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Is there more to this holdup in announcement than we thought?
It's been several days since the Eagles fired McDermott. And this is only a conjecture. But certainly the Eagles would be interested in Rob Ryan for their DC job, and the longer this thing goes without an official announcement begins to give me pause. Has the "sure thing" turned otherwise? At some point over the weekend, did Philly call Ryan and has he put the brakes on now that he has another viable opportunity? Did Philly complicate the contract negotiation? We'll see.

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The owner of C&M Guns in Hot Sulphur Springs says the agents visited him on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and asked him whether the suspect had ever purchased ammo from his store.
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AT the age of 18, Dave White had to decide whether to go to university or do an apprenticeship.
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As a beginner at learning Spanish, you may be told that the Spanish preposition a is the way of expressing the English preposition "to." Indeed, this is often the case. But it won't take you long to find out that a also has a wide variety of other uses. In fact, it can be translated not only as "to," but also as "on," "at," "from," "by" or "in" — or various other prepositions. And in many cases it is not translated at all.
Rather than learning how to use a by its translation, it is probably best to learn the purposes for which a is used. Look over the list below for some examples of how a is commonly used. This chart doesn't cover all its uses, but it does show the uses you are most likely to come across at the beginning stages of learning Spanish. Where a is translated, the translation is indicated in boldface. (Note: In a few places below you'll see the contraction al, which is short for a + el.)
- to indicate motion — Almost any verb indicating motion, and even nouns, can be followed by a before the destination. — Llegamos a Argentina. (We arrived in Argentina.) Se acercó a la casa. (He got near the house.) Cayó al piso. (It fell to the floor.) Esa es la puerta al baño. (That is the door to the bathroom.) Me siento a la mesa. (I am sitting at the table.)
- to connect a verb with a following infinitive — This use of a is especially common following verbs indicating the start of an action. In these cases, a is not translated separately from the infinitive. — Empezó a salir. (She began to leave.) Entró a hablar contigo. (He came in to talk to you.) Él se negó a nadar. (He refused to swim.) He venido a estudiar. (I have come to study.) Comenzó a bailar. (She began to dance.) Voy a cantar. (I am going to sing.)
- to indicate manner or method — Numerous expressions begin with a followed by a noun to indicate how something is done. The phrase starting with a functions as an adverb and is sometimes translated as one. — Vamos a pie. (We are going on foot.) Hay que fijarlo a mano. (It is necessary to fix it by hand.) Estoy a dieta. (I am on a diet.) Escribo a lápiz. (I am writing with a pencil.) Andan a ciegas. (They are walking blindly.) Llegamos a tiempo. ( We are arriving on time.) Lee el libro a escondidas. (He is studying the book covertly.)
- to introduce a direct object that is a person or treated like a person — This usage is known as the "personal a." The preposition in these cases usually is not translated. — Conozco a Pedro. (I know Peter.) Encontré a Fido. (I found Fido.) Veré a María. (I will see Mary.)
- to introduce an indirect object — Le doy una camisa a Jorge. (I am giving a shirt to George.) Le compro una camisa a Jorge. (I am buying a shirt for George.) Le robo una camisa a Jorge. (I am taking a shirt from George.) Le pongo la camisa a Jorge. (I am putting the shirt on George.)
- in various expressions of time — Salimos a las cuatro. (We are leaving at four.) Estamos a lunes. (Today is Monday.)
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The streak was fun while it lasted.
Atlanta's run of 23 straight wins in Kris Medlen starts came to an official end at the hands of Cliff Lee and the Phillies. Lee held the Braves to two hits over eight innings and shut out the Braves 2-0, denying them a sweep.
Medlen struggled early in the cold 40-degree weather. He issued four walks in his five innings, something he hadn't done in a start since 2009. Medlen averted a bases-loaded crisis in the first inning, but couldn't do so in the second. With Laynce Nix and Erik Kratz already on base, Medlen walked the pitcher Lee to fill the bases with Phillies for Ben Revere. The center fielder's ground ball to short forcing Lee at second pushed across the first run of the game. After a walk to Jimmy Rollins to reload the bases, Chase Utley brought home Kratz with a sacrifice fly to right.
Medlen settled down after that, allowing only two more hits over the next three innings, completing his outing with a perfect fifth, but the two runs was more than enough for Cliff Lee. He stayed true to form, not walking a single hitter while striking out eight, and only allowed singles to Dan Uggla and Justin Upton. Jonathan Papelbon struck out two in the ninth for the save.
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Being a footballer does not seem to be the top priority of John Carew. The Norwegian striker was very close to Inter but then his atheltic and physical tests were negative. Inter then decided to move on and not sign the out of shape 33 year-old striker.
Moments ago on Twitter, Carew tweeted the following: "Touchdown in London then back to the United States. Back to do what I was doing. Back to what I am supposed to do. Back to work and happy days."
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This year's PR campaign
I guess we can say "This is Senators Country" is official? Just received this email from the team. Thoughts? Comments? I really like this comment thread that Too Clutch started. Why is it so hard for the PR team to come up with something that truly represents this team and this city? I'm sure we at S7S can come up with better monikers than "This is Senators Country".


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Mo'Ne Davis, 13, is your Sports Illustrated cover girl this week.
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Sick Instagram post by 13thwitness of the Michael Jordan "Jumpman" logo amid the Chicago skyline.
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Vince McMahon does a great ice-bucket challenge, then calls out two Muppets: Donald Trump and Kermit the Frog.
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NFL Hometown Rosters: What each team would look like if fielded only with locals.
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is looking lean in this latest photo he posted on Instagram.
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Forty-four years ago today, women were finally allowed to patronize iconic NYC bar McSorley's, ending a 116-run of the worst bar rule I could possibly imagine.
Sports Illustrated's 60th anniversary issue features a photomosaic cover that calls back to its first issue that depicted Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews.
Map of wealthiest Americans by state. Wal-Mart heirs top Arkansas, Texas and Wyoming.
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Michael Cuddyer's photo shows the heavy beatings a Wrigley Field dugout water fountain has taken over the years.
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A KISS/Yankees t-shirt with the four band members "Dressed to Kill" in pinstripes.
Google Images search result for "kiss concert poster." Quite the variety.
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The storylines of this offseason:
New Coaching Staff
Little to no movement in free agency
The fanbase wants a winner in the worst way
If I was the braintrust of OBD and started working today this is what I would do.
First, we trade with Minnesota our #8 and our 2014 4th rounder for the 23rd and 25th overall picks. Then we trade our 23rd pick to San Francisco for the 34th, 93rd, 125th, and 157th picks. From those two trades we now have the following: 25, 34, 41, 73, 93, 102, 125, 136, 157, and 167. Now the picks:
25th - Ryan Nassib or Tyler Wilson - We get our franchise quarterback here. Would love to be a fly on the wall with the battle of Marrone and Buddy on who to take. Familiar guy vs. SEC talent.
34th - DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson - Talent to start oppisite Stevie now.
41st - Jamie Collins - OLB/DE - Southern Miss - Big and fast. He would be a solid contributor and be able to make an impact now.
73rd - Tyrann Mathieu - CB - LSU - Troubled kid but can make an impact on the field now in press coverage.
93rd - Jordan Reed - TE - Florida - Can stretch the field and help in the run game.
102nd - Nico Johnson - ILB - Alabama - Solid middle linebacker that will be an asset against the run and pass.
125th - J.C. Tretter - OG - Cornell - Kid from a local school who could be a solid depth player.
136th - Matt Scott - QB - Arizona - He only player one year but can be a solid backup and fill in starter
157th - Conner Vernon - WR - Duke - Solid route runner who will be good in 4 and 5 wide receiver sets.
167th - Zach Line - FB - SMU - Nice 3rd string back.
Darrin Moore - WR - Texas Tech - I watched his you tube video and all he did was be a solid reciever and player. 6' 4" and the number one receiver for Texas Tech. A #4 wide receiver for the Bills.
Levine Toilolo - TE - Stanford - While Ertz gets all the pub Toilolo has been compared to Scott Chandler. Why not get him.
Kenneth Tate - OLB - Maryland - He did not have a stellar senior and his draft stock fell. He can still play if anything on special teams or a backup.
Anthony Cantele - K - Kansas State - Competition for Lindell
So we have roughly 10 million to spend on free agents so the following would be a solid help to us.
Brandon Moore - He know Marrone and Levitre gone means he would be our starter at LG. Easy money and he starts now.
Kyle Moore - Has been a solid asset for the Bills. Sign him to a long term small price deal.
Mike Jenkins - Was the odd man out in Dallas and would be a solid contributor. No one is talking about him he could come to us on the cheap.
QB - 1st rounder, Jackson, Scott
RB - Spiller, Jackson, Line
WR - Johnson, Graham, Hopkins, Moore, Vernon, Easley
TE - Chandler, Dickerson, Classin, Reed
OT - Glenn, Pears, Sanders, Hairston
OG - Moore, Urbik, Tretter, Brown
C - Wood, Young
DT - K. Williams, Dareus, Gilbert, Carrington
DE - M. Williams, Moore, Anderson, Moats
LB - Bradham, Sheppard, Lawson, Johnson, Collins, Scott, Tate
S - Byrd, Searcy, A. Williams
CB - Gilmore, McKelvin, Brooks, Rogers, Mathieu, Jenkins
LS - Sanborn
P - Powell
K - Lindell
With all this turnover in staff and players we, the fans, can expect:
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Labour's Andy Sawford wins Corby by-election
The Labour party has won the Corby by-election beating the Conservatives who took the seat from them at the 2010 General Election.
The new Labour MP is Andy Sawford who won with a majority of 7,791 is the son of the former Kettering MP Phil Sawford.
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More detainees than Burma said: Mr Pinheiro
Mr Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, the human rights investigator for Burma, has said he believes there are more political prisoners detained in the country than the government says.
Burmese regime has said it has released most of the detainees, but Pinheiro said yesterday that the government's claim that only 93 people remain in detention is most likely not true.
Mr Pinheiro told an audience at Brown University's Watson Institute for International Studies that he did not think the number corresponded to reality.
But he did not estimate how many people still remain in detention.
BBC covers: Interview with Mr Pinheiro
In the interview with BBC, Mr Pinheiro said that he noticed there were new detentions after his return from Burma and commented it was not a positive result. He also said he will follow up those cases and deal with them in his report.
Musharraf stands down as army chief
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President Musharraf of Pakistan has stood down as head of the army as he prepares for a five-year term as civilian head of state.
In a ceremony in Rawalpindi, he transferred command of the military to General Ashfaq Kiyani. Mr Musharraf described the military as the saviours of Pakistan.
The former prime minister and opposition politician, Benazir Bhutto, welcomed the move. But she said she was in no hurry to recognise Mr Musharraf as president.
The United States said it was a good first step, but it urged Mr Musharraf to lift emergency rule.
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Friday January 1, 2010While Australian politicians burned hot air in Copenhagen recently over carbon emissions and climate change, coal dust continues to move on the Hunter Valley, Australia's major thoroughbred breeding ground.
Punters caught between Rock and hard place
Monday October 5, 2009Rock Kingdom represented not only a fine training performance by Gai Waterhouse in taking out the Epsom Handicap at Randwick on Saturday but also a savage form reversal. Only a week earlier Rock Kingdom, without blinkers, was beaten eight lengths over the same course and distance, 1600m, by Road To Rock, which was third behind him in the Epsom. The turnaround was nine lengths. Sure, ground conditions differed. Road To Rock scored on good but Rock Kingdom surged powerfully through slow going. Before Saturday, though, Road To Rock had much better wet-weather credentials. Blinkers were the key with Rock Kingdom. They were dropped for the George Main after being worn when the gelding was second in the Theo Marks at Rosehill previously. Sure manipulation with blinkers is a practical tool for trainers, also used effectively on Shamoline Warrior, for one, at Flemington on Saturday. But he had been beaten a length, not eight, at his previous start without them. Getting a top-liner 100 per cent for a group 1 target is an art form, practised exquisitely by Waterhouse. Still, anyone who backed Rock Kingdom in the George Main is entitled to have a severe attack of the colic.
Stewards show they hold the whip hand
Sunday August 2, 2009WITH the exception of Hus Der Lieften, the Rosehill Gardens program yesterday was lacklustre. Maybe it was the new whip rules, the frontrunner bias early or a lack of quality horses.
Rarefied air: Parr making every post a winner with back-up role at Darley
Saturday August 1, 2009JOSH PARR is set to continue his excellent form at today's Rosehill Gardens meeting, a historic occasion for Australian racing �� ironically on the horses' birthday �� when a flap will replace a smack with the whip.
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Paul Hutcheon - Sunday Herald - 28th November 2010
It was supposed to be the contract that would bring a world-class tram network to Edinburgh.
The deal between Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE) – the body set up by the city council to oversee the project – and a private-sector consortium was even hailed as value-for-money.
Liberal Democrat council leader Jenny Dawe was "delighted" with the deal. The then TIE chairman Willie Gallagher said his team had driven a "hard bargain".
Two years on, the dream of re-introducing trams to Edinburgh has turned into a nightmare. Relations have broken down between TIE and the main contractor, costs have shot up, and the project is stalled.
The Sunday Herald can now reveal another disturbing aspect of the way TIE handled one of the most controversial transport projects in decades.
As well as relying on external consultants to help with key aspects of the so-called InfraCo contract – the key deal underpinning the project – TIE let the same experts share a £140,000 bonus pot for their work.
Overall, TIE has said it paid nearly £250,000 in bonuses to seven consultants for their advice on contractual and other issues.
The scandal of bonuses to consultants is directly linked to a deal struck two years ago by TIE. Although none of the consultants directly contributed to the "chaos" that has since ensued, they did accrue huge amounts of public money from their work.
In May 2008, TIE signed off the InfraCo contract with Bilfinger Berger and Siemens (the BBS consortium), which was to deliver a tram line between Edinburgh airport and the Granton area of the city. Spanish firm CAF, a tram manufacturer, was the third part of the consortium.
Bilfinger had responsibility for laying the track, Siemens focused on systems integration and electrification, while CAF was to supply trams.
But since the deal, the consortium has demanded extra funds, construction of the line has faced long delays, and Princes Street has become a regular eyesore.
All the while, senior figures in both Bilfinger Berger and TIE have grown increasingly frustrated with each other. The problems reached their nadir earlier this month when TIE chair David Mackay quit amid another row with the German firm.
"Bilfinger Berger were a delinquent contractor who scented a victim, who probably greatly underbid and would use the contract to make life extremely difficult for the city. And they have done exactly that," he said.
Relations with the main contractor are now so low TIE is considering terminating the contract.
But the Sunday Herald has found the council-owned body paid big bonuses to consultants who worked on the InfraCo contract.
Matthew Crosse, TIE's "project director" at the time of the deal, received £370,000 in consultancy fees from 2007 and 2009 paid to his firm, Strategic Lines.
Part of that was a £30,550 bonus. His LinkedIn biography states his assignment at TIE included negotiating "competitive contracts". Alastair Richards, whose job was to work on the design of the trams with CAF, got a £25,000 bonus.
Geoff Gilbert was the commercial director working on the InfraCo negotiations and another key contract. His firm, GGA, took home £230,000 in fees, of which £23,500 was bonuses.
David Powell, a project manager on the same contract, was paid £124,124 through firm Linkplan Ltd for the tasks he carried out. £11,200 of that was a bonus.
But the biggest bonus of all went to the lawyer who advised the trams body on InfraCo.
Andrew Fitchie, a partner at Edinburgh law firm DLA Piper, got a £50,000 bonus for work on the contract. DLA Piper received over £2 million for legal work for TIE.
However, the advisers' bonus bonanza was not restricted to the InfraCo contract.
Jim McEwan, TIE's business improvement director, was a consultant who worked primarily on the utility side of the project.
His firm, RacReb Consulting Ltd, got £405,000 of taxpayers' money in fees between 2007 and 2010, of which £90,000 was bonuses.
Bob Dawson, head of procurement design, advised TIE on utility diversion. His consultancy, Acumetic, was paid £158,000, including an £18,500 performance-related bonus.
The revelations raise questions about why a publicly-funded body needed to pay consultants bonuses.
This newspaper asked Scottish Enterprise, VisitScotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Transport Scotland – all of which have spent significant sums on consultants – if they pay bonuses to outside experts. None said they did.
SNP MSP Shirley-Ann Somerville, a tram project critic, said: "Paying any kind of bonus to anyone involved in the Bilfinger Berger contract is unacceptable. That contract has brought the project to a standstill. Exposing the half-a-million paid in bonuses to TIE's staff has brought a welcome end to internal bonus payments, but continuing to pay bonuses to tram consultants when the work is simply not being done defeats the purpose."
Charlie Gordon, Labour's transport spokesman, said: "I've never heard of bonuses being paid to consultants in the public sector. It does seem extraordinary. It is also obvious the contract involving Bilfinger has proved to be difficult."
A TIE spokesman said: "It is normal practice for bonuses to be paid upon the sign-off or closure of a substantial piece of work on major construction projects."
See also:
Edinburgh trams chief leaves troubled project
Edinburgh tram route to be cut as cost spirals
Threat of legal action against ex-trams boss
More delays feared after tram 'judge' backs foreign contractors
Fire us if we're not up to the job, says trams chief
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It looks like senior night was a bit unnecessary for the Spring Lake football team.
The Lakers will have one more game at Thomas Grabinski Field this season, as they begin the playoffs at home Friday night against Belding.
It will be the first time Spring Lake has hosted a playoff game in more than a decade.
Spring Lake players and coaches gathered at the high school on Sunday to eat pizza, watch the Selection Sunday Show and learn their fate.
There was a lot of cheering when the Lakers found out they were going to kick off the postseason at home.
"We get to bring a home playoff game to Grabinski," senior captain Zach Anderson said. "I was so excited to find out if we got to play at home, to play at our field one more time. (After) going against Tri-County I wasn't sure if I was ever going to play here again — but we were able to bring it home."
"I think it is (an advantage)," coach Jerry Rabideau said. "When you go 8-1 you're hoping to get one. This has just been a great season for the kids, and this is a great field and a great environment to play at. I'm just happy for the players — especially the seniors — to be able to play at Grabinski again."
Coaches and players said they did not know much about this year's Belding squad — yet.
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A Rutgers University basketball player who was targeted, along with teammates, in racist on-air comments by Don Imus has dropped her defamation suit against the shock jock and CBS Radio.
As detailed in an earlier ABAJournal.com post, Kia Vaughn claimed libel per se, which eliminates requirements that would otherwise apply to prove damages. However, she has now decided to drop the suit in order to focus on her education and the basketball team, according to CNN. The suit was filed in the New York Supreme Court in the Bronx, which is the state's trial court.
A lawyer for Imus said he had paid nothing to Vaughn, CNN reports. However, this comment apparently did not address what the the Star-Ledger, a Newark, N.J., newspaper, says was Vaughn's desire to use any proceeds from the suit to establish a scholarship.
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From June 25 to June 26, 2014, Servoflo exhibited at the Sensors Expo show in Chicago. We had a great time and thought it would be fun to share a couple of pictures of our booth.
The show was well attended, and booth traffic was busy on both days. We met many new customers interested in a wide variety of our products. Applications ranged from industrial, consumer, medical and more. It was interesting to see how many people traveled to come to the show, which also had many educational sessions.
We enjoyed exhibiting next to our supplier ZMDI (a supplier of signal conditioning IC's, LED drivers, and power management IC's). Their special pink popcorn giveaway was very popular with booth visitors.
We hope to see you at next year's Sensors Show which will be held June 9 - 11 in Long Beach, California.
You can check out the official Sensors Expo highlights reel here.
(Above image is David Ezekiel of Servoflo providing visitors with sensing solutions!)
ZMDI has released a new application note on the ZLSL7031 LED Driver IC titled "230VAC Buck-Boost Converter for 45 LEDs".
The ZSLS7031 is a high-brightness LED driver that supports both isolated and non-isolated LED lighting designs with active power factor correction (PFC). Designed for isolated flyback and non-isolated buck-boost applications, the ZSLS7031 has applications in PFC buck operation in special conditions.
The purpose of a buck-boost converter is to provide a constant output even if the input supply changes from lower to higher than the required output voltage. Like a flyback converter, the buck-boost converter can be active during the entire rectified sinusoid, allowing continuous PFC correction and low total harmonic distortion. The buck-boost topology provides better efficiency when the LED forward voltage is relatively high and the current is reasonably low as in the example given in this application note for a string of 45 LEDs in series at a current of 350 mA.
Key benefits of the ZSLS7031 include:
The ZSLS7031 integrates over-current and over-voltage protection, as well as a thermal shutdown to halt the switching action in the event of abnormally high operation temperatures.
Download the complete application note here
If you have an LED driver IC application, the best use of your time is to utilize our LED help questionnaire located here. Simply fill out your requirements, and you will be contacted with specific part number suggestions for your application.
Recently we received an updated product family overview for the ZMDI LED driver IC line. We find this chart to be extremely useful for understanding the various part numbers and capabilities. We hope you do too!
Embedded within the chart are links to the individual LED driver IC product pages. With efficiencies at 95-98% depending on the model, ZMDI LED driver IC's make a dramatic impact in creating energy efficient LED lighting solutions.
40V DC/DC Buck
750 mA
Temp Comp
1200 mA
1000 mA
350 mA
40V DC/DC Buck
350 mA
8-450V Univ
DC Linear PWM
Low Voltage Toggle
250 mA
35V DC/DC Boost
DC Linear PWM
~800 mA
5-100V DC/DC Boost
DC Linear PWM
Active PFC Flyback
Typical applications for LED driver IC's include:
All ZMDI LED driver IC's have small footprints and high levels of integration, thus minimizing the need for additional parts to run these IC's.
If you are interested in estimated pricing of these LED drivers, take a look at our LED driver Product & Pricing Guide. This 5 minute overview provides estimated costs of various ZMDI LED drivers.
Since the end of 2012, Servoflo has been selling the mp6 micropump, made by Bartels of Germany.
This unique micropump focuses on pumping up to 7 ml/min of water and 18 ml/min of air/gas. Other liquids can also be pumped. Typical applications for the micropump include medical drug delivery, cell culturing applications, fuel cells, consumer, nebulizers and much more.
mp6 micropumpThe functional principle is based on a piezoelectric diaphragm in combination with passive check valves. A piezo ceramic mounted on a coated brass membrane is deformed when voltage is applied. By the resulting down stroke, the medium is being displaced out of the pump chamber below. The check valves on both sides of the pump chamber define the flow direction.
The response to this product has been tremendous, and we are excited about the many new possibilities for this interesting product.
Bartels has release 4 new tech notes to assist customers in their use of the pump:
Amplitude and Frequency Effects on Flow Performance - Based on the diaphragm pump principle, themp6 has a typical flow and pressure performance. By controlling the piezo actuator deflection, the performance can be varied. The amplitude determines the height of the piezo deflection and thereby the displaced volume and the frequency the number of deflections.
Running Multiple mp6 Micropumps - Applications requiring higher flow rates can be done by combining pumps together, in either series for higher backpressure situations (600 mbar for liquid) or in parallel for higher flow rate (about 7 ml/min per pump for water).
Media Compatability of the mp6-pp - The mp6-pp is a polypropylene version of the micropump. This table shows the chemical resistance of the polyproplyene for different media.
Viscosity Effects on Pump Performance - This note discusses the effect of different viscosities on pump flow and pressure performance.
In addition, there are many other application notes and demonstration videos which may be of interest.
See a listing of all application notes
Check out video demonstrations of the mp6 pump
Review technical specifications of the mp6 micropump
Selecting a pressure sensor for your application sounds simple, but with the huge amount and range of performance options, it's easy to get overwhelmed with what the best model is for your application.
We have seen situations where designers choose the most expensive and most accurate part for their needs at the beginning of the design. It's the path of least resistance. However, once production arrives and cost reduction is required, most especially for high volume applications, the established, set-in-stone design specification does not allow for a lower cost option without sacrificing performance. The engineer is stuck or needs to initiate a costly redesign.
To prevent this situation from occurring, we suggest starting with the widest tolerance (and hence lower cost) pressure sensor. Through your testing and evaluation phase, you may find that the lower tolerance models can work. In particular, if you have the ability to provide your own calibration or additional signal conditioning, you may discover that an acceptable specification is met. Furthermore and most importantly, it is significantly easier to move up the price/performance chain than going down it. Flexibility is designed in should performance requirements tighten in the future.
Once the target accuracy is determined for a product, designers should then look at sensor options in conjunction with their ability to add value (such as calibration, temperature compensation, signal conditioning). This is the classic make versus buy question which must be asked. We can help with the answer!
If you have an application for a pressure sensor and have limited resources on finding a solution, tell us your needs and let us do the work for you.
InControl Medical, located in Wisconsin, is a medial equipment company offering solutions for female urinary incontinence, a common problem among women, particularly after childbirth. At least 20% of the female population in the United States experiences this problem. Previous offerings to solve this health problem were uncomfortable, yielding poor results that often lead to invasive surgery to correct the pelvic floor.
In response to this problem, InControl Medical created InTone, which combines electrical muscle stimulation and biofeedback to create a non-invasive home-use solution offering more comfort, better tracking, and thus improved results for patients. The patented probe, shown below, contains a small pressure sensor that measures the change in pressure inside the probe when the muscle contracts against it. This data is tracked in the handheld control unit that acts as a portable therapist, guiding the patient with visual and audible instructions to ensure exercises are done correctly. Precise gains in pelvic floor muscle strength are documented in one one-hundredth of a pound per square inch. Each session is date stamped and weekly averages are calculated to compare against previous weeks, thus allowing health care providers to follow the patient's progress.
When selecting a pressure sensor, InControl turned to Servoflo to assist in finding a solution. After evaluating their application requirements, Servoflo suggested trying the SLP33A Pressure Sensor Series, a high performing gauge pressure sensor with a 0-2 psi range and a linear 0.5 to 4.5 volt output. Because the temperature range in the application is narrow, InControl is able to optimize the output resolution and accuracy to provide data to one one-hundredth of a pound per square inch. This pressure sensor also accepts a low power supply of 2.2V to 3.3V and a small size of 10 mm X 8.6 mm, making it a perfect fit for portable medical applications. The pressure sensor is available as a 6 pin dual-in-line package or surface-mount. The high performance combined with low cost made it an ideal choice for InControl Medical. Obtain detailed specifications about the SLP33A pressure sensors.
To learn more about InControl Medical, please visit their website at www.incontrolmedical.com.
To learn more about pressure sensing solutions from Servoflo, please visit www.servoflo.com. Servoflo is a provider of pressure sensors, humidity sensors, sensor signal conditioners, and LED drivers for the medical, process control, HVAC, automotive and other industrial applications.
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We have posted a new white paper on our web site written by David Grice of ZMDI. The article, published in Sensors Magazine, is titled, "Optimizing the Calibration of Sensor Interfaces With Built-In Correction Algorithms". Here is an abstract of the article with a complete link to download.
Sensor signal conditioners with built-in correction algorithms can greatly aid sensor system designers as long as they understand which algorithm to use and when. The perennial challenge for sensor interface designers is to calibrate and correct the inherent nonidealities present in transducers. The major contributors to nonideality are typically the nonlinear response to stimulus, the offset, and the temperature dependence of one or both of these factors. The advent of commodity IC's with high-performance analog and complex digital circuitry reduces the effort and cost of sensor correction and provides the designer with systemic methodologies and tools for sensor correction. This article examines these techniques and describes how to optimize them for one broad class of sensor signal conditioners that are inexpensive yet highly configurable, enabling high-precision measurements made using a range of sensor types.
You may download the complete white paper here. No sign up necessary!
When designing a new product, looking for components can be daunting. Often times, designers must decide whether to purchase an off-the-shelf pressure sensor or design their own. This post helps clarify the criteria designers can apply when making this important decision.
By reviewing these questions, the path to deciding between make versus buy becomes much clearer. You should buy a complete transducer if you are resource-limited and have a fast-time to market requirement. Lower volumes typically under 25,000 sensors per year do not usually warrant the investment in making your own transducer. Above this quantity, return on investment on internal resources is improved and may be something to consider.
Let's take a look at a specific example by evaluating the following situation.
An application has a requirement for a calibrated, temperature-compensated pressure sensor that measures up to 30 psi. An amplified, off the shelf solution has a cost of between $6-7 each at 1,000 pieces, with a 1.5% to 1.8% accuracy over a broad temperature range. A fully packaged solution also translates into fewer parts to buy and stock.
To create the same transducer internally, the cost of an unamplified, uncalibrated pressure sensor plus additional op amps and signal conditioning to calibrate for span and off-set would cost in parts approximately $2-3, not including assembly labor and calibration time. Perhaps your accuracy requirements are not as stringent as 1.8% over a wide temperature range or there are packaging issues to consider. Another consideration to think about, if you are utilizing a contract manufacturer, there are typically assembly charges per component so the additional insertion of perhaps 6 components could affect assembly costs.
If your volumes are very high, investment in automated, more sophisticated calibration equipment can reduce labor time and costs and have an attractive return on investment.
Our team of experts combined with a broad selection of pressure sensors (both unamplified and fully packaged) and signal conditioning parts can guide you through this process. Our huge offering ensures that a solution can be found for you, regardless if you make or buy.
To get started, the best use of your time is to take advantage of the Sensor Selection Tool. We can then provide you with informed, detailed options for your consideration at no obligation to you. We view our role as a design resource to find you an optimal solution for your design.
Access the Sensor Selector Tool here
Review our Transducer Design Guide which includes typically sensor elements and signal conditioning for making your own pressure transducer.
Sensor technology has changed dramatically over the past few years. Previously, customers purchased the sensor elements and electronics and calibrated a sensor themselves. The development of improved electronics, MEMs technology and efficient manufacturing technology has created a new humidity sensor market - fully calibrated humidity sensors with an I2C output. Many companies are offering models with similar features.
Yet, price and performance does vary significantly between models, making it important for users to understand the the performance of a humidity sensor over the entire range. This data is often well hidden in fine print in data sheets.
IST, the supplier of our HYT digital humidity elements and the new sensor elements P14, tested 4 different humidity sensors at 85% rH @ 30C for 65 hours. 2 competitors, the HYT271, and the P14 humidity element were tested. The 2 competitors units showed a 1.25% and 2.5% deviation in readings compared to only 0.17% for the HYT271 and 0.09% for the P14.
What does this mean for designers trying to choose a humidity sensor? The humidity sensor element (such as P14) plays a critical role in the performance of a fully integrated and compensated humidity sensor. Electronics is limited in compensating for poor signals a sensor element sends. The combination of good sensor elements and electronics is the key to sensor design.
The integration of a sensor element and electronics is fairly straightforward. However, if performance over time and at extreme conditions is critical for your application, take the time to research the quality and stability of the sensor element used. Saving a little in upfront component cost could end up costing you much more in the long run!
Ceramic pressure sensors typically use thick-film technology to create a low cost, stable, and robust media-compatible pressure sensor. These sensors are an excellent alternative to more expensive stainless steel pressure sensors or oil-filled sensors using silicon piezoresistive sensing elements for any application where an o-ring can be used.
Why? Ceramic pressure sensors are capable for use in nearly all types of harsh media and high pressures. They can be easily packaged to meet your own housing requirements, and many configurations are available including unamplified or signal-conditioned, various calibration ranges. Low cost, single piece (monolithic) sensors come as gauge only. A smooth membrane is welded to the base to allow for absolute and sealed gauge snesors when that configuration may be required. Also available are ceramic capacitive sensors which have the abilility to measure low pressures such as 60 mbar but can tolerate high overpressures. For example, the ME550 can tolerate an overpressure of 2 bar. This advantage offers designers new possibilities for pressure measurement.
As we previously said, using a ceramic pressure sensor requires the use of an o-ring which is straightforward and inexpensive. Standard models have 96% ceramic composition which takes care of many types of harsh media. For certain types of media, 99% ceramic composition can also be requested. For the ultimate protection, saphire composition is also available. However, since it is expensive, it is important to understand the nature of your media.
Ceramic pressure sensors can be used in all types of applications including
Packaging these sensors can be customized for your application or through use of standard housing which is also available. See the image here which shows standard housing. The sensor can be easily embedded in vales and pumps, opening the possibilities for better control in your application.
Check out our ceramic pressure sensors
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A trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is not your backpacker's typical European tour—it's way better. In one week, scramble from historic Zagreb along the Adriatic Coast to stunning Dubrovnik. Along the way you'll hit the highlights—did we mention the beautiful lakes of Plitvice or Hvar on the coast? But you'll also discover a Europe too often ignored by travellers. Party in exclusive clubs and wander historic and picture-perfect old lanes. Come away from Europe with more than just great photographs—travel with young and fun travellers and you've got friends for life.
Designed for young, budget-minded travellers, Yolo trips maximize time and money by squeezing the most out of a destination. This ain't your typical big-bus tour, though. Small groups, insider access and personal freedom to follow the whim of the moment are the order of the day, every day.
Orientation walk in Zagreb. Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (Split). Evening orientation walk in Split. All-included party boat cruise (Hvar). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Make new friends over drinks along the Adriatic, scramble around medieval fortresses, connect with the culture in charming old villages, discover the rich and varied countryside of the Balkans, explore Diocletian's Palace on a guided tour.
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
1. This is a new trip for us and one that we are very excited to be offering, as it opens up to the adventurous traveller some fascinating new countries and places. Please note though that, as this trip is new, there may be some hurdles to overcome in our first year of operation - things may not go quite to plan and travel times in particular may be subject to change. if you have the flexibility to take this in your stride then you will be well-rewarded with a trip to some of Europe's most unusual and exciting destinations.
2. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
3. In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
4. This trip has a fast-paced itinerary with some long transport days - please check the itinerary carefully before deciding if this trip suits your needs.
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
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2 Breakfasts
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Allow EUR220-300 for meals not included.
Train, metro, bus, ferry, walking.
On this trip we will use local buses and ferries for intercity transport and a mix of metro (subway), local bus, taxis and walking for transport between hotels and bus/ferry terminals. Please be prepared to carry your own bags short distances (20-30 mins max) between hotels and transport, as well as to lift your bags on and off buses and ferries. Please note that there is often limited luggage storage space on public transport.
Expect to walk with your luggage for short distances (20-30 minutes max) between the transport and accommodation. Pack light!
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels/hostels (6 nts, multi-share).
The variety and local flavour of our accommodation is a favourite part of our European Yolo trips. Although the properties we use are simply furnished and with few facilities, we base our choices on location, character and cleanliness. We will stay in a mixture of hotels, hostels, private rooms in local households and wooden cabins on the beach.
Some accommodation on this tour is multi-share. There is a possibility of single-sex multi-share accommodation and occasional mixed-sex dormitories. This may involve 3-4 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory style rooms for the whole group. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Couples: Please note that due to the types of accommodation used in Europe we are not able to take requests for double or matrimonial beds on this tour. Where we use multi-share hostels, couples will likely be split into separate rooms.
TABAN Hostel
Tkalčićeva 82, 10 000 Zagreb
+385 1 5533 527
Youth Hostel Zagreb is located in Tkalciceva Street only a few minutes from the stone gate, Saint Mark's Church and the Cathedral.
From Zagreb airport the simplest way is to take a taxi at a cost of around HRK180-200.
If you prefer public transport, a public bus will take you to the central bus station and costs HRK30.
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures UK office (manned UK 8am - 8pm)
+44 (0) 2072439878
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from within UK: 0844 272 0000
Calls from within Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00
Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact +44 7817 262559
If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack or light sports bag, whichever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack. Luggage space on public transport is limited. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels (max. 15-20 mins walking), hopping on and off trains and public buses and up and down stairs.
Suggested Items:
•Light fleece top
•Light windproof/waterproof jacket
•Small towel and swimwear
•Sun hat
•Personal clothing for mild to hot weather (See also "What to Take" and "Local Dress" sections of this dossier)
•Sturdy walking shoes
•Toiletries (biodegradable)
•Watch or alarm clock
•Water bottle
•Money belt
•First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, bandaids, anti-histamine,
Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, insect
repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Optional Items:
•Camera and film
•Reading/writing material
•Cover for backpacks
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•EUR, HRK (Croatian Kuna) or a mixture in cash
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. Sometimes it is possible to use the washing machines available in "private rooms" style lodgings. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap. Public launderettes are few and far between in this region, however your CEO will assist you to find laundry facilities where possible.
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work - Check with your bank. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, traveller's cheques and cards is best. Avoid relying on traveller's cheques alone as these are less and less readily cashed as clients use them very little.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com. The currency used in Croatia is the Croatian Kuna (HRK).
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2). Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO or skipper did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €20-25 per person, per week can be used.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities around the world through support of international charities, local organizations and community projects in the places that we visit on our tours. G Adventures matches all individual donations and pays all administration costs, which means that 100% of each donation is doubled and goes directly to support our projects. For more information about Planeterra and the projects we support, or to make a donation, please visit www.planeterra.org
Planeterra Dollar-A-Day Program
Our Dollar-A-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to help us give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar per day for the duration of their tour. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to support our Planeterra projects.
To participate in this program please indicate at the time of booking that you would like to participate in G Adventures' Dollar-A-Day program, either by clicking the check box online, or by advising your G Adventures specialist or travel agent. (Note: Donation will be charged in the currency of your booking)
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Be sure to stop by The Watering Hole, our adventure travel forum. If you're interested in meeting others booked on your upcoming trip, check out the Departure Lounge section of our forum and introduce yourself. Otherwise, just drop in at anytime to share some travel tips, ask questions, meet other travellers and quench your thirst for travel. Our forum is located at wateringhole.gadventures.com.


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I am called every weekend at any hour. If I call back I am told to call during business hours. If robots can call and interrupt my day and night with calls for people that I do not nor ever have known why can I not stop this harassment. This type of calling should be outlawed. It is intrusive and uncalled for at minimum.
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They called me too. They are in the monkey business for long time. Where is federal law enforcement to correct them and others similar "companies"?
numerous calls made daily, messages left on answering machine around the clock. looking for an unknown person, unintelligible name is always garbled in message.never an answer when trying to call back . . . this is harassment! Eric Holder not interested in helping unless you are black!
We do not have the person they are looking for living here! They are upsetting my husband, who is having a heart procedure done on 12-10-13. They don't include an option for "this person does not live here" or "I don't know who you're talking about" And, of course, they never are available when we try to call them!
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA is all these people need to hear then they will leave you alone. Also tell them to stop harassing (key word) you. Let me know how it turns out.
correct ph# is 800-900 -1370
These idiots called me at 9 pm on a Sunday night. They call all the time and it is not a valid debt.
they called me again.. and said I owed them? I laughed... I owed no one!... I always paid off... I check my records.. nothing on my name that I owe...
I just called them back and had no problems getting an operator...picked up almost immediately. Glad I did call them back because they were calling to collect on a year old moving violation that my husband got while driving my car. Niether of us knew about this because it was taken by one of those pesky cameras and we never received anything in the mail. Anyway, I told the operator that my husband will pay the ticket directly to the city that issued it (just to make sure this isn't a scam) and the operator was OK with that. These people are not telemarketers as they are just trying to collect on a debt that they've been told you owe. Hopefully once my husband pays this ticket, they will leave us alone.
Caller user auto dialer, which according to 1947 Federal Telephone Protection Act is illegal to use when calling a residential line without the owner's prior consent. The auto dialer provides a way to contact an operator but no one is ever there. The only way I could get in contact with them to stop the harassing collection calls is to trap the caller ID and call them back directly.
I told them several times the company is trying to collect a dept for service that never worked I wont pay and to leave me alone but they wont they are fixed on harassing me


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Game 7 is infinitely more compelling than the 2013 NBA Draft....and infinitely more easy to forecast.
LeBron is the Man. The Spurs are the better overall team. Game 7 usually goes to the home team.
Winner: The viewing audience. Also, the Heat.
This draft is not only less fascinating than the last game of the NBA season, though still interesting, it is also a pain in my ass because three players likely to be picked ahead of pick #7 cannot work out (Len, Noel, Bennett).
Its tough to forecast order without access to players and coaches post team workout as to sentiment and possible prospects, revealed through tone and body language as much as words.
Chad Ford to the rescue?
Not someone I particularly respect, because he lacks discretion, keen judgement, insight and throws too much bull s*ht against the wall and hopes a percentage of it will stick.
And T-Rob was not a legitimate 6'10".
I'd also like to know who his sources are in SAC since the entire front office got replaced. Based on how astute he has been, I'd venture to guess he trades texts with the Slamson or the pizza guy.
No, not Isaiah Thomas. An actual pizza guy.
Anyways, Chad Ford claims a survey of his sources reveal there are no Tier 1 or Tier 2 guys. I am on board with this, because if we are going to acknowledge none of these names at the top of the draft are projected all-stars or even solid starters on a winning team, then taking a flyer on Otto and Bennett as a Top 5 pick seems a little more justified.
The star quality just isn't there. But the potential to over-deliver on expectations is. The best player in this draft could turn out be the 7th guy taken.
Anyways, there has never been a draft in all of Chad Ford's coverage without a Tier 1 or Tier 2 player.
In other words, this draft sucks.
At least at the top.
Per NBA front office consensus, allegedly, there are 6 Tier 3 guys.
Anthony Bennett
Alex Len
Ben McLemore
Nerlens Noel
Victor Oladipo
Otto Porter Jr.
There are 6 Tier 4 guys.
Steven Adams
Trey Burke
Michael Carter-Williams
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
C.J. McCollum
Cody Zeller
(By the way, the way the talent of this draft is disbursed makes the 13th pick more appealing. If Vivek is willing to buy the Mavs pick in essence, if it is reportedly available as speculated, we could be looking at a Burke/Zeller or Adams/Shabazz draft day haul, the type of overall talent infusion this team needs.)
So with the 7th pick, if there is an accuracy to his tier system, dubious but possible (one unexpected name will likely leap frog in the Top 6), we have our choice of any player from Tier 4.
Based on the tiers the esteemed, ahem, Mr. Ford provided, the draft could fall something like this:
1. CLE: Otto. The LeBron Stopper! The Omri Era ends with whimper, as it started. TT and Dion Waiters picked in recent drafts. Why wouldn't the Cavs surprise again?
2. ORL: Oladipo. Baller.
3. WAS: Bennett. Not a fan, but a stretch PF can open up the lane for John Wall.
4. CHA: Len. Noel slide continues.
5. PHO: Noel: Someone has to take him.
6. NOH: Ben McLemore. So close, yet so far.
7. SAC: The Two-Second Advantage Draft Pick.
Tier 4 players includes my main man, Aussie Steven Adams and 5 lightweights. Okay, so Trey Burke and Zeller are there too. Three ballers and three slugs. Let's whittle away...
Drafting any player with three names is asking for trouble. Its a scientific fact. Cross off MCW, KCP immediately!
The next guy, who has initials instead of a real name, is also problematic. Advanced metrics dictate such. Also, CJ McCollum will have to over achieve to become the next Marcus Thornton. He lacks balance and polish, a legitimate position, a resume worth a damn, or modicum of Jimmer's shooting range.
And then there were three, who also happen to be the three players I have been touting most leading up to this draft!
Steven Adams
Trey Burke
Cody Zeller
I am cool with any of these guys as The Pick, but I am curious as to why Steven Adams has not been scheduled for visit to Sacramento.
Get on it, Vivek.
Tiers and tears. The way we can relate this ranking system back to Petey D is as follows:
He said in his press conference part of the process involved in making the 7th pick will involve consulting with his network of contacts throughout the league. Who knows if this is two guys or a dozen contacts, but if this article has merit, and I think it does, it grants us insight into likely pool of candidates from which Petey will select.
Shabazz is Tier 5, per league opinion. Let's hope Petey keeps him there.
Within a tier, as the strategy goes, a team would select based on need.
So we have a shot blocker, a terrific post defender and 19 year 7'0 250 athlete who can develop into a Top 10 NBA Center (Adams), a PG with seriously refined skill a la Chris Paul (Burke), and an agile PF with smooth stroke who did not maximize his athleticism as much as he might in the pros (Zeller).
If we are going to draft on need within the tier system for a team that defended and rebounded horribly most of the season, the pick would be Adams.
Cuz would be asked to slim down another 5 to 10 pounds and moved to PF permanently, where he could dominate nightly, and earn his max deal.
Reke would be signed and traded for infusion of SF help, betterment of team chemistry and clarification of back court roles.
As to why Tyreke needs to go, I'll expound on that another time, after I watch the King win another NBA title.


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Self-portrait with pipe, 1886
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
In 1883 Van Gogh had written with regard to his appearance and that of his brother Theo, 'neither are certain red-haired fellows with square foreheads solely thinkers, nor are they solely men of action; instead, they seem to have combined each of these elements.' In this portrait, however, he has portrayed himself more as a thinker than as a man of action, regarding us alertly over his pipe. What is striking here is that the shaded side of the face is turned towards us, where most of it is dark. When painting this work, he was particularly enthralled by the effect of the light.


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January 7 - Christmas (Rastafari)
Rastas celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Calendar, which is the religious calendar followed by Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974 and Messiah according to the Rastafari Faith.
Third Sunday in January - World Religion Day (Baha'i)
The American Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly established this celebration in 1950, but it is now celebrated in many countries throughout the world. The purpose of the day is celebrate the commonalities between religions and the potential religion has for further world peace.


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On WEEI's "Dennis and Callahan Show" this morning, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein revealed that RF J.D. Drew has an avulsion fracture of his right middle finger. Drew sustained the injury while on a rehab assignment. Peter Gammons is reporting via Twitter that Joey Gathright will be called up for Tuesday's game. Drew may possibly be moved to the 60-day DL to make room for Gathright on the 40-man roster.
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The cloud is proving itself a double-edged sword: It grants individuals and organizations with limited resources quick, inexpensive access to a wealth of computing power. That's all well and good for a research organization crunching data to cure a debilitating disease or a developer who has authored the next big mobile app. But bad guys can harness that same inexpensive power to commit cyber crimes in a new, convenient way.
A German white-hat hacker named Thomas Roth claims he has found a way to use EC2 and some custom software to crack the password of WPA-PSK-protected networks in around 20 minutes. With some tweaks to his software -- which tests 400,000 passwords per second using the EC2 compute power -- Roth said he has could reduce that cracking time to six minutes, about $1.68 worth of time on Amazon EC2. (Amazon charges 28 cents per minute to use its services.)
The exploitation of public cloud services to perform misdeeds isn't entirely new, a point that Roth himself acknowledges in his blog: "Moxie Marlinspike, a hacker/sailor/pyrotechnician, is running a service called WPACracker that can be used for cracking handshake captures of WPA-PSK using several very large dictionaries on a 400 CPU cluster that runs on the Amazon cloud."
What's new here, according to Roth, is the speed with which password storage on SHA-1 hashes can be extracted, thanks to Amazon's new cluster GPU instances. "GPUs are (depending on the algorithm and the implementation) some hundred times faster compared to standard quad-core CPUs when it comes to brute forcing SHA-1 and MD," Roth explained.
GPU-assisted servers were previously available only in supercomputers and not to the public at large, according to Roth; that's changed with EC2.
Roth attributes the success of his brute-force technique to a weakness in SHA-1. In an earlier blog posting, he wrote, "SHA-1 was never made to store passwords. SHA-1 is a hash algorithm, it was made for verifying data. It was made to be as fast and as collision free as possible, and that's the problem when using it for storing passwords: It's too fast! ... Instead of hash algorithms, one should use key-derivation functions like PBKDF2 or scrypt. Some of these functions hash passwords some thousand times and make brute forcing a lot harder."


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The Board of Assessors is responsible for the full and fair valuation of all Oak Bluffs real and personal property for the purpose of the equitable distribution of the property tax burden. The assessors regularly collect and analyze data pertaining to recent real estate transactions, current costs of land acquisitions and building construction, commercial market rents, vacancies, and expenses, and land use issues to assist them in determination of market value.


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From the kitchen of Sue Johnson, Bloomfield, New Mexico
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar and pudding.
Fold crushed cookies into Cool Whip container.
Layer mixture in a clean plastic sand pail, starting and ending with cookies.
Serve with plastic shovel. For added fun, put gummy worms in here and there as you layer. If you prefer, use a large glass bowl to layer "cake" in, and arrange worms so they can be seen.