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Thank you my new peeps!!In 2004, a Mw 9.2 earthquake ruptured the Sunda subduction zone from North Sumatra to the Andaman Islands, a length of ~1500 km, and triggered a devastating ocean-wide tsunami. This earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku-Oki Mw 9.0 earthquake showed unexpectedly shallow megathrust slip, i.e. extending further beneath the forearc than expected. In the case of North Sumatra, this shallow slip was focused beneath a distinctive plateau of the accretionary prism. This intriguing seismogenic behavior and forearc structure are not explained by existing models or by observations at many other margins where seismogenic slip typically occurs farther landward. The oceanic plate input sequence is thick and geophysically shows strong evidence for induration and dewatering and has probably reached the temperatures required for sediment-strengthening diagenetic reactions. The input materials may be key to driving the distinctive slip behavior and long-term forearc structure. IODP Expedition 362 (conducted in 2016) drilled two boreholes within the input section of the Indian oceanic plate entering the North Sumatran subduction zone. The section reaches 4-5 km at the trench, therefore the more distal and deeper part of this section was targeted where it is only ~1.5 km thick and drilling is feasible. The Expedition successfully cored the entire sedimentary sequence to, and including, the Late Cretaceous oceanic basement. This sequence includes a significant section of Nicobar Fan sediments underlain by a series of pelagic and igneous units. At U1480 coring to 1430 mbsf was completed and to 1500 mbsf at Site U1481 (both in water depths > 4100 m). In addition, a full suite of logs were collected through the entire sedimentary sequence at Site U1481. The two boreholes, U1480 and U1481, together provide a composite cored and logged section and indicate the degree of local variability of the sequence. Initial results will be presented on the lithological composition, geochemistry and physical properties of the deeper input materials where the plate boundary décollement forms. These indicate the current state and potential for diagenesis and fluid generation. Post-expedition research will include experimental work on core samples to test how frictional and physical properties will evolve with increasing burial as the section thickens towards the subduction zone. Details of depositional history of the sequence are relevant to the plate boundary fault properties and evolution of the North Sumatran forearc. They also provide information on the significance of the Nicobar Fan as part of the Indian Ocean sedimentary record, related to Indo-Eurasian collision, Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau uplift and regional climatic conditions. Ultimately post-expedition research integrating core, log and seismic data with experimental and numerical methods will aim to predict the physical, thermal, fluid, and mechanical properties and diagenetic evolution of the sediments as stresses and temperatures increase due to burial and subduction.Expanded gaming amenities at racetracks might sound like added competition for the horse racing industry, but Howard Blank, Vice-President of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC), sees it as an opportunity for cross-promotion.
Earlier this month, the GCGC-operated Fraser Downs announced it will be adding a 12-table poker room to its casino operations with food and beverage service, along with multiple flat screen TV’s for sports viewing, opening on March 2.
In the latest edition of Trot Radio, host Norm Borg discusses what the effects of adding a poker room to Fraser’s facilities will have on the local harness racing industry with Blank.
During the interview, Blank states that the pros of adding the poker room far outweigh any cons for the racing industry and emphasizes the opportunities it will provide for cross-promotion between poker and horse players.
“If we can bring more people on our property [who] may not have any inkling of wanting to look at or see harness racing…and they can experience it when they’re taking a break or walking through the facility I think we’ve done a good service there and we’ve won them over,” said Blank. “The product itself is exciting and we just have to be able to give people options, and that’s what they want, and more options means they’ll stay longer.
Blank also discusses the state of western Canada’s racing industry and GCGC’s commitment to the racing product and community. To hear the full interview with Borg and Blank, click the play button below.
What is the marcus shrine at the Bloodshot Dam's purpose?

I've played Borderlands 2 many times, but only recently learned that you can interact with the Marcus shrine. I see that you can pull a lever, which closes the hatch at the base of the shrine, but it opens a few seconds later and a voiceover of Marcus says "You gotta give me something to work with." I always assumed he wanted me to drop guns in and it would give me a different one, but nothing happens. Am I missing something?As news of a second lockdown in the key European markets emerge, India reported a 5.4% dip in last month’s export data. The country exported goods worth US$ 24.82 billion last month, as against US$ 26.23b in October 2019.
The pandemic with additional issues such as container shortage due to imbalance in trade is further adding to the problems of the exporters. To improve the conditions Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry requested Minister of State for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to invite non-cartel shipping lines and also to provide preferential berthing to cartelized lines with berths, thus leading to a 4060% increase in the freight.
Additionally, the commerce ministry may limit benefits for exporters under the new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme. The rates will be finalized on a priority basis for select sectors due to resource constraints.
Amid the unstable condition of the international market due to the COVID19 situation, the export by India in October was reduced by 5.4 percent and came down to 24.82 billion dollars, which was 26.23 billion Dollars in October 2019.
A revival aided the sharp recovery in exports. New export orders rose from 53.8 in September to 55.2 in October. The pace of improvement in this subindex was the most pronounced in close to six years, the report said. Consequently, the sentiment of manufacturers towards the year ahead production outlook got a significant boost. The level of confidence was at a 50month high of 64.3 in October.
To deal with the situation, Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister, has requested Mansukh L Mandaviya, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilizers, to auction such cargo and also invite non-cartel shipping lines to give preferential berthing to cartelized lines who have berths leading to 4060 percent increase in freight, which will increase competition, lessen monopoly in the market and ultimately benefit the exporters.
The Centre may limit benefits for exporters under the new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme, the rates for which are being finalized on a priority basis for select sectors, owing to a resource constraint.
The Plastics Export Promotion Council of India has announced plans to increase plastic exports to $25 billion in the next five years while posting a 20 percent growth during FY 2021 and FY2022. The Mumbai-based apex trade body will invest $6.2 million (Rs 46.23 crore) and create 18 plastic parks, among multiple measures to boost environmentally sustainable growth of the plastics industry.
I’ve made a great deal of progress with my personal goals over the last few months. My CISSP is currently in review waiting for final approval, and my GPEN is in progress. I’ve even managed to post semi-regular blog posts.
We are steadily making progress on our family goals as well. A child enrolled in college, one property sold, another on the market, and an offer placed on our new property. If things keep moving at this pace, 2018 is going to be a great year.
Next Post Is Making Telco Monopolies Wholesale To Their Competitors Harmful?Everyone loves food in some form or fashion, so framed food artwork is becoming quite popular among the masses. Historians show that food art was even popular among the ancient Greeks and Romans; it was their way of showing what delicacies the rich enjoyed. Even the ancient Egyptians had paintings of food in the pyramids believing that it would help to nourish the dead in the next life.
There are a number of artists that focus their work on the world of still life and food is their preference. You will find such names as Greg Brown, Ralph Burch, Kim Lewis, and David Carter Brown; each with their own flair for bringing food to life. Framed food art comes in so many categories from fruits and vegetables, to restaurant scenes, to advertisements, to abstract, and other formats as well.
Food art can fit into a wide variety of venues and bring a certain ambience to the room. Coffee shops often have framed food pictures tempting customers to a hot steaming cup of coffee like “Rich Espresso” by Kathy Middlebrook. In an Italian restaurant, you might find the whimsical “Maurice” by Will Raf