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Jun 22
2021
By Matt Collins Junior
Making homemade solar panels isn’t as difficult as you may think and building them yourself can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over purchasing panels which are already assembled. There are several different alternatives when it comes to making your own, you are able to build them over completely from scratch using free information off of the internet, and there are also many great internet sites that have DIY kits, which we will talk briefly about.
There are some basic components to homemade solar panels. You need the Polycrystalline Solar cells themselves, which you can find from various outlets, the lowest priced you are going to find them is on eBay, or some other online source like Amazon. Then there is the frame work, power inverter and storage batteries. Depending on your individual needs, you are going to require two to five panels to supply the minimum power for a regular home. You can buy various sizes of cells, but just to save time soldering them together, you should try to find 3″x6″ mono-crystalline cells, and you will need 36 of these for a standard panel. Each cell is going to put out about half a volt, so you will be putting out around 18 volts per panel. You need to be extremely careful when handling these cells, because while they are powerful, they are fragile.
Then you are going to need the platform for your panel. You will require a sheet of plywood, at least inch thick and some 1″x1″ boards,three to four per panel. Then you are going to need some pegboard to fit into the wells of the shape, where you are going to glue the solar cells to. You must also buy sheets of plexiglass to cover the whole thing, so as to protect the cells from the weather and debris.
You are going to need to solder the cells together in a sequence, then solder each sequence to find the desired output. It is a great idea to purchase a voltage meter, and when you’ve got them all together, take them out in the sun and check the ends to make sure you did it right.
Then you need to mount the sections into the frame, and cover it with the Plexiglass. Until they are safe in the frame, you absolutely need to be careful when dealing with the cell panels themselves.
Then when every-thing is done and tested, you can decide on where to place the homemade solar panels to supply the power. It is ideal to place them somewhere that gets at least 8-10 hours of sunlight, many people put them on their roof. If you want to get really fancy you can buy brackets and electric motors that tilt the panels towards the sun no matter what part of the day it is.
While this may still appear complex, it really isn’t. This is simply a relatively basic overview of the procedure. Mentioned above previously, there are many resources to do generate this extremely easily. There are free internet sites that can take you step-by-step through the process, but this is usually after you have all the materials. While Do it yourself kits cost some money, they make it easy by supplying step by step instructions, listing of tools and materials you will need, as well as where to buy your supplies. You possibly can make homemade solar panels, and it is easier than you think.
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Jun 19
2021Friday, January 27, 2006
West Papuan asylum seekers, who arrived in Australia last week, were forced to make a 4000 kilometre journey to Christmas Island despite suspicions they had tuberculosis. The West Papuans were flown to Christmas Island on an RAAF Hercules last week.
Two of the group, a man and his child, have now been flown the 2,600 kilometres to Perth, Western Australia from the remote Indian Ocean island. Air force personnel had initially refused to fly them, concerned that the flight crew’s health would be at risk.
“It’s a complete farce, absurd” said one health official. “It has not only posed an unnecessary health risk, it has been hideously expensive.”
The West Papuans were among a group of 43 refugees found last week on the far north-west coast of Cape York in Queensland. They had made a five-day journey from the Indonesian province in an outrigger canoe. They arrived with banners accusing Indonesia’s military in the province ruled by Jakarta of genocide and intimidation. Their 25m traditional boat was fitted with an outboard motor and was flying the outlawed West Papuan flag.
Amid media scrutiny and the disapproval of the Indonesian government, the boat people underwent health checks before being sent to Christmas Island. X-rays and other medical examinations strongly indicated that at least one man had tuberculosis, yet the group were flown to Australia’s Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre.
Upon landing at the Island, health officials recommended the patients be transferred to Perth. However, the crew of the RAAF Hercules refused to take them, saying they were not “adequately equipped”.
A Department of Immigration spokesman (DIMIA) said an alternative flight was arranged. “At this stage there has been no positive diagnosis for tuberculosis,” the spokesman said.
The removal of the asylum seekers to Christmas Island has been met with fierce criticism from many refugee rights groups and opposition parties, who say it was impractical, potentially traumatising and hugely expensive. The Immigration Department says it has interviewed most of the asylum seekers but won’t say if they have made formal asylum claims.
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Rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Canberra and Brisbane were held this week, in support of the West Papuan asylum seekers. Refugee rights advocates protested the forced transfer to the remote Christmas Island facility.
Melbourne auxiliary bishop Hilton Deakin told about 130 people demonstrating outside DIMIA headquarters in Melbourne that, “we know that already the Indonesian authorities, in Canberra and beyond, are trying to get to them.”
Yet the he Indonesian embassy in Canberra denied making any approach, saying: “I can guarantee that there has been no contact whatsoever, it hadn’t been requested, it was never even sought.”
But the Immigration Department has confirmed that “a junior delegation” from the embassy went to Weipa last Thursday seeking access to the asylum seekers. A spokesman for the Immigration Department said the Indonesians arrived in Weipa on Thursday but by then the Papuans had already been put on a plane for Christmas Island. The West Papuans were told they had a right to Indonesian consular assistance if they choose. “Not one has chosen to do so,” the spokesman said.
“The majority of these 43 people are leaders for free expression and self-determination and possible independence because of the oppression from which they suffer,” Bishop Deakin said. “Massacres, rapes and all the rest of it have gone on in that country for almost 30 years.”
He called on the Australian Government to cancel its training program with the Indonesian military.
Democrats leader Lyn Allison said the Australian Government had “got it wrong on this issue”. The 43 asylum seekers had been “whisked off” before they could tell their story, she said.
Greens Senator Kerry Nettle has called on the government to grant access to Papuan asylum seekers. The senator says they should not be in detention and they certainly should be allowed to communicate with the outside world.
Senator Nettle will go to Christmas Island this weekend to meet the imprisoned West Papuans. She said the immigration department is obligated under the Migration Act to allow her to meet them.
Meanwhile New Zealand Greens have offered to take the asylum seekers. “New Zealand can show the Howard government how to be compassionate, as we did back in 2001 when we took some Afghan asylum seekers from the Tampa,” the New Zealand Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke says.
“It is shocking that the West Papuan refugees, having survived 450 kilometres of open water in a flimsy craft, are now bundled off to a Christmas Island detention camp – well out of range of those Australians who wish to help them,” he said.
“Under refugee law these Papuans deserve special consideration, having come directly from their claimed country of persecution, Indonesia, not via a third country, as is the case with most asylum seekers in this part of the world.
“The Papuans certain have a good prima facie case. I know from my own visit to West Papua last April that there is substantial and ongoing harassment of the local people, particularly those who assert their right to political self-determination,” said Mr Locke.
On Friday last week Indonesian security forces shot dead one Papuan protester, and wounded two others, in the Paniai district, where the 43 asylum seekers originate.
Jun 18
2021Sunday, January 25, 2009
An investigation by the Sunday Times newspaper has made allegations of bribery against four members of the House of Lords, Britain’s unelected upper legislative body.
The paper says it has secretly made recordings of Lord Truscott admitting to making a recent energy bill more favourable to a client who markets “smart” electricity meters.
The Sunday Times also alleges that Lord Taylor of Blackburn had claimed to have made changes to a bill to help Experian, a credit reference agency. The paper adds that Lords Moonie and Snape had agreed to take payments from undercover journalists.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, the Leader of the House of Lords, issued a statement saying “I am deeply concerned about these allegations. I have spoken to the members who are the subject of them and I shall be pursuing these matters with the utmost vigour”.
The AFP news agency notes that the Lords’ Code of Conduct requires that members “must never accept any financial inducement as an incentive or reward for exercising parliamentary influence”. The Sunday Times says that there have been “persistent rumours” that lobbyists have switched to concentrating on the Lords rather than the Commons because “MPs are under greater scrutiny”.
Jun 18
2021
By Alyssa Davis
Storage can be a major issue if you have a small home or apartment, and solutions can be very expensive if you do not know what to look for. Most of us have at least a few doors that can be transformed into great storage ideas with the right products; and this type of multi-purpose use of space is a great way to save money and keep things organized. Here are some clever storage ideas for behind-the-door storage in any home.
Shelving
Some home organization manufacturers offer behind-the-door shelving options that make great additions to the kitchen or pantry area. They are a great idea for accessory storage for the bedroom as well, with handy shelves for keeping a variety of smaller items. This allows you to make use of the most underrated storage area in the house. Doors are a great place to keep things that would otherwise clutter up the dresser, countertops, or even home office desks.
The shelving may not be suitable for some items, such as very heavy or breakable items, and it is designed for kitchen use primarily. It is a great idea for additional pantry space, or for storing baby-related items such as baby food, cereal, and formula. You could use it for dry goods storage, or baking good storage as well, without taking up valuable pantry space.
Pockets
This is likely the most well known use of behind-the-door storage ideas, as most of us have seen organizers that use pockets to store many different things. This clever idea has been popularized for shoe storage, but it is also a great idea for organizing your accessories in your bedroom, storing washcloths and/or hand towels in the bathroom, or for use in a child’s bedroom.
The pockets are often made of durable and functional plastic, so you can easily see what you are storing. It is a great option for storing gaming accessories in the media room, such as controllers, cords, memory cards, and similar items, without losing pieces or having to drag everything out to find one cord.
Do-it-Yourself
There is no unwritten rule that says you have to purchase pre-manufactured behind-the-door storage ideas in order to be clever. Some of the best and most functional ideas are those that you can build yourself, and this option is often much cheaper and less time consuming in the long run as well. There are a variety of websites and home improvement stores that offer classes for do-it-yourself clever storage ideas for behind-the-door.
DIY options can be a bit tricky for someone with little or no building experience, but even a novice can get the hang of building with a few tips and tricks from the experts. This way, you can get the look you want, with the materials you choose, at a price that suits your own budget considerations. You can combine shelves with pockets, add customized touches such as paint or trim, and get creative and clever DIY storage solution for behind-the-door.
About the Author: Home design expert, Alyssa Davis of Metal-Wall-Art.com, is particularly skilled in designing with outdoor metal art and decorative wall candle holder.
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Jun 17
2021Thursday, October 4, 2007
Larry Stevens is running for the Libertarian Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Kitchener-Conestoga riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.
Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.
Jun 14
2021Thursday, March 27, 2008
European Aeronautic Defence & Space NV (EADS), the parent company of European airframer Airbus, has won a £13 billion contract to supply the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) with aerial refueling tankers to replace the nation’s current ageing fleet.
AirTanker Ltd., an EADS-led consortium, have signed a 27-year contract with the Defense Ministry to supply 14 new Airbus A330-200 passenger airliner converted for the task. They will be owned by AirTanker, who retains commercial leasing rights to five which can carry 290 passengers plus cargo, but will fly in RAF livery. They replace existing Lockheed Tristar and Vickers VC-10 aircraft. The first aircraft will be in service by 2011 and all by 2016.
Rolls-Royce, part of the consortium, will supply engines. France’s Thales will supply electronics, Wimborne, UK’s Cobham will manufacture refueling equipment and Southampton, UK’s VT Group will provide service management.
Last month, Northrop Grumman and EADS defeated Boeing to win a massive order for 179 tankers from the United States Air Force. Airbus has also inked recent deals with the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Saudi Air Force and the UAE Air Force.
Jun 13
2021
byAlma Abell
In West Manhattan is a small, lively neighborhood called Chelsea. Like many New York neighborhoods, it has strong roots. Yet, it differs from many with its refusal to remain in the past. It moves forward, embracing the present changes with its art galleries, indoor Chelsea Market, the High Line, revamped Chelsea Piers, modern high rise apartment buildings and condos in west Chelsea area. Yet, Chelsea still recognizes and respects its history.
The History of Chelsea
The origins of the neighborhood’s history are tied to the land. A British Major, Thomas Clark, retired to be a gentleman farmer. He constructed a Georgian style manor home on a lot at what now covers the distance of 23rd St. between 9th and 10th Ave. He called his new home, “Chelsea” in tribute to the great Thomas More. The family farm did not remain intact after his death. His daughter Charity inherited. She had married a Benjamin Moore. It was under the ownership of their son, Clement Clarke Moore that Chelsea began to change substantially.
The once thriving apple orchard became church property in 1827. The Episcopal Diocese of New York received it as a donation. Upon this particular piece of property rose the General Theological Seminary, its Gothic brownstone campus structures home to tubular bells. Ninth Avenue bisected the property and Moore began to subdivide the property along these lines. His buyers were wealthy New Yorkers.
Chelsea began to expand beyond these early divisions. Factories, expressly forbidden by Moore, began to grow and produce. This led to the construction of row houses and immigration, particularly from Ireland. Politics began to take over and the secluded district of Chelsea was altered forever.
Yet, it was not all manufacturing. In 1869, Chelsea saw the start of its now well-known theater district. In fact, it was a first for the city of New York. Here was an opera house. In Chelsea, Mary Pickford shot movies that were seen across the country.
The Historic District
While many buildings did not survive the years that passed, some have. In the Chelsea Historic District many structures remain some dating back to the 1800s; others are from the early 20th century. Among the most famous is the Chelsea Hotel. It has been the residence of many famous and infamous musicians and artists including William S. Burroughs, Bob Dylan, Dylan Thomas and Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. You should also visit the Chelsea Market in the old Nabisco Factory, the revamped Chelsea Piers, the repurposed Starrett-Lehigh building and the Empire Diner.
West Chelsea Condos provide a view of the historic era and make a modern statement. Yet, the neighborhood is never divorced totally from its memorable past. Time has moved on, but old structures remain, many revamped for the new purpose the present world demands.
Are you searching for the perfect residence in New York? Does a Condo come to mind? If so, check out our available West Chelsea Condos. Chelsea is the perfect place for those who love art and enjoy the feeling of living in an established and pulsating neighborhood. For further information, contact us at.
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Jun 11
2021Monday, September 24, 2007
Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.
Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.
Jun 10
2021Monday, December 2, 2013
Police in the West Midlands in England today said nearly 200 kilograms worth of drugs with value possibly as great as £30 million (about US$49 million or €36 million) has been seized from a unit in the town of Brownhills. In what an officer described as “one of the largest [seizures] in the force’s 39 year history”, West Midlands Police reported recovering six big cellophane-wrapped cardboard boxes containing cannabis, cocaine, and MDMA (“ecstasy”) in a police raid operation on the Maybrook Industrial Estate in the town on Wednesday.
| The impact this seizure will have on drug dealing in the region and the UK as a whole cannot be underestimated | ||
The seized boxes, which had been loaded onto five freight pallets, contained 120 one-kilogram bags of cannabis, 50 one-kilogram bags of MDMA, and five one-kilogram bricks of cocaine. In a press release, West Midlands Police described what happened after officers found the drugs as they were being unloaded in the operation. “When officers opened the boxes they discovered a deep layer of protective foam chips beneath which the drugs were carefully layered”, the force said. “All the drugs were wrapped in thick plastic bags taped closed with the cannabis vacuum packed to prevent its distinctive pungent aroma from drawing unwanted attention.” Police moved the drugs via forklift truck to a flatbed lorry to remove them.
Detective Sergeant Carl Russell of West Midlands Police’s Force CID said the seizure was the largest he had ever made in the 24 years he has been in West Midlands Police and one of the biggest seizures the force has made since its formation in 1974. “The impact this seizure will have on drug dealing in the region and the UK as a whole cannot be underestimated”, he said. “The drugs had almost certainly been packed to order ready for shipping within Britain but possibly even further afield. Our operation will have a national effect and we are working closely with a range of law enforcement agencies to identify those involved in this crime at whatever level.”
Expert testing on the drugs is ongoing. Estimates described as “conservative” suggest the value of the drugs amounts to £10 million (about US$16.4 million or €12 million), although they could be worth as much as £30 million, subject to purity tests, police said.
Police arrested three men at the unit on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug. The men, a 50-year-old from Brownhills, a 51-year-old from the Norton area of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, and one aged 53 from Brownhills, have been released on bail as police investigations to “hunt those responsible” continue. West Midlands Police told Wikinews no person has yet been charged in connection with the seizure. Supplying a controlled drug is an imprisonable offence in England, although length of jail sentences vary according to the class and quantity of drugs and the significance of offenders’ roles in committing the crime.
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