#Enke gap

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The famous Cassini and Enke gaps also fit into the author's explanation. The micro-photography employed by the author answers many of the questions about Saturn asked since Galileo. The author further shows a relation to the well-defined crater on the earth's moon called "Mare Orientale," and to the 1908 Tunguska explosion in the U.S.S.R.

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2021 April 4

In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, ISS, JPL, ESA, NASA

Explanation: Four moons are visible on the featured image -- can you find them all? First -- and farthest in the background -- is Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and one of the larger moons in the Solar System. The dark feature across the top of this perpetually cloudy world is the north polar hood. The next most obvious moon is bright Dione, visible in the foreground, complete with craters and long ice cliffs. Jutting in from the left are several of Saturn's expansive rings, including Saturn's A ring featuring the dark Encke Gap. On the far right, just outside the rings, is Pandora, a moon only 80-kilometers across that helps shepherd Saturn's F ring. The fourth moon? If you look closely inside Saturn's rings, in the Encke Gap, you will find a speck that is actually Pan. Although one of Saturn's smallest moons at 35-kilometers across, Pan is massive enough to help keep the Encke gap relatively free of ring particles. After more than a decade of exploration and discovery, the Cassini spacecraft ran low on fuel in 2017 and was directed to enter Saturn's atmosphere, where it surely melted.

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Saturn fascinates astronomers the most, and I think it is its unique halo. The rings of Saturn were first observed with a telescope in 1610 by the famous astronomer Galileo. In 1655, astronomer Huygens used a more precise telescope to confirm the "ring"-like structure of Saturn's rings for the first time. In 1675, the astronomer Cassini discovered that Saturn's rings are actually formed by a large number of "rings" overlapped together. There are huge gaps between the rings. Among them, the more famous "Cassini ring gap" is more than 4800. Kilometers, almost squeezing Mercury in the middle. In addition, there are Enke ring seams, Keeler ring seams and so on.

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All of em.

1. Have you taken the bdsm test? Post your results! (bdsmtest.org)

Yes, but I forgot what my results were and I’m too lazy to do it again. Ask me later~

2. Do you enjoy vanilla sex?

I do. I see nothing wrong with it, though it does get boring after a good while.

3. Are you more of a Dominant or a Submissive?

I’m more of an active submissive. If that’s a thing? I enjoy being submissive, even if I hate it in every day life.

4. Are you more of a Sadist or a Masochist?

I’m more of a masochist, though I’m not sure if it was ‘conditioned’ into me or not.

6. Favorite way to receive pain?

Choking and other bruises from being held.

7. Favorite way to give pain?

Scratching.

8. Most taboo kink you’re willing to admit?

Being used in whatever, consensual way my partner wants me to be.

9. Most vanilla kink?

Anal? I guess? Does that even count?

10. BDSM yea or nah?  

Yeah, sure.

11. What are some of your weirder kinks?

Oh I hate these questions, mostly because I don’t even know entirely what I’m into to give an actual answer.

12. Does your partner’s gender have any sway on what kinks and dynamics you prefer with them?

Not really, since I’ve only found myself sexually attracted to men.

13. Do you have a kinky partner?

Completely single. Not even a fuckbuddy.

14. Into tickling?

Hell no. I will fucking beat the shit out of you by accident.

15. Into watersports and/or holding and wetting?

Watersports, I might can be persuaded. It doesn’t turn me off, though it does turn me on a little honestly.

16. Into ageplay and/or DD/lg?

Uhm...Maybe? Like, I don’t have issues with a much older partner, but I will not act like a little girl and call you daddy to be sexy.

17. Into CNC?

A google search was completely innocent so I have no fucking clue what this is.

18. Into petplay? And what animal do you prefer?

No. No, no, no.

19. Do you look at “furry” or “yiff” porn?

Nope.

20. What’s one of your biggest unrealistic fantasies?

Having absolutely mind blowing sex with an incredibly sexy and loving husband. Hahahahah

21. What’s one of your biggest possible fantasies?

Having good sex again.

22. Do you like to involve drugs or alcohol in your play?  

I should be saying absolutely not, but I can’t bring myself to say it...So take that for what you will.

24. Do you bring religion into the bedroom?

I’m not even religious, so no.

25. Favorite toys and tools? Either in theory or in practice

Ropes and knives and handcuffs.

26. Breeding yea or nah?

My hormones say yes, my body also kinda says hell no. It’s still traumatized, I think.

27. Got any fetishes for body parts?

I love a good jawline.

28. Got any fetishes for inanimate objects?

Cars. A good car can get me wet just driving by.

29. Bimbos or Sissies?

The fuck?

30. Grossest kink?

Blood?

31. Do you watch or read hentai?

Nope. Porn doesn’t interest me.

32. Favorite pet names and/or titles to be called in bed?

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve yet come across a pet name I didn’t like. Though, ‘Enkeli’ will have me melting.

33. Have you ever been to an IRL kink event?

Would Sisen’s DJ events count? You should google those if you haven’t seen them.

34. Do you play with ice or hot wax?

No, though ice might could be fun? But not wax.

35. Favorite style of bondage?

Shibari is absolutely beautiful, and it’s definitely become my favorite.

36. Biggest age gap between you and a sexual partner?

Uhm...Maybe 10 years? I don’t tend to ask ages.

37. Under ideal circumstances (a partner you trust, no other serious obligations, no social repercussions, etc) would you live a 24/7 BDSM dynamic life?

No. I absolutely couldn’t. I am too stubborn and head strong for that.

38. Do you remember the first kink you realized you had? What was it?

Choking. It was from a guy I had a fling with, and I fucking loved the sex even though I didn’t cum.

39. What is your newest kink?

Uhm...I don’t know. Knifeplay?

40. Praise or degradation?

Each have their moments.

41. Big tits or itty bitty titties? Real or fake?  

Real. I’m all for real tits. They’re fucking beautiful and most likely not to bust.

42. Are you a size queen?

No?

44. What bodily fluids are hot and which are gross?

Blood is hot, vomit is absolutely disgusting.

45. The House has voted to impeach Trump, hallelujah!

Okay.

46. Would you fuck a monster? What kinds of monsters would you fuck?

...I don’t know.

47. Are you more of a voyeur or an exhibitionist?

Exhibitionist.

48. Leather, lace, or latex?

Leather on him, lace on me.

49. Top or Bottom?

Bottom?

50. Favorite way to do aftercare?

A really relaxing bath with a really relaxing drink.

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6 Easy Tips for Clean Eating on a Small Budget

  Ever thought about cleaning up your diet but worry about the price tags on all that healthy food? You're not alone. Whole Foods Market, often nicknamed “Whole Paycheck” for its prices, recently announced the launch of a new, budget-friendly store geared toward millennial shoppers who share these cost concerns. “It's really challenging for people to make the right choices when price is sometimes the thing that strikes them in the face,” says Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsSpokesperson, Libby Mills, MS, RDN, LDN, a nutrition and cooking coach in the Philadelphia area. RELATED: You Could Save $43 a Month by Cutting Food Waste But is there really merit to the claims that cost makes eating clean unattainable for budget-minded people? And how can you reap the benefits if you're not willing to fork over huge amounts of cash?

The Price of Clean Eating

If you've ever walked down the snack food aisle or visited a convenience store, you know that you can buy a jumbo-sized bag of chips for less than the price of a bag of baby spinach. A recent Cambridge University study found healthy foods to be three times as expensive per calorie as unhealthy foods. And researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that healthier diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts cost about $1.50 more per day - or $550 more per year - than the least healthy diets rich in processed foods, meats and refined grains. RELATED: How to Spot Trans Fat Hiding in Your Food As far as organic foods are concerned, while they will cost you more than their non-organic counterparts, the price gap is getting smaller, says Allison Enke, RD, a product compliance and nutrition analyst for Whole Foods Market. “In general, as demand for organic products has grown and volume has increased, prices have become more competitive over time,” she says.

Clean Eating on the Cheap

While clean eating can be a money sucker if you let it, it doesn't have to break the bank. These tips and shortcuts will help you plan and shop smarter, so you can save those hard earned dollars for something more fun than groceries (or, you know, for paying your rent). RELATED: The Beginner's Guide to Clean Eating 1. Emphasize in-season produce. During harvest time, the costs of in-season produce often drop due to increased availability, explains Enke. That also happens to be when fruits and vegetables are at their peak in terms of both flavor and nutrition. If you're not sure what's in season when, staff in the produce department can usually help point shoppers in the right direction. During summer months, organic strawberries, stone fruits (like peaches, apricots, cherries and plums) and melons are some of the best values, Enke notes.  2. Know when to skip organic. Certain foods, such as corn, onions, pineapples, avocadoes, and cabbage absorb a minimal amount of crop chemicals and are OK to buy conventionally grown. Others known as the “dirty dozen,” including apples, strawberries, grapes, celery and peaches, can have high levels of pesticide residue, so splurging on organic will eliminate your chance of consuming chemicals. RELATED: 12 Brilliant Meal Prep Ideas to Free Up Your Time 3. Don't be afraid of store brands. Unlike knockoff handbags and clothing, you don't have to sacrifice quality when choosing store brand products at the supermarket. Whole Foods Market's 365 Everyday Value line, for example, features more than 3,000 food products, almost half of which are organic. Other brands to look for at supermarkets include Safeway's O Organics, Trader Joe's, Stop & Shop's Nature's Promise and Wegmans Organic. 4. Buy in bulk. Buying up supersized quantities of everyday staples like grains, beans, nut butters, spices and olive oil can help you score big savings, Enke says. “[It] also helps eliminate excess packaging and reduce spoilage and waste, which means even more savings,” Enke says. Grains, such as rice, barley and quinoa, are especially good bulk buys, because they'll double in size once cooked, explains Mills.  5. Take advantage of frozen convenience. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be a great, affordable option when it comes to eating clean on a budget, says Mills. “Whether it's summer or winter they are often more nutritious than the fresh vegetables and fruits,” she says. That's because they go right from the farm where they're picked to the processing company where they're flash frozen at the peak of ripeness, so there's very little time for the produce nutrients to deteriorate from air exposure. Plus, retailers will often have their store brand of frozen fruits and veggies for sale, which means you can stock up at an additional discount. RELATED: Could Microwave Meals Actually Be Good for You? 6. Save some for later. Preparing leftovers can help cut back on food waste, and will allow you to take advantage of produce when it's at its peak (and cheapest), says Mills. “If your casserole calls for tomatoes during tomato season when they'll be at the height of flavor, nutrition and most available, then why not make a double recipe of that casserole?” she says. “When you're done eating for the evening package the leftovers in usable quantities and freeze it for another time.” More from Life by DailyBurn: 20 Kitchen Gadgets to Make Healthy Eating Easy How to Eat Health for Less Than $4 a Day The Breakfast That Could Help You Eat 50 Percent Less at Lunch This article originally appeared on Life by DailyBurn.

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Clean Eating on a Budget

Ever thought about cleaning up your diet but worry about the price tags on all that healthy food? You’re not alone. Whole Foods Market, often nicknamed “Whole Paycheck” for its prices, recently announced the launch of a new, budget-friendly store geared toward millennial shoppers who share these cost concerns.

“It’s really challenging for people to make the right choices when price is sometimes the thing that strikes them in the face,” says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spokesperson, Libby Mills, MS, RDN, LDN, a nutrition and cooking coach in the Philadelphia area.

But is there really merit to the claims that cost makes eating clean unattainable for budget-minded people? And how can you reap the benefits if you’re not willing to fork over huge amounts of cash?

The Price of Clean Eating

If you’ve ever walked down the snack food aisle or visited a convenience store, you know that you can buy a jumbo-sized bag of chips for less than the price of a bag of baby spinach. A recent Cambridge University study found healthy foods to be three times as expensive per calorie as unhealthy foods. And researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that healthier diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts cost about $1.50 more per day — or $550 more per year — than the least healthy diets rich in processed foods, meats and refined grains.

As far as organic foods are concerned, while they will cost you more than their non-organic counterparts, the price gap is getting smaller, says Allison Enke, RD, a product compliance and nutrition analyst for Whole Foods Market. “In general, as demand for organic products has grown and volume has increased, prices have become more competitive over time,” she says.

Clean Eating on the Cheap

While clean eating can be a money sucker if you let it, it doesn’t have to break the bank. These tips and shortcuts will help you plan and shop smarter, so you can save those hard earned dollars for something more fun than groceries (or, you know, for paying your rent).

1. Emphasize in-season produce. During harvest time, the costs of in-season produce often drop due to increased availability, explains Enke. That also happens to be when fruits and vegetables are at their peak in terms of both flavor and nutrition. If you’re not sure what’s in season when, staff in the produce department can usually help point shoppers in the right direction. During summer months, organic strawberries, stone fruits (like peaches, apricots, cherries and plums) and melons are some of the best values, Enke notes.

2. Know when to skip organic. Certain foods, such as corn, onions, pineapples, avocadoes, and cabbage absorb a minimal amount of crop chemicals and are OK to buy conventionally grown. Others known as the “dirty dozen,” including apples, strawberries, grapes, celery and peaches, can have high levels of pesticide residue, so splurging on organic will eliminate your chance of consuming chemicals.

3. Don’t be afraid of store brands. Unlike knockoff handbags and clothing, you don’t have to sacrifice quality when choosing store brand products at the supermarket. Whole Foods Market’s 365 Everyday Value line, for example, features more than 3,000 food products, almost half of which are organic. Other brands to look for at supermarkets include Safeway’s O Organics, Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop’s Nature’s Promise and Wegmans Organic.

4. Buy in bulk. Buying up supersized quantities of everyday staples like grains, beans, nut butters, spices and olive oil can help you score big savings, Enke says. “[It] also helps eliminate excess packaging and reduce spoilage and waste, which means even more savings,” Enke says. Grains, such as rice, barley and quinoa, are especially good bulk buys, because they’ll double in size once cooked, explains Mills.

5. Take advantage of frozen convenience. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be a great, affordable option when it comes to eating clean on a budget, says Mills. “Whether it’s summer or winter they are often more nutritious than the fresh vegetables and fruits,” she says. That’s because they go right from the farm where they’re picked to the processing company where they’re flash frozen at the peak of ripeness, so there’s very little time for the produce nutrients to deteriorate from air exposure. Plus, retailers will often have their store brand of frozen fruits and veggies for sale, which means you can stock up at an additional discount.

6. Save some for later. Preparing leftovers can help cut back on food waste, and will allow you to take advantage of produce when it’s at its peak (and cheapest), says Mills. “If your casserole calls for tomatoes during tomato season when they’ll be at the height of flavor, nutrition and most available, then why not make a double recipe of that casserole?” she says. “When you’re done eating for the evening package the leftovers in usable quantities and freeze it for another time.”

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