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KY_EnviroGuy
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September 16, 2021
Meghan and Harry named among top 100 people globally, with the honour unveiled on the dukes 37th birthday
Link to Article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/sep/15/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-are-cover-stars-of-times-most-influential-list
Photo credit: Time Magazine
Snip...
I wish the couple well in America and thank them for their charity work. I thought this was a stunningly beautiful photo of Meghan.
KY
Duke and Duchess of Sussex are cover stars of Time's most influential list
Duke and Duchess of Sussex are cover stars of Times most influential listMeghan and Harry named among top 100 people globally, with the honour unveiled on the dukes 37th birthday
Link to Article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/sep/15/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-are-cover-stars-of-times-most-influential-list
Photo credit: Time Magazine
Snip...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are the cover stars of Time magazines list of the most influential people in the world, with the accolade revealed on the dukes 37th birthday.
The US publication released a glossy image of Harry and Meghan, taken at their Montecito home in California. Jose Andres, a friend and chef who runs the charity World Central Kitchen, writes that the couple are driven and compassionate, and give a voice to the voiceless.
Springing into action is not the easy choice for a young duke and duchess who have been blessed through birth and talent, and burned by fame. It would be much safer to enjoy their good fortune and stay silent, Andres writes. He adds: They run towards the struggle.
Writing that they were humbled to be part of Times annual top 100 list on their Archewell foundation website, the couple also contributed to the list, honouring the economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization. What will it take to vaccinate the world? Unity, cooperation and leaders like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, they wrote.
The US publication released a glossy image of Harry and Meghan, taken at their Montecito home in California. Jose Andres, a friend and chef who runs the charity World Central Kitchen, writes that the couple are driven and compassionate, and give a voice to the voiceless.
Springing into action is not the easy choice for a young duke and duchess who have been blessed through birth and talent, and burned by fame. It would be much safer to enjoy their good fortune and stay silent, Andres writes. He adds: They run towards the struggle.
Writing that they were humbled to be part of Times annual top 100 list on their Archewell foundation website, the couple also contributed to the list, honouring the economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization. What will it take to vaccinate the world? Unity, cooperation and leaders like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, they wrote.
I wish the couple well in America and thank them for their charity work. I thought this was a stunningly beautiful photo of Meghan.
KY
August 31, 2021
Transmission tower collapse in Avondale; will take four days to assess damage
Aug 30, 2021
WWLTV
Getting the power back on is proving to be a difficult task, with a collapse in Avondale.
Excellent nutshell review of the failure of all eight feeder points from the regional grid to New Orleans and all points south and about potential temporary measures to create an isolated system for critical services.
This video covers just one of those eight feeder points. As the YouTube headline stated, it will require at least four days just for a damage assessment.
This suggests the city will essentially be shut down for many weeks and this affects refineries, other chemical plants and offshore petrochemical services along with the seafood industry south of the city.
KY........
Restoring grid power to New Orleans may take months.
Transmission tower collapse in Avondale; will take four days to assess damage
Aug 30, 2021
WWLTV
Getting the power back on is proving to be a difficult task, with a collapse in Avondale.
Excellent nutshell review of the failure of all eight feeder points from the regional grid to New Orleans and all points south and about potential temporary measures to create an isolated system for critical services.
This video covers just one of those eight feeder points. As the YouTube headline stated, it will require at least four days just for a damage assessment.
This suggests the city will essentially be shut down for many weeks and this affects refineries, other chemical plants and offshore petrochemical services along with the seafood industry south of the city.
KY........
August 24, 2021
Musicians publicist says he died peacefully in a London hospital surrounded by his family
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80
Full article......
Rest in peace, Charlie. We've been fortunate to enjoy your work for a very long time and it will forever be timeless.
KY.........
RIP - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80Musicians publicist says he died peacefully in a London hospital surrounded by his family
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80
Full article......
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died, his publicist has said. The musician, who marked his 80th birthday in June, had been a member of the rock group since 1963.
A statement from his London publicist, Bernard Doherty, to the PA news agency said: It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.
He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.
More to follow
A statement from his London publicist, Bernard Doherty, to the PA news agency said: It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.
He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.
More to follow
Rest in peace, Charlie. We've been fortunate to enjoy your work for a very long time and it will forever be timeless.
KY.........
August 23, 2021
Aug 22, 2021
CBS News
I feel our Vice President does not get the public exposure and recognition she deserves. Perhaps this trip will help.
KY...........
Vice President Kamala Harris begins Southeast Asia tour
Aug 22, 2021
CBS News
Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday. The tour is seen as an effort to counter China's influence in the region, but comes amid the U.S.'s chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Lana Zak to discuss the importance of Harris' trip.
I feel our Vice President does not get the public exposure and recognition she deserves. Perhaps this trip will help.
KY...........
August 13, 2021
Data (scroll down to see the big one at 7.5 magnitude):
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Massive, powerful earthquake storm near South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
See: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us6000f4mr&extent=-66.96448,-406.58203&extent=-48.40003,-364.39453&listOnlyShown=true&baseLayer=terrain
I scan the USGS earthquake page each day a part of my weather review and in the years I've been observing, never seen a swarm this powerful and sustained. Would not want to be existing in that area and shudder to think what this would do in a highly populated zone.
Screenshot...
From Wikipedia:
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia Island and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands. South Georgia is 165 kilometres (103 mi) long and 35 kilometres (22 mi) wide and is by far the largest island in the territory. The South Sandwich Islands lie about 700 kilometres (430 mi) southeast of South Georgia. The territory's total land area is 3,903 km2 (1,507 sq mi). The Falkland Islands are about 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) west from its nearest point.
No permanent native population lives in the South Sandwich Islands, and a very small non-permanent population resides on South Georgia. There are no scheduled passenger flights or ferries to or from the territory, although visits by cruise liners to South Georgia are increasingly popular, with several thousand visitors each summer.
No permanent native population lives in the South Sandwich Islands, and a very small non-permanent population resides on South Georgia. There are no scheduled passenger flights or ferries to or from the territory, although visits by cruise liners to South Georgia are increasingly popular, with several thousand visitors each summer.
Data (scroll down to see the big one at 7.5 magnitude):
USGS Magnitude 2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day
67 of 117 earthquakes in map area.
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 05:01:24 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:46:29 (UTC-04:00)
53.5 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:33:13 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:25:00 (UTC-04:00)
54.8 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:13:56 (UTC-04:00)
37.1 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:08:37 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:04:34 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:41:46 (UTC-04:00)
66.8 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:34:34 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:14:11 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:44:04 (UTC-04:00)
45.3 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:41:24 (UTC-04:00)
45.8 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:24:58 (UTC-04:00)
31.6 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:24:04 (UTC-04:00)
58.7 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 00:53:09 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 00:03:58 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:53:21 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.7 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:43:19 (UTC-04:00)
66.2 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:38:23 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.5 62 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
2021-08-12 23:14:21 (UTC-04:00)
197.8 km
4.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:57:27 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:33:40 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:29:33 (UTC-04:00)
25.4 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:47:37 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:39:15 (UTC-04:00)
46.1 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:26:41 (UTC-04:00)
31.1 km
4.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:08:59 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:46:19 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:42:25 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:04:15 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:50:11 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:32:56 (UTC-04:00)
19.9 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:24:27 (UTC-04:00)
51.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:23:45 (UTC-04:00)
52.9 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:20:03 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:08:13 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.8 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:07:41 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:40:01 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:19:11 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:13:10 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:08:35 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:56:55 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:48:23 (UTC-04:00)
60.7 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:25:14 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:19:55 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:07:01 (UTC-04:00)
69.3 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:49:54 (UTC-04:00)
51.9 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:38:07 (UTC-04:00)
69.6 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:36:23 (UTC-04:00)
65.2 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:28:40 (UTC-04:00)
60.1 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:15:17 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:14:45 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.8 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:06:37 (UTC-04:00)
76.4 km
4.9 South Georgia Island region
2021-08-12 16:05:00 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:58:58 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
6.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:44:55 (UTC-04:00)
61.9 km
6.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:43:49 (UTC-04:00)
67.7 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:39:22 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 30 km NNE of Tambo, Peru
2021-08-12 15:34:31 (UTC-04:00)
90.3 km
5.7 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:29:14 (UTC-04:00)
48.0 km
5.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:07:52 (UTC-04:00)
18.9 km
5.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 14:49:50 (UTC-04:00)
20.0 km
7.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 14:32:54 (UTC-04:00)
63.3 km
67 of 117 earthquakes in map area.
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 05:01:24 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:46:29 (UTC-04:00)
53.5 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:33:13 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 04:25:00 (UTC-04:00)
54.8 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:13:56 (UTC-04:00)
37.1 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:08:37 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 03:04:34 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:41:46 (UTC-04:00)
66.8 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:34:34 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 02:14:11 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:44:04 (UTC-04:00)
45.3 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:41:24 (UTC-04:00)
45.8 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:24:58 (UTC-04:00)
31.6 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 01:24:04 (UTC-04:00)
58.7 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 00:53:09 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-13 00:03:58 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:53:21 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.7 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:43:19 (UTC-04:00)
66.2 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 23:38:23 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.5 62 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
2021-08-12 23:14:21 (UTC-04:00)
197.8 km
4.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:57:27 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:33:40 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 22:29:33 (UTC-04:00)
25.4 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:47:37 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:39:15 (UTC-04:00)
46.1 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:26:41 (UTC-04:00)
31.1 km
4.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 21:08:59 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:46:19 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:42:25 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 20:04:15 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:50:11 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:32:56 (UTC-04:00)
19.9 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:24:27 (UTC-04:00)
51.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:23:45 (UTC-04:00)
52.9 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:20:03 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:08:13 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.8 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 19:07:41 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:40:01 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:19:11 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:13:10 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 18:08:35 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:56:55 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:48:23 (UTC-04:00)
60.7 km
4.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:25:14 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:19:55 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.6 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 17:07:01 (UTC-04:00)
69.3 km
5.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:49:54 (UTC-04:00)
51.9 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:38:07 (UTC-04:00)
69.6 km
5.3 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:36:23 (UTC-04:00)
65.2 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:28:40 (UTC-04:00)
60.1 km
5.4 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:15:17 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:14:45 (UTC-04:00)
35.0 km
5.8 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 16:06:37 (UTC-04:00)
76.4 km
4.9 South Georgia Island region
2021-08-12 16:05:00 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
5.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:58:58 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
6.2 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:44:55 (UTC-04:00)
61.9 km
6.0 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:43:49 (UTC-04:00)
67.7 km
5.1 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:39:22 (UTC-04:00)
10.0 km
4.9 30 km NNE of Tambo, Peru
2021-08-12 15:34:31 (UTC-04:00)
90.3 km
5.7 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:29:14 (UTC-04:00)
48.0 km
5.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 15:07:52 (UTC-04:00)
18.9 km
5.9 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 14:49:50 (UTC-04:00)
20.0 km
7.5 South Sandwich Islands region
2021-08-12 14:32:54 (UTC-04:00)
63.3 km
KY............. ........
August 13, 2021
Examples....
https://twitter.com/lackerddos/status/1426008451025571842
https://twitter.com/wtfgaydos/status/1426127270079606784
KY............
If you're sad and blue today, just go to....
https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReinstatementDayExamples....
https://twitter.com/lackerddos/status/1426008451025571842
https://twitter.com/wtfgaydos/status/1426127270079606784
KY............
August 8, 2021
The real heartbreaker is that many are moms and dads.
Numerous children left to explain mom or dad's most notable accomplishment as "insurrectionist" and "jailbird".
KY.........
July 13, 2021
Building off a groundbreaking 2017 expedition, a follow-up expedition in the Phoenix Islands Archipelago enabled the largest collection of microbial cultures from the central Pacific Ocean and the most comprehensive study of deep sea coral and sponge ecosystems in this part of the world.
Link: https://schmidtocean.org/scientists-explore-seamounts-in-phoenix-islands-archipelago-gaining-new-insights-into-deep-water-diversity-and-ecology/
snip....
Nice collection of their photos and videos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/100i6J4n9ty4eEZLfDqT0_4GABpILGxUW
Schmidt Ocean Institute Ship Falkor
KY......
More on that Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition....
SCIENTISTS EXPLORE SEAMOUNTS IN PHOENIX ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO, GAINING NEW INSIGHTS INTO DEEP WATER DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGYBuilding off a groundbreaking 2017 expedition, a follow-up expedition in the Phoenix Islands Archipelago enabled the largest collection of microbial cultures from the central Pacific Ocean and the most comprehensive study of deep sea coral and sponge ecosystems in this part of the world.
Link: https://schmidtocean.org/scientists-explore-seamounts-in-phoenix-islands-archipelago-gaining-new-insights-into-deep-water-diversity-and-ecology/
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HONOLULU Marine scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institutes research vessel Falkor have identified likely new marine species and deep-sea organisms on nine seamounts that were explored for the first time in the remote Phoenix Islands Archipelago. In a 34-day expedition that ended today, scientists also conducted high-resolution seafloor mapping of more than 30,000 square kilometers and video exploration of five additional seamounts.
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During the expedition, scientists made two rare sightings of a glass octopus, a nearly transparent species whose only visible features are its optic nerve, eyeballs and digestive tract. Before this expedition, there has been limited live footage of the glass octopus, forcing scientists to learn about the animal by studying specimens found in the gut contents of predators.
Schmidt Ocean Institutes underwater robot SuBastian also captured footage for the first time of a rare whale shark, a deep-water species that dates back millions of years and whose name comes from its length of more than 40 feet. During the expedition, scientists also noted unique marine behaviors, including crab stealing fish from one another.
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During the expedition, scientists made two rare sightings of a glass octopus, a nearly transparent species whose only visible features are its optic nerve, eyeballs and digestive tract. Before this expedition, there has been limited live footage of the glass octopus, forcing scientists to learn about the animal by studying specimens found in the gut contents of predators.
Schmidt Ocean Institutes underwater robot SuBastian also captured footage for the first time of a rare whale shark, a deep-water species that dates back millions of years and whose name comes from its length of more than 40 feet. During the expedition, scientists also noted unique marine behaviors, including crab stealing fish from one another.
Nice collection of their photos and videos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/100i6J4n9ty4eEZLfDqT0_4GABpILGxUW
Schmidt Ocean Institute Ship Falkor
About the Organizations
The Schmidt Ocean Institute was established in 2009 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to advance oceanographic research through the development of innovative technologies, open sharing of information, and broad communication about ocean health. It operates Falkor, a philanthropic research vessel that is made available to the international science community at no cost. For more information, visit www.schmidtocean.org.
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 34,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the Universitys research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 65 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is a private, non-profit organization on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dedicated to marine research, engineering, and higher education. WHOI is known for its multidisciplinary approach, superior ship operations, and unparalleled deep-sea robotics capabilities. They play a leading role in ocean observation and operate the most extensive suite of data-gathering platforms in the world. Top scientists, engineers, and students collaborate on more than 800 concurrent projects worldwideboth above and below the wavespushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility. For more information, please visit www.whoi.edu
The Schmidt Ocean Institute was established in 2009 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to advance oceanographic research through the development of innovative technologies, open sharing of information, and broad communication about ocean health. It operates Falkor, a philanthropic research vessel that is made available to the international science community at no cost. For more information, visit www.schmidtocean.org.
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 34,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the Universitys research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 65 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is a private, non-profit organization on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dedicated to marine research, engineering, and higher education. WHOI is known for its multidisciplinary approach, superior ship operations, and unparalleled deep-sea robotics capabilities. They play a leading role in ocean observation and operate the most extensive suite of data-gathering platforms in the world. Top scientists, engineers, and students collaborate on more than 800 concurrent projects worldwideboth above and below the wavespushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility. For more information, please visit www.whoi.edu
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July 4, 2021
The Associated Press
July 3, 2021, 8:07 PM
See: https://wtop.com/dc/2021/07/capitol-symbol-of-democracy-off-limits-on-independence-day/
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Vlad Putin and other fascist plutocrats are quite happy with America's divisiveness and isolationism. We need to tear their walls down.
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Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence DayThe Associated Press
July 3, 2021, 8:07 PM
See: https://wtop.com/dc/2021/07/capitol-symbol-of-democracy-off-limits-on-independence-day/
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WASHINGTON (AP) As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nations history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitols doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly insurrection by then-President Donald Trumps supporters on Jan. 6 has left the icon of American democracy unopen to all but a select few.
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A senior Democratic aide, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said tours have not resumed for both pandemic and security reasons. The House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms are continually reviewing the situation in consultation with Office of Attending Physician, the aide said.
The Capitol complex is open to official business visitors with limits on the numbers allowed. Most are asked to sign in and provide background information. The Capitol has now being closed for the longest stretch in its 228 years history, said Campbell of the historical society.
The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitols doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly insurrection by then-President Donald Trumps supporters on Jan. 6 has left the icon of American democracy unopen to all but a select few.
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A senior Democratic aide, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said tours have not resumed for both pandemic and security reasons. The House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms are continually reviewing the situation in consultation with Office of Attending Physician, the aide said.
The Capitol complex is open to official business visitors with limits on the numbers allowed. Most are asked to sign in and provide background information. The Capitol has now being closed for the longest stretch in its 228 years history, said Campbell of the historical society.
Vlad Putin and other fascist plutocrats are quite happy with America's divisiveness and isolationism. We need to tear their walls down.
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June 30, 2021
WHAS11 News
Author: Courtney Hayden, Grace McKenna, WHAS11 Staff
Published: 9:04 AM EDT June 29, 2021
Link: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/kentucky/kentucky-new-laws-effect-safe-surrender-box-election-school-choice-officer-accountability/417-d55c379b-63d3-4dab-a1fe-3ec2eab6dfa9
The laws were passed during the 2021 General Assembly. Topics range from early voting to what is considered "professional wrongdoing" by a police officer.
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Many of these are right-wing dream laws shoved through by our Rethug-dominated legislature. Some were vetoed by Gov. Beshear, then overridden by lawmakers.
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These 22 new Kentucky laws now in effect
These 22 new Kentucky laws now in effectWHAS11 News
Author: Courtney Hayden, Grace McKenna, WHAS11 Staff
Published: 9:04 AM EDT June 29, 2021
Link: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/kentucky/kentucky-new-laws-effect-safe-surrender-box-election-school-choice-officer-accountability/417-d55c379b-63d3-4dab-a1fe-3ec2eab6dfa9
The laws were passed during the 2021 General Assembly. Topics range from early voting to what is considered "professional wrongdoing" by a police officer.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. Starting June 29, more than 20 new laws go into effect in Kentucky. These laws, passed by the House and Senate during this year's General Assembly, cover everything from how Kentuckians vote to what is considered a "Kentucky-grown agricultural product."
Two laws, making changes to education and elections, grabbed particular attention during the session. After COVID-19 upended the 2020 election cycle, House Bill 574 cements three days of early in person voting before election day.
Two laws, making changes to education and elections, grabbed particular attention during the session. After COVID-19 upended the 2020 election cycle, House Bill 574 cements three days of early in person voting before election day.
Many of these are right-wing dream laws shoved through by our Rethug-dominated legislature. Some were vetoed by Gov. Beshear, then overridden by lawmakers.
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