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|3 Feb 2009
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|21 Dic 2005
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|21 Dic 2005
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|Casimer M. DeCusatis, John H. Quick
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|International Business Machines Corporation
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to electromagnetic shielding for copper and optical interfaces with pluggable transceivers and in particular to shielding used for parallel interfaces such as used on InfiniBand optical links. More specifically, this invention relates to pluggable transceivers for both copper and optical parallel interfaces.
2. Description of the Related Art
Pluggable interconnects are an industry trend and have already been accepted in other standards. Specifically, serial transceivers with pluggable interfaces are available today at data rates up to 10 gigabits/second (Gbit/s), and parallel interfaces with similar per line data rates are available. There are a number of reasons why pluggable interfaces have been accepted by the industry. First, they provide the ability to easily switch between different types of physical layers, such as between copper and optical or between short-wavelength and long-wavelength optical links for increased distance. This can be done either in the field, with the transceiver as a replaceable unit to reduce field service costs, or at end of the link manufacturing process to reduce the cost of customizing a card and minimize the use of unique card part numbers. Since a transceiver is typically the only pin-through-hole (PTH) solderable component on a card, migration to a pluggable interface with a surface-mounted receptacle can result in significant manufacturing cost reductions (e.g., 20-30%). Furthermore, the industry is moving to new environmental regulations that require lead-free solders and higher soldering temperatures. By using pluggable transceivers, one can avoid exposing the transceiver to elevated temperatures during card build or rework. This significantly improves reliability, especially for optical links whose lasers are sensitive to temperature. Since the optical transceiver is often one of the most complex and failure-prone components on a card, this is an important benefit.
However, the combination of pluggable transceivers with higher data rates and parallel links leads to a new set of design problems. In particular, there is a concern with the resistance to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) leaking onto and off the cards over these interfaces. Consider the example of a parallel optical link, with 12 lasers having a 250-micron (0.25-millimeter) center-to-center spacing in a single package. Each laser is driven by differential serial lines at 10 Gbit/s. Because there are so many high-speed serial lines close together, their radiated noise adds up and can produce higher field strengths within the module than a single 10-Gbit/s serial device. This high frequency noise can escape from the transceiver or card package through apertures as small as 0.07 millimeter (mm). Although high frequencies attenuate quickly, applications such as high-density switches may place tens of transceivers in closely packed proximity to one another on a card. This noise can also re-radiate from secondary sources, such as metal in the cable connectors. Thus, even small noise leakage can cause the switch to violate FCC class B radiated noise requirements unless the aperture around the transceiver is properly shielded. High-frequency noise from adjacent switch ports can also be picked up without proper shielding and introduce bit errors on the link. Since the transceivers are mounted on the card edge with direct access to the outside environment and serve as a user interface for plugging cables, they are further exposed to ESD shocks from handling of cables, connectors, and cards.
Thus, proper EMI/ESD shielding of these new interfaces is critical. However, conventional shielding approaches may not be adequate because of the pluggable transceiver design. As shown in
There have been a number of previous efforts to shield or control electromagnetic radiation from various types of apertures. Each of these previous efforts, however, has its drawbacks.
Byrum et al., in their publication "Pluggable EMC Shield and Cable Strain Relief System", IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 76-78 (November 1987), describe a metal cable collar and conductive rubber cable-receiving rack designed to provide both strain relief and electromagnetic conduction noise (EMC) shielding of copper cables. The teachings of this publication cannot be usefully applied to fiber optic ribbon cables used for InfiniBand, which have a significantly smaller diameter than the copper cables assumed by this reference. (InfiniBand is a trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association.) This publication describes a method for clamping and screwing the shield around the cable, which would damage a fiber optic cable or induce microbending loss. Further, this shield is applied to the cable itself, not to the card edge connector. Since all of the noise from a fiber optic interface is conducted through the card edge (the glass and polymer fiber cable is nonconductive), the disclosed system would not be useful for fiber optic cables.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,960,136 (Shakhman et al.) describes a conductive shield formed around a fiber optic connector and panel opening, using conductive metal fingers or springs which extend from the optical connector and contact the card edge receptacle (which is also assumed to be conductive). These fingers or springs are intended to compress against the card receptacle when the fiber connector is inserted. The patent describes an array of fingers or springs surrounding the fiber optic connector, which is only practical for relatively large connectors. This approach would not scale well to an MPO-type ribbon connector used in parallel optics. Further, this approach still leaves gaps between the fingers or springs which are susceptible to radiated noise leaking into or out of the optical interface.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,158,899 (Arp et al.) describes a two-piece rigid metal or metallized plastic assembly which can be clipped over a fiber optic connector and receptacle after the cable has been plugged in. The two-piece shield makes contact with the card receptacle and forms a shield around the optical connector. This approach requires that the shield be assembled around the fiber optic interface after the cable has been plugged in; the shield must be removed in order to unplug the cable. This has several drawbacks; it requires a separate mechanical feature on the receptacle, such as a slot or screw hole, to attach the two-piece shield and make electrical contact with the card edge. It is cumbersome to attach and remove the shield every time the cable is plugged. In the case of InfiniBand, the transceivers themselves may be pluggable into the card, which further complicates the process (in order to unplug a transceiver, the shield must be removed, the cable unplugged, and then the optics removed, while the process is reversed to re-insert the optics). The shield is disassembled into two parts, so one or both may be misplaced during the assembly process. A molded metal shield will be heavy (possibly bending the optical fibers) and likely expensive; a metallized plastic shield is susceptible to scratching, which would compromise the protection.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,398 (Correa et al.) describes a conductive tubular member (such as an ST-type single-fiber connector), made of an electrically conductive elastomer, which slides over a nut projecting beyond a faceplate to form an EMC shield when the optical connector is inserted into the receptacle. This takes advantage of the fact that ST-type connectors require a metal receptacle with locking pins formed in the proper locations to fully engage the optical connector. This approach does not extend to an MPO-type ribbon connector, which does not have a metal sleeve and may not even be conductive. While this approach is useful for single fiber connectors with metal receptacles like the ST, it does not apply to nonconductive plastic connectors for ribbon fibers.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,482,017 (Van Doom) describes an EMI shield, strain relief boot, and dust cover for optical interfaces. The design goal is protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), and does not explicitly include EMC protection. The required size of this approach is larger than it would otherwise have to be, since it also needs to serve as a strain relief and dust protection for the interface. The EMC shield incorporated into the boot consists of either a plurality of conductive wires, a plurality of conductive particles, a magnetic material, or a conductive layer incorporated into the boot structure. This extends over most (but not all) of the area surrounding the optical receptacle; some of the area is left unprotected. The boot tapers towards the receptacle, and does not insure physical contact between the boot and the card edge; there is also no guarantee of electrical contact between the boot and a conductive surface on the card, to protect against EMC (the boot only contacts the optical connector receptacle, which may be nonconductive plastic; the invention could be modified to include metal edges on the receptacle, but this would require an additional feature). The resulting gaps or spaces may reduce the shielding effect. Finally, the boot body must be configured to limit the cable bend radius.
PCT Patent Publication WO 02/079841 (Robinson et al.) describes a conductive cable boot and shield based on the waveguide-beyond-cutoff principle; the dimensions of the boot are such that it will not support propagation of EMI noise modes beyond a predetermined cutoff frequency, thus preventing the noise from coupling out of the receptacle. The boot is constructed such that its typical length is at least five times its width, thereby blocking EMI with destructive interference. This is much larger than would ordinarily be required for a shield; also, the dimensions are relatively critical. (For example, the patent publication describes this boot as having an internal angle of 18.5° with a tight tolerance in order to provide the waveguide cutoff function.) Further, InfiniBand uses arrays of lasers and drive circuits in close proximity, and may generate harmonics that penetrate a shield based on waveguide principles.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,861 (Benner et al.) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,607,303 (Ngo et al.) are very similar in that both describe a fiber optic adapter mounted through a panel opening which makes conductive contact with the opening in order to shield cables which pass through the aperture. This is basically a split sleeve LC-type optical coupler with metal shielding to protect the optical interface between two fiber connectors. This approach does not apply to the interface between an optical connector and a card edge receptacle, since by its nature the coupler extends into both sides of the aperture; thus it cannot accommodate an optical transceiver, which would have to extend partially through the aperture and which does not have a conductive receptacle.
The present invention contemplates an EMI/ESD shield that is incorporated directly into the cable boot of a parallel optical or other pluggable connector. The boot extends slightly beyond the connector body so that it always comes into contact with an opposing conductive surface, such as a card bezel plate when the connector is plugged into a transceiver. The EMI boot is made of a conductive, slightly compressible rubber-type material. Any materials, such as conductive rubbers, that have the desired compressibility and conductivity and are otherwise suitable may be used.
More particularly, in one aspect, the present invention contemplates a cable boot for use in a connector assembly, especially a fiber optic connector assembly, in which a fiber optic or other connector terminating one end of a cable is adapted to be connected to a mating component, the mating component having a transversely extending conductive surface portion and a receptacle accessible through an opening in that surface portion for receiving the connector when the connector is connected. In accordance with this aspect of the invention, the cable boot comprises a resilient, conductive material and is adapted to be fitted on the cable. The cable boot has a forwardly projecting portion having a broad leading edge portion adapted to press against the transversely extending conductive surface portion to form a resilient seal therewith when the connector is connected, thereby electromagnetically shielding the connector and the receptacle.
Where the connector assembly is a fiber optic connector assembly, the mating component may comprise an optical transceiver, in particular a pluggable transceiver having the receptacle at one end. In such case, the cable boot is adapted to envelop the end of the transceiver when the fiber optic connector is connected thereto (by inserting it into the receptacle). As one alternative, the mating component may also comprise another fiber optic connector.
Preferably, the cable boot surrounds the connector from a distal end to a proximal end relative to the receptacle. Preferably in such case, the cable boot is also adapted to close around the distal end of the connector to retain its position and orientation with respect to the connector. The cable boot is also preferably removable from the connector. Additionally, in environments where the receptacle projects beyond the transversely extending conductive surface portion of the mating component, preferably the forwardly projecting portion of the cable boot is formed with a concavity for receiving the receptacle portion projecting beyond the transversely extending conductive surface portion when the connector is connected. In such instances, the forwardly projecting portion of the cable boot preferably extends beyond the connector when the connector is disconnected.
In another aspect, the present invention contemplates a connector assembly comprising a cable and a connector as described above, together with a cable boot as described above fitted on the cable.
The EMI boot of the present invention provides a shield completely surrounding the transceiver aperture, protecting against both radiated noise leaking out of the transceiver port and radiated noise from other sources, such as adjacent ports, leaking back into the transceiver. The boot also shields against secondary radiation from metal within the connector body. Additionally, the boot serves as an ESD shield, since it is conductive and dissipates harmlessly through the card bezel any static charge that has accumulated during handling. Since the boot is part of the cable assembly, it works with existing transceivers and cards; alternative embodiments can be retrofitted to the cables in the field. An alternative embodiment, shown in the accompanying figures, adapts this invention to the front tailstock on enclosures.
There are no known similar designs in the prior art; indeed, fiber optic connectors have avoided any attempts at shielding because optical cables and connectors are non-conductive. However, without using the present invention, it may not be possible or practical to implement large-port-count switches with pluggable interfaces; no feasible alternatives currently exist. The present invention has other potential applications, such as larger parallel array optical interconnects (up to 8×12 laser arrays on 250 micron centers, in the same form factor used today for 1×12 interconnects). It could also offer performance improvements on existing 1×12 arrays in high-density designs.
The present invention may be used for InfiniBand cables, to name but one example. In contrast to such prior approaches as that of Shakhman et al., the present invention covers the entire interface and receptacle area with a conductive rubber shield, eliminating gaps which can pose a problem for parallel optics because of the higher levels of radiated noise. The present invention offers a single-piece conductive rubber boot which surrounds the optical connector and does not require separate removal when the connector is plugged, thus overcoming the drawbacks of such approaches as that of Arp et al.
The present invention has other advantages as well. It requires a smaller, lower-cost shield, in which the dimensions are relatively uncritical. It forms a tight seal with plenty of margin to avoid air gaps that can leak radiated noise. The boot body does not have to be configured to limit the cable bend radius. The present invention also does not require embedded wires, coatings, or magnetic materials (the latter could damage any electronic chips it comes in contact with); rather, it relies on a conductive material such as rubber. Since the present invention is not based on waveguide principles, it does not have the drawbacks associated therewith. Finally, the present invention provides the means to protect an optical transceiver receptacle as well as a cable connector.
Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present invention. Other embodiments and aspects of the invention are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed invention. For a better understanding of the invention with advantages and features, refer to the description and to the drawings.
The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
The detailed description explains the preferred embodiments of the invention, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.
Card assembly 204, which is likewise of conventional design, comprises a printed wiring board (PWB) 212 which carries a surface mount technology (SMT) connector 214 for receiving a pluggable optical transceiver 216 with a parallel interface; "parallel" here refers not to the electrical interface, but to the fact that transceiver 216 transmits and receives optical streams over a plurality of channels (not separately shown), which are typically displaced from one another in the direction of the view. Optical transceiver 216 has a receptacle 217 at one end for receiving the connector 208. Connector 208 and receptacle 217 are each formed with corresponding apertures (not shown) for the individual optical streams. Optical transceiver 216 also includes an electrically conductive shield enclosure 218, which generally envelops the transceiver 216 except as necessary to accept connector 214 and fiber optic connector 208. One or more compliant pin retention posts 220 carried by the board 212 secure the transceiver 216 to provide strain relief for the connector assembly 202 (so that pulling on the connector assembly 202 does not dislodge the optical transceiver 216 from the connector 214). Finally, board 212 carries a conductive front tailstock 222, which extends transversely of the transceiver axis and, in conjunction with the enclosure 218, forms an electrical shield around module 216. Front tailstock 222 has an opening formed therein, through which receptacle 217 projects to receive the connector 208 of the connector assembly 202.
In accordance with the present invention, cable assembly 202 is fitted with a cable boot 210, which is fitted on the cable 206. Cable boot 210 comprises a resilient, conductive material such as conductive rubber Cable boot 210 has a forwardly projecting portion 210 a formed with a concavity for receiving the portion of the receptacle 217 projecting beyond the tailstock 222 when the connector 208 is connected by inserting it into the receptacle 217. Cable boot 210 extends slightly beyond the proximal end of its associated connector 208 when the cable assembly 202 and card assembly 204 are disconnected, as shown in
The embodiment 300 shown in
To summarize the above description, the cable boot consists of a conductive rubber-type material, which provides strain relief for a fiber optic cable when the connector/cable assembly is inserted into a fiber optic receptacle on a circuit card assembly.
The boot is designed to extend from the rear of a fiber optic connector, at the junction where it meets the fiber optic cable, around the entire connector body, and extending beyond the front of the connector body such that it will be forced to compress when the connector is inserted into a receptacle and which will restore to its original shape when removed from the receptacle.
The boot is designed to envelop the optical connector and form a conductive shield around the fiber optic receptacle aperture, while making electrical contact with the front tailstock of a circuit card assembly and be at the same electrical potential as the front tailstock.
The cable boot, when applied to a circuit card assembly packaged in an electrically conductive enclosure, forms a conductive seal at the same potential as the enclosure.
The cable boot is especially advantageous when the optical cable assembly is a parallel optical fiber assembly such as a 12-fiber-wide ribbon cable, or a higher-fiber-count ribbon cable, or alternatively where the cable assembly is a serial or duplex cable assembly.
Other advantages of the cable boot of the present invention should be apparent from the above description. The cable boot provides a conductive path from the boot itself to the tailstock of a circuit card or card package, capable of draining off static electrical charge which may accumulate on either the optical cable assembly, circuit card assembly, or both. The cable boot can also accommodate the differences in tolerances between a typical circuit card assembly (±20 mils from the card reference datum to the card edge) and the edge tolerance of a typical pluggable or solderable optical transceiver or transmitter/receiver component with one or more optical channels (±1 mil from the optical receptacle aperture to the electrical connector which attaches the active optical components to the circuit card).
The cable boot is capable of enveloping the front end of the optical transmitter/receiver device, if such device is pluggable and can be removed from the circuit card.
The cable boot is compatible with connector-to-connector attachments as well as connector-to-transceiver attachments; when two connectors are mated at a patch panel or coupler, the compliant boots will deform on both sides of the interface to permit the optical connectors to mate, and when the connectors are unmated the boots will return to their original shape.
Finally, the cable boot is removable and replaceable by a service technician, since the boot is sufficiently compliant that it may be slipped over the connector body with the application of nominal force, and will elastically close around the rear of the optical connector to retain its position and orientation with respect to the optical connector.
While preferred embodiments of the invention has been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.
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Movie crossovers rarely happens, and can be met with mixed reactions by fans and critics alike. Alien vs Predator, Freddy vs Jason and even Simpsons meet Family Guy are all prime examples of two franchises merging to create something new. Having fun with this idea, here are five crossover films that could prove very interesting.
1. Transformers and G.I. Joe.
This is a crossover that could actually be happening. Both film franchises have succeeded in capturing the attention of their old-school fans, while creating a whole new audience of fans through the films. The Transformers and G.I. Joe have crossed paths before in the comics. Back when G.I. Joe: Retaliation was released in 2013, producer Bonaventura announced that he was open to the crossover. Jon Chu director of the film even said he was open to directing the crossover. Since then, we've heard conflicting reports about whether or not this project was going to happen. However, there is still a possibility of seeing this one come to fruition.
The dynamics they could create using members of Team Joe pairing up with Autobots, while Team Cobra members pair off with Decepticons. Add to that Team Joe and Cobra utilizing Cybertronian technology on their weaponry, we would have the recipe for a film filled with so many explosions even Micheal Bay would have trouble keeping up.
2. Godzilla vs King Kong vs Pacific Rim
Another crossover that has been floating around among the fans is the idea of Godzilla vs King Kong vs Pacific Rim. We all know Godzilla and King Kong have a rivalry, but what would happen with a giant Jaeger was thrown into the battle? Perhaps the two long-time rivals will see the meaning behind the phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Granted, the writers would have a pretty hard time justify why they're all in the same place, but the fight between the three would be a pure visual orgasm for any action lover.
3. The Incredibles meet Big Hero 6!
This one might annoy a few, as Disney would be cashing in on their animated hero franchises like they have with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But consider how brilliant a movie featuring both sets of characters would be. While there were no obvious links between The Incredibles's world and Big Hero 6's world, that does not mean they could not be the same world. They could also have fun pair the members of the two teams to create some interesting combinations. One example would be Dash and Honey Lemon, Dash would allow Honey Lemon to drop her power balls all over the battlefield. Another possibility for the idea would be to bring back the villains from their films to join forces against the united heroes.
4. Terminator vs Predator.
This was something that popped up on the internet created by a fan. The premise for the film would be that it is time for the Predators to return for their next hunt, but Skynet has already taken control of the planet. The twist is, Skynet are aware of the alien hunters and are ready for their return. It would see the hunters become the hunted in a high action sci-fi. There have even been comics featuring the franchises meeting before, so a live-action film could one day happen.
The exciting part behind this idea is how they could portray a new side to the Predators. If Skynet is truly ready for them, the Predators could be seen joining the human resistance and equipping human soldiers with their mighty weaponry.
5. Batman vs Alien.
Admit it, simply reading that headline has made you excited for the idea. Batman fans are always eager to see the Dark Knight face various foes, simply to prove he is the best there is. What better way to test him than Gotham being the center of a nest of alien Xenomorphs? Also, image the Xenomorphs they could make by using some of Batman's foes as hosts. Xenomorphs take on characteristics based on their host, as seen in Alien 3 and Alien vs Predator 2. So what do you think a Xenomorph that hatched out of Bane, Killer Croc or Poison Ivy would be like?
What would be interesting is seeing what extents Batman would go to just to defeat the aliens threatening all the world. Would Batman even go so far as to destroy all of Gotham? Or would his sharp mind figure out a hidden weakness within the aliens.
Honorable Mention.
With word surfacing about Marvel and Fox talking about the X-Men appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it could be possible for us to see the two teams come to blows. The AvX storyline focused on the Avengers fearing the Phoenix Force - a force which has just come to light in X-Men: Apocalypse. The time is perfect to make a superhero like never before. They would obviously change elements and characters, but to see the Avengers vs the X-Men is something that would pull in massive audiences.
With crossovers being a web of issues to create, let alone being well received, they are a tricky venture for any title. However what is key when creating a successful crossover is, what titles you are pulling together. Only once this question has been answered can a writer begin to consider if the elements of the separate story have links that make them plausible to crossover. Perhaps with movies and television properties becoming bigger with each passing year, crossovers could be something we see more of in the future.

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Liverpool striker Danny Ings' stunning WAG gets fans' pulses racing with sexy snap
DANNY Ings may not have been setting the world alight on the pitch – but off it he's loving life.
His girlfriend Georgia Gibbs took to Instagram to post a sexy pic of her in lingerie facing her footballer boyfriend.
Ings' face is an absolute picture.
The London-based Aussie model added the caption: "Off to Sweden, happy I'm leaving?"
The pair appear to be enjoying a weekend break to Barcelona.
It is not the first time the couple have used the social media site to document their life.
Earlier this month they posted a picture from their date night at the Prince of Wales Theatre to watch Book of Mormon.
Fans were quick to comment on Gibbs' post.
One wrote: "Fair play to the lad like."
Another joked: "Sucks not to be playing."
While one Instagram user said: "Yeh, that guy's smile is justified."
Ings has made only one appearance for the Reds this season.
He failed to find the net.
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If you've been living under a rock the past couple of weeks, here are a couple of things you should know:
- Llamas went on the lam in Arizona and have since been apprehended.
- If anyone asks, the dress is blue.
- Apple is almost certainly building an autonomous, electric car.
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Reactions have been pretty divided on that third item -- not as divided as they are about that damn dress, but still, emotions have been running high.
On the one hand, you have the auto industry old guard, whose responses to the Apple rumors -- which, to this day, remain just rumors -- have typically fallen somewhere between "You've got to be kidding me" and "I'd like to see 'em try". Next, we expect them to shake their fist and shout, "Git offa my lawn!"
On the other, you have the Apple fanatics who have said things like: "This won't be a car with an Apple logo or something that Tesla is doing. Instead, it will be something at least ten times better (you pick the metric) than anyone else is doing." And they've said such things with totally straight faces, conveniently forgetting about products like Apple Maps, which were (a) exactly what other companies were doing, and (b) if anything, ten times worse.
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Other fanboys (and fangirls) have tried to be more even-keeled, arguing that tech companies simply have an edge when it comes to autonomous car technology because they've got long, perfect track records:
"Car companies will need to rethink how they manage their supply chains if they want to avoid producing cars with huge security flaws. In contrast, companies like Apple and Google have long experience developing secure and reliable software and are less likely to make the same mistakes."
Riiiiiight. Statements like that not only overlook the fact that automakers have been programming onboard computers for decades, but also the incessant updates required to keep our phones, laptops, and tablets running smoothly.
There are plenty of good reasons for all these hyperbolic statements about the auto industry's future, particularly from young people who want to see change. Chief among those is that our ideas about what a car "is" and what it's capable of doing have shifted over the past several years. (It's a little like the 1960s, when optimism over the U.S. space program created unrealistic expectations of flying cars and robot butlers and Pan Am flights into near-Earth orbit.) Consider the following:
- Technology is mainstream, not kept in the hands of the few. Anyone with a computer and 15 minutes to kill can write an app or build a blog. So really, how hard can it be to program an autonomous car? (As it turns out, the answer is "very hard", but that doesn't keep us from believing that self-drivers ought to be available tomorrow.)
- We're used to in-car technology. We expect modern cars to have cameras and warning systems and GPS and infotainment. In fact, to many drivers, a car's technological offerings are far more important than what's under the hood.
- We feel more affection for tech companies than car companies. Most of us spend far more time staring into our smartphones and tablets than driving around town, so it's not really surprising that we feel a brand-affinity for Apple and Google that we no longer feel with automakers. We see no reason why our beloved gadget-makers couldn't also do a bang-up job designing cars.
- Cities are increasingly crowded, making cars increasingly a nuisance. If we're going to own a car, we want more from it. We want it to make life easier and more entertaining, like our smartphones and tablets.
- Car dealers are generally despised. Or at least, they're not trusted. The idea of a brand like Apple -- a brand for which many people have an abiding love -- entering the automotive space is deeply attractive to some.


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With Carson Palmer(notes) having taken his ball and gone home, and Chad Ochocinco trying to be "The Guy on the Couch" from Half Baked, it's a new era in Bengals football. And with that new era, evidently, comes a chance for a daisy fresh rookie to start at quarterback.
Second-round draft pick Andy Dalton(notes) is listed atop the depth chart for the Bengals' first preseason game against the Lions. And Tuesday, when someone asked head coach Marvin Lewis why Dalton would start as a rookie now, but he wouldn't start Carson Palmer as a rookie in 2003, it sounded an awful lot like Lewis plans to go with Dalton into the regular season.
"This is a different football team now," said Lewis. "The football team when I took over in 2003 couldn't afford to lose games because of the quarterback. They had a guy (Jon Kitna(notes)) who had been in the seat who a lot of the guys felt very, very comfortable with. We evaluated the things Jon had done and Jon had done some good things." [...]
"Had Carson been head and shoulders above Jon at that point he would have been the starting quarterback," said Lewis. "Andy comes in a little bit different situation. He has been in an offense that has thrown the ball quite a bit. He has been in that situation and handled it all the way through his career. The football team is put together differently. There isn't a veteran quarterback on this team who has been here and been a part of these guys."
Maybe I'm reading a little too far into things, but I'd translate that as, "Listen. We suck. We're not going to win more than six games if we start Andy Dalton or Andy Dick, so why not get the young man some experience?" In 2003, they couldn't afford to lose games because of the quarterback, but in 2011, they can?
Well, yes, because that's what rebuilding is. It's not necessarily a bad thing for the Bengals -- it's just overwhelmingly likely that they are going to be Super Bowl contenders this season, so it's a season about seasoning. Andy Dalton will get some. A.J. Green(notes) will get some. And maybe, at this time next year, the Bengals' win ceiling will be a little higher than six games.
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If you've ever had a rampant desire to channel Hermione Granger and don a floaty, periwinkle-blue gown and shimmy on in on the arm of a handsome Bulgarian, now's your chance. The Yule Ball is coming this holiday season and even us lowly Muggles are allowed to attend.
All over the US, Barnes and Noble stores are hosting a slew of the very first #HarryPotter Magical Holiday Balls on Friday 9, 2016. According to the book retailer's press release, the events will allow true Potterheads to whip out their wands, dress up and engage in a stunning evening of dancing, music and giveaways. Quite frankly, 16 years on, this is probably the closest you're going to get to the festivities brought to light during the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:
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- Channel Your Inner Muggle By Visiting These 19 Real Harry Potter Locations Next Time You're In The UK
- The 26 Best Movies On Netflix in December 2016
- This Harry Potter Theory Suggests Severus Snape Wasn't Actually Ever That Good At Occlumency
Alongside the likelihood of swaying side to side to some Christmas tunes, there are reports of a Harry Potter craft station, some funky Wizard charades, trivia games and other wizard-themed snacks (although hopefully none purchased from Zonko's Joke Shop!). Whether or not the Weird Sisters will be performing once again, is still unknown.
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K-Rod 'embarrassed' by recent results
KANSAS CITY -- In 11 seasons of Major League relief work, Francisco Rodriguez says he has never been more frustrated. The Brewers' eighth-inning man spoke about his recent struggles after allowing the decisive run in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals, and again Wednesday before the second game of the Interleague series. "I'm not executing pitches when I need to," Rodriguez said. "I'm a little disappointed and embarrassed at the same time. I've got my boys out there battling for eight innings, and I'm coming in, just one mistake, and we lost the game. It's not just one game that it happened. It's been the first two months of the season.
"In my 10 years in the big leagues, I don't remember [being] this frustrated and not being able to get the job done when I need to." The really frustrating part, Rodriguez said, is that his fastball feels like it's coming out of his hand with more life. That's reflected in data at FanGraphs.com, which says Rodriguez's average fastball is 91.2 mph this season, about 1 mph above last year. Is manager Ron Roenicke concerned? "I'm not concerned for the long run; I'm concerned the way he's pitching right now because, yes, I haven't seen this from Frankie before," Roenicke said. The problem, Roenicke said, is that Rodriguez has not had command of his off-speed pitches.
"He's going to get it going," Roenicke said. "I've seen him too long, his stuff is too good."


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Sewing Project: Gray Chambray Shirt Dress (Simplicity 2365)
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I love the dress, you did a fabulous job! I am obsessed with vintage patterns (I collect them) and like to use them in my sewing. I like the vintage patterns so much more than the newer ones.ReplyDelete
I love that dress. Looks good on you. You are making me wish I knew how to sew.ReplyDelete
That is so cute. It would also look great with a thin red belt.ReplyDelete
That dress is just so beautiful! If I had been your teacher I would have advised you to use the vintage pattern.I always learn so much from them.you really did a great job making it look like the vintage pattern. Love the chambray!ReplyDelete
Great dress! I bet you'll now feel more confident in tackling that vintage pattern too ;o)ReplyDelete
This is absolutely adorable!! I'd say it was worth any and all hassle, it's fits you so great!ReplyDelete
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IMT Lighting (UK) Ltd – CIRCLE-H Newsletter
CIRCLE-H TCG Open Day – Airbus Facilities, Aberdeen
IMT Lighting (UK) Ltd – CIRCLE-H Newsletter
CIRCLE-H – TCG Open Day – Airbus Facilities, Aberdeen
Last month IMT Lighting (UK) Ltd, along with their Turnkey Contracting Group (TCG) partners, Dron & Dickson and Willbur Aviation, held a CIRCLE-H presentation day in Aberdeen for the O&G industry.
A big "thankyou" goes to Airbus Helicopters in Dyce, for making their facilities available to the TCG, and the impressive EC225 flight simulator certainly provided for a dramatic backdrop.
Apart from having a fully operational CIRCLE-H system laid out, there were representatives from Plexus Adhesives, RH Fasteners and Karsten Temporary Habitats – all putting on demonstrations of their equipment.
Adam Green, Sales Manager for UK and Scandinavia:
"Whilst many of our customers have seen a segment of our CIRCLE-H system, we thought that perhaps they would like to actually see it in full scale and that it would give them a fantastic™ opportunity to run the rule over every aspect of the system, it's full functionality and crucially – the issues and implications to be considered to ensure that installation is carried out safely and correctly. It also gave the opportunity to evaluate other products that we cannot ordinarily take to meetings – such as our Aquarius ILED internally lit windsock and the CIRCLE-H control panel. It was very humbling to have clients fly in from all across the UK – and even Norway – to attend the event and show really interest in the turnkey solution."
As Adam mentioned, equally as important as the IMT products on display, were the demonstrations by the fixing manufacturers as well as installation partners Dron & Dickson, as this gave a great insight and reassurance for the methods and applications of fixing chosen by the TCG.
Colin Rowley, Managing Director of Dron & Dickson:
"Let's be quite blunt about this, the safe and proficient installation of any TD/PM system, be it on to a 'live' helideck off-shore or in the relative sheltered ease of a shipyard is a real challenge, however the TCG have a number of proven installation methods which not only meet but actually exceed specified shear force requirements – irrespective of how and what the deck is made of. That the TCG is able to carry out installs on a 'live' helideck, causing no, I repeat no disruption to the operators flight schedule, this is of massive significance. I feel the open day was a real tipping point for the TCG – as it gave people added peace of mind that we really do take extremely seriously the issue of installation and that we have looked to consider all eventualities – the subsequent uptake in survey requests and PO's for install of the CIRCLE-H system post the event is very noticeable."
Graham Wildgoose, Managing Director of Willbur Aviation added:
"There is no doubting that this was a great event for the TCG and their customers. Having pilots from the major UK helicopter operators attending the Open Day and seeing the system first hand was very beneficial. The feedback from the Flight Safety Managers who attended was particularly positive. We even had some pilots from Brazil who were in Aberdeen to use the EC225 simulator take an interest in what may be on their offshore platforms before long."
As commented by a customer who came from Norway, "my boss was a little sceptical about me flying to Aberdeen to look at a lighting system. However the event gave a real insight into the simplicity of the system, the knowledge of the TCG and the incredible steps taken to ensure the system will be installed correctly, safely and with as little disruption to us as possible. It was definitely worth the journey".
Statement on the IP Rating of the IMT CIRCLE-H We have had a number of calls from our customers and the industry in the last couple of weeks with regards to the IP rating of the IMT CIRCLE-H system.
We apologise for any confusion or doubt that our literature and our communication of the IP rating in presentations may have given.
So, to clarify and set the record straight, the IMT system was tested to IP67 (during the original ATEX certification process with DEKRA) as it is considered fundamental to the integrity of the system because of the fact that IMT uses a patented Ex-plug system that is integrated and located underneath the light element – shielded and protected by the light segment itself.
The benefit of this (in addition to the ease of install, exchange, no junction box to periodically inspect etc. etc.) is that there is no junction box that could be subjected to water jetting – however what it does mean is that as the unit may well be in standing water (many customers have commented that the sea can often 'lap' over the helideck), so it was imperative that the system is designed and tested to IP67 – to have not done so would, in our opinion, have been totally unacceptable.
Our obsession with assuring the industry that due to where and how the connection plug is located, necessitated that the crucial rating of IP67 be in place resulted in our somewhat overlooking that as a basic, standard IMT practice, our system is by default, of course also designed and certified to IP66, so the system is actually certified IP66/67 – the only dual rated system available.
We trust this explanation clears up any confusion there might have been.
Remember – IPx6 means 100l/min H²O out of a mains water hose with a nozzle of Ø 12.5 mm at a distance of 2.5 m.
Surveys and Orders – Further Questions?
The past few weeks has seen a surge of requests for surveys and POs for turnkey installation, not only in the UK, but throughout the O&G world.
If you would like to discuss the aspects that a survey covers or enquire about installation, please do not hesitate in contacting us.
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IPL Live Streaming Cricket:Chennai: IPL live streaming cricket & IPL live streaming youtube: Deccan Chargers beat Chennai Super Kings & highlights. It was a disastrous performance by Chennai Super King. They seem to have given up without any fight.
No batsman of Chennai Super King including their captain could salvage the team from the poor performance they showed today in all the forms of cricket.
Their bowling was poor and their batting was pathetic. Fielding was the worst we have seen from any of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams during this whole cricketing extravaganza.
We saw some fireworks from Dhoni and Kemp. But no other batsman could come to the rescue of their team that needed a Pathan performance yesterday.
Earlier Deccan Chargers played a great game and amassed 190 runs from twenty overs after losing only four wickets. No Super King bowler could make any impression on the batting side. Only Ashwin could scalp a single wicket. Others were run outs.
On the other hand Vaas and Ojha bowled their hearts out. Vaas scalped three big wickets while Ojha too took two wickets. Super King were bundled out for merely 159 runs.
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As a Technical Writer at Alcatel-Lucent, you are responsible for the entire information development process, from defining deliverables to researching, writing, and verifying them. You install early product drops, execute command line and user interface tasks, and interview developers and verification team members. From this process, you write information that is tailored to specific audiences of varying technical skills ranging from developers to end users. In addition, you are responsible for following department processes, understanding the documentation tools, producing high-quality work, and adhering to schedule. As Technical Writer, you will be part of the global Motive CXS family at Alcatel-Lucent. We create software and service solutions for Telco, cable, satellite, and mobile service providers that enhance their offer management, activation, support, analytics, and maintenance capabilities. Our software helps service providers world-wide deliver a new generation of data services into a single, connected experience for their customers. Responsibilities Track new software releases, patches, and hotfixes, and develop and maintain documentation plans and schedules for them. The plans define documentation deliverables and resource requirements. Write installation, administration, deployment, and customization guides, API reference and developer-level guides, online help sets, and other documentation as required. Work with Motive CXS products to research and verify the documents you produce. Work with developers, testers, customer projects personnel, hosting services, customer support, and project management to complete document deliverables and to validate accuracy. Produce multiple deliverables with frequent deadlines and high accuracy. Ensure that deliverables are accessible to internal and external customers. Test information in peer deliverables and edit them for grammatical correctness, clarity, and compliance with corporate style. Act independently as general documentation contact for your product family. Qualifications General Qualifications Two or more years of experience writing in the software field for technical and end-user audiences. Some experience with developer-level documentation (such as API reference guides) is preferred. High proficiency in the English language, with excellent writing ability and attention to detail. Ability to: Advocate for the customer in all aspects of user experience. Work well with others and communicate clearly and positively in a collaborative work environment. Gather and synthesize technical information efficiently. You must be comfortable asking questions to try to understand technical material as you become documentation expert on the product. Estimate and plan documentation releases accurately. Find creative options when faced with difficult problems. Work across cultures and time zones in a multinational company. Strong work ethic, accountability, motivation, and the desire to produce work that reflects the best of your ability. Experience with information design concepts, including structured writing, with demonstrated ability to design and develop documentation deliverables. Experience with the software development life cycle. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or communications field. Experience with Agile preferred.
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MYRTLE BEACH – Aynor athlete Caleb Jenerette will join the South Carolina football team as a preferred walk-on next season, he announced on News13 Thursday.
Jenerette also had preferred walk-on offers from Coastal Carolina and Charlotte. Presbyterian showed interest.
"After much thought, much prayer, it started to clear up for me," he said. "At the beginning, it was no easy choice. But I think God is leading me in a way that goes to Columbia, dressed in Garnet and Black, and I want to pursue that opportunity."
Jenerette played multiple positions in high school including quarterback and safety. Aynor coach Jody Jenerette (Caleb's uncle) says the Gamecocks plan to use him at tight end or H-back, and they like his versatility.
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COKE VS. PEPSI: The Story Behind The Neverending 'Cola Wars'
Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been battling each other for more than a century.
It's a legendary brand rivalry.
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All My Children star Mary Fickett dies
Mary Fickett, an original cast member on US soap opera All My Children, has died at her Virginia home after a period of ill health, aged 83.
The actress played nurse Ruth Martin in the show's first episode in January 1970 and last appeared in 2000.
She made history in 1973 when she became the first performer to receive an Emmy for work on daytime television.
The soap will dedicate an episode to the actress on 21 September, two days before the entire series ends.
Fickett had two spells on the series, which is set in the fictional Pennsylvania town of Pine Valley, first from 1970 to 1995 and then again from 1998 to 2000.
She won her Emmy after her character's son was sent to Vietnam and she became a vocal critic of the war - a storyline that troubled TV executives at the time.
Over the years, viewers also saw Ruth experience an abusive first husband and a rape at the hands of her adopted son's biological father.
In Fickett's last episode, her character and on-screen husband, Dr Joe Martin, retired to Florida after years of melodrama.
Born in New York state in 1928, Fickett was surrounded by drama from an early age.
Her father produced the radio series Theatre Guild on the Air, and she made her stage debut in 1946.
She won a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt on Broadway in 1958, before finding work in television series such as The Untouchables.
Her marriages to actor James Congdon and businessman Jay Leonard Scheer ended in divorce. Her third husband, soap-opera director Allen Fristoe, died in 2008.
"We at ABC were very saddened to learn about the passing of one of All My Children's original cast members," the network said in a statement.
"As we honour All My Children's 41 years on ABC, we cannot help but recognize and remember Mary's wonderful depiction of Pine Valley's revered Ruth."
The actress is survived by a daughter and a son.


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Roxio Toast 9 Titanium Review and Ratings
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Our Verdict: Toast 9 Titanium is a must-have program for Mac users looking to do more with their media. Read More…
- What We Liked…
- Tons of new, useful features
- Easy to use
- Supports HD discs
- Integrates well with Apple's iLife suite
- Handy conversion of video formats, especially for portable devices
- What We Didn't…
- Prone to crashes and stalls
- Users of anything older than Mac OS X 10.4 are out of luck
- PowerPC G5 or Intel processors needed for HD work
- Some video-streaming features might be beyond the grasp of casual users
- No save-for-Web or YouTube option
Roxio Toast 9 Titanium Review
By May 14, 2008reviewed
Toast has come a long way since its first incarnation in 1994. What started as a basic app for authoring and duplicating CDs has transformed into a full-fledged suite of media tools for Mac users. The latest version, Toast 9, is a media converter on steroids, loaded with an abundance of new features—and it's especially attractive if you own portable devices and high-definition (HD) equipment.
Toast 8 introduced the first round of powerhouse features, such as Blu-ray-disc data burning, file recovery, TiVoToGo support, and DVD compression. Toast 9 takes things to the next level, allowing you to burn HD-DVD data discs, create Blu-ray and HD-DVD video discs, edit TiVo recordings, and stream and share media.
The first change you'll notice is the refined interface. One of Toast's big selling points is ease of use, and the latest version makes things simpler than ever. To begin working on a project, just drag a video or audio file onto the content area and start tinkering. It's hard to make mistakes: Toast pops up warnings and reminders as you work, an approach we appreciate and think will benefit those who want to jump right in without first reading a lengthy manual. And the Project Tool Tips feature explains functions when you move your mouse cursor over their information icons.
Users of Apple's iLife will appreciate how smoothly Roxio integrates with the suite. The Toast Media Browser that floats alongside the main interface gives you quick access to your iLife libraries. In the browser, you can preview a file before you drag it onto the content area; photos display as thumbnails next to the file name, for example. This makes Toast's drag-and-drop method that much easier, letting you avoid hunting for files. Even if you don't use iLife, the browser is a handy way to find and see what a file is beforehand; the tool supports Aperture libraries, TiVo recordings, DVDs, and more. For those who have upgraded to Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), Toast can take advantage of the OS's new Quick Look function to preview media and text files, PDF documents, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents—all within Toast.
Possibly the program's most unique and fun feature is the new Streamer utility, which lets you stream content over the Internet to a remote computer or Wi-Fi-connected iPod Touch or iPhone. During setup, Streamer creates a dedicated URL to which you point your browser. Drag videos onto the Streamer (Toast will convert them automatically) and click the Start Streaming icon to stream the content.
While the setup process on the Toast end is foolproof, we forgot to set up port forwarding on our router to allow remote devices to access our Mac; unless you have a router that will automatically open and close ports (UPnP or NAT-PMP), you will have to manually tell your router to do this. This could be a major issue for those who aren't networking-savvy or familiar with their router. Once we got that working, though, we were able to view our content from an iPod Touch, as well as remote Macs and PCs. (We weren't able to access Streamer from a Nokia N800 Internet tablet, though.)
Another extremely handy feature is the convert function, which changes the format of videos—including unprotected DVD-Video discs—to better suit your playback device. An HD video on your computer, for instance, might be far too large for your iPod, iPhone, or PlayStation Portable, so Toast can convert that video into the appropriate format. Toast also has export profiles for a variety of devices, from Apple TV to Xbox 360 to BlackBerry, so even if you don't know which format works best, you just have to know what type of device you'll be using. Toast can even generate a 16-second preview of what the converted video will look like. Conversion is processor-intensive, but you can pause the job and resume it later to free up your computer for another task.
On the other hand, you won't be able to use Toast for anything else while you're converting. Another quibble: There's no option in the conversion-format menu for e-mail or Web upload. So you can't automatically put a file into the right format for YouTube, for instance. (You can do this manually, of course.)
Video-conversion times will depend on your equipment. On a 1.8-GHz Power Mac G5, for example, a 206MB MPEG-4 video took 1 hour and 20 minutes to convert into a high-quality, iPod-friendly, 640x352-resolution format. Speeds will improve with smaller file sizes and lower-quality resolutions. Converted video looked good, unless you're trying to convert a lower-quality video to a spiffier one.
Toast 9 also adds a range of high-definition options. You can burn Blu-ray and HD-DVD data discs, as well as create high-def video discs—allowing you to show off HD material you've captured on your AVCHD-compatible camcorder.
Because high-def disc burners have yet to reach critical mass (Apple doesn't currently offer a Blu-ray option on its new Macs), few consumers will be able to utilize this function. It also explains why Roxio didn't bundle it in the package; the Blu-ray/HD-DVD plug-in costs $19.99 extra. But Toast offers the option of creating standard DVDs with HD content that can be read on standalone Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. While you'll get only 20 to 30 minutes of footage, it's not an issue if you have short video clips. Plus, you don't have to pay dearly for expensive writeable high-def discs. (Another DVD plus: Toast lets you compress 9GB of information onto a 4.7GB standard DVD. Toast 9 will not work with encrypted DVDs, however.)
Along with that, Toast now lets you edit video and television programs you've recorded and transferred from your TiVo. (Toast 9 also supports Elgato's EyeTV television-tuner devices.) This allows you to trim out commercials or other unnecessary footage without using another piece of software. It's especially handy for making on-the-fly edits before you commit to disc.
Besides its video prowess, Toast also has handy features for those who work with audio. CD Spin Doctor 5 helps you create digital copies of analog recordings from LPs and cassettes or streaming audio from the Internet, from equipment setup to audio fingerprinting that helps you identify tracks.
The software has some downsides. We encountered software crashes and hangs more than once, even when we simply left it open in the background. What's more, although Toast 9 supports Macs with PowerPC G4 processors, you'll get a better experience with G5 or Intel processors, especially for encoding or viewing HD content. And if you're using anything older than Mac OS X 10.4, you're out of luck.
But these cons are overshadowed by the available features. While most software comes with features that are little more than filler, you'll want to use everything Roxio has devised.
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Don't you love how a child can take a toy out of its cardboard box and play with it for hours?
And I remember a hundred different ways I could play with just a handful of blocks. I could build forts, mountains, trains, bombs, robots...anything. I was that gifted.
I know it's tempting to think our kids need lots of stuff to be happy (and occupied). But it's refreshing sometimes to see how much delight they get out of simple things.
This morning, for instance, our kids awoke to the first snow of the season. Mind you, it had snowed previously, but it had been too warm for it to stick or accumulate.
So today when they looked out and saw the snow on the ground, they were elated. In this part of Indiana, there's never necessarily any guarantee of snow like in some parts farther north. We may get a foot of snow, or we may not get any. So my children know that they have to be thankful for whatever amount they get; this may be it, kiddos.
So they hurried to do all their morning chores so they could play outside before school. By "morning chores" I mean leaving food out on the counter, scattering schoolwork on the floor, leaving beds unmade and teeth unbrushed. But, hey, it's the first snow of the season.
Like I said, my children are thankful for whatever amount of snow they get. When you see the picture below, you'll squint to try to see any snow. Well, it's there I assure you. You just can't see it. Just as an old prospector may have to pan through 5 gazillion screen of rocks and creek water to find a pin-sized nugget o'gold, my girls toiled long and hard to harvest enough snow for some snow balls.
Seriously, do you see any snow, folks? The only snow that I could see was on our sidewalk, not even the driveway, just the sidewalk...and not very much at all. But these industrious children scrape and raked and put it all together and here is what all their hard work resulted in.
There you have a couple dozen snowballs on the front step. With the amount of fun all of our girls were having in this winter wonderland, you'd have thought there were two feet of snow and school was out and reindeer were making snow angels under the persimmon tree.
I can only imagine how much fun they'd have if we were to get TWICE that much snow!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Buried Under A Nano-Meter of Snow
Don't you love how a child can take a toy out of its cardboard box and play with it for hours?
Posted by Scott at 8:57 AM
Labels: All my girls
3 comments:
- Cindy said...
Know what I loved? That you took these photos. :) xox
- December 7, 2007 at 10:34 PM
- David said...
That amount of snow is perfect ha ha. I'm not a big fan of snow in large quantities... As long as it's somewhat snowy on Christmas, I'm good. :)
- December 7, 2007 at 11:35 PM
- javamamma said...
Ahhh, that's so sweet. We got a tad more snow than that - my kids were out sledding down the small hill (mound of dirt) in our back yard.
- December 8, 2007 at 8:56 AM


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Norwich, United Kingdom (PressExposure) October 21, 2009 -- Social network marketing is a big must for all those starting out in their MLM business. You have the likes of Facebook and MySpace out there which are also great, but now we have Twitter!! When starting up in your business you don't really want to be spending a lot of money on advertising not until you are earning a buck or two, so the best way is to start networking with like minded people on these social networking sites which is totally free.
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Don't just tweet (post) your own articles and links. Tweet other news articles, tips, etc. that you find helpful and that are relevant to your followers. You can also post good quotes (either your own or other people's). Many people post inspirational/motivational quotes.
Don't forget to #RT (re-tweet) posts that you like. This is a great way to get respect of other tweeters, and this is another great way to interactive with other tweeters. To do this you just need to copy the post, paste it in your text box and put an #RT in front of it. This shows that you're not selfish! Re-tweeting exposes the post to your followers and possibly will get the poster new followers. Others will return the favor when they see you RTing.
Thank new followers (send them a welcome direct message (DM)). It is common courtesy to follow someone back who follows you, but don't be afraid not to follow people who you don't want to follow, you will know who these people are Don't be afraid to send someone a message - to do that you type @username then type your message as normal. This is called an @ message, and people will see these listed on their home page. This helps build relationships with your followers.
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Challenges are a "good thing" at Shreveport's Nativity Mission!
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"Thanks be to God, things at our mission—the Nativity of the Lord in Shreveport—are moving along at a steady pace," said an enthusiastic Priest Jason Foster recently. "Over the last six months, we have welcomed 12 new members into the Church via baptism or chrismation, and we have another 11 catechumens and three enquirers."
"This year, we held our third annual Annunciation Celebration on March 25," he added. "After the Divine Liturgy—in true Louisiana fashion—we enjoyed a crawfish boil, fish fry, fun and games. This is one of the largest events during the year. And in June, we gathered in the woods of Arcadia for a day of prayer, fishing, food and fellowship."
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Celtics get Durant-less Thunder
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said that Kevin Durant can make shots from anywhere in the building.
Unless ofcourse he isn't in the lineup.
The Thunder will try to add to their five-game win streak without the services of maybe the hottest player in the NBA. Durant is averaging 38.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in his last 11 games, but he aggravated his shoulder in the Thunder's 111-105 win over San Antonio on Wednesday, and missed shootaround this morning. He was a game-time decision going into tonight, but Thunder head coach Scott Brooks said the medical staff deemed him out.
Oklahoma City is already without Russell Westbrook, who continues to recover from right knee surgery. That means the Celtics catch a break as the undermanned Thunder will have to find production from someone other than their two best players.
"We've always had guys step up," Brooks said. "We have a team that takes challenges every night. You never want to be without your players. … We have more than enough to compete."
Rajon Rondo will be back in the lineup for the Celtics after missing the second night of a back-to-back in Washington. Rondo did not play in the Celtics 119-96 loss to Oklahoma City on Jan. 5 as he was still rehabbing his ACL.
Stevens said Avery Bradley did not participate in shootaround and the coach said he could be two weeks away from when he originally suffered the injury on Tuesday. Jerryd Bayless is still out with a sprained left big toe injury. Stevens said the Celtics guard shot free throws at the shootaround and is more "day-to-day" at this point.
"It's a great opportunity for everybody else," Stevens said. "The last thing you can do is feel sorry for yourself. … It's great opportunities for other guys to step in and kind of next man up. That's the way you have to always go about it."


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Volume 91 Issue 33 | p. 21 | Concentrates
Issue Date: August 19, 2013
Issue Date: August 19, 2013
EPA Declines To Ban Fluoridation Agent
Department: Government & Policy
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Keywords: drinking water, EPA, fluoride
EPA has denied a petition to ban the use of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) to fluoridate drinking water. The petition was filed on May 9 by a group of students, faculty, and alumni from American University; it claims that HFSA, a by-product from the phosphate industry, contaminates drinking . . .
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Strong identity proofing with mobile face recognition
E-identity or identity proofing services promise an easier way to prove identity online, enabling paperless digital signing of legal agreements and easier access to government and commercial services that traditionally had to be handled face-to-face. However, such applications are highly attractive to fraudsters, and in some cases are subject to regulation; the very foundation of these services depends on the most reliable means possible to verify the presence of the authorized user. With convenient and natural face recognition, BioID enables more secure, trusted identity proofing with a simple user experience and no special hardware.
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Enable compliant, assured digital transactions through the next generation of mobile identity
|Face-to-face identity
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|Strong: face recognition with liveness detection
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Closely Held Company Sues Over Contraceptive Mandate Accommodation Process
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