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DESTIN — The Okaloosa Time Capsule Committee has selected Heritage Museum as the VIVA Florida Anniversary Time Capsule's location.
Factors in the choice included the museum's proximity to all Okaloosa County residents and security.
Capsule items will preserve memories of today's events and lifestyle, such as tourism, beaches, military presence and local festivals, restaurants, architecture and businesses.
Photographs, documents or nonperishable objects may represent popular culture, geography, industries, agriculture, education, libraries, museums, cities in the county, and the day's issues.
For more information, call 609-5102 or 651-7270.
The sealing date celebration is set for the museum's Yule of Yesteryear in December. The capsule would be opened 100 years later.
VIVA is a celebration of Florida's 500th anniversary.

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Problems with a G4 iBook eBay purchase.
Hi guys,
I know that some of you are now laughing at the very idea of buying one of these old iBooks but I had my reasons, two of which were a mobile match for my Mac Mini and the low price. But there's bad news. The seller has been unreachable since the sale which has thrown up a few issues all by itself.
On the plus side, the 800 mhz G4 iBook running 10.3.9 is in fabulous condition with hardly a mark on it and with a battery that lasts for 5 hours. It has 256 mb of RAM as a base and I have a second 256 stick ready to install. The bad news is that the laptop is registered to the seller and I don't have any passwords that may be needed, software updates for example.
The name registered with the laptop is virtually identical to the seller's eBay name which is about 3 years old so I don't suspect any foul play there. however, that's not my biggest problem. That belongs to Safari.
I can use the icon in the dock to log into Safari and once I had sorted out a connection to our Home network, that side of it was a breeze. The big problem is going anywhere else.
For instance, when I'm on the Google web page and type something into the Search bar, for example, "Firefox", when I click the Search button or click on the ENTER button the screen reverts to my desktop screen and I get a message box saying that "Safari has unexpectedly closed down". This happens no matter what I type in the Search box.
Any thoughts?
One thing I noticed when working on an older G4 iBook with 10.3.9 Panther. Safari is getting so old, many sites either won't go in or crash the browser. That could be your issue. You say Google search goes in?
Look for full retail install DVD of Tiger OS X.4, a black disc and not the silver/grey model specific discs, format the drive, install Tiger and set up with your own admin account. If the 'book only has a CD drive, Tiger was available on CD in early days of its release but it may take some finding.
Travis ... Yes. That's why it seems so strange. Google is not the Home Page and I can type "www.google.co.uk" into the Address bar, click ENTER and the Google page pops up.
Harry ... Tiger would work in this laptop if I add the extra RAM (theoretically) but I'd hate to buy Tiger and then find that it still throws a wobbler.
Is there anything that I can do that will kind of take the iBook right back to how it was just after the OS was installed?
Thanks for the replies, guys. Got to go now but I'll check back in the morning.
If the worst came to the worst - the current install became unusable, and you couldn't find the appropriate install disks for a contemporary version of OS X - you could probably find a PowerPC port of a neat little Linux distro to run on it; but - obviously - you want a Mac, not a Linux PC, so that would only be a last-ditch suggestion to stop your purchase being a total waste of money (that said, if you did later find the relevant install media you could always re-install OS X over Linux).
Good luck!
Just follow the terminal commands seen there, and it will create a new administrator account and the Mac will boot as if it's brand new. (Intro movie and everything)
Also, for the meantime if you can't afford or find a Tiger CD try the Camino web browser. Safari for Panther is ancient, and it's so outdated the websites are probably crashing it.
I stand corrected! :P
I got an iMac G3 this past November that had only CD drive, no reinstall discs, and after I set to Tiger on it after getting it, I forgot my admin password, and I printed out this "reset admin password without OS X install discs" trick and it worked. I was able to create a new admin acc't and I deleted the old acc't.
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Born and raised in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, Corrigan graduated from Arizona State University, summa cum laude, with a degree in Political Science. This summer, Corrigan, in his last year pursuing his J.D. and M.P.A. at Miami Law, is serving as a Capitol Hill intern in the Office of United State Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III as a HOPE Fellow. Read More.
Miami Law student Mitun Mitra was born in Bangladesh and even though he immigrated to the United States at a young age, he still remembers what he calls an ineffective government that lead to injustice among his people.
"Seeing people suffer, regardless of statehood, has motivated me to want to close the gaps in inequality."
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Born in Bolivia to a Turkish mother and a Bolivian father, Nejla Calvo came to the United States at a young age. After growing up in Rhode Island, Calvo attended Middlebury College, where she was chosen by members of the faculty as a Student Advisory Board Member of the Center for Comparative Studies of Race and Ethnicity. Along with her work promoting diversity and racial and social justice at Middlebury College, Calvo conducted an independent research study as a Metcalf Fellow in Bolivia, where her work in community justice projects truly began to take root.
It was this dedication to public service that drew Calvo to Miami Law, and as a highly talented and qualified applicant, she was named a Miami Public Interest Scholar.
"Miami Law embraces a pro bono ethic by providing access to public interest opportunities and connecting students to a vast network of legal professionals who are dedicated to public service," said Calvo. "With guidance and support from the H.O.P.E. Public Interest Resource Center and the Center for Ethics and Public Service, I have been given the tools to forge my own career path as a future public interest lawyer in Miami." Read More.
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Today, as a rising 2L at Miami Law, Hendricks is seeing the law in practice as an intern at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights in Atlanta, Georgia. As a HOPE Public Interest Fellow this summer, she is assisting a team of attorneys and investigators in reviewing discrimination complaints. Read More.
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New developments in one Minneapolis neighborhood may be deterring burglars.
In 2011, burglaries were a significant problem in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood with 192 reported for the year. But police say they've seen a dramatic drop, with 151 occurring in 2012.
Police credit several factors, including increased patrols. But they also say new luxury apartment buildings have helped. Sgt. Steve McCarty of the Minneapolis Police Department explained, "with these newer properties there's more people around and maybe a little less likely for a crime to occur." Aside from the traffic, newer buildings bring other helpful features which Sgt. McCarty named including lighting, surveillance cameras, and security guards.
Residents say they've noticed the difference. Georgia Lucas told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS "just the idea of there being new development in the area is adding a nicer feel to the area. It doesn't feel rundown or sketchy." James Cromar commented "just having more people in the neighborhood and more students around the same age keeps a more community feel."
Minneapolis police are careful to point out that while burglaries and other crimes have decreased, there has been an increase in thefts from bars and parties.


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In July, 1998, MB-F and InfoDog announced the Judges Availability System which allows inquiry for available judges within the AKC rule of 30 days and 200 miles. We also promised to provide a future enhancement to allow a club to completely build a panel of judges based on that availability and submit it directly to the AKC. That day is finally here!
The Judging Panel System works this way:* Please note: This system is only available for MB-F superintended shows
1. Access your Clubs InfoDog Home Page. InfoDog has a complete list of home pages for all MB-F, Inc. clubs. Its free! Club Home Pages can be accessed through the Calendar of Shows, searching panels by show name or directly at infodog.com/clubs/##########.htm where ########## is the new 10-digit AKC event number. (The first four digits are the year, i.e. 1999, AKC previously used only eight digits for event numbers where the first two digits were for the year, i.e. 99)
2. The original Judge Availability System is still accessible at the bottom of each individual club. This system requires at least four letters of a judges last name to be entered and submitted. The InfoDog system will find and display a list of all matching judges names. The list is clickable to display the breeds your selection judge is approved for and eligible to judge, as well as possible conflicts within 30 days and 200 miles.
3. The Judging Panel System requires you to enter a four to eight character password of your choice. This password provides security and access for you, and only you, to see and build your panel. This password will be stored and related along with your clubs 10-digit event number. After the password has been entered and submitted, a screen will display an input box for a judges last name along with a list of all possible breeds and the number of entries from your previous event if it was an MB-F event. If the entries from your previous corresponding event are not available, zeros are displayed and you have the opportunity to key them in. Enter at least four letters of a judges last name and click submit. The InfoDog system will find and display a list of all matching judges names. The list is clickable to display the breeds your selection judge is approved and eligible to judge, as well as possible conflicts within 30 days and 200 miles. To assign the available breeds to the current judge you simply click the check boxes next to them and click submit at the bottom. Throughout the assignment process you also have the ability to display your panel sorted by judge to see the total dogs assigned to a judge based on the entry numbers from your last corresponding event.
4. You can work on your panel as often as you like. InfoDog will store your password-protected data indefinitely. Once you have completed your panel, simply click on E-mail this panel to AKC. The system will display a form for your name, address, and phone number, fax number, and e-mail address along with any comments you care to pass along to AKC with your panel. Once this screen has been submitted, an immediate e-mail message of your complete panel will be sent to AKC along with the date and time you submitted it. Although your panel will still be stored at InfoDog, you should also print a hard copy of what you have submitted and mail it via regular mail to the AKC. E-mail is very reliable but has been known to occasionally get lost. Your hard copy will provide a good back up.
* Please note: Although we are still in the process of loading and updating all judging panels, the majority are already on-line. It is possible a conflict exists for a judge and InfoDog doesnt know about it yet. If InfoDog does tell you there is a conflict it is most likely correct. We should have all panels back on-line by late February. Just imagine! No more long delays and painful calculations. Building a judging panel will take minutes instead of hours or even days. InfoDog really does do (almost) everything except take your dog into the show ring!


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Year of Health (March Update)
Months of Emphasis
Each month, a topic is selected for special focus. March is for organ donations; April, fitness month; May, older persons month; and June, men's health. Look for helpful info during these months.
The Country Music Marathon
The Country Music Marathon will take over downtown April 24 – 26. Registration is Thursday – Friday and we will help staff a booth in the Music City Center. Friday, we'll host a pasta dinner at First for up to 1,000 people. Saturday morning, runners line up on Broadway and we will serve as good neighbors with available bathrooms, water, and coffee. Volunteers are needed.
The Year of Health Table
In the Foyer is a table dedicated to events and info for that month. There's also a healthy snack available. On the final Sunday of each month, a medical professional will be there to check blood pressure and answer questions.
Preaching Series
Beginning April 27, our pastor will preach a series on Health. He will cover the five emphases of The Daniel Plan—faith, focus, family, fitness, and food.
The Daniel Plan
We are currently offering the 6-week book study on Sunday mornings and evenings and Wednesday evenings. That cycle will begin again April 27, the Sunday after Easter. Consider enrolling in one of the classes!
At least once a quarter, we will offer helpful seminars like the Stress and Anger Management classes that were offered in January. Look for a class in April. 3M (third Monday lunch for adults) and other Sunday evening classes will also address health issues periodically.


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Microsoft has beefed up its tools to keep your kids safe.
The official release of Microsoft Windows 8 is just around the corner, but I'm looking forward to much more than its snazzy new interface. As a mother, I'm especially interested in the new tools that will help keep my kids' Internet experience safe and age appropriate.
Setting up Windows 8 Parental Controls is a simple as 1) creating a Microsoft User account (also called Windows Live ID) for each child, and 2) clicking on the Family Safety Box (that turns on Family Safety) that monitors your kids' access across all Windows 8 devices in the house. The service also emails weekly reports straight to your email inbox.
I especially appreciate that there are no required "additional downloads, installation wizards, or configuration steps," as confirmed by the Building Windows 8 blog written by the Windows engineering team. The Microsoft account/Windows Live ID is simply an email address and password. And if you already use Xbox LIVE, a Windows Phone, Hotmail or SkyDrive, then you already have a Microsoft account.
To set up parental monitoring, a parent sets a child's Microsoft User account to "Standard" mode and sets the parent's Microsoft User account to "Administrator." These accounts need to be set up on each PC in the house, and then the parental controls can be monitored centrally. Standard accounts can't access a parent's email, accounts, documents or account settings. A SmartScreen filter (similar to the Windows 7 open file security warning alert) will display an application reputation and alert the child if the URL they are accessing is not recognized.
Once a parent turns on the Family Safety Box, she can also access additional parental control configurations from the parent's Administrator account. Microsoft's Windows 8 Parental Control post mentions the following available options if you want to customize the controls:
Above and beyond having the Web Safety talk and using Parental controls, some tech-savvy tweens may ask for PC Administrator accounts in order to install new programs or other tasks. So juggling the need for parental control with the urge for some parental flexibility and trust is a balance many of us will certainly face.
In our house, we work with our kids to increase their technology freedom as they age and demonstrate increased responsibility. We have certainly made some mistakes, but mostly it has come down to some monitoring of their online activity as well as regular parent/child dialogue. But having the new Windows 8 parental controls will sure make the monitoring part of the equation much easier.
FYI family safety doesn't work with windows 8–at all. It allowed sites I had blocked and didn't show activity when I know there had been. Very disappointed Mama
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JOHNSONBURG – During Thursday's evening's school board meeting, elementary school principal Jennifer Hobbs and high school principal Brock Benson shared information regarding the Department of Education's new School Performance Profiles.
HORTON TWP. – The Horton Township supervisors discussed future plans to erect a steel-sided building near the current Horton Township Municipal Building.
The township recently received a quote for a 40 foot by 70 foot building including all hardware for around $28,000.
Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School principal Anne Herzing and Ridgway Area Middle and High School Principal Heather McMahon-Vargas shared information concerning upcoming standardized testing for the Ridgway Area School District as well as past performance data within the area schools.
The Ridgway Public Library is still accepting donations of pennies or any other spare change for their Million Pennies Campaign. The fundraiser, which began in September of 2012, will continue until the library has reached its goal of raising $10,000.
BRADFORD – A preliminary hearing for suspended Kane police chief Brian Hillard will not take place today as scheduled.
A spokesman for Bradford District Court Judge Dominic Cercone Jr. said Tuesday that the hearing has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.
ST. MARYS – Corporal Greg Agosti, a fire marshal with the Pennsylvania State Police reports investigating two different tractor-trailer fires occurring less than 24 hours apart in St. Marys.
KERSEY – The 2014 Elk County Relay For Life will open their new season with a Fall Fest to be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. This event will be held at the Fox Township Park in Kersey.
JOHNSONBURG – Friday morning, area residents were invited to a tour of the J5 paper machine at Domtar in Johnsonburg. The tour was offered as part of Domtar Manufacturing Day, during which mill officials offer a closer look at their production process and history.
Recently Northwest Savings Bank presented a $40,000 check to the Elk County Community Foundation to be utilized as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) which will make grants available to area public schools to support innovative educational programs that do not fall within the typical academic program.
The Ridgway Township Municipal Authority has made strides toward greater accountability for water loss within the township. Overall for the month of September, accountability is up to 87 percent. This amounts to a total of $2,527 paid to the borough for lost water. This is down from last month's loss which amounted to roughly $5,000.


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Legionella bacteria on the rise, but difficult to find and destroy
Legionella, the shifty bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease, is tough to find and even tougher to destroy once it colonizes inside hotel, nursing homes or hospital plumbing systems.
It can remain dormant for years, waiting for a dip in disinfectants or ideal water temperatures to emerge and infect people with an aggressive form of pneumonia. The water-borne bacterium thrives in biofilm (slime) and is best transmitted in the aerosol mists of showers and hot tubs.
Standards and strategies to eradicate Legionella are lacking, with evidence that infections continue to rise nationwide.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites an incidence rate of more than 1 case per 100,000 in the U.S. -- more than double the rate of 10 years ago, with the incidence rising annually.
The elusive characteristics of Legionella were tragically apparent in the 2011-12 outbreak in the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, with up to six deaths and 16 veterans infected.
Identifying, reporting and resolving the outbreak has become the goal of congressional hearings and federal bills to require veterans hospitals -- as required of other hospitals -- to report infections to local, state and federal health departments.
Ali Sonel, chief of staff for VA Pittsburgh, said the strain of Legionella that caused the outbreak was the same strain that caused an outbreak in the 1980s. VA hospital officials found the strain in a remote area of plumbing but thought it too distant to cause the recent outbreak. Further investigation revealed it to be the source of the infections.
"What we have in the facility is Legionella that never entirely goes away," Sonel said.
Legionella concentrations form in stagnant water or dead-end areas of plumbing. While the focal concern is public buildings, due to the potential for major outbreaks, Legionella can exist in any plumbing system, including homes. The bacterium thrives in water temperatures of 77 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
Along with shock chlorination, a heat-and-flush method can be used to get rid of Legionella; water is heated to 140 degrees before being flushed through the plumbing, with the goal of maintaining at least 124 degrees as it courses throughout water pipes. Other methods involve the use of monochlorination, chlorine dioxide and copper and silver ionization. Officials agree that each method has advantages and disadvantages, but none is guaranteed to work.
Legionnaires' disease and the bacterium got their names from the 1976 outbreak in which 221 cases resulted from an American Legion Convention in Philadelphia, with 34 deaths. The source of Legionella eventually was traced to the hotel's rooftop water cooling tank.
Neither state nor national standards exist for plumbing systems. Guidelines for analyzing systems to monitor Legionella levels in heating and cooling systems are in the works.
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A MEDICAL team in Bristol is one of 21 to be awarded new government funding for dementia research.
North Bristol NHS Trust will get a share of £22million of Government funding to undertake projects to boost dementia diagnosis rates and trial potentially ground-breaking treatments.
The Department of Heath announced today that a team at the trust, which runs Southmead and Frenchay hospitals, will carry out a project known as the RADAR trial.
Radar stands for Reducing pathology in Alzheimer's Disease through Angiotensin TaRgetting. Angiotensin is a hormone that can affect blood pressure.
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Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt was due to give more details on the national programme today, emphasising the role of medical research in making breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of dementia, whilst ensuring that research can help people with dementia live well with the condition today.
The funding is from the National Institute of Health Research and is designed to cover all areas of scientific activity relevant to dementia.
Mr Hunt said: "The UK has a firm ambition to become a world leader in dementia research. It is home to some of the world's best dementia researchers and specialist research facilities, and this Government is committed to supporting them.
"To make a real difference to research, Government must respond to the barriers the industry faces. It is vital that we can translate the excellent work happening in our laboratories across the country into treatments that can help people live well with dementia today, whilst ultimately working towards finding a cure."
More than 670,000 people in England are currently diagnosed with forms of dementia and the figure is set to double in the next 30 years, with major knock-on effects for the NHS.
Alzheimer's Society chief executive Jeremy Hughes said: "Dementia is the greatest health and social care challenge of our time and defeating it needs to be a priority for society.
"As it stands, there are currently more clinical trials into hay fever than there are into some of the most common forms of dementia."


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A modular electrical wiring system comprising outlet boxes including laterally spaced positioning plates slidably receiving modular devices therebetween. Each modular device including a forwardly opening housing receiving slide-in busses in accord with the internal circuitry desired. A cooperating face block seals the forward end of the housing, providing appropriate access to or control of the internal circuitry defined by the internal busses. Power and distribution cables engage the internal circuitry through wire receiving compartments in the top wall of the module. The module includes side locking plates releasably engageable with the positioning plates of the outlet box for a retention of the positioned module.
1. A modular electrical wiring assembly including an outlet box and an electrical device slidably received within said box, said outlet box including positioning means for receiving and positioning said electrical device, and locking means on said electrical device engageable with said positioning means for a releasable fixing of said electrical device within said box and to said positioning means, said positioning means comprising an elongate positioning panel within said box, said panel having opposed inner and outer faces, said electrical device engaging against the inner face of said positioning panel, said locking means engaging the outer face of said positioning panel and clamping said electrical device thereagainst.
2. The modular assembly of claim 1 wherein said positioning means includes a second duplicate positioning panel laterally spaced from said first positioning panel, said electrical device being received between and in engagement with both of said positioning panels.
3. The modular assembly of claim 2 wherein said outlet box includes a rear wall, a pair of opposed side walls, and a pair of opposed end walls transversely between said side walls, said side and end walls projecting forwardly from said rear wall and defining and open forward box face, said positioning panels extending rearwardly relative to said box face in laterally inwardly spaced relation to said side walls.
4. The modular assembly of claim 3 wherein said positioning panels are laterally aligned and rigid with one of said end walls.
5. The modular assembly of claim 4 including a second duplicate pair of laterally aligned positioning panels rigid with the second end wall and respectively coplanar with the first pair of positioning panels.
6. The modular assembly of claim 5 wherein each of said end walls is defined by laterally inwardly directed coplanar flanges, one on each side wall, said flanges terminating in laterally spaced inner edges, said positioning panels being fixed to said inner edges.
7. The modular assembly of claim 6 wherein each of said positioning panels extends transversely across and laterally outward beyond the corresponding flange edge.
8. The modular assembly of claim 7 wherein said locking means and the corresponding positioning panel include interengaging lock components selectively locked and released in response to manipulation of said locking means.
9. The modular assembly of claim 8 wherein said locking means comprises a lock plate, hinge means joining said lock plate to said electrical device, a first free edge on said lock plate to one side of said hinge means, said lock components including a recess in the corresponding positioning panel and a projection on the free edge of said lock plate, and means for pivoting said lock plate about said hinge means to engage said projection in said recess.
10. The modular assembly of claim 9 wherein said lock plate extends beyond said hinge means to the opposite side thereof from said first free edge and terminates in a second free edge, said means for pivoting said lock plate comprising camming means engageable between said electric device and said locking plate adjacent the second free edge thereof for a selective movement of said second free edge outward relative to the electrical device and a corresponding inward pivoting of the first free edge about said hinge means.
11. The modular assembly of claim 1 wherein said locking means and said positioning panel include interengaging lock components selectively locked and released in response to manipulation of said locking means.
12. The modular assembly of claim 11 wherein said positioning means includes a second duplicate positioning panel laterally aligned with the first positioning panel, said electrical device being received between and in engagement with both of said panels.
13. The modular assembly of claim 12 including second locking means and interengaging lock components on said second locking means and said second positioning panel, each of said locking means including a lock plate hingedly joined to said electrical device, and means for pivoting said lock plate for locking engagement with the corresponding positioning panel.
14. For use in a modular electrical wiring system, an outlet box, said box comprising a rear panel, laterally spaced side panels, said side panels having rear edges fixed to said rear panel, said side panels projecting forwardly from said rear panel and terminating in forward edges, said side panels including first and second end edges transversely between the rear and front edges thereof, said first end edges of the side panels having coplanar flanges thereon laterally inwardly directed toward each other and terminating in laterally spaced free edges, said second end edges having coplanar flanges thereon laterally inwardly directed toward each other and terminating in laterally spaced free edges, and positioning plates fixed to selected ones of said free edges and extending laterally thereof in inwardly spaced generally parallel relation to said side walls, said positioning plates defining a free space therebetween for the mounting reception of an electrical module.
15. The outlet box of claim 14 including duplicate positioning plates rigid with each of said free edges, the positioning plates on the free edges of the first and second flanges of each side wall being coplanar.
16. The outlet box of claim 15 wherein each positioning plate projects transversely outward of the corresponding flange.
17. The outlet box of claim 15 including an intermediate partition between and parallel to said side panels, said partition including opposed end edges with flanges transversely thereacross coplanar with and in inwardly spaced relation to the side panel flanges, said intermediate partition flanges having free side edges, and a positioning plate rigid with each of said partition flange free edges and extending laterally thereof, the positioning plates of the intermediate partition each facing one of the positioning panels on the side panel flanges in spaced relation thereto for the reception of a modular electrical device therebetween for a gang assembly of multiple modular devices.
18. A modular electrical device comprising a casing including a rear wall, laterally spaced side walls, and opposed spaced end walls transversely between said side walls, said side and end walls defining an open forward face, a series of pockets defined in said casing extending inward from said open forward face between said side walls and in spaced relation to each other, each pocket being defined by recesses along said rear and end walls, the interior of said casing inward of said recesses defining a hollow chamber, conductor busses slidably received in selected ones of said pockets, cable-receiving means in said casing opening into said pockets for electrical engagement of power cables with pocket-received busses, and a face panel closing the forward face of the casing, said face panel including means cooperating with selected busses for electric power distribution.
19. The modular electrical device of claim 18 wherein each bus includes a rear trunk engaged in a rear wall recess, a first end branch engaged in the corresponding end wall recess of one end wall, and a second end branch engaged in the corresponding end wall recess of the other end wall, selected ones of said busses including intermediate branches extending into said hollow chamber, said intermediate branches determining the function of the electrical device, said face panel being formed to provide access to said intermediate branches therethrough.
20. The modular electrical device of claim 19 wherein each of said first end branches has socket defining means accessible through said cable-receiving means, said second end branches having socket-defining means opening toward said face panel, and apertures defined through said face panel aligned with said socket-defining means of said second end branches, said face panel including a recess therein aligned across said apertures.
21. The modular electrical device of claim 20 in combination with a second laterally spaced modular electrical device, said second electrical device including internal busses with end branches having socket-defining means, and a face panel with a recess thereacross and apertures defined therethrough in alignment with selected end branches and socket-defining means, and a rigid jumper bar received within the face panel recesses of the two modular devices, said jumper bar including prongs engaged through the face panel apertures and into the socket-defining means of the aligned end branches, said prongs being electrically conductive with conductive means joining pairs of prongs, one engaged with each electrical device for a transfer of power therebetween.
22. A modular electrical device comprising a casing including a rear wall, laterally spaced side walls, and opposed spaced end walls transversely between said side walls, said side and end walls defining an open forward face, a series of pockets defined in said casing extending inward from said open forward face between said side walls and in spaced relation to each other, conductor busses slidably received in selected ones of said pockets, cable-receiving means in said casing opening into said pockets for electrical engagement of power cables with pocket-received busses, a face panel closing the forward face of the casing, said face panel including means cooperating with selected busses for electric power distribution, a locking plate, hinge means mounting said locking plate on a side wall of said casing in slight outwardly spaced generally parallel relation thereto, said locking plate having opposed free edges, one to each side of and parallel to said hinge means, and camming means engaged between said casing and said locking plate to one side of said hinge means for a selective pivotal varying of the space between the locking plate and the casing for clamp-locking to an interposed member.
23. The modular electrical device of claim 22 including a duplicate locking plate hinge-mounted to the second side wall of the casing.
24. A modular electrical device comprising a casing including laterally spaced side walls and opposed spaced end walls transversely between said side walls, said side and end walls defining an open forward face, a series of pockets defined in said casing extending inward from said open forward face between said side walls and in spaced relation to each other, each pocket including a pair of opposed recesses along said end walls, the interior of said casing inward of said recesses defining a hollow chamber, conductor busses generally slidably received in selected ones of said pockets, each bus including a first end branch engaged in the end wall recess of one end wall, and a second end branch engaged in the corresponding end wall recess of the other end wall, selected ones of said busses including intermediate branches extending into said hollow chamber, said intermediate branches determining the function of the electrical device, cable-receiving means in said casing opening into said pockets for electrical engagement of power cables with pocket-received busses, and a face panel closing the forward face of the casing, said face panel including means cooperating with selected busses for electric power distribution.
25. The modular electrical device of claim 24 wherein each of said first end branches has socket defining means accessible through said cable-receiving means, said second end branches having socket-defining means opening toward said face panel, and apertures defined through said face panel aligned with said socket-defining means of said second end branches; and a second laterally positioned modular electrical device, said second electrical device including internal busses with end branches having socket-defining means, and a face panel with apertures defined therethrough in alignment with selected end branches of said second electrical device and said socket-defining means therein, and a rigid jumper bar received across the face panels of the two modular devices, said jumper bar including prongs engaged through said face panel apertures and into said socket-defining means of the aligned end branches, said prongs being electrically conductive with conductive means joining pairs of prongs, one engaged with each electrical device for a transfer of power therebetween.
The invention is generally concerned with an electrical wiring system for buildings of all types, including residences, commercial establishments, factories, etc.
Conventionally, the wiring of a structure, beyond the service panel at which point power is introduced into the building, has involved the positioning of outlet or wall boxes, the running of power lines to and through the boxes, the engagement of the power lines with electrical fixtures outward of the boxes, and the mounting of the fixtures, normally with excess wire, within the boxes. As will be appreciated by one familiar with standard wiring, substantial hand work is involved in mounting and wiring the individual fixtures, particularly in systems utilizing anything other than the simplest arrangement of receptacles, switches, and the like.
There has been activity with regard to the development of systems utilizing modular components to facilitate installation, reduce wiring complexity, and the like.
However, the known systems themselves incorporate limitations as to versatility and practicality, and frequently would appear to have difficulty in complying with local and national electrical codes. For example, the requirements for accessibility, as applied to wiring methods, normally requires that the fixtures, whether switches, receptacles, or the like, be capable of removal or exposure without damage to the building structure or finish. Such accessibility in a conventional hand wired system is provided for by the common expedient of coiling excess wire within the receptacle or outlet box behind the individual fixture, a common if not particularly desirable arrangement. However, various of the systems devised to facilitate wiring in themselves give rise to problems of accessibility in particular for a variety of reasons, including an inability to easily manipulate or remove the fixture once assembled within the outlet box, and/or restricted access to the point of engagement of the wires with the fixture.
Another problem with modular systems heretofore proposed has been the limited adaptability thereof to a variety of different wiring situations, basically lacking the complete versatility of a hand wired system.
The modular electrical wiring system of the present invention includes fixture modules and outlet boxes particularly adapted to accommodate the modules both as a separate cooperating element and as a packaged component thereof. The relationship between the basic module and outlet box is such as to provide for complete accessibility to the installed module and the wiring associated therewith for any of the conventional reasons including repair, upgrade or installation of further units.
The outlet box is specifically configured to be equally adaptable for right hand and left hand installation. The fixture modules, in turn, are adapted for releasable locking engagement within the outlet boxes with each module being freely accessible from the open forward face of the associated outlet box through the simple expedient of releasing easily manipulated clamp means. The modules themselves incorporate a body or shell which is adapted for internal configuration, utilizing a unique bus bar system, to define any conventional fixture, whether this be a switch, double receptacle, or the like. The modules, regardless of the internal configurations thereof, are accommodated in the outlet boxes in the same manner, either as a separately supplied component installed at the building site or as a companion component premounted within the box and delivered as an assembly for installation.
Both the box and the module of the invention are particularly cost efficient to manufacture and install.
In addition to the economies associated with the installation of the system of the invention, significant advantages are achieved in that the installation can be by other than skilled electricians as there is substantially no likelihood of error. In regard thereto, the modular system of the invention is particularly adapted for "hot-checking" before the dry wall or other interior finishing is installed. In this manner, a completely operational system is insured.
At each stage of the installation the wiring is effected as a "plug-in" system, including the original introduction of the power lines to the modules and the feeding of power between ganged modules.
Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the more detailed description of the construction and manner of use of the invention following hereinafter.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stud-mounted outlet box and a wired modular electrical fixture in accord with the invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the box, fixture and clamp means, and the wire ends;
FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-section, substantially on plane 3--3 in FIG. 4, through an assembled box and module within a finished wall and with an inserted plug;
FIG. 4 is a horizontal cross-section substantially on plane 4--4 in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-section substantially on plane 5--5 in FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view principally of selected elements of a typical receptacle fixture in accord with the invention;
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of selected components of a switch fixture in accord with the invention;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional detail illustrating one manner contact manipulation for the switch of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of ganged fixtures within a dual outlet box and with a jumper bar exploded therefrom; and
FIG. 10 is a schematic front elevational view of the dual box of FIG. 9.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings, the modular electrical system of the invention consists essentially of fixture modules 10 and outlet or wall boxes 12 which receive and mount the modules.
The basic box 12, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, includes opposed side walls or panels 14 interconnected by a full height back wall or panel 16. Upper and lower pairs of laterally inwardly directed flanges 18 are integrally formed with the upper and lower edges of the opposed side panels respectively and are coextensive with the front-to-rear depth thereof to define upper and lower end walls. The flanges 18 terminate in laterally spaced free edges 20. Upper and lower pairs of vertical positioning plates 22 are affixed, by welding, integral molding, or the like, to the inner edges 20 in laterally spaced parallel relation to each other. The positioning plates 22 are elongate and extend forwardly from the rear wall 16 to a point just inward of the forward face of the box 12. Each positioning plate 22 projects both vertically inward and vertically outward of the corresponding flange edge 20. An elongate locking groove 24 is defined in the lateral outer face of each positioning plate 22 vertically between the inner edge 26 thereof and the corresponding flange 18. Each of the grooves 24 opens through the forward edge 28 of the positioning plate and extends rearwardly therefrom for the complete length of the positioning plate, or at least a major portion thereof.
The wall box 12 is completed by the provision of an angle mounting bracket 30 affixed to the outer face of one of the side walls or panels 14. The bracket is oriented to position the mounting or nailing leg 32 thereof to extend parallel to the forward face of the box 12 and slightly recessed rearwardly thereof. As desired, the bracket leg 32 can be provided with holes for the reception of driven fasteners, or alternatively can be provided with struck-out nailing prongs as illustrated.
Inasmuch as the box 12, other than for bracket 30, is symmetrical to each side of the vertical front-to-rear center line, the box is equally adapted for mounting to the right side or left side of a building stud 34 or the like as suggested in FIG. 1. This will, in an obvious manner, entail merely an inverting of the box.
The fixture module or block 10 is a modular electrical unit which cooperatively mounts within the wall or outlet box 12 and, through modular components therein, is formed in accord with the function thereof, whether a receptacle, switch, or the like.
The basic module includes a rectilinear housing or shell 40 with opposed side walls 42, rear wall 44, top wall 46 and bottom wall 48 defining a forwardly opening chamber. Extending inwardly from the open front of the module housing 40 along the inner surfaces of the top and bottom walls 46 and 48 for the full depth of the chamber are multiple channels 50 defined by vertical ribs 52. The upper and lower channels are vertically aligned with each other and with similarly formed channels 53 on the inner surface of the rear wall 44 to define pockets. Preferably four sets of aligned pocket-defining channels are provided for maximum versatility in a single modular construction. The housing 40 and channel-defining ribs therein are of a non-conductive material, and are preferably integrally molded of an appropriate synthetic resin.
The top wall 46 of the module is provided with three transverse recessed plug compartments 54 which open into the upper channels 50.
A pair of molded or extended mounting clips 56, also of an appropriate synthetic resin, are provided one on each of the side walls 42 of the module housing 40 for releasably mounting the module 10 within the wall box 12. Each mounting clip 56 includes a rectangular base plate 58 affixed to the corresponding side wall 42 and a locking plate 60 paralleling the outer face of base plate 58 with an integral hinge 62 molded between the base plate 58 and the locking plate 60. The hinge of each mounting clip 56 extends horizontally and maintains the locking plate 60 in slightly outwardly spaced relation to the base plate 58. The locking plate 60 includes an upper camming panel 64 and a lower pressure panel 66. The upper camming panel 64, in upwardly spaced relation to the corresponding hinge 62, is outwardly offset along the length thereof and defines a full length camming recess or channel 68 inwardly opening toward the base plate 58. The pressure panel 66 includes a first upper portion 70 angling outward relative to the hinge 62 and a second lower portion 72 angling inward and terminating in a full length inwardly directed locking detent or lip 74.
Noting FIGS. 4 and 5 in particular, the module 10 is slidably positioned inward through the front of the wall box 12 into engagement with the back panel 16. The opposed base plates 58 of the mounting clips 56 slidably engage the inner surfaces of the opposed lower positioning plates 22 with the lower portions of the associated pressure panels 66 located immediately outward of the respective positioning plates 22 and with the respective locking lips 74 aligned with and along the locking grooves 24 in immediately outwardly spaced relation to the outer surfaces of the positioning plates 22.
The releasable locking of the module 10 within the wall box 12, through the mounting clips 56 is effected by a pair of camming rods or shafts 76 of generally trigonal cross section which are received in the camming recesses 68 of the opposed locking plates 60 and which, upon rotational manipulation, selectively outwardly cam the upper camming panels 64 and, through the intermediate hinges 62, inwardly pivot the lower pressure panels 66 to forcibly engage the locking lips 74 within the respective grooves 24. In this manner, the module 10 is effectively locked within the wall box, while at the same time being readily released therefrom for replacement, servicing, and the like as shall be discussed subsequently. Manipulation of the camming rods 76 is facilitated by the provision of a kerf head 78 on the outer end of each rod for accommodation of a screwdriver as a readily available means for effecting the locking and unlocking of the locking plates. Incidentally, it is contemplated that the hinge 62 incorporate a sufficient resilient memory so as to return the mounting clip to its open position, as noted in the right hand clip 56 of FIG. 5, upon release of the camming pressure. As such, the camming shaft is, in effect, single acting to pivot the locking lip 74 into engagement within the associated groove 24 with subsequent release of the camming pressure resulting in an automatic outward extraction of the locking lip from the groove. When engaged within the grooves, the locking lips 74 preclude both vertical and horizontal movement, in any direction, relative to the wall box.
As will be noted, the height of the module is substantially equal to that of the height of the wall box, other than for the outer projecting portions of the vertical positioning plates 22. Further, inasmuch as the upper and lower portions of the wall box 22 are symmetrical, it will be recognized that the module can be properly accommodated therein regardless of the position of the wall box, for example to the right or left of a wall stud.
Turning again specifically to the module 10, the internal chamber of the housing 40 is universal, that is will accommodate to any terminal block or electrical fixture whether a wall receptacle, switch, or the like. In the housing 40, the vertical channel-defined pockets, in accord with what is to be the specific function of the module, slidably receive specifically configured bus bars 80. Each bus 80 includes, in a vertical orientation of the module 10 as illustrated, a back or inner trunk 82 extending within a rear wall groove 53 between a vertically aligned pair of grooves 50. The bus 80 further comprises a forwardly extending upper power branch 84 received in the uppermost groove 50 of the corresponding pair of grooves and including a series of wire sockets 86 therein, one aligned with each of the plug compartments 54. The basic bus also includes a bottom transfer branch 88 extending forwardly from the trunk 82 and including a forwardly directed pin socket 90. The intermediate branch or branches 92 are configured in accord with the particular device to be defined by the module, that is a double receptacle as illustrated in FIG. 6, a switch as suggested in FIG. 7, etc. For example, noting the double receptacle construction of FIGS. 3-6, three busses 80 are provided within three adjacent channel pockets. The two outer busses 80 define the hot contacts and neutral contacts respectively for a double receptacle, and include two vertically aligned central branches 92 between the upper and lower branches 84 and 88, which as illustrated may extend from a common stem 94. Each of the intermediate branches 92 terminate in a prong socket 96 defined at the forward end thereof. The sockets 96 in the two busses 80 are positioned to receive the hot and neutral prongs of electrical plugs 98 in the manner of a conventional receptacle. The ground pins of the plugs 98 will be accommodated within forwardly directed pin sockets 99 defined at the forward ends of intermediate branches 92 on a ground bus 80 provided between the hot and neutral busses. Noting FIG. 3 in particular, the section line is drawn through the neutral bus with the intermediate branches 92 of the ground bus appearing in full lines therebehind and downwardly offset in accord with the positioning of the ground prongs.
Each module 10 includes a face block 100 which is coextensive with the front of the module housing 40, sealing the chamber and confining the busses 80 thereat. This face block 100, also of a non-conductive molded synthetic resin, can be mounted permanently, as by adhesive bonding, sonic welding, or the like, or removably mounted by screws, snap locks, or the like. The face block 100, as will be appreciated from the drawings, is configured in accord with the function of the module 10 and the bus arrangement therein. In the double receptacle of FIGS. 3, 4 and 6, the face block includes prong openings 102 configured for reception of the plug prongs and aligned with the bus sockets 96 which may, as suggested in FIG. 3, extend at least partially into the openings 102 from the inner surface of the face block 100. Inasmuch as the basic module will include four channel pockets, and as the plug-accommodating busses, for a balancing of the socket positions, will normally mount within three adjacent pockets, the plug receiving openings 102 will be offset toward one side of the face block 100 and module 10 as illustrated in selected ones of the figures. While the module can be defined with only three pockets or sets of channels, to facilitate a central positioning of the plug sockets and openings, the fourth pair of channels, accommodating a fourth bus, is particularly desirable in expanding the capabilities of the basic module for two pole switches, switched receptacles, and the like, the internal busses being configured in accord with the function of the module.
Each face block 100, regardless of the functional construction thereof, that is whether for a receptacle, switch, or the like, includes a transverse recess 104 across a lower portion thereof aligned with the forward ends of the lower grooves 50 and hence the forward ends of the lower transfer branches 88. The inner base wall 106 of the recess 104 includes a series of openings 108 therethrough, one aligned with each of the transfer branch sockets 90 for the accommodation of a feed-jack or feed-bar 110 in a ganging assembly of modules as illustrated in FIG. 9 and as shall be referred to subsequently. The recess 104, when not accommodating a feed-bar 110, can be closed or plugged by a filler bar 112 with or without non-conductive prongs projecting therefrom and engaged through the recess openings 108 into the transfer branch sockets 90 to provide a finished face to the face block 100. The face block 100 and the module 10 are completed by providing upper and lower internally threaded bores 114 for the accommodation of screws 116 utilized to mount a wall plate 118 which, in a conventional manner, will overlie, conceal and provide a finished appearance to and between the peripheral edges of the module, wall box and wall covering or wall board 120.
Noting FIGS. 5 and 6 in particular, the mounted module 10 will receive the leading end portion of a power cable 124 within one of the plug compartments 54. This lead end of the power cable 124 can, as a matter of coupling convenience, mount a male plug 126 incorporating multiple prongs 128 to which the wires of the cable 124 are conductively joined. Both the female plug-receiving compartments 54 and the male plugs 126 will be configured, for example as illustrated, to insure a proper wiring sequence of the module. Means for releasable locking the plug 126 within the corresponding compartment, beyond the frictional engagement of the prongs 128 within the bus wire sockets 86, may also be provided. Noting FIG. 5, it will be recognized that the plug prongs 128 are received within the wire sockets in the power branches 84 of the busses 80 upon an introduction of the male plug 126 within the corresponding compartment 54, the wire sockets 86 of the busses 80 aligning transversely across each compartment 54. As an alternative to the use of a male plug 126, the wire sockets 86 of the busses can be configured to directly receive exposed wires of the cable 124. In each instance, the upper grooves 50 of the bus-receiving pockets provides a positive lateral stability to the upper power branches 84 of the busses 80 in addition to a lateral insulation thereof from each other in order to provide a stable base for reception of the prongs or wires of the cable 124.
The remaining two female plug-receiving compartments 54 will receive distribution cables 130, with the provision of at least three compartments 54 allowing for complete flexibility for the wiring of multi-wire branch circuits and the like. As will be noted in the drawings, the upper vertical positioning plates 22 of the wall box 12, above the upper flanges 18 which define the top wall of the wall box provide side guards for the leading end portions of the cables 124 and 130.
FIGS. 7 and 8 schematically illustrate the adaptability of the basic module to form different devices. More particularly, assuming a simple single pole switch with toggle operator, two laterally spaced busses 134 will be mounted, preferably within the two end pockets of the housing or shell 10. The busses 134 will each include a central branch 136 extending forwardly to the hollow interior or chamber of the housing and terminating in transversely extending overlying switch terminals 138 provided with facing contacts 140.
The lowermost switch terminal 138 is resiliently biased upward to engage the contacts, either through an inherent resiliency of the switch terminal itself or by means of a biasing spring 142 engaged vertically between a support shoulder 144 projecting in underlying relation to the lower switch terminal 138 from the same branch 136. The switch control 146 will mount within the face block 148 and, assuming the switch terminal arrangement above described, will include an inwardly extending toggle lever 150 which overlies the lower switch terminal 138 for a selective downward movement thereof against the biasing action of the spring 142 or the like in order to disengage the contacts 140 and open the switch. As will be appreciated, the specific switch mechanism within the face block 148 will depend upon the particular terminal arrangement within the housing. Further, the open chamber interior of the module housing 40 and the drop-in nature of the busses provide for the formation of any type of device desired within the modular configuration of the module and the modular relationship thereof to the wall or outlet box.
As noted, the face block 148 will also include the transverse feed-bar recess 152 and the access bores 154 for accommodating feed-bar prongs therethrough and into the socketed ends of the lower bus branches.
FIG. 9 illustrates a gang assembly of modules mounted within a gang wall or outlet box 156. The box 156, schematically shown in FIG. 10, is basically an expanded version of box 12, differing therefrom in the inclusion of a central partition 158 which defines a module-receiving cell to each side thereof. The central partition 158 includes a vertical partition wall 160 projecting forwardly from the back wall 162, top and bottom flanges 164 and 166 defining the top and bottom walls of the box 156 in conjunction with the top and bottom side wall flanges 168 and 170. Each of the flanges 164 and 166 in turn mounts vertical positioning plates 172 along the opposed front-to-rear edges thereof. These vertical positioning plates 172 duplicate the side wall positioning plates 174, which in turn duplicate the originally described vertical positioning plates 22, and similarly include longitudinally extending locking grooves therein for a fixed locking of the modules in position through camming manipulation of the associated locking plates.
The feed-bar 110 allows for one hot feed to come into the ganged modules for a common feeding of all of the modules. The feed-bar 110 nests within the aligned module recesses 104 and 152, and includes projecting conductive prongs 176 communicating with the corresponding sockets of the lower transfer branches of the busses. As will be appreciated, the prongs 176, engaging with the separate modules, are conductively paired within the insulating body of the feed-bar. When mounted, the feed-bar 110 is flush with the forward faces of the module, providing a finished appearance and eliminating the necessity of providing and separately wiring external jumper wires. In order to accommodate the feed-bar 110, it will be appreciated that the central partition wall 160 of the multiple module box 156 has the forward edge thereof inwardly offset to at least the depth of the module recesses. The front mounting of feed-bar 110 is considered of particular significance in enabling a disengagement of the electrical feed between the modules through merely a forward or outward pulling of the feed-bar which is readily accessible upon removal of the wall plate, and which eliminates the heretofore tedious requirements of fully exposing the receptacles and individually disengaging the jumper wires.
As will be recognized, the ganging of the modules can be extended beyond the two illustrated. This will also entail an expansion of the outlet box by the provision of duplicate cells defined by additional intermediate partitions similar to the partition 158. In each case, each of the cells will include duplicate upper and lower vertical positioning plates, each provided with an elongate locking groove for engagement of the module locking plates therewith in the manner previously described.
From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that modular electrical system of the invention is unique in several aspects, including the degree of accessibility available for the installed modules. This accessibility allows convenient repair, upgrading, module substitution, and the like, simply and expeditiously. Basically, upon a removal of the wall plate 118, mounted in a conventional manner by screws 116, the module or modules are completely exposed. In a gang assembly, the ganged modules are electrically separated by removal of the single feed-bar. Removal of the individual modules requires only a rotation of the two camming rods associated with each module, after which the individual module can be raised slightly between the upper and lower positioning plates and pivoted with the bottom of the module foremost to withdraw the module from the outlet box and through the wall opening. The engagement of the power and distribution cables solely with the top of the module allow for this free outward swinging of the module and ready disconnection of the cables. The provision for an electrical coupling of the cables to the module through a single face thereof is significant in providing for maximum accessibility. Of similar importance is the relationship between the module and the wall box whereby, upon a release of the side locking plates, the module is freely movable within and from the box without damage to the building structure or finish.
The relationship between the modules and the wall or outlet boxes also uniquely adapt the system for expedited installation, wiring and testing. As desired, the modules can be mounted within the boxes at the point of origin, for example the manufacturer, and shipped as units for direct installation without requiring on site mounting of the modules within the boxes. Once mounted, the wires are brought to the individual modules and the ends stripped and either stabbed directly into the upper power branches of the busses or mounted within male plugs which in turn engage within the bus sockets. The entire system can then be hot tested and verified as to the integrity thereof before completion of the walls.
The foregoing is illustrative of the principles of the invention. The specific details of the system components are exemplary and do not necessarily constitute the limits of the invention.
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William "Glenn" Henderson, age 94 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville and a lifetime resident of Sevier County. He was retired from ALCOA after 38years of service and was a member of the ALCOA 25 year club. Glenn also farmed all of his life and was a partner in Henderson Brothers Farms. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Rigel as a storekeeper first class in the Pacific Theatre and is a 50 year member of American Legion Post #104.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Josie Bryan Henderson; daughter, Elizabeth Jo Henderson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Conley and Willie Mae Henderson, Fred and Winfred Henderson, and Paul and Bonnie Henderson; brother-in-law, Rubin Reagan; father- and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Mattie Batson.
Survivors: wife of 62 years, Kern Batson Henderson; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa H. and Joe McCarter; grandchildren, Bryan and Anna McCarter and Jason and Allison McCarter; great grandchildren, Mattie Kate McCarter and Pierson McCarter; sister, Pauline Reagan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, LC and Lois Batson, Tom and Betty Batson, Condon and Essie Batson, and Emily Fox; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, Sevierville, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862.
Funeral service 6 p.m. Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Glenn's niece Rev. Sherri Franklin and Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Thursday in Shiloh Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post #104. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.


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Jersey Shore Season 6 Spoiler Roundup: What Goes Down in the Final Season
The final season of Jersey Shore is almost here (Season 6, Episode 1: "Once More Unto the Beach" and Episode 2: "No Shame, Good Integrity," will air October 4)! We're counting down the minutes until we can see our favorite tan faces spouting new words of wisdom, but in the meantime, let's review all the spoilers we have about Season 6 so far.
The Situation
The official Season 6 synopsis from MTV reveals that The Situation "is navigating the party world of clubs and nightlife while maintaining his sobriety and mending relationships with his former roommates." Mike also said (during his time on Celebrity Big Brother UK), "I can't talk about how many fights I got into … every time we went to the club somebody would go like that [pushes with his hand] to one of the boys." But not to worry! The Sitch says that being sober attracted tons of hot girls. We also know from photos that The Situation, on-and-off girlfriend Paula, Deena Nicole, and Deena's boyfriend Chris have a double date coming up. Earlier spoilers also indicated that Mike will make things "official" between him and Paula. Presumably, in between all the girls he's attracting with his sobriety. Oh, and all the crazy stalkers and fans The Sitch says were following them everywhere they went.
Also, it must be said: Mike will strip for JWOWW.
Fairly quickly, Snooki will be moving into the house next door to the Shore house. Since Snooki was pregnant at the time of filming, the other castmates spent a lot of time hanging out at her house. Pictures from over the summer show Snooki enjoying the pleasures of a motorized scooter, and loading up a baby stroller with beer (none of which she drank!). So, typical mom-to-be activities, obviously! Also, the roommates will "rally around her" as she goes through her first pregnancy, and the girls in the house will throw her a Shore-style baby shower.
Poor JWOWW. Pictures have shown the newly engaged star wearing an ankle brace and walking on crutches over the summer, and rumors suggested she suffered the injury after the big fight at Bamboo on June 8. We'll have to wait and see how exactly she hurt her ankle. In the Season 6 trailer, it looks like Roger shoves JWOWW's face. But before we jump to conclusions, we'll assume that he was trying to protect her from whatever was going on around them. Other spoilers have indicated that JWOWW gets "depressed" in the days following the bar fight because Roger stops speaking to her. And in the first sneak peek from the premiere, JWOWW plays substitute meatball for Deena.
For reasons as-yet-unknown, Vinny has taken a vow of celibacy before arriving in Seaside for the summer. Not that it will last long. One spoiler says that he announces the end of his celibacy within the first two episodes.
Deena Nicole
It's going to be a big summer for our little meatball. Not only will she have a boyfriend for the first time during filming, but she will miss him dearly. She'll also miss Snooki so much that she'll get drunk one Sunday, dance along the boardwalk, and get arrested for allegedly dancing in the street. We'll finally get to put movement to the photos we've seen of the incident. We also know that Deena will do some wedgie-picking at the beach, and that she'll learn some new words, including "integrity."
Pauly D
His romance with Vinny will stay strong, and based on the fact that he's currently the only single one in the cast, we're sure he'll do what he does best, and bring tons of girls back to the house.
We know that Sammi and Ronnie patched things up (again) before filming began this summer, so expect a lot of SamRon smushy moments. But all won't be sunny in Seaside for RonRon. He was very much involved with the big bar fight, and was even threatened with a lawsuit. We'll see what really went down that day soon enough.
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There are multiple steps involved in bringing your concrete project to life. We hope you find the following information helpful in understanding the process of creating concrete objects and the approximate timeline for each step to be completed.
The process of pouring concrete begins by creating templates of the existing space where you plan to place your future concrete object(s) (e.g. countertop, sink, etc.). The molds for the concrete will be made from these templates. The template-making process is the time to decide on design features such as countertop overhangs.
On a pre-scheduled date, Stone Soup Concrete artisans will arrive at the project site to create a template of the future concrete object(s). At this time all of the cabinetry and appliances must be installed and sinks and faucets be present on site for countertops. At the time of templating, you may make changes to the design. However, you should note that these changes may affect the final pricing.
Once the template is made, it will be brought back to the shop where a form for the future concrete object(s) will be constructed. Forms are built with PETG (polyethylene terephthalate), a thermoplastic material.
The forming process takes anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on the complexity of the job. During forming, any special features such as decorative inlays will be completed. You may choose a border of shells to your concrete countertop or choose colored glass for added visual interest. The options are limitless as each piece is custom made.
Pouring and Deforming
Once the form has been completed, concrete is poured into the form and your concrete object begins to take shape. This is also the time when the color formula is completed.
Concrete will be poured into the form and deformed (i.e. taken out of the form) in 2 to 3 days. The objects will then cure outside the form for another week.
Slurry and Sealing
Concrete slurry is used as a glue to bind the old concrete to new concrete during the "touch-up" process. Slurry is also used to smooth the top of the concrete surface.
Once the concrete has cured for a week, touch-ups are completed to fill tiny holes where the concrete may not have completed settled. The object will then be sealed, touched up and sealed again, with several curing times in between. After curing for 5 or more days after the last coat of sealant was applied, the object will be ready for delivery and installation.


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March 9, 2013
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Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. -- No. 8 Air Force (4-25, 3-13) vs. No. 9 Nevada (7-22, 2-14)
Thursday: Noon: No. 1 San Diego State (24-5, 15-1) vs. No. 8-9 winner
2:30 p.m.: No. 4 UNLV (12-18, 8-8) vs. No. 5 New Mexico (16-13, 8-8))
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8:30 p.m.: No. 3 Wyoming (23-6, 12-4) vs. No. 6 Colorado State (11-18, 7-9)
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Saturday: New Mexico Lobos 65, Air Force Falcons 59
Thursday: New Mexico vs UNLV Lady Rebels - MW Tournament - Las Vegas
By Richard Stevens - Senior Writer/GoLobos.com
Nobody said momentum had to be pretty.
The New Mexico Lobos rallied from second-half holes of 44-34 and 55-50 to grind out a 65-59 Mountain West victory over a scrappy Air Force Falcons' team Saturday afternoon in The Pit.
The UNM rally - paced by Deeva Vaughn's career highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds - allows the Lobos to head to the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas riding a two-game win streak. The Lobos will open the MW fray in the Vegas Thomas & Mack with their third look at the UNLV Lady Rebels, who beat UNM twice during the regular season.
"It's a fun time of the year, our kids look forward to it (MW tourney), and sometimes something magical happens," said Sanchez.
The Lobos' rally past Air Force also allowed the Lobos to wear some sincere smiles at the game's end when New Mexico honored its four seniors: Caroline Durbin, Chinyere Nnaji, Jayme Jackson and Jourdan Erskine.
The Falcons almost spoiled the post-game party and outplayed the Lobos most of the game, but not in the closing minutes of both halves.
It was almost like the Lobos said, "enough is enough," and raised their level of play in the final minutes of the halves.
Especially when it came to attacking the offensive boards.
Especially when it came to Vaughn, who went 9-of-15 from the floor and 2-of-3 from 3-point range.
"I think I stopped strangling them," Sanchez said of UNM's improved play at the end of the halves. "Senior Day is just tough because it's a lot of emotions.
"It was close to getting away from us. I think I looked up and we were down by 10 with seven minutes left and I just told them that it was their time. "They did a nice job those last seven minutes. We got a flow in. We stopped them. We made shots and Deeva Vaughn was absolutely phenomenal today."
The Lobos got 34 points off the bench from Vaughn and Bryce Owens (11), but Coach Yvonne Sanchez had adjusted her starting lineup to make room for all four seniors. "I'm really proud of those seniors," said Sanchez. "They gave me their best every single time and for that I'm grateful."
At the game's end, the four seniors took their turns on the microphone and made sure to thank their special fans for the years of support.
"You guys really make it a special place to play," Durbin told The Pit crowd.
"It's felt like a home," said Jackson.
Said Nnaji: "You guys are amazing. Talk about loyalty."
The Pit's loyalty probably helped UNM in their final charges over the Falcons. The Lobos shot a cool 37.9 percent from the field, but that number was bumped in both halves by improved shooting down the stretch. UNM went 25-of-66 from the field, 4-of-17 from long range and 11-of-22 from the free-throw line.
The Falcons shot 44.4 percent going 20-of-45 - shooting 19 fewer shots than the Lobos. Air Force was 4-of-5 from 3-point range and 15-of-23 from the line.
The Lobos won the board battle 40-34 and had 12 steals to five for Air Force. UNM had a 36-28 edge in points-in-the-paint and had 44 bench points to 10 for Air Force.
A key stat for UNM was second-chance points. UNM won that stat battle 17-to-7 and got several key second-chance buckets in their rally from ten down in the second half.
Air Force got 15 points from Cherae Medina , who went 3-of-4 from long range. Katie Hilbig had 11 points and 13 boards.
The Lobos came out of the half with a 27-25 lead. Air Force hustled its way into leads of 31-29 and 38-32. That second lead formed off a fast-break layup convinced Coach Sanchez to call a time out.
The Falcons continued to handle the pressure of The Pit and the pressure of the UNM defense. At the 11:41 mark, Air Force was up 44-34 with the points coming off a one-and-one opportunity at the line.
Vaughn scored inside and added a free throw to cut Air Force's lead to four: 46-42. At the 7:54 break, UNM was down 47-42. UNM came out of its huddle and Vaughn launched in a trey from the baseline in front of the UNM bench: 47-45.
UNM pulled into a 50-all tie, but Air Force went back up 55-50. An Owens trey followed by two buckets inside by Vaughn handed UNM a 57-55 lead. UNM turned its 7-0 run into a 9-0 run on a baseline jumper by Owens: 59-55.
The Lobos upped their defensive pressure to even another level and held on for the 65-59 Mountain West win.
The Lobos scratched out of a 23-17 hole using a 10-0 run to help them claim a narrow 27-25 halftime lead. Vaughn paced UNM in the first half with six points. UNM shot 35 percent in the first 20 minutes and had to warm up down the stretch to reach that modest number.


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Model Girls Volleyball Team Wins League Championship
The MSSD girls volleyball team, coaches, and Athletic Department staff proudly display the season trophy from the Maryland Independent School Athletic League. (Photo:Daniel Hines)
The Maryland Independent School Athletic League recognized MSSD senior Martha Wolcott as a 1st Team All League Player, and MSSD sophomore Anna Lynch and senior Carolina Kohn as 2nd Team All League Players for the 2009 season. Pictured from left to right: Wolcott, Lynch, and Kohn. (Photo: Daniel Hines)
The Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) girls volleyball team won the Maryland Independent School Athletic League (MISAL) title in an exciting 3-1 match on October 27 against two-time league champion Lanham Christian High School, ending their season with a 21-13 record.
Three star players from the team were recognized for their outstanding performance in league games throughout the season. Senior Martha Wolcott was named a 1st Team All League Player. Sophomore Anna Lynch and senior Carolina Kohn won recognition as 2nd Team All League Players.
MSSD played in the MISAL for the first time this year, which makes their 2009 league record of 11-1, including 3-0 in the playoffs, all the more remarkable. First time head coach Jenny Cooper led the team to victory despite missing three weeks at the beginning of the season in order to play on the U. S. women's volleyball team in the 2009 Deaflympics in Taiwan (she helped her team win a silver medal). Cooper credits her assistant coaches, Nanette Virnig and Tatsutoshi Kadota, for their leadership during her absence.
Team members Wolcott and Kohn praised the coaching staff. "Our summer volleyball camp at MSSD helped prepare us for the season. Over the three months of the season, we practiced at least two-and-a-half hours daily for three months. The coaches took us to see volleyball games at Gallaudet to observe their techniques."
The coaches are also setting the MSSD players on a path to future opportunities in the sport. "We watched Jenny at the Deaflympics on the web and kept in touch through VP," said Wolcott. Both Wolcott and Kohn plan to continue their volleyball careers as Gallaudet students next fall.


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