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Sometimes it seems as if Trev Davies is the only one participating in this forum! (Hi Trev!). Seriously, if the UKVG forum is to have any appeal, it needs more input from its members, so please consider submitting some photos, blogposts, discussion…Continue
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I will recommend1. Climbing French Bean Borlotta Lingua di Fuoco for its decorative look and lovely creamy taste2. Winter Squash Sweet Dumpling. It tastes sweet like chestnut and have short mature season compared to other pumpkins and…Continue
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What a strange autumn it's been. Still picking tomatoes, chillies, and peppers in the greenhouse. Picked cucumbers and courgettes long after they would normally have finished. How has the season end been for you?Continue
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i live out in the country and every year we get a problem with rats ;now i have put down some bait stations;and i assume it is a rat that carries small stones and twigs into the station covering over the bait .this time it has gone further and the…Continue
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This may seem like a daft question, but is perpetual spinach perpetual? The reason is, I have a nice clump of perpetual spinach just where I want to plant some autumn raspberry canes. Would it be worth transplanting it, or will it go over soon…Continue
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I would be interested to hear from other UKVG members what fruit and veg they preserve for Winter use, and how.Lots of people write about having "gluts" or more produce than they can conveniently use before it goes bad, so surely it makes sense to…Continue
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I have recently had the privilege of contributing to a great e-book called "The Great British Cookbook", which is being sold in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, and Hospitality Action. The book is mainly about food and recipes, but also about food…Continue
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I purchased a dozen "crowns" to discover that in fact they are plug plants which will need to be potted first to survive, and then repotted in this boldly claimed effective system of growbags.I am attracted to that method on account of bunny…Continue
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I have always worked on the principles that Apple and Pear should be pruned in winter and plumjust after the crop. Now I've got grapes I am also pruning them in winter too. Is this ok?Continue
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In the past, I have always grown my garlic under cloches. This is because I once read in a book by Peter Seabrook ( Yes, I am that old) that it produced better bulbs. Thinking about it now, I can't recall reading of anyone else doing that.Was…Continue
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Recently I have been involved in the production of an exciting new e-book called "The Great British Cookbook", which is being sold in order to raise funds for two very deserving charities - Macmillan Cancer Support, and Hospitality Action. The book contains recipes for 50 Starters, 100 Mains and 50 Desserts. They all look absolutely amazing! There are also sections on a number of other related themes, like food production and suppliers.
I have represented the GYO community by…Continue
Posted by stephen heath on October 30, 2014 at 8:10 3 Comments 0 Likes
this year my veg seem to have gone mad beetroot like footballs ,parsnips gone down out of sight using a spade down the side to get them out must be about 2 foot long good eating but the tails are too long ,as for the sprouting it should be ready next year but most of it has flowered weeks ago and yes it is the late one i have tried eating it but does not taste right had big carrots this year i thought i had beaten the fly but no he has attacked with vengeance can,t wait to use enviromesh for…Continue
Posted by Mark Willis on October 26, 2014 at 19:46 0 Comments 0 Likes
My garden is not big (about 10 x 10 metres or so), but I get a lot of produce from it. Recently some readers of my blog asked me to write about what I have been growing in it this year, so I have described it in this post:-
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I set myself the task of clearing the courgettes and planting out the cavolo nero kale. Let me tell you – those courgette plants are vicious brutes when you are working amongst the leaves and stems – my arms were cut to ribbons.…Continue
Posted by Terry Wells on October 6, 2014 at 8:17 0 Comments 0 Likes
Probably too far away for most of you (I am in west Wales) but my local fruit tree nursery are selling off their stock of perry pears for £3 each, 2yr old and older by the look of them. Website Applewise for more detail. I picked up one each of Berllanderi Green and Welsh Gin, on vigorous rootstock so I felt two were enough!
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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter Says 2014 Will Be His Last Season
Derek Jeter announced through his Facebook page on Wednesday that 2014 would be his final season in Major League Baseball.
The New York Yankees shortstop posted the following statement on his Facebook page.
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The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992 and he eventually made his debut wearing pinstripes in 1995. Despite being one of the greatest franchises in American sports history, the Yankees were thirsty for success when he arrived to the Bronx.
Having failed to make a postseason appearance since 1981, New York returned to the playoffs in 1995 and won the World Series in 1996, the same year Jeter would win the Rookie of the Year Award. The team would make it to the World Series six of his first eight full seasons, winning in four of those appearances.
Playing for a franchise known for some of the all-time greats in the sport, Jeter's legacy will be comparable to anyone that ever played in Yankee Stadium. Among the many accomplishments he's achieved over 19 seasons, the most notable are 13 All-Star appearances, one All-Star Game MVP (2000), eight 200-hit seasons (tied for fourth in MLB history), and 3,316 career hits (ninth in MLB history).
The Michigan native became just the 28th player to join the 3,000 hit club on July 9, 2011, doing so in dramatic fashion.
If Jeter can add 200 more hits in his final season, he'll finish fifth all-time in career hits.
In an era plagued by steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, Jeter avoided the controversy and, by all accounts, played the game the right way. Now, just a little more than four months after another Yankee great rode off into the sunset, the man they call "Mr. November" will don the vaunted pinstripes for the final time in his 20th MLB season.
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There's going to be a lot of blood and ink spilled across the internet on the subject of the opening weekend for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.' Yes, the third film in the series did open significantly lower than its predecessors. Yes, there are definitely people at Lionsgate wringing their hands and trying to figure out why the film opened below expectations. And yet, that opening weekend is still massive. It's three day total is larger than most movies ever have a chance to make in their entire runs. So, let's have some perspective as we dive into this week's top 10.
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A ventilation system is provided for dynamoelectric machines such as hydro generators having salient pole rotors and in which the rotor and stator have separate ventilation systems sealed from the air gap. The stator ventilation system includes radial vent ducts in the stator core with longitudinal ducts extending between adjacent radial vent ducts in the tops of the winding slots. The longitudinal ducts are formed by two radially spaced wedges in each slot defining an axial passage between them, and the ducts are sealed from the air gap by the wedges and by sealing members at the inner ends of the radial ducts. Ventilating air flows radially inward through the vent ducts, longitudinally through the longitudinal ducts from one vent duct to the next, and radially outward to the external circuit where it is circulated through coolers by means of a blower or otherwise.
1. A dynamoelectric machine having a stator member and a rotor member separated by an air gap, said rotor member having salient poles and a ventilation system sealed off from the air gap, said stator member including a cylindrical stator core having a central bore with teeth extending longitudinally of said bore to form slots, a plurality of longitudinally spaced vent ducts extending radially through the core, stator windings disposed in said slots, means including two radially spaced members extending through each of the slots for defining longitudinal ducts extending through the slots adjacent the air gap and communicating with said radial vent ducts, means for sealing said longitudinal ducts and radial vent ducts from the air gap, and means for causing ventilating gaseous fluid to flow radially in said vent ducts and longitudinally in said longitudinal ducts from one vent duct to the next.
2. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 1 in which said slots are of greater radial depth than said windings, and said longitudinal ducts extend through the slots in the spaces above the windings.
3. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 2 wherein said gaseous fluid is air and said two radially spaced members comprise a first wedge in each slot engaging the winding therein to retain the winding in position, and a second wedge in each slot radially spaced toward the air gap from the first wedge and providing a substantially air-tight seal with the stator core, the spaces between the first and second wedges in each slot forming said longitudinal ducts.
4. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 3 including additional sealing means for sealing each of said vent ducts from the air gap.
5. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 3 including means in said vent ducts for directing air flow, said directing means including members in each vent duct extending radially of each tooth to the inner periphery of the core, each of said members terminating in a sealing portion engaging the core with a substantially air-tight seal and having surfaces adapted to direct air flow between the vent duct and the adjacent longitudinal ducts.
6. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 3 in which said stator core is a laminated core, certain of the laminations of the core having spacing means thereon forming said radial vent ducts, said spacing means comprising a plurality of members in each vent duct disposed to direct air flow in the vent ducts and between the vent ducts and the longitudinal ducts.
7. A dynamoelectric machine as defined in claim 6 in which said air directing members in each vent duct include members extending radially of each tooth to the inner periphery of the core, each of said last-mentioned members terminating in an enlarged portion engaging the core to form a substantially air-tight seal and having surfaces adapted to direct air flow between the vent duct and the adjacent longitudinal ducts.
The present invention relates to a ventilation system for dynamoelectric machines, and more particularly to cooling the stators of large machines such as hydro generators.
Hydro or waterwheel generators are vertical machines of large physical size with salient pole rotors, and rotate at relatively low speeds as compared to other types of generators although the peripheral speed of the rotor may be quite high because of the large diameter. These machines are cooled by circulation of air and two types of cooling systems have conventionally been used. In one system, the air is circulated by a blower, which may be mounted on the rotor, and is directed to flow axially through the spaces between the salient poles of the rotor. The air flows axially in the interpolar spaces to cool the field windings and poles and then flows radially into the air gap and across the air gap to the stator. The stator core has radial vent ducts extending through it and the cooling air crossing the air gap flows through these ducts to cool the stator windings and core, and is discharged at the back or outer periphery of the core and recirculated after flowing through the coolers. The other cooling system, which has come into use more recently, uses the rotor spider and rim as a blower to cause the air to flow radially through ducts in the rotor rim and thus into the interpolar spaces from which it flows radially across the air gap and through the stator core radial vent ducts as described above. In both of these schemes, therefore, the air rotates with the rotor as it flows into and across the air gap. Furthermore, the same air flows in series through the rotor and the stator core, and the volume of air must be adequate to cool both rotor and stator sufficiently to keep the temperature rise within the required limits. Thus, a large volume of air is necessary and the rotation of this large mass of air at or near the peripheral speed of the rotor results in high windage losses.
The present trend in hydro machines, especially in those intended for alternative operation as generators and as motors in pumped storage installations, is to machines of large size and relatively high speed. The combination of large rotor diameter and high speed results in very high peripheral velocities of the rotor which may be in excess of 15,000 feet per minute, for example. With the conventional ventilation schemes discussed above, the windage loss is quite high and becomes a relatively large percentage of the total loss in the machine. A reduction in the windage loss therefore can result in a very substantial reduction in the total losses, with a corresponding increase in efficiency, or a reduction in the size of the machine with a substantial saving in cost.
It has been proposed to greatly reduce the windage loss in machines of this type by separating the rotor and stator air flows into separate ventilation systems and sealing off the rotor air flow from the air gap, as in Kilgore et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,588,557. This results in a substantial reduction in the windage loss since most of the rotor cooling air is confined to the rotor and prevented from reaching the air gap as only enough air is allowed to flow into the air gap to remove the heat resulting from the pole face losses. Separation of the rotor and stator air flows also greatly reduces the volume of air required. In the conventional cooling schemes, the stator cooling air flows first through the rotor and then across the air gap so that it is heated by the rotor losses before it reaches the stator. In order to obtain the necessary cooling of the stator, therefore, a relatively large flow of air is required. When the stator air flow is separated from the rotor air flow, however, cold air enters the stator so that the volume of air required for cooling the stator is reduced and the total air flow in the machine is greatly reduced. Since the stator air flow is largely independent of the rotor air flow, and smaller volumes of cooler air can be used for cooling the stator, an opportunity exists for further improvement in cooling by new stator ventilation systems.
In a copending application of A. K. Mishra et al, Ser. No. 587,790, filed July 16, 1975 and assigned to the assignee of the present invention, there is disclosed and claimed an improved stator ventilation system. In this system, cooling air is introduced through the back, or outside, of the stator core and flows inward through radial vent ducts in the core to the region of the teeth and windings. The air then flows axially in longitudinal ducts in the core from one vent duct to the next and then radially outward through the core. Such a cooling system results in a substantial improvement in efficiency of the machine by reducing the pumping power required to circulate the stator cooling air as well as permitting a higher machine rating or smaller size because of the improved cooling.
The present invention provides a stator ventilation system of the type discussed above in which the longitudinal ducts in the stator core are disposed in the tops of the winding slots.
In the copending application mentioned above, the longitudinal ducts in the stator core were provided by openings or slits in the teeth which formed longitudinal passages extending between the radial vent ducts. In accordance with the present invention, the longitudinal ducts extend through the slots and do not require additional openings in the core punchings. For this purpose, the radial depth of the slots is made greater than is necessary to accommodate the windings and the extra space thus provided at the top of each slot is used for the longitudinal ducts. Two wedges are provided in each slot to define the duct. A first wedge engages the windings and retains them in place in the usual manner and a second wedge is radially spaced from the first wedge to form the duct. The second wedge is close to the air gap and forms a seal with the core to prevent escape of ventilating air. Additional sealing means are also provided at the inner end of each radial vent duct so that the air path is completely sealed from the air gap. In this way, longitudinal ducts are provided in the core which are easily manufactured and are very effective in cooling because of their close proximity to the windings. It has also been found that the pressure drop across these ducts is much lower than that across the ducts of the prior application so that the necessary pumping power is substantially reduced.
The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a large dynamoelectric machine embodying the invention;
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary plan view of the rotor and stator of the machine of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the stator core of the machine;
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary plan view of a portion of the stator core;
FIG. 5 is a somewhat diagrammatic perspective view of a portion of the stator core showing the air flow through the ducts of the core; and
FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic perspective view further illustrating the air flow of FIG. 5.
The invention is shown in the drawings embodied in a large, vertical hydro machine suitable for use as a water-wheel driven generator or as a generator-motor for pumped storage power projects. The machine has a vertical shaft 10 carrying a rotor member 12 for cooperation with a stator 14 which is supported on a foundation 16 of any suitable type. The shaft 10 and rotor 12 are supported on a thrust bearing (not shown) of usual type and the overall construction of the machine may be of any usual or desired type.
The rotor 12 consists of a spider portion 18 mounted on the shaft 10 and which may be of any suitable or usual construction. A laminated rim 19 is carried on the spider portion 18 and salient poles 20 carrying field windings 21 are mounted in the usual manner on the rim 19. The rotor 12 may be of any suitable construction and is cooled by its own ventilation system separate from that of the stator, the rotor air flow being sealed off from the air gap between the rotor and stator, as discussed above. For the purpose of illustration, the rotor 12 is shown as being of a type disclosed in the above-mentioned Kilgore et al. patent. As shown in FIG. 2, partitions 22 extend axially through each of the interpolar spaces and have flanges 23 which engage the adjacent pole faces to seal the interpolar spaces from the air gap. The rotor is cooled by air flowing through the spider and flowing axially through the interpolar spaces, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 1, and as more fully described in the above-mentioned patent.
The stator 14 comprises a laminated stator core 24 supported between end plates 25 in a frame 26 of any suitable construction supported on the foundation 16. The stator core 24 is of the usual laminated construction providing spaced radial vent ducts, as more fully described hereinafter, through which air may flow radially of the core. Ventilating air may be circulated through the machine by any desired means which is shown as a centrifugal blower consisting of a plurality of blades 27 mounted on the rotor. Air flows from the blower in the paths indicated by the arrows and through coolers 28 which may be of usual type, any necessary number of such coolers being provided about the circumference of the machine. The air flowing through the coolers is directed into suitable ducts for passage through the stator core 24 and, upon discharge from the stator core, is directed through coolers 29 and discharged for recirculation by the blower and by the rotor 12. It will be understood that any suitable type of blower may be used mounted on the rotor as shown, or the necessary number of externally mounted blowers might be used to circulate the air in any desired path through coolers and the necessary ducts to and from the stator core.
As shown more particularly in FIGS. 3 and 4, the stator core 24 is of laminated construction and is built up of the usual punchings 30 to form a cylindrical core having a central bore therethrough with teeth 31 extending longitudinally of the bore to form slots between them for the reception of stator windings 32. The stator punchings 30 may be of usual type having recesses 33 at the outer periphery for reception of building bolts 34 on which the core is supported in the frame 26. If desired openings might be provided in the punchings to form axial ducts through the core for passage of ventilating air in the usual manner. The stator core 24 is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced radial vent ducts 38 extending radially through the core from the central bore to the outer periphery. The vent ducts 38 are provided by attaching spacing fingers 39 to certain of the punchings 30 at the desired intervals in the core to space the adjacent punchings apart and thus form radial ducts 38.
The stator windings 32, which may be of any usual type, are received in the winding slots formed by the teeth 31. In accordance with the invention, the slots are made deeper than is necessary to accommodate the windings so that a space remains at the top of each slot. A wedge 40 which may be of usual type is inserted in each slot engaging the winding to retain it in place. A second wedge 41 is inserted at the top of the slot (i.e., the radially inner end) so that it is radially spaced from the first wedge and the two wedges define or enclose a duct space 42 extending longitudinally throughout the length of the slot. The two wedges may be of usual material and design but the second wedge 41 is made to fit in the slot with a sealing engagement so that the ducts 42 are sealed from the air gap throughout their length. The ducts 42 intersect the radial vent ducts 38 and thus communicate with them. The vent ducts 38 are closed and sealed at their inner ends by sealing members 44 which fit into the ducts between the tooth tips and seal the ducts from the air gap. The sealing members preferably have curved surfaces 45 as shown to facilitate air flow between the radial and longitudinal ducts.
Cooling air directed from the coolers 28 to the core, as previously described, flows radially inward of the core through portions of the radial vent ducts 38, then longitudinally through the ducts 42 from one vent duct to the next, and radially outward through other portions of the vent ducts to be discharged and recirculated. The preferred flow path of the air through the stator core is shown more particularly in FIGS. 5 and 6 although it will be understood that other flow paths might be used. As there shown, each vent duct 38 is divided into a plurality of circumferential zones, corresponding in extent to the spaces between adjacent building bolts 34, which are alternatively inlet zones and discharge zones for the cooling air as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 5. In order to accomplish the desired air flow in the ducts, the spacers 39 are radial in the tooth portions of the core and are bent to extend at an acute angle to the radial direction through the rest of the core. The spacers 39 of adjacent vent ducts are inclined in opposite directions with respect to the radial as can be seen in FIG. 5. Cold air is introduced into alternate zones of the radial vent ducts and discharged through the intervening zones, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 5. Any suitable arrangement of ducts may be used for this purpose to direct the discharged heated air to the blower and coolers and the cold air into the core.
The air flow paths in the stator core resulting from the above-described arrangement are shown diagrammatically in FIG. 6 in which one flow path is shown by solid arrows and another flow path is shown by dotted arrows, three of the circumferential zones being shown. Thus, air entering the front or forward duct 38 of FIG. 6 in the center zone (solid arrows) is shifted to the left by the inclined spacers 39 and flows to the teeth where it enters the longitudinal ducts 42. The air flows in both directions through these ducts, the rearward flow being shown. When the air reaches the next adjacent (rearward) vent duct 38, it meets oppositely flowing air and both streams flow radially outward into the vent duct. Since the spacers 39 in this duct are oppositely inclined, they shift the air farther to the left and it is discharged through the left-hand circumferential zone of FIG. 6. The path of air entering the rearward vent duct in the center zone is shown by the dotted arrows. This air flows oppositely to the previously-described air flow and is shifted to the right by the inclined spacers 39 to discharge from the forward vent duct through the right-hand zone.
It will be seen that the stator core and windings are cooled by air flowing in a path which is sealed from the air gap and separate from the rotor cooling air path. Cool air flows radially inward from the back of the core, longitudinally through ducts in the slots closely adjacent the windings where the greatest amount of heat is generated, and radially outward to be discharged through the back of the core. The length of each longitudinal duct between adjacent radial ducts is relatively short and the air flows through the core in many short paths in parallel. This results in a relatively small pressure drop across the core so that the fan pressure difference required is relatively low. Since the air is cold as it enters the stator core and is required to absorb only the heat generated in the stator, a much smaller volume of air is required than was necessary in previous ventilation systems in which air flowed first through the rotor and then across the air gap into the stator so that the air was first heated by the rotor. The small volume of air required, together with the relatively low pressure drop across the core ducts, results in a great reduction in the pumping power required to circulate air through the machine as compared to conventional cooling systems, with a corresponding increase in efficiency, while the improved cooling permits an increase in rating of the machine or a decrease in size.
It will now be apparent that a greatly improved cooling system has been provided for salient pole machines in which separate cooling systems are provided for the stator and rotor. The new stator cooling system disclosed herein results in a very marked improvement in the stator cooling, and a reduction in the pumping power required, with a substantial improvement in efficiency. It will be understood, of course, that various modifications and embodiments of the invention are possible. Thus, other flow paths through the stator core might be utilized and the external air circuit outside the core may be arranged in any desired or suitable manner to cool and recirculate the air.
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From a news perspective, a year is defined by the stories that make headlines. But markets are frequently moved more by subtext than overt story. Its sometimes the less sexy and more subtle happenings at the fringe of media interest that determine how industries will evolve and ultimately who will win and lose. This past year was certainly the year of software-defined networking, but what important supporting bits played out just out of the limelight?
The Launch. Given the amount of industry build-up, including rumors, a couple of head fakes, at least one aborted launch, and a competitive response that included rushing another launch, Insieme's coming-out party will from here on after be known simply as The Launch. When the Big Dog invests north of $850M, heads will turn. But amidst all the product talk and industry dynamics, the bigger story seems to have been missed.
Arista pulled its own launch forward, ostensibly to take advantage of the media cycle that week. Whether they were trying to one-up Cisco or simply ride the wave is unimportant. The effect was to draw media attention down into the bowels of the networking industry. With two launches the same week, the press was almost forced to compare the companies, pulling what should have been a higher-level discussion back into the weeds – a little bit of marketing crabs in a bucket, I suppose.
But the bigger story was not how Cisco competes with Arista. All year, John Chambers has been talking about Cisco's real endgame: being the number one IT company in the world. It's not about networking; it's about all of IT. For Cisco to take that position, it means they will need to take share not from Arista but from Oracle. Amidst all the noise about switches and cabling (!), a good chunk of the industry missed the fact that two heavyweights are strapping on gloves and warming up. Remember that this comes not too terribly long after Oracle made a couple of acquisitions (Xsigo and Acme Packet) of its own that start to take aim at more than just enterprise software.
Consider also that Cisco ended up launching right past SDN and into application-centric infrastructure. Forgetting for a moment that infrastructure is broader than networking, note that the marriage of applications and infrastructure will at some point involve the applications themselves. Cisco has long had eyes on building a software business. Ten years from now, we might be look back on 2013 as the year that the real fight for IT began.
Software-defined networking and hardware? With all the buzz around the S in SDN, it was easy to miss some of the more subtle happenings on the hardware side. The current generation of switches seem to be all but converged on Broadcom silicon. This has certainly been a big year for Broadcom's Trident-II as it is featured in launch after launch.
But all of those design wins for Broadcom create an almost irresistible opportunity for Intel. With Fulcrum already in the stable, how long until Intel makes its push for capturing some of that switching silicon market?
At the Open Networking Summit in April, Stanford Professor and OpenFlow inventor Nick McKeown delivered an entire keynote presentation on the role of silicon in SDN. He outlined on stage what an SDN-optimized ASIC might look like. He might have been talking to a room full of engineers, but in that moment he was addressing Intel. If 2013 turns out to be the beginning of a rash of SDN deployments, it is not inconceivable that Intel might use this transition to take a serious run at the silicon market.
Broadcom certainly knows this, and they appear to have been setting up their own defense. Another big trend in networking is white box switching. And in this space, one of the more interesting efforts is Facebook's Open Compute Project. Facebook consumes infrastructure unlike virtually any other company in the world. They turn gear over on much faster refresh cycles, which means CapEx is a huge issue. Accordingly, they are spearheading an initiative to produce a white box reference platform. If this is successful, you might see companies stamping out thousands of devices based on this design. At the center of the reference platform? Broadcom has positioned its switching silicon. Your move, Intel.
The Snowden Effect. When Edward Snowden exposed the reach of the NSA's monitoring efforts, shockwaves rattled across the globe. Companies whose chief asset is data were forced to tap dance, backpedal, and in some cases even shut down. But beyond what we have already seen, there could be some very industry-specific impacts in networking.
If consumers do not believe that their data is safe in clouds that are located in the US or provided by US carriers, there might be a shift in buying patterns. It is possible that European and Asian cloud providers seize on this momentum to create offshore clouds to address data-sensitive services. This would pull infrastructure spend offshore, changing not only the buy side but also the sell side.
If SDN is designed in part to fuel the cloud, then a host of SDN startups could find that their buying base is no longer located entirely in North America. When to expand is always a difficult question to answer. This type of move could force the issue sooner than companies would like. Does a shift like this level the playing field for the more entrenched vendors? It's impossible to know, but it adds a wrinkle to what had previously been largely a technology discussion.
Years from now, will we look on 2013 as having been defined by the stories or the subtext? It's impossible to predict. But no one can argue that there isn't a lot going on, both on stage and behind the scenes.
[Today's fun fact: Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.]
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After breezing through the majority of the season, the St. Louis Blues picked an inopportune time to endure quite the rough patch. The Blues look to snap a five-game losing streak and put themselves in position to win the Central Division when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. St. Louis is even in points with Colorado, but the Avalanche hold the tiebreaker by virtue of more wins in regulation and overtime heading into their tilt with Anaheim.
Claiming the top spot would set up a presumed more-advantageous matchup in the opening round of the playoffs for the Blues. The Central champion will face division-rival Minnesota, the first wild card in the Western Conference, while the second-place club tangles with defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago in the opening round. Detroit made a spirited run to secure its 23rd consecutive postseason appearance, although its task in the first round will be difficult against Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston.
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ABOUT THE RED WINGS (38-28-15): Detroit learned its postseason opponent on Saturday night after Columbus posted a 3-2 triumph over Florida. The Red Wings fell to 5-2-1 in their last eight games following a 2-1 setback to Carolina on Friday. Gustav Nyquist was held off the scoresheet for the third time in five games after recording a staggering 23 goals since Jan. 20, when he started the streak with his team's lone tally in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis.
ABOUT THE BLUES (52-22-7): The formerly potent offense barely is leaving a mark as St. Louis has mustered just five goals during its slide. The Blues have been blanked twice during that span - including a 3-0 setback to Dallas on Friday. Injuries have played a significant role in St. Louis' slump, as it is missing six of its top 12 forwards - including captain David Backes (lower body), Brenden Morrow (lower body), T.J. Oshie (upper body) and Derek Roy (upper body).
1. St. Louis G Ryan Miller, who has yielded 15 goals in his last four games, owns a 2-8-2 career mark versus Detroit.
2. Red Wings G Jimmy Howard has permitted two goals in each of his last five starts.
3. Detroit recalled Ds Ryan Sproul and Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.
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Prime Minister visits busiest section of railway in Wales
David Cameron was shown the busiest section of railway in Wales, near Cardiff Central station, where the electrification of the Great Western main line and the Valleys lines will intersect.
The Prime Minister was shown round by Mark Langman of Network Rail Wales.
We've delivered Welsh control of rail service say Lib Dems
The Welsh Liberal Democrats say the decision to hand control of the Wales and borders rail franchise to the Welsh Government demonstrates their influence in the Westminster coalition. But Plaid Cymru say the railway track itself should have been brought under Welsh control.
Today's announcement is a landmark as it means decisions on Welsh train services will now be made in Wales. The fact that this power closer to the people of Wales shows just how strong the Liberal Democrat influence is in the Wales Office.
Until now, the Governments at either end of the M4 have been able to pass the buck between them over who is to blame when things go wrong. Now we will know absolutely where responsibility lies for making improvements to services and giving Wales the trains it deserves.
The Welsh Government have less than four years to decide what all of Wales needs now and in the future, run a franchise competition, select an operator and then ensure they have the trains they need to deliver decent services. This will be no mean feat, but with matters resolved and commuters knowing where to look for answers, our rail services will be properly accountable at last.
Eluned Parrott also said she was "absolutely delighted" that the Welsh and UK Governments had resolved the funding of Valleys lines electrification. Plaid Cymru's spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth also welcomed it as a "good step in the right direction" but said his party would continue to argue for complete Welsh control of the railway.
Plaid Cymru welcomes the devolution of the rail franchise. For the first time, Wales will be able to choose who operates its own railway. This is something that our party has underlined the importance of for several years. The current and next Welsh Governments now have an enormous challenge in planning and delivering the next franchise, but this is a challenge that we know can be reached.
Plaid Cymru believes this must lead to more areas of the country being opened up to rail services, and that work on this must begin as soon as possible.
Previous Secretaries of State appeared to want Wales to pay the full cost of Valley Lines electrification. They have rowed back on this and have reached a deal. The deal itself is a good step in the right direction but it still appears to leave control of rail infrastructure in the hands of Westminster. We would prefer to see both franchising and infrastructure in Welsh hands so that they can be planned together, and will continue to press on that issue.
Welsh Govt didn't pay attention to rail deal say Tories
The Welsh Conservatives have blamed a lack of attention to detail by Labour ministers when Valleys rail electrification was first announced for the row over money that put the entire project at risk. Originally the UK government expected the entire £460 million cost to be repaid by the Welsh Government, primarily by increasing train fares.
Under the new deal announced today the UK Government will contribute £230 million to the scheme, though the rest of the money will still have to be repaid.
This deal will have a hugely beneficial impact on the lives of tens of thousands. It is a massively important investment that puts Wales first, prioritises infrastructure and transport, and provides a hugely welcome boost for business.
Labour didn't electrify an inch of rail track – and their mistakes and lack of attention to detail led to the circumstances preceding today's solution. In stark contrast - this announcement is the real action Wales needs.
I wholeheartedly welcome the hard work of Conservatives in Wales in securing a pivotal and life-changing deal for our communities. From Newport to Swansea and - crucially, into the Valleys - this is what the region needs to secure growth and move forward.
Network Rail promise better service with electric trains
Network Rail say the go-ahead for rail electrification in the Valleys will mean a better train service and boost the Welsh economy.
Electrification will transform the railway in south Wales, making journeys faster, more reliable, greener and quieter. An electrified railway will also help support economic growth by creating jobs and boosting the supply chain when work is undertaken, as well as providing a building block for future growth. It will help reduce journey times and boost commuting opportunities, making Wales a better place to do business.
Arriva Trains Wales responds to Valleys electrification deal
Arriva Trains Wales has responded to today's announcement that the UK Government will pay £230 million towards electrifying the Valley Lines.
Electrification will bring many benefits including quicker journey times, reduced running costs, lower carbon emissions and the replacement of the current rolling stock on this part of the network which is nearing forty years old.
This important investment builds on the huge growth we have already seen in Wales over the past 10 years and is a great recognition of the importance of rail services in Wales.
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UK Govt finds extra £230 million to end rail row
The UK Govt has today agreed to pay £230 million -half the estimated total cost- towards electrifying the Valleys lines.Read the full story ›
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One lane is closed and there's slow traffic because of a spilled load of hay on the M4 Westbound between J30 A4232 (Cardiff Gate) and J32 A470 / A4054 (Coryton Interchange).
Roads: M4 Eastbound, Newport
One lane is blocked and there's queueing traffic after an accident on the M4 Eastbound between J27 B4591 (Highcross) and J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).
Fines for careless driving handed out every 10 minutes
There are calls for motorists in Wales to take more care when getting behind the wheel following the release of figures which show careless drivers or speeders in the country are fined every ten minutes.
The calls come at the start of Road Safety Week, with driving charity Brake launching a campaign for more people to look out for each other on the road.
The figures also show that 41% of primary school children in the UK say they have been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle while on foot or on a bike.
When drivers use roads without care for others the consequences can be tragic and horrific - people killed and badly injured, lives ruined forever, because of a moment of impatience or selfishness.
Roads: M4 Eastbound, Newport
There's queueing traffic after an accident, now on the hard shoulder, on the M4 Eastbound between J27 B4591 (Highcross) and J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).
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Lexus Paves Virtual Roads With First-Ever RC F VR Driving Simulator
Lexus is no stranger to innovation. Why, just one look at the brand's robust line-up of hybrid vehicles is enough to prove that Lexus is an automaker that prefers to lead rather than follow. Innovators rarely stand still, though, and Lexus is busy paving new roads with a whole new spin on the test drive experience.
To give customers an opportunity behind the wheel of the not-yet-available 2015 RC F, Lexus created a driving simulator that utilizes technology based around the Oculus Rift, a Facebook-owned virtual reality videogame platform that's currently in development.
Rather than storm a virtual castle or swim with schools of fish under the ocean, Lexus' simulator gives drivers a real taste of what the RC F's 5.0-liter engine can do. Boasting a powerful V8 that creates 450 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the RC F was built to exhilarate and RC F simulator captures this with alarming accuracy.
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The RC F simulator is truly one of a kind and could very well hint at how virtual reality could augment the test drive experience in the future. Of course, we'll always prefer the real thing, but getting a chance to "drive" a model down a famous racetrack and possibly even tour its exterior/interior all in virtual reality sounds pretty darn cool to us!
The RC F Rift simulator is currently travelling to auto shows around the country, beginning at the Orange County Auto Show in October and making its way to the LA Auto Show in November.
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Stay in Control with a Steering, Suspension, and Alignment Check at Lexus of Greenville
No matter how much horsepower your engine is capable of cranking out, your car would be useless without a functioning steering, suspension, and alignment system. Power steering, suspension, and wheel alignment team up to help you harness your engine power and handle your vehicle safely, especially if you're expecting to face severe weather this fall and winter. Here's a breakdown of these systems and the proper maintenance required to maintain control on the road.
Steering your car might not be quite as simple a process as you might imagine. When you turn, the front wheels will actually point in slightly different directions to provide optimum turning performance. There are also two different forms of steering employed in modern cars. Rack and pinion steering converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into a linear motion, often a choice for high-performance vehicles. It also provides a gear reduction, which makes the wheels easier to turn. Re-circulating ball steering is more commonly used on trucks and SUVs, as the system improves the efficiency of the gearbox on larger vehicles, which may be required for off-road driving.
Proper maintenance for your steering system includes regular flushing and replacement of power steering fluid every 15,000-30,000 miles, depending on your car's make and model. Our certified technicians will take a look and make sure your fluid is uncontaminated, which will extend the life of your power steering system and avoid costly repair costs due to damaging particles in your fluid.
Your car's suspension carries out a number of important roles. It minimizes the effects of road imperfections and bumps, which in turn keeps the vehicle's tires in constant contact with the road, leading to a comfortable ride and higher performance. This ensures that the steering is as stable as possible, which makes sure the car handles well. Your car's suspension also transfers the weight of the car when cornering to maintain stability. The suspension system is part of the car's chassis and works in tandem with the steering to carry out its job.
Suspension systems are prone to damage, particularly on roads that are damaged or where the surface condition is poor. Symptoms of problems with the suspension can be varied. The car may bounce or sway excessively, even at low speeds. You may find that the car does not sit level, either when stationary or when driven. Problems with the handling may also point to a problem with the suspension, and you may hear knocking or other unusual noises. When taking your car in for an alignment and steering check, our technicians will take a look at your vehicle's suspension as well to make sure all parts are working properly.
Wheel alignment is also a critical part of maintaining your car's performance. Alignment is a process by which the angles of the wheels are adjusted so that they are perpendicular to the ground. This improves handling by ensuring the car drives perfectly on a straight, level road. This also maintains the life of the tires by preventing uneven wear.
A problem with your wheel alignment can also cause problems if not set correctly. If you notice your car tends to drift in a particular direction, or your control seems to be wavering, consider taking your vehicle in for an alignment check. It's better to be safe, than to lose control and panic when you're driving on the highway.
Our qualified technicians at Lexus of Greenville will run a series of diagnostic tests to analyze the root cause of any problems with your steering, suspension, or alignment. Schedule an appointment or come by our service department with any questions. With steering, suspension, and alignment repair, we'll ease your worries and help you stay in control in the driver's seat.
Lexus Creates Exciting New Lineup with NX 200t and NX 300h
Introducing a sporty new CUV designed for young luxury drivers
Always thinking outside of the box, Lexus has decided to introduce two new entry vehicles starting this fall: the NX 200t and the NX 300h. At Lexus of Greenville, we can't wait to see what these hip and surprisingly affordable new models will have to offer.
The new NX lineup is designed to be the entry-level luxury crossover from Lexus. Though it may look similar to the RAV4, the NX models are luxury vehicles, top to bottom. Starting with the 200t, this model is available in AWD and offers extremely fast and responsive steering that handles well through turns and highways. Its powerful 2.0L inline-four-cylinder engine comes with a unique twin-scroll turbocharger. The results speak for themselves with 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque at the disposal of drivers. Despite being speedy and agile, the new NX 200t is expected to receive an estimated 28 mpg highway.* The NX 300h's hybrid powertrain system offers an improved fuel economy and 194 horsepower to drivers.
Inside these new models is a beautiful interior complete with all the latest technology. The cabin looks sporty, and simultaneously gives off a high-class feel. The new NX models will boast the same high-standard luxury of all Lexus models, with a lower starting price. New interior amenities will also make your ride easier. These include a touchscreen with more convenient features and accessibility, a wireless phone charger and many others.
The NX 200t and 300h are set to go on sale November of 2014, so do yourself a favor and don't wait to contact us at Lexus of Greenville and reserve a test drive. We will be more than happy to give you more information about the upcoming NX models and other exciting new Lexus vehicles.
*EPA estimated value. Actual mileage may vary. See dealership for details.
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2015 Lexus IS
New for 2015
The Lexus IS sedan was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, so changes for 2015 are relatively minor. They include standard LED fog lamps, new trim options, grid lines for the backup camera, and other small updates.
This IS the One
The entry-level luxury sedan crowd is a competitive one, with many fine choice available. With the 2015 IS, Lexus encourages buyers to look beyond the obvious with extroverted styling, a modern interior, and a different take on performance. The 2015 Lexus IS is a car for people who want to stand out from the crowd.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2015 Lexus IS comes in two flavors, depending on your preferred blend of performance, efficiency, and smoothness.
The IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine that produces 204 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and is available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
While most rivals are moving to small turbocharged four-cylinder engines, the six-cylinder, naturally-aspirated IS 250 provides smoother power delivery. It can also get up and go, hitting 60 mph from a standstill in 7.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 140 mph with rear-wheel drive or 8.3 seconds and 131 mph with all-wheel drive.
Yet it's also quite efficient, achieving 24 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) with rear-wheel drive,* and 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with all-wheel drive.*
For a bit more power, Lexus also offers the IS 350, with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 306 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive models get an eight-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive models get a six-speed auto.
That extra power pushes the IS 350 from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 143 mph with rear-wheel drive and 5.7 seconds and 131 mph with all-wheel drive.
EPA fuel-economy ratings of 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway) for rear-wheel drive,* and 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) with all-wheel drive* mean that performance won't have too much of an impact on your wallet.
Features and Trims
No matter which engine is under the hood, the 2015 Lexus IS will cosset its occupants with an array of features worthy of the italicized "L" Lexus badge. The IS is available solely in four-door, five-seat sedan form, and starts at $36,550.**
Standard features include a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, seven-inch display screen, audio system equipped for HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice recognition (including Siri Eyes Free for compatible Apple devices), and a heated steering wheel and front seats for all-wheel drive models.
Each IS model can also be specified with an F Sport performance package, which adds unique wheels and tires, sportier chassis settings, and a TFT binnacle adapted from the Lexus LFA supercar.
For those that that value tech over lateral g-forces, the optional navigation system adds a backup camera with dynamic gridlines, the Lexus Enform App Suite with Bing, Yelp, iHeartRadio, and Pandora, among others, and the Lexus Enform Remote app (for iOS and Android), which allows owners to remotely lock and unlock the car, pre-set the climate control, and monitor different vehicle parameters.
There's also a Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound system with 15 speakers, 835 watts, and Clari-Fi technology. Other notable factory options include twin-projector LED headlights, variable gear ratio steering, and rain-sensing wipers.
While most luxury sedans have staid and restrained styling, the 2015 Lexus IS bucks that trend. Rather than simply build a four-door box, Lexus designed a dramatic sculpture decorated with LED slashes, organic curves, and the brand's signature "spindle" grille, which gives the IS an aggressive presence on the road.
Sitting on 17-inch (or optional 18-inch) alloy wheels, the IS has an athletic stance, with a stretched wheelbase created by a sharp curve that extends from the rear door to the taillight. Polished exhaust outlets poke out of the back, while a shark-fin antenna literally tops it all off.
The interior features an equally modern design theme, with a stepped center console that makes the many buttons and touch points easier to reach. However, the clock is analog.
The upgraded infotainment systems also feature Lexus' Remote Touch controller, a mouse-like device for scrolling and clicking, while the Mark Levinson® audio system has lovely metal knobs that add a quality touch.
Standard safety equipment on the 2015 Lexus IS includes anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control systems, driver and passenger front, knee, and aide airbags, as well as front and rear side-curtain airbags.
In addition, the IS is available with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and radar-guided adaptive cruise control with pre-collision system.
Bottom Line
The 2015 Lexus IS is an atypical entry in a very well-defined segment. You may think you know what a luxury sports sedan should be, until you lay eyes on this Lexus' strikingly-folded sheet metal.
For more information, or to schedule a test drive, be sure to contact our dealership.
*2015 EPA-estimated ratings. Actual mileage will vary.
**MSRP does not include delivery, processing and handling fee of $925. Excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Dealer price will vary. Does not include accessory
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How To Protect Your Car's Exterior In Cold Weather
The harsh weather of winter can seriously take its toll on your car's exterior. Freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and cold winds can all damage your car, so it pays to take precautions. Before the winter sets in, learn how to protect your car's exterior from the worst extremes of nature.
Your paint work is extremely vulnerable from the cold weather, so the best way to protect it is to apply an appropriate wax. Traditional car waxes based on carnauba and other materials are unlikely to be able to withstand the excesses of winter. Opt instead for a synthetic wax or sealant to protect your car's paint work. Products based on an acrylic resin will help seal against the salt and grit of winter roads. For more advice on the products that are suitable for your vehicle's paint work, consult the service department at your local dealership.
If you wait too long, it can be very difficult to get the right finish on your wax. The low temperatures make it very hard to get the correct consistency. If you have a heated garage, however, it might be possible to top up your wax. You can also buy specialist sprays which will provide a quick top-up and basic protection to see you through until you can re-apply the wax.
Other exterior parts are vulnerable in the winter as well. Bumpers, trim, and rubber door seals are also affected. Extreme temperatures can stress and/or crack certain materials. The sun's ultraviolet radiation can also be a problem. During the winter months, the sun can be surprisingly fierce, especially when reflected by snow or ice. Ultraviolet radiation can fade these materials, or cause them to harden and crack. You can buy specialist products to treat these parts of the car, too, offering additional protection when the temperature drops. Rubber seals around the doors, hood, or trunk should also be treated with a special rubber spray to maintain their shape and elasticity.
Make sure that you wash your car frequently during the winter months. Salt spray from the road can quickly damage paint work, which could lead to costly repair work when the summer weather returns. Try to carefully flush the underside of your car with a high-pressure hose to remove accumulated dirt, debris, and salt deposits.
Wheel wax should be used on your alloy wheels throughout the year to protect them from brake dust. During the winter, a good wax or sealant will offer additional protection against salty deposits and spray from the road. Don't forget your tires, either. You can buy specialist products to seal and protect your tires against the harsh road conditions, which will help maintain performance. Like other parts of the car, your tires are susceptible to the sun's ultraviolet radiation, so ensure that they are fully protected on both sides.
How to Make Your Thanksgiving Feast More Organic
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a roasted turkey, bread stuffing, a myriad of potato dishes, and side dishes ranging from bean casserole to cranberry sauce. The luscious and bountiful feast is followed by dessert, most notably pumpkin pie. Such a feast exemplifies the fall harvest, the bounty grown in and raised on the Earth's soil. This year, you might want to keep to the spirit of this bounty by making your Thanksgiving dinner a more organic meal.
Reading Labels
Farmed turkeys, raised for food, may be given food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). These foods are designed to influence certain aspects of growth in the animal, such as larger breasts, and to increase the animal's resistance to disease. Such animal feed is not certified as organic.
An organically certified turkey is raised on organic feed, free of antibiotics, and contains no artificial ingredients, such as flavorings or colorings.
If you want an organic turkey for your table, read the label. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates organic certification and works with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate labeling. Look for organic certification, and absent that, at least turkeys free of antibiotics and artificial ingredients.
Cooking from Scratch
For a more organic Thanksgiving feast, forego boxed or instant mashed potatoes, stuffing from a box, canned vegetables, gravy from a jar or packet, and pre-made pies. Start with fresh ingredients and cook everything from scratch, using only those foods grown organically.
If the idea of cooking every side dish from scratch, including the spicy filling for your pumpkin pies, overwhelms you, minimize the tasks using foods grown organically and minimally processed.
Many canned foods, such as pie filling, don't require preservatives; the canning process serves as a natural preservative. Look for canned or frozen vegetables that are organically grown and processed without added preservatives, and use fresh ingredients wherever possible.
Serving Drinks
Your feast is filled with natural foods grown organically and free of preservatives. It's only right that such a meal is paired with beverages of equally high standards.
Growing grapes for wine or grains for beer isn't much different than other types of farming. The growers deal with pests and diseases that may negatively affect their yields. They opt to use either chemicals or organic methods for controlling pests and disease.
The labels for beer and wine tell you what ingredients are used to produce the final product, and if the USDA recognizes the product as organic. You may have to search for organic beverages, but if you're serving organic foods, you'll want the drinks to be free of chemicals as well.
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Best Destination Getaways for the Holidays
Are you looking to broaden your horizons this holiday season with a truly memorable winter vacation? Whether you're looking for a holiday vacation during Christmas or New Year's week, there are some fabulous destinations where you and your family can have fun and create lasting memories.
Here some of the best destination getaways for the holiday season:
Walt Disney World
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and the gang really know how to celebrate the holidays. In November and December, the events calendar at Walt Disney World in Orlando is packed with a variety of special events that appeal to young and old. Heading the list is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, which has faux "snow" falling on Main Street, complimentary Christmas cookies and hot cocoa, a Santa appearance, Christmas carols, and a fireworks display. Other events include the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, Holiday Sleigh Ride, Candlelight Processional, and Hollywood Holly-Day Parade.
With the smell of gingerbread wafting through the air and delicious treats like bratwurst, roasted chicken, and Gluhwein (wine served warm with cinnamon and other seasonings), German Christmas markets are one of the best ways in the world to get you in a holiday mood. If you yearn for a real traditional Christmas market atmosphere, Germany is the place to find it. Better still, you can purchase handmade Christmas gifts such as woodcarvings, candles, and toys. Some of the biggest and best Christmas markets are in Berlin, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, and Nuremburg.
New York City
Few places in the world put you in the holiday mood like New York City and its plethora of holiday events, performances, decorations, and shopping options. From ice-skating at Rockefeller Center to window-shopping at world-renowned department stores, New York City offers non-stop fun and excitement from Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day. Among the more popular events are the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show featuring the Rockettes, the Nutcracker performed by the New York City Ballet, Handel's Messiah performed by the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center.
Sun Valley, Idaho
A ski resort town in the central part of Idaho favored by celebrities like Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, and Jamie Lee Curtis, Sun Valley celebrates the holidays with parties, ski races, tree lighting, and caroling. Every year in early December, there's a free lighting and caroling party at the Ketchum Town Plaza in Ketchum with free ice skating, hot chocolate, cookies, and an appearance by Santa, who arrives on a fire engine. For outdoor recreation fun, the Sun Valley Resort offers ice-skating, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. The Nutcracker on Ice, a world-class skating show, has a performance at the resort's on-site rink.
New Hampshire Polar Express
The beautiful White Mountains in New Hampshire are the setting for the Polar Express Train Ride, which departs each December from two locations. The evening train ride, based on the The Polar Express written by Chris Van Allsburg, includes elves and Santa Claus. The trains depart from the villages of Lincoln and North Conway. An extremely popular attraction, it's wise to inquire as early as September for tickets.
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Marianna from France has initiated an art project in downtown Kingston called Paint Jamaica. The aim of the project is to change and revolutionize the relationship between art, talent and society by painting murals with a message in downtown Kingston, together with local residents.
The project uses art to fuel positive change and also wants to break misconceptions around stigmatized neighbourhoods and communities while encouraging local residents to focus on positive outlets.
Downtown Kingston has a troubled image and is often associated with violence and tension, and there are also usually prejudiced attitudes towards people living downtown. However, parts of the neighbourhood is vibrant and creative, as shown in murals of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Chris Gayle, Bounty Killer, Mavado and Chronixx.
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