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MONTROSE – After a long and sometimes contentious meeting, members of the Montrose City Council eventually came to terms and revised the final process for finding a new city manager.
At a special meeting called last Thursday, two members of council, Thomas Smits and Bill Patterson, objected to the way the final negotiations had been handled. Smits said an offer was made to the top candidate without his knowledge.
"The candidate knew before I did," he said after the meeting.
The other three members of the council, Mayor Kathy Ellis, Gail Marvel and Carol McDermott, all wanted to go into executive session to discuss the matter to protect the identity of the top three finalists. But the men refused to vote in favor of a closed meeting because Smits said salary negotiations should be discussed in public. With only five members on the council, they couldn't get the two-thirds majority to close the meeting to the public.
In the end, after almost three hours of discussion, council agreed to identify the candidates only as A, B and C and set up individual offers to each, to be proffered by City Attorney Russell Duree.
A previous candidate, to whom an offer was made by an executive search consultant hired by the city, was offered the top of the scale, $125,000, but the candidate, no longer in the running, wanted more and was taken off the list. The council had previously decided on a range of annual salary from $105,000 to $125,000.
Patterson said he's hired many people and that's not the right approach, and the city shouldn't offer top dollar on the initial offer.
Smits complained the $125,000 offer didn't include benefits, which could add another $40,000 to the city's cost for the manager's total package.
When Ellis and McDermott both questioned his math, and he reminded them that he had been a banker for 15 years.
"But you're a mortgage banker," McDermott commented.
Ellis defended the offer.
"Say we put together a package and give it to the first candidate, we would not be willing to offer it to the second choice," she said.
Patterson disagreed.
"We're beyond that," he said. "We should make offers and see the responses we get back. If you're going to end up upping the package higher than the budget, then we need to decide where to take the money from."
According to City Clerk Lisa DelPiccolo, after further discussion, the council went into executive session at about 7 p.m.
After about a half hour in closed session, the council voted unanimously to have Duree, instead of the search consultant, make individual offers to the top three candidates, she said.
"The city attorney is notifying them one at a time, and it will be a best and final offer," she said, indicating that the city would not negotiate its offer.
McDermott said after the meeting that she was not in favor of making the offers as "best and final."
"I was concerned that because this is all held on openness, it wasn't really a negotiation," she said. "To me, if it's a negotiation, we don't need to be locked into best and final."
Despite the long and at times tense meeting, Smits said later that it all worked out fine.
"The outcome and the process worked well," he said. "We were able to discuss contract details in open and move forward from there."
The applicants will have 48 hours to reply, Smits said, which means that a new city manager could be hired fairly soon.
Smits said he agreed that the applicants should be discussed in private, but not the financial considerations.
"I just think it's definitely appropriate to talk about individual candidates in private, but the contract will eventually be made public, and I wanted the public involved from the beginning," he said. "I think it's best to be open because when you are open, you get feedback from those you actually serve."


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Delays in security testing of a key system in the implementation of the 2010 health care law means that a final security authorization isn't due from the CIO of the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) until Sept. 30 -- one day before the health care exchanges are scheduled to go online.
At issue is the security of the Data Services Hub, the system that supports the exchange of information between state-based health care exchanges and federal agencies. The data of health insurance applicants and policyholders isn't stored on the Hub, but it passes through the system for agencies to verify eligibility for coverage, send information to insurers, and as a tool for the Internal Revenue Service to collect coverage information.
According to the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services, CMS has a short window to test the Hub and certify it with an authority to operate. In an Aug. 2 memorandum report, the IG notes, "If there are additional delays in completing the security authorization package, the CMS CIO may not have a full assessment of system risks and security controls needed for the security authorization decision by the initial opening enrollment period expected to begin on October 1, 2013."
Updates to the Hub security testing schedule made in May pushed back the security control assessment period from June to August, and established Sept. 30 as the new deadline for security authorization. The Interconnection Security Agreements required to connect federal computer systems are also under review, and are scheduled to be finalized by Sept. 3. Separate agreements are needed to connect the state computer systems to the federal Hub.
The report doesn't assess the quality of the security testing being done by CMS and contractors. The IG notes that the defects and vulnerabilities in the system are being detected by testing and corrected, but the details of the security plan hadn't been drawn up when the IG conducted its review. They are concerned about the short clock for the final independent testing of the Hub's security controls before an authority to operate is granted. If testing goes longer than expected, "the CMS CIO may have limited information on the security risks and controls when granting the security authorization of the Hub," the report concludes.
"CMS has prioritized review of the audit reports and is confident the Hub will be operationally secure and will have an authority to operate prior to Oct. 1, 2013," CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner wrote in her comments on the IG report.
The HealthCare.gov site that serves as a point of entry to the exchanges has already gone online. People interested in receiving health coverage under the law can establish password-protected Health Insurance Marketplace Accounts in advance of the open enrollment date.
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The timing of the final security authorization makes those already skeptical of this program very suspisious that it was done somewhat purposefully. Keeping the bad news hidden until it is too late to stop this monstrousity is par for the course for those people pushing this encroachment on personal freedom and government abuse of power. It does not surprise me that they have no serious intention of providing adequate safeguards for citizens in their ever increasing appitite for control of other people's lives and money. Even if it is declared secure, many will be wondering if the assessment was adjusted in order to keep the program moving forward. With basically no time provided for secondary review of the final assessment before the system goes on line, it makes it easy to cover up any glaring deficiencies in both the security and the assessment.


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Okay, I realise as far as pressing, first world problems go, this isn't nudging the top of the charts, but it's Friday — so bugger it.
I am puzzled by many things, but fairly high on the list is why people make/take phone calls while in/on the toilet. Granted it's probably not the worst sound you could hear emanating from a toilet cubicle, but seriously, why?
Do you feel so important sitting on "the throne" that you need to take that call right then and there? Can't you call them back?
If you are that "busy" that you need to be on a toilet teleconference, you have major time management issues. I understand the mobile phone has now become essential for society to function, but surely bodily functions would have slightly more importance.
Really, how vital is that phone call? Unless you're on speakerphone to an operating theatre directing how to perform emergency neurosurgery or the control tower has patched you in to talk a heroic passenger through landing an A380, it can wait.
I've always found it odd how there is a phone in hotel room toilets. You just don't want to be visualising (or hearing) what is occurring when the other half of your call is on the line in a lavatory. What is even worse is the fact that I've heard people explaining — while expelling — that they are in the toilet. As you would.
Apart from the general weirdness, it just seems unhygienic. I don't want to be having a conversation with someone who continually has to interrupt the call with bursts of verbal (or otherwise) diarrhea.
A hang-up? Absolutely.
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Louie the (hygienic) Fly says:
Yes! And I just know they don't wash the phone along with the hands after they finished business. Germy.
Macca says:
I take my phone with me. I don't make phone calls or communicate with people, but I will read the news or opinion pieces, maybe play the odd level of Angry Birds.
I don't see these activities any different to the reading of a newspaper.
Kersten says:
Oh my god, people seriously do this? Even IF you wash your hands, how the hell do you handle the germs on your phone?! The sound effects mid call must be just lovely. How grotty can you get?
Mahhrat says:
You touch on the answer yourself. Considering what noises COULD be coming out of the cubicle, I'll take a conversation.
Seriously, what's the issue? You want to crap in silence? It's not a church just because there's plenty of pew.
Pilliga Princess says:
I've seen young women go into the loo, whilst still talking on their mobile phones, continue the call whist there, and they're still talking when they emerge. Nor do they stop to wash their hands. It's really gross.
thatmosis says:
Pretty gross but my pet peeve about mobile phones is when you are actually talking to someone face to face and they get a call and don't even think about you and answer it as if their whole lives depended on it.
When this happens I just walk away and leave them to it and when they finally catch up to me and ask why I walked away I tell them that I don't like ignorant people and by ignoring me to answer the phone they have joined those ranks.
There are message banks for such occasions and I think its the height of ignorance to expect someone to hold on while you take a call that isn't life threatening. It seems that electronic communication must take precedence over personal communication at all costs and if so I don't want to know.
Scotchfinger says:
Personally, from what I have heard from young people in 'conversation' on their dumbphones, the sounds of a bowel movement would be preferable. No offence to any young people out there.
Stacey says:
I agtee, its weird! I don't want to figure out you're on the loo when we're calling.
Re the germs, though, your phone wouldn't get any ranker in the loo than on a usual phonecall. Unless you're doing it wrong. I mean, mostly its only very young children that poo and then require a shower and change your clothes.
Scotchfinger says:
What a great article to be posting on a Friday morning before lunch. Well done, Marlborough Man.
embracedmadness says:
Has anyone else noticed the declining amount of cubicle graffiti since the use of smart phones has increased?
PG says:
When I hear someone in a cubicle on the their phone I make as many loud disgusting noises as I can
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Earthlings have lost the plot. So obsessed are they with their cheap and nasty possessions, their misguided obsessions and a lack of meaningful values, that most things they do are beyond the reason and certainly the desire of any intelligent being. Earthlings surrender their lives to the pursuit of immediate gratification at the expense of everything and everyone else.
They will pay the price. They are sowing the seeds of their own self-destruction. Many of us superior life forms may well say the sooner the better, if it were not for the fact that all other life forms on the Planet will be innocent victims.
As for me, having had a good laugh watching the ship go down, I plan to return to Uranus.
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Roscoe G. Bartlett waves to people coming to Northern Middle School Tuesday to vote. (By Ric Dugan, Staff Photographer / November 6, 2012) |
Buoyed by a major change in the 6th District's political leanings, Democrat John Delaney rolled to a large win over incumbent Republican Roscoe G. Bartlett in Tuesday's election.
More than half of Delaney's votes came from Democrat-rich Montgomery County, thanks to last year's redistricting.
With 97 percent of precincts reporting by Wednesday morning, Delaney had 59 percent of the vote and Bartlett had 38 percent, according to unofficial results for the five-county district.
Libertarian Nickolaus Mueller trailed with about 3 percent.
In an emailed statement, Bartlett wrote: "It has been my great honor to serve the constituents of the 6th district of Maryland for the past 20 years. Although the election did not have the outcome we had hoped for, we can hold our heads high knowing that we have fought for the principles and values we care about."
He also congratulated Delaney on the victory and "a hard fought campaign."
Democrats in Annapolis, controlling the redistricting process, used that advantage to overhaul the 6th District, creating an uphill battle for Bartlett to retain his seat.
Previously, the district was 47 percent Republican and 36 percent Democrat and included parts or all of eight counties, including Washington.
Redistricting pushed more of Montgomery County into the district and removed Carroll, Baltimore and Harford counties. The new enrollment breakdown, as of last month, was 44 percent Democrat and 33 percent Republican.
Bartlett was ahead of Delaney in Garrett and Allegany counties, but Delaney led in the district's other three counties, including a 3-to-1 margin in Montgomery County.
Delaney, a financier, also had a large fundraising advantage during the campaign.
Delaney, 49, lives in Potomac, Md., about a block outside the redrawn 6th District.
Members of Congress are not required to live in the districts they represent.
Bartlett, 86, of Buckeystown, Md., was first elected in the 6th District in 1992.
By picking up the 6th District, Democrats would hold seven of Maryland's eight seats in Congress. The seven other congressional incumbents — six Democrats and one Republican — appeared headed to victory on Tuesday.
Delaney and Mueller, 27, of Baltimore, were running for elected office for the first time.
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Nickolaus Mueller, L —8,891
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Then it was off to Le Mont St- Michel, a fairytale abbey set on a rocky island in a vast mud flat. As we ate our meal on the terrace we watched the tide cover the mud flats very quickly. This area has some of the world's fastest running tides, 18 feet per second!!!
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The shaded area in the chart above shows the min and max input power levels as a function of wavelength. Make sure the incident beam power is as close to the max level for the best resolution and noise figure possible. Going over the max level will saturate the sensor and give erroneous results.
The PDP90A Position Sensor utilizes a pincushion tetra lateral sensor to accurately measure the displacement of an incident beam relative to the calibrated center. These devices are ideal for measuring the movement of a beam, the distance traveled, or as feedback for alignment systems.
The large detection surface allows a beam diameter of <9 mm, however, our recommended range is 0.2 to 7 mm. Unlike quadrant sensors which require overlap in all quadrants, the lateral sensor will provide positional information of any spot within the detector region, independent of beam shape, size and power distribution. The PDP90A has a very low noise figure of <2 mVpp (<300 µVrms), which corresponds to a detection error of 0.675 μmrms. Resolution is directly related to the optical input power by the following equation,
where,ΔR is the Resolution,Lx is the detector length, 9 mm,en is the output noise voltage, <300 µVrms, andVo is the Sum output voltage level, 4 V max.
Therefore, for the maximum power level, the resolution will be 0.675 µm. More detailed technical information can be found on the Tech Info tab.
Each PDP90A lateral position-sensing detector is packaged with a 8-32 to M4 adapter to provide compatibility with either imperial or metric mounting posts. A controller, TQD001, is available separately below.
The 2D lateral effect sensors provide an accurate way to measure displacement - movements, distances, or angles – as well as feedback for alignment systems such as mirror control, microscope focusing, and fiber launch systems. These sensors work by proportionally distributing photocurrent using resistive elements to determine position and are usually referred to as lateral effect sensors. There are two different types of lateral effect sensors available Duo lateral and Tetra lateral.
Duo lateral sensors provide a resistive layer on both the anode and cathode photodiode connections. This isolates the x and y positional information of the sensor and allows the sensor to be highly linear and very accurate. However, the added resistive layers significantly increase manufacturing cost.
Tetra lateral sensors use a single resistive layer with a common cathode and an anode on each side of the detection area. This makes them very inexpensive to manufacture, however the linearity decreases as the spot moves away from the center. This is caused by the physical location of the anodes along the sides of the sensor, specifically in the corners where the anodes approach each other. Thorlabs uses a variation of the Tetra lateral sensor commonly called a "pin cushion" sensor. This sensor moves the anodes to the four corners of the sensors and reshapes the sensor area, to produce linearity comparable to a duo lateral sensor at a significantly lower cost.
The PDP90A includes circuitry to decode the Dx, Dy, and SUM signals as follows:
From these formulas, the actual distances can be calculated with the following equations:
Where x and y are the distances from the center of the sensor. Lx and Ly are the resistance lengths of the active sensor region. The PDP90A sensor is 9 mm x 9 mm, so then Lx = Ly = 9 mm.
Unlike quadrant style photodiodes, lateral effect sensors are independent of beam shape and size. They will provide positional information of the centroid of the spot as long as the light is located on the sensor. If part of the light moves off the sensor, it will cause a shift in the centroid making the beam measurement unreliable.
Positional errors will also be caused by ambient light levels. For best results the PDP90A should be operated in a dark location. However, light baffling using lens tubes and irises to narrow the field of view (FOV) will limit ambient light level errors.
Position resolution is the minimum detectable displacement of a light spot incident on the PSD. Position resolution (ΔR) is a factor of both the resistance length (Lx or Ly), or the x and y length, and the signal to noise ratio (S/N). The signal to noise ratio for this system can be defined as the SUM output signal level (Vo) divided by the output voltage noise (en). The PDP90A output noise is <2 mVpp, or <300 µVrms.
where, ΔR is the Resolution, Lx is the detector length, en is the output noise voltage, and Vo is the Sum output voltage level.
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For best results Vo should be maximized to 4 V resulting in a position resolution of 0.675 µm. To do this, monitor the SUM output voltage of the sensor and adjust the optical intensity until the output is approximately 4 V. Increasing above 4 V will saturate the system causing unreliable readings. The provided operational software will indicate the voltage level on a slide bar. If the SUM is saturated the slide bar color will turn red. Back off the intensity until it switches to green. This will be equivalent to a 4 V SUM output.
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Thorlabs' offers a wide variety of coherent light sources compatible with both quadrant detectors. A selection of appropriate lasers is outlined on the Suggested Lasers tab. Sample position sensing arrangements are shown in the Application Idea tab. For questions about specific light detection arrangements contact tech support.
The PDQ80A and PDQ30C detectors are segmented, position-sensing, quadrant detectors for precise path alignment of light in the 400 to 1050 nm or 1000 to 1700 nm range, respectively. A 6-pin Hirose connector on each detector outputs signals proportional to the incident beam's power distribution (and thus position). For best results, quadrant detectors should be used with powers under 1 mW (linear regime of sensor) and beam diameters within their specified range.
Each quadrant detector is packaged with an 8-32 to M4 adapter to provide compatibility with either imperial or metric mounting posts. A controller, TQD001, is available separately below.
6-Pin Hirose Connector
The segmented-quadrant position sensors consists of four distinct yet identical quadrant-shaped photodiodes that are separated by a ~0.1 mm gap and together form a circular detection area capable of providing a 2D measurement of the position of an incident beam. When light is incident on the sensor, a photocurrent is detected by each sector (labeled A, B, C, and D as shown in the figure to the right). From these signals difference signals can be determined using an appropriate A/D converter. The sum of all four signals is also determined for normalization purposes. The normalized coordinates (X, Y) for the beam's location are given by the following equations.
If a symmetrical beam is centered on the sensor, four equal photocurrents will be detected, resulting in null difference signals, and hence, the normalized coordinates will be (X, Y) = (0, 0). The photocurrents will change if the beam moves off center, thereby giving rise to difference signals that are directly proportional to the beam displacement from the center of the sensor.
These sensors are very accurate and are ideal for auto-alignment applications. However, care should be taken in the shape and density distribution of the incident beam. These sensors are sensitive to these two parameters. A beam that does not have a Gaussian power distribution will be centered based on the power, rather than the geometric center of the beam. For these types of beams, a lateral sensor might be better suited.
A basic auto-alignment schematic is shown below. It consists of a PDQ80A Photodiode Sensor, a TQD001 quadrant detector, two TPZ001 piezo drivers, a piezo-actuated 2-axis turning mirror mount (Item# ASM003), a laser source, and a computer. Together, the system is used to position and maintain the laser beam so that it is located at the center of the detector array with respect to power density.
It should be noted that when used with older versions of the TPZ001 T-Cubes (i.e., Rev. 1. The revision number is displayed on the LED screen when the T-Cube is booted), the piezo cubes must be connected to the Quad Detector Reader using two external SMA connectors even if a TCH002 hub is being used; if Rev. 2 or higher TPZ001 T-Cubes are used with a TCH002 hub, the SMA to SMA cables are not needed. However, regardless of revision number, SMA to SMA cables are needed if the TCH002 hub is not used.
Typical Auto-Alignment Setup
Thermal variations in a lab cause misalignment of components. Optical tables are susceptible to bowing dependent on the different coefficients of thermal expansion of top and bottom plates. Mechanics such as mirror mounts exhibit drift from temperature variation. By using a quadrant detector in a closed-loop system, one can minimize the effects of thermal variation on an experiment's alignment.
The experimental setup shown to the right was created based on the schematic above. An LDM635 red laser diode module outputting light at 635 nm serves as the laser source. The light is incident on an ASM003 turning mirror mount, which is mounted on a MBT616 flexure stage (center of photo). The turning mirror's x and y motions are controlled using two TPZ001 piezo actuators (these are the first and third T-Cubes shown on the TCH002 hub at the bottom of the picture). Please note that the piezo elements are meant for small beam alignment adjustments. The turning mirror directs light to a BP150 pellicle beamsplitter. The light transmitted by this beamsplitter will continue on to the rest of the experimental setup (not shown) while the reflected light is directed towards the PDQ80A Quadrant Sensor (back right of photo), which is controlled by the TQD001 T-Cube Quadrant Reader (located between the two TPZ001 piezo actuators on the TCH002 hub).
When using a Quadrant Detector, choosing an appropriate alignment laser is essential. The laser's wavelength, beam diameter, and power all have a significant effect on the performance of the system. While there are countless sources that are suitable for use with our quadrant detectors, the lasers and optical components below have been selected for their cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
Photodiodes, such as those used in our quadrant detectors, should have less than 1 mW of incident light on them for linear responsivity. Beam splitters are commonly used in auto-alignment systems and reduce the amount of light on the detector. Depending on the optical setup, the laser's power may need to be further reduced, which can be accomplished using the power adjustment knob on our T-Cube lasers.
The suggested fiber patch cables are each 2 m long and are matched to the fiber type in the laser source. While we offer many different collimators, the ones suggested here are part of our Adjustable Collimator line and provide an appropriately-sized beam diameter for use with our Quadrant Detectors. The collimators can be mounted numerous ways, but the VC1 (VC1/M) is a versatile solution suitable for most applications.
a SMA Connectorb Using TPZ001 Piezo Controllers at 10% FSD (Full Scale Deflection). The bandwidth could be as high as 1 kHz if used with other devices
The TQD001 T-Cube Quadrant Detector Reader interfaces with our range of Quadrant (PDQ80A and PDQ30C) and Lateral Effect (PDP90A) Sensor Heads and can be used either to measure the position of the beam on the sensor or to generate a signal that can be used as the feedback input for an automated beam steering element. The signal generated can be used to steer the beam to the center of the sensor head. When combined with the TPZ001 Piezo Driver T-Cubes, this unit is ideal for such closed-loop beam-steering applications. Please call tech support for details on how the TQD001 can be used with sensors from other manufacturers.
Like all members of the T-Cube family, the footprint has been kept to a minimum [60 mm x 60 mm x 47 mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.8")], and the unit can be mounted directly to the optical table next to the detector and steering elements under control, thereby minimizing drive cable lengths while providing a convenient location to control the experiment manually via the top panel controls.
OperationThe TQD001 T-Cube can be controlled by the manual interface on the top of the unit or via a USB connection to a computer running the included apt™ software or ActiveX command modules. Using either interface, the TQD001 operates in either an open- or closed-loop mode. The open-loop mode is used to measure the position of the beam on the detector. When in this mode, the T-Cube generates a left-minus-right X difference signal, a bottom-minus-top Y difference signal, and a sum signal. In the closed-loop mode, a DSP processor inside the TQD001 runs two independent feedback loops that generate X and Y position demand outputs for use as the input to the beam steering element being used to center the beam on the detector. If the unit is being controlled manually, the beam position information (open-loop mode) or feedback signal (closed-loop mode) is available via SMA connectors on the side of the unit. When the unit is controlled via the USB interface, the open-loop output of the unit is also exported digitally to the computer.
Power Supply OptionsThe TQD001 T-Cube, which does not ship with a power supply, can be powered using either a TPS002 power supply or a TCH002 T-Cube Hub and Power Supply. The TPS002 power supply plugs into a standard wall outlet and provides +15, -15, and +5 VDC for up to two T-Cubes. The TCH002 consists of two parts: a hub that can support up to six standard footprint T-Cubes and a power supply that plugs into a standard wall outlet and powers the hub, which in turn powers all of the T-Cubes connected to the hub. The hub's single USB connection provides USB connectivity to all the T-Cubes plugged into the hub. In addition, when the TQD001 is intended to be used in the closed-loop mode with beam-steering controllers such as the TPZ001 Piezo Driver T-Cubes, the TCH002 is especially useful since the hub allows for the direct communication between the T-Cubes connected to the hub. As a result, the feedback signals generated by the TQD001 in the closed-loop mode can be sent directly to the TPZ001 piezo controllers being used to direct the beam steering elements.
Typical APT User GUI
The APT (Advanced Positioning Technology) family covers a wide range of motion controller products ranging from small low powered single channel optomechanical motor drivers (the 'Cube' drivers) to high power multi-channel modular 19" rack nanopositioning systems (the APT Rack System).
All controllers in the APT family share a common software platform, the APT System Software. The software CD supplied with all controllers contains an installation of this system software, together with a wealth of support information in the form of handbooks, help files, tutorial videos, FAQs and other relevant information on using and programming these Thorlabs products.
By providing this common software platform, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the APT controllers in a single application while only having to learn one single set of software tools. In this way it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from the low powered single axis to the high powered multi-axis systems and control all from a single PC based unified software interface.
The APT System Software allows two methods of usage - graphical user interface utilities (supplied) for direct interaction and control of the controllers out of the box, and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.
Typical Configuration Screen
Detailed information on both usage modes is provided on the CD, but see the tutorial section for an overview of the APT Server, APTUser and APTConfig utilities, and details of the extensive developer support information included on the CD.
Of particular interest is the inclusion on the software CD of a range of software video tutorials (see the Video Tutorials tab). These videos illustrate some of the basics of using the APT System Software from both a non-programming and a programming point of view. There are videos that illustrate usage of the supplied APT utilities that allow immediate control of the APT controllers out of the box. There are also a number of videos that explain the basics of programming custom software applications using Visual Basic, LabView and Visual C++.
Click here to go direct to the Thorlabs Download Area to access the full APT software CD. Experiment with the software using the simulator mode - refer to the Tutorial Videos for the APTConfig utility to learn how to select simulator mode.


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Blended whiskey
A blended whiskey (or whisky) is the product of blending different types of whiskeys and often also neutral and near-neutral spirits, coloring, and flavorings. It is generally the product of mixing one or more higher-quality straight or single malt whiskies with neutral spirits and water. Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States are common countries of origin for blends.
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Neutral spirits, near-neutral spirits and other 'fillers' are usually much cheaper to produce than straight whiskey or single malt whisky, and are thus used as the primary liquor in blends with those more premium whiskies added for flavoring. Most cocktails and mixed drinks that contain whiskey call for the use of blended whiskey.[citation needed]
Scotland and Ireland[edit]
Scottish and Irish blended whiskeys often contain light spirits that are very neutral in flavoring – as the governing regulations in those countries allow whisky distillation processes to reach up to concentrations of 94.8% alcohol by volume (ABV), which is very near the achievable limits of ordinary distillation technology. Scotch and Irish regulations also allow the addition of caramel color, regardless of whether the final product is labelled as blended or not. A mix of single malts only, without other types of whisky such as those made from grains other than malted barley, may be called a blended malt (formerly known as a vatted malt). Under current Scotch whisky regulations, the term vatted is now prohibited for labels, in favor of the term blended malt. In Scotland, when a blended whisky includes an age statement, each individual spirit in the mix must be at least as old as the age listed.
United States[edit]
Blended American whiskey must contain a minimum of 20% straight whiskey, which is made from a distillate not over 160 proof with a mash bill greater than 51% its respective grain and aged for over two years in newly charred barrels.[1] Generally, any distilled spirit of 170 proof or higher (without additives) is considered to be essentially neutral alcohol.[2] Spirits containing less than 20% straight whiskey but greater than 5% straight whiskey can be labelled "spirit whiskey".[1]
Most Canadian whiskeys are blends. Any grain spirit aged for at least three years in Canada may be called Canadian whiskey. Regulations do not specify any distillation limit, although in practice it differs little from the Scottish and Irish limit of 94.8%, as the purity of neutral grain spirit has a practical limit of approximately that value. (A mixture of ethanol and water becomes an azeotrope at 95.6% ABV.) Canadian whiskey may contain both caramel and flavorings, as well as other distilled grain spirits.
Age statements[edit]
Most blended whiskeys do not list an age, although the regulations governing its production in some countries specify a minimum aging requirement. Canadian, Scottish, and Irish whiskey must all be aged at least three years. In the United States, the age statement only refers to the minimum age of the straight whiskey used within the blend (which must comprise at least 20% of the content). As neutral spirits are not considered whiskey, they need not be aged at all in the final product.
- ^ a b "Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits, Title 27 Code of Federal Regulations, Pt. 5.22". Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ Lichine, Alexis. Alexis Lichine's New Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987), 365.
External links[edit]
- Dr. Whisky (on blended whisky)
- L.A. Whiskey Society (reviews of blended whisky)


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Jack Parker has coached the Boston University hockey team for 40 years, but this is the first season he has welcomed the son of a former player into the Terriers' fold.
Freshman center Danny O'Regan is the youngest son of Tom O'Regan, who racked up 130 points in 105 games from 1979-83 before going on to play in the National Hockey League and in Germany.
Danny O'Regan, who was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie team Wednesday, goes into Friday's Hockey East semifinal against Boston College at TD Garden as BU's leading scorer with 36 points (14 goals) in 37 games, 1 point ahead of linemate Matt Nieto.
O'Regan, who has a seven-game scoring streak in progress with 10 points in that span, is vying to become the first freshman to finish the year as BU's top scorer since Tony Amonte in 1989-90.
"Playing with Danny is really easy,'' said Nieto, who combines with O'Regan and Evan Rodrigues to make up the hottest line in the country with 73 points since Jan. 9. "He makes all the right plays.
"He is a complete player. He knows how to pass the puck, he has a good shot, he is the whole package. He has so much knowledge for hockey.''
Nieto, a junior, said O'Regan's transition to the college game was seamless.
"He made the adjustment look really easy,'' said Nieto. "Others might struggle with the speed of the game but he came in here and made an impact right away.''
Parker said O'Regan and his father are similar players.
"I remember it like it was yesterday,'' said Parker, who once had Mike Eruzione's son, Mike Eruzione Jr., on the team for a few weeks, though the younger Eruzione never played in a regular-season game.
"[Tom] was a great puck handler, he was a great goal scorer. He had an unbelievably deceptive stride. He could really skate but he didn't look like he was going fast.
"I remember when I went to see Danny play for St. Sebastian's, my buddy said he wasn't sure about his skating. I said, 'There is nothing wrong with it. Danny goes just fast enough.'
"Danny would beat you to the puck, and that's just how his father was. He could slip by people."
Parker ranks O'Regan, 19, among the top freshman centers he has ever coached.
"From the day he got here, he's been really good with the puck and really good without the puck,'' said Parker. "Sometimes freshmen have a hard time without the puck, especially talented guys. But he's been good in his own zone and on the backcheck. He's a very, very smart player.''
Brothers cross paths
Danny O'Regan's older brother, Tommy, plays for Harvard.
"He is having a great year, I'm really happy for him,'' said Tommy, a sophomore who turns 21 on March 30. "He is really comfortable out there. He is playing with some good players and they have some good chemistry.''
Even though just two years separate them in age, the O'Regan brothers didn't play together at St. Sebastian's, or on any other team except for informally during summers. And this season, when Harvard and BU squared off Jan. 9, it was the first time they had played against one another.
Each had 3 points in the game — Danny had two goals and an assist and Tommy a goal and two assists — as the Crimson won in overtime, 6-5.
"We both treated it like a regular game,'' said Tommy. "It's always weird when you're out there and you look across and see you're playing against him. It's just kind of weird and a little surreal. It was definitely cool and fun being out there against each other because it had never happened before.
"We gave each other a couple of fun chops on the ice but you have to go out every shift and play like you normally would. Sometimes we made eye contact with each other and smiled."
Danny said they just did their own thing and didn't even really talk about it afterward.
"It was weird but it was a lot of fun,'' he said. "He's always been a good older brother. He's never really made fun of me.''
To Berlin and back
Tom O'Regan has been a major influence on his sons, as he has in the lives of their younger sisters, 17-year-old twins Courtney and Carolyn.
"He has been the No. 1 reason for both me and Danny's success,'' said Tommy. "He's never been too harsh on us. He has criticized us when the time is right — constructively, of course. He has always had the right amount of criticism and he's been supportive all the way through.
"He was a really good player himself, so growing up, we didn't really realize how lucky we were to have his advice every day. It's definitely got us to where we are today.''
All four children were born in Berlin while Tom was playing there. A few years after they moved back to the US, the family made a return trip so the children could appreciate their roots and the historical significance of the Berlin Wall.Continued...


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Optimisation of renewable energy systems based on PV/wind/hydrogen using intelligent techniques
Renewable energy sources provide good opportunity for satisfying power demand in stand-alone energy applications. However, seasonal effects as well as intermittency mean these systems may depend on multiple energy conversion technologies in order to operate effectively which also raises the need to adopt complex optimisation methodologies and energy storage media. This PhD project investigates the use of hybrid (PV/wind/hydrogen) systems in stand-alone applications and the methods needed to optimise these systems.
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So I got in the mail this weekend my quarterly "Chuck and Don's Bark n Mews" from the Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet store (love this place).
I went through the ads and pulled a few of them I thought would work nicely. I ended up pulling up a "2 Free 13.2oz Lotus Canned Dog Food" coupon and grabbed up the "Chicken and Asparagus Stew" since I figured it would be easier on my dog's digestion.
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Happy Birthday Katy:) Hope all is well!
How's it going??????
Thank you and your right they are always so cute
You're welcome Katy...sorry I spelt your name wrong...I work with a Katie!
Hunting may be forbidden, but some people consider foxes varmints. They are unprotected in some states, so anybody can shoot them. A corgi in high grass looks like a fox. It's not the *responsible* shooters we're worried about. I put day-glo survey tape on their collars when we go hiking.
Love the vest! Thank you for commenting on my corgis - even though our Lucky cannot walk due to IVDD (surgery 6 yr ago May) he is very active in his cart, running over everything that gets in his way including the cat and his "brother" Sonny! Enjoy your corgi and the snow, our corgis just love the snow. Carol, Lucky and Sonny
That's a cute camo vest... but my taste would run more towards safety hunter orange. A corgi looks like a fox, and I only trust 99% of the hunters.
Sage and I have Therapy Dog at Barnes & Noble today! We have an hour drive in good weather:( Oh well...it's winter in MN and the dogs love it. I think you did get some valuable info on your discussion. In spring I'll have to make it to Savage and we can meet someplace with the doggies!
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The couple live in Davenport Center.
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U20s Pursue Extra Training in Colorado |
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Head Coach Scott Lawrence has now joined the squad, which will assemble completely in Steamboat Springs, Colo. to train at altitude before leaving for Salt Lake City. Tickets are $20 and are purchasable at the gate. |


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Last year, I made a pledge to blog more. Ha! That lasted a few weeks and then I just disappeared off the face of the inter-webs! I'm not going to promise to blog more now, because that will only cause un-due stress when it doesn't happen. I will try to figure out how to get my instagram, facebook and blog all intertwined so it's a little easier to stay on top of things.
A lot has happened since you heard from us last.
In April of 2013, Dixie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. It came as a complete shock to us because she had her annual exam in January and was completely fine! After just having lost Brutus in December, we were not prepared to lose another of our pack! So, she started on chemotherapy and quickly went into remission!
In June, Dixie turned 10. We built a screened porch addition on the house where Dixie can often be found lounging on a wicker love seat enjoying the outside breeze with all the comforts of being on the couch.
In July, Joe and Miranda visited Gettysburg and Crystal Springs Farm outside of Antitem. If Miranda had been thinking sooner, a visit with the famous pooches of Oh Melvin (and Yo Jake) would have been possible, but last minute plans rarely work out.
Summer and fall passed quickly and we had lots of fun with the doggies and other family. Dixie's chemo continued until mid-October.
Dixie stayed in remission until January 1. On our visit to the oncologist January 2, it was confirmed that her Lymphoma had returned. We were devastated as we thought we'd have much more time with her.
In February, Boney turned 9 and we had the family over for a birthday party. A good time was had by all and the doggies enjoyed a gourmet meal complete with birthday cake and cookies!
March is fast approaching and our time with Dixie is nearing the end. We are cherishing every walk we can get in with her and all the snuggles and kisses she will let us give.


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In our effort to put the iPhone through its paces, we took a few photos using the camera. For the most part it did well, but it had trouble with overly bright environments, while distant objects looked a tad too fuzzy. Also, because it doesn't offer a flash or any image-editing options, night shots looked somewhat poor. Colors showed well, however, even if whites were a little too soft. Our iPhone camera slide show has all our shots, while our iPhone review gives you the full analysis of the handset's performance. And to see how the iPhone compares … Read more


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BRENHAM, TX -- Three Blinn College sophomores signed national letters of intent to play Division I basketball next season after leading the Buccaneers to a program-record 27 wins and their first-ever appearance in the Region XIV Tournament championship game.
Sophomore forward Titus Rubles signed with the University of Cincinnati, sophomore forward Joel Wright signed with Texas State University and sophomore guard Dre Evans signed with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Rubles, a 6-7, 220-pounder from Dallas, Texas, was recently named an NJCAA honorable mention All-American after averaging 14.5 points and a team-high 9.8 rebounds this season. He shot 50 percent from the field and 72 percent from the free-throw line.
"Titus is a versatile wing forward who fits our style of play," Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin said. "He has outstanding athletic ability and brings great physical toughness. He doesn't mind battling bigger players for rebounds. He also has the ability to guard different positions and excels at making his teammates better."
Wright, a 6-7, 225-pounder from Brooklyn, N.Y., transferred to Blinn from Duquesne University and averaged a team-high 15.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Evans, a 5-10, 165-pounder from Dallas, transferred to Blinn from Providence College and averaged 8.6 points and 3.4 assists.
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Bay View - Great view for the price in South Padre Island
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 399 - $ 499 / week
$ 1,000 - $ 1,500 / month
vacation rental description
Sorry we do not rent for spring break
Do you want to windsurf, kiteboard, fish, dolphin watch, sail or just watch the sun set over the bay? This is the place for you. This two bedroom condo is close to the bay and has everything you will need to make your island stay perfect. There is a garage for your vehicle (compact car only) plus another assigned parking space outside. We have made the furnishings very comfortable and relaxing. There is a fully equipped kitchen for dining in and you are within in walking distance of several choices for tasting some island flavor. There is a private balcony for relaxing and taking in the island sights and sounds.
We visited South Padre Island in the fall of 1997 for the first time when we were beginner windsurfers. We fell in love with this place. Compared to other beach resort towns, this place is still very much "undiscovered", and not pretentious. There are so many things you can do on and around the island.
If you are into windsurfing or kiteboarding, this place is the BEST place to be especially if you are just learning. Laguna Bay offers shallow water that's just about chest high, depending on tide, and nice and flat water makes it perfect for that cruising, long reaches.
We'd like you to come and visit this island, and discover this wonderful place for yourself! If you have any questions, please contact us!
Sorry we do not rent during Spring break
property availability
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Mike Warn 720-635-7740
condo rental amenities
- 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Sleeps up to 4
- 1st bedroom has a queen size bed with a bathroom
- 2nd bedroom also has a queen size bed with a bathroom right next to it in the hall way.
- Semi-private garage with garage opener.
- 1 assigned parking
- 3 visitor parking (for the whole building) and street parking across the street
- TV with extended basic cable, VCR, DVD player
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, dishwasher, electric stove, oven, washer and dryer
- Wetbar in the living room
The condo is about 820sqft. The building was built back in 1999, and our unit has only seen light usage over the years. The unit is located on the second floor of a 2 story, 11-unit building. Our balcony has a nice view of Laguna Madre. If you are into fitness, there are two gyms that offer short-term membership nearby. One within a block and another within several blocks. If you are a windsurfer traveling without your gear, the closest rental shop is just 2 blocks away, within walking distance. If you are on a temporary job assignment in Brownsville area, commute from South Padre Island is only about 25-30 minutes each way. If this matters to our potential renters, we are proud to let you know that our condo is powered by 100% wind sourced electricity. That was the best we could do without putting up our own solar panels or windmills.
activities and attractions in South Padre Island Texas
- Beach
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Kiteboarding
- Surfing
- Bird watching
- Dolphin watching
- Water park (seasonal)
- Parasailing
- Jetski
- Golf (not too far on the mainland)
If you have any questions, please contact us!
vacation rental rates
We accept checks, money orders, cashiers checks and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). Please understand that we'll have to add 3% to cover the cost of credit card processing charge if you choose to pay by credit cards. Thank you.
Mike Warn 720-635-7740
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in South Padre Island
- Windsurfing
- Kiteboarding
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
Top things to do on a budget
- Beach
- Bird Watching
- Bay Fishing
Top things to do with a family
- Beach
- Water Park (seasonal)
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June 19
1986 - Ken Griffey Sr. was fined $10,000 when he returned to the New York Yankees, but the outfielder refused to say why he was absent from a game against the Boston Red Sox.
1991 - Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player.
1996 - New York's Paul O'Neill slapped a double down the left-field line with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning to break up Brad Radke's bid for a no-hitter. Tino Martinez followed with a home run as the Yankees went on to a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
2001 - Colin Cantalope pitched a two-hitter and four players had two hits each in a 13-hit attack as Aberdeen Budweiser-Shenanigans defeated the Groton Indians 6-0 in the first game of an amateur baseball doubleheader. A four-run second inning helped carry the Aberdeen squad to a 5-3 win in the nightcap.
2006 - Shannon Johnson defeated Julie Jansa in a one-hole playoff to capture her fourth straight South Dakota Women's Amateur golf tournament championship at Moccasin Creek Country Club in Aberdeen. Both golfers had scores of 223 after three rounds.
2010 - Graeme McDowell, with a two-round total of three-under par 139, is the leader at the halfway point of the U.S. Open golf tournament being played at Pebble Beach, Calif.


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