24-hour preschool television channel Sprout will premiere Justin Time, a new animated series for preschoolers that focuses on imaginary adventures and delivers fun, friendship and adventure along the way. Produced by Toronto’s Guru Studios, the show centers on Justin, a young boy who imagines himself traveling around the world at different points in history. Debuting Sunday, April 22, at 3:45 p.m. ET, the premiere of Justin Time kicks off a week-long celebration – “Justin Time for Earth Week”– promoting conservation and the importance of caring for the environment. Celebrating Earth Week for the past seven years, Sprout is a proud supporter of Green is Universal, NBCUniversal’s ongoing environmental initiative, and will be turning its on-air and online logos green all week long. Justin Time will also be making its broadcast television debut on July 7 when it airs on the new NBC Kids, programmed by Sprout.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/sprout/48465/
THINK: Indulge yourself with chicological beauty essentials, and help build a safe haven for animals.
WHAT IT IS: A limited-edition collection of Argan Oil bestsellers, the proceeds of which will benefit the Ian Somerhalder Foundation and the ISF Animal Sanctuary. Swoon-worthy actor Ian Somerhalder, star of The Vampire Diaries, is the latest celebrity to partner with eco-maven Josie Maran on her Model Citizen campaign. In commemoration of Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2013), Josie and Ian have created a limited-edition, Honey-Chamomile-Lavender scented collection of Argan Oil-infused beautifiers for face, hair, and body. The collection sales will help build the Ian Somerhalder Foundation and its Animal Sanctuary for abused animals. Josie embodies the definition of a model citizen, and, with her second annual Model Citizen campaign, she continues to prove that celebrating the good deeds of others is truly a beautiful thing.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61048-josie-maran-model-citizen-campaign-ian-somerhalder-animal-sanctuary
Did you know up to 99% of your vehicle battery is recyclable and almost all of it can be used to make new batteries or other products?
The metals in conventional batteries are the most recycled materials in the world—more than paper, glass and cardboard. The plastic can be recycled into new battery cases and the electrolytes can be reused or made into detergents.
Johnson Controls, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries, makes new batteries from 80% recycled content—this means you could be driving a car that is powered by the same materials that were in the battery from your grandparent’s vehicle.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7481051-johnson-controls-earth-day-battery/
Nuorilang Waterfall, located in Sichuan province’s Jiuzhai Valley, recently took the top spot in an online poll for China’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls.
The 270-meter wide, 24.5 meter high Nuorilang Waterfall, at 2,365 meters, is an expansive travertine waterfall and the widest waterfall in China. Nuorilang means “male god” in Tibetan and symbolizes both majesty and sublimity. The waterfall freezes in winter, creating the rare phenomenon of blue ice under warm sunshine, making the waterfall an unusually distinctive stop among Jiuzhai Valley’s many attractions.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64968-jiuzhai-valley-national-park-china-nuorilang-waterfall
Klişe bir laf ama adamlar uzaya araç gönderirken, İslam dünyasında hâlâ dünya düz mü değil mi diye tartışılması gerçekten trajik. Bu tartışma birçok müslümana bile saçma gelecektir eminim. Ancak konu din olunca ve her şeyin ölçütü kutsal kitaplar olarak görüldüğünde, gerçeklerin orada yazanlara uydurulması bilindik bir durum haline gelmekte. İşte bu sebeple, 1975 yılında Suudi Arabistan'ın en önemli din otoritesi kabul edilen Şeyh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz tarafından Dünya'nın düz olduğu fetvası verilmiş ve buna inanmayanların dinsiz kabul edilerek, cezelandırılması gerektiği bildirilmiştir. Bugün, ülkemizde, hadisleri baz alarak Adem'in dinozorlarla aynı dönemde yaşadığını ve 30 m. uzunlukta olduğunu söyleyen biyoloji profesörlerimiz varken, dünyanın düz olduğunu söyleyen uzmanlar hiçbir müslümanı da şaşırtmamalı. ("Kuran'da Dünya'nın düz olarak geçtiğini söyleyenlere itirazınız var da, evrim yalandır diyenlere niye yok?" diye bir soru yönlendirilebilir kendilerine.)
Şüphesiz buna inananlar sadece müslümanlar değil. 1956 yılında Britanya'da, Flat Earth Society (Düz Dünya Cemiyeti) adıyla, Dünya'nın düz olduğunu savunan ve bugün hala aktif olan bir organizasyon bile kuruldu. Bilim karşıtlığı hiçbir zaman popülaritesini yitirmiyor.
Konuyla ilgili olarak aşağıdaki kaynaklara bakmanızı da tavsiye ederim:
http://www.bilimfelsefedin.org/?p=377
http://suphecimelek.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/gunesin-battigi-yer/
http://www.mucizeyalanlari.com/gunesin-gidis-istikameti/
http://wikiislam.net/wiki/Flat_Earth_and_the_Qur%27an (İngilizce)
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/world/images/s104.jpg (Zekeriya bin Mahmut el Kazvini'nin 16. yy'da Arapça'dan Türkçe'ye çevrilmiş astronomi kitabı Acaibul Mahlukat'tan alınan bu tasvirde, Dünya bir büyükbaş hayvanın üzerinde duran düz bir disk olarak tasvir ediliyor.)
A party that started at 8,000 feet high and thousands on-ground looking up into the sky, ended as the most intense party on earth, especially for MaryJo Villar from Houston who jumped off the Takis helicopter and skydived into the by-invitation-only event. Villar won the Takis Airdrop Face the Intensity photo contest by submitting a picture of her first-ever skydiving jump on the 2-million-fan Takis USA Facebook page.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63862-takis-airdrop-event-los-angeles-with-contest-winner-maryjo-villar
Installation of an array of 18 230Watt Solar Panels, wired in 6 series or "strings" of 3 panels each. These panels were mounted to roof with a UniSolar Rail Mounting System. We have used "weebs" to ground the panels to the rail and ran a grounding wire to connect the rails.
System specs and major component parts:
48Volt Nominal System
4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels)
4400Watt 48V Magnum Pure-Sine Inverter,
Outback FM80 80Amp Charge Controller with MPPT
16 x L-16 6V Deep Cycle Batteries
Main Enclosure Panel (Custom API E-Panel)
MidNite Solar 6 String Combiner Box
UniSolar Roof Rack and Fast Jack Mounting
**Solar power arrays and components are designed to be installed by professionals. They are Dangerous electrical instruments. Misuse could result in injury or death. Please do not try this at home.
