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Quite a revealing episode.

When should we expect the seventh season?

So called mother looks like a kid herself.

Its obvious both the recepient and sender are the same person

What Nigeria needs right now is regionalism and totally autonomous, only then can our numbers (population) and diversity be fully utilized making us some golden egg in a group of nations, we would be a global power and perhaps every decade we should reevaluate our union.

Stereotypes, always bullocks.
You should date atleast 10 men from the above mentioned groups of men to have a valid ballpark.

vizkiz:
keep enjoying your "peace" but you still go down and pray to this "un-existing God" whenever there comes hard times. I have met guys like you Lotta times.

Ps: I am not here to Preach religion, change your believes or argue about if God exists or not. I just find it irritating and hypocritical when you say something online but you do the exact opposite offline

You seem to know each and every poster on this thread both on and offline to arrive at that conclusion, am I right?

The way some of you describe some phantom legendary singing prowess of wizkid on here, i'd to go listen to some of his recent songs again and this time, slowly hoping I missed something, wizkid songs I ever had on my device are; Love my baby and Gidi girl, I just cant listen to the rest for more than a minute.

This isn't entirely true, although the data allocated to me as well isn't exactly accounted for.
I used to buy the 8k for 24GB sub and it was okay, after the price slash same 24GB now goes for 5k, i am currently using the 5k plan for 24GB, my data meter claimed I have used 17.67GB, while checking my data balance just now, I still have 5457MB left, that's reasonable enough if you do the maths, don't you think?

I wasn't aware of this before now..
Why is it that expensive?

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you guys should be careful though, all it takes is one sting.

Cc johnydon22 | hardmirror | sonoflucifer, can I get a sincere Amen and 16 million likes from yall?

NB: I didn't say nothing

I earlier thought this was a fake news when I came across it in the trending section.

SMH.

Eddygourdo, have we met before? Or what could possibly warrant the arrogance and downtalk?
Did you read the article? I was still working on it but I believe the intial update tackled your questions.

This article will outline the ISS power system, starting with the Solar arrays and moving into stability analysis criteria of the rest of the power management system and loads and the technicals.

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Figure 1: Station Solar Arrays and Radiator Panels (Image courtesy of a NASA Expedition 38 crew member on January 2, 2014)

A pinpoint beam of sunlight peeks through a truss-based radiator panel and a primary solar array panel on the ISS in Figure 1. Clouds can be seen over the Earth blanketed by the cold, blackness of space in the background.

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Figure 2: ISS Main solar panel view

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Figure 3: Solar ‘wings” in space on the ISS

The ISS needs power for life support, lighting, communication, experiments, propulsion and pretty much just about everything up there 220 miles above us on Earth. The system design for reliable power in such a remote region is, to say the least, challenging. If you lose power on Earth, you can call the electric company and wait for their service trucks to arrive. If you lose power on the ISS---all on board can perish.
Sunlight is plentiful up there is space, so the natural candidate for power would be solar energy. The design that NASA and its partners came up with for mounting the solar arrays was a “blanket.” The blanket is capable of folding up like an accordion for the launch into space and once in orbit it is deployed and fully spread out to its maximum size by a command from the ground controllers via radio signal.
The space station's solar arrays were installed over several space shuttle missions. When astronaut Bill McArthur was on the station, it had one set of solar array wings. McArthur was the commander of Expedition 12 from October 2005 through April 2006. In March 2009, the STS-119 space shuttle crew installed and deployed the fourth and final set of solar arrays.
The arrays always need to face the sun for maximum power efficiency, so gimbals are used to rotate them so that they face the sun all the time. Each of the eight solar arrays is 112 feet long by 39 feet wide. The entire solar array wingspan (240 feet) is longer than that of a Boeing 777 200/300 model, which is 212 feet. Together the arrays contain a total of 262,400 solar cells and cover an area of about 27,000 square feet (2,500 square meters) – more than half the area of a football field.

The process of collecting sunlight, converting it to electricity, and managing and distributing this electricity builds up excess heat that can damage spacecraft equipment. This heat must however be eliminated for reliable operation of the space station in orbit. The ISS power system uses radiators to dissipate the heat away from the spacecraft. The radiators are shaded from sunlight and aligned toward the cold void of deep space. The heat control mechanism would be explained further in the later part of this article.

The 75 to 90 kilowatts of power needed by the ISS is supplied by this acre of solar panels. Eight miles of wire connects the electrical power system.

Altogether, the four sets of arrays are capable of generating 84 to 120 kilowatts of electricity – enough to provide power more than 40 homes on Earth. To put this in perspective, just think about an active computer and monitor using up to 270 watts or a small refrigerator using about 725 watts.

The solar arrays produce more power than the station needs at one time for the station systems and experiments. When the station is in sunlight, about 60 percent of the electricity that the solar arrays generate is used to charge the station’s batteries. At times, some or all of the solar arrays are in the shadow of Earth or the shadow of part of the station. The on-board batteries power the station during this time.

On Earth, the electricity that comes from power plants is called alternating current, or AC, this means that the direction of the current, or flow, of electricity changes about 60 times per second, the alternating current is the best way for electricity to travel over long distances but on the ISS, electricity does not have to travel as far. The solar arrays convert sunlight to DC power, DC flows in the same direction at all times.

Solar array facts:
- Together the arrays contain a total of 262,400 solar cells and cover an area of about 27,000 square feet (2,500 square meters) -- more than half the area of a football field.

- A solar array's wingspan of 240 feet (73 meters) is longer than a Boeing 777's wingspan, which is 212 feet (65 meters).

- The space station's electrical power system is connected by eight miles (12.9 kilometers) of wire.

MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION TECHNICS


The power management and distribution subsystem operates at a primary bus voltage set to Vmp, the peak power point of the solar arrays. As of December 30, 2005, Vmp was 160 volts DC (direct current). It can change over time as the arrays degrade from ionizing radiation. Microprocessor-controlled switches control the distribution of primary power throughout the station.

The battery charge/discharge units (BCDUs) regulate the amount of charge put into the battery. Each BCDU can regulate discharge current from two battery ORUs, and can provide up to 6.6 kW to the Space Station. During insolation, the BCDU provides charge current to the batteries and controls the amount of battery overcharge. Each day, the BCDU and batteries undergo sixteen charge/discharge cycles. The Space Station has 24 BCDUs, each weighing 100 kg.
Eighty-two separate solar array strings feed a sequential shunt unit (SSU) that provides coarse voltage regulation at the desired Vmp. The SSU applies a "dummy" (resistive) load that increases as the station's load decreases (and vice versa) so the array operates at a constant voltage and load. The SSUs are provided by SS/L.

DC-to-DC converter units supply the secondary power system at a constant 124.5 volts DC, allowing the primary bus voltage to track the peak power point of the solar arrays. A DC-to-DC converter is an electronic circuit or electromechanical device that converts a source of direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another


Thermal control

A thermal control system regulates the temperature of the main power distribution electronics and the batteries and associated control electronics.

The International Space Station (ISS) External Active Thermal Control System (EATCS) maintains an equilibrium when the ISS environment or heat loads exceed the capabilities of the Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS). Elements of the PTCS are external surface materials, insulation such as MLI, or Heat Pipes. The EATCS provides heat rejection capabilities for all the US pressurised modules, including the JEM and COF as well as the main power distribution electronics of the S0, S1 and P1 Trusses. The EATCS consists of two independent Loops (Loop A & Loop B), they both use mechanically pumped Ammonia in fluid state, in closed-loop circuits. The EATCS is capable of rejecting up to 70 kW, and provides a substantial upgrade in heat rejection capacity from the 14 kW capability of the Early External Active Twermal Control System (EEATCS) via the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS), which was launched on STS-105 and installed onto the P6 Truss.
There are two independent Loops (Loop A & Loop B) that combined make up the EATCS. The EATCS Loops perform three primary functions which are; Heat collection, transportation and rejection.
For further details, visit the sources.

Sources: EDN, WIKIPEDIA, NASA.GOV.

sonOfLucifer:
Imo.

Oh alright, perhaps we could hook up sometime when i come over to the East again.

sonOfLucifer:
I do not, my dear. No sensible God would want me to believe in Him.

Lmao, where are/do you from/stay hermano?

ifenes:
We are all are like CDs containing different information. Some contain good music,porn, years and years of brainwash while some have been formatted. Yes we can live in peace if we pay less importance to our various belief systems.

But again some those who have been thoroughly brainwash think it is cool to inconvenience others with their beliefs. Take a look at a typical Nigerian street with 20 churches on a block of flats,and you will notice who is disturbing who. These has made taunting of christian(especially) necessary. I'm joking

Well you have a point mano, but well, taunting and making mockery of them isn't the mature reaction is it?
Having multiple church structures in a culdesac begs the need for regulation. Heck, there are religious structures in Europe, the UK, the US, as well but well regulated.

But first we need to be tolerant and respect eachother, and having hatred flying around from making mockery of the other isn't helping that course wouldn't you agree?

johnydon22:
You are right bro, if you or anyone tracked my activities here on nairaland that person should notice that i stopped engaging in many arguments because debates here has taken a very childish tilt.

Invectives, personal attacks, emotional talks and all round childish squabbles and infantile trolling is the other of the day in the religion section.

That is one of the reasons i stopped engaging in such demeaning squabbles cus it insults the very essence of debates and discussion.

The only theist i enjoy discussing with is dorox, we discuss so well and we teach each other a lot of things without insults or going personal at all, just a good discussion.

If you read my debates or discussion with dorox you won't see two persons (a theist and an atheist ) arguing rather you'll see two individuals hungry for knowledge trying to figure out what is true rather than arguing on who is right.

That is the only type of discussion i can engage in now.

If you read my personal text it says: I am evolving in humility, humanity and intellect but pardon me yet still i am not perfect.

-Humility to let invective posts aimed at me to slide without degrading my intellect to that infantile level.

-humanity to understand we are all humans before any other label and even though i might not respect "personal beliefs" i'll respect and love humans.

-And in intellect in my willingness to listen and learn rather than argue to maintain correctness.

I strongly agree with you my brother, Scepticism is important very important for our intellectual evolution collectively as a specie.

But in a way scepticism is applied in matters of public concern there is tendency to belittle, condescend, to ignore the fact that deluded or not- supporters of superstition and pseudoscience are still humans with feelings who like us are trying to also figure out how the world works and our role in it.

Their ideas mostly are consonants with science but our cultures having not given us all that is needed to drive an objective motive they sorely should not be blamed.
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Let us always then try to temper our criticism with kind words because none of us comes fully prepared.

Music to my ears hermano.

I do have these religion arguments with professors in my school, colleagues at work, and one or two pastors but I was really exclusive about it, shying from the fanatics while entertaining the back and forth with the open minded ones, and even at that, once I sense a tiny bit of anger/outburst flared my way during the course, I tone it down and let them feel they won while giving up, am tolerant that way and there isn't a trophy, and it's not a regulated debate where points are being awarded.
I don't at all feel obligated to help liberate minds that aren't asking to be liberated, am not winning souls for some god like the theists do when they on evangelism missions, but most atheist these days are actually on some evangelism missions, and that's distasteful, groundless and ununnecessary.

I am a free thinker today because I decided to ask the question I was scared of asking myself years ago and that's only because I chose to, and each and everyone deserves that.

Am just about people being whatever they want as long as it won't affect me one way or the other, am not responsible for what anyone chooses to believe.

There are enough thought provoking journals out there for any theist who is going through some hard time with their religion, and if they have questions, am sure they know a couple Atheist on this board who can help out with that.

Anyway am glad we on the same page on this.

HardMirror:
I feel you bro.

Don't know if my threads hurt anyone, but I will keep opening them for the fun of it maybe, but I know they could provoke some thoughts in some minds. Wish I knew more atheists when I was struggling with my faith.

From where I am sitting, I do feel your threads hurt a lot of Christians out there, your approach is too bold if am being honest, you approach it using the christian fashion like evangelists.

Am sure a lot of Christian/Muslim converts who are now free thinkers at some point wish they'd their minds liberated sooner, but we are here now, aren't we?
As far as I am concerned, if you're a ardent theist and never feel the need to question your faith and it's various doctrines no matter how ludicrous it sounds, then you are exactly where you are supposed to be, your liberation is nobody's business except you ask for it.

Well all am saying is we tone down on the attacks and mockery, and help those who ask for it, and hold qualitative arguments with the rational ones on the opposite side of our respective beliefs, while avoiding those who are apparently disgusted by our guts.
There is no point brewing hate where we can all be happy despite having way different approach to life, tolerance is all.

Have a good thrust brother.

We are all human beings hence we are not wired to have the same mind set, opines and perspective.
What sounds utterly preposterous to you might be considered sacrosanct to me.
Christians and Atheists on here feel the need to convince the other on how their respected views is moronic by making fun of eachother, but hey we can do this objectively without having a laugh off the other, the tempers flaring and that hate blistering goes beyond just child play.

I consider myself an Agnostic-atheist, and I respect your choice remaining a Christian, Muslim or whatever as long as you respect mine and not automatically wired to consider me silly based on that.

The tolerance level on this religion board is a serious low, and I see Christians getting hurt and shelved as their sacrosanct beliefs get washed under with a high pressure hose, same goes for Atheists.

Let's build a tolerant society it begins here most of us are in our 20s and 30s, we are the immediate future, of course am not perfect, sometimes I like some post or acknowledge jests made by atheist against Christians because I found it funny, which it was, I wouldn't lie about that, but to what end really?
It's all fun and jokes until some atheist gets lynched after being track down. Am not saying Christians are violent, but the human nature is capable of the darkest of deeds after being overly taunted.

Let's be tolerant, make mature arguments, less tauntings and jest, I was Christian for over two decades before I became what I am, and I needed no ones help seguing, so I believe each and everyone of us would discover the truth if we truly do some soul searching.

However this shouldn't be moderated before some rules springs from the shadows, I believe we are all adults and can differentiate right from wrong objectively, and I am a strong advocate of freedom of expression and speech, so the buck should verywell fall on each and everyone's table.

Life is beautiful, live and let live and see if it doesn't taste as good.

Adios hermanos.

Seun
HardMirror
CoolUsername
johnydon22
sonOfLucifer

What a country.

orunto27:
Walk into Police HQ Fire Arms Division. You will be advised.

Alright, gracias hermano.

orunto27:
Yes but with a License from the Police.

How do i go about it?
Should i just walk into any Police station?

kenkenn:
Sorry about that Sir,
First of all, there are emergency numbers to call. Just go to the nearest police station they will give you the numbers.

What about the response time sir? its nothing that can save one from a armed robbery

Secondly, I terms of getting a fire arm...enquire from a senior police officer or possibly meet the the Area DPO he will guide you on how to get one.

So the law allows it? want to be sure before having to ask a police officer.

I don't know what board to post this.
This morning around 3 AM till 6 AM (Yes, they took their time), I was robbed, making it the sixth time in less than seven months (the third time this year) that I have been robbed, albeit not all took place in my apartment.
Sadly, there are no emergency numbers one could call, hence no police to come to one's rescue; so, I feel it's best I protect myself.
Can private citizens own firearms in Nigeria? If yes, how does one go about getting a license? I was thinking of acquiring a SIG Pro semi-automatic pistol. I can handle the weapon -- I took shooting classes couple years ago in the US.

Please, I need professional inputs.

Thanks

ganisucks:
Who knows, he might be heading †̥♥ London †̥♥ handover the country †̥♥ Jonathan. It's obvious that APC has failed A̶̲̥̅̊Ω̴̩̩̩̥D̶̲̥̅̊ has lost the war. They have seen the handwriting on the wall, A̶̲̥̅̊Ω̴̩̩̩̥D̶̲̥̅̊ have seen the statistics. Two more years ☀̤̣̈̇f APC without Jonathan's help will turn us †̥♥ Zimbabwe A̶̲̥̅̊Ω̴̩̩̩̥D̶̲̥̅̊ Venezuela combined. Have Y̶̲̥̅̊ø̲̣̣̥ǖ not noticed that the Nairaland APC champions have fled. We are now stuck with Quotasystem, Dabull A̶̲̥̅̊Ω̴̩̩̩̥D̶̲̥̅̊ a host ☀̤̣̈̇f nursery school pupils.

What is it you are saying ser? Jonathan? Why do you Nigerian youths always love being sentimental about things? Jonathan or Buhari, is any of them close to even a percent of the best nigeria has to offer as president?
Bullocks.

This report is being modest if am not mistaken, bunch of thieves the senators are.

sonOfLucifer:
Aren't you a sinner? Kingebukasblog is also a sinner. The winner01 is also a sinner. Like play, like play, only Jesus and I'm papa go dey heaven on the last day. maggots don lick Jesus blood finish for Golgotha.

Comic relief

sonOfLucifer:
They trusted Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The Great Architect and Designer of the World. He who suspended the Earth on nothing. The God of Abraham and Isaac.
God knew that building will fall. God will give his servant grace to pass through this trying times. The Devil will not win, the Church is falling marching on..

Lmao you're just one heck of a clown.

Going through the comments on this thread and I almost have tears in my eyes, an average Nigerian youth bases critical developmental initiatives on sentiments, and politicizes crumbs.
I see people saying 'why didnt GEJ implement it, why should Buhari implement it'

Does it matter who implements it and who doesn't? Are most of you just so zombified that you can't have a mind of your own and so thoroughly look at the issue on ground?
Does it matter who implements it? Isn't the recommendations from the confab a giant stride in the right direction for our country? Why should you care if GEJ didnt implement it? Well screw him!

I have lost all hope in our youths, most of you are all just sentimental, and political tools.

We all know a fact, Nigeria when practising regionalism is a million times better than Nigeria now. Keep being mouthpieces of your retrogressed messiah.

I give up on you guys.

Restructure the country!
The federal government knows that would solve about 70% of the unrests we are currently experiencing, but hey they are being stubborn.
We all know the way out of all this tbt.

Jesusloveyou:
what d avengers are demanding for are different from what u just stated, they want ipod kanu and criminal dansuki to be release, they said criminal madueke and tompolo should not be arrested, and ineffectual buffoon should be re-instated as president. hmm what a demand

Give them true federalism and see what would happen.
Doesn't matter what the other demands are, once we have resource control, the federal goverment would have just taking a giant step in the right direction.