2024 Cicada Emergence: A Rare Natural Phenomenon
In the upcoming weeks, numerous states will witness a remarkable event as trillions of periodical cicadas emerge from their underground habitat after years of dormancy. Broods XIX and XIII are set to emerge simultaneously in 17 states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions, marking a unique double brood occurrence. The last time these two broods emerged together was 221 years ago, and they are not expected to synchronize again until 2245.
Where to Witness the Cicada Emergence
Once the soil temperature eight inches below the surface reaches 64 degrees, the massive emergence of Broods XIX and XIII is anticipated to begin in mid-May and continue through late June. The states in the Southeast and Midwest, including parts of Illinois and Iowa, will experience this natural spectacle.
Understanding Periodical Cicadas
Periodical cicadas, such as the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII, have a unique life cycle where they emerge every 13 or 17 years across North America. This sets them apart from annual cicadas that emerge on a yearly basis.
In contrast to annual cicadas, which are larger in size and have dark green to black coloration with green wing veins, periodical cicadas are characterized by their red eyes, legs, and wing veins. These distinct features make them easily recognizable.
Life Cycle of Cicadas
Periodical cicadas emerge earlier in the year, typically in mid-to-late May, while annual cicadas make their appearance in July and August. After emerging, annual cicadas engage in mating, singing, and egg-laying activities within two weeks. The first nymphs fall to the ground to feed on roots, eventually molting into adults after two years.
Above ground, periodical cicadas exhibit a similar life cycle but in much larger numbers and with significantly louder sounds. Following their season, the next generation of nymphs burrow underground and remain dormant for either 13 or 17 years.
Witnessing the emergence of these fascinating insects provides a unique opportunity to observe nature’s intricate cycles and marvel at the wonders of the natural world.
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Putin is building more weapons than he needs in Ukraine: why?
The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than are needed in Ukraine. What can that mean?
It is now known that Russia has geared its economy towards the production of weapons and other military equipment. However, if Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is to be believed, Russia’s plans are more far-reaching than generally assumed: According to his assessment, Russia is already producing weapons and ammunition that go beyond what is needed for the war of aggression against Ukraine.
It is noted how, with increasing arms spending and a war economy order, “a large part or part of what is newly produced no longer goes to the front, but ends up in the depots,” said Pistorius in the ARD program “Maischberger “. Read more about the program here.
At the same time, he warned of further military ambitions from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Pistorius said: “Now you can be naive and say that he is only doing that out of caution. As a skeptical person, I would say in this case that he is doing that because, in case of doubt, he has plans or could have something.”
“Period of five to eight years”
Pistorius was asked whether he shared assessments by the Baltic republics that Russia could be ready to attack NATO territory in a few years. The SPD politician said that in the end this was a look into the crystal ball. “What the military experts and the arms experts say is that Russia is currently rearming.”
There is always speculation that Russia may be targeting other countries beyond Ukraine. But what exactly is known about Russia’s plans?
The Defense Minister has said several times in the past that he believes an attack by Russia on other countries is possible. It may seem unlikely from the current perspective, Pistorius told the “Tagesspiegel” in January. However, this could change in the future: “Our experts expect a period of five to eight years in which this could be possible.”
Dynamic development
Similar assessments can be heard from many high-ranking Western military officials and politicians. However, the specific time frame always differs. The Financial Times reported in February that Russia wants to double its troop strength on the borders with Finland and the Baltics, thereby preparing for a conflict with NATO within the next ten years. The newspaper received relevant information from the Estonian secret service.
The Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in February that it could not be ruled out that Russia could test Article 5 of the NATO Treaty and thus the partner states’ loyalty to the alliance in just three to five years. “That was not NATO’s assessment in 2023. These are new findings that are now coming to the fore,” said Poulsen. The chairman of NATO’s military committee, Rob Bauer, said that a time frame of three to seven years was a period that most experts in NATO countries consider to be realistic.
Russia itself has so far denied plans to attack other countries. President Vladimir Putin told air force pilots about a month ago that the idea that Russia would attack any other country, such as Poland, the Czech Republic or the Baltics, was “complete nonsense.” However, such claims from the Russian side were already known before the full invasion of Ukraine began. “I can assure you that no Russian troops are busy preparing for an invasion of Ukraine,” Russian EU Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov told “Welt” in December 2021.
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The Voice of Seoul, which disclosed the ‘Ms. Kim Kun-hee phone call’, confirms 10 million won in compensation :: Sympathetic Media Newsis News Agency ::
Supreme Court confirms dismissal of failure to proceed with hearing
[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Kim Geum-bo = Reporter Lee Myung-soo (right) of the Voice of Seoul and lawyer Ryu Jae-yul, who were accused by the People Power Party of leaking a recording of a phone call with President Yoon Seok-yeol’s wife, Kim Kun-hee, to a broadcasting station, at the Anti-Corruption and Public Crimes Investigation Unit in Mapo-gu, Seoul on August 4, 2022. He is expressing his position before being investigated as the first defendant in connection with the leak of Kim Kun-hee’s transcript. 2022.08.04. [email protected]
[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Ha Jong-min = Internet media officials who disclosed the contents of a phone call with President Yoon Seok-yeol’s wife, Kim Kun-hee, were sentenced to pay 10 million won in compensation.
On the 25th, the 1st Division of the Supreme Court (Chief Justice Oh Gyeong-mi) confirmed the lower court’s decision to pay 10 million won in the appeal trial of the damages claim filed by Ms. Kim against Seoul Voice CEO Baek Eun-jong and reporter Lee Myung-soo, dismissing the trial.
Dismissal without hearing is a system in which the court dismisses an appeal without further hearing in a case that is judged not to be the subject of an appeal.
This reporter handed over the details of his phone calls with Mrs. Kim over 50 times over a six-month period from July 2021 to MBC and announced that he would make them public in January of last year, ahead of the presidential election.
In the same month, Ms. Kim filed a request for a provisional injunction with the court to prevent the recording file from being made public. However, the court allowed disclosure with some exceptions.
At the time, the court ruled that among the contents scheduled to be broadcast, ▲ Mrs. Kim’s remarks on a case under investigation related to suspicions of stock price manipulation of Deutsche Motors ▲ Remarks in a somewhat strong tone while expressing dissatisfaction with media companies or people ▲ Conversations unrelated to political views, etc. should not be broadcast. I judged.
However, the Voice of Seoul posted three and one unreported content on YouTube and other sites after the MBC broadcast. Ms. Kim filed a lawsuit against CEO Baek and reporter Lee for 100 million won in damages, claiming that the content constituted a violation of her personality.
In the first trial, CEO Baek and reporter Lee were sentenced to pay a total of 10 million won, but both parties objected and appealed.
The appeals court mediated this case and presented a mandatory mediation plan requiring reporter Lee and others to pay 5 million won to Ms. Kim. Nevertheless, both sides raised objections and the case was sent to trial again, and in the second trial, the same ruling as in the first trial was made to pay 10 million won.
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