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A vacuum cleaning system includes a stationary built-in power unit, a portable vacuum unit, and a flexible hose connecting the power unit and vacuum unit. Dirt and other particulate matter sucked into the system is trapped within a collection chamber of the vacuum unit and air within the collection chamber is evacuated therefrom to pass through the hose and the motor of the power unit.
1. In a vacuum cleaning system, a portable vacuum unit, comprising:
a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a vacuum chamber therebetween through which air flows;
said housing having a removable lid attached thereto defining said vacuum chamber;
a flanged member secured to said housing;
a closed collection filter chamber connected with said inlet, said collection filter chamber including a filter means comprising a pair of separable and substantially hemispherical filter elements including flanged means joining said filter elements and said flanged member, said filter elements being joined so as to form a filter means enclosure adapted to trap particulate matter drawn into said inlet along with air and surrounded by said vacuum chamber thereby permitting evacuation of air from said collection chamber substantially uniformly across the surface of said filter means; and
air seal means sealably attaching said lid and said container to prevent a leakage of air therebetween.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein said power unit is fixably mounted, said vacuum unit is portable, and said conduit means comprises a flexible hose to permit suction of particulate matter into said vacuum unit remote from said power unit.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein a disposable bag of filter media is included within said collection chamber and within said filter means to hold the trapped particulate matter.
4. A vacuum cleaning system as claimed in claim 1 including a power unit having air suction generating means, and
conduit means connecting said vacuum housing unit to said power unit for communication of air flow therebetween.
5. A vacuum cleaning system as claimed in claim 1 including a power unit having an air inlet, an air outlet, and air suction generating means therebetween,
annular seal means sealably connecting said filter media elements to prevent a leakage of particulate matter and
means providing for communication for air flow between said air inlet of said power unit and said outlet means of said vacuum unit.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein said annular seal means includes annular flange members sealably secured to the peripheries of said filter media elements, with at least one of said flange members being resilient and means biasing said flange members together in a sealed relationship.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein one of said flange members includes annular ribs adapted to contact said other flange member.
8. The portable vacuum unit of claim 1, wherein inclined surfaces included on said lid engage complimentary inclined surfaces on said container when said lid is twistably attached to said container to bias elements of said air seal means together.
9. The portable vacuum unit of claim 8, wherein said filter means includes a pair of joined separable filter elements, one of which is operably connected to said lid and the other of which is operably connected to said container whereby detachment of said lid from said container permits the emptying of particulate matter trapped within said filter means.
10. The portable vacuum unit of claim 9, wherein each said filter element is substantially hemispherical with annular dirt seal means sealably connecting the outer peripheries thereof thereby preventing a leakage of particulate matter therebetween.
11. The portable vacuum unit of claim 10, wherein said dirt seal means includes a first seal element secured to said filter element connected to said container and secured to said container and a second seal element secured to filter element connected to said lid and secured to said lid whereby the attachment of said lid to said container forces said first and second seal elements together in a sealed relationship.
12. The portable vacuum unit of claim 11, wherein air flow passageways are provided in said first seal element between filter element and said container and air flow passageways are provided in said second seal element and said lid to permit the flow of air in said vacuum chamber in a continuous path about said collection chamber.
13. The portable vacuum unit of claim 9, wherein means are provided to support said filter elements in a spaced relationship with respect to said interior surfaces of said lid and said container.
14. The portable vacuum unit of claim 8, wherein said air seal means comprises includes a first sealing surface on said container, a second sealing surface on said lid, and first and second seal elements therebetween adapted to effect a seal between said surfaces, said first seal element including a recess adapted to receive said first sealing surface and said second seal element comprising a seal ring having an annular flange positioned within said recess between said first sealing surface and said first seal element which concentrically positions said first seal element with respect to said first and second sealing surfaces.
15. The portable vacuum unit of claim 14. wherein said first seal element includes a radially outwardly extending resilient projection adjacent said recess with an annular lip on one side thereof adapted to engage said seal ring and the other side thereof adapted to engage said second sealing surface, and means biasing said sealing elements against said sealing surfaces when said lid is attached to said container.
This invention relates to a vacuum cleaning system and more particularly relates to a vacuum cleaning system of the type having a built-in power unit.
Such systems enjoy a distinct advantage over conventional self-contained vacuum cleaners in that the carrying of the relatively heavy vacuum cleaner to the area to be vacuumed as well as the pushing or pulling of the vacuum cleaner during the vacuuming process is avoided thereby substantially lessening the effort required for such cleaning. Moreover, the subsequent storage of the relatively large and unwieldy vacuum cleaner is eliminated, a feature particularly important with respect to dwellings of limited space such as apartments and mobile homes.
However, although numerous such built-in vacuum cleaning systems have previously been proposed, the limitations and disadvantages generally associated therewith have resulted in less than widespread public acceptance of such systems. The problems or disadvantages most commonly associated with such built-in vacuum systems heretofore used involve relatively poor operating efficiencies and relatively frequent breakdowns in the systems which are difficult to repair. The low operating efficiencies are oftentimes the result of an insufficient sealing of the system against air leakage or a so-called snowdrifting of the dirt or other particulate matter within a collection chamber of the system, both of which substantially reduce the suction force of the system. Malfunctioning of such systems usually is a result of dirt or other particulate matter becoming clogged within the sinuous flexible hose of the system or passing into the motor of the power unit.
Other disadvantages associated with heretofore used built-in vacuum systems include limited cleaning area coverage and restricting installation requirements.
Therefore, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaning system with a built-in power unit having new and improved dirt collecting characteristics which avoids snowdrifting of dirt or other particulate matter within the collection chamber and thus the decrease in operating efficiency associated with such snowdrifting. Another important object of the present invention is to provide improved sealing of the system against leakage of dirt or other particulate matter collected and loss of air passing through the system.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an improved filtering and/or screening of the particulate matter sucked into the system and thereby prevent particulate matter from clogging the flexible hose of the system or impair the operation of the power unit. Another object of the invention is to provide a vacuum cleaning system having a built-in power unit with versatile mounting capabilities thereby permitting relatively easy installation of the power unit for both new and old building constructions and various different types of dwellings. In addition, it is another object of the present invention to provide a power unit with improved accessibility to thereby increase the cleaning area coverage of the system without increasing the overall length of the flexible hose of the system.
In accordance with these and other objects, the present invention briefly comprises a power unit adapted to be installed within a wall or floor structure of a dwelling, a portable lightweight vacuum unit adapted to trap and collect the particulate matter sucked into the system, and a flexible hose or conduit connecting the power unit and vacuum unit. The power unit is provided with a dual inlet so that the power unit when installed within a wall structure is accessible from either side of the wall. The vacuum unit is provided with improved air and dirt seals to prevent a leakage of air passing through the system and a leakage of dirt or particulate matter into the flexible hose or power unit. The vacuum unit also includes a collection chamber which permits evacuation of air therefrom substantially uniformly across the entire filter media surface area thereof.
Other objects of the present invention include the provision of a portable vacuum unit which is relatively lightweight, readily maneuverable and easy to clean and the provision of a system which is relatively inexpensive.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be made readily apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is an overall prespective view illustrating the vacuum cleaning system in use;
FIG. 2 is a front view partly broken away illustrating the power unit installed within a wall structure;
FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the power unit taken substantially along the lines 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a top sectional view of the power unit taken substantially along the lines 4--4 of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary side sectional view illustrating an inlet of the power unit;
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the portable vacuum unit;
FIG. 7 is a back sectional view of the portable vacuum unit taken substantially along the lines 7--7 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary side sectional view illustrating the air and dirt sealing of the vacuum unit;
FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the vacuum unit;
FIG. 10 is a fragmentary view illustrating the lid and container connection of the vacuum unit taken substantially along the lines 10--10 of FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is another fragmentary view illustrating the lid and container connection of the vacuum unit;
FIGS. 12 through 15 are fragmentary views illustrating various components of the air and dirt seal assemblies of the vacuum unit; and
FIG. 16 is a back sectional view illustrating an alternative embodiment of the collection chamber of the vacuum unit.
Referring now in detail to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the vacuum cleaning system of the present invention, generally designated 10, broadly includes a stationary power unit, generally designated 12, a portable vacuum unit, generally designated 14, which is adapted to receive conventional vacuum cleaning implements, and a flexible suction hose, generally designated 16, which is connected at one end to the power unit 12 and connected at the other end to the vacuum unit 14.
As shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, the power unit 12 is installed largely within a building wall structure 18. However, it should be noted that the power unit 12 is also adaptable for installation within a floor structure which may be preferable for space saving reasons when employing the vacuum cleaning system 10 in mobile homes or the like. The power unit 12 is a self-contained unit and includes a generally rectangular and open-sided metal casing 20, with a sidewall thereof adapted to be mounted adjacent a stud 22 or similar support member within the wall or floor structure.
A mounting bracket 24 secured to the stud 22 by nails 26 or the like includes a pair of turned-in integral ears 28 which are received by slot openings (not shown) in a rear corner of one side of the casing 20. The forward end of the mounting bracket 24 is provided with an opening at 30 which receives a screw 32 or the like extending through an aligned opening at the front of the sidewall 34 of the casing 20 to further secure the casing 20 to the mounting bracket 24. It should be noted that rear corners of both of the opposite sidewalls 34 and 36 of the casing 20 are provided with the ear receiving slot openings and each sidewall also includes a screw opening to thereby permit the mounting of the casing 20 to a stud or supporting structure on either side of the casing. Moreover, the sidewalls 34 and 36 together with the top and bottom of the casing 20 all taper slightly outwardly from the rear wall thereof to provide for an improved mounting of the casing.
Contained generally within the casing 20 is an assembly, generally designated 38, including an insulating divider member 40 preferably formed of plastic material which generally defines a power compartment 42 and an air inlet plenum 44. Air suction means in the form of an electrically operable blower motor 46 having a rotary fan (not shown) is located in the power compartment 42 and includes a motor housing 48 having a central air inlet 50 which is in communication with the plenum 44 by way of a suitable opening 52 in the divider 40. A resilient gasket 53 extending co-axially about the inlet 50 and compressed between the housing 48 and divider 40 prevents a leakage of air therebetween. A filter element or screen 54 extending across the opening 52 is also provided to prevent particulate matter from entering the motor 46. The other end of the motor housing 48 is enclosed by a generally elliptical metal shroud or motor base cap 56 having a plurality of air outlet openings 58. These openings 58 which extend circumferentially about the shroud 56 substantially eliminate any restriction of the air as it is discharged from the motor or suction device 46. The open end of the shroud 56 includes an outwardly turned periphery 59 which is secured to the open end of the divider 40 by means such as bolts 60 and is also secured to the motor housing 48 by means such as bolts 61. This entire assembly 38 is in turn slidably mounted within the casing 20 with outwardly extending side flanges 62 of the shroud 56 being supported on interior ribs 63 of the casing sidewalls and exterior ribs 64 on the upper closed end of the divider 40 engaging the inner surface of upper end wall of the casing. The assembly is secured in position by means such as screw 65 which connects a flange 66 at the forward end of the mounting bracket 24 to the shroud 56.
The air inlet plenum 44 includes two oppositely extending air inlet passage 67 and 68. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, air inlet passage 68 extends rearwardly toward the back sidewall 70 of the casing and is sealably closed by a cap member 72 thereby rendering the air inlet passage 68 inoperable. However, the purpose of the duel air inlet passages is to provide access to the air suction means from either side of the wall structure 18 thereby permitting service of two areas by the vacuum cleaning system, one on each side of the wall in which it is installed. The back sidewall 70 of the casing is therefore provided with a knock out plug at 74 which when removed provides communication through the back sidewall of the casing into the air inlet passage 68. Thus, when desired an opening may then be provided in the wall panel 76 to provide access to the air suction means from that side of the wall. A flap cover of the type to be heretofore described in conjunction with the other air inlet passage 67 is provided for selectively opening and sealably closing the open end of the passage 68.
Motor 46 is electrically operated by a switch assembly, generally designated 78, mounted within the plenum 44. The switch assembly 78, as best seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, comprises a plastic mounting plate 79 secured to the divider 40 by screws 80, plastic moveable actuator member 81 pivotally mounted to the plate 79 intermediate its ends with arms 82 and 83 depending therefrom and a microswitch 84 secured to the plate 79. The arms 82 and 83 are normally maintained at the ends of the air inlet passages 67 and 68, respectively, for reasons hereinafter to be described with one end 86 of the actuator member 81 positioned adjacent a spring loaded plunger 88 of the microswitch 84. When plunger 88 is depressed to close the switch 84, conductors 90, 91 and 92 electrically connect the electric motor 46 to a suitable source of current. An integral channel 93 of the mounting plate 79 properly maintains the conductors 90 and 91 with respect to the other components of the switch assembly 78.
A metal shield or cover 94 is provided to cover the conductors 90, 91 and 92 which are splice connected during the installation of the power unit. The shield 94 extends across the open side of the casing 20 generally above the power compartment 42 and includes a central opening 96 positioned co-axially about the opening 98 of the air inlet passage 67. The shield 94 is secured to the insulating divider 40 by screws 100 and also includes downwardly extending tabs 102 on each side thereof, one of which is secured by a screw 104 or the like to a flange 106 at the forward end of the mounting bracket 24.
A cover or face plate, generally designated 108, of a decorative nature and preferably formed of a plastic material includes a marginal, outwardly extending integral flange 110 which fits against the outer surface of the wall panel 112. The face plate 108 encloses the open side of the casing 20 and the assembly 38 slidably mounted therein. The face plate 108 is fixably mounted by screws 114 which secure the face plate 108 to the shroud 56 at 116. The face plate 108 includes an opening 118 which provides access to the air inlet passage 67. A plastic cover assembly generally designated 120, includes a tubular sleeve 121 which slidably fits onto the divider member 40 in a sealed relationship concentrically about the exterior surface of the passage 67 and within the central opening 96 of the shield 94. A flap cover 122 having an annular rib 126 is pivotally mounted at 128 for selective movement between an open position shown in FIG. 3 and a closed position shown in FIG. 5, with the annular rib 126 effecting a seal about the inlet end 127 of the tubular sleeve 121 when the flap cover 122 is closed. Cam means (not shown) and the resilient nature of the plastic material forming the cover assembly 120 bias and maintain the cap in the respective opened and closed positions. The cover plate 108 is also provided with an opening 129 through which air is discharged from the motor.
As seen in FIGS. 6 through 16, the portable vacuum unit 14 broadly comprises a substantially spherical, hollow container, generally designated 130, which is sealably closed by a removable lid, generally designated 131. The closed container generally defines a vacuum chamber 132. The container 130 and lid 131 are preferably plastic and form a significantly light weight and readily manueverable vacuum unit 14 for a housewife handling same. The container 130 includes a handle 133, inlet means, generally designated 134, and outlet means, generally designated 136.
The inlet means 134 includes a tubular elbow member 138 with a tapered passageway 140 extending inwardly from an inlet open end 142 thereof which is coaxially positioned within an opening 143 of the container 130 and secured thereto. The end 144 of the passageway 140 adjacent the inlet end 142 is enlarged for reasons hereinafter described. An interior integral support 146 of the container 130 serves to position and maintain the tubular elbow member 138 within the container as does an integral plate 148 of the container which extends into an annular outer recess 150 about the outlet open end 152 of the tubular elbow member 140. Affixed to the outlet end 152 of the tubular elbow member is a ring member 154 having a pair of tapered exterior annular ribs 156 and 158 and an annular shoulder 160 which abuts one side of the plate 146.
Within the portable vacuum unit 14 and generally symetrically positioned within the vacuum chamber 132 is a closed collection chamber 162, which is spaced radially inwardly from the interior walls 163 and 164 of the container and lid, respectively, thereby providing sufficient clearance therebetween. This surrounding space or clearance permits evacuation of air from the collecting chamber 162 across substantially the entire exterior surface thereof. This feature adds substantially to the operating efficiency of the system for reasons which will be apparent from the following discussion. The collection chamber 162 is defined generally by a dome shaped first filter element 166 and a dome shaped second filter element 168 connected annularly together by a dirt seal assembly, generally designated 170. The first filter element 166 includes a continuous circular sheet of filter media 171 such as cloth or the like with a central opening 172 therein. A resilient plastic cylindrical collar member 174 extends through the opening 172 with the inner periphery of the media 171 secured by means such as stitching 175 to a radially extending shoulder 176 thereof. An inwardly extending annular rib 178 at one end of the collar member 174 fits within the annular groove or recess 182 formed between the rib 156 and the annular shoulder 160 of the ring member 154 thereby securing the first filter element 166 and providing communication with the inlet means 134 of the container 130.
The dirt seal assembly 170, as best seen in FIG. 8, includes first and second pliable plastic seal elements 184 and 186, with the first seal element having a cylindrical section 188 sealably secured to the outer periphery of the filter media 171 by means such as stitching 189 and an inwardly extending frusto-conical annular flange section 190. The second seal element includes a first frusto-conical section 191 secured to the outer periphery of a continuous circular sheet of filter media 192 of the second filter element 168 by such means as stitching 193 and a second frusto-conical section 194 provided with a plurality of annular ribs 196 on one side thereof. The ribs 196 are adapted to be biased against the flat outside surface 198 of the frusto-conical annular flange section 190 of the first seal element 184 when the lid 131 is secured to the container and thereby effect a seal therebetween.
A cylindrical section 200 of the second seal element 186 extending from the second frusto-conical section fits co-axially about an interior annular flange 201 of the lid 131 to secure and position the second filter element thereto. This cylindrical section 200 is also provided with a plurality of spaced openings 202 to permit a flow of air in the vacuum chamber 132 about the collection chamber 162. Laterally extending interior ribs 204 on the lid 131 also maintain the desired clearance for air flow between the exterior of the collection chamber 162 and the interior surface of the lid 131. Preferably, a disc of air porous material 208 concentrically positioned within the annular flange 201 and mounted between the ribs 206 and the filter media 192 of the second filter element 168 is also provided. Moreover, this disc 208 acts as a secondary filter in the area adjacent the filter media 192 where a major portion of the dirt impinges from the outlet 152 of the elbow member 140.
The lid 131 is sealably to the container 130 by an air seal assembly, generally designated 210. Integrally attached to the cylindrical section 188 of the first seal element and extending radially outwardly therefrom is a first seal element 211 of the dirt seal assembly 210 comprising an outer cylindrical ring 212 having an outwardly extending frusto-conical projection 214 with an annular lip 216 at the end thereof. Circumferentially spaced tabs 217 on the exterior surface of the ring 212 and the lip 216 form an annular recess 218. On the other side of the projection 214 substantially opposite the annular recess 218 is an annular rib 220. A plurality of spaced passages 222 between the cylindrical ring 212 and the cylindrical section 188 of the first seal element 184 provide for a flow of air in the vacuum chamber 132 about the collection chamber 162 in a manner similar to the plurality of openings 202.
An integral annular flange 223 extending inwardly from the interior surface 163 of the container extends into the recess 218 with a flexible plastic seal ring 224 mounted between the flange 223 and the projection 214. This secures the other end of the first filter element 168 together with the seal components thereof in place. The seal ring 224 acts both as a seal and a means for self-centering this end of the first filter element 168.
About the opening 225 of the container 130 adapted to receive the lid 131 is an inwardly extending shoulder 226 having a beveled surface 228 and a plurality of three spaced slot openings 228 therein. The periphery of the lid 131 is provided with a beveled surface 238 which corresponds to the beveled surface 228 of the container. Inwardly adjacent the beveled surface 238 of the lid is an axially extending cylindrical sidewall 240 having a beveled end 242 which engages the projection 214 of the seal member 210 and acts on the annular rib 220 to provide a seal therebetween and hold the seal ring 234 in a sealed relationship with respect to the flange 232 and the projection 214.
Adjacent the slot openings 229 are inclined ramps 244 which act as a cam and spaced projections 246 extending radially outward from the cylindrical sidewall 240 of the cover section are provided with inclined surfaces 248 which act as cam followers. Thus, to accomplish the sealed relationship and to secure the lid 131 to the container 130, the spaced projections 246 are aligned with the spaced slot openings 229 and the lid is moved axially inwardly to cause the beveled surface 238 thereof to engage the beveled surface 228 of the container. The lid 131 is then twisted by means of a grip 250 in a clockwise direction to cause the camming action between the ramps 234 and inclined surfaces 248 thereby bringing the various components of the dirt and air seals together in a sealed relationship. A reversal of the above described steps accomplishes a release of the lid from the container.
The inlet 134 of the container is adapted to receive either the end of a metal tubular wand 252 or the ends of other conventional cleaning implements. The end of the wand 252 extends axially into the passageway 140 and the taper of the passageway 140 acts to secure the wand therein. This enlarged cylindrical section 144 of the passageway 140 is generally adapted to receive the ends of other cleaning implements or tools, as indicated by the phantom lines 254, when the wand 252 is not employed.
The outlet 136 of the container generally comprises an integral cylindrical extension 258 defining a passageway 260 therein which extends from an open outlet end 262 to the vacuum chamber 132. The outlet 136 is adapted to receive one end of the flexible suction hose 16 while the other end of the suction hose 16 is adapted to be received by the air inlet passage 67 inlet of the air suction means thereby providing communication for air flow from the portable vacuum unit 14 to the stationary power unit 12. The flexible suction hose 16 generally comprises a hollow tubular plastic conduit 264 with the sidewall thereof including spiral corrugations 266. The connection means, generally designated 268, at each end of the plastic conduit are identical and therefore only one such connection means will be described in detail. The connection means 268 includes a relatively rigid cylindrical plastic cap 270 having internal spiral threads 272 threadably connected to the spiral corrugations 266 to thereby secure the cap 270 to the end of the conduit. The cap 270 also includes a reduced exterior surface 274 which terminates at an annular shoulder 276. The shoulder 276 determines the axial extension of the cap 270 within the outlet of the vacuum unit or within the inlet of the power unit. Positioned co-axially within the cap 270 and extending beyond the open end 278 thereof is a conical member 280 having a plurality of aperatures 282 therethrough. The open cylindrical end 284 of the conical member 280 is provided with exterior spiral threads 286 which are received by the internal spiral corrugations of the conduit to secure the conical member thereto. The conical member 280 prevents particulate matter from passing through the hose and on into the power unit when the hose is detached from vacuum unit. In addition, there are a plurality of three circumferentially spaced openings (not shown) about the cylindrical cap 270 which also reduce the suction at the open end 278 to further avoid the passing of particulate matter through the hose when it is detached from the vacuum unit. These openings are, however, covered by the cylindrical extension 258 of the vacuum unit outlet when the hose is connected thereto to thereby provide full suction through the open end 284 of the hose.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention seen in FIG. 16, a bag 290 is employed within the collection chamber 162 to collect the dirt and dust particles sucked into the vacuum unit 14. The bag 290 generally comprises a bag or paper filter media 292 having a central opening 294 into the interior thereof which is re-inforced by a collar member 296. The collar member 296 is adapted to fit into the annular groove 298 formed between the annular ribs 156 and 158 of the ring member 154 and thereby provide between the bag 290 and the inlet of the container. Although use of the bag 290 is oftentimes preferable, it should be kept in mind that the vacuum cleaning system 10 will function without the bag 290 since the connected filter elements 166 and 168 serve in the same capacity as the bag 290.
When operating the vacuum cleaning system 10, the container 130 is closed by the lid 131 with or without a bag 290 contained within the collection chamber 162. The tightening of the lid 131 automatically connects the first and second filter elements 166 and 168 defining the collection chamber 162, automatically brings the components of the air seal assembly together in a sealed relationship and automatically brings the components of the dust or dirt seal assembly together in a sealed relationship. The wand 252 or other cleaning implements are secured to the inlet 134 of the closed container 130 and one end of the hose 16 is attached to the outlet 136 of the closed container 130. The other end of the hose is then inserted into either the inlet passage 67 or the inlet passage 68, if operable, of the power unit 12 after the appropriate flap cover thereof has been opened. In this regard it should be noted that the end cap 268 of the hose 16 is adapted to engage the arm of the actuator 81 at the end of the inlet passage and thereby cause the plunger 88 of the micro-switch to be depressed. This automatically activates the motor of the power unit to cause air to flow through the system 10 from a cleaning tool at the end of the wand 252 or from a cleaning implement secured to the inlet of the vacuum unit 14.
It is important to note that during operation substantially all of dirt or dust or other particulate matter sucked into the system 10 is trapped within the collection chamber 162 and therefore does not pass into the flexible hose 16 where it might become trapped and thereby clog the hose. Moreover, the collection of the dirt or other particulate matter at a location remote from the power unit 12 and improved sealing of the collection chamber to prevent leakage of the particulate matter therefrom avoids impairment of the power unit. In this regard, it should be noted that the perforated conical member 280 at each end of the hose 16 and the screen 54 provide a further check against particulate matter entering into the motor of the power unit.
Another important feature of the invention involves the evacuation of the air from the collection chamber 162 which occurs substantially across the entire surface of the filter media and symmetrically thereabouts. This avoids a build-up or snowdrifting of the collected matter within one portion of the collection chamber 162 which occures when evacuation is restricted to a localized area of the filter media thereby restricting air flow through the system since the air must be drawn built-up, collected matter and substantially reducing the overall efficiency of the system. Moreover, the substantially spherical shape of the collection chamber maximizes the filter media surface area per volume of dirt collection capacity.
It should also be noted that the vacuum chamber 132 acts as a plenum chamber which adjusts the suction force according to the load at the working end of the cleaning tool. That is, full suction is not achieved until the air within the vacuum chamber 132 is evacuated and the inlet providing air thereto is completely shut off. Thus, for items such as drapes or the like which are substantially more porous than carpets or rugs and which create a substantially lesser load on the system, a reduced suction force is applied to avoid the problem of drawing the drapes up into the cleaning implement.
When the vacuum cleaning operation is completed or when it is desired to empty the collected dirt, dust or other particulate matter from the container, if a bag 290 is used, the lid 131 is removed from the container 130 and the bag 290 pulled from the ring 154 and disposed of or, if a bag 290 is not used, the container is inverted before the lid 131 is removed therefrom and the contents within the collection chamber 162 are dumped therefrom. Moreover, because the non-plastic components of the container are readily removeable the container may be washed out with water if desired.
Thus, it is readily apparent from the foregoing description that the present invention provides a highly efficient and substantially trouble free built-in vacuum cleaning system. Dirt or other particulate matter is trapped and collected before it enters components of the system, such as the flexible hose, where it might clog the system and before it enters components of the system, such as the motor, which it might damage. The new and improved sealing means of the system and in particular the tight dust and air seals of the portable vacuum unit together with the unique manner of evacuating air uniformly across substantially the entire filter media surface provide for an increased operating efficiency. In addition, the dual inlet of the power unit provides greater accessibility to areas to be serviced by the system.
Having fully described my invention, it is to be understood that I do not wish to be limited to the detail set forth, but my invention is of the full scope of the apended claims.
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As the digital age encourages more and more authors to self publish, how are the literary gatekeepers going to keep themselves relevant?
November 16, 2011 2:41 by kippreport
We are happy to find out our friend, Alexander McNabb of FakePlasticSouks.com, has just come out with his latest novel, Olives – A Violent Romance. The novel is now available in Kindle Edition and the print version will launch on November 20 and is hopefully going to be in UAE bookstores by end of the month.
This being his second novel (a third one is on the way), Alex has long discussed the author's option of self publishing. While he has a literary agent, he has finally opted to self-publish after the manuscript (MS) was shopped around and eventually passed by a dozen editors.
Alex talks at length about his experience of getting his MS to editors in his blog. His more recent posts here, here and here. He talks about a number of interesting elements and options authors and would-be-novelists must weigh now weigh.
Aside from telling you about our good friend's novel (book description here, btw), this discussion coincides with the Sharjah International Book Fair, which starts today and runs until November 26.
So now with more than a few ways for authors to reach readers directly, how is the literary world coping with these changes?
In true McNabb fashion, he starts one of these posts with a friend's quote that hits the nail right on the head:
"Literary agents are like eunuchs in the Ottoman court. They know it's done, they see it done all around them, but they're damned if they can do it for themselves."
A clear benefit to readers is the accessibility of different concepts, stories and ideals. But on the other hand, it may be more challenging for serious, dedicated authors, like Alex, to differentiate themselves from the crowd.
One could argue of course that the point here is that an environment where more writers self-publish would evolve into a free and open market, where anyone can publish and the readers get to decide for themselves whether they want to read a certain kind of book or not; the readers become the gatekeepers themselves. It's a thought that we suspect worries agents and editors.
But some could also argue that literary agents could reshape their role to help the balance of accessibility and weeding through all this content. But is that really a sustainable role?
Here's Alex's take on the matter in one of his many posts on self-publishing:
"I'm glad to still have Robin on board, despite my decision to self-publish. But looking back on it, I do rather regret having spent so much time, effort and money on trying to sell my books to literary agents. With the changes in today's publishing industry, the disruption of Amazon and e-books, the role of a literary agent to an author is no longer as critical as it was when I first started on this road."
(*Robin Wade of Wade and Doherty is Alex's agent.)
Any authors out there who are experiencing similar issues with publishing? Where do you see the literally world in five years? Or maybe even two?
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The first AF after my lap was fine for me because we didn't BD at all during that cycle so I was waiting for it to be over so I could begin my BFP cycle which I'm still waiting for. I have had some cycles that have just been awful where I feel like my world is ending. Hugs to you, tomorrow will be better. That's the only thing that gets me through that awful day!
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Forget being the most popular camera phone on Flickr. The iPhone is now the 2nd most popular overall camera for Flickr users. In fact, it's the only phone listed in the top 5. Yesterday, 5,489 users uploaded some 43,750 images that were shot via iPhone. For comparison, 6,287 users toting Canon's 10.1 megapixel EOS Digital Rebel XTi (the #1 camera), snapped 109,306 images during the same time period. Impressive, however, it's worth noting the numbers appear to be inflated. We're on the third incarnation of the iPhone &mdash with improved optics, of course &mdash and yet Flickr seemingly lumps ALL iPhone images together. Fair? Or should each model iPhone be counted separately, just as each and every Canon, Kodak and Casio model? [via hey it's noah]
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As an XTi owner who occasionally loads Flickr up with useless crud, I think it's pretty impressive that the iPhone is up there at all, even with three models lumped together.
Unfortunately, Apple doesn't differentiate the different iPhone models in the exif, so there's no (reliable) way for us to tell the difference between the models.
w00t, my Rebel is #1. Or does this make it… pedestrian?
Lumping the Rev1 and Rev2 iPhones together makes sense. They both had the same crappy camera basically. The new Rev3 iPhone should be listed separately since its camera is much improved.
Don't worry, Kitworks. See that green line about to pass your pink line? That's when your camera becomes retro-chic classic.
It's worth remembering that these numbers are based on EXIF tags contained within the uploaded file.
Most cameraphones don't save EXIF data, and for those that do, if the image gets resized or modified on the phone before being uploaded, the software that handles it usually strips out the EXIF data too.
43,750 images
but nobody look this photo, is like twitter everyone post, nobody read.
Latente brings up a good point. I'd love to see a cross-reference between camera models and views per photo. I bet the iPhone would look pretty wimpy under that examination.
You don't need the EXIF data to determine the iPhone rev, just check the pixel size: 3 megapixels = 3GS. That should be 99% accurate, I doubt most users bother to resize before uploading.
I'm not sure this says anything about the actual popularity of a camera. More about the ease of uploading. I don't use the iphone but on my Black Jack II I have a program that automatically uploads all the pics I take to my Live Photo Gallery. I have to imagine the iphone has a similar system. If every picture you take is automatically sent to flickr it doesn't really surprise me that it would rank so highly on the list.
There are several applications available for uploading images from iPhone to Flickr, but I found none that does it automatically and at least two strips the exif data from the image. And the phone does not come with such an application built in.
So that ain't it!
But with so many people having no camera other than the one on their phone, and the iPhone so popular, it is not surprising that there are many iPhone images on Flickr.
But when it comes to popular images, well, so far I've seen only one that was taken with an iPhone.
For that sake, I have yet to notice one taken with a Canon XTi…


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Amazing apt. Beautiful sea viewMorocco, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Essaouira
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Superb new apartment, with fireplace and terrace. Nice view of palms, sea and the fishing port from the wide sliding windows and terrace. 50 meters from the beach in a quiet neighborhood, well appointed and serviced daily. Large living room. WIFI
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
Facing the sea and a lush garden, in a beautiful quiet building in second line, marvelous apartment of 100 m2 with fireplace and 3 terraces.
The apartment is new, beautiful and very well furnished with a lovely view on the sea, the islands of Mogador, and the old port of fishermen.
There is an additional roof terrace of about 200 square meters, with a fantastic view on the entire bay of Essaouira, the golf course and the ancient Medina.
In a quiet neighborhood, 50 meters from the seaside and close to the Medina of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage, the apartment has a complete Kitchen with built-in appliances.
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The apartment is supplied with 100 % high quality cotton bed linen and towels (really difficult to find in Morocco).
Daily cleaning service included.
Washing machine and Safe.
Free WI-FI, high speed.
32 inch LCD TV with satellite dish.
Simmons bedding, world leader, because a good rest is essential for a good holiday.
Large parking facilities next to the apartment.
Apartment available for short periods also.
The owner is an italian architect. Unique opportunity.
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You will have the whole apartment at your disposal.
On the roof a terrace of 200 sqm with amazing 360 ° views of the sea and the city.
Interaction with Guests
We will meet on your arrival to the apartment. If you want I can 'advise on major attractions in Essaouira and definitely the best resturants. You can then contact me in case of need. If you have requirements on taxis, even to and from Marrakech airport, I can 'organize it for you.
Happy holidays!
The Neighborhood
The neighborhood is quiet, but with all the necessary amenities: supermarket, snacks, pizza, restaurants, pharmacy, banks etc.. Immediately in front of the beautiful beach of Essaouira, and about 800 meters from the medina, easily reached by a walk along the beach or the many cheap taxi at a fixed price (60 euro cents to go where you want).
For guests arriving by car, you can leave it in front of the main door.
Getting Around
You can easily move throughout the city with small taxis (the medina is a pedestrian zone). To move away from Essaouira you can rent a car, take a taxi or a bus.
The transfer from Marrakech airport costs 600 dhs.
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Check-in time is usually between 15.30 and 20.00, check out at 10.30.
If you are a smoker you have the smoking terrace at your disposal, better not to smoke in the house because the smell may not be acceptable to clients that will come after you.
Check-in time is usually between 15.30 and 20.00, check out 10.30.
Please contact me for different needs.
If you have the smoking terrace at your disposal, better not to smoke in the house because the smell may not be acceptable to clients that will come after you.
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Just returned from Frederico's apartment, having had an excellent holiday. The apartment is lovely and spotlessly clean, we really enjoyed staying there. Good view of the beach on a quiet street, short walk to the Medina, along the beach front. Added bonus of having Frederico's restaurant ' Gusto ' downstairs which we really enjoyed eating at. Frederico answered all our Emails very promptly and was very helpful. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Federico was an excellent host and made my family vacation truly unforgettable. Thank you!
Nous avons séjourné 2 jours dans le très agréable appartement de Federico qui nous a bien accueilli.
Appartement calme dans immeuble de 6 appartements, propre, spacieux et décoré avec goût à deux pas de la Médina.
Vue magnifique depuis le balcon sur la plage qui est quasiment au pied de l'immeuble.
N'oubliez pas de profiter de la vue depuis la terasse en haut de l'immeuble.
Merci à Federico et sa femme pour les conseils concernant notre (website hidden) manquez pas de manger dans le restaurant de Federico "Gusto Italia" au rdc de l'immeuble surtout les pizzas.
Nous vont conseillons cet appartement.
The Apartment is very beautiful and Federico is a helpful and open-minded host. We enjoyed our stay and regret the fact that we only had two nights in Essaouira.
Totally recommendable!
My husband, son (almost 4) and I stayed at Federico's apartment for 5 nights. The apartment was exactly as described and whilst not on the most attractive street it was in a perfect location (1km from the Place Moulay Hassan). Federico and his team were wonderfully welcoming and attentive throughout our stay. We hade a few technical issues with the wifi but we were welcomed into the restaurant to use their wifi when ours failed. I would definitely recommend. Good food in the restaurant also, with 10% discount!
Federico est un hôte très sympathique.
L'appartement est idéalement placé et est très confortable.
Bij aankomst was Federico aanwezig en heeft de vrouw van Federico ons een rondleiding gegeven door het prachtige appartement en tips gegeven voor het verkennen van de omgeving. Een schaal met fruit stond klaar voor ons.
Het ruime appartement ligt dicht bij alles in de buurt en is een prima uitvalbasis voor verkennen van de Medina, het strand en een wandeling. Daarnaast hebben we top gegeten in het Italiaanse restaurant van Federico dat zich beneden bevindt. Een aanrader!
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About the Host, Federico
Hi! Seven years ago I arrived in Essaouira just for a case and... I have not ever gone!
See you in Essaouira!
Ciao, sono arrivato ad Essaouira un po' per caso, mi é piaciuta cosi' tanto che non me ne sono più andato!
Recentemente ho aperto anche il ristorante Gusto Italia nello stesso palazzo degli appartamenti che affitto.
Salut! Il ya sept ans je suis arrivé à Essaouira juste pour un cas et ... Je n'ai jamais quitté!
Rendez-vous à Essaouira!


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Blaser, Strickland Named New Assistant USU Track & Field Coaches
Former Idaho Vandal And USU Aggie Track & Field Stars Join Utah State Veteran Gregg Gensel's Coaching Staff
Andrew Blaser enters his second year on the coaching staff for the Utah State track and field team. He will work primarily with the pole vaulters and multi-event athletes as well as assisting the hurdlers.
A native of Boise, Idaho, Blaser comes to USU after an extremely successful collegiate track and field career at the University of Idaho. He was named the Outstanding Field Performer at both the Western Athletic Conference Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 2012. He was also the high point award honoree at both championships, while also being named the co-winner of the WAC's 2012 Joe Kearney Award, an award he shared with Aggie football great Robert Turbin.
Blaser won five of his six career WAC individual titles in 2012 including the 60-meter hurdles, high jump and heptathlon at the indoor meet, and the 110-meter hurdles and defended his title in the decathlon at the outdoor meet. His performance helped Idaho to a sweep of the two team championships and he did all of this despite undergoing surgery for a hernia in December of 2011. Blaser was also a two-time NCAA qualifier as he finished his career with a program-best 17 all-WAC honors in the two sports.
While at Idaho, Blaser earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition and is pursuing a master's degree in psychology at Utah State.
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5:51 PM — Police investigating the murder of a trans woman in London have extended the ways in which information can be provided.
25th February 2015
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9:27 AM — Police in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea are appealing for witnesses and information in a violent attempted robbery.
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TWO-HEADED TURTLE HATCHES AT ZOO: SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A two-headed turtle has hatched at the San Antonio Zoo and officials have named her Thelma and Louise. The female Texas cooter arrived June 18 and will go on display Thursday at the zoo's Friedrich Aquarium. Zoo spokeswoman Debbie Rios-Vanskike (van SKYKE') said Wednesday that the two-headed turtle appears healthy and is able to swim and walk. She says experts at the zoo don't foresee any health issues for Thelma and Louise, named for the female duo in the 1991 Oscar-winning road movie of the same name. The San Antonio ...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Hundreds of jeering protesters helped stop Texas lawmakers from passing one of the toughest abortion measures in the country, shouting down Senate Republicans and forcing them to miss a midnight deadline to pass the bill.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas marked a solemn moment in criminal justice Wednesday evening, executing its 500th inmate since it resumed carrying out capital punishment in 1982.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. intelligence agencies are scrambling to salvage their surveillance of al-Qaida and other terrorists who are working frantically to change how they communicate after a National Security Agency contractor leaked details of two NSA spying programs. It's an electronic game of cat-and-mouse that could have deadly consequences if a plot is missed or a terrorist operative manages to drop out of sight.
MICHIGAN MAN TURNS IN BANK ROBBER MOM: BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The FBI says a Michigan man who recognized his mom in surveillance photos of a bank robbery called police to turn her in. MLive.com reports the man told police his mother was at his home in Kent County's Byron Township. Authorities say 53-year-old Dee Ann Sanders of Martin was charged Tuesday with robbing a Bank of America branch on June 18. Her arraignment is scheduled Thursday in Grand Rapids. A teller says the robber handed her a note demanding $2,500 for her children and grandchildren. She ...
NEW YORK (AP) - Will Paula Deen go the way of Michael Richards or Charlie Sheen?
MOSCOW (AP) - Yes, he's at a Moscow airport, and no, you can't have him.
NEW YORK (AP) - Men's Wearhouse escalated a public battle with its founder and former pitchman George Zimmer on Tuesday, trying to explain why it fired the man who still represents the clothier in many shoppers' minds.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A deeply divided Supreme Court threw out the most powerful part of the landmark Voting Rights Act on Tuesday, a decision deplored by the White House but cheered by mostly Southern states now free from nearly 50 years of intense federal oversight of their elections.
IRS CREDIT CARDS USED FOR WINE, PORN: WASHINGTON - Poor oversight by the Internal Revenue Service allowed workers to use agency credit cards to buy wine for an expensive luncheon, dorky swag for managers' meetings and, for one employee, romance novels and diet pills, an agency watchdog said Tuesday. Two IRS credit cards were used to buy online pornography, though the employees said the cards were stolen. One of the workers reported five agency credit cards lost or stolen. IRS employees used agency credit cards to make more than 273,000 purchases totaling nearly $108 million in 2010 and 2011, according ...
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Jim Willett remembers the night of Dec. 6, 1982, when he was assigned to guard a mortuary van that had arrived at the death house at the Huntsville prison.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are split over the immigration bill steaming toward approval at week's end, a divide that renders the ultimate fate of White House-backed legislation unpredictable in the House and complicates the party's ability to broaden its appeal among Hispanic voters.
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) - George Zimmerman was fed up with "punks" getting away with crime and shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin "because he wanted to," not because he had to, prosecutors argued Monday, while the neighborhood watch volunteer's attorney said the killing was self-defense against a young man who was slamming Zimmerman's head against the pavement.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - Gettysburg changed the direction of American history 150 years ago, and the town hasn't been the same since.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans appear to be suspicious of Hillary Rodham Clinton's honesty, and even many Democrats are only lukewarm about her presidential candidacy, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
NEW YORK (AP) - It was bad enough that Ana Charle was killed after leaving her job for the day as director at a homeless shelter for men. But how it happened shocked even seasoned investigators.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Eighteen black women who were told decades ago that their babies had died soon after birth at a St. Louis hospital now wonder if the infants were taken away by hospital officials to be raised by other families.
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The police chief in Warwick said his department has stopped accepting a daily guest list from a city motel with a high crime rate.
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Over the weekend, quarterback guru Steve Clarkson suggested the Tim Tebow consider the option of playing in the Canadian Football League to hone his skills before attempting to continue his career in the NFL. A few months ago, it was reported that the Montreal Alouettes offered an invitation to Tebow, on that he declined. From all indications, he doesn't really have a career left in the NFL after the New England Patriots cut the former first-round draft pick. Now, it appears that the CFL may not be much of an opportunity, either. According to the Alouettes' GM Jim Popp, Tebow is heading to play for them in the Great White North. Via CBC: "We've never had a conversation with him or his representation," Popp said Monday, adding there won't be one unless Tebow or his management initiates it. "It's all for talk and there's nothing there, there's no substance to it." It sounds like the previous report was the Alouettes trying to take advantage of the Tebow-effect more than anything else. They have four QBs on their roster, with their starter battling a concussion, and don't appear ready to look outside of their three other choices. Popp said that Tebow's […]
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I have a html form where I require users to enter their birthdate.
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The way this guy talked in the first Down Of War made me thing he was half a sleep.
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The way this guy talked in the first Down Of War made me thing he was half a sleep.
Why not just get some Chinese or Russian tanks at this point?
Poor driver cat even get his whole head out leave alone escape a burning tank if he ever survives.
I read it have different ammo types like slugs, tear gas, buckshot etc, id settle for the slugs or the Barricade shell that thing is so nasty it can mess up a cars engine lol.
Please PLEASE tell me there will be solid slugs shells for the beast! i want to watch bloodsuckers get the blood blown out of them.
Those Dark Edar need to learn that mmos logic of the less armor the lady wears = more protection is just a selling point and not a fact.
They call him the nutsack harvester.
Thanks man.
hey brother it is a shame whats going on in Syria and to the Syrian people, me and my family and neighbors pray and ask Allah to protect and aid the Syrians overcome these hard times keep your faith strong and your family and friends close you will all be okay inshallah.
The mistake was on my part in my haste i installed the first part twice (huge facepalm)everything works great now.
Both parts are installed but i cant find any launcher and its not listed in the section where you activate mods in game.
About the 2 new versions can i have both in the game and activate one at a time or do i have to only chose one?
Thanks for the replay.
I have Global Storm mod do i have to remove it to avoid problems? or is it okay since its only activated from the options menu?
Tanks can still boost friendly troops morale and are good at holding positions when there flanks are kept safe or when there is no hunters in the sky, Tanks reached there full glory during WW2 and now they are becoming more situational every day they will still have uses but other things will fill there past role.
Well i have to agree its ugly but its crew protection is good tho or so i read, still a Kornet ATGM can scrap any tank out there.
Guardsman in the bottom left" WTF am i doing here?
I was talking about the armor i just love termi armor!
WTF is this ****?
Sad there are no mods for this game i enjoyed the singleplayer and now it will be completely dead when GFWL goes down you will not be able to even save :(
This is terrible news and the person who did this have no honor and should not be trusted again, it seems finding people who you can really trust is hard these days i wish you guys the best of luck and hope GSC gives you another chance you guys deserve it!
I wish this game would be remade with all its features, mini games, activities and missions with some additions on a modern engine with a better PC version that will be perfect!
Now imagine him jumping you out of the bushes at night.
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I see what you did there with the MKB42 paragraph lol.
They stare straight through there souls?
Not if you have an RPG29 and you are the Free man!
I never asked to be a squad leader.
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China is one of the ancient country with so many historical sites and beautiful nature for traveller to visit. However, according to my mom-another world traveller. The historical sites had been profoundly modified by the government. I will show you in this article of how Chinese people is the king of creating fake masterpieces!![Read more…]
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To most of you, I must had been so lazy not posting anything for more than 4 months. Yes, I had been really lazy but I had been going through a lot of personal emotions this year. I learned a lot and started to finally understand what's really mean the most in my life. Life to me is not about traveling and having my own good life anymore. Below are my journey to my own soul……[Read more…]
Abbasi Hotel-Isfahan Iran
To be honest, so many people are traveling around the world these days because plane ticket is cheap and traveling sometimes is cheaper than "living" in the western world!! However, to me I HATE BACKPACKING! I HATE CAMPING! I HATE DIRTY PLACES!! If I need to travel the world, I only want to travel comfortably. That's why I LOVE nice hotel. Even if I can't afford to stay in there, I would love to visit luxury hotel. Abbasi hotel in Isfahan was built more than 300 hundred years ago and I was told by the Iranian people that it's the oldest hotel in the world. However, when I tried to google it, it was not really the oldest:) However, it's one of the nicest hotel I have ever been:) So, do check it out people:)[Read more…]
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I was in Iran last summer and it was my number 100th country after my Trans-africa adventure. I stayed at Iran for around 28 days and I took on a 12 days bus tour from tehran to Kashan, then from Isfahan to Shiraz. I also went for a short trip around Masuleh, a province at the north -west of Iran. It was an unforgettable journey to me as I always love Persian architecture. Visiting those historical sites and cities are really wonderful. So, after living in Iran for 4 months this year(2014), I decided I need to travel more around this country. So me and my friend started this 10 days road trip-from tehran to yazd, then from Kerman to Shiraz. Final leg is from Isfahan to kashan then back to Tehran. It was full of adventures and fun, so let me show you the best part of it now:)[Read more…]
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