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Ocean Shippers Turning to e-Invoicing
INTTRA release study findings that show 81% of surveyed ocean shippers look to cut costs through e-Invoicing in 2013. The findings were based on a global study of high-volume shippers and freight forwarders that included 4 of the top 5 global logistics providers. Four years of economic volatility have intensified pressure on carriers and shippers to seek new ways to reduce costs and have seen no relief on pressure to increase service levels. One cost reduction method that has demonstrated results across government and commercial sectors is electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing). Once referred to simply as a "best practice," e-Invoicing is emerging as a critical cost reduction tool for companies in or those impacted by the struggling ocean shipping industry. The 2012 global study found that: 81% of respondents want to receive invoices electronically in 2013. 77% rate "managing disputes" as their greatest invoicing challenge, with reducing the "time and cost to process invoices" as a close second at 68%. The top 10 country e-Invoicing launch preferences for shippers include the United Kingdom, China, the Netherlands, United States, Germany, Singapore, Australia, France, Hong Kong and Italy. "Invoicing, dispute resolution and payment processes are highly fragmented across the industry and represent a significant area of cost and inefficiency," said Otto Schacht
WSS Middle East Wins World Cargo Alliance Award
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has won the prestigious title of 'Best Partner 2011 - Middle East,' which was presented by the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) at their annual conference in Bangkok earlier this month. "We are honored to have taken this title, and I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the maritime logistics team in the Middle East for their splendid work throughout 2011," said Flemming Andersen, Area Logistics Manager Middle East at WSS
Descartes Acquires Oceanwide Logistics
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a global on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions provider, has acquired the logistics business of privately-held Oceanwide Inc. in an all-cash transaction. Oceanwide's logistics business is focused on a web-based, hosted SaaS model suited for customs brokers and freight forwarders who choose to outsource rather than procure or manage traditional enterprise applications behind their own firewalls.
U.S. Freight Forwarder Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
A Kirkland, Wash.-based freight forwarder involved in the military's program for shipping household goods of military and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) personnel between the U.S. and foreign countries pleaded guilty to criminal offenses related to its participation in that program, the Department of Justice announced today. Criminal charges were filed today in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., against Air Van Lines International Inc. (AVLC). Under the terms of a
Customs Set to Begin Third Phase of C-TPAT
U.S. Customs Service Commissioner Robert C. Bonner today announced that Customs will begin taking applications as of August 26, 2002, from brokers, freight forwarders, and non-vessel operating common carriers for membership in the Customs-Trade Partnership program. The program, dubbed C-TPAT, is an initiative between business and government to protect global commerce from terrorism. Unveiled this past April, the program initially sought membership from the importing and global transportation
Shantanu Bhadkamkar Takes Over As Chairman Of IFCBA
Shantanu Bhadkamkar, Immediate Past Chairman of Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations In India (FFFAI) was unanimously elected as Chairman of International Federation of Customs Brokers Association (IFCBA) at the Board of Directors Meeting of IFCBA held in Seoul, Korea recently. Bhadkamkar is the Managing Director (Group CEO) of ATC Group,a leading Customs Broker & International Freight Forwarder in India
SBS Worldwide Enhances Services
Global full service freight forwarder, SBS Worldwide launched a key ocean freight consolidation service through the US West Coast gateway for its customers in the north of the UK through its Manchester office, the first of a series of planned enhancements this year. Chairman, Steve Walker is certain that as the economic chill hardens, exporters and importers in one of the most important commercial, industrial and retail regions of the UK will welcome his company's improved services
DGX Boosts Middle East Service Offering
Dependable Global Express, Inc. (DGX), a global ocean freight forwarder, announces the appointment of Lily Sagherian as its Business Development Manager for DGX's new Middle East Trade Lane service. Ms. Sagherian is fluent in four languages including Arabic and Armenian, and has been in the freight forwarding industry 25 years. In her last position, she was a Trade Lane negotiator and sales person where she managed three trade lanes.
China Shippers' Summit, September 2013, Invites Speakers
The call for Mandarin and English submissions to present talks for the Intermodal China 2013 - Shippers' Summit is now open until July 12, 2013. Organized by UBM China, Intermodal China - Shippers' Summit will be held at Sheraton Hongkou Hotel, Shanghai, China from September 24 to 25, 2013. Submissions will be accepted until July 12 for papers on Intermodal Transport Solutions, Trends & Developments in Logistics
ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2012 Scheduled
Indonesia Port Corporation I, II, III and IV will bring the ASEAN Ports and Shipping Exhibition and Conference event to Jakarta by hosting the 10th annual event at the luxurious five-star Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta on Wednesday and Thursday May 30 and 31, 2012. There will be a two days Conference featuring 35 world-class senior executive speakers who will analyze latest global transport and logistics challenges and opportunities
Top Five Most Costly Insurance Claims
The TT Club has alerted the supply chain industry to a persistence of claims in a handful of loss types. The international transport, freight and logistics insurance provider said it has found that 66% of its claims by number and 62% by value over a five year period can be categorized into just
Nigerian Shippers Council Bans Illegal Port Charges
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has urged ports service providers to stop the collection of any illegal charges not statutorily approved, says a Council press statement. The council will continue to protect the interest of the Nigerian shippers by making the operating environment
Port Terminal Completes 718-Ton Project Cargo Lift
718-ton absorption tower discharged at Louisiana Ave. wharf Fracht USA/Germany, a global freight forwarder, completed one of the heaviest project cargo lifts in the Port of New Orleans' history January 12, discharging a 718-ton, 164-foot-long absorption tower from ship-to-barge.
ARTEMUS Deploys Cargo Information Software
ARTEMUS Transportation Solutions has deployed its new, web-based software, which provides clients the tools to submit electronic cargo information for all cargo destined to Japan and transiting the Panama Canal. Both single entry screen systems meet the requirements of Japan AFR for Japan Import
SAL Heavy Lift Handles Ichthys LNG project
SAL Heavy Lift GmbH, the leading Heavy Lift operator, has successfully completed a series of complex and sensitive shipments totalling more than 100,000frtts for the Ichthys LNG Project near Darwin, NT. SAL Heavy Lift was contracted by the Project's freight forwarder SDV
SCI onto Gujarat Coastal & Exim Container Trades
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), a Government of India Enterprise, hosted an interactive session on Coastal & Exim container trades of Gujarat on 9th October, 2014 at Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad. Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of SCI, Capt. B.B
FMC Recovers $503,000 in Penalties
Chairman Mario Cordero announced that the Federal Maritime Commission has completed compromise agreements recovering a total of $503,000 in civil penalties. The agreements were reached with five non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs)
Port, UNO Host 1st Annual Maritime Workforce Summit
Summit Set for October 8, 2014 at UNO's Lindy Boggs International Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. With a focus on educating and engaging community stakeholders on maritime jobs opportunities, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and the University of New
Commissioner Doyle Addresses NCBFAA
Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle spoke today at the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Government Affairs Conference in Washington, DC. There, he addressed OTI regulations, port congestion forums and the upcoming U.S
SeaProcurement Version 2 Now Available
iMarine Software announced today the release of SeaProcurement (SeaProc) Version 2, the next generation of eProcurement systems specifically targeting the marine industry. "Typical corporate software systems can be expensive to license and support," said Issa Odeh
Artemus Transporation Solutions Hold 3rd Training Course
Artemus Transportation Solutions will be holding its Global Commerce- International Transportation & Trade Shipping 101 Course on September 15-19 in the Seattle-Tacoma area. This is the third time the Shipping 101 course will be hosted by the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound in
Port Of Los Angeles & MBDA at USC Team Up to Promote Trade
The Port of Los Angeles and the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MDBA) Center at the University of Southern California will be holding a FREE "Trade Connect" export workshop August 26, 2014 at USC's Galen Center
Ravi Capoor, Jt. Commerce Secretary Meets FFFAI
Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India (FFFAI) convened conference and a meeting at FFFAI – Mumbai office of its members with Mr. Ravi Capoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce to brief members on International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
New Moselle Service To Rotterdam Started
The Bonn port business and freight forwarder Am Zehnhoff-Söns and the French port authority for the Moselle ports have started a direct service to the port of Rotterdam, via the joint venture MMS Multi Modal Shuttle. For the time being shipping line HTAG's vessels operate a
Artemus to Hold Weeklong Trade and Transport Course
Artemus Transportation Solutions, a company in the web-based trade compliance software industry, will hold its biannual Global Commerce- International Transportation & Trade Shipping 101 Course from June 23- June 27 at the New Jersey Marine Terminal Administration Building


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Frontline Streaming "Subject Of Hate" Album
Glasgow's Frontline has posted the "Subject of Hate" album online for streaming, which is being released via Thanks For Nothing Records and was recored and mixed by Ali Walker at Devils Own Studio. The track listing is as follows:
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Writer: Joe Harris • Artist: Martin Morazzo
TRASHED!' Conclusion The United States Navy has come to drag fugitive, would-be Garbage Patch ruler Chas Worthington back to the America he left. But Chas has one more trick up his sleeve, and the future of New Texas will never be the same.
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A personal computer CPU chassis (10) is sealed from the emission of radio frequency (RF) through the expansion slots (24) in the rear panel (18). An expansion slot seal (37) is dimensioned to fit over the edges or strips (32-34) of the slots (24) and is held in place by a slot cover (26). The seal (37) has a flat portion (46) for direct contact with the strips (32-34) and an angled portion (48) for direct contact with the cover (26). The cover (26) is held in place by a screw (54) and a retaining device (60) which forces the cover (26) into the seal (37). Thus a metal-to-metal seal is formed around the expansion slots (24) to inhibit the emission of RF therefrom.
1. An apparatus for retarding the escape of radio frequency from an electronic circuit chassis having four walls, said apparatus comprising:
at least one expansion slot for receiving additional electronic circuits, said expansion slot having edges defining a slot opening and adaptable to be affixed to one wall of said chassis;
a slot cover attached to said expansion slot and substantially overlying said slot opening;
sealing means disposed along the edges of said slot opening and between said expansion slot and said slot cover for sealing said slot opening and retarding the escape of radio frequency from said chassis; and
a spring-loaded retainer attachable to a chassis wall and engaging the base of said slot cover for forcing said slot cover against said sealing means and said expansion slot.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sealing means comprises a resilient electrical conductor.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said conductor comprises a corrosion-resistant metallic substance.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said corrosion-resistant substance comprises stainless steel.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sealing means comprises:
a flat portion for contact with the edges of said slot opening; and
an angled portion for contact with said slot cover.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said angled portion is angled away from said flat portion toward said slot cover.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said expansion slot comprises:
at least one first, elongated, generally rectangular metallic strip;
at least one second, elongated, generally rectangular metallic strip spaced apart from said first strip to form said slot opening therebetween.
This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 07/270,266, filed Nov. 14, 1988 and entitled "Personal Computer Expansion Slot Seal and Method", now U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,395, issued Oct. 10, 1989.
This invention relates in general to the chassis of an electronic device, and in particular to a personal computer chassis expansion slot seal and method.
A personal computer central processing unit (CPU) is an assemblage of electronic and solid state semiconductors in an arrangement of components and subcomponents. The functioning of the electronic components within the CPU generates high frequencies which result in the emission of radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation therefrom. In response, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created standards which limit the amount of allowable radio frequency to be emitted from electronic devices. It has been found that any openings in the enclosure surrounding the electronic components of the CPU (or any other electronic device) allow the escape of radio frequency. Therefore, in order to reduce RF emission and to meet FCC guidelines, it is necessary to close and seal any openings as best as practicable.
One source of escaping RF in prior computer enclosures is the expansion slot area generally located in the rear panel of a CPU. An expansion slot allows the interconnection of computer enhancing components to peripheral items. A circuit card may be interconnected by a cable through the expansion slot to other electronic components, such as a keyboard, a printer, or a monitor. To control RF emissions, it is necessary to seal the area around an expansion slot that is being used, as well as to cover and seal an expansion slot that is not being currently used.
One typical approach to containing RF in CPU enclosures has been to place a slot cover over any unused expansion slots and to secure the cover in place with screw(s).
However, as a result of mismatches between the edges of the expansion slot and the expansion slot cover, unacceptable levels of RF are sometimes allowed to escape. Thus, there is a need for a method and apparatus to more effectively seal the expansion slots of a CPU to retard the escape of RF.
The present invention disclosed herein comprises a method and apparatus for sealing an expansion slot in a personal computer which substantially reduces or eliminates problems associated with the poor fit of prior expansion slot covers. The present invention retards the emission of radio frequency from a personal computer central processing unit by minimizing gaps in the expansion slot area.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus retards the escape of radio frequency from a personal computer central processing unit. At least one expansion slot is fixed to a computer chassis for future expansion of computer capabilities. An expansion slot cover is dimensioned to fit over and close the expansion slot when it is not being used. An expansion slot seal is dimensioned to fit between the slot cover and the edges of the expansion slot to retard the escape of radio frequency from the chassis.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the seal comprises a resilient electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is preferably corrosion-resistant and may comprise, for example, stainless steel. The seal has a flat portion for direct contact with an edge of the expansion slot and an angled portion for contact with the slot cover.
It is a technical advantage of the present invention that the escape of radio frequency is retarded by the use of a seal between an expansion slot and an expansion slot cover.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention and for further advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following Detailed Description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a central processing unit constructed in accordance with the prior art;
FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of an expansion slot, expansion slot seal and expansion slot cover in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a top view along line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view along line 4--4 of FIG. 2 of an expansion slot sealed in accordance with the present invention; and
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the expansion slot seal of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, a personal computer central processing unit chassis constructed in accordance with the prior art is generally identified by the reference numeral 10. The chassis 10 comprises a base 12 and a cover 14. The base 12 comprises a metallic frame having a front panel 16 and a rear panel 18. The base 12 holds electronic components, such as a microprocessor, a disk drive (neither shown) and circuit cards 20 which are installed on the base 12 by card holders 22. The cover 14 is positioned over the base 12 to form an enclosed container.
Generally located in the rear panel 18 of the base 12 are a plurality of expansion slots 24. The expansion slots 24 are used to interconnect circuit cards (such as the card 20) with peripheral components such as a printer, a keyboard or a monitor.
Due to the electronic components within the chassis 10, high frequencies are generated, causing radio frequency to be emitted. The radio frequency may escape the chassis 10 through any openings therein. Openings such as expansion slots 24 are an obvious escape route for radio frequency.
In an attempt to reduce the amount of radio frequency escaping from the expansion slots 24, each slot 24 is typically covered by a slot cover 26. Unfortunately, due to the mismatching of the surfaces between the slots 24 and the covers 26, an imperfect closure is formed allowing excessive amounts of RF to escape.
In FIGS. 2-5, like items are identified by like and similar numerals for ease of reference. Referring to FIG. 2, a partially exploded perspective view of an expansion slot assembly and seal constructed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The expansion slots 24 are formed by an expansion slot assembly 30. The expansion slot assembly 30 comprises a plurality of elongate, generally rectangular first strips 32 and spaced apart second strips 34. The first and second strips 32-34 may have a centrally located generally U-shaped groove 33 formed therein to help strengthen the strips. The slots 24 are formed by the gap between the strips 32 and 34 with strips 32-34 forming edges thereof. The assembly 30 is installed onto the rear panel 18 of a CPU by attaching flanges 35 by any appropriate method such as screws or welds (not shown) or rivets 36.
Of primary importance to the present invention is an expansion slot seal 37. The seal 37 is disposed between the first and second strips 32-34 and the slot cover 26. With the addition of the seal 37, the emission of radio frequency through the slots 24 is greatly reduced.
The seal 37 comprises a relatively thin, resilient, metallic substance dimensioned to be secured over the slot assembly 30. The seal 37 comprises a plurality of elongate, generally rectangular spaced apart strips 38. The strips 38 are spaced apart to coincide with the first strips 32 and the second strips 34 of the slot assembly 30. The strips 38 of the seal 37 are interconnected by a first connecting strip 42 and a second connecting strip 44. The first connecting strip 42 is formed generally perpendicular to the spaced-apart strips 38 to allow connection to the slot assembly 30 through a hole 43 and a screw (not shown).
It is preferable to form the seal 37 from a non-corrosive, metallic substance such as, for example, stainless steel. The seal 37 must be an electrical conductor and must have sufficient resiliency or springiness to allow temporary deformation when compressed into sealing contact with the slot assembly 30.
Each strip 38 of the seal 37 has a flat portion 46 and at least one angled portion 48. The flat portion 46 is placed in contact with the first or second strips 32-34 of the slot assembly 30. The angled portion 48 is preferably angled away from the surface of the strips 32-34 for contact with the slot cover 26.
The slot cover 26 comprises an elongate, generally rectangular, relatively stiff metallic strip 50. A connecting portion 52 is formed at an angle to strip 50 to allow connection to the slot assembly 30 by any appropriate method, such as a screw 54 through a hole 56. A tapered portion 58 is formed in distal connecting portion 52 to allow insertion into a retaining device, as will be subsequently described in greater detail.
Referring to FIG. 3, a top view along line 3--3 of FIG. 2 is illustrated. A first strip 32 is spaced apart from a second strip 34 to form an expansion slot 24 therebetween. A generally U-Shaped groove 33 is formed along the center of each strip 32-34 to provide added structural strength thereto.
The seal 37 is positioned over each strip 32-34 and held in place by the slot cover 26. The flat portion 46 of the seal 37 is in intimate contact with the strips 32 or 34 while the angled portion 48 is in intimate contact with the cover 26. As the cover 26 is secured into position, the angled portion 48 is compressed to form a tight seal around the slot 24.
Referring to FIG. 4, a partial cross-sectional view along lines 4--4 of FIG. 2 is shown. The slot assembly 30 is fixed to the rear panel 18 with a slot 24 positioned for future expansion. The slot cover 26 is forced against the seal 37 by a retaining device 60. The retaining device 60 comprises a support piece 62 and a spring steel retainer 64. When the tapered portion 58 of the cover 26 is inserted into the retaining device 60, the retainer 64 forces the cover 26 against the seal 37 and flattens the angled portion 48.
Referring to FIG. 5, the expansion slot seal 37 is shown in perspective. As seen in FIG. 5, the seal 37 is a generally rectangular assembly with the first connecting strip 42 formed perpendicular to the strips 38. The strips 38 each have a central flat portion 46 with angled portions 48 extending therefrom. Holes 43 allow attachment of the seal 37 to an expansion slot assembly by screws.
In operation, the slot assembly 30 is installed onto the rear panel 18 of a CPU by any appropriate method, such as rivets 36. A slot seal 37 is then placed over the slot assembly 30 by aligning the strips 38 with the first and second strips 32-34 which form the edges of the slots 24. A slot cover 26 is then positioned over each slot 24 and secured in place with screw 54. As a result of pressure from the retainer 64, the slot cover 26 is forced into the seal 37, which is in-turn forced against the slot assembly 30. The angled portion 48 on the seal 37 is pressed toward the slot assembly 30 and in conjunction with the flat portions 46, seals any spaces that may occur from normal mismatch of materials. Thus, the slot assembly 30 is effectively sealed to inhibit the escape of radio frequency from the chassis 10.
Although the present invention has been described with respect to a specific preferred embodiment thereof, various changes and modifications may be suggested to one skilled in the art, and it is intended that the present invention encompass such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
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Drilling holes in rock
If you've priced having someone do this for you, you know why I'm asking. Have any of you done this yourself? Hints techniques and clues appreciated?
I want to drill through some rock that will be part of a water feature. The holes will alllow the water to come out of the rocks.
I've done it, rent a hammer drill from Home Depot or equivalent. I think I used a 5/8 bit. They will make you pay for excessive wear but that was not a problem. At the last of the hole it will break out,forming a basin, so you have 2 choices, drill from both sides and hope they hit, and that the drill doesn't wrap you up with it, or be concious of which side you want a neat hole in. Actually the break out is a nice effect, so I guess a few practice holes are in order. I only drilled Limestone and Sandstone,they are to the soft side, but I will need to drill a piece of granite soon.
You need a rotary hammer drill and diamond bits to make a clean job. It is the same set up as drilling a hole through a concrete foundation apron so a good rental shop should have it, you can supply the elbow grease yourself. Goggles, ear muffs and regular breaks essential.
Is this project a bad idea for someone like me who has limited experience with heavy power tools? My repertoire is pretty much limited to a regular power drill, hedge trimmers, small electric chainsaw, that kind of thing.
How long does it take? This rock I have in mind is basalt (what they call "columnar basalt" or "columbia column" at the rockery) and roughly cube shaped, about 14" on a side.
Drilling through Basalt with a rented drill & bit from Home Depot may end up being an exercise in futility.
A top brand hammer drill & bit set may get through the Basalt eventually, but what you really need is a diamond core drill. This type of drill sends water down the center of a tube that has a ring of industrial diamond at the end. It will drill a very clean hole through the hardest of stones with minimal effort.
I'd suggest calling around to a few stone yards or stone fabrication shops in your area & see if they could do this for you.
practice on some old contrete first or stack up some cheap patio slabs to get used to the tool but when ready use lots and lots of water you will never have too much. have a friend with you to constantly hose the hole (a clever friend and if not a clever friend remind them about electrics and water not being good together)
a clever friend and if not a clever friend remind them about electrics and water not being good together
Stoneguy, I did call around -- the nearest place that does it is 2 hours away, and they want $100 just to set up and another $100 per linear foot of hole I want drilled. Bah!


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2005 Infiniti FX35 User Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 11 2005 Infiniti FX35 reviews.
lrubio009 writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 Base Review
Everything is great about this car. Back-up camera, different styles for interior as for exterior colors. Includes navigation and may includes 6CD player. Seat warmer and switch adjustable chairs. Great car for snow/ice because it has it's own technique of a button to adjust to snow when pressed. It's absolutely amazing.
The only bad thing is the space. If you want a family car, then I highly do not recommend this car. This car is pretty fast and does satisfy all my needs. It has not failed me at all and I hope it stays that way.
Fx35 — I love everything about this car. Great looks, fast car, mouth-dropper in my eyes. Luxury look. It's great for someone who wants something for themselves and a mate. Highly do not recommend for a family car unless you are looking for a small size to fit car. I absolutely love this car and it has not failed me at all for the past 9-10 years.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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Climbermp writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 AWD Review
Fantastic! My wife and I love this car. We use it as our road trip car because it is so comfortable and reliable.
Cargo space is a little small.
Best Car I Have Ever Owned! — A very sporty car that is a ton of fun to drive. It has an incredible exhaust sound and has the power/speed to back it up. A very comfortable ride for everyday driving. Being a Nissan product it is also very reliable and easy to maintain.
uzair106 writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 Base Review
This is perfect combination of power handling, style and performance.
Back seat is not very comfortable. Since this car has DNA of Sports cars so there is no concept of back seat anyway
Suv With Sports Car Dna — This is Still one of the most Attractive SUV/Cross over on the Road. Performance is Outstanding. Quality Outstanding Reclaimable Easy Maintenance Comfortable Save Strong Motor with Matching Transmission. Easy to use Cockpit Layout. Bose Audio System Memory Seats Great
Primary Use: Commuting to work
davisenvy writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 AWD Review
Most comfortable seats I have ever sat in, good sounding exhaust, good looks, acceleration, handling, back seat room, reclining back seats,
Cargo area in the back was a tad small. About the same size as a BMW X5. Fuel mileage for me was 15/22 with premium fuel. 20 in wheels were a bit "twitchy". Car would pull from one side to the other when you hit road patches or grooves. Ride was not rough, but firm. May be too firm for some.
Best All Around Car I've Owned — I was a little hesitant about buying this car, but was glad I did. It is the best all around car I've owned. It sits up higher than a car, the seats are very comfortable, tons of cabin room and not to mention the car is so much fun to drive. My bad mpg may be because I couldn't keep my foot out of the accelerator.
Primary Use: Family transportation
chris92se writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 AWD Review
fast, fun, handles great, nice interior
Poor visibility, limited cargo space, CD player skips some
Very Sporty Suv — Drives and handles like a sports car. I was very surprised when I tested it out how fun it is to drive. I also like the stereo system -- good sounding. I bought it used with 40k miles and so far no problems, no squeaks, rattles or problems except the CD player skips easy when the car is cold. I think the seats are comfortable, but not really a fan of the controls next to the center. I also don't care for the memory seat buttons being on the side of the seat near the door. Tought to reach for me and my wife. The appearance is good, but not great. I get a lot of "what is it?" but not much "wow!" from it, unless people get inside. Everyone likes the interior. MPG is decent, at about 19-20 on the highway and 16ish in town/mixed. These are my manual calculations. Computer is not too far off most of the time. I had a 2001 QX4 and the FX is a little better. Storage space is not as good as the QX4, but it hauls groceries, luggage for 3 people and most items that we need to haul. The visibility is also not that good. I am used to using my mirrors, but it took my wife a little while to get used to the blind spots. We also removed the headrests in the back. My son is 8 and his head is below the level of the rests, anyway. I would recommend this car if you want sporty handling, but need AWD and a little bit of clearance. Honestly, I wanted a G35x, but my wife likes to sit up a little higher and we drive to visit family that live on an unimproved road. She probably likes the car a little better overall than I do.
Karim writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 AWD Review
Powerful motor
Bad Interior
Fx35 — The FX35 is wonderfully built and has a wonderful motor. Driving it is a dream with its strong motor and sound, but i still think it is a bit overpriced. After four years the interior has gotten ruined, but the exterior is still in great shape!!!
Lg writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 AWD Review
Great speed and handling.
Limited rear visibility. But well compensated by the reverse cam.
Houssam writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 Base Review
engine's voice
A+ — very good acceleration and braking and handling, firm on the ground, needs little repairs and very nice appearance both inside and outside, it costs alot of gas but its very fun to drive and its engine has a big roar and an amazing performance.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Justin writes:
2005 Infiniti FX35 Base Review
Excellent handling, braking, emergency maneuvering, well equipped 1/2 the cost of comparable Porsche Cayenne S. Exhaust note is nothing short of a musical masterpiece.
Gas station's best friend, eats tires like a fat girl in a donut shop, brakes have been known to be problem area.
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2003 Infiniti FX35 Reviews
One Of The Best Looking, Most Reliable And Fun Mid-size Suvs Ever Made.
I have absolutely loved owning this 2003 Infiniti FX35. It's sleek, powerful and sexy with an engine that almost growls. It's curvy, muscular look is unique. It turned heads in 2003 and still does t... Read More
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I liked everything about this car, it looks like a 2008 model car and at the same time, it drives like a champ in any road condition. The fx35 was very reliable and it is a very sexy car. I would abso... Read More
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Overall Great Car!
I drove this FX35 for more than six years and other than wear items I never had a problem with the car! I am out looking for a later model FX35 as I write this review, truly a great handling SUV. Read More
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I always go for the messy look, even when I style my hair fresh, so when I started doing messy buns, it was instantly my go to hairstyle. Like a good lasagna, it gets better every day! Perfect on second day hair, and third too, if you're lucky enough to go that long.
Here's some of my favorite messy bun tutorials. I picked these as my fav's since I sort of do a mix of all three. You'll probably do the same too, and between all three videos, find a process that works for you perfectly. Enjoy!
Roxxaurus on her youtube channel shows us a messy bun tutorial on really long hair. No teasing too! From start to finish in around 5 min., she really makes it seem effortless!
Just a little variation, here's a messy bun tutorial from MissAlex, who shows us how to get the look with long hair, two elastics, and teasing. Check out MissAlex's channel on youtube for more hairstyling tutorials, she's got some fabulous ones!
Kate from the Small Thing's Blog shows us how to get a messy bun with layered, medium length hair. She's a hairdresser and really knows how to describe the steps, so you can understand them. Check out her blog, for all kinds of hair tutorials. Years ago I watched her bun tutorial using the two elastic method, and have been sporting that hairstyle ever since too!
The best thing about a messy bun is that it's not meant to look totally styled in place, so it doesn't take a lot of time. If you're away from home having a bad hair day, or tired of your hair falling in your face, it's a really cute fast and easy hairstyle you can do anywhere in less than 5 min. Just be sure to add some elastics and bobby pins to your makeup bag!
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Madonna to Release Short Film Via BitTorrent to Aid Global 'Artistic Expression'
On Monday, Madonna held an AMA session on Reddit and hinted at an "ambitious" project called secretprojectrevolution. Here are the details of her effort -- which includes a collaboration with two partners, Vice Media and BitTorrent -- aimed at fostering free speech around the world.
secretprojectrevolution is a 17-minute film she co-directed with Steven Klein that will be released on Sept. 24. It will debut in conjunction with the launch of a digital initiative called Art for Freedom, which will encourage others to submit video, music, poetry and photography that addresses persecution around the world and the personal meaning of freedom and revolution.
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"My goal is to show by the example of secretprojectrevolution my creative commitment to inspire change in the world through artistic expression," Madonna said in a statement. "I hope my film and other submissions to Art for Freedom will be a call to action and give people a place to voice their own creative expression to help fight oppression, intolerance and complacency."
In recent years, Madonna has made causes of gay rights in Russia and the prosecution of female punk band Pussy Riot. The short film will encompass a lot, almost a philosophical statement for the singer whose many hits include "Express Yourself."
"This film operates on many levels," says Klein. "It examines our private prisons. It questions what we do, how we do it and how we treat others. It questions our governments and our collective thought patterns. Think about it -- the power of art can lead to peace."
The film is being released as a BitTorrent Bundle, a new platform from the San Francisco-based digital company that has been aiming to show a misconception about its relationship with piracy. The company has worked in the past with artists such as the Pixies, Linkin Park and Public Enemy, as well as with Cinedigm on Arthur Newman.
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"We've spent the last two years working with artists and creators and came to the realization that there isn't one business model for digital content, but a different business model for every piece of digital content," says BitTorrent vice president of marketing Matt Mason. "Bundles allow publishers to bake the store directly into the content Bundle itself, meaning everywhere it is shared, fans will have an opportunity to connect directly back to the publisher."
In practical terms, that means that publishers can set certain terms for unlocking content. In this instance, the company says, fans who download the secretprojectrevolution bundle will receive stills from the film and three HD film trailers. Those who submit their e-mail address will be able to access multiple formats of the film, as well as an interview with Madonna conducted by Eddy Moretti, Vice's chief creative officer.
As for Vice's larger role, it will be acting as curator for the Art for Freedom initiative. Contributors will be given a forum for uploading original artwork; the social media tag #artforfreedom will be used.
"Madonna is making a bold move, putting herself out there to support those suffering under repressive regimes around the world," says Moretti. "Art for Freedom comes from a place of real empathy and emotion. It's a reflection of a world in crisis by an artist who has decided that apathy is not an option. In one discussion, Madonna told me that she wanted to start a 'revolution of love.' How can you argue with that?"
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Book your room at Best Western Martinsville Inn
Art Deco hotel in Martinsville with a complimentary breakfast
Situated in the city center, this hotel is in the same area as Cedar Creek Winery and Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Regional attractions also include Oliver Winery.
Hotel Features
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Best Western Martinsville Inn provides a computer station, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Room Amenities
In addition to premium cable television, guestrooms include beds with Select Comfort mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 42
- Number of floors - 2
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 1991
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Coffee/tea maker
- Premium bedding
- Iron/ironing board
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Television
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served between 6 AM and 9 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 15:00:00
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11:30:00
Payment types
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
24-hour check-in
No elevators
- Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per night
- Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
We should mention
Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Three students involved in setting off "Drano" bombs at Detroit Lakes High School
A week ago, three Detroit Lakes High School students were involved with setting off homemade bombs in the school. The investigation is still pending.
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Courtyard By Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District
Courtyard By Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District
Hotel Guest Rating: 9.2/10
620 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Welcome to the Courtyard By Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District
A downtown location, free Wi-Fi and a heated indoor pool get a thumbs up from guests at the non-smoking Courtyard Fredericksburg Historic District.
Hotel Features
This three-story hotel has 99 rooms and interior corridors. You can lie back on a thick mattress, fluffy pillows and crisp cotton sheets as you sink into slumber. Flip open your laptop on a spacious work desk and get things done with free Wi-Fi. Rooms also include microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Hungry guests can grab their goodies to go or sit and sample yummy fare in the on-site bistro. You can work your muscles in the well-equipped fitness center and exercise your typing fingers in the business center. Take a dip in the refreshing heated indoor pool (open year-round) or soak in the soothing hot tub. Guests can grab sundries at the 24-hour convenience store. Parking is free.
Hotel Location
The Courtyard is situated right in the center of town, among 40 blocks of historic homes and buildings in Fredericksburg. The University of Mary Washington is just a mile from the hotel. You can see the infamous chopped cherry tree at Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of President George Washington, less than two miles away. Shopaholics can charge on over to retail heaven at either Central Park or Spotsylvania Towne Centre; both are less than four miles away. The hotel is 51 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and 57 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport.
Guest Favorites
An "excellent location with plenty within walking distance" is how Priceline guests describe this Courtyard, which offers lots of modern amenities near historic sites.
Courtyard By Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Air conditioning
- Air conditioning individually controlled in room
- Alarm clock
- AM/FM radio
- Boarding pass print-out available
- Business center
- Business services
- Cable television
- Check cashing policy
- CNN available
- Cocktail lounge
- Cocktail lounge with entertainment
- Cocktail lounge with light fare
- Coffee shop
- Coin operated laundry
- Color television
- Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
- Complimentary newspaper in lobby
- Connecting rooms
- Dry cleaning
- Efolio available to company
- Elevators
- ESPN available
- Exercise gym
- Express check-out
- Fitness center on-site
- Food and beverage outlets
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free toll free calls
- Front desk
- Full business center
- Full service housekeeping
- Gift/News stand
- Gym
- Hairdryer
- HBO available
- Health club
- High speed internet access
- High speed wireless
- Housekeeping - daily
- Ice machine
- Individual Efolio available
- Indoor pool
- Interior corridors
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Laundry/Valet service
- List of movie channels available
- Local calls
- Lounges/bars
- Meeting rooms
- Motorcycle parking
- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
- On-site business center
- Onsite laundry
- Outdoor space
- Pool
- Premium movie channels
- Public area air conditioned
- Remote control television
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Security
- Telephone
- Valet cleaning
- Valet parking
- Valet same day dry cleaning
- Voice mail
- Wakeup service
- Wedding services
- Whirlpool
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
Hotel Information
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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The staff assisted us with directions, suggestions, helping us book. I never had so many pillows and blankets available. I was able to relax. No noise no hassle. The town is beautiful and everyone smiles here!
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Rock hunting expedition tomorrow...any tips?
Tomorrow we are going to our fabricator to look through their remnants for our master bath. Going armed with cabinet samples in 8 different shades of white from 2 different companies along with one of the natural cherry doors from our kitchen. No idea what we'll end up with but excited to get the process started.
Any tips on how we should approach this adventure?
I found it helpful to take a picture of the slabs I really liked, followed immediately by a picture of the tag or sign with the name of the stone so that I could keep track of them without having to rely on notes and memory. They can start to all look alike after awhile.
Good luck finding "the one"!
Not sure if this is too late, but when I did my kitchen I took a ton of pictures of the slabs, but I leaned my other finishes up against it before I took the picture...so cabinet door, paint color options etc. It really helped.
Oh yeah, and you might want to be clear about your budget before you go hunting. Tell the people at the stone yards a range. I found slabs that I loved but were 3X my budget. I kept trying to work the budget around to fit in those lovely slabs but didn't. I wasted a lot of time loving those way to expensive slabs though!
Happy hunting. I really enjoyed the rock yards.
Sorry for not following up sooner. We had a whirlwind day last Saturday, picking out our countertop, tile and finalizing our vanity. Here's the rundown:
Cambria Canterbury countertop and backsplash.
-Also plan to have shower threshold done in this.
American Orlean Caterina Roman Gold tile.
-12x12 on floor done on the diagonal
-8x10 on the shower walls
-mosaic on the shower floor and in niche.
Medallion inset shaker vanity in White Chocolate Classic.
We already have purchased RH Asbury faucet, sconces, TP holder, plus assorted items.
Now I need to decide how to run the tile in the shower. It's a small shower stall, 3x3. Was thinking about running them vertically and offset. Not sure if that would be too busy. Any suggestions?
This is our master bath, so I'm getting really excited. It's a very small space, but I'm hoping it will be as beautiful as many that I've seen here.


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My liliko'i vine, passion fruit, started flowering since a few weeks ago. The passion fruit I have is the purple variety. Anyone here are growing liliko'i, too? If so, are you having problems with it not able for the flower to become a fruit?
I'm starting to think that I may need another vine so they could cross pollinate to fruit. I don't have problem with bees, in fact there is a hive of carpenter bees next to my passion vine. These carpenter bees are using my old bamboo sticks as their hives! The passion fruit keeps flowering, but whenever I touch them after the bloom are spent they just keep falling off.
When I planted this lilikoi, the main purpose was to screen for the neighbor's prying eyes. I haven't feeding it and I should do that right away. This is the first time it flower, never had it fruit. Just planted it last year. Perhaps they don't know what they are doing, yet? He he he. Good to know the purple variety is self-sterile.
I forgot that I have a book "Growing Fruits in Hawai'i" by Kathy Oshiro and she recommends to plant several plants, since cross-pollination is necessary for successful crop. I don't know if this applies to all varieties of lilikoi.
It's my first time seeing, touching, and smelling the Passion Flower. It's quite fragrant and the flower is extraordinary. The ants loves it, too.
This is what the flower ends up, unfortunately.
And here is the few of several bamboos I have that the carpenter bees decided to make a home of. These bamboos is protecting the propagation cuttings and seedlings underneath from the hot mid-noon sun. These bees sometimes startle me whenever I check the plants; the bees inside give this loud vibrating buzz sound like someone is being briefly tased.
Check for ants. Whenever I have an infestation of big, black ants on my lilikoi vine, the flowers die and fall off. Maybe they eat all the pollen, I don't know. I put a few outdoor Terro ant traps by the base of the plant and the ants mostly go away.
I know you can grow the purple ones at elevation, not sure if they don't do well at sea level or what.
I'm at 1500 feet; the purple blooms and fruits like crazy (though not right now).
The yellow,orange, and giant lilikoi don't do much of anything for me.


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def action(self):
wink.lights("kitchen_lights", "off")
Here you see a button remotely turning off lights. You can tie in other events to the same button, or even have an rule that reacts to the light being off.
class kitchen_buttons(NebriOS):
schedule = "0 0 * * *"
# standard cron syntax for every night
def check(self):
return self.kitchen_occupancy == False
def action(self):
wink.lights("kitchen_lights", "off")
This rule waits until midnight and then checks if the room is empty. If that is the case, the lights go off. Schedules and Drips offer a powerful mechanism for checking your system, and injecting data at specified times.
class software_release(NebriOS):
listens_to = ['buildbot_pass','managers_approved_release']
def check(self):
if self.testers_approved_release == True and \
self.buildbot_pass == True and \
self.managers_approved_release == True and \
self.warning_flags == False:
return True
def action(self):
self.release_latest_candiate = True
#this initiates the full release process
Loading more logic into the check() is a great way to make sure quite a few things are done before launching the next phase of the process. In this case managers and QA team need to approve the release, along with the build bot, before the release process is initiated.


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Gluten-Free Baked Onion Rings
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Make and share this Gluten-Free Baked Onion Rings recipe from Food.com.
- 2 medium onions
- 1⁄4 cup fine-grain gluten-free cornflour
- 1⁄4 cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup skim milk
- 1⁄4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Cut onion cross-wise into 1/2-inch rings.
- Add spices to cornflour and mix well.
- One at a time, dip onion rings into milk, cornflour, egg substitute and bread crumbs, in that order. Make sure the onion is well coated in crumbs.
- Arrange rings in single layer on baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.


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I hear a groaning sound when turning my steering wheel left. I feel a vibration and the noise continues after making my left turn. Is this my steering pump going?
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Check the steering pump fluid level. If it's low add the correct fluid (NOT OIL) to the level maked on the pump. Also look for fluid around the pump hoses. This would indicate a leak.
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Sounds like it's CV (Constant Velocity Joint) I it grinds as you turn left or right but not so much going straight ahead. That's probably your problem.
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Is this during very sharp corners? My C70 does the same and this is just the nature of the car. There is a plate that rubs when the wheel is turned all of the way. Nothing to be worried about
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If you're reading this, you didn't make the cut.
Robert "Budge" Brown didn't simply leave his mark on Manteca.
I am a perfect-o-holic.
"There just isn't any money." - Manteca Fire Chief Kirk Waters.
Three of those 15 full-time Manteca firefighters rushing to battle a house fire in north Manteca Wednesday had been given layoff notices just hours before. It didn't make a difference to them knowing they had a job to do and they did it while off duty and responding from home.
It is perhaps the most dishonest line in the entire California budget debate: It will only cost a typical family $80 a year to keep tax extensions in place to save the schools, public safety, parks, and anything else you might happen to care about that Sacramento touches.
It's pomp and circumstance time again.
I received the phone call just before midnight on Sunday while at work. It was my brother in the Bay Area. The ambulance just left my parents' house; Dad was being taken to Washington Hospital.
PG&E used $183 million it was authorized to collect from ratepayers for the specific replacement of aging natural gas lines for "other operational needs or kept (it) for retained earnings."
Editor, Manteca Bulletin,
Transparency requires clear communication.
Saving money is killing Californians - literally.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis at Le Bourget Field in Paris on May 21, 1927.
The caller was to the point: "Manteca is such a wonderful town but could you tell me why the drivers seem to be so rude?"
I drank chocolate milk - gallons of it - when I was a kid. The same goes for my consumption of soda, sugar, potato chips and Twinkies.
I ran for the school board back in the 1990s. My claim to fame was an endorsement from the Stockton Record (the Bulletin does not endorse for local races) and I thought I stood a decent chance. I am not wrong often, but boy did I misjudge that one.
Folks who make their living tossing theories abound about human behavior generally define Millennials as those born between the 1980s and 2000s. Some define Millennials by those who were in their formative years or reached adulthood at the dawn of the 21st century.
Get your dance shoes ready, because the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission is hosting the first middle-school dance of 2015 on Friday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Golden West Community Gym! All sixth through eighth graders are invited to dance and have fun with their friends. Bring your school I.D. (or other proof of school attendance), $5 for admission and don't forget about the school dress code! For more info click here:
Rain and snow when it does fall can sometimes inflict painful misery on parts of Manteca and Lathrop.
The chickens have come home to roost.


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United States Patent [191 Persidslry OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUNTING SPERM CELLS [76] Inventor: Maxim D. Persidsky, 35 Temiscal Ter., San Francisco, Calif. 94609 [22] Filed: Oct. 2, 1972 [21] Appl. No.: 293,992
Related US. Application Data [63] Continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 779,179, Nov. 26,
1968, abandoned.
[52] US. Cl 356/36, 350/94, 350/95, 356/38, 356/244, 424/3 [51] Int. Cl. G0ln l/28, G02b 21/34 [58] Field of Search 350/92-95; 424/3; 195/18; 356/36, 38, 244, 246, 256
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 10/1961 Van Demark 195/].8 4/1962 Wolf 350/95 7/1964 Newby 350/95 UX OTHER PUBLICATIONS Mason, Examination of Water, John Wiley & Sons,
[ Aug. 13, 1974 London, 1899, pages l04l09.
Brown, Dust-Counting Cells, Information Circular, US. Dept. of the Interior, July 1945, pages 2-9. Miller, A Text of Clinical Pathology, Williams & Wilkins Co. Baltimore, 6th Ed. 1960, pages 12-21 and 820-822.
Chem. Abstracts, Vol. 55, 1961, page 23740.
Vet. Bulletin, Volume 34, No. 2714, 1964, pages 425.
Nature, Vol. 198, No. 4886, June 22, 1963 pages 1221 and 1222.
Primary Examiner-Ronald L. Wilbert Assistant Examiner-4 L. Evans Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Flehr, I-lohbach, Test, Albritton & Herbert 5 7 ABSTRACT Optical apparatus and method for counting sperm cells in a shallow chamber under a microscope. The chamber is formed in a microscope slide and covered by a cover slip provided with reference lines to facilitate counting of the cells.
11 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures PATENIwAum aim SHEH BF 2 INVENTOR. Maxim D. Persidsky BY W 22,! five/DA;
Attorneys OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUNTING SPERM CELLS CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation in part of co-pending application Ser. No. 779,179, filed Nov. 26, 1968, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In apparatus and methods heretofore known' for counting sperm cells, accurate results have been difficult to obtain. This difficulty is largely due to movement of the cells in a specimen, and with specimens large enough to afford a representative count, the movement is generally so great that an accurate count of the entire specimen cannot be made. This movement also precludes accurate results by counting the cells in only a portion of the specimen and extrapolating to determine the count for the entire specimen.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a method and apparatus for limiting the movement of sperm cells so that they can be accurately counted under a microscope. According to the invention, a sperm solution and a primer solution are introduced into a shallow chamber in such manner that a boundary region is formed between the two solutions, both of which contact the top and bottom walls of the chamber. As sperm cells swim from the sperm solution into the primer solution, their heads become sticky, and the cells adhere to the chamber walls where they can be readily counted. Reference lines are provided for dividing the boundary region and area bounded thereby into a plurality of regions of substantially similar size and shape, and a total count can be determined by counting the cells in a single region.
It is in general an object of the invention to provide a new and improved method and apparatus for counting sperm cells.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for limiting movement of sperm cells to permit accurate counting of the cells.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for determining the number of cells in a sperm specimen by counting only a portion of the cell population.
Additional objects and features of the invention will be apparent from the following description in which the preferred embodiments are set forth in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a top plan view of one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view, taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of one portion of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6, taken along line 77 in FIG. 6.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, the apparatus includes a transparent glass member 10, such as a microscope slide, in which a shallow counting chamber 15 is formed. The chamber is covered by a transparent member 20, such as a glass cover slip, which rests on the upper surface of the microscope slide around the chamber. If desired, the cover slip can be affixed to the slide by means of a substance such as paraffin oil which.
will form a seal between the surfaces. A small circular opening 21 is provided in the central portion of the cover slip, and a plurality of reference lines 22 extend radially outward from the opening. The opening preferably has a diameter on the order of 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters, and the lines are formed by conventional means such as etching or scribing.
A primer solution 30 and a sperm solution 40 are introduced into chamber 15. The primer solution is introduced first, and this is most conveniently done before the cover slip is placed in position on the slide. Thereafter, the sperm solution can be introduced into the primer solution through opening 21, and a generally circular boundary region 35 forms between the solutions. The sperm solution remains at the center in a small unit inside boundary region 35, and the primer solution occupies the remainder of the space between the boundary region and the side wall of the cavity. As discussed more fully hereinafter, the primer solution is characterized by the property that the acrasome portion of the heads of sperm cells become sticky when in contact with it. When cells swimming in the sperm solution reach the boundary region and their heads become sticky, they adhere to the top and bottom surfaces of the chamber proximate to the boundary region.
Generally, only sperm cells with progressive motion reach region 35 and adhere to the glass surface. Dead cells and cells with circular or very slow motion remain behind in relatively fixed positions in diluter solution 40. With the cells thus separated and the most active cells anchored to the glass, accurate counting of the cells under a microscope is relatively easy.
While an undiluted sperm specimen can be used as the sperm solution, the number of cells which must be counted in a given area can be substantially reduced by diluting the sperm specimen with a diluter solution. The diluter solution must be one in which the acrasome of sperm cells do not become sticky. Also, because of the possibility that the sperm solution may not be used immediately after preparation, it is desirable that the solution is one in which the sperm cells can live for several days. Proteinaceous solutions are generally well suited for use as the diluter solution. One such solution which gives particularly good results is an egg yolk citrate which comprises by volume approximately 20 percent egg yolk, 5.8 percent sodium citrate solution, and 74.2 percent distilled water. The sodium citrate solution has a concentration of 29.4 percent, and the egg yolk is preferably non-fertilized. The egg yolk citrate solution can be satisfactorily purified by centrifuging for about 20 minutes at 3,000 rpm. The precipitate which forms during the centrifuging is discarded, and the solution is filtered through a conventional millipore filter. If long-term storage of the diluter solution is contemplated, antibiotics can be added. The sperm specimen is generally not added to the diluter solution until shortly before the cells are to be counted.
If only the relative numbers of different types of cells are to be counted, the exact concentration of the diluted sperm solution is not critical, and solution in which sperm is diluted approximately to 20 times will give satisfactory results. An absolute or quantitative count of the cells in a specimen can be made from a portion of the specimen. The portion can be diluted as desired, and total count can be determined accurately as long as the dilution and the relative size of the portion are known.
The primer solution must be one which causes the heads of sperm cells to become sticky. Also, it should be a medium in which sperm cells can survive for at least a short period of time. Generally, nonproteinaceous physiological solutions, such as balanced salt solutions, can be used as the primer solution. Locksv Ringer solution, a balanced salt solution containing sugar, provides particularly satisfactory results.
The surfaces constituting the top and bottom of chamber should be substantially flat and parallel to each other. Best results are obtained when the surfaces are separated by uniform distance in the range of 15 to 50 microns. This separation corresponds generally to the undulation of sperm cells while swimming. The heads of human sperm cells are approximately 4.6 microns long, and their tails are about 50 microns long. When a sperm cell is moving, its head undulates back and forth through a distance of approximately 10 to.50 microns. Thus, if chamber 15 were made deeper than 50 microns, cells could swim past boundary region 35 without striking and adhering to the glass surfaces and thereby be lost to the count.
The side wall of chamber 15 may follow any contour which is convenient, and in the drawing it is shown as being circular. It should be noted that the circular shape of boundary region 35 is not controlled by the outer contour of the chamber but by its shallow depth and the means by which the diluter solution is introduced into the primer solution. The diameter of chamber 15 is likewise not critical, within certain limitations. It must be greater than the diameter of boundary region 35, and since the chamber is substantially filled with primer solution, an upper limit is imposed by the amount of primer solution to be used. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, for example, the chamber has a diameter on the order of millimeters.
Circular opening 21 provides means for introducing the sperm solution into the primer solution in the chamber when the cover slip is in place. The sperm solution is conveniently introduced into the opening by conventional means such as a micro pipette (not shown), and it is drawn by capillary action into the chamber where it spreads into a circular unit concentric with opening 21.
Reference lines 22 provide means for obtaining an accurate count of the total number of cells in the specimen in the chamber by actually counting only a portion of these cells. The lines intersect at equal angles at the counter of opening 21. Since the boundary region and the body of sperm solution are disposed coaxially of the opening, lines 22 divide the solution and the boundary region into a plurality of sectors of equal size. Since the distribution of sperm cells in sperm solution 40 is substantially symmetrical, the number of cells in the entire specimen can be determined by counting the cells in one or more of the sectors defined by lines 22. The accuracy of the determination increases with the percentage of cells actually counted. This percentage can be increased by increasing either the number of sectors counted or the size of the sectors. I have found that satisfactory results can be obtained where the specimen is divided into ten sectors and the cells in two diametrically opposite sectors are counted.
As mentioned above, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3, the primer solution is most easily poured into chamber 15 before the cover slip is placed on the slide, and the joint between the cover slip and slide can be sealed to prevent evaporation of the solution in the chamber. After the sperm solution has been introduced, opening 21 can also be sealed.
In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, means is provided for introducing primer solution into chamber 15 after cover slip 20 has been mounted in place.
In FIG. 4, chamber 15 comprises a flat-bottomed depression in the upper surface of slide 10. A channel 16 is also provided in the upper surface of slide 10, one end of said channel being in communication with chamber 15, the other end extending beyond the edge of cover slip 20 and being open to the atmosphere. Thus, cover slip 20 can be mounted on slide 10 and sealed in place before primer solution is introduced into chamber 15. Once the primer solution is in the chamber, the open end of channel 16 can be sealed. Sealing between slide 10 and cover slip 20 can be facilitated by assuring that the upper surface of slide 10 is substantially flat, except for the depression and channel, and that the lower surface of cover slip 20 is likewise substantially flat.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, chamber 15 is formed by an annular ring disposed between slide 10 and cover slip 20. The lower surface of annular ring 17 can be permanently affixed to the upper surface of slide 10 by suitable means such as cementing. Annular ring 17 includes an opening 18 which permits primer solution to be introduced into chamber 15 after cover slip 20 has been mounted in place and sealed. It is possible to omit opening 18, in which case the primer solution is simply poured into chamber 15 before cover slip 20 is put in place.
'At normal room temperatures, it takes approximately 15 minutes for substantially all of the living or motile sperm cells to reach boundary region 35 and adhere to the glass surfaces. This process may be speeded up by warming the assembled slide by conventional means such as a slide warmer. The temperature at which the warming is done must not exceed that at which sperm cells can survive. At a temperature of approximately 37C, the separation is complete in about 8 minutes.
Once the separation of the sperm cells is complete, the slide assembly is ready for examination under a conventional microscope. A 400 power microscope with dark field or phase contrast illumination is particularly well suited for this application.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, two microscope slides 46 and 47 are laminated together to form the counting chamber. A circular opening 48 extends vertically through slide 46, and the lower surface of this slide is affixed to the upper surface of slide 47 by suitable means such as cementing. A transparent disk-like member 49 is disposed coaxially of opening 48 and affixed to the upper surface of slide 47. This disk-like member has a height on the order of IS to 50 microns less than the thickness of slide 47 and a diameter on the order of 2 millimeters less than opening 48. In one presently preferred embodiment, for example, opening 48 has a diameter on the order of 12 millimeters, and disk-like member 49 has a diameter on the order of millimeters. In this embodiment, the counting chamber has a shallow central portion 15a having a depth on the order of 15 to 50 microns surrounded by an annular channel 15b on the order of l millimeter wide. Cover slip rests on the upper surface of slide 46, with opening 21 disposed coaxially of the chamber. Primer solution 30 and sperm solution 40 are introduced into the chamber, as in the previous embodiments, forming a generally circular boundary region 35 coaxially of opening 21. This opening can be sealed by suitable means such as a drop of paraffin oil 51 to prevent evaporation or flow in the solutions. As the chamber is filled, channel 15b, being filled with air, interrupts the capillary flow of the solutions, and a meniscus 52 forms near the inner edge of the channel. This prevents the solutions from entering the channel or escaping between the cover slip and slide, and the surface tension of the meniscus draws the cover slip tightly against the slide. Vapors from the solutions concentrate in the. channel and retard evaporation and drying out of the solutions which might otherwise cause undesired movement or flow in the liquid. No oil or other sealing substance is required around the outer periphery of the chamber. The cover slip is dry fitting, thereby providing a neater and more accurate apparatus in which the volume of the counting chamber cannot be affected by the thickness of sealer used between the cover slip and slide. This permits accurate counts to be made on a cells per volumebasis.
The invention has a number of important features and advantages. It provides an efficient and effective method and apparatus for separating and counting sperm cells according to their motility. It permits accurate counts to be made for different types of cells, such as very active cells, less active cells, dead cells, and cells with rotary motion. It can also be used to measure the time required for a desired type of cell such as active cells with progressive motion to reach the boundary region, thereby providing an index of cell activity. This is a new parameter which is useful for characterizing semen. The invention has been found to provide a reproduceability of i1 percent in determining cell motility, as compared with 1210 percent with techniques heretofore known.
It is apparent from the foregoing that a new and improved method of apparatus for counting sperm cells has been provided. While only the presently preferred embodiments have been described herein, as will be apparent to those familiar with the art, certain changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
I claim:
1. In apparatus for counting cells in a sperm solution, a chamber having rigid top and bottom walls spaced apart by a distance on the order of 15 to 50 microns, said top wall being transparent and having an opening in the central portion thereof, a body of sperm solution disposed in said chamber coaxially of said opening, said spermsolution contacting the top and bottom walls of said chamber, and a body of nonproteinaceous primer solution surrounding the body of sperm solution and forming a generally circular boundary region therewith, said primer solution also contacting the top and bottom walls of said chamber and being characterized by the property that the heads of sperm cells become sticky when in contact therewith.
2. Apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein said top wall is provided with a plurality of lines extending radially from said opening for visually dividing the boundary region and the region bounded thereby into a plurality of sector-shaped regions.
3. Apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein said chamber is formed by a first glass member having a planar upper surface with a shallow substantially flatbottomed cavity formed therein and a second glass member having a planar lower surface engaging the upper surface of said first member around said cavity.
4. Apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein said chamber is formed by first and. second spaced apart glass members having substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces, respectively, and an annular side wall member extending between said. upper and lower surfaces.
5. Apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein the chamber includes an inner region having a depth on the order of 15 to 50 microns and an annular channel surrounding the central region, said channel being disposed coaxially of said region and in communication therewith.
6. In a method for counting sperm cells, the steps of placing a first solution in a chamber having rigid top and bottom walls spaced apart by a distance on the order of 15 to 50 microns, said solution being a nonproteinaceous solution characterized by the property that the heads of sperm cells become sticky when in contact therewith, introducing a quantity of sperm solution into the first named solution in such manner that said sperm solution is in contact with said top and bottom walls and a boundary region is formed between the two solutions, and leaving said solutions in the chamber until substantially all of the living sperm cells in the sperm solution reach said boundary region, whereupon their heads become sticky and adhere to said walls upon contacting the same.
7. A method as in claim 6 together with the additional step of warming the solutions in the chamber to a predetermined temperature.
8. A method as in claim 7 wherein the solutions are warmed to a temperature on the order of 37C.
9. A method as in claim 6 wherein the sperm solution is introduced into the first solution in such manner that the boundary region formed between the solutions is substantially circular in shape.
10. A method as in claim 9 together with the additional steps of visually dividing the circular boundary region and region bounded thereby into a plurality of sectors and counting the cells in at least one of said sectors.
11. A method as in claim 6 together with the additional step of preparing the sperm solution by diluting the sperm specimen on the order of 10 to 20 times with a diluter solution.
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