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The Nieuport 17 was seen as a further development of the aging Nieuport 11 fighter. Compared with its predecessor it had larger wing span and surface area, also a more powerful engine was fitted that led to modifications of the engine cowling. Some other design changes were the additions of a Vickers machine-gun fitted in front of the cockpit and metal aileron control wires. The lower wing continued to contain one spar while the top wing contained two, making the N17 a so-called "one-and-a-half wings" design. The plane was at first manufactured in France by several factories, but soon, licenses to build it were purchased by other countries: Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Finland, Japan all built the N17 under license. It was one of the first examples of an export fighter, a practice that is still in use today by many nations. Altogether 7,200 Nieuport planes were built with the Le Rhone engine.
Pilot memoirs mention its first combat appearance was sometime in May 1916. Nieuport 17s were first deployed by France's N57 squadron. It was used to engage balloons, bombers and fighters. Pilots reported a good climb rate, speed and visibility. It also had excellent maneuverability which was very important in dogfights. Introduction of the Vickers machine-gun was met ambiguously by its pilots. Some pilots removed it and placed a Lewis machine-gun on top of the wing instead. Yet some other pilots used both machine-guns simultaneously. However, the additional gun did decrease maneuverability somewhat.
These so called "one-and-half-wings" designs, like the N17, had an obvious design defect. Because the lower wings only contained one spar, the lower wing tended to fold and break off during high speed dives and maneuvers. There are only two known occasions when pilots made successful landings after losing their lower wings. Similar German designs suffered from this same problem.

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Minimize the prep work and enjoy the fuller and richer taste with Kuvings EVO. The ultra-efficient Kuvings juicer features low speed masticating technology that extracts maximum juice from fresh produce while preserving nutrients.The Kuvings Evolution Cold Press Juicer has the largest diameter feed chute of any home juicer. This allows you to save time when juicing. This cold-press juicer runs at 60 revolutions per minute to gently extract vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals from fresh fruits and vegetables.With faster and more convenient functions, you can make your juice richer and more flavorful. Simpler assembly of Juicing screw and the Juicing Bowl enables easier assembling and disassembling, as well as cleaning of the product.
Upgraded Juicing Screw & Juicing Bowl. 3.2 inch -wide feeding tube accommodating whole ingredients.
3 in 1 Multi Juicer (Juicer, Sorbet Maker, Smoothie Maker). Slow-squeezing juice extractor.
Clean and convenient Smart Cap. A rotating cleaning brush for easier cleaning.
Cooling system to prevent overheating. Safety-lock System.
Eco-friendly and BPA-free components. Low-noise design.
Upgraded AugerUpgraded Ultem screw for best juice extraction.
The new screw design has a the deep hole at the bottom reduces pulp in the extract and makes more juice.
The new screw not only strongly squeezes whole ingredients but discharges pulp in the drum smoothly in order to increase the amount of juice. Premium ModelStylish design for premium quality.
The upscale front leather pattern and the streamlined body lets you feel luxurious, and the trendy color scheme consisting of the Gun Metal Dark grey will fit in your upscale kitchen.
Upgraded Juicing Bowl Improved Juicing Bowl makes cleaning easier.
The all-in-one bottom of the Juicing Bowl enables easier cleaning and assembling.
You don’t need to separate silicone rings or open press silicone for cleaning anymore; it also prevents juice leaking when not fit completely. In addition, the pulp outlet now has a cut-out for easier access.
Makes frozen fruit sorbets. Turn Frozen Fruits into Sorbets with the included sorbet attachment you and your family will be enjoying frozen-yogurt consistency 100% fruit sorbets with no added sugars, flavors, or preservatives.
Makes smoothies with included attachment turn your favorite fruits and vegetables into Smoothies. Just add your fresh or frozen produce and some liquid, such as coconut water and you will be enjoying healthy smoothies that have a thicker consistency than juice.
Unlike high speed blenders, smoothies made in the Kuvings Evolution are made at 60 RPM, which is less destructive to the nutrients in fresh produce.
EVO 820 tool Included Lid opener unlike previous Kuvings Juicers, the EVO820 will never be difficult to take apart with the include lid opener that can assist should the lid be difficult to remove.
Made with BPA free components Eco-friendly.
The containers are made out of tritan that is free of BPA and the juicing mesh and screw are made of safe and durable ULTEM.
Made with BPA free component safety. The flip gate system is designed to prevent children's small hands from entering the feed chute, and it is a universal design that can be used conveniently and safely for everyone.
The Kuvings Evolution is the only cold press juicer that comes with a dedicated full-color recipe book with dozens of juice recipes as well as other recipes you can make using the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer.
It contains 75+ full color pages of bright pictures and recipes to help you get on the road to better health.
The Kuvings Evolution is the only Kuvings Juicer that includes both the Smoothie and Sorbet Strainers that makes this machine more than just a juicer. Juice Fruits and Vegetables Make Frozen Fruit Sorbets.
Make Low Oxidation Smoothies. Make delicious smoothies with this Kuvings smoothie strainer. Mix your favorite frozen fruits and beverages to make perfectly blended 100% fruit smoothies. Use with steamed vegetables to make pureed baby food. BPA Free.

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text: Family Reach is a financial lifeline for families fighting cancer. The main objective of their content is to reach cancer patients and their families and help remove the stigma associated with the financial burden of cancer. To support in this messaging, Brafton has produced graphic design work, animations and video.

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Dr. Dave Sherer has always had a close bond with animals. He was especially close with his family’s dog Buster when he was growing up. Dr. Sherer’s dad- the original Dr. Sherer was a physician (a cardiologist) by trade. As he moved through his schooling- he knew the best way to combine these two loves was to become a veterinarian.
After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Sciences, Dr. Sherer attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He moved to California following vet school to pursue an internship in small animal (dog and cat) medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care. Since moving back to Pittsburgh, Dr. Sherer has practiced in both emergency and general practice clinics. One of the things that Dr. Sherer loves most about being a vet is the diversity of the profession. Vets have a chance to do many things through a day including doing exams, working in radiology, being a dentist, doing surgeries among other things. The chance to do all of these things and to help people take the best care of their pets is a dream come true.
Dr. Sherer’s wife Danelle is an educator in Pittsburgh, they have two boys- Ellis and Oliver. They also have 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 chickens, 2 fish and a 2 frogs. In their free time you might find them outdoors, spending time with their familiy, or taking pictures (or some combination of those). They enjoy the sports and cultural opportunities that Pittsburgh has to offer.

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text: These Sharpie Metallic markers will add brilliant shine and sheen to all your artistic projects! The opaque permanent ink dries quickly and shows up well on both light- and dark-colored surfaces. The ink is also AP Certified non-toxic and resistant to water, smearing, and fading. It applies smoothly and easily on many surfaces including wood, rubber, leather, plastic, glass, and paper. Decorate your notebook covers, glam up your phone case, or personalize all kinds of items to make them unique—there are endless projects for you to try! Includes Colors of Silver , Gold and Bronze.

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text: The Neck massage machine comes with 4 deep massaging balls, which turn clockwise and anticlockwise to give you the time of your life. And they don’t stop there. You can decide to gently heat them and soon start uttering ecstasy-packed .

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Get driving directions to this Toys R Us location in Glen Burnie, Maryland US. Just enter your information below to get directions with Yahoo! Maps.
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If you have a beaming desire within to feel confident & calm about making aligned health choices for yourself and your family, you need two things: 1.The right kind of information & 2.The right kind of support.
The highest quality (certified pure therapeutic grade) containing absolutely no fillers, no synthetics & no nasties!
The other MAGIC ingredient = A divine community of like-minded, supportive women. This special element is what made me completely fall in love with doTERRA. I wasn’t lost, not knowing what to do with these little bottles. I was completely supported & inspired by an amazing group of women and other mothers.
So BEAUTY….if you know this is right for you, and you’re ready to enjoy all the goodness, nourishment, self care and natural solutions these amazing oils offer – simply follow the simple steps below…you’ll never look back.
You start with an enrolment kit – my big tip would be the Natural Solutions Kit or the Home Essentials Kit. The Home Essentials Kit gives you the top 10 oils and the Petal Diffuser (best diffuser I’ve ever used!) And when you start with an enrolment kit the $35 membership fee is waived.
OR, You pay the $35 membership fee and customise your order. This is a one off fee and gives you 25% off ALL products for an entire year.
2 Click on Join and Save rather than Shop.
3 Choose the country you want your products shipped to.
6 Fill in the rest of your details and that’s it.
Look at the different kits here.
So happy to help & guide you on this journey.
Once you receive your oils we will set up a skype mentoring session. Which is an amazing way for you to get to know your oils and find all the resources you need too.
There are no contracts, minimum spends or lock in purchases.
There IS…great products at an awesome discount and the best community ever!
Plus an incredible Loyalty Rewards Program. It’s like a frequent flyer program. Giving you product points that you redeem for FREE product along with a free oil every month.
I would love to offer you guidance on your oily journey and being part of my Sacred Essentials community means being looked after and supported.
Why get a WHOLESALE account?
This was one of the best decisions I have made for myself and my family. These certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils have changed our lives dramatically, and being able to purchase them at a 25% discount is such a gift.
I’ve found incredible support for our immunity, respiratory health, digestion, muscular and skeletal, mental, emotional, energy, mood, sleep, skin health, spiritual support and so much more. Time and time again I am blown away by how these little bottles of pure plant medicine support us deeply and help us to stay well in a WHOLE and nourished way.
And mostly I don’t want that junk in these little bodies!
doTERRA is also providing me with financial freedom and time freedom. This is a business model that is inspired and empowering me and many other women to live out of the BOX. To be unlimited. To live the way we desire – and not just how we’ve been told to live. Why should Mama’s go back to work and leave their small babes when they really don’t want to? Why should we be in the grind….working to live and living to work. No thank you! With doTERRA I partner with soul sisters. Together, linking arms we rise and share and step into a life of abundance, freedom and joy, helping others to find Natural Solutions and health.
If you are interested in the BUSINESS side of dōTERRA then I will be your mentor and guide in helping you create abundance, freedom and personal growth.
Let’s be clear…I’m not in the business of selling.
I AM absolutely in the business of empowering, leading and helping other women to thrive.
If you are instantly pulled by this opportunity with a flutter in your heart and an inner knowing that this is absolutely right for you…I would love to connect.
If you want to know more…this is a great INTERVIEW I did with 2 amazing women and mama’s running very successful doTERRA businesses. Why the doTERRA business is perfect for mothers.

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Colorful Mess & Gold Over 240 high qulality items!
It is a complete set and all what you need to create modern and beautiful designs for every case – social media posts, wedding or company branding, textile designs and many others.
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text: The monitoring station is within a self-contained, air-conditioned housing. The site is located within the grounds of Brekon Hill Community Centre in a residential area approximately 1 kilometre south-east of Middlesbrough town centre. The nearest road is a minor road approximately 5 metres from the station. The A66 and a small fuel refinery are approximately 400 metres to the north. The surrounding area is generally residential and comprises an urban background setting with dockside industry to the north.


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Mr. Nussbaum has extensive executive experience in government and commercial sales and management. He previously served as executive vice president of Oracle Service Industries under Oracle's chairman and CEO, Larry Ellison, where he oversaw government, education, health, communications, utilities and financial services operations.
During his nearly 10-year career at Oracle, he helped grow the U.S. government business from less than $60 million to more than $1.5 billion. Under Nussbaum's stewardship as founder, vice chairman and chief operating officer of Agilex Technologies Inc., the company grew to over $300 million in revenue and is now part of Accenture Federal Services, a provider of mission and technology solutions to the national security, healthcare and public sectors of the U.S. government.
More than 35 years in high-level executive sales, marketing, management, information technology and business consulting across the public sector. Brown’s diverse business experience includes serving as vice president of U.S. solution sales for Oracle Corporation and Director of Federal Global Operations and Government Affairs, Integrated Systems, for Xerox Corporation as well as serving as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense when he was appointed to the prestigious President’s Commission on Executive Exchange.
Mr. Erdberg has worked with DAC for over three years on developing lighter-than-air aerostat platforms and unmanned aerial systems and has supported the development of advanced custom-designed surveillance solutions serving various government and commercial customers. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Erdberg has played an instrumental role working with companies involved in various technology sectors including software development, telecommunications, wireless networking as well as unmanned systems. Mr. Erdberg is a graduate of Florida International University with a B.A. in International Business.
Kevin Hess has 20 years of technology experience comprising electronic systems design for DoD programs, image processing and analytics for companies such as Hughes, Kodak and Dainippon. Mr. Hess has been integrally involved with Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. as an engineer and consultant since its founding in 2009, overseeing the development of its proprietary aerostat and drone products. As an IT executive at Fortune 250 companies, Mr. Hess has performed lead roles in software development, application architecture, mission-critical infrastructure, and multi-million dollar project sponsorship and oversight. Mr. Hess continues to leverage his background and education in computer science, having attended the Harvard Business School residence PMD program to further his strong track record of technology innovation and financial management. Mr. Hess brings his unique talents to the design, manufacturing and support of the Company's solutions.
As President of Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. (LTAS) since its inception in September 2009, Ms. Hess expanded her company’s impact on the lighter-than-air market through its tethered aerostat surveillance systems, which resulted in the company’s acquisition by Drone Aviation Holding Corp. in 2014. Prior to Drone, Ms. Hess served in a business development role for a financial services marketing company where she worked with some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. Ms. Hess is a 1989 graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications.
Kendall Carpenter joined the Company at inception in 2014 following its merger with MacroSolve, Inc. where she served as Executive Vice President and CFO for over six years. Ms. Carpenter's previous experience includes Division Controller with Allied Waste Industries (AW) and over 10 years' experience as top financial officer of an enterprise software company with an international customer base. She also has over 8 years of experience in public accounting. Ms. Carpenter graduated with a B.S. degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University where she served as president of the OSU Flying Aggies and was captain of its competitive flying team. Ms. Carpenter holds the professional designations of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

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We are experts in all aspects of Family Law (Divorce, Financial Settlements and Children Disputes). We are members of Resolution and undertake Collaborative and Round table negotiations. We are also experts advice concerning Wills and Estate Planning, Probate and related areas. Initial fixed fee appointments offerred in all areas and fixed fees where possible.
We are specialists in Family Law & Mediation, Wills & Probate. With decades of expertise, you’re in safe hands.

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Question: Do I have to pour concrete to install a paved patio?
Answer: No, you do not have to pour concrete to install Travertine Pavers. You can install over a gravel and sand base without having to have a concrete base.
Travertine pavers are preferred by many professionals because it saves them a fair amount of money during the installation process.

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The institute said the migrants were acting in a hostile and aggressive way, and accused them of also attacking local police in Metapa, a Mexican village that lies between the border and the nearby city of Tapachula.
This latest group may have competition in the race to make it to the US border. There’s already another 2,500 strong caravan stuck further to the west in Chiapas. They are similarly awaiting paperwork allowing them to strike out to the north.
How exactly is this helping the Dems at the ballot box?
The US should copy Poland on immigration, but the Left/Dems will not.
Are Democrats getting this news, or just conservatives? Democrats are being told, when it is discussed at all, that these are all poor women with children just wanting to escape violence and male oppression and poverty , just looking for the opportunity to pick organic tomatoes and arugula and maybe clean hotel rooms.
Could it be the same thing is happening that happened when Castro emptied his jails and sent those poor “migrants” to the US?
The Mariel boatlift was a mass emigration of Cubans, who traveled from Cuba’s Mariel Harbor to the United States between 15 April and 31 October 1980. The term “Marielito” (plural “Marielitos”) is used to refer to these refugees in both Spanish and English. While the boatlift was incited by a sharp downturn in the Cuban economy, generations of Cubans had immigrated to the United States before the boatlift in search of both political freedom and economic opportunities.
After approximately 10,000 Cubans tried to gain asylum by taking refuge on the grounds of the Peruvian embassy, the Cuban government announced that anyone who wanted to leave could do so. The ensuing mass migration was organized by Cuban Americans with the agreement of Cuban president Fidel Castro. The arrival of the refugees in the United States created political problems for President Jimmy Carter.
His administration struggled to develop a consistent response to the immigrants, and it was discovered that a number of the refugees had been released from Cuban jails and mental health facilities. The Mariel boatlift was ended by mutual agreement between the two governments in late October 1980. By that time as many as 125,000 Cubans had reached Florida.
The immigration is owned by the democrats they refuse to protect the country little do they know they will never have the power the once had.
Their party is a joke.
Call me cruel but I say “shoot to kill”.
The proper way to respond is a simple, four letter combination of letters and numbers. AH64. Fully fueled and armed. Preferably about a dozen of them.
The word is out. Show up at the US border and you get in. The 2016 election changed rhetoric but not policy.
These are the putative voters that will get them over the top.
It is like a gold rush to them.
Until somebody busts out the tear gas and machine guns this sh!t will continue.
Whether Mexico’s border or ours.
Not cruel, gay state, just a murderer if they're unarmed.
The problem is our politicians (and theirs) do not want to solve this problem. It's not their problem. Until it reaches their community, it will never be their problem.
But to your point, it's murder. If they're armed, that's a different scenario entirely.
Every illegal immigrant should have a full biometric scan done. Face, stride, DNA, and voice. This data should be published online, and anyone who hires one of them in the USA should be fined heavily fined, and anyone who reports the hiring of one of them should get a reward.
Hollywood will be glad to take them.

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This joint OECD-ILO report provides a comparative analysis of case studies focusing on improving skills use in the workplace across eight countries. The examples provide insights into the practical ways in which employers interact with government services and policies at the local level. They highlight the need to build policy coherence across employment, skills, economic development and innovation policies, and underline the importance of ensuring that skills utilisation is built into policy development thinking and implementation.Skills utilisation concerns the extent to which skills are effectively applied in the workplace to maximise workplace and individual performance. It involves a mix of policies including work organisation, job design, technology adaptation, innovation, employee-employer relations, human resource development practices and business-product market strategies. It is often at the local level that the interface of these factors can best be addressed.
On 2 November 2017, the report was launched in London at a conference organised jointly by the OECD, Warwick University, the Work Foundation, and the Centre for Cities. The event brought together stakeholders from national government departments, cities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) as well as business, NGOs and research institutions to discuss the key challenges facing the United Kingdom in building more and better quality jobs.


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Hi guys, I got given a cameo 1 for a small project but i am having issues using it.
If I set up everything just as i should, it may work for a short time and then the driver becomes unresponsive.
Is there a driver somewhere to solve my problems??
Am I also correct in recalling that the Cameo driver and the MTC driver do not play well together? That you cannot, for example, open Sil Studio while you're using MTC or the cutter will get confused and just take a nosedive.

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As a previous Surrogate Mother, and associate at a surrogacy and egg donation agency, I know first hand some of the unique needs that can come up when you are conceiving through assisted reproductive technology with an egg donor. Let me support you during this emotional and exciting time by taking some of the work off your hands. I know that every pregnancy experience is different and your needs may vary. Please inquire about any services that you need that you do not see listed and I will be happy to discuss them over a free phone consultation. Custom packages are also available. The services below listed in the packages are also available a la carte for $30/hour in Ventura County. Rates will vary for other counties. These packages offer savings by combining some of our most popular services.
Lodging Assistant- I will gather your lodging preferences and then book your accommodations at a suitable location for your transfer.
Transportation Assistant- I will arrange your reliable transportation to and from the airport, and during your stay. Select from the options of personal driver, taxi, or car rental.
Food delivery services- In case you get tired of room service I will provide menus and phone numbers for a selection of local restaurants near your hotel. I am also happy to call in your orders personally if you would like to plan your meals in advance.
Pregnancy Support Consultant- I will help you with any normal pregnancy concerns such as non-medical ways to cope with morning sickness, ways to stay comfortable when you can no longer see your feet, and how to balance work and pregnancy.
Maternity Clothes Shopping Assistance- Maternity clothing can be very difficult to navigate for a first time mom, and even for 2nd and 3rd time moms as the styles and trends are constantly changing. I will get to know your personal style, sizing, and needs. Then I will purchase your maternity wardrobe and handle any returns/exchanges. Shopping can be done for you and brought to your home or I will be happy to assist you with shopping at your maternity store of choice.
Personal Shopping Assistance- While you focus on enjoying your pregnancy let me do your shopping for pregnancy and baby books, pregnancy supplies etc. I will purchase any and all baby items that you need and desire, handle returns and exchanges, and deliver them to you directly.
Baby Registry Assistance-I will assist you with creating your baby registry to ensure you have everything you need for your baby. I will recommend the best products for your baby including car seats with top safety reviews. I also specialize in “going green” and finding the top organic products for your baby if you desire.
Nursing Support and Referrals- I will provide referrals for lactation consultants. I can also assist you with renting your pump and purchasing all nursing necessities.
Baby Registry Assistant-I will assist you with creating your baby registry to ensure you have everything you need for your baby. I will recommend the best products for your baby including car seats with top safety reviews. I also specialize in “going green” and finding the top organic products for your baby if you desire.


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Acclaimed American photographer Tina Barney (b. 1945) is best known for her stunning large-scale color photographs of friends and family in Long Island, New York City, and New England that expose the emotional and psychological currents coursing just beneath the surfaces of perfect trappings and banal gestures.
The artist has also shot a series of short films over the course of her career—one of which inspired Barney's The Library artist's project for Esopus 25. A selection of these rarely seen films, along with Social Studies, a 2005 documentary about Barney by Jaci Judelson, were screened on May 20 at the Museum of the Moving Image. Barney was in attendance and participated in a post-screening conversation with Judelson, moderated by Esopus editor Tod Lippy. The event was followed by a book-signing at the Museum's bookstore.

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zoeyjoyful: Hooly Dooly look at my tummy!!!
I can no longer see my toes, and couldn't see the scales at my last doctor's visit (ha not that that bothers me too much I'd rather not know!). Someone said to me last night that I'm bigger every time they see me (once a week or so), to which I replied, "I'm bigger every time I wake up!!!".
I got Pete to do a belly shot today, because I'm feeling big and heavy. I was shocked at the difference between my last and this one!!!
Beautiful Belly you have there Zoey. And yes you have definately dropped. Can't believe that you are nearing the end of this awesome journey, and into the next one of course!!


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Cancellation/Refund Information: Cancellations received at least 24 hours prior to the start of class will receive a full refund.
No refund will be awarded for cancellations received less than 24 hours before the start of class.
Staff cancelling less than 24 hours before the start of class will be considered a "no show" and their manager will be notified of their absence.
The goal of the ACLS Experienced Provider Course is to improve outcomes in complex cardiovascular, respiratory and other (eg, metabolic, toxicologic) emergencies by expanding on core ACLS guidelines and encouraging critical thinking and decision-making strategies. Through instruction and active participation in case-based scenarios, learners enhance their skills in the differential diagnosis and treatment of prearrest, arrest and postarrest patients.
ACLS EP is for seasoned healthcare providers who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, and understanding ACLS pharmacology and who regularly lead or participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest or postarrest patients. This audience includes physicians, paramedics and emergency department or critical care nurses.


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The Vida Consultancy has been specialising in personal introductions between some of the world’s most exceptional individuals since its foundation in 2011. We are an international dating agency also operating within NYC.
Dating is by no means easy, especially in bustling NYC where the fast pace of life may mean you have little time for idle bar talk or uncommitted city goers. Our elite dating agency employs certified, trusted, expert matchmakers to help you fill what can often feel like a void in your life. Let us help you accelerate and ease the process of finding your ultimate life partner.
The service that Vida provides is bespoke, tailored entirely to you and your needs. We take great care in getting to know you over time, understanding your needs, wishes, values and aspirations with the intention of finding someone who genuinely shares your principles.
Over a period of 6-18 months, you will meet a series of attractive, intelligent, dynamic individuals, all of whom have been interviewed in detailed and pre-vetted to establish their compatibility to you as a Private Member.
Your matchmaker will become your confidant, consultant and comrade and will personally search and vet potential matches for you, only to hone in on a select few who most closely match you, and arrange introductions. If you are bored of idle bar talk, and uncommitted city goers, join our bespoke service. We’d love to meet and welcome you as a member very soon.


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The Great Ocean Road gets messy..
Newly opened, "The Messy Patch" is the brain child of educator Nic and sister Jen.
This sensational imaginative play centre is filled with both indoor and outdoor activities. From shops to vets, painting to cleaning, construction to gardening, animals, fairies, cars, you name it.. this place has got it.
Note that all 90 minute sessions must be booked in advanced and run at 9.30am and midday Wednesday to Sunday.
Birthday parties are also available to book; contact the Messy Patch for further information.
If you are hungry and short on time, order food from the delicious Uforic Food Cafe situated right next door. They will happily bring your food through to eat at the Messy Patch with your kids.

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Mens wedding rings palladium is actually higher and more than a fashion trend. It is a symbol of an existence of the lovers will soon be managing, caring and the experience they're trying to achieve. So when faced with an extensive options of wedding rings pieces, opt for a thing that you naturally feel express the love you give, along with the personality of the bride and groom. Take a look at a variety of wedding rings to find the right band for your love. You will find vintage, modern, standard, and more. You can shop around by metal to find yellow gold, white gold, platinum, rose gold, and more. You can even shop around by gemstone shape to see wedding rings with gemstones and diamonds of colors and styles.
Once you decide on wedding rings planning, it is very important to determine on the variety of jewelry metal for the mens wedding rings palladium. You may want an individual color of jewelry metal (yellow, white, or rose), or perhaps a certain kind of material (gold, palladium, or platinum). Look what band that you typically put on to get ideas. Silver, white gold, palladium and platinum are achromatic as well as just about similar in shade. For a rose or pink shade, pick rose gold. For a golden look, select yellow gold.
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text: Researchers suggest that species' surroundings influence their ability to find out information based on what they hear. The ecology of cats' natural hunting style may therefore also favor the ability for inference on the basis of sounds. Takagi explains that hunting cats often need to infer the location or the distance of their prey from sounds alone because they stake out places of poor visibility. Further research is needed to find out exactly what cats see in their mind's eye when they pick up noises, and if they can extract information such as quantity and size from what they hear.


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India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Live scores: Virat Kohli will be aiming to seal the five-match series when his team square off against a confused New Zealand in the third ODI on Monday.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson wins toss, opts to bat in their must-win fixture. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya returns to the Indian squad and MS Dhoni has been rested due to a hamstring issue.
In the second over. bowled by Shami, Munro edges one to the keeper, but it was a tough opportunity, DK dives to his left but cannot get his hand on the ball, ONE. ONE. Shami bowls another full delivery, well wide off and a tempted Munro goes after that but ends up nicking an easy catch to Rohit Sharma at first slip.
After three slow overs. Bhuvi pulls off a stunner to dismiss Martin Guptill on the very first ball of the seventh over.

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Visit the sunshine state and you’re likely to hear about an enchanted place called the Florida Everglades. Recognized worldwide for its diversity and grace, the dynamic ecosystem known simply as the “glades” is a fantastic environment filled with plants and animals you’re not likely to find anywhere else. But if you’re a long time resident of Florida, or you visit often, there may be more to the state’s most exciting natural attraction than you realize. Here are three things you may not know about the Florida Everglades.No. 1: Fire Is Necessary for Everglades Health and MaintenanceEvery now and again, Florida residents learn of a terrifying Everglades fire, which often creates panic and fear. But here’s the interesting fact: fire is essential to Everglades health in that it keeps the ecosystem performing as it should. The majority of fires are caused from lightning strikes, and while significant, most are superficial, meaning they cause minimal damage. In fact, during the wet season, fires actually help plants grow by releasing nutrients, enhancing water flow and preventing larger bushes and trees from growing too quickly. During the wet season, fires are rarely destructive and can be extinguished quickly. However, during the dry season, they can be damaging, even catastrophic, burning longer and destroying root systems.No. 2: One In Three Floridians Rely on the Everglades for Their Water Supply Seven million people in Florida actually depend on the Everglades for water. That’s truly remarkable and exactly why conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and their habitats is an important mission. Yet the survival of the Everglades depends on the quality of its water. One trip through the river of grass and it’s clear the wetlands are filled with some pretty amazing plants and animals. Home to a vast array of floating aquatic plants, tree islands, wildlife and more, protecting Florida’s hidden gem is an important goal.No. 3: The Everglades Is Home to 67 Species on the Federal Threatened or Endangered ListReady to visit with the alligators? The most recognized threatened species in the Everglades, the American alligator is the largest of over 50 reptile species found in the area. Like to bird watch? With the largest concentration of wading and migratory birds in North America, the Everglades is brimming with some of the most gorgeous birds to grace the planet. In fact, there are over 350 different identified birds alone! With 67 species on the federal threatened or endangered list, a journey through the Everglades is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some truly amazing sights.There’s more to the Florida Everglades than meets the eye. With iconic imagery, a highly dynamic and diverse ecosystem and more, a day trip through this amazing environment is one activity that should be at the top of the bucket list. When you’re ready to experience the Everglades up close and personal, consider visiting Everglades Holiday Park for exciting hour-long airboat rides, live gator shows and more. This entry was posted in Everglades Holiday Park Blog on November 10, 2014 .
A day of fun in the sun at Everglades Holiday Park goes well beyond a fast boat ride and a few alligator sightings. In fact, a few hours in the Everglades is an educational, exciting adventure that mom, dad and the kids will treasure forever. Why should you visit Everglades Holiday Park? Here are ten compelling and smart reasons.1. Meet and Greet with the Gator Boys Everglades Holiday Park is home to the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue, and we're psyched to have someone from the show on site every day to perform live alligator presentations. Snap a picture, shake a hand and watch the stars dazzle you with expertise and humor.2. Enjoy Up Close Animal Encounters Forget about looking through bars at the zoo, a trip to Everglades Holiday Park puts you front and center with all kinds of amazing animals like alligators, turtles, tropical snakes, birds, fish and more.3. Glide Across the River of Grass by Airboat With speeds approaching 60 miles an hour, there’s no shortage of thrills at Everglades Holiday Park. Sit back and enjoy the ride on a comfortable, exciting vessel as you glide through miles and miles of gorgeous wetlands.4. A Fully Stocked Deli and Café Ready to try some gator bites? Enjoy lunch with the family in a gorgeous, safe and energizing environment where the kids can run freely on the grass and mom and dad can relax under the shade of Banyan trees.5. Take In the Best Gator Show In South Florida With the Gator Boys from Animal Planet leading the fun, alligator presentations at the park are non-stop excitement from beginning to end. Daring stunts, fun tricks and plenty of time for photographs makes this one event you don’t want to miss.6. A Photographer’s Paradise Visit Everglades Holiday Park and you can’t help but take in the gorgeous scenery with a smile. Long legged wading birds roam the docks, gorgeous Cyprus trees line the shoreline and the river of grass? It’s simply stunning.7. Extraordinary Bass Fishing Whether you’re new to the sport or an old pro, fishing the Everglades is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the best. The park offers guided fishing tours, boat rentals and everything you need to roll up your sleeves and catch the big one.8. Something for Fitness Fanatics and Curious Explorers With top of the line bicycles for rent, getting the whole family involved in an exciting day filled with exercise, fresh air and exploration is easier than ever.9. Time for Education The Everglades ecosystem is truly amazing. And as the largest subtropical wetland in the United States, there’s much to learn about the preservation and conservation efforts. Airboat captains and the Gator Boys share all kinds of valuable information about the environment and the animals who live here.10. Easy, Convenient Fun One of Fort Lauderdale’s most exciting natural attractions, a day at Everglades Holiday Park is easy and convenient fun. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family, a few hours can satisfy the need for speed, fulfills wildlife curiosity and create memories to last a lifetime. This entry was posted in Everglades Holiday Park Blog on November 10, 2014 .
When most of us think turkey, chances are we envision the grocery store or a turkey farm where the selection is plentiful. Interestingly, the reason why we have so many turkeys to choose from is due in part to the Europeans, who were the first to introduce domesticated turkeys from Mexico to folks in the United States. Today, wild turkeys can be found in every state except Alaska, but those who inhabit the Everglades are unique for sure.
The Wild Turkey in South Florida, also called the Osceola Turkey (from the famous Seminole Indian, Chief Osceola) flocked to the Everglades in search of Cypress swamps and a mild, tropical climate. An exceptional game bird, excessive hunting in the early 20th century caused the Osceola Turkey's numbers to decline, prompting the state to try to restore and reestablish a healthy population. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation designate time throughout the fall for folks to hunt. There are an estimated 150,000 Wild Turkeys in the state. Wild Turkeys found in the Everglades don’t resemble domesticated turkeys you might find on grocery store shelves. A more natural life yields a different quality of meat. They’re active for sure - most can run up to 25 miles per hour on land and many can fly even faster.
If viewing wildlife such as the Wild Turkey, alligators and others is missing from your life, an Everglades tour may be the perfect solution. Everglades flora and fauna are extraordinary, and it’s always a treat to journey through the wetlands on a state-of-the-art vessel. Glide across the River of Grass at top speeds and marvel at images you’ll only see in this amazing environment.
How do you do it? Airboat rides at Everglades Holiday Park in Ft. Lauderdale last an hour and are narrated by skilled "Gladesmen" who bring you front and center with some of the most unusual and exciting images in the Everglades. Sightsee, snap pictures and enjoy the animals in their natural habitat before returning to the park for a live alligator presentation in the world famous “Gator Pit”. Family-friendly fun, each ride at the park is a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most incredible sights and the state has to offer. This entry was posted in Everglades Holiday Park Blog on November 30, 2014 .

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Our techniques and methods have been handed down from generation-to-generation, and have reached new heights as we have refined, improved, and now perfected them.
We are more than mere beauty operators. We carry the torch for those who came before us. As artisans of beauty and wellness, we are passionate about our craft. Our goal in working together is to help create, maintain, and manage the brand of “you” within the realm of all things beauty.
When these components are successfully integrated into your service, they produce Transformation.
Transformation is part of what inspires us to do what we do.This is our commitment to the beauty industry.
a promise to be loyal to you; the attitude of someone who works very hard to provide a service for you.


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In this on-going series on women in the ministry of the church, I’ve certainly tried very hard to not be snarky, sarcastic, or ungracious to those that disagree with me on these issues. Nevertheless, this was a bit of fun I could not resist. It’s from a post on the (now defunct, it seems) blog Christian Feminism (of course). It was originally a comment left on one of their posts. I loved this list so much, I decided to post a few of my favorites from the list. Enjoy.
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The annual CES Innovation Awards program celebrates outstanding product design and engineering in brand-new consumer technology products. Here is my pick for the best in Honorees at CES 2018.
Kohler’s Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror is the first announced bathroom mirror that has Amazon Alexa built-in. Seamless construction makes Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror a highly functional and thoughtfully designed centerpiece of the smart bathroom of the future. With the ability to pair other Kohler products to the Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror, users can reduce countertop clutter and streamline voice capabilities within the bathroom space.
In addition to showcasing Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror, Kohler will debut a collection of smart home kitchen and bath products that was displayed at CES 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of nearly 35,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two of the world’s finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland.
As homes become increasingly connected, Kohler is focused on making everyday moments better through thoughtful design and smart technology. Kohler approaches smart bathroom design with the same dedication, precision, and care that has built the brand’s global presence for well over a century. Kohler’s new Moments Made Better video demonstrates consumers’ interaction with the connected products.
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Posting commments like that above does little to belie the fact that action against Australia's leading provider of business education has done little to stop the flood of emails to our inboxes about pills, scams and other unsavoury material.
All that happens is the traffic to this website continues to grow and more people are aware that sometimes unexpected consequences are often worse than the orginal matter that has caused concern.


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Appleseed In Action – You did it again!
Your voices were heard again! On September 26, Senate leaders announced they would not vote on the latest attempt to repeal the ACA when it became clear the Graham-Cassidy health care bill did not have enough support to pass.
Nebraskans joined health care advocates across the country in urging Senators to oppose the bill, which would have slashed Medicaid, forced millions of Americans to lose coverage, caused premiums to go up, and eliminated protections for people with preexisting conditions.
Thank you to all of you who called or wrote our Senators, made an office visit, or otherwise spoke up to defend quality health care!
Hard-working, talented young Nebraskans are one of our state’s greatest resources. Our communities have a brighter future in store when every young person has the opportunity to live, learn, work, and raise families in the state they call home.
But, after the White House announced in September it would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in March, the lives of nearly 3,000 Nebraska Dreamers are in limbo.
Take Action! Tell our members of Congress to support the bipartisan “Dream Act of 2017” and make sure Nebraska’s 3,000 DACA youth – like Joseline and Armando – can earn a path to citizenship and contribute to the future we Nebraskans all want to build together.
On September 13, the Office of Inspector General for Child Welfare released a report concerning deeply troubling outcomes in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The report found an increase in suicide attempts and sexual abuse of children in care.
Child advocates, including Appleseed, responded to the report’s findings, calling for the state to implement a number of fixes, including bringing caseloads into legal compliance and following recommendations of the Inspector General.
Communities across Nebraska helped make Welcoming Week 2017 the busiest and most-successful welcoming week in the event’s history!
Nebraskans from Scottsbluff to Schuyler, and Hastings to Omaha held community potlucks, got to know new neighbors, and came together to show Nebraska is a better state when everyone is made welcome.
On Thursday, October 19, 2017 we are excited to celebrate outstanding Nebraskans who fight for justice and opportunity at the 2017 Good Apple Awards!
This year’s awards, “Root Down, Rise Up” will connect Nebraska’s deep roots of advocacy with the current fight for equal justice during an evening of live music, art, food, and celebration.
Get tickets and read more about this year’s honorees!
The open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace is coming up, November 1-December 15. The enrollment period is shorter this year, so get ready now and help us spread the word!
Nebraskans again will have the chance to go online at HealthCare.gov or get free, in-person help from local Assisters to find coverage that meets their needs and budget.
You can find an assister near you at this online map or by calling the free 2-1-1 service operated by the United Way of the Midlands.


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Myall Lakes member and Nationals candidate in the upcoming State election, Stephen Bromhead says he looks forward to “making a real announcement” regarding hospital funding. He was responding to Labor’s announcement on February 8 that it would invest an additional $60 million to deliver the full $100 million upgrade at Manning Hospital, should it win government. “Michael Daley should’ve come to the electorate with the cheque book, not his change purse,” Mr Bromhead said. "Operational funding to Manning Hospital under Labor in their last year of government was $59.5 million in the 2018/19 financial year funding is $97 million," he said. NSW Opposition leader Michael Daley and Shadow NSW Health Minister Walt Secord, joined Labor candidate for Myall Lakes David Keegan for the announcement at Manning Hospital on Friday. Last June NSW Premier Gladys Berejikilian visited Manning Hospital to announce an additional $20 million had been allocated by the NSW Government for stage one of the redevelopment of Manning Hospital. The funding was to complete the expanded Medical Imaging Department, new CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment and improvements to patient waiting areas. The State election will be held on Saturday, March 23.
NSW Premier Gladys Berijiklian visited Manning Hospital last June to announce an erxtra $20 million for the hospital's redevelopment.
Myall Lakes member and Nationals candidate in the upcoming State election, Stephen Bromhead says he looks forward to “making a real announcement” regarding hospital funding.
He was responding to Labor’s announcement on February 8 that it would invest an additional $60 million to deliver the full $100 million upgrade at Manning Hospital, should it win government.
“Michael Daley should’ve come to the electorate with the cheque book, not his change purse,” Mr Bromhead said.
"Operational funding to Manning Hospital under Labor in their last year of government was $59.5 million in the 2018/19 financial year funding is $97 million," he said.
NSW Opposition leader Michael Daley and Shadow NSW Health Minister Walt Secord, joined Labor candidate for Myall Lakes David Keegan for the announcement at Manning Hospital on Friday.
Last June NSW Premier Gladys Berejikilian visited Manning Hospital to announce an additional $20 million had been allocated by the NSW Government for stage one of the redevelopment of Manning Hospital.
The funding was to complete the expanded Medical Imaging Department, new CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment and improvements to patient waiting areas.
The State election will be held on Saturday, March 23.


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veski innovation fellow, Professor Andrew Holmes and his colleagues at the Victorian Organic Solar Cell Consortium (VICOSC) are among a group of Australian researchers receiving $83 million in solar research funding from the Australian Solar Institute (ASI) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Announced by the Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, in December 2012, the funding is part of the United States-Australia Solar Energy Collaboration (USASEC), and will provide a significant boost for solar research and development.
Minister Ferguson said the continued success of Australian solar innovation is being reinforced through a long-term commitment between the governments of the United States and Australia.
"Today's funding commitment supports the collaborative efforts being made by our governments to drive innovation, build research and technical capacity, and provide pathways to solar commercialisation," Minister Ferguson said.
"The Australian Government's commitment is leveraging $140 million of research and industry investment, resulting in more than $220 million for solar research and involving over 40 organisations across Australia and the US.
"As the Government's Energy White Paper and ARENA's General Funding Strategy emphasised, realising the potential of new technologies will require collaborative approaches with overseas researchers to maximise Australia's strengths and capabilities."
The funding commitment includes $33 million for the US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics and $35 million to the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative. Professor Holmes and his colleagues have been awarded $4 million over three years as part of the US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics project to be led by the University of New South Wales. The Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative will be led by CSIRO.
An additional $15.5 million is being allocated to collaborative research projects under the Open Funding Round of the USASEC. Projects range from developing an Australian Solar Energy Forecasting System that will improve the integration of solar energy generation, to a solar device that simplifies the incorporation of solar energy into hybrid fossil fuel applications.
USASEC was established in 2010 to support collaborative solar research between the United States and Australia and is an important part of the Australian Government's $17 billion commitment to the development and deployment of clean energy technologies. The US is providing in-kind support for these projects and programs through access to researchers and facilities that complement Australian expertise.

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By now you should be left with those clues that need the most attention. If you've identified any anagrams you might like to write them out on some paper and if you do it's probably a good idea to write the letters down in a random order and/or in an order that makes some sense. If you've got one or two letters already filled, think about beginnings and endings and experiment with words formed in that way.
Personally I prefer not to write down anagrams as I feel there's too much chance of being misled by a random collection of letters. I prefer to try and jumble the letters in my head but this may not suit you. If I do write down letters I tend to write them in a circle so there's no beginning or ending as this helps to keep the options open.
This word construction/anagram clue solves as 'expanded' but the important point is that the words 'blown up' are the 'straight' hint. They don't add to the 'cryptic' part of the clue and could make a reasonable clue in a general knowledge crossword. Such hints are usually at the end or beginning of a clue and it's a good idea to ask yourself 'what's the actual clue' - what are you looking for as a solution. As always, don't be thinking this is always the case and the setter may well use this habit to mislead you.
Mis-identifying this 'straight' hint can cause as many problems as it solves and it may not even exist for some clue types so always be thinking about whether your supposed understanding of the clue is correct.


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Digital agencies understand how to make a brand’s visual identity work in today’s multi-screen, multi-channel world. Brands must ensure they go digital-first so that their standards stay consistent.
Audi is one of the latest big brands that has taken on the digital-first approach. They launched their new guidelines on the site which covers everything from basic appearance, through to user interface, and communication media. The guide states that they want the brand to breathe more freely and adopt a new perspective… in other words, digital.
Audi’s new identity features a stripped-back redesign of the long-standing “four rings” Audi logo. The logo is now a flat graphic set in either black or white and is used without the brand name underneath it.
Space rules and responsive behaviour has been fully detailed using a flexable grid and wireframe system.
Line-drawn icons have been incorporated to represent content on the website and the app. This is to represent different functions on the digital screens within cars.
Every detail down to button behaviour, as well as banner animations have been thoroughly detailed. The physical movement of Audi cars has also been used to inform the movement of animated content used on digital interfaces within cars and in brand films.
The overall customer experience along with the sharing of that experience are what defines a brand. A study commissioned by Lithium Technologies found that 27% of 1,000 surveyed adults listed digital communication via a website, blog or social channels as their preferred method of communication with brands.

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“You’re lucky you’re the only one willing to do this, or I would fire you like I fired the other folks who asked. We have a reputation to uphold. Now buckle up, and good luck!” The shipping manager stepped away from the hatch and sealed it shut, as Johnson buckled up.
“You’re gonna need it” He muttered to himself as he walked away, the steel of the docking arm creaking high up over Kennedy Space Center. Johnson steeled his nerve and tapped a rhythm on his legs after quadruple checking his helmet.
The bonus had already hit his account, and his wife needed it to cover their son’s medical expenses. This deal was too good to pass up. It was more than he made in a year! The thought about how they could afford to accommodate such a ridiculous request didn’t even cross his mind.
“Sure, just enjoy it! No problem.” Johnson chuckled nervously. A coping mechanism of his was humor. It had passed to his son, who made the same nervous chuckles from the hospital bed amidst the beeping of computer panels and the sounds of machines working to keep him alive. Tears began to form under his eyes as he thought of his pale face, so starkly contrasted with his dark hair. So young. Too young to have been cursed with such a lot in life.
The rocket began to shake, and a countdown echoed into his helmet. Fuzzy sounding. Garbled. But Johnson didn’t hear it. He was thinking of his family, and if he would see them again. But it didn’t matter. He actually preferred not to come back, as he had a great life insurance policy.
“It’ll keep you alive, maybe even pay for the surgery. Son…” The tears flowed freely from clenched eyes as the rocket began to push itself from the Earth’s surface with a thunderous roar. The shaking was incredible, and the force of the launch pressed him into the seat and he could feel his insides shift within. As if resisting the urge to fly to space. He was an older man, and his body could not take the fear as well as the force. He died before leaving the atmosphere, before he could see the glorious vista of Earth hovering like a God in the darkness of space.
The technicians were right in their calculations, and the phases went flawlessly. Automated, the craft made its way to the ISS. It docked with a little help from the astronaut. The rest of the crew was confused, but not Jeff Williams. He knew what he had coming to him, even if he was a bit surprised. Opening the hatch, he saw Johnson, floating softly against the seat belt. Peaceful.
“Amazing dedication to customer service” He mused. “I’m going to leave a 5-star review.” He took the package from Johnson’s hands, and brought it back into the ISS airlock, shutting it behind him. He disengaged the docking lock, and the small Amazon-branded craft fell from the ISS, softly descending into the atmosphere. It would land in the Pacific Ocean to be recovered by a U.S. Navy ship.

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Could Facebook finally be finished? We would have said you were crazy, until we saw Zylch.
What is Zylch? It’s only the newest social media site everyone is buzzing about. If you’ve seen a lot of your friends posting about leaving Facebook for Zylch, you’re not alone: Zylch boasts a social media experience free of ads, sponsored posts, words, pictures, or content of any kind.
Are you sick of brands, corporations, pictures, and words cluttering your social media experience? So are we, and so we did something about it. Come to Zylch, and enjoy what social media really should be about: nothing.
We can’t help but agree. Will you join Zylch? Let us know!
UPDATE: Well, it seems like the folks at Zylch have already retooled the site! Check out the new and improved Zylch home page below!
Looks like they’re attempting to keep the site’s clean and simple design while experimenting with a slightly different aesthetic. What do you think? Is Zylch.co even better, or has it sold out?


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Yes, that is an exact quote. He really used those words. He also said that it would be pretty hard to imagine that water wouldn’t exist on the planet, given the ubiquity of water in our solar system and beyond, and the habitable region in which this planet orbits.
Also participating in the briefing was Paul Butler of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, which provided funds for the observations at the Keck I telescope, and his comments were more tempered.
Are Vogt’s claims too extreme, or were they made in exhilaration during an exciting announcement? This has been a topic of debate on Twitter this morning. Some wondered if Vogt had been misquoted, and many expressed that Vogt’s words may fuel off-the-deep-end speculation about the certainty of life on another world.
“Until we know more about this planet and the origin of life itself, any claim of certain habitation is idiotic and does not serve science,” said Dr. Stuart Clark (@DrStuClark), author and astronomy journalist. To clarify, he wanted others to know that he thinks just the claim is idiotic, not the discovery or the people involved.
*all Tweets used by permission.
Here’s an article about abiogenesis, theories about how life got started here on Earth.
Perhaps we should remember, during our speculations about the existence of life on planets in the “habitable zone” (i.e. liquid water can exist on the planet), that liquid water may be a necessary condition for the existence of carbon based life like us, but it is not a sufficient condition!
It does not mean that life actually started out there.
People confuse “habitable” with “inhabitated” and with “habitable by humans”.
“Habitable” means it doesn’t have show-stoppers for life, and in a more narrow sense, doesn’t have show-stoppers for life-as-we-know-it, meaning anything vaguely similar to what we see on Earth. This is generally taken as “can support liquid water on the surface”, while acknowledging that yes, there could be other types of chemistries and life that are not water-based. To me, higher magnetic fields than we’re used to, for example, do not make a planet non-habitable.
“Inhabited” means that life developed there.
“habitable by humans” means that you survive on the surface with reasonable means of protection.
The “100%” quote was about habitability, the first criteria, not the other two. Nobody knows if there is life there. Nobody knows if the conditions are good enough for people to survive on it. What they said is that they know for sure it is a rocky planet with the right temperature range, which means there’s water on the surface. The tidally locked situation just makes it different than Earth, but in no way uninhabitable.
Eh well, his hypothesis is that there is a 100% chance of life. I fully endorse investigation! When will we get spectra of the atmosphere? I’m surprised that hasn’t been done already..
Those with Twitter I highly recommend tweeting this article all over the place to combat the over-the-deep-end reactions.
Do we have the technology to send a spacecraft 40 LY and still function autonomously to enter Gliesian orbit and beam images back to earth? Will we ever consider such a mission to a super-promissing spectrally-suggestive-of-life planet? Would you support such a mission even if you would not see the results in your lifetime? I think I would.
I am just wondering, can we ship a second bigger wormhole through a wormhole?
But what about the closer stars, do we have signs of planets? I am thinking about Alpha centaury or so.
No *&@^ing way is it 100%. There are a number of things which have to be overcome. The atmosphere can’t be a hothouse CO_2 atmosphere. This planet could easily be a 300C autoclave envirnoment with maybe 100 torr of pressure. If the atmosphere started out with too littlepressure it could have been lost by now.
This is intriguing however, and there is a chance for life here. If this could be imaged and found to be a double planet with a quick orbital rotation in a tidal lock I would feel even much better. Much more data is needed, including on the chemistry of the atmosphere and if possible a measurement of its blackbody radiation temperature.
It is also worth noting Vogt said, “Chances are 100%,” not that there is a 100% chance for life. I think this amounts to saying one can impose a Bayesian prior estimate to this problem of whether life exists there. The problem is that it is still tough, for we don’t know what the distriubution of possible planets is.
Why would it take “another generation” to get more in-depth observations of this planet? Surely we can a spectra of the atmosphere? There must be more we can do too.
As for the comments from some of these scientists, it seems they haven’t been reading Universetoday! What are their thoughts on the dead world scenario? Or a Venusian hurricane planet? Or the weak magnetosphere scenario where water and/or lighter atmospheric elements are gone?
As an actual astrophysicist I’m going to leave the speculation as to whether this planet is habitable to people who model atmospheres and stuff.
What I AM going to comment on is our ability to obtain observations which can clinch the argument one way or another. IT DOES NOT REPEAT NOT EXIST AT THIS TIME. It took 11 years of measurement with a hi-res spectrograph on one of Earth greatest telescopes to even tease out the radial velocity signal. 1.6 m/s is a value I have never heard of before, it’s incredible. Even confirming the existence of this planet has pushed modern techology to the limit.
Remember the definition of a parsec? At one parsec distance (about 3 ly) one AU subtends one arcsecond in the sky. Gliese 581g is six times further away and less than half as far from its star. That’s a separation of under 0″.1 for a very small body of uncertain albedo. NOTHING exists that can separate this from the star and actually take a spectrum.
Face it. Before JWST and the upcoming 30m class of ground-based telescopes, nothing more will found out about this planet. But for sure the system will be a prime target then.
Don Alexander, how did they discover that it is tidal locked?
I think that the term “habitable zone” is a misnomer because we have evidence from our solar system that there are 3 planets in this zone, but only one which supports life. As people have mentioned, there are many things that could prevent life from forming – no atmosphere, no water, too much atmosphere, poison in the atmosphere, too hot, too cold, etc… Seems like a huge stretch to say that just because a planet is located in the habitable zone means that it harbours life. Not to mention the fact that each planet system we find destroys all of our models for planetary formation and this planet may be in a form that we haven’t even considered yet.
and these bodies are close to each other and gravitaitonally perturb each other. It seems as if these would gravitationally perturb each other in ways that could be quite dramatic. It is possible they rattle each other enough so they might drift in and out of the so called habitable zone.
Considering that Gliese 581g lies within the habitable zone and by the tidal lock in a convective atmosphere will have liquid water conditions somewhere on its surface, it is nearly 100 % certainty it is habitable. A convective atmosphere will naturally give a livable annulus, the circulatory systems will be much more stable than here.
As we know from Venus a (near) locked planet retain atmosphere. The remaining water content will depend on the starting water content. The two showstoppers of abiogenesis inhibitor is a non-water world (originally or by the hydrogen loss from locking), or a water world (with scant nutrients at livable pressures).
But as we move towards the ice line outwards the habitable zone of M stars we will touch a narrower “goldi-lock” [sic] zone. Gliese is AFAIU luckily situated to be an Earth analog in that respect, not a Venus analog.
So much for A on habitability, which is context dependent but its major parameters is temperature (~ 20-40 Celsius optimum for cellular metabolism) and water (~ 100 % RH optimum for cellular metabolism).
As for the Q of inhabited, we can see from the speed with which life established on Earth, it is an exceedingly easy process. The long life of M worlds in general, and of Gliese 581 especially (7-11 Gy compared with our own 4.5 Gy), makes such considerations nearly moot.
The problem likely is not to have life, the problem is _not_ to have life under those circumstances.
these bodies are close to each other and gravitaitonally perturb each other.
In general planets are found closed packed with respect to disturbances. I believe the orbit circularity of the new planetary fits, as good as our system AFAIU my quick browsing of the paper (it’s on arxiv), rejects that the system is in a disturbed phase.
Oops! “The problem likely is not to have life, the problem is _not_ to have life under those circumstances.” – The problem likely is not to have life, the problem is _to not_ have life under those circumstances.
Also, re disturbances, I just remembered that the paper has a discussion on how the keplerian tree fit procedure easily exaggerate eccentricities when data is missing.
If so, I would not trust orbital predictions until all or nearly all planets are found, which today seem to take 11 (!) years – or more.
I don’t see the big problem- since we do know only it’s mass and orbit, why not guess that there’s life? It’s just as good as the opposite guess. A percentage chance is not the most meaningful statement, what’s wrong with 100%?
I had not considered the long life span of these systems. 7 – 11 Billion years would give ample time for life to arise, even if large areas of the planet are unsuitable.
I imagine there must be a probability calculation that could be derived from all this.
Do we have enough data where we could figure out some rough probability estimates? Please forgive me if some of my language here is incorrect as I am not a mathematician!
PS: please ignore that last sentence, I wish we could go back and correct our postings!
That is the issue with orbits. Over a long time period of many millions of years there could be significant drift in these orbits. So a planet in the habitable zone might in 50 million years drift out of it.
Well, the phrase he used is very vague – he didn’t say ‘I believe that the probability that life exists on this planet is 100%’ , just that ‘the chances for life on this planet are 100%’. This could mean that he thinks the chances for life surviving somewhere on this planet are 100% if indeed they are there… etc.
Still, it is a reckless (and in my view, completely incorrect no matter how he meant it) comment. I can just imagine all the bong-smoking hippies and cult leaders working this new ‘discovery’ into their cosmic fairytales as we speak.
@OLAF: Actually, we don’t know it’s tidally locked from measurements.
This is just a very good guess, following what we do know from, e.g., moons in our solar system (including our own). After such a long time (7 – 11 Gyr was mentioned) and so close to the star, tidal locking is almost assured.
While we may all fervently wish for other inhabited planets and rightly hail the stupendous advances in technology thank goodness for the sane voice of an actual astrophysicist [Don A.]. As he says it’s taken 11 years to find this tiny twitch in the data so any further assumptions are far too premature. Speculation around the fire with a glass of brandy are ok but let’s not get carried away.
I have one major problem with Vogts statement if a 100 percent chance..
Stellar flares!! I am surprised no one has pointed out yet here and other forums that on Red Dwarf stars it is thought that most would have gamma and xray flares more violent than our sun… Considering this planet is at 0.15au, the chance if any life being sterilized is high..
Assuming a rocky body with any appreciable gravity and hence an atmosphere: flares not so much a problem.
Would people have minded so much if he had said “…ninety-nine point nine nine nine… recurring”?
Personally I think it’s a “sure thing”.
bwahahaha! can i please have more funding?
but seriously, you guys know that crowell’s prediction is the most likely one, right? the chances of it actually being anything other than a deathtrap are extremely small.
what should be taken from the discovery is confidence for finding more of them (and perhaps much better suited) in the future.
The likeliness to discover earth-sized planets orbiting close Red Dwarfs has grown during the last years. So we could expect to find a planet like Gliese 581g orbiting a Red Dwarf like Gliese 581. In the years to come we will find a lot more systems of this kind. So keep cool and look forward.
Looking forward for what? Gliese 581 is some 20 lightyears away. This is some 200 trillion kilometers. Travelling such a distance at 40000 km/h will take more than 570000 years, one way! So, there is no real option to go to, or ever reach that planet.
In a few years we might be able to obtain spectra of that planet´s atmosphere, and of the atmospheres of further planets in other systems as well. Comparing these with the atmospheres of planets of our solar system, we may find out whether the atmospheres found in our system are alike to those in other systems, or not. That will be the real discovery we get from our discovery of other planets.
don’t forget that you have a huge planet between life and the star that can shield life. In this case tidal locking could be useful.
We may not know enough about tidal locking, or the weather on such planets, or stuff like that. But what are the chances of some science fiction book or blockbuster film about a small bunch of freedom-fighters being cast out of the habitable belt and making a perilous trek acoss the hot/cold side to strike a blow for freedom, etcetera?
Saying that there is a 100 percent chance for life there is proposterous. This planet could have evolved along the same track as venus. It may not have plate tectonics. It could be a water world with no land mass above sea level. It may look like Europa and be totally encased in ice. If this planet were transitiing in front of its star we could at least sample its atmosphere and that would give us a big clue, but as I gathered it isn’t detectable using the transit method. If there is liquid water on its surface then the chances of there being simple life forms is pretty high in my opinion, but that is a subject of much debate. Eventually we will be able to sample the oceans of Europa, Enceladus, and Ganymede. In addition we will be have had a good look at the Mars subsurface. If we find simple life there then it argues strongly that we will find it on this planet, given the right conditions. If not, then the opposite argument is more likely true. As it stands now, I would say that most likely there will not be life on this planet given what little we know so far.
Would life have to be extremophiles? Maybe, and remember that the process of converting photons into bio-energy might be different since the light spectrum is different.
weeasle: Good call on flaring. Yes a lot of M-class stars do flare up. NOt all of them do though, and I would suspect that if this star flared up a lot it would have been cited by now. I will see if I can look that up. Moderate flaring might not be too bad if the atmosphere is thick enough to block the gamma and UV from the surface. Then again if it is thick enough it might be IR trapping. Also even if the star does not a flare up now that does not guarantee it has not done so in the past or will do so in the future.
Greg: as Don Alexander pointed out this will require far greater resolution. The JWST will undoubtedly be put to this task. So we have to wait to get further data here.
Thank you Brobof for the link to the fine research paper.
I am no atmospheric physicist but I can tell you the likelyhood is higher that the dayside would be totally sterilised by the likely cyclical violent x/gamma ray flares from Gliese Dwarf.
The nightside could theoretically support life in pools of water if this life could adapt without photosynthesis as indeed some crustaceans (krill and other exotherms and extremophilic bacterium) and other lifeforms around geothermal vents do on earth.
However, all these are assumptions based on the presumptions of genisis of life on earth, of which we understand little, especially early earth evolution and origins.
I think it is irresponsible to extrapolate 100% chance when we know so little about how life takes hold – Panspermia, Transpermia, One-off accident? Its anybodies guess until we get powerful scopes, detectors and hadron colliders up to full juice + the public enthusiasm and political will. Most people are more focused on the day to day but soon hopefully we will get to know some pretty profound answers.
ps. Thanks LC 🙂 Please PM me (or next time you see me reply) I would love to hear any info you can dig up on Gliese stars X-Ray flares… Cycle, Strength, etc.
The moon is in the Sun’s goldilocks zone. ‘Nuff said.
Humans’ inherent resistance to the idea of other life in the universe is probably as subversive as “scientists” of the 1500’s lighting up their campfires to “educate” everyone that didn’t want to believe the Earth was at the center of the solar system.
I understand the overall debate about “100%”, but the overreaction to that quote is a little preposterous. I bet if the guy said there is a 100% chance that there ISN’T life, it wouldn’t be getting nearly the reaction.
Regarding the stability, and flare activity of Gliese 581, a quick check of Wikipedia reports that MOST satellite observations find a peak-to-peak variability over 6 weeks < 5 mma with no coherent variations in phase with 12.9-d period and the RV signal not due to rotational modulation due to spots or granulation patches. Also Gliese 581 appears to be too massive to be a flare star which makes life more probable. However Gliese 581 does emit X-rays.
I also think that a big sea also protects from solar flares big time.
I have been wondering how a spacecraft would get to Glies 581. Could it has a near straight path or Will it get influenced by other stars that are nearby.
Looks like my guess was illogical. :d I’m giving to this planet above 50% chance to have a life.
A tidally locked world, it turns out, would need an atmosphere only about 1% as thick as Earth’s to distribute enough heat from the dayside to the nightside so that the atmosphere would not freeze out as a solid crust on the nightside.
So a maritian atmsphere density appears sufficient to keep the atmosphere from freezing out.
I have not found out anything about flaring.
Once I read a very old SF book. It was about people travelling to a far Star just like Glies 581. It took almost a lifetime. Only to discover that when they land on the planet that it was already civilized big cities by humans.
What happened is that space travel got better during their journey and actually passed them while they were flying a snail speed.
Thank you Olaf, LC, Scepticim, and all of you for your comments.
I still personally believe the chance of life would be higher on one of the moons around one of the larger gaseous planets in this system.
Our moon helps extend our Van Allen belts to provide gamma and x-ray irradiation shielding. I feel this is a strong prerequisite and possible indicator of a stellar environment conducive to abiogenisis.
I also believe photosynthetic atmospheric microbes on earth play an important and not fully understood role in converting earths atmospheric oxygen and other volatiles and increasing the nitrogen content of our atmosphere (upwards of 90% by volume).
These factors may be necessary pre-requisites to a conducive environment for life is my main point. I think there definitely is a lower bound that could be agreeable for the threshold of habitability – but I would place it around 50% at this time without further data on the X-Ray flares 581g would be subject to.
We could send a signal to the aliens and within 20 a worm hole could open up here on Earth because we called.
I have no doubt that there is life everywhere, but that does not mean that it is intelligent like us. Probably microbial. .
To be honest I really would be thrilled if the JWST finds that this planet has an oxygen atmosphere, with maybe traces of methane. Sending a robotic probe there would be a “must do” program. We just simply must get a close up look at what is happening there!
However, we can fool ourselves. In fact Feynman said the easiest person to fool is one’s self. That is something best avoided.
Wormholes? They are not likely. If the topic comes up I will reiterate the problem with these. They run into terrible problems with quantum field theory.
I go away for a few days (yes under a rock) and I miss this, thought this was a prank or something at first. A near Earth sized planet in the H zone, amazing, we would need more data to make any further assumptions though. I agree with LC’s post above, interstellar probes, the way to go.
LC, I think OLAF meant his wormhole remarks as a joke. We discussed the whole near impossibility of manipulating negative energy (are we even sure this exist yet?) at the macro level many times.
In the meantime, we need to get Hal up and running. Is there any realistic chance a hobbled version could suffice? Surely we could produce a primitive semi-autonomous computer system right now. Yet how do we insure the 100 year survival of such a complex system?
We don’t even know if water is needed for life. With only one example of life in existance, we cannot be sure what life requires. We may not even recognize alien life when we see it, because, well, it would be alien.
To say anthing with 100% certitude (except that the planet was there some twenty years ago) is irresponsible.
weeasle: a bit of further information that might be useful re Gleise 581.
A statistical survey of 113 spotted red dwarf stars that are known or suspected BY Draconis variables is presented. Typical indicators of stellar photometric activity—the amplitudes of the rotational modulation and seasonal mean brightness variations ?V and ??V?—are compared to the global parameters of the stars. First, photometric variability shows a weak dependence on spectral type; second, ?V and ??V? grow with increasing stellar rotational velocity and decreasing Rossby number, with the dependences saturating at the critical values V crit?15–20 km/s and Rocrit?0.2–0.3; and third, the Sun as a star fits well into the derived relations. Thus, the spottedness of stars, like other indicators of stellar activity, depends on their global parameters.
A type of rotating variable dwarf star, of spectral type G, K or M, that shows quasiperiodic light changes, ranging from a few hundredths to 0.5 magnitude, with a period from a few hours up to 120 days. The variations are due to surface features, such as starspots, passing in and out of view, as the star spins on its axis. Some of these stars also show flares, similar to UV Ceti stars, in which case they belong to both types of variable star.
BY Draconis itself is a close binary consisting of a K6V dwarf and a M0V dwarf with an orbital period of 5.9 days and a mean separation of 0.05 AU. The M star exhibits flares that increase its luminosity periodically by a factor of 2 to 4, and also shows smaller variability keyed to its orbit and chromospheric activity.
A nearby example of a BY Draconis star is Gliese 581.
I think we are taking a great leap to consider it possible for life with it being tidally locked. First of all, think of a seed and what it takes for one to sprout and grow. It requires just the right amount of nutrients. Then, the right temperature. Then it takes water and sunlight. If any of these variables are out-of-whack in any way, the seed does not sprout and probably dies. So, then, we apply these conditions to life on other planets. Considering it is a tidal lock, I don’t think we have much of a chance at all. Our planet rotates at a specific angle that gives us the 4 seasons and causes our atomsphere to churn and create rain and clouds and gives us the water cycle. It also causes our oceans to develop a current which reacts with the lower atmosphere to mediate the climates. I just don’t see how a tidal locked planet can do all of that and keep harsh differential climates from developing with no seasonal changes.
…I didn’t even go into the 30 day cycle and the greater possibility of asteroid or meteor collision if it doesn’t have any natural satellites. We’ve got a long way to go to get to the point of saying it might have life.
Yes the wormhole was a joke.
But I wanted to make a point that maybe any aliens there could come and visit us once they discover that we sent them a signal. Who know maybe they already sent a spacecraft towards us since they received the first TV signal.
What I am now expecting are some quack nuts that are now going to pretend that Gliese aliens are contacting them via channelling. I expect new sects popping up and starting to worship the aliens that are super intelligent since thy get as old as 1000 Gliese 581 years average. Compare that with our mere 100 Earth years intelligence!
SkepticTim: This variable nature does not seem to principally involve flaring. Of course it is hard to say what influence this might have on any planetary evnironment.
Olaf, I sort of figured the wormhole comment was at most half serious. When it comes to time on these planets, it is curious to note that these stars last a very long time. If the orbit of this planet is stable over very long time frames, then if it is life bearing it might remain biologically active for 10s of billions of years.
correction to previous post… 37 day period.
57 comments and counting. The other post of Glieses has 47. Very popular topic we got here. Maybe the exoplanet search is the one field Astronomy that can really capture the public’s imagination.
Exoplanets are fun. This is even more the case if there is a chance for life on a planet. There is a bit of a journalistic funny business going on. The previous UT article has a nice picture of an Earth-like planet, complete with blue oceans etc. The oceans would not appear that way, since there is little blue light from this star. If you stood on the surface at daylight the sky would be black, so there would be much less diffuse scatter of light that we see on Earth. Lighting would appear similar to being under sodium lights at a stadium during a night football game. Since the habitable zone n the planet would be on a longitudinal annulus where the star light is nearly tangent to the surface, shadows would be long, giving the environment potentially a rather Halloween appearance.
Note: In defense of Dr Bhathal, I think he makes clear in the interview that he doesn’t buy into the UFO-ET nonsense the reporter espouses and appears to be a legitimate researcher pursuing optical SETI. Of course that’s not going to get in the way of the ET spin of the article (I can’t even find where Dr Bhathal mentions a possible ‘signal’ from Gliese 581 OR the attribution of the ‘signal’ to G 581e).
“Gliese” stars are the top 1000 closest stars to our sun.
Also Gliese 581 = GJ581 = HIP74995 = many other alias names.
I honestly can say I haven’t read all the comments here but has anyone been thinking about how much longer these planets have been around than for example our own solar system. I think the figures on the age of this system are on the order of 7 billion years minimum. That would give plus 2 billion years evolution advantage on us, so these possible lifeforms may have visited us already albeit before most lifeforms evolved on Earth. Just some hypothetical food for thought.