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The Glass battery or Goodenough battery is a type of solid state battery that is currently under development and uses a glass electrolyte and solid lithium or sodium metal electrodes.[1][2][3][4]

The lithium ion battery was invented by John B. Goodenough, the 94 year old creator made a breakthrough with this battery device that is made entirely out of glass. Goodenough's claim that his new battery cells have three times as much energy density as today’s lithium-ion batteries is “promising,” according to Google’s former chief executive officer. A new and more powerful generation of batteries may be made entirely from glass, according to the conclusions of Goodenough and his team of researchers published by the U.K. Royal Society of Chemistry. [1]

Many researchers would say the result of this invention "“a safe, low-cost all-solid-state cell with a huge capacity giving a large energy density and a long cycle life suitable for powering an all-electric road vehicle or for storing electric power from wind or solar energy,” the researchers wrote in the peer-reviewed journal Energy & Environmental Science.[2]

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Goodenough reports energy densities many times that of current lithium ion batteries,[3] as well as an operating temperature range down to −20 °C (−4 °F); much lower than current batteries.[1][2] Other researchers in battery technology are skeptical however, noting that it is unclear how the battery works given that it has pure metallic lithium or sodium on both sides, which should not produce an electrochemical gradient.[3] Goodenough's reputation has been enough to deter outright disbelief however, with Daniel Steingart of Princeton commenting, "If anyone but Goodenough published this, I would be, well, it’s hard to find a polite word.”[3]

References "Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Introduces New Technology for Fast-Charging, Noncombustible Batteries". University of Texas News. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017. Conca, James (17 March 2017). "The Beguiling Promise Of John Goodenough's New Battery Technology". Forbes. Retrieved 21 March 2017. LeVene, Steve (20 March 2017). "Has lithium-battery genius John Goodenough done it again? Colleagues are skeptical". Quartz. Retrieved 21 March 2017. Tirone, Johnathan (15 March 2017). "Google's Schmidt Flags Promise in New Goodenough Battery". Bloomberg. Retrieved 21 March 2017.   This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Abbey of San Martino in Valle

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Abbey of San Martino in Valle
Abbazia di San Martino in Valle
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Abbey of San Martino in Valle
Location Fara San Martino
Country Italy
Denomination Catholic
Architecture
Status Abbey
Functional status Active
Style Medieval
Completed 9th century
Administration
Diocese Archdiocese of Chieti–Vasto

Abbazia di San Martino in Valle (Italian for Abbey of San Martino in Valle) is a medieval abbey in Fara San Martino, Province of Chieti (Abruzzo).

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The Abbey of San Martino in Valle, also known as Abbazia di San Martino in Valle. Is one of the longest places to stand to this day in the  Apennines, due to its several legends that surround the origin of gorge. Which is known as a christian tradition that claims gorge was created when Christ died on the Cross, which resulted in an earthquake that occurred in his last breath. Also, the other legend has a Pagan influence in the mix and is related to the cult of Hercules, claims that the gorge was opened by San Martino with the strength of his elbows to make easier the access to the Fara mountain and to build the Church of San Martino in Valle.[3]

On September 8th, 1818, the Abbey, dating from the ninth century, was completely buried by a flood. The first excavation took place in 1891.But only the top of the bell tower was visible until the conclusion of the recent archaeological excavations  – from 2005 to 2009 – that brought to light the entire monastic complex. Currently, of the monumental rupestre complex,  are visible the ruins of the church, the bell tower, a large yard and more monastic buildings constructed under the rock from the ninth to the eighteenth century.[4] This led to the foundation of the Benedictine monastery was dedicated to San Martino di Tours, Bishop and Confessor[5], part of many vivid cults during the middle ages.

There is also many archaeological evidence that gives an idea of how important the monastery had in the process of the Maiella monastic colonization, like San Liberatore. With both having similar complex plans. Whose documents depicted their power among the powerful Benedictine foundations of Santa Maria di Farfa, Monte Cassino and San Vincenzo al Volturno. However, there is also a belief of the possibility of the monastery was built on a site with many ancient caves with the influence of ancient pagan cults. Which in the middle ages was reconstructed into places of election of the local hermits.

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The architecture of this place gives of a very mysterious and charming atmosphere. from the entrance of the gorge, known as stretto (narrow). Which is where you can see the ruins at the entrance. In fact, the gorge entrance to the monastery and to the Benedictine Abbey of San Martino in Valle. Lays fifty meters ahead which is adjusted to the cliff to shelter it. to add on above the entrance was a panting of the San Martino that depicts his entering of the territory under the Monastery of San Martino in Valle fief.

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Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma was a third-person action-adventure video game published by Versus Evil and developed by Redacted Studios. The game was released for the PlayStation Network and Steam in September 2015, with an Xbox One version planned for October. The sequel to 2009's Afro Samurai, originally a manga series by Takashi Okazaki, the player controls Kuma, a swordsman who seeks revenge on the titular character.

The game received widely negative reviews from critics. Originally planned to be released in three volumes, Versus Evil removed Revenge of Kuma from all platforms, issued refunds, and cancelled the other two volumes. The Xbox One version was also never released.

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Afro Samurai, also written AFRO SAMURAI, is a Japanese seinen dōjinshi manga series written and illustrated by manga artist Takashi Okazaki. It was originally serialized irregularly in the avant-garde dōjinshi manga magazine Nou Nou Hau from September 1999 to May 2000. Inspired by Okazaki's love of soul and hip hop music and American media, it follows the life of Afro Samurai who witnessed his father Rokutaro being killed by a male gunslinger named Justice while he was a child. As an adult, Afro sets off to kill Justice and avenge his father.[6]

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The game was developed by Redacted Studios and published by Versus Evil. After the release of the first Afro Samurai in 2009, former Namco Bandai senior producer David Robinson left the company, and founded Redacted. Along with leaving Namco Bandai, he secured the rights to make other games in the series.[7]

Afro Samurai 2's story was written by Jim DeFelice, co-writer of American Sniper.[8] The soundtrack to the game was done by rapper RZA, who also produced two soundtrack albums of the animated series.[9] The games still image cutscenes was done by series creator Takashi Okazaki.[10]

The game was released for the PlayStation Network and Microsoft Windows on September 22, 2015. An Xbox One version was also planned to be released on October 9. After the negative reception of the other versions, however, it was never released.[11]

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Upon release, Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma received widely negative reviews from critics.

Polygon called it one of the worst games of 2015.[17] Giant Bomb called it the worst game of the year.[18] It was the second worst-reviewed game of 2015 according to aggregate review website Metacritic.[19]

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In November 2015, Afro Samurai 2 was pulled from the PSN and Steam. In an interview with CGMagazine on the games withdrawal, Versus Evil's Steve Escalante called the game "a failure" and announced the cancellation of the other two volumes and refunds for customers.[20] Escalante later expanded on the decision in an interview with Gamasutra, saying, "Given the game quality was not what people were expecting, it didn’t sell like hot cakes, let’s just put it like that."[21]

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  4. ^ "San Martino in Valle Abbey". Abruzzolink Social Magazine. 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
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  6. ^ "Afro Samurai". Wikipedia. 2017-03-14.
  7. ^ Lien, Tracey (June 25, 2014). "Afro Samurai 2 currently in development". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  8. ^ Hansen, Steve (September 4, 2015). "Wait, the American Sniper writer is doing Afro Samurai 2?". Destructoid. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  9. ^ Makuch, Eddie (September 23, 2015). "Afro Samurai 2 Hits PS4/PC, With Xbox One Edition Coming Later". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  10. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (September 11, 2015). "Afro Samurai 2: Episode One arrives on PS4 and PC this month". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  11. ^ Barnes, Ken (November 24, 2015). "Afro Samurai 2 Release Cancelled Indefinitely Due to Quality Concerns". Pure Xbox. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
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  13. ^ Carter, Chris (September 29, 2015). "Review: Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume 1". Destructoid. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
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  15. ^ Bohn, Jason (September 26, 2015). "Review: Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Episode One". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  16. ^ Meli, Jowi (September 21, 2015). "Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume 1 Review — Unadulterated Ugliness". PlayStation LifeStyle. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  17. ^ Frank, Allegra (December 30, 2015). "The worst video games of 2015". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  18. ^ "Giant Bomb's 2015 Game of the Year Awards: Day Four Text Recap". Giant Bomb. CBS Interactive. December 31, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  19. ^ Dietz, Jason (December 21, 2015). "The 10 Worst Video Games of 2015". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  20. ^ Frank, Allegra (November 20, 2015). "Afro Samurai 2 pulled from retail, deemed 'a failure'". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  21. ^ Graft, Kris (November 23, 2015). "In-depth: The decision to un-publish Afro Samurai 2 and refund buyers". Gamasutra. UBM plc. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
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St Peter's Church, Caversham

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St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church tower
St Peter's Church

Location within Reading

51°28′6.84″N 0°58′50.86″WCoordinates: 51°28′6.84″N 0°58′50.86″W
Location Caversham, Reading
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website stpetercaversham.org.uk
History
Founded 1162
Dedication Saint Peter
Architecture
Functional status Active
Heritage designation Grade II*
Style Norman
Administration
Archdeaconry Berkshire
Diocese Oxford

St Peter's Church is a Church of England parish church in Caversham, a suburb of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated close to the River Thames in Caversham Heights.

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Dating back to 1162, Walter Gifford, Earl of Buckingham gave the church to Notley Abbey, Buckinghamshire. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, Christ Church, Oxford became the patron.  Rectorial rights were restored in 1916. The church today consists of chancel, north and south chapels, north vestry, nave, aisles, south porch and west tower.[1] Then, in 1857 the church plan changed by relocating the two rows in the pews in the North chapel to face the south. As well as the organ faced east this arrangement remained liked this until 1987. Which is when a new organ got installed. Back in 1857, the church was half of its present size, which explains the design of Vanderstegen being faced east end to the north chapel. This design led for the gallery to be located in the west end, with 70 children on the each frame. Which is now known as the Singer Gallery, built in 1605 way before the rearrangement of the rows. By the twenty century there were font of Purbeck marble be installed on the south pillar facing the porch. Where the display of flowers are placed today. However, for many years this was considered the Old Rectory garden. Furthermore, the tower of this church was unfortunately destroyed in the civil war in 1643. But later replaced in 1878 with an addition of 8 bells, the fourth bell says, ‘Prayes God 1637.’ Which by 1663 was reassigned next to the altar. In 1878, they added a south aisle, which was extended by 10 feet in 1924 that is part of the present alignment.

View from the south, 1800-1809

Royalists stationed troops in St Peter's Church during the Siege of Reading in 1643, and situated a cannon on top of the church tower. The Parliamentarians used artillery to destroy the tower. The church itself was also ruined in the process.

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Grossius

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GrossiusTemporal range: Middle Devonian
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Infraphylum: Gnathostomata
Class: Sarcopterygii
Order: Onychodontida
Family: Onychodontidae
Genus: Grossius
Species: G. aragonensis
Binomial name
Grossius aragonensisSchultze, 1973

Grossius is an extinct genus of sarcopterygian fish that lived during the Devonian period of Spain. Its size was about 1 m in length.

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palate: upper jaw margin M-shaped in both anterior and palatal views [Y98]; premaxillae meet medially forming small part of anterior palate behind median rostral teeth [Y98]; large internasal cavities for parasymphysial tooth whorls [Z+99]; internasal cavities flanking dorsolateral margins of parasphenoid and extending posteriorly beyond it [Y98]; parasphenoid small & rhomboid [Y98]; parasphenoid with median longitudinal gutter containing hypophyseal canal, so that sides project ventrally beyond central region [Z98]; parasphenoid ascending process absent [Z98]; internal carotid artery does not penetrate parasphenoid [Y98]; lower jaw: in some (Silurian) specimens, left dentary overlaps right at the ventral part of the symphysis [ZS97]; postsymphysial pit for ligament to retract tooth whorls [L01]; dentary elongate with [at least?] 4 infradentaries [Z98]; three large foramina (as porolepiforms) mark boundaries between infradentaries [Y98] [Z+99]; infradentary fossae continued posteroventrally by furrow for articulation of submandibular [ZS97] [Z98]; possible splenial present on outer surface of mandible below symphysis [ZS97] (compare [Y98]: identifies this as an infradentary); lower jaw with at least 5 coronoids [Y98]; large medial dentigerous prearticular plate [Z98]; articular with kidney-shaped articular surface divided by ridge, probably for double-headed quadrate [Z98]; dentition: teeth with free pulp cavity [ZS97] (but see [Z+99]: polyplocodont dentition); median rostral toothed, with large fangs on tooth plate [Y98]; large parasymphysial tooth whorls [Z+99]; premaxilla and dentary with large inner teeth & irregular array of tiny outer teeth [ZS97] [Y98]; axial: probably with fin spines anterior to unpaired fins [Z+99]; appendicular: cleithrum, dorsal process tall, pointed [Z+99] [2]; very large pectoral spine extending from ridge between ventral and ascending lamina of cleithrum [Z+99] [1]; scapulocoracoid massive & plate-like [Z+99] other: large, closely-spaced pores on cosmine surface [Y98] [Z+99] pores are openings to pore-canal system [Z98]; enamel does not enter pores of pore canal system [ZS97].

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  1. ^ "Brief History". www.stpetercaversham.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
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