![]() ![]() Well, Teller, I think he has to be much commended for that. ![]() Later on we found out that it is very difficult to ignite deuterium by an atomic bomb, and liquid deuterium, which is much easier to ignite than the gas, but at the time in '42 we thought it might be very easy to ignite liquid deuterium. And I said so, and I think Teller was very quickly convinced and so was Oppenheimer when he'd returned from seeing Compton. Well, I sat down and looked at the problem, about whether two nitrogen nuclei could penetrate each other and make that nuclear reaction, and I found that it was just incredibly unlikely. Oppenheimer got quite excited and said, "That's a terrible possibility," and he went to his superior, who was Arthur Compton, the director of the Chicago Laboratory, and told him that. ![]() Couldn't that happen?" And that caused great excitement.īethe: '42. So Teller said, "Well, how about the air? There's nitrogen in the air, and you can have a nuclear reaction in which two nitrogen nuclei collide and become oxygen plus carbon, and in this process you set free a lot of energy. So one day at Berkeley - we were a very small group, maybe eight physicists or so - one day Teller came to the office and said, "Well, what would happen to the air if an atomic bomb were exploded in the air?" The original idea about the hydrogen bomb was that one would explode an atomic bomb and then simply the heat from the atomic bomb would ignite a large vessel of deuterium… and make it react. Horgan: I wonder if you could tell me a little bit about the story of Teller's suggestion that the atomic bomb might ignite the atmosphere around the Earth.īethe: It is such absolute nonsense, and the public has been interested in it… And possibly it would be good to kill it once more. Here is an exact transcript of my interview with him, which took place at his home in Ithaca, New York. After considering Teller’s concerns, Bethe and others concluded… Well, I’ll let Bethe tell the story in his own words. (Ironically, Teller later helped create thermonuclear bombs, in which fission catalyzes a vastly more powerful fusion explosion.) Teller brought his concerns to other physicists, including Bethe, an authority on fusion (and pretty much everything else in nuclear physics). Teller reportedly did calculations suggesting that a fission explosion might generate heat so intense that it would trigger runaway fusion in the atmosphere. I heard about the incident in 1991 while preparing for an interview with Hans Bethe, who headed the Manhattan Project’s theoretical division. While winds were calm in the morning, they were expected to increase through the day and neighborhoods downwind could experience very unhealthy air quality.Īssociated Press reporter John Antczak contributed from Los Angeles.The 70 th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has reminded me of an extraordinary incident that occurred during the Manhattan Project, when Edward Teller and other physicists feared the fission bomb they were building might incinerate the planet. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a special advisory for the immediate area, urging people who smelled smoke or could see ash to limit exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed. One round of winds hit Thursday and another was predicted to develop by the weekend. It took several hours to control the flames.įortunately, the fire erupted in a calm period between bouts of Santa Ana winds that have been sweeping through Southern California. Some nearby residents left their homes, but firefighters pouring streams of water prevented the flames from spreading to residences. The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m., and more than 100 firefighters and 26 fire engines from multiple departments responded to the industrial district surrounded by neighborhoods about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles. He said he tried to douse the blaze with a hose. “They’re barbecuing, making fires to stay warm,” Christian Hernandez told KNBC-TV.Įlias Hernandez said the fire burned a homeless man’s belongings before spreading to a utility pole, and “from there, it just started spreading everywhere.”” Nearby residents blamed a homeless encampment in the alley. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Unlike most Weber gas grills, the SX-315 doesn’t have a thermometer on the grill’s lid. The most notable differences, beyond the price tag, was the addition of the smart panel on the side table. The Wi-Fi-enabled Weber Spirit SX-315 includes three stainless-steel burners and performed just as well as the standard Weber Spirit II E-310 gas grill, our top pick in this roundup. This is a well-made grill that will serve you well for years to come. That Weber backs its products with a 10-year warranty against corrosion and rust, helps to take the sting out of the purchase price of this upgrade pick. And the grill is already configured for iGrill3 Bluetooth thermometers (sold separately). We loved how one of the side tables folded down for easy storage, and making the warming rack foldable was a brilliant design choice. Instead of a plastic handle and lid, the whole lid is metal, giving it a more professional, sleeker look. The Genesis’ side-mounted propane tank has a windshield around it, and its four wheels make it easier to move around. When it came to performance, we really didn't notice a difference between the two they both produced excellent grilled burgers and chicken drumsticks. The Genesis II offers roughly the same BTUs per square inch as the Spirit II (76 BTUs, in case you’re wondering). You can easily fit 24 burgers on this bad boy (versus the 18 that Weber Spirit II E-310 can handle). If you can afford the additional expense and want a grill with the same exceptional build quality as our main pick but with a larger cooking surface, we’d recommend upgrading to the Weber Genesis II E-310. When you take all the factors into account-performance, ease of use, and aesthetic appearance-it's a no-brainer for our choice as Best Overall. The Weber Spirit II E-310 is absolutely worth its price. Although there were a lot of little parts to put together, the instruction manual was clear-cut and easy to understand. As compared to some of the other products we tested, the Weber was significantly easier to build, too. It was also one of the few grills that had hooks on the side for hanging your grilling tools, and the Weber lids were the only ones designed to vent smoke away from tunneling into your face.Ī bonus, this grill is also iGrill3 (a Bluetooth enabled thermometer that mounts permanently to the grill table and can send grilling alerts and data right to your smartphone) compatible. Weber really thought of everything with this model: a side-mounted propane tank with a gas meter, sturdy side tables, and cooking grates that fit together perfectly. We also loved some of the aesthetic features, and the grill itself felt well put together and built to last. ![]() When we turned all the burners on low, it hit an impressive 400° F (which was 25 to 50 degrees hotter than some of the higher BTU models we tested). We created indirect heat by turning a single burner on high heat, then heating the grill to 300 degrees. Its 30,000 BTUs (or, 71 per square inch) cranks out an impressive amount of heat. This product is proof that BTUs are not the end-all-be-all in grill choice. ![]() It can’t hold quite as many burgers as our upgrade pick, but the 18-or-so burgers that fit cooked evenly to perfection. It was our favorite grill to use on every test, producing perfect sear marks on burgers, evenly cooked chicken, and picture-perfect asparagus. The Weber Spirit II E-310 may be the brand’s entry-level model, but it didn’t act like a lesser product when it came to performance. But the cheapest options might not be built to satisfy, either. After cooking dozens of burgers, chicken drumsticks, and asparagus, we can say with certainty that the most expensive model is not necessarily the best. We put popular propane gas grills through extensive testing to evaluate each based on the ease of assembly, preheat speeds, and its grill surface, among other factors. to the generic models that crop up at your local grocery store every spring, there are hundreds of options to choose from. From big brands like Weber grills-including our top pick, Weber Spirit II E-310 While choosing a gas grill is a relatively simple decision, deciding which to purchase is considerably more difficult. They also boast precise temperature control, which makes it easy to cook delicate foods that might be burned while cooking over coals that can get as hot as 700☏. But gas offers instant, even heat that puts charcoal grills to shame, helping you cook up delicious burgers and chicken breasts. Gas grills may lack the romance of cooking over charcoal-you won’t get the extra boost of flavor from smoky briquettes, and it’s impossible to heat the grill to the same temperature. ![]() ![]() Second, even if I did download everything, all Gemini 2 could do is delete the additional duplicates that I'd just created in doing so. First, if I had room on my computer for all my cloud files, I wouldn't have much need of a de-duplicator. I tried, eventually wrote to support, and they replied, "there is no possibility to scan your cloud storage with Gemini 2." They suggest downloading all cloud files and then scanning them locally. I downloaded Gemini 2 because it says, ""delete duplicates in cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox." It can't do that. I didn't try de-duplicating files on my computer. This review is only for de-duplicating files in the cloud, which is what I needed, and what Gemini 2 can't do, despite what it advertises. Also, it would be nice if it could flag any folders that were rendered empty after a purge, but I understand that, too, is probably above and beyond. It’s probably a little bit more complex an algorithm to track, so I understand why it’s not part of the patterns it can detect. One thing I wish it would do, for when it finds duplicates scattered between two folders, is remember which folder you kept them in (much like it remembers whether you prefer older or newer, higher or lower resolution (or bitrate)). I would recommend always, ALWAYS, visually inspecting all matches before deleting. I did have to make some manual changes after the scan, and that did take a little time, but far LESS time than making a manual comparison to all files scattered across three hard drives. I found the interface fairly easy to use (though at times got a little mixed up and had to remind myself to select the one I want to DELETE, not KEEP!) It’s great at identifying duplicates… but don’t expect it to be 100% spot on. I just got rid of over 30G of duplicate files, some of which have been floating around for a decade or more. And helps you free up tons of disk space. Some features are only partially available for non-paying users and can be unlocked with a Yearly Access plan.ġ1. It has a polished, intuitive user interface and the brains to differentiate copies from originals by testing them against nearly a dozen different parameters.ġ0. “With Gemini 2 there’s little reason to fear duplicates.ĩ. And if you’re wondering what tech reviews say about Gemini 2, wonder no more: we’ve gathered some of them below.Ĩ. ![]() ![]() Removing clutter and recovering disk space are our specialty, so we made a duplicate cleaner that does both like a pro.ħ. ![]() Gemini 2: The Duplicate File Finder is brought to you by the team behind CleanMyMac X.Ħ. A new powerful feature that helps Gemini 2 not only find duplicates that are already on your Windows, but also look out for new ones.ĥ. Gemini 2 detects duplicate and similar files in every corner of your Windows, including Photos, Music, and even external drives.Ĥ. “I’ve been an active user of MacPaw’s Gemini software since its inception, and Gemini 2’s release today has made me fall in love with it all over again.ģ. For example, the non-paying users can delete found duplicates only manually via Reveal in Finder feature and don’t have access to Smart Cleanup.Ģ. ![]() ![]() ![]() This can be either the current Lightning cable or the 30-pin version for older iPads and iPhones. On your Mac, click Control Center in the menu bar, click Display, then choose a device below Link keyboard and mouse to. The iPad is connected to the Mac with a standard charging cable for the iPad. The Duet app has essentially zero lag since:ĭuet Display, produced by former Apple engineers, deals with the lag problem in a unique way. The biggest bummer to Magic Keyboard is the absence of backlighting, so if its important for you, the MX is a no brainer. Connect the dock to an electrical outlet using the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter (included with your iPad) to. Here are some ways you can use the iPad Keyboard Dock, though: Connect the dock to your computer with the USB cable included with your iPad to sync iPad and charge its battery. Obviously it’s not designed as a touchscreen OS, so a lot of the user interface elements are rather small for a finger, but for things like weblinks, it makes for a convenient additional means of control. I personally use the Magic Keyboard as I like the consistency of keyboard feel between my MacBook and my other devices, but MX is great too. Note that the full product name is iPad Keyboard Dock. It’s really quite fun to explore what OS X would be like on a touchscreen device. One really nice, uh, touch with Duet is that you can choose to control the apps on the iPad monitor using your Mac touchpad/mouse, or the touchscreen display on the iPad–switching back-and-forth between the two methods as you like. ![]() ![]() Typically, this is the DM’s realm, and they will have an idea of what modules they want to run. I would stay away from gifting DnD adventure books. These are neat and effective tools for tables looking to move away from technological solutions. There are currently 3 types of journals: Character Journals for players, Game Master journals for GM’s note-taking, and Monster/Encounter journals for prepping and running encounters. These nifty little books can provide note-happy DMs and players with a structured, efficient layout to record their session/planning notes. If your giftee still uses chart paper to map out their combat encounters, an erasable battlemap is a great gift! Not Another Dungeons & Dragons Podcast Merch.Here are the merch stores for the top 3 popular Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts: Not sure if the person you are buying a gift for listens to podcasts? Check out our list of the best DnD podcasts to see if any sound familiar. ![]() Not only is it a gift they would definitely rep, but it means that you have taken the time to familiarize yourself with their hobby. If you know for a fact that somebody is into a particular podcast, gifting them a piece of merch would be very meaningful. Podcast merch, in my opinion, would always make a fantastic gift for a Dungeons & Dragons player. They even have a model that works with the personal dice rolling tray noted above. If you want top-of-the-line dice towers, Wyrmwood has you covered. If you want better quality but higher priced ones (and to support small creators), Esty has a great selection of dice towers. To help parse the vast array of dice-makers out there, our guide to the best DnD dice covers a number of the top suppliers, their product offerings, budget ranges, and geographies.Īmazon has a good selection of cheap (sub $50) dice towers. Nobody can ever have enough dice, and a nice set of dice is something that most people don’t typically buy right off the bat.ĭnD dice come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, ranging from basic acrylic to mammoth ivory. Best DnD Gifts for DMs and Players DnD Diceĭice are a universally fantastic DnD gift. Now that you have (very sneakily) rooted out all the necessary information, let’s get into the best DnD gifts. Do they have any favorite Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts?.Do they use printed books or a digital toolset like DnD Beyond?.Do they use a virtual tabletop, battlemaps, and miniatures, or are they a “theater of the mind” group?.Are they a DM (Dungeon Master) or a player?. ![]() First, who are you buying for?īefore you buy DnD players gifts, you need to find out some information: In this guide, we will be outlining which gifts will go over best with which specific type of DnD player. However, some gifts are more universal than others. There are quite a few gifts that will get any DnD player excited. So, even if you don’t play DnD, you’ll be able to find that perfect gift for that special DnD player in your life. This list has been carefully selected to only include the best DnD gifts out there, and each choice is explained in detail. Who am I to be giving DnD gift recommendations?. ![]() ![]() Likewise, Wilson appeared in series such as On Seventh Avenue (1996), Sister, Sister (1996), Party of Five (1999-2000), The West Wing (2004), Noah’s Arc (2005-06), Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007), Raising the Bar (2008-09), etc.Similarly, his debut movie is Nixon where he played the role of Joaquin in 1995.Cruz stepped into the acting industry with his debut TV series, My So-Called Life as Enrique “Rickie” Vasquez from 1994-95.And we still aren’t there yet.”īillboard and The Hollywood Reporter‘s second annual Pride Prom and Summit supports The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Seemingly referring to the anti-gay rhetoric of President Donald Trump and his administration’s multiple attacks on LGBTQ rights - including the recent removal of Obama-era nondiscrimination healthcare protections - White added, “And so I hope the series is a reminder that no matter how much progress we make, that can always be torn away. In fact, we wanted it to be a call to action in a lot of ways to not celebrate television and pat it on the back and say, ‘You’ve reached the finish line.’ But to say there is a lot more work to be done.” “But we didn’t ever want it to be only a love letter. “ is a love letter to many heroes from television,” said White, pointing to Cruz’s own groundbreaking portrayal of gay teen Enrique “Rickie” Vasquez on the ’90s TV show My So-Called Life. Though progress has been made, White was quick to point out that the fight is far from over. From the landmark Stonewall Riots to the AIDS crisis to FX’s ballroom drama Pose, the series takes a comprehensive look at the parallels between movements in society and the evolution of queer representation on TV. Visible is a five-part series that takes viewers inside the strides and struggles of the LGBTQ community through the lens of the small screen. What do you think is important that we should include? We really had to whittle it down and we couldn’t include everything, but that was part of my job, to make sure that we included as many voices as we could.” “We wanted to hear from everyone, how you feel about this, what this makes you feel, what you think should be important. “We had to be sure that we had as much diversity as possible because we wanted to be sure that in all of those meetings - which we had so many of with Wilson, with our other EP Wanda Sykes, and with our team of editors,” said Hargrave. One way to empower people of color within the LGBTQ community is through authentic representation and inclusivity - both in front of and behind the camera - which Cruz, Hargrave and White felt was imperative for the success of Visible, which debuted in February. African American, Black and Brown people, people of color have been trying to have this conversation about race in our community for decades.” “How we really question our own biases and how we truly take care of each other through this moment. “How can we finally, within our own community, acknowledge that we have some work to do within our own community about how we navigate race?” he said. We take care of each other.”Ĭruz went on to note that systemic racism exists within in the LGBTQ community, providing an opportunity for substantial reflection and reform. “I think this moment, given everything that we are experiencing globally - not just here in the States - in terms of the and in terms of the uprising is that, what it means to me is that it gives us an opportunity as a community to live up to the expectation of community,” said Cruz. During a live-streamed panel - titled “Apple TV+ Presents: Visibility” - the team behind Apple TV+’s docuseries Visible: Out on Television discussed the importance of LGBTQ representation in a time of unprecedented divisiveness.Īccording to Cruz - an executive producer on the project - uplifting marginalized voices feels particularly meaningful as Pride marches are beginning to overlap with protests for the Black Lives Matter movement, reignited by the killing of George Floyd and unceasing police brutality against Black people. Actor Wilson Cruz, producer Jessica Hargrave and director Ryan White participated in Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter‘s Pride Summit on Saturday. ![]() ![]() ![]() Token Black Friend: One of only two black characters in the film his role is to be Robin's lancer.Punny Name: Given his father is "Asneeze" (Azeem in Prince of Thieves), that's where Ahchoo gets his name.Only Sane Man: Comes across as this, especially when trying to persuade Robin to avoid fighting Little John and hop across the truly pathetic stream.Meta Guy: He made many wisecracking comments along the story which lampshaded many tropes being played in the movie.Malcolm Xerox: In his speech, complete with Malcolm's iconic glasses.The Lancer: Robin's right-hand aid and first ally in his war against Prince John.Deadpan Snarker: Robin's accomplice in pointing out the stupidity of everyone else.Anachronism Stew: He wears pump-up sneakers and his cocked hat has a snapback like a baseball cap.Malaproper: Has a problem saying his words properly when upset.Īn exchange student to England from the Holy Land.Laughably Evil: The villain's main heavy, but he's just so impossible to consider a threat.Later, after being struck a mortal blow, he agrees to his own Abhorrent Admirer Latrine's ultimatum of marriage in return for saving his life. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() In the following section, we will learn in detail about the geometric shape of this compound. The geometric structure of this compound is a trigonal pyramid in shape. So, the combination has a stable structure now. ![]() Now, if you check the surrounding electrons of both the compounds, you can see each Hydrogen atom has two surrounding atoms, while the phosphorous atom has eight electrons around it. The remaining two unpaired electrons of phosphorous are placed on the 4th side that forms a lone pair. Three valence electrons of phosphorous forms pairs with three valence electrons from the hydrogen atoms. Since hydrogen has one valence electron, and phosphorous has three, so P is the central atom in the molecular structure of this compound. The electronic configuration of the atoms let us know how many atoms can participate in the bonding. In Phosphene, three hydrogen atoms combine with phosphorous. It means hydrogen has one valence electron while phosphorous has three. If you look at the periodic table, you will see hydrogen is placed in the first column while phosphorous in the 5th column. Phosphorous has an electronic configuration of 1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2 3P3. Hydrogen has an electronic configuration of 1S1 as it has only one electron. To understand the structure of PH3, we should know the electronic configuration of the atoms and how many valence electrons are there in the atoms. The molecular formula of phosphene is PH3 which indicates the compound has one phosphorous atom bonding with three hydrogen atoms. ![]() ![]() If you can prove you’re a student, you can also get Spotify Premium for just $5.99 per month. ![]() But if you’re always wanting to hear the very latest tracks as soon as they drop, Spotify Premium is a far safer bet.Īs of July 24 2023, a standard Premium subscription costs $10.99 per month. Because this is optional, it will vary by artist. However, for the last few years, Spotify has also allowed artists to make their new releases exclusive to Premium subscribers for a 2-week period. That’s a lot of content that you don’t necessarily need to pay a penny for. Spotify Premium: Music libraryįor the most part, both free and paying users have the same access to Spotify’s library of “over 80 million” songs and podcast titles. PCs, smartphones, connected devices, Smart TVs, PS3 & PS4, Android Auto, Spotify Car Thing, Apple CarplayĪd-free listening Offline listening Unlimited Skips Mobile Streaming Over 80 million songs, plus 2.6 million podcasts Premium comparison will help you choose by running through what features you get on each tier. We've put the streaming service head-to-head with its biggest rivals, so don't forget to check out these face-offs: Apple Music vs. Or, if it's better to keep a Spotify Free account but spend music streaming money towards a different service. If you don’t already have a Spotify Premium subscription, you might be wondering if it’s worth paying the monthly $10.99. ![]() In early 2022 it became apparent that Spotify's lossless streaming tier was hit by delays, although it now looks as though Spotify HiFi could be back on the agenda after all. Spotify's second Stream On event has been set for March 8, 2023, where we'll hopefully be able to find out more about whether a Spotify hi-fi tier is ever likely to be rolled out. Spotify's closest rival Apple Music already offers lossless and spatial audio, and the popular music streaming service is beginning to looking like it's falling behind in terms of high-quality music streaming. Choosing between Spotify Free and Premium is a little more complicated given some of the recent upgrades rival music steaming services have received. ![]() |
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