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The Tourism Ministry held its annual conference in Herzliya on Monday to discuss
the future of tourism in Israel and the challenges it faces. It also celebrated
outgoing Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov's four year term.The
conference, which hosted officials of the ministry as well as owners of Israel's
largest hotel chains, travel website founders and other tourism professionals,
comprised three consecutive panels.Amongst the subjects raised during
the event, the effect of Israel's latest military operation on the country's
tourism constituted one of the main topics of discussion.Last November's
offensive against Gaza caused significant damage to the Israeli tourism industry
in general and the South in particular.According to the ministry's data,
Israel lost over 250,000 tourists following Pillar of Defense, a diminution much
felt by tourism service providers on a national scale."Israel is a safe
place, we know that, but the image abroad is different," chairman of the
marketing committee of the Israel Hotels Association, Ami Federmann told the
audience."People think there were rockets in Tel Aviv, there were
rockets in Jerusalem, so Israel is dangerous.There is still a general
feeling that Israel is unsafe and I think we need to use marketing and campaigns
to show it is not," he said.At Arkia airlines, CEO Gadi Tepper also said
his company had felt the negative effects of the defense operation as many
flight reservations were cancelled and no new ones were made during that
time.As recent ministry statistics show that signs of recovery have
begun to appear, Director-General Noaz Bar- Nir expressed optimism: "In light of
the steps taken by the Tourism Ministry, I estimate that the impact of Operation
Pillar of Defense on tourism will be a few percentage points decrease in
incoming tourism, perhaps no more than 3-4%. I believe the effects of the
operation will cease to be felt after May 2013," he said.CEO of Eshet
Incoming Tours Amnon Ben-David, however, remains skeptical."If there are
no dramatic events and Israel is off the news, tourism increases relatively
rapidly, but during Pillar of Defense, there were so many cancellations. I
believe it is a cumulative effect: There were the talks about Iran just before
the operation, and now with Syria and the issue of chemical weapons. This is not
a new problem," he said."Israel doesn't react enough. If you ask me, I
think that 10 percent of the cost of each military operation should be
contributed to tourism," Ben-David added."A five percent decrease is
considered very bad for tourism abroad," said Israel Hotel Association president
Ami Federmann."For us it's even more drastic since Pillar of Defense. We
usually recover quickly, but this time it's not the same.""I have told
the prime minister and the minister of finance many times, that there should be
a system to help when the industry is hurt. Just like in agriculture, when there
is no rain, there are no crops and there is a government system to help," he
continued."Damage done to an image is a more difficult thing to treat.
Tourism is not Iran, it's normality. Shopping, restaurants, bars all that
doesn't sound serious, but it is.""Tourism represents quality of life,
but first and foremost it is a business," Federmann added.A business
indeed. Federmann explained that today, tourism is one of the most job-creating
industries in Israel with over 200,000 people employed in the field, and
therefore an industry to protect.To remedy the negative implications of
Pillar of Defense, or at least shorten the recovery time, the ministry has taken
a few steps. Over recent months it has initiated several international and
domestic marketing campaigns to attract tourists back to the region, and has
also supplied financial assistance to small businesses and hospitality units in
the south.Beyond the operation, panelists also discussed the future of
tourism at the Dead Sea, an area which seems to cry out for
development."The area of the Dead Sea still doesn't offer an experience
beyond the hotel," CEO of Isrotel Hotels, Lior Raviv, told the audience, "There
should be more activity, attractions, something to do."We don't want the
Dead Sea to be Eilat, but we still have to create tourism there, with shopping
and dinning. We have to expand in the Dead Sea, people need to have an
experience there," he added."What we did in Eilat was a mistake," Head
of the Israel Travel Agents Association Yossi Fattal said at the panel, "We
built hotels there, not resorts. What we need to do in the Dead Sea are not
vertical construction of hotels, but rather something that takes into
consideration the area, something that connects to nature.""We are a
start up nation, the technology is great, but this is not seen in tourism. We
have to create a 'wow' that only exists here," Fattal added.The
conference also touched on subjects such as new trends in accommodation options
for travelers as well as the need to lower prices in the industry in order to
better compare to other OECD countries and increase the number of
visitors.Much progress has already been made during Misezhnikov's four
years as minister, when tourism in Israel reached an all-time high in the
domain. Officials expressed hope that the next government will continue on the
same path."Our goal for the future is to bring another five million
tourists to Israel by 2015 and I believe it can be done," Misezhnikov said, "all
there is left to do is to make sure tourism doesn't go under a cutting knife to
fix the deficit.""I had a 45-minute conversation with the prime minister
before the elections and I believe he understands the huge potential there is
here," he said.
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PARIS Carrefour, the world's No.2 retailer, expects a tough 2010 and is reviewing its Belgian operations, it said on Friday, as it posted a plunge in profits due to asset writedowns and a weak performance in France.
"I don't see any significant improvement in the short term in the economic environment," Chief Executive Lars Olofsson told a news conference. "That means very clearly...that we have to rely on our own performance (to drive growth)."
Carrefour, number two behind U.S. group Wal-Mart, launched a three-year transformation plan in June to tackle underperformance in its main western European markets, including making 4.5 billion euros ($6.1 billion) of savings.
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Retailers across the world are struggling amid signs a tentative economy recovery has yet to boost consumer spending and fears that steps to bring down government deficits, like raising taxes, could hit confidence in the months ahead.
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Carrefour, which has over 15,500 stores in 35 countries, said operating profit before one-off items fell 16 percent to 2.78 billion euros last year, hit by a 1.2 percent fall in sales to 85.96 billion and price cuts to lure cash-strapped shoppers.
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Rent-to-own home programs; the phenom emerged onto the scene roughly a decade ago. The question is: Are these programs a bubble trend or have they become a mainstay?
The current housing market is doing no one any favors. Owners are watching the value of their property being sent to basement figures, but employment market and static wages are keeping prospective buyers away. This has all resulted in a desperate search for alternatives that will allow an owner to eventually sell the house and another person the chance to eventually buy it.
Rent to own leases were once used to purchase vacation homes. It's a very basic arrangement: the renter pays for the option to buy the house, and then pays a monthly rent which includes a little extra to be credited towards the down payment. The landlord agrees to continue the necessary maintenance and is obligated to sell the house to the renter at a fixed price. The rent to own lease was never a big player in the housing market, but is starting to be used more frequently. The question is will this type of arrangement last once the housing market corrects itself. Are rent to own home programs here to stay?
A major clue lies in the investment community. If there are people willing to put up serious cash in real estate investment trusts (REITs) to finance the construction and operation of rent to own units, then this type of lease is not just a flash in the pan. The media is starting to report on a trend towards REITs based on rent to own, with USA Today reporting that one major real estate investment fund is considering major purchases of homes and will employ the rent to own strategy. Several major markets, including Phoenix and Las Vegas, are receiving special attention due to their long history of strong rental demand.
Marc Holland serves as VP of Operations at the national rent-to-own homes database, Home Star Search. He's noticed the trend as well. "I'd have to say that the current recession necessitated a further supply of rent-to-own homes. We've seen this not only in depressed markets, but in virtually all markets. Bearing this in mind, I don't think the demand (for rent-to-own homes) will end with the recession."
This is all pretty heady stuff for both landlords and renters. The rent to own strategy allows a person to sell a house in a depressed market while letting another have a chance to buy a home.
This can be a win-win arrangement, but rent to own is not something to dash into. There are a few risks involved. The landlord has to honor the option to buy and may be selling at a price that is lower than the market. The renter has to put up capital for the buy option and may lose everything if the landlord forecloses on the mortgage. Both have to agree on who will do the maintenance, and the renter must understand that a late payment can have a negative impact on his or her option rights. Still, this type of lease does create an opportunity in an uncertain housing market. A renter who has a poor credit rating can easily use the time to reestablish strong financial credentials, so that when the option is exercised a good housing loan can be secured. No one knows when the housing industry will finally bounce back and the landlord has to consider that housing prices may go even further down the hill. Rent to own can be the real estate equivalent of a protective put option: it protects the owner from even greater reductions in the selling price of a house.
No one can predict the future accurately, but it's safe to say that the housing market is going to be very slow in the short term. Rent to own is starting to get noticed by investors in this portends a lasting presence of this type of lease. There will be a few odds and ends to be ironed out, but there's no reason to think that rent to own is going to go back to being a niche in real estate financing. Indeed, this may soon rival the traditional mortgage as a way of paying for a home.
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Good Hotel, Nice position
The hotel is a long but not imposiable walk from the city centre. About 5 euros in a cab. Within a few hundred yards of the hotel are a couple of good nightclubs and bars. So if the late night seen is your thing. It's a good spot. The standard of the hotel is very good. My girl friend had a birthday whilist we were there. We came in late at night to a suprise bottle of champange in an ice bucket in our room. I didn't tell them it was her birthday. We had an upgrade to a room facing the marina, which was worth it. Unfortunatly it had to large single beds, which we pushed together.
Staff were good and helpfull. If it has a down side, I was dispointed that it didn't have Coffee making facilities in the room. I like to have cup whilist I getting dressed in the morning. Also in this day and age, I can't remeber the last time I went into a 4 star hotel that didn't have any english tv channels. Yes they have a movie channel you had to pay for and thats fair enough, but I have come to expect at least a couple of the free Sat Channels, if not an entertainment channel. What CNN news?
For that reason alone I wouldn't want to spend a couple of weeks there. Short brake, great! but if I was there a long time, occasionally I like to stay in an watch TV.
A Touch of Splendour
My sister, cousin, aunt and I stayed here early May 2003. Although it seemed expensive, the hotel was beautiful, and we enjoyed sea facing views over the bay and towards the cathedral, which is stunning at night. There was also plenty of boat activity to pass the time whilst relaxing on the verandah. The hotel was elegantly furnished-a modern hotel-and was used for weddings every evening during our stay. The pool area was very nice and served lovely food during the day. Breakfast was superb, with a huge variety of dishes available. The marina and old town were only a short stroll away, although we often took a very reasanably priced taxi along to assist my elderly aunt to get about.
Now that I know about trip advisor, however, I may well select a less expensive hotel for my next trip to Palma-and then again maybe I'll go back for the sheer luxury of the experience.
Melia Palas Athena Hotel - luxury!!
We have recently returned from a two night stay in the Melia Palas athena hotel in Palma.
The location was excellent, right on the harbour, 5 mins walk to town centre and 10 mins to Palma Cathedral. There is a lovely shopping complex called Porto Pi about 20mins walk in the opposite direction to the town.
The hotel is classed as a four star, I would have to fully agree, the rooms were very comfortable, had a lounge area and every toiletry imaginable. Also the lobby was one of the nicest I have seen, there were free newspapers to read and fruit on reception. There were indoor water foutains at side of a spiral staircase which were very impressive.It had an indoor pool and they did beauty treatments too.
The staff were very helpful, all spoke excellent english, shame my partners spanish wasnt as good!!
I would recommend this hotel everytime. We booked on solmelia website direct, approx �80.00 per night for room only, we did have breakfast one day and paid in addition, whilst expensive well worth it as came with champagne, well it was my birthday!!
Mediocre Melia
We stayed at the Melia Palas Atenea for 4 nights in October and were rather disappointed. It is in a great location, overlooking the marina in the bay of Palma, and I assumed that we would get a sea view BUT our room was on the side of the hotel overlooking an adjoining building! The room was clean but rather small and did not have tea/coffee making facilities which was a bit annoying because the coffee bar in the lobby was not always open. This is a 1960's concrete complex with a quite spectacular entrance hall that, I'm sure, would have been awesome when new but now seems rather dated and in need of a face lift. We chose this hotel because of its location AND because it said on the web site that it had an indoor pool - essential if visiting Majorca in the Autumn - BUT the pool was unheated, very small, and rather grubby, at the end of the season it was in need of a jolly good CLEAN, so we only used it once! The breakfast was, however, AMAZING - I have never seen such a creative display or choice! This was, nevertheless, a disappointing, mediocre experience - a real shame because Palma is one of THE best cities, adore it, and would love to return BUT not to this hotel. By the way, if you are planning to visit Palma, we found the BEST RESTAURANT in the world (yet!) - it's called SAZON, Apuntadores, 4 - La Lonja tel 971 726 044 - we intend going back to Palma just to eat there again!
Loved the Palas Atenea
My wife and I stayed here for a week in June 05 and it's excellent. If you want ultra luxury this is not the place. It's a very good 4 star with a majestic setting looking across the Bay of Palma from the royal yacht club to the cathedral. The staff are extremely friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Guests were mostly Spanish with maybe 10% from UK / Germany. Rooms are adequate and the breakfast is superb. Compared to the Gran Melia Victoria which is next door this hotel wins hands down. It's not as well appointed but the staff are friendlier; it's not stuffy or pretentious; and it's half the price of its sister hotel. The view from the pool is magnificent. No other hotel in Palma can compete with it on that score.
Superb Break
Just returned from a brilliant 4 day break at the Palas Atenea. Great hotel in an ideal spot overlooking the marina. We had a very nice room with balcony, and the view was just wonderful. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had to ask directions a few times, and nothing was too much trouble. We made great use of the swimming pool, as the weather all the time was perfect. My husband celebrated his birthday during our stay, and we were very pleasantly surprised to have a complimentary bottle of champagne delivered to our room, which we enjoyed while watching the yachts coming and going in the marina. Thank you for making our stay even more enjoyable! We will definitely be going back to the Palas Atenea and would recommend it to anyone thinking of going to Palma. By the way the breakfasts are to die for, the choice and quality are first class. We are both now on a strict diet ! Here's to the next time.
A excellent Sol hotel
An excellent Melia hotel facing the Marina about 1.5 miles from the cathedral and old town. Large hotel but with the ambience of a much smaller one. Sol buffet breakfasts are legendary and this hotel is no exception, also has excellent restaurants and bars and superb leisure facilities. As usual this Melia hotel lives up to to Melia/Sol/Tryp excellence and we would definately recommend it.
Palas atenea hotel
Marina side hotel. Large but still quite friendly. Facilities are good, standard large hotel buffet style breakfasts but an abundance of nearby restaurants located about 20mins walk or 5 mins taxi ride , in cathedral and old town area of palma. All the usual 4* facilities .
Good sized rooms for here. Facilities suitable for families with older children, good sized pool overlooks marina. can get noisy as the paseo maritimo is directly in front of pool area but noise not intrusive.
Terrible View and Bad room
Have no idea why this is rated 4 stars. Nice lobby when you arrive and that's the last of nice. Rooms are at best 2 star. My room 610 had a view over a ruined hotel and disgusting abondoned swimming pool. The only thing nice is the lobby.
This hotel has a very nice lobby. It is located right in the heart of discotek land in Mallorca, so if you're interested in discotek's it the place for you. They are all within walking distance.
The problem however is that it is quite far from the beach. You have to take a taxi to get to the nearest beach. Additionally, even though the lobby is spectacular, the rooms themselves are just average.
There is one thing that was simply the best about this hotel and that is their breakfast. They have the best most complete breakfast, comes with a complete menu, aand wine and champaigne.
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Game of War, in my opinion, is a pretty addicting game. I've been playing it for a few months now and haven't found any other game that I enjoy playing as much as I enjoy GOW. Unlike all the other games, those similar to GOW, that I've played, they have only taken your troops as your power. In GOW, however, it is quite different. Not only do your troops add to your power, but so does doing research and upgrading buildings. In this game, doing research is absolute key, I've found. It not only leads to massive amounts of power, but boosts all your things like troop health, attack, and defense. Resource production is increased, march speeds and many other things can also be greatly improved with research. I tell all new people to the game, focus on research. You want an army, yes, but you need the boosts from research and cores if you don't want to be slaughtered when you attack or you are attacked. It also helps if you keep all your buildings at the same level as you upgrade your stronghold to the next level because it makes it much easier the more you progress through the game, I know that from experience. Also, they provide some awesome packs. Even the $5 you can buy when you first start off can be very useful. But be warned, when you buy a pack, it is really hard to stop yourself from wanting to buy another one!!!
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After over a year of playing GoW, I have learned that if you do not spend, you will not be a long-term effective player. This fact has run many people I know away from ever playing the game. I admit $99 for a bit of materials and gold is a bit much to spend on a game with such a simplified platform.
I would like to see some sort of acknowledgement from Machine Zone to the spending members, as well. I have yet to see a package offered at a reduced price to anybody that spends regularly. The reduced packages that are offered are offered to those who do not spend in an obvious attempt to entice them to spend.
Another issue I have with the game is the time it takes to open everything. Gifts sometimes pile up, and having a "clear all" button is nice, but I would trade it for a "open all" button in a second. Is there not a way to add this feature within an update as other changes have been made recently?
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Located on 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. Boat ramps provide easy access to one of the Southeast's largest lakes. During the summer, guests can cool off at the sandy beach or on miles of shaded nature trails. Many programs are hosted throughout the year, such as astronomy programs, concerts and nature walks. Bike riders who explore this park can join the Muddy Spokes Club.
Mistletoe State Park has 10 fully equipped cottages on the lake, five of which are log cabins. The campground is situated on a peninsula, offering spectacular views of both sunset and sunrise over the open water. A four-bed tent cabin with electricity and water faces the lake. Overnight guests may rent canoes to explore the large lake.
Voted "Best Park" by Columbia County Magazine, 2012.
School Programs at Mistletoe
Mistletoe State Park Business Plan
GPS Coordinates:
3 miles off Ga. Hwy. 150, 8 miles north of I-20 exit #175.
3725 Mistletoe Road
Appling, GA 30802
Columbia County
Once In A Blue Moon Hike
Friday, Jul 31, 2015
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park
This program only happens once in a blue moon. Meet the naturalist at the nature center for a night hike along the Cliatt Creek trail. $5 parking.
Home School Adventure- Wet Wild & Fun
Friday, Aug 21, 2015
10 AM to 12 PM
Mistletoe State Park
Children will learn how animals cope with the heat. What adaptation animals have that help them in the heat. We will go on a critter search and finish the program with water games. You will get wet in this program so be prepared. $10.
Friday, Sep 4, 2015
8 PM to 8:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park
Come enjoy hayrides and a marshmallow roast. Hayrides will depart from the campground assembly shelter at 8 and 8:30. Rides are $2 per person or $5 for a family of four. $2/ticket, $5/family of 4 $5 parking.
Bingo Night
Saturday, Sep 5, 2015
8 PM to 9:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park
Join in on the fun! BINGO night in the campground. 2 boards for $1 $0.50 a card $5 parking.
Nature Hike at Mistletoe
Sunday, Sep 6, 2015
Mistletoe State Park
Come enjoy a guided hike along the Campground Loop trail. Meet the naturalist at the Campground Amphitheater. Listen to the peaceful sounds of nature all around you, from birds singing to insects buzzing to a stream flowing. $5 parking.
Home School Adventure- Canoe Basics and Water Safety
Friday, Sep 18, 2015
10 AM to 12 PM
Mistletoe State Park
This adventure puts children in canoes where they will learn different canoe strokes. They will learn how to be safe on the water. $10 per childRegistration required.
Garden and Trail Cleanup - Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 26, 2015
9 AM to 12 PM
Mistletoe State Park
Mistletoe is seeking volunteers to tidy the butterfly garden and trails for the season. Volunteers will be able to choose their own challenge whether picking up litter on the Rock Dam or pulling weeds in the garden behind the office. Meet at the Nature Center at 9AM for instruction... $5 parking.
Family Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct 10, 2015
4 PM to 9:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park
Welcome fall with our 17th annual Fall Festival featuring a pumpkin scavenger hunt, face painting, children's games, marshmallow roasting, hayrides, cake walk, a reptile program, and more. $10 per vehicle plus some fees.
Bill Tinley
Park Manager, Mistletoe State Park
Michael Freeman
Assistant Manager, Victoria Bryant
© 2015 - Georgia Department of Natural Resources


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A connector includes a jaw having an electrically conductive portion electrically and fixedly connected to an electrical cable and a non-conductive portion movably mounted on that cable. A spring connects the jaw portions together by urging the movable jaw portion toward the conductive jaw portion so an electrical terminal can be grasped by the jaw.
1. A connector for connecting an electrical cable to a terminal comprising:
a non-conductive sheath attached at a first end thereof to an electrical cable to surround that cable and extend at another end thereof beyond the end of that cable, said first sheath end having screw threads defined therein, an elongate slot defined therein at said another end, and a projection located near said sheath first end;
a jam nut connecting said first end of said non-conductive sheath to said cable, said jam nut including a bore which receives said cable and external threads which cooperate with said sheath threads;
an electrically conductive jaw portion electrically and fixedly connected to the electrical cable, said jaw portion having a body located within said non-conductive sheath;
a non-conductive sleeve telescopingly mounted on said sheath, said sleeve including a lip on one end and a boss on another end, said lip being located within said sheath slot, said sleeve and said sheath being spaced apart to define an annulus;
a non-conductive jaw movable portion on said sleeve and in facing opposition to said electrically conductive jaw portion;
yieldable spring means located in said annulus and having one end seated against said sheath projection and another end seated against said sleeve lip to connect said sleeve to said sheath, said sleeve being movable with respect to the cable mounted sheath whereby a terminal is grasped between said jaw portions to electrically connect that terminal to the cable via said conductive jaw portion; and
a set screw in said sleeve boss, said set screw abutting said sheath projection on a side of that projection opposite to the side therof on which is seated said spring one end, said set screw preventing said sleeve from separating from said sheath.
2. The connector defined in claim 1 further including serrations on said jaw portions.
3. The connector defined in claim 1 wherein said lip and slot align said jaws with respect to each other.
The present invention relates in general to electrical connectors, and, more particularly, to booster cable connectors.
The inventor is aware of several cable connectors, such as, for example, those devices disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos.: 1,254,172; 2,168,250; 2,714,196 and 3,662,322. However, all of these known devices are prone to tangling with either the cables being attached to a terminal, or with other devices. Thus, every time such known cable connectors are to be used, effort and time must be spent to untangle them and get them ready for use.
Furthermore, known cable connectors are expensive to manufacture, assemble and attach. Often, the known connectors require additional tools to effect the connection and still are not reliably held in place on the terminal.
The device embodying the teachings of the present invention includes a metallic jaw for electric contact. The material of this jaw is preferably non-corrosive material, such as ferrous or non-ferrous metals, but may be other materials, if suitable. The jaw has serrations that provide good contact for electrical transmission to the electrical terminal to which the device is attached while also having a good friction coefficient to retain the jaw in place. The jaw has a round shank which is long enough to extend into a stationary dielectric sleeve far enough to give the jaw rigidity. Preferably, the sleeve is formed of a dielectric material. A recess is defined in this round shank and preferably has a depth of approximately one inch.
The connector includes anti-fouling handles and electrical connection elements and is used with a single wire stranded cable having an insulating sheath. A necessary amount of sheath is removed from the cable at the end of the cable to permit electrical contact between the cable and one portion of the jaw. A set screw is used to make this electrical contact point permanent.
A cylindrical stationary sleeve is telescoped over this jaw and electrical conductor and is long enough to cover the shank portion of the jaw and several inches of the electrical conductor. In the case of battery booster cables, not longer than 7 inches nor shorter than 4 inches is to be covered. An expanding retainer nut is located on the end opposite the jaw and exerts pressure against the electrical cable when tightened into a threaded connection. Both the stationary sleeve and the retainer nut are dielectrics or non-conductors and preferably are formed of high impact plastic. An upset is integral with and located on the outer perimeter of the stationary sleeve and forms a spring stop.
A coiled non-corrosive spring is located around the stationary sleeve. This spring is long enough and has a spring constant selected so that sleeve displacement is sufficient to allow the jaw to open and spring strength is sufficient to maintain contact of the jaws against the battery terminal when pressure is released.
A movable sleeve has a length sufficient to cover the spring plus approximately one inch to allow retention of the spring as sliding movement takes place. A rolled lip is located at one end of the movable sleeve which contains or causes pressure to be applied to the spring in a lateral direction as pressure is applied laterally to the movable sleeve. A jaw integral with the sleeve is in facing opposition with the metal jaw and is formed of the same non-conductive material as the movable sleeve. An upset portion is positioned on the other end of the movable sleeve and is used to assist in retraction of the movable sleeve. A set screw is located in this sleeve end to limit travel of the movable sleeve when the cable connector is not in use.
Both the metal jaw and the dielectric jaw are maintained in the facing opposition with each other by a slot and ridge arrangement.
It is a main object of the present invention to provide an electrical connector which is not susceptible to tangling.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an electrical connector which is easily manufactured and used.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming part hereof, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout.
FIG. 1 is a side elevation of an electrical connector embodying the teachings of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view of an electrical connector embodying the teachings of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is an end view of an electrical connector embodying the teachings of the present invention.
Shown in FIG. 1 is a connector 10 for an electrically connecting cable C, such as a booster cable, or the like, to a terminal T, such as a battery terminal, or the like. The connector 10 is infinitely adjustable within the range of movement and includes a gripping jaw 12 for gripping the terminal T to quickly and easily connect the cable C to that terminal T. In most cases, two connectors will be used. However, as both such connectors are identical, only one connector will be shown and described, with the understanding that such other connectors are identical to the one disclosed herein.
As best shown in FIG. 3, insulation I of the cable C is stripped at one end thereof to expose the electrical connecting strand S of that cable as indicated at E in FIG. 3.
The connector 10 includes a sheath 14 which surrounds the stripped end of the cable and is securely held in place on that cable by jam nut 16. The jam nut includes a cylindrical body 18 having external threads 20 thereon and a cap 22 which has a lower surface 24 which abuts rim 26 of proximal end 28 of the sheath 14. The jam nut includes a bore 30 which receives the cable C therethrough. The proximal end 28 has internal threads 32 defined on inner surface 34 of longitudinal bore 36 thereof to cooperatively receive the threads 20 of the jam nut. Alternatively, internal threads 32 can be omitted and the threads 20 can act as self-tapping threads. The body of the jam nut and the threads 20 and 32 are sized so that as the jam nut is threadedly engaged with the sheath, that jam nut tightly and frictionally fixes the cable to the sheath.
As shown in FIG. 3, the sheath 14 extends beyond the cable and has a distal end 40 spaced from the cable stripped end. An elongate notch 44 is defined in the sheath distal end and extends longitudinally of that sheath. The purpose of the notch 44 will be discussed below.
A sleeve 50 surrounds the sheath 14 and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, includes an anterior end 52 located inwardly adjacent the sheath distal end and a posterior end 54 located inwardly adjacent the sheath proximal end.
The sleeve is unitary and includes a boss 60 integrally formed on the posterior end thereof and a mandible portion 62 of the gripping jaw 12 integrally mounted on the anterior end thereof. The boss includes a rearwardly declining frusto-conical portion 66 and a fillet-like portion 68. The boss serves as a hand rest, as will be evident from the ensuing disclosure. A lip 70 is defined on the anterior end of the sleeve to be directed inwardly of bore 72 which is defined longitudinally of the sleeve. The lip is located on the sleeve to be diametrically opposite the mandible portion 62, and a lip 74 is located adjacent the jaw mandible portion 62. Alternatively, the lip 74 can be circumambient the sleeve with the lip 70 depending therefrom.
The bore 72 is larger in diameter than the outer diameter of the sheath 14 so an annular space 78 is defined between the sheath and the sleeve. A coil spring 82 surrounds the sheath and is located within the space 78. A projection 86 is defined on the sheath and forms a spring stop against which one end of the spring 82 is seated. The other end of the spring is seated against the lips 70 and 74. Set screws 90 are located in the boss 60 to be between the projection 86 and the sheath proximal end and abuts the projection 86 to prevent the sleeve from separating from the sheath.
A maxilla portion 100 of the gripping jaw 12 is formed by a cylindrical body 102 having a blind-ended bore 104 in one end thereof which receives the strand S of the cable. A set screw 106 securely attaches the body 102 to the cable strand S. The body is thus electrically connected to the cable. A radially extending portion 108 is located to cooperate with the jaw mandible portion 62 to grasp the terminal T therebetween. Serrations 112 improve the grip of the jaw 12 on the terminal.
The spring 82 biases the movable mandible portion toward the fixed maxilla portion of the jaw so that in the normal condition, the jaw portions tend toward a closed configuration. Because of the closing bias exerted on the sleeve by the spring, the abutment means, comprised of the set screws 90 and projection 86, is required to prevent this bias from separating the sleeve and the sheath.
The sleeve and the sheath, as well as the jaw mandible portion 62, are all formed of electrically insulative material so that the only electrical path formed by the connector 10 consists of jaw maxilla portion 100 and the cable C. Other paths may promote short circuits, and may be dangerous. Movement of the jaw mandible portion is telescopic with relation to the sheath and is guided by the lip 70 and the notch 44 so the jaw portions remain properly oriented with respect to each other as the mandible is forced backwards to open the jaw so a terminal T can be received in the open jaw 12. The boss on the sleeve acts as a hand rest so that the sleeve is easily gripped to effect this movement of the sleeve. Upon release of the jaw opening force, the sleeve 50 moves, under the influence of the spring 82, toward the jaw portion 108 to grip the terminal T in the jaw 12.
As this invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, the present embodiment is, therefore, illustrative and not restrictive, since the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the description preceding them, and all changes that fall within the metes and bounds of the claims or that form their functional as well as conjointly cooperative equivalents are, therefore, intended to be embraced by those claims.
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We just stopped in to kill abit of time. The place was clean and it was as advertised. I would go back but nothing out of the ordinary.
Fun, I need another hall of fame. Every sport,i am always looking the best deals
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Something new the family never done.
Great place to spend some time with the girls.race cars a lot of fun but the bumper boats were the best.Golf was not good mashines were ok.Not to much money for the morning.
Our baseball team went there for an afternoon of fun. The only fun activity was the Go-Karts. It is expensive and old looking place.
Right near Dreams Park this place is at the perfect location to lure 12-year-olds looking to take a break from baseball. While the kids enjoyed themselves be sure to bring your wallet as this place is NOT cheap. The park is also in need of some serious upgrades, looks like it hasn't been updated in 20 years. But I must...
we hit this park to break up an off day from baseball...kids did go karts and mini golf and had a good time..parents relaxed with a few beers while the kids played...the kids played laser tag as well and had fun...pretty good day all in all
The park is located right next to Dreams Park. It is fun enough but not anything special. The owners are super nice. They have golf, laser tag and video games.
Disappointed this place was closed in the off season- the week immediately following Labor Day weekend. Many local places close, I didn't think or look in to if this was before going so that's my own fault. Passed by it when leaving Council Rock Brewery (restaurant) and The Penguin ice cream shop (also closed in off season).
This is too expensive and not very creative. How could it be called a fun park. Not very much fun. No thank you. Not for us.
This is a continuation of the visit to Cooperstown with my 10 year old grandson. Needless to say we stopped at the not so fun park. For 25 dollars you get 5 choices of what you want to blow your tickets on. Basically it's 5 bucks per ride. Go for either the go carts or batting cages. Stay away from...
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Back when I used to be Indian
I am standing outside the
pool hall with my sister. . . .
Back when I used to be Indian
I am standing outside the
pool hall with my sister. . . .
When I fall asleep, and even during sleep,
I hear, quite distinctly, voices speaking
Whole phrases, commonplace and trivial, . . .
Be music, night,
That her sleep may go
Where angels have their pale tall choirs . . .
Like all his people he felt at home in the forest.
The silence beneath great trees, the dimness there,
The distant high rustling of foliage, the clumps . . .
What if I didn't shoot the old lady
running away from our patrol,
or the old man in the back of the head, . . .
Stand in a field long enough, and the sounds
start up again. The crickets, the invisible
toad who claims that change is possible, . . .
All things within this fading world hath end,
Adversity doth still our joyes attend;
No ties so strong, no friends so dear and sweet, . . .
The moon drops one or two feathers into the field.
The dark wheat listens.
Be still. . . .
There was such speed in her little body,
And such lightness in her footfall,
It is no wonder her brown study . . .
They had hit Ruben
with the high beams, had blinded
him so that the van . . .


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Video: Blake Bortles' Hometown Draft Party Exploded When He Was Picked By Jacksonville
UCF quarterback Blake Bortles was on hand at Radio City Music Hall when he was selected third overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of the more surprising selections of last night's first round of the NFL Draft. Even with their favorite son in New York, Bortles' hometown of Oviedo, Florida had a pretty sizable draft party last night, and their reaction to Jacksonville's pick was awesome. One Bortles fan either saw the selection on Twitter early, as it leaked a few moments before commissioner Roger Goodell made it official, or he had a lot of faith of the in-state Jags taking Bortles, as he yells the pick a second before the broadcast. Once Goodell reads the name, the entire room of Bortles fans goes nuts.
If this video is any indication, the Jags may have done well to pick the local QB to lead their franchise here.
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