global Warming?
Simple. We can't. At least not right away. The 2°C target was established in 2009, where the world's nations agreed that the global temperature average should not be allowed to rise more than two degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels.
While there are no published works regarding the exact effects of not reaching the 2°C mark, based on everything we've experienced so far, scientists say we will likely see longer droughts and more intense heat waves. The tiny difference of 2°C will also mean a sea level rise of several feet. Imagine what this can do to the Philippines.
The records don't look very good as well. According to NASA,"2016 the third year in a row to set a new record for global average surface temperatures. Not only was 2016 the warmest year on record, but eight of the 12 months that make up the year – from January through September, with the exception of June – were the warmest on record for those respective months. October, November, and December of 2016 were the second warmest of those months on record – in all three cases, behind records set in 2015."
You may think, what's 2°? It's just a tiny number. But, because of the tragic rise of temperatures through the years, a lot of people are saying the target is in fact too ambitious. Why? This quote from a Washington Post article best explains it.
As of 2011, the world had about 1,000 gigatons, or billion metric tons, of carbon dioxide left to emit in order to have a two-thirds or greater chance of staying below two degrees. After that, net emissions must go to zero.
From here you simply do the math. Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions alone were 32.3 gigatons last year, according to the International Energy Agency, and that does not include other sources, such as deforestation. Based on such numbers, the remaining carbon budget is already under 900 gigatons of carbon dioxide.
An Even Higher Demand
Now you know how almost impossible it is to reach that 2°C mark. In fact, during COP 21 observers were expecting the UN to modify the target, and aim for a more realistic goal. Instead, more than 100 nations, including the United States announced their support for an even more ambitious goal. They would support for limiting the global warming down to 1.5 degrees. The island nations demanded it, saying they will not accept anything more.
COP 21 ended with retaining the goal at 2°C, but also acknowledges the importance of achieving the 1.5°C goal.
What the Nations Have to Do
We should stop emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by 2060. After that, we start pulling carbon out of the atmosphere. Sounds difficult? That's because it is, if it's even possible, through "carbon sinks". What's an example of a carbon sink? Forests and oceans. These have the ability to absorb carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, but they are also hoping that technology that had the capacity to do the same would become available in the future.
How Often Should Nations Check Their Carbon Reductions?
The Paris Agreement says every 5 years. The first check, called Stock Taking should happen around 2023 or 2024.
The second type of check called Ratcheting, is an announcement of more ambitious emissions reductions. Proposals are to have it every 5 or 10 years.
Who Will Do These Checks?
Technically, no one. But there is a framework to be followed.
The United States initially proposed a third body be created to conduct these checks, however, other nations were opposed to the idea. So no outside Agency will conduct the check and instead, nations will be subject to a common framework of transparency. Of course, it was also noted that developing countries such as ours will need help to reach our goals.
Why the Philippines Should Care About Climate Change
President Duterte has been making very controversial statements regarding the Paris Climate Change Agreement, saying, why should the Philippines exert so much effort when we're not even a major carbon contributor, and for a 3rd world country to achieve development, it needed to produce carbon. He also questioned the United States, calling them hypocrites and demanded that they should fund all efforts in relation to climate change.
Well, he has a point. (Scroll up to our fun fact)
The Philippines contribute less than 1% of the world's carbon emissions, yet, our commitment during the COP 21 was more than ambitious.
We pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 70 by the year 2030. I can't help but snort at the "promise" considering the number of coal plants being approved in the Philippines, during Aquino's and right now, on Duterte's term, but I'm willing to wait for some positive movement on this. DENR Secretary Gina Lopez and her actions look very promising, and all for good reasons.
So, we only contribute less than 1% of the world's carbon emissions, but we one of the Top 10 most affected by climate change. What does that mean? Why are we even on the list?
The ten deadliest typhoons of the Philippines occurred between 1947 and 2014. What's alarming is that five of the 10 have occurred since 2006. The deadliest storm on record in the Philippines is Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Typhoon Yolanda, which was responsible for more than 6,300 lost lives, over four million displaced citizens, and $2 billion in damages in 2013.
Why are we so affected by storms?
- Geography – The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean, surrounded by naturally warm waters. Climate change not only affects the ground, but also heats up the waters. When the atmosphere absorbs this hot water, it has to release it somewhere (The Philippines), through rain. The hotter the water, the bigger the storm.
- No natural barriers – We are an archipelago. Nothing stands between our islands and the ocean. Mangroves mitigate the effects of storm surges and stabilize soil, except, our mangroves have disappeared in half since 1918 because of deforestation. Great work Philippines!!!
- Lack of Planning – Planning can't stop storms, but it can help minimize the damage. Unfortunately, we lack preparedness and response to this catastrophe. We are still working on evacuation plans, early-warning systems, and shelters (Gahi pa gyud ta ug ulo, dili jud mu evacuate). Add the fact that we have so many tiny islands we have to evacuate, it's not really an easy feat for our government.
- Our economy also gets hit – For a rich country, damage and repair of loss is a measly part of their budget. But for the Philippines, a destructive typhoon season costs us 2% of our gross domestic product (GDP). It costs us another 2% for repairs.
Hay Pilipinas Kong Mahal.
Are you depressed now Pinoys? Don't worry, there's still good news.
The Good News
Last February 28, the president has finally signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Why did it take so long? Well it's not as easy as you think.
Before the president can even sign the document, it requires 33 certificates of concurrence fro all agencies of the government, affirming that these agencies understand and approve the agreement and vow to do their share in implementing the country's commitment. Yey no more new coal plants (Hopefully)!
The agreement was then sponsored for concurrence by Senator Loren Legarda and has taken effect on Earth Day, April 22, 2017.
The president's opinion still hasn't changed though, we signed the agreement on the condition that the international community provides assistance, aka MONEY. Reducing carbon emissions isn't cheap. There's a reason why poorer countries are more dependent on coal instead of alternative energy sources.
So Are We Going to Just Ask for Money?
No. An item in the Paris Agreement has stated that more than that $100 billion in aid annually will be needed for the mitigation and adaptation of the underdeveloped countries and climate-vulnerable nations (The Philippines again). This is to be provided by the highly developed countries.
This part of the agreement isn't part of the legally-binding terms of the Paris Agreement. This "Climate Finance" is part of the Paris Decision, which is a less legally binding document. And so, the climate vulnerable nations are putting their good faith in this and hope that nations will commit to this pledge. And they have to. It's the only way for nations like ours can come close to our environmental commitment.


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Unlike normal healthy cells, cancer cells never die. This is an essential component of cancer.
The majority of our cells live only a few days or weeks. They are designed by nature to routinely die off in a process called apoptosis.
When cells die off they are replaced with healthier cells. These new cells help the body function day after day, year after year.
So how does a mass of cells survive in someone's lung, liver, or breast for months without dying off like they are programmed? The cells have learned to become immortal.
Cells become unhealthy and function abnormally because of stressors such as metabolic inflammation, endoplasmic reticular stress, and oxidative stress within the mitochondria.
The abnormal cells transform and they learn to overcome their programmed death and live for months. Cells start becoming immortal in the precancerous stage.
Achieving cellular immortality is critical for the final transformation to cancer. One example is found in the cells lining the colon. These cells should only live two weeks and then be replaced with new cells.
But when cell programming does not work, the body may develop a colon polyp. A polyp is a finger-like projection of tissue that grows into the lumen of the colon.
It is like an internal skin tag of cells that should not have lived long enough to grow outwards. A polyp is evidence that the cells are learning to become immortal.
This abnormal growth process applies to the skin, gallbladder, nasal cavity, bladder, and stomach. Not all polyps turn into cancer but the important point is that if someone has had a polyp anywhere, their metabolism is broken to the point where cells may become cancerous in other locations.
If someone gets a colonoscopy and has polyps removed, they should not assume everything is fine. Cutting something off does not mean they "got it all".
The same metabolic disturbance causing cells in the colon to become immortal is still present and may start acting on the cells in the breast, lung, or skin.
And if someone has already been treated for cancer, this metabolic derangement is still active and can trigger a relapse or a new type of cancer.
A broad-based approach to reverse insulin resistance and lower metabolic inflammation is required to allow cells to naturally die off as planned and not turn into one of the cancers that are epidemic today. This often involves critical Autonomic Nervous System dysfunction repair.
Disease reversal begins when we do not merely focus on the bad things cancer cells do after they become immortal (tissue invasion, metastasis, blood vessel growth), but when we understand the natural cell cycles and we become motivated to turn off the metabolic inflammation that gives these cells their sinister power.
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The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 1.5% at 2,058 ringgit ($500.36) per tonne at the close of trade. This marks its fourth straight session of progress, and its strongest daily gains in six weeks.
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"We're seeing some heavy short covering in the market, and also some strength in soybean oil," said a Kuala Lumpur based trader, referring to U.S. soyoil.
"Going forward, I don't think these gains can last much longer, based on export figures and climbing production."
Malaysian palm oil shipments during July 1-25 fell 4.3% from the corresponding period in June, reported independent inspection company AmSpec Agri Malaysia on Thursday.
Another cargo surveyor, Intertek Testing Services, reported also on Thursday that Malaysian palm oil exports rose 0.7%.
In other related oils, U.S. soyoil futures on the CBOT had jumped 1.1% on Wednesday, and were last up 0.8% as of 1055 GMT on Thursday.
U.S. soybean futures edged higher on Thursday, as traders eyed a breakthrough in a trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Meanwhile, the September soyoil contract on the Dalian exchange rose 1% and the Dalian September palm oil contract gained 0.7%.
Palm oil prices are affected by movements in related oils that compete for a share of the global vegetable oils market. - Reuters
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will fail in his promise to give back control to the UK over its policies post-Brexit. In fact, London will have fewer foreign policy alternatives to subservience to the United States.
While the UK was negotiating with Brussels over its divorce from the European Union, Johnson said the transition period before final secession would resemble that of a "vassal state" to its masters.
French President Emmanuel Macron also recently warned that Boris Johnson's Britain could become a 'vassal' of Donald Trump's America after a no-deal Brexit.
A successful Brexit deal could smooth out trade deals between the UK and the EU, with massive economic benefits being a certainty.
But Johnson is hurtling the country toward a do-or-die no-deal on October 31. And the crafty, US President Donald Trump administration, is set to become Britain's new master.
In fact, since Johnson took over Downing Street last month, his office admitted that the new Prime Minister spoke with the US president, no less than 10 times, about Brexit and world affairs.
Britain's Foreign Secretary and International Trade Secretary have also been to Washington to broker an early trade deal, while US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, has enthusiastically visited London to give Washington's support behind a no-deal Brexit.
But Bolton can't make any promises of an economic bailout for the UK. The Democrats in Congress have already vowed to stop such deals.
A hard Brexit will not only result in Britain losing out on economic benefits from continued trade with the EU, but it will toss London into a slave-master relationship with Washington.
The American president wants Johnson to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, align with US policy of maximum pressure against Iran, and join a US-led military "coalition" in the Persian Gulf.
Trump also expects Johnson to follow American policies on Chinese telecom giant, Huawei, arms control, multilateralism, climate change, and trade.
Moreover, the growing threat on the US dollar as the global currency will eventually reveal that Trump has even more tricks up his sleeve regarding the UK.
However, the British establishment may end up being even less useful for the United States in the run-up to Brexit, as Johnson faces a probable vote of no-confidence from his peers in Parliament – sending a sure sign to the world that the UK's internal struggle runs deeper than we have thus far assumed.
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Discussions: Discuss this species with fellow hobbyists
DescriptionDwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor)
Quick Care Facts
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 1"
Diet: Omnivore
Aquarium Level: Substrate & Rocks
Minimum Tank Size: 12 gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Supplements: None
Coloration: Blue, Black, Orange
Origin: Caribbean
Family: Diogenidae
Species: Crabs
Species Information
The Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab or as it is more commonly known the Blue Leg Hermit Crab is a very small species (approx. 1 inch) that has blue legs with small red banding. The Blue Leg Hermit Crab is a "Equal-handed Hermit Crab" in that both of its claws are of equal size. Blue Leg Hermit Crabs make their homes out of abandoned snail shells or similar shells if available, when no empty shells are available they will often kill a snail and takeover its shell.
As a whole, this species is very peaceful and will go about its business of eating small morsels of leftover meaty foods or macro algae. This is an excellent "tank cleaner" and is commonly found in "reef janitors" or "cleaning crew" packs. Because of their small size, the Blue Leg Hermit Crab is able to forage in locations within the live rock and reef that other larger janitors cannot reach. This makes them an invaluable addition to a balanced cleaning crew along with the larger hermit crabs and snails.
Aquarium Care
The Blue Leg Hermit Crab is an excellent addition to any reef or peaceful community fish aquarium, where it will eat many forms of algae including: green hair algae & cyanobacteria (red slime algae). The Blue Leg Hermit Crab is commonly found in "reef janitor" packs, where its size and varied appetite make it an extremely useful cleaner. This species is very peaceful and with the exception of the occasional snail (for its shell), the Blue Leg Hermit Crab will not hurt or damage and other species.
Blue Leg Hermit Crabs are suitable for any reef environment and are prized for their small size and large appetites as they can get into place many other cleaners cannot. Blue Leg Hermit Crabs will also eat any leftover meaty foods in the aquarium, which makes them an excellent all around cleaner. In addition, it provides valuable aeration by sifting through the sand for food which helps eliminate "dead spots" in the substrate.
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The Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab is a valuable addition to an aquarium because it eats algae including green hair algae and cyanobacteria. If sufficient algae or leftover foods is not available, the Blue Leg Hermit Crab will need to be fed dried seaweed.
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Tough, almost ex- agent, Patrick de Courvoisier does go to a garden party at Buck House to tell his hopefully ex-superior just that, with the uneasy feeling that they don't believe him. Just find this missing painting for us, oh, and here is the very beautiful art expert to give you a hand.
No, sorry, I don't work for you, any more.
Meanwhile, Brother Robert of the Abbey on the island of St Honorat off the city of Cannes where Patrick now lives want him to search for their own missing painting. Not a coincidence, of course, but how are they connected? And what is the Wartime scandal that might embarrass the British Royals if it should out? It seems that the paintings are of the same subject; does that mean one is a fake?
The Service sends their second choice agent – not Patrick's most favourite person – to do their bidding. Sinister Others are also after the art works with a ruthlessness that has both agents on the edge of destruction. And on whose side is the art expert?
Patrick is suave and like Bond, a gourmand who knows his wines, but he has a loyalty to friends that builds the sort of comradeship that will watch his back or follow him to hell. Excitement builds to a tight finale.
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by Sterling D. Allan
Pure Energy Systems NewsCopyright © 2010
I have to admit that it is a bit overwhelming to cover the topic of the Renaissance CDA Workshop Conference (which I've been calling the "Bedini Conference" for brevity, though it might more properly be abbreviated the "Renaissance Conference") that took place a week ago in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA, organized primarily by Rick Friedrich.
From what I've heard and read, it was a deeply historic gathering, a stunning success, both in terms of the material presented as well as the networking that took place. It was described as a "turning point", instilling on most everyone present that there is indeed a new field of research here that is valid and that needs more consideration and drive; and the conference was highly motivating to propel the movement forward with even great momentum. People enjoyed meeting in person those they've known for so long only online.
This is significant, considering that expectations were high. The conference announcement page sported a video at the top showing an animated cartoon of a Bedini like motor spinning and powering a house.
As can be expected, not everyone spoke in such glowing terms, as there were a few glitches; but overall it seems most everyone who attended was glad they went. A monopole kit was given to everyone as part of the conference package, but half of the people did not receive the three little magnets due to an ordering error. These were shipped out a week later to them. Only 40 kits were to be assembled at the Conference, one per table. Someone printed up and handed out the old schematic from the other three pole kit which used a different transistor, and it was not realized until half-way through the building that the transistors in the schematic had reversed legs. About 10 of the kits were running by the end of the building time, and more were finished the next day when more time was given. You could hear people cheer when it began to run at different times that first night. The up-side is that now everyone who attended has the same materials to build with so there is now available a more scientifically-repeatable set of common tools to compare with in the investigations that will ensue in coming days, weeks, months, and years. It won't be long before most everyone from that conference will be able to build for themselves an overunity electromagnetic motor. Peter Lindemann has been giving instructions in the Energetic Forum about how to run this kit in overunity mode. The suggestions on how to make the kits run indefinitely are in the "Renaissance November Workshop Convention" thread at Energetic Forum, posts #305, #311, and #326.
It was several days before I started getting links and reports on the conference. I get the impression that the delay was a function of the "processing" that was taking part by those who attended. "Maybe 5% in the room understood what Bedini was presenting" when he unveiled and described what came to be called the "Bedini Ferris Wheel" on Sunday afternoon – the "Big Surprise". It required very little energy – like a few milliwatts – to keep it spinning, while generating a considerable amount of torque and electricity. At one point, Rick Friedrich tried to stop it by grabbing onto it – something they let others in the audience try – but the wheel didn't slow at all. Rick told me that this attempt actually burning some of the skin off his hand.
Researchers will be chewing over just how it works for years to come. Bedini was already ahead of the pack in what he has been developing over the past couple of decades, and this was yet another leap forward. But there will be a few who will comprehend fairly soon what is going on, and will be able to help the technology move forward into wider adaptation.
Enlarged versions of these photos can be found in the various forum threads.
Enlarged versions of these photos can be found in the various forum threads.
A highlight for pretty much everyone was the lecture by Peter Lindemann, who explained very clearly how these systems work. Lindemann is a gifted instructor. "It was one of the best lectures I've seen in a long time," said one attendee. He explained why Bedini does what he does, the principles behind the operation of the devices, and the tools needed to do the research. "He clears the fog." The video of his presentation at this conference is a must-have for any serious researchers in this field. It will be made available from his site. Peter said to me in an email today:
I will be working on the editing of the film tomorrow and hopefully, we will be able to finish it tomorrow. Then it is just a matter of getting copies made from the master and filling the pre-orders. As soon as we have inventory in stock, I'll put a listing for the new product on the products page and announce it at the forums and on my update newsletter list. Hopefully all of this will happen within the next 7 to 10 days.The conference-long demonstration by Jeff Wilson ('Bits') of the MachineOfTime1 prototype was apparently convincing. It is a Bedini 10 coiler running in a self-sustaining mode with additional power running two bulbs. It's the first 10-coil self-runner built by Friedrich. The small size and capacity of batteries he had on the system, and the brightness of the bulbs being illuminated (around 60 Watt equivalent), with no diminishing during the entire two days of continuous running, indicated that he was indeed harnessing free energy from the environment via the Tesla switch. Run normally, those batteries might have lasted six to eight hours.
The next thing I am planning to do is to take both Electric Motor Secrets and the Understanding the Lockridge Device DVDs and make them available as a package deal as a download through Clickbank. Price and time frame on this are not finalized yet, but I would like to get it all done before Christmas.
Perhaps the most overlooked thing at the convention was the lawn mower on display that supposedly could run continuously with some occasional battery switching, powered by the large window motor demonstrated at the last Bedini Conference. (Ref.) Friedrich started the Conference off by driving into the room with what is called "The Superman lawn mower." The second day was also begun with it being started and him throwing it into gear only to have his front tires come off the ground at least 6 inches. There was no hesitation in driving the load, whatever the demand, even though it was running on low amperage and 36V. Then he drove it around in circles while he opened the day with introductions.
He later explained the whole history of this lawn mower as run by gas, the monopole motor and finally the magnetic window motor. It was finished minutes before they put it on the truck to the convention, and they only had time to put a very small new Bedini controller product on it. This will be sold on their Potentialtec.com website shortly. He said this motor is capable of producing around 35HP if a suitable size controller and higher voltage batteries are used. And if two more coils were added it would be capable of at least 100HP. This might be one of the surprises shown at the next convention.
Friedrich announced after the conference that the battery swapper will be made available as a new Renaissance product in two months, and they are taking pre-order payments for $1200. (Ref.)
Also at the conference for a brief period was the 30-coil SSG with enough power to run a house via batteries, but it wasn't quite ready for demonstration. Several people, including Peter Lindemann, were able to watch it in operating, spinning at 15,000 rpm.
They also demonstrated an electric car whose batteries were recharged with Bedini's R-charge technology. The benefits were discussed. The car was first prepped with the fastest conventional motor of its size available today. He said it would later have a Bedini motor in it, but first had to be used for testing the latest Renaissance 144V electric vehicle charger.
Friedrich worked diligently for months preparing for the conference, and while it wasn't flawless, his efforts paid off. He called it a "once-in-a-lifetime experience". The chorus of calls for an encore has been answered, with plans now being laid for another conference July 29, 30, 31. Unfortunately, the only weekend open for his venue happens to be the same weekend as the annual ExtraOrdinary Technology Conference in Albuquerque, which will create a conflict between speakers and attendees who will want to go to both.
I was also told that this November conference was a test to see if the world was ready for free energy, and they are looking to see if anything bad will come from these demos. If not then they want to show more next time.
We've created a page at PESWiki to organize relevant links pertaining to the Bedini Renaissance conference, including various reports and forum threads.
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|7th Nov 2018, 11:52 pm
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It was stated at the auction that lots were "worth the start price for the valves alone," fair enough if the valves are there...
I wasn't particularly bothered about the lots I bought having been robbed as one was stripped for parts and I didn't need the output valve the other I had a suitable valve to replace the missing one. It was just the principle really I felt a bit ripped off.. Had the valves been present but duff I would have thought no more of it as that is the risk you take.
At Harpenden recently there was a few radios entered in the auction minus valves this was clearly declared so the buyers knew what they were getting (or not) .
The advantage of buying a rough woodwormed incomplete set cheap is that there is no guilt in stripping it for parts. My opinion is that I didn't scrap it the previous owner did. I am just salvaging useful parts so better sets may live...
As far as being too remote there are a lot of collectors in Cambridgeshire Cowbit has always been well attended with lots of good stalls and good lots in the Auction until recently. Now it really is a shadow of the former events.
I appreciate that ebay has had a significant effect on collectors events and as time passes that seems to be more the case.
I don't suppose much can be done ?
|8th Nov 2018, 8:42 pm
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The Cowbit venue is not chosen for any sensible commercial reason, nor is it chosen because the venue is fantastically connected to the road networks.
It is the most local Radiophile venue for me, so a shame that the support for this event has dwindled as much as it has.
Quite simply, Chas and Jo take their holidays quite close to Cowbit, and they like to add an auction at either the start, or end of a few days away.
From experience Gnosall, or Market Drayton have been the better sales from a quality point of view, some of the earlier Wetwood ones have been very good indeed. By far the best sales I was ever involved with were the military ones of about 8 years ago just outside Eccleshall - tons (literally) of military and vintage kit all auctioned off with no reserve - I think everyone went home fairly happy, and well loaded, the vendor went away with a decent return, and nothing was left for scrap.
Changing times, the £5 minimum bid might help, the £2 commission per lot may not help so much - charging an entry fee would certainly make others think twice about entering rubbish!
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|8th Nov 2018, 9:23 pm
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The £2 minimum commission is for each lot, even if it doesn't sell, so together with a minimum sale price of £5 Chas is hoping that vendors will think twice before entering obviously poor items.
As far as descriptions are concerned, I don't think that adding 'unknown' to each auction lot is any more helpful than the current descriptions. As lots are generally not seen in advance there is no practical way for anything to be verified before the sale. Bidders should be aware of this (it has always been that way with Radiophile auctions), and should satisfy themselves as to the condition of any item before bidding. If items aren't worth a fiver, then don't bid. Vendors will soon get the message if their items don't sell!
|9th Nov 2018, 12:06 am
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I am not suggesting adding unknown to every lot. I am suggesting that the vendor declares the item complete, incomplete or unknown. sometimes it is not easy to check for completeness without dismantling. (for example a reel to reel tape recorder).
As far as not being worth a fiver I agree I don't expect much and wouldn't complain.
But when you pay fair money as I did for a tape recorder and then find the valves have been robbed that is not really fair is it? If I had known its true state I wouldn't have bid for it..
Anyway only a suggestion I understand how things are and that the auctioneers are not responsible and I certainly don't want to cause any ill feeling over a couple of valves!
Caveat emptor I suppose...
|9th Nov 2018, 8:55 am
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|9th Nov 2018, 11:44 am
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Your comments in your first paragraph are well made. I was trying to make the point - not as a criticism, but as a simple fact of life - that if an event is staged at such whimsical out-of-the-way location, the difficulties that arise are an inevitable consequence. Hence it's illogical for anyone to bemoan lack of support when that lack of support is self-induced. If few volunteer or attend such events due to the distances involved, then even good quality lots aren't going to attain best prices. If the lots aren't of good quality nor sought after items, then those who've travelled a long way are going to go home disappointed.
I remain puzzled as to why anyone would expect such an event to be well supported by either volunteers or attendees. Having attended two Cowbit events (because we were in Spalding visiting former neighbours, so it wasn't out of my way), it did nothing to diminish my puzzlement. That said, those who have the enthusiasm to arrange and to support the event and all similar events have my admiration.
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|9th Nov 2018, 5:15 pm
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Oh, I do agree with you David, it is an odd choice of location that's for sure.
If I had more spare time, I would quite like to start running something over here again - We ran a couple of Amateur Radio Fleamarket type things, that went quite well.
With Harpenden beig so close to this location, there is probably little point in trying to arrange anything similar just a few miles away.
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French Macarons aren't new, but they are always in style. Many people find it very hard to bake these lovely pastries and it can be cumbersome, but the recipe below makes it pretty easy.
The first time I tried baking them, I didn't have all of my ingredients closeby and that hindered the process–timing is everything with these beauties! I can't stress that enough… timing is key!
1 c powdered sugar
3/4 c almond meal flour
2 egg whites
4 tbsp granulated sugar
Food coloring
|Honey Buttercream Filling
2 egg yolks
1/4 c granulated sugar
3 1/2 tbsp milk
7 tbsp room temperature butter
3 tbsp honey
|Baking sheet, parchment paper, oven, mixing bowl, mixer, spatula, saucepan
1. Sift powdered sugar and almond meal flour into mixing bowl. Stir to mix.
2. Place egg whites in a separate bowl and beat them using the mixer. *Beat in one direction.
3. Slowly add the 4 tbsp of granulated sugar. Continue beating the mixture until it becomes glossy and when you pull the mixer up, your peaks should be stiff.
4. Slowly fold in your powdered sugar and almond meal–do not over mix. Gently scrape from the sides of the bowl and stir/fold in a circular motion.
5. Add food coloring and mix in gently.
6. Pour batter into Ziploc bag and cut the tip of the bag to create a small hole/makeshift piping bag.
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8. Pipe batter onto the sheet in quarter-sized circles.
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10. Place oven racks on very top and bottom levels.
11. Preheat oven to 325 F then lower oven temperature to 300 F
12. Place in oven for 8 mins.
13. Take out and turn baking sheets. Bake another 8 mins.
14. Let cool for 10 mins.
Honey Buttercream
1. Take 2 egg yolks, place them in saucepan and whisk.
2. Add 1/4 c granulated sugar to saucepan and mix.
3. Add 3 1/2 tbsp of milk.
4. Place on stove on low and whisk slowly until it has a custard-like consistency.
5. Let cool.
6. Mix 7 tbsp of room temperature butter in a bowl. Add 1/2 of the butter to the egg mixture and stir. Add the second 1/2 and stir.
7. Add 3 tbsp of honey. Whisk all.
8. Place mixture in a new Ziploc bag and pipe onto one shell, cover with another shell.


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So when I first heard IK Multimedia was going to release an App for the Apple App Store I was kind of curious but kind of dismissed it at the same time. I mean most people think, including myself, til I tried it, that iPhone or iPod apps are just for fun. So I really didn't get to excited over it but being the curious type I had to try it out. So I first check out their site and just read through everything on there as I usually do with any product I plan on adding to my arsenal. Well what I saw surprised me, there is not only 1 app but there are 8! Plus they offer a basic version for free and a Club version for half price of the other models, sweet!
In each version of Groove Maker there are a set of loops that compliment the style that the Groove Maker is modeled after. For instance, if you are into House you would download the Groove Maker House. If your into Hip-Hop then you would download Groove Maker Hip-Hop and so on for 8 different Groove Makers. Now you can easily get lost in this app for hours whether or not you have musical experience. I am not kidding when I say it is the easiest groove making software I have seen. I let my friend who has ZERO experience with making music or recording, much less on a iPod and withing minutes she had her own personal groove going on that she had created from scratch. It is very easy to get going and get started making professional sounding tracks.
In IK Multimedia's Groove Maker there are all the basic things you would expect in a regular professional DAW. There is a master volume, as well as an additional track setting to adjust volume, pan, tap tempo control, a sequencer and a loop navigator to choose loops. Plus there are 8 pads that load the loops. Now I am still a bit confused at how there is so much but it is easy and natural to use each feature. To change the tempo you, well you tap the tempo you want. All the loops match perfectly to the tempo you tap in. Plus if you hold the Tempo button for a few seconds a fader appears and you can do more precise tempo changes. When you select the Track button a mute, solo, lock, volume and pan control comes up to whichever pad you had selected in the first place and you can easily change pads for quick and easy mixing. You can solo each pad to get a better idea of what is going on in the loop you can mute then in different ways to help sequence a song and create some patterns and if you lock a pad then it prevents your pad from changing when hitting the random buttons.
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Now lets say you spent an hour making different grooves, I mean really digging into this wonderful app making intros, outros, breaks, builds and chorus's! Now what? Well you can sequence it and put each groove in a order to sequence a full song! Oh I also forgot to mention you can also export the song in 44KHz/16bit Wav file! You can take your creations and distribute your songs, remixes or even take you ideas to your Computer to continue to add to them with Sonik Synth, Sampletron or add vocals for a quick and easy instrumental! This alone makes this app a must for up and comers that don't have the best of the best behind them or have the money to hire professional producers and buy tons of studio gear. Today we are blessed to have the technology and companies like IK Multimedia creating tools for us to use to make professional music at ridiculous prices!


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John Norbury based on M.Barber´s article (EUR LXVIII 66 - 76). He was
described very active commanding a freelance company on the Breton March as
early as 1368 in the service of Duke John IV of Brittany. Thereafter 1370s
- 1380s employed in armed activities, imprisonment, property acquisitions
(Hertfordshire), and marriage.
Allowing for mid age generations of Roger (1300), David (1325), Thomas
(1350), and John /1375), the above information appears reasonable although
a young soldier aged 7 or 8 years in an initial leadership role seems
According to Wiketree John Norbury (son) Thomas was born about 1375.
Pedigree given was father Thomas born about 1335, son of David Norbury,
married a Miss Pembridge.
If the date of 1375 is correct, all the information given in "History of
Parliament" is incorrect. However consideration of the probable pedigree
dates suggests that John Norbury was born on or about 1355 rather than 1375.
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"A Star is Born" shouldn't be good. It's a campy, celebrity-obsessed quadruple remake with a soap opera plot. But despite the odds and cheesy romantic banter, the film's newest version is, at times, unflinchingly honest in its retelling.
The plot follows the love story between weary, washed-up country singer Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) and talented but unconventional ingenue Ally Campana (Lady Gaga). Maine lifts Campana out of obscurity and into stardom, but then struggles as her budding career rapidly starts to eclipse his own.
This movie easily could have fallen into the same trap as its 1976 predecessor and focused too much on the appeal of stardom, leaving the plot feeling shallow. But the 2018 version isn't a movie about fame. It's a movie about music and the people who make it.
While Cooper and Gaga are both strong leads, musician Gaga acts circles around Cooper. Gaga's character, Ally, is musically electric but deeply insecure, which gives Gaga an interesting dynamic to work with. In the scene where Ally and Jackson first meet in the dressing room of a drag club, it's clear that Ally is confident on stage dressed in exaggerated costumes, but flinches at the thought of someone seeing her without makeup. Maybe it's because of her own experiences as a singer, but Gaga makes it clear throughout the movie that Ally is a person first and a singer second.
In contrast, Cooper's performance can sometimes feel like a caricature. Cooper, who looks like he has been marinating in tanning lotion for the past four years, based Jackson's character mainly on his friend Eddie Vedder, lead vocalist for American rock band Pearl Jam, and it shows. From his overly gravelly voice to his humble-for-a-famous-person swagger, Cooper sometimes seems like he's living out a fantasy of playing a rockstar, instead of bringing depth to the character like Gaga does.
Still, Cooper portrays Jackson's alcoholism with nuance and sensitivity. A former alcoholic himself, Cooper manages to make the viewer empathize with Jackson without excusing the character's harmful behavior. Jackson is in pain throughout the film, and his pain causes him to lash out at and embarrass Ally both intentionally and unintentionally. He steals her spotlight, calls her ugly and untalented and leaves her feeling abandoned because these are all things he's feeling himself. But near the end of the film, he gives her an apology which is refreshing in that it allows the stoic, macho male lead to break down, own up to his actions and be completely vulnerable − a rare sight in romantic films.
But in a film centered around music, sound is everything. The film's main strength is its powerhouse soundtrack. Each song featured in the movie holds its own when removed from the context of the film, and some songs are so poignant that it seems like the movie is a jukebox musical made to fit around the songs, instead of the other way around. The lyric, "It takes a lot to change a man, hell it takes a lot to try. Maybe it's time to let the old ways die," encompasses the theme of the film in a few short lines.
The film, though powerfully acted, loses its punch upon rewatching. For those who know the ending, the film can feel like a drawn out build-up to an unfulfilling conclusion. But the songs are able to convey the film's message timelessly. That's why "A Star is Born" is worth seeing once, but the soundtrack is worth listening to on repeat.


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- Phase 2 study efficacy data showed overall response rate of 72.0 percent and 39.1 percent, respectively, in treatment-naive and previously treated patients with advanced MET exon-14 skipping mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Clinical findings from ongoing study indicate safety profile was consistent with previously reported data results
- Capmatinib, an investigational MET inhibitor, may have the potential to improve response rates for people diagnosed with MET exon-14 skipping mutated NSCLC, a known oncogenic driver
Novartishas exclusive development and commercialization worldwide rights to capmatinib
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"These preliminary findings reveal the potential of capmatinib in MET
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response rate reported in treatment-naive patients highlights the
clinical relevance for an earlier diagnostic testing and prompt
treatment of this challenging patient population," said
NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer, impacting more than 2 million people per year.2 Approximately 3-4 percent of all patients with NSCLC have an identified MET mutation.3 Though rare, this mutation is an indicator of especially poor prognosis and there is currently no approved therapy designed to target this mutation.4
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About GEOMETRY mono-1
The GEOMETRY mono-1 trial is a multicenter, open-label, Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of single-agent capmatinib (INC280) in adult patients with EGFR wildtype, ALK-negative rearrangement, advanced NSCLC harboring MET amplification and/or mutations. Patients with MET exon-14 skipping were assigned to Cohorts 4 (previously treated patients) or 5B (treatment naive) regardless of MET amplification/gene copy number (centrally confirmed), and received 400 mg capmatinib tablets twice daily. The primary endpoint was ORR based on BIRC assessment per RECIST v1.1. The key secondary endpoint was duration of response (DOR) by BIRC. The GEOMETRY mono-1 study found an ORR in the treatment-naive patients (n=25) of 72.0 percent (95% CI: 50.6-87.9) and an ORR in the previously treated patients (n=69) of 39.1 percent (95% CI: 27.6-51.6). DOR was not reached by the time of analysis, indicating sustainability of response.1,6
The most common treatment-related AEs included peripheral edema, nausea, vomiting and increased blood creatinine levels. Of patients treated with capmatinib, 83.8 percent experienced an AE, with 33.1 percent having grade 3/4 AEs.1,6
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Juergen Wolf. Results of the GEOMETRY mono-1 phase II study for evaluation of the MET inhibitor capmatinib (INC280) in patients with METΔex14 mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Abstract #LBA52. 2018 European Society of Medical Oncology( ESMO), October 19-23, 2018, Munich, Germany.
Globocan. Lung Fact Sheet. Available at http://gco.iarc.fr/today/data/factsheets/cancers/15-Lung-fact-sheet.pdf.
October 9, 2018.
- Salgia R. MET in Lung Cancer: Biomarker Selection Based on Scientific Rationale. Mol Cancer Ther. 2017;16(4):555-565.
Tong JH, Yeung SF, Chan AWH, et al. MET Amplification and Exon 14
Splice Site Mutation Define Unique Molecular Subgroups of Non–Small
Cell Lung Carcinoma with Poor Prognosis.
Clin Cancer Res. 2016;22(12):3048-3056.
Lungevity. Targeted Therapy: What is driver mutation? Available at https://lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/lung-cancer-101/treatment-options/targeted-therapy.
October 9, 2018.
- A Study of Capmatinib (INC280) in NSCLC Patients With MET Exon 14 Alterations Who Have Received Prior MET Inhibitor. (2016). Retrieved from http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2 (Identification No. NCT02750215).
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It was a dramatic moment for both atheists and non-atheists. When the eminent British philosopher and renowned atheist Antony Flew announced in 2004 that he had changed his mind, had become a deist, and now believed there was an Intelligence behind DNA, not Darwinian or Dawkinsian "cumulative selection", believers like Jim, "Lumen de lumine", God's gift to this Blog, jumped with joy on to the bandwagon of "I told you so !"
Stephen Brodie, in his recent comment on this Blog, has called Jim's bluff. Google Flew on the Net and you will see that while Flew felt forced to recognize an Intelligence behind DNA, that's as far as he went. No Heaven or Hell, no after-life and none of the craziness of Christianity and Islam, whose Gods, he said in December 2004, "are depicted as omnipotent Oriental despots, cosmic Saddam Husseins".
Flew, like many other prominent atheists including myself (I know how arrogant that sounds, Jim, and can only hope you appreciate the self-derision, not your strong point), was as impressed as we all are by the unimaginable complication and astronomical chances against the"self-organization" of DNA. Along with the vastness and complexity of the Universe, it has to be THE stumbling block for denying the existence of God, the Intelligent Designer. But in both cases, one has to ask . . . "WHY ?" Why, on earth . . . would this "Intelligence" deliberately make DNA or the Universe happen ? As far as any rational mind can see, the Universe makes no sense at all (see my multiple posts on the subject). But neither does DNA or the life that came into existence along with it. Jim, of course, will deny all this and having decided since he was a child that Catholic teaching is the Absolute Truth, whip out his Six Steps from his holster to "prove" that the Church and he are right. People more rational than he are not tempted to agree with Flew Two, precisely because what happened after the Big Bang, and much later after the appearance of DNA, is purposeless. To believe the opposite is just that : belief, faith, wanting something to be true though there is no evidence for it.
I have never bothered before this to comment on Flew's change of mind. Now you know why neither Stephen nor Thom nor I nor several million other atheists are challenged by Flew's decision, though we all regret he did not realize that his supposed Intelligent Designer would have to have been pretty crazy to concoct both DNA and the whole Universe for no reason whatever.