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PID controllers form a large proportion of controllers in use in many controlled systems today. This application describes how to use a neural network which receives PID inputs to be a controller and operate as a PID controller to save on retraining and provide other efficiencies in control. Also shown is the user selectability between PID conventional controllers and Neural Network controllers.
1. A nonlinear controller for a closed-loop system, having PID parameter values as inputs (variable values KI, KC, KD) and a process response related and setpoint related signal value as input, wherein said nonlinear controller contains a processor mechanism for generating an output signal value u for controlling said closed-loop system from said inputs and wherein said processor mechanism is a neutral network trained on inputs e, KI, KD, KC, which are generated by a model of the system to be controlled.
2. A nonlinear controller as set forth in claim 1 wherein said related input contains a representation of the error which represents the difference between the desired response (yr) and the process response (y).
3. The controller as set forth in claim 1 wherein said process response related input is two input signals; one representing the desired response (yr) and one representing the process response (y).
4. A nonlinear controller for a closed-loop system, having PID parameter values as inputs (variable values KI, KC, KD) and a process response related and setpoint related signal value as input, wherein said nonlinear controller contains a processor mechanism for generating an output signal value u for controlling said closed-loop system from said inputs and wherein said mechanism is a processor that is representative of the optimum equation for the controller output u and wherein said optimum equation is represented by a process containing equations for processing input signals which have been derived by parsing them out of neural network systems trained on equivalent processes.
5. A nonlinear controller as set forth in claim 4 wherein said related input contains a representation of the error which represents the difference between the desired response (yr) and the process response (y).
6. The controller as set forth in claim 4 wherein said process response related input is two input signals; one representing the desired response (yr) and one representing the process response (y).
7. A controller for a closed loop system having a conventional PID controller and a NeuroPID controller which has been trained on the system, wherein the user may select to employ either the output of the NeuroPID controller combined with the conventional PID controller, or the conventional PID controller output alone said user selection being made in a set of ways including, during operation of the controller by a user input switch means, and by automatic means responsive to preselected user criteria.
8. A controller as set forth in claim 7 wherein the output from the conventional controller is an input to the NeuroPID.
9. A controller for a closed loop system having a conventional PID controller and two neural network controllers, wherein one of said neural network controllers is a first NeuroPID controller trained on the closed loop system as set forth in claim 7, and wherein the second neural network controller has been trained on an identical controlled system except that said identical system has only a NeuroPID controller but no conventional PID controller, and wherein the user may select as controller output, from the set of possible outputs: a combination of the first NeuroPID controller output with the conventional PID output, the conventional PID output, and the second neural network output, said user selection being made in a set of ways including, during operation of the controller by a user input switch means, and by automatic means responsive to preselected user criteria.
10. A controller as set forth in claim 9 wherein the output from the conventional controller is an output to the first NeuroPID.
11. A nonlinear controller for a closed-loop system, having PID parameter values as inputs (variable values KI, KC, KD) and a process response related and setpoint related signal value as input, wherein said nonlinear controller contains a processor mechanism for generating an output signal value u for controlling said closed-loop system from said inputs and wherein said mechanism is a processor that is representative of the optimum equation for the controller output u and wherein said optimum equation is represented by a process containing look-up tables for processing input signals which have been derived by parsing them out of neural network systems trained on equivalent processes.
12. A nonlinear controller as set forth in claim 11 wherein said related input contains a representation of the error which represents the difference between the desired response (yr) and the process response (y).
13. The controller as set forth in claim 13 wherein said process response related input is two input signals; one representing the desired response (yr) and one representing the process response (y).
This invention relates to the field of nonlinear controllers and is particularly adapted to augment conventional Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers function more effectively for controlling time varying dynamic processes and systems.
Controllers are inherently complex since they control dynamically changing systems, trying to match a desired response with the system output. (The desired response can be a setpoint change or the output curve of a reference model exhibiting the desired response characteristics. In most real control situations, one would not expect, and cannot achieve, the process output being brought to setpoint instantaneously. Therefore, following the presumed optimal curve is the goal.)
Both by virtue of and despite their simplicity, linear controllers continue to be the workhorse of control applications. In particular, the vast majority of current applications employ proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers. In the aerospace as well as process industries, PID control has proven to be easy to use and to provide adequate performance. PID controllers are also general purpose, that is, the same controller structure can be used for a broad range of applications.
Yet PID control is far from ideal. For any nontrivial application, we know that nonlinear controllers can substantially outperform a PID. For specific plants, high-performing nonlinear controllers can be designed. But, in practice, this has required unique designs for each enterprise, with concomitant high cost and complexity. At this time there is no formal approach for developing general nonlinear controllers.
We have developed a "NeuroPID Controller" concept that is a potential solution to this problem which employs a neural network to realize a nonlinear controller but retains the PID interface.
Thus, it exhibits the easy to use and application-independent properties of conventional PID controllers, while utilizing the nonlinear dynamical system modeling properties of neural networks to realize control laws that are more robust, accurate, and generalizable to applications than other approaches.
PID controllers are used ubiquitously for conventional controls. As conventionally formulated, these PID controllers use six input signals to generate an output to drive the plant process. The inputs are signals which represent on the one hand, controller parameters (or gains) KC, KI and KD and, on the other, three error signals: the error between the setpoint or reference model response and the process response, e, the integral of this error, ∫e, and the derivative of this error, e. This function computed by conventional PID controllers is a linear weighted sum of the error signals:
uPID =KC e+KI ∫e+KD e
It may be computed either in analog or digital fashion to yield uPID.
KC, KI, and KD are controller parameters, or gains. Their values uniquely determine controller output. In the conventional PID paradigm, it is assumed that by increasing the proportional gain KC, we can increase the closed loop bandwidth (reducing the time needed to attenuate disturbances); by increasing the derivative gain KD we can increase the damping (reducing overshoot): and by increasing the integral gain KI we increase the system robustness (reducing sensitivity to disturbances) and reduce steady-state tracking errors. The behavior of the closed loop system (dynamic system), however, does not always decouple in this way. That is, increasing integral gain may reduce damping, or increasing proportional feedback can increase sensitivity, etc. In practice, the user installs a PID controller box in a feedback loop and adjusts the gains until the closed loop response of the system is a good compromise among the user's competing objectives.
There is no theoretical reason to believe that this is the optimal function of these six quantities and, in fact, it is unlikely to be the optimal function especially in a large search space of possible nonlinear functions. Therefore, conventional PID controllers are not as good as they could be if the correct nonlinear function were applied to the PID control parameters. This invention shows two approaches to produce more effective PID controllers that can introduce nonlinear functions into the conventional PID paradigms. In addition, because of the identical interface with the conventional PID, much of the "jacketing software" implemented with many PID installations (e.g., anti-reset-windup, bias offset) is directly applicable to the NeuroPID. Our approach to dynamic neural networks has allowed us to use general connectivity patterns and associates dynamics with processing elements. In other words, neural networks that have dynamic elements whose outputs are fed back into the network, can be used to allow for accurate neural network modeling representation of dynamic systems. Therefore, not only can linear systems be controlled with neural network based controllers but, in particular, nonlinear dynamic systems can as well. As we demonstrate below, PID parameters can be used to effectuate this control.
A NeuroPID may be used in industrial plant control, and environmental control situations, as well as flight control. For example, in the flight control domain, the NeuroPID is advantageous for several reasons:
In the flight control domain, relatively simple controllers are essential in certain applications. Sophisticated model-based controllers, for example, cannot satisfy the computational constraints imposed by small flying systems. The memory and processing resources required by NeuroPID controllers are more than for conventional PIDs, but well within these constraints, even for software implementations.
A well established approach to designing PID-based flight controllers exists. This same approach, or a simplified version of it, could be used for developing NeuroPID flight controllers. Gain scheduling can be used with the NeuroPID just as with PID control.
Reasonably accurate aircraft models are available to be used during the design process.
In principle, existing systems can even be retrofitted with NeuroPID controllers with minimal effort.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a closed loop process controlled by a NeuroPID controller.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a neural network receiving input parameters, KD, KI, KC, and the error, derivative error and integral of the error, and having a final output uPID.
FIG. 2A is a block diagram of two neural network, and one PID conventional, controllers set upon a hybrid controller.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an algebraic neural network controller utilizing the same inputs as those inputs in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a dynamic neural network controller utilizing the error input.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a dynamic neural network controller using both the output and the setpoint or reference model response to indicate the error.
FIG. 6 is a chart of points generated by a neuro-PI controller and a similarly situated conventional PI controller.
FIG. 7 is a Venn diagram relating problem and solution spaces.
FIG. 8 is a heuristic block diagram for indicating how the training of a NeuroPID controller may be accomplished.
In the preferred embodiment of this invention, a neural network is used to perform these optimal functions. In another preferred embodiment, the nonlinear functions may be performed with look-up tables or algorithmic processors.
Neural networks have been used in the past, for instance, see Ser. No. 07/643,595, in which a neural network was used to generate equations which identify a controlled process, and Ser. No. 07/809,903, where neural networks have been demonstrated to have applicability to autotuners for PID controllers.
In this invention, the neural network is applied to the PID controller, substituting for a linear equation based controller processor, a dynamic neural network processor which is capable of generating output representative of higher order equations. While nondynamic neural nets could be used, it is preferred that they be dynamic with internal feedback. An example can be found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,050,095.
In one implementation, the neural network controller may be turned off and a conventional PID controller which is mounted in parallel can be used.
In FIG. 8, a controller is described for nonlinear closed loop systems which has KI, KC and KD parameter inputs, as well as an input related to the output of the process being controlled (e), where the controller contains a mechanism for generating control signals (u) from these inputs. The (e) input may be y and yr if desired. The (e) input contains some representation of the error between the output of the process and the setpoint. Whether this error is computed outside or inside the controller may be immaterial to the effectiveness of the controller, but different embodiments result.
The mechanism for generating control signals (u) may either be a neural network trained on: the error signal, KI, KD, and KC, for the expected processes to be controlled, usually and preferably through simulation; or, the mechanism may be some representation of the trained neural network. If a representation, rather than the network itself, this representation may be embodied in a look-up table with an associated processing mechanism, or may be a processor containing a set of these equations to calculate the appropriate values for the signals to be generated. Either of these may be generated by reference to a trained neural network's internal weights, or otherwise established empirically, or through modeling.
The invention described herein can be applied to replace typical and conventional PID controllers, and special purpose NeuroPID controllers can be developed for specific applications, such as, for example, flow control, level control or temperature control. Application-specific NeuroPIDs would be optimized for a smaller range of processes and thus may be considerably less expensive, both to manufacture and to operate. A major advantage of a NeuroPID controller is that a user (the process operator) may deal with it in the same way that he currently deals with a PID controller. Particularly, the user specifies KC, KI and KD parameters. Thus, it will not be difficult to retrain users to employ NeuroPID controllers.
The interface to the controlled system is also the same because the NeuroPID operates on exactly the same signals as a conventional PID controller, and produces signals which operate the process in the same way as the conventional PID controller.
It should be mentioned that the NeuroPID controller is not an adaptive controller or a model-based controller. However, embodiments which do not use a neural network may be considered model-based controllers in one sense of the word. The operating NeuroPID controller does not involve model identification nor parameter estimation. It replaces or supplements the normal PID controller function with a nonlinear mapping, as is explained herein.
Referring first to FIG. 1, the closed loop 10 controlled process 11 and NeuroPID controller 12 can generally be said to be responsive to a setpoint input yr on line 18. A change or difference between the setpoint yr entered on line 18 and the output signal from the process y output on line 14 generate, through a summer, a differential or an error signal e, which is input on line 15 to the NeuroPID controller 12. The NeuroPID controller 12 receives PID parameter input signals 13 and, based on the combination of inputs 13 and 15, generates an output of controls signals u on line 16, which drive the control features of the process (opening valves, speeding up or slowing down motors, etc.). The PID input 13 represent gain parameter values.
A conventional PID controller would look generally like block 34 in FIG. 2. Depending on whether the NeuroPID or the conventional PID were desired, this parallel set up allows the operator to merely choose the desired controller structure. In one preferred embodiment, a hybrid conventional and NeuroPID controller consists of both the conventional PID controller block (in dotted) 34, and the neural network controller 21. This conventional NeuroPID exists in the place of block 12 of FIG. 1. Thus, they form a controller 20 having inputs 22-27, including the three PID parameters (KI, KC, KD), and the error, derivative and integral errors (e, ∫e, and e). (∫e, and e error signals can be computed directly from e, using analog or digital operations. This computation is assumed to be accomplished inside the block 12 in this case.) All six of these inputs are sent to one form of the neural network 21 on lines 28. They are also sent, on lines 29a and 29b, to conventional controller block 34. Here, the signal on line 25 (the error signal e) is multiplied by the proportional parameter value (KC) on line 24, the integral of the error on line 26 is multiplied by the integral parameter on line 23, and the derivative parameter on line 22 is multiplied by the derivative of the error on line 27. These multiplications being represented by heuristic multiplication processor blocks 30, 31 and 32, respectively. The outputs of these heuristic multiplication blocks are added together in an addition processor 33 to produce an output signal on line 35 in accordance with the well known equation:
uPID =KC e+KI ∫e+KD e.
Depending on whether conventional PID or NeuroPID operation is desired, the switch 37 is turned on or off. When on, the controller output u is the sum of the conventional PID output (uPID) and the output of neural network 21 (Δu). When off, the neural network output can be used directly from tap 37a.
For reference, but as is well known by those of ordinary skill in the art, conversion devices of some kind may be employed between the signal u and the process 11 (FIG. 1) such that an appropriate signal level for each of the controllable or actuatable elements in the process is generated.
As presently preferred, line 35a can bring the PID output from conventional controller 34 as an additional input to the neural network. This adds robustness to the final output u. It may also decrease training time, and other benefits may accrue.
Refer now to FIG. 2a wherein a more complex hybrid controller 120 is shown, with the PID parameter inputs entering through a multiplex unit 122 and being delivered on three lines to the conventional PID controller processing unit 123, and two neural network controller processing units 124 and 125. The error inputs come in through multiplex unit 121 on three lines again, to the conventional PID processor 123, and at least one of the error signals is sent to the neural network processors 124 and 125. Neural network processor 124 (NN1) is trained in a closed loop system having itself and the CPID processor 123 extant as part of the model. The other neural network processor (NN2) 125 is trained in the closed loop system without the PID conventional processor present. Thus, the output u3 consisting of control signals from the neural network processor 124, will be different from the output u4, consisting of control signals from the neural network processor 125. In this hybrid controller 120, the user may select by the use of the multiplexor 126, the desired output control signals ud, being either the output u1 from CPID 123, u2 being the additive output of CPID 123 and NN1 124, or the output of the neural network alone, u4.
The simplest form of NeuroPID controller would be one similar to that described in FIG. 3 which (would fit into the space of block 12 in FIG. 1 and) uses a processor or set of processors (either hardware or software) to implement equation Eq1 to generate an output u on line 49 from inputs 41 and error inputs 46, 47 and 48. Note that this equation allows no possibility of representing control loop dynamics other than the precomputed e, ∫e and e. In the equation Eq1, the output is a function of the weights (ηw) in the neural network and to the network inputs.
Referring now to FIG. 4, it can be seen that with little change to the inputs, the value of the output signal can be said to be responsive to the arbitrary dynamical properties of the closed loop system. The same is true with FIG. 5 wherein the inputs are yr and y instead of simply the error. In equation Eq2, a state variable x can be said to be a function of the weights of the vector x and e. The output is thus a function (ηw of the vector x and e). The difference between FIGS. 4 and 5 can also be seen by comparing the equations Eq2a and Eq3a against equations Eq2 and Eq3. In equations Eq2 and Eq3, the neural networks realize a nonlinear dynamical system. x represents the state variables of this system. Eq2 determines how the state variable evolve over time (the notation x indicates the rate of change of x, or dx/dt), and Eq3 determines the output of the neural network at any time. Both the network output and its next state are thus functions of the current state x, the error signal e, and controller parameters KC, KI and KD.
Eq's 2a and 3a are exactly analogous, except that here the network is given yr and y as input, rather than e (note that e=yr -y).
As is well understood by those who use neural networks, training is important. Neural network training is generally performed in order to determine values for network weights so that the desired functionality is obtained by the NeuroPID controller for the controlled process. Training can be viewed as a nonlinear optimization process. It is similar to attempting to minimize a cost function. In general, we try to determine values for the network weights w that minimize the squared integral error between a desired process output yr and the actual process output y. The actual process output y is a function of the network weights w over some time interval of interest. The process output y is only indirectly a function of network weights. The network itself is producing the control output u.
For more detail on training NeuroPID controllers which employ neural networks, refer to FIG. 8. The weights w are variable, as indicated in this heuristic representation by dotted line 95. The weights exist in the NeuroPID controller 12 (FIG. 1) or NeuroPID controller 87. The difference between y and yr can be fed into an error computation processor of some kind 91 for error index computation. This error index could be called J and this, then, would be applied to an optimization processor or a learning algorithm processor for optimization of the weights in processor 93. The output 94 would be the new values for w (also expressed as w). These could be in the form of adjustments to the weights, i.e., Δw, if desired, rather than a signal representing the value of the weights. Alternatively, and including a representation of the error index J, the gradient computation may be made first, yielding ∇w J, which is a vector of the partial derivative of J with respect to the first weight, the partial derivative of J with respect to the second weight, and so on, until all the weights values have been stated. Optimization may be accomplished on a gradient or nongradient basis. Typical gradient-based optimizations include "gradient descent", which is Δw=-η∇w J, or w.sub.(t+1)=w.sub.(t) -η∇w J; the Levenberg Marquardt formulation and the conjugate gradient (η is known as a learning rate parameter by convention). A nongradient basis for optimization may also be used, including the use of genetic algorithms. References to genetic algorithms for neural network training are established in the art a description may be had with reference to Montana and Davis, "Training Feedforward Neural Networks Using Genetic Algorithms", pp1-10, 1989, Dress and Knisley "A Darwinian Approach to Artificial Neural Systems, IEEE, pp 572-577, 1987, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,935,877 (Koza), as well as copending U.S. application Ser. No. 07/329,623, U.S. Pat. No. 5,140,530.
Refer now to FIG. 7 in which the Venn diagram universe of PID parameters 80 and the Venn diagram universe of processes 81 are shown. The tuning criterion is described by the double-arrowed line 83. There is a correspondence between a process (a point 84 in the space 81) and a set of PID 82 parameters (a point 82) in the space 80). Process 84 is best controlled by the parameter set 82. A solution at 82 is optimized for a particular system 84. However, using a PID controller of the conventional type, a set of systems or processes may be adequately controlled as defined in area 85. Area 86 defines the additional range of processes that a NeuroPID controller will be able to control with the same PID settings of KC, KI and KD represented by the point at 82.
Referring now to FIG. 6, the time constant of a process is plotted along the y axis of the chart, and the x axis indicates the range of process gain. The range of processes available for control with a PI controller with fixed parameters KC =2, KI =2, is plotted using symbol 61, and control with a NeuroPI controller with the same PID settings, is plotted using symbol 62. This plot was made using a NeuroPID controller having weights restricted to the (-1, 1) interval, with 128 discretized values each (i.e., 7 bits per weight). The NeuroPID controller had three training runs conducted without exploration of the efficient neural network architecture and learning algorithm parameters. A simple optimization criterion was used. For the example, only first order process models were used, with KD set to zero. These kinds of PID controllers are well suited to such testing because they are probably optimal given a fixed known process and a first order reference model. The reference model transfer function assumed was 1/(0.5+1), unity gain, and a time constant of 0.5 units. For an actual process of 1/(s+1), the closed loop system perfectly matches the reference model with the above controller settings of KC =2, KI =2. As the process parameters drift, the match becomes poorer.
To evaluate robustness, a criteria for adequate control was formulated. The integral square difference between the process step response and reference model should be no greater than 0.5. For both the PI controller and the trained neuroPI controller, the regions of adequate control (FIG. 6) were computed by systematically varying process parameters and computing whether the resulting closed loop system (with KC and KI set to 2.0 throughout) was acceptable by the above criterion. Even in this simple example, the neuroPI controller region is 480% larger. The training space 63 for the neuroPI controller was a rectangular box, tightly bounding the PI region of adequate control. Thus, most of FIG. 6 represents neuroPI generalization. The NeuroPID can be said to be adequately controlling processes well beyond the range of its training.
It should be noted that a controller would be considered a PID controller if its input parameters are some combination of parameters of the set of parameters KI, KC and KD. This invention can apply in any such case.
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Kwang-Geun Chin, Gwangyang KR
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|LOW SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND HIGH STRENGTH STEEL SHEETS WITH EXCELLENT RIDGING RESISTIBILITY AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF - A low specific gravity and high strength steel sheet includes C of 0.2% to 0.8%, Mn of 2% to 10%, P of 0.02% or less, S of 0.015% or less, Al of 3% to 15%, and N of 0.01% or less. A ratio of Mn/Al is 0.4 to 1.0. Retained austenite in a structure is included in the range of 1% or more. The steel sheet further includes one or two or more elements selected from the group consisting of Si of 0.1% to 2.0%, Cr of 0.1% to 0.3%, Mo of 0.05% to 0.5%, Ni of 0.1% to 2.0%, Cu of 0.1% to 1.0%, B of 0.0005% to 0.003%, Ti of 0.01% to 0.2%, Zr of 0.005% to 0.2%, Nb of 0.005% to 0.2%, W of 0.1% to 1.0%, Sb of 0.005% to 0.2%, and Ca of 0.001% to 0.2%.
|HIGH STRENGTH THIN STEEL SHEET EXCELLING IN WELDABILITY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are a high strength thin steel sheet having tensile strength of about 800 MPa or more, and a manufacturing method thereof. The thin steel sheet is mainly used for construction materials, home appliances, and automobiles. The thin steel sheet has excellent plating characteristic, welding characteristic, bending workability, and hole expansion ratio. The thin steel sheet includes, in weight %, C: 0.02-0.20%, Si: 1.5% or less, Mn: 1.5-3.0%, P: 0.001-0.10%, S: 0.010% or less, SoLAl: 0.01-0.40%, N: 0.020% or less, Cr: 0.3-1.5%, B: 0.0010-0.0060%, Sb: 0.001-0.10%, and including at least one material selected from the group consisting of Ti: 0.003-0.08%, Nb: 0.003-0.08%, and Mo: 0.003-0.08%, and includes Fe and other inevitable impurities as a remainder. Here, Si, Mn, B, Sb, P, and S meet conditions of 5<(Si/Mn+150B)/Sb<20 and C+Mn/20+Si/30+2P+4S<0.27. Also, the manufacturing method can secure workability of the thin steel sheet.
|HIGH STRENGTH THIN STEEL SHEET FOR THE SUPERIOR PRESS FORMABILITY AND SURFACE QUALITY AND GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A high strength thin steel sheet that is mainly used for structural members and inner and outer panels for a vehicle, a galvanized steel sheet, and methods of manufacturing the same. The high strength thin steel sheet for superior press formability includes, by weight percent, 0.06 to 0.4% C, 1.0 to 5.0% Mn, 0.05 to 2.5% Si, 0.01 to 2.0% Ni, 0.02 to 2% Cu, 0.01 to 0.04% Ti, 0.05 to 2.5% Al, 0.005 to 0.1% Sb, 0.0005 to 0.004% B, 0.007% or less N, and balance Fe and inevitable impurities, and meeting relation of Ni+0.5×Mn+0.3×Cu>0.9, which is defined as Ni*, and Al/Ni*<1.3 at a same time, and relation of Ti≧0.028×Al. This thin steel sheet is galvanized or galvannealed.
|High-Strength Steel Sheet with Excellent Ductility and Crackless Edge Portion, Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Sheet, and Manufacturing Method Thereof - There are provided steel sheets which have a tensile strength of 780-980 MPa and an elongation of 28% or higher and are free of edge cracks. The high-strength steel sheet includes, by wt %, 0.1-0.25% C, 1.0-1.9% Si, 1.5-2.5% Mn, 0.5-1.6% Al, 0.005-0.03% Ti, 5-30 ppm B, 0.01-0.03% Sb and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, and satisfying 1.75%≦Si+Al≦3.25%.
|STEEL SHEET FOR GALVANIZING WITH EXCELLENT WORKABILITY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A high strength ductile steel sheet for extra deep drawing mainly used for interior or exterior plates of automobile bodies, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The steel sheet comprises, by weight %, C: 0.010% or less, Si: 0.1% or less, Mn: 0.06˜1.5%, P: 0.15% or less, S: 0.020% or less, Sol. Al: 0.10˜0.40%, N: 0.010% or less, Ti: 0.003˜0.010%, Nb: 0.003˜0.040%, B: 0.0002˜0.0020%, Mo: 0.05% or less, one or both of Sb: 0.005˜0.05% and Sn: 0.005˜0.05%, a total amount of Sb and Sn being in the range of 0.005˜0.1% when both of Sb and Sn are added to the steel sheet, and the balance of Fe and other unavoidable impurities. The steel sheet has surface agglomerates having an average diameter of 1 μm or less, and a tensile strength of 28˜50 kgf/mm
|STEEL SHEET ANNEALING DEVICE, DEVICE FOR PRODUCING PLATED STEEL SHEET COMPRISING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PLATED STEEL SHEET USING THE SAME - Provided is an annealing device which comprises at least one section and in which the at least one section is filled with a gas constituting a non-reducing atmosphere or a weakly reducing atmosphere, as well as a device for producing plated steel sheet comprising the annealing device, and a method for producing plated steel sheet by means of such a device to substantially improve the quality of plating onto hot-dipped steel sheet, including the plating properties, alloying properties, anti-pickup properties, plating adhesion properties, anti-flaking properties, anti-cratering properties and anti-ash properties, by using prior-art annealing equipment and heat-treatment cycle without any additional oxidation-reduction heat treatment process or large quantities of high-cost alloying elements.
Kwang-Geun Chin, Pohang KR
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|Method for Manufacturing Bake-Hardenable High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet - A bake-hardenable high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet, a hot-dipped steel sheet thereof, and a method for manufacturing the same. The steel sheet comprises 0.0016˜0.01% of C; 0.1% or less of Si; 0.2˜1.5% of Mn; 0.05˜0.15% of P; 0.01% or less of S; 0.08˜0.5% of (soluble) Al; 0.0025% or less of N; 0.003˜0.1% of Nb; 0.003% or less of Ti; 0.01˜0.4% of Mo; 0.0005˜0.005% of B; and the balance of Fe and other unavoidable impurities, in terms of weight %. The method includes the steps of heating a steel slab of the above composition to a temperature of 1,200° C. or more; and then hot rolling the steel slab with finish rolling at or above the Ar
Kwang-Geun Chin, Kyungsangbook-Do KR
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|Steel Sheet for Hot Press Forming Having Excellent Heat Treatment and Impact Property, Hot Press Parts Made of It and the Method for Manufacturing Thereof - Disclosed is a steel sheet that exhibits an ultra-high strength after hot press forming followed by rapid cooling, and an enhanced yield strength after painting. The steel sheet has a composition comprising 0.1% to 0.5% by weight of C, 0.01% to 1.0% by weight of Si, 0.5% to 4.0% by weight of Mn, 0.1% by weight or less of P, 0.03% by weight or less of S, 0.1% by weight of soluble Al, 0.01% to 0.1% by weight of N, 0.3% by weight or less of W, and the balance Fe and other inevitable impurities. Further disclosed are a hot-pressed part made of the steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the hot-pressed part. The hot-pressed part achieves a high increment in yield strength after heat treatment for painting while ensuring an ultra-high tensile strength. Furthermore, the hot-pressed part exhibits superior adhesion to a coating layer, good surface appearance and improved corrosion resistance after painting.
|HIGH MN STEEL SHEET FOR HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GALVANIZING THE STEEL SHEET - A high-manganese hot-dip coated steel sheet is disclosed which provides high corrosion resistance, high ductility and high strength, mainly used for inner and outer panels of automobiles, and a method of manufacturing the same. The high-manganese hot-dip coated steel sheet includes a substrate steel sheet having a composition of (in weight %) 0.1 to 1.5% of C, 5 to 35% of Mn, and the remainder includes Fe and other unavoidable impurities, and a hot-dip zinc coating layer formed on the substrate steel sheet, the hot-dip zinc coating layer having a composition of (in weight %) 0.1 to 10% of Mn, 5 to 15% of Fe, and the remainder including Zn and other unavoidable impurities.
|HIGH MANGANESE STEEL STRIPS WITH EXCELLENT COATABILITY AND SUPERIOR SURFACE PROPERTY, COATED STEEL STRIPS USING STEEL STRIPS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE STEEL STRIPS - A high-ductility, high-strength and high Mn steel strip used for steel strips of automobiles requiring superior formability and high strength, a plated steel strip produced by using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The high Mn steel strip comprises, by weight %, 0.2˜1.5% of C, 10˜25% of Mn, 0.01˜3.0% of Al, 0.005˜2.0% of Si, 0.03% or less of P, 0.03% or less of S, 0.040% or less of N, and the balance of Fe and other unavoidable impurities. The high-ductility, high-strength and high Mn steel strip, and the plated steel strip produced by using the same have superior surface properties and plating characteristics.
Patent applications by Kwang-Geun Chin, Kyungsangbook-Do KR
Kwang-Geun Chin, Chunlanam-Do KR
|Patent application number
|High Strength Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Containing High Mn Content with Excellent Workability and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A hot rolled steel sheet used for a bumper reinforceing material or for an impact absorption material in a door of automobiles, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The steel sheet comprises, by weight%, C: 0.2%˜1%, Mn: 8˜15%, S: 0.05% or less, P: 0.03% or less, and the balance of Fe and other unavoidable impurities. A product of tensile strength and total elongation (TS×ToLEl) of the steel sheet is 24,000 MPa % or more. The method provides a high strength hot rolled steel sheet, which has a high strength-elongation balance value, ensuring excellent workability.
Kwang-Geun Chin, Gwangyang-Si KR
|Patent application number
|Austenitic, Lightweight, High-Strength Steel Sheet Having High Yield Ratio and Ductility, and Method for Producing the Same - Provided is an austenitic, lightweight, high-strength steel sheet having a high yield ratio and ductility and a method for producing the same, and more particularly, to a high-strength steel sheet for automotive interior panels, exterior panels, and structural parts, and a method for producing the steel sheet. The steel sheet may be a hot-rolled steel sheet, a cold-rolled steel sheet, or a plated steel sheet. The steel sheet includes, by weight %, C: 0.6% to 1.0%, Si: 0.1% to 2.5%, Mn: 10% to 15%, P: 0.02% or less, S: 0.015% or less, Al: 5% to 8%, Ti: 0.01% to 0.20%, N: 0.02% or less, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the steel sheet has a specific gravity of 7.4 g/cm
|HIGH-MANGANESE STEEL WITH SUPERIOR WELDABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET FROM SAME - The present invention relates to high-manganese steel with superior weldability and to a method for manufacturing hot-dipped galvanized steel sheets from same. The high-manganese steel according to one aspect of the present invention is characterized by comprising, by weight %: C: 0.3-1%; Mn: 8-25%; Al: 1-8%; Si: 0.1-3.0%; Ti: 0.01-0.2%; Sn: 0.06-0.2%; and B: 0.0005-0.01%, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The present invention may provide high-manganese hot-dipped galvanized steel sheets, having high strength and processability and superior surface quality, which can prevent plating failures caused by manganese.
|HIGH-MANGANESE HOT-ROLLED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A high-manganese hot-rolled galvanized steel sheet having no surface defects and improved galvanizing and alloying characteristics is manufactured by using a high-manganese hot-rolled steel sheet. Provided are the high-manganese hot-rolled galvanized steel sheet and a method of manufacturing the high-manganese hot-rolled galvanized steel sheet. The high-manganese hot-rolled galvanized steel sheet includes: a hot-rolled steel sheet including 5 wt % to 35 wt % manganese; and a zinc coating layer formed on the hot-rolled steel sheet, wherein an internal oxide layer is formed in an internal region of the hot-rolled steel sheet facing the zinc coating layer.


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Best Places for Live Music
There's a lot more to hear in Myrtle Beach than just the sounds of crashing waves, fireworks displays, and the golfers' crying "Fore!" Open your ears to one of the most underrated music scenes in the Southeast.
The Grand Strand, as it is affectionately referred to as, is known for an eclectic mix of beach music, Southern rock, classic country and – above all – LIVE shows. You name the genre or date and there's a good chance some band is playing it somewhere along the Strand.
To experience the sounds as well as the sights of Myrtle Beach, here are the top 5 places to catch live music near Coral Beach Resort.
The Boathouse - Located along the scenic banks of the Intracoastal Waterway, The Boathouse accurately boasts "The Best Backyard in Town." Music-lovers come by car and by boat to hear some of the best regional bands play the outdoor stage. The Summer Concert Series provides a no-cover way to spend the day on the waterway listening to all genres of music while other seasonal concerts keep guests flocking throughout the year. Call (843) 903-2628 for more information.
Bourbon Street - Tucked away in the Pine Lakes Center on the north end of Myrtle Beach, this small but stylish bar and grill packs them in to see some of the top regional and local acts. The head bartender's connections to the music community have brought some budding big names to this tiny venue. It's a great chance to tell your friends you saw them first after the hit it big. Call (843) 712-1083 for more information.
House of Blues - The Myrtle Beach House of Blues is located a few miles north at Barefoot Landing but is well worth the short drive. The main concert hall seats an intimate crowd of 2,000 and attracts some of the top national touring acts. The Indigo Room & Deck features local and regional talent, often at no cover charge, performing on the outdoor patio. For a little music and food for your soul, check out the Sunday Gospel Brunch. Call (843) 272-3000 for more information.
Ocean Annie's - Listen to tunes in true Myrtle Beach style at this resort/hotel pool deck. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and just steps away from the beach, Ocean Annie's has an outdoor stage, poolside dancing and easy access to cool off quickly. A variety of music, usually top 40 and classic rock, take the stage in the afternoons and play to big crowds in swimsuits. Call (843) 449-6461 for more information.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk – Located towards the south end of the strand in the charming seaside town of Murrells Inlet, the MarshWalk area is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The MarshWalk itself is a winding inlet-front boardwalk that connects a series of local restaurants and vendors. While the dining is truly fantastic, the MarshWalk really comes to life after the sun goes down. Top local and regional artists light up the restaurants as the nightlife kicks in to gear. The best part it, one can easily hope from one spot to the next by just perusing up and down the MarshWalk. Be sure to check out this local gem during your next visit!
Honorable mentions include Harold's on the Ocean and Pirate's Cove on the North Strand, Broadway at the Beach and Bummz Beach Café in Myrtle Beach, and Island Bar & Grill and Pawleys Island Tavern on the South Strand.


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Mobile is a modern and powerful Boostrap 3 OpenCart theme best suited for electronics and mobile stores.
The theme is compatible with Opencart 1.5.5.x/1.5.6.x and 2.0.x Valid HTML5
It is very easy to install and customize. It ships with a powerfull customization panel that is active only if the admin user has permissions to modify the layout.
You can change colors, fonts and section visibility directly on your live website and save them directly without going to admin.
One page checkout module
Your store will have less abandoned carts and
Product page also has a buy now button that will
Sample data import tool
Get an exact replica of the demo store on your
Start with a fully configured store and save time and
Responsive and Mobile Ready
Expand your store on the mobile ecommerce market
Built on bootstrap 3 mobile first foundation
Live visual panel editor
Change color schemes, fonts, colors and other
All changes show live and then can be permanently
Powerfull custom products module
Custom products module suports multiple
from multiple sources like product autocomplete,
Animated product filtering
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Feature included in the custom products module
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With the advanced module filter option included in all
no more complicated layout configuration
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Show a different image on hover to display a product
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Search box will show product suggestions
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Theme requires PHP 5.3.0+
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user: demo
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- August 23, 2014 Fixed product quickview bug when opened from category page.
- August 29, 2014 Fixed one page checkout for quest checkout to disable account creation. Changed file catalog/controller/checkout/nicocheckout.php
- August 29, 2014 Fixed search button size on android mobile.
- September 1, 2014 Added sequencejs slider module autoplay configuration options.
- September 4, 2014 Changed import tool php file to remove the need for execute permission on strict security opencart hosting.
- September 9, 2014 Fixed ie9 menu color bug.
- September 9, 2014 Changed logo text and image hide/show code. Added column and row options to megamenu module categories display.
- September 9, 2014 Changed logo text and image hide/show code. Added column and row options to megamenu module categories display.
- September 26, 2014 Fixed grid misalignment when loading the page for the first time with no cache on firefox.
- September 28, 2014 Added more megamenu color options.
- October 8, 2014 Opencart 2.0.0 final release version compatibility changes.
- October 9, 2014 One page checkout module opencart 2.0.0 compatibility bug fixes.
- October 20, 2014 Fixed RTL search box bug and added video background option for sequence slider.
- October 26, 2014 Added hide on mobile option for sequence slider and loading animation for quickview
- November 03, 2014 Added module filter for opencart 2, fixed one page checkout multiple payments javascript
- November 06, 2014 Moved panel settings configuration from file to database to make it easier to setup theme, removing the need to set write file permission
- November 09, 2014 Added products per option for category page in control panel and added modal for terms and conditions link on checkout page, removed various notices from checkout page for opencart 2
- November 13, 2014 Added use existing payment address for one page checkout module.
- November 14, 2014 Removed notices from nicockechout.php
- November 24, 2014 Fixed megamenu admin autocomplete bug and added megamenu category thumb image, add to cart success message auto hide after 5 seconds, affiliate register json error fix
- November 27, 2014 Removed notices and js alert errors from opencart default checkout page
- December 8, 2014 Added support for opencart 220.127.116.11
- December 9, 2014 Fixed import bugs for opencart 2.0.1.x
- December 12, 2014 Fixed contact page captcha, hid quantity colum on mobile devices for cart on one page checkout
- December 17, 2014 Moved fontawesome css to header to avoid menu resizing during page load, added html editor for social band about section, fixed fatal error message on review tab on product page for opencart 2.0.1.x
- December 21, 2014 Added mysql ping for import to avoid mysql gone errors when mysql timeout configuration is low on hosting, fixed megamenu categories select, fixed social band about text html entities decode
- December 23, 2014 Fixed megamenu module name bug for opencart 184.108.40.206
- January 2, 2015 Fixed custom products module autocomplete, fixed megamenu parent submenu click on mobile, fixed panel saving bug for opencart 2.0.1.x, added simple blog extensions support that also works with opencart 2.0.x
- January 6, 2015 Added new option to specify how many logo letters are colored with differently color in control panel module, fixed grid layout on category page
- January 12, 2015 Fixed state/region select validation on checkout and account registration for countries without states.
- January 16, 2015 Added options to hide fax, tax id and company info on one page checkout, added options to import sample data tool to allow partial import, useful to import only module configuration without product images.
- January 22, 2015 Added manufacturers option to megamenu module.
- February 03, 2015 Updated to Bootstrap v3.3.2 Added js and css concatenation for faster page loading. Popup/cloud zoom product gallery image switch. Added options to hide footer links.
- February 04, 2015 Fixed checkout shipping method passing to paypal payment module.
- February 06, 2015 Fixed tabs carousel products per row settings on mobile and removed php notices from sequence slider controller for when language config is missing.
- February 10, 2015 Removed php notices for slider module when slider text is missing for currently selected language
- February 17, 2015 Fixed checkout module missing payment address for authenticated customers on opencart 1.5.6.x
- February 27, 2015 Fixed account new address insert link bug in oc 188.8.131.52
- March 06, 2015 Fixed missing some shipping details for quick checkout on OC 1.5.6.x when checking out as guest without addtional shipping address.
- March 09, 2015 Fixed missing validation error message for state/region for new shipping address for guest checkout.
- March 12, 2015 Fixed admin modules products autocomplete and colorpicker for oc 2.0.1.x, added ocmods/nicocheckout_links.ocmod.xml to change all checkout links to one page checkout..
- March 30, 2015 Added out of stock badge and ocmod for product page to replace add to cart button with out of stock message, added spinner for product quantity on product page, added scroll to top button, added hide city, region and postal code options for one page checkout, updated bootstrap to 3.3.4
- March 31, 2015 Included missing file catalog/tool/image.php that was skipped because of build script bug.
- April 2, 2015 Added support for opencart 184.108.40.206
- April 7, 2015 Fixed sale badge percentage calculation bug for some price cases, added cart background and hover color options, fixed hide footer extras column option, removed notice messages from admin/template/view/nicomodule2.tpl
- April 15, 2015 Added google maps display on contact page, fixed main product cloud zoom thumbnail displaying previous image, added footer wordpress icon, fixed quantity arrows on quick view.
- April 20, 2015 Changed category_hover_image.ocmod.xml to category_hover_image_sale_badge.ocmod.xml and added precise sale badge percentage calculation, updated nicocheckout_links.ocmod.xml to work with OC 220.127.116.11 that disabled brace flag for ocmod search path
- April 29, 2015 Added mobile text option for megamenu to optionally show a text near mobile menu button, removed obsolete google maps button from contact page, fixed add to cart button bug in quickview when the quickview product is opened from product page.
- May 06, 2015 Upgraded megamenu jstree library and fixed columns setting, fixed category page image hover from previous image if product has only one image, changed file category_hover_image_sale_badge.ocmod.xml.
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Bam Aquino bares good business practices
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MANILA, Philippines—Remember when lechon manok was the biggest thing? That was in the 1980s. Ten years later it was shawarma.
Then there was the past decade's icy drinks with chewy sago. That has given way to the now ubiquitous milk tea.
So what kind of business would be the next big thing? This, said Senate trade committee chair Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV, is what he is often asked.
There is no fail-safe formula for a jackpot enterprise, said Aquino, a known advocate for micro-entrepreneurship before being elected to the Senate.
"There are factors. It depends on your location, how well you can raise capital and your own personal skills that you can use to make your business prosper," the senator said.
Sometimes, the same business formula fares better or is more acceptable in a certain area but not in another.
Or a specific businessman engaged in the same business with a dozen others succeeds at a faster pace because he is equipped with better people and management skills.
Aquino lamented that while young Filipinos were often advised to engage in business and become their own bosses, they were not trained to do so or even assess the risks.
"We have a few bright lights," he said, noting the small businessmen heralded by Go Negosyo, which celebrates successful microentrepreneurs.
"But these are those who took risks and went through a lot of challenges. Unfortunately, that kind of mindset is not common among Filipinos. Maybe we can consider asking the DepEd (Department of Education) to include entrepreneurship training and mindset as part of the curriculum we teach our children," Aquino said.
"While a child is young, he can be oriented to the concepts of saving, the proper handling of money and the possibility of using his savings for a future business," he said.
The senator pointed out that as it was, 92 percent of all businesses in the country were at the microlevel.—Cathy C. Yamsuan
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A Knitter's Home Companion
A heartwarming collection of stories, patterns and recipes from beloved Lion Brand Yarn essayist Michelle Edwards (www.michelledwards.com).
celebrating the creativity , community , and comfort that knitting brings to life A KNITTER'S H O M E CO M PA N I O N A H E A R T WA R M I N G C O L L E C T I O N O F S T O R I E S , PAT T E R N S , A N D R E C I P E S M I C H E L L E E D WA R D S P H OTO G R A P H S BY J E N G OTC H STC Craft | A Melanie Falick Book Stewart, Tabori & Chang New York 3 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION CO N T E N TS INTRODUCTION: CHAPTER 3: WELCOME ... 6 CHAPTER 1: COMMUNITY ... 64 MOTHERHOOD ... 8 Meera's Blanket ... 10 The Knitting Lesson ... 18 r eadalong: Safe Return ... 21 But She Doesn't Have Any Underpants ... 28 My Mother, Lillian Edwards ... 31 The Memory Skein ... 34 CHAPTER 2: First Socks ... 66 Readalong: Chicken Man ... 69 Home Ec Workshop & The Mystery of the Indian Slipper ... 76 The Master Knitter ... 89 Fae Ridge Farm Knitters ... 96 R eadalong:Little Heathens ... 99 A Quickening of the Heart ... 105 CHAPTER 4: LEGACY ... 108 HOME ... 40 Here Lives a Knitter ... 42 R eadalong: A Chair for My Mother ... 45 Untangling ... 46 Readalong: East of the Sun and West of the Moon ... 48 The Knitter and the Woodpecker ... 55 Only Wool ... 59 Readalong: The Settlement Cookbook ... 63 Yarn Began It All ... 110 R eadalong: Knitting for Peace ... 113 Mitten Ladies ... 116 Readalong:The Endless Steppe ... 119 Golden Hands ... 125 Iowa Knitter ... 132 We're Still Knitting ... 140 Loops to the End ... 149 Readalong:The Opinionated Knitter ... 150 ABBREVIATIONS ... 157 SPECIAL TECHNIQUES ... 158 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ... 159 PROJECTS 15 25 53 73 85 95 121 Zigzag Baby Blanket Playtime Cape-- A Project to Knit Together Clutch of Inspiration Quick and Easy First Socks (aka Gussies) Good Karma Slippers Lacy Scarf Quick and Easy Mittens (aka Pearl) RECIPES 22 38 51 71 82 Foolproof Frosting Sis Gessner's Mandel Bread Esther Retish's Spaghetti Sauce Jon Zeltsman's Roasted Root Vegetables Heidi Anderson's Spinach, Onion, Sun-dried Tomato, and Feta Quiche 103 Chicken Egg Warmers 114 100 Genie's Killer Deviled Eggs Latkes Cooker Soup 129 Updated Ripple Afghan 137 Victory Scarf and Wristers 147 Trio of Lacy Washcloths 153 Genie's Hat 120 Mitten Ladies Slow144 Aunt Charlotte's "You Won't Believe How Easy It Is to Make" Jam WELCOME E buddies. ventually, I gave up. My husband, Rody, loves languages and learning new things. He's interested in a wide range of topics. But as hard as I have tried, knitting has not become one of them. My daughters, Meera, Flory, and Lelia, are a little better. When a new knitting magazine arrives in the mail, I can usually corral one of them into looking through it with me, asking them to weigh in on what they like most or least. Lately they are a bit more willing to indulge me, interested in snagging a pair of hand-knitted socks or wristers-- occasionally, a sweater. None of them show any sustained inclination to pick up the needles and make something for themselves, or--sigh--me. And although I love them dearly, they have not grown into knitting These days if I need to blab about a great new yarn or find a sympathetic ear for complaints about a sweater that refuses to be finished, I talk to other knitters. I e-mail one. I head down for a cup of tea at the Home Ec Workshop, which knitters in my town are known to frequent. If it's a Saturday and I'm not needed on the home front, I'll join the Fae Ridge Knitters on Janette Ryan-Busch's organic farm out on Rapid Creek Road. Or I start an essay for my monthly gig with the Lion Brand Yarn Company e-newsletter. 6 WELCOME Knitting is like belonging to a tribe complete with initiation rituals, customs, rites of passage, and language. After knitting awhile, you acquire strong opinions about thumbs, gussets, and heels. And when you have been knitting for a long time, like I have, knitting shapes your worldview. Reading a picture book about a chair a family buys for the mother, I think about the chair I knit in. The main character in a movie appears in a handmade hat, and I stray from the plot, lost in the hat's cables. Given an afghan made by an aunt I never really knew, I translate its colors, size, and pattern and discover a kindred spirit. Story ideas percolate when I knit socks for a friend, unfold the baby blanket I made my firstborn, or untangle a skein of yarn. Knitting is not just a metaphor. Knitting is a life. And because my knitting flows into what I draw and write, what I cook, and what I read, this illustrated gathering of my stories is connected to recipes, patterns, and books. Let it keep you company when you need another knitter's voice beside you. Stick it in your knitting bag, and pull it out when you are waiting in a doctor's office. Use it to help you through a lonely moment--when you're away from your knitting group, when your favorite yarn store is closed, or when it's too late to call your best buddy in New York City--or China. Welcome to A Knitter's Home Companion. Thanks for stopping by. 7 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION FA E RID G E FARM KNITTERS "I hope to see you all soon. Be sure and stop out to watch the summer's magic unfold here at the farm as the baby animals grow up and the butterflies find a new oasis in Iowa." --Janette Ryan-Busch, Fae Ridge Farm newsletter W hen you first meet Janette Ryan-Busch, you might find it hard to believe that she's just a little over five feet tall. Gray-haired, bright-eyed, and slender, Janette is a feisty bundle of energy with a huge persona. She's passionate about everything she does. And she does a lot. On Fae Ridge, her working farm just outside of Iowa City, Janette grows herbs and produce. A certified organic farmer, in some places around here, she's known as the "Basil Queen." With the aid of a llama and an alpaca, she raises goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, and geese. One summer, she partnered with a local neighborhood center, bringing in a group of at-risk kids to help with the chores and gain valuable work experience. Janette has hosted canning workshops, fiber festivals, and shearing days. She also spins, weaves, and knits. Did I mention Janette has a yarn store at Fae Ridge? It's the only one I know that also sells eggs from its own brood. Housed in a tiny green cottage, with white shutters and a front porch, the shop looks like it belongs in a fairy tale. Inside are shelves of the real stuff: wool and 96 COMMUNITY cotton, baskets of roving. There's an ancient working cash register, and examples of Janette's work are everywhere: mittens, socks, hats, handdyed and hand-spun wool, toys, birdhouses made from gourds, wreaths, herbal soaps, shampoos, and more. There are pattern books, needles (wooden, of course), and all sorts of notions that have been test-driven by Janette and the group of knitters and spinners who congregate in the back, by a table stocked with goodies. An assortment of fiber enthusiasts gather together at Fae Ridge every Saturday afternoon from eleven to five, the only time the store is open year-round (from October to January, it's also open on Sundays). The rest of the week, they may meet on the knitting social networking site Ravelry. I don't know everyone's names, because I don't get to join them that often, but I do know bits and pieces of their stories. Most important, I know what they're making. Janette has built not only a yarn store and a place for her own handwork, but a community. On Ravelry, they define themselves as "customers and fans of Fae Ridge Farm--where knitters, spinners, felters, and dyers find socially responsible goodies for their projects and inspire, support, and guide each other through our knitting lives." That sure helps to explain why, even in the winter, when country roads can be a challenge, there's a band of the faithful congregated there. What I love about knitting at Fae Ridge, in addition to the warm and spirited company, is knowing that in the near beyond are fields of herbs and an assembly of animals. Whenever I'm there, I feel a closeness to all things growing. Once, I arrived to find a cardboard box of baby chicks under lamps in the corner, by the baskets of roving. Another day, fiercely cold, I followed Janette to the barns to peek at her newborn goats. At Fae Ridge, Janette takes you in--to her farm, her animals, her life, and the special gang of fiber folks she's fostered. Showing up there immediately makes you a member. That's the Iowa spirit, neighborly and friendly. When I go out to Fae Ridge, I like to wear my blue sweater, the one I knit from yarn I bought there. Thick and chunky, it's warm enough to wear as a coat on days that aren't too cold. No matter how many times I wash it, 97 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION there's always a sweet barnyard smell to the wool. And when that scent starts to fade, I know it's time to grab my knitting and head back out to Fae Ridge, to soak up the goats, chickens, bunnies, and country air as well as the companionship of eccentric, strong women. Suzanne, Robin, and Kristine are usually there when I go. A few years ago, when Suzanne and her family moved next door to Janette, she got chickens, and soon she hopes to add some milk goats. Often there are socks on Suzanne's needles and animals and children on her mind. Her daughter Lily is a friend of my youngest daughter, Lelia. Kristine and Robin are colleagues, social psychologists and professors, but at Fae Ridge, they're knitters. It's a hundred miles to Fae Ridge for Kristine, so she's been trying to grow her own local group. This spring at her university, she's teaching an honors course on knitting. Robin is an eclectic and exuberant knitter. She tells great stories as she switches between innumerable projects, which she schlepps in possibly the largest knitting bag I have ever seen. If you happen to be in Iowa City on a Saturday, pack up your needles and wool, or stick your spinning wheel in the backseat. Don't fret if you forget your scissors or stitch markers; someone will have some to share. If you're stuck in a knitting muddle and can't figure out what you want to make next, you are headed to the right place. An opinionated cluster of knitters will inspire you. And Janette has stocked the store with everything you'll need to knit socks, sweaters--heck, anything. You might even decide you'd like to cast your lot with those who spin. Get in your car and get going. Fae Ridge is only open a few hours a week, and you do not want to waste any time. Take Dodge Street out of town. Go past the interstate a mile or so, turn right the moment you see Rapid Creek Road and the small Fae Ridge sign, 3.5 miles ahead. Keep your eyes on the road. In spite of the popular notion of Iowa's flatness, Rapid Creek Road, like the rest of southeast Iowa, is all about hills and curves, so slow down. 98 COMMUNITY readal ong Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression BY MILDRED ARMSTRONG KALIS H littleheathens "We take care of our own, take care of our young, Make hay while the sun shines. Growing our crops, singing our songs, And planting until harvest time." --Greg Brown, "The Iowa Waltz" "They made their own shirts, knitted their own sweaters, scarves and socks," writes Mildred Armstrong Kalish in her tender-sweet, often hilarious, and always fascinating book, Little Heathens. The "they" she refers to are her maternal great-great-grandparents. "Ralph Waldo Emerson could have learned a thing or two about self-reliance from them," she continues. And there's much we can all learn from Little Heathens, in which we are treated to recipes, jokes, songs, home remedies, sayings, and life lessons mixed in with the stories of Mildred's rural Iowa childhood during the Great Depression. Who could ask for anything more? To quote Mildred one last time, "It was a romp." Breathe deeply. You'll be there soon enough. Once you glimpse the little green house on your left, fenced in with chicken wire, turn in the gravel driveway and park. If you can find a space. Don't worry about your nails, or your hair, or what you're wearing, or even what you're knitting. Leave your cares in your car. Don't bother locking it. Just walk right over and open the front door. I'll be looking for you. 99 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION GENIE'S KILLER DEVILED EGGS When my friend Genie (see Genie's Hat, page 153) heard I was going to put a recipe for deviled eggs in this book, she said, "Use mine. They're killers. And call them Genie's Killer Deviled Eggs." A day later, she delivered a plate covered with tin foil, with a note on top: "The killers and the recipe. Make up a dozen." 12 large, hard-boiled eggs (from Fae Ridge Farm, if possible), cooled, peeled, and cut in half lengthwise (see Note) 2 tablespoons minced onion 2/3 cup Hellman's Real Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1� teaspoons curry powder Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon paprika Fresh parsley, for garnish 100 COMMUNITY Arrange egg halves on a plate. If desired, slice the bottom of each half so that it is flat and doesn't wobble. With a teaspoon, transfer egg yolks to a small mixing bowl or the bowl of a food processor. Add onion, mayonnaise, mustard, and curry powder to yolk bowl and blend until smooth using a fork or by processing. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Spoon a scant tablespoon of egg mixture into each egg white. (Alternatively, for a fancier presentation, spoon the egg mixture into a zip-top plastic bag, close securely, then nip one of the bottom corners of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white.) Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with parsley. Serve chilled. Note: My pal Anne Ylvisaker, children's book author and foodie, offers this no-fail method for hard-boiling eggs: Place eggs in a pot large enough to hold them in a single layer. Fill with enough cold water to cover the eggs by at least 1". Cover and bring water just to a boil over medium heat. Remove pot from burner and let sit for 13 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. Remove eggs and gently submerge them in ice water (a pasta scoop works well for this). When eggs are cool enough to handle, dry and peel. 101 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION 102 C H I C K E N E GG WA R M E R S O S IZE NE SATURDAY OUT AT FAE RIDGE FARM, JANETTE HANDED me a chicken egg warmer knit from an acrylic pink baby yarn with a tiny red felt bob and beak. "I got a box of these at a garage sale," she told me. They were so cute I thought I'd try to make my own version. These wool Chicken Egg Warmers will keep your soft-boiled eggs warm and cozy and will lend some playfulness to your breakfast table. Cock-a-doodle-do! 3" wide from beak to tail 3�" tall from edge of ribbing to top of comb YA RN G AUG E 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (St st; knit every rnd) STITCH PATTERN S Lion Brand Lion Wool (100% wool; 158 yards / 85 grams): 1 skein each #187 Goldenrod (MC), #125 Cocoa (A), #133 Pumpkin (B), and #171 Fern (C) N E E DL E S 1x1Rib (multiple of 2 sts; 1-rnd repeat) All Rnds: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end. SeedStitch Rnd 1: *P1, k1; repeat from * to end. Rnd 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you. Repeat Rnd 2 for Seed Stitch. One set of four double-pointed needles (dpn) size US 6 (4 mm) Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. N OT IO N S Stitch marker 103 A KNITTER'S HOME COMPANION Praise for A Knitter's Home Companion "this is a charming and utterly alluring book that makes you want to cook and knit and have a little chat about the kids. I love Michelle edwards' drawings, and the design of the book is an artwork in itself. this is a book you want to buy for yourself, and maybe to give to a few close friends, as well." Jane Smiley , Author of many novels and knitter of many sweaters "a cozy an d c ha rm ing collection of essays abo ut t he joys of knitting--complete with lovely patterns and yummy recipes--to leave you feeling warm and inspired." 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Health News Archive - July 16, 2012
So-called 'active' video games that involve moving, dancing, karate chopping, or drumming help gamers to burn more calories than sedentary games, but they are no substitute for physical exercise.
Patients who arrive at a hospital in a state of cardiac arrest have a better chance for survival than a decade ago, according to a new study in the journal Circulation.
They run, they push and they Win! But for many athletes competing this summer, the sport could leave them with serious injuries. Now, a common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique.
Parkinson's, Tourette Syndrome and Depression. They are a debilitating disease and they also share something else in common, a surplus or deficiency of neurochemicals in the brain.
In the past, ancient civilizations valued spices and herbs for their mythical medicinal power. Now, new science is emerging about the protective properties of spices and herbs, and how you can turn your health around with a simple dash of seasoning to your meal.
A person's walking patterns or ability to do so could be an early warning sign of cognitive decline and warrants advanced testing, according to researchers at a health conference on Sunday.
Watching too much TV is generally considered unhealthy by many experts, and that could be no more true than in a new study published in BioMed Central's 'International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity'
Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement.
Cancers are notorious for secreting chemicals that confuse the immune system and thwarting biological defenses.
Researchers have linked newly discovered gene mutations to some cases of the progressive fatal neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Kingdom Rush
500,000 - 1,000,000 downloads
- Awesome graphics and animations
- Deep and challenging gameplay
- No lite or trial version
+ By Ironhide Game Studio
Reviewed by Peter Warrior / Oct 31, 2013
An epic defense game
Kingdom Rush comes to gather all the good and the best of the defense genre so far, and put it into a beautiful package of colorful cartoon-like graphics with a pretty red lace made up of huge bosses and a deep skill tree that will satisfy even the most hardcore defense gamers. Animations are worthy to be zoomed in on, which is something seldom seen in defense gaming, and both 'towers' and enemies design is gorgeous.
Unfortunately, there's no lite or demo version to test it out first, so unless you're a defense fan at heart, perhaps you would prefer to give a go to other defense games offering free, ad-supported or free plus in-app purchases formulas. By the way, though it's an unfair deal, you get an achievement system to get you hooked on the game.
Lastly, there's an in-game lore menu, perfect to take a rest between such epic battles.
Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations! Rain fire upon your enemies, summon reinforcements, command your troops, recruit elven warriors and face legendary monsters on a quest to save the Kingdom from the forces of darkness!
★ Epic defense battles that will hook you for hours!
★ Command your soldiers and see them engage in hand to hand cartoon battles!
★ 8 specialized tower upgrades to customize your strategy! Mighty Barbarians, Arcane Wizards, Forest Rangers to name a few.
★ Over 18 tower abilities! Have your Sorcerers summon earth elementals and polymorph your enemies!
★ Over 50 different enemies, from Goblins to Demons each with their own skills! (Beware of the mountain Trolls!)
★ 9 Heroes: Choose your champion to lead your troops to victory!
★ Intense boss fights never seen on a defense game!
★ Hours of gameplay with over 60 achievements
★ Extra game modes that will challenge your tactical skills to the limit.
★ High definition awesome illustrated cartoon art!
★ In-game encyclopedia with information from your towers and enemies.
★ Optimized for Android Phones and Tablets!
89/100 Metacritic score!
"Probably the best true tower defense game. It's funny, it's polished, and it's hard as balls. "
- IGN (Editor's choice 9/10 "Amazing")
"One of the most engaging TD games we've played..."
-Slidetoplay.com (STP Score of 4 out of 4 "Must Have")
"Kingdom Rush can be filed in the thin folder marked "games that are pretty much perfect"
"This is one kingdom you'll be in no rush to escape from"
-PocketGamer (Gold Award - Score 9)
"Kingdom Rush proves that the defense genre is still alive."
-148Apps (4.5 Stars out of 5) Editor's Choice
"TD with a Touch of Excellence"
-toucharcade.com (4.5 stars out of 5)
#8 at CNET's Top 30 Tablet games.
#7 at IGN's Top 25 Mobile games.
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★ 5 new enemies from the netherworld!
★ Boss fight: Moloch the Archdevil is waiting in his throne behind the portal!
★ 2 new heroes: Play as Oni the demonic samurai or Hacksaw the gnome tinker with its marvelous contraption!
★ New achievements and Easter eggs!
From its unholy castle, Lord Blackburn has risen and threatens to enshroud the realms in perpetual darkness. Prepare to face dread and despair, as you embark on a quest to lift The Curse of Castle Blackburn!
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- 8 new unholy enemies!
- Boss fight: Face Lord Blackburn in an epic battle that will shake you to the bone!
- 5 new achievements!
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I played this when it was in its so called beta stage. It was on pc back then, I have to say that was a many few years ago now. It has improved very impressively. I love the idea of hero's and reinforcements. This really is a unique take on a tower defence game. I highly recommend it, runs with no issues on my HTC one. Thankyou for bringing this too android ironhide! The awards are well deserved!
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Bridget Everett Whacks Rock Bottom at Joe's Pub
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The Valley of Astonishment Will Leave You...Astonished
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Brooke Bermans last play, Hunting and Gathering, concerned finding an apartment. Her new one, A Perfect Couple, examines the planning of a wedding. So we can only assume that her next will explore childbearing, and the following will center on nannies and nursery schools. Thats not at all a criticismBermans charming, taffeta-light plays give voice to the delights and disappointments of contemporary young womanhood.
A Perfect Couple settles in for a weekend at the upstate home of soon-to-be-wed Amy and Isaac. In attendance: longtime friend Emma and neighbor Josh. While downing various potables, the four divulge their cares and desires. Under Maria Mileafs pleasant direction, Amy and Isaac fret over their upcoming nuptials, while Emma faces her single status. (Josh, fresh from college, doesnt yet have much to contend with.) The sweet-and-sour play shows off its cast to advantageespecially smart, tart Annie McNamara as Emma.
Some lines can ring indulgent, some confrontations come across as trifling, and Berman can seem to rebuke women with temperaments more aggressive than her own. But if A Perfect Couple has its faultsand what couple doesnt? we can still look forward to our continuing relationship with the playwright.
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Veteran Actor in New Media-X Web Series Drew Inspiration from Tormenting School Principals as a Teenager
Paul Whitney who plays Principal Jetson in the web series, Saving the School District, has worked in dozens of feature films and television projects. As an overly confident high school principal in this new 7 part web-series, he finds out that not every problem can be solved with a sticky note.
Ottawa, Ontario (PRWEB) April 15, 2013
Everyone looks to up to a school principal for leadership and guidance, even though they are not always secure in every decision they make according to veteran actor Paul Whitney.
"I look back at principals I had — I was 16 at the time — and how I tried to break their spirits," he says.
Now as one of the stars of the new Media-X web series, Saving the School District, Whitney gets to see things from the other side as Principal Paul Jetson — a man of strong convictions and brightly colored sticky notes.
Whitney has acted in dozens of film and TV productions including Summer´s Blood (2009) and The Grey Fox (1982). He is also a writer and film producer.
In the Saving the School District web series, Whitney worked with Director Michael Dobbin to create the world of Oakstump High School, which must help save the school district from being taken over by the Department of Education, due to low student test scores and failure to complete walkthroughs and teacher evaluations.
The series was developed by Media-X as a lighthearted look at the serious business of teacher evaluation and classroom observations.
"It's tough world for many school administrators in the US and Canada," says Steve Moretti, President/CEO of Media-X. "They are under so much pressure every day. We hope this give them a chance to step back and laugh – just a little bit."
The series is sponsored by Media-X's software program eWalk, which is widely used for classroom walkthroughs. The characters accidentally stumble upon eWalk and use it to save their school district.
New episodes are being released weekly.
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The Fashion Risk I'm Glad I Took
If you have ever asked yourself, "Can I pull that off?" take a cue from these (former) fellow skeptics who prove that, yes, you can.
Fashion Risk: Menswear Oxfords
Simone Tobias
Stilettos were the norm for this self-proclaimed girlie girl. "I wasn't comfortable unless I was in heels, a formfitting dress, and dramatic makeup," says the creative director of a men's clothing company. That all changed the day the 36-year-old fell in love with a pair of very unfeminine oxford flats. Since then Simone has picked up four more menswear styles and insists that she has never felt sexier: "I like the idea of wearing something 'borrowed from his closet.' "
To buy: The Generic Man canvas oxfords. Milly blouse. Banana Republic trousers. Timex watch. Nugaard Design bracelet.