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The Markbass Little Mark tube amp head gives the warmth and richness of a tube preamp, the clean attack of a solid state preamp, or a mix of both. Th...Click To Read More About This Product
Tube or solid state? This head's got 'em both.
The Markbass Little Mark tube amp head gives the warmth and richness of a tube preamp, the clean attack of a solid state preamp, or a mix of both. The bass amp head features a mix control for mixing between a solid state preamp and tube preamp. The result offers a range of sounds, from the crisp, Markbass sound in the solid state, to a heavy tube sound in the tube state, and anything in between. On the front panel there are 2 inputs with separate gain controls: one 1/4" jack, and one combo jack that accepts either an XLR or 1/4". The Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator (VLE) and Variable Preshape Filter (VPF) allow access to a wide array of timbres, from classic tones to modern hi-fi sound. A phantom power switch accompanies the XLR input, for using a microphone on a double bass. Mute control is as simple as a push and a pull on the master volume switch. The Markbass Little Mark has 4 bands of equalization, line out control, and pre/post EQ switch for the XLR out (on the rear panel). Rack ears not included. The bass amp head features a single 6205 miniature tube.
- 1 1/4" input
- 1 XLR or 1/4" input
- 300W RMS @ 8 ohms, 500W RMS @ 4 ohms
- Gain controls for each input
- Master Volume
- Line Out Level
- Ground Lift switch (rear)
- Pre/Post EQ switch (rear)
- Mute Knob
- Low, Mid, High EQ
- Variable Preshape Filter
- Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator
- Balanced XLR line out
Whatever you consider your perfect sound, the Little Mark Tube has it. Order today.
- Impedance: 500 kOhm,
- Maximum Voltage: 15Vpp
- Impedance: 500 kOhm
- Maximum Voltage: 15Vpp
- Phantom power: 48V
- Impedance: 33 kOhm,
- Maximum Voltage: 10Vpp
- Gain 1: -60dB to +23dB range; Gain 2: -60dB to +23dB range
- Low center frequency: 40Hz; level: ±16dB;
- Low Mid center frequency: 360Hz, level: ±16dB; High Mid center frequency: 800Hz, level: ±16dB;
- High center frequency: 10kHz, level: ±16dB; VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) center frequency: 380Hz (cut); VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) frequency range: 250Hz-20kHz (cut)
- Weight: 6.55 lb.
- Dimensions: 2.8"H x 10.87"W x 10.1"D
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Rear Differential Cover (Raw; Street Series); Dodge Diesel Trucks 03-14 L6-5.9/6.7L
aFe Power's new rear differential cover brings performance engineering to the protection of your axle's differential. This differential cover is constructed out of durable die-cast A380 aluminum with reinforced ribs for maximum strength. This cover comes with all necessary hardware and includes an O-ring for a leak-free seal. This cover fits the AAM 14-11.5 axles, see comparison photo below for verification.
5 Quart Lube Capacity:
This cover has about a 5 quart lube capacity at the factory line, factory cover holds about 4 quarts.
Built-in Internal/External Fins:
Built-in internal and external fins transfer heat from the fluid to the outside air for maximum cooling.
Magnetic Drain Plug:
This system incorporates a magnetic drain plug to capture loose particles for maximum rear-end protection. Also included is a 1/8" NPT calibration plug that is set to the factory fluid level which eliminates accidental overfilling.
Optional Accessories Available:
This cover works great combined with a oil level sight glass (P or deep reach magnetic fill plug
When it comes to engineering for power, performance, protection and value, aFe Power is the only choice.
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Shadow of the Colossus PS4's Final Secret Has Been Uncovered
If you've been playing through the Shadow of the Colossus remake on PS4, you might have noticed that there are a few golden coins you can pick up all over the world. Fans had speculated that perhaps collecting all of the coins would unlock a secret boss, but it's nothing so exciting as that.
PS4Trophies has figured it out, and once you collect all 79 collectibles, you'll unlock a new weapon called the Sword of Dormin. You can check out the footage yourself at the 2 hour 21 minute mark.
You can pick up the sword at the Shrine of Worship, and once equipped, it reduces your health regeneration but increases your damage output. If you're familiar with the game's bosses, this could be a good tool to help with clearing a run faster.
It's possible that this could just be the first step to uncovering an even bigger secret in the game, and we'll keep you updated as more info comes our way. Shadow of the Colossus is now available on PS4.


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SentriLock Lockbox Activity April 29-May 5, 2019
Categories: Lockbox, Statistics
This Week's Lockbox Activity
For the week of April 29-May 5, 2019, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened SentriLock lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. Both states saw an increase in activity this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.


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Today is the fourth anniversary of my father's death. I did my crying last night and shed just a few tears today. I met my Mom for lunch at Billy Sim's Barbecue restaurant near the cemetery. We had a very enjoyable lunch, touched on Dad's death just a bit. Mom said she didn't want to go to the cemetery. I thought that was odd since we were just 2 miles away but whatever. Today she faulted the hospital for not calling her when he was dying and that if she'd known how bad he was she would have stayed with him at the hospital the night before. Who knows what they told her. My guess is she either didn't hear them and chose not to have them explain, didn't understand what they were telling her or she was just tired and wanted to go home and sleep in her own bed. Maybe it was a combination of all three options.
I just know I am glad I was there with him when he breathed his last. He went so peacefully and his suffering was finally over. Miss you Dad.


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You are hereForum / High Sierra Backpacking Topics / High Sierra Mountain NEWS: Alerts, Weather, Conditions, Events, Nature, Trails, Science, Government and More / Astronomy and Astrophysics / Astronomy, Astro Physics, & Science News: 2019 / Summer & Fall of 2019 / Astronomy, Astro Physics, & Science News: 2018 / OUR GALAXY: Centered on a Supermassive Black Hole & a Swirling Swarm of Hundreds of Smaller Holes?
OUR GALAXY: Centered on a Supermassive Black Hole & a Swirling Swarm of Hundreds of Smaller Holes?
A Supermassive Black Hole with a Swirling Swarm of Hundreds of Smaller Holes?
Thousands of black holes near Milky Way center?
Earth-Sky, May 14, 2018.
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N-Body Simulation Showing Black Hole Dynamics.
"...the discovery of...12 stellar-mass black holes, identified via X-ray data near our galaxy's center."
"The Milky Way is really the only galaxy we have where we can study how supermassive black holes interact with little ones because we simply can't see their interactions in other galaxies."
"The researchers used Chandra data to search for X-ray binaries – systems where a black hole is locked in a close orbit with a star and is pulling matter from the star, resulting in X-ray emission – near Sagittarius A*."
Our "...galactic center is already known to be inhabited by a supermassive black hole, with some 4 million times the sun's mass. Astronomers call this behemoth Sagittarius A."
"Sagittarius A* is about 26,000 light-years from Earth. The scientists said that – at this distance – only the brightest X-ray binaries containing black holes are likely to be detectable. Therefore, they said:"
"...the detections in this study imply that a much larger population of fainter, undetected X-ray binaries — at least 300 and up to 1,000 — containing stellar-mass black holes should be present around Sagittarius A*."
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Sagittarius A* Swarm: Black Hole Bounty Captured in the Milky Way Center
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Read the following excerpt from the Daily Beast's LLoyd Grove:
Remember President Obama's supposedly inviolable pledge—repeatedly uttered during the 2008 campaign and at countless town meetings since the inauguration—that he would never raise taxes on middle-class citizens who earn $250,000 a year or less?
This morning at a Manhattan breakfast sponsored by Thomson Reuters, White House Budget Director Peter Orszag threw that pledge out the window. Instead, he described Obama's "read my lips, no new taxes" pledge as a "stance" and a "preference" that is subject to study by the president's newly formed bipartisan Commission on Fiscal Responsibility.
"The president has been very clear about what he prefers," Orszag said under questioning from Thomson Reuters' Chrystia Freeland. "That was his stance during the campaign, and he still believes that's the right course forward. But he has also been very clear that we shall let the commission go do its work."
Folks, this is not funny anymore, all of Obama's promises was a big fat Lie.


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Part 2: Not Your Mother's Cause Marketing
By Sarah Ford on June 7, 2012
A video excerpt from a presentation by David Hessekiel, Founder & President of Cause Marketing Forum (CMF).
America's Charities recently hosted its annual Membership Assembly at Georgetown University, where several guest speakers shared their experiences, presented practical, innovative solutions concerning non-profit sustainability and offered successful approaches for non-profits and companies to better engage volunteers, donors and employees. Everyone is calling for marketing and corporate initiatives that build a better world AND a better bottom line. The big question is "How?" David Hessekiel, one of this year's conference speakers, answered that question with 6 types of initiatives in Part 1: Not Your Mother's Cause Marketing. Here in Part 2, David shares techniques and tried and true examples of how companies have actually put these 6 initiatives into practice.
David's single-minded concentration on cause marketing has quickly made David one of the field's leading authorities, frequently quoted in leading publications such as The New York Times, USA Today, PROMO, Advertising Age, License! and PRWeek. A popular speaker, David has addressed nonprofit and business groups in the US and abroad and recently co-authored a book, Good Works!: Marketing and Corporate Initiatives that Build a Better World...and the Bottom Line, with Philip Kotler and Nancy Lee.
►For a copy of David Hessekiel's presentation and to view other presentations and photos from this year's Membership Assembly, click here.
We have had valuable feedback about this year's event and have received some great ideas for topics to cover next year. Please share your feedback and ideas by completing this short survey of this year's event. Thank you! www.surveymonkey.com/s/AC2012MemberAssemblySurvey


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Person in critical condition after Atlantic Station shooting | Crime
ATLANTA (WXIA) – Atlanta Police were investigating a Monday evening shooting at the Twelve Hotel, which is at the intersection of 17th Street and Atlantic Drive in Atlantic Station.
One person was reported shot and was being treated by Grady EMS crews. Police said the individual was reported to be in critical condition.
According to Atlantic Station management, the victim likely knew the shooting suspect. They went on to say that police have a suspect in custody in the shooting.
No other injuries were reported.
Atlantic Station spokesperson Tony Wilbert released a statement Monday evening:
"We are following the developments in connection with Monday night's shooting a Twelve Hotel, which is adjacent to our Town Center. While Atlanta Police investigate the incident, we have learned that the assailant likely knew the victim and that police have a suspect in custody. The tragic incident was confined to the valet area outside of the hotel."


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Today we're excited to announce the release of the first of many significant updates to Firecracker MD and Firecracker DO centered around testing your mastery. Now, you can take one of several carefully created standardized exams to help prepare you for your classes, wards, and boards.
First up is Anatomy, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and a 4-block Step 1 practice exam. All of these are mapped to the official NBME content outline so you know you're being tested on exactly what you'll see on game day. You can access these exams by going to Study Something Specific and selecting the new 'Take an Exam' sub-tab. By default, these exams are taken in timed mode only, although tutor mode will be accessible post-exam as a way for you to review your performance in depth. You can also pause an exam and revisit it later if - for any reason - you're unable to complete the exam.
Once you complete an exam, you can review your performance and see a breakdown of each individual question. In the next few weeks we will add comparative performance data so that you can see how your performance compares to that of your peers (both at your school and at other schools), as well as list each question's associated Firecracker topics. And while all of this is great in better helping you prepare for your exams, we'll be going even farther in the next few months.
Unlike standalone flashcard apps or standalone question banks which focus on just one aspect of the learning process, the future of Firecracker is all about closing the loop between review and test. This all starts with knowing exactly when to assign you practice tests, based on your marking progress, performance on your daily review tasks, and proximity to your upcoming exam dates. Then, based on your performance on these objective tests of your current content mastery, your recommended daily review questions will adjust in order to address those uncovered weaker areas.
This is our vision for Firecracker over the next few months. During that time, we'll be making frequent updates to the core experience, as well as adding more clinical vignettes and long-form exams to best prepare you for your classes, wards, and boards. As always, if you want to see something specific or want to see updates in a particular order, all you have to do is let us know. I'm always available to chat - firstname.lastname@example.com.


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There are a couple of reasons why creating Dynamic Search Campaigns using AdNabu is better than doing it manually on AdWords.
- We create Single URL Ad Groups - Single URL Ad Groups are ad groups that have only one product page. This helps us in tracking the performance of individual product pages and hence, it becomes easier and more effective to optimize.
- We paused Ad Groups for out-of-stock products automatically - If your products are out-of-stock, we stop showing ads for those products automatically. This isn't the case in AdWords. By showing ads for products that aren't available in your store, you are wasting money on clicks that are irrelevant. User experience is also ruined when your product page says out of stock but they still are seeing ads.
- We also unpaused Ad Groups which were paused due to "out-of-stock" products when the products are back in stock.
- We add new products to your campaign automatically - When ever you add new products to your merchant center, we sync them automatically to your Dynamic Search Campaigns and create Single URL Ad Groups for those products.
Note: We sync your Merchant Center every 12 hours. So, to pause or unpause an ad groups, it takes up to 12 hours for system automatically detect. However, you can do this manually when products are out-of-stock or are back in stock.


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|Midori: (A) Block Cipher for Low Energy (Extended Version)
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|Regazzoni, F., S. Banik, A. Bogdanov, T. Isobe, K. Shibutani, H. Hiwatari, and T. Akishita
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|AES, lightweight block cipher, low energy circuits, secret-key cryptography
In the past few years, lightweight cryptography has become a popular research discipline with a number of ciphers and hash functions proposed. The designers' focus has been predominantly to minimize the hardware area, while other goals such as low latency have been addressed rather recently only. However, the optimization goal of low energy for block cipher design has not been explicitly addressed so far. At the same time, it is a crucial measure of goodness for an algorithm. Indeed, a cipher optimized with respect to energy has wide applications, especially in constrained environments running on a tight power/energy budget such as medical implants.
This paper presents the block cipher Midori that is optimized with respect to the energy consumed by the circuit per bit in encryption or decryption operation. We deliberate on the design choices that lead to low energy consumption in an electrical circuit, and try to optimize each component of the circuit as well as its entire architecture for energy. An added motivation is to make both encryption and decryption functionalities available by small tweak in the circuit that would not incur significant area or energy overheads.
We propose two energy-efficient block ciphers Midori128 and Midori64 with block sizes equal to 128 and 64 bits respectively. These ciphers have the added property that a circuit that provides both the functionalities of encryption and decryption can be designed with very little overhead in terms of area and energy. We compare our results with other ciphers with similar characteristics: it was found that the energy consumptions of Midori64 and Midori128 are by far better when compared ciphers like PRINCE and NOEKEON.
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Wilkadene, Woolshed Brewery
Woolshed Brewery is located in the historic 100 year old shearing sheds of Wilkadene Station, located in the Riverland 20 kilometres north of Renmark.
Since our first brew day in August 2009 the Woolshed Brewery is fast becoming one of the Riverland's top tourist destinations. With its rich history, stunning riverfront location set amongst beautiful gardens it is the perfect place to kick back and relax with friends and family whilst enjoying all things Riverland.
Brewery tours are available by appointment as well as self guided tours of the property.
Create your own cheese platter from our local produce section or use our free BBQ facilities 7 days a week, or check out our Facebook page for who's catering each weekend.
Our award winning beers, cider and Utopia Hard Lemonade and Rude Ruby range are available for sale on tap as well as take away sales in stubbies.
Soft drinks are available for kids and non beer drinkers.
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Business text messaging is quickly becoming one of the most cost-effective and efficient tools for communicating with buyers. With incredibly high open rates compared to email, it's not a surprise that more and more organizations are integrating business text messaging in their outreach and communication strategies.
Business text messaging should be strategic. It needs to be thoughtful, well-executed and provide value to today's savvy buyers in order to stand out from bombardment of communications they receive each and every day from your competitors.
Below is a list of proven best practices to help guide your business text messaging communication strategy and generate better results.
1. Be personal
How many times have you received a message from a business that you thought was spam because it wasn't personalized? Whether you're using a business text messaging service for one on one texting or using it for multiple people, the messages should be well thought out and personalized.
One of the easiest ways to start personalizing a text or SMS message is to use the customer's name. To take it to the next level, use your business text messaging service to send text messages that are customized for the individual, such as talking about products or services the customer has purchased. For example, sending a text a few days or a week after the customer has purchased a specific product and asking them specifically how the product is working out for them. Ask for feedback on the product or provide a few tips on how to best take advantage of the product.
2. Be responsive
Texting is one of, if not the most, immediate forms of digital communication. When using a business text messaging service, responsiveness is something to highly consider. By text enabling your business number, you are committing to another way of communication, both sending and receiving. Make sure there are clear guidelines in place for your teams, so buyers are receiving a response or exchange from you in a timely manner.
3. Be relevant
A great customer experience helps demonstrate what kind of interaction to expect from your business and helps set a standard. What phone number are you sending the text from? Is it recognizable, such as your business landline or main business phone number? Are you using common language? Are your messages so long that no one will want to read them? Keep the messages short and make every text worthwhile.
Consider this: If you are sending appointment reminders through business text messaging, put the date, time and address of the appointment. Your customer should be able to just click on the details of the message and create a calendar item without having to type anything. This helps create a great customer experience!
4. Use common language
Leave the LOL's, BRB's and emojis to your exchanges outside of your business interactions. When using a business text messaging service, be conscious of the language you choose and cognizant of the company you represent. Be articulate in the delivery of your messaging.
5. Text within business hours
Be courteous and conscientious of your buyers. Take time zones into consideration and be aware of common business hours. It can be counterproductive and annoying to text outside of your optimal hours. The last thing you want to do is wake one of your customers up with a text or interrupt them while they are binge watching their favorite Netflix show after they have put their kids to bed at the end of a long day.
6. Be aware of security concerns
It's important to keep in mind that text messages are not secure, even through landline texting. If part of your interaction with your customer is to take a credit card number or other Personal Identifiable Information, PII, then you should consider receiving that information in a different method, such as through a secure online web form. DO NOT ask for credit card information through texting.
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Through the centuries the block and tackle system has been optimized to meet the evolving needs of the professionals who use it. Today, block and tackle systems power innumerable daily tasks from recreational yachting to helicopter rescues and more. Here's a closer look at how the system works and the industries to which it is indispensable.
Introduction: What is Block and Tackle?
Basic Principles of the System
Common Uses of Block and Tackle
Conclusion: How Block and Tackle Changed the World
Introduction: What is Block and Tackle?
Put simply, a block and tackle is a system designed for lifting heavy loads involving two or more pulleys with a rope or cable threaded between them. The pulleys are assembled together to form blocks, and those blocks are paired with one another so that one is fixed and the other moves with the load. The rotational effect of the pulley allows for the user to change the direction of the force being applied, effectively trading distance for effort by amplifying the tension force in the rope.
For example, consider you've got a 100-pound load to lift via rope. You'll need to apply 100 pounds of upward force to the rope to suspend that load in the air. If you were to attach a single pulley to the ceiling and thread the rope through it, this will change the direction of the force you'll need to apply, as the load will then require downward force to lift, but it will not change the amount of force needed. Adding a second pulley, however—this one attached to the load itself—will decrease the burden of force you'll need to apply by half.
This process is essentially a trade of force for distance. If you need to lift the load 100 feet into the air, you will need 200 feet of rope to get it done, but only 50 pounds of force. This burden can decrease by another half—and require twice as much rope—if you were to add a third pulley, and the burden would continue to decrease if you were to add a fourth rope, and so on.
This burden reduction is referred to as the purchase of a block and tackle system. A 4:1 reduces the pull load by 4 and increases the rope requirements by 4. It will also double the load on the pulley attachment point: 100 pounds for the load and 100 pounds for the lifting force.
Block and tackle is a compact, easy-to-install system with countless functions across a variety of industries. The principles at work in the system have revolutionized the way we lift or move heavy objects. The earliest accounts of block and tackle use date back around two millennia, to Greek mathematician and engineer Archimedes, but the system or something similar was likely used in the construction of much older structures like England's Stonehenge or the pyramids in ancient Egypt.
For example, Hero of Alexandria's first century Book on Raising Heavy Weights depicts the use of early block and tackle systems. The system and the principle powering it led to the birth of the crane, which revolutionized the way loads are lifted and remain ubiquitous today.
Basic Principles of the System
Blocks come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to fit a multitude of applications. What separates a block from a standard pulley is that it contains one or more sheaves (pronounced "shiv") between each side plate that are capable of handling shock loads. Sheaves are constructed in a range of materials, each designed for a different application. As a general rule of thumb, metal sheaves are used for higher breaking load pulleys while plastics are used with lower loads. The profile of the sheave (V or U shape) determines if it is intended to be used with wire rope or fiber.
Tackle is an assembly of blocks with a rope threaded through the pulleys. Polyester or hybrid martial ropes are the most common type used in a block and tackle system, especially for outdoor or marine use, as they function well in adverse weather conditions. However, other types of rope, including cables, are also used for different jobs.
Mechanical advantage, the basic principle at work in a block and tackle system, can be defined as the ratio of force produced by a device that acts on a load to the applied effort needed to lift or move it.
Basically, the more parts of a load that acts on the rope, the easier it is to lift. For example, if two parts of the rope act on the load—meaning two pulleys are being used—then the system has a mechanical advantage of 2. If the load being lifted weighs 100 pounds, it will require 50 pounds of force to move. This is called a two-to-one block and tackle.
A block and tackle system can be "rigged" one of two ways to increase its mechanical advantage. If the fixed and moving blocks are arranged so the rope is attached to the moving block and is pulled in the direction of the lifted load, then the system is considered "rove to advantage," as the hauling part is pulled from the moving block.
Alternatively, if the pull on the rope is in the opposite direction to that in which the load is being moved, this system is considered "rove to disadvantage," as the hauling part is being pulled from the fixed block.
The decision to reeve to advantage or to disadvantage depends on the ergonomics of the job at hand. Reeving to advantage is considered to be the best use of equipment and resources, as it allows for obstacles to be managed more easily when the load is to be hauled parallel to the ground. Reeving to disadvantage adds another sheave and changes the direction of the pulling line, which is advantageous when a fixed load needs to be lifted from a fixed point overhead. In this circumstance, the weight of the lifter offsets the weight of the load.
Friction, or the pulley's resistance to turning, is the primary force working against a block and tackle system. An increase in friction requires an increase in force to overcome it, which can generate destructive heat and cause thermal expansion in any pulley systems, increasing friction. Each sheave in the system represents an increase in friction, which will eventually lead to a decrease in productivity. This is why finding the right rope and the right sheave for the job is key to the system's functionality.
Innovative solutions to fight friction have evolved over the years. Where the ancient Egyptians once used water as a lubricant to reduce friction between sandstones, today ball bearings are used to reduce friction in a block and tackle system. Ronstan engineers have developed a dual bearing system to accommodate marine industry conditions which require pulleys to work at high speeds with little to no load and then handle high loads for extended periods of time. The dual bearing system contains an outer ball bearing surface for the former circumstance and an inner bushing on a polished shaft system for the latter—for when the ball bearings have deformed—leading to bushing contact.
Another method of combating friction is to include plastic polymer material like Torelon or Acetal in the system. These materials have a low expansion rate through a wide temperature range, so as the bearing heats up, the surfaces hold their shape and size for longer, keeping friction levels constant.
Types of Block and Tackle
There are a number of block and tackles systems to choose from, so to help you become acquainted with all of the options out there, and the ways they can each be used, take a look at the list below.
Gun tackle represents the principle of block and tackle in its simplest form. This system uses one fixed and one moveable pulley with a single rope threaded through them, creating a mechanical advantage of 2.
A double luff tackle uses pulleys with two grooved wheels instead of one. This system creates a mechanical advantage of 4 by threading the rope four times through the pulleys.
Gyn tackle uses a three-wheel pulley for its fixed point and a two-wheel pulley for its moveable point, creating a mechanical advantage of 5.
A threefold purchase block and tackle systems provide a mechanical advantage of 6. These are commonly found hoisting anchors on fishing boats.
Common Uses for Block and Tackle
Block and tackle systems are used to lift or move all sorts of heavy loads across a litany of industries, from lifting construction gear and powering suspension bridges to moving mountain chairlifts and erecting circus tents. Block and tackle is an essential piece of equipment in the agriculture, commercial, construction, manufacturing, logging, oil drilling, and marine industries.
Block and tackle systems are most commonly found on boats and sailing ships, where much of the work is done manually. Sailors have been using the system for centuries to set their ship's sails to their best advantage at sea. Sailing ships are filled with different types of blocks set for different purposes.
Block and tackle systems are also used in the medical industry and are often found in powering essential apparatus like bed-hoists. These are generally portable devices that can lift disabled or infirm patients. It can be a struggle to move a patient or loved one from a bed to a chair or any other surface, and as a result, healthcare workers experience high rates of occupational injury due to falls and strenuous patient moves. However, block and tackle can remove a considerable amount of burden from the caretakers and create seamless transitions for themselves and those in their care.
Mountain and water rescue equipment is also powered by block and tackle systems. Helicopter rappelling and winching, for example—the process by which a person or an object is let down or picked up by means of a hoist or a winch which is fitted to the helicopter—relies on block and tackle to function. These techniques are integral to outdoor rescue missions.
Working at extreme heights is the main cause of fatalities in the construction industry. For the most part, this is the result of inadequate equipment and improper training in the use of that equipment. However, block and tackle systems have played an integral role in keeping workers safe in the sky for decades.
Recent years have a seen a rise in outdoor treetop rope courses, in which adrenaline-seekers are suspended high in the treeline by block and tackle. Pulley systems have long been used in abseiling, whether for leisure or for occupational use like window cleaning services, but the treetop adventure industry provides a new and exciting future for the system.
Conclusion: How Block and Tackle Changed the World
The invention of block and tackle has undoubtedly altered the course of human history, as it has rendered movable what once was considered immovable. Today, the system can be found lifting heavy loads and keeping people safe across most, if not all industries, and all the products that power it will continue to evolve and expand well into the future as new uses for this ancient system are still being uncovered today.
Archimedes reportedly moved a warship full of men single-handedly by way of a compound pulley. It is said that afterward, he declared he could move the entire earth if given the right place to stand. One need only to look to the countless achievements the system has enabled to see that this anecdote, and the hyperbolic exclamation that succeeded it, captures well the scope of possibility unlocked by combining pulleys to lessen loads.
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I've decided to expand this blog beyond just a gaming blog & include a little more insight into my life… how much insight will be given has yet-to-be decided. I will continue with my thoughts & ramblings about the games I play, so don't worry.
I added a new menu in the top right [the idea came from looking at the layout at Keep Me Running Wild]. It has a mouse-over drop down function [just for the Gaming and Life tabs: as I create more posts this feature will be more useful] that has different categories available if you would like to focus on something specific.
Still no luck with any of the mounts I was attempting to get on Deathengine. But I only tried for about another week before I went on vacation. I spent the first two weeks of July out in California visiting fiends & family. I took my laptop with me & actually ended up playing more games than I wanted to… leveling alts mostly. I also had a problem with my debit card shortly after I got out there, so I had no money to go and do anything for most of the time I was on vacation. My brother took me to the shooting range where I got to shot a few different guns [for the first time]. I want an AR15 now, heh.
I went to the beach for the first time in a long while. I love the beach & miss being able to go there regularly, I can't wait til I can move back out to Cali.
There were many barbecues while I was out there. I had a great time hanging out with friends & family. Thankfully, I managed to make it into San Francisco one day and meet up for lunch with a friend I haven't seen in a few years.
I played disc golf with my family while I was out there. It was, odd… but fun. After I got back, I picked up some disks so that I can play with some friends around here. So far we haven't been able to get out and play a game, our schedules keep clashing; hopefully we'll get a game going soon.
When my brother took me to the airport for my return flight, he kept poking at me to stay… I was almost to the point of not returning. If any of my nieces or nephew had been there & even mentioned the thought of not leaving, I probably would have not gotten out of the car & told my brother to drive back home.
Since I got back, I've invested more of my gaming-time into the 360 & finishing a few games that still needed work. I managed to finish Mass Effect 2. I forgot how much fun that game is, I've already started a second-play through. My first run I went through as a Paragon. For some reason I always play the "good-guy" when I play games that give me the option to be "good" or "evil". My second play-through I'm playing as a Renegade… it's time to change things up.
Two of my friends just got Borderlands, so I started playing that again, I forgot how much fun that game is. I'm debating getting new Downloadable Content for it, I already have Zombie Island. There's a DLC that increases the level cap to 61… I might pick it up. I've been messing around with a Soldier and a Hunter lately, levels 19 and 26 respectively. I might wait to pick up the DLC until I get those up to the current level cap [50], or at least close to it.
I haven't played much more of Final Fantasy XIII, I was too preoccupied with finishing ME2. Now that I've finished that I'm going to invest a little more time in FFXIII & get that finished up as well.
I still have to finish a few other 360 games & will be doing that over time. And other than Halo: Reach, there aren't any more console games that I'm very interested in picking up [at least at the moment], so I can catch up on all the other ones I slacked off at.
Since I got back, I haven't played much World of Warcraft. I'm probably going to take another small break from it again, at least until Cataclysm is released. If I don't take a full-on-break, I'm definitely will be cutting down on my time spent in WoW. Saturday was the first time I've logged into WoW for more than 30 seconds… not to mention it was only the third time I've logged in since I got back. It had been so long since I played a computer game, let alone WoW & Deathengine that it took some getting used to again, haha. It probably didn't help that I was really tired from spending the day walking around Park Ave Fest.
I started doing a little more photography & messing around in Photoshop. I don't have a ton of new stuff, but a few things, they're up on my DeviantArt page.
It's been a long time since I've done any sort of photography, photo manipulation, or digital-art. I really need to get back into it. I'm not phenomenal or anything, but I do have my moments. I'll only get better if I practice.
I went to see Inception yesterday [now that it's 1am] with a friend. That was an intense flick. Good thing I went with a buddy, we had to bounce ideas off each other after the film ended. One of those films that really make you think, & I love movies like that.
I also saw Kick-Ass with some other friends. That was definitely not what we were expecting. We didn't pay much attention to the trailers or rating. We didn't know much about that one other than the talk about how the movie was awesome and it was some sort of super-hero wannabe movie.
Downtime at work can be fun… I've had a chance to work on my Sudoku skills. I managed to do this one the between yesterday and today, not bad if I say so myself. 🙂
Hmm, I think I finished Fable II… I can't quite recall at the moment now. Of course, if not, the reason being… better games. Also, Batman: Arkham Asylum is still sitting in the que to be finished, I'm picking at it on occasion. There are just so many games that catch my attention. I really need to work on completing a game before I start another.
I have spent a lot of time playing Borderlands, although, I stopped playing Mordecai [the "Hunter"]. I started playing Lilith [the "Siren"]. When I started Lilith, I started playing online. I thought it was good before, it's even better online, especially with friends! I don't know why I even thought about playing that game solo. The only downside to playing online is people talk & it gets hard to hear what NPCs are saying in game.. you miss a bit of the story.
From what I've heard, there is another downside for playing online… but I have yet to experience it. The loot drops on the ground, anyone can grab it and leave the game for no reason. I've only ever played with friends, so I have yet to see that. My friends and I chose the drops based on what character we are playing and who it would benefit most.
When you distribute skill points properly, Lilith becomes vicious. I managed to get her to level 50 on her before I got Mordacai past 25. She becomes even more dangerous once you get her some nice weapons. I managed to get some pretty beastly weapons for her. She rips almost anything apart, even in 4 player games. There are a few areas that I need to find a weapon specific to the mobs in those areas.
I know I complained a little about the inventory system in my last post. It was annoying at first, but now that I've expanded it to 45 slots, it's not as bad. And there's a chance that it can expand even further, I just have to do all the quests in the second play-through: on the second play though, there's only a chance you'll get extra inventory space, so far out of 4 quests I've received 1 upgrade.
Alas… Borderlands has been pushed to the back burner a bit. Modern Warfare 2 came out. *glee* I have been waiting for this game since the first Modern Warfare came out [not really, but you get the idea]. I borrowed my friend's MW2 for Xbox 360 for a few days while he was at work, & I waited for it to be released on PC. For some reason, Steam didn't release it for a few days after it was sold in stores. I played through the campaign on the 360 on Normal, and did a little bit of the Spec Ops missions, but I only did a few, and solo.
I've since installed MW2 on my PC and played through the campaign [yes, again] on Hardened. My brother and I are playing Multiplayer pretty much any time we are both on the PCs. We have yet to hit up any Spec Ops, probably sometime this weekend.
One thing that is slightly disappointing is how quickly people are hacking & cheating in the MW2 multiplayer. I've run into a few different forms of cheating that's quite annoying. One of which any time I looked at an enemy [they were near the middle of my sight] my view would spaz out like I was having a seizure just in my arm and swinging the mouse all over [character would look around very fast in random directions until I was killed].
Then on top of that, there's lag. Now, I know there's bound to be issues with this due to playing online. But it pisses me off when I'm behind someone and toss a grenade at their feet, then unload a full clip into them because they didn't die [grenade and every shot registers as a hit], only to have them turn around, sprint tot me, and knife me dead. Then when I watch the kill cam, from their view, stand there like a complete idiot staring at them. That's just stupid.
One thing I've determined… I need to get a new mouse. My gaming mouse broke about a month ago, I've been using some shitty Microsoft mouse for the past while. I also need to find some sort of desk-like surface for my keyboard & mouse. My PC is hooked up to my TV, I don't have a monitor, I sit on my futon when playing games, it's quite a hassle when trying to play fast paced games, such as MW2. Sitting with the keyboard on my lap & mouse on the futon next to me sucks. Haha, my own fault I guess. I decided to ditch the monitor & desk for the TV setup.
I let my World of Warcraft account expire again. I'll return eventually.. I'm sure. I just don't see the point in paying for WoW when I'm not really playing it. I logged for a few hours a day or two before it expired and managed to get Deathengine to level 71. I'd like to be able to hit up some gaming with my other brother, but with the lack of desire to play WoW it kinda makes that difficult… he's not going to be getting MW2 until sometime after the holidays.
I'm a gamer, no denying.
The past month or two my computer has been out of commission. Rather than fixing my PC right away, I decided I needed to take a small step a way from games (mainly World of Warcraft) and get out with my friends more. It's difficult since I work in the morning/early-afternoon and most of them work in the mid-afternoon/evening, but it's a lot easier since I stopped working overnights. Even with staying up "late" to hang with friends, I've been getting more sleep then when I was on overnights.
I dusted off my 360 to play some games that I left untouched, since I have some free time when everyone else is working. It's a lot easier to pull away from games that don't require more time (WoW- raids, endless grinding to level, etc).
Finally finished up Mass Effect [the last 2-3 hours I skipped out on *sigh*], I think it had great story & excellent game play. My only concerns are the load screens/time, and some bump-mapping issues. Quite often it takes a second or more for the textures to load during scene changes [conversation sequences, doors opening, amongst others], and right after load screens. The inventory system could have use a bit of work as well… it felt a bit jumbled at times. Despite all the load screens & bump-mapping issues, Mass Effect is worth it. I plan on picking up the sequels.
I'm still not too impressed with Fable II. I don't find the story line very interesting, there are many load screens, & if you get a lot of NPCs in one area the game bogs down and gets jumpy, there are also bump-mapping issues at times as well. What really kept me playing the game was the achievements that would add points to my gamer-score, and the fact that I could just go around murdering whole villages or saving the entire countryside on a whim. I'm not sure if I'm gonna pick up Fable 3, we'll see though… I'm hoping for improvements.
I'm a big Batman fan, so Batman : Arkham Asylum was a natural choice. It's pretty good, I still need to play more of the story, I got distracted doing the challenges (specifically the Scarecrow one that was downloadable). The story, graphics, and game play are all excellent from what I've seen. There are Challenges given by the Riddler throughout the game that you can solve for extra achievements & game completion if you enjoy that kind of thing, I know I do. That's probably a big reason I haven't beaten the game yet, I spend a lot of time "treasure" hunting.
I've beaten Halo 3: ODST, the story line was interesting with the way they hopped between each of the squad's stories. I was slightly disappointed in the difficulty of the Legendary mode, it seemed a lot easier than Halo 3. Since you're not playing as Master Chief, I would think it should be more difficult without the over-shield and not being genetically enhanced.
Firefight is amazing. Although it has no random grouping functionality (like Halo 3 matchmaking). There have only been a few times I've actually had enough friends on at the same time to play and it be worth-while (and even then it's only been 2… maybe 3 out of the [almost necessary] 4 possible). I would love to play it more, but in order to get far enough to make it worth while, my friends and I are going to have to make some sort of schedule for it.
Borderlands… ah, Borderlands. Probably the best description I've heard about it is, "it's like the Diablo games and the FPS had a baby." I chose to start with Mordecai, the sniper. I've reached level 19 on him, it's a lot of fun. Now my newest sniper rifle has enough power to completely blow enemies heads off, and lower level mobs can be blown to pieces with said rifle. One thing that gets me is the fact that some non-sniper weapons have a zoom scope almost as good as my sniper scope, I don't think I need that good of a scope (or any) on a shotgun, but some I've seen do have absurd scopes on them.
The inventory system is alright, only 12 slots to place things when you first start, but it's expandable… right now I'm sitting at 18 slots. The lack of space can get annoying at times, since any extra guns, shields, or first aid kits all take up space. If you want to carry a first aid kit or two to be safe, be ready to give up precious inventory space. If you get hurt bad enough, you can chose to fight for your life or respawn back at the last save spot you walked by in what is essentially a clone body… this costs money though (currently $600-ish per spawn). I should probably start carrying a first aid kit, just in case I need it, but I would rather be able to carry that one extra gun that will add to my arsenal, or my wallet if I sell it. You also start with the ability to carry a main weapon and secondary weapon, as you progress you unlock the ability to hold up to 4 weapons, all choseable by cycling through them or hitting a hotkey.
I still have a few other games to work on that didn't impress me too much for one reason or another: Blue Dragon (RPG, might just need to get further into the story), Assassin's Creed (while pretty, it is very repetitive), & Grand Theft Auto IV (I've always taken my time with the GTAs, so this one will take a while) just to name a few.
Obviously I've since fixed my computer. And yes, I've started playing World of Warcraft again, but nowhere near as much. I still enjoy the game, but I know I need a break from playing it as much as I used to, so I've been limiting myself. When I do play, I'm hopping between my Death Knight [Deathengine] on a server with my brothers and my Mage [Stasís] on a server with some friends. I hit 70 on my DK today, and did a few of the Headless Horseman quests for the Hallow's End event. I'm debating if I want to power level to 75 so I can complete the quest to kill Headless Horseman, the event ends next Saturday.


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This week, I hit a major milestone.
I sat down in my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant (give 'em a like!), and had the usual banter about the sweltering record heat wave with my friend, the chef and owner.
Then she asked what I wanted to eat.
I wasn't sure. "What haven't I had?", I asked.
She paused, stumped.
We each grabbed a menu, and looked through. Nothing there. We talked through the stuff that's not on the menu. Nothing new there either.
We both stopped. I'd eaten everything.
It had taken me two trips to Thailand and almost four months, but I'd finally made my way through the 60+ possibilities.
I was delighted, and to be really honest with you, I felt more proud in that moment than I have about almost anything else this year.
Of course, it hadn't happened on accident. Since heading out on these adventures, I've defaulted to a simple rule when I'm not sure:
Try everything.
Both in food and in life, it's served me well.
Back in the States, when I went to a restaurant, I'd only order the things I thought I'd like. But how could I know?
One of my favorite dishes here is paak buung, and I never would have ordered it. A plate of stir-fried watercress in oyster sauce? Nah, I'll stick with the curry that I know and love.
But try everything doesn't give me that luxury, and because of that, it introduces me to new things to love that I never would have guessed.
So this week, I invite you to try try everything with me. Find some place where you're a little curious. Maybe it's your favorite restaurant, a style of dress, or even different toothpastes. Pick one thing, and make a pact with yourself to try every option.
You might be surprised by what you find. :)
p.s. The best thing I read all week was this piece that shows off some of our brain's biggest blind spots. It has gorgeous graphics, and shows the ways that modern storytellers are getting around our wiring problems and connecting us with what's really going on. I so love stuff like this. :)
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A COCKTAIL party is an excuse to pull out all the stops. Hors d'oeuvres, canapés and other little nibbles are meant to be pure fun, tiny pops of flavor that go down quickly and easily amid conversation and sips of this or that. A wild assortment is preferable to a theme, and please, for once, put concerns about nutritional correctness on the shelf: it's a party, after all.
But there are some guidelines. Being little is not enough to qualify as good cocktail fare; the food must be interesting, too. Serving foods that are all very fatty, or all salty or even all light is a recipe for boredom. Take, for example, the Italian antipasto platter of several kinds of meat. Each is interesting, even delightful, but if that is all that is being served, it's too much of the same thing. The items in the assortment you serve should be complementary, while being varied in taste and texture. And each appetizer should contain contrasts of its own and, if possible, surprises.
The main rule is that finger food should be designed to be eaten with the fingers. That may sound blindingly obvious, but it is the one rule that is most frequently and annoyingly broken. Among life's minor frustrations is having to hold a wine or cocktail glass in one hand, a plate in the other and a knife and fork . . . just where, exactly? No array of appetizers can be successful if it breaks this rule.
Keeping your guests' comfort in mind will make it easier for you to choose which foods to serve. And that helps, because there are plenty to choose from. There was a time when most finger foods were tiny sandwiches or canapés. I suppose there's nothing wrong with those, though don't you get enough mayonnaise-bound sandwiches in normal life? There are other more exciting and unusual options.
I had several goals in creating this cocktail party. I planned a guest list of about 10 people and figured two to four bites of each of six dishes a person. I assumed there would be at least a light supper afterward; cocktail food is filling, but it isn't meant to satisfy the need for a real meal.
I played with the mix a bit. In fact, I tinkered with the selections even after I prepared all the food. This is one of the great things about setting up a cocktail party: It's a process of eliminating possibilities until you end up with an assortment you like. It's like ordering at a good tapas bar: you can't possibly have everything, so you just try to choose favorites that complement one another, or at least don't conflict.
A couple of last-minute additions really tie all this together: The apple-orange-fennel skewers, which include a bit of mint, keep the overall feel of the assortment from being too heavy. On the other end of the spectrum, crisp pork bits make sure that anyone who wants a bit of heft gets it; a couple of coriander leaves offset the richness of the meat.
The densest, most flavor-packed offering is prosciutto wrapped around fig and Parmesan, sprinkled with olive oil or, if you're in a four-star mood, truffle oil. (Make sure to use real prosciutto; domestic varieties are too dry to stick properly when rolled.)
Those are countered by a couple of much lighter dishes, a twist on the classic peppers-and-anchovies -- use the superior piquillo peppers if you can find them -- and crisp, chewy disks of shiitake mushrooms that have been roasted with olive oil and garlic.
Finally, there are shrimp poached in Chinese seasonings, served with a simple, flavorful dipping sauce.
Planning which dish to make first is the most challenging part of putting this party together. The shrimp can be prepared entirely in advance, even the day before. Poach them and refrigerate them overnight, still in their liquid; if anything, this will improve their flavor. They should be served cold or at room temperature in any case.
The pork can be simmered a day ahead, then browned as close to serving time as possible; though it's best to serve it warm, it is almost as good at room temperature.
The prosciutto wraps can be made a couple of hours ahead, then covered with plastic wrap until serving. Even the pepper and anchovy toasts will retain crispness and freshness for an hour or two (don't cover them or they'll become soggy). Likewise the shiitakes, though if you have the flexibility to roast them at the last minute -- even putting them in the oven as your guests arrive -- they'll be at their peak.
Because the apple will brown once peeled, this skewer is the one that must be prepared at the last minute. Yet thanks to a drizzle of lemon juice, even those will stay fresh-looking for at least an hour. Since it's likely they'll be consumed long before that time passes, that's enough.
Time: 20 minutes
10 3/4-inch-thick (roughly) slices French or Italian bread, cut in half
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 piquillo peppers, cut in half (or 4 or 5 roasted peppers)
20 anchovies
Extra virgin olive oil.
1. Lightly toast bread. Top each piece with a tiny bit of garlic, then layer with a piece of piquillo and an anchovy. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve within one hour.
Yield: 20 canapes.
Time: 20 minutes
10 very thin slices prosciutto
About 1/4 pound Parmesan, sliced wafer thin
8 to 10 dried figs, stemmed and cut into about 3 strips each
Truffle or olive oil.
1. Cut each piece of prosciutto in half the long way; on each piece, put a slice of Parmesan and a strip of fig. Roll up the long way, pressing so meat sticks to itself. Cover with plastic wrap if not serving right away.
2. Serve within 2 hours, drizzling truffle or olive oil on top just before serving.
Yield: 20 rolls.
Time: About an hour
40 shiitake caps, about 1 pound (reserve stems for stock or discard)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Salt and pepper.
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put shiitakes in roasting pan in one layer and add olive oil. Roast for about 20 minutes, until shiitakes have begun to shrink. Stir in garlic, salt and pepper, and return to oven, tossing and turning occasionally, until edges of shiitakes are crisp, another 20 minutes or so.
2. Cool slightly, then skewer mushrooms on toothpicks. Serve warm.
Yield: 40 skewers.
Time: 1 hour, largely unattended
40 large shrimp, peeled (remove vein if you like)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 star anise
1 tablespoon Sichuan or black peppercorns
5 slices ginger
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil.
1. In a large saucepan, combine shrimp, 3 cups water, soy sauce, anise, peppercorns and ginger. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes. If you are not serving right away, refrigerate shrimp in liquid; recipe may be prepared to this point a day before serving.
2. When ready to serve, drain shrimp, and put on a platter. Whisk together hoisin and sesame oil in a small bowl; serve shrimp with this sauce.
Yield: 40 shrimp.
Time: 2 hours, largely unattended
1 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into about 40 small pieces
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 dried chipotle or other chili
1 cinnamon stick
Several gratings of nutmeg
Salt to taste
20 to 40 cilantro leaves
Juice of one lime.
1. Put pork in a deep skillet. Wrap garlic, coriander, chili and cinnamon in cheesecloth and add to pan, along with nutmeg and salt. Add water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low, and simmer until pork is very tender, about 1 1/4 hours, adding water as necessary.
2. When pork is soft, remove cheesecloth sack and discard. Raise heat to medium, and boil off all liquid, and then brown pork in its own remaining fat. If pork sticks to pan, add a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil.
3. Put a piece of pork on a toothpick, followed by a leaf of cilantro, another bit of pork and another leaf. When skewers are done, serve or set aside for an hour or two. Drizzle with lime juice just before serving.
Yield: 20 skewers.
Time: 20 minutes
1/2 bulb fennel
2 or 3 clementines, tangerines or oranges
2 Granny Smith apples
Juice of one lemon
20 mint leaves.
1. Cut fennel into 20 small pieces. Segment clementines or tangerines or cut up oranges; you need 20 pieces. Peel apples and cut into 20 small pieces; toss them with lemon juice immediately.
2. Use toothpicks to spear a piece of fennel, then orange, then mint and finally apple. Serve within 30 minutes.
Yield: 20 skewers.


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Prior experience in the MENA Area is preferable, however we are willing to train a new persons to take on this position for future new recruits. If transferring to our field from another MENA field, a person could start quickly after an initial adjustment phase. If we train a new person to take this position then at least one year is needed to gain vital experience and preparation for training others in the years following.


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Montauk's Julianne Moore, on the heels of taking home the Oscar for Best Actress, has a new movie out today, Maps to the Stars, by director David Cronenberg, who is best known for Naked Lunch and A History of Violence.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Moore plays an unraveling actress tormented by the ghost of her legendary mother.
The film premiered at Cannes and Moore won the festival's award for Best Actress. It was released in France in 2014 and now has a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 27.
The film co-stars Robert Pattinson, John Cusack and Mia Wasikowska.
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Early Education
"Understanding Infant and Toddler Child-Care Deserts"
The problem of child-care scarcity is largely due to a lack of care for infants and young toddlers rather than for children ages 3 to 5, finds a new study by the liberal think tank Center for American Progress.
The study examined available licensed child care in nine states and the District of Columbia and found that there are more than five infants and toddlers for every licensed child-care slot, which is more than three times the ratio for children ages 3 to 5. Shortages were especially acute in rural areas and in low-income communities.
Vol. 38, Issue 13, Page 4Published in Print: November 14, 2018, as Early Education
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New Storage Device From Netgear
Netgear announced Monday the Stora, a new network-attached storage product for home media. The product is meant to store photos and videos, and provide ease of use for "non-technical users."
Featuring 1 TB of disk space, the Stora carries an MSRP of $229, with a yearly premium storage service also available for $19.99.
"We strongly feel that Stora exemplifies the next-generation of consumer storage devices," Drew Meyer, director of marketing for Netgear's Network Storage Business Unit, said as part of the announcement. "Netgear has already made its mark in the business and prosumer market with our ReadyNAS line, but Stora is most definitely a platform for everyone.
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Her Longed-For Family now available on kindle
Happy Saturday, y'all!!
Her Longed-For Family is now available on kindle. Plus, Nine-to-Five Bride and A Pretend Engagement are available on kobo. The links are located below and on their respective Special Assignments pages.
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When young Angus stepped off the train from Aberdeen, it felt as though the whole town had turned to look. A gasp went through the crowd, and I caught a very brief pause before the eruption of screams from the adoring public who had been camping out to catch a glimpse of their idol. Angus is a bit of a poser and loves the attention, he's more than happy to pose for photos and selfies!
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The Travel House is a travel agency based in Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of beautiful Dolomites and offers its services for incoming in this unique location, whether for individual, small groups or incentives. Cortina d'Ampezzo is renowned for its excellent ski slopes and breathtaking landscapes and is a place that can be enjoyed all year round, in winter for ski sports and the special atmosphere given by the snow, in summer to enjoy beautiful hikes or mountain-bike rides, in mid-season to savour the place and the colours with few people around.
The Travel House is based in Cortina itself and can cover all services you may need, ranging from accommodation, transfers from airport (Venice and Treviso are the nearest airports), local guides for hiking or mountaineering, ski instructors, extension to beautiful Venice or other Italian cities. Russian and English speaking staff. VIP and luxury services.
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As a golfing Christmas, it couldn't have been worse. Perhaps, one shouldn't complain because most golfers couldn't even get on their waterlogged courses over the festive period. My problem was that I did.
Not that I'm ungrateful for the opportunity — it's just that conditions and my frailties got the better of me.
I don't think we would have played at The Glamorganshire had it been a normal competition. The course was saturated and it was still raining. But the Boxing Day cross-country is far from normal.
As the name suggests, the nine holes traverse the course — first to the fourth, thirteenth to the seventeenth… and so on.
Instead of playing up and down our tree-lined fairways we blast our way across them. With some of holes measuring up to 900 or 1,000 yards, this requires a massive amount of big, high hits.
Unfortunately, my partner Mike Hennessey and I are not numbered among the big hitters. We have both won this event before but on each occasion we were playing with big hitters. The format is greensome foursomes so we were able to take their drives most of the time but we did play valuable parts in our victories.
This time, the course was so muddy the accent was even more on long drives and we did not match up. Indeed, our failure to clear the lines of trees meant that we spent most of the morning pinging the ball from trunk to trunk.
It didn't help that buggies and trolleys were banned so we had to carry, which doesn't help ancient warriors over such boggy terrain
Thankfully, our playing partners did not let our antics put them off. Jordan, who is 22 years old and plays of plus 2, was playing with his brother James who is 13 and plays off 10, and they played very well, producing great shots when they were needed..
Their combined handicap was 8 and since the allowance was a quarter of the combined they received two shots. Our combined was 50 and we received 13 shots which I don't think was very fair at all, particularly as we did all 13 on one hole.
The most humiliating was the second tee to the third where, in endeavouring to put in a massive drive, I missed the ball completely. My reformed swing, which has been mildly successful in recent months, was replaced by the old uncontrolled lunge.
That's what bad weather does to a swing, bringing in desperate urges to swipe at the ball. We trudged back in, absolutely knackered. It was hard work ploughing through her mud and we were not the only ones who found it exhausting. I half expected the Duke of Edinburgh to be waiting at the clubhouse to present his award.
Our score was a disgraceful nett 68, eight shots worse than the next lowest score. On a brighter note Jordan and James finished third with 44. Their father, Martin, did even better. He and partner Brian Rigby won the event with 41 and a half.
The following day I was due to play at Royal Porthcawl with James, who was up from Exmoor for Christmas and was desperate for a game. We fixed a three-ball with his brother-in-law, Chris, who plays at Blackwood, but early on Thursday morning the prospects were not good with sheeting rain and a howling gale.
Nevertheless, we made out way there and found another group waiting for the weather to improve. The rain eventually stopped but the wind didn't and a south westerly was hurling down the first when we started.
You can always rely on Porthcawl to shrug off the severest rain but recent months have produced deep standing water no-one can remember ever seeing before.
The sun came out but the cruelty didn't leave the wind. However, it wasn't a bad game, We were playing 4-2-0 and Chris, who plays off nine, gave us a shot a hole. I managed to keep my end up but James, a far more suspect 28 handicapper than me, was mounting a challenge to Chris on most holes.
There's nothing worse than a nasty wind to make a mess of a new swing I was soon struggling. But my legs were the main problem. They were stiff enough after the previous day's exertions but they were beginning to protest after every step.
I managed to register a couple of points on the 13th but they were both too far ahead for me to catch so I decided to leave them to it and head back to the club-house. It is not something I like doing but they are both more than 20 years younger than me so I felt entitled to head for an early bath and a defrosting.
In the event, they halved the match and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although neither said it, I am sure that getting rid of me was a bonus.
Disastrous Christmas golf
As a golfing Christmas, it couldn't have been worse. Perhaps, one shouldn't complain because most golfers couldn't even get on their waterlogged courses over the festive period. My problem was that I did.


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The following form allows you to view linux man pages.
This man page only documents the hardware-specific features of the
usbhid-ups driver. For information about the core driver, see
This driver, formerly called newhidups, replaces the legacy hidups
driver, which only supported Linux systems.
usbhid-ups brings USB/HID UPS monitoring to NUT on all platform
supporting USB through libusb. It should detect any UPS that uses the
HID power device class, but the amount of data will vary depending on
the manufacturer and model.
At the present time, usbhid-ups supports:
? the newer Eaton USB models,
? all MGE USB models,
? all Dell USB models,
? some APC models,
? some Belkin models,
? some Cyber Power Systems models.
? some TrippLite models
For a more complete list, refer to the NUT hardware compatibility list,
available in the source distribution as data/drivers.list, or on the
NUT website. You may use the "explore" driver option to gather
information from HID UPSes which are not yet supported; see below for
This driver is known to work on:
? most Linux systems,
? FreeBSD (beta stage) and maybe other *BSD,
? Darwin / Mac OS X,
? Solaris 10.
This driver also supports the following optional settings:
Set the timer before the UPS is turned off after the kill power
command is sent (via the -k switch).
is (still) out at the moment this timer elapses. In that case, you
could try if setting ondelay = -1 in ups.conf helps.
Set polling frequency, in seconds, to reduce the USB data flow.
Between two polling requests, the driver will wait for interrupts
(aka UPS notifications), which are data changes returned by the UPS
by itself. This mechanism allow to avoid or reduce staleness
message, due to the UPS being temporarily overloaded with too much
polling requests. The default value is 30 (in seconds).
If this flag is set, the driver will ignore interrupts it receives
from the UPS (not recommended, but needed if these reports are
broken on your UPS).
vendor=regex, product=regex, serial=regex, vendorid=regex,
Select a specific UPS, in case there is more than one connected via
USB Each option specifies an extended regular expression (see
regex(7)) that must match the UPS's entire vendor/product/serial
string (minus any surrounding whitespace), or the whole 4-digit
hexadecimal code for vendorid and productid. Try -DD for finding
out the strings to match.
? -x vendor="Foo.Corporation.*"
? -x vendorid=051d* (APC)
? -x product=".*(Smart|Back)-?UPS.*"
Select a UPS on a specific USB bus or group of busses. The argument
is a regular expression that must match the bus name where the UPS
is connected (e.g. bus="002", bus="00[2-3]").
With this option, the driver will connect to any device, including
ones that are not yet supported. This must always be combined with
the "vendorid" option. In this mode, the driver will not do
anything useful except for printing debugging information
(typically used with -DD).
This driver is not built by default. You can build it by using
"configure --with-usb=yes". Note that it will also install other USB
You also need to install manually the legacy hotplug files (libhidups
and libhid.usermap, generally in /etc/hotplug/usb/), or the udev file
driver = usbhid-ups
port = auto
vendorid = 0463
driver = usbhid-ups
port = auto
vendorid = 09ae
Repetitive timeout and staleness
Some models tends to be unresponsive with the default polling
frequency. The result is that your system log will have lots of
messages like:
usb 2-1: control timeout on ep0in
usb 2-1: usbfs: USBDEVFS_CONTROL failed cmd usbhid-ups rqt 128 rq 6 len 256
ret -110
In this case, simply modify the general parameter "pollinterval" to a
higher value (like 10 for 10 seconds). This should solve the issue.
Got EPERM: Operation not permitted upon driver startup
You have forgotten to install the hotplug files, as explained in the
INSTALLATION section above. Don't forget to restart hotplug so that it
applies these changes.
Unattended shutdowns
The hardware which was used for development of this driver is almost
certainly different from what you have, and not all manufacturers
follow the USB HID Power Device Class specifications to the letter. You
don't want to find out that yours has issues here when a power failure
hits your server room and you're not around to manually restart your
If you rely on the UPS to shutdown your systems in case of mains
failure and to restart them when the power returns, you must test this.
You can do so by running upsmon -c fsd. With the mains present, this
should bring your systems down and then cycle the power to restart them
again. If you do the same without mains present, it should do the same,
but in this case, the outputs shall remain off until mains power is
applied again.
Originally sponsored by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. Now sponsored by Eaton
http://opensource.eaton.com Arnaud Quette, Peter Selinger, Arjen de
The core driver
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Dead fish found in Stokes Inlet
Released 20 Aug 2007
Reports of dead fish in the Stokes Inlet near Esperance are being investigated by the Department of Water (DOW), working in partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation and Fisheries WA.
The Department of Water's acting regional manager, Chris Gunby said today that the local ranger initially reported the finding of dead fish in the inlet on Monday the 13th of August. DOW staff attended the site and substantiated the report.
Mr Gunby said investigations were continuing and both water and fish samples had been sent for analysis, though it was anticipated results would not be available for three to four weeks.
"Reports of dead fish in estuarine waters are occasionally received by us after significant rain," Mr Gunby said.
"In the majority of investigated cases, we find that the fish deaths are due to low oxygen in the water which is sometimes a consequence of the heavy rain.
"In other cases marine fish are caught unawares by freshwater, and very infrequently a contaminant may be involved.
"The Department will now continue to investigate the Stokes Inlet and monitor the situation, but in the meantime, people are advised not to collect or eat dead fish found in the vicinity.
"At this stage there is no reason to suggest live fish should be affected."
Mr Gunby said the public was encouraged to report any dead fish to the Department of Water on 9842 5760.
Contact: Peter Collins
Phone: (08) 6364 6848 / 0434 603 441


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Are you a pet parent? It is time of the year to just brush up on the steps to keep away fleas and ticks away from your furry pals as well as protect them from harmful infestations. These nasty parasites make your pet both irritated and sick. Numerous products are available on the market, which are highly effective in controlling fleas and ticks when used in the right manner. Therefore, it is essential for you to know how to use them properly and safely.
Tips For Using Flea and Tick Products on Pets
Most pet owners are quite ignorant about the timings of using flea and tick treatments. It is essential to treat your pet with flea and tick preventives on the regular period of time and missing it may lead to recurring flea and tick infestations. Most of these parasitic treatments are to be administered on the monthly basis.
Fleas and ticks are at high during warmer months but they can be found in your house year round. During the months of spring and summer, your pets are highly infested by these parasites. However, they can survive and thrive in the warm conditions of your house during the colder months of the year.
When you see the signs of fleas and ticks on your pet, start treatment with comfortis, which rapidly kills fleas and ticks. Following this you can put your pet on a monthly flea and tick preventive program for controlling future infestation.
Types of Prevention
There are numerous parasitic treatments available in the market. They come in a range from oral tablets, topical spot-on treatments, wearable flea and tick collars, easy to use flea sprays.
Before starting treatment with any of these products, it is essential to know the instructions to follow them.
Take your vet's advice before commencing on any flea and tick product. This is essential in case your pet is
In these cases, your vet may suggest you to use a combination of flea and tick treatments.
Follow Instructions:
Don't use dog products on a cat or vice versa, as this could be deadly.
Select the pack according to your pet size and apply the amount needed for your pet's size or weight.
Never double up the products. There's no need to pair powder and topical solutions for the same treatment.
Wear Gloves
While administering flea and tick preventive it is essential to wear gloves or wash hands with soap and water after treatment. Ensure that you follow directions of use properly and follow the instructions regarding storage and disposal of packaging.
Do Not Allow To Groom
Keep pets apart after applying a flea and tick product until it dries completely. It is necessary to avoid pets from swallowing the chemicals. Do not allow even children to touch them.
Watch for Signs Of A Reaction
Whenever you are administering flea and tick control to your pet for the first time, watch for the signs of a reaction. Talk to your vet if you find any of the symptoms below
If you see your dog or a cat has a bad reaction, bathe him right away with soap and water. Follow any instructions from the package insert. Call your vet and report issues to the National Pesticide Information Center or immediately call poison center.
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I have always had mixed feelings about designers doing lines for stores like Target, H&M, Kohls, etc. I understand that it is all business and the most creative designers on the planet who do not license out their name or do diffusion lines have a very small income. I also think that it is great that people who cannot pay designer prices can now get better merchandise. That being said, what does it do to the designer name and the real designer product?
This is particularly an issue for me with Missoni. Reason being, it so identifiable. The fact that Target's website shut down due to the high traffic that Missoni created indicates that there is so much of it circulating out there. You run a high risk of being spotted next to somebody else in the exact same obvious thing when you go out. On the other end of the spectrum, those who own high end Missoni and even M Missoni feel that their original piece is cheapened. I recently saw a rack of Missoni in Neiman's for $1000 plus and thought to myslef, "Who is going to buy that?". People do not want to spend that much money to look like they shop at Target! Being a fashion addict, I actually know the difference in stitching – patterns such as "The Flame" cannot even be produced for the price of M Missoni. But whatever. The average eye cannot tell the difference and does not care to. So what will become of high end, designer Missoni?


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Visitation at the Desert Villages
A mother with her son. She requested me to take a photo of them. Was she expecting me to give something in return for a picture taken? Upon thanking her, I just walked away fast.
The kids there really enjoyed our presence. On that day, I think there were about 10 cameras shooting at all over the place. Have to ask for each camera's pictures and then post those not similar to mine.
This picture was taken when there were about 3 cameramen aiming here and the kids ran to our spot.
Yeah, we got them to sit down as they were so estatic jumping up and down and our cameramen said they can't see our faces.
Ok, time for the first cow to be slaugthered out of the 13 in different villages. Not everyone can do it but a married elder in the village only.
Gross? I'm ok with it. It will still move for a moment as it struggles.
These guys were trying to get some pictures of the ladies in the village. Notice that they were in a house compound and not out of it. The kids just followed the cameramen.
Donkeys were spared.....haha....they were not in the list.
At the 2nd village now.I think this cow was under his name. About 2-3 persons will share to buy a cow and they have a list where it shows which village's cow was borned by them (randomly).
To play safe, the villlagers tied up its legs first, just in case it stands up and starts to run after slaugthering its neck. Imagine what a mess or how gory is the situation if it happens.
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The Foundation is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to supplement creative, meaningful, real-world experiences for students in the West Chester Area School District.
Thanks for Joining the WCAEF at Our Fun & Entertaining Evening
A night of tricks, hoops, and alley-oops raised $30,000 for the West Chester Area Education Foundation. The second annual Harlem Wizards fundraiser was held at Rustin High School on November 8th before a sold-out crowd. Spectators were treated to fun-filled evening of basketball and got to see their favorite teachers, principals, and high school students take on the world-famous Harlem Wizards. Check out photos from the great event!


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L2P Program
Many young people in our community need help to get the driving experience required for their licence. You can make a difference by volunteering to assist them in the Shepparton or Latrobe Community L2P Learner Driver Mentor Programs.
The L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program is open to young people aged 16 to 20 years who live in the City of Greater Shepparton and Shires of Strathbogie, Moira and Mitchell (Berry Street Shepparton) or Latrobe City (Berry Street Morwell). These young people do not have access to the support and resources to achieve the 120 hours of driving experience required for obtaining their probationary drivers licence.
The program aims to:
Assist disadvantaged young people to get the support they need to get their licence
Advocate safe and lawful driving practice among younger drivers
Recruit and train volunteers from the community to develop a positive mentoring relationship with young learner drivers
Promote and encourage connectedness with the local community.
Volunteers need to:
Hold a current full Victorian Drivers Licence and have a good driving record
Be interested in helping young people from diverse backgrounds
Be over 21 years of age
Get a Police Check, Licence Check and Working with Children Check before being accepted into the program (costs are met by the program)
Complete the VicRoads Volunteer Supervising Driver Training
Commit a minimum of 1-2 hours per week for 12 months.
Volunteer benefits:
Mentoring is a fantastic way of connecting with others and making a difference in the lives of young people.
Mentoring is rewarding: support a young person to achieve their goals in developing safe and lawful driving habits for life.
Engage and interact with young people to build a positive, trusting friendship.
Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support via regular information forums with Berry Street.
Choose times that are convenient to you to assist the young person to gain their driving experience.
Get involved
- Shepparton - T: (03) 5822 8100
- Morwell - T: (03) 5134 5971
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- Shepparton - T: (03) 5822 8100
- Morwell - T: (03) 5134 5971


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This month's Glossybox is a 'day dreamer' box with a world of pampering. There are definitely some really good products in this months box as well. I hope you enjoy! Also check out my youtube channel HannahxoxoBlog.
GelSpa Just For Feet – Luxury Jelly Boot Soak:
I was very pleased when I saw this inside the box. I always love using pampering bits and bobs, especially on my feet since I work on my feet all day. I havent seen a product like this before as well so I am very eager to try it out. The information card that comes inside the box says 'GelSpa's vegan-friendly Jelly Foot Soak is a specially developed powder which turns water to gel – yes miracles do exist! Let the aromas of lavender and lemongrass help you to relax after a long day, while the soak gently moisturises and soothes your tired feet. Afterwards, simply add the second step to magically turn the gel back to liquid!' This is a full size product and retails for £4.99
Maria Nila True Soft Shampoo and Conditioner:
I have heard of the brand and heard very god things, so I was very happy when I saw this inside this month's box. It smells really good as well. The information card for the shampoo says 'Sulphate and paraben free, the gentle formula softens, moisturises and strengthens the structure of your hair. With a recipe for super shiny locks and frizz fighting ingredients'. This is a travel size and the travel size (100ml) retails for £3.98, and the full size product (350ml) retails for £12.98.
And the information card for the conditioner says 'This gorgeous conditioner completes your dreamy haircare duo. Designed to reduce frizz and the loss of colour associated with washing and heat styling, this is a true multi-tasker. Try using this as a deep conditioning mask'. This is a travel size product and the travel size (100ml) retails for £4.99, and the full size product (300ml) retails for £13.99.
Trifle Cosmetic's Praline Palette:
I have received a different product from the brand before and I think the packaging is so cute. The shades in the palette don't really shout to me although they are very pigmented. The information card says 'The intense shades range from a neutral bronze to wearable khaki and deep eggplant. Formulated to be creamy yet vivid, these unique powders have a velvety smooth texture and are 100% vegan plus free from any nasties!' This is a full size product and retails for £15.55
Kueshi Facial Make Up Remover:
I have never heard of this brand before so I was eager to try it out. The information card says 'The clear solution is rich in soft oils and works with the blue solution to remove make up gently. It will leave your skin feeling refreshed so you can drift off to sleep cleansed and happy.' This is a full size product and retails for £10.50
We Are Tea Earl Grey (Extra Treat):
I love trying out new tea's so I was very excited when I saw this in this months glossybox. I haven't heard of this brand before so I am excited to try it out. The information card says 'We've teamed up with this ethical, London based tea company to treat you to one of these relaxing teas! Earl Grey: With a delicate aroma of bergamot fruit and a sprinkling of blue cornflowers, this black tea offers a refreshing infusion'. This is one sachet but in a box you get 15 tea bags which retails for £2.99.


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