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- June 15
Pride and joy at Union College commencement
Nearly 500 students receive degrees
- June 15
eBay's next CEO advises Union College graduates to build something meaningful
Nearly 500 students in the Class of 2015 received their degrees during the ceremony
- June 14
President Stephen C. Ainlay's charge to graduates
Commencement 2015
- June 14
Text of student speaker Nathan Greenberg's remarks
Student honored at Commencement
- June 14
Union College graduates 500 students
College held its 221st Commencement
- June 14
Text of President Stephen C. Ainlay's baccalaureate remarks
Commencement 2015
- June 14
Text of remarks by Devin Wenig
2015 Commencement speaker
- June 12
Class of 2015
Members of Union's Class of 2015.
- June 10
Meet the 2015 Minerva Fellows
Eleven Union College seniors were recently chosen to represent the College's next Minerva Fellows program.
- June 9
Co-valedictorians Meagan S. Jain, Molly A. Maloney
Students honored at commencement
- June 7
A unique summer reading list — from college admissions deans and counselors
Union's Vernon Castillo offers his suggestion
- June 5
People in the news
This week's news from faculty, staff and students.
- June 4
Grants to support Strategic Plan awarded
Planning and Priorities approves 11 projects totaling $180,000
- June 4
Volunteers of the Week
Fatima Hosain '15, Morgan Clark '17, Sang Won Choi '17 and Maya Whalen-Kipp '16 are the Kenney Community Center's volunteers of the week.
- June 4
Senior art show on exhibit in Burns Art Atrium
Three students have work that is currently on display.
- June 4
Union to go tobacco and smoke-free in 2016
The College joins more than 70 colleges and universities in New York state that have made the decision to eliminate smoking on their campuses.
- June 1
The Future of Irish Feminism
Ireland's history is rich with tales of poverty and emigration. But not in 2007, when Claire Bracken left her native country to teach at Union College.
- June 1
Fly Songs and Evolution
Songs don't usually cause break-ups. Even so, they seem to be part of the reason a miniscule fruit fly has undergone speciation—diverging from one distinct species into three.
- June 1
With Stars Aligned, a Jazz Album from Tim Olsen
Over the last 20 years as a teacher, performer and bandleader, Tim Olsen has been celebrating—but not recording—the vast range of styles in jazz.
- June 1
Union College and the Lincoln Assassination
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and its aftermath directly involved five Union alumni.
- June 1
Love and Cancer
A photographic essay
- June 1
ReUnion recap 2015
Nearly 2,000 visitors descended upon campus for the annual celebration of the College's graduates
- May 27
Volunteers of the Week
The Kenney Center is recognizing the honorees at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
- May 27
People in the news
This week's news from faculty and staff.
- May 27
UCARE Day slated for Sunday
The free carnival will being in 500 local students and their families to campus.
- May 26
Theater Department to present Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost"
Show to be performed in Jackson's Garden
- May 21
People in the news
This week's news from faculty, staff and students.
- May 21
Volunteer of the Week
Lindsay Morton, visiting assistant professor of psychology, is the Kenney Community Center's volunteer of the week.
- May 21
Students, faculty celebrate Roman anniversary with fellow schools
The participated in an annual research conference in classics or Parilia, a celebration of the founding of Rome, with several neighboring schools.
- May 21
Four from Union named Fulbright grant winners
Three students and an alumna will teach English and provide community support abroad.
- May 20
Union students awarded funding for community service internships
Five students have received funding for summer internships with non-profit organizations.
- May 19
Open Forum: Amtrak and transportation infrastructure
Union professor guest on popular call-in show
- May 15
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty and students.
- May 15
ReUnion 2015: A celebration of Union's graduates
The three-day event includes the dedication of Karp Hall and many other activities for alumni and friends.
- May 14
Volunteer of the Week: Sang Won Choi '17
Choi, a bioengineering major, is this week's honoree from the Kenney Community Center.
- May 7
African craft boutique to benefit women and children
All proceeds from the sale in Reamer Campus Center will go to The Gift of Hope, a group dedicated to helping women and children with HIV/AIDS.
- May 7
Author Sara Hacala to host workshop for Union employees
Interactive workshop to focus on trust, respect and awareness.
- May 7
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty.
- May 1
Union professor part of team to observe quantum-mechanical monopoles
The discovery gives scientists further insight into the elusive monopole magnet, an elementary particle that researchers believe exists but has not yet been seen in nature
- April 30
Volunteer of the Week
The members of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity are the Kenney Community Center's volunteers of the week.
- April 27
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty.
- April 27
Union students present at national research conference
Nine Union students recently participated in the 29th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Eastern Washington University.
- April 24
#ADAY4U shows Union pride
The one-day fundraising initiative bolstered the College's Annual Fund and increased participation.
- April 23
Explore resources for women undergrads in science, engineering
The percentage of women earning bachelor's degrees in science and engineering has decreased, one report states.
- April 23
People in the news
This week's new from the faculty.
- April 23
Volunteer of the Week
Liana Nunziato '15 is this week's honoree.
- April 23
College Concert Series closes with Emerson String Quartet and birthday celebration
The Emerson String Quartet closes our 14-15 season for a special performance Director Emeritus Daniel Berkenblit's 85th birthday
- April 23
Union website, publications and video honored with marketing awards
Several Union College publications, a website and video received awards recently.
- April 16
People in the news
This week's news from faculty and students.
- April 16
Volunteer of the Week: Adam Rosenthal '15
Adam Rosenthal '15 is this week's honoree.
- April 16
Organist Stefan Kiessling concludes his Union residency with two performances and a lecture
Stefan Kiessling, an organist from Bach's St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany has been in residence at Union since April 13.
- April 16
Legendary tenor Ian Bostridge to perform at the College Concert Series
The Series welcomes back the legendary British singer after a 10-year hiatus
- April 16
Tuesday, April 21 to be #ADAY4U
The College is launching a one-day fundraising campaign, #ADAY4U, on Tuesday, April 21, aiming to bolster participation in giving to Union's Annual Fund.
- April 9
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty.
- April 9
Reception for Civil War exhibit planned for Tuesday
"Profound and Poignant: Union College Connections to the Civil War Era" opens Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Nott Memorial.
- April 9
Organist from Bach's St. Thomas Church in Germany to visit Union
Stefan Kiessling to perform, lecture
- April 9
Pianist Jonathan Biss returns for German repertoire
Biss set to perform as part of Union College Concert Series
- April 9
Volunteer of the Week
Peter Durkin '16 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
- April 8
Chapel bells to ring in remembrance of Lincoln and the Civil War
The College will pay homage to one of the nation's greatest leaders and the millions of Americans affected by the war by ringing the campus bells.
- April 8
Reappointment review committee formed
A reappointment committee has been formed for one librarian.
- April 8
President Ainlay speaks to class on College history
Ainlay spoke about several Union figures influential in the Civil War era.
- April 2
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty.
- April 2
Hatke drawings and paintings on view at Mandeville Gallery
"Tenses," a solo exhibition of oil paintings and drawings.by Walter Hatke, the Walter C. & May I. Baker Professor of Visual Arts, is on view at the Mandeville Gallery through May 17.
- April 2
African Studies conference slated for Friday at College Park Hall
The 40th annual New York State African Studies Associate Conference features dozens of Union faculty and students.
- April 1
Reappointment review committees formed
Committees have been formed for six faculty members.
- April 1
$11 million gift from Feigenbaum Foundation will have far-reaching impact on Union campus
The foundation will provide the lead gift that will allow the College to transform the Visual Arts building, completing a vibrant arts corridor
- March 25
Empty Bowls fundraiser works to fight hunger
The annual Empty Bowls Project fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 19 in the GE Theater at Proctor's.
- March 24
College mourns loss of Prof. Birecka
From 1970 until her retirement in 1991, she taught biochemistry and plant physiology
- March 23
Congressional Corner with Brad Hays
Professor discusses Hillary Clinton email controversy
- March 18
Two students named Watson Fellows
Seniors Karlee Bergendorff and Warren Thompson were among the 50 students selected as fellows from more than 700 candidates nominated by private liberal arts colleges and universities in the United States.
- March 15
You can teach an old dog new tricks
Christopher Chabris quoted on new study
- March 13
10 Minutes with Union College hockey coach Rick Bennett
Coach profiled in popular feature
- March 13
Strategic plan implementation grant process underway
Members of the campus community may apply for grants of one-to-two years' duration in support of projects that contribute to fulfillment of the objectives of Union's strategic plan.
- March 12
People in the news
This week's news from faculty and students.
- March 12
Renowned British Pianist Paul Lewis to perform at Union
He will perform the last three Beethoven Sonatas, which are considered to be the quintessential solo works for keyboard.
- March 11
Volunteer of the Week
Elizabeth Murad '16 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week.
- March 6
Community Media Action Lab concludes with film screening
The course allowed students to create videos to help local community organizations, such as the YWCA and Community Hospice.
- March 5
People in the news
This week's news from the faculty.
- March 5
Volunteers of the Week
The Union College Hillel is the Kenney Community Center's volunteers of the week.
- March 5
Meet the Watson Fellowship nominees
Four students have been nominated by the College for consideration of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program
- March 5
Miro String Quartet to perform at Union College Concert Series
Now in its 19th year, the Miró String Quartet is at the forefront of American quartets today.
- February 27
Catching up with Fulbright Scholar Vaishali Parkash '14
The recent graduate is conducting research at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany.
- February 27
People in the news
This week's news from students and staff.
- February 26
President Stephen C. Ainlay's 2015 Founders Day greeting
College celebrates 220th anniversary of its charter
- February 25
Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering Speaker Series concludes
Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz to deliver final discussion in series
- February 25
Join the ACTION! at Winter Dance Concert
The show features 20 students in dances and physical theater pieces set to soundtracks from major films in all genres.
- February 25
Volunteers of the Week: Community Media Action Lab
The students created videos to help local organizations in the Schenectady area.
- February 20
People in the news
This week's news from faculty and students.
- February 20
Periodic Review Report draft available for review
The report is a self-examination that took over a year to draft
- February 20
The College kicks off its United Way campaign
Last year, Union employees raised almost $17,000 to help 110 community programs and 58 agencies.
- February 11
People in the news
This week's new from faculty and students.
- February 11
Environmental Science, Policy and Engineering Speaker Series continues
Cheryl Charles to continue ESPE series on Feb. 18
- February 11
Israeli violin virtuoso Itamar Zorman makes Union debut
Zorman performs on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. on the Union College Concert Series.
- February 11
Volunteer of the Week
Morgan Clark '17 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
- February 11
Becker Career Fair coming Tuesday
Representatives, many of whom are Union alumni, will speak with students about jobs, internships, gap year opportunities, fellowships and graduate school programs.
- February 11
Jazz musician and professor Tim Olsen performs at Taylor Time!
Olsen recently released a CD, "Creature of Habit," that features nine of his original jazz compositions.
- February 10
How not to be the next Brian Williams
Ten ways to avoid false memories
- February 10
Always on Facebook? Then you're probably insecure: People concerned about rejection thrive on comments and likes, study claims
Union research focus of media attention
- February 9
Was Brian Williams a victim of false memory?
Union professor weighs in on controversy
- February 9
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Airfoil blade construction utilizing a spar assembly consisting of a primary and secondary spar interconnected by a web. A tower supports a rotor structure with outwardly curved airfoil blades carried at the outer ends of rotor arm members. Aerodynamic blade sections are formed with irregular, transversely extending openings to permit sliding disposition onto the blade spar assembly. The aerodynamic sections are joined by a suitable bonding agent. A suitable exterior is applied to the joined aerodynamic sections to reinforce the airfoil construction as well as to protect same from the elements. Fittings on the spar assembly enable attachment of the airfoil to a supporting structure.
1. Airfoil blade construction comprising in combination, a spar assembly curved in a lengthwise direction, a plate structure secured to said spar assembly at a point intermediate its ends for purposes of attachment of the airfoil blade to a supporting structure, aerodynamic sections each defining a transversely extending opening spaced inwardly from the exterior surfaces of the section, said opening of a sectional configuration corresponding to a spar assembly section permitting the mounting of the aerodynamic section on said spar assembly by lengthwise movement along the latter into abutment with a previously mounted section, each aerodynamic section being of non-metallic open construction for a portion of its length and thereat having integral truss components, said truss components being asymmetrical to the symmetrical outer surfaces of the section whereby the alternate inverting of aerodynamic sections when installed in place on the spar assembly will enhance airfoil blade strength.
2. A wind powered turbine comprising in combination,
a tower, and
a rotor structure supported by said tower including outwardly extending arms, an airfoil blade supported in an upright manner at the outer end of each of said arms, each blade being of curvilinear shape with blade end segments directed outwardly away from the axis of rotor rotation, each blade being of an aerodynamic shape and having a leading edge, tensioned elongate means extending intermediate each blade end segment and its supporting arm to receive blade imparted loads to inhibit blade distortion under dynamic loads.
3. The wind powered turbine claimed in claim 2 wherein additional elongate means interconnect the outwardly directed blade end segments of each blade.
4. The wind powered turbine claimed in claim 3 additionally including an extension on each of said arms, said additional elongate means having an attachment point on said arm extension.
5. The wind powered turbine claimed in claim 2 wherein said airfoil blade additionally includes a spar assembly including primary and secondary spars and a web therebetween all being curved in a lengthwise direction, a plate structure secured to said spar assembly at a point intermediate its ends for purposes of attachment of the airfoil blade to a supporting structure, and
aerodynamic sections each defining a transversely extending opening spaced inwardly from the exterior surfaces of the section, said opening of a sectional configuration corresponding to a spar assembly section permitting the mounting of the aerodynamic section on said spar assembly by lengthwise movement along the latter into abutment with a previously mounted section, each aerodynamic section being of non-metallic open construction for a portion of its length and thereat having integral truss components, said truss components being asymmetrical to the symmetrical outer surfaces of the section whereby the alternate inverting of aerodynamic sections when installed in place on the spar assembly enhances airfoil blade strength.
6. The wind powered turbine claimed in claim 2 wherein each arm of the rotor structure supports multiple airfoil blades.
The present application is a continuation-in-part of my copending U.S. patent application bearing the same title filed May 13, 1976 under Ser. No. 686,167, now abandoned.
The present invention relates to wind powered turbine blade construction utilizing both metal and foamed components and to turbines or windmills having an axis of rotation perpendicular to the wind direction.
Known within the prior art is wing construction wherein a substantial portion of the wing is formed from cellular foamed material. One such prior art wing construction is found in U.S. Pat. No. 2,400,649. For the most part, the airfoil construction within the prior art envisions a foamed mass, the shape of same being determined by a costly mold which is limited to a specific wing configuration. In some instances, the wing core is formed by depositing the foamed material in a fluid state about a wing spar. Additional examples of airfoil construction using foamed materials are found in the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,176,775, 3,396,922, 3,396,923, 3,416,756 and 3,647,317.Also of interest, with regard to wind powered turbines, are U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,835,018 and 3,918,839, which disclose blades moving about an axis perpendicular to the wind direction.
The present invention is embodied within a wind powered turbine and within an airfoil blade for use in conjunction therewith. The present airfoil blade may be termed as being of stacked construction in that a multitude of foamed aerodynamic sections are assembled in abutting relationship along a common spar assembly.
Spar construction includes main and secondary spar components interconnected by a common web member. Molded aerodynamic sections each define a transverse opening for the internal reception of the spar assembly. Each of the aerodynamic sections is suitably joined with adjacent abutting sections. Both the spar assembly and aerodynamic sections may be of open construction for purposes of weight reduction. Additionally, the aerodynamic sections receive a weather protective covering provided to the completed airfoil exterior.
Important objectives of the present invention include: the provision of an airfoil blade of relatively lightweight uncomplicated construction particularly useful as the blade of a wind turbine; the provision of airfoil blade construction wherein airfoil sections and a spar assembly are of strong, yet lightweight, construction permitting blades of considerable length to be conveniently transported to and erected at remote sites suitable for wind turbines; the provision of wing construction lending itself to low cost production methods; the provision of an airfoil blade resistant to distortion from dynamic loads; the provision of a lightweight airfoil blade particularly suited to withstand centrifugal forces; the provision of a wind turbine having a rotor structure including arms having curved blades at their outer ends with the end segments of each blade directed outwardly away from the axis of blade rotation and which is conjunction with tensioned means resist blade distortion under dynamic loads as well as wind loads; the provision of a wind turbine of compact, efficient design having a swept area equivalent to the swept area of much larger turbines employing known turbine design; the provision of a wind turbine having a relatively large wind swept area in relation to tower height by reason of multi-bladed rotor structures lending themselves to stacking in a compact manner within a tower structure.
In the accompanying drawing:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the airfoil made in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the airfoil shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a plan view of one-half of the airfoil with a spar assembly shown in full and the airfoil perimeter shown in broken lines;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the airfoil partially constructed;
FIG. 6 is an elevational view of a wind turbine within which is embodied the present invention;
FIG. 7 is an enlarged detail view of the structure encircled at 7 in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a horizontal view taken downwardly approximately along line 8--8 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary side elevational view of a modified rotor structure wherein each arm carries multiple airfoil blades; and
FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of a tower supporting vertically spaced, multiple rotor structures.
With continuing reference to the accompanying drawing wherein applied reference numerals indicate parts similarly identified in the following specification, the reference numeral 1 identifies an airfoil blade which is presently configured for use in conjunction with a wind turbine but which may otherwise be utilized without departing from the intended scope of the invention.
The airfoil blade comprises a multitude of aerodynamic sections 2 in joined, juxtaposed relationship along a spar assembly indicated generally at 3 in FIG. 3. With individual attention to aerodynamic sections 2 best shown in FIG. 4, the same are of foamed construction and may be formed from various cellular materials, one such material suitable to the present purposes being high density, closed cell polystyrene. The molded aerodynamic sections are formed with and inwardly located, transversely extending open area at 4 in communication with a slot-like opening 5 extending forwardly toward the airfoil's leading edge surface 8. Indicated at 6 are a series of triangular openings for weight reducing purposes defined by integral truss portions 7. The sections thus described are of an extremely lightweight, rigid nature. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic sections have a width of approximately two inches, a cord length of approximately thirty inches and a maximum depth of approximately three and one-half inches between outer surfaces 2A.
With attention now to the spar assembly indicated at 3, the same includes a primary tubular member 10 extending the length of the airfoil and which may be provided with fittings as later elaborated upon for the purpose of incorporating the airfoil into a supporting structure. Projecting forwardly from tubular spar 10 is a web 11 along the forward or leading edge of which is mounted a secondary spar 12 which also is of a tubular nature but of lesser section than said primary spar. Spar components may be lightened as by the spaced apart openings at 11A in the web without severely diminishing spar strength. The spar assembly is of welded construction of metals used in aircraft construction and of a configuration to suit the purposes at hand. As shown in FIG. 2, the spar assembly is formed on a curve for present purposes but may be straight or otherwise curved to suit airfoil purposes.
The construction of each aerodynamic section is such as to permit mounting of the sections on the spar assembly by lengthwise sliding movement, thus permitting the stacked sections to provide an airfoil of any desired length. Heretofore, to the extent known, wing core construction utilizing expanded meterials necessitated the construction of costly molds capable of producing but one airfoil configuration.
For assembling the abutting aerodynamic sections each section is provided with a bonding agent along its opposite sides or mating surfaces as well as communicating openings 4 and 5. The bonding agent may be any of the synthetic resins compatible with the foamed material used. In assembly of the sections along the spar assembly, the sections may be alternately inverted to benefit from the integral, asymmetrical truss-like construction of each section.
Each fabricated airfoil blade is provided with a protective covering which may take various forms. One such covering is a reinforced tape wrapping wound fore and aft about the length of the joined aerodynamic sections which tape imparts increased strength to the joined sections as well as protecting same from the elements. Additional tape may be applied over the reinforced tape with the exterior tape being of the adhesive, metallic type.
An alternative covering may be with a gel coat of the type commonly applied to glass reinforced plastic structures. A still other protective measure may be that of simply coating the exterior foamed surfaces so as to provide a smooth, uninterrupted surface not susceptible to weathering.
In construction of the present airfoil, the spar assembly components 10, 11 and 12 are formed to the configuration desired which may be slightly curved, as shown, when the airfoil is to used in conjunction with a wind turbine per FIG. 6.
In fabrication, the aerodynamic sections are slid lengthwise into place along the spar assembly into abutment with a previously applied aerodynamic section. Preferably, each aerodynamic section is formed within a two-part mold within which expandable bead material is placed and thereafter heated with said material completely filling the mold voids. One set of molds is adequate for the production of all aerodynamic sections for the presently described airfoil.
In FIG. 6 I show a wind powered turbine within which the present airfoil blade is utilized. In the wind turbine shown, a tower structure 20 supports a rotor structure generally at 21 including curvilinear airfoil blades with outwardly directed end segments. Each airfoil blade is carried in an upright manner at the end of a rotor arm 22 as by bolted plates 23 and 24. Diagonal arm braces at 25 may be of box beam construction to receive elongate tensioned means 26 secured to airfoil blade end segments by means of curved tubular fittings 27 and dead-ended back to the rotor structure. A strut at 28 on each airfoil constitutes an arm member extension and is coupled to an additional length of tensioned means 26. The rotor assembly is suitably journalled at 30 within the tower and drives an output shaft 31 which may drive a generator G via a gear drive 32.
With attention to FIG. 8, an interface is shown between the end of rotor arm 22 and an airfoil blade 1. The rotor arm is of tubular configuration fitted, as aforesaid, with a connector plate 24 to which is secured a companion connector plate 23 with suitable fasteners being indicated at 33. A weldment on plate 23 includes a pair of upper and lower plates 34 and 35, each of which supports along their outer edges elongate restraining plates at 36 which abut primary spar 10. Primary spar 10 is in opposite abutment with a spacer tube segment 37 which, in turn, abuts plate 23. Projecting outwardly from primary spar 10 is aforementioned strut or arm member extension 28 which receives within its outer end a clamp fitting 38 which engages the additional length of tensioned means 26. The latter may be cable.
With attention to FIG. 9, the rotor structure shown therein includes radially extending arms as at 40 supporting multiple airfoil blades 41-42. Elongate tensioned means are indicated at 43 with additional tensioned means indicated at 44, all being similar to the earlier described rotor structure. A fitting 45 at the end of arm 40 interconnects the adjacent ends of the upper and lower airfoil blades 41-42 with the arm end and also provides an attachment point or clamp 51 for means 44. Additional fittings at 46 serve to interconnect the tensioned means with the remaining ends of the airfoil blades again to support the latter against operational forces as earlier noted in connection with the first described rotor structure.
With attention to FIG. 10, multiple rotor structures of the last described type are shown disposed in vertically spaced or stacked relationship to one another in a tower structure 50. Each rotor structure is carried by a centrally disposed, common shaft 52 journalled in bearings 47 which, in turn, are supported by radially extending tower members 48. This arrangealso provides a large swept area relative to tower height. For the purposes of avoiding turbulence each rotor arm would be horizontally offset sixty degrees from adjacent upper and lower arms of the remaining rotor structures, which offset is not shown in the drawing.
The curvilinear airfoil blade in combination with the tensioned elongate means is particularly capable of withstanding dynamic loads. The outwardly directed blade end segments are restrained aginst outward displacement by tensioned means 26 with a reaction force exerted through the airfoil blade subjecting same to non-critical compression forces. A further advantage of the present blade configuration is the avoidance of drag, or at best low torque values, by dispensing with inner blade segments in tower proximity as used in prior art turbines. An additional advantage derived by the present blade configuration is the better utilization of tower height with greatly increased swept area of torque producing surfaces of the present turbine over that of known turbine designs of like tower height. Further, the present blade configuration avoids imparting compression forces to the tower as occur with a blade of troposkein shape which deforms outwardly at its midportion under severe tension loads which result in opposite vertical loads being applied to the blade end segments and ultimately to the blade supporting member. The present blade construction advantageously permits the use of a shorter blade structure and hence one of greater rigidity to avoid both severe bending loads and better withstand torsional loads resulting from a generator load on the turbine output shaft. Multi-bladed rotor structures may be supported by a single supporting member by reason of same being subjected to only rotor structure weight and not opposed compression loads as occur in known turbine designs.
While I have shown but one embodiment the invention, it will be apparent to thos skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied still otherwise without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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The Boboli Garden is a large, beautiful public park in Florence, Italy that is known for its collection of ancient sculptures, some of which date back to the Roman Empire. The landscaped gardens were built behind the Pitti Palace and were some of the first public gardens to be built in Florence in the 16th century. Boboli Garden was also the first park in the city to use an open design, which offers expansive views of Florence. Strolling through the park's trees, statues, and fountains is a pleasant way to flee from the crowds in Florence.
- Check out the small but interesting museums in and around Boboli Garden and the Pitti Palace, such as the Silver Museum, Costume Gallery, and the Porcelain Museum in the Casino del Cavaliere.
- Explore the small and large grottoes found in this Florence park, including the Grotta di Buontalenti, a natural cave that contains many interesting sculptures that seem to leap from crevices in the walls.
- Walk to the top of the park for great views overlooking Florence and to enjoy the statues along the way, such as Perseus on Horseback, which seems to emerge from the water.
Getting around Florence is easy using the city's efficient public transport system and by walking. The best way to get to the Boboli Garden is to take bus #15, 32, 37, or 42 to the Piazza de Pitti stop, which is just a short walk away from the park. Boboli Garden is often included on walking tours of Florence, so one of the best ways to see this attraction is to hire a guide and spend the day listening to the history behind the park. Parking around Boboli Garden is very limited.
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James Morgan, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Oakland; one of the early pioneers of Coles Co.; born in Vermilion Co., Ind., April 20, 1830; he was the youngest son of David Morgan, who was born in Washington Co., Ky., Nov. 18, 1797; he emigrated from Kentucky to Indiana with his family, where he lived until he emigrated to Coles Co., Ill., where he located April 20, 1834, in what is now Morgan Tp., the township being named in honor of David Morgan. He married Oct. 7, 1818, to Jane Rodman she was born in Kentucky, June 9, 1799; six children were the fruit of this union, five of whom emigrated to Illinois with the family at the above date, one having died in infancy; the names of the living were Sarah, Catharine J., Mary E., William and James; Mr. Morgan died Sept. 10, 1860; Mrs. Morgan died Jan. 31, 1832. The subject of this sketch was 4 years of age when he emigrated to Coles Co,, Ill., in 1834; he lived with his parents until 19 years of age, when he managed the farm until the decease of his father, since which time he has continued to live upon the old homestead, where he has lived for a period of forty-five years; he owns upon his home farm 112 acres, and 8 acres of timber in Oakland Tp.; when Mr. Morgan came here, Indian camps were along the river, wolves and game were plenty, and Mr. Morgan remembers his first labor in his boyhood as watching and protecting the sheep from destruction by the wolves during the day, the sheep being driven in close pens for protection during the night; his trips to mill consumed from four to six days, either to Perryville, Eugene, or Terre Haute, the distance being sixty miles. His marriage with Clarissa J. West was celebrated Oct. 12, 1849; she was born in Vermilion Co., Ind., Oct. 6, 1831; they have five children by this union, viz.: Robert, born Oct. 9, 1850; Leonard C., June 22, 1853; William J., Feb. 21, 1855; Melvin, June 8, 1858, and David, Aug. 23, 1869.
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GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd. Attain ISO Certification
GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd. awarded ISO 9001:2008 Management System Standard certification by DNV. The ISO 9001:2008 certificate awarded by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) recognises GAC Bunker Fuels' best management practices in the trading and brokerage of marine fuels and lubricants across its global operational sites. It demonstrates the company's full compliance with the requirements of this international best practice standard, which considers a range of measures, including management responsibility, resource management, product quality and the improvement of quality management systems across the organisation. Nicholas Browne, Global Director of GAC Bunker Fuels Limited, says: "Quality assurance has been the guiding principle behind GAC Bunker Fuels' growth. Our ISO 9001 certification gives customers further reason to rest assured of top service quality standards and the highest grades of marine fuels and lubricants when they deal with us. "As one of the few bunker companies to achieve this global benchmark, GAC Bunker Fuels underlines its continuing commitment to the pursuit of world-class standards and ongoing service improvement to help our customers to meet their bunker fuel needs and deliver their business strategies." GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, headquartered in Dubai, trades and supplies all grades of IFO, MGO, MDO and lubricants worldwide in partnership with selected suppliers who meet internationally approved standards.
New GAC Bunker Trader for Bergen Team
GAC Bunker Fuels says it has further consolidated its position in the North Sea by appointing Per Steffen Bolstad to the bunker trading team in Bergen, Norway, where he joins bunker trader Christer Benjaminsen. Nicholas Browne, Global Director of GAC Bunker Fuels says "Per Steffen has eight years' shipping experience, and was mostly recently Branch Manager in Bergen. He is yet another quality addition to our global bunker trading team
Matson Decreases Fuel Surcharge by One Percentage Point
As a result of recent declines in bunker fuel prices, Matson Navigation Company will lower its fuel surcharge in its Hawaii, Guam/CNMI and Micronesia services by one percentage point, from 19.75 percent to 18.75 percent, effective November 5, 2006. "Bunker fuel prices continue to decrease, allowing us to make this second consecutive reduction to our fuel surcharge," said Dave Hoppes, senior vice president, ocean services
Taiwan Cuts Bunker Fuel Prices $10
Taiwan's Chinese Petroleum Corp. (CPC) has cut spot bunker fuel oil prices to $171 per ton from $181 effective from Tuesday. The posted prices were for spot 180 and 380-centistoke bunker fuel delivered to ships at the ports of Kaohsiung, Keelung, Hualien, Taichung and Suao. Its term price was $3.00 lower at $168 for both grades at the same ports. Spot and term prices of marine gas oil (MGO) were reduced to $312 and $309 per ton, down from last week's $314 and $311, respectively
N. American ECA May Tighten Supply of Distillate Fuel
The move to burn 1% RMG 380 spec & other bunker fuel may tighten inventories following the ECA imlementation 1, Ausgust 2012 The stock of available bunker fuels may be tightened as suppliers juggle limited space with increasing selection for shipowners and buyers, according to Platts' market sources The primary concern associated with the implementation of the new ECA specs has been the cost involved with moving to low sulfur fuel oil as less and less LSFO is being produced
GAC Bunker Fuels' additional services at Galle, Sri Lanka
GAC Bunker Fuels and its local partner in Sri Lanka, Interocean Energy (IOE), have moved the bunker barge MT 'Kandy' to Galle to meet growing demand for bunker supplies at the port on the southern tip of the island nation. Thanks to its proximity to international east-west shipping lanes, Galle is a popular choice for vessels taking on supplies. For more than two decades, the GAC Group has taken advantage of that strategic location
SMP Expands Ops in Mobile, Ala.
Shell Marine Products (SMP), the global supplier of marine fuels, lubricants and services, announced the start-up of its bunker fuels operations in Mobile, Ala. The company already has a strong business base in the USA Gulf Coast region, supplying bunker fuels and lubricants, and has expanded its geographic coverage to offer fuel oil, gas oil and lubricants to customers in Mobile. Shell Marine Products has fuel oil storage facilities in Mobile Harbor located at Radcliff/Economy Terminal
BP Marine and Houston Marine Team Up On Bunkering Venture
BP Marine and Houston Marine Services (HMS) are joining forces to begin a new chapter in ship bunkering in the western U.S. Gulf. Effective, April 2, HMS became BP's dedicated logistics provider in an area from Brownsville, Texas to Lake Charles, La. BP Marine will serve as the marketing arm for bunker sales on behalf of the joint venture and will supply bunker fuel across a broad geographic area of the Gulf.
OW Bunker Collapse Rattles Singapore Bunker Markets
Major oil companies, trade firms to expand market share; tight credit hits small retailers. The collapse of OW Bunker in the wake of an alleged fraud at its Singapore trading unit will shake up the city state's more than $25 billion marine fuel market, the world's largest, as major companies expand and small ones shrink amid a credit squeeze. OW Bunker, a leading supplier of marine fuel oil known as "bunker"
Singapore Registers Double-Digit Bunker Fuel Sales Growth
Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore said that Singapore bunker fuel sales rose 5.34% month on month and up 12.33% year on year, to 3.58 million mt in March reports Platts. The vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunker fuel rose to 3,295 in March, up 9.65% from February and up 0.61% year on year, the data showed. According to official figures released by the MPA, the March volumes included 2
Hanjin Swings to the Black
South Korea's leading shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co has swung to the black in the first quarter from a year earlier thanks to lower fuel costs and better streamlined shipping routes. Net profit came to 22.91 billion won (US$21 million) in the January-March period
GAC Sets its Sights on UK Cruise Business
Cruise Manager appointed to coordinate integrated cruise support nationwide GAC UK is boosting its services for the cruise industry with the appointment of Fergus Poole as Cruise Manager. For nearly two decades, Poole has specialized in the sector and has held a number of
Miko Marine Expands Into Asia
Miko Marine AS has appointed Spencer Go as managing director of its new subsidiary in Singapore which was established in May. Miko Marine Asia Pte Ltd has opened a new office in Lokyang, Singapore from where Spencer Go will be spearheading the sale of Miko products and services throughout
Fuel Quality Data Tapped for Fleet Performance
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) and DNV GL signed a cooperation agreement to develop a new module for DNV GL's ECO Insight fleet performance management solution at the Nor-Shipping trade fair. By tapping into the world's largest fuel sampling database, this module will allow owners
Mercuria Expanding Maritime Fuel Business
Company will hire 20 to 40 bunker fuel specialists Independent energy and commodities group Mercuria's global head of trading discussed the expansion of the group's maritime fuel business, Minerva. "We believe we are forging a strong new model in the maritime fuel
Singapore Records Fall in Bunker Fuel Sales Volumes
Singapore bunker fuel sales fell 7.7% month on month but rose 3.62% year on year, to 3.4 million mt in February, official figures released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Friday. Bunker volumes drop to lowest level in eight months
Fire Still Restricts Trucks from Largest Brazilian Port
A fire at a fuel-storage facility at the Port of Santos, the largest port in Brazil, burned for a sixth day on Tuesday, restricting access to trucks delivering grains and other goods. Firefighters on Monday managed to extinguish the flames at a facility run by Ultracargo
UASC Streamlines Fuel Purchasing
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), a global shipping company based in the Middle East, has implemented Shiptech, an end-to-end fuel management system developed by global cloud software company Inatech. Shiptech provides the company with an automated, cloud-based
Access to Brazil's Largest Port Restricted after Fire
Trucks delivering grains and other goods to Brazil's largest port of Santos will be restricted through at least Wednesday, the port authority said on Tuesday, as a nearby fuel-storage facility burned for a sixth day. Three confirmed days of restricted arrivals will likely slow exports
Blocked Entrance to Santos Port to Open Overnight
Trucks will be able to access a blocked entrance at Santos, Brazil's largest port, at night while firefighters finish extinguishing a blaze at a nearby fuel-storage facility, city and port authorities said. The more flexible rules will provide some relief for grain exports that have
LNG Barge: Conrad to Build Historic First
WesPac Midstream LLC (WesPac) and its affiliate Clean Marine Energy LLC (CME), announced a construction contract with Conrad Orange Shipyard, Inc., a division of Conrad Shipyard, LLC, to build the first dedicated LNG bunker barge for the marine market in North America. The first 2,200 cu. m
China Cosco Sends 14 More Vessels to Scrap Yard
China Cosco Holdings has scrapped 14 vessels between February 1 and March 31 this year, continuing progress with its ambitious fleet renewal plan. The 14 ships comprised of one container vessel and 13 dry bulk carriers, which have a combined capacity of 924,700 dwt.
Cheaper Fuel to Boost Container Shipping
Lower oil prices are sharply reducing the cost of shipping merchandise from Asia to the United States and Europe as the cost of bunker fuel tumbles. Container shipping companies deal with the volatility in fuel prices by adding a separate bunker adjustment factor or fuel surcharge to their
Marathassa Released After Vancouver Bunker Spill
The Cyprus-flagged cargo ship M/V Marathassa — which has been blamed for spilling several thousand litres of bunker fuel into English Bay — has been released by the Canadian Coast Guard. The vessel headed to a berth in Vancouver Harbour to be loaded with grain
Nor Lines Launches Cuxhaven RoRo Link
The Norwegian shipping company Nor Lines has started a direct weekly RoRo connection between German Port of Cuxhaven and Norway. The first departure of the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered 5,000 dwt short sea cargo vessel MS Kvitbjørn was on May 7


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Whining & Dining: Community gardening is growing experience
I have never had a lick of luck growing anything except herbs, roses and tropicals. In all my years of trying, I've eaten probably 10 tomatoes from my own gardens. This year I had a garden for my backyard all planned and I'd tuned out my husband's griping and moaning, but then Lori Greene stepped in and restored marital harmony and guaranteed that we'll actually get to eat food grown with my own hands.
I'm participating in her community garden near the University of Memphis, as is my friend and colleague Peggy Burch. On Saturday we went to the garden for the first time -- I planted a bed of lettuce and Peggy, kale. Other gardeners were there and together, we're going to turn a large backyard into an abundant kitchen garden.
Greene, who owns Downing Hollow Farms in Olive Hill, Tenn., takes a small number of interns each year to work her local garden. We'll put in eight hours of work each week in exchange for a share of the bounty, and best of all, we get to learn the right way to grow a garden.
Follow our progress on my blog; Peggy and I will both be posting as we go.
Restaurant news
El Toro Loco opened Thursday in the former Los Compadres location at 2617 Poplar. It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., serving what manager Arturo Herrera said is a mix of authentic Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine. Beer only at present; the liquor license is expected within a few weeks. Call 458-4414 for more information.
Sweet Grass opens Thursday in Cooper Young. To start, the low country restaurant will be open every day at 5 p.m. except Monday (lunch will likely come later, but there's no scheduled date yet). Chef Ryan Trimm teamed up with Cafe 1912 owner Glenn Hays to open the spot at 937 S. Cooper, which will serve small plates in the $12-$17 range and entrees under $25. The liquor license should be in place by opening date, but there's no beer license yet. The pricing of the wine is similar to Cafe 1912, where more than a dozen bottles are available for $24 or by the glass for $6 (in addition to other wines). Call 278-0278 for more information.
Missing Asian Palace? Never fear. The Chinese restaurant that had operated from the same Covington Pike location for 17 years closed last month, but it will reopen in Perimeter Mall at Summer and the Interstate 40 and 240 exchange. Co-owner Christina Woo told me that they're renovating and hope to be open by early summer. Stay tuned.
Thursday wine
This week Ben Carter will be with us and we'll drink the 2007 Indian Wells Merlot from Chateau Ste. Michelle. On April 15, Bill Huddleston leads us through a bottle of 2008 Irma La Tage California White Wine, an interesting blend.
Join us at whiningdining.com at 7 p.m. Thursdays.
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Three times in the past week, people have told me they won't eat meat from a bone. No chicken legs, only boneless, skinless breasts, no T-bones, even -- this is sad but true -- no ribs! Go to whiningdining.com and share your thoughts on this.
Recipe of the week
My dog Baxter is one edamame-lovin' creature. He takes the whole pods, eats the beans, and leaves the shells in a neat little pile on the floor. I thought of him when I was flipping through a new cookbook and found today's recipe for Spicy Edamame Dip. Enjoy.
Contact Jennifer Biggs at biggs@commercialappeal or 529-5223. Her blog is whiningdining.com. You can mail chicken salad recipes to her attention at The Commercial Appeal, 495 Union Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38103
Spicy Edamame Dip
4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
16 oz. shelled edamame beans (about 2 cups)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
4 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Pita chips, for dipping
In skillet over medium heat, roast garlic, turning frequently, until softened (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat, cool, then slip off skins and set aside.
Bring about 8 cups of water to a boil and drop in beans. When water returns to boil, cook for 5 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup water, then drain the beans and cool.
Transfer the garlic to a blender or food processor and chop coarsely. Add beans, salt, cayenne and cumin. Process, adding reserved water a little at a time until smooth (you might not need it all). Add the the olive oil, lime juice and cilantro. Pulse to combine. Serve with pita chips. Serves 12.
Source: "Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood," Trisha Yearwood, Gwen Yearwood and Beth Yearwood Bernard
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Curacao HotelsSurrounded by the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, most people visit Curacao for the white sandy beaches, with palm trees swaying gently in the breeze and laidback bars lining the waterfront. The island has a Dutch influence from the colonial days, meaning the island is full of colorful, unique architecture, European style restaurants, and comfortable, friendly resorts. Things to seeMambo Beach is a little piece of paradise on Earth with white sands, shallow, clear blue waters, and areas of dense palm trees. There are plenty of amenities along this popular beach, including bars, restaurants, and a swimming pool. It's part of the wider area of Seaquarium Beach, which is an impressive resort that's family-friendly during the day, with the nightclubs lighting up at night and parties going on until dawn. Jan Theil Beach is situated on a quiet and pleasant bay, with plenty of opportunities for snorkeling, and comfortable sunbeds set up along the shore. If you're not into snorkeling, you can still appreciate the local marine life at Curacao Sea Aquarium. Its location on the seafront means that seawater can be pumped directly into the aquariums, ensuring the sea creatures stay happy and healthy. Outside, you can see playful dolphins frolicking in their tanks, and get up close to friendly sea turtles. On dry land you can enjoy the colorful Renaissance Shopping Mall, an upscale plaza with plenty of international brands, and restaurants with pavement tables so you can enjoy the sea views. Hotels in CuracaoThere are plenty of luxury hotels in Curacao, with 4 to 5 star resorts dotted along the most beautiful beaches. You'll find excellent hotel features such as umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach, golf courses, spas, outdoor pools, tennis courts, and world-class restaurants. In our room you'll find extra amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible, such as iPod docking stations, premium bedding, plasma televisions, and bathrobes. Curacao also has cheaper hotel options slightly away from the beach, with resorts that include casinos and bars, as well as comfortable guest rooms with amenities such as safes, coffee makers, free WiFi, and refrigerators. Where to stayCuracao's capital Willemstad has a strong Dutch colonial influence in its architecture, with colorful terraced buildings sitting alongside the waterfront. The city is home to plenty of hotels and casinos, with restaurants alongside the harbor where you can sit outside and watch the boats coming in or the sun setting. To the north of the island you'll find Sabana Westpunt, a quiet area of the island with dozens of small, hidden beaches, low-rise resorts, and laidback beach bars shaded by palm trees. Jan Thiel is in the south of the island and is a popular resort with families. Here you'll find plenty of budget resorts, with busy, beautiful beaches that have plenty of activities. How to get to CuracaoCuracao International Airport in Willemstad is in the heart of the capital. The airport has desks for many major international car rental agencies, with most resorts less than a 45 minute drive away. There are taxis available 24 hours a day from the terminal, and you can also pick up buses that regularly travel around the island.
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Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
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"We stayed here one night on our way back from our Honeymoon in Bonaire. My wife and I were both very impressed with the fantastic endless pool/beach and the service was very good. No major stumbles from this hotel and a great value."
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Papagayo Beach Hotel - Adults only
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"The location was great with lots of activities, clean modern rooms and friendly staff... Bed was a bit uncomfortable though and there are no A/C control... with minor improvements this would be a great Hotel..."
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Floris Suite Hotel - Spa & Beach Club - Adults Only
Excellent 4.1 / 5 ( 360 reviews )
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"I stayed at the Floris for a week and had such a pleasant stay! We had a junior suite, which was perfect for two people: it has a bathroom, living room, kitchenette, huge bedroom, and a closet room. Housekeeping comes everyday around noon to do the bed, wash the dishes, and supply towels. The poo..."
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Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa
Excellent 4.1 / 5 ( 140 reviews )
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"Kura Hulanda is an excellent alternative to the traditional hotel. The village of restored buildings makes for a quiet and unique hideaway. The service the landscaping and the pools were very nice. My only complaint is that several of the properties restaurants and shops are no longer being used...."
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BijBlauw Hotel
Excellent 4.5 / 5 ( 40 reviews )
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"Ocean view room was incredible. Marlene at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful. Our visit to the hotel was great from the moment we stepped foot into the front door."
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The Plaza Hotel Curacao and Casino
Good 3.3 / 5 ( 237 reviews )
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"We left a reserved room in another hotel on the island and spent our last night in the Plaza despite having read negatives reviews. We were pleasantly surprised. The lobby was great, the views from the room and the pool and bar area were amazing and the room was good. The location was the best th..."
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Lions Dive & Beach Resort Curaçao
Excellent 4.4 / 5 ( 109 reviews )
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"We had a great week at the Lions Dive, I can highly recommend it!"
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Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club
Good 3.8 / 5 ( 88 reviews )
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"We have enjoyed the tranquility and the fact that we where close to the sea..we also saw a shooting star! It was awesome!"
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Curacao Suites
Good 3.8 / 5 ( 34 reviews )
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"We stayed for night at the beginning and at the end of our cruise and had a most enjoyable and comfortable stay. The hotel is on the Otraband side, the same side on which the ship docks. We found the staff very helpful and pleasant...the room was clean...the breakfast was ample...the location was..."
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Ponlop Tsangpa Tendzin Rinpoche is the Head Teacher at Triten Norbutse Monastery. We warmly welcome him for his second visit to Shenten.
The native religion of Tibet, is one of the world's most ancient spiritual traditions. It has a unique and very rich heritage. Its knowledge helps sentient beings to cope with the demands of daily life and ultimately leads them all the way up to full enlightenment.
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The natural disaster caused by the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal and neighbouring countries on April 25, 2015, left the monks and me shocked and sad.
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We would very much enjoy your presence at the celebration of the tenth year anniversary of the establishment of Shenten Dargye Ling.
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So this is an article to note an oddity when I was working with a Yootheme template called "yoo_sync". Some clever scripts (both mootools and jquery) using the equalize method to make div layers the same height, and in this case, the same width. It isn't so much a miscalculation of 100% divided by 3 that leaves 1 pixel left over, more the fact that the scripts use that 1 pixel (ceiling rather than floor?).
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You could do loads of code hacks which is what I tested but all for nothing because you always end up needing to specify a third of the width.
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we have the same car model bmw 528i 1997.the water pump is in the back of fan .the fan is attached to the water pump.you have to remove the fan clutch first then remove the water pump.You need size 32 wrench for the clutch and a special tool to hold the pulley .usually if there is something wrong with water pump, it leaks water and it sound is like moaning cow.there could be something wrong with your radiator.have it clean first.you can buy a replacement part (water pump) by GMB products. - Visitor
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Come on people, if you don't know, you don't know, the guy is looking for an answer, not "take it to a repair shop" Any idiot can figure that one out. If you've got steam, or a leak coming from the right side of the engine, there's a 3/8" cooling hose that connects just below the intake manifold, on the right side, or drivers side of the engine. I believe it terminates at the throttle intake to a sensor to sense warm up fuel/air mixture for the computer. I've repaired my leak without taking the intake off. I did not repair the other end, as it was not leaking. - mensa man
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New London — The National Labor Relations Board has found sufficient evidence to support a union complaint that Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has been violating federal labor laws by moving jobs out of the main hospital to outpatient offices in the community, and has set an Oct. 21 date for a hearing with an NLRB administrative law judge.
"This is a plot to save money at the expense of patient care," said Lisa D'Abrosca, president of the union that represents registered nurses, said in a news conference Tuesday.
Stephanie Johnson, president of the union that represents licensed practical nurses and technologists, added that L+M is also attempting to illegally "bypass union contracts."
At issue is the hospital's decision in November to move its obstetrics and gynecology clinic and the outpatient psychiatric services clinic from the main hospital to the offices of doctors in the community who are part of Lawrence + Memorial Medical Group, or LMMG, known until July as Lawrence + Memorial Physicians Association.
At the same time that the clinics were moved, 22 employees at the hospital were laid off, including some who were at the ob-gyn and psychiatric clinics there. The laid-off workers were not offered jobs at the outpatient clinics, said Greg Kotecki, field representative for AFT, the union that represents hospital workers.
The NLRB, in its finding, agreed with the union's contention that LMMG is an "alter ego" of the hospital, not a separate company, as the hospital contends. It also said that the workers in the two clinics have the same bargaining rights as other union employees and should be paid on the same wage scale. It is recommending a remedy of back pay retroactive to January equal to the difference in wages between unionized hospital workers and those in equivalent positions at the two clinics. An LMMG nurse make about $20 per hour, compared to $28 to $45 per hour for nurses at the main hospital, according to Kotecki.
In a statement, L+M said the NLRB complaint is "just the first step in what will no doubt be a lengthy process" and that the hearing will be an opportunity to fully present its case.
"While we are disappointed that the local office of the NLRB has decided to issue a complaint directed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, this is not a decision based on merits," spokesman Mike O'Farrell said. "We are confident that our actions have been entirely proper and lawful. As this process plays out, we remain committed to our mission — providing the best patient care possible."
While the NLRB's complaint pertains only to the ob-gyn and psychiatric clinics, the final decision could have a bearing on the union's larger contention that all 150 employees of LMMG should be recognized as members of the union, Kotecki said. LMMG includes offices of about 70 primary care and specialist physicians, including those who were part of Atlantic Medical Group when L+M acquired The Westerly Hospital in May.
"We are in an active campaign to inform those workers of their rights, and the hospital is in a vicious anti-union campaign," Kotecki said.
Jonathan Kreisberg, regional director for the NLRB office in Hartford, said the complaint issued by the board is the result of a four-month investigation.
"We believe there were unfair labor practices, and L+M refused to settle the case," Kreisberg said.
Erin Yuhas, registered nurse at the LMMG office in Niantic, said she and other LMMG workers should be treated as equals with hospital employees.
"The government investigation has proven what we all already knew," she said in a statement from the union. "We do the same job as our counterparts in the hospital and we don't deserve to be treated as a second-class workforce."
D'Abrosca and Johnson said that moving services out of the hospital has lessened the quality of patient care. Patients have less access to services, and LMMG staff are being paid less and have taken on more work than equivalent positions at the in-hospital clinics.
"It's really disappointing to see this in a community hospital," said D'Abrosca.
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