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Increasing numbers of Westerners heading to Syria and Iraq to join jihadist organizations like ISIS have governments concerned about possible attacks at home by returning fighters. Several thousand fighters from Europe and other Western countries are believed among the foreign nationals involved in conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Lawmakers scrambled in 2014 to respond with new policies, including seizing passports, stripping citizenship, and criminalizing travel to "no go" zones.
2014 marked the quiet demise worldwide of the traditional points system for selecting skilled immigrants. Canada, which in 1969 invented the points system, in 2015 will join other countries in adopting a hybrid system that places more emphasis on a demand-driven system. This article examines how following the economic crisis, governments have revamped, hybridized, or ended such programs.
In recent years emigration from Mexico has declined, the country's stable economy has drawn an increasing number of international migrants, and the pace of transmigration to the United States has quickened. Amid these changing realities, punctuated by a spike in migration of unaccompanied minors from Central America in 2014, Mexico is confronting a new role as migration manager: balancing increasing enforcement and protection of migrants' rights.
Migration to the United States from the Korean peninsula, largely from South Korea, owes its roots to political, military, and economic factors, with an estimated 1.1 million Korean immigrants in the United States. Korean migration to the United States has stalled in recent years, and even declined, with a small but growing number of immigrants and their U.S.-born children returning to Korea, as this article explores.
While immigration and the Latino vote may not have been decisive in the 2014 midterm elections, the Republican takeover of the Senate come January 2015 and increased majority in the House have significant implications for the outcome of the immigration debate. This article examines the changing dynamics and the president's intent to proceed with executive action to shield some of the unauthorized immigrant population from deportation.
This event with UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres features findings from UNHCR's report, Children on the Run, which examines the increasing numbers of children from Central America and Mexico who head off alone to find refuge in the United States, fleeing violence, insecurity, and abuse.
This panel discussion on unaccompanied minors focuses on a report by Kids in Need of Defense and the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies at UC Hastings College of the Law, whose primary conclusion is that children face a U.S. immigration system created for adults that is not required to consider the child's best interests.
This discussion explores how the 2014 Greek Presidency of the European Union and the United States can work to address the challenges of managing migration while meeting humanitarian obligations and nurturing economic growth.
This panel discussion offers perspectives on border policy management from leading officials in the Canadian, Mexican, and U.S. governments, and showcases the MPI book, "Managing Borders in an Increasingly Borderless World."
During this public briefing in Guatemala City (conducted in both English and Spanish), the Co-Directors of the Migration Policy Institute-convened Regional Migration Study Group, MPI President Demetrios G.
This webinar covers key findings from MPI's report about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative and eligible populations two years after its implementation, and also introduces MPI's data tool that provides national and state-level estimates of the current and potentially eligible DACA populations, as well as detailed profiles for the U.S. and 25 states.
The flow of unaccompanied children from Central America and Mexico to the United States has surged 90 percent since last year, with government officials predicting that it might reach 90,000 by the end of the fiscal year in September—and perhaps 130,000 next year. This telebriefing discusses factors behind the flows as well as short- and longer-term policy options for improving how the U.S. immigration system interacts with this population with distinct needs.
This MPI panel discussion focuses on a toolkit by the Women's Refugee Commission to provide detained and deported immigrants as well as unauthorized immigrant mothers and fathers with crucial information to protect and maintain their parental rights and make well-informed decisions regarding the care and welfare of their children.
This webinar exploring findings from MPI's report, Critical Choices in Post-Recession California: Investing in the Educational and Career Success of Immigrant Youth, which focuses on the implications of California's public education system reforms
The authors of the report "Immigrant Parents and Early Childhood Programs: Addressing Barriers of Literacy, Culture, and Systems Knowledge" discuss their findings on this webinar. They and other presenters detail the experiences and challenges faced by early childhood programs and immigrant and refugee parents as they connect with one another.
MPI experts participate in a video chat shortly after the Migration Policy Institute released an analysis comparing the major provisions of the Senate bill to those of the individual House bills considered to date in House committees.
A webinar on language access contracting for federal, state, and local officials, agency administrators, and community stakeholders concerned with the oversight and implementation of language access provision.
This MPI webinar features U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials discussing the department's efforts to improve communications with Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities in federal and federally-funded programs and activities.
This is the latest in NCIIP's language access webinar series exploring the policy and program implementation imperatives for government and community agencies serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations.
In this webinar, experts discuss barriers immigrant and LEP individuals face in accessing the WIA system, how a revitalized WIA could address these barriers, and the extent to which the current Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's WIA reauthorization proposal addresses these barriers.
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unprecedented in the scope of its educational requirements. This report provides sociodemographic snapshots of three key DACA groups, explores the challenges to their educational success, and offers recommendations for educators and other stakeholders looking to support the educational attainment of these young unauthorized immigrants.
County- and state-level data examining the populations potentially eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program show an interesting level of ethnic and enrollment diversity that is obscured when examining national-level findings. This commentary examines a few of the findings learned from the new MPI profiles of DACA populations in 36 counties, which are accessible via an online data tool.
Large immigration flows challenge destination cities to find innovative ways to meet the needs of immigrant residents and promote their integration. This report examines the successful integration strategies of five U.S. cities—Cupertino and San Francisco, CA; Littleton, CO; New York City; and Seattle—and offers lessons for local governments looking to implement their own initiatives.
Where does residential segregation come from, and why does it vary significantly across minority groups and country contexts? This report explores these questions and examines the policy tools that lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic have used to address the segregation of immigrant groups.
Estimates of unauthorized immigrant populations that could receive relief from deportation under potential executive action scenarios to expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, extend deferred action to other populations, or refine immigration enforcement priorities are discussed during this webinar.
In the absence of legislative movement to reform the U.S. immigration system, the Obama administration is considering executive action to provide relief from deportation to some of the nation's estimated 11.7 million unauthorized immigrants. This issue brief examines a number of scenarios for possible executive action, estimating how many people could benefit.
MPI researchers and representatives from London and Detroit discuss the policies and strategies used—at national and local levels—to attract immigrants into local economies.
Immigration alone cannot save Detroit, which has become a byword for urban decline and economic decay. But if carefully managed in the context of a broader economic development strategy, immigration may be a promising tool for boosting Detroit's economic prospects, stemming population decline, and replenishing diminished city resources.


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Janka hardness test measure the hardness or density of wood. Testing is done on samples, not on actual flooring. It measures the force required to embed a 0.44" steel ball into the wood until half of the steel ball is into the wood. It was developed as a variation of Brinell test (measurement method of hardness of metals). Factors affect how flooring performs with type of core (for engineered flooring), grain direction and thickness of surface.
Results of measurements are stated in various ways for different countries. In United States, the measurement is in pounds-force (lbf). Other countries may state the test result in different units: kilogram-force (kgf), newtons (N), kilonewtons (kN), or simply treated as units (ex. "660 Janka").
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Though your baby is beginning to develop in so many positive ways, certain sleep problems may start to crop up near the first birthday. Stranger anxiety and separation anxiety are two normal stages of development that can happen during this time, and they can interfere with much-needed nighttime sleep for you and your baby.
This may mean tears and tantrums when you try to leave your child in the crib at night — and more sleep interruption when your baby wakes up and looks around for some sign that you're near.
It can be difficult to respond to your baby's needs with the right balance of concern and consistency, but remember: This is the time to set the stage for future restful nights for the whole family. Try to keep the sleep experience a positive one for your baby, and be consistent with your response to nighttime wake-ups.
While the average amount of sleep per day at this age remains about 14 hours, the range of normal is still quite wide. Your baby is probably still taking two naps a day. Some babies will nap 20 minutes, others a few hours.
Your baby may start resisting naps because he or she doesn't want to be away from you, but naps will help your little one (and you) enjoy the waking hours more. Naps help prevent your baby from becoming too cranky to sleep well at night. The key is to be as consistent as possible with sleep routines and nap times.
Follow these safety precautions with your little one:
Although many cultures endorse bed-sharing, there is a risk that the baby can suffocate or strangle, and multiple studies show that there's a higher incidence of SIDS in households where a baby younger than a year old slept in the parents' bed. This is especially true for babies of mothers who smoke.
Your child is attached to you and doesn't like to be away from you. But try to handle nighttime "detachment" the same way you handle separation anxiety during the day (for example, when you leave your child with a babysitter). Follow your usual bedtime routine with an extra hug and kiss, let your baby know that you will see him or her soon, and make a quick exit.
If your baby has a favorite toy or blanket that you feel is safe to have in the crib, it can be left for comfort. Sleep with the item yourself for a few days before giving it to your child. That way, your scent will remind the baby of you. This is the time when "transitional" objects become important to babies. They help your baby move from being with you most of the time to having some time away from you and becoming more independent.
Try leaving your baby's door open so he or she can hear your activity in the next room. This may help your little one feel less alone.
If your child keeps on crying and calling for you, a few loving words from the bedroom door ("Mommy's right here but it's time for you to go to sleep now") and another quick exit may do the trick. Try to lengthen the time between these personal appearances until — at long last — your baby is asleep.
When your baby wakes up in the night and cries for you, reassure your baby quietly that you're there, but then send the message that he or she needs to go back to sleep. Your best bet might be a soothing pat on the back and a quick exit. If you are firm and consistent about teaching your baby to go back to sleep without you, this stage should pass pretty quickly.
Of course, during these middle-of-the-night "visits" with your baby you'll want to rule out illness or a very dirty diaper. If you do need to change your baby, remember not to turn on too many lights and to keep interaction to a minimum.
Night terrors can begin at this age, so don't be surprised if your baby starts screaming and crying in the middle of the night and nothing you do seems to help. Night terrors are different from nightmares — nightmares usually start when kids are 3 to 4 years old, and children wake up from them feeling scared. But with a night terror, which happens during deep sleep when babies are not dreaming, sleep suddenly gets disrupted and a baby may suddenly start crying or screaming in distress. But the baby has no idea that he or she is crying and has no memory of the event in the morning. To help, just make sure that your baby is safe and he or she will eventually quiet down.
Teething pain is a common reason for sleep problems at this age, and your doctor may be able to suggest some ways to relieve your baby's discomfort.
Call the doctor if your baby can't be consoled or seems to be irritable day after day because of interrupted sleep. Perhaps there is an illness involving no other symptoms besides sleeplessness, or maybe your doctor can help you find ways to enhance your nighttime routine with your child.
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Neue VeranstaltungshinweiseEs wurden keine neuen Veranstaltungshinweise in der letzten Woche veröffentlicht Kommende VeranstaltungenIreland / Britain | Community struggles Keine kommenden Veranstaltungen veröffentlicht Cumbre Agraria: Negociando en medio de la desconfianza 19:21 May 06 0 comments Planadas (Tolima) marcha contra las multinacionales y transnacionales 22:32 Nov 15 0 comments La Costituzione dei Cantoni della Rojava 21:55 Oct 24 0 comments The Constitution of the Rojava Cantons 08:40 Oct 17 0 comments El Norte del Tolima teje nuevas propuestas organizativas con el sector campesino 20:28 Sep 25 0 comments mehr >> |
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10th Dublin Anarchist Bookfair - April 25th #DABF 0 comments Irlanda: ondata di arresti, lo Stato colpisce il movimento contro la t... 0 comments The origins and development of the movement against Water Charges in I... 0 comments Recent Articles about Ireland / Britain Community strugglesThe origins and development of the movement against Water Charges in I... Feb 20 15 Why we are leaving Campaign Against Home and Water Taxes (CAHWT) Jun 26 13 Dublin city council's new rubbish police - a solution or just more bur... May 15 13 WSM report live from the anti-Shell struggle in Ireland
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Friday June 26, 2009 23:04 by Andrew - WSM (personal capacity)
The long running struggle in the west of Ireland against the imposition of an experimental gas pipeline on the community of Rossport has once more reached a high water mark with the arrival of Shell's pipelayingship off the coast. It is escorted by 2 Irish Navy gunboats, 18+ police and private security ribs a helicopter, 300 police and 180 private security on shore. WSM members on the ground at Rossport are reporting on the resistance and repression live via Twitter and by audio interview via Skype.
These are tweets posted from a WSM member at Rossport Solidarity Camp to out twit account over the morning. We now have a phone set up so SMS sent appear live in this feed and on the WSM web site front page
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HauptseiteInternational call for solidarity with the case of Nicolás Neira 1º Congreso de la Federación Anarquista de Rosario (FAR) María Esther Biscayard de Tello, nuestro homenaje The party is haunting us again [Colombia] Declaración Constitutiva de Acción Libertaria Estudiantil Flora Tristán: precursora del feminismo y de la emancipación proletaria Bil'in - 10 years of persistent joint struggle In solidarity with the NO TAV struggle Wave of arrests in Ireland as state tries to break water charges movement Não se intimidar, não desmobilizar! Toda nossa solidariedade ao companheiro Vicente! After the election of Syriza in Greece - Power is not in Parliament [Chile] Movimiento Estudiantil: ¿En dónde debemos enfocar nuestros esfuerzos? México en llamas: raíces y perspectivas de una lucha que avanza y la crisis de un sistema político No to Golden Dawn in Australia! Abusos y arbitrariedad - retención de JOSÉ A. GUTIÉRREZ, en el bajo Caguán, Caquetá Could a Revolution Happen in the US? An Anarchist Communist Reply to Rojava: An Anarcho-Syndicalist Perspective In the Rubble of US Imperialism Elementos da Conjuntura Eleitoral 2014 The experiment of West Kurdistan (Syrian Kurdistan) has proved that people can make changes [Chile] EL FTEM promueve una serie de jornadas de debate sindical Ireland / Britain | Community struggles | News Report | en Thu 07 May, 17:39 People in deprived areas 3 times more likely to take their lives in Northern Ireland 15:36 Thu 13 Sep 0 comments People in deprived areas in Northern Ireland are three times more likely to take their lives. Health minister Edwin Poots said, Unemployment rates in deprived areas further affect people and this is a major concern. Studies indicate that a 1% increase in unemployment is met with a corresponding 0.79% increase in suicide. Hundreds of Garda deployed to protect Shell's machine from the people of Ireland 15:47 Wed 01 Aug 0 comments A huge secretive Garda security operation last night swung into operation in Dublin Port as Shell's Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) left the port as part of a huge convoy of Garda vehicles. News of the operation had leaked at the last minute meaning that with only an hours notice a handful of Shell to Sea campaigners managed to get down to the port entrance despite the pouring rain. Most of us were pulled over and questioned by Garda at least once and the Garda helicopter stayed overhead as various Garda vehicles including a van load of riot cops with the door open drove past us repeatedly. Council tries to silence protest by threatening Rossport Solidarity Camp with eviction 15:54 Tue 22 May 0 comments In a new twist to the decade long struggle against Shell Rossport Solidarity Camp has revealed that Mayo County Council (MCC) has issued an eviction notice to the landowner of the field where the Rossport Solidarity Camp is located. Mayo farmer Gerry Burke has been threatened with fines of over 12,000 and two years in prison. Despite these theats the annual June Bank Holiday solidarity gathering will go ahead in a couple of weeks. Massive National rally of community campaign against new Household tax in Ireland 19:53 Tue 27 Mar 0 comments Saturday's National Rally against the Household Tax in the National Stadium was literally filled to overflowing. As well as nearly 3,000 people crammed into every possible space in the Stadium another 4 to 500 were in the car park at the side, unable to fit into the building. And the thousands who attended were angry, energized and expectant of victory. The National Stadium normally hosts boxing marches but the atmosphere on Saturday topped that of watching a home fighter coming out on top in a close fought bout. Dublin: The eviction of the Occupy Dame Street camp 21:19 Thu 08 Mar 0 comments A large force of Garda and council workers were deployed at 3.30am today, International Women's Day, to clear Occupy Dame Street (ODS) camp. The camp was completely demolished in the course of the eviction, campers intimidated and their personal property stolen. This was a level of force way out of proportion with the numbers in the camp (about 15 people) and stands in contrast with the lack of resources put into investigating what happened at Anglo, the collapse of which has left a debt of 26,000 Euro on every single person in the country. [Italiano] Detailed account of Shell's prosecution of 19 more people for ongoing resistance in Erris, Ireland 21:14 Thu 08 Mar 0 comments The end of February saw 19 Shell to Sea campaigners, including a WSM member, being prosecuted on 80 charges for civil disobediance against Shell's decade long attempt to impose an experimental high pressure raw gas pipeline on the communities of Erris. Over 8,000 euro in fines were handed down by this special sitting of the Belmullet court and Shell to Sea spokesperson Terence Conway was given two 3-month prison sentences under section 8 of the Public Order Act for blocking the road on two seperate occasions, a 'crime' that anyone following the struggle will be aware Shell's private security company committs three times a day with the co-operation of the Gardai. (Image: Community show support in advance of the court cases, J Bender, RSC) Report from 40th anniversary of Bloody Sunday March 17:56 Thu 02 Feb 0 comments Despite the opposition of the governing SInn Fein party, relatives of families of the victims of Bloody Sunday and political supporters, including Irish anarchists, marched in remembrance last Saturday. A report from the anarchists present and a background to the issues behind those determined to continue the annual commemoration. [Italiano] The Household Tax: Dont Register, Dont Pay 23:30 Fri 27 Jan 0 comments Mid-December saw the eventual publication of the long-threatened household tax legislation. The first three months of 2012 will present every household in Ireland with a choice: whether to succumb to this new home tax, which along with the proposed water tax will rise to approx 1,200 per annum within a couple of years, or to refuse to register, refuse to pay and make a stand against the costs of bailing out bankers and developers continuing to be hoisted on our shoulders. The liberation of a former Bank of Ireland building in Belfast 17:29 Wed 18 Jan 0 comments Occupy Belfast seized the initiative Monday by re-possessing the former Bank of Ireland building in Royal Avenue gaining media coverage both here and across the world. Around a dozen protestors including a WSM member entered the building, unfurled banners and put up barricades despite early attempts by the police to illegally evict us. A WSM member who took part gives us his views on the occupation below. Occupy 'x' arrives in Ireland with Occupy Dame street 23:56 Wed 12 Oct 0 comments The 'Occupy X' movement arrived in Ireland over the weekend when a core group of around 50 people set up camp at the Central Bank Plaza on Dame street. Numbers grew to a few hundred at times over the next days and nights as supporters came down to join in for a while and the curious stopped to see what was going on. Issues highlighted by participants included the bank bail out, IMF intervention & the ongoing Great Oil & Gas Giveaway. more >>The origins and development of the movement against Water Charges in Ireland Feb 20 0 comments A WSM talk about the development & future of the campaign against water charges, a mass campaign of resistance to privitisation of water and an austerity tax that has emerged in southern Ireland involving hundreds of thousands of people. Dublin city council's new rubbish police - a solution or just more bureacratic nonsense? May 15 0 comments Dublin City Council have new by laws to permit officials to interrogate members of the public as to how they are disposing of their rubbish. When the councils started charging for waste disposal years back numerous people refused to pay, the councils then withdrew their collections and ultimately the service was privatised. At the time of the introduction of a fee for rubbish collection some environmentalists argued it was a good thing that would lead to greater recycling and lower waste production. The councils began charging for recycling also of course. The future of the CAHWT - Making Democracy Work Jun 14 0 comments Almost a month has passed since the national conference of the Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes (CAHWT). While on the surface things look pretty quiet, this is a critical juncture for the campaign. The momentum that has been lost by the attachment of the CAHWT to the unsuccessful No referendum campaign will only be rebuilt when the government make their next move, but those active in the campaign need to use the coming weeks to prepare for that eventuality. Single Issue Campaigns, Community Syndicalism & Direct Democracy Jun 14 0 comments Theres been a lot of talk lately about participatory and direct democracy. Renewed interest in alternative forms of organising society has arisen from increasing dissatisfaction with mainstream politics and the domination of the economy by a few corporations. This dissatisfaction has found its expression in the Arab spring, the May 15th movement in Spain and the Occupy movement in the English-speaking world. Where the anti-capitalist movement of the last decade focussed almost exclusively on the power of the corporations and finance capital, this current tendency is to also focus on politics and the state. Household Tax- planning to win - democracy is the key May 19 0 comments The National Conference of the Campaign Against the Household and Water Taxes this Saturday will be making some key decisions that will determine the future success of the campaign. The ultimate objective of our campaign should be to ensure that everyone who gets involved in it can have an equal input into our decision-making. This will make for a more democratic and far more efficient Campaign which large numbers of people will feel direct ownership of. That will mean a far stronger Campaign and one capable of winning. On Saturday we will be distributing this text which explains the case for direct democracy as a leaflet to those attending the conference. more >>Why we are leaving Campaign Against Home and Water Taxes (CAHWT) Jun 26 WSM 0 comments The Workers Solidarity Movement has decided to withdraw from the Campaign Against Home and Water Taxes. Please see statement below. We have made a donation of 1,000 towards paying off the debts of CAHWT. Scotland's for Council Housing! Glasgow Demo, 24th September Sep 18 Liberty and Solidarity & IWW 0 comments With the full backing of the Glasgow chapter of Liberty and Solidarity and local community newspaper 'The Burgh Angel' , Hamiltonhill Action Group will be holding a demonstration with the Scottish Tenants Organisation on Thursday 24th September, against the Glasgow Housing Association's (GHA) refusal to invest money in their community. The Libertarian - issue 2 Aug 28 WSM 5 comments The second issue of 'The Libertarian' a local newsletter distributed in Dublin 8 by the WSM is online. |


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The Dawes moc toe slip-on casual shoe features a milled leather upper, leather linings, a Bio Comfort Advanced Sock Liner with Suedetec, and a flexible rubber sole. The Bio Comfort Sock Liner System is Bio-mechanically designed to be breathable, moisture-wicking, and provide excellent shock absorption.
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September 24, 2014 4:44 pm | by Nikita Ernst, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsWEFTEC visitors to Alfa Laval's booth #4917 will have the opportunity to see the new Alfa Laval Screw Press together with a sequential batch reactor (SBR), an Iso-Disc cloth media filter, a working membrane bioreactor (MBR) unit, key decanter feature components and a fluid control display.
LISTED UNDER: Drying/State Change Equipment | Water RemovalDryer-Dust Collector
July 2, 2014 11:43 am | by Nikita Ernst, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsA new vibrating fluid bed drying system from The Witte Company integrates drying and dust collection into a single unit to capture fine particles and recover the high-value material as saleable product that would otherwise be lost as waste.
LISTED UNDER: Drying/State Change Equipment | Fluid bed | Dust CollectorsRail-Mounted Fluid Bed Dryers
October 29, 2013 11:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsRail-mounted vibratory dryers and coolers from the Witte Company are suitable for foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, aggregates and other products that require dry processing.
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May 31, 2013 9:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsDRYING: Air Control Industries' DRI-Line series can drying tunnels use a variable height plenum with a Y shaped slot configuration and have been specifically designed for drying the tops and bottoms of cans. The tunnels can be readily supplied to cater to single or multi lane conveyors.
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May 31, 2013 8:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsDRYING: HOEGGER's model ECOPAST 74 ensures optimal product quality, longer shelf life and increased cost-effectiveness in the production of various sausage products. Since the vacuum packages do not expand, this machine works with comparably low spacing between the levels of trays.
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May 30, 2013 7:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsDRYING: The redesigned Auto Dryer, from Key Technology, Inc., removes surface water from fresh-cut produce while enabling continuous line flow. Available in one-, two- and four-drum models, the system offers new controls, a new motor and a new structure that improves the dynamic operating condition.
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May 28, 2013 9:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsDRYING: Benko Products, Inc.'s Sahara batch ovens with roll-in carts maintain superior temperature control and uniformity for drying or curing. The ovens are designed for ease of use and reliable performance in harsh environments.
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August 27, 2012 12:42 pm | Chem Info | Product Releases | CommentsMunters has designed its HCD Series desiccant dehumidifiers to efficiently dehumidify to low moisture levels, processing between 300 and 12,000 CFM of air.
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Selling an almost brand new Thor Los Angeles (Flight III) hull with appendages. I have done a little work on the appendages by sanding them to proper form and filling in some cavities with JB Weld. The hull itself has remained untouched, at least since I purchased the submarine. Whatever work has been done to hull is evidenced in the pictures.
Note: I am NOT selling the paper plans that came with this hull kit.
What you get is what you see in the pictures.
I am asking for $700.00 and only selling to the lower 48 states. This price include shipping, packing, and insurance. Please note that I paid about $600 for this hull, so it's not like I'm getting a huge windfall here.
I will accept PayPal. I will also personal check, but only from those I already know and have "dealt with" in the past.
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HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner
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Industry leading color accuracy using world's first 6-color, 96-bit scanning. Capture colors that are 40% more accurate[2] than other scanners, for true-to-the-original scans. High capacity adapter to scan up to 16 slides or 30 negatives at once.
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Get superior color accuracy and photo reproduction[2] with 6-color, 96-bit scanning—exclusive to HP.
Enjoy high-definition scans that make beautiful reprints with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution.¹
Preserve crisp text in documents with scans that deliver archival-quality results.
Edit text from scanned documents and magazines—such as letters and articles—using included software.
Scan up to sixteen 35 mm slides or 30 negative frames—and other film sizes—using a built-in adapter.
Remove dust and scratches at the touch of a button—without the need for software touch-ups.
Bring old or damaged photos back to life by restoring faded color using included software.
Remove red-eye and enhance details in dark photos using HP Real Life technologies.
Enjoy quick, easy scanning of multiple photos, slides or negatives, and then save as separate files.
Quickly and easily scan, make reprints or copy documents and save images at the touch of a button.
Easily organize, edit and e-mail photos—without large file attachments—using HP Photosmart software.
Scan more than just flat items to get surprisingly realistic scans of books and larger items
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[1]Maximum resolution not available when scanning negatives in 6-color. Maximum resolution is limited by available computer memory, disk space and other system factors.
[2]Compared to in-class scanners, color accuracy testing by Image Engineering, December 2006. For detailed results and a list of tested scanners, go to http://digitalkamera.image-engineering.de/index.php/Publications.
Printing specifications | |
Scanner type: | Flatbed |
Cable included: | Yes, 1 USB |
Scan resolution, optical: | Up to 4800 dpi |
Bit depth: | 96-bit |
Levels of grayscale: | 256 |
Energy Star Qualified: | Yes |
Transparency adapter: | Included |
Network Ready: | None |
Automatic document feeder capacity: | None |
Photo automatic document feeder capacity: | None |
Task speed: | 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in) color photo to file: less than 30 sec (single image), less than 11 sec (multiple image); color photo to share/e-mail: less than 28 sec; 35 mm slides to file: less than 32 sec (single image), less than 11 sec (multiple image); 35 mm negatives to file: less than 45 sec (single image), less than 14 sec (multiple image); OCR Letter/A4 text page to Microsoft Word: less than 25 sec; PDF to e-mail: less than 60 sec |
Scan size, maximum (flatbed): | 8.5 x 12.3 in |
Media types: | Paper (banner, inkjet, photo, plain), envelopes, labels, cards (greeting, index), 3-D objects, 35 mm slides and negatives (using transparent materials adapter), iron-on transfers |
Scan file format: | Windows: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, TIFF compressed, PNG, PCX, Flashpix (FPX), PDF, PDF searchable, RTF, HTM, TXT; Macintosh: TIFF, PICT, JPEG, GIF, Flashpix, Plain Text, PDF, HTML, Rich Text |
Preview scan speed: | Up to 8.5 sec |
Button functions: | 4 front-panel buttons (Copy, Scan, Scan film, Scan to PDF) |
Operating temperature range: | 50 to 95° F |
Operating humidity: | 0 to 90% RH |
Operating temperature range: | 50 to 95° F (10 to 35° C) |
Storage humidity: | 0 to 90% RH |
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Connectivity, standard: | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
Minimum system requirements: | PC: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista: 1.3 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM (2 GB for 64-bit); Windows XP: 1.3 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (1 GB for 64-bit); Windows 2000: 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, for all systems: 450 MB available hard disk space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 800 x 600 SVGA monitor, 16-bit color Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.6, Lion and Mountain Lion |
Twain version: | Version 1.9 |
Compatible operating systems | |
Compatible Operating Systems: | Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X v10.6, Lion and Mountain Lion |
Power and operating requirements | |
Power consumption: | 25 watts maximum |
ENERGY STAR® Qualified: | Yes |
Dimensions and weight | |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 11.93 x 20 x 4.25 in (303 x 508 x 108 mm) |
Weight: | 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
What's included | |
Warranty: | 90 day limited hardware warranty. Telephone support options and fees vary by product, country and language. Telephone support conditions and telephone numbers available on http://www.hp.com/support. |
Cable included?: | Yes, 1 USB |
What's in the box: | HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner; Power supply adapter/power cord; USB cable; CD-ROMs with software and User's Guide; Setup and Support Guide |
Software included: | HP Photosmart software includes integrated OCR, HP Photosmart Share, faded color restoration, dust and scratch removal, HP Adaptive Lighting, HP Image Editor (HP Red-eye Removal capabilities) |
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The newest evolution of SIDI's offroad boot the Crossfire 2 features a new adjustable system of the area between the protective calf-exaust and the front of the boot to allow a rider with a wider calf to be very comfortable.
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The Crossfire 2 and Crossfire 2 SRS are Sidi's top of of the line pro level offroad race boots. SRS stands for sole replaceable system. The SRS model has a replaceable sole. Not just for wear purposes. They actually offer different soles with different densities and levels of traction for different types of riding. There is an E1 sole which Sidi describes as an enduro sole, and the SMS version, which is ideal for supermoto applications. Both versions of this boot come in a ton of different color ways so make sure to check out our website so you can see them all. This boot is constructed using leather and technomicro. Technomicro is Sidi's proprietary manmade material. It's lighter, stronger, and more breathable than leather so it's more comfortable and it's going to last longer as well. If we start at the toe and work towards the back, we can look at some of the features of these Crossfire 2's. The toebox is reinforced and also completely covered with thermoplastic eurothane. There's no edges to catch and come apart so this toe is really going to handle some serious abuse. Notice also that all the stitches in the higher wear areas are recessed, so the stitching is basically protected by the panels that it's holding together. Pretty clever. As we move back you can see the new micro adjustable buckle system. Once you get these set, they stay put so all you have to do is strap in and you're off. On the medial side at the arch is a replaceable insert to protect your foot from pegs and starter pedals. On the back of the boot there is a reinforced heel cup that has some contour added to it compared to the first Crossfire. This is for kick shifting at the start to get you that holeshot. As we move up the side you can see the lateral-side ankle protector. There is one on the medial side of the boot as well. Of course these are replaceable. Riders often ask us which parts of the different boots are replaceable. If there's a screw on it and it comes off, it's replaceable. These sliders also mark the hinge of the Dual Flex System upper. This system allows the boot to flex back and forth but keeps the boot rigid from side to side like an ankle brace. Also in this area you can see the ventilation they have added to this new model. You have vents on the lateral side in the calf area, on the back near the Achilles area, and near the calf. If you open the boot up you can see that there's no bootie. These replaceable panels actually interface with the boot itself. This keeps the boot as narrow as possible. Speaking of narrow, remember these are a European race boot so they are cut fairly narrow so you fat footed fellers may need to go with a different model. Ok, back to the top. Sidihttp://www.jafrum.com/Shop-By-Brand/Sidi-Boots realized that for extra-large calf muscles you need more than just longer straps. At some point the shin and calf protection is going to be in the wrong place. So, what they've done is added a second set of holes to the plates to allow adjustment on the non-buckle side. This keeps the plate oriented in the center of the shin or calf where it belongs. On the medial side of the boot you have a rubbery insert that actually gets tackier when it gets wet. This offers a more intuitive relationship with the bike once everything gets all muddy. Going inside the boot, you see the added reinforcement on the boot in high wear areas. The lining consists of a Cambrelle area and an air Teflon mesh area for excellent moisture wicking characteristics. There is also a removable, replaceable insole as well. Again, this Crossfire 2 boot is a pro level race boot that is truly one of the very best available anywhere in the world. With the exception of being a little too narrow for some of us chubby American types, these things are about perfect.


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Torpedo 7 Ground Effect Ebay Chain Reaction Cycles Wiggle ProBikeKit Evans Cycle JensonUSA Competitive Cyclist Cycling Express (Cell Bikes unfortunately stopped, although it was going well for them, email them if you want them to restart as they are a pretty good Aussie online retailer.) Many members know that if you purchase online, and click through the link on BNA to the shop then this helps BNA. It doesn't affect the price you pay and BNA gets on average 2-3% of the sale price which goes back into this website. So if you are ready to buy, it would be great if you can click through from BNA which is a easy way for you to support. We have the main store links on the right side in the grey box and many shop names are automatically linked inside posts. If you get a referral for an online store or Local Bike Shop from this site, tell them it was through BNA. When these stores see that BNA helps get them business, they are prepared to return the support. Likewise if you spot a shop that you think should be an affiliate on BNA, let me know - not all shops are interested but I can always ask. On Aussie shops - you will notice that recently we have added Cell Bikes and Cycling Express which is great. Previously we only had Torpedo7 although I was actively trying to get more Aussie retailers involved so for a while it appeared to be just the domain of the overseas stores. Regardless of where you choose to buy - if we had a link to the retailer as an affiliated partner, clicking through helps! Cheers Christopher
Re: Clicking Through on BNADont know where else to put it but possibly bikebug, they are taking their online store more seriously now.
Re: Clicking Through on BNAMaybe you need a link to Starbike and Bike24? 3% of some Son28 and/or Rohloff action would oil the wheels? Theres a few forum members who've been down that track now.
Surly Ogre, Carry Freedom Y-frame Trailer, Extrawheel trailer.
Re: Clicking Through on BNADon't know that.
No problem. Will do in future.
Re: Clicking Through on BNAAffiliate programs are great. I'll make sure I click through with all my future bike purchases as I know it makes a big difference and helps pay the bills!
Check out my practical cycling and cycle touring website: VELOPHILE AUSTRALIA
Re: Clicking Through on BNAI use "Ribble" can,t see them on the list. They are better priced than most if you can catch the stock "in stock".
Re: Clicking Through on BNARibble have the problem of not ever bothering to respond - over the past 3 years I have sent about 15 requests and not had a single response.
I would be interested, and have tried but can't get any further on this. If you do order, you could through in a note in the order that they should take notice of BNA Help me Raise $5000 in my Adelaide to Darwin charity ride: TourXOz Details and Fundraising
Re: Clicking Through on BNAI never knew that. Will do it from now on.
Re: Clicking Through on BNAWhen I click on them using chrome they go no where.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass
Re: Clicking Through on BNAI just downloaded and tried Chrome (Mac) and it works fine. Are we talking about the links on the right?
Help me Raise $5000 in my Adelaide to Darwin charity ride: TourXOz Details and Fundraising
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I use Chrome on Win 7 and have no issues. Must be op error
Re: Clicking Through on BNABugger me.
They all work now. Sorry Christopher but they didn't yesterday or previously. Missed out on some revenue yesterday RB The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass
Re: Clicking Through on BNAJust put a cheque in the post and we can call it quit.
If it is an oversized cheque, I will get a photo of me holding it and shaking hands with someone Help me Raise $5000 in my Adelaide to Darwin charity ride: TourXOz Details and Fundraising
Re: Clicking Through on BNASucks a bit.... I don't get to click on anything as nothing shows up in Tapatalk...
Cheers Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk 2
Re: Clicking Through on BNAI didn't know that! Anything for Wiggle.com.au?
Re: Clicking Through on BNAUk and .com.au for wiggle are essentially the same.
Help me Raise $5000 in my Adelaide to Darwin charity ride: TourXOz Details and Fundraising
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Ah I didn't know that but it doesn't surprise me. My only concern would be regarding warranties for some manufacturers like Garmin and cycle helmet safety certification.
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Wiggle don't currently change anything about the website if you use the AU compared to the UK. They still say that everything comes from the UK so all warranties etc. will be UK ones (and all powerpoint plugs will be EU/UK etc. unless specified otherwise). Not sure about the helmet safety stickers though as I haven't purchased a helmet from them.
Re: Clicking Through on BNAYes - you do need to watch out for the Australian Safety Standards sticker - AS/NZS 2623:2008. If it doesn't specifically reference this then avoid.
On Competitive Cyclist, I will look into this. Cheers Christopher Help me Raise $5000 in my Adelaide to Darwin charity ride: TourXOz Details and Fundraising
Re: Clicking Through on BNAJust completed Competitive Cyclist as requested - and any local bike shops that have affiliate programs are welcome to contact me.
Re: Clicking Through on BNADid my bit with Probikekit
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Have you had any contact with cyclingdeal.com.au ? Possible to add them too?
Re: Clicking Through on BNAActually have had contact though they have other ideas.
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The Yarn Studio
Visit our shop in downtown Casey and your creative spirit will soar. The newly renovated space provides a relaxed atmosphere for browsing. Our supplies include items for knit, crochet, spinning, and weaving. Many items are sold exclusively through independent retailers. We strive to help the beginner as well as motivated advanced knitter. Home to the World's Largest Knitting Needles and Crochet Hook.
World's Largest Knitting Needles and Crochet Hook
The World's Largest Knitting Needles and Crochet Hook are located inside The Yarn Studio in downtown Casey, Illinois. In order to make it in to the Guinness Book of World Records shop owner, Jeanette Huisinga, had to knit and crochet a 10X10 square with the largest tools. Knitting Needles are 13ft .75in and 25 pounds each. Crochet Hook measures at 6ft. 1.5in and weight is 9lbs.
Ambero Antiques and Decorative Arts
Located on the west side of the historical Courthouse square in Charleston, IL, Ambero Antiques & Decorative Arts provides authentic antique, vintage, and contemporary furnishings at fair prices. Here you will find an eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors, art, ceramics, metalwares, textiles, and jewelry.
Round House Antiques
We invite you to come and visit us at Round House Antiques in Charleston, IL to see our unique selection of antiques, primitives and collectibles. We sell quality vintage and antique items that can be treasured for a lifetime and passed down for generations. Antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry, primitives, furniture, glassware, gift certificates, and layaway.
Copper Eagle
The largest antique mall in Charleston, Illinois. The Copper Eagle antique mall is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Avenue, known locally as "Five Points". The Copper Eagle has grown to around 75 dealers offering over 3000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Inventory changes daily and many of vendors offer periodic specials. Copper Eagle is open every day of the week, so stop in and spend some time browsing - you might just find that one piece you have been searching for!
Cameo Vineyards
This family-owned winery manages seven acres of French-American hybrid grapevines and makes eight different wines, including reds, whites and blushes. A gift shop, and complimentary tastings and tours, are available.
Cumberland Road Collectibles
General line of antiques and collectibles, old books and depression glass.
Ambraw River Trading Company
With a large red barn and "Mary's Wash House" full of early country and primitive furniture and accessories.
Grandpa's Place
Antiques, collectibles, and things in between. Monday-Friday call for appt.
Red Bud Lane Iris Garden
Feast your eyes on the gardens of iris, hostas and day lillies. These bulbs and rhizomes are shipped all over the country. Please call before your visit.
Dahnke's Pine Patch
Located in Martinsville, this tree farm features Colorado Blue and Norway Spruce, Douglas and Fraser Fir, and White and Scotch Pine trees.
The Village Stitchery
Features a wide variety of quilt fabrics & supplies, home decor items, gifts & clothing, and much more.
Henpeck Mercantile
Located one block off Main in Oblong, Henpeck features Painted Cabinets, birdhouses, curtains, candles and all weather baskets.
Illinois Livestock Auction
This livestock auction includes the sale of cattle, horses, goats and sheep.
Barkley Farms
Perennials are popping up everywhere on this Paris farm. Visitors are invited to wander the gardens to see the variety of plants that are grown and sold here.
Calico Basket
Country gift shop, collectibles, pictures, Pipka Lizzi High dolls, Santa's Pat Richter pictures, year-round holiday room, and Yankee candles.
Lori's Pins 'n' Needles
Quilting supplies, over 3000 bolts of material for quilting. Authorized Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.
Pasta Alley
Come see noodles and sauce made from scratch. Baskets and shipping are also available.
Country Corner Treasurers
Features many items such as birdhouses, quilt racks & shelves, benches, stools, tables, chairs, Coca Cola items and much more.
Greenup Antique Mall
15,000 square feet, one level, approximately 100 vendors. Old West Cafe on site.
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Dakota D29 Team
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One of the things that sets our carbon frames apart is our blending of various carbon fibers types to achieve both the ride qualities and the price levels that are perfectly suited for the bikes and riders we are designing for.
Take a look at the frame material specs for any carbon fiber frame these days and it seems nearly every single one is made of "high modulus", "super high modulus", "ultra high modulus", or some superlative followed by "high modulus". But just what is "high modulus" and why is it good for us?
Once carbon fiber has been manufactured, it can be further purified via high temperature processing. This purification process thins and smoothes the fibers, which can then be packed together more tightly into the bundles or yarns that are woven together to make up the fabric we recognize as carbon fiber. Packing these purified fibers more tightly yields a stronger, stiffer bundle, so less bundles can be used to achieve a certain tensile strength and torsional stiffness, which yields a lighter construction. That's why "higher" modulus usually means "better".
But it's also really stiff. As in brittle. This can be combated to some degree by careful selection of resins, but still, a super-light, thin-walled, high modulus-only frame is going to be more subject to damage on impact than a lower modulus, thicker-walled frame. That super-stiff, high-modulus only frame is also going to ride super-stiff. For the Pros of Jamis-Sutter Home, this isn't undesirable, but it isn't the ride quality for everyone. Not to mention, that super-stiff, high-modulus-only frame is also super-expensive.
There's a cost to the sophisticated hi-tech processing that takes a strand of carbon fiber one-tenth the width of a hair and makes it thinner and smoother. That cost is not marginal or incremental, it's exponential.
Which is why you will find 6 different lay-ups of 4 different types of carbon fiber in our frames.
100% super-high modulus M40 carbon fiber with a 1K high modulus outer weave and impact-resistant resin binder, Near Net molded. Uber stiff. Uber light. Uber Fast. Uber expensive.
DYAD SUPREME (Xenith T2, Dakota d29 Team)
30% super-high modulus M40 carbon fiber, 70% high modulus M30 carbon fiber. Reducing the M40 percentage to 30% and blending the M30 with the M40 increases frame weight by about 7%, but increases shock damping for a more comfortable ride.
100% high modulus M30 carbon fiber. Super stiff. Super light. Super fast. Super expensive.
30% high modulus M30 carbon fiber, 70% mid-modulus T700 carbon fiber. Stiff. Light. Fast. About 13% heavier than the SL, with a more forgiving ride. Xenith Team & Elite, Endura Elite & Comp, Dakota D29 Pro
100% mid-modulus T700 carbon fiber. This blend offers greater impact resistance and more comfort without much of a weight gain (less than 100 grams) over that of the Dyad Elite frames. Xenith Pro and Race.
A blend of mid-modulus T700 and other carbon composites. Chief goal here is minimizing cost while maximizing comfort & impact resistance attributes while still delivering a high level of torsional stiffness to optimize power transfer.
Key point is that we're not just using "high modulus" as marketing verbiage to define all our frames, while hoping you to have no idea what modulus is all about. There's a place and a reason for high modulus, and there's a place and a reason for mid-modulus. Describing anything as "mid" may run contrary to the advice of the Marketing Department, but mid-modulus fiber, especially when blended with high modulus can still be light and stiff with some degree of damping and flexibility for a supple, comfortable ride.
R&D/MANUFACTURING We've designed, built and ridden carbon fiber monocoques as well as tube-and-lug carbon frames, and our monocoques were always lighter, more durable, and simply rode better. Materials overlap in lugged frames which concentrates stress at the bonded joint. It also weighs more and contributes to a deader frame feel. Monocoques are completely unified. Stresses are distributed over a greater potion of the frame structure, making for a lighter, stiffer, stronger frame and one that rides with a snap and liveliness that's its own reward.
A monocoque's structural integrity relies heavily on the lay-up schedule, the master plan for the location of each and every carbon ply. We start with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software that visualizes where structures bend or twist and simulates the distribution of stresses and displacements, this allows us to design, refine and optimize the materials and lay-up before cutting molds and burping prototypes, which are then relentlessly fatigue- and deflection-tested for every frame size. Failures get kicked back to the lay-up room for some material massaging and ply re-arrangement until they're good to ride.
Then we suit up for the hard part of our job. The ride! We ride and record, ride more and record more. We enlist our pro riders for evaluation and comment. The beauty of carbon is its ability to be easily tuned by manual manipulation of the plies, like tensioning a drum head or guitar string for absolutely perfect ride quality -- the just-right balance between stiffness and resilience, the ability to feel the road.
It's important to remember every carbon frame is handmade. There's a skill and artistry to accurately applying small squares, rectangles and triangles of carbon fiber according to the schedule our engineers assign. Just because it's hidden beneath a cosmetic layer of 1K, 6K or 12K weave doesn't mean it isn't there, and it's no less skillful or significant than precision welds or brazing work.
These carbon fiber swatches are laid up on a silicone mandrel, one at a time, in an interwoven and overlapping pattern. As each section is complete the silicone mandrel is removed, each section is joined to the others, and expandable air bladders are run through the frame. The frame goes in a steel mold, the mold goes in an oven, bladders are pressurized, the oven is heated to melt and disperse the resin, and then the whole thing is cooled to harden and cure.
All these steps are necessary to ensure compaction, which is where it's at for carbon fiber structural integrity. That's why we've taken monocoque molding technology to the next level with our Near Net Molding technology (featured on the 2012 Xenith SL and the Dakota dXC Team frame kit). Near Net Molding is a revolutionary process utilizing air bladders and a polystyrene pre-form core that recedes as the oven heats, assuring an interior that is "near net" in finish, without the wrinkled fiber or resin pooling common in most of today's carbon frames. Every gram of resin has been compressed, every length of fiber has been flattened and aligned.
After hours of hand finishing, before heading on to the painters and clear coaters, EVERY frame is weighed to make sure it's neither resin rich nor resin deficient. We also measure the stiffness of each frame in 6 critical areas as a check on lay-up production, guaranteeing every frame we produce will deliver the ride qualities we defined and demand.
AND MORE Every Xenith frame also features asymmetric chainstays for absolutely efficient power transfer from pedal to wheel, with a drive side chainstay that's 10% larger and an incredible 30% stiffer to offset drivetrain-induced flex.
Our Xenith fork features full monocoque hollow construction from dropout to steerer top, just like our frame, with a 1.5" crown and an inner-leg reinforcing rib that provides exceptional lateral stiffness for quick-but-predictable handling, with neutral cornering and hands-off-the-bar stability. There's absolutely no flex or meandering when sprinting out of the saddle and over the front wheel, and no dive when pulling on the brakes heading into a turn.
If this is all starting to sound like the sort of hype we promised to dispel, forgive us. We know we're on to something and we just want to share it. If you need some credible, objective insight and feedback to verify our Xenith claims, just check out the YouTube video review of the Xenith SL by cycling legend Frankie Andreu. Or better yet, head on down to your Jamis dealer for a test ride. It's all hyper-bull until you click in and put it down. The proof is in the pedaling.
SUSPENDING REALITY WHY MP4, MP3 & MP2 MAKE YOU BETTER All right, we'll come right out and say it now: There is no such thing as the perfect suspension. There simply can't be, given the number of trails, the different styles of riding, the various skill levels we all possess, not to mention three possible wheel sizes. No wonder there are so many viable designs to choose from.
And that's the key word there. Viable. Because despite the variety in suspension designs, terrain and riding style, the primary goal of suspension science is pretty simple—absorb impact, negate pedal bob and neutralize brake-jack or rotor-dive while keeping tires in contact with terrain. Today's shocks are so incredibly smart, they're able to do the lion's share of determining where the motion's coming from—whether it's the legs and pedals, or the terrain. So between today's shock technology, and these simple suspension goals, there are plenty of available designs that can accomplish the task.
What separates the winners from the pack isn't design, but execution. And that suits us just fine—because when it comes to detailed execution, we're unbeatable. (Need proof? Drop by and see the roomful of editor's choice awards we've earned for our bikes—no technical trickery there, that's the power of meticulously perfect detail and execution.)
All great engineering is based on simplicity. Find the most elemental solution possible, refine it, reduce the complexity, and you're done. And that's how our mp4 suspension has evolved.
Some of the other guys would have you believe complexity is a good thing, outfitting their designs with so many pivots and bellcranks it's a wonder the wheel can move at all. We're not convinced.
A simple design requires fewer parts, which takes less material and structure, which means less weight. And it also means fewer bearings, eliminating weight while reducing unwanted movement (every bearing has a little slop—the more bearings you have, the more slop you get).
Our mp4, mp3 and mp2 designs rely basically on a single primary pivot, located just above and behind the bottom bracket centerline. Because this single pivot takes most of the load we don't need a plethora of heavy bearings—just this and two other really, really good ones (where the seatstays connect to the bell crank and where the bell crank connects to the frame). And because everything happens at this one primary pivot, we can place it in such a way that it minimizes braking influences, reduces pedal kickback and unwanted movement due to chain tension. Nice!
The seatstay pivot improves geometry with a consistently near-vertical axle path throughout the wheel's travel, for better suspension movement over tiny stutters and big hits alike. And structurally, the bellcrank helps shore up the rear triangle against lateral movement and improves torsional rigidity so the rear wheel stays in plane—there's no wandering or fishtailing because the axle's so well controlled.
Even though our main pivot is located in the same BB location on all our mp designs, we can tune leverage rates with bell crank lengths, bell crank pivot location and shock position. Our mp2 and mp4 XC designs offer a very slight rising rate in the first 40% of travel, and then it's linear for the balance of travel. This means you don't get a sudden ramp-up as the suspension compresses—there's nearly linear response in the fat part of the travel curve, for supple action over stutters and medium hits, with a bit of ramp-up as you approach the travel limits and a nearly bottomless suspension feel that's ideal for short-travel XC designs like Dakar XCR 29ers, the XCR Race and the XC Comp & Sport. On our longer travel XCTs, 650Bs and AMT, our mp4 Trail design offers a much more progressive leverage rate. This means the rear shock can be tuned more linearly (like a coil spring) and pumped to lower pressures for a smoother, more plush ride without bottoming.
THE LOW LEVERAGE ADVANTAGE We're huge believers in low shock leverage ratios – all our mp designs have an average wheel-travel-to-shock-stroke ration of 2.65:1 This is really important, when it comes to suspension smoothness and durability.
For one thing, you get better performance from the shock with a lower leverage ratio. There's less force being taken up by the shock, which reduces stress on the shock internals. And because you're employing more of the shock's throw for the fat part of the travel curve, the suspension action is much smoother and better controlled.
A low leverage ratio also means you don't need super high spring rates, which translates to improved shock sensitivity. External rebound and compression damping adjustments can be made in much finer increments, which wouldn't make an appreciable difference on more leveraged designs. You can make better use of the shock's tune-ability (and today's shocks are impressively tuneable).
What's more, a lower spring rate lets you employ a physically lighter coil spring, or in the case of air springs you can use less pressure, which improves shock sensitivity and vastly extends seal life.
All of our dual suspension designs (with the exception of the BAM) feature asymmetric chainstays, with an elevated straight stay on the non-drive side and a dropped, curving stay on the drive side. A straight stay uses a shorter, lighter length of material, and because it's better aligned with suspension forces we can pare even more weight from it without giving up rigidity. The drive side is dropped and curved to clear the front derailleur and chain, and it's shored up a bit since it also has to resist drivetrain forces. It's not the esthetically balanced look we're used to, but the net result is less weight, more rigidity, lots of tire clearance and smoother suspension action.
Lightness is good, but strength is paramount. That's why we spec 10 mm shock hardware, oversize pivot bearings and high-grade fasteners throughout the suspension. You get greater lateral stiffness and torsional rigidity, which pays off in better handling and power delivery that more than makes up any time lost by carrying a few additional grams.
We carry that weight as low as possible, which is why we like our low shock mounting position that lowers the center of gravity for better handling. And we believe in the structural bracing power of the triangle. Having two of them in our suspension designs makes for a stronger, stiffer frame, qualities we maximize by keeping those triangles as small and tight as physical geometry allows for any given frame size (and also offers the lowest possible standover for the rider).
We're also adding a little bit of extra weight in the form of the 135x13 mm Maxle thru-axle, which we use on our, XCR 29, XCT and Sixfifty B designs because it just brings so much to the table. There's a huge payoff here—threading the rear axle into the dropouts really ties the whole rear triangle together, boosting torsional and lateral stiffness—so you get more efficient power delivery, and handling improves markedly since the rear tire's forced to track directly behind the frame. Suspension pivots last longer, with less binding—and you experience better control under braking, with less fishtailing. It's a win!
A better rear suspension means you'll go faster. And that places more demands on the fork. More speed translates into higher cornering forces and braking forces, which is why we've include beefed up the front end on almost every Jamis mountain bike, with a tapered 1-1/8" – 1.5" head tube (the BAM offers a full 1.5" head tube).
The fork transfers most of its force into the frame via the lower headset bearing, and a 1.5" lower headset is markedly stronger than the old 1-1/8" standard. A full 1.5" head tube would accomplish the same task, but that oversize top bearing is overkill—it just bulks up the front end and adds unnecessary weight, which is why we're glad most fork makers are embracing the tapered steerer design, so we can employ this frame spec without limiting our fork options.
A stiffer front end reduces brake chatter and gives you better steering precision. Plus a more rigid control center lets you muscle your way out of ruts, blast through rock gardens, and hold your line while bombing g-outs and railing through berms.
We believe in the power of design and details, and Jamis does both right. From pivot placement, to just the right size tubing and materials, to the component package, to frame alignment, it's the manufacturing and parts specification details, not just the suspension design, that makes or breaks the ride. And we believe nobody is better at this game than we are.
If you're shopping for a bike, you owe it to yourself to check them ALL out. Keep your eye on the big picture—does it fit your physique, your trails and riding style? In the end, what matters most is how the bike performs, in real woods, on real trails, for you. Just be sure you try a Jamis—we think you'll like the way it works in the real world.
PIVOTAL MATTERS All great engineering is based on simplicity. Find the most elemental solution possible, refine it, reduce the complexity, and you're done. And that's how our mp4 suspension has evolved.
EMBRACING ASYMMETRY All of our dual suspension designs (with the exception of the BAM) feature asymmetric chainstays, with an elevated straight stay on the non-drive side and a dropped, curving stay on the drive side. A straight stay uses a shorter, lighter length of material, and because it's better aligned with suspension forces we can pare even more weight from it without giving up rigidity. The drive side is dropped and curved to clear the front derailleur and chain, and it's shored up a bit since it also has to resist drivetrain forces. It's not the esthetically balanced look we're used to, but the net result is less weight, more rigidity, lots of tire clearance and smoother suspension action.
BUILT TO LAST Lightness is good, but strength is paramount. That's why we spec 10 mm shock hardware, oversize pivot bearings and high-grade fasteners throughout the suspension. You get greater lateral stiffness and torsional rigidity, which pays off in better handling and power delivery that more than makes up any time lost by carrying a few additional grams.
CONTROL CENTER A better rear suspension means you'll go faster. And that places more demands on the fork. More speed translates into higher cornering forces and braking forces, which is why we've include beefed up the front end on almost every Jamis mountain bike, with a tapered 1-1/8" – 1.5" head tube (the BAM offers a full 1.5" head tube).
REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE We believe in the power of design and details, and Jamis does both right. From pivot placement, to just the right size tubing and materials, to the component package, to frame alignment, it's the manufacturing and parts specification details, not just the suspension design, that makes or breaks the ride. And we believe nobody is better at this game than we are.
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fucking lets get to it people nooooooow!!!!!. this is beyond epic news for me anyways. can't wait....
With the all news of J.J. Abrams taking the director's chair of Episode VII I have been waiting for one news story to come to the Mania News Desk. That email arrived at midnight on January 26th, 2013. That email came from, of course, Lucasfilm Ltd. Ironically, I got another email seven minutes later with the same story from Walt Disney. Yes, it is indeed a brave new world for Star Wars.
Here is the official press release from Lucasfilm Ltd. What I found to be interesting was the Lucasfilm alumni adding their insight on J.J. Abrams' hiring.
After a bevy of emails and phone calls, the formalities have been wrapped up, and at long last everyone can exhale and properly share the word with an excited Internet. Yes, J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.
"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie," said Kennedy. "J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."
George Lucas went on to say "I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller. He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."
"To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor," J.J. Abrams said. "I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid."
J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney the Lucasfilm banner.
Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year's Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm's preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.
Past Star Wars veterans, dating back to the classic trilogy, offered words of praise from their direct experience with Abrams:
Visual Effects Supervisor Dennis Muren, ASC, whose credits include the original Star Wars trilogy as well as landmark films such as E.T. and Jurassic Park, also worked with Abrams on Super 8. "He puts everything he has into his work," said Muren. "He totally immerses himself. He's got such a visual eye, which is so important to the Star Wars films. It seems that a lot of the same things that were in George when he made the first Star Wars films are also in J.J. I think he's going to fit into the other movies perfectly, with the energy that J.J. has. We're kick-starting Star Wars again with dynamite. It will knock people out, including the people who get to work on it. I think it's a great choice."
Ben Burtt, responsible for such iconic Star Wars sounds as Darth Vader's breathing, R2-D2's beeps and the classic lightsaber, has worked with Abrams as sound designer and sound editor on Star Trek and Super 8. "J.J represents the next generation of filmmakers from those that were making Star Wars when I started," said Ben Burtt. "When he was a teen, he was a fan of Star Wars, and a great deal of his love for movies came out of his reaction of that first Star Wars film. You feel that he's already invested so many years in it, and he's going to propel it forward in a new way. In other words, you're having a fan who has grown up and developed tremendous directorial skills finding himself at the steering wheel to take the franchise into the next stage. I feel like I'm there watching history turn over from one era to another."
Matthew Wood, who served as supervising sound editor on Super 8, similarly grew up as a Star Wars fan before working on the films through the prequels. "Working with him, it was so obvious to me that J.J. and I have the same nostalgic love of that era. Now we have someone from that generation who is going to be at the helm of the Star Wars franchise that I've known and worked on, so it's a great circle. Just seeing what he did with Super 8 and capturing those moments, and knowing what was so special about that era, it's going to speak to a new generation of audience as well."
For information about Star Wars: Episode VII as it develops, keep checking StarWars.com.
fucking lets get to it people nooooooow!!!!!. this is beyond epic news for me anyways. can't wait....
As someone else said on the other page here on Mania, John Noble needs to be in it somehow. I can't believe how much I hated him in Return of the King, and how much I fell in love with Walter Bishop on Fringe (um, bro love, haha).
Also, may as well just say it now-
Gary Oldman needs to be in this film, somewhere, some how. F*ck it, so does Sean Bean. And Ian McKellen. And f*ckin Viggo needs to pop up somewhere.
So does Tom Waits.
May as well go balls to the wall-can someone find out what Daniel Day-Lewis is doing?
Lastly, theories on where he'll go? After the sequels? Before the prequels?KOTR? the Yuzhaan Vong? I always pictured them as Na'vi with more scars....
Epic news indeed! All I have to say is this universe has always been at it's best with a wickedly awesome villain. Darth Vader, Darth Maul, The Emporer, Jabba, Boba Fett... etc. Keep the standards high, Disney!
Don't let us down, J.J.!
(I couldn't resist)
i just watched the "movie" of the cut scenes from the "old republic" game. it's about 15 minutes long, 3 different scenes and the feel, the action, the visuals: exactly what i would want in a star wars movie. after this news about jja, i feel like that's the kind of movie we will get and so much more. can't wait!
Conflicted, as this means he won't be finishing his Star Trek trilogy, how could he possibly have time. Excited because this really confirms episode 7 is on its way. I am a bigger fan of Trek than Wars, but love them both, why can't there be 2 JJ Abrams?
just waiting for the comments about "lens flair" now.
@ Hudson another site had a pic of the Star Wars logo with the letters flared. There is still hope JJ will finish the Trek trilogy because he may only do episode 7.
Seriously hurry the f up everybody. How long is this gonna take now? Like 2-3 years or something right?? Uughh
He'll still be producing the third Star Trek film, if not directing it, per Paramount. I still don't know how I feel about this news though. I think my problems deal with Trek and preferring that it hadn't been rebooted, which really isn't his fault per se. And the movie wasn't bad, just not what I was hoping for. So, as long as he stays true to the SW universe and this looks and feels like the same Star Wars, then I'm okay. He can put his own personal twist on the story and how its told, but this is a very particular universe and I hope he can keep that the same.