Scientists at CERN, the research facility that's home to the Large Hadron Collider, claim to have successfully created and stored antimatter in greater quantities and for longer times than ever before.cheap ugg boots 2010
Researchers created 38 atoms of antihydrogen – more than ever has been produced at one time before and were able to keep the atoms stable enough to last one tenth of a second before they annihilated themselves (antimatter and matter destroy each other the moment they come into contact with each other). Since those first experiments, the team claims to have held antiatoms for even longer, though they weren't specific of the duration.
While scientists have been able to create particles of antimatter for decades, they had previously only been able to produce a few particles that would almost instantly destroy themselves.
"This is the first major step in a long journey," Michio Kaku, physicist and author of Physics of the Impossible, told PCMag. "Eventually, we may go to the stars."
For now, scientists are interested in producing antimatter in these relatively large quantities because it could lend insight into fundamental physical laws. It's generally believed in the scientific community that at the universe's creation, both matter and antimatter existed but not in the same quantity, so when the two annihilated each other, only matter remained. That could be because antimatter behaves differently than the regular variety.
"It's a fundamental tenet of physics that antimatter and matter behave very similarly although not exactly," said Lawrence Krauss, physicist and author of The Physics of Star Trek, in an interview. "And in order to really test that, you need anti-atoms. Being able to test the properties of antimatter at a whole new level of precision is obviously important."
Further into the future, Kaku believes we may be able to use antimatter as the "ultimate rocket fuel," since it's 100 percent efficient – all of the mass is converted to energy. By contrast, thermonuclear bombs only use about 1 percent.
"One of the main uses of antimatter would be a starship," said Kaku "Because you want concentrated energy. And you can't get more concentrated than antimatter."australia ugg boots 2010
Producing large quantities of antimatter is impossible today, Kaku admits. But with the right developments, he thinks it could become a reality: "These machines were not specifically designed to create antimatter. These machines are all-purpose machines. But with time, price goes down, mass production, better technology, and dedicated machines we could reduce costs considerably."
Krauss isn't as bullish as Kaku on the long-term applications of antimatter. Even though he is the author of The Physics of Star Trek, Krauss had just one thing to say when asked about antimatter-powered starships.
"Don't hold your breath."
2010年11月16日星期二
Agri SA to list who owns every farm
AGRI SA says it has initiated a national project to document all agricultural land ownership to gather up-to- date data on levels of land distribution and its effects on black empowerment.ugg 5815
Addressing a media briefing after the organisation’s strategic committees’ discussions in Centurion, south of Pretoria, yesterday, Africa relations chairman Theo de Jager said neither the government nor the farming community had any idea who owned which land and where.
There has been no accurate government data since 1994 on how much land was in the hands of whites, or owned by the state, or bought or given to blacks. Some emerging black farmers were buying land directly from the market.
"The only way to find out is to physically go from farm to farm to document the ownership so we could also be sure of how many beneficiaries of land programmes are out there," he said.
The data would be likely to assist the government, he said, which is in the process of introducing a new land affairs bill. ugg 5825
The industry has been crippled by lack of investment in farm infrastructure due to fears that the bill will encourage expropriation without compensation. Mr de Jager said Agri SA was eager to have the bill released for public comment, as the suspense was fuelling speculation and creating uncertainty .
"The industry needs to know where the country’s policy takes us so that the farming environment could stabilise and farmers begin to invest in the farms such as the plantation of new orchards, et cetera."
He said the body appreciated the growing number of emerging black farmers who were joining various Agri SA-affiliated structures. ugg 5803
These were often black farmers who took calculated risks by buying land and who were collaborating with their white peers in farming projects, rather than waiting for the government to give them land.
Agri SA president Johannes M?ller said other topics discussed were about invitations from neighbouring states for South African farmers to lease land and start farming to improve their capacity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo was the first country to extend an open invitation a few years ago and since then at least 22 African countries have done the same.ugg 5854
Due to its proximity, Mozambique had also attracted at least 800 farmers who had signed deals to expand their operations to that country, he said.
Mr de Jager said it was in SA’s interests to share as much knowledge with its neighbours, because country borders in the Southern African Development Community were becoming much more fluid .
"We have to work closely to build capacity and proactively work at preventing the spread of disease, particularly the ones carried across the borders by animals, such as foot and mouth."
The agricultural body also expressed concern about a proposed water regime, saying it would be engaging with the government to discuss water rights which affected farmers.ugg 5819
Addressing a media briefing after the organisation’s strategic committees’ discussions in Centurion, south of Pretoria, yesterday, Africa relations chairman Theo de Jager said neither the government nor the farming community had any idea who owned which land and where.
There has been no accurate government data since 1994 on how much land was in the hands of whites, or owned by the state, or bought or given to blacks. Some emerging black farmers were buying land directly from the market.
"The only way to find out is to physically go from farm to farm to document the ownership so we could also be sure of how many beneficiaries of land programmes are out there," he said.
The data would be likely to assist the government, he said, which is in the process of introducing a new land affairs bill. ugg 5825
The industry has been crippled by lack of investment in farm infrastructure due to fears that the bill will encourage expropriation without compensation. Mr de Jager said Agri SA was eager to have the bill released for public comment, as the suspense was fuelling speculation and creating uncertainty .
"The industry needs to know where the country’s policy takes us so that the farming environment could stabilise and farmers begin to invest in the farms such as the plantation of new orchards, et cetera."
He said the body appreciated the growing number of emerging black farmers who were joining various Agri SA-affiliated structures. ugg 5803
These were often black farmers who took calculated risks by buying land and who were collaborating with their white peers in farming projects, rather than waiting for the government to give them land.
Agri SA president Johannes M?ller said other topics discussed were about invitations from neighbouring states for South African farmers to lease land and start farming to improve their capacity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo was the first country to extend an open invitation a few years ago and since then at least 22 African countries have done the same.ugg 5854
Due to its proximity, Mozambique had also attracted at least 800 farmers who had signed deals to expand their operations to that country, he said.
Mr de Jager said it was in SA’s interests to share as much knowledge with its neighbours, because country borders in the Southern African Development Community were becoming much more fluid .
"We have to work closely to build capacity and proactively work at preventing the spread of disease, particularly the ones carried across the borders by animals, such as foot and mouth."
The agricultural body also expressed concern about a proposed water regime, saying it would be engaging with the government to discuss water rights which affected farmers.ugg 5819
Serial rapist suspect arrested in KZN
A man suspected of having raped at least 12 young women since August in Hillbrow was arrested in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday morning, Gauteng police said.sale moncler
"I can confirm that a man was arrested this morning, but I cannot comment further because only Colonel [Gerard] Labuschagne comments on the case," said Captain Katlego Mashego.
Eyewitness News reported he had been arrested in KwaMashu, outside Durban. moncler online
Labuschagne earlier in the week said the man allegedly targeted young black women aged between 19 and 21 in and around the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas.
He said the man allegedly approached a group of women and invited them to celebrate his birthday with him at a nearby restaurant or bar.
Lured to a hotel room
The man later allegedly asked one of them to accompany him to fetch his sister or a friend, taking a metered-taxi into Hillbrow or central Johannesburg.moncler shop
Here he allegedly lured his victim to a hotel room under the pretext of fetching his sister or the friend, or his luggage.
Once inside the room he allegedly raped the woman and held her overnight.
Labuschagne said the man allegedly threatened his victims so they did not scream.
He allegedly also tied some of them up and has had a firearm with him on one occasion.
"In the morning he tells the victim that he is going to draw money or get food and after a while she realises the door is unlocked and she is free," Labuschagne said.ugg boots Classic
The most recent rape was reported last week.
"I can confirm that a man was arrested this morning, but I cannot comment further because only Colonel [Gerard] Labuschagne comments on the case," said Captain Katlego Mashego.
Eyewitness News reported he had been arrested in KwaMashu, outside Durban. moncler online
Labuschagne earlier in the week said the man allegedly targeted young black women aged between 19 and 21 in and around the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas.
He said the man allegedly approached a group of women and invited them to celebrate his birthday with him at a nearby restaurant or bar.
Lured to a hotel room
The man later allegedly asked one of them to accompany him to fetch his sister or a friend, taking a metered-taxi into Hillbrow or central Johannesburg.moncler shop
Here he allegedly lured his victim to a hotel room under the pretext of fetching his sister or the friend, or his luggage.
Once inside the room he allegedly raped the woman and held her overnight.
Labuschagne said the man allegedly threatened his victims so they did not scream.
He allegedly also tied some of them up and has had a firearm with him on one occasion.
"In the morning he tells the victim that he is going to draw money or get food and after a while she realises the door is unlocked and she is free," Labuschagne said.ugg boots Classic
The most recent rape was reported last week.
2010年11月1日星期一
Matfield rallies Boks for tour
Victor Matfield is desperate for South Africa to put their nightmare season behind them and end the year with success on the Grand Slam tour, which starts next week.ugg 1873
The Springboks have endured a torrid 2010 losing five out of 10 Tests - all in the Tri-Nations, where they also turned in their worst performance since the tournament's inception.
"The reality is that we did not perform as well as we could this year and did not meet expectations," the Bulls lock, who will captain the team in the absence of John Smit, said. "We have to put that right and I'm confident that we can do it."moncler store
He added: "The nice thing about this tour is that quite a few of the guys have not played a lot of rugby. We've got no excuses of being tired this time; we've just got to get our heads right and do the job."moncler
Regular skipper Smit recently underwent back surgery and is amongst a host of high-profile players that will be absent for the world champions.
Also out are JP Pietersen, Jaque Fourie, Wynand Olivier, Fourie du Preez, Andries Bekker, Heinrich Brussow, Gurthro Steenkamp and Gary Botha.
The team's showing this year has also put pressure on coach Peter de Villiers, who responded by naming 10 uncapped players in a preliminary group that assembled in Johannesburg over the weekend.moncler jackets
That initial squad of 39 - which has lost a few players along the way through injury - will be cut to an expected 30 when the list is finalised after the Currie Cup final on Saturday.
Matfield, who will be leading the Springboks for the first time on a full tour, continued: "The get-together was good to be able to achieve unity of purpose.
"I know it's difficult for the Sharks and Western Province players, who still have to play the Currie Cup final on Saturday, but I was impressed with the willingness and commitment of the players during the team and field sessions."moncler outlet
The Springboks have endured a torrid 2010 losing five out of 10 Tests - all in the Tri-Nations, where they also turned in their worst performance since the tournament's inception.
"The reality is that we did not perform as well as we could this year and did not meet expectations," the Bulls lock, who will captain the team in the absence of John Smit, said. "We have to put that right and I'm confident that we can do it."moncler store
He added: "The nice thing about this tour is that quite a few of the guys have not played a lot of rugby. We've got no excuses of being tired this time; we've just got to get our heads right and do the job."moncler
Regular skipper Smit recently underwent back surgery and is amongst a host of high-profile players that will be absent for the world champions.
Also out are JP Pietersen, Jaque Fourie, Wynand Olivier, Fourie du Preez, Andries Bekker, Heinrich Brussow, Gurthro Steenkamp and Gary Botha.
The team's showing this year has also put pressure on coach Peter de Villiers, who responded by naming 10 uncapped players in a preliminary group that assembled in Johannesburg over the weekend.moncler jackets
That initial squad of 39 - which has lost a few players along the way through injury - will be cut to an expected 30 when the list is finalised after the Currie Cup final on Saturday.
Matfield, who will be leading the Springboks for the first time on a full tour, continued: "The get-together was good to be able to achieve unity of purpose.
"I know it's difficult for the Sharks and Western Province players, who still have to play the Currie Cup final on Saturday, but I was impressed with the willingness and commitment of the players during the team and field sessions."moncler outlet
2010年10月14日星期四
The secret of turned defeat into victory
Have you ever suffered repeated failures, have to work hard, but in vain. But God has a way to save you, his approach can remedy your past mistakes, so you have to win often sing songs, especially when you are in the face of failure and dark time. Praise the Lord when you win, your failure will become the victory of faith can accomplish very great things, even to past failures can be remedied. God the Father's love because of your faith can become a major event, which is why the confidence to make failure into victory's sake.
Meditation:You are my hiding place; you will preserve me from trouble, to be saved compass me about with songs. ─ ─ Poetry 32:7
Meditation:You are my hiding place; you will preserve me from trouble, to be saved compass me about with songs. ─ ─ Poetry 32:7
He spoke with authority
Matthew 4:19-20
"Jesus said to them:『 Come, follow me ... they forsook their nets and followed him. "(19 ─ 20 sessions)
I remember, in my teacher training days, there is a lecture, instructors in a relaxed way, teaching the meaning of "speak with authority," this serious issue.
Which class is akin to the two lecturers her partner performance, they should have been an actor. They borrowed many of the characters as an example, the Gu Lin Fair (JoyceGrenfell, the late famous British actor) said Fuer Di (BasilFawlty, fictional character, seventies British TV comedy "Fuer Di Hotel" (FawltyTowers) protagonist) on how to avoid "misuse of authority", causing the students laugh. Mid Road Gang is the focus, the real power is not counterfeit, is dependent on the speaker's experience and confidence, and the listener's respect and trust. Authority must also have clear and public recognition of the source.
In Christian marriage, we often hear the opening remarks: "I am now certain delegated powers under the celebrant ...", the Administrative Committee is hereby authorized to confirm or government agency's name. In this case, Jesus can say: "I'm the king of the universe based on, giving the power!" However, he does not need publicity of the mouth. His way of speaking has been showing his authority, so Peter and Andrea, if not fully understand, but also to recognize his authority, is the supreme authority ─ ─ God's authority.
Authority of Jesus often called people to follow him, and that the call clear and uncompromising, not "if ... but ... maybe ...", there is no hesitation, no Rongyan. He only said: "You did so, and I will do OK."
Please note that the Bible does not tell us that Peter and Andre's response. Their actions have told us. Jesus called them, they follow him.
If you search for what in the four Gospels, Jesus will be found to treat each with power lines, rebuke, instruction, are concise. People listen to him later, they followed him.
Lord ah!
Do not seek to make my life in the "net"
Prevents me from listening to your voice,
So I can not "immediately" to follow you.
"Jesus said to them:『 Come, follow me ... they forsook their nets and followed him. "(19 ─ 20 sessions)
I remember, in my teacher training days, there is a lecture, instructors in a relaxed way, teaching the meaning of "speak with authority," this serious issue.
Which class is akin to the two lecturers her partner performance, they should have been an actor. They borrowed many of the characters as an example, the Gu Lin Fair (JoyceGrenfell, the late famous British actor) said Fuer Di (BasilFawlty, fictional character, seventies British TV comedy "Fuer Di Hotel" (FawltyTowers) protagonist) on how to avoid "misuse of authority", causing the students laugh. Mid Road Gang is the focus, the real power is not counterfeit, is dependent on the speaker's experience and confidence, and the listener's respect and trust. Authority must also have clear and public recognition of the source.
In Christian marriage, we often hear the opening remarks: "I am now certain delegated powers under the celebrant ...", the Administrative Committee is hereby authorized to confirm or government agency's name. In this case, Jesus can say: "I'm the king of the universe based on, giving the power!" However, he does not need publicity of the mouth. His way of speaking has been showing his authority, so Peter and Andrea, if not fully understand, but also to recognize his authority, is the supreme authority ─ ─ God's authority.
Authority of Jesus often called people to follow him, and that the call clear and uncompromising, not "if ... but ... maybe ...", there is no hesitation, no Rongyan. He only said: "You did so, and I will do OK."
Please note that the Bible does not tell us that Peter and Andre's response. Their actions have told us. Jesus called them, they follow him.
If you search for what in the four Gospels, Jesus will be found to treat each with power lines, rebuke, instruction, are concise. People listen to him later, they followed him.
Lord ah!
Do not seek to make my life in the "net"
Prevents me from listening to your voice,
So I can not "immediately" to follow you.
Fasting
"I heard this, he sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, in fasting and praying before the God of heaven." (Nigeria 1:4)
Although God has his destiny and will, to the time necessary to success, but often by people's desire and prayer and to achieve, and often man-made vessels, caused by people. We can see that Ezra mentioned, God of the prophets might be fulfilled which excited the hearts of Cyrus (Ezra 1:1), which has prompted the construction of voters back to the temple, and Nehemiah heard of the Holy City because of miserable conditions And pray, and even rebuilt by him to go back.
This man of God may have a heavy burden, that is, on the one hand to obey God, wait on God's time, not anxious, but on the other hand, according to the will have to see, hear the case, according to God the will and earnest prayer, not only obey God rather than call on God, not only waiting for God to come, but not urgently pray early success. Because God wants us and he concentric with the workers, and through us to achieve his goal to complete his work.
Someone with something, but also the work of God, prayer, and even a lot of prayer time, but have not yet achieved, what is this underlying reason why it? What to do? This may be time yet to come, but God through prayer to urge the earlier achievements. So to continue to pray and not aborted. Then prayer may be sincere enough, as mentioned here, there is no crying, sad, fasting in prayer, and did not mind dumping it.
Although God has his destiny and will, to the time necessary to success, but often by people's desire and prayer and to achieve, and often man-made vessels, caused by people. We can see that Ezra mentioned, God of the prophets might be fulfilled which excited the hearts of Cyrus (Ezra 1:1), which has prompted the construction of voters back to the temple, and Nehemiah heard of the Holy City because of miserable conditions And pray, and even rebuilt by him to go back.
This man of God may have a heavy burden, that is, on the one hand to obey God, wait on God's time, not anxious, but on the other hand, according to the will have to see, hear the case, according to God the will and earnest prayer, not only obey God rather than call on God, not only waiting for God to come, but not urgently pray early success. Because God wants us and he concentric with the workers, and through us to achieve his goal to complete his work.
Someone with something, but also the work of God, prayer, and even a lot of prayer time, but have not yet achieved, what is this underlying reason why it? What to do? This may be time yet to come, but God through prayer to urge the earlier achievements. So to continue to pray and not aborted. Then prayer may be sincere enough, as mentioned here, there is no crying, sad, fasting in prayer, and did not mind dumping it.
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