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US 5231508 A Abstract A signaling gauge may utilize a magnetically actuated variable resistor made up of a plurality of noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch elements, each of which is mounted in an influence zone of a path of a magnet carried on an arm of a condition sensor such as a gauge movement. The arm may be an indicating pointer of the gauge. The gauge may alternatively utilize a magnetically-sensitive, variable-resistance element in a contactless arrangement with a magnet. The variable resistance element may include a plurality of noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch elements and associated resistors mounted in an influence zone of a path of a magnet. The contactless arrangement eliminates the need for electromechanical contacts.
Claims(14) 1. A condition-responsive unit comprising:
a sensing element responsive to a sensed condition; a moving member, carrying a magnet, responsive to said sensing element; and a noncaptivating magnetically actuated variable resistor mounted in an influence zone of a path of said magnet. 2. A condition-responsive unit according to claim 1, wherein said variable resistor further comprises:
a plurality of resistors each connected to and associated with one of a plurality of noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch elements. 3. A condition-responsive unit according to claim 2, wherein at least one of said noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch elements is a Hall effect device.
4. A condition-responsive unit according to claim 2, wherein at least two of said noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch elements are connected in parallel.
5. A noncaptivating variable output element comprising:
a base element; a plurality of resistors arranged in an electrical circuit and distributed along said base element; and a plurality of magnetically actuated noncaptivating switch elements distributed along said base element; wherein each one of said resistors is connected to one of said magnetically actuated noncaptivating switch elements. 6. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 5, wherein said switch elements are Hall effect elements.
7. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 5, wherein said base element is a substrate.
8. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 5, wherein said base element is a substrate, and
said Hall effect elements and said resistors are integrated along said substrate. 9. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 5, wherein said base element is a substrate and said magnetically actuated noncaptivating switch elements are Hall effect elements, further comprising:
a condition sensing element translating a sensed condition into a mechanical movement; an arm operatively connected to said condition-sensing element responsive to said mechanical movement; a magnet disposed on said arm; wherein said substrate is positioned so that said Hall effect elements are in an influence zone of a path of said magnet. 10. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 9 wherein said condition-sensing element is a pressure sender unit.
11. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 10 wherein said pressure sender unit is a diaphragm gauge.
12. A noncaptivating variable output element according to claim 9, wherein said arm is a gauge pointer and said substrate is located on a gauge face plate.
13. A condition-responsive sending unit for sensing a condition and transmitting a signal indicative of the sensed condition to a remote location, comprising:
a mechanically reacting condition sensing element; a magnet attached to said sensing element; a noncaptivating, magnetically activated variable output signal generator proximate to a travel path of said magnet. 14. A condition-responsive sending unit according to claim 13, further comprising a remote located indicator responsive to said signal generator.
Description This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/326,669, filed Mar. 21, 1989, U.S. Pat. No. 5,040,420, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/580,975 filed Sep. 12, 1990, U.S. Pat. No. 5,121,109 the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 07/399,810, U.S. Pat. No. 4,975,687. The invention relates to magnetically variable resistors and their application in signalling and sending gauges, and more particularly to a magnetically-actuated sending gauge or unit with a magnetically-sensitive variable-resistance element. Signalling and sending gauges are instruments or meters which are utilized to monitor various parameters such as temperature, pressure, liquid levels or various electric properties. These instruments are specifically configured to give an indication of the monitored condition. In prior gauges, the sensed condition is typically detected by electromechanical contacts. One contact is located on the reading pointer or meter movement Additional contacts may be either fixed or adjustable and located in the travel path of the pointer contact. U.S. Pat. No. 3,586,799 and 4,021,627, the disclosures of which are expressly incorporated herein, show electromechanical contact signalling gauges. (Furthermore, various gauges of this type have been sold under the registered trademark SWICHGAGE� by Frank W. Murphy Mfr., Inc.) Electromechanical signalling or sending gauges are quite adequate for a great number of purposes. They do, however, possess a number of shortcomings. The most significant shortcoming is the electrical contact integrity. The lifespan of electromechanical contacts is finite and depends on the number of operations in the environment to which they are exposed. Exposure to atmospheric conditions containing dirt, dust or various chemical gases can significantly degrade contact integrity and negatively impact on contact life span. As a result, frequent contact cleaning and/or replacement is necessitated. A further drawback is the effect the mechanical contact has on the movement integrity. In order to establish, change or break the electrical contact, a force significant to the operation and accuracy of the meter must often be applied to the indicating pointer. This precludes or significantly complicates the utilization of sensitive or balanced meter movements in gauge or sender applications. Electromechanical contacts are quite bulky and do not lend themselves to installation on aircoil or D'Arsonval movements such as those found in automotive instruments or many electrical condition monitoring instruments. Another significant disadvantage of electromechanical contacts is the possibility of spark production. According to the American Petroleum Institute, Class I Division II environments classified as hazardous may not contain electrical contacts which are capable of producing a spark. Such a contact may result in ignition of flammable gases which may be present. Standard electric or electromechanical contact signalling gauges must be isolated from this environment by either large, expensive explosion-proof enclosures or electronic barriers. Another disadvantage of conventional electromechanical contacts is the inability to efficiently switch low levels. In addition, common electromechanical contacts are more expensive than Hall effect sensors. Other signalling gauges have utilized opto-electronic sensors. This has not proved satisfactory in many applications because such gauges require hermetic sealing in order to operate for any period of time. Dust and dirt buildup significantly impairs the sensor, thereby rendering the gauge inoperative. The sealing provisions required add a significant expense to the production of the instruments. Utilization of Hall effect elements is more efficient than opto-electronic sensors. Hall sensors are not normally affected by dirt or light levels. U.S. Pat. No. 4,975,687, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein, shows a signalling gauge that detects a predetermined monitored point with a contactless element. A noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch element is mounted in an influence zone of a path of a magnet carried by an indicating pointer of the gauge. Sender unit can contain a variable-resistance element to give an indication of a sensed condition. In general, sender gauges include variable resistance elements to vary the signal (in the form of current) supplied to the indicating pointer of the gauge. These variable-resistance elements, such as wire wound boards and thin film resistors, typically include electromechanical contacts. The electromechanical contacts of variable-resistance elements suffer from many of the aforementioned drawbacks of electromechanical contacts used with indicating pointers of signalling gauges. Electromechanical contacts are highly susceptible to corrosive environments. Further, severe contact continuity problems result in vibration situations, such as those encountered on internal combustion engines. It is an object of the invention to enhance the operational characteristics of signalling and sender gauges to overcome the operational limitations inherent in the utilization of electromechanical contacts in the variable resistance element in a signalling gauge. The signalling gauge, according to the invention, is a unique, versatile device which may accurately operate over long periods of time in hostile environments. The signalling gauge is made up of a gauge movement which is arranged and connected to respond to a particular sensed condition. The sensed condition may be a pressure, temperature, or electrical characteristic. Examples of various movements which may be utilized are diaphragm, Bourdon tube, or D'Arsonval type movements. The movement may be connected to a reading pointer which typically passes over a gauge face plate or some other type of local indictor to provide a visual reading of the sensed condition. Alternatively, the movement may be located in a pure sender unit. A noncaptivating, magnetically actuated variable readout element such as a variable resistor may be arranged to cooperate with a magnet, typically mounted on an indicating pointer or another moving element responsive to a sensed condition. The noncaptivating property of the switch element is significant in order to avoid influencing the meter reading or damaging the meter movement. The mechanical resistance of electromechanical contacts influences the indicating needle and, therefore, affects the reading and the output of the meter. Utilization of a magnetic/mechanical switching element such as a reed switch also results in some mechanical influence on the indicating pointer or meter movement. Any such influence is to be avoided in order to prolong the lifespan of the meter and maintain reading integrity. An example of a noncaptivating, magnetically actuated switch element is a Hall effect switching device such as, for example, a Hall effect transistor, digital switch, or latch The term "noncaptivating" is intended to preclude elements where the magnetic interaction between a switch element and the actuating magnet results in a force tending either to retard or induce relative motion between the switching element and the actuating magnet path. A plurality of Hall effect transistors may be used in a variable-resistance element. Each Hall effect transistor is connected in series with an associated resistor to form a switch pair. The switch pairs may be connected in parallel in an electrical circuit. Sending gauges may be set up to operate in a slide-by mode where a flux axis of the actuating magnet may be either perpendicular or parallel to a travel path of the magnet. A bipolar latch and a magnet axially aligned with the travel path may be configured with a leading activating pole of the magnet on an increasing reading or with a trailing activating pole, depending on the application and signal requirements. The actuating magnet may be a very small, lightweight element such as a 32.5 milligram or one gram magnet. Various Hall effect elements may be utilized, such as a SPRAGUE UGS-3075U bipolar Hall effect digital latch or a UGS-3140U ultra-sensitive Hall effect switch, depending on desired circuit capabilities and properties. According to a preferred embodiment, a control circuit may be connected to one or more gauges. The control circuit may control one or more functions depending on the operating parameters sensed by the gauges. Typical applications of the magnetically sensitive gauges, according to the invention, include a variety of circuit applications. The sending gauges, according to the invention, may be utilized in any system where an indication of a sensed condition is required. The variable output of the sensing/sending gauges gives an accurate representation of a sensed condition such as temperature pressure or liquid level without influencing the sensing movement. According to the invention, the gauge or sending unit may be calibrated or adjusted by locating the magnetically sensitive resistor on an adjustable mounting. The adjustable mounting preferably carries the noncaptivating magnetically actuated variable resistor, but may alternatively a switch activating element such as a magnet. Additional features will become apparent from the description of the preferred embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a schematic of a signalling gauge. FIG. 2 shows a front view of the embodiment according to FIG. 1. FIG. 3 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment with an adjustable contact arm. FIG. 4 shows a plan view of a signalling gauge according to the configuration of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 shows a plan view of an alternative embodiment according to FIG. 3. FIG. 6 shows a wiring diagram for an embodiment a signalling gauge. FIG. 7 shows a multi-contact signalling gauge. FIG. 8 shows a schematic circuit diagram for an alternative embodiment of a signalling gauge according to FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the meter movement or condition responsive sending unit. FIG. 10 is a side view in elevation of the meter movement or condition responsive unit of FIG. 9 with the housing removed. FIG. 11 is a front view in elevation of the meter movement or condition responsive unit of FIG. 9 with the housing removed. FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the meter movement or condition responsive unit of FIG. 9, with the variable-resistance element and housing removed. FIG. 13 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a condition responsive component of the meter movement of FIG. 9. FIG. 14 is an enlarged top perspective view of the condition responsive component and movable contact according to the invention. FIG. 15 is a schematic of the variable-resistance element of the invention. FIG. 16 is a schematic of the variable-resistance element of the invention connected to a gauge. FIG. 17 is an enlarged side view in elevation of a magnet and a variable-resistance element according to the invention. FIG. 18 is a schematic in detail of the variable-resistance element of the invention connected to a gauge. FIGS. 1 and 2 schematically illustrate an embodiment of a signalling gauge with a flush mounted Hall effect switching device 10 arranged on a face plate 11 of the signalling gauge. A meter movement 12 is provided which responds to a sensed condition 13. The sensed condition 13 may be pressure in the case of a Bourdon tube movement or an electrical potential in the case of a D'Arsonval movement. The movement 12 translates the magnitude of the sensed condition into rotational motion of a shaft 14 connected to an indicating pointer 15. A magnet 16 is mounted on the indicating pointer in such a fashion that its path carries it close enough to the Hall effect switching device 10 to influence switching of the element 10. FIG. 3 shows an embodiment with a Hall effect switching unit 30 mounted on an adjustable arm 31. The adjustable arm 31 is connected to an adjusting knob 32 which extends through a clear lens 33. The adjustable arm 31 may be pivoted in order to set the switching point of the signalling gauge. A magnet 34 is connected to a pointer 35. The pointer 35 is rotated by motion of the shaft or stand 36 controlled by the gauge movement (not shown). Alternatively, the pointer may be rotated by a crankarm and pivoted on a shaft in embodiments with a fixed shaft. FIGS. 4 and 5 show two applications for the configuration illustrated in FIG. 3. Gauge 40 is adapted to monitor pressure while gauge 50 is adapted to monitor temperature. Each instrument contains a face plate 41, 51 which displays a graduated dial visible through a clear lens. Knobs 42, 52 are located on the front of the gauge and adapted to control the "contact" arms 43, 53. Each arm displays a Hall effect switching element 44, 54. An extension of the arm is provided as a visual indication of the location of the switch point. An indicating pointer 45, 55 is arranged to display the sensed reading of the gauge. The indicating pointers carry an activating magnet (not shown in the view of FIGS. 4 and 5) positioned to actuate or deactuate the Hall effect switching device on passage thereover. Each gauge may carry an LED signalling indicator 46, 56, as a visual indication that the predetermined set point has been attained. (optional) FIG. 6 shows an electrical schematic of a signalling circuit according to an embodiment of the invention. A bipolar Hall effect digital latch 61 is utilized as the noncaptivating magnetically actuated switch element. The Hall effect element may be a UGS-3075 manufactured by Sprague. The Hall effect element is connected through a voltage divider 62 to a switching transistor 63. The switching transistor may be connected to a signalling LED 64 through a resistor 65. Additionally, the switching transistor may be connected to control inputs of a flashing light element 66 and/or an electronic chime 67. In operation the indicating pointer, illustrated schematically at 68, sweeps the magnet 69 past the Hall effect element 61. FIGS. 7 and 8 show a multiple contact signalling gauge. The signalling gauge is configured as a pressure meter 70. A pressure input port 71 is located on the pressure meter. Adjustable contact pointers 72, 73 are connected to knobs 74, 75 respectively. Adjustable pointer 73 carries a low set point Hall effect switch 76 and adjustable pointer 72 carries a high set point Hall effect switch 77. Switch elements 76, 77 may advantageously be ultra-sensitive Hall effect switches such as SPRAGUE, UGS-3140 switches. The switch elements 76, 77 are shown on the exterior sides of adjustable pointers 73, 72 for illustrative purposes only. The switching elements in practice are located on an opposing side of the pointers, facing the meter indicating pointer 78 which bears a magnet 79. The low set point switch element 76 is connected to a low set point switch "on" LED 80. The high set point switch 77 is connected to a high set point switch "on" LED 81. According to an advantageous embodiment, this setup may be utilized in order to maintain pressure in a monitored tank between amounts called for according to the adjustable pointers. The meter may, for example, be connected to an auxiliary control circuit 82 which in turn controls a pump (not shown) through a series of switched contacts 83. The auxiliary control circuit 82 may be connected by a lead 84 and located remotely. The auxiliary control circuit may include a voltage regulator 85. The Hall effect switch elements may be connected to a flip flop or latch circuit 86 which in turn controls a relay 87. FIGS. 9-14 show an embodiment of the meter movement 12. Meter movement 12 includes a housing or case 20 having an apertured bottom wall 12 and an upstanding cylindrical side wall 22. A transparent cover (not shown) is secured over the open end of the side wall. A condition responsive unit is also provided to sense and respond to the condition monitored. In FIGS. 9-14, for illustrative purposes only, a pressure responsive unit is shown. Pressure responsive element or component 90 is secured within housing 20 and includes a threaded connector 91 with an orifice 91a extending therethrough. The connector terminates in a radially enlarged annular wall 92 with an upstanding shoulder 92a on the outer periphery thereof. A diaphragm 93 is clamped at its outer periphery between the shoulder 92a and the bottom of a fixed plate 94 secured on top of the connector, and is moved or flexed in response to pressure sensed through the orifice 91a. A diaphragm button 95 is engaged at one end against the diaphragm and is slidable through an aperture 94b in the plate 94. Spring plate 96 may be secured over fixed plate 94 in spanning relationship to a recessed area 94a through which the button 95 reciprocates, and includes a reduced width end portion 96a and a base end 96b. Base end 96b is fixedly secured to the top of the plate 94, while the end 96a is adjustable toward and away from the plate via screw 97. Spring arm 96c and pivot supports 96d, 96e are secured on top of the spring plate, with the free end 96f of spring arm 96c disposed in overlying relationship to button 95. Thus, as the pressure in orifice 91a increases, the diaphragm 93 flexes upwardly, causing button 95 to extend further through opening 94b and thereby engaging and pushing up on spring arm 96c. Calibration or adjustment of the spring plate can be accomplished by adjusting screw 97. A crank arm 100 has one end 100a pivotally supported by the pivot supports 96d, 96e, and includes an offset portion 100b between the pivot supports and in alignment with button 95, whereby as the button is extended upwardly through the opening 94b, it engages the offset portion 100b and causes the crank arm to pivot or rotate about its axis. This causes angularly extending portions 100c, 100d to swing or move laterally as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 14. Pointer mechanism 110 is pivoted on top of plate 94 at one side thereof and includes a generally U-shaped structure having a first horizontal arm 111a pivotally engaged on pivot shaft 112, a vertically extending portion 111b and a second horizontal arm 111c spaced above first arm 111a and also pivotally engaged on pivot shaft 112. A pointer pin 111d extends upwardly from the free end of first arm 111a into a position of engagement with upper free end 100d of the crank arm 100. Stops 113a, 113b are provided on top of plate 94 at either side of the pointer mechanism 110 to contact and thereby limit the pivoting movement of the pointer between two extremes as defined by the stops. Coil spring 115 is disposed around the pivot shaft 112 and has one end 115a thereof engaged against the vertically extending portion 111b of the pointer and the other end 115b engaged against the stop 113a, whereby the pointer is biased in a clockwise direction as viewed from the top. However, the spring arm 96c, acting through the crank arm 100, holds the pointer to the counter-clockwise position against stop 113b, as shown in the Figures. As seen best in FIGS. 9, 10, 11 and 14, a magnet 117a is carried on a magnet carrier 117, which is located at the outer end of the second horizontal arm 111c for contactless, floating engagement with variable-resistance element 118 that is supported on top of a support platform 120 mounted on top of a pair of upright stanchions 120a, 120b. A needle or pointer 119 may be secured to either arm 111c or magnet carrier 117 and projects substantially beyond the end of arm 111c. Support platform 120 is secured on top of the stanchions via screws 81 and slots 82, whereby the support platform may be moved laterally relative to plate 94 and pivot shaft 112, and magnetically sensitive variable resistor or variable-resistance element 118 is secured on top of the support platform via slots 83 and screws 84, whereby magnetically sensitive variable resistor 118 may be moved laterally from side to side on the support platform. Thus, the magnetically sensitive variable resistor may be moved in plural directions relative to the pivot shaft 112 for adjusting the zero or set point of the pointer relative to the magnetically sensitive variable resistor (side-to-side movement of the resistance element via slots 83), and the sensitivity or rate of response of the pointer to pressure changes may be adjusted via slots 82 by moving the support platform and thus the resistance element toward and away from the pivot shaft. FIGS. 15-18 show magnetically sensitive variable resistor 118 according to the invention. FIG. 15 shows an electrical circuit 130, which is carried by magnetically sensitive variable resistor 118. The magnetically sensitive variable resistor may be made up of a plurality of Hall effect devices 131. Each Hall effect device is actuated by magnet 117a. The magnetically sensitive variable resistor may have any number of Hall effect devices. Preferably 50-100 Hall effect transistors are integrated onto a common substrate which is approximately 1" in length. Each Hall effect device is connected in series with an associated resistor. Each resistor may have the same resistance or the resistive values may vary over the length of the substrate. Each Hall effect device and its associated resistor form a switch pair. For example, Hall effect device 131a and resistor 132a form a switch pair. All switch pairs in the electrical circuit are arranged in parallel. Accordingly, the resistors are also arranged in parallel. The magnetically sensitive variable resistor or variable resistance element is based on the concept that adding parallel resistors to an electrical circuit lowers the total resistance R.sub. T of the circuit. Conversely, removing parallel resistors from an electrical circuit increases the total resistance RT of the circuit. For a constant voltage source, a change in resistance will result in a change in current. Meter m can be calibrated to indicate a given pressure or other condition level, i.e., temperature, from the current value of the magnetically sensitive variable resistor. The Hall effect device may be a latch device, such as a SPRAGUE UGS-3075U bipolar Hall effect digital latch. The output transistor of the latch is normally off. Thus, the Hall effect device shunts its associated resistor A magnet may actuate the Hall effect device so the output transistor is on, which adds the associated resistor to the circuit and lowers the overall resistance of the electrical circuit. According to an embodiment of the invention, the magnetically sensitive variable resistor may have an initial resistance Ro of 200 ohms. The current level based on Ro=200.sup.Ω can be calibrated as the set point for the indicator gauge. The parallel resistors are preferably 10.sup.Ω resistors. It is preferable to use a Hall effect latch device so the Hall effect device is turned on by the south pole of magnet 117a with an accompanying decrease in resistance RT and remains on, i.e., it latches to on, until the north pole of magnet 117a turns off the Hall effect device with an accompanying increase in circuit resistance RT. In its simplest form, the pressure responsive sending unit of the invention could be used in connection with a remote battery-driven d'Arsonval type meter movement circuit. A suitable battery (not shown) such as a 12 volt automobile battery, for example, may be connected to one side of a meter movement coil (not shown). The other side of the coil may be connected to one end of the magnetically sensitive variable resistor 118, and the circuit is completed through the magnetically sensitive variable resistor to ground. At zero or a predetermined low pressure input, a high resistance exists in the circuit and the magnet and pointer are in the counter-clockwise position indicated in FIGS. 9 and 12. As pressure is increased, the diaphragm pushes the button 95 upwardly against the resistance of the spring arm 96c, rotating the crank arm and causing the pointer mechanism to pivot about pivot shaft 112, moving magnet 117a across the magnetically sensitive variable resistor which is mounted in an influence zone of a path of the magnet and decreasing the resistance in the circuit to a minimum value as additional Hall effect latches are turned on. Since one end of the variable resistance element is electrically connected to the meter, and the pointer mechanism 110 is electrically connected to the other end of the meter, the device of the invention enables an indication to be obtained on an electrical meter for a condition (pressure) at a remote location. Alternatively, the signal or resistance of the magnetically sensitive variable resistor can be used as a control signal. This arrangement would be used, for example, in association with some commercially available European meter movements. An alternative arrangement to the above can be obtained by causing the resistance to increase as the amount of pressure sensed is increased. This is achieved by reversing the polar orientation of the actuating magnet. After initialization to the "all on" or low resistance state, the variable resistor resistance will be progressively increased as the trailing North pole of the magnet turns "off" successive Hall pairs. The meter may be connected to the opposite end of the magnetically sensitive variable resistor. For instance, the pressure responsive device could be mounted in operative association with an oil pressure galley in an automobile and wired to a gauge or meter on the instrumental panel. The gauge or meter (voltmeter) could be calibrated in pounds per square inch and would thus indicate the oil pressure sensed at the remotely located sending unit. The illustrated embodiments are shown by way of example. The spirit and scope of the invention is not to be restricted by the preferred embodiment shown. Patent Citations
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Material Type: | Government publication, National government publication |
Document Type: | Book |
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H S Gale; Willis T Lee; J H Gardner; G B Richardson; J S Diller; Walter Curran Mendenhall; C A Fisher; John M Nickles |
OCLC Number: | 663200650 |
Notes: | Bulletin 341 was issued as a single volume, Contributions to economic geology, 1907, Part II, Coal and lignite, and also as separate chapters, for which pagination of volume has been used above. |
Description: | pages 283-315 ; 24 cm. |
Contents: | The Grand Mesa coal field, Colo., by W.T. Lee, 1909, p. 316-334 -- The coal field between Gallina and Raton Spring, N. Mex., in the San Juan coal region, by J.H. Gardner, 1909, p. 335-351 -- The coal field between Durango, Colo., and Monero, N. Mex., by J.H. Gardner, 1909, p. 352-363 -- The coal field between Gallup and San Mateo, N. Mex., by J.H. Gardner, 1909, p. 364-378 -- The Harmony, Colob, and Kanab coal fields, southern Utah, by G.B. Richardson, 1909, p. 379-400 -- The Rogue River valley coal field, Oreg., by J.S. Diller, 1909, p. 401-405 -- A coal prospect on Willow Creek, Morrow County, Oreg., by W.C. Mendenhall, 1909, p. 406-408 -- The Pocket coal district, Va., in the Little Black Mountain coal field, by C.A. Fisher, 1909, p. 409-418 -- Classified list of papers dealing with coal, coke, lignite, and peat contained in publications of U.S. Geological Survey, except those on Alaska, compiled by W.T. Lee and J.M. Nickles, 1909, p. 419-436 -- Index, 1909, p. 437-444. |
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Last updated at 12:31, Wednesday, 07 November 2012
Carlisle-based Story Group is ready to push ahead with a major development in Lancashire.
The company acquired the Camelot Theme Park at Charnock Richard, near Chorley, from receivers in 2009 with a view to building up to 1,000 homes there.
Camelot re-opened in 2010 under the management of Knights Leisure. But Story always made it clear this was a temporary reprieve for the theme park.
Knights Leisure has now announced that Camelot, which is closed for the winter, will not re-open in 2013.
And Story Group chief executive Fred Story told the News & Star that plans to redevelop the 140-acre site were progressing.
He said: "We want a sustainable future for the site and the theme park isn't sustainable.
"We are talking to Chorley Borough Council and are looking to submit a planning application next year when we understand what the council's needs are.
"Whether it is mixed use or [solely] residential is something we will explore with the council."
Camelot employed 150 staff during the summer and has been in operation since 1983.
Roy Page, managing director of Knights Leisure, said the decision to close for good followed a long-term decline in visitor numbers and a "particularly challenging" season in 2012.
He added: "We have become used to inclement summer weather in the UK.
"But a combination of the wettest summer for 100 years, the Queen's jubilee celebrations, followed by the Olympics during our busiest months had a major impact on visitors to Camelot."
Story is bucking the trend among housebuilders who are generally reluctant to commit to large projects.
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Baby is found unharmed and LAUGHING after horrific car crash when her father swerved to avoid a pheasant
- Accident happened on the A422 near the village of Pillerton Priors
- Family's V-reg Rover 400 toppled onto its side before hitting a grass verge
- Brooke strapped in her £40 car seat in back escaped without a scratch
- Family taken to Warwick Hospital but released the same night
Brooke Butler who was strapped in to her £40 car seat in the back of the car escaped without a scratch when her father's car turned over
A tiny baby who survived a horrific car crash which destroyed the vehicle she was travelling in was found laughing while still strapped in her seat.
Brooke Butler, 10-months-old, and her parents, Tom, 25, and fiancée Kirsty Hobley, 20, were driving home on an A-road when Mr Butler swerved to avoid a pheasant near the village of Pillerton Priors in Warwickshire.
The family's V-reg Rover 400 toppled onto its side as it careered across the road before hitting a grass verge and falling back onto all four wheels.
Brooke, who was strapped in her £40 car seat in the back of the vehicle escaped without a scratch.
Instead of crying as she was hauled out of the smashed-up car, the youngster burst into fits of giggles as her panicking parents tried to escape the wreckage.
The crash happened on May 2 as the family travelled from Banbury, Oxfordshire, to their home in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
The young family were taken from the scene on the A422 to Warwick Hospital but were discharged that night and housewife Ms Hobley is now recovering from her cuts and bruises.
course I was always told to hit the things but instinct took over and
when I saw those eyes I turned the wheel. Being a new driver I turned too sharply,' said Mr Butler.
The family's V-reg Rover 400 toppled onto its side as it careered across the road before hitting a grass verge and falling back onto all four wheels
10-month-old Brooke Butler was in the back of this car when it careered across the road before hitting a grass verge and falling back onto all four wheels
Write-off: Paramedics and firemen rushed to the scene and cut Tom free from the vehicle following the crash on May 2
'It went up on the driver's side which is the side my daughter was on in the back.
'The car righted itself but I couldn't open my door so climbed out of the window and managed to yank the back door open.
'I got my daughter out and as soon as I picked her up she started giggling. It shocked me completely.
'Even with her laughing I still wanted Brooke checked over and everything, in case of anything internal.
'But she was completely unharmed and even fell asleep on the way to the hospital in the ambulance.
'We spent £40 on a car seat and it is the best £40 I have ever spent in my life.
'It definitely saved our daughter's life.'
Lucky: Tom Butler and fiancée Kirsty Hobley, 20, were driving home from Banbury, Oxon, when Mr Butler swerved on the A422 near the village of Pillerton Priors to avoid a pheasant
Lucky to walk away: The Butlers' V-reg Rover 400 or rather what's left of it
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'A baby, who was restrained in a child seat in the rear of the vehicle, was assessed at the scene and fortunately had sustained no obvious injuries.
'All three occupants of the car were conveyed to Warwick Hospital for further assessment and treatment.'
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Master Gardeners must be willing to spend one day each week for nine consecutive weeks during January, February and March for a total of 66 hours of classroom instruction. It is helpful if potential Master Gardeners have had some gardening experience. They must agree to return 66 hours in volunteering gardening information, public service, or remit $500 for the course.
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A minimum or 46 hours is spent at the Extension office answering gardening questions. Additional time can be returned in such activities as staffing information booths and/or giving demonstrations at the Linn County Fair, the Spring Garden Festival, and the farmers markets. One might volunteer hours working in the Linn County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden located at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center, or lead a 4-H horticulture club, present windowsill gardening to second and third graders, or lead a gardening class at the Gardening in the Pacific Northwest series sponsored by Linn County Master Gardeners and LBCC. Other ways to pay back volunteer hours might be to provide gardening programs for service clubs, write newspaper articles, or tape radio spots.
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It's good to see that The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)has been taking various proactive steps to raise the standards of education of accounting and financial reporting from time to time in keeping with the global trends.
The shifting of focus of the modern accountants from National to International Accounting Standards, ICAI's recent launch of Accounting Technician course and the ICAI's plan to slowly and gradually make the residential classes for the students mandatory as and when proper infrastructure takes up shape are few of the major recent developments which has always kept the accounting world quite awake even at this point of time when opinion of the experts on the short to mid term
economy of the nation is a bag of mixed thoughts.
The demand of accountants and finance executives both tier 2 and tier 1 level does not seem to have been blackened out with the recent economy developments. Be it a Chartered Accountant or a MBA � Finance professional or any other Finance professional working for any organization, every body needs a helping hand to assist in the accounting / auditing / finance oriented work carried out by them on a day to day basis. This has also necessitated that the corporate world gets adequate inflow of tier 2 accounting professionals at all phases of a country's economy. Hence, be it a B.Com graduate, a semi Qualified CA � CS � CWA or a Qualified CA / CS / CWA or any other commerce Professional every one's role is gaining importance in achieving efficient and optimum working resource within an organization.
Various timely attempts are being made by all the relevant governing bodies monitoring the course of the accounting / finance world to regularly update its course curriculum, syllabus etc to make sure that the students are exposed to the most latest technical knowledge that will help them easily perform to their best in working conditions for which they have been trained during the course.
It has been understood that in line with its efforts to enhance the efficiency in the conduct of examination, ICAI for the first time successfully conducted online Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
on 7th December 2008 (Sunday) in 11 major cities. It has also been understood that the demand for chartered accountants also is on a rise. This is evident from the number of students which enrolled for appearing for the CA entrance exam i.e. CPT held on 14th Dec., 2008.
These initiatives which are being taken by the governing bodies across the country to help the country get better accountants and finance professionals has surely made it really necessary for the entire student community to honor such steps being taken by the front enders by putting their best in the examinations which ultimately would help them to build a Promising career ahead.
Also the increasing enrollments for the CA exams / CS exams/ CWA exams etc and the peer pressure has led not only students be very sincere with their preparation for the exams, but also this necessitates the mentors who act as useful guides for students to be sincere and keep
theirselves updated with the latest updates / trends and students requirements.
Be it coaching centers, private tuitions or other form of mentors for eg. Eduex (www.eduex.in) providing mock exam solutions to the students of CA � CS � CWA course, every one need to respond to the changing course dynamics, curriculum structure etc to their best as they too play a important role in helping the examinees to be confident of their preparation right from the beginning. This could only help achieve better results for students and would at least help students be ready for any kind of surprise as they would be satisfied with their performance levels and would be
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A CRIME spree near Redditch last Wednesday (December 5) saw three burglaries carried out and a car stolen in just three hours.
Police believe all the incidents, which happened between 12.45pm and 4pm, were linked.
Jewellery, cash and car keys were stolen from the first home in Bittell Road, Barnt Green after thieves got in through an unlocked porch and kicked the front door in.
Then, a haul worth more than £4,500 was taken from a home in the next lane, Bittell Farm Road, when the porch and front doors were forced.
The items included a £700 26-inch flat screen Samsung TV, a man's ring with a large diamond worth £1,250, another man's white gold ring with five small diamonds worth £1,000, a £900 Rotary watch with a gold strap, a £400 Rotary watch with a black leather strap and three pairs of cufflinks - two gold and one silver - worth £350. Car keys were also taken, although the vehicle was not taken.
The get-away vehicle, a £15,000 Blue Volkswagen Golf, was driven away from outside the front of the third home in Marlbrook Lane, after thieves got into the kitchen through an unlocked back door and stole the keys, while the man who lives their was upstairs.
A West Midlands Police helicopter picked up the vehicle on the A441 in Hopwood around 3.40pm.
It tracked the car as it went into Kings Norton where it was involved in a crash with another moving vehicle before carrying on in to Birmingham where it crashed again - this time in to a police car.
Police said they were forced to abandon the chase around 4pm due how dangerous the escaping thief was driving.
Det Sgt Ed Slough of West Mercia Police said they suspected there were at least two people involved.
"It is significant that vehicle keys were removed from all three homes, although only one car was actually stolen, the blue Golf."
He added that car was still missing and he urged anyone with any information as to its whereabouts to contact officers.
"We also want to emphasise to people that if they see anyone acting suspiciously, to note descriptions and take down the registration number of any vehicles being used," he said.
Police have carried out door to door enquiries and community support officers have stepped up patrols in the area in case the thieves return for the other vehicles.
The stolen Golf has the registration VE11 GKF.
Anyone with any information on any of these incidents should contact Det Sgt Slough at Bromsgrove CID on 0300 333 3000.
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This sofa is even better in person. I was hesitant buying something this large online, but am so glad I did! It looks fabulous and is very comfortable. I was worried that the chenille would look cheap, but the fabric is so soft and looks very classy/elegant.
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Beautiful color
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very high quality
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? Description was accurate
First 10 days after ordering are frustrating because no communication on the delivery. But once it leaves the warehouse in about 10 days, it moves quickly via truck line and you can track the order. It is a big couch. Make sure you have measured your room well.
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? I got the quartz and it was darker than I expected, but still nice color.
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good quality. Fairly firm cushions.
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good description, color slightly darker than in the pics
We are happy with this sectional. The loose back cushions are soft and seem to hold their shape after use. The seat cushions are firm. I'm sure over time they will relax. The graphite color is between black, brown and gray. The fabric is like a woven tweed of all three colors. It is a soft fabric. Unlike some chenille fabrics that are typically used on lower end furniture. It does feel like it will wear well over time. The three sections do stay in place. Overall, we couldn't be happier.
I bought this couch 8 months ago and it still holds on good, I have three boys who play and jump on the sofa and it is still holding on. the fabric can be dry cleaned and the cushions are firm..I would recommend it to anyone. GReat buy
We absolutely LOVE this sectional; it fits our room like it was custom made for us. I personally did not care for the smaller "throw" pillow which came with the sofa but I knew I didn't care for them and intended to buy pillows I liked when the couch was delivered. All in all this sectional is excellent quality at what we felt was a reasonable price.
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The graphite color is not quite grey but more of brownish grey which is the color I was hoping it would be when delivered.
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent quality!
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? very good
I was looking for a large sectional couch, and the local stores wanted $2500-3000 for similar products to this couch. Ordering without seeing such a large piece of furniture was daunting, but I took the plunge and am happy with what I received. One section was almost too long/tall to move into my lower level living room (with 10 foot ceilings), but the delivery company removed it from the box and made it work. It is a nice, large couch, and was very nice and firm for the first couple of weeks. The couch is definitely broken in now after 4 months - the difference is very clear when sitting on the chaise part, which we seldom use, and the rest of the couch, where we sink now - so hopefully it holds up for a long time. It's a good value but not a nice as the "regular" couch and loveseat I purchased at the local furniture store (but those two items alone cost nearly as much as this entire setup). I would probably purchase again, but would wait for another sale.
We were nervous about buying a sectional without actually seeing it or sitting on it. We are very happy with it. We enjoy curling up on this sectional. The only negative against it is the fact that it is designed to go together in only one configuration. If you want it all together, there is only one way it can logically be arranged. This limits your options, especially in a smaller room and you may be forced to break it up into two separate sections.
I really can't say enough about this sectional. It's a great value for the product. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
This is the 1st review I have ever written but since I'm so disappointed with this sectional I decided to share. I purchased this sectional in August after reading reviews that weren't consistently good but I thought I would take a chance away. I wish I hadn't. The material is cheap and the cushions are already loosing their shape and sagging. I will be amazed if the sectional holds up for a year. Very disappointed!!!
Great couch. Large and comfortable. Quality and design as promised.
This sofa is a really big sectional--which is exactly what we needed to fill our living space. It matches everything (we've got grey blue walls and it looks great with Ansley Stone club chair!) Super comfy, especially after you wear it in after a little bit--the chaise is fantastic for lounging (even for 2 people) and watching TV. I would definitely recommend thiis product! Just be aware that you may have to remove the sectional from packaging before getting it in the door of your house :-/
This is the best sofa I found. It's quality surpasses anything I had tried in any furniture store. Not to mention the price on this size of sofa is EXCELLENT!!! My family has enjoyed many movie nights since we've received it. I would have given it an excellent rating, except in my opinion the back cushions need to be firmer. Overall I highly recommend this product!!!!
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exact
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good quality
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate
This is a great couch. The fabric is nice and cleans up well (i have a dog and two small children!) and it came packaged great. Great value!
This is everything it said it would be. Comfort and style. I just wish I had bought the matching carpet when it was available. I can't even begin to explain how well it was packed. Excellent job.
Love this couch - it is VERY comfortable. The seats are firm, but not overly so, and the back pillows are perfect, soft and so comfortable! The color (Graphite) is beautiful, and looks amazing in our den. The fabric is soft and feels like it's great quality. HIGHLY recommend this to anyone on the fence!!
Very pleased with this furniture! Very comfortable, very quick and easy assembly, and looks really nice, plus the set is really large. Even though it is meant to be assembled into a U-shaped style, I have quite a bit of room to fill up so I have it broken into two settings (a love seat and an L-shaped setting) and it looks just as nice. The only downside to this purchase is delivery. Delivery options are rather limited for such an oversized product. There was only one person (the delivery truck driver) available to deliver the furniture - it took quite a bit of time for him to offload the packages from the truck onto the floor in front of the garage. In fact, a neighbor had to stop by to help him offload the packages. Be prepared to have help available to assist with the delivery and set up because the packages and furniture is just too big for one person to handle.


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A pair of hedge fund managers have been accused of using a side-pocket to conceal losses and overcharge investors.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said that PEF Advisors, run by Paul Mannion and Andrew Reckles, overvalued the hedge fund's investment in World Health Alternatives by more than a factor of 10. The Atlanta firm's Palisade Master Fund had about 20% of client assets invested in the company five years ago, when WHA announced that it was under investigation for accounting fraud.
PEF moved the WHA investment into a side-pocket as the stock's value plummeted by more than 90%. But according to the SEC, PEF continued to value the stake at $4.12 million, when it was worth $362,000, "at most."
"Side pockets are not supposed to be a dumping ground for hedge fund managers to conceal overvalued assets," the SEC's Robert Kaplan said. "Mannion and Reckles deceived investors about the fund's performance and extracted excessive management fees based on the inflated values."
According to the SEC, the duo stole some $1.6 million from investors using the side-pocket.
Mannion and Reckles deny the charges, arguing that "no valuation" of WHA "was reliable" following the announcement of the investigation and the company's subsequent bankruptcy filing.
The two men's attorney, Stavroula Lambrakopoulos, said that no money was lost by clients due to the use of the side pocket.
The case may be the first over the use of side-pockets, which became prevalent during the financial crisis, but it will not be the last. Kaplan said that "additional side pocket cases" are likely in the future.
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On December 17, 2014, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) LeNorman Strong arrived at the Campus Shared Services (CSS) offices with a STAR Award [Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award] in hand to present to Payroll Specialist Ryan Bartelli for "Providing above-and-beyond support for UVA [University Village in Albany] staff with payroll issues during the CalTime transition."
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Aledo Ladycats Varsity Orange at Glen Rose Invitational at Squaw Valley Golf Course Links Course.
The Community News • P.O. Box 1031 • 203 Pecan Dr. • Aledo, TX 76008 • 817-441-7661 • FAX: 817-441-5419
Aledo ISD Superintendent Dan Manning has announced his retirement from the district effective July 1. The statement from the Aledo ISD is reprinted below. Additional details will be available in the Feb. 8 issue of The Community News.
Statement from the Aledo ISD
ALEDO, Texas — Jan. 31, 2013 — Due to an ongoing kidney health challenge and upon medical advice, Aledo ISD Superintendent Dan Manning today announced he will retire effective July 1, 2013. He will continue to lead the district through the remainder of the school year without interruption.
The announcement today allows the AISD school board several months to conduct a search for the district's next superintendent to be selected and in place before the start of the 2013-'14 school year.
Mr. Manning said, "For three decades, being an educator has been the professional passion of my life. I believe education is the gateway for every child to achieve their full promise as a human being, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to influence the lives of children and those who work with children."
AISD School Board President Bobby Rigues noted that Mr. Manning's contract was unanimously approved for two additional years at the January school board meeting. "He has proven to be an outstanding leader and superintendent for Aledo ISD," Rigues said. "His dedication to this district and his leadership abilities will be greatly missed by many, yet we wish him well."
In a message to AISD teachers and staff, Mr. Manning said, "It has been a tremendous privilege and honor to serve the children, staff and families of Aledo ISD. What a great district we have, and all of you are so critical to what makes it great. Keep up the great work you are doing to take Aledo ISD 'to the next level.' There is no job more noble than one that positively influences the lives of children."
Aledo Ladycats Varsity Orange at Glen Rose Invitational at Squaw Valley Golf Course Links Course.
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Aledo Ladycats at Burleson, JV 5:30 pm and Varsity 7:00 pm. *District Game
Aledo Ladycats at Burleson Centennial, JV 5:30 pm and Varsity 7:00 pm. *District Game
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Aledo Bearcats JV at Boswell Tournament, Times TBA.
Aledo Bearcats Freshmen at Richland Tournament, Times TBA.
Aledo Ladycats and Bearcats Varsity Orange at Brock High School Tournament at Canyon West Golf Course.
Aledo Bearcats JV vs. Joshua at AHS Baseball Field, 6:00 pm. *District Game
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(13 Posts)Hi Mums,
Anyone know of baby activities near Highgate,Honsey,Archway,Woodgreen areas?? Precisely indoor activities due to the poor weather conditions :-( I AM so desperate to get out of the house with my lil 6mnths old baby. Find myself trapped in the house coz can't find stuff to do and my PND creeps in :-( pls help I'm a first time mum and I'm finding this so difficult :-( I just need to get out of the house.
Hi Lovely
I live in Haringey too and have a 3mo old little (well, actually quite big) boy! We have yet to join any classes but intend to. I hear baby sensory can be good, I think it's in Muswell Hill but the website will give more information. I will 'have a google' and come back to this thread
Hi RemembersButtonMoon,
Thank for your reply, pls send the web page for me too I have a look at it. It would be so great to try something new.
Hi Lovely
How are things with your little one today?
The Baby Sensory classes (www.babysensory.com) look like they can be quite expensive (£80 for 10 classes, I think) but I have heard it's really good.
I remember finding a blog before written by a mum in Haringey about local activities, will try to dig that out too and send the link to you.
I found it!
The writer is actually a poster on Mumsnet. You'll find her if you go through the threads in Haringey Local (under New Blog for Haringey Parents, or something similar). Hope you find something that you can work with in the rain!
Oh thanks RemembersButtonMoon, thanks for the help to find somthing, its abit pricy though , have you heard of anyother activities precisely indoor activities?
Stuck in bed, can't wake up. Have very little energy
Have no idea what I'll do the rest of the day I HATE feeling like this.
How about you?
I agree - the Baby Sensory classes are expensive. I think you can have a free trial class though, to see if you/baby enjoy it.
Sorry to hear you are having a rough day. How is baby doing? We went to Ally Pally for an hour today which was great, having been indoors since Saturday due to the rain. It really does help to go out, I find.
The other links are for other local activities (most of those ones are free too). I haven't tried any yet so can't personally recommend any, but we are going to try the 'sing and play' sessions in the library in a couple of weeks.
Hi lovelymummy47
I have a 3 month old little boy and live near Ally Pally. I have found a few mother and baby groups but haven't been to any yet. Woodside childrens centre 59 Whitehart Lane have one for babies 6months and under Tuesdays 1.30 - 15:00 6months and over Wednesdays at 9.30 a.m.
Bounds Green Children centre have a few activites here is there timetable http://www.boundsgreenschoolandchildrenscentre.ik.org/attachments/20120329_Activity_Timetable_April-June_Pg1.jpg
Have you thought about taking your little one swimming that's indoor and relatively cheap. I took mine for the first time last week and he loved it. I'm not a swimmer but baby pool is warm and shallow so was fine.
Surestart children centres can be brilliant and are free and often action packed with activties for little people. Also check your local primary schools and churches as many will have cheap or free parent and baby drop-ins.
Hello, I know it's hard being a mum and the weather isn't helping!
I can recommend Jolly Babies for a Monday afternoon activity 2-4:30pm. It's a drop-in playgroup run by volunteers (such as myself!). It's very relaxed and friendly, only costs £2 and has indoor and outdoor playareas. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/#!/groups/jollybabies.burghleyroad/
Maybe I'll see you there tomorrow.
Why dont you ask your health visitor about babygroups, she should be able to give you a list of whats going on in your area.
also if you look on the NCT website, you can access for free the latest edition of their gas &air magasine and in the middle there is a list of babygroups too.
finally, google children centres in aringey and then get in touch with them, there all have baby goups running..
i know it is hard being a new mum, especially with all this rain.... get out of the house, try ifferent baby grous and make friends with other mums, it will make it al,worthwhile ;-)
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