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CHARLOTTE — Passengers on a flight that was about to take off from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Thursday got a view that nobody wants to see when they look out the window: flames shooting from the wing. Frankie Leggington shared video of the incident with Channel 9, adding that the plane had to go back to the terminal Thursday evening. “We were taking off like normal when the wheels go up, you feel a little bump,” Leggington said. “Then all of a sudden, you hear an explosion.” The video shows the airplane, an Airbus A321, going down the runway at...

In January 2023, Kazakhstan will try to transport oil to Germany through the “Dostyk” pipeline as a test. This was stated in the press release of “Kazmunaigaz” company dated December 21. “The raw materials of KMG’s oil producing organizations are sent to domestic oil refineries to fulfill the obligations to deliver oil products to the domestic market of Kazakhstan. And the volume of KMG’s oil for export is delivered to a single system trader – KMG Trading, which first meets the needs of oil refineries of “KazMunayGas” in Romania. The rest of the oil for export will be sold under...

Researchers examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the development of a child's temperament. Pham studied the effect of different parental sleep-supporting techniques on child temperament across 14 cultures. They hypothesized that passive ways of helping a child fall asleep (e.g., cuddling, singing, and reading), but not active methods (e.g., walking, car rides, and playing), would be positively related to a child's temperament. Child temperament is defined as the way children regulate their behavior and handle their emotions. Researchers define temperament by three overarching factors: Surgency (SUR), which reflects...

TOKYO — One of the worst-kept secrets in global central banking is the extent to which Chinese officials are swapping dollars for gold. Governor Yi Gang’s team at the People’s Bank of China isn’t admitting as much. The PBOC doesn’t have to, though, given the clear policy trajectory Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pursued in recent years: internationalizing of the yuan as the top rival to the dollar. Xi’s position hasn’t changed so much as other governments are catching on that trust is waning in the global reserve currency and an alternative to the dollar is badly needed. Particularly as...

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Ross Chastain was trying to comprehend what he had done nearly an hour after his video game move upended the Cup playoffs and thrilled a sold-out Martinsville Speedway while also leaving some drivers uneasy about such a maneuver and NASCAR officials pondering a possible rule change to make sure it never happens again. “It’s sinking in the we did something that no one else has ever done,” Chastain said of his last-lap, rim-riding run. But what to call the wall-hugging move was too difficult a question for him to answer. “I’ll check the Internet,” he said. It...

"Oct 28 (Reuters) - A former U.S. Capitol Police officer was convicted on Friday of obstructing an FBI investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by deleting Facebook messages he sent to a rioter afterward, federal prosecutors said. . . . The two men had not met in person."

He was getting old and paunchy And his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, Telling stories of the past., Of a war that he once fought in And the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, every one. And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors His tales became a joke, All his buddies listened quietly For they knew where of he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer, For ol' Joe has passed away, And the world's a little poorer For a Veteran died today. He won't be mourned...

Found this at the thrift store today one end appears to be a 26 pin female from what I can count and is a pushsnap connector and the other end is a parallel 25 pin/DB25 male. Pics below. Thanks in advance.

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The US military is developing micro drones, according to RT.com. Drones come in all shapes and sizes. Some rain hellfire from the sky, others buzz around your ear, masquerading as mosquitos. Back in 2007 the Telegraph reported the US had been accused of "secretly developing robotic insect spies." Government agencies admitted nothing at the time, but they're not gainsaying now. Last year Zoologist Richard Bomphrey of Oxford University told the British Daily Mail about his research into how insect wings evolved over 350 million years. “By learning those lessons, our findings will make it possible to aerodynamically engineer a new...

Guayule is an evergreen shrub that originated in the arid zone from the southwestern part of the USA to northern Mexico and therefore can be grown in environments totally different from those suited for para rubber trees (the current primary source of natural rubber (*1)). Also, the rubber constituent contained therein is very similar to that of para rubber trees. Given these factors, guayule is expected to become a new source of natural rubber. *1Hevea brasiliensis, Euphorbiaceae; evergreen tree originated in Brazil. Latex extracted from the tree contains natural rubber.

Get up to speed with everything you need to know about the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix, which takes place over 71 laps of the 4.318-kilometre Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on Sunday, July 10. Using the links above you can find the full weekend schedule, including details of practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences and special events, plus the latest news headlines, circuit information and F1 race results. You can also find broadcast information, with details of how and where you can watch the race on TV, or download the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix schedule to your mobile...

Concerning world government: when the World Health Organization (WHO) meets at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 22-28, 2022, to consider 13 U.S. proposed amendments to a treaty that was adopted in 2005 that will give the WHO global control of the health care and partial sovereignty of every nation on earth, they will find that the Swiss government has: Erected security fences in the area. Deployed about 5,000 military personnel. Deployed thousands of police. Declared a no-fly zone in the area. Is keeping several jets in the air and squadrons of jets on the ground to enforce...

The night sky has several treats in store for 2022: Expect lunar eclipses, a planetary alignment and meteor showers! The new year brings not one, but two total lunar eclipses -- the first on the night of May 15-16 and the last on Nov. 8... The May total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the entire contiguous U.S., weather permitting of course. Unfortunately for West Coasters, the eclipse will only be visible briefly. The Western U.S., however, has an advantage for the November lunar eclipse, as the moon will set just before the height of the eclipse on the East...

We have seen this movie before.This is the Democrat Plan, which mirrors Adolph Hitler's Model from 1933. The only steps missing, which will come, is: Steal various elections in several key provinces. Create a false flag event at the Capitol by state law enforcement, with incitement and coordination with anarchist groups. Meet any discussion (by your opponents) of steps 1) and 2) with claims of sedition and insurrection. Jail, arrest, oppress, or kill scapegoated individuals. Step 5) is coming: Jail, arrest, oppress, or kill all opposition leaders. Eliminate all of the rights of your citizenry. In detail: 2020 had various...

My son who is not vaccinated, has covid. Need information and prayers

Thus far, we have looked at a number of different aspects regarding the final human kingdom coming upon the earth. In part one, we addressed the globalist’s schemes they are planning for the world in the coming decade. In part two, we looked at the reawakening of European leaders to once again, take on the mantel of a global superpower. In both, we addressed this mystery of lawlessness that seems to become more pervasive by the day. Today, we will look at the ideology and belief systems for how they take us from where we are today, to where will...

Workers at the Mountaire Farms poultry plant in rural Robeson County, North Carolina, say that about four months ago, something changed. At the time, they couldn’t immediately identify the strange new chemical they’d begun to smell floating around the production lines. But one day things were running as expected, and the next there was a sharp, suffocating kind of odor that one worker said felt like it “invaded your brain.” “It stings your eyes and throat; it’s like a burning in your nasal cavity,” said Sharon, an immigrant who has worked at Mountaire’s Lumber Bridge plant for more than a...

Some high-dollar donors to former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory put their money behind Rep. Ted Budd, his U.S. Senate primary opponent, after Donald Trump endorsed Budd this year, records show. Why it matters: The former president's endorsement can be literal currency in Republican primary fights. The shifting allegiances between McCrory and Budd illustrate how Trump can single-handedly alter not just support but the money race in high-profile political fights. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free What's happening: David Congdon, the executive chairman of trucking giant Old Dominion Freight...