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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 3, 2012
|Filing date
|May 7, 2007
|Priority date
|Nov 10, 2004
|Fee status
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|Darrel W. Berglund, David C. Freeman, Daniel K. Dunn, III, John W. Crayton
|Original Assignee
|Caterpillar Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (37), Referenced by (1), Classifications (12), Legal Events (2)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 11/257,571, filed on Oct. 25, 2005, which claims priority to provisional application No. 60/626,813, filed on Nov. 10, 2004.
The present invention relates generally to a system and method for distributed communications on machines and more particularly to a system and method for data and power delivery over the same conductors.
Machines are used to perform a wide variety of job functions, and may be mobile or stationary. For example, a typical machine is shown in
Typically, machines are powered, controlled and monitored using electric and electronic technology, which involves the use of electrical conductors to supply power and data to various components and locations. Traditionally, power and data are delivered on separate conductors. In machines such as this, an operator may control devices from a central location with data routed through independent data conductors dedicated to each device. Similarly, the power for any of these machines would normally originate at a power source and connect to a central location, typically a fuse block, for independent distribution on power conductors to locations throughout the machine.
In current systems, two or more conductors are required for each device. The total number of conductors required increases proportionally to the number of devices used by the machine, and the number is ever increasing. Future machines will require even more devices than do present machines. To minimize assembly problems on current machines, the conductors are bundled into complex and cumbersome wiring harnesses. With a larger number of conductors, the wiring harnesses become proportionally larger and proportionally harder to route around the machine. The cost and weight of the wiring harnesses also increases proportionally and the time to troubleshoot increases exponentially. For ease of assembly, harnesses use connectors. Large harnesses require large and expensive connectors. The addition of even one new device may require harness replacement or modification. Even when the desired conductors for service or modification are found, they may not be in a convenient location to perform the needed work to connect to the new device. Unfortunately, because of the ever-increasing percentage of machine functions being performed electronically, the problems will only continue to multiply.
Multiplexing has been used to try to reduce the number of individual conductors needed for electrical communication. Multiplexing is typically used to send multiple messages on a single pair of signal conductors to separate or independent receivers of electrical data. However, present day techniques of multiplexing groups of electrical functions are only partially solving system complexity problems and are merely creating additional layers of electrical hierarchy rather than reducing complexity of the electrical systems. Although these systems and methods may be adequate for the speed and bandwidth of some of today's electrical functions, speed and capacity become a significant problem as signal activity continues to increase.
Attempts have also been made to use a data communication system where data and power are routed over the same conductors. For example, it is known in motor vehicles to arrange functional devices to communicate with each other through supply conductors connected to the battery of the vehicle by means of a carrier current technique. One such example of a data communication system employing the use of carrier currents is disclosed by U.S. Pat. No. 5,745,027, to Malville. Malville, however, does not disclose features which would enable a combination of power and data delivery throughout a machine. For example, Malville does not disclose smart connectors that connect devices to a wire bus that are configured to communicate and work with other smart connectors. Malville also does not disclose techniques in which smart connectors are readily connected to the bus at any desired location during assembly, maintenance or upgrades. Furthermore, Malville does not disclose techniques for delivering large amounts of data over a combined power and data delivery bus that accounts for and compensates for data interference in harsh environments.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,727,025, Maryanka discloses a system that allows for voice, music, video and data to be transmitted over direct current wires. The system of Maryanka, however, does not disclose the use of smart connectors in that the interface between devices and the direct current wires has no capability to interpret commands and control devices based on decision making. Maryanka's system also does not include techniques for smart connectors being readily connected at any desired locations on the direct current lines.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.
One aspect of the present invention is directed to a power and data delivery system for a machine. The system comprises a conductor for delivering power on a machine, a plurality of nodes, and a plurality of devices. Each node is connected to the conductor at a respective location along the conductor. Each device is connected to a corresponding node. At least one node controls the delivery of power and data by way of a message containing a unique identifier.
Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a power and data delivery system for a machine. The system comprises a conductor for delivering power on a machine, a plurality of nodes, a plurality of devices, an operator interface, and at least one processor. Each node is connected to the conductor at a respective location along the conductor. At least one device is connected to a corresponding node, the corresponding node for transferring at least one of power and data between the conductor and the at least one connected device. The operator interface is configured to convey a message through the conductor, the message containing a unique identifier for a particular node. The at least one processor is configured to control the delivery of power and data based on the message.
Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method for controlling devices over a power and data delivery system on a machine. The method comprises establishing data signal communications over a conductor configured to deliver power on a machine, determining the presence of at least one of a plurality of nodes connected to the conductor, determining the presence of at least one device connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of nodes, determining a unique identifier for at least one node, and controlling the delivery of power and data to the node.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings,
Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
The machine 10 displayed in
The machine 10 may have an implement 14 controllably attached to the machine 10 by the lift mechanism 16. The lift mechanism 16 may include a lift linkage 30 that may be hydraulically actuated by one or more hydraulic cylinders. In particular, lift linkage 30 and implement 14 may be controlled by lift cylinder 32 and tilt cylinder 34 to lift and tilt the implement 14.
Alternatively, the power and data delivery system 40 may be arranged and utilized on a portion of the machine 10. This may occur where new devices 60 are added to a machine 10 already having a wiring setup, such as a wiring harness. Furthermore, multiple systems 40 may be used on a machine 10. For example, a first system may be installed for the operator station of the machine 10 while a second system 40 may be installed for the rest of the machine 10. Similarly, separate systems 40 may also be used for cooling systems, implements, and the like. The systems 40 may then be connected to one another via smart connectors 70.
Connection of the smart connector 70 to the power and data conductor 50 may require that the smart connector 70 have at least one prong 72 that may penetrate the insulation 55 and sheathing 57 of the conductor 50 and independently contact a corresponding at least one of the positive and/or negative lines 51, 53. As shown in
Ensuring a proper connection may include techniques such as clearly marking the conductor 50 and the prongs 72 with positive or negative markings, color codes or other types of markings so that the correct polarity between the contacts is made. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the prongs 72 may assume the shape of knife-like structures with a predetermined curvature for easier penetration into the conductor 50. The use of finely stranded lines in the conductor 50 allows the prongs 72 to readily penetrate into the positive and negative lines 51, 53 for enhanced electrical contact. The housing 71 may also allow for a predetermined offset of the prongs 72 from the conductor 50 such that assembly of the housing 71 about the conductor 50 will ensure a proper depth of penetration of the prongs 72 into the conductor 50.
Although the prongs 72 may be required to penetrate the sheathing 57 and insulation 55, various techniques may be used to establish a good connection. To prevent electrical continuity between prongs 72, it may be desired to coat the prongs 72 such that only the part of the prong 72 penetrating the conductor 50 into the stranded portion is conductive. This may be done using coatings and the like about the part of the prong 72 that may be in contact with the sheathing 57 or insulation 55. For example, a coating may be applied to portions of the prongs 72 that may be in contact with the sheathing 57 or insulation 55 or a coating may be applied to all but the end of the prongs 72. The coating should be a material that provides electrical insulation.
The smart connector 70 may be configured such that a sealant, e.g., a gel-like substance, may be located on the smart connector 70 and released during the connection process to completely seal the connection from the environment as the housing 71 closes about the conductor 50. The sealant may also be capable of coating portions of the prongs 72 as they penetrate into conductor 50 thereby providing insulation of a portion of each prong 72. Alternatively, the sealant may be located within the conductor 50, for example between the sheathing 57 and the insulation 55. If the sheathing 57 becomes exposed to the environment, the sealant at that location may harden and thus provide a barrier to maintain the integrity of the conductor 50. Using a sealant that may be of a material that hardens upon exposure to air may also prevent physical damage in case the sheathing 57 becomes frayed.
Design of the conductor 50 and the smart connector 70 may also allow for various configurations of the conductor 50 within the housing 71. The conductor 50 and the housing 71 may be configured such that the positive line 51 may only fit on one side of the housing 71 and the negative line 53 may only fit on the other side of the housing 71, thus allowing only for a proper polarity connection. Alternatively, the housing 71 may be configured such that connection to the conductor 50 may be made with the positive and negative lines 51, 53 contacting either prong 72. A contact device 74 may be located on the smart connector 70 to sense voltage polarity and may either provide an indication of a correctly polarized connection or reverse the polarity if not correct.
The smart connector 70 may be secured to the conductor 50 in one of a number of ways, including, but not limited to, adhesive, screws, bolts, clips, and the like. Securing the housing 71 to the conductor 50 by one of the above methods preferably maintains adequate connection in harsh environments.
Properly securing the housing 71 about the conductor 50 may equalize the compressive forces on the finely stranded wire bundle and may result in an overall stiffer region of the conductor 50. Having a stiffer region where the prongs 72 penetrate the conductor 50 may result in a reduction of fretting corrosion between the prongs and the finely stranded wire bundle of the conductor 50.
The conductor 50 is shown extending from top housing first and second ends 122,124 and corresponding base housing first and second ends 142,144. The conductor may be configured to extend along a longitudinal axis 115. The top and base housings 120,150 may also be configured to extend along this same longitudinal axis 115. A connector interface or a device connector 77 is shown protruding from the top housing 150 transverse the longitudinal axis 115 of the conductor 50. Although a single device connector 77 is shown, there may be additional device connectors 77 extending off the smart connector 70 to accommodate additional connections to the power and data conductor 50. The device connector 77 may also be configured to receive at least one connector pin 145 that may also extend transverse the longitudinal axis 115 of the conductor 50. While typical device connectors 77 may have three pin connectors 145, the total number of connector pins 145 may be more or less than this.
The smart connector 70 may also be secured such that the top and base housings 120,150 provide a seal about the conductor 50. Although
The circuit board 130 may have prong contacts 131 positioned to receive first and second contact prongs 165,175 through the potting layer 140. At least one connector pin 145 may also be attached to the circuit board and may be positioned to be received by the device connector 77. Locating apertures 133 may be configured in the circuit board 130 for receiving locating pins 142 from the potting layer 140 and locating pins (not shown) from the top housing 120. A potting aperture 134 may be located in the circuit board 130 for possible injection of the potting material.
A variety of circuit boards 130 may or may not be used depending on the complexity of the smart connector 70. The circuit board 130 may also contain a number of devices, such as, but not limited to, processors, transmitters, receivers, contact devices, etc. For mere electrical conveyance, a circuit board 130 may not be used. For more complex applications, the circuit board 130 may have heat generating devices (not shown) that may require heat sink contacts 195 or other electronics to conductively transfer heat to heat sinks 190 mounted external to the top housing 120.
As is shown in
The smart connector 70 may connect to and make electrical contact with a device 60 by way of a device connector 77. The device connector 77 may be a pigtail connector or some other such connector suitable for the task. Alternatively, the device 60 may be connected to a smart chip 73 a directly without any intermediate connector.
The processor 76 may be programmed from a controller 28 through the receiver/transmitter 75, may be pre-programmed to recognize connection to a new device 60, may be programmed from the device 60 itself, or may be programmed utilizing any other device 60 having programming capability. A message may then be sent to a display 26 notifying the operator of a changed condition based on the programming. The changed condition may then be approved or denied based on an operator input or a predetermined system protocol. The smart connector 70 may then be enabled to communicate information through the conductor 50.
The smart connector 70 may transmit commands, inquiries, or other data to the device 60, and also receive data from the device 60. The smart connector 70 may then communicate by way of the conductor 50 to other smart connectors 70, devices 60, or the controller 28. When a communication is sent over the conductor 50, the communication may be available for all smart connectors 70 to review. However, only the smart connector 70 to which the communication is addressed will normally utilize the information. Although the signal may attenuate over time, the communication may remain on the conductor 50 indefinitely until filtered out by a signal attenuation device 65. The signal attenuation device 65 may filter or impede communications over a period of time such that the communication may be attenuated to an insignificant value, leaving the bandwidth of the conductor 50 available for new communications.
The smart connector 70 or the smart chip 73 may be available as off the shelf products. Thus, the smart connector 70, by use of standard components, may be a generic, interchangeable product.
The smart connector 70 may have built-in current limiting capabilities. The processor 76 may be programmed such that it may detect the current flowing to the device 60 and determine if the current is within tolerance. If the current is not within tolerance, the processor 76 may then stop or limit current flow to the device 60. The processor 76 may also send an out of tolerance message to an operator. Alternative means for limiting current flow may be used, such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, fuses, breakers, shunt devices, and the like.
The processor 76 may be programmed such that it may send communications over the conductor 50 on a predetermined frequency. This predetermined frequency may be operator selected based on a desired frequency, may be selected based on available bandwidth, or may be selected based on some other criteria, such as system condition, location, available communication means, regulated restrictions, and the like. Alternatively, the communication may be sent in multiple redundant packets using a plurality of frequencies or a plurality of communication protocols.
While the smart connector 70 is shown to contain certain components, the smart connectors 70 may all be configured consistently across the conductor 50 or may be configured in different ways for the different types of devices 60 being connected. In a basic situation, the smart connector 70 may be configured to connect to devices 60 that do not require a data stream from the conductor 50. The smart connector 70, or tap, may be configured just with battery positive and battery negative wires to convey only power. In situations where devices 60 are being connected having sensor outputs, the smart connector 70 may contain a processor 76 and hardware to receive power and interpret messages representative of the sensor output onto the conductor 50. Examples of devices 60 having sensor outputs may include temperature sensors, brake pedal sensors, throttle pedal sensors, and the like.
The smart connector 70 may also be configured to connect devices 60 that have a need for driven DC current, such as lamps, solenoids, and the like. The smart connector 70 in this instance may include a processor 76, hardware to receive power and interpret messages from the conductor 50, and driver output hardware (not shown) to supply a requisite amount of power to driven devices 60.
Furthermore, the smart connector 70 may be configured to connect devices 60 that have a communications output, such as a gage cluster, keypad, and the like. This smart connector 70 configuration may include a processor 76 and hardware to interpret data between communication protocols of connected devices 60 and the communication protocol of the system 40. This setup may allow the devices 60 to effectively communicate and interact with the system 40.
The display 26 may be configured to provide real-time, visual feedback on machine operating conditions. This may be used to ensure the best performance of the machine 10 and to assist in troubleshooting. The conductor 50 allows for multiple communication data links to be utilized in providing real-time performance and operating information while the machine 10 is in use. Alternatively, the information may be logged for future review. The display 26 may also be capable of showing one or more of the devices 60 that may be connected to the machine 10. This display 26 may also be configurable or re-configurable without changing out the hardware. Re-configuration may allow changes to the display 26 without utilizing additional current carrying devices.
The software loading interface 29 may be available to allow an operator to load software and configure or reconfigure new and existing devices 60. The software loading interface 29 may also indicate the software programmed in each smart connector 70. Alternatively, this may be done automatically as mentioned above as devices 60 are connected to the conductor 50.
The display 26 in this embodiment may comprise a virtual dashboard display. The virtual display 26 may be configured to display various machine operator conditions, including RPM, speeds, temperatures, battery information, fuel indications, and the like. The display 26 may come pre-programmed from the manufacturer and have various configurable setups to select from or may be configurable to the owner's or operator's preferences. A virtual dashboard display 26 may eliminate the need for dedicated inputs. This may provide for reduced electrical power consumption, less wiring, and a greater overall system capacity. The display 26 may also be all or partly software based. This allows for the monitoring or control equipment to be consistent across product lines and machines.
The system 40 may have an operating system electronic control module (ECM) 201. The ECM 201 may be directly connected to the conductor 50 or may be connected to the conductor 50 via a smart connector 70. The ECM 201 may control the operations of the system 40, such as communications, or messages, between smart connectors 70, and the like. Alternatively, the operation of the system 40 may distributed for processing among the smart connectors 70 and there may be no ECM 201 for the system 40.
The system 40 may have a number of devices 60 connected to the conductor 50 at a corresponding smart connector 70. The devices 60 may include operator interfaces, such as lift control device 22, steering control device 24, display 26, turn signal device 202, transmission select device 204, throttle pedal 206, brake pedal 208, rotary switch panel 210, switch panel 212, ignition switch 214, auxiliary outlets 216, radio 218, and the like. The rotary switch panel 210 and switch panel 212 may contain rotary switches 211 and switches 213 for controlling machine operations, such as auto dig, variable shift control, front and rear wipers, HVAC temperature select, quick coupling, heated mirrors, ride control, lights, and the like. The system 40 may include devices 60 such as communication device 220, front wiper motor 222, rear wiper motor 224, front floodlights 226, rear floodlights 227, dome light 228, air ride seat 229, seat heater 230, HVAC 232, and the like to perform operations associated with the operator control station 20.
The system 40 may be configured such that each smart connector 70 connected to the conductor 50 and each device 60 connected to a corresponding smart connector 70 is assigned a unique identifier. The unique identifier may be used to designate which smart connectors 70 and which devices 60 are supposed to receive a specific communication, or message, to perform a requested action generated in the system. The unique identifier may be node locked to the specific smart connectors 70 and devices 60 such that the same unique identifier is always associated with the same smart connector 70 and device 60. Alternatively, the unique identifier may be assigned new each time data signal communications are established in the system 40 depending on the detected smart connectors 70 and devices 60. In certain instances, there may not be any devices 60 connected to the smart connector 70. In this case, the devices may be null devices and there may not be a unique identifier. If a new device 60 and/or smart connector 70 is connected to the conductor 50, the smart connector 70 and/or device 60 may be automatically detected by the system 40 and a new unique identifier may automatically be assigned. It is also envisioned that this may be done manually.
The message generated in the system 40 may contain message content including the unique identifier and data associated with the requested action. The requested action, and subsequent message, may be generated by an operator input into the system 40, a request for data from one device 60 or smart connector 70 to another device 60 or smart connector 70, and the like. Examples of operator input to the system may include adjusting the lift control device 22, adjusting the steering control device 24, activating the turn signal device 202, adjusting the transmission select device 204, depressing the throttle pedal 206, depressing the brake pedal 208, adjusting a rotary switch 211 on the rotary switch panel 210, adjusting a switch 213 on the switch panel 212, turning the ignition switch 214, plugging into an auxiliary outlet 216, adjusting the radio 218, and the like.
The power and data delivery system 40 comprises a power supply 42, a conductor 50, smart connectors 70, and devices 60. After the system 40 is arranged on a machine 10, smart connectors 70, generally configured within housings 71, may be attached to the conductor 50 in locations near where devices 60 may desirably be located. The devices 60 may be attached to the smart connectors 70 through device connectors 77 that may allow for the transfer of power and data from the conductor 50 to the devices 60 through the smart connectors 70.
The present disclosure provides an improved system and method for power and data delivery on a machine 10. This system and method negate the need for today's cumbersome wiring harnesses, and enable greatly reduced costs due to reductions in the number of components and standardization of many key parts. The smart connectors 70 may be used to distribute power in a daisy chain fashion, resulting in less wiring and negating the need for a central fuse block. Each smart connector 70 may contain a power protection circuit for each device 60 that may need power. Routing of the conductor 50 may be made substantially easier because of its reduced size and weight, thereby simplifying such tasks as making connections to devices, troubleshooting the system and devices, and adding devices as desired. This system and method makes upgrading older machines much easier and cost efficient. EMI may also be minimized due to the nature of the system configuration, i.e. the ability of having drivers close to driven devices, and the ability to send communications over multiple frequencies. The system 40 may also have the ability to perform additional functions. These functions may comprise power sharing, regeneration, high level diagnostics and prognostics, fuzzy logic based learning for performance optimization, site management, and other functions that, because of previous wiring configurations such as wiring harnesses, were too complex and burdensome to be done.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are applicable to a number of machines 10 where both power and data may be routed to devices 60 connected to those machines 10.
As a requested action is generated within the system 40 (step 350), a message may be created containing the unique identifier based upon the requested action (step 360). The message may then be transmitted through the conductor 50 to the smart connector 70 associated with the unique identifier from the requested action (step 370). Upon receiving the message, the delivery of power and data signals may be controlled to the smart connector 70 and device 60 (step 380). Steps 350 through 380 may be repeated to cause a response message to be created and sent to the requesting smart connector 70. Furthermore, similar steps may be followed to create a message that may be sent to the operator interface 26 or to be logged by another device 60.
As an example of a particularly complex application of the present disclosure, a machine 10, such as a wheel loader, may be used to perform a lift function in which lift and tilt cylinders are controlled in coordination with one another for a process known as level lift. For example, as the machine 10 is used to pick up and drop off loads with the implement 14, various communications may occur within the system 40 to effectuate that movement. As the lift control device 22 is moved by the operator, the smart connector 70 for the lift control device 22 may create a series of messages corresponding to the actions of the lift control device 22. All messages may be first sent to the operating system ECM 201 if the ECM 201 is setup as the main processor for the system 40. After receiving each requested action, or message, the ECM 201 may then create messages directly having unique identifiers for specific devices 60 or may create messaged through a smart connector 70 for the ECM 201. Alternatively, the processing of the system 40 may be distributed such that the smart connectors 70 for the devices 60 may process all or some of the messages directly and create all or some of the messages for other smart connectors 70 that may not be routed through or generated by the ECM 201.
The message with a unique identifier for the lift cylinder 32 will be transmitted through the conductor 50 to the smart connector for the lift cylinder 32. Once the smart connector for the lift cylinder 32 receives the message, the smart connector 70 may then convey power and data signals corresponding to the requested action to cause the lift cylinder 32 to actuate. The smart connector 70 for the lift cylinder 32 may then create a second message with a second unique identifier for the ECM 201 and transmit the message through the conductor 50 that may confirm or deny actuation of the lift cylinder 32 according to the requested action.
The ECM 201 may also create a message having a unique identifier for a position sensor (not shown) associated with the lift cylinder 32. Based on the message received at the smart connector 70 for the position sensor (not shown), the position sensor may take a sensor reading of the lift cylinder 32 and generate a signal indicative of the reading. The smart connector 70 for the position sensor (not shown) may then create another message with the unique identifier for the ECM 201 and transmit that message through the conductor 50. The ECM 201 may then know the amount of extension of the lift cylinder 32 in relation to the tilt cylinder 34 and begin to create and transmit messages with a unique identifier for the tilt cylinder 34 to cause the tilt cylinder 34 to actuate.
The smart connector 70 for the tilt cylinder 34 may then receive the message and convey power and data signals to cause the tilt cylinder 34 to actuate according to the requested action. The smart connector 70 connected to the tilt cylinder 34 may create a message with the unique identifier for the ECM 201 and transmit the message through the conductor 50 that may confirm or deny actuation of the tilt cylinder 34 according to the requested action.
The ECM 201 may also create a message having a unique identifier for a position sensor (not shown) associated with the tilt cylinder 34. Based on the message received at the smart connector 70 for the position sensor (not shown), the position sensor may take a sensor reading of the tilt cylinder 34 and generate a signal indicative of the reading. The smart connector 70 for the position sensor (not shown) may then create another message with the unique identifier for the ECM 201 and transmit that message through the conductor 50. The ECM 201 may then know the amount of extension of the tilt cylinder 34 in relation to the lift cylinder 32.
The aforementioned communications may then continue to happen causing the implement 14 to maintain a level lift. Additional messages may be created by the ECM 201 for a display 26 such that the operator may know that the lift was level and operations are as requested. All of the above communications may be made nearly simultaneously and the messages for the movements may be traveling over the same conductor 50 at the same time. Furthermore, communications for other systems or subsystem of the machine 10, such as a cab control system, engine control system, and the like, may also be passing data across the conductor 50 simultaneously to the data communications for a level lift. It is envisioned that each system 40 may run independent of each other, i.e. have its own bus, or conductor 50 to possibly gain higher bandwidth. Furthermore, a main ECM (not shown), or processing system, may be connected to the independent systems 40 that may coordinate data communications among all of the systems 40 and well as the distribution of power among the systems 40.
A power and data delivery system 40 may also find application with a first conductor 80 found on a truck, i.e., a tractor of a tractor-trailer, and a second conductor 85 found on a trailer capable of operable connection to the truck. This application is similar to the embodiment of the present disclosure as shown in
Upon connection between the first and second conductors 80, 85, the controller 28 may be capable of recognizing that the smart connector 70 on the first conductor 80 is connected to another smart connector 70 on the second conductor 85. This connection may cause power and data to be carried to the second conductor 85 and allow for activation of the devices 60 on the second conductor 85. Alternatively, and as mentioned above, the connection between the first conductor 80 and the second conductor 85 may be done wirelessly. This may be done using GPS or RF electronics and may be based upon proximity of the trailer to the truck. Having GPS may also allow for additional functionality of the machines 10. GPS may assist in machine security as well as conformance with regulations based on machine location.
GPS and/or RF technology may allow for the presence of conductors 50 on separate mobile machines 10, such as two wheel loaders, wherein each wheel loader may have proximity alarms or warnings notifying the operators of another nearby machine 10. Having multiple conductors 50 may also simplify the arrangement of wiring on articulated machines where all wiring on a rear portion of the machine 10 must pass through the articulated joint. Separate conductors 50 may allow for a single device connector 77 between the conductor in the front portion and the rear portion of an articulated machine.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the system and method of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus has been noted locally, statewide, nationally and internationally for its green efforts. Here are some of the more recent awards this campus has received:
Tree Campus USA®
In April 2016, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was awarded designation as an official Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forestry. To care for its more than 20,000 trees, campus maintains a tree advisory committee and a campus tree-care plan.
The Arbor Day Foundation renewed the U of I's designation in 2017.
Sierra Club Cool Schools 2016
Illinois is 33rd overall out of 201 four-year higher education institutions — and No. 1 among Big Ten universities — that applied to Sierra Club Magazine's "Cool Schools" contest in 2016. Campuses participate by completing an extensive questionnaire about their sustainability practices, which is then evaluated by a team of experts at the Sierra Club. In 2015, the campus was 38th, and third among Big Ten schools.
STARS Gold Level
In 2015 — for the second time in a row — the Illinois campus earned Gold Level honors in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), the nation's most comprehensive sustainability rating system. STARS is a self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. Illinois is one of 51 schools to achieve Gold in latest, more stringent version 2.0 of the STARS tool and one of three in the Big Ten Conference. The program has ranked 143 schools total in STARS 2.0.
Further honors were announced in October 2015 in the Association for the Advancement for Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainable Campus Index, which put Illinois No. 1 among all schools in the buildings category and No. 2 for water, among the Top 10 sustainable campuses overall, and with perfect scores on campus engagement and coordination and planning highlights.
To check out the 2015 reporting on AASHE's website, click here. 2013 report here.
Princeton Review's 2016 Top 50 Green Colleges
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus sustainability initiatives have been named as some of the best in the country, as highlighted in by the No. 44 ranking (and second in the Big Ten Conference) in the release of The Princeton Review's 2016 Top 50 Green Colleges (more info at TPR's website).
In 2015, Illinois was No. 24 on the list, and the previous two years the U of I made the Princeton Review's Green Honor Roll (top 20), one of a handful of institutions to earn a perfect score of 99 and the only Big Ten school to make this list.
The Princeton Review evaluates more than 800 schools each year.
AASHE Sustainable Campus Index 2016
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced that Illinois was a top performer in the Buildings and Water categories of its 2016 Sustainable Campus Index. Visit the Index here.
The U of I campus was No. 2 in the Building category (page 31). AASHE's description: "Buildings are generally the largest user of energy and the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions on campuses. Buildings also use significant amounts of potable water. Institutions can design, build, and maintain buildings in ways that provide a safe and healthy indoor environment for inhabitants while simultaneously mitigating the building's impact on the outdoor environment."
Illinois was No. 3 in the Water category (page 59). Wrote AASHE: "Water conservation, recycling and reuse, and effective rainwater management practices are important in maintaining and protecting finite groundwater supplies. Likewise, pumping, delivering, and treating water is a major driver of energy consumption, so institutions can help reduce energy use and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy generation by conserving water."
2015 Campus Conservation Nationals Top 20%
Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN) is the largest electricity and water reduction competition for colleges and universities in the world. In the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's second year of participation in the competition, dorm residents reduced their energy consumption by 7.9%, earning the Illinois a spot in the top 20% of energy savers in the 2015 competition. The Illinois campus was also the winner of the Big TenUnplugged challenge held between six Big Ten schools participating in CCN2015.
No. 1 in Division, Kill the Cup University Challenge
For five weeks in October and November 2015, Illinois students competed against 15 other campuses nationwide to reduce landfill waste by opting for reusable mugs instead of paper and Styrofoam cups at local coffee shops. The Urbana-Champaign campus took first prize in its division for Social Impact — the number of student participating in the campaign — and ranked 4th overall in the waste reduction category with an average reusable rate of 14.7%. As a reward, campus received a $500 grant for future campus sustainability projects.
Small Steps Big Wins Earth Week Challenge
The University of Illinois finished sixth among universities in the national Small Steps Big Wins Earth Week Challenge in April 2015. Seventy Illinois students participated, performing 691 "sustainable actions" that led to a reduction of 1,513 pounds of carbon dioxide and a cost savings of $502. iSEE congratulates the participants for taking small steps to make a big difference on our campus! Find out more on the Small Steps website.
Governor's 2013 Sustainability Award
Illinois was one of 27 organizations — and one of four educational institutions (Jefferson Middle School, Lewis & Clark Comm. College, and the U of I's Chicago and Urbana-Champaign campuses) — awarded the Governor's Sustainability Award on Oct. 29, 2013. The Governor's Award recognizes organizations for their demonstrated commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices. Winners are selected through a rigorous process of review and examination. Illinois was recognized for its efforts in the reduction of energy and water consumption, as well as for waste diversion.
Mother Nature Network Sustainable Schools
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was featured as one of 17 campuses nationwide "doing some impressive things" for the environment on Mother Nature Network's website. They were most excited about our LEED-certified buildings, the Spring 2015 solar farm project, and iSEE's SWATeams.
2013 Gold Level Compact School
Gov. Pat Quinn and the Green Governments Coordinating Council have recognized the campus as a Gold Level Compact School within the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact program. This designation serves as a signal to our community and peer institutions that the campus is a leader in higher education sustainability. Our campus began participating in the program at a Gold Level in 2010 and has retained this level through continued progress toward campus sustainability goals and initiatives.
College Raptor Greenest College Campuses in the U.S.
In April 2015, Illinois made the College Raptor list as one of the 25 greenest college campuses in the United States. The rating was based on the College Sustainability Report Card, the Sierra Club Cool Schools 2014, the EPA Top 30 College and Universities, and the AASHE Stars ratings.
Online Schools Center Top 50 Green Schools
Illinois is No. 13 on the list at onlineschoolscenter.com, which uses several factors in determining its rankings: the Princeton Review Green Honor Roll, EPA.gov, Sierra Club, U.S. News' Eco-friendly Campuses, AASHE gold or silver rating, and current or pending green initiatives.

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The bad news is that the firestorm Polamalu ignited last week has caused him, one of the team's most interesting players, to temper his comments to the media.
"Take me out of the national spotlight from here on out," Polamalu told a group of reporters. "I'm a boring guy for the rest of my career now."
Polamalu said last week that the league was policing itself into "a pansy game." But he also wondered about former NFL players dying in their 40s and 50s and "how much this really takes out of you." So reporters persisted in attempts to understand the cumulative effect of what now are his seven concussions.
Polamalu suffered a concussion during Sunday's game in Cincinnati while attempting to tackle Cedric Benson. Polamalu's helmet flew off and he appeared dazed for a moment before walking to the sideline, where he remained the rest of the game.
Tomlin called it a concussion, but said on Tuesday that tests were "favorable." After Wednesday's practice, Tomlin said of Polamalu, "Today was a good day but we'll continue to take him day to day. His health and safety are first and foremost. Those decisions will be easy. We'll defer to the decisions of our medical team."
In response to a question about whether he "felt normal," Polamalu said, "I feel good. I think I'm normal. I don't know. We'll see."
When pressed, he said: "Sorry. I told you I'm the most boring guy from here on out."
As the group of reporters thinned, Polamalu did say that in terms of the seven lifelong concussions, "it depends on the intensity. Other than that, take injury questions to Coach T.
"I'm telling you, I'm not in the spotlight anymore. You're not going to get anything out of me."
"Honestly," he said, "I take a little bit of pride in not being in the spotlight, and then to be kind of being all over the papers (last week), that's not me."


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The number of organisations taking legal action has increased dramatically in the past 12 months. The proportion of small businesses using solicitors to recover debts has risen from 24 per cent to 41 per cent during that period, according to the Forum of Private Business.
Debt collection agencies are used by 38 per cent of small businesses, compared with 23 per cent last year. Lawyers who might once have seen the work as being beneath them are now eager to provide the service.
Tim Richards, head of the debt collection unit at City lawyers Linklaters & Paines, advises swift action when debts become due. He said: 'The fact that you aren't being paid may be the first sign that your customer is having financial difficulties.'
British companies are much more likely to resort to legal action than their counterparts in Europe, according to the European Business Survey published by accountants Grant Thornton.
While the Portuguese rely on the telephone to persuade customers to pay, the British are more likely to call up their lawyers. 'The whole idea is to ensure that your debts are brought to the top of the pile,' said Mr Richards.
Booth & Blackwell, a West End law firm, has installed a computer system to deal with debt recovery. Issuing a writ costs pounds 15. The firm then levies a percentage charge for debts recovered, decreasing from 7.5 per cent on the first pounds 1,000 to 2 per cent on debts of more than pounds 10,000.
Senior partner Trevor Sears believes that customer relations are not as damaged by legal action as many people believe. 'It doesn't do a business any good if they make threats which they don't carry through,' he said. 'Clients who do it seriously will be taken as serious by the people they supply.'
Many debtors have become adept at delaying the time of payment and are no longer upset by the sight of a solicitor's letter or writ. These are the kinds of customer who decide which bills to pay by the amount of pressure put on them by the creditors.
Atlas Copco Tools, an air tools manufacturer with a pounds 12m turnover, is typical of many businesses in its changing attitude to debt. 'We've tightened up by at least a week,' said Martyn Brooke, who is in charge of its debt recovery unit.
Mr Brooke does not use debt collection agencies - 'they aren't interested in the customer' - although he instructs solicitors when necessary. But he is still reluctant to take legal action. 'I'm a great believer in debt counselling. If you can help customers out, they will always come back to you. If they are willing to help themselves, I'm always willing to help them,' he said.
For debts of more than pounds 600, solicitors can take action in the High Court rather than the County Court. Delays of up to a month are quite common in the County Court, whereas the matter can be handled immediately in the High Court.
Another advantage of suing is the entitlement to interest. Until April, companies could claim the court's official interest rate of 15 per cent on unpaid debts. The rate has dropped to 8 per cent but is still attractive.
The increased interest in debt recovery is a byproduct of the recession. But it will not go away as economic conditions improve. Whole industries have changed their billing practices and hard-headed debt recovery practices have become respectable.
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Why Criticism Is So Tough To Swallow (And How To Make It Go Down Easier)
Rich Hua stashed this in Leadership
Stashed in: Leadership!, Brain, Management, Awesome, Feedback, Management, Reference, Mindset, Growth Mindset
What our brain does when we are criticized:
At any given time, brains are subconsciously scanning the world around us for dangers to defend against—ready to launch a fight, flight, or freeze response that will protect us from predators or poisons. But the brain doesn't just guard us against physical threats.
Research has found that it also goes on the defensive in response to things that threaten to undermine our social standing and safety, including interactions that make us feel even mildly rejected or incompetent. Since even being glanced at askance by a stranger can be enough to trigger our defenses, you can bet that receiving critical feedback is pretty likely to spark a fight, flight, or freeze response.
That matters because when our brains are in defensive mode, studies have shown that there's reduced activity in the brain's prefrontal cortex. That's where our most sophisticated mental machinery generally lives: the neural systems responsible for self-control, reasoning, and forethought.
So it's no wonder we don't always respond graciously to feedback; it's quite likely that our most thoughtful, attentive, flexible selves are somewhat offline. In fact, it's possible that we're not even properly listening.
The better way to give feedback:
Thankfully, this understanding of the brain reveals a little routine that we can all use to ensure that helpful feedback lands as it's intended. It goes like this:
- Tell the other person: "What I like about this is . . ." Give meaningful, specific examples of what you like, and explain why you like them. Aim for as many concrete positive points as you can. Don't rush.
- Then say: "What would make me like it even more is . . ."
The goal in the first of these two steps is to be at least as tangible and forthcoming in your praise as you are in your criticism—not just saying "it's great," but what specifically is "great" about it. (Matt might've said, "I really liked the way you pulled in survey data to support your argument, for example in the section on page two. It tells a great story and sticks in the reader's mind.") These sorts of details matter; they make it far more likely that the person properly absorbs the fact that you value aspects of whatever they've said or done.
Taken together, these two sentences can greatly improve your chances of keeping the other person's brain out of defensive mode as you give them feedback, making it far more likely that you'll have a productive and good-natured conversation. This way, they can actually process your feedback intelligently and decide whether to act on it.Then, when you introduce your suggestion for improvement with the phrase, "What would make me like it even more," you're framing your comment as an idea that—if explored—could take the other person from good to great, rather than something they were really dumb not to have done. You're still making the point you need to make, but it feels much less threatening to your listener's competence and self-respect than the usual, "How about doing this differently?"
For what it's worth, this "What I like . . ." feedback model can help you as the feedback-giver, too, because being forced to find something you like—however hard it is to uncover it—often reveals something useful that you might've missed had you led with your criticisms.
Finally, if you're the one habitually receiving feedback rather than giving it, you can do what I eventually did with Matt, which is to simply ask him to give me brain-friendly feedback. I didn't have to use any jargon, either. "First of all, can you tell me exactly what you liked and why?" I said. "It's important for me to learn from that. I want to know what I should keep doing, or do more of. Then you can tell me what would make you like it even more!" The result? A fine, fistfight-free working relationship—and a finished book to boot.


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Fox News Poll: Many voters say Obama lies to the country on important matters
Dana Blanton
By Dana Blanton
Published April 16, 2014
About six in ten American voters think Barack Obama lies to the country on important matters some or most of the time, according to a Fox News poll released Wednesday.
Thirty-seven percent think Obama lies most of the time, while another 24 percent say he lies some of the time. Twenty percent of voters say only now and then and 15 percent never.
Click here for the poll results.
President Obama has been accused by political opponents and media fact-checkers alike of telling falsehoods. Frequently cited: His repeated claim that under Obamacare If you like your plan, you can keep it and his insistence that the day after Benghazi happened, I acknowledged that this was an act of terrorism.
The number of voters saying Obama lies most of the time includes 13 percent of Democrats. It also includes 12 percent of blacks, 16 percent of liberals, 31 percent of unmarried women and 34 percent of those under age 30 -- all key Obama constituencies.
Yet some of those groups are also among those most likely to say Obama never lies to the country on important matters: blacks (37 percent), Democrats (31 percent), liberals (28 percent) and women (19 percent).
The poll also asks about the trustworthiness of a few possible 2016 presidential candidates. For comparison, about half of voters think former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton (54 percent) and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (49 percent) are honest and trustworthy, while fewer think the same of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (41 percent).
On a more positive note for the White House, Obamas overall job performance rating has improved. The new poll finds that 42 percent of voters approve of the job hes doing, while 51 percent disapprove. That means hes underwater by nine percentage points.
Last month the president was in negative territory by 13 points with a 40-53 percent rating (March 23-25).
Approval of the president is up six points among independents and now stands at 32 percent. Obama was near record-low approval among independents last month (26 percent). He also improved four points among Democrats and now stands at 80 percent among his party faithful.
How voters feel about Obama as a person closely matches his job ratings: 45 percent have a favorable opinion of him, while 51 percent have an unfavorable view. A year ago those numbers were reversed: 52 percent favorable, 46 percent unfavorable (April 2013).
The Fox News poll is based on landline and cell phone interviews with 1,012 randomly chosen registered voters nationwide and was conducted under the joint direction of Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R) from April 13-15, 2014. The full poll has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points.
#2 Apr 16, 2014
How is Cukvert Cat ?
I know Obama sucks so how about some good news since Obama is still on this side of Hell
#3 Apr 16, 2014
Many voters say professional wrestling is real.
#4 Apr 16, 2014
It is real stunts with bad actors.
"Zuzu's Petals"
Since: Sep 10
Bedford Falls
#5 Apr 16, 2014
Culvert is good, eating well. He seems to be a scrapper, head scratches off and on. He is so cute and he never, never lies. We are happy to help Culvert out.
"Zuzu's Petals"
Since: Sep 10
Bedford Falls
#6 Apr 16, 2014
#7 Apr 17, 2014
Most people would categorize what politicians say as lies.
What we "accept" is that because they are politicians we put these lies as political speak.
The people are at fault here, not the politicians. This is also what we call low information voters.
"Zuzu's Petals"
Since: Sep 10
Bedford Falls
#8 Apr 17, 2014
You know what they say:
Liars need good memories.
#9 Apr 17, 2014
Forgot where you left your keys again, huh Zoe?
"Zuzu's Petals"
Since: Sep 10
Bedford Falls
#10 Apr 17, 2014
No, you?
woof woof
#12 Apr 18, 2014
He is a manifestation of the Left,he is everything that we have been "brainwashed" in school.He is "Black" untouchable,earned the right to destroy us economically,morally,and downsize our military to a very dangerous level,in the climate of so much instabilty throughout the World...He is totally out of control,and he and his dynamic daul partner Eric Holder are using the race card to be left alone while they dismantle us......And turn us into a SOCIALIST EUROPE......It's coming to a neighborhood somewhere,and everywhere here in what was AMERICA!!!.......Brought to by the New Socialist Party the Democrat Party......Wonder What The New Flag Will Look Like????????..A Huge Rainbow !!......
#13 Apr 18, 2014
Dude, lay off the hallucinogens. They're affecting your brain, causing paranoia.
#14 Apr 18, 2014
USSA the government of the trash, by the trash, and for the trash. Obama is not the disease, he is the symptom.
#15 Apr 20, 2014
Yes is a symptom that they need to find a cure for that awful painful symptom
#16 Apr 20, 2014
Of course Obama lies. It's what muslims are directed and commanded to do. They call it taqiyya and kitman.
Obama (pig) is the master of lies and deceit.
#17 Apr 20, 2014
That sounds like satan.
#18 Apr 26, 2014
He lies all the time.
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Force 2 movie review: The John Abraham-Sonakshi Sinha starrer is a perfect blend of an intelligent plot and high octane action scenes
John Abraham proves again with Force 2 why he is one of the best action heroes we have today!
John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha's Drive 2 has finally strike theatres which is one of the very most anticipated sequels. The film is a sequel to the 2011 struck Push that starred John and Genelia Dsouza Deshmukh in lead tasks. The opportunity was acquired by me to view Make 2 at a particular preview yestderday. Read on to determine if the film will probably be worth watching this weekend.
What 's it about?
When Power released in 2011, it was John's first single strike as it catered to the action lovers. Come 2016 and John Abraham is back again using its sequel, these times you can find Sonkashi Sinha and Tahir Raj Bhasin supplying him the business. The film is directed by Abhinay Deo, who directed Delhi Belly, Game and two seasons of 24 India before. The film is taken over a bigger canvas and has a much bigger conspiracy at than the first one. From the exceptional sequel in Bollywood to get story carry frontward from the first one. The film begins five years following the first part. Yash (John Abraham) in his own words has lost it after his wife's fatality and wants that traitor who have conspired against Natural realtors and has wiped out three agents who had been put up in China. He's signed up with by KK (Sonakshi Sinha), who's a Natural agent. They both go to Budapest to capture Tahir Raj Bhasin.
What's hot
Almost anything in the film is kickass, from its intriguing storyline to the edgy action moments to picturesque cinematography to the amazing casting. John Abraham, after disappointing us in Rocky Handsome is again at what he does indeed best. He's fully alert to what they can do and can't as an professional and possesses the display screen. Sonakshi Sinha is believable in few action displays she acquired and ably facilitates John. Arriving at Tahir Raj Bhasin, he is merely amazing in his act as the mastermind behind all the conspiracies and killings. In a real way, he is the entire life of the film. The film has a significant tone throughout except a few subtle comical occasions in the next half and that is enjoyable change. Look out for the run after sequences, the main one in the first about half especially, atop structures and the climax battle which can be an amazing POV action series a la Hardcore Henry, which really is a first in Bollywood as much as i can remember.
And the captain of the ship Abhinay Deo lastly, he has been series director of 24 India, which means this sort of amazing thriller was expected of him. He is aware of his art well and can rightly be referred to as among the finest directors we've as it pertains to thriller genre. He should guide more videos. The film is pretty much without tunes except a rehashed Kaate Nahin Kat Te in the next half however the good thing could it be ends soon. John Abraham's admittance in the film is a money taken moment!
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There's very little never to like about the film, aside from Sonakshi's character. Being truly a Organic agent she was very clumsy, the main one who can't take and was mere prop in many views. Also as stated prior Tahir is life of the film but he should look out for the functions he choose next as he could get typecast in the similar functions. There are several cliches in the film nonetheless they are passable.
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This film is crucial watch out for all the film buffs. It is mostly of the Indian espionage thrillers on the India China romantic relationship and it is not too preachy. Choose this one and you will be hooked for certain till the finish.


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Thyroid function test
What is a Thyroid function test?
The thyroid function test consists of a battery of blood tests that provide vital information about the state of your thyroid's functioning. It includes testing for the following three hormones.
- TSH – (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)-This is actually released by the pituitary gland which causes the thyroid to produce and release thyroxine and triiodothyronine.
- FT4 - Free T4 - Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted by the thyroid which is present in two states within the body. It is the free state that does not bind with a protein that is active. Known as FT4, it is mostly converted to T3 which is far more potent than T4.
- FT3 - Free T3 – Triiodothyronine has an effect on almost all physiological processes within the body, thereby maintaining the body's temperature, affecting growth and normal development as well as heart rate.
In some situations, the following two tests are also ordered at the time of a thyroid function test, but these are not diagnostic tests of thyroid function. Thyroid antibodies – this helps to determine the reason and the extent of the disorder. Thyroglobulin- this is ordered to observe people suffering from thyroid cancer.
Why is it conducted?
The hormones secreted by the thyroid have a wide influence on the normal functioning of the body and it is essential that it works properly. The levels of hormones found in thyroid function tests help doctors to understand the underlying thyroid disease and its possible cause. These tests also help to guide the treatment to be followed. It is also sometimes conducted on newborns if a congenital thyroid disorder is suspected.
Who should go for it?
- Persons who exhibit symptoms of thyroid disease such as disturbances in metabolism and heart rate, weight gain or loss, fatigue, unable to tolerate cold, and so on.
- Persons who observe neck thickening or swelling in the neck area.
- Women who have abnormalities in their menstrual cycles or have fertility problems.
- Women who are pregnant and have a previous history of thyroid disorder.
- People who have diabetes may be advised thyroid function tests as there is a close link between diabetes and thyroid disorders.
- Persons who have irregular heartbeats which may be caused by an overactive thyroid.
- People who are suffering from osteoporosis are often advised this test.
This is a simple blood test that does not require any particular preparation. Blood will be drawn from a vein in the arm by a technician.
Interpretation of results
Normal range is considered to be:
- TSH - (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) –from 0.3 to 4 mIU/L.
- FT4 - (Free T4 or thyroxine) - 0.8–2.0 ng/dL
- FT3 – (Free T3 or triiodothyronine) – 2.3–4.2 pg/dL
High levels of TSH in the blood are a sign of hypothyroidism or less than normal functioning of the thyroid. On the other hand, low levels point towards hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid. However, it can also indicate pituitary disease and a diagnosis of thyroid disease can only me made when FT4 and FT3 results are taken into consideration. Generally speaking, a low TSH along with a low FT4 is indicative of pituitary disease whereas a low TSH with high FT4 or FT3 indicates hyperthyroidism.
Results are likely to be affected if a contrast dye with iodine is used for x-ray and during pregnancy. Some medicines like birth control pills, medicines for Parkinsons, amiodarone for abnormal heart rhythms, NSAIDs, rifampicin, proton pump inhibitors, antacids with aluminium and so on also influence results.
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- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
- 1 tablespoon packed mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 medium honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 large cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
In a small skillet, toast the coconut over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Mix in the pistachios.
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Great Cruise
Sail Date: October 01, 2012
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Balcony
Pros: Entertainment
Cons: Having to make reservation for Your Time Dining
Recommends Oasis of the Seas? Yes!
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Net state revenues for Iowas general fund rose by $36.6 million, or 7.9 percent compared to September 2011, according to the nonpartisan Iowa Legislative Services Agency.
Since the fiscal year began July 1, net tax receipts are $123.2 million, or 8.8 percent, higher than the same three months a year ago.
Personal income taxes were up the most the past three months in terms of overall money- positive $50.5 million, or 6.5 percent, while corporate taxes, which rose by $30 million, were up by 34.8 percent.


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So much fun... for all of us
Sail Date: May 01, 2013
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Traveled As: Family (young children)
Room Type: Balcony
Pros: The crew was excellent
Cons: Not long enough
Recommends Star Princess? Yes!
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We see veteran Chronicle reporter John Gibson today has asked our goalkeeper Rob Elliot to take a bow for his performances so far this season as he has deputized so well for the injured Tim Krul and Gibson has said he's been a revelation.
We certainly agree with that and this is certainly not the first time he's been our Man of the Match for Newcastle United.
Rob Elliot makes brilliant save from Lamela in the first half
Ron got 48% of the vote and he's followed by Mitrovic, Anita, Sissoko and Perez.
In the first half Rob saved us with two brilliant saves from Eric Lamela within a couple of minuets of each other.
It;s good that our two young guns are in there because they each got a goal and the quiet man of the side Vurnon Anita again worked his socks off for the team.
Vurnon is an unsung hero at Newcastle United.
And Moussa Sissoko created many chances for the team yesterday and again showed how good he can be in a Newcastle shirt – when he's in the mood.
Moussa needs to be in the mood more than he has been so far this season – but hey – he played very well for us yesterday.
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Flexible Option LOC Flexible Option LOC (Owner Occupied)
5.15%p.a Standard Variable
5.25%p.a Comparison**
$858Upfront fees
$180Annual fees
95%Max LVR
$2,092Per Month*
About Australian First Mortgage
Standard Variable
Repayments calculated to take into account ongoing monthly and anual fees.
- Monthly repayment*
- $2,092
- rate per annum
- 5.15%
Loan to Value Ratio
Borrow up to the maxium of 95% of the value of the property.
Lenders Mortgage Insurance, or LMI, will be payable on most loans where the borrowings are greater than 80% of the value of the property.
However, you may be able to capitalise LMI into your loan, increasing the overall loan amount by about 2% (in order to cover the cost of the insurance). Contact a loan market broker to find out how LVR and LMI might impact the cost of your loan repayments.
- Lvr
- 95%
- Capitalise LMI
- Yes
For Line of Credit, Equity, and Owner Occupied in NSW, NT, QLD, SA, WA, VIC, TAS, and ACT.
- Term
- 10 - 25 years
- Min
- $20,000
- Max
- $99,999,999
The level of financial documentaion and credit history required to apply for the loan.
- Financials
- Full Doc
- Credit History
- Conforming
- Genuine Saving
- Required
Offset Account
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- Offset account
Redraw Facility
Get quick access to cash by drawing on the loan to pay for renovations or other purchases.
- Redraw Facility
- Min Redraw
- $500.0
- Redraw fee
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Banking Features
Given the wide range of loans on offer – with different interest rates, product features and fees – it pays to shop around to find the loan that fits your needs and circumstances. Some loans offer features that may be appropriate for your situation and result in savings over the life of the loan.
Some features you may wish to consider include:
- an offset account;
- ability to make extra repayments;
- a redraw facility; and
- linked credit card and savings accounts;
- ability to split your loan between fixed and variable interest rates
- Offset Account
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- Credit Card
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- Portability of Loan
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- Free Transactions
- Minimum Redraw
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You can make your repayments Monthly.
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- 10 years
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Upfront fess associated with estabilishing the loan. Other loan set-up fees, such as valuation fees and lender's mortgage insurance, and Government charges, such as registration fees and stamp duty on property transfer, have not been included. These will be determined after application.
- Total
- $858
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- $363
- Settlement
- $495
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual fees and charges during the loan period.
- Total
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- Ongoing Yearly
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Exit Fees
Fees associated with prematurely ending the loan.
- Total
- $650
- Exit
- $500
- Early Repayment
- $0
- Switch To Fixed
- $150
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Brandon Nimmo has gotten off to one of the hottest starts in the minor leagues this season. After another three hit performance on Tuesday, he woke up on Wednesday morning as the leading hitter in the South Atlantic league with a .447. Nimmo has officially positioned himself to be the No. 2 prospect in the Mets organization once Zack Wheeler and Travis d'Arnaud are promoted to the big leagues. Noah Syndergaard still has the keys to the No. 1 spot on the Mets' prospect list, but Nimmo is making a push. Many fans thought Nimmo was a bust after 2012. They would look at his numbers and scoff at them. However, Nimmo spent 2012 adjusting to professional baseball. He grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where his high school didn't even have a baseball team. He grew up playing American Legion ball, and established himself as one of the top high school prospects in the nation moving into the 2011 draft. The thing with high school players is, they only face a good pitcher once per week…maybe. Somet...
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Fabulous cruise.
Sail Date: April 12, 2015
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Traveled As: Family (older children)
Room Type: Balcony
We had a fantastic time. The weather was beautiful the whole week. The ship, the Norwegian Breakaway was amazing. There were so many free dining choices we did not go to any of the specialty dining restaurants; although I'm sure they are fantastic as well. The shows were top notch. The excursions were great. Cruise Only was very easy and helpful to work with.
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|New and well kept
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|Wide variety. A little salty sometimes. Coffee not so great.
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|Wonderful, friendly and helpful. The bartender at Shakers was fabulous
|Rock of Ages was fantastic. Circa Dreams and Burn the Floor - incredible. The club entertainers were great.
|Children's Programs
|Onboard Activities
|Took a Cake Boss fondant class. Loved it.
|Destinations and Excursions
|Beautiful weather. Great tours and tour guides. Went on Ecoboat in Stirrup Cays-highly recommend it. And Discover Atlantis in Bahamas-great tour guide.
|Cabin / Stateroom
|Beautiful room. It was wonderful to sit out on the balcony and watch the Statue of Liberty go by. Coming into port in NYC it was just before dawn and the city was lit up like Christmas. Absolutely breathtaking.
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|Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
|Did EcoBoat Tour. Fantastic -highly recommend it. The crew was awesome.
|Nassau, Bahamas
|We did Discover Atlantis. It was interesting. The tour guide was fantastic. She did a great job with giving us detailed information about everything we saw and she was funny.
The Shakers Martini Bar -best bartender and drinks. The Noodle Bar is a don't miss. Definitely don't skip out on the Spa package. One of the best parts of the cruise was to be able to go in the spa and use the therapy pool and relax on those lovely heated stone lounges, especially before bed time.


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In Brisbane, one of the names floating around is Guzman Y Gomez. While it sounds all fancy, it is essentially a fast food outlet that serves Mexican staples; nachos, burrito and tacos and most importantly to others, alcohol. Prices are slightly above your main stream outlets like McDonalds and KFC.
What I like about this outlet at the Emporium is parking, although it is a bit of a hit and miss, since it is quite limited.
Verdict: 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. Cheap mexican food with the option of beer to go with it, whats there not to like?