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On Monday (12 August), the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a report revealing a significant surge of mpox cases worldwide. The report documents 99,176 laboratory-confirmed cases and 208 deaths across 116 countries and territories from January 2022 to June 2024. In June 2024 alone (latest complete monthly disease surveillance data available), 934 new cases and four deaths were reported from 26 countries, underscoring the virus’ persistent global spread. The WHO’s risk assessment highlights a high risk of mpox transmission in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring areas, where the virus predominantly affects adults and spreads mainly through sexual contact. Mpox virus variants are classified into clades, groups of strains with shared genetic characteristics. Clade I, formerly the Congo Basin or Central African clade, and Clade II, previously the West African clade, are the primary classifications, with both clades further divided into subclades Ia, Ib, IIa and IIb. High risk was noted in other regions of the DRC, where the clade Ia variant is endemic, primarily infecting children. In the wider region, in Nigeria and other parts of West, Central, and East Africa, there is a moderate risk for both children and adults from clades I and II. Globally, a moderate risk persists around clade IIb, outbreaks of which mainly affect men who have sex with men. Four European countries — Spain (8,084 cases), France (4,272), the United Kingdom (3,952), and Germany (3,857) — rank among the ten nations with the highest cumulative case numbers from January 2022 to June 2024. 

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The problem is that Europeans can access vaccines Africans cannot. Europeans should be sending vaccines to Africa and in so doing they'd protect Africa and Europe.

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yelling yelling yelling i really dont want to do any work today, god i hate environmental investment law so much

Bug i hear you say, you seem to spend an awful lot of your time complaining or actively avoiding doing work instead of getting on with it

To which i have only this to say: i would rather unironically read ASBAR and critically evaluate it as a canon piece of work than read another word about bilateral investment treaties and the WTO

Id work on Banshee or one of my other fics but god. There's nothing in my head rn. Nothing but goddamn IIAs and the knowledge that i have to do something bc there's a group discussion in an hour

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got tagged by @auds-and-evens to do this fandom tag game!! thaaank u <33333

name: iia

first fandom you became a part of? this is a toughy bc ive been hardcore obsessed w various things but never rlly IN fandoms. i'd say it's a toss-up between dan&phil and exo the kpop group when i was like 12

what was the first tv show fandom you joined: i lurked big time in shadowhunters but i didn't properly JOIN a fandom until iasip in 2017/18

how old were you? like 14/15

latest tv/movie fandom you became a part of? shameless! when i join a fandom it's my home for years. so i haven't been anywhere else since 2020 i fear

a tv/movie fandom you haven’t joined but like to creep on?: hmmmmm it's hard to say! prob none at the moment. i just hang out here in my corner of tumblr lol

your favorite fandom? in its prime? iasip 100000%. there was nothing like it. i got so many amazing friends from that fandom that i still talk to daily in a server even though it's been years and none of us are active in the fandom anymore. shoutout og sunny server i can't remember all your urls but i love u sm<33

the tv show that gives you the most brainrot? shameless rn<3

the fictional couple that gives you the most brainrot? can you guess.....

guilty pleasure fictional couple? idkkkk im not in any other fandoms !!!!! maybe macdennis even after all these years...

guilty pleasure tv show? glee. although its not even a guilty pleasure i just love it. also the kardashians...my s/o made me watch it once and now we watch all the new seasons. it's literally so stupid and brain destroying but they sure know how to make a tv show.

and finally, something that made you happy this week? getting tagged in a lot of these games!! feels so nice to be thought of :)<3

once again i'm a lil late to this so i'm sure everyone in this fandom and their moms have been tagged so ill just tag some buddies @cleardishwashers @meggiscat <3

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Anticoagulation Pharmacy Lecture

8/23/23

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) work on factors Xa and IIa; it binds to and potentiates the action of antithrombin to facilitate inactivation of factors Xa and IIa. Monitor with activated prothrombin time (aPTT). VTE ppx: 5000 U SubQ q8. VTE tx: 80 U/kg bolus, then 18 U/kg/hr continuous infusion. Adverse effects: bleeding, thrombocytopenia, infusion reactions.

Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) acts on factor Xa and thrombin a little bit. Works the same as UFH by binding antithrombin, which inhibits factor Xa. More predictable kinetics than UFH. Reversed with protamine. Grouped in with enoxaparin.

Enoxaparin for VTE ppx for pts >120 mg is 40 mg bid

Fondaparinux is a synthetic version of a piece of heparin, works to inhibit factor Xa, no effect on thrombin. Likely safe for pt with HIT. VTE ppx: 2.5 mg qd, unless pt is under 50 kg.

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) – platelet factor 4 released from platelets binds to heparin and antibodies form against that complex. This activates the plateletsà thrombocytopenia and increased coagulability. 4T score of 0-3 is less than 1% possibility that the pt has HIT. If 4T score is hight, send for SRA (Serotonin-Release Assay). You have to stop heparin and start a different anticoagulant if pt has HIT. Direct thrombin inhibitors are safe to use for AC in pts who have HIT. These are argatroban and bivalirudin. Monitor these with aPTT. There’s no reversal agent for these. These prevent and treat thrombosis in the setting of HIT or if pt doesn’t respond to heparin. Bivalirudin is cleared renally. Argatroban is cleared hepatically.

Oral Anticoagulation

Warfarin – works on factors 7, 9, 10, and 2. It inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1. Bridge with heparin because it inhibits proteins C and S, which are anticoagulants. Start 5 mg x2 days then check INR. Can do 2.5 mg if <50 kg; 7.5 mg if >120 kg. Vitamin K or KCentra can reverse warfarin. Warfarin pills have different colors for each strength of warfarin.

INR goals:

Non-valvular AFib: 2-3

DVT/PE: 2-3

Mitral mechanical valve: 2.5-3.5

Coagulopathies: 2-3

Factor Xa inhibitors: apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban – for non-valvular AFib; no monitoring required, safe to use in HIT; reversed with KCentra or Andexanet Alfa (rivaroxaban and apixaban).

Apixaban C/I in severe hepatic disease.

Xarelto should be taken at night with evening meal (or biggest meal of the day to increase absorption); C/I with dialysis (increases bleeding risk). Pts on Xarelto who need dialysis should be on apixaban instead. Apixaban causes less GI and intracranial bleeding.

Savaysa (edoxaban) C/I in pts with CrCl > 95 mL/min

Dabigatran – direct thrombin inhibitor; no monitoring required; safe to use in HIT; reverse with PraxBind (idarucizumab). Dabigatran is very expensive. Expires 6 weeks after bottle opened. Renal adjustment.

Apixaban has been studied in cancer pts.

DOACs for obese pts: conflicting evidence; some evidence of altered kinetics. Modest reduction in AUC in pts >120 kg. AUC reduction doesn’t appear to affect the efficacy of the drug.

Warfarin reversal:

KCentra (prothrombin complex concentrate) has all the factors affected by warfarin and proteins C and S. Dosing: 1500 units for intracranial bleed; 2000 units for DOAC reversal. KCentra is very prothrombotic and dangerous; can cause a thrombotic event. The pharmacy will call you if you order it. KCentra should only be used for emergency bleeding in the ED.

You always give vitamin K (phytonadione) with KCentra. KCentra is short-term benefit. Vitamin K provides long-term benefit. Works in 12-24 hours.

INR 4 to 10, no need to give vit K. If INR >10 and no bleeding – just give vit K. If major bleed, give 5-10 mg IV vitamin K and KCentra. If pt needs urgent procuder, give KCentra.

Vitamin K dosing: 1000 units for intracranial bleed.

Andexanet and KCentra reverse apixaban (Eliquis). Andexanet binds Xa inhibitors.

Bridging: use short acting AC while waiting for long-acting AC to take effect. Can use heparin. Bridge x4-5 days and until INR is therapeutic for 2 measurements.

Heparin needs to be held 4-6 hours prior to surgery, warfarin should be held 5 days prior to surgery.

Resume warfarin 12-24 hours after surgery.

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I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. whats your favorite candy? do you like steaks? how do you like steaks? dont say rare. no one likes them rare. what do you get at starbucks? do they even HAVE starbucks in australia? whats your favorite show? whats your favorite movie? whats your favorite song? what music do you like to listen to? can you dance? can you SING? whats your favorite model of car? dont say whatever it is sniper drives.

Bring on the questions!

What's your favourite lolly?

For lollies, I'd kill for sour gummy worms. As a nipper I loved Hershey's chocolate so much that I named my childhood dog Hershey. My favourite chocolate is peanut butter cups.

Do you like steaks? How do you like steaks? Don't say rare. No one likes them rare.

Get fucked, I like mine rare. I want that cunt so rare it's mooing. (Really, though, I do like my steaks rare.)

What do you get at Starbucks? Do they even HAVE Starbucks in Australia?

We do! It's always either the chocolate croissant or the bacon, egg, and cheese brekkie roll. I don't eat out much lmao

What's your favourite show?

Right now it's 1923 (Spencer Dutton my beloved) but since we're between seasons I'd say The Mandalorian. I don't watch much TV and that's the only two shows currently airing that I can name lmao. My dad's the one what got me into 1923 because he knows I love stockman shit and then he found out Spencer is a bit of a bushie like me and he buzzed me going "BLU THERE'S A NEW SHOW ON! YEAH IT'S A SPIN-OFF OF YELLOWSTONE! YEAH THERE'S A HANDSOME MAN ON THERE AND I KNOW YOU LIKE MEN BECAUSE YOU'RE A LITTLE FA-"

What's your favourite movie?

Bugger me. Growing up it was Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron because I was that weird kid obsessed with horses. (I still love horses.) Now? It's still probably Spirit. And Prince of Egypt. For comedy it's Crocodile Dundee 1 or 2 (my favourite it 2 and we don't talk about 3).

What's your favourite song? What music do you like to listen to?

I'm a sucker for Australian country (Slim Dusty), bush ballads (also Slim Dusty), and folk songs (again, Slim Dusty). Lately I've been singing Moreton Bay when I'm working, or Fields of Athenry. That said I also like rock and old (40s-80s) American country (Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, etc). There's almost some traditional pop (Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra). I like most stuff 80s and older, I suppose. As for my favourite song, normally I'd say Waltzing Matilda but that's a mite cliché innit so fuck you I'm not saying Waltzing Matilda. Letter from Down Under makes my eyes water so let's go with that. For a "modern" song, I've had Dear Rodeo stuck in my head for the past few days.

The one that always picks my spirits up is Down Under, of course.

Can you dance?

I have all the swagger of an emu on roller skates. I can slow dance (cheers Mum) but I have zero dancing ability outside of that.

Can you SING?

Yeah, when I was in high school in the states I actually performed at Carnegie Hall in New York with Eric Whitacre and the rest of my choir group. I met a famous composer so that's my claim to fame. My favourite we performed was The Seal Lullaby. I'm a tenor when I sing but on rare occasions I can sing countertenor when needed. My chest voice is baritone.

What's your favourite model of car? Don't say whatever it is Sniper drives.

Get fucked, it's a 1965 Land Rover Series IIA. Not really. It's a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham.

If I could though I would 100% buy a 1965 Land Rover Series IIA ute-type. Actually I'd prefer the II model instead of the IIA because I like how the horn on the II model branches off of the steering column like windscreen wipers on a modern car. Gives it a neat look.

(Also Land Rovers are fucking invincible.)

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How to Choose the Right Flame Proof Motor for Your Industrial Needs in India

In industries operating in hazardous environments such as oil and gas, chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, and mining, ensuring safety and operational efficiency is paramount. Flame-proof motors play a critical role in these settings, especially in India, where stringent safety standards and diverse industrial demands exist. These motors are designed to contain any internal ignition, preventing it from igniting the surrounding atmosphere and ensuring workplace safety.

Choosing the right flame-proof motor for your industrial needs in India requires careful consideration of various factors, from compliance with local standards to performance and durability. This article provides an SEO-friendly guide tailored to the Indian context to help you make an informed decision.

Understanding Flame Proof Motors

Flame-proof motors are a type of explosion-proof motor specifically designed for hazardous areas. Their robust construction and advanced engineering prevent sparks or explosions inside the motor from spreading to the external environment. These motors are commonly used in India across industries like refineries, fertilizer plants, and chemical manufacturing facilities.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Flame Proof Motor in India

1. Assess the Hazardous Environment

Understanding the specific conditions of the hazardous environment is the first step in selecting the right flame-proof motor.

Zone Classifications: India follows the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for hazardous area classifications. Determine whether your site is Zone 1 or Zone 2, indicating the likelihood of explosive gases being present.

Gas Group Classification: Identify the group classification of the hazardous substance (e.g., IIA, IIB, or IIC), as it affects the motor’s design and enclosure requirements.

Temperature Class: Consider the T-class rating of the motor to ensure it matches the ignition temperature of flammable substances present at the site.

These details help you narrow down your options to motors certified for Indian hazardous environments.

2. Ensure Compliance with Indian Standards

In India, flame-proof motors must adhere to specific safety certifications and standards, including:

BIS Certification: Motors certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ensure compliance with national safety regulations.

IECEx and ATEX: International certifications are also widely accepted, especially for export-oriented industries in India.

Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO): Ensure the motor complies with PESO standards, particularly for use in petrochemical and oil industries.

Choosing a certified motor guarantees safety and regulatory compliance, reducing risks and liabilities.

3. Evaluate Power and Performance Needs

Selecting a motor with the right power and performance specifications is crucial for seamless operations.

Horsepower (HP) or Kilowatt (kW): Match the motor’s power output to the requirements of the machinery or equipment it powers.

Speed (RPM): Choose a motor that delivers consistent performance under varying loads.

Efficiency Standards: Opt for energy-efficient motors (e.g., IE2, IE3, or IE4) to minimize operational costs and meet India's growing focus on energy conservation.

4. Material and Durability

The motor’s construction and materials should withstand the harsh conditions of industrial environments in India.

Enclosure Material: Select motors with cast iron or stainless steel enclosures for durability and resistance to corrosion.

Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: Check for an IP rating of IP55 or higher to ensure resistance to dust, moisture, and environmental contaminants.

Anti-Corrosive Coatings: These are especially important for industries located in coastal areas or dealing with corrosive substances.

5. Maintenance and Serviceability

Ease of maintenance is a significant factor in Indian industries, where downtime can lead to high costs.

Accessible Design: Motors with easy-to-remove covers and modular components simplify routine maintenance and repairs.

Local Availability of Parts: Choose a motor from a manufacturer with a strong service network in India to ensure quick access to spare parts and technical support.

6. Environmental and Operational Conditions

Consider the specific environmental conditions in which the motor will operate.

Ambient Temperature: Ensure the motor can function efficiently in India’s diverse climate, from extreme heat in Rajasthan to high humidity in Kerala.

Dust and Water Resistance: Motors in mining or construction industries should have high resistance to dust and water ingress.

7. Cost vs. Value

While cost is a significant factor in any industrial purchase, focus on the long-term value of the motor.

Initial Investment: High-quality flame-proof motors may have a higher upfront cost but offer durability and reliability.

Operational Savings: Energy-efficient motors reduce electricity bills, while durable designs lower maintenance costs over time.

Why Flame Proof Motors Are Crucial for Indian Industries

India’s industrial growth, particularly in sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and mining, demands robust safety measures. Flame-proof motors ensure compliance with safety standards, protect personnel and equipment, and maintain operational efficiency in hazardous environments.

Conclusion

Choosing the right flame proof motors for your industrial needs in India involves evaluating hazardous area classifications, ensuring compliance with BIS and PESO standards, and considering performance, durability, and cost. By selecting a motor tailored to your industry’s requirements, you can achieve safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability.

Flame-proof motors are not just a safety measure—they are a critical investment in ensuring smooth operations and adherence to India’s stringent safety regulations. With the right motor, your industrial facility can enhance productivity while minimizing risks.

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Group-II Combined Civil Service Examination-II Eligibility

TheTNPSC Combined Civil Service Examination-II (CCEII) is held to select candidates for TNPSC civil services and TNPSC Group-II exams.

I. Steps/Stages in the Selection Process of Group II:

The Group II exams take place in three ways:

Preliminary Exam:

They conduct exams in an Objective type or multiple-choice question (MCQ) format.

The exam has a total of 300 marks, and the minimum passing score is:      – The candidate has to score 90 marks.

There is no negative marking.

Main Exam & Interview for Group-II:

The exam will be in a written format.

It is of two papers:    

Paper I : – General English/Tamil (40/100) marks.

Paper II – General Studies-(102/340) marks.

The Interview allocates 40 marks. Those selected for the main exams receive a call for an interview.

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MDCG Position Paper on the Implementation of UDI Requirements - OMC Medical Limited

The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG), which was founded in accordance with Article 103 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, has approved this document. Every Member State is represented on the MDCG, which is presided over by an official from the European Commission.  

The document cannot be regarded as representing the official stance of the European Commission because it is not a document from the European Commission. This paper does not contain any legally binding opinions. The only body that can provide legally binding interpretations of Union law is the Court of Justice of the European Union. 

The Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, which is introduced in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Devices (MDR), intends to improve device identification and increase the efficacy of post-market safety-related actions for devices, among other things.

Particular UDI assignment solutions are envisioned to maintain proportionate data-entries in EUDAMED for some highly customized items. Therefore, until solutions are finalized, this position paper aims to clarify the implementation of UDI regulations starting on May 26, 2021, for contact lenses, spectacle frames, spectacle lenses, and ready readers.

The relevant sections of Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (particularly Chapter III and Annex VI) and associated UDI guidance materials should be studied with this position paper. 

Manufacturers must abide by the requirements pertaining to the UDI system mentioned in Article 27 as well as the registration requirements mentioned in Articles 29 and 31 of the MDR, according to Article 10(7) of the MDR.  

According to Article 27(3) MDR, the maker must assign a UDI to any item (except from custom-made devices) before putting it on the market. This also applies to all higher layers of packaging. Furthermore, as stipulated in Part C of Annex VI, Article 29(3) requires the makers to assign a Basic UDI-DI to the device. 

UDI carriers must be listed on the device’s label and on all upper layers of packaging, according to Article 27(4) MDR. In compliance with Article 123(f) MDR, this requirement is applicable to implantable devices as well as class III, class IIa, and class IIb devices starting on May 26, 2021, class I devices starting on May 26, 2025, and class IIa and class IIb devices on May 26, 2023.  

Lastly, Basic UDI-DI and the other essential data items for that device mentioned in Part B of Annex VI must be provided, according to Article 29(1) MDR. However, as stated in Article 123(3)(e) MDR, Article 29(4) MDR regarding device registration becomes effective 24 months following the date of publication of the notice mentioned in Article 34(3) MDR. 

In light of the aforementioned, and taking into account that:  

(a) the MDCG UDI WG is developing a specific UDI assignment solution for contact lenses, which may also be extended to spectacle frames; and  

(b) while a specific UDI assignment solution is agreed upon for spectacle lenses and ready readers, its practical application has not yet been formalized, the following clarifications should be observed in terms of UDI assignment, carrier labeling, and registration. 

1. UDI Assignment: As of May 26, 2021, and until particular UDI assignment solutions are finalized, the aforementioned products are anticipated to comply with the UDI assignment duties outlined in Art. 27(3) and Art. 29 (1) MDR. 

2. UDI Carrier Labelling: As of May 2021, May 2023, and May 2025, respectively, implantable devices, Class III devices, Class IIa/IIb devices, and Class I devices must comply with UDI labeling regulations. Given that most of the above specified goods are Class I and Class IIa/IIb devices, it is anticipated that there will be enough time for the label to accurately reflect the UDI assignment solutions. 

3. UDI & Device Registration: 24 months following the date on which the notification

Originally Published at: https://omcmedical.com/mdcg-position-paper-on-the-implementation-of-udi-requirements-for-contact-lenses-spectacle-frames-spectacle-lenses-ready-readers/

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Lapas Narkotika Bangli Kembali Gelar Family Support Group Untuk Ke 5 Kalinya

  Bangli – Lembaga Pemasyarakatan (Lapas) Narkotika Kelas IIA Bangli, Kanwil Kemenkumham Bali, kembali menggelar kegiatan Family Support Group (FSG) bagi peserta rehabilitasi pemasyarakatan untuk ke 5 kalinya, pada Jumat (11/10). Kegiatan FSG kali ini diikuti oleh 29 orang peserta rehabilitasi dan 90 orang keluarga peserta. FSG sendiri merupakan kegiatan yang memang diagendakan dalam program…

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NASA and SpaceX’s launch of the Crew-9 mission will be center stage this week. The launch of two new International Space Station crew members is currently scheduled for Thursday from the recently crew-certified Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Meanwhile, in California,  another Falcon 9 will lift the only scheduled Starlink mission for this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) on Wednesday. In Asia, an H-IIA rocket is set to launch a government reconnaissance satellite from Japan, while China is preparing to launch three missions this week. The frequency of SpaceX’s Starlink launches will be slightly curtailed for a few weeks. Both of SpaceX’s Florida launch pads are currently occupied by high-priority missions, with Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) being configured for Falcon Heavy’s forthcoming launch of Europa Clipper in October, and Crew-9 is being prepared at SLC-40. CASC Jielong-3 | Multiple Payloads Expected to launch on Tuesday, Sep. 24, at 02:30 UTC aboard the sea launch vessel Dongfang Htangtiangang in Chinese coastal waters in the Yellow Sea, a Jielong-3 rocket will launch multiple Chinese payloads into Earth orbit. Jielong-3 is a medium-sized, four-stage, solid-fueled rocket developed by the China Aerospace and Technology Corporation (CASC). The rocket features a large fairing 3.35 m in diameter at a total height of 31.9 m. This mission will be the fourth sea-launched Jielong-3. Previous Chinese sea launch. (Credit:CASC) The rocket will carry multiple payloads including Ganzhou-1, a C-band radar sensing satellite, to cover the northwest region of China. Massing at 285 kg, Ganzhou-1 will fly in a Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 km. This is the first of an expected constellation of six satellites, which will provide global availability for imaging within 10 to 12 hours. A second payload featured on this mission is the Jilin University No. 1 — an optical sensing satellite carrying newly developed meter-level sensing instruments developed by the University. CASC Lijian-1 | Multiple Payloads This mission, carrying five Chinese satellites, will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Tuesday, September 24, at 23:35 UTC. It will be flown by the Lijian-1, also known as Kinetica-1, a four-stage solid-fuelled rocket. This mission will serve as the fourth flight of this rocket. Amongst the payloads are remote sensing satellites, including AIRSAT-01 and 02 — the first satellites of the AIRSAT constellation being built and operated by China Science and Technology Satellite Group Co., Ltd. The main payload featured on these two satellites is a Ku-band synthetic aperture radar, with an imaging resolution better than one meter, which is mainly used for all-day and all-weather high-resolution microwave remote sensing imaging of Earth. The mission claims that the flat-panel SAR satellite system aboard uses the unfolded cylindrical parabolic SAR antenna for the first time on any satellite, with onboard imaging processing capabilities. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 9-8 With Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at VSFB being the only pad open for Starlink launches this week, SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, Sep. 24, at 8:59 PM PDT (Wednesday, Sep. 25, at 03:59 UTC) to launch the Starlink Group 9-8 mission. The precise number of Starlink satellites being launched is not yet known. Falcon 9 is expected to fly on the regular southeasterly trajectory used by Starlink missions, and its currently unannounced booster will land approximately 600 km downrange on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You. An H-IIA 202 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. (Credit: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. / JAXA) MHI H-IIA 202 | IGS-Radar 8 A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA rocket will launch IGS-Radar 8, a Japanese government radar reconnaissance satellite, from pad LA-Y1 at the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Delayed by unsuitable weather earlier in the month, the mission is now scheduled to liftoff on Thursday, Sep. 26, at 05:24 UTC. IGS-Radar 8 will fly to a Sun-synchronous orbit and will operate for both national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring purposes for Japan. H-IIA is a two-stage rocket with two strap-on solid rocket motors. This mission will serve as the rocket’s 49th flight, with 42 consecutive successes to date. This will be the second H-IIA flight this year. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Crew-9 Delayed from the original mid-August launch date while NASA waited for the outcome of Boeing’s Starliner issues, Crew-9 is now scheduled to launch on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 2:05 PM EDT (18:05 UTC). Falcon 9 booster B1085 will fly on its second flight during this mission, having previously flown Starlink Group 10-5. Dragon arrives at pad 40 in Florida ahead of next week's @NASA Crew-9 launch to the @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/YEJwWPPnmp — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 20, 2024 Launching from SLC-40 at CCSFS, Crew-9 will be the first use of SLC-40 for a crewed flight. SpaceX built the crew access arm and tower at the pad throughout 2023. The first use of the access arm was to late-load cargo aboard the CRS-30 Cargo Dragon in March, but the certification for its use for crewed launches was only recently completed. Crew-9 will utilize Crew Dragon C212 Freedom, which will be flying on its fourth flight. Previous missions were Crew-4, Axiom Mission 2, and Axiom Mission 3. Freedom and its trunk — the service module, which is disposed of after each flight — arrived at the integration hanger at the pad on the Saturday before launch. The booster will perform a return-to-launch-site (RTLS) landing following launch —this booster’s first— and land at Landing Zone-1, a few miles south of the launch pad at the Cape. Dragon recovery vessel Megan left Port Canaveral on Saturday, heading for the Gulf of Mexico for abort recovery duties if required. This mission will have only two crew members aboard, instead of the original four, to leave seats for the Starliner Crewed Flight Test (CFT) crew— Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — who will return home with Crew-9 next February. The Starliner crew remained aboard ISS following the decision to return their spacecraft uncrewed following safety concerns related to Starliner’s thrusters and helium leaks in its propulsion system. Falcon 9 B1085-2 for the Crew 9 mission is rolling at KSC ahead of launching two humans to the ISS. It will be launching from SLC-40, as SpaceX utilizes that pad's upgrades for Crew Dragon.https://t.co/tANS0dWyIH pic.twitter.com/zzapNARtAd — Chris Bergin – NSF (@NASASpaceflight) September 16, 2024 Crew-9 is commanded by Tyler “Nick” Hague from NASA. Hague will be accompanied by mission specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov from Roscosmos, who will be flying on his first mission. Hague has logged 203 days in space from two missions aboard the ISS, as well as three spacewalks. The Crew-9 crew will become members of the Expedition 72 crew aboard the Station. They will join NASA astronauts Wilmore, Williams, and Don Pettit, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner in conducting scientific research and maintenance activities on ISS. The two remaining Crew-9 astronauts — Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson — will be reassigned to a mission at a later date according to a NASA statement. This launch will be the 180th orbital launch attempt this year. CASC Chang Zheng 2D | Unknown Payload A Chang Zheng (Long March) 2D is expected to launch from Site 9401 (SLS-2) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, on Friday, Sep.27, at 10:35 UTC carrying an unknown payload. There is very little information available regarding this mission at present. The 2D variation of the booster is a two-stage vehicle used to launch payloads to low-Earth orbit or Sun synchronous orbit. (Lead Image: A previous launch of a Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Vandenberg. Credit: Pauline Acalin for NSF) The post Launch Roundup: NASA Crew-9 to fly half-empty, Starlink and Chinese launches continue appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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Exploring Amman

September 14, 2024

Salam

Today the 8 of us under the leadership of our of fine trip leader, Nader, set out to discover Amman, a city of 5 million people that has been constantly inhabited for the last 10,000 years.  No easy task - but luckily we had all day.  So much to learn, to understand and to explore.   Of course I’m being facitious as it would take years to just study of history of this city - but we will try to get what we can with the time we have.

Amman is a city of hills - 7 to be exact.  Amman, Jordan is the world’s oldest constantly inhabited city, and if historical records are anything to go by, there have been people living in the region since 7250 BCE.  We drove around a tiny bit of this huge city and headed to the Citadel.  WOWZA!!   Most of the structures still visible at the site are from the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods.  The major remains at the site are the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace.  

Behold the Roman Temple of Hercules.

I’m not going to lie here - I never heard of the Umayyad period - so it took some time for me to put this into my brain.

From Britannica:

Umayyad dynasty, (661–750) First great Muslim dynasty. It was founded by Muʿāwiyah I, who triumphed over the Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law, ʿAlī, to become the fifth caliph. He moved the capital from Medina to Damascus and used the Syrian army to extend the Arab empire. The Umayyads’ greatest period was under Abd al-Malik (r. 685–705), when their empire extended from Spain to Central Asia and India. Their decline began with a defeat by the Byzantine Empire in 717

The roof is new - really new 1998!

The Byzantine church

As we have witnessed around the world, the conquering group destroys the conquered's most sacred building and rebuilds atop the ruins.  Nothing new here and we could see the different “level” in the work that is on-going on the Citadel.  Most of of the damage that we saw on The Citadel was from a major earthquake in 749 CE.

The Citadel has a wonderful very small museum and I enjoyed it greatly.  The following info is really for me - because this museum laid out by “ages.”  It was no surprise to see lots of artifacts from every “age."

These are the archaeological ages generally cited, particularly as they pertain to human history in the Middle/Near East:

Stone Age—2,000,000 to 3300 b.c.e.

Palaeolithic—2,000,000 to 10,000

Neolithic—10,000 to 5000

Chalcolithic/Copper Age—5000 to 3300

Bronze Age—3300 to 1200 b.c.e.

Early Bronze—3300 to 2200

Middle Bronze—2200 to 1550

Late Bronze—1550 to 1200

Iron Age—1200 to 586 b.c.e.

Iron i—1200 to 1000

Iron iia—1000 to 925

Iron iib—925 to 586

As I mentioned people have been in this area a VERY long time.

This little guy is from 6500 BCE!

BUT before I go on it is necessary for us to understand the following terms and how these “terms" plays into the history of Jordan.

The Lavent - literally meaning the lands east of the Mediterranean Sea - including Crypus.  Dark green in the picture below.

The Fertile Crescent

The Ottoman Empire

Colonization

OK - so what is up with the maps?  All of these maps are the land mass “Jordan” but the country of Jordan with its current day borders are new -  1946.

I lifted the info below from Wiki and I’m leaving in some of the links.  The reason I added this is to give you an idea of the long and complex history of this region.

Modern-day Jordan has been inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic period. Three kingdoms emerged in Transjordan at the end of the Bronze Age: Ammon, Moab and Edom. In the third century BC, the Arab Nabataeans established their kingdom centered in Petra. Later rulers of the Transjordan region include the Assyrian, Babylonian, Roman, Byzantine, Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and the Ottoman empires. After the 1916 Great Arab Revolt against the Ottomans during World War I, the Greater Syria region was partitioned, leading to the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan in 1921, which became a British protectorate. In 1946, the country gained independence and became officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The entire concept of “nationalism” is also new.  Prior to the establishment of “borders” - something the people in the region had little to do with - there was no such things as a “Jordanian.”  Nader told us that while his generation embraces being “Jordanian” his grandparents had no such belief.  

The Flag

The flag explained: 

Remember the official name is The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - but the “region” that became Jordan was part of several caliphates over the years.  More maps…

The flag honors the history of the “Jordanians”. The 7 pointed star is for the 7 hills of Ammon and the 7 verses of Al-Fatah - the first chapter of the Quran.  Nad told us the verses and their meaning and it is about being a good human, humble, serving others  and asking for God’s guidance.  (Of course that is my take away and I mean no disrespect if I have left out things.)

So - on to the next thing - lunch.

We were welcomed with a small cup of coffee with cardamon  - delicious.

Then lots of bread and dips.  The hummus is out of this world!!!

We finished with barbecued lamb, chicken and kabobs.

Next we headed back to the hotel for some down time.  On the way we talked about water.  It is scare and very expensive.  All the buildings have water tanks.

The water tanks are filled by the city/region/municipalities on a certain schedule - usually one week, but where Nad lives it is every 3 weeks.  The tanks are metered and depending on the area and height of the building an additional water pump might be necessary to get the water to the tanks.  The plumbing for the water fill is internal. Water pressure remains a problem that prohibits the water from being free flowing. Water charges vary depending on usage and sometimes it is necessary to buy water from a water truck at a much higher rate.  The amount of tanks you get depends on the size of the family living in the home.  In Michigan, we take unlimited access of clean water for granted - no doubt -  and being in a region where water is so limited makes me appreciate that luxury.

Mark and I opted for naps during our downtime and then a short walk to around the hotel grounds and pool.  

At 18:00 we headed down to old town to experience the market and do a little people watching.  LOVE IT!

My conclusion:  Lots of smokers!!  Nad told us about 25% of women smoke and 50% of men.  I never saw a woman smoking during our walk.  Smoking - FYI - is allowed in restaurants!  🤮.   Variations on clothing range from supper conservative - to western ware but still quite modest.  We saw woman wearing niqab, chador and hijab head coverings - but most often it was the hijab.  

They come in lots of beautiful colors and prints.  We also saw plenty of women wearing no head covering.  

Men - just looked like men, wearing whatever they wished although we did see a few men wearing a Thobe.

All were shopping and seemingly enjoying theirselves. Again - I see we have more alike than different

We saw a Mosque that has been in use for centuries and we were lucky enough to be standing right in front of it as call to prayer was announced.

We finished the evening in a little restaurant that specialized in falafel.  Let me just say YUM - and although I can’t have any of the bread options, I am not going hungry and trying to deal with my hatred toward my fellow travelers who are mopping up all the wonderful side dishes with their wonderfully smelling bread. (Just kidding - kinda)

I’m not sure when we got home - but we were tired.  I did some research of things I had experienced during the day - then went to bed.  Our first full day in Jordan was spectacular!!

Salam.

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Astronomers Discover ‘Vampire’ Star’s Secret in Stellar Cluster M67

Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made an extraordinary discovery. They identified a vampire star in the star cluster M67, located in the constellation Cancer. This discovery, using data from the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope on board AstroSat, India’s first dedicated space observatory, marks a significant advancement in astrophysical research.

The vampire star, named WOCS 9005, is rejuvenating by siphoning material from a companion star. This process, known as mass transfer in a binary system, rejuvenates the star, making it appear younger than its age. The star cluster M67, which is a loosely gravitationally bound grouping of over 500 stars, provided the perfect environment for such a discovery.

Read More: (https://theleadersglobe.com/science-technology/astronomers-discover-vampire-stars-secret-in-stellar-cluster-m67/)

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