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Seattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital today announced the formation of a new 10-year collaboration that will expand pediatric specialty services in the Puget Sound region. Initially, the new partnership will focus on providing cardiac surgery services for infants and children. In the future, the two health care providers will look for more opportunities to work together on improving care for children.
The collaboration brings together expertise from existing cardiac surgery programs at both institutions and adds the services of surgeons from Seattle Children's who will now also perform surgery at Mary Bridge. With this relationship, cardiac surgeons will share protocols and educational opportunities and have the added support and benefit of being faculty members of the University of Washington School of Medicine. This affiliation will bring together the resources of two strong children's hospitals to help ensure that the finest pediatric cardiac surgery practices are available to South Sound patients and their families.
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A light source channel is described. The light source channel includes an extrusion forming a channel having an open length and a light source positioned within the channel. A light transfer medium is positioned above the light source and covers the open length of the channel. The light transfer medium has a cross section. A method embodiment according to the present invention produces a light source channel by installing a light engine within a channel of an extrusion and covering the channel length with a light transfer medium above the light engine. The light transfer medium has a cross-section.
1. A light source channel, comprising:
an extrusion forming a channel having an open length;
a light engine positioned within the extrusion channel;
a light transfer medium positioned above the light engine and covering the open length of the extrusion channel, the light transfer medium having a cross section.
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covering the channel length with a light transfer medium above the light engine, the light transfer medium having a cross section.
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light emitting means for emitting light;
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The present application hereby claims the benefit of priority of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/571,895 filed on May 18, 2004 and hereby incorporates said Provisional Application herein in its entirety by reference.
The present invention relates to collimating and controlling light produced by light emitting sources, and more particularly, to the use of a light transfer medium such as half round lenses and extrusions to collimate and control light produced by light emitting sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), and light emitting polymers (LEPs).
It is known in the art to use LEDs as a light source. Existing linear LED-based light source systems inefficiently scatter and diffuse light within a containing light fixture. It is known that high power LEDs require external/additional heat sinking for transferring heat away from the LEDs in order to promote longevity and efficiency of the LEDs.
An embodiment according to the present invention provides a light source channel including an extrusion forming a channel having an open length and a light engine positioned within the channel. A light transfer medium positioned above the light engine covers the open length of the extrusion channel. The light transfer medium has a cross section. The extrusion can be of any length, shape, or size.
In a method aspect, an embodiment according to the present invention produces a light source channel by installing a light engine within a channel of an extrusion and covering the channel length with a light transfer medium above the light engine. The light transfer medium has a cross-section.
Still other advantages of embodiments according to the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, wherein the preferred embodiments of the invention are shown and described, simply by way of illustration of the best mode contemplated of carrying out the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modifications in various obvious respects, all without departing from the invention.
The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings, wherein elements having the same reference numeral designations represent like elements throughout and wherein:
In contrast with the above-described approaches, the mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention collimates and controls light produced by a light emitting source, e.g., LEDs, OLEDs, and LEPs.
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Extrusion 12 includes a channel 18 having a U-shaped cross-section and a pair of attachment ears 20 at either end of extrusion 12. Bottom portion 22 of extrusion 12 extends beyond channel 18 on each end of light source channel 10 and include a defined through-hole 24 for fixing light source channel 10 in position, e.g., using screws, bolts, etc. Light transfer medium 16 is positioned at an upper end 26 of channel 18, corresponding to the open portion of the U-shaped cross-section.
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In an alternate embodiment, LEDs 28 are mounted with an FR4 PCB (or flexible circuit as referenced in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/481,387 filed September 17, 2003, incorporated by reference herein in its entirety) with the slugs of LEDs 28 epoxied directly to the extrusion 12. In this embodiment, extrusion 12 serves as a heat sink for high brightness LEDs 28.
Light transfer medium 16 is a half-round, i.e., semi-circular cross-section shaped, substantially translucent material, e.g., a clear plastic or composite material, having a flat bottom side 32 and a rounded top side 34. As described above, light transfer medium is substantially coextensive with extrusion channel 18. Light transfer medium 16 is polished on bottom side 32 and top side 34 to promote optimal light transfer with minimal diffusion. A securing medium (not shown), e.g., an optical grade epoxy, potting material or any other securing mechanism, securely mounts light transfer medium 16 to extrusion 12 with flat, bottom side 32 positioned slightly above or on the heads of the LEDs 28 and substantially covering upper end 26 of extrusion channel 18.
Additionally, a pair of opposing grooves 36 formed in the inner surface of extrusion channel 18 toward the upper end 26 of the arms forming the U-shaped extrusion channel maintain light transfer medium 16 in position. That is, the corners of light transfer medium 16 formed at the intersection of bottom side 32 and top side 34 fit within opposing grooves 36 preventing the light transfer medium from being removed and/or falling out, depending on the position of light source channel 10. Light transfer medium 16 slides into either end of extrusion channel 18 and within the opposing grooves 36.
In another embodiment, light transfer medium 16 is installed into light source channel 10 via a small ledge on extrusion 12 on which the light transfer medium sits and is adhered to the extrusion via an epoxy, e.g., an ultraviolet (UV) light-cured acrylic (see Dymax <<http://www.dymax.com>>), to the extrusion for rapid and automated manufacturing. In another embodiment, U-shaped channel 18 is formed from a plastic composite and includes a small ledge on which light transfer medium 16 is positioned. Light transfer medium 16 is locked into place by a plastic trim bezel (not shown) which snaps into U-shaped channel 18 overtop light transfer medium 16.
Light source channel 10 is designed to be versatile featuring several ways to control the light output and emitting angles of the LEDs 28. By increasing the diameter of the light transfer medium 16 positioned over LEDs 28, the emitting angle of the light is increased, thus making a less collimated linear beam. By decreasing light transfer medium 16 diameter, the focus and collimation of the beam is increased.
Another way light is controlled in the light source channel 10 is by varying the height of extrusion 12, i.e., the depth of the U-shaped cross-section, and the distance that the bottom of light transfer medium 16 is from the surface of LED 28. Increasing the air gap between the LED die and the bottom of light transfer medium 16 adjusts the light emitted by light source channel 10 to be more diffused and less collimated. When the light transfer medium 16 is closest to the LED die, the light emitted by light source channel 10 is most collimated. Moving light transfer medium 16 further away, i.e., increasing the height of the extrusion channel 18, increases the emitting angle of light emitted from the light source channel 10 and the emitted light appears more diffused. In an alternate embodiment, a reflector or plating (not shown) within the interior of extrusion 12 (such as application of a surface treatment process as in ALZAK available from the Aluminum Company of America or chrome) may also be used to help guide the light into the collimator, i.e., light transfer medium 16, and minimize loss and absorption of light.
In still another embodiment according to the present invention, a reflective or mirrored strip positioned inside of extrusion 12 increases the efficiency of light emitted from light source channel 10. Some light from the light source, i.e., light engine 14, reflects back from the optic or emits from the side of the light source, i.e., light engine 14.
In one embodiment, addition of a reflector 38 (
A pair of electrical conductors 40 provide power from a power source (not shown) to light engine 14.
In general, the overall performance of light emitted from LEDs varies due to manufacturing variables. The wavelength of light emitted from LEDs, especially phosphor-based white LEDs varies significantly enough to be detected by the human eye. The quality and consistency of white light is an important aspect of lighting with LEDs for various applications including general lighting, and often times in LED arrays and wall washes (especially against white or plain backgrounds) visible Kelvin temperature variations are noticeable and unpleasing to the eye. The color of white light varies from yellowish-warm white to a cool, blue white; therefore, manufactured LEDs are sorted by luminous output, voltage, and often most importantly color in a process called �binning.� Depending on the process and method used for binning, LED light output results vary drastically.
Light transfer medium 16, e.g., the linear optic or half-round described above, utilized in embodiments according to the present invention helps not only to reduce the point sources of visible color temperature variations, but also helps to soften the variations by mixing color variations of more than one LED 28 while evenly collimating the beam of light emitted from light source channel 10. Mixing two varying Kelvin temperature light outputs results in the emission of an average Kelvin temperature light. When the light enters the light transfer medium 16, some of the light is reflected internally within the medium 16 in an effect known as total internal reflection (TIR).
Typically, light emitted from most LEDs is considered directional meaning light is emitted in a forward direction. Back light, or light emitted from all angles as in the case of an incandescent bulb or fluorescent tube where light is emitted in 360 degrees, is minimized. Therefore, in one embodiment, most of the light emitted from LEDs 28 in the light source channel 10 is at an angle perpendicular or close to perpendicular to light transfer medium 16. When the emitted light enters light transfer medium 16, some of the light refracts through medium 16 and some reflects internally. In this situation, the light enters a more optically dense medium, i.e., light transfer medium 16, heading towards a less dense medium, i.e., air. Assuming the angle at which the beam is directed upwards has a angle of incidence of 0 degrees, at an angle of incidence close to 0 degrees, most of the light energy is transmitted across the boundary into the air and very little is reflected. However, some of the light in light transfer medium 16 reflects internally within light transfer medium 16. Light transmitted within light transfer medium 16 at larger angles of incidence increases the amount of reflection and decreases the amount of refraction. In this case, the angle of incidence is increased and when the angle of incidence is equal to or greater than the critical angle for a given combination of materials, the light reflects internally within light transfer medium 16. For example, assuming a combination of water and air materials, the critical angle at the water-air boundary is 48.6 degrees. At the point at which the angle of incidence in water reaches the critical value, the refracted ray of light lies along the boundary having a 90 degree angle of refraction. For any angle of incidence greater than the critical angle, light undergoes total internal reflection. In effect, the color temperature or wavelength of light is scattered/mixed through medium 16 and light is collimated evenly without hotspots or variations in color temperature as in the case where individual collimating optics are used over each LED 28.
A light transfer medium 16 as utilized in embodiments according to the present invention reduces the visual appearance of variation in LED colors due to the angle at which light is emitted from the light source channel 10. Instead of being tightly collimated at a narrow angle as with most light transfer mediums which utilize the LED as a point source with an individual collimating optic, medium 16 collects and transmits light along its length while mixing any varying Kelvin temperatures or wavelengths of light and eliminating any obtrusive color spots.
The above mentioned system is practical in a myriad of linear lighting applications including, but not limited to, signage side lighting, refrigeration lighting, stair lighting, wall washing, and cove lighting.
In both of the above-mentioned embodiments, extrusion 12 serves as a necessary heat sink for high brightness LEDs 28. Depending on the number of LEDs 28 assembled in extrusion 12, the extrusion may or may not be a sufficient heat sink to keep the junction temperature of the LED dies at a desirable level at the ambient temperature of operation to promote the longevity of the LEDs 28. High power LEDs 28 (or other LEDs) as used in an embodiment according to the present invention need external heat sinking (see Lumileds AB07 �Lumen Maintenance of White Luxeon Power Light Sources,� AB23 �Thermal Design Considerations for Luxeon 5W Power Light Sources,� �The 10 Myths about LEDs and the Luxeon Difference� (Specifically Myth 2)). Therefore, the LEDs 28 in an embodiment of the present invention utilize a thermally conducting extrusion 12, as mentioned previously, most commonly made/extruded/formed/cast out of aluminum. Depending on outside factors of the system including, but not limited to, the thermal resistance of the epoxy used, the thermal conductivity of extrusion 12, the mass of extrusion 12, the surface area of extrusion 12, and the operating temperature/ambient of the system environment, the light source channel 10 may or may not require external heat sinking. In most applications utilizing higher power LEDs (greater than � Watt), a plurality of tightly spaced LEDs, or an application requiring high temperature operating environments relative to the maximum LED junction temperature, an external heat sink will be required. Most system design considerations depend on the environment of use, i.e., ambient operating temperature and the desired/necessary lifetime of the system. For example, a certain aluminum 12″ extrusion 0.75 wide, and 5″ deep with 9 W of LED power if powered in a normal ambient (70 F) environment requires external heat sinking to promote LED life longevity. However, the same aluminum strip used as a drawer light in a freezer where the ambient is below 0� F. and the light is only powered for short periods of time (time a drawer is opened) requires no additional heat sinking because the environment acts as an active cooling system. However, in either case, extrusion 12 is made of a thermally conducting material, and the LEDs 28 are in contact with this material.
The size, shape, length, and design of extrusion 12 are mostly dictated by the application of the system. In some cases, grooves are cut/cast/extruded in the sides of the extrusion to act as fins and increase surface area of extrusion 12. Standard sizes and configurations are made, but in accordance with a light source channel 10, an infinite possibility of combinations and variations on the existing design can be configured to meet the specific power requirements, heat requirements, and application requirements of a specific system. Unlike other systems, embodiments of the present invention are based around the need of the customer and are completely customizable in order to maximize the useful light while minimizing cost. Multiple sizes of extrusions and acrylic lenses are usable in conjunction with embodiments according to the present invention.
The body of extrusion 12 is mounted via various methods. One method utilizes a cast extrusion in which mounting holes, e.g., holes 24 described above, are cast and machined on the ends of the strip as shown in
In embodiments requiring external heat sinking, extrusion 12 is attached to the additional heat sink or heat transferring body (not shown) by various methods, but not limited to, the above-discussed screwing/fastening the body of extrusion 12 to the heat sink. Additionally, in alternate embodiments, a thermal medium (not shown) such as a thermally conductive epoxy, thermally conductive transfer tape (such as those from 3M or Thermagon), or a thermally conductive grease is applied between extrusion 12 and the external heat sink. The thermal medium should be as thin as possible in order to decrease thermal resistance but at the same time fill gaps, scratches, and texture of extrusion 12 and the external heat sink. Extrusion 12, e.g., an aluminum extrusion, may also be cooled via active cooling such as installation inside refrigeration units or other traditionally low temperature environments.
In a further embodiment, a plurality of LEDs and LED MCPCBs/PCBs or OLED, LEP-based light sources exist within light source channel 10. The need for multiple PC boards within one extrusion is driven by the manufacturing limit of the individual PC boards. For example, 8′ (eight feet) of light emitting area may require 8, 12″ (twelve inch) PC boards. In such cases, LEDs 28 on these boards in alternate embodiments are wired in series, parallel, and/or series-parallel combinations. When dealing with quantities of high powered LEDs 28 wired in series, multiple LED drive units (not shown) are used, as detailed below. In one embodiment, multiple wires are used for multiple drivers. Therefore, for longer extrusions, a wire harness for each additional light source channel 10 is laid/fastened/adhered inside of extrusion 12. For larger harnesses, a channel is cast, machined, or extruded into extrusion 12 to lay the wire harness into in order to avoid interference with the light emitted by the light engine 14 and to promote internal aesthetic appearance.
In an alternate embodiment, the PCB or MCPCB replaces the above-described wires interconnecting boards by copper traces on circuit board 30. Each circuit board plugs into each other via connectors mounted at each end of circuit board 30. Jumpers or zero Ohm resistors may be used to select which pins or sockets of the connector carry current to the LEDs thereby determining which and how many LEDs are powered. This method of powering LEDs within extrusion 12 eliminates the need for wires and harnesses and conserves space, simplifies the manufacturing process, and removes extra connections all of which are additional points of possible electrical or mechanical failure.
Most LED systems utilizing high power LEDs as such are most often utilized in systems with external driving/powering electronics. An embodiment according to the present invention described utilizes two types of driving systems. One way of using the system is the traditional method of using an external power supply connected to extrusion 12 using electrical conductors 40. However, an alternate embodiment of the present invention includes the driving system inside extrusion 12.
The drive system is mounted inside extrusion 12 in two methods. A first method mounts an LED SmartDriver (the subject of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/560,294 filed Apr. 8, 2004, incorporated by reference in its entirety herein) inside the actual extrusion 12 near the LEDs 28. The second method, and generally more efficient manner, is to mount the actual drive circuitry, e.g., the circuitry of the SmartDriver, on the same MCPCB/PCB on which LEDs 28 are mounted. This method eliminates wiring, eliminates external drivers, and saves space. The use of a metal core PCB also transfers the heat generated from the power components of the driver to the rest of extrusion 12 acting as a heat sink allowing the driver to be run at higher ambient temperatures and efficiencies.
This system is not only new, but is an improvement on the inefficiencies of existing designs using extrusions as a housing for LEDs. Because of the ability to more accurately control and collimate the light, much of the loss from light scattered within the extrusion and diffused while exiting the extrusion is eliminated.
Further advantageously, in comparison with similar patents including �lens stripes� to collimate light is the present approach's low cost versatility. According to one embodiment, the lenses are stock acrylic half rounds and corner angles already extruded in various sizes and lengths. The utilization of an already existing material manufactured in great lengths easily allows custom cut lengths for custom rails. No custom tooling or special primary optical design is required although in alternate embodiments custom designed molds and optics are utilized for greater efficiencies.
With the appropriate LED driving techniques and system, the units are made of custom lengths and wired in series or parallel or a combination of the two. The quick disconnects at the ends of each of the extrusions in the system allow for easy coupling of units together via quick disconnects or other means of electrical connection including waterproof contacts and connectors. For longer lengths, if the LEDs 28 are not all able to be wired in series, proper wire management allows for a harness to be inserted into the extrusion that runs parallel to the strip of LEDs 28. A light system according to the present invention enables runs of great continuous distances with no breaks, interconnections, shadows or spaces.
In alternate embodiments, the light source channel 10 is equipped as having either indoor or outdoor (waterproof) specifications. With an indoor system, the half round is easily slid into the extrusion via a track, e.g., groove 36, and the ends are plugged with inserts 42 (
One method for rapid production of the light source channel 10 includes an ultraviolet (UV) curing adhesive. The adhesive is dispensed between the junction of the half round and the extrusion 12. Next, extrusion 12 is placed on a conveyer belt and fed through an automated UV curing oven. The epoxy cures in less than 10 seconds.
Manufacturing of the system is performed quickly and at a low cost due to the materials involved and the method of manufacture. Extruded materials such as acrylic and aluminum or other metallic is performed cost effectively and in large lengths and the systems are customizable simply by cutting the extrusions to length. LEDs 28 are placed, epoxied (when applicable), and soldered via an automated pick and place machine as well as the driver components (when applicable). The light engine 14, e.g., PC board including LEDs, is then fastened or epoxied to extrusion 12.
In alternate embodiments, LED 28 placement inside extrusion 12 is staggered, linear, and a combination of staggered and linear.
Light source channel 10 is not limited to using a half round of polished acrylic for light transfer medium 16. Alternate embodiments include using a flat window, convex lens, round lens, triangular lens or any other acrylic, polycarbonate or clear composite material for transferring, diffusing, or refracting, or collimating light.
Advantageously, an embodiment according to the present invention:
It will be readily seen by one of ordinary skill in the art that embodiments according to the present invention fulfill many of the advantages set forth above. After reading the foregoing specification, one of ordinary skill will be able to affect various changes, substitutions of equivalents and various other aspects of the invention as broadly disclosed herein. It is therefore intended that the protection granted hereon be limited only by the definition contained in the appended claims and equivalents thereof.
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'Glad that this worked out ok but you are only seeing this from one side. Its not that there is a significant mark up as such, its that insurance companies demand large discounts, which has created inflated charges. (Tricare is effectively acting as a government medical insurance company).
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We are now at the stage where published charges are much greater than are actually being paid - as long your medical costs are being paid my an insurance company, that is. The problem is that some poor smuck who is uninsured or not covered by their particular insurance, ends up paying a very inflated price. Sometimes a doctor will try to help those who pay out of pocket and who dont have much money by cheating on the billing but it is a big risk for them.
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WGN Makes it Official: Roe Conn to PM Drive. Thanks to Chicago media writer Robert Feder, the arrival of longtime, former WLS-AM personality Roe Conn to the afternoon drive daypart at Tribune Media's news/talk WGN is not a surprise – Feder broke the news last week. But now, the company officially announces Conn will move into PM drive and bump Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder to late mornings with John Williams leaving that daypart and being featured as part of WGN's Saturday programming. Williams also hosts a daily show at CBS RADIO's WCCO, Minneapolis and had been doing double duty. The changes take effect on January 26. WGN Radio VP of content and programming Todd Manley says, "Roe craves what's behind the curtain of breaking news. He's a master of investigative conversation, so you'll learn and you'll laugh." WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling and news anchor Mark Supplesa will be regulars on Conn's program. Manley adds, "We're building an even stronger bridge between our radio journalists at the Tribune Tower and the incomparable newsroom at WGN-TV." Regarding the new Saturday programming, Manley says a Saturday edition of "The Business Lunch" with host Steve Bertrand will follow the Kathy & Judy show from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. "The World of John Williams" will air from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and will integrate with mobile app urVibe, a news-polling social platform that he developed. Sports talk show "The Beat," with hosts Jarrett Payton, Connor McKnight and Adam Hoge, will air from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
USA Radio Networks Adds Late Night Show. Soon to air in the 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am ET slot on USA Radio Networks is "The Real Side Radio Show with Joe Messina." USA Radio Networks says, "Research reveals a growing number of workers are clocking in for the graveyard shift. Once reserved for blue-color workers, there are now a significantly increasing number of white-collar employees working evenings or nights." Tim Maranville is chief content officer at USA Radio Networks' parent company Cross Platform Media Group. He says, "Now second and third shifters can continue a live engaging conversation about America with Joe Messina's 'The Real Side.' They deserve a straight shooter like Joe." Cross Platform CEO Sam Hassell adds, "Joe is a tremendous asset to our expanding platform of programs. Overnights is a significantly under served time period for live national content. Another win for our affiliate and sponsorship partners."
Beasley Modifies Corporate Name for Radio Group. In a move that the company says reflects "the broad and expansive reach of on-air, digital and collateral radio products that are available to Beasley's listeners and advertisers," Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. reports that the various entities that previously held the company's portfolio of 53 radio stations in 12 markets now become Beasley Media Group. The publicly traded parent company, headquartered in Naples, Florida, remains Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and continues to trade as "BBGI" on NASDAQ.
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Movers and Shakers to Tackle Radio's "Big Picture" at Talkers New York 2014. In what has become a popular tradition at TALKERS conferences, a diverse group of industry heavyweights will tackle radio's "big picture" in a panel session covering industry economics, technology, changing business models, programming challenges and trends, the relationship between talk and music radio, and radio's role as a first responder during emergencies among other key subjects. Panelists include (in alphabetical order): Steve Goldstein, EVP, Saga Communications; Tom Langmyer, VP news/talk programming Journal Broadcast Group and VP/GM, Milwaukee radio operations; Tom Leykis, CEO, The New Normal; Mike McVay, SVP, programming, Cumulus Media; Howard B. Price, director business continuity and crisis management, ABC News. The session will be introduced by rising talk star Dana Loesch, KFTK, St. Louis and Radio America; moderated by Michael Harrison, publisher, TALKERS; and sponsored by ABC News Radio. According to TALKERS VP/executive editor Kevin Casey, "This session is always a crowd pleaser at our conferences with lots of valuable take-aways. Its free-wheeling, quick pace touches upon a wide variety of the broad-strokes themes that run throughout today's radio concerns." Talkers New York 2014 takes place on Friday, June 20 at the historic India House on Hanover Square in the heart of NYC's historic financial district. More than 65 industry leaders are scheduled to speak. It is on the verge of a sellout with registrations only open to professionals working in the radio and associated media industries. Registrations ($249) are only booked over the phone with credit card. Call 413-565-5413. For more up-to-the-minute agenda and sponsorship information, please click here.
Aaron Klein Show Moves to 'AM 970 The Answer' in NYC. After four years airing on Sunday evenings on Cumulus Media's WABC, New York, the Tel Aviv-based "Aaron Klein Investigative Radio" program debuts on Salem Communications-owned crosstown news/talk WNYM "AM 970 The Answer" Sunday, May 4. In a press release, Salem says the Klein show "deals with the hotbed of Muslim extremists, and how they are trying to bring down the state of Israel." Klein exited WABC when the station made the decision to focus on locally driven programming. Salem VP/director of spoken word format Phil Boyce says, "After years of competing with Aaron Klein and his program on WABC we now have grabbed him to join our new and re-vamped lineup on 'AM 970 The Answer.' I have had so many people ask me if we could bring Aaron over to our station and it is a pleasure to do so. He fits our station and our attitude just fine, and I can't wait to see what he is going to break next." Klein comments, "I am thrilled to be joining Salem Radio and 'AM 970 The Answer' to bring energetic, news-driven, live talk radio to the Sunday night lineup. Together, we will prove there is a major audience for weekend talk radio if the content is compelling enough."
Talk Hosts Lynn Woolley and Ben Barrack Debut News/Talk Site. KTEM, Temple-Killeen, Texas-based talk media personalities Lynn Woolley and Ben Barrack announce their collaboration on a new national website called "The World Beat" at www.WBDaily.com. The duo say "the new site will feature material from the Lynn Woolley show (also heard on KBBW, Waco; KWBC, Navasota, Texas; KCRS, Midland, Texas; and KVOP, Plainview, Texas) and the Ben Barrack Show (heard Sunday mornings on KTEM), but will not be devoted to any specific talk show. WBDaily will feature cutting-edge opinion on national stories, often with a Texas flavor and occasional breaking news stories. In fact, WBDaily will be a great source for show prep."
Michigan Family Sues Sima Birach, Jr. in Case Involving Sports Talk WCAR, Livonia. A Michigan family is suing Sima Birach, Jr. claiming the operator of sports talk WCAR, Livonia, Michigan (suburban Detroit) bilked them out of almost $1 million. The Detroit News reports that the station is leased to Birach, Jr. by his father (for $1 a year) whose Birach Broadcasting operates 23 stations in 14 states. Sima Birach, Sr. tells the paper his son has no right to sell anything but commercial time. He also says he's been sued as the result of bad business decisions made by his son in the past and adds, "He's been involved with some shysters before. He's 37-years old. What am I going to do?" The family suing Birach, Jr. is Drago and Jadranka Mihajlovski and their son Zive. The trio allege they gave Birach, Jr. $500,000 on August 12, 2012, for a 10% interest in the station and on October 9, 2012, they say they invested $450,000 more for an additional 15% share in the station. Their attorney says they were promised $50,000-per-year lifetime jobs as well and that after a few pay periods, the money stopped coming in and Birach, Jr. told them they had no interest in the station and their investment would not be returned.
Ramsey-Cruze Book Debuts at #1. The latest book by financial talk superstar Dave Ramsey – this time with his daughter Rachel Cruze – is called Smart Money Smart Kids (Lampo Press 2014) and debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list (week ending 4/26) for "Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous." The book is promoted as providing "practical steps parents can take to teach their kids about money basics like working, spending, saving and giving, as well as how to deal with bigger challenges such as avoiding debt, paying for college and battling discontentment."
RadioIO and Bubba the Love Sponge Team Up for Digital Delivery. Nationally syndicated, Tampa-based morning drive talk host Bubba the Love Sponge and RadioIO agree to terms on a deal that will allow the latter to continue to deliver Bubba the Love Sponge and his shows exclusively over the Internet on Bubba Army Radio through December 31, 2016. RadioIO will have the exclusive right to distribute archived and newly produced internet-only content of the Bubba Radio Network over the internet and the non-exclusive right to broadcast the Bubba the Love Sponge show live. RadioIO will pay periodic fees based on subscription and advertising revenue received by the company relating to the Bubba programming. In addition to the daily Bubba show, other programming consists of "Bubba Army Radio Uncensored," "The Shannon Burke Show," "Dangerous Conversations with Scott Ledger," and a daily specialty show. Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show is heard on formats including: hot talk, country, rock, classic hits and sports talk.
KJOC, Quad Cities Returns to Sports Talk. After an 11-year period airing non-sports content (including the most recent format using Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel), Townsquare Media's KJOC, Davenport flips to sports talk as "ESPN 1170." The Quad Cities Times reports station operations manager Darren Pitra saying, "We looked at a variety of things, but the decision was to go with ESPN." The station will carry the entire ESPN Radio lineup plus Chicago Cubs baseball and Iowa State football and basketball. Pitra says of local sports talk, "It's not something that's completely [out of the realm of possibility] down the road."
Dino Costa Digital Platform to Debut Monday. As TALKERS reported last month, former longtime SiriusXM sports talk personality Dino Costa is going the entrepreneurial road with his sports talk program and making it available via a digital platform on a subscription model. Costa says the show will be accessible from any computer or mobile device and offer visitors access to a variety of digital and written news and commentary, including a live, three-hour video broadcast each weekday; pre-recorded interviews with today's sports leaders and newsmakers; behind-the-scenes features; and exclusive news articles covering the top sports stories making headlines each week. Costa says, "The new Dino Costa show is something that will redefine sports-based commentary and opinion, and I'm delighted to be back to serve as the conduit for a sports radio crowd across North America that is extremely frustrated with the meager sports talk offerings of today. Our platform allows for the most refreshingly candid commentaries available. We have no partnerships with leagues, officials, or any alliances that will prevent us from delivering the most unequivocal and straightforward opinion and views on a regular and consistent basis. The era of corporate-driven news media is more than a huge problem that people of all walks are contending with these days. We are the radical departure from this awful status quo…I cannot wait to get going." Emanating from Costa's Cheyenne studios, his talk show airs live daily at 4:00 pm ET.
WABC, New York to Cover 2014 James Beard Awards. When the 24th James Beard Awards are handed out on Monday, May 5, Cumulus Media's WABC, New York will provide coverage of the festivities. The James Beard Awards recognize excellence in cuisine, culinary writing, and culinary education in the United States. They were established in 1990. This year's ceremonies will take place at New York's Lincoln Center. WABC says that starting today, listeners can watch video interviews with some of New York's top chef's including Gramercy Tavern's Michael Anthony and Betony's Bryce Shuman. Also, 77 WABC chats with Food Network host and James Beard Award emcee Ted Allen about the importance of the awards to New York and the country. Monday, 77 WABC will provide live streaming coverage of the awards presentation from New York's Lincoln Center.
Odds & Sods. A programming and branding change takes place at Entercom's WMC-AM, Memphis as the station becomes "ESPN 790 AM" and adds ESPN Radio programming. It is keeping the CBS Sports Radio-syndicated Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney and Dana Jacobson morning drive show…..Rachel Sutherland — most recently with Cumulus Media's WMAL-AM/FM, Washington – joins Fox News Radio to serve as a reporter based in Washington. Sutherland has also worked with TRN as an anchor for America's Radio News Network and for Metro Networks in DC…..CBS RADIO's sports talk WIP-FM and news/talk WPHT in Philly in conjunction with the Philadelphia Phillies' "Phillies Charities" are offering fans a chance to win cool up-close-and-personal Phillies prizes like a kid's sleepover in the Phillies Clubhouse, playing a video game on PhanaVision against A.J. Burnett, enjoying lunch with Ryne Sandberg in his office, or having a private hitting clinic with Chase Utley. It's called the "Phantastic Auction" on phillies.com and runs today through May 15. Proceeds from the auction benefit Phillies Charities. Last year's event raised $129,000.
Edison Research Offers 'Moms & Media' Webinar. Extracting more data from its Infinite Dial 2104 research study, Edison Research is presenting a free webinar on May 8 at 2:00 pm ET titled "Moms and Media 2014: Mobile Is a Must." Edison says, "Moms are the target for most readers' radio stations. And for those moms, mobile has become a priority over the last 12 months." The presentation "features fresh tracking data about social networking, mobile device ownership, and simultaneous media consumption. The report highlights how moms are adapting radio to make it more suitable to their mobile lifestyle." See more info here.
TALKERS Weekly Affiliate Roundup. The Envision Networks program "America Weekend" is added to the program schedule at WRJN, Racine, Wisconsin (Milwaukee market)…..BizTalkRadio programming is added to WWWE, Atlanta as the station picks up the following shows: "Investor's Edge," "Executive Leaders Radio," "Speak Up and Stay Alive," "Equity Strategies" and the weekend show "Animals Today."
Sterling-Clippers Controversy/Race Relations Top News/Talk Story for Week of April 28-May 2. The recorded racist rant by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, his subsequent lifetime ban from the NBA and talk of race relations in the U.S. were the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the weak economic growth report and its effect on the Obama Administration's image. Following at #3 was speculation about candidates in the 2016 presidential race and the possible outcome of this year's mid-term elections, and at #4 was President Obama's Asia trip. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio. It is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS and is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.


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Magnetic field source generates EFT/burst fieldsMarch 10, 2015 1:51 pm | by Langer EMV-Technik GmbH | Product Releases | Comments
The BS 06DB-s magnetic field source is used to generate magnetic EFT/burst fields. An EFT/burst generator (IEC 61000-4-4) supplies the field source with an EFT/burst current via an HV cable. The field source generates high magnetic fields (approx. 200 mT) in very small spaces (2.54 mm²). It is thus ideal ...LISTED UNDER: Probes | IC | RFI/EMI
Light Director™ Guided Assembly System: A CableEye® AccessoryMarch 3, 2015 4:56 pm | CAMI Research, Inc. | Products
For assembling connectors used in aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability applications. Light fibers driven by super-bright LED lamps individually illuminate target cavities in the connector being assembled. • Light-Directed guided assembly • 1st-Sided Pinning and 2nd-Sided Pinning with electrical test • Increases productivity by up to 50% over manual assembly • Reduces technician fatigue • Reduces errors to near zero ◊ The Light Director™ system is an accessory for the CableEye® PC-Based cable test system. It requires a reusable mounting kit for each mating connector (see Items CB37A to CB38A), and the AutoBuild Guided Assembly Software (Item 728).LISTED UNDER: Schematic Capture | Test Instrumentation | Data Loggers
CableEye® HVX HiPot Cable Tester System: Base Unit Item 829March 3, 2015 4:48 pm | CAMI Research, Inc. | Products
For diagnostic and Pass/Fail Testing — Permits expanded testing for insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown. After checking for opens, shorts, miswires, and resistance limits, the HVX hipot module will apply a user-selectable voltage from 10v to 1500v DC, or 10v to 1000v RMS AC, to each connection group in the cable. Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Dwell Time (same as Test Time), Trip Current, and Trip Delay (same as Soak Time) may be programmed for your specific requirements. Current leakage detected during the high voltage test phase provides a measure of insulation resistance up to 1 GΩ, and any leakage current exceeding a preset limit reveals the presence of moisture, flux, or other contamination on exposed contacts.LISTED UNDER: Data Loggers | Meters | Probes
Spectrometer system perfect for chemical processing plantsFebruary 27, 2015 12:29 pm | by KROHNE, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
KROHNE, Inc. announces its new SpectroBAY process near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer system for efficient process control in the chemical industry. Improving chemical plant reliability and profitability through automated control, the SpectroBAY system is ideal for a range of applications....LISTED UNDER: Light | Meters | IR Temperature
Sensors provide for visual indication and accurate switchingFebruary 25, 2015 10:10 am | by Gems Sensors & Controls | Gems Sensors & Controls | Product Releases | Comments
Gems Sensors & Controls announced its complete range of RotorFlow sensors, now available for immediate online order as standard catalog product. Gems RotorFlow is a family of electronic flow sensors, designed to provide reliable and continuous sensing, accurate switching, and clear visual indication within a variety of flow rate ...LISTED UNDER: Flow | Pressure | Meters
Motor Drive Analyzers include high bandwidth of 1 GHzFebruary 11, 2015 4:17 pm | by Teledyne LeCroy | Teledyne LeCroy | Product Releases | Comments
Teledyne LeCroy announces the MDA800 Series of Motor Drive Analyzers (MDAs) that combine three-phase power analyzer static (steady-state) calculations, unique dynamic three-phase power and mechanical motor analysis capabilities, and high bandwidth (1 GHz) embedded control system ...LISTED UNDER: Oscilloscopes
Panel meter includes field-selectable inputsDecember 17, 2014 1:54 pm | Product Releases | Comments
Precision Digital Corporation (Holliston, MA) announced the latest ProVu family member, the PD6001 Feet & Inches 1/8 DIN Panel Meter. A NEMA 4X panel mounted indicator, the PD6001 is based on a reliable, economical design that features an ...LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Meters
Shunt meter features simultaneous current/voltage displayDecember 15, 2014 9:01 am | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Saelig Company, Inc. (Fairport, NY) has introduced the GW Instek PCS-1000 — a DC and AC Current Shunt Meter with built-in current shunts offering high-accuracy current measurement capabilities. The PCS-1000 not only measures current in ...LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Meters
100 GHz oscilloscope enables cutting-edge R&DOctober 31, 2014 1:12 pm | Product Releases | Comments
Teledyne LeCroy (Chestnut Ridge, NY) today introduces the LabMaster 10-100Zi, 100 GHz oscilloscope. With this introduction, Teledyne LeCroy continues to demonstrate a long running commitment to leadership in the high-end oscilloscope market....LISTED UNDER: Measurement | Oscilloscopes
Thermocouple logger performs spot temperature readingsOctober 10, 2014 1:56 pm | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Saelig Company Inc. (Fairport, NY) has introduced the Lascar EL-ENVIROPAD-TC — a conveniently-sized thermocouple-based temperature meter for spot temperature readings with additional built-in data-logging and graphing functionalities....LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Meters
8-channel thermocouple amplifier includes 0 to 5 VDC output voltagesOctober 7, 2014 2:38 pm | Product Releases | Comments
The Sensor Connection (Troy, MI) has expanded its line of measurement and control instrumentation with the addition of the model TCA-MS-K-8-A4. This 8 Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier Module converts the low output voltage signal....LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Accelerometers
Oscilloscope series provides bandwidth range up to 750 MHzOctober 1, 2014 3:39 pm | Product Releases | Comments
Teledyne LeCroy (Chestnut Ridge, NY) introduces the WaveSurfer 3074, extending the bandwidth range of the popular WaveSurfer 3000 series of oscilloscopes to 750 MHz. WaveSurfer 3000 oscilloscopes feature the MAUI advanced user interface....LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Oscilloscopes
4-channel oscilloscope includes extended memory depth to 24MptsSeptember 15, 2014 4:09 pm | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Saelig Company, Inc. (Fairport, NY) has announced a new addition to their range of Rigol 4-channel DS1000Z oscilloscopes — the DS1054Z, priced at the cost of an introductory two-channel instrument, $399.00. This oscilloscope ...LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analyzers provide coverage up to 7.5 GHzSeptember 12, 2014 11:29 am | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Saelig Company Inc. (Fairport, NY) announces the Rigol DSA800 Spectrum Analyzers Series that extends coverage up to 7.5 GHz. The DSA832 and DSA875 expand this spectrum analyzer family to 3.2 and 7.5 GHz, respectively....LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement
Linear potentiometers satisfy applications like robotic control and X-Y table feedbackSeptember 9, 2014 1:34 pm | Product Releases | Comments
H. G. Schaevitz LLC Alliance Sensors Group (Moorestown, NJ) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding resistive technology to its portfolio of linear position products. The LP-22 series of linear potentiometers offer....LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement | Measurement | Potentiometer


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A white-colored Nexus 4 has been previously reported on several tech web sites but Google and LG did not confirm or deny the existence of such smart phone. However, the Canadian retailer Eastlink put up the white Nexus bumper case for sale.
Eastlink's online store offers the white bumper case for the Google Nexus 4 at a price of $24.99. Consumers cannot conduct an online purchase but they can order the accessory with a form and then submit it to a nearby retail store for them to complete the transaction.
The Canadian retailer could not be reached at this moment to clarify or give comments about the availability of the Nexus 4 white bumper case. In the mean time, it is only considered as an alternative cover for the black Nexus 4 smart phones.
Google Nexus 4 smart phone has impressed device enthusiasts with its phone features and specifications. Though the white version has not been officially announced, the Nexus 4 users may have the option to choose between the white and black colors if both Google and LG release the white-colored smart phone.
An advanced third-party release has already happened in the past with the other Nexus device accessories like the Nexus 7 dock and the Nexus 4 Wireless Charging Orb. In November 2012, the white version of the Nexus 4 was reportedly spotted for a short period of time on an unidentified phone retailer's product web page in the United Kingdom.
Other reports suggest that the Google I/O will probably launch the white Nexus 4 smart phone as early as May 2013 with the consumers' interest on the new version.


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Employment Opportunities
Tower School strives to build a diverse faculty and student body. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any position.
Full Time Art Instructor
Tower School seeks a full-time instructor in Art for a maternity leave position opening in May 2015. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Art or in education with a strong background in studio Art. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching visual art to lower and middle school students and have experience teaching with a variety of drawing, painting, sculpting and ceramic materials. Candidates will follow an art curriculum while working collaboratively with art department colleagues to incorporating a wide range of media and art history. Experience displaying student artwork within a school community is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in participating fully in the life and activities of an energetic elementary and middle school. Successful candidates will be energetic, collaborative, highly skilled in drawing, painting and sculpting, flexible, organized, and an inspiring teacher of young people. Please email candidate materials to (email@example.com), or send by mail to Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Tower School, to 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead, MA 01945
Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Supervisor -
Tower School is seeking an accounting / HR professional for 4-5 days a week.
This position ensures the integrity of accounting information by verifying, reconciling and entering transactions according to internal accounting standards. You would be responsible for monthly payrolls, training and assisting AR and AP staff as well as monitoring the daily cash balance. Position requires strong focus on annual Audit preparation over the summer.
Essential Functions:
- Strong knowledge of Sage Accounting & Excel software
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Train and assist AR and AP staff
- Develop and process monthly payroll to a payroll service
- Produce and enter Journal Entries to book payroll to Sage
- Process payments to and monitor all Benefit plans such as 403B, LTD, BCBS, and Health Savings Accounts.
- Reconcile multiple bank accounts
- Journal Entries for June 30th year end
- General Ledger review and Audit spread sheets
- Oversee annual Audit
Required Experience:
Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
Independent school or other non-profit experience a plus.
Please email candidate materials to (firstname.lastname@example.com), or send by mail to Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Tower School, to 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead, MA 01945
Tower Summer Programs Lego®Robotics Camp Teacher – Tower School seeks a camp director for its Lego®Robotics camp starting June 29, 2014 and ending August 7, 2014. This is a Monday through Friday full day position. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include overseeing the Lego®Robotics Camp and campers ages 9-14, managing staff, communicating with parents of campers as appropriate, creating and modifying curricula, and being a part of the camp administration and community. This person must be organized, a strong communicator, and supportive colleague. Experience working with 9 to 14 year-olds is required.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Lori Whalen at email@example.com.
Tower School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, handicapped status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school -administered programs.


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Friday Night Haunt Tour - 13th Gate and Necropolis 13
Friday Night Haunt Tour – 13th Gate and Necropolis 13
1/28/15 UPDATE: These backstage tours will be without actors and with construction lights on so that attendees can get a close look at the frights and scenic detail that is packed into both amazing attractions. As a bonus! The 13th Gate tour will be guided by key staff from the attraction design and set up crew to explain how the attraction was built, followed by a Q & A with the staff to answer any other questions you have about the event. BUY TICKETS NOW!
Feb. 6th, 2015 – The 13th Gate Haunted House is the Ultimate Haunted House! Journey through 13 very frightening themed indoor and outdoor areas where your worst nightmares come true and anything can happen.
From crawling though a crematory oven and an old hearse to being lost in dark underground tunnels or even finding yourself standing on a rickety bridge overlooking hundreds of live snakes, this 40,000 square foot haunted house is definitely not recommended for the faint of heart! Whether you are a fan of horror movies or Halloween, love to be terrified out of your wits, or just enjoy the detail of a highly interactive one-of-a-kind haunted house, the 13th Gate has something for everyone!During the Halloween season, over 100 professional actors, 12 special effects makeup and airbrush artists and several costume specialist work together to bring the terrifying show to life each night. HAuNTcon attendees will be offered the unprecedented opportunity for a backstage tour of 13th Gate. No actors in the way, or staff moving you along for the next group; take your time and discover all if the intricate detail of one of the most detailed, best haunted attractions in the world.
PLUS on the same night for the same ticket price, a tour of Necropolis 13!
Necropolis 13 is unlike any Haunted Attraction ever created. Imagine walking through the crumbling stone and mortar crypts of a haunted above ground New Orleans-style Cemetery in the dead of the night.
The cemetery takes up an entire city block and is a labyrinth of over 400 dark crypts for you to explore, all the while avoiding the multitudes of the living dead freshly awakened by Baron Samedi, the Voodoo Lord of the Dead. To enter the cemetery you must first descend 13 steps down into an open grave deep into dark underground catacombs. From there it's a half-mile terror-filled trek to the exit.
HAuNTcon attendees will be offered the unprecedented opportunity for a backstage tour of 13th Gate. No actors in the way, or staff moving you along for the next group; take your time and discover all if the intricate detail of one of the most detailed, best haunted attractions in the world.
The 13th Gate and Necropolis 13 have consistently been recognized by Hauntworld.com, MTV, AOL Cityguide, Fangoria Magazine, Haunted Attraction Magazine, and The Travel Channel.
During the off-season, the haunt employs a year-round movie industry construction crew, which includes award-winning Scenic Artists, Set Carpenters, Lighting and Sound Technicians, and Special Effects Artists. Many of these crewmembers have an extensive portfolio of Hollywood movies that they have been involved in and it is their artistic talents that have set The 13th Gate apart from most Haunted Attractions.
Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity for a backstage, lights on tour of two of the best haunted attractions in the country. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to this FANTASTIC event!


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Hey y'all! Miss me?
I noticed that two of you caught me sneaking into the "Discussion" forum. :o) Thing is, I didn't have time to pop in here to say, "hi" to all my friends. I've been really busy since moving into this house and am just now getting around to setting the ponds up the way they are suppose to be. There has been a new section added to the set-up, a 9' round blue plastic stock tank but I also lost my 4x6' trough during the move. It was beyond repair. I plan to rebuild it and also build a 3x5' trough and am working on the 4x10' that I started on before we moved.
I've also added a new turtle since I lost all of the others. It looks like a baby map turtle and was found walking across the porch where my wife use to work. She is still working for the same guy just in a different city.
Speaking of work, the company that I worked for has started downsizing their production department and guess who was one of the first to go? Yep, little ole me but with two weeks of vacation pay, two weeks of severance pay, and six days of regular pay which I got this past Thursday. I'm looking for work but I did sign up for unemployment.
Frances is loving her new yard. Problem is, she is not use to being out for a long time in the heat and has to be made to go in every one in a while. She loves chasing squirrels even though she can't catch them.
Well, it's time for bed. Night all.
Of COURSE we missed you, Scott! And your "little" dog, too! :D I bet Frances is HUGE now.
Sorry to hear about your work situation. It sounds like you have plenty to keep you occupied until the next one comes along, though. If you get the chance, would love to see pics of Frances, the new turtle, ponds...we're not picky. LOL
Scott! Welcome back! Yes, I missed you too.
Having said that, I'll be very busy myself this summer - we bought an old house that needs fixing (for youngest DD and fam to live in). I'm adding the first pics to the "that old house" thread in a few minutes.
Sorry to hear about your job. I'll send good thought up for you to find the perfect job real soon!
:) Mary


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Happy Birthday KatieC!
jessyfMay 21, 2012
My fav librarian. You knew that already!
Bummer, your bday falls on a Monday. Hope we mitigate some of that pain, LOL.
- EJ (tm)
On the other hand, why not celebrate all week??? Have a very Happy Birthday!
Thanks, all (and thanks for the heads-up EJ)! Linda and Linda...not to worry, I'm late too, lol. It was certainly a Monday. Loooong day at work, but DH took me for a very excellent alder-grilled salmon lunch.
Work has been crazy, but if all goes according to plan I'll get to celebrate with a four day weekend. And it looks like it might be margarita weather, yay!
I miss you guys...