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Treating a Thumb Injury with a Thumb Splint
Thumb orthoses like thumb splints, thumb supports, and spica braces are used to help treat a wide variety of disorders/conditions and injuries of the thumb like De Quervain's syndrome, tendonitis, thumb sprains or strains, and thumb fractures. These thumb orthoses can also be used for post-operative rehabilitation, post-cast removal, or as a cast substitute for long-term use. In addition, thumb spica wrist braces are used to provide additional support, stability, and immobilization for the thumb area.
Here at BraceAbility, we offer a selection of thumb spica splints for every thumb condition, disorder, and injury.
De Quervains Tendonitis Treatment with a Thumb Spica Splint
De Quervain syndrome, also known as De Quervain's disease or De Quervain's tendonitis, is caused by an irritation or constriction of the tendons around the base of the thumb. This condition is named after Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain, who first identified it in 1985. The swelling of the tendons around the thumb brought about by this disease causes pain and tenderness in the patient's thumb when he or she is grasping or gripping things, when forming a fist, or when turning the wrist.
The exact cause of De Quervain syndrome is usually unknown. However, repetitive gripping and grasping of certain objects, overuse, inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, or a direct blow or acute injury to the thumb are all thought of as possible triggers for the disease.
Treatment of De Quervain syndrome may include taking anti-inflammatory medication, injecting corticosteroids into the tendon sheath to reduce swelling and pain, avoiding activities that cause pain and swelling, and—in extreme cases—surgery if symptoms are severe and do not improve. However, the most effective treatment for De Quervain syndrome is wearing thumb spica splints to help rest the thumb and wrist. The spica brace or thumb splint is usually worn twenty-four hours a day for several weeks to help immobilize the afflicted area and help the patient avoid any activities that might potentially aggravate the condition.
How Can a Thumb Support Brace Help Treat Sprained Thumbs?
A sprain occurs when the thumb is bent backward out of its normal range of movement. When this happens, damage occurs to the ligaments that help support the joint at the base of the thumb. Thumb sprains commonly occur when playing contact sports such as football and basketball and while skiing.
The symptoms of a sprained thumb include the following: laxity and instability in the joint, pain in the web of the thumb when moved, swelling of the joint at the base of the thumb, and pain when the thumb is bent backward.
When someone suffers a sprained thumb, a patient can choose to either undergo surgical or non-surgical treatment depending on the severity of the damage to the ligament. If the ligament is completely torn, an operation may be necessary to retain normal movement of the thumb. Surgery will involve reconnecting the torn ligament to the bone.
In the case of a partial tear of the ligament, simple thumb splinting is commonly prescribed. A physician will ask the patient to wear a thumb splint, specifically a thumb immobilization splint, for at least five weeks until the swelling and tenderness in the thumb has disappeared.
Some of the Spica Splints and Thumb Braces Available Here at BraceAbility
For immobilization of the thumb especially for post-operative rehabilitation, stabilization of thumb fractures, post-cast removal, or as a cast substitute for long-term use, we at BraceAbility suggest the Corflex Wrist and Hand Thumb Orthosis. This thumb brace is anatomically designed to conform to the natural shape of the thumb and wrist, providing comfortable and secure immobilization.
On the other hand, the Active Innovations Moldable Thumb Spica is indicated for use to help treat thumb sprains, trauma, tendonitis, and overuse injuries. This thumb spica brace is uniquely designed to be easily applied with one hand and features a heat-moldable thermoplastic stay for superior mobilization and is easily adjustable using a heat gun.
The Corflex Ultra Fit Spica Wrist Splint with Abducted Thumb is ideal for the treatment of De Quervain's syndrome and thumb strains. This thumb splint provides consistent clinical results and is designed with dual adjustable aluminum stays that support the palm surface of the wrist and extensor surface of the thumb.
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lmfao thats not an excuse. im tired of hearing it. if youre really new with a champion its your job to say it while we're pickin champs. that way i know what i have to deal with. that way when and if you get slayed millions of times i wont crucify you and you end up crying. oh and dont flame me when i give you advice because hey you did just say youre new. i dont like where the league community is going. i could post millions and millions of topics of all the wrong things ive seen. broken metas, flame fights, 5 in 1 lane, and much much more. reason i posted this was however because of this darius. level 8. he obviously bought it. he gets in the same queue as me by duoing with a level 30 friend. claims to be new when he gets destroyed really badly. if you cant tell whats going on there and why it made me angry youre probably the type i dont want to play with.
So the real culprits are ELO boosters!
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How dare someone not be as good at this game as you!
Delete Teemo
I notice your post is reffering to someone in the second person. Are you insulting every person who reads your flame post? But anyways, is it a crime to be new with a champ? I know you're not talking about ranked since youre lvl 23. It's normals. It's for trying out new things. It'd be a good thing for you to just stop taking the game so seriously. Who cares if someone does bad? Instead of lingering on that detail and creating conflict, just focus on the ultimate goal: the Nexus. Not the performance of your team mates. Not what an ******* that yi is. The only place that lands you in is the tribunal. So, instead of agressively insulting people who do bad with a champ they're new at, encourage them to play safe, and to not lose heart. Every game is winnable, one way or another. EDIT: OP completely changed his op -_-
uhhh...qq more? maybe dont say anything when a player dies. leave them alone. its not like they are doing it on purpose. theres only one way to learn new champs, thats to try them out, and the first few games are probably gonna be a little bit rough. i just played teemo for the first time and i went 1-6. i had 4 allies harrassing me all game about my build being bad and me not playing right and how easy teemo is to play so it being my first game shouldnt matter and how terrible i am for my elo and whatever, theres no point in all that. harrassing someone isnt gonna make them play better. i would just block them all, but you know i actually wanted to win and they might actually say something useful...doubtful though.
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My first game of karma I went 14-0-11. First timers aren't always bad, If you have the basics down, it doesn't really matter how much you've played a champion beyond specific match ups. As long as they say it early enough for the jungle to be prepared for it, I don't see the issue. I went into a game and said "First time Renekton", do you know what happened? Jungle and mid camped top, we won a game instead of me feeding a teemo. We lost an early mid tower, but me, the jungle, and our mid were so fed by mid game it didn't even matter. The people who really frustrate me are the ones who don't have the basics of the game down. I STILL see players with 200-300 wins auto attacking minions. So frustrating.


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51st Huck Finn Fishing Derby - August 15, 2015
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Event Date: Saturday, August 15, 2015
Event Time: 9:15 am - Noon
Check in begins at 8:00 am on the HB pier
Location: Lets Go Fishing at Huntington Beach Pier
Cost: Free
Registration begins March 4th online at www.HBsands.org or at any community center
Phone: (714) 960-8884
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This is a Free Event! The Community Services Department and Let's Go Fishing at the Huntington Beach pier will host the annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby on the Huntington Beach Pier. Children ages 4 through 15 are invited to experience the fun of recreational fishing off the Huntington Beach pier with prizes given to both the largest and smallest fish caught and best dressed Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher participants. The Huck Finn fishing derby begins at 9:15 am and will conclude at noon; check in begins at 8:00 am. Bait will be provided to registered participants as well as a limited amount of loaner rods offered by CA Fish and Game. Register at any Community Center or online at www.HBsands.org. For additional information, please contact the City Gym and Pool at (714) 960-8884.
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- This past year was the 50th annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby
- All types of saltwater fish have been caught over the years including; sharks, stingrays, perch, croakers, sea bass, lizard fish, topsmelt, and sardines!
- Sponsors for this event include; CA fish and Game, Newport Landing, Sports Chalet, Phil Freidman Outdoors, HB Fishing Club, Sea Cliff Albertsons, Surf City Store, and many more!!!
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I used the adorable Fairy Tale Dress pattern by Oliver + S. It has just the traditional full skirt and pretty bodice I look for when searching for clothes for my daughter, and as it is fully lined with a small bow detail at the waistline; it is irresistibly cute.
I started out by tracing off the pattern from the paper onto tracing paper. I will likely use this pattern many more times and in larger sizes as she grows. Tracing off a pattern means that you have the original pattern and all the sizes intact for future use. I used Swedish tracing paper to trace my pattern, but you could also use freezer paper or tracing paper.
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I used the same technique to add ricrac to the edges of each sleeve.
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I think this dress is beautiful and my daughter loves it (as you can tell!) The skirt's fullness is created with the help of a layer of tulle between the lining and the main fabric. I had never used tulle in a garment before, but I love how it looks. She is ready for her Easter Egg hunt - I do hope she's not going to get chocolate all over her pretty new dress, though she probably will.
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A two-part series on Brazil's unequal education system.
MANAUS, Brazil — The future of public education in the Brazilian Amazon rests on the shoulders of high school teachers like Denanci Silva, who one evening late last year was explaining the difference between "porque," "por que," "por quê" and "porquê" to an audience of thousands.
Her "classroom" was a television studio in the Amazonian capital of Manaus, and her audience was spread out in far-flung riverfront communities too small to have a high school (or often, electricity). They watched Silva's lesson live via satellite on 42-inch LCD screens powered by generators.
The technology is state-of-the-art and Amazonas state has won several national and international prizes for its implementation. But it is also riddled with problems, as is just about every educational innovation in its infancy. So while the future is promising, it is not quite here yet.
Meanwhile, the past of Amazonian schooling is still very much present in a tiny blue-and-white wooden schoolhouse four hours by motorized canoe from the nearest town. The teacher, Glimalde De Souza Menezes, is kind and encouraging, but not college-educated; he lives in a room adjacent to the sole classroom.
His 18 students range from first through fifth grades and share 10 desks; the day lasts four hours. Children learn by methods common across the developing world: copying off the board, filling in blanks and memorizing by rote.
The value of a degree
Brazil's march toward modernity can look like a smooth upslope. But there are plenty of obstacles, none more vexing or worrisome than the country's public education system.
In the last decade or so, focus on universal primary education has pushed school attendance, at least officially, admirably close to 100 percent. But quality has not accompanied quantity, and the mishmash of municipal and state school systems is widely criticized. In larger cities, private school is a no-brainer for anyone who can afford it.
Amazonas state — and the rest of Brazil's Amazon region — poses a particular challenge. Outside the 1.7 million person capital, there are another 1.5 million "Amazonenses," many of whom live in villages many hours or even days via the sinuous river from the nearest town.
Only 10 of the state's 62 municipalities can be reached by road, which is not to say that all communities within them can be, said Gedeao Amorim, the state's secretary of education. Delivering supplies — textbooks, desks, food for school lunches — can get very tricky. The boat journey to some schools can extend to 40 days when the rivers are low; in many cases, the cost of transport exceeds the cost of what is being transported.
Simply put, running a school system can be a logistical nightmare. But so are a lot of things in the Amazon, and Amorim sees the upside. "Things are happening in public education recently with much more speed than before," he said. "Fifteen years ago things were still very precarious." A national school funding reform in 1998 brought new resources to primary schools; in 1999, Amazonas started a program to provide its teachers with college educations. By 2007, he said, 100 percent of teachers in Amazonas schools, both state and local, had a college education.
But as evidenced by teachers like De Souza, statistics crumble to reality, especially where high state standards meet the often inefficient or freewheeling world of the locally run schools.
Brazil is one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and an emerging player on the international stage. But a glaring weakness remains: its unequal education system. In this two-part series, GlobalPost looks at the challenges to bringing modern education to the poor northeast and the remote Amazon. |
As Brazil becomes an increasingly developed country, producing airplanes and automobiles and using technology to protect its natural resources, education has become an important prerequisite to joining the middle class. Yet many companies seek better-educated candidates from private schools, leaving public school students who make it through school and even university to struggle to join the elite professional classes.
One-room schoolhouse
Take the struggles of Primavera. That there are schools at all in places like this isolated 50-person subsistence farming community is something of a miracle. And though De Souza did not go to college, community leaders are happy to have him: they had to fight hard to persuade education officials to get rid of De Souza's predecessor, whose work ethic they questioned.


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We all know that the geeks will one day inherit the earth, but what do they want for Christmas?... The 'Season of Goodwill' is here, so I thought I would kick it off in style by sharing with you a bunch of sites where you might find the ideal gift for your favourite CG Geek.
For the more 'traditional' animator: Inkling from Wacom
This one is a winner, I am sure of it. We featured it on our blog a few months ago, and it got many of you going. Here is where you can find more information about it.
A cheap and chearful stocking filler: T-shirts for CG Geeks
Let's face it, they are still the garment of choice for most of us in this industry. We know how fond you all are of the escapee T-Shirts, but if you fancy something a little more daring, have a look this site... Some of them are simply priceless!
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I know that most CG geeks would have loved to get their hands on a blu ray box set of the first series of Game of Thrones, but since that's not out yet, the next best thing is to get one of the many pieces of merchandise available in this site.
For the fashion conscious geeks: the iPad 2
OK, I know, the iPad is a bit too trendy for the average CG Geek, but with the arrival of applications like 123D Sculpt from Autodesk, suddenly the iPad is a very appealing gadget to most CG artists. Here's where you can find out more about 123D Sculpt.
For paranoid geeks: real-time GPS tracker
The more paranoid geeks, or those who have become rather fedup of getting their prized bicycles stolen, then this GPS tracker will be a handy toy. Might become addictive though... Apparently, you can track a whole fleet of vehicles with this one.
For the 'inner child' in all geeks: remote control model airoplanes
Fact: all geeks are kids are at heart. Therefore they all lust after one of these.
For the Star Wars addict: Lego Millenium Falcon
I have got a geek at home, and I normally fail miserably to get him anything that engages his interest. Expect for a few years ago, when I got him one of these. Now, you might struggle to get the same though - they are now an extremely rare item and you'll need a small mortgage to buy it! Still, there are cheaper alternatives available which might still provide a modicum of entertainment (and quiet) during the Christmas break.
And saving the best for last ;-) ...
For the ambitious geek: Escape Studios online courses
They are incredible value, they cover very exciting geeky topics and are useful too! The perfect present if your geek is looking to climb the ladder with new skills.
I am sure you will have loads and loads to add to this, so why not let us know what would make a perfect present for you? I can't wait to see what's in your list :-)


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Riigikogu (Parliamentary Chamber), Tallinn
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Estonia 15165
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Estonia 15165
Tel: 372 631 6331
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Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, meets at the western end of Lossi Plats in a pink Art Nouveau edifice built on the solid limestone foundation where the Toompea Castle once stood. The seat of the government is in the same building. Nothing remains of the original 1219 Danish castle here, though visitors can still see three of the four corner towers of its successor, founded by the Knights of the Sword from 1227 to 1238. Thirty-minute tours (available in English) are held from 10 am to 4 pm when parliament is in session. Individuals can visit without a prior appointment; groups should call ahead (372-631-6357 or 372-631-6345). All visitors must have photo ID.


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Minnesota Governor Signs Legislation Supporting Biomass and Biofuel Production
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Agriculture and Veterans Omnibus Bill on May 4, which includes creating a new energy board; funding $1.4 million in grants for biofuel and biomass research; and calls for agriculture, forestry, and working lands to produce 25 percent of the total energy consumed in Minnesota by 2025. The bill also expands the state's Petroleum Replacement Goal to 25 percent by 2025.
The Next Generation Energy Board will research and recommend how the state can invest its resources to most efficiently achieve energy independence, agricultural and natural resources sustainability, and rural economic vitality. It will also examine the future of hydrogen, methanol, biodiesel, and ethanol fuels within Minnesota.
Recipients of the Next Generation Energy Grants include:
- Biomass Fuel Supply Depot for the creation of a biomass fuel supply depot in LeSueur or Scott County
- Bois Forte Band of Chippewa for a feasibility study of a renewable energy biofuels demonstration facility that would use forest resources, woody biomass, and cellulosic material to produce biofuels or bioenergy
- White Earth Band of Chippewa to conduct a feasibility study for a biofuels demonstration facility
- Elk River Economic Development Authority for a study of plasma gasification of waste into methanol for biodiesel production
- Chisago County to study locating a renewable energy facility in Chisago, Isanti, or Pine County.
For more information, see the governor's May 4 press release.
To read more information about renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Minnesota, see:
- Minnesota news published on the EERE Web site.
- Brief project descriptions from the Minnesota Energy Office published in the EERE State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
- Minnesota publications listed in the EERE State Publications Database.


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The United Nations system includes a large number of intergovernmental organizations, specialized agencies, programmes, funds, offices and research institutes as well as related organizations. Two thirds of the activities of the United Nations system take place in Geneva, making it a key centre of international co-operation and multilateral negotiation. This is one of the reasons that the city is often referred to as "International Geneva".
Around 8,500 staff work for the United Nations family in Geneva, which is the largest concentration of United Nations personnel in the world. They are active in many of the major fields of work of the United Nations, including health; labour; intellectual property; human rights; humanitarian action and disaster relief; economic, trade and development activities; disarmament efforts; science and technology; as well as research and training.
Link to the website of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
Since the early 1990s, the UN's African headquarters in Nairobi has seen sustained growth, both as the global headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Programme for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat ), and as a rapidly expanding regional development hub. Today, Nairobi's UN Gigiri Complex stands as a potent symbol of the United Nations' commitment to equitable social and economic development, and to breaking the shackles of poverty on the world's poorest continent.
Link to the website of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
At the invitation of the Government of Austria, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization established their headquarters in Vienna in 1957 and 1967, respectively. In the 1970s, the Government provided a permanent residence for those two organizations: the Vienna International Centre (VIC), which was officially opened on 23 August 1979. To make full use of the new facility, other United Nations units were transferred from New York and Geneva to Vienna. Many of them were consolidated in the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), which was established on 1 January 1980.
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I have installed VLC player as I heard that it is the most versatile media player that can be obtained for free. First of all, I would like to know if that is true. On another note, having download VLC, I have a dated system and I tried to play HD videos but was unable to do so. I read somewhere that the processor and ram was lacking. Is that really true?
I am a huge fan of high quality videos. I recently download a high definition version of my favourite movie and when I tried to play it via VLC, I was face with a green screen with no image. The sound of the movie was there but the image was not displaying properly. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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After creating and saving a movie yesterday with Movie Maker which it worked very good, today I have this error and I cannot open it because of this error message. I rebooted my laptop 2-3 times and this error is still here on my laptop. Please help me to fix this and tell me how I can solve this ? Why I have this error today since it worked just fine ?
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I have this error when I want to install a Microsoft Fix It on my PC. The installer is downloaded from a trusted source and is compatible with my Windows 7 (x86). I don't know why is not working so does an expert have some free time to help me please ?
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An error occurred while initializing Microsoft Dynamics GP. Last time this worked just fine and now this. I have made the proper settings and can anyone help me please to fix this error ? What is causing this one ?
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The Bear River swim team hosted Stansbury on 12-18-12 and lost 198-124 as a team. The girls team defeated Stansbury 97-55 while the boys had a tough time staying afloat and lost 101-69.
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Dec 07, 2012, 12:36 AM | ||
I have taken the control rod out of the holder and lined up the servo back to the standard position. If i move the servo's manually so they are off center then I turn on the TX then the heli all servo's snap to center which means they are getting power to them. Not that they are being controlled but they have power from the RX snapping them back to center. I have contacted Silver Sky Hobby's the Australian Skyartec distributor that I brought it from and I am waiting to see what he says about it and if he can either send replacement parts or repair it. Thanks for all of your help. |
Dec 09, 2012, 05:43 AM | ||
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Skyartec RX and ESC Programming
Skyartec has a programmer for the Sky X302v Rx, should you need to make setting changes to the Rx About the replacement ESC units, we have found that all of the OEM Skyartec ESCs we have used to replace bad ESC units on the bench for customers have worked correctly out of the package. See this RC Groups Post I wrote on how to set the Throttle High and Low points using the Transmitter: Skyartec ESC Throttle Reset Post There is also a ESC Program Card available that you can use to change the tune, start up mode etc Regards Max www.parkrcmodels.com www.skyartec-usa.com |
Dec 09, 2012, 05:52 AM | ||
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Max www.parkrcmodels.com www.skyartec-usa.com |
Dec 09, 2012, 07:55 AM | |
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Question about exponential
In order to get quicker response closer to center stick would I raise or lower the exponential numerical value in the tx?
Never mind, I figured it out. I raised the numerical value 40 points from stock and now the response is more to my liking. |
Dec 10, 2012, 06:51 AM | ||
I tried the throttle reset thing but the RX didn't even respond to the TX at all it just flashed 4 times and turned off and the motor played it's music. I am beginning to think that either the TX isn't transmitting a signal or the RX isn't receiving as it should have responded to the TX with the throttle up. Also If I have to reset the RX with the programer and the ESC with the program card where can I get them and what are the default settings ? |
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A not so good idea
The one thing I didn't like on my Wasp from the start was the crummy looking cowl decals that in my opinion cheapen an otherwise well made helicopter. (I see the newer ones are now coming through with the same scheme but painted: a 100% improvement).
Anyway, I decided to take the decals off and paint the cowl. Well, the faux windshield decals came off without a problem. The rest would not come off with paint remover, acetone, carb cleaner, gasoline: anything! I wound up painting over them. So kids, don't try this at home. At least now I have a crummy looking one of a kind paint job. |
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But yes the canopy is shocking and the fact that it is the old X3 canopy and not a new one made for this model dose let it down I was thinking of finding a replacement one or do as you have done. |
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Receiver not working?
Well my X3V now has exactly the same problem as Whizgig's. When I power up, the servos move up and down, but no red light on the receiver, no binding, and no gyro response on the servos. The ESC plays out its tune.
Both switches on the transmitter were in the correct position when powered on. It worked fine yesterday. What is the small button at the end of the receiver? Is it a reset button? To say that I'm disappointed would be an understatement. |
Dec 12, 2012, 08:47 AM | ||
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Dealing with factory
You might be better off working with your dealer on a warranty replacement or repair. If you continue to work with the factory, explain to them you have the GY3-02 receiver. They are simply trying to provide you with the same information and instructions we provided to you here. If your receiver will not bind to the transmitter there is an issue that needs to be addressed. The Rx or the Tx or both are not functioning correctly. Sounds like you will need to get them replaced from the dealer or the factory. Max www.parkrcmodels.com www.skyartec-usa.com |
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Reset instructions are in X3V instruction manuals on page 10 of either manual. You should have the correct manual on the Factory CD that came with your helicopter. You can download the correct manual from our website here: Skyartec X3V Helicopter with Sky706 Tx or the NASA 701 Tx with X302V Receiver Skyartec X3V Helicopter with the NASA701 Tx and new X303V Receiver Max www.parkrcmodels.com www.skyartec-usa.com |
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Progress 2013: Downtown identifies goals for the future
The Downtown Hays Development Corp. board of directors and staff spent their time during the last year working and finalizing a new strategic plan we are proud to use to move into the future.
During the same time, we worked with the city of Hays as they completed a comprehensive plan guided by a diverse steering committee. More than 30 public meetings provided multiple opportunities for citizen engagement and community group discussions. The ordinance to adopt the plan was approved by city officials Aug. 23.
During development stages, DHDC discovered downtown Hays is one of the key districts identified and decided to align its strategic plan with these efforts. The concept addressed for downtown is the Core to Campus Development Corridor. This aligns with the goal as defined in our strategic plan to improve the physical appearance of downtown Hays and the Chestnut Street District.
In fall 2012, with the support of the city of Hays and generous community donors, DHDC launched this development with a cornerstone project, building a multi-use pavilion, which addresses the need for public space. The proposed "Pavilion Square," as identified in the comprehensive plan, includes a multi-use facility to support the local economy and visitors. The time spent planning for this project was led by a DHDC sub-committee, with partnerships including city of Hays staff and community donors.
As we move into 2013, we continue to work with these participants to develop a complete plan that will not only be a great asset to downtown Hays, but also a wonderful contribution to the Hays community.
Another goal as defined in our strategic plan is to grow the number and variety of businesses in downtown Hays. Since 2013 is already off to a busy start, we have continued with our successful partnerships with other community organizations. Led by the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development, Ellis County is a recipient of eCommunity status. The goal of the eCommunity partnership is to increase entrepreneurial activity and develop a self-sustaining environment favorable to long-term entrepreneurial growth. I am proud to serve on the Ellis County eCommunity Leadership Team. For more information on this program, contact the ECC, Hays Area Chamber of Commerce or DHDC, all housed in the Hays Welcome Center, 27th and Vine.
In addition to the eCommunity, the redevelopment of a retail recruitment committee has begun. As a committee member, we will work to discover the needs of the Hays community, and its neighbors, to ensure our long-term growth. With the newly renovated buildings in downtown Hays, the potential for new business is at its high. We will work to help potential business owners become educated about running and operating their own business, and help fill the needs of the Hays community.
Other goals as defined in our strategic plan, which also will be worked on in the upcoming year, are to develop and implement a branding/marketing plan to advertise and promote patronage of downtown Hays and the Chestnut Street District; enhance the quality of housing in the downtown Hays area; and develop new events and continue to support the growth of successful events in downtown Hays. A few projects that are under way is the development of a new downtown Hays website, planning of the annual Blues, BBQ and Bargain event, and research of other aesthetic improvements for our historic district.
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Any of several prized game and food fishes of the family Salmonidae, native to the Northern Hemisphere but widely introduced elsewhere. Though most species inhabit cool fresh waters, a few (called sea trout; e.g., cutthroat trout) migrate to the sea between spawnings. Some weakfish are also called sea trout. The genus Oncorhynchus includes salmon and several trout species; Salvelinus contains trout species regarded as chars. Trout species vary greatly in anatomy, colour, and habits. Most live among submerged objects or in riffles and deep pools, eating insects, small fishes and their eggs, and crustaceans. Seealso brook trout; brown trout; lake trout; rainbow trout.
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Popular freshwater game fish (Salvelinus fontinalis), a variety of char, that is valued for its flavour and its fighting qualities when hooked. The brook trout is a native of the northeastern U.S. and Canada and has been transplanted to many parts of the world. It lives in cold, clean waters and carries dark, wormlike markings on the back and red and whitish spots on the body. The brook trout may weigh up to 6 lbs (3 kg). Some individuals migrate to large lakes or the sea and grow much larger and more silvery.
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Any of several species (genus Cynoscion) in the drum family (Sciaenidae), carnivorous bottom-dwelling fishes along warm and tropical seashores. The name weakfish refers to their delicate mouth, which is easily torn by fishhooks. About six species inhabit North American coasts. The weakfish, or sea trout (Cynoscion regalis), is a sport fish but is usually less than 2 ft (60 cm) long. Weakfish are caught commercially along the Middle Atlantic coastal states and are considered the most economically important species in the family. The spotted sea trout (C. nebulosus) is found along Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Sea trouts resemble but are not related to true trouts.
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Large, voracious char (Salvelinus namaycush) found widely from northern Canada and Alaska to New England and the Great Lakes, usually in deep, cool lakes. They are greenish gray and covered with pale spots. In spring, 5-lb (2.3-kg) lake trout are caught in shallow water; in summer, fish of up to 100 lbs (45 kg) are trolled in deep water. Lake trout were virtually eliminated from the Great Lakes by the sea lamprey, which entered through the Welland Canal in the 1930s. They have been introduced in the western U.S., South America, Europe, and New Zealand.
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Species (Oncorhynchus mykiss) of fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae) noted for spectacular leaps and hard fighting when hooked. It has been introduced from western North America to many other countries. A brightly coloured fish of lakes and swift streams, it is covered with small black spots and has a reddish band along either side. The steelhead, a large, bluish, oceangoing form, is also a prized game fish. Rainbow trout may weigh 6 lb (2.8 kg); steelheads (and rainbows in large lakes) may weigh 10–20 lb (4.5–9 kg) or more. Another form of rainbow, the Kamloops, or Kootenay, trout of Idaho, may exceed 30 lb (14 kg).
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Black-spotted game fish (Salmo clarki) of the salmon family, found in western North America. The cutthroat trout is named for the bright red streak beneath its lower jaw. Considered a good table fish, it strikes at flies, baits, and lures. It reaches a weight of 4 lb (1.8 kg). Many cutthroat trout that live in rivers migrate to sea. Like oceanic forms of other trout species, these fish are called sea trout and may not reenter freshwater for several years.
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Brown trout (Salmo trutta)
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Trout is the common name given to a number of species of freshwater fish belonging to the Salmonidae family.
Trout are usually found in cool (50-60°F, 10-15°C), clear streams and lakes, although many of the species have anadromous strains as well. Young trout are referred to as troutlet or troutling. They are distributed naturally throughout North America, northern Asia and Europe. Several species of trout were introduced to Australia and New Zealand by amateur fishing enthusiasts in the 19th century, effectively displacing and endangering several upland native fish species. The introduced species included brown trout from England and rainbow trout from California. The rainbow trout were a steelhead strain, generally accepted as coming from Sonoma Creek. The rainbow trout of New Zealand still show the steelhead tendency to run up rivers in winter to spawn. The speckled trout, found in the Gulf of Mexico and other places in the United States, is not in fact a trout at all, but a member of the drum family.
Trout have fins entirely without spines, and all of them have a small adipose (fatty) fin along the back, near the tail. There are many species, and even more populations that are isolated from each other and morphologically different. However, since many of these distinct populations show no significant genetic differences, what may appear to be a large number of species is considered a much smaller number of distinct species by most ichthyologists. The trout found in the eastern United States are a good example of this. The brook trout, the aurora trout, and the (extinct) silver trout all have physical characteristics and colorations that distinguish them, yet genetic analysis shows that they are one species, Salvelinus fontinalis.
Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), like brook trout, actually belong to the char genus. Lake trout inhabit many of the larger lakes in North America, and live much longer than rainbow trout, which have an average maximum lifespan of 7 years. Lake trout can live many decades, and can grow to more than .


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I am not a professional artiest nor a designer but as a member of this family that lives on the earth, I designed this poster for everybody so I can help them understand the concept of "Language Matter!" We really don't know where all the languages came from, or how they were born; but we all know they exist (or existed).
In this design I showed the history of the earth. In the middle of the poster, there is nothing, This is where the history started. Then as time went forth earth was made, then the humans was made. But where was the language? The human needed communicate each other. Therefore the languages were born. The design shows that many different languages were born in the eternal time flow. I also wanted to represent that each language had power and meaning. It is very sad fact that some languages are dying. I hope people to see the power of languages and to have appreciation to the languages through my poster design.
The entire color indicate day and night. It is also meaning of day and night of language life. I wanted people to recognize that when we start not caring it, the dusk of the language will come and it will be lost forever. We should understand how precious to have our own language and protect them so that night of the language life will never some.
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Next tie 6-8 March 2015 Croatia have been drawn away to Serbia in the World Group first round in 2015. The two nations, who once formed part of the same country, have met just once in Davis Cup with the Serbians winning in Split en route to the title in 2010. Last tie 12-14 September 2014 Croatia travelled to Netherlands in September with the aim of bouncing straight back into the World Group after relegation in 2013. The tie went down to the wire and up stepped Marin Cilic, fresh from his US Open triumph, to steer his beloved team to victory. History Croatia became the first unseeded nation to win the title, when they defeated Slovak Republic 3-2 in the 2005 Final in Bratislava. Prior to 1992, Croatian players represented Yugoslavia.
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Using up fabric scraps is not always easy, but with this Scraptastic Fabric Pillow from Shelley Detton, you can use up leftover pieces while adding color and texture to your home! You can find patterns for decorative pillows here or make your own!
- Various fabric scraps
2 fabric squares for backing
Gather your strip scraps and organize them according to width. We used strips which were 2" and 1.5" wide. The width can vary quite a bit, this is just what we had on hand. If you have super long strips, cut them into rectangles varying from 2" to 10".
Start pairing up the strips which are the same width and run them through your machine, one pair after the other, without stopping to cut the threads in between. Use a 1/4" seam throughout this project. Try to pair contrasting fabrics for best results.
Clip the paired strips apart and repeat process of pairing the new groupings together, repeating until you have ended up with one big, giant strip. Press seams to one side.
Decide how big you need your pillow to be, and cut all the big long strips into shorter sections that are that measurement + 1/2" (for seam allowances).
Arrange the strips however you would like, paying attention to the most dominant fabrics and making sure that they are spaced the way you would like. Stitch the strips together until you have enough to create the dimension you're aiming for, + 1/2" for seam allowances.
If you would like a flanged border around the pillow as we have done, sew 2 strips on either side, press toward outside and trim even with pieced square. Then sew 2 more strips on the other two sides, repeating the pressing and edge trimming.
For the back of the pillow, cut 2 rectangles that are the same width as the pillow front but the length is determined by adding about 3" to whatever the half point is on the pillow. In this case, the pillow front is a 15" square. I cut 2 rectangles at 15" x 11" (11 = 8 + 3).
Press under 1/4" of one of the 15" edges on each rectangle. Press under again to hide the raw edges. Stitch along that "hem".
Place pillow front face up on table. Place the 2 rectangles face down, aligning outer raw edges so that there is about a 3" overlap over the middle of the pillow. Pin in place all around outer edge of pillow.
Stitch 1/4" all the way around, clip corners to reduce bulk. Turn right side out, press edges. If no flange is wanted, insert pillow form now.
If you're sewing a flanged edge, "stitch in the ditch" all the way around the dark border fabric. Insert pillow form. And now you're done! Below are some other patterns to consider.
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Over the last three years, Dr. DiGiallorenzo has developed and utilized two generations of implant designs with a third coming. He travelled to Switzerland in summer of 2012 to view an even better design for the U.S. market. Dealing with zirconium requires an extremely experienced specialist to achieve success. Dr. DiGiallorenzo has more experience and understanding than anyone in the United States on how to achieve success with zirconium and when it's best to use these metal-free dental implants. We integrate organic bio active modifiers (PGRF), material testing sensitivities (Melissa test, Clifford testing, and bio feedback), nutrition, reflexology, massage, meridian balancing, and metal detoxification protocols using both infrared sauna and IV glutathione as well as Ester-C vitamin in our holistic wellness approach.
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There are many variables the influence meeting production schedules. One of which is factory strategic alignment.
The goals of a factory are heavily influenced by the incentive programs deployed in the factory. These incentives should be driven by that organization's competitive strategy in their markets. Are they focused on advanced technology, low-cost producer, highest quality producer, fastest turnaround, or on-time delivery and customer satisfaction? These incentives are, in most cases, conflicting strategies, and an organization can only prefer one to two of those.
Are the organization's individual department incentives aligned with the factory goals? If Production is incentivized by total throughput (total number of products shipped), there is a risk to quality and of using line capacity for Engineering process improvements or changes. If there is an incentive for quality, throughput and engineering test/process tests are at risk. If Production is incentivized for throughput, but Planners are incentivized for on-schedule ship, and the Test department is incentivized only on First Pass Yield or Final Yield, etc., you have conflicting incentives between each department causing chaos and an increased probability that the actual schedule will be ignored. Each department tries to achieve their own goals and the overall goal of improved on time delivery, on quantity, on cost will not be achievable because of departmental priorities, use of equipment decisions, priorities in schedules, and determination of individual measures. Each of these criteria is a shared responsibility with all departments within an electronics manufacturing plant.
Also, with the above variable incentives, it is quite easy to "blame" departments for specific problems when dealing with delivery challenges. The most common assignments of departmental "blame" seem to be:
- Sales accepted an order with less than the required manufacturing lead time
- Purchasing didn't provide the parts on time
- Sales agreed to an order without checking into part lead times
- Production focused on running the high-runners rather than getting the smaller jobs through
- Production operator errors keep making schedules slip
- Equipment breakdowns are making schedules slip
- Production planners have no idea what's really going on in the factory
- Process variation due to engineering processes causing scrap and rework
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All managers in their departments should be measured on common measurements, aligned with factory strategy, in addition to any department specific measurements. Achieving these measurements is a group effort, and not only any single department's effort. When all departments are evaluated, they must work together to achieve the measurement goals and thus more likely to meet the production schedules.
Are the departments' in your factory incentivized to meet production schedules and aligned with each other? Are they aligned to the company strategy (even if it changes every 6 months)? What measurements do you use to know how well production schedules are met?
Next installment we cover other factors that affect production schedules.
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Don't judge an iPhone by its cover. The new iPhone 4S looks almost identical to the iPhone 4 but inside it's a whole new ballgame. Those who were expecting Apple's latest wonder phone to be an iPhone 5 with a different shape may be a tad disappointed that the 4S doesn't look much different than its predecessor, the iPhone 4. But though it keeps the familiar exterior, the iPhone 4S has some big improvements inside:
This brings the hardware up to par with the best of the smartphone opposition.iPhone 4S now comes with the same, dual-core processor found in the iPad 2, the camera handles up to 8 megapixels (up from 5MP on the iPhone 4) and has an extra lens included to assist with low light shots, while the video resolution has been bumped up from 720p to full 1080p.
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It's the software that really sets the iPhone 4S apart from the opposition. It comes with iOS 5, which Apple claims has 200 new features, including a new notification centre, free SMS-style messaging of text, photos and video between iOS 5 users and a new digital magazine store called Newsstand.Importantly, iOS 5 means this is the first iPhone that doesn't need to be hooked up to a computer, thanks to its integration with Apple's other big new release, an online storage service called iCloud.
This replaces Apple's Mobile Me service and backs up and synchronises your documents, contacts, calendars, photos, purchased music, and apps, and enables you to switch between Apple devices seamlessly using the same information.
The more Apple devices you have, the more you'll benefit from iOS5 and iCloud.
How does it perform? When it released the iPhone 3GS model two years ago Apple said the S stood for speed. Well, the iPhone 4S is reportedly more than twice as fast as that model. Apple hasn't said what the S stands for this time, but we expect it stands for Siri. Siri is the iPhone's new artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistant software that lets you talk to the phone request information and give instructions and it's arguably the standout feature for the 4S. And typically for an Apple product, it's something that we didn't know we needed till it arrived.More than just voice recognition, Siri recognises and responds to conversational language, recognising the context of queries rather than just specific voice commands. And it also talks back to you. This may well be remembered as the year we started talking TO our phones, rather than just talking on them.
Siri doesn't force you to phrase questions a particular way. It also tries to grasp the context and either replies or displays a response onscreen. And it also learns as you use it, so it effectively becomes smarter at understanding what you want. Ask Siri if you'll need your jacket today and it will give you advice and a local weather report.
Being cautious, we started off talking to Siri a little carefully, much as you would to a small child, but after using it for even an hour or so you find you can relax and just talk normally and it still does an impressive job of understanding what you mean. In fact, I'm starting to get on really well with Siri and I think we'll become good friends.
Unusually for Apple, Siri is labelled as beta, meaning it's not the final version but a work in progress. It's far from perfect, but seems to have great potential and is a big signpost on the road to tomorrow's consumer technology.
If you have an iPhone 4 you probably won't feel compelled to upgrade to the 4S and neither should you. The iOS5 software update is free, along with iCloud, for users of the iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad and latest iPod Touch models. But you won't get Siri.Taken as a stand-alone smartphone, the iPhone 4S is up there with the best of them, but no other maker offers the type of AI you get with Siri, or the integrated ecosystem of iCloud and iTunes.If you need a new phone, and possibly a personal helper, its definitely worth a look.
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MGM Resorts Outlines Vision For Dynamic Entertainment District In Las Vegas Featuring World-Class Arena, Dining, Bar Scene And Retail
LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) unveiled details today about the experience it is creating in Las Vegas surrounding the world-class 20,000-seat arena under development in partnership with renowned sports, entertainment and facilities organization AEG. Plans include new Stripside experiences at New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts and a public park leading to the new state-of-the-art arena. The Company also announced details about the team who will bring this robust new experience to fruition.
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New Staff Orientation
The annual new faculty and staff orientation is held on Tuesday during the last week of August. All staff who began after the most recent orientation are expected to attend. The one-day faculty and staff orientation examines Augsburg's history and its current strategy, explores the demographics of our students and how we serve them, and clarifies what is expected of you and how we will support your success. As part of the orientation, you will learn more about how Augsburg seeks to create an inclusive campus and how you can continue to develop your intercultural competence. In addition to what you will learn, the orientation provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop relationships with faculty and staff colleagues outside your department.
Staff Development Series
All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions are held monthly on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30. Details about future and past staff development sessions are available on the staff development moodle site (link: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=601 ) . An Augsburg login is required to access the moodle site.